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Special Thanks(In Alphabetical Order)Anand PatilBal Krishna PatelBhaskar RaoChandra ShettyDominic DsouzaDr. Vaish (Banaras)Dr. SanghaviJamnadas Ji (Banaras)NarhariPrabhakar ShuklaProf Chandrama Pandey (Banaras Hindu University)Prof. Ramchandra Pandey (Banaras Hindu University, ex-JyotishHead)Prof.Chandramouli Upadhayay (Banaras Hindu University)Late Prof P. K. DongreRahul Mishra (Banaras)Raja RaoRajesh KhambekarRavindra Kumar Gupta (Banaras)Upendra Singh BhadoriyaB.D.VaghelaVinay PatwardhanLorin Cerina (Croatia)Nafisa ShaikhSaptarishi’s Volunteer Team(In Alphabetical Order)BabajiBhushan. KBabban Kumar SinghDiNorah KitchenerRushikesh DeshpandeR. RamanathanJuliana SwansonShubhangi NaikShastryDesigners(In Alphabetical Order)Ajit SainiAnand KothAnis AnsariCopy Editors (In Alphabetical Order)Andree Leclerc, CanadaA. K. Singh, IndiaAnup Das, IndiaBabban Kumar Singh, IndiaBhaskaran Natesan, IndiaCarole McMechan, CanadaChandrashekhar Sharma, IndiaDr.K.S.G.Saravanan, USAGary Gomes, USAJuliana Swanson, HawaiiDiNorah Nasturas, CanadaLorin Cerina, CroatiaRahul Vedi, AustraliaRenay Oshop, USARushikesh Deshpande, U.KShahina Begum, U.KShanmukha, IndiaShubhangi Naik, IndiaSri Ganesh, IndiaYenbeeyes, IndiaVenkat Ramana, IndiaGrace & Inspiration(In Alphabetical Order)Alan LeoAl-BiruniBepin BehariC. G. RajanC. J. KrishnaswamyC. S. PatelC.E.O CarterChitnisDane RudhyarH.R.ShankarHelena BlavatskyJ. N. BhasinKeplerLois RoddenM. KhareghatMeenaN. Sundara RajanNarendra DesaiNavathePtolemyP.S. IyerP.S. SastriReinhold EbertineR. LakshmananR.SanthanamRichard HouckS. KannanSepharialSeshadiri IyerSrikant MehtaSt. GermaineV. Subramanium ShastryY. K. PradhanTranslations & Proofing (In Alphabetical Order)Anuj Bahl, IndiaSai Krishna, IndiaBoiko Natali, RussiaJagannadha Rao Eluri, IndiaN.Suryanarayan, IndiaSriram Medapalli, IndiaTushar Mestry, India

Saptarishis Astrology Vol 7-Dec 2009The C.S.Patel Memorial IssueCONTENTNo ArticleAuthor Page1 Vol 7 Publitorial Part 1 Saptarishis Astrology 72 Vol 7 Publitorial Part 2 Saptarishis Astrology 363 Saptarishis Astrology Update Saptarishis Astrology 55Western Astrology4 When Will I Find My Next Job Andrew McDonald, U.K 565 Configuraciones Universales Hacia El (Spanish) Blanca Bustamante Martino, Mexico 656 The Tortuguero Monument 6 & the Mayan End Date Carl Johan Calleman, Sweden 817 The Final Mayan Calendar Steps to 2012 Carl Johan Calleman, Sweden 868 Napoleons Astrocartograhphy Christine Kaspers, Netherlands 949 Lunar Returns on Airliners Ciro Discepolo, Italy 9910 How To Predict Forex Constantine Semenov, Crimea 10611 Awakening the Inner Sense – Some Methods &Meditation Objects Floco Tausin, Switzerland 11112 Discover The Child Within Holly Hall, Canada 11813 Saptarishis Astrology - Life Time Achievement Award Saptarishis Astrology 12314 How To Beat Time John Frawley, Poland 12415 A Game Of Chance Lisa Gordon, U.K 13316 Launch Your Book - Tapan Das Tapan Das, Canada 13817 Death In Astrology Ron Bippus, Canada 14018 Financial Astrology Micha Felner - A SaptarishisAstrology Interview Maarit Laurento, Finland 15719 Jacko’s - Birth Time Rectification Micha Felner, Holland 16220 How To Predict Stock Market Crashes & GreatDepressions Robert Gover, USA 17121 Similarity Between Quantum Mechanics & Astrology Tapan Das, Canada 17922 The Emperor Hadrian & Astrology Luciana Marinangeli, Italy 18623 Multiple Personality Disorder T.Stokes, U.K 19224 1008 Petals SA 196Indian Astrology25 Saptarishis Astrology - Life Time Achievement Award Saptarishis Astrology 20226 Vol 7 Publitorial Part 1 Saptarishis Astrology 20327 Vol 7 Publitorial Part 2 Saptarishis Astrology 23228 Ashtakvarga Thumb Rules Late C.S.Patel, India 25129 Tribute To A Genuine Researcher In Last 150 Years OfAstrology U.K.Jha, India 26230 Nadi Method of Marriage Ashutosh Kumar, India 27231 2009 Triple Eclipses Chakrapani Ullal, USA 28232 The Fascinating Dashamamsha - 1 Dr K. S. Charak, India 289

33 New Light On Jaimini Astrology-4 Madhura Krishnamurthi Sastri, India. 30634 Obama’s Raja Yogas & U.S. Affairs Gayatri Devi Vasudev, India 31535 Krishna & the Unicorn of the Indus Seals Vamadeva Shastri (David Frawley), USA 322Mission Saptarishis36 Saptarishis Nadi - Gemini Asc - Chart 3 Translated By Yenbeeyes, India 33237 Saptarishis Nadi - Gemini Asc - Chart 4 Translated By Yenbeeyes, India 34738 Jyotish Phalaratnamala Of Krishnamishra -1 Translated By Chandrashekhar Sharma, India 36239 Asta Siddantha Sara - Sukra Gati Translated By V.Raghavendra Rao 39140 Agni Purana - 1 Translated By Rahul Vedi, Australia 39541Lomasha Samhita-1Translated By Ashok Kumar Pandey& Anup Das, India 40242 Jataka Jambunatheeyam -1 Translated By S. Karthikeyan, Australia 40943 The Enigma Of Arudha - Part 1 - BPHS Series Madhura Krishnamurthi Sastri, India. 42744 Guru Nadi -3 Translated By Chandrashekhar Sharma, India 44145 Sukra Nadi - 1 Translated By N Sundara Rajan, India 44946 Sukar Nadi - 6 Saptarishis Astrology Team 46347 Punarvasu Nakshatra Padas in Ravana Samhita Translated By Anuj Bahl, India 48048 Khannar Vachan - 1 Translated By Abhishekha, USA 53049 Narpatijaycharya-1 Translated By Alok Jagawat, India 54350 JyotishKalpadruma -1 Translated By A.K.Singh, India 55951 Lagna Varahi Translated By Anuj Bahl, India 56752 Bhrighu Nadi Jyotisham -1 Translated By Chandrashekhar Sharma, India 57453 Bhrighu Nadi Jyotisham -2 Translated By Chandrashekhar Sharma, India 58954 Krushi-Parasharaha -1 Re-Translation By Virendra Battu, India 60555Kalpalatta - 1Re-Translated By Virendra Battu &Madhav Deshmukh, India 61856 Gauli Patnam & Gavuli Palku Lakshanam Translated By V.Raghavendra Rao 64257 Tatkalin Bhrigu Prashna – Part 1 Re-Translated By Rohit Sharma, India 65058 Vakya Prashna Saaram -1 Translated By Ramakrishna, India 66959 Bhrighu Saral Paddathi - 8 Venkat Ramana, India 67660 Bhrighu Saral Paddathi -9 Venkat Ramana, India 68561 Bhrighu Saral Paddathi -10 Venkat Ramana, India 69162 Bhrighu Saral Paddathi -11 Saptarishis Astrology 69963 Bhrighu Saral Paddathi -12 Venkat Ramana, India 70564 Bhrighu Saral Paddathi -13 Andree Leclerc, Canada 71265 Bhrighu Saral Paddathi -14 Saptarishis Astrology 72166 Bhrighu Saral Paddathi -15 Saptarishis Astrology 73067 KumaraSwamiyam - 4 Translated By V. Padmanabhan, India 74168 Bhrighu Pada Dasa System Dr K.P.Vaani, India 753Regular69 Saptarishis Astrology Update Saptarishis Astrology 76270 Dnyaneshwari - Chapter 5 V.V. Shirvaikar, USA 76371 Saptarishis Astrology Remedies Rabinder Nath Bhandari, India 76672 Ascertaining Marriage Life: Divorce Rules P.M.Padia, India 79073 Illusive Effect of Nodes - Shadow Of Moon Babubhai Yodh & B.D.Vaghela, India 80674 Death Mystery Of Subhash Chandra Bose B.K.Chauhan, India 81375 Jaiminis Chara Dasas & Predictions Gary Gomes, USA 82076 Can Horoscope be made from Palm Print ? (Gujarati) Rakesh Desai, India 827

77 Nabhasa Yogas G.K.Goel, India 83278 Upapada - A Novel Exposition Jagdish Raj Ratra, India 85679 Thy Notes -2, BCP & Prashna Saptarishis Astrology 87480 Child Birth Via Annual Charts Laura Barat, USA 87681 Lal Kitab Remedies For the Uninitiated Rabinder Nath Bhandari, India 88282 Dharak & Dharakansha Horoscope Paresh Desai, India 89383 Karve Guruji - An Exposition R.G.Krishnan, USA 90384 Longevity In Astrology S.C.Kursija, India 91085 Similarity Between Quantum Mechanics & Astrology Tapan Das, Canada 92086 Saptarishis Astrology 1st Annual Award Ceremony Saptarishis Astrology 92787 Book Launch - Predictive Series Vol 1 Saptarishis Astrology 93088 1008 Petals Saptarishis Astrology 931

Saptarishis Astrology UpdateOn the auspicious occasion of Datta Jayanti (1 st Dec 2009), the day of Lord Dattatreya who isconsidered the Guru of Gurus and a Guru avatar of Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara, this issue of themagazine which is a 922 odd page volume is being placed at the holy feet of Late Shri C.S.Patel whostarted the movement of removing rare shlokas from unknown manuscripts and presenting it in english forthe benefit of the astrological world and hope that the injustice done to him by publishers of magazines andbooks at that time is healed to some extent now. By honoring such a gifted soul who did not have any guruor parampara or organisation or great money behind him one only exemplifies that even you can alsobecome a C.S.Patel of Jyotish if you work honestly without craving for position, money or fame but havetrue concern of helping the jyotish community and not just for name sake.This issue has been the one where maximum work has gone and one hopes that the readers of themagazine enjoy it as much as the extreme hard work that has gone into it by the volunteers, writers andteam members. Though there has been more than 2 months delay in getting this out due to various factors ofadministration, it is sufficiently big around 930 pages for readers to mull over it minutely for the next 6-9months. The only difference would be a new entrant would finish reading this issue within a month whereasa true seeker would spend few years trying to find the meaning of each shloka presented and testing thevarious techniques presented. Each one of you including the new entrants are requested to mull on it foryears and to test each technique aggressively. Our vision is not to be seen every month or every 3 months butto remove the hidden knowledge and manuscripts out as it is felt that today we practice or teach astrologyafter just 10-20 years of learning without having read all the available material on astrology, this is Un-Shastriac and a practice that must be stopped by us only (complete jyotish community). To translate andhunt manuscripts it takes time and hence would like to come out either once or twice a year and concentrateon travelling over interiors of India with our limited resources. Hence once again a change in policy must bementioned wherein the next probable date of release could be June-July 2010.BSPsAlso one of the significant reasons behind this development is with the resources at hand it’s becomea bit tougher and we would rather concentrate on writing on Bhrighu Saral Paddathis and makesome steps towards finishing the Rishi Debt that the jyotish community is needed to do. As of nowthere are 300 Bhrighu Saral Paddathis out of which we have received (for the lack of a better word)around 60, out of which more than 15 are lost by us due to not noting it down properly & memory issues, butthe rest of it must be aggressively tested and as quickly as possible written in article form for you all to test itfurther and understand what the technique is saying and most important what it is not saying. Even if wepresent 2 BSPs in an issue, in this lifetime we would not cover the complete 300 hence in this issue many aregiven. There is a specific methodology that is not mentioned in all Bhrighu Saral Paddathis articles which isthe key to ‘How to use it’. This is difficult to explain in written form but if you constantly use it then youwould get the Master Key yourself of how to use it more and more effectively, after 18 months of constantuse you would surely reach at a much higher level than even what we have attained. But one must not forgetthat to use BSPs the rules of Jyotisha Purusha need to be followed otherwise failure in ones usage will surelyresult, this is what has been written and observed.We request more translators, typists, proof readers, Sanskrit scholars, english language editors tocome forward as there is a dearth of them especially the ones who can selflessly do this for the futuregenerations. Even a work like typing an article or manuscript is not considered low status volunteer workand infact we here at Saptarishis Astrology have the highest regard for those who do it. These are far biggerthan the gurus of today. The amount of manuscripts and old works lying with us is so much that one onlyworries as to when it would come out for everyone since today there is truly a lack of quality information forJyotishis and to bridge that gap would take centuries hence our hurry in creating such big volumes. The nextissue which would be the 2 nd Anniversary Issue would be dedicated to volunteers, translators, authors andcopy editors of the magazine. For the Anniversary Issue we invite letters from all to express their criticismor appreciation for the articles presented so far which would be published in the Anniversary Issue.762

DnyaneshwariThe Philosophical PartByV.V.Shirvaikar, USA.Chapter 5RenunciationArjuna's DoubtArjuna is now confused and asksShri Krishna. “First you told meto give up actions and now you areinsisting on actions. (5:2). Which of thetwo paths is better?” (5:6)Dr. Vasant Vishnu Shirvaikar was born in1932 & did his M. Sc in Nuclear Physicsfrom Wilson College, Bombay, and Ph.D. inPhysics from University of Bombay.Worked as research scientist in BhabhaAtomic Research Centre Bombay for 37years and authored several research papers.He is a known authority on Dnyaneshwari.He is devotee of Shri Shankar Maharaj ofPune & with his blessings has publishedworks on Dnyaneshwari, Yogiraj ShriShankar Maharaj, & Amarvani-Englishtranslation of a Hindi book by the Jain SaintAmarmuni. Also published several articleson spiritual topics including a ten-partseries on Datta-Parampara in the magazineSai-Arpan published from Bombay. Heresides in USA & is now engaged inexpanding the series as a book.Karmayoga & Karmasanyas Are Same InEffectShri Krishna said, “Both Karmasanyasa(renouncing actions) and Karmayoga(performing actions without desire forfruits) lead to liberation. But it wouldappear that Karmayoga is clearer and easierto follow for big and small. If one thinkscarefully then it would be clear that thefruits of Karmasanyasa are also gainedautomatically through this path. I shallnow tell you the qualities of a sanyasi andthen you will realise that both paths arethe same. (5:14-18).Qualities Of A SanyasiA sanyasi does not grieve about his gains orlosses and does not crave for what he hasnot received. His mind is steady as amountain. He does not at all have feelingsin his mind about “me” and “mine”. Sucha person is forever a renunciate (sanyasi).In this state of his mind he is dissociatedfrom the fruits of actions and he is ever763

happy. Such a person does not have to leave his home, family and possessions to becomea sanyasi because he is already dissociated from desires in his mind. (5:19-22). He whoseintellect is free from desires does not get caught in the bindings of the actions. A personattains the qualities of a sanyasi (renunciate) only when desires are given up. Therefore bothKarmasanyasa (renouncing actions) and Karmayoga (performing actions without desire forfruits) are the same. (5:23-25). Only ignorant persons think that the two (i.e. Jnyanayoga ofthe Sankhyas and Karmayoga) are different but those who have experienced Self know thatthey are not different. (5:26-28). One who follows the Yoga path attains very soon the blissof the Brahman but one who cannot succeed in it wastes his efforts and cannot be a realrenunciate. (5:32-33).Attitude Of A Non-Doer Is NecessaryAperson who has kept his mind free of delusion and by purifying it with the help ofGuru's mantra merged it in the Self, becomes the Self. (5:34). A person who, aftergetting rid of desires, hasbecome consciousness (Brahman) itself,pervades the expanse of the three worlds(i.e. heaven, earth and the nether)through the form of the Self, even bybeing at one place. (5:36). For such aperson language like "This is done by me"or "I want to do this" becomes redundantand he remains a non-doer in spite of hisactions. Because such a person is noteven conscious of his body even thoughhis outward behaviour and his bodilyfunctions appear to be normal. Thenhow can he have the ego about hisactions? (5:37-38).When we think about the Almighty Godwe see that the all-pervading God isapparently a non-doer. He creates thisexpanse of the three worlds but He doesnot get involved with these actions evenif you call Him a doer. He raisespopulations of creatures from the fiveelements (earth, water, air, fire and sky or space. See note at the end of the Chapter) and Heis in all, but belongs to none. In fact He is not even aware about the creation and destructionof the world. (5:76-79). He assumes form by taking birth but His formlessness is notaffected. Therefore to say that He creates, maintains and destroys is rooted in ignorance.(5:81-82).When this ignorance is totally destroyed then delusion goes and non-doing nature of Godbecomes clear. Once a person is convinced in his mind that God is a non-doer then thefundamental idea that "He is not different from me" is naturally established. Once this sensehas arisen in the mind then he does not see himself different from anything in the threeworlds and considers the world to be as liberated as he is. (5:83-85). Such persons have asense of equability towards everything in this world, (5:88). Such men of Knowledge do not764

notice differences between different creatures. (5:93-95). Listen now to the characteristics ofthe person who possesses this sense of equability. (5:102).Indifference To Success Or FailureOne who is not affected by the success or failure (or gains and losses) of his actions isa person with sense of equability. He is the Brahman personified. (5:103-104). Due tothe limitless internal bliss of the Self he is not attracted towards the externalworldly pleasures. (5:105-106). It is only those who have not experienced this internal blissthat are attracted towards the impermanent worldly pleasures. (5:110). The pleasures of thesense-objects are actually miseries from the beginning to the end but ignorant people cannotdo without them. (5:120). It is these people who are addicted to the sense pleasures that havegiven the appearance of truth to this worldly delusion of Maya. (5:126).Persons who have controlled passions totally are not at all aware of the sorrows born out ofsense-pleasures. (5:129). They are internally filled with bliss. But their way of enjoying thatbliss is unusual. They are not aware that they are the enjoyers because they are in a state ofegolessness and oneness with the Supreme. (5:131-133). This Bliss of the Self is the best, isindestructible and limitless. Only the desireless persons are worthy of it. (5:146). If you askhow these persons reached this stage while still living, it is because first they give up thepleasures with dispassion and concentrating at the point in between the eyebrows and whilecontrolling the breath (Pranayama), they meditate with their eyes turned backwards. (5:151-153). Thus their mind turns inwards and through the state of samadhi they take the life-forceand the mind upwards towards the experience of Brahman. When mind dissolves all desiresand ego also dissolves. Therefore he who experiences the bliss becomes one with Brahmanwhile still living. (5:155-157).765

Om Shree Ganeshayae NamahSaptarishis Astrology RemediesByRabinder Nath Bhandari, India.Copy Editor: Anup Das, India.This section titled Saptarishis Astrology Remedies that was announced in the last issue will be aregular section in each issue of Saptarishis Astrology. Albeit for this C S Patel ManuscriptCentric Issue, we have dropped all regular sections to accommodate the manuscriptstranslations done by earnest scholars. This section will be presented as readers are eagerly waiting forremedies from a long time. I have taken up a few cases of the numerous cases with an intent to highlightspecific atypical points in the chart / hand so that even scholars can benefit from this analysis. Somereaders have sent low quality hand pictures which are not readable and hence dropped from this section.Readers are humbly requested to send high resolution pictures for clarity. If the case is unique then wemay also contact readers in different net forums to benefit the readers of SA. The remedies offered byme will be based on Vedic Astrology and of Lal Kitab which actually is Elemental Remedy based onTatvas (Elements) of nature. There lies some doubt about its being a part of Indian Astrology, but inreality its origin is from the Himalayan region of India. To appear in this section please mail us yourbirth details along with digital copies of your both hand prints (without hand prints requests cannot beattended to) to remedies@saptarishisastrology.com with a cc to admin@saptarishisastrology.comGerman Male writes about his problem:Query 1: Case From GermanyDear Saptarishis Astrology & Mr. Rabinder Bhandari,Rabinder Nath Bhandari was born on 26th Dec1950 and is a science graduate from Punjab University.He has been studying astrology since 1978 in which 28years. Being well versed in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi &English he has carried out indepth studies on the LalKitab and has delved deeper into Present dayPalmistry along with Indian Samudrik Shastra apartfrom doing vast amount of readings for people. He ispassionate about nature photography & often getscarried away with the simplicity of the Grand designsof the Gods, this simplicity reflects in his personamaking him an extremely humble and loving humanbeing. He is considered one of the foremost authoritieson Lal Kitab alive today.For more than 6 years I’m looking for a job in business. I have studied economics at a German University, butcause of mentally problems in 2003 I had to stop with working for some months. Since that time I tried to find anew job unsuccessfully. Could you tell me what is my real profession or what kind of talents I have, so I could starta new profession maybe as a healer or whatever you say?766

I’m looking forward hearing from you. Thanks a lot in advance.Name:, male, right handerDate of birth: 9.July 1965Place: Stuttgart, GermanyTime: 05:10 amLagna: first degree of cancer, Cancer lagna is safeYours Sincerely,From GermanyPls Note: Exact Date of ailment in 2003 is not mentioned by querist.Horoscope calculations as per data provided by native:Name German Male Gr.FatherSex Male FatherDate Of Birth 09/07/1965 MotherDay Of Birth Friday CasteTime Of Birth 05:10:00 Hrs Gotra(In Ghati)1:45:30 GhatiPlace Of BirthStuttgart , GermanyLatitude 048.48 Vikram Samvat 2022Longitude 009.47 Saka Samvat 1887Timezone -01.00 Hrs Month AsadhaTime Correction 00.00 Hrs Lunar Paksha SuklaLocal Birth Time 04:49:08 Hrs Lunar Tithi 11Local Birth Date 09/07/1965 Tithi At Sunrise 11Sun Rise 4: 27: 47 Hrs Tithi Ending Time 9:47:57 HrsSunset 20: 24: 39 Hrs Nak. At Sunrise VishakhaDay Duration 15: 56: 52 Hrs Nak. Ending Time 5:27:19 HrsSidereal Time 23: 56: 42 Hrs Yoga At Sunrise ShubhaBhayat 63:27:27 Ghati Yoga Ending Time 23:32:57 HrsBhabhog 64:13:9 Ghati Karan At Sunrise VistiSeason Grisham Karan Ending Time 9:47:57 HrsBalance Of Dasha Jup 0Y 2M 4DPlanet's Position at Birth TimePlanet Sign Degree Position Lord Nakshatra Pad Lord S. LordAsc Cancer 00 26 29 Mon Punarvasu 4 Jup MonSun Gemini 23 22 08 Neutrl Mer Punarvasu 2 Jup SatMon Scorpio 03 10 53 Deb Mar Vishakha 4 Jup RahMar Virgo 11 51 09 Enemy Mer Hasta 1 Mon MarMer Cancer 18 01 20 Enemy Mon Ashlesha 1 Mer MerJup Taurus 24 22 36 Enemy Ven Mrigasira 1 Mar RahVen Cancer 16 40 54 Enemy Mon Ashlesha 1 Mer MerSat (R) Aquarius 23 45 00 Owns Sat P.Bhadrapada 2 Jup SatRah (R) Taurus 18 35 10 Friend Ven Rohini 3 Mon MerKet (R) Scorpio 18 35 10 Friend Mar Jyestha 1 Mer KetUra Leo 18 27 36 Sun P.Phalguni 2 Ven RahNep (R) Libra 23 58 18 Ven Vishakha 2 Jup MerPlu Leo 20 49 08 Sun P.Phalguni 3 Ven Jup767

Chitrapaksha Ayanamsa 23: 22: 31 DegreeMean Position of Rahu and Ketu are givenLagna Chart – D1Bhava Chalit ChartNavamsha Chart – D9768

Vimsottari DasaJupiter 16 Year Saturn 19 Year Mercury 17 YearJup00/00/0000 -00/00/0000Sat 13/09/1965 - 16/09/1968 Mer 13/09/1984 - 10/02/1987Sat00/00/0000 -00/00/0000Mer 16/09/1968 - 27/05/1971 Ket 10/02/1987 - 07/02/1988Mer00/00/0000 -00/00/0000Ket 27/05/1971 - 05/07/1972 Ven 07/02/1988 - 08/12/1990Ket00/00/0000 -05/07/1972 -Ven00/00/000005/09/1975Sun 08/12/1990 - 14/10/1991Ven00/00/0000 -05/09/1975 -Sun00/00/000017/08/1976Mon 14/10/1991 - 15/03/1993Sun00/00/0000 -00/00/0000Mon 17/08/1976 - 18/03/1978 Mar 15/03/1993 - 12/03/1994Mon00/00/0000 -18/03/1978 -Mar00/00/000027/04/1979Rah 12/03/1994 - 28/09/1996Mar00/00/0000 -27/04/1979 -Rah00/00/000003/03/1982Jup 28/09/1996 - 04/01/1999Rah 09/07/1965 - 13/09/1965 Jup 03/03/1982 - 13/09/1984 Sat 04/01/1999 - 13/09/2001Ketu 7 Year Venus 20 Year Sun 6 YearKet 13/09/2001 - 09/02/2002 Ven 13/09/2008 - 14/01/2012 Sun 13/09/2028 - 01/01/2029Ven 09/02/2002 - 12/04/2003 Sun 14/01/2012 - 13/01/2013 Mon 01/01/2029 - 02/07/2029Sun 12/04/2003 - 17/08/2003 Mon 13/01/2013 - 14/09/2014 Mar 02/07/2029 - 07/11/2029Mon 17/08/2003 - 18/03/2004 Mar 14/09/2014 - 14/11/2015 Rah 07/11/2029 - 02/10/2030Mar 18/03/2004 - 14/08/2004 Rah 14/11/2015 - 14/11/2018 Jup 02/10/2030 - 21/07/2031Rah 14/08/2004 - 01/09/2005 Jup 14/11/2018 - 15/07/2021 Sat 21/07/2031 - 02/07/2032Jup 01/09/2005 - Sat 15/07/2021 - 13/09/2024 Mer 02/07/2032 - 08/05/203308/08/2006Sat 08/08/2006 - Mer 13/09/2024 - 15/07/2027 Ket 08/05/2033 - 13/09/203317/09/2007Mer 17/09/2007 - 13/09/2008 Ket 15/07/2027 - 13/09/2028 Ven 13/09/2033 - 13/09/2034Moon 10 Year Mars 7 Year Rahu 18 YearMon 13/09/2034 - 15/07/2035 Mar 13/09/2044 - Rah 13/09/2051 - 27/05/205409/02/2045Mar 15/07/2035 - 13/02/2036 Rah 09/02/2045 - Jup 27/05/2054 - 19/10/205628/02/2046Rah 13/02/2036 - 14/08/2037 Jup 28/02/2046 - Sat 19/10/2056 - 26/08/205904/02/2047Jup 14/08/2037 - 14/12/2038 Sat 04/02/2047 - Mer 26/08/2059 - 15/03/206214/03/2048Sat 14/12/2038 - 14/07/2040 Mer 14/03/2048 - 11/03/2049 Ket 15/03/2062 - 02/04/2063Mer 14/07/2040 - 14/12/2041 Ket 11/03/2049 - Ven 02/04/2063 -07/08/204902/04/2066Ket 14/12/2041 - 15/07/2042 Ven 07/08/2049 - Sun 02/04/2066 -07/10/205025/02/2067769

Ven 15/07/2042 - 15/03/2044 Sun 07/10/2050 - 12/02/2051 Mon 25/02/2067 -26/08/2068Sun 15/03/2044 - 13/09/2044 Mon 12/02/2051 - 13/09/2051 Mar 26/08/2068 - 13/09/2069Right Hand Shot Of NativeRight Hand Of Native770

Left Hand Of NativeIn this case, I would specifically like to study a time period around 38 th year of his age, i.e. just year 2003(as exact date of start of mental problems is not quoted in the query) as quoted by him, during which hesuffered from mental problems and from that time till date (…looking for some job or business).Which palm lines suggest about strength of various planets?(With reference to lal kitab)There are some points, which I have marked by encircling some area on the palm which speaks alot about the strength of some planets; these can be correlated with planets while reading the Horoscopeas well.772

1) On the right hand palm, from the beginning of the heart line, there are many downward movingbranches, which run up to a length of an approximate age of 38 years, this confirms the positionof the planet Moon being very weak and during this period, the native will have to face someemotional set backs, which appears to be a continuous process.2) At the age of approximate 38 years of native, just below the Mount of Sun, a break appears in theHeart Line. This is an indication of serious ill influence by the planet Moon, which disturbs thenative at an emotional plane, which at a later stage transfers its effects to the mental plane(represented by the planet Mercury).3) At the point encircled and marked No 3, there appears a break and a cross, from within the breakon the head line and the cross a fine line moves towards the Saturn Finger (Long Finger) whichindicates about the weakness of the planet Mercury and the line towards the Mount of Saturndisplays some ill influence at this time by the Planet Saturn.4) After this break in Head Line, it’s further stream stands adversely affected and this line appearsto be followed by an axe line (kuthar rekha), which represents its effects just equal to an Islandformation (confusion in making decision due to duality of thoughts, while making any decision)and confirms further influence of planet Mercury to be read as weak for future readings fromHoroscope.5) In both hands, presence of a broken Girdle of Venus, which crosses the mounts of Saturn andthat of Sun, thus renders their influence weak. This line also cuts the Line of Sun and reduces itsstrength. This also adds to emotional sensitiveness and Venus in such hands generally givesnegative effects.6) Analysis of area concerning Life Line - it is also a weak line which tells about the weakconstitution and is not capable of giving a smooth life pattern.7) Mount of Mars is depressed and is covered by a number of lines, which renders planet Mars as aweak planet.8) Fate line too is cut down by a cross line at the age of 38 years, after which it is not clear in yourpalm shot, where as the line of Sun can be traced after this period.Planets in horoscope:1) Planet Sun is placed in the 12th house, which is associated with Saturn in Navamsha Chart and is at23 degree. This placement of 2nd lord in the 12th house is a negative point, which will affect thenative’s financial position and add to unwanted expenses of his savings and earnings (because Venusthe 11th lord of the Chalit chart Is placed in the 2nd house in Leo)2) Planet Moon is placed in 5th house and is in association with its permanent enemy Ketu, whichgenerally eclipses Moon and at the same time, it is also in its debilitation sign i.e. in Scorpio. When,ascendant lord is very weak and is under malefic influence through aspect of 8th lord, Saturn rendersnatives live a struggling life, make a note of this rule.3) Mars in this chart appears to be a bit powerful due to its good position in Navamsha Chart, but it’splacement in 3rd house (6th from 10th house) in basic horoscope renders it as a trouble creatingplanet regarding career.4) Mercury is also not a good planet for natives with Cancer ascendant, because of its inimical relationswith Moon. Mercury is also the lord of 3rd and 12th house. Mercury is also associated with Ketu inNavamsha Chart.5) Jupiter is placed in 11th house in association with Rahu, which turns Jupiter to a silent spectatorhence makes Jupiter ineffective.6) Venus, which is supposed to be a beneficial planet for Cancer Ascendant, is also receiving illinfluences from Rahu, which is occupying it`s sign Taurus (because Rahu and Ketu give theirinfluence through that planet, in whose sign they get placed). In the Navamsha Chart, Venus is alsoassociated with Ketu.7) Saturn is placed in the 8th house as 8th house lord, and aspects Moon the ascendant lord, which addsnegative influence by affecting Moon.Relation of Rahu and Ketu’s stand is already explained in above quoted planetary positions.773

Transit of planet Saturn during 2003:On 01/01/2003, Saturn was at 0.30 degree in Gemini and on 31/12/2003, it was at 15.52 degree in the samesign. This placement was in 12 th sign from Ascendant, where Sun is placed which is also the 8th signfrom the Moon. All health related problems were caused due to the ill transit of Saturn the 8th lord,transiting the planet Sun, which is placed in the 8th from the Ascendant lord Moon. It is said that whenSaturn transits 8 th house from Moon, it creates trouble just equal to death (serious health trouble) or imprisonmentto the native.Suggested Remedies:1) Donate rice / milk on Monday; try to get blessings from seniors by paying respect to elderlypersons.2) Wear a white pearl in right hand ring finger.3) Donate green millet (SABUT MOONG) on Wednesday.4) Make it a habit to clean your teeth with water first, as and when you rise early in morning.5) Avoid losing temper and develop a balanced nature in behaviour with every one.6) Reference Sun line – even after this period of trouble, it indicates that although you are hardworking, but due to the absence of a clear Fate line and island formation in the Head line youfeel confused in taking any decision in selecting a proper path in your life (regarding career). Tryto fix your mind in a single direction and you can become a good healer.7) Avoid wearing black color clothes and refrain from alcoholic drinks.8) Place common salt and green millet in two earthen pots separately in your bed room.9) Good moral character is must for those, in whose hands; Sun line is cut / crossed by presence ofGirdle of Venus, if they want to derive full results from Sun Line.Query 2: Chiranjilal Purohit, (Nagaur) IndiaChiranjilal Purohit writes about his problem:Sir, I am going to face my Ketu Mahadasha just from May, 2010. My Ketu is said to be occupying in 12 th house.Kindly advise me some remedial measure for my, this Mahadasha. I am fearful of my old age. My birth particularsare as under:Name: Chiranjilal Purohi, Male.Date of Birth: 6 th Aug, 1933Time of Birth: 7:27 Morning.Place of Birth: Nagaur (Rajasthan)Chiranjilal PurohitGr.FatherSex Male FatherDate Of Birth 06/08/1933 MotherDay Of Birth Sunday CasteTime Of Birth 07:27:00 Hrs Gotra(In Ghati)3:33:21 GhatiPlace Of BirthNagaur , IndiaLatitude 027.12 Vikram Samvat 1990Longitude 073.42 Saka Samvat 1855Timezone -05.30 Hrs Month BhadrapadaTime Correction 00.00 Hrs Lunar Paksha KrishnaLocal Birth Time 06:51:48 Hrs Lunar Tithi 1774

Local Birth Date 06/08/1933 Tithi At Sunrise 16Sun Rise 6: 1: 39 Hrs Tithi Ending Time 22:28:22 HrsSunset 19: 21: 1 Hrs Nak. At Sunrise SravanaDay Duration 13: 19: 22 Hrs Nak. Ending Time 6:37:44 HrsSidereal Time 3: 48: 26 Hrs Yoga At Sunrise SaubhagyaBhayat 2:3:5 Ghati Yoga Ending Time 22:1:11 HrsBhabhog 55:56:17 Ghati Karan At Sunrise BalavaSeason Varsha Karan Ending Time 11:42:26 HrsBalance Of Dasha Mar 6Y 8M 26D(Hand Prints Not Provided For Analysis)Horoscope calculations as per data provided by Chiranjilal PurohitPlanet's Position at Birth TimePlanet Sign Degree Position Lord Nakshatra Pad Lord S. LordAsc Leo 07 56 54 Sun Magha 3 Ket JupSun Cancer 20 12 44 Friend Mon Ashlesha 2 Mer VenMon Capricorn 23 49 54 Neutrl Sat Dhanistha 1 Mar MarMar Virgo 24 25 11 Enemy Mer Chitra 1 Mar RahMer (R) Cancer 09 52 53 Com Enemy Mon Pushya 2 Sat VenJup Leo 29 56 44 Friend Sun U.Phalguni 1 Sun RahVen Leo 18 26 31 Enemy Sun P.Phalguni 2 Ven RahSat (R) Capricorn 20 05 21 Ownhs Sat Sravana 4 Mon KetRah (R) Aquarius 05 38 33 Friend Sat Dhanistha 4 Mar MonKet (R) Leo 05 38 33 Enemy Sun Magha 2 Ket RahUra (R) Aries 04 28 49 Mar Ashwini 2 Ket MonNep Leo 15 59 21 Sun P.Phalguni 1 Ven SunPlu Cancer 00 37 09 Mon Punarvasu 4 Jup MarChitrapaksha Ayanamsa 22: 55: 46 DegreeTrue Position of Rahu and Ketu are givenLagna Chart775

Chalit Chart (Nirayana) Navamsha ChartVimsottari DasaMars 7 Year Rahu 18 Year Jupiter 16 YearMar 06/08/1933 - 28/09/1933 Rah 02/05/1940 - 13/01/1943 Jup 02/05/1958 - 19/06/1960Rah 28/09/1933 - 17/10/1934 Jup 13/01/1943 - 08/06/1945 Sat 19/06/1960 - 01/01/1963Jup 17/10/1934 - 23/09/1935 Sat 08/06/1945 - 14/04/1948 Mer 01/01/1963 - 08/04/1965Sat 23/09/1935 - 01/11/1936 Mer 14/04/1948 - 01/11/1950 Ket 08/04/1965 - 15/03/1966Mer 01/11/1936 - 29/10/1937 Ket 01/11/1950 - 20/11/1951 Ven 15/03/1966 - 13/11/1968Ket 29/10/1937 - 27/03/1938 Ven 20/11/1951 - 19/11/1954 Sun 13/11/1968 - 01/09/1969Ven 27/03/1938 - 27/05/1939 Sun 19/11/1954 - 14/10/1955 Mon 01/09/1969 - 01/01/1971Sun 27/05/1939 - 02/10/1939 Mon 14/10/1955 - 14/04/1957 Mar 01/01/1971 - 08/12/1971Mon 02/10/1939 - 02/05/1940 Mar 14/04/1957 - 02/05/1958 Rah 08/12/1971 - 02/05/1974Saturn 19 Year Mercury 17 Year Ketu 7 YearSat 02/05/1974 - 05/05/1977 Mer 02/05/1993 - 29/09/1995 Ket 02/05/2010 - 28/09/2010Mer 05/05/1977 - 13/01/1980 Ket 29/09/1995 - 25/09/1996 Ven 28/09/2010 - 29/11/2011Ket 13/01/1980 - 21/02/1981 Ven 25/09/1996 - 27/07/1999 Sun 29/11/2011 - 04/04/2012Ven 21/02/1981 - 23/04/1984 Sun 27/07/1999 - 01/06/2000 Mon 04/04/2012 - 03/11/2012Sun 23/04/1984 - 05/04/1985 Mon 01/06/2000 - 01/11/2001 Mar 03/11/2012 - 02/04/2013Mon 05/04/1985 - 04/11/1986 Mar 01/11/2001 - 29/10/2002 Rah 02/04/2013 - 20/04/2014Mar 04/11/1986 - 14/12/1987 Rah 29/10/2002 - 17/05/2005 Jup 20/04/2014 - 27/03/2015Rah 14/12/1987 - 20/10/1990 Jup 17/05/2005 - 23/08/2007 Sat 27/03/2015 - 05/05/2016Jup 20/10/1990 - 02/05/1993 Sat 23/08/2007 - 02/05/2010 Mer 05/05/2016 - 02/05/2017Venus 20 Year Sun 6 Year Moon 10 YearVen 02/05/2017 - 01/09/2020 Sun 02/05/2037 - 20/08/2037 Mon 02/05/2043 - 02/03/2044Sun 01/09/2020 - 01/09/2021 Mon 20/08/2037 - 18/02/2038 Mar 02/03/2044 - 01/10/2044Mon 01/09/2021 - 03/05/2023 Mar 18/02/2038 - 26/06/2038 Rah 01/10/2044 - 02/04/2046Mar 03/05/2023 - 02/07/2024 Rah 26/06/2038 - 21/05/2039 Jup 02/04/2046 - 02/08/2047Rah 02/07/2024 - 03/07/2027 Jup 21/05/2039 - 08/03/2040 Sat 02/08/2047 - 02/03/2049Jup 03/07/2027 - 03/03/2030 Sat 08/03/2040 - 18/02/2041 Mer 02/03/2049 - 02/08/2050776

Sat 03/03/2030 - 02/05/2033 Mer 18/02/2041 - 25/12/2041 Ket 02/08/2050 - 03/03/2051Mer 02/05/2033 - 02/03/2036 Ket 25/12/2041 - 02/05/2042 Ven 03/03/2051 - 01/11/2052Ket 02/03/2036 - 02/05/2037 Ven 02/05/2042 - 02/05/2043 Sun 01/11/2052 - 02/05/2053Ashtakavarga TablesARI TAU GEM CAN LEO VIR LIB SCO SAG CAP AQU PIS SumSun 5 4 5 5 2 3 5 4 3 5 3 4 48Mon 3 7 6 4 1 2 5 6 2 5 5 3 49Mar 3 4 5 4 2 4 3 4 3 4 0 3 39Mer 5 4 7 4 4 5 4 6 4 3 2 6 54Jup 5 7 5 4 4 6 4 4 5 3 4 5 56Ven 5 7 4 1 5 5 3 6 5 2 3 6 52Sat 2 4 7 4 3 0 2 4 2 5 3 3 39Asc 5 4 7 2 3 4 6 5 4 3 3 3 49Total 33 41 46 28 24 29 32 39 28 30 23 33 386Total(Without Lagna)28 37 39 26 21 25 26 34 24 27 20 30 337Reduced Ashtakavarga TablesARI TAU GEM CAN LEO VIR LIB SCO SAG CAP AQU PIS SumSun 3 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 12Mon 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 3 1 3 0 0 16Mar 1 0 5 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 12Mer 1 1 5 0 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 2 15Jup 1 4 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 11Ven 0 5 1 0 0 3 0 5 0 0 0 5 19Sat 0 4 5 1 1 0 0 1 0 5 1 0 18Asc 2 1 4 0 0 1 3 3 1 0 0 1 16PindSun Mon Mar Mer Jup Ven SatRashi Pind 84 124 89 121 91 173 138Grah Pind 30 40 10 16 24 24 77Sodya Pind 114 164 99 137 115 197 215Sh. Chiranjilal Purohit Ji has asked only about his Ketu Mahadasha period, but I will discusssome other aspects of this horoscope, which will throw some light regarding to health related field.In the birth chart Ketu is placed in the Ascendant in association with Venus and Jupiter. 1 st house lord,Sun is placed in the 12 th house along with planet Mercury (lord of 2nd house), but in Nirayana ChalitChart, Ketu is placed in the 12 th house along with Sun and Mercury. The second combination which isof worth mentioning in this chart is that of planet Moon and Saturn, which are placed in the 6 th house.The current transit of Saturn is in Virgo. In the Ashtakavarga tables, Saturn had received ZERObenefic aspect, thus the transit of Saturn in this sign will give malefic effects.777

According to LAL KITAB system of prediction, in the current year annual chart, all the fourhouse in centre of horoscope i.e. 1st, 4th, 7th and 10th house are lying vacant and Rahu is placed in 8 thhouse, for which some specific remedy of Rahu is required to be performed.Lalkitab Chart Year 2009 - 2010Overall, effects of all above combinations can be summarised in a few words:-1) Effects of Ketu will be specific to health - weakness in lower limbs, starting from Lumbar regionand also general debility because of its malefic effects on planet Sun, the ascendant lord.2) Ketu will also create some skin related diseases, i.e. some kind of skin allergy, eczema or boils.3) Ailments produced during planet Ketu Mahadasha confuse medical attendants in diagnosis.4) Above combinations will also affect Vision because, as it affects the 2nd lord, Mercury and bothluminaries in the Chalit Chart i.e. Sun and Moon are afflicted.Suggested Remedies:1) Worship Lord Ganesha.2) Give bread to Dogs out of your food and serve mixed grains of seven types (SAPTDHANYAOR SATNAJA) to birds.3) Float dry coconut in running water on Saturday or donate mustard oil on this day.4) Avoid wearing Black, Blue or clothes of mixed colours i.e. black and white combination, acombination representing planet Ketu.5) To strengthen planet Sun, avoid excess intake of common salt, avoid losing temper and takesome sweet after breakfast.6) To protect your eyesight, which may also be affected due to combination of planet Moon andSaturn, don’t take pure water for 43 days, while taking water, mix something, such as sugar,common salt, lemon, milk or fruit juice etc.7) To ward off ill influence of planet Rahu`s placement in 8 th house in this years chart, it isadvisable (if you can perform): take eight kgms of wood charcoal, four kgms of metal Lead (cutin eight pieces and float these items in flowing waters on any Saturday during day time andmake sure that the skies are clear and sunny.778

Query 3: Venkatesan Gopalachary, (Tirunelveli) IndiaVenkatesan Gopalachary writes about his problem:Dear Sirs,I read with interest the May 2009 issue of Saptharishi and amazed to find that Saptharishi can help its readerssolve their problems.I understand that Mr. Bhandhari will be answering the questions raised by readers concerning solutions to theirproblems.I have a cancerous problem of often losing jobs in short periods of time. I will be grateful if Mr. Bhandhari can helpme solve the mystery.I give below the required particulars. I am not able to send the photos of my palm prints.Name: Gopalachary VenkatesanMale/Female: MaleDate of Birth: 20 November 1947Time of Birth: 7:10 PM, time correction may be required here.Place of Birth:* Tirunelveli, South India.State of Birth: Tamil NaduCountry of Birth: Indiabirth place Longitude, Latitude of place, TIRUNELVELI located in INDIA.Latitude: 8o44' N | Longitude: 77o42' E(Hand Prints Not Provided For Readings)Important Note (Why Hand Readings Are Must)While doing Astrological calculations as per data provided, I noticed that three planets i.e. 1st. Saturn2nd.Rahu and 3rd Ketu were transiting at a degree, in which these may occupy different houses whileusing different Ayanamsa tables for calculations at that period, so two different charts as perChitrapaksha Ayanamsa and B.V.Raman Ayanamsa are given below, however in both cases, NiranaynaBhav Chalit Charts are same.In such cases, where planets present a doubtful picture, it is a must for an Astrologer to applycorrections based on readings / confirmations from some major life events or to do rectificationsaccording to Samudrik Shastra i.e. by reading planets from palm lines or other aspects based on ILAM-E-QIAFFA (as per LAL KITAB ).Horoscope calculations as per data provided by Venkatesan Gopalachary:Name Venkatesan Gopalachary Gr.FatherSex Male FatherDate Of Birth 20/11/1947 MotherDay Of Birth Thursday CasteTime Of Birth 19:10:00 Hrs Gotra(In Ghati)32:20:3 GhatiPlace Of Birth Tirunelveli , IndiaLatitude 008.42 Vikram Samvat 2004Longitude 077.42 Saka Samvat 1869Timezone -05.30 Hrs Month KartikaTime Correction 00.00 Hrs Lunar Paksha Sukla779

Local Birth Time 18:50:48 Hrs Lunar Tithi 8Local Birth Date 20/11/1947 Tithi At Sunrise 7Sun Rise 6: 13: 58 Hrs Tithi Ending Time 14:5:4 HrsSunset 17: 56: 20 Hrs Nak. At Sunrise DhanisthaDay Duration 11: 42: 22 Hrs Nak. Ending Time 31:21:56 HrsSidereal Time 22: 45: 42 Hrs Yoga At Sunrise DhruvaBhayat 36:30:15 Ghati Yoga Ending Time 28:41:37 HrsBhabhog 66:59:32 Ghati Karan At Sunrise VanijSeason Hemant Karan Ending Time 14:5:4 HrsBalance Of Dasha Mar 3Y 2M 10DPlanet's Position at Birth TimePlanet Sign Degree Position Lord Nakshatra Pad Lord S. LordAsc Taurus 23 09 42 Ven Rohini 4 Mon SunSun Scorpio 04 16 01 Friend Mar Anuradha 1 Sat SatMon Aquarius 00 35 10 Neutrl Sat Dhanistha 3 Mar MerMar Leo 02 38 10 Friend Sun Magha 1 Ket VenMer Libra 14 50 27 Friend Ven Swati 3 Rah KetJup Scorpio 12 48 39 Com Friend Mar Anuradha 3 Sat MarVen Scorpio 24 16 13 Neutrl Mar Jyestha 3 Mer RahSat Cancer 29 22 14 Enemy Mon Ashlesha 4 Mer SatRah (R) Aries 29 53 13 Enemy Mar Krittika 1 Sun RahKet (R) Libra 29 53 13 Friend Ven Vishakha 3 Jup MonUra (R) Gemini 02 05 00 Mer Mrigasira 3 Mar KetNep Virgo 19 01 50 Mer Hasta 3 Mon MerPlu (R) Cancer 21 49 36 Mon Ashlesha 2 Mer SunChitrapaksha Ayanamsa 23: 7: 45 DegreeMean Position of Rahu and Ketu are givenLagna Chart while using Chitrapaksha Ayanamsa 23:07:45 Degree780

Lagna Chart using Raman Ayanamsa 21:40:59Bhav and Nirayana CuspsBhav Arambha Madhya Bhav Sign Degree1 Taurus 07:05' Taurus 23:09' 1 Taurus 23: 09'42''2 Gemini 07:05' Gemini 21:01' 2 Gemini 19: 39'27''3 Cancer 04:57' Cancer 18:53' 3 Cancer 16: 47'37''4 Leo 02:49' Leo 16:45' 4 Leo 16: 45'36''5 Virgo 02:49' Virgo 18:53' 5 Virgo 19: 34'41''6 Libra 04:57' Libra 21:01' 6 Libra 22: 30'18''7 Scorpio 07:05' Scorpio 23:09' 7 Scorpio 23: 09'42''8 Sagittarius 07:05' Sagittarius 21:01' 8 Sagittarius 19: 39'27''9 Capricorn 04:57' Capricorn 18:53' 9 Capricorn 16: 47'37''10 Aquarius 02:49' Aquarius 16:45' 10 Aquarius 16: 45'36''11 Pisces 02:49' Pisces 18:53' 11 Pisces 19: 34'41''12 Aries 04:57' Aries 21:01' 12 Aries 22: 30'18''781

Nirayana Cusps (Raman Ayanamsa)Nirayana Cusps (Chitrapaksha Ayanamsa)Vimsottari DasaMars 7 Year Rahu 18 Year Jupiter 16 YearMar00/00/0000 -00/00/0000Rah 30/01/1951 - 12/10/1953 Jup 30/01/1969 - 20/03/1971Rah00/00/0000 -00/00/0000Jup 12/10/1953 - 06/03/1956 Sat 20/03/1971 - 30/09/1973Jup00/00/0000 -00/00/0000Sat 06/03/1956 - 11/01/1959 Mer 30/09/1973 - 06/01/1976Sat00/00/0000 -00/00/0000Mer 11/01/1959 - 31/07/1961 Ket 06/01/1976 - 12/12/1976Mer 20/11/1947 - 27/07/1948 Ket 31/07/1961 - 18/08/1962 Ven 12/12/1976 - 13/08/1979Ket 27/07/1948 - 23/12/1948 Ven 18/08/1962 - 18/08/1965 Sun 13/08/1979 - 31/05/1980Ven 23/12/1948 - 23/02/1950 Sun 18/08/1965 - 13/07/1966 Mon 31/05/1980 - 30/09/1981Sun 23/02/1950 - 30/06/1950 Mon 13/07/1966 - 12/01/1968 Mar 30/09/1981 - 06/09/1982Mon 30/06/1950 - 30/01/1951 Mar 12/01/1968 - 30/01/1969 Rah 06/09/1982 - 30/01/1985Saturn 19 Year Mercury 17 Year Ketu 7 YearSat 30/01/1985 - 02/02/1988 Mer 30/01/2004 -Ket 30/01/2021 - 28/06/202127/06/2006Mer 02/02/1988 - 12/10/1990 Ket 27/06/2006 -Ven 28/06/2021 - 28/08/202225/06/2007Ket 12/10/1990 - 21/11/1991 Ven 25/06/2007 -Sun 28/08/2022 - 02/01/202325/04/2010Ven 21/11/1991 - 20/01/1995 Sun 25/04/2010 - 01/03/2011 Mon 02/01/2023 - 03/08/2023Sun 20/01/1995 - 02/01/1996 Mon 01/03/2011 - 31/07/2012 Mar 03/08/2023 - 31/12/2023Mon 02/01/1996 - 03/08/1997 Mar 31/07/2012 - 28/07/2013 Rah 31/12/2023 - 17/01/2025782

Mar 03/08/1997 - 11/09/1998 Rah 28/07/2013 - 14/02/2016 Jup 17/01/2025 - 24/12/2025Rah 11/09/1998 - 18/07/2001 Jup 14/02/2016 - 22/05/2018 Sat 24/12/2025 - 01/02/2027Jup 18/07/2001 - 30/01/2004 Sat 22/05/2018 - 30/01/2021 Mer 01/02/2027 - 30/01/2028Venus 20 Year Sun 6 Year Moon 10 YearVen 30/01/2028 - 31/05/2031 Sun 30/01/2048 -Mon 30/01/2054 - 30/11/205418/05/2048Sun 31/05/2031 - 30/05/2032 Mon 18/05/2048 - 17/11/2048 Mar 30/11/2054 - 01/07/2055Mon 30/05/2032 - 29/01/2034 Mar 17/11/2048 - 25/03/2049 Rah 01/07/2055 - 30/12/2056Mar 29/01/2034 - 31/03/2035 Rah 25/03/2049 -Jup 30/12/2056 - 01/05/205816/02/2050Rah 31/03/2035 - 31/03/2038 Jup 16/02/2050 -Sat 01/05/2058 - 30/11/205906/12/2050Jup 31/03/2038 - 29/11/2040 Sat 06/12/2050 - 18/11/2051 Mer 30/11/2059 - 30/04/2061Sat 29/11/2040 - 30/01/2044 Mer 18/11/2051 - 23/09/2052 Ket 30/04/2061 - 29/11/2061Mer 30/01/2044 - 29/11/2046 Ket 23/09/2052 - 29/01/2053 Ven 29/11/2061 - 31/07/2063Ket 29/11/2046 - 30/01/2048 Ven 29/01/2053 - 30/01/2054 Sun 31/07/2063 - 30/01/2064Lagna Chart Lalkitab Chart Year 2009 - 2010Bhav chalit kundli plays an important role while interpreting a horoscope (as Late, Pandit KewalKrishan Ji, RajJyotishi, from Patti Amritsar used to say that : BINA CHALIT CHAKKRA, NATTOJANAM PATRA, which means that without Bhav Chalit Kundli, a Horoscope is of no value.This rule will apply here in such cases, where planets at such degree, as in this case present a doubtfulplacement in different houses.Overall, effects of all above combinations can be summarised in few words…1. Placement of Saturn in 3 rd house, which is 6 th from 10 th house, and placement of Moon, which is 6 thlord from 10 th house in 10 th house plays a negative role in relation to the career. Further, in ChalitKundli, Mars is associated with Saturn, which is lord of 12 th from Ascendant and that sign is alsooccupied by a malefic planet Rahu.2. Sun, which is the 4 th house lord, is also weak in birth chart as well as in Chalit Chart.783

3. Mercury is also placed in 6 th house in birth chart.The main Karaka Planets are weak as the major planets are in Baal or Mirit awastha (just below 5 degreeor beyond 25 degree), and Jupiter is also combust, so it can be clearly interpreted as a life full of struggles.Suggested Remedies:1. Pour milk on Monday in some well.2. Daily feed some part of your food to crows.3. Avoid use of black color and reduce excess intake of common salt.4. Be balanced in behavior just like a scale.5. Wear green emerald or onyx in short finger or ring finger of your right hand on Wednesday.6. Worship Durga Maa, as you are currently passing a Mahadasa Period of Mercury.7. Saturn is also in transit of 8 th house from Moon, so make it a habit to float Dry Coconut onSaturday in running waters.Query 4: David Suche, (Burlington, Colorado) U.S.A.David Suche writes about his problem:Advise some remedy, so my life may come to smooth sailing, almost homeless since few months.Horoscope calculations as per data provided by David Suche:Name David Suche Gr.FatherSex Male FatherDate Of Birth 29/09/1952 MotherDay Of Birth Monday CasteTime Of Birth 19:00:00 Hrs Gotra(In Ghati)Place Of Birth33:10:26 GhatiBurlington , Colorado -U.S.A.Latitude 039.18 Vikram Samvat 2009Longitude 102.16 Saka Samvat 1874Timezone 07.00 Hrs Month AshwinaTime Correction 00.00 Hrs Lunar Paksha SuklaLocal Birth Time 19:10:56 Hrs Lunar Tithi 12Local Birth Date 29/09/1952 Tithi At Sunrise 11Sun Rise 5: 43: 49 Hrs Tithi Ending Time 17:33:58 HrsSunset 17: 35: 13 Hrs Nak. At Sunrise SravanaDay Duration 11: 51: 24 Hrs Nak. Ending Time 13:50:51 HrsSidereal Time 19: 45: 59 Hrs Yoga At Sunrise SukarmaBhayat 12:52:17 Ghati Yoga Ending Time 8:33:2 HrsBhabhog 54:31:54 Ghati Karan At Sunrise VanijSeason Sharad Karan Ending Time 6:57:24 HrsBalance Of Dasha Mar 5Y 4M 7D784

Bhav and Nirayana CuspsBhav Arambha Madhya Bhav Sign Degree1 Aries 00:54' Aries 18:48' 1 Aries 18: 48'32''2 Taurus 00:54' Taurus 12:59' 2 Taurus 17: 48'43''3 Taurus 25:05' Gemini 07:11' 3 Gemini 09: 56'05''4 Gemini 19:17' Cancer 01:22' 4 Cancer 01: 22'41''5 Cancer 19:17' Leo 07:11' 5 Cancer 26: 42'30''6 Leo 25:05' Virgo 13:00' 6 Virgo 01: 48'10''7 Libra 00:54' Libra 18:48' 7 Libra 18: 48'32''8 Scorpio 00:54' Scorpio 12:59' 8 Scorpio 17: 48'43''9 Scorpio 25:05' Sagittarius 07:11' 9 Sagittarius 09: 56'05''10 Sagittarius 19:17' Capricorn 01:22' 10 Capricorn 01: 22'41''11 Capricorn 19:17' Aquarius 07:11' 11 Capricorn 26: 42'30''12 Aquarius 25:05' Pisces 13:00' 12 Pisces 01: 48'10''Nirayana Bhav Chalit Kundli785

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Left hand shot:From hand shots of David Suche, it can be very clearly noticed that in the Right Hand, a linefrom beginning of life line moves towards the mount of Jupiter, this makes him very much ambitiousand adds leadership qualities by birth. Fate line tell a story of a self made person, who will rise to a highlevel with it’s self working and will invest most of his earnings in landed and buildup properties. A faintline, which I have highlighted with pen tool, starts from life line and moves up into mount of Saturn,confirms above mentioned type of investments. But, it’s negative influence is that, in the long term, asand when the time to enjoy the fruits of his fate comes, Saturn will withdraw all support and ruin thenative and bring him on footpath, especially when such properties are used as living as resting placestemporarily for visitors. (Negative influence of planet Saturn)Life Line, which is forked towards its termination, points out towards a weak health and a lifefull of financial crisis towards old age. (A fork is the sign Mars negative – MANGAL BAD).Poor formation of Heart Line at various points (just from its very beginning and also at later ageperiods) is an indication of weak Moon, which represents a very much disturbed emotional life.In his Left Hand, Fate line is fragmented at various levels, which shows a much variable lifestyle. Life Line is absent towards termination, which is treated as a bad sign in any hand. The HeadLine also moves upward to join the Heart Line towards its termination. This is an indication ofemotional shock, after which the brain force loses its co-ordination of thoughts and ideas which are to beimplemented in future plans.788

A strange picture of life is presented in both palms, which tells that FORTUNE TURNS LIKE AWHEEL OR JUST LIKE A SWING, WHICH MOVES UP DOWN OR CAN BE COMPAREDWITH RAINBOW COLORS. This means that at one point of time there will be ocean full of richesand at the other there will be no shine like sands of poverty.Similarly, weak status of above mentioned three planets i.e. Saturn, Mars and Moon is visibleand total spoiling of game of life appears to have occurred during the negative transit of planet Saturnfrom planet Moon and Vimshottari Mahadasha of planet Saturn.Suggested Remedies:1. Float dry coconut in running waters on Saturday.2. Wear a white pearl of approximate weight five carats.3. Give sweet bread to poor.4. Avoid wearing black clothes.5. Try to keep your mind cool and calm.With best wishes and blessing: Do Good – Get Good789

AscertainingMarriage Life -Divorce RulesByP. M. Padia, India.Assistant redactor: Andree Leclerc,CanadaProofing: Carole McMechan, CanadaP. M. Padia is an unknown name in Indiabut in the West he is known as the guru ofthe man who introduced Vedic astrology inAmerica, yes the guru of James Braha.Every American reads Mr Braha’s bookswhen he starts Vedic astrology. James firstlearnt astrology from R. Santhanam & thenhad to come back to India and learn fromPadia Saheb whom he immortalized in hisbooks. Padia Saheb learnt astrologythrough 3 books and then mainly from hismeticulous observation skills sharpenedthrough decades. He has been a belovedfriend of Saptarishis Astrology since manyyears and now has written the very firstarticle of his life for Saptarishis Astrology atthis ripe age of 70. We expect many articlesto come out of his experience and in thisventure SA Team member Andree Leclerc’shard work is appreciated in teaming upwith P.M.Padia and making this possible.In my long experience as a professionalJyotishi, I had many occasions towitness countless relationshipproblems in marriages. Out of myobservations, I have noticed that there arespecific combinations in charts that areindicative of marriage problems and, whenthey cumulate together, a divorce is sure tohappen. One should not forget Desh, Kala,Patra that are country, time and customsof the native before venturing into blindlyapplying these rules. Some of these rulesyou would find working in charts ofnatives with happy married life and thereare special rules which would be given inthe next issue which will cancel thenegative yogas mentioned in the rulesbelow, these are most important andshould not be forgotten.For ascertaining the marriage life of anative or even matching of horoscopesbetween 2 partners, we should consider thefollowing rules:General Rules:1) The 1H (the native himself), 2H(family) soubhagya of spouse, 4H(domestic happiness), 7H (spouse, spanof marriage life, sex desires), 8H(soubhagya – span of marriage life andsex ability), 12H (sexual compatibility,bed pleasure). If these houses or their790

Lords are afflicted by natural malefic planets (Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu), themarried life will be disturbed and give separation or divorce. If we find afflictions to 3 ormore of these factors, the chances of problems increase. Please note that for this method, it ismore important to consider the 7H, 8H and 12H with their Lords and karaka(significator) of 7H (Venus for males and Jupiter for female). Most important if the lordof 5 th , 7 th , 8 th or 12 th is retrograde and if it is malefic and at the same time in any of thesehouses (5, 7, 8, 12) then there will be more chances of divorce.2) Same observations as above will have to be made in the Navamsha chart (D-9) particularly thegood or bad Navamsha positions of the Rashi Lords of 7H, 8H and 12H. So, we should analyse theNavamsha in itself like we’ve done for the rashi and also see the Navamsha positions of the rashilords.Note: the Karaka for the 2H is Jupiter – for the 4H it is the Moon – for 7H is Venus or Jupiter.Nakshatras Based Rules:3) If the Center point (cusp) of the above bhavas (1H, 2H, 4H, 7H, 8H, and 12H), their Lord andtheir karakas are in Nakshatras of malefic planets, especially Ketu and Rahu, then marriagelife will be disturbed. The cusps considered here are according to the Sripathi Bhavacalculations (all Vedic astro softwares should have this option).4) The Moon does not give good results in Anishtakaal Nakshatras (bad for Moon).Following are the Anishtakaal Nakshatras:a. The 2 nd and 3 rd padas of Pushya (6 o 41 to 13 o 20 Cancer)b. Ashlesha (16 o 41 to 30 o 00 Cancer)c. Magha (0 o 00 to 13 o 20 Leo)d. 1 st pada of Uttara Phalguni (26 o 41 to 30 o 00 Leo)e. 1 st and 2 nd padas of Chittra (23 o 21 to 30 o 00 Virgo)f. 4 th pada of Vishaka (0 o 00 to 3 o 20 Scorpio)g. Jyeshta (16 o 41 to 30 o 00 Scorpio)h. Mula (0 o 00 to 13 o 20 Sagittarius)i. 3 rd pada of Purva Ashada (20 o 01 to 23 o 20 Sagittarius)If the Centre point of 1H, 7H, 8H and 12H is in the above mentioned nakshatras or theLords of the 7H, 8H, and 12H and 7H karaka (Venus or Jupiter) are in the abovementioned nakshatras, this will give disturbance in married life.The Moon in these Nakshatras will give hardship in life. At the time of birth, if Moon isin any of these nakshatras, the birth time is called Anishtakaal (Inauspicious time). Toremove the inauspiciousness of these, Vedic astrology suggests performing particularreligious Pooja.5) If Venus is in the 1 st pada of Ashwini Nakshatra (0 o 00 to 3 o 20 Aries) or, if Venus occupiesKrittika Nakshatra (26 o 41 Aries to 10◦00 Taurus), married life will be disturbed.Other Principles:791

6) When the 12L is aspecting or conjunct the 7H, or the 7L or 7H karaka or, if the 7L or itskaraka is in the 12H and afflicted by malefic planet.7) Ketu or Rahu being in the 7H or any two malefic planets conjunct in the 7H or with theLord of 7H or its karaka then disturbance in marriage life occurs.8) Saturn in the 2 nd , 8 th or 12 th house aspected or conjunct with other malefic planets.9) The Lord of 2H in the 12H or vice versa.10) When the 8L and 12L conjoint or aspect each other this also is bad for marriage life.11) Malefic planets afflicting houses 6 and 12 or their lords or karakas of 7H, is one of thereasons of divorce (because 6 th and 12 th houses are for sexual compatibility and bedpleasure for each partner).12) If the 7 th Lord or karaka is placed in the 6, 8 or 12 house or, if the Lord of 6, 8 and 12 is in7H afflicted by malefic planets, this may also give divorce. If any of these factors areretrograded, it will also disturb marriage life.13) In the native’s chart, if Venus and Jupiter are in the 6H or 8H from each other, this givesdisturbance in married life.14) 7H, 8H, 12H or its lord or karaka(s) of 7H being hemmed in by natural malefic planets(called Papakartari yoga) brings afflictions.If any 3 principles or more apply on a chart, then divorce can be predicted depending on thestrength of the planet to give effect or not.Master Principle for Exceptions:15) If the Lord and/or karakas of houses 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 12 are in an angle house (kendra) orin a trine house (trikona) and are aspected by, conjunct with, or ‘hemmed in’ (SubhaKartari yoga) by benefic planets, this will protect and save the marriage life. Similarly, ifbenefics occupy, aspect or hem in the above houses, it also proves beneficial.So, above all, we need to judge how many bad and unfavourable yogas are present and evaluatetheir strength. At the same time, we should see how many good and favourable yogas are foundand what their strength is. If bad yogas are more powerful than good yogas, this willdefinitively create difficulties, disappointments, hardships and unhappiness in the life of thenative. And if good yogas are prevailing over bad yogas, there will be happiness, harmony, peaceand progress and marriage life will thus be saved. This mastery offinding the fine balance between good yogas and bad yogas and comingto a conclusion can come to you only with ‘Experience’ which no coursein astrology can teach.We will examine some charts to get a better view of the intertwiningof these factors. Let’s see which one from our selection of famouspersonalities will win the laureate of afflictions (competition will betight between some of our candidates). Our first criteria will be thenumber rules for each and for the finalists, we’ll give you the count of afflictions present.792

Chart 1: Martha StewartWell-known American entrepreneur. In 1960 she met Andy Stewart, 23, a Yale law studentand they married the following year; one child.To her dismay, Andy moved out in 1987 and they divorced in 1990. The separation was notamicable and Andy got a court order to keep Martha away. A non-stop compulsive achieverknown for a tendency to run over people, she was said to have put Andy down often.Let’s start with rule #1 which spells out that houses 7, 8 and 12 with their Lords and 7Hkaraka are the first factors we want to examine. We’ll immediately note that the 7H ishemmed in, its Lord is in the 6H of quarrel and divorce with Ketu and the 7H karaka is inthe 8H with Saturn and receiving Rahu’s aspect – this is bad… Mars is also the 2H Lord.This also implies that houses 6 & 12 are damaged (rules 1, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13 apply).Saturn (the Lord of the 4H) is well placed in the sign of Taurus (Kubera = wealth – is shenot the glorious and prosperous queen of household?), but it is in the malefic 8H. It is withJupiter, a natural benefic who is nonetheless by its dispositorship of Mars & Ketu. The 1 st &8 th Lord, Venus, is hemmed in (rules 1 & 7, 11, 13).The 1H receives Mars’ aspect, 2H does receive Saturn & Ketu’ aspects and the 4H receivesSun & Rahu’s glances. Nevertheless, Jupiter does aspect the 12H, 2H of family and 4H ofdomestic happiness but these are not free from malefic influences – besides, the 4H karakathe Moon, receives no malefic aspects but no benefic glances either so, rule 14 does not apply.This kinds of bundles it for marriage troubles but we’ll still list the Nakshatra afflictions,just in case anyone had any doubt.Nakshatra afflictions...The Ascendant is in Swati (Rahu is Lord) and Saturn the 4 th Lord, is in Krittika (Sun)(rule 2). The Moon is in Mula (Lord Ketu) (rule 3).793

With all this, Martha Stewart gets 8 negative rules applying.Chart 2: Linda McCartneyAmerican photographer and musician, a chef and cook-book writer who also happened to thewife of former Beatles Paul McCartney. Together, they lived an uncommonly stablemarriage contracted on 3/12/1969. For 29 years, she and Paul never spent a night apart exceptfor one ten-day period when he was arrested and held in a Tokyo jail for having marijuanaon his person. They lived most of their time on a farm in West Sussex, England.But before, while a student at Sarah Lawrence and the University of Arizona, she married,had a daughter and divorced in 1963.Her marriage to Paul McCartney ended when she died of Cancer on April 17, 1998 inTucson, AZ.Born about 2 months after Martha Stewart, we will observe some similar positions as theyeven have the same Ascendant.Again here the 7H is hemmed in and is aspected by Rahu since the Nodes have changedhouses. So now the Lord of the 7H and 2H, retrograde Mars, is alone in the 6H of quarreland divorce and faces Rahu’s dispositor, the Sun, placed in the 12H so, houses 6 & 12 are alsodamaged – especially since Mars’ can’t help misbehaving, being retrograde. The 7H karaka,Jupiter (dispositor of Mars & 6L), is with retrograde Saturn in the 8H. Saturn (Lord ofhouses 4 & 5) is well placed in the sign of Taurus, but it is in the malefic 8H and it not on itsbest behaviour either due to retrogression and being dispositor of ketu. Mercury, the 12 thLord is in the Ascendant and aspects the 7H. Mercury is conjunct Lagna Lord Venus and4H karaka Moon – these 3 receive Ketu & Mars’ glances (rules 1, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13 apply).The 2H receives Jupiter & Saturn’s aspects. Jupiter also positively aspects the 12H and 4H –let it be mentioned that the 4H as such receives no malefic influence. Venus, 4H karakaMoon and Mercury are in the Ascendant, an angle, creating Malavaya, Raja and Dhanayogas. This brings positive relief although Mars and ketu still aspects them all.Additionally, Jupiter and Venus are in 6/8 relation (rules 1, 12, 14).794

Nakshatra afflictions…The Ascendant and its Lord are in Swati (Rahu). Saturn, 4 th Lord, is in Krittika (Sun isLord), Jupiter is placed in Mirgashira (Mars), the center point of the 8H is in Ardra (Rahu)and 12 th Lord Mercury is in Chitra (Mars) (rules 2 & 3).Linda McCartney amazingly gets 9 negative rules but these are not as excruciatingly negative as inMartha Stewart’s case (or other celebrities below) as there is a sense of balance brought in byfavourable yogas – we must conclude that some of the afflictions affected her in other ways(like dying of breast Cancer with the Moon conjunct 8L & 12L and receiving Mars’ aspect).Chart 3: Salman RushdieIndian writer, a Moslem famed for the condemnation by the Ayatollah of Iran along withhis death sentence given on 2/14/1989, for writing his book "Satanic Verses," 1989. He wasmarried to his first wife Clarissa Luard from 1976 to 1987 and fathered a son, Zafar. Hemarried American writer Marianne Wiggins in 1988. They divorced 3/02/1993. In 1997 hemarried Editor Elizabeth West and the couple had a son in May 1997. Still married to West,Rushdie became a couple with 29-year-old Indian model, author and New York City societygirl Padma Lakshmi in early 2000 and they married in Manhattan on April 17, 2004 in atraditional Hindu ceremony. This was Rushdie’s fourth marriage.Controversial Mr. Rushdie has Mars in the Ascendant, in its own sign (Ruchaka yoga) andmutually aspected by both Jupiter and Saturn (Raja & Dhana yogas). Retrograde Jupiter(also 12 th Lord) in the 7H is aspected by Mars and Saturn. Mars is also 8 th Lord. Ketu in the8H aspects the 4H and the 12H. Venus in the 2H is with Rahu and hemmed in (rules 1, 5, 9,11, 13 apply).Lord and karaka of 4H, the Moon, is exactly conjunct the Sun (Amavasya) and becomes amalefic. The 6H receives Saturn and Rahu’s aspects and we have already seen the conditionof Jupiter as 12 th Lord. Venus and Jupiter are in 6/8 relation (rules 1, 10, 12).Other favourable yogas such as Guru-Mangala, Kalpadruma and Vipareet are also present.To all this, we can add a full course of…795

Nakshatra afflictions (!)The Ascendant is in Ashwini (Ketu) while the centre point of the 2H is in Krittika (Sun),that of the 7H in Swati (Rahu), of the 8H in Anuradha (Saturn) and of the 12H in UttaraBhadrapada (Saturn) – so, the centre points of 5 out of the 6 houses under scrutiny areafflicted. Additionally, Ascendant Lord Mars (1H & 8H) occupies Krittika (Sun), 4Hkaraka Moon (also 4 th Lord) is in Mrigashira. (Mars) (Rule 2) (He sure looks like the winneras far as Nakshatra afflictions are concerned… so far).With all this action, Salman Rushdie gets 8 negative rules all categories considered.Chart 4: Pamela AndersonCanadian-American actress, star of the most watched TV show in history, "Baywatch," asand-sex-surf-saga marketed to more than 40 countries and watched by a billion peopleevery week.After a four-day courtship with "Motley Crue" drummer Tommy Lee, she married him on abeach in Mexico, February 1995, wearing a white bikini. They had a son on 6/05/1996. Withstormy battles over substance abuse, she filed for divorce on 11/19/1996, Los Angeles, theyreconciled five minutes later. The marriage finally broke up in spectacular demonstration ofspousal abuse that took Tommy Lee to jail and Pamela to the divorce court. He kicked heronce in the back and once in the buttocks. She filed a court order to keep him away.In April 1999, Pamela had a much publicized bust reduction to balance her exaggerated topheavyshape. This monumental event was followed with the announcement of reconciliationwith her drinking, tattooed mate, referring to his beating as an "isolated event." On4/23/1999 she moved back to their $1.5 million Malibu home, thrilled that her boys have theirdaddy back. Their reconciliation soon ran its course and by 2001, Pamela was hot'n'heavywith rocker Kid Rock.Free from the afflictions we seek, the 7H even receives an exalted Jupiter aspect (rule14!) 7L Mars, however, is opposite Saturn while karaka of 7H Jupiter (also 8H Lord), in the3H is free from aspects. The 8H that shows the gains from marriage receives the combinedaspects of Sun, Mars, Saturn and Rahu (that hurts!) Rahu conjunct the fourth house karaka796

Moon sits in the 12H that also receives Mars’ aspect – this goes to say that the axis of the6 th and 12 th house is harmed by the Nodes (rules 1, 10, with intensity).The Ascendant is hemmed in between Sun and Rahu and its Lord (Venus) receives Rahu’saspect. The 2 nd Lord is retrograde, conjunct the Sun and they receive Ketu’s aspect (rules 1,13). Pamela also has favourable Raja and Gajakeshari yogas.Nakshatra afflictions…While the Ascendant is in Mrigashira (Mars), its Lord is placed in Magha (Ketu). The 4 thLord Sun is in Ardra (Rahu). The 4H centre point is Ashlesha (Mercury), 4H karaka Moonis in Ashwini (Ketu), that of the 7H is Jyeshta (Mercury) and 7H karaka Jupiter is inPushya (Saturn). Then the 7 th & 12 th Lord, Mars, occupies Chitra (Mars) (rules 2 & 3).So (hey) Pamela Anderson gets 5 negative rules.Chart 5: Woody AllenAmerican comedian, writer, actor and film director, screenwriter, play writer and musician,gifted and appealing. The ultimate pessimist, Allen is an hedonic, one who ispsychologically unable to enjoy himself; in therapy for over 20 years, perhaps the funniestneurotic of the 20th century.At 19, he married a 17-year-old student, Harlene Rosen. The marriage lasted five years. Hemarried a second time, to actress Louise Lasser, and they had several good years togetherbefore calling it quits.He is said to have been ‘together’ with his co-star of 5 movies, Diane Keaton.In the fall of 1979 he met Mia Farrow, who had seven children. They slowly began arelationship early in 1980, wondrous at how different they were. The relationship beganfalling apart in the end of the '80s.On 12/01/1991, he began an affair with Soon-Yi (about age 21), one of Farrow's adopted tribe.When Farrow found out, it became a highly public explosion. She accused him of molestingdaughter Dylan on 8/04/1992, which was never proven.On a chilly afternoon, 12/23/1997, Allen, 62, married Soon-Yi Previn, 27, at a municipalbuilding in Venice, Italy.797

To start with, the 7H receives aspects from Ketu and Mars; 7L & 4L Jupiter is in the 2Hfacing the benefic Moon and karaka Venus is conjunct Rahu that creates a Pitru dosha in the5H. Venus is hemmed in by Rahu and Saturn. The 8H, where 4H karaka Moon is placed,receives Saturn & Mars’ aspects and the 8L is aspected by Rahu. Saturn in the 6H aspectsthe 12H and Mars aspects 12 th Lord, the Sun (rules 1, 10, 13, 14).Mars in the Ascendant receives Rahu’s aspect – same Rahu is in a very close conjunctionwith Mercury, the Ascendant Lord (rule 1).Nakshatra afflictions…His Ascendant escapes difficult Nakshatras! But then, the centre point of the 2H is Swati(Rahu), that of the 4H in Mula (Ketu), that of the 7H Uttara Bhadrapada (Saturn), for the8H it is Ashwini (Ketu) and the 12H cusp is in Magha (Ketu). The 12 th Lord Sun is in UttaraAshada, its own Nakshatra (rules 2 & 3). To balance his difficulties, Mr. Allen also has Raja,Dhana, Gajakeshari, Kalpadruma and Brahma yogas.We’ve got 5 consistent negative rules for Woody Allen.Ready for another cinema character? Here she comes….Chart 6: Brigitte BardotFrench actress called "the French sex-kitten" for over 25 years, lush and pouty. A model at 15for magazine covers, she became the protégé of director Roger Vadim; they married on12/20/1952. The press have chronicled her misfortunes with relish, her marriagemisadventures, the abandonment of her baby son and her suicide attempts.Actor Jacques Charrier was her second husband and the father of her son, and millionaireplayboy Gunther Sacks was her third husband. On 8/16/1992, she was married inSwitzerland for the fourth time to seven-year-younger Bernard d'Ormale. When sheoverdosed on pills on 11/14/1992, her husband said it was an accident.798

The 7H has the 4H karaka Moon (9L) and they both receive Rahu’s glance. Meanwhile,Venus (7L and 12L) is uncomfortably sandwiched (hemmed in) between Ketu/Mars inCancer and Sun in Virgo whilst the 7H karaka Jupiter (2L & 5L), conjunct Mercury (8L) inthe 12H, receives Mars and Saturn’s aspects (7H matters get a full score). The 8H receivesJupiter’s benefic aspect and retrograde Saturn (4L), is conjunct Rahu and aspected by Ketuconjunct Mars (6L) intensifying the difficulties. This means that the 6H/12H axis isafflicted (rules 1, 8, 10, 11, 13).The 4H receives Mars and Venus’ glances and no aspects are found on the 2H (rule 1).Some of the favourable yogas ornamenting Ms. Bardot’s chart are Chamara, Amala,Brahma, Raja and Dhana yogas…Nakshatra afflictions…The Ascendant is in Jyeshta (Mercury) and the 2H cusp is in Uttara Ashada (Sun). The 7 thand 12 th Lord, Venus, occupies the 1 st pada of Uttara Phalguni (Sun). Meanwhile, 7H karakaand 2 nd Lord Jupiter is in Chitra (Mars) and 4 th Lord Saturn is in Dhanishta (Mars) (rules 2& 3).Brigitte Bardot gets a pungent 7 negative points.Chart 7: Donald TrumpAmerican entrepreneur who made a fortune estimated at $1 billion by finding and buyinglosing properties and turning them around.Trump had a 13 year marriage with Ivana whom her met in 1975, producing three children;Donald Jr. in 1978, Ivanka in 1982 and Eric in 1986. Their divorce in 1991 was highlypublicized with accusations of his affair with Marla Maples and Ivana reaming Trump for asmuch as she could at the time, settling for a $3.5 million dollar home and $14 million. Withthis being only 1.5% of his net worth, she continued to pursue for a higher settlement. Withthe publication of Ivana's tell-all book, Donald brought a $25 million law suit against Ivana799

7/30/1992 for breach of privacy. His tempestuous relationship with Marla Maplesincluded a public shouting match in October 1992 in a restaurant. Their daughter Tiffanywas born 10/13/1993. Trump separated from Marla in May 1997 with a pre-nup between oneand five million.Giving her a $2 million 12-carat diamond ring, Trump became engaged to Slovenian-bornmodel Melania Knauss on April 26, 2004. They have lived together for the past five years.The multi-millionaire married for the third time on January 22, 2005 in Palm Beach, Florida,this time to Melania Knauss. The marriage ceremony was scheduled to begin at 7 PM.The 7H receives a mixture of Rahu, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn’s glances. Saturn (7L & 8L) isconjunct karaka Venus in the Lagna and they both receive Ketu’s aspect. The 8H receivesMars’ aspect while the Sun (2L) is conjunct Rahu. Retrograde 2H karaka Jupiter (6L & 9L)receives Rahu and Saturn’s glances. Mercury, the 12L is in his own house and receives noaspects – however, the 12H is hemmed in between Sun/Rahu and Saturn (rules 1, 11, 13).Raja Yogakaraka Mars is in the 2H and aspects the Moon (4H karaka) which is in a fallencondition and caught up in a total eclipse (!) (Rule 1).Nakshatra afflictions…The Ascendant occupies Ashlesha (Mercury) and 2 nd Lord Sun is placed in Mrigashira(Mars). The 2H karaka Jupiter is in Chitra (Mars again), the 4H cusp is in Swati (Rahu),the Moon is in Jyeshta (Mercury), the 7H center point is in Dhanishta (Mars) and 12 th LordMercury is in Ardra (Rahu) (rules 2 & 3). We can easily imagine that Mr. Trump’s chartreveals Raja and Dhana yogas but also a Tapaswi yoga for an austere and dedicated person…(to his cause).“The Donald” gets 5 negative rules.800

Chart 8: Nathalie WoodAmerican actress, one of the few child stars who was able to make the transition from childroles to teenage and adult roles.Natalie' love life was active and complicated. She married actor Robert Wagner in 1957 whenshe was 19. The couple bought a house and tried to meet the demands of their respectivecareers. Neither handled money very well and soon the marriage was in trouble. Theydivorced after five years. Gossip columnists reported every spat and suspected liaison.Natalie was romantically linked with actor Warren Beatty and the two became the mostwritten about Hollywood duo of 1962. After they split up, Natalie and Warren remainedclose friends.She later was engaged to Arthur Loew and Ladislav Blatnik, a shoe manufacturer fromCaracas. Natalie also dated Elvis Presley, Raymond Burr, Frank Sinatra, and Henry Jaglom.Six years after her divorce from Wagner, Natalie married the handsome Brit, RichardGregson, an agent turned producer. They had one child, a daughter named Natasha butdivorced in 1972. Natalie then married Robert Wagner for the second time. They had adaughter, Courtney, and Wagner adopted Natasha.Retrograde karaka and bhadakesh Jupiter (also 4L & 7L) is in the 6H (divorce, wars) and isrecipient of an 8H Mars aspect (Mars is also 8L). Saturn, the 6L of conflicts and 5L ofromance occupies the 7H and receives Rahu’s aspect. The 8H which holds 4H karaka Moonis sandwiched between Saturn and Ketu (hemmed in); the 8L, Mars is fallen and badlycombust by the Sun as 12L – plus, they both receive Rahu’s aspect – Mars and the Moonexchange houses (2 bad Lords for Virgo rising). 6L, 6H and 12L are all afflicted by malefics.But, benefic Jupiter and Venus also occupy the 6H and 12H respectively (rules 1, 9, 10, 11, 13).Saturn and Ketu aspect the Ascendant while Lagna Lord, Mercury, is conjunct Mars andSun receiving Rahu’s aspect; the 4H receives Saturn’s aspect and Venus, Lord of the 2H offamily life is in the 12H (rules 1, 8). This good lady has some Raja and Dhana yogas.Nakshatra afflictions…801

Here the center point of the 2H is Swati (Rahu). The 7H karaka Jupiter, also 4 th and7 th Lord, occupies Shatabishak (Rahu), 8 th Lord Mars is in Pushya (Saturn) and the 12H LordSun is in Pushya (Saturn) (rules 2 & 3).Nathalie Wood obtains a consistent 8 negative rules like Salman Rushdie.Chart 9: Britney SpearsSpears married childhood friend Jason Allen Alexander on January 3, 2004, at The LittleWhite Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. The marriage lasted 55 hours, ending with anannulment stating that Spears "lacked understanding of her actions to the extent that shewas incapable of agreeing to marriage because before entering into the marriage the Plaintiffand Defendant did not know each others' likes and dislikes, each others' desires to have ornot have children, and each other's desires as to State of residency".In July 2004, Spears announced her engagement to Kevin Federline, three months after theymet. Federline had recently been in a relationship with actress Shar Jackson, who was eightmonths pregnant with their second child. On the night of September 18, Spears marriedFederline in a surprise, non-denominational ceremony at a residence in Studio City,California, filing legal papers on October 6. She gave birth to her first child, Sean PrestonFederline, nearly one year later, on September 14, 2005 in Santa Monica, California by ascheduled caesarean section.‘Brit’ announced her second pregnancy in May 2006 during an appearance on The Late Showwith David Letterman. Just two days before Sean's first birthday, Spears gave birth to hersecond son, Jayden James Federline on September 12 in Los Angeles. Spears filed for divorcefrom Federline on November 7, 2006, citing irreconcilable differences and asking for bothphysical and legal custody of their two children, with visitation rights for Federline. Thecouple reached a global settlement agreement in March 2007 and their divorce was finalizedin July.802

While the 7H receives Saturn, Rahu and Mars’ aspects, karaka Jupiter (Lord or 4H & 7H)is in the 2H of family life which is hemmed in Saturn, malefic Mercury and Sun (toughstart). The 8H receives Jupiter’s benefic aspect but the 8L, Mars, is placed in the 12H,hemmed in between Rahu and Saturn. Saturn (6L), placed in the 1H receives Ketu’s glance.12 th Lord Sun which is conjunct Mercury, the Lagna Lord, is aspected by Saturn, Mars andRahu – so, Sun and Mars are exchanging houses (3H & 12H). Mars also afflicts the 6H(rules 1, 9, 10, 13, 14).Venus (2L) placed with 4H karaka Moon is conjunct Ketu to the very degree and the 4Hreceives no aspects but is hemmed in between Mercury/Sun and Ketu (rules 1, 13). Amongsther glorious yogas, Britney has Gajakeshari, Amala, Raja and Dhana yogas, andinterestingly, a couple of ascetic’s yogas: Tapaswi and Parivraja.Nakshatra afflictions…To make a long story short, basically, all houses’ centre points, all karakas and pertinenthouse Lords are in bad Nakshatras. That was rules 2 & 3.With all this, “Brit” gathers some 6 negative rules.Chart 10: Margaret TrudeauCanadian noted family, the daughter of a former cabinet minister and political wife of PierreTrudeau from 3/04/1971 to 1976. They had three sons by 1974 when M. Trudeau washospitalized for psychiatric treatment.She left the marriage in 1976 for the drug-culture option of the "Rolling Stones" and racketedaround New York "making the scene." She appeared in the film "Kings and Desperate Men"in 1978 and wrote an autobiography, "Beyond Reason" in 1979, divorced Trudeau in 1983 andmarried Fried Kemper. They had two children, a boy in 1985 and a girl in 1990. Maintainingher link with show biz, she spent three years as a local talk show host. Her husband wentbankrupt in 1993 and now runs a smaller realty firm.803

Jupiter, Mars and Saturn all aspect the 7H (some good and some bad), Jupiter aspectsVenus (7L & 12L in the 9H) while karaka Jupiter (2l & 5L) is free from aspects. Ketu glancesat the 8H and 8L Mercury occupies the 11H that is in a perfect Papakartari yoga. Mars (1H &6H) conjunct Ketu receives Saturn’s glance – so, Mars and the Nodes afflict the 6/12 housesaxis. We shall note that the 12H and its occupants are hemmed in by Mercury and Jupiter(some positive) (rules 1, 10, 14).Jupiter is in the Ascendant which is good but 4H karaka Moon in the 2H receiving Rahu’sglance; 4L Saturn is conjunct the Sun and the 4H receives the combined aspects of Ketu,Saturn and the Sun aspect (rules 1). Not many yogas in this chart but, out of all ourpersonalities, Margaret Trudeau is the only person with 2 trines and the 7L receiving beneficaspects – these are 5H, 9H & Venus.Nakshatra afflictions…The Ascendant which occupies the 4 th pada of Vishaka and all houses cusps are in badNakshatras save for the 4H. The Moon is in Mula (Ketu) and the 4 th Lord, Saturn is inMagha (Ketu). Venus, the 7 th and 12 th house Lord is in Pushya (Saturn) (rules 2 & 3).Canada’s ex-lady earned 4 negative rules.Our finalists are…Britney Spears = 6 rulesBrigitte Bardot = 7 rulesMartha Stewart = 8 rulesSalman Rushdie = 8 rulesNathalie Wood = 8 rulesLinda McCartney = 9 rulesWe’ll need to proceed by elimination. To make a more detailed count, we have scientificallyconsidered each malefic influence or aspects on all houses, Lords and karakas concerned.Linda McCartney = gets a total of 28 afflictions. Besides, she does have 3 benefics on anglesand nice yogas despite some bad hits -Martha Stewart = has 22 afflictions. Some good placements are found but they do not createthe benefic yogas we’d wish to find. The difficulties are rather intense like the lady herself -Salman Rushdie = surprisingly gets a total of 21 afflictions. Yogas, yogas, yogas… are to befound here. But his Moon (mind) is quite afflicted -Brigitte Bardot = gets 25 afflictions. She’s got some very nice yogas though -Nathalie Wood = gets 24 afflictions. Some good yogas are there but the difficulties are quiteconcentrated -Britney Spears = has 35 afflictions (!) Yeap, she’s got good yogas but her ascetic yogas suggestthat she would benefit in using her inborn capacities to perform austerities for simplifying804

and purifying her life – in doing so, she could benefit from them; otherwise, they mayjust destroy her (so far, she has been doing the “otherwise”)…The laureate of afflictions is won by… Britney Spears!!In the next issue I would give out special rules for ascertaining happy marriage life andespecially laying more stress on those rules which over rule the bad yogas.Saptarishis Astrology Team Member Rahul Vedi fromAustralia Writeshimanshu is made up of him+anshu "him" in sanskrit means ice (as inhimalaya - house of ice) and anshu is a form of the root "ansha" meaningpart put together, himanshu means piece of ice.More than 10 years ago - when I visited NASA, Huston, TX,USA - I toldthem that "hima-nshu" is what NASA calls Moon.The rishis of ancient times, did not name him "himanshu" just like that.There was a reason and a motivation for calling him "himanshu" now, they(NASA scientists) have reconciled with that piece of intellectualinformation.http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/newshome/6471812/nasa-findswater-on-the-moon/NASA finds water on the moonWASHINGTON (AFP) - A "significant amount" of frozen water has beenfound on the moon, the US space agency said heralding a giant leapforward in space exploration and boosting hopes of a permanent lunarbase.Preliminary data from a dramatic experiment on the moon "indicates themission successfully uncovered water in a permanently shadowed lunarcrater," NASA said in a statement on Friday."The discovery opens a new chapter in our understanding of the moon," itadded, as ecstatic scientists celebrated the landmark discovery."Yes indeed we found water and we did not find only a little bit but asignificant amount," said Anthony Colaprete, project scientist andprincipal investigator for the 79-million-dollar LCROSS mission.The data was found after NASA sent two spacecraft crashing into thelunar surface last month to probe Earth's nearest neighbor for water.Rahul Vedi805

Illusive Effect ofNodes – Shadow ofMoonByBabubhai Yodh & B.D. Vaghela, India.Readership: Advanced[Publisher: This is the rarest of rare articles and thoughlooks simple initially but the author has subtly given ahuge portion of his experience which goes contradictoryagainst the dispositor theory of planets. All arerequested to test these techniques which we arepersonally aware of both authors having worked hard onfor many decades.]Shri Babubhai Yodh is an 86 yr oldastrologer who hails from a paramparafamily in Gujarat, India. He has done B.A inEnglish literature from Bombay University in1948 and has been a teacher all his life. Hehas devoted his entire life to Jyotish havingwritten two books in astrology a) Art ofPrediction & b) Importance of Transit Pointsboth considered classics. He specializes in K.Pastrology and has devoted students wholearn earnestly from him. Students fromAhmadabad should earnestly hunt himdown and learn the esoteric meaning ofplanets which he has discovered that is notavailable in any text is the experience of thepublisher of Saptarishis Astrology.If a path of journey is straight and clearwithout any obstruction, our journeycan be simple and easy without anytension. But whenever our journey passesthrough a dark portion, it becomes verydifficult and obstructive to our journeywhile passing through this dark portion. Webecome very perturbed and disturbed.Similarly whenever North Node and SouthNode come in the way of planets which arerevolving around the Sun, then path ofthese planets becomes difficult and they cannot show their effect clearly according totheir natural characteristic. The sign whichare occupied by Nodes also create illusiveresult. In astrology, therefore, Nodes havetremendous influence on the planets andsigns and give unimaginable results.Interpretation of this influence is verydifficult.The information given by our ancestralastrologers about Nodes are very useful butit requires deep thinking to interpret itspredictive influence with reference toexperience of present time. Aftercontinuous study and review on the basis ofexperience of fifty years in the field of806

astrology, the author has tried to give the specific interpretation about the influence ofNodes in this article. North Node and South Node are only sensitive points and do not havephysical body of their own. So they are considered shadow planets.But effect of these Nodes is observed similar to physical planets. In an agricultural land if thereis a shadow under the big tree, it is observed that no crops can be grown in the area of this shadow.Similarly whenever shadow of these Nodes covers any sign of the Zodiac, it givesunpredictable effect to that sign and also to the planet which becomes lord of this sign.According to the basic principle of astrology, North Node (Rahu) is considered mouth ofserpent and it is broad that shows development; while South Node (Ketu) is considered tail ofserpent which is narrow that shows restriction.Influence of North Node - Rahu:North Node always gives good result in the signs of Mercury and Venus. NorthNode is considered as shadow of Moon. Shadow always remains inseparable fromits object. The North Node being the shadow of the moon, it gives strong effect inthe sign of Moon that is Cancer. North Node is not favourable in fiery sign i.e. in the sign ofAries, Leo & Sagittarius. It is therefore clear that North Node in the sign of Taurus, Libra,Gemini, Virgo, Aquarius and Cancer gives beneficial result whether it is situated alone orwith other planets. Though the result of North Node in above signs is favourable but notstraight forward and it creates difficulty for giving the good result. North Node in these signsgives success by one’s intelligence, firmness and strong efforts. North Node gives goodresult for the matter pertaining to material world.Whenever, North Node is places in any house in the sign other than signs of Mercury,Venus and Moon, it creates many difficulties for the matter of that house and planet whichowns the sign and gives adverse result which can not be avoided. Therefore it is clear thatNorth Node in the sign of Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn & Pisces does not givefavourable result.For an instance, if North Node in Scorpio sign placed in the sixth house, it creates difficultyin the service of a native. In this situation, native has to pass through tough period withquarrels and court cases and it so happens that native has to leave the service.Influence of South Node - Ketu:North Node is considered as broad portion while South Node is considered as narrowportion. Therefore, main characteristic of South Node is to create narrowness andrestrict the circumstances for giving beneficial result in the life of a native. Ourancestral astrologers have considered the South Node for giving spiritual knowledge andtherefore it gives salvation. South Node is connected with occult science, religion, spiritualreading and also with modesty and humbleness. South Node gives good result for the matterpertaining to non-material world.South Node is favourable in fiery sign i.e. in the sign of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. SouthNode gives beneficial result in the signs of Mars and Jupiter i.e. in the signs of Aries,Scorpio, Sagittarius and Pisces. As per natural characteristic of South Node, it is a planet ofrestriction and impediment. Therefore, if it is placed in unfavourable sign other than thesigns of Mars and Jupiter, it creates totally negative results for the matter pertaining to that807

house and planet which owns the sign. For an instance, if South Node is placed in the secondsixth or tenth house in unfavourable sign such as Taurus, Libra, Gemini and Virgo, then theresult of these houses is experienced totally negative, that is in the second house, shortage ofmoney, in the sixth house difficulty in service and in the tenth house failures in career areobserved.Prediction of North Node - Rahu:Nodes represent the planet which is owner of the sign in which these Nodes areplaced. If North Node is in Taurus, it represents the planet Venus and gives theresults of Venus. In this case, North Node will give the result which Venus issupposed to give. Here North Node is giving the result; therefore result of Venus will bevery beneficial because North Node is considered giving favourable result in the sign ofVenus. Therefore, Node is the main planet which gives the result of the house in which it isplaced. The planet which is owner of this house will give subsidiary result.For an instance, Venus is placed in Virgo and North Node is placed in Taurus. Here Venus isin debilitated sign, but North Node will not give adverse result of Venus because North Node isplaced in its favourable sign of Venus. Therefore, North Node will give the beneficial result ofVenus. This can be interpreted clearly during Vimshottari Dasa System. In this casewhenever, a native passes through Venus period, it will not give beneficial result. In thisperiod a native experience shortage of money and prosperity. But when a native passes throughNorth Node period, then native experiences good result of Venus and gets money and prosperity.North Node, in the sign of Sagittarius and Pisces gives specific results. For an instance, ifJupiter is placed in an exalted sign of Cancer and North Node is placed in Sagittarius, thenNorth Node represents Jupiter. North Node is placed in unfavorable sign of Sagittarius;therefore it does not give beneficial result regarding the matter of Jupiter. Therefore, duringVimshottari dasa period of North Node, a native will get adverse and evil results of Jupitereven though Jupiter is placed in its exalted sign of Cancer. For clarification of this principle, thefollowing birth chart is given.Case 1:Native - MaleDate of Birth - 30 / 31-05-1955, Time of Birth - 4-20 AM, Place of Birth -Nadiad (Gujarat)808

Vimshottari Rahu period: 22-11-1969 to 23-11-1987In the above chart Ascendant is in Aries and Jupiter is in Cancer placed in the fourthhouse. North Node is in Sagittarius and placed in ninth house. Jupiter is in its exalted signCancer. But North Node placed in the sign of Jupiter, is not beneficial for giving the resultof Jupiter. Here North Node represents Jupiter. Therefore during the Vimshottari Dasaperiod of North Node, it is supposed to give the results of Jupiter relating to the matter offourth house (Mother, House, Peace, Happiness etc.), ninth house (father) and twelfthhouse (Bondage).Here North Node is placed in unfavourable sign of Jupiter, therefore a native gets adverseand evil results for the houses mentioned above during the period of North Node. NinthHouse shows the Father, native’s father lost both the eyes and so he had to live in ordinarystate during this period. In this circumstance native’s father was helpless, jobless & had tolive under the care of relatives with complete dependency. Native’s father lost his incomeand he could not have his own house. Therefore the native had to live without any facility ofeducation and comfort and suffered many difficulties during this period.Prediction of South Node - KetuPrediction of South Node is similar to North Node; South Node gives beneficial resultin the signs of Sagittarius and Pisces. For an instance if in a birth chart of a native,Jupiter is a weak planet; it gives weak result during the Vimshottari dasa period ofJupiter. But if South Node is placed in Sagittarius in the same birth chart, native gets goodresults for the matter of Jupiter during the Vimshottari period of South Node. It also givesthe good result of the house in which South Node is placed.South Node in the sign of Mercury, Venus and Moon gives adverse result. Gemini, Virgo,Taurus, Libra and Cancer are unfavorable signs of South Node. For an instance, in a birthchart of a native, if South Node is in Cancer and Moon is in Taurus or Cancer, then duringthe Vimshottari dasa period of South Node, a native gets adverse result for the matterpertaining to Moon. The reasons are that South Node is in unfavourable sign of Cancergiving adverse result of Moon. Moon is placed in its own or exalted sign of Cancer orTaurus, but South Node will spoil the result of Moon because it is in unfavourable sign ofCancer as mentioned above. In a natural horoscope, the sign Cancer shows the fourth housewhich indicates internal peace and happy family life. But in this case, South Node in thesign of Cancer shows the lack of above matter of fourth house and creates adversecircumstances and many difficulties.For clarification of this principle, the following birth chart is given.Case 2Native : FemaleDate of Birth : 5-12-1952, Time of Birth : 00-10 AM, Place of Birth : Nadiad(Gujarat)Vimshottari Ketu period: 18-01- 1996 to 18-01-2003In the above chart Ascendant is in Leo and South Node is in Cancer and placed in twelfthhouse. Here South Node is in Cancer and therefore it represents the Moon, the owner of the809

sign in which South Node is placed. South Node in the sign of Cancer is unfavorable forgiving beneficial result of Moon. South Node in the sign of Moon is supposed to giveadverse result for the matter of twelfth house in which South Node is place, eleventh house 1in which Moon is placed and for the Karaka matter of Moon. This adverse result isexperienced during Vimshottari Period of South Node.The matter pertaining to twelfth house is bondage, feeling confinement, restriction in everywalk of life etc. Native’s home life is totally disturbed. Husband of the native is not of herliking. She has no issues due to ovary problem and therefore she feels lonely at home. Nativefeels confinement at her own home and seeks solace and peace at different residence of herrelatives.The matter pertaining to eleventh house is benefit and ambition. Native is qualified withM.A. B.Ed with Library Science, but she could not get proper service according to her choiceand wherever she has served, she could not remain more than three months due to hermental unsteadiness. Cancer also indicates liver in human body, therefore South Node issign of Cancer gives adverse result to digestive system. Native suffers from indigestion andacidity and has to take medicine regularly for this trouble.Conjunction of Planets with North Node (rahu) and South Node (ketu)Whenever a planet or planets are in conjunction with Nodes, then during theVimshottari dasa period of the planet, connected with the Node, it will givevery beneficial result to the native if Nodes are placed in their favourable signs.For instance, in a birth chart, if North Node (rahu) is in Virgo in conjunction with Jupiterand Saturn. Here, North Node is placed in its favourable sign of Virgo; therefore, beneficialresults are experienced by a native during Vimshottari dasa period of Jupiter and Saturnwhich are in conjunction with North Node. During this period a native gets good results inhis life for the matter relating to Jupiter and Saturn with his intelligent efforts because1 Publisher: Refer to editorial where we have mentioned 11H for wife & children, in case of female natives it would behusband and children, you can see how this chart vibrates with Ketu’s dispositors effect in the 11H and has not given herchildren and good marital life.810

North Node is in the sign of Mercury. Similarly it can be interpreted for the result ofthe planets in conjunction with South Node.For clarification of above principle, the following birth chart is givenCase 3Native : MaleDate of Birth : 10 / 11-06-1922, Time of Birth : 1H – 45M- AM, Place ofBirth : Ahmedabad (Gujarat)In the above chart, Ascendant is in Pisces and North Node is in Virgo placed in the seventhhouse in conjunction with Jupiter and Saturn. The native has following period ofVimshottari dasa in his life.1-09-1984 to 1-09-2000 Jupiter Period1-09-2000 to 1-09-2019 Saturn PeriodDuring the period of Jupiter, native got good result about family and astrological activity. Inyear 1986 marriage of daughter happened and his son got service in insurance company, inyear 1993, marriage of son in highly established family, these are the auspicious events in thelife of a native. In year 1988, native started his office in Ahmedabad for astrologicalConsultation. During the above period, native began to write a book on astrology and cameacross many opportunities to deliver lectures and teaching on astrological subjects.During the period of Saturn native has completed his writing of book on the subject “Art ofPrediction in Astrology”. The book was published with good response in November-2000.Again in year 2007, the second edition of this book was published. During the same year2007, native wrote a new book on the subject “Prediction of Transit Planets”. Therefore,during the period of Saturn from 1-09-2000 and onward, native has achieved high esteem inastrology and public exposure. Considerable progress and development in astrological field isexperienced by native during this running period of Saturn 2 .2 Publisher: One may notice previous commentaries by Saptarishis Astrology, we have always maintained that 11H is thehouse of Jyotisha ‘too’ and here one can see that during the period of the 11L that is Saturn the native attained high esteem inastrology and his writings were published.811

Planet Gripped by North Node andSouth Node:A Planet in conjunction, opposition or insquare aspect to Nodes is considered asgripped planet when the degree of theplanet is less than the degree of Nodes.The closest grip between planet and Nodewill be within five degree differencebetween.Vaghela Bhai as he is fondly called wasborn in 1941 has been studying astrologysince more than 30 years with an avidrationalist approach. He gives moreimportance to Progressed theory withtransit of planets & also Navamsa. Aconstant companion to Shri Babubhai Yodhhe practices astrology with a zeal of leavingsomething for the younger generation. Hewas employed as a Mechanical Engineerwith the State Government in WaterSupply Dept & now his retired life isdevoted to spreading astrology inAhmadabad. He has been a great supporterof Saptarishis Astrology right from itsinception days.Result of gripped planet is observed lessthan expectation or almost nil. If powerfulplanets are gripped by Nodes, they also donot give good result. There is all possibilityto be wrong in astrological predictionwhenever such type of planetary situationarises.For clarification of this principle, we takethe same birth chart as mentioned above.In the above chart, Ascendant is in Piscesand South Node is placed in the Ascendantwhich is in square aspect with Moon inSagittarius and placed in tenth house.The degree of South Node is 12°-30’ anddegree of Moon is 11°-00’, therefore, degreeof planet is less than the South Node. Thedegree of Moon is less than degree ofSouth Node by 1°-30’. Therefore, Moon isgripped by South Node. Moon is placed intenth house and becomes owner of thefifth house.Therefore, Moon does not give beneficialresult regarding professional career andprosperity in the life of this native.812

Death Mystery OfSubhash ChandraBoseByB.K.Chauhan, India.B. K.Chauhan is a Mumbai basedpracticing astrologer since 1987, born on -08/07/1949. Being an Aquarius ascendanthe is highly interested in research pertainingto the rationale of ancient astrological tools.He has several articles published in the‘Astrological Magazine’. A humble poet &full of genuine energy.Around 111 years ago, the great personalitythat was Subhash Chandra Bose was born inCuttack, Orissa. He was a brilliant student,and did his B. A. in Kolkata. In England hepassed the I.C.S. examination with merit.Out of his rebellious and independent spiritarose his life mission. He joined thenational movement for the liberation of hismotherland from the British, a cause forwhich he sacrificed his life. He was greatlyinfluence by Gopanandhu Das,Ramakrishna Paramhamsa, Vivekanand,Chittaranjan Das, Tilak, and Aurobindo.The day August 18, 2008, Bose’s 62nd deathanniversary, as usual carried the mysteriousimpression about his death in contrast to hisopen life mission and activities. Here is anattempt to probe into the mysterysurrounding his tragic death, a mostunfortunate and unforgettable for Indians,with the help of classical astrologicalmeasures.Bose was born on January 23, 1897, inCuttack, Orissa at 12:15 PM. I have taken hisbirth time as 12:07 PM as rectified byastrologer Fakirchandra Dutta.Ascendant Aries 24°-36´1 (chart No.1), SunCapricorn 11°09´, Moon Virgo 07°29´, Mars1 The author uses AstroComp Software, whereJhora gives 20.42 Asc whereas Kala gives 27.02 onsame data813

Taurus 19°26´, Mercury Capricorn 09°36´, Jupiter Leo 16°29´, Venus Aquarius 26°19´,Saturn Scorpio 06°38´, Rahu Capricorn 23°32´, Uranus Scorpio 05°55´,Neptune Taurus 25°25´, Pluto Taurus 19°28´, Mandi Capricorn 23°21´, Fortuna Sagittarius20°55´, Prati Navamsa ( Asc x 81) Gemini 12°31´, Navamsa (Asc x 9) Leo 21°25´.Structure and Nature: Aries Ascendant 24°36´, medium height, Moon in Pisces inNavamsa, good complexion. As Mars is the Ascendant lord, he was a real “Ram’’, headingtowards his goal with great might, vigor and militanttemperament.On Aries Ascendant at 24°36´ the fixed star ARIETIES (apearly white star situated on the horn of the Ram) wastransiting at 26°00´. This star’s characteristics are like Marsconjuncts Jupiter according to Ptolemy. I.e. rulership,positivity, prone to bloodshed, bravery, firmness, gain ofruling power, true militancy. The Moon, Virgo 07°29´, intrine with (1) Sun Capricorn 11°09´ (2) Mercury 09°36´ (3)M.C. Capricorn 12°21´ gave him intelligence, ambition,rulership, and determination.All these clues give us satisfactory answer to the validity of the chart.Officially, Bose died in a plane crash over Taiwan, while flying to Tokyo on 18 August 1945.However, his body was never recovered, and many theories have been put forwardconcerning his possible survival. One such claim is that Bose actually died in Siberia, whilein Soviet captivity. Several committees have been set up by the Government of India toprobe into this matter. Here I have considered only the ‘Death Mystery’ of SubhashChandra Bose. Since much is known about his life and mission, I have not analyzed theother events in his life for want of space. Yet, to mention in brief, during the ages 11 to 18, he814

was running the Vimshottari dasa of hot, red, and youthful Mars. Then, from ages 19 to 36,he ran Rahu dasa. Rahu in the 10 th house in the constellation of ascendant lord Mars (also intrine to it) gave him foreign travel, jail, political involvement, etc. He was elected aspresident of the Indian National Army in 1938.The session held at Haripur, defeating Pattabhi Sitaramaiya, the candidate proposed byMahatma Gandhi (Jupiter / Mercury) formed Indian National Army on 21-10-1943(Jupiter/Sun Period)Life Span or Longevity: Jaimini is the best for judging longevity of any nativity. Ayur-Khand (span) at short (0-36 Years), Middle (36-72) and Long (72-108) is fixed in the system.(1)Method of Pairs/Principle of exclusion: Ascendant lord and 8 th lord Mars (in Taurus-Fixed sign) shows short life. (2) Ascendant Aries-movable sign and 8 th cusp Scorpio-fixedsign –shows middle span. (3)Hora lagna in Virgo 20°-dual sign and ascendant is movablesign shows short life.Out of above three pairs—short life (up to 36) is indicated, but Subhash Chandra Bose diedon 18-08-1945 according to the reports then received, at the age of 48 years 6 months 24 days.So, the Ayur khand actually fell in middle-span (36-72 years).Kakshya Vriddhi:(1) Venus, the lord of Pakka Lagna and also lord of AK (Atma Karak – soul significator) anddispositor of Lagna Lord and 8 th lord Mars- aspected by Jupiter the lord of fate, elevates thespan from short to middle (36-72).(2) Strongest of the 8 th lord or 8 th from the 8 th (3rd lord) becomes Rudra. If it is posited in thehouse 2-5-8 or 11 th than Middle life span is to be taken. Here the planet Venus, being AK, isposited in the 10 th shows middle span (36-72).(3) 8 th lord from AK if posited in 2-5-8 or 11 th , the succedent houses, than middle span isindicated. Here 8 th (Capricorn as per Jaimini System) lord from AK is Saturn, posited in 8 thfrom Ascendant also shows middle span.(4)8 th lord from AL is Saturn, posited in the 8 th give middle span.Now the planets, touching the longevity, contribute as follows:Each degree = 1.1 Year (according to scholar Iranganti Rangacharya). Thus: Ascendantdegree, Mars, Sun, Moon, Venus and 8 th cusp give(1) 36 + (30 – 25 Asc. Degree ) 1.1 = 41-06-00 ( yr- m-d )(2) 36 + (30 – 19 Mars ) 1.1 = 48 –01-06(3) 36 + (30 – 11 Sun ) 1.1 = 56-10-24(4) 36 + (30 – 07 Moon ) 1.1 = 61-03-18(5) 36 + (30 – 20 Venus ) 1.1 = 40-04-24(6) 36+ (30 – 23 8 th Cusp ) 1.1 = 43-08-12815

-----------------291-10-24The total divided by 6 gives 48-07-24 yr-m-d. as longevity. Netaji died at the age of 48-06-25yr-m-d.One more rule, supports the middle span, which is: If 8 th lord from AK (Here Saturn) fromAscendant is in 7-8-or 9 th house than death occurs in the 2 nd quarter of longevitycompartment (1 house = 9 Years X 4 =36 years, up to short life span) 2 nd quarter comesbetween 47-03 yr-m and 49-06 yr-m in the middle compartment tallies with above total yearsof longevity at the time of death.No hope for Purnayu - as in Trishamsa chart, 8th house occupied by Rahu- Ketu inCapricorn and in Scorpio Navamsa Ascendant, the 8th house is occupied by Mars and Pluto.Badhakesh Saturn for Aries Ascendant in 8 th opposing Mars (body lord) and aspecting Suncan’t grant more years to the native withholding it’s Karakatwa for 8 th house beingbadhakesh !!Year of death: Progressed Trishamsa Ascendant at the rate of 1 year per house gives clue forthe dangerous year keeping life-span in mind in the connection with proper dasa. Thisprogressed house, in Trishamsa, should form trine with Saturn or should transit from the 7 thto Saturn. The aspect sometimes also gives the year of death.Here Trishamsa Ascendant is Gemini , counting 1 year per one house anti clockwise, the 49 thdeath year of Bose, comes to Ascendant itself. Saturn in the 4 th house aspects Ascendant,the 49 th Year. The sign arrived at the sum of Rashyadi of Ascendant, Sun and Mandi comesScorpio 29°06´, its lord is Mars and it is in Taurus in natal chart, Should transit Jupiter be in816

or trine to it in natal chart gives death-year. On 18-08-1945, Jupiter was in Virgo, trine toTaurus gives confirmation.ueiveeke&ÀceeefvomHegÀì ³eesie jeμesjOeeréejes ³eodYeJeveesHeiemleg~~leêeefμemebmLes Heg©nledJevOes lelkeÀesieCes Jee ce=eflecesefle peele:~~6~~pee.Hee. Dee³egoe&O³ee³eTransit Saturn should transit from or trine to the sign arrived at addition of Mandi andSaturn. Here it comes to the sign Leo 29°-59´-36´´ almost in Virgo Squaring Gemini givingsame effect cannot be overlooked. On 18-08-1945, Saturn was transiting Gemini in the yearof death.ceeefvomHegÀìs Yeevegmegleb efJeμeesO³e jeμ³ebμekeÀesCes jefJepes ce=efle:m³eele ~~10~~HeÀueoerefHekeÀe – efve³ee&Ce DeO³ee³eMonth of Death: Month of death is seen from the transit of Sun is trine to Mrityupad (Arudh of 8th House ). Here Arudh of 8th falls in Leo, transit Sun (on 18-8-1945 ) was in Leo,aspected by natal Mars and Saturn, forming square aspect with both the planets.Lunar-day ( Tithi ) of Death: The strongest planet in the 5th House or 5th Lord shows theTithi – here Jupiter is in the 5th in Leo shows 5th and 13th lunar day and 5th Lord Sun in the10th house shows 1st and 9th tithi ( according to Jaimini System ). Here 9th Tithi was justover at the time of death ruled by the Sun.Time (Lagna) at Death: The sign of Arudh (AL) Lagna or it’s trine should rise at the time ofdeath. Though the time of death (Formasa, Taiwan) is said to be at 14-45 Hrs. The risingsign was Scorpio 20°43´. Scorpio is in 8 th to Natal chart with Uranus and Saturn showingthe tragic death. We can take Libra (Trine to AL) and Sagittarius the 8 th to AL as variations.Dasa at Death: In Jaimini System, Navamsa or Shool dasa is considered to ascertain ones’death. Here starting from Ascendant, the dasa of the 6 th House occupied by moon – can killthe native. This house falls between 45 th to 54 th of Age. Bose died at the age of 49 th running.According to Vimshottari Dasa, death took place in Jupiter Major, Moon Sub, Venus sub -sub and Rahu sukshma.‣ Jupiter: being 7 th Lord, posited in 5 th along with Mrityu pada (A8) is in constellationof Venus aspected by Venus the first rate Marak and Aspected by Saturn, theBadhakesh .‣ Moon sub : It is lord of Vipat- Tara , and also lord of 22 nd Drekkana and posited inthe 6 thefJeHeÊeejeÒel³ejer#ees JeOecesμemleLewJe ®e817

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Lagna.Gemini is AL, 3 rd from Gemini is Leo where A8 (Mrityu Pada) falls. 8 th from AL isCapricorn, the movable sign and 8 th from Leo is Cancer ( according to Jaimini System ) themovable sign with Ketu gave DUR-MARAN at distant place.Mrityu pada A8 is in Leo shows east direction. Bose died at Formasa (Taiwan).Doubtful Part of Death:Death of Bose (as recorded in the History) is doubtful according to some of the Section ofthe people. Commissions were formed by the Government. Report of the last commissionwas not tabled in the Parliament. The said report is very confidential about the death ofBose. West Bengal at large is not happy with the Government. At Kolkata, in IndianMuseum, under Bose’s portrait, year of the birth is mentioned but next to it is “QuestionMark “ for perhaps doubtful death !!Here are some of the classical combinations relating to mystery of death:HeeHes

Jaimini CharaDasas and PredictionByGary Gomes, USAThis article will show how to usethe Jaimini Chara Dasas as apredictive tool.The Chara dasa system of prediction is ageneral use Mahadasa, similar in itsflexibility to the Vimshottari dasa systemthat works very well for most predictivepatterns. The next section will provided abrief recap of the way in which this systemis set up, based on principles taught byK.N. Rao on his trips to the United Statesin the mid-1990's.Basic principles:Gary Gomes is the current President of theCouncil of Vedic Astrology. He has been apracticing astrologer since 1990 & hasbeen published in numerous magazines. Heteaches Jyotisha through the AmericanCollege of Vedic Astrology, KeplerCollege, and Dirah Academy International.He has special interest in some of the lesserexplored systems of Vedic astrology, such asJaimini and Chandra Kala Naditechniques. He can be contacted forreadings or lessons at crystalx@verizon.netor at www.crystalexpectations.net &http://www.councilvedicastrology.orgA Brief Overview Of Jaimini AstrologyJaimini is predominantly practiced in theAndhra Pradesh area of India, but itsgoverning principles are also discussed indetail in the encyclopedic compendium ofastrological techniques, the Brihat ParasaraHora Sastra. The BPHS has enoughmaterial in it to keep most of us studyingJyotisha busy for several life times. TheJaimini factors are not referred tospecifically as Jaimini indicators.However, when one reads P. S. Sastri'stranslation of the Jaimini Sutras, or eitherof Mr. Rao's texts on Jaimini Astrology,one realizes that these principles are, infact Jaimini principles. There are otherJaimini texts which have emerged over theyears (including The Jaimini UpadesaSutras written by Sanjay Rath, JaiminiSutramitrum by Iranganti Rangacharyaand a recent translation in process by ErnstWilhelm of the United States).820

However, Mr. Rao's texts go the furthest in explaining how the Jaimini dasa systems work,and are still, in my opinion, the clearest exposition of Jaimini principles available in theWest.The following are the major differences between Jaimini and "standard" Parasara astrology:1) The use of sign mahadasas (Chara, Sthira and Shoola dasas are the best known, butthere are approximately 44 mahadasas used in Jaimini astrology);2) The use of padas. Padas are indicators in the signs. The best way to explain a pada isto illustrate it. Suppose we are looking for the marriage pada in a chart. The seventhhouse is the marriage house in a standard chart. Let us assume we have a Libraascendant. Aries is the seventh house in this chart. The ruler of the seventh house istherefore Mars. Then let us assume that the Graha Mars is in the sign Capricorn. Thissign is ten signs away from Aries. We then count ten signs from Capricorn to get thepada for marriage matters. Thus, the sign Libra is the marriage indicator for this chart.Issues connected with marriage (and partnerships in general) will reach fruitionduring the mahadasa or bhuktis of Libra.3) The extensive use of karakas. There are karakas in Parasara astrology, but these arebased on certain "natural" karakas of the planets. For example, Venus is the naturalkaraka for marriage and Mars is the karaka for brothers. However, in Jaiminiastrology, the Karakas can be any of the planets. (I choose to follow Mr. Rao inchoosing to exclude the North and South Lunar Node -- Rahu and Ketu -- as Jaiminikarakas for most purposes. There are seven karakas which are judged in terms of theplanet which is highest in degree to that which is lowest in degree, regardless of signplacement. The karakas are, in descending order, the atma karaka (the indicator ofself), the amatya karaka (the indicator of career); the bhatri karaka (the indicator ofsiblings and father); the matri karaka (the indicator of mother and education); thepitri (Or putri) karaka (the indicator of children, intelligence and creativity); the gnatikaraka (the indicator of strife, disease, and spiritual sadhana); and the stri or darakaraka, the indicator of marriage (and partnerships in general). Most authors, Parasaraincluded, mention 7 and 8 karakas. In the Jaimini Upadesa Sutras, both 7 and 8karakas are mentioned, indicating to me that both must have some utility forinterpretation. NOTE: The dasas of Rasis which include either the Atma Karaka orGnati Karaka are considered to have more difficulties than normal, and the dasas ofrasis that contain the amatya karaka, matri karaka, putri karaka, and dara karaka aregenerally favorable. The bhatri karaka and combinations of the two groups tend to beneutral in auspiciousness. These karakas are of extreme importance in judging a chart,especially in terms of career potential and, especially, for judging spiritual potential, asindicated in both the Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra and the Jaimini Sutram. Also,although this stance is not universally endorsed, it has also been my experience thatthe Jaimini karakas work especially well when we analyze the planetary mahadasasand the maturity of planets.The calculation of the Chara dasas is done as follows:Sequence of MahadasasThe dasas start from whichever sign is in the lagna. So, for a Libra ascendant, Librawould be the first mahadasa. For a Virgo ascendant, the first mahadasa would be Virgo, forAries ascendant the first mahadasa would be Aries. There are no exceptions to this.821

The next thing to look at is how to ascertain the direction of the mahadasas. The pattern ofthe dasa sequences is as follows:Aries Lagna -- Sequence of mahadasas = Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra,Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces.Taurus Lagna -- Sequence = Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio,Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, GeminiFor Gemini Lagna -- Sequence = Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn,Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, CancerFor Cancer Lagna -- Sequence = Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius,Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, LeoFor Leo Lagna -- Sequence = Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius,Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, CancerFor Virgo Lagna -- Sequence = Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius,Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, LeoFor Libra Lagna -- Sequence = Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries,Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, VirgoFor Scorpio Lagna -- Sequence = Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries,Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, SagittariusFor Sagittarius Lagna -- Sequence = Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini,Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, CapricornFor Capricorn Lagna -- Sequence = Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo,Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, AquariusFor Aquarius Lagna -- Sequence = Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo,Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, CapricornFor Pisces Lagna -- Sequence = Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra,Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, PiscesTo determine the length of the maha dasas indicated above, look at the placement of theruler of the signs, and count from the sign in question either forwards or backwards, as citedbelow. If a planet is in its own sign, it is assigned twelve years.Aries -- Count Forward to Mars' location, then subtract 1Taurus -- Forward to Venus' location, then subtract 1Gemini -- Count forward to Mercury's location, then subtract 1Cancer -- Count backward to the Moon's location, then subtract 1Leo -- Count backward to the Sun's location, then subtract 1Virgo -- Count backward to Mercury's position, then subtract 1Libra -- Count forward to Venus' location, then subtract 1822

Scorpio -- Count forward to Mars' (or Ketu's) position, then subtract 1*Sagittarius -- Count forward to Jupiter's position, then subtract 1Capricorn -- Count backward to Saturn's position, then subtract 1Aquarius -- Count backward to Saturn's (or Rahu's) position, then subtract 1*Pisces -- Count backward to Jupiter's position, then subtract 1*If there are more planets in the sign in which Mars or Saturn sits, then the counting is doneto this sign; if there are more planets in the sign in which Ketu or Rahu sits, the counting isdone to that sign.If Mars is in Scorpio, and Ketu is not, then, Ketu is selected. If Ketu is in Scorpio and Marsis not, then Mars is picked. If both are alone in signs, then determine which among Ketu orMars is at higher degree. The planet at higher degree is the winner.If both are at the same degree, then count to the planet at higher minute. If both are athigher minute, count to the sign with higher second. This same way of determining thewinning planet, for terms of counting the number of years to be assigned to the sign inquestion, is to be used for Saturn and Rahu in the case of Aquarius.The number which results from the counting (including the sign from which the countingstarts) is then to subtract 1 from the total. This will give the mahadasa in years.The following examples will illustrate some of these principles.Suppose an individual has a Taurus rising sign, with Venus in the fourth house. This makeshis first mahadasa Taurus, and it will last for three years (4-1). He has Mars in the twelfthhouse in Aries; his next mahadasa (Aries) will last for twelve (12) years. Let us assume hehas the Planet Jupiter in the third house in Cancer; the next mahadasa (Pisces) will(counting backwards) last for 8 (9-1) years.Let us now consider the Aquarius mahadasa; this uses the principle that the planet with thehigher number of companion planets will be chosen to be the sign to which counting will bedone. In our hypothetical example chart, the Rahu is in the same sign (Cancer) with theSun, Mercury and Jupiter. Saturn is in the same sign with the Moon (in Taurus).The choice of Rahu as the sign to which one would count to get the mahadasa length isobvious according to the principle already stated. The Aquarius mahadasa (which we countbackwards to get), gives us an Aquarius mahadasa of seven (8-1) years.Special YogasJaimini astrology uses a variety of special yogas or combinations which do not exist in othertypes of Jyotish. The two most unusual (but, in their own way, very logical) are the specialcombinations which have to do with Saturn and Venus. Venus, in combination with, aspectedby or aspecting the Moon, produces a special auspicious combination in Jaimini which manifests duringthe mahadasa of one of the signs in which the planet sits. (Remember the special aspects which areunique to Jaimini)Likewise, there is a special combination in Jaimini astrology which makes use of Saturn. In823

In 1999, he presided over the impeachment trial of then President William Jefferson Clinton.Let's look at his Chara dasas for these events:October 1, 1949- October 2, 1958, he was in a Cancer mahadasa. 1October 2, 1958 -October 1, 1960, he was in a Gemini mahadasa.October 1, 1960 – October 2, 1963, he was in a Taurus mahadasaOctober 1, 1963 – October 2, 1973, he was in an Aries mahadasaOctober 2, 1973 – October 2, 1977, he was in a Pisces mahadasaOctober 2, 1977 – October 2, 1982, he was in an Aquarius mahadasaOctober 2, 1982 – October 2, 1985, he was in Capricorn mahadasaOctober 2, 1985-October 1, 1996, he was in a Sagittarius mahadasaOctober 1, 1996 -October 2, 1999, he was in a Scorpio mahadasaOctober 1, 1999 – October 2, 2009, he was in a Libra mahadasaCancer mahadasa is the natural ninth house mahadasa. Cancer is aspected by Jupiter, hisBhatri (indicator of teacher) planet and Mars (his Gnati or hard work planet); Rahu in theninth house alone gives great status in life, and its lord Moon (his career indicator planetaspected by Saturn, his Putri Karaka or luck indicator planet). So the ruler of the sign willstill have some say in Jaimini astrology and you will see that the karakas work together tosupport the ruler of the sign. This period, although a period of effort (gnati karaka) andambition (Bhatri Karaka) would have brought honor (Putri and Amatya Karakas) during itsdasa. So, valedictorian and clerking for a Supreme Court justice is a very impressive careerstart. Cancer is also his 3 rd , 5 th and 11 th arudha, indicating very good luckAlthough he was active during his Gemini and Taurus dasas, his national prominencestarted when he was legal advisor to Goldwater, which started in 1963-1964, concurrent withhis Aries dasa commencement. Since Aries is the natural sixth house indicator in this chart(the house of competition/politics), this house is blessed; also, similar to Mr. Rehnquist'sCancer dasa, the ruler of Pisces is Bhatri Karaka, which helps ambition. The Sun is thestatus provider in the chart, in his eleventh house giving a raise in status. His appointmentas Assistant Attorney General came during an Aries-Scorpio dasa, a time of great drive andskill in his chart (Venus, Mercury and Jupiter, several skills enhancing and yoga producingplanets aspect Aries in this chart. Scorpio is the indicator of partnerships in this chart, andJupiter being in this sign indicates luck on his part in partnerships.1 Publisher: Other softwares are giving different starting points for this Cancer Dasa in the above chart. Our directcommunication with K.N.Rao on which software he uses for his chara dasa, he wrote back belowS….,I use Parashara light 2000.Yours sincerely,K.N.Rao., F-291 Saraswati Kunj, Patparganj, I.P.Extension, Delhi 110092.Phones 2272-1624/ 2272-1625825

His appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court occurs in her Aries-Aquarius dasa. Similar tohis Cancer dasa, Aquarius disposits to his twelfth house (public service) Jaimini Raj Yoga ofSaturn and Moon, and to Rahu in the ninth house. Aquarius contains his competitive planet,aspected by Libra, his eight, tenth and second house dasa. Also, Aquarius is his fourth houseindicator of status, giving rise in status in life, perhaps unexpectedly (eighth house Arudha).The ascension to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court was nominated June 17, 1986 byPresident Reagan, during a Sagittarius-Libra dasa—again, his Saturn-Moon conjunctionproduced a Raj Yoga and he took the position during a Sagittarius-Virgo dasa, with his Sunas leadership indicator in the chart showing a rise in aspiration (11 th house).The 1998 Libra dasa commenced with his inclusion in the second impeachment trial in U.S.History, a peak event for any Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.Just from this simple exposition of events in the late William Rehnquist's life we can see thedasas in the chara dasas functioning smoothly and indicating significant events in theformer Chief Justice's life. I will follow up with subsequent articles supplementing thisanalysis and integrating the upagrahas.826

શું હાથ પરથી જન્મ કુંડળીબનાવી શકાય છે?ByRakesh Desai, Indiaભારતીય જ્યોિતષમાં જાતકનું ભિવયજાણવા માટે બે િવા વધુ પર્ચિલત છે. એકહતરેખાશા અને બીજી જ્યોિતષશા.હતરેખાશા સામુિદર્કશાનો એક ભાગ છેતેમા જાતકનો હાથ જોઈને ફળકથન કરવામાંઆવે છે અને જ્યોિતષશા થી ફળકથનરાકેશભાઈને નાનપણથી હતરેખાનો શોખ હતો, હતરેખાશીખવા માટે તેઓ ખુબ મુકેલીઓ પડી છે અનેહતરેખાશાના જીવનમા બે યિક્તઓ તેમના માટેપર્ેરણાદાયક રહેલા છે . 1) વ.ી એન. બી પરમાર –રાજકોટ 2) ી ઉપેન્દર્િસંહ ભદૌિરયા. આ બે ગુરુજનનેકારણે હતરેખાશા સમજવામા સરળતા પડી.રાકેશભાઈને જુદી જુદી પામર પેટનર્ અને િફગર પેટનર્ ભેગીકરી તેમાથી સંશોધન કરવાનો શોખ છે ડીઝીટલ કેમેરાનીમદદથી હાથના ફોટોગર્ાફસનુ ખ ૂબ મોટુ કલેક્શન તેમનીપાસે છે. એક સરખો યવસાય કરતી જુદી જુદીયિક્તઓના હાથના ફોટાઓનું કલેકશન છે તેમા ડૉક્ટરો,જાદુ ગર, િકર્કેટરો, ઉોગપિત, જ્યોિતષો, રાજકારણ,પોલીસખાતા, િફમ ક્ષેતર્ે, સકર્સના યિક્તઓ તથાઆધ્યાિત્મક યિક્તઓ વગેરે ખ્યાતનામ યિક્તઓના હાથનાફોટોગર્ાફસ અને એક સરખી બાબતોની તકલીફોમાથી પસારથયેલ યિક્તઓના હાથ વાકે લગ્નજીવન સંબધીત , અંધયિક્તઓ, એક જ પર્કારના રોગ ધરાવતા,આિથર્ક મોટુનુક્શાન કરનારયિક્ત, ગુનેગાર,જોડીયા બાળકો, તાજાજન્મેલ બાળકો , કુટુંબની ચાર થી પાંચ પેઢીના યિક્તઓનાહાથના ફોટોગર્ાફસ તેઓની પાસે છે. ભારતીય જ્યોિતષસંથાનમા રાકેશભાઈ હતરેખાના િશક્ષક તરીકે સેવા આપીરા છે. હતરેખામા સંશોધન કરી રા છે. ઈમેલ:rrdesai3@yahoo.co.in, વેબ સાઈટ :‐ www.palmstar.in. ,મો.નં :‐ 98250 15153.કરવા માટે કુંડળી હોય છે. તેમા જાતકનીકુંડલી બનાવવા માટે જન્મની તારીખ , સમયઅને થળ હોવા જરી છે. બે િવા થીસચોટ ફળકથન કરી શકાય છે માટે િવવાનલોકોને િવચાર આવતા બે વચ્ચેનું સામ્યશોધવા લાગ્યા તેમાં પણ ઘણા િવવાનોકુંડળી પરથી હથેળી પર આવા િચન્હો હશેઅથવા તો તેમના હાથમાં આ ગર્હ વધારેઉપસેલ હશે અથવા હથેળી જોઇ કુંડળીમાંઆવા યોગ કે ગર્હો હશે વગેરે વગેરે ....અનુમાન કરવા લાગ્યા. ઘણા િવાનોએહતપરથી કુંડળી (હત-કુંડળી) બનાવવાનીચાલુ કરી પણ તેમના પોતાના જુદા-જુદામાપદંડ હતા અને આ પણ લોકો આવાકાયર્ સાથે સંલગ્ન છે તેઓ પણ જુદી-જુદીરીતને અનુસરી રા છે. આપણા ભારતદેશની સાથે િવદેશમાં પણ કેટલાક િવાનોએકામ કરેલ છે િવદેશમાં ી મેનફર્ેડ મેગ827

(Hand and Horoscope) જમર્ની, ી ફર્ેડ-ગેિટગ(The hand and the horoscope) યુ.કે , એ કાયનધપાતર્ કરેલ છે. ભારતમાં ી આર.જી. રાવ (Destiny in thumb and Wonders of life) , ીએમ. એમ. ગફ્ફાર (Palmastra) ી િમિહરાચાયર્ (Astro-Pamstry), ી એલ. આર ચૌધરી(Astro-Palmistry) , ી ભોજરાજ િતર્વેદી(अँगूठे से भिवंयज्ञान), આપણા ગુજરાતમાં સુરતનાવ. ી શંભુિલંગમ્, નારગોળ વાળા વ.ી મનુભાઈ શાહ(હાથ પરથી જન્મકુંડળી), આણંદનાી ભાલચન્દર્ વૈરાટકર(કુંડળી- હતદશર્ન)નાં કાયને અને યોગદાન િવસરાય તેમ નથી આસાથે બીજા નામી અનામી િવધ વાનોનાં એટર્ો પાિમટર્ી પર કરેલ કામ નધનીય છે. પણ તેઓનાકામ પરથી િશખનારને સચોટ િદશા મળતી નથી. પહેલાના વખતમા એટલે કે 60 થી 70 વષર્પહેલા જાતકોના જન્મતારીખ અને સમયને નધવાની પર્થા વધુ પર્ચિલત ન હોવાને કારણે ઓછાપર્માણમાં જન્માર બનતા હતા અને તેના બદલે જાતકની હતરેખા જોઈને બનાવેલી કુંડલીચાલી જતી હતી. પણ અત્યારનાં સમયમાં જાતકોના જન્મતારીખ અને ચોક્કસ સમય નધવાપર્ત્યે સભાનતા હોવાને કારણે તેમની પાસે બે કુંડળી બની શકે એક જન્મની તારીખ , સમય અનેથળ પરથી બનાવેલ કુંડળી (સમય-કુંડળી) અને હત પરથી બનાવેલી કુંડળી (હત-કુંડળી). તેબેનો અભ્યાસ અને સરખામણી કરતા, તારીખ પર થી બનેલી કુંડળી(સમય-કુંડળી) અને હતપરથી બનાવેલ કુંડલી (હત-કુંડળી)માં ઘણો તફાવત આવે છે.જલન્ધર પંજાબ િનવાસી મારા વડીલ “ લાલ િકતાબી હતરેખાશાી” ી રિબન્દરનાથભંડારી હતરેખા અને હથેળીમાં ચોક્કસ થાને આવેલા ભાવનો અનોખો સંગમ ી પંડીતપચન્દજીની લાલ િકતાબના ફરમાનો અને અરમાનોના આધારે કરી પર્ત્યેક રિવવારે તેમનાિનવાસ થાન પર 45-50 યિક્તઓની હતરેખા જોઇ મીનીટોમાં િનદાન કરે છે તેમની આપિત સચોટ છે પરંતુ તે આધારે બનતી કુંડળી સમય-કુંડળી સાથે મળતી નથી તે પોતેપોતાના િનખાલસ અને ઉદાર વભાવ પર્માણે સહજ વીકારી લે છે.અંબાજી િનવાસી ી અમરિસંહજી મહેતા હત કુંડળી ના િનમાર્ણ કાયર્માં સાચી લગનઅને િનઠાપ ૂવર્ક કાયર્રત છે તેમાં તેમની િવદુ ષી િદકરી રાિગણીબેન પણ સહયોગ કરે છે.તેઓને આ કાયર્માં નધપાતર્ સફળતા અને મહારત હાંસલ થયેલું છે.તેઓએ તેમની ટેકિનકખુલા મને અમોને આપેલ છે.તેઓ પણ ઘણીવાર સમય કુંડળી અને હત કુંડળી જુદી પડતીહોવાનું વીકારે છે.નારગોળ વાળા ી મનુભાઈ શાહની િવદુ ષી પુતર્ી કું. વષાર્બેન પણ આ કાયર્સાથે સંલગ્ન છેઅને તેઓએ તેમના િપતાી પાસેથી મેળવેલ િવા જાળવી રાખી છે અને જ્યારે અમે828

તેઓીને મયા ત્યારે ખુબ િવનમર્તાપ ૂવર્ક તેઓએ અમોને િવાની ખુબીઓઅને ખામીઓનુંિનદેર્શન કયુ ર્તેઓ મારા જીવંત સંપકર્માં છે.અનેસુરત િનવાસી ી ઓચ્છવલાલશાહ પણ હત- કુંડળીનાં સારા ાતાછેઅગતનાડી કે અન્ય નાડીઓના નામે દિક્ષણ ભારતીય જ્યોિતષ પણ અંગ ૂઠાની છાપલઈને હત- કુંડળી બનાવે છે. પણ તેઓ જાતકને ઘણા પનો પુછે છે અને જ્યાં સુધી જન્મતારીખ અને સમય જવાબમાં ન બોલે ત્યા સુધી તેઓ આગળ વધતા નથી એવો મારોપોતાનો અનુભવ છે.હવે આપણે જોઈએ કે હત ઉપરથી હત-કુંડળી બનાવવા માટે જરી મુાઓનો ઉપયોગ િવિવધ િવાનો િવિવધ પિત માટે કરે છે1-હાથનો પર્કાર 2-રેખાઓની શઆત અને અંત 3-પવર્તોનો ઉઠાવ- ઢોળાવ 4- પવર્તોપર પડેલ િચન્હો 5- બીજા ગર્હોની સંા વી કે ગુરુ માટે ઊભી લીટી , શુકર્ માટે આડી રેખાચન્દર્ માટે અધર્ચન્દર્ાકાર ,મંગળ માટે િતર્કોણ વગેરે 6-રેખાઓના પર્કાર 7- હાથના આંગળીઅંને અંગ ૂઠાની છાપ ઉપરથી, લગ્ન અને ગર્હોના અંશો કાઢવામા આવે છે.તે િસવાય અદાજીતજન્મનો સમય અને જન્મનું વષર્.અંગ ૂઠાના રેઝીસ પરથી લગ્ન સોધવા માટેની વાતકરતા મારા સંગર્હ અને અભ્યાસ પરથી જોતા જો સરખાજોડીયા છોકરાઓ ની ઉમર 13 વષર્ની હોય અને તેઓનોચહેરો પણ સરખો આવતો હોય (Identical Twins) તેવાલોકોની િફંગરપેટનર્ લેતા તેઓ ની િરજઝ લગભગએકબીજા વીજ હોય છે અને હતમાં જ્યાં બેનાં ડેટા સરખી જગ્યાએ જ હોય છે .મુખ્યલાઈનોમાં થોડો ઘણો ફેરફાર જોવા મળે છે રેઝીસ સરખા હોવાને કારણે જોડીયા બાળકોની829

તેઓ એક બીજા પુરક તો છે જ પરન્તુ હાથ પરથી સમય કાઢવો અને કુંડળી બનાવવી એઅંગર્ેજી કહેવત “િફટીંગ ધ ક્વેર બાર ઇન રાઉન્ડ હોલ ” વું છે. દા.ત. જો આપ કુંડળી જોતાહોવ અને આપને તેમાં પૃથ્થકકતાર્ ગર્હોનાં કારણોસર કે અન્ય કોઇ કારણોસર સપ્તમ ભાવદુ િષત થતો હોય તો હાથમાં લગ્નરેખા, દય રેખા તુટેલી અને સાથે ભાગ્ય રેખા પણ તુટેલીજોવા મળે છે . આવીજ તેવી જ રીતે હથેળીમાં જો િવદેશ જવા માટે જો રેખા દેખાય તોતેઓના કુંડળીમાં તે અંગેની અસર ચોથા ભાવ પર , નવમાં ભાવ પર કે બારમાં ભાવ પરદેખાઇ આવે છે. આમ આવી કેટલીય બાબતો પરથી ફિલત થાય છે હતરેખાશા અનેજ્યોિતષશા વચ્ચે સામ્ય હોય જ છે. તેના માટે હત-કુંડળી અને સમય-કુંડળીનાં િવવાદમાંપડવું િનરથર્ક છે.831

Nabhasa YogasByG.K. Goel, India“If one has realized one’s self here, truthis fulfilled; if one does not realize one’s selfhere, it is a supremely GREAT loss. Reflectingupon the self in every experience the wisetranscend this world and immortality (Self)”.-Kenopanishad, Cp2 (5)G. K. Goel is an Engineer by professionand his interest in Astrology goes backsince last four decades. He is regularlyconducting the classes at 'Astro ResearchOrg. Delhi’ since 1991 and was an honoraryfaculty member for the refresher coursesconducted in 'Lal Bahadur SanskritVidyapeeth (a deemed University) underthe auspices of UGC. His articles arepublished in many leading journals andcontributing to many astrological sites. Thepresent article is the result of his in depthstudy of the subject and placed these yogasin a completely different light. These arethe basic yogas and should be studied at theinitial stage of synthesis of any nativity. It isour earnest belief that readers will beimmensely benefit from this review ofNabhas yogas which is placed incompletely new light"IntroductionEach planet, Rasi (Sign) and Bhava(house) are assigned natural signification(Naisargika Karkatva). Similarly, the eachnativity also has its own natural significationas a whole. This signification is indicated byNabhasa Yogas.What is the universe? TheBhagwatam Purana says the Universe isbeginningless, endless (Sanatana) andimmortal cycle of Karma. It has only twofruits (1) Renunciation - be part of the one(Self), (2) or be part of the immortal cycleof Karma (unending Vasanas).All Jeevas (living beings) are a part ofthis immortal cycle of Karma. No oneseems to be aware of the purpose of humanexistence. Most of the human beings craveto get something material, somethinggross, and something substantial. Humansare attracted by superficiality like othercreatures, but in a more sophisticatedmanner.Ancient seers and sages hadexperienced within themselves deeppersonal knowledge of the Self. Soundlogic and reason supported everystatement. They went about it with832

mathematical precision. They teach us “Action is the insignia of life.” The law of lifeproclaims that none can remain even for a moment without performing activity. Everyone ismade to act helplessly according to one’s own inner temperament. Natural law indicates thatif one chooses to remain idle one is petrified and perishes.The basic nature of man is the cumulative effect of all his past thoughts, desires and actions. Pastactivities are the cause. Present nature or constitution is the effect. This is indicated by NabhasYogas.Vedic astrology divides the Karma (action) in three categories namely:(i) Sanchit - Total accumulated Karma or remaining unexhausted Karma Phala(Fruits of action) from all previous births. These are identified with the help ofvarious Yogas formed in the nativity.(ii) Prarabdha - Bhagya (Fate and Destiny) - This is indicated by various Dasas(directions) operating at a given time.(iii) Kriyaman - Actions that manifest into fruits in a given period on a specific time ofthe life of individual. These are ascertained with the help of Transit of planets.The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from its root Yuj, which means to join, to unite. Inastrology, Yogas means a special planetary combination, which reveals inherent inclinations,possibilities of political power and influence, wealth, asceticism, misery, debts, dishonesty,corruption etc. If special Yogas for aristas or misfortune are present in a horoscope, theperson will face miseries in life, even though according to ordinary astrological rules, such ahoroscope is a promising one. Thus extensive knowledge of Yoga is very necessary forproper assessment of horoscope’s indications.There are innumerable Yogas expounded in Jataka Granthas. Dr. SukhadevChaturvedi, head of the astrology department of Shri Lal Bahadur Sanskrit Vidyapeeth,New Delhi, made a compilation of 832 main Yogas. Even, these do not include such Yogaswhich are based on some specific principles like :(1) Yogas of two, three planets and so on,(2) Yogas in Vargas, (Divisional Charts), (3) Raj Yogas, (4) Sanyas Yogas, (5) Female JatakaYogas, (6) Yogas for finance and poverty, (7) Yogas for service and business, (8) Yogasbased on Char Karakas, (9) Yogas based on Pada Lagans and (10) Graha Arudhas.Prashna Marga gives the following definition on the formation of astrological Yogas ofvarious categories in Chapter 9:LFkkurks Hkkor% LFkkuHkkouHkÜpjSALFkku HkkolHk;ksxkn~Hkko[kspj ;ksxr%AA49AA;ksxk% L;q% ifM~o|k% LFkku[kspjkH;ka rq lIre%AmPpewyf=kdks.kkfn xzgk.kka LFkkueqP;rSAA50AAHkkok yXukn;% izksDrk% [kspjk HkkLdjkn;%AHkkoLFkkuxzgS% izksDrs ;ksxs ;s ;ksxgsro%AA5AARs”kka oyh ;% drkZ L;kRl ,okL; iQyiznkAA52AA833

“There are seven ways for formation of various Yogas: (I) Those formed by position,(ii) by houses, (iii) by planets, (iv) formed with the help of all the three - position, housesand planets, (v) by position and houses only, (vi) by position and planets, (vii) and thoseformed by houses and planets. The position means the placement in 12 Rasis (signs)- Ariesetc. (The signs are also identified as Exaltation, Mool -Trikona etc. for planets). The housesmean the 12 houses commencing from the Ascendant (Lagna). The planets mean the nineplanets Sun etc. The combination of these constituents causes the formation of variousYogas of different categories.The strongest constituent in forming a particular Yoga is called the “Yogakarta” and itis this which gives the results of Yoga (in its directional period-dasa and during transit).‘Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra’ is an ancient and extremely comprehensive treatise onVedic Astrology. In fact, this book lays down the basic fundamentals of Indian Astrology.Maharishi Parasara narrated this Shastra to his disciple Maitraye around 1800 B.C.(According to Vishnu Purana, V.E. point was in first quarter of Krittika Nakshatra in thatEra).After describing the characteristics and effects of (i) planets, (ii) signs-rasis, and (iii)houses or bhavas (in fact Sixteen Division Charts are basically bhava charts of differentcategories), Maharishi Parasara expresses the importance of Yogas in following words as aconcluding remark in Chapter 36 of ‘BPHS’:”,oa Hkkokf/iR;su tUeyXu'kkfngA'kqHkRoe'kqHksRoa p xzgk.kka izfrikfnre~ZAA45AAizU;kukZi iqu;ksZxku~ ukHklknhu fofpUR; oSAnsfguka p iQya okP;a izo{;fe p rkuge~AA46AA“Up till now, I have explained the methods to judge the auspicious and inauspiciousresults of planets based on the twine principles: number one, based on the ascendant(Lagna), the rising sign at the time of birth; and number two, based on the lordship of thehouses. However, there are different categories of Yogas like Nabhasa Yoga etc., which areto be considered in depth before arriving at a final judgment and prediction for a nativity.”Parasara has, therefore, laid extra emphasis on the consideration of Yogas, out whichthe Nabhasa Yogas attain an apex position.NABHAS YOGAThere are 32 main Nabhasa Yogas, which are classified in four categories.The word “Nabhasa” means the sky. As such, the Yogas are formed in the sky with thehelp of all the three constituents, namely all the seven planets (excluding Rahu and Ketu),all the 12 signs and the 12 houses (including all shodhas vargas - 16 divisional charts), arecalled the Nabhasa Yogas. In these Yogas, all seven planets participate simultaneously.Each nativity will have at least one yoga out of 32 main Nabhasa Yogas.The main question which arises is that why are only seven planets are considered andRahu and Ketu are excluded? There are fundamental reasons for excluding these twoChhaya Grahas (nodes of the moon). This aspect needs to be examined in some detail as itcontains the key to understand the purpose and utility of the Nabhasa Yogas.The Jeeva or the individual soul or self is in reality Pursha, who operates in this worldthrough the causal, subtle and gross (physical) body. The causal body is the combination of834

soul and the mind (manah) - the sun and the Moon. This represents the creative principle inthe Universe .The causal body is constituted of mere desires (Vasanas). Therefore this bodyis the seed of one's personality in the unmanifested form. The causal body manifests andfunctions itself as the subtle (astral) body (the linga sareer), which operates with the help offive senses of perception represented by Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. In otherwords, the subtle body is composed of feelings, emotions and thoughts generated on accountof accumulated Vasanas from past births. Thus, the linga sareera represents the personalityof an individual. This personality functions through the Gross body.Nabhasa Yogas indicate basic traits and personality represented by the subtle body. Thesubtle body is like a sapling. It can be made to grow any way one likes. Similarly, theindications given by Nabhasa Yogas can be changed, modified or molded into any directionbased on the vibration generated by the placement of Rahu and Ketu along with other Yogasin the nativity operating from time to time.The causal and subtle body operates through the Gross body. The gross body is likefully grown tree, which cannot be modified. As much, you can change or modify yourfeeling, emotions and thoughts manifesting in the Gross body, if you can control at the levelof the subtle body, which supports the Gross body. Thus, Nabhasa Yogas contain andprovide basic information that ultimately helps the individual to operate and use his ownfree will for the improvement of his lot.Parasara narrated 32 Nabhasa Yogas. These are divided in four categories; there (3) arecalled Ashraya Yoga, two (2) Dala Yogas, twenty (20) Akriti Yoga and 7 (seven) SankhyaYogas. These 32 Nabhasa Yogas again have 1800 different varieties (sub-divisions).These numbers-32 and 1800 are of mystic nature as they represent subtle body (and notthe gross body). The soul is immortal and never changes, it is the manah- mind that isresponsible for the cycle of Birth and death, creation and destruction.The Moon returns to the same point in the Zodiac in about 18.60 years, (which is thesidereal the period of Rahu and Ketu). If 32 is divided by number 1800, the remainder willalways be 14. The number 14 represents 14 bhuvans (mansions) in which soul reappears asjeeva to exhaust his accumulated karma. Therefore, these numbers indicate the universal andimmortal cycle of Karma.Even, in the days of Varaha-Mihira and Kalyan Varma, the Nabhasa Yoga are givendue importance. But, it is little surprising that Saravali says;;ouk|SfoZLrjr% dfFkrk ;ksxkLrq ukHklk ukEukAv"Vkn'k 'krxqf.krkLrs"kka }kf=ka'kfng o{;sAA22@2AA"Yavan and other Acharyas indicated 1800 Nabhasa Yoga. I, Kalyan Varma indicatetheir 32 main categories."Bhattotpala in his famous commentary on ‘Brihat Jataka’, mentions that he could notget the opportunity to study such monumental work- "Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra".There was a state of neglect of Nabhasa Yogas in last 1500 years. We have evenforgotten that Parasara was actually the original and primary source of information onNabhasa Yogas.This article is mainly based on following classics:1. "Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra, translated by Girish Chandra Sharma-Chapter 37.(Published by Sagar Publication New Delhi)2. "Brihat Jataka by Varaha-Mihira, Chapter12835

3. "Saravali by Kalyan Varma-Chapter 214. "Horaratnam" by Balbhadra, Chapter 6 (Published in Hindi by Motilal BanarasiDas, Delhi)5. "Hora Sara" by Prithuyasas-Chapter 19The Sanskrit Slokas are not included is this article. These can be referred from originaltexts.The following points are very important and should always be kept in mind whileconsidering Nabhasa Yogas:1. All the seven planets-Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn takepart in these Yogas. Any Yoga, which considers less than seven planets or alsoincludes Rahu and Ketu, will not generally be considered in the category ofNabhasa Yoga. This principle is adopted at many places in Hora Shastra e.g. (1)Determination of the longevity (Ayurdaya) of planets by the methods of Pindayu,Nasargayu and Ansayu (2) Astaka Varga System.2. Nabhasa Yogas basically recognize three groups of signs moveable, Fixed anddual. The signs of a particular group always fall in angular Houses from eachother. The emphasis is not placed on the signs of exaltation, mooltrikona etc. of theplanets. This is on account of the fact that Nabhasa Yogas indicate basic traits ofpersonality i.e. the feelings, emotions and thoughts generated in the subtle body(linga Sareera) on account of one’s sanchit karmas. The other Yoga tries to amendor mould these traits.3. Similarly Parasara gives importance to angular houses and the Graha MallikaYogas. All indications of the subtle body manifest in the Gross body, through theactions of individuals. This makes the angular houses most important.Furthermore, the angular houses are greatly influenced by the planets, which areplaced in their adjacent houses. This is the principal that makes the Graha MallikaYogas very important and effective.(4) The Sun and the Moon operate on the level of creative Principle. They cannot bebranded either Malefic or Benefic while considering Nabhasa Yogas. The Sun willact as Malefic or Benefic if it is conjoined with Malefics or Benefics respectively.The Sun, when placed alone in a house, will act as krura (a mild malefic) asAtman-the Soul is neither enemy nor friend of the Jeeva. The Moon is the cosmicand pure Mother and, as such, will act as benefic; the principle of waxing orwaning Moon does not apply while considering Nabhasa Yogas.(5) Jupiter, Mercury and Venus will act as benefic, and Mars and Saturn will act asmalefic.(6) Lordships of planets, their combustion, interplanetary war etc are also notconsidered in Nabhasa Yogas.(7) The above observations may be explained in another manner. The naturalsignification of planets, signs and also houses do not change but the same manifestwith the help of other Yoga’s or placement of planets in certain houses or signs.Similarly, Nabhasa Yogas indicate the natural traits of the personality of anindividual and these never change. These traits manifest in the life of an individualwith the help or superimposition of other Yogas. This is an important point, whichshould not be lost sight of.836

Nabhasa Yogas and Their Significations (Effects)Parasara indicted following 32 Nabhasa Yogas, divided in 4 categories:1. 3 (Three) Asharya Yogas: Rajju, Musala and Nala.2. 2 (Two) Dal Yogas: Maala (Srik)and Sarpa(Bhujang).3. 20 (Twenty) Akriti Yogas: Gada, Shakata,Vihag(Pakshi), Shringataka, Hala,Vajra, Yava, Kamala(Abja), Vapi, Yupa, Shara(Ishu or Vana), Shakti, Danda,Nauka, Koota, Chattara, Dhanushi(Chapa), Ardha Chandra, Chakra, andSamudra.4. 7 (Seven) Sankhya Yogas: Vallaki, Daama, Pasha, Kedara, Shoola, Yuga, andGola.No. Names DescriptionThe 3 Asraya Yogas123121234567891011RajjuMuslaNalaSrik or MaalaSarpaGadaShakataVihagaSringatakHalaVajraYavaKamala(Abuja)VapiYupaIshu or VanaAll planets occupy the movable signsAll planets occupy the fixed signsAll planets occupy the common or dual signsThe 2 Dala YogasBenefic planets occupy the KendrasMalefic planets occupy the KendrasThe 20 Akriti YogasAll planets occupy any two adjacent angular housesAll planets occupy the 1st and 7th housesAll planets occupy the 4th and 10th housesAll planets occupy the 1st,5th and 9th houses-TrinesAll planets occupy any of the other triangular houseBenefic planets occupy the 1st and 7th houses and malefic planetsoccupy the 4th and 10th houses.Malefic planets occupy the 1st and 7th houses and Benefic planetsoccupy the 4th and 10th houses.All planets occupy all the four angular housesAll planets occupy the eight houses other than angular housesAll planets occupy the four signs from Lagna (Ascendant).All planets occupy the four signs from the 4th house.All planets occupy the four signs from the 7th house837

1213141516171819201234567SakthiDandaNaukaKootaChhatraChapaArdha ChandraSamudraChakraVeena (Vallaki)DaaminiPasha(Pushpa)KedarShoolYugaGolaAll planets occupy the four signs from the 10th house.All planets occupy the seven signs from Ascendant.All planets occupy the seven signs from the 4th houseAll planets occupy the seven signs from the 7th houseAll planets occupy the seven signs from the 10th houseAll planets occupy the seven signs from a Panaphara or Apoklima house.All planets occupy the six alternate signs from the 2nd house.All planets occupy the six alternate signs one from the Lagna(Ascendant).The 7 Sankhya YogasAll planets occupy any seven signsAll planets occupy any six signsAll planets occupy any five signsAll planets occupy any four signsAll planets occupy any three signsAll planets occupy any two signsAll planets occupy any single signsAsraya Yoga1. Rajju Yoga: If all the planets are situated in moveable signs (1, 4, 7 and 10), they causeRajju Yoga.Effects: The native born in this Yoga will be found of wandering, will be charming,remain in good health, fortunate in distance places (away from home) and will be of a crueland wicked disposition (This means- hard task master).Parasara has given six natural characteristics or traits of the native when born withRajju yoga. These significations will act as catalyzing agents, whenever any other Yoga willoperate. In this manner, the overriding effects of Nabhasa Yogas may be considered.2. Musala Yoga: If all the planets are situated in fixed signs (2, 5, 8 and 11), they causeMusala Yoga.Effects: The native born in this Yoga are endowed with honor, wisdom, knowledge andwealth, will be dear to the king (i.e. persons of authority), will be famous, will have money,sons and be of a firm disposition.Parasara indicated 8 (eight) outstanding characteristics for a native born in this Yoga.All these good qualities are basically on account of firm disposition. This is based on thetrait of the fixed signs, as against the moveable signs, which makes the native restless and ofa wondering nature.3. Nala Yoga: If all the planets are situated in dual signs (3, 6, 9, and 12), they cause NalaYoga.Effects: The native of Nala Yoga will have some kind of deformity in body parts (alimb may be less or superfluous), will be very skillful in accumulating money, be helpful to838

elatives and friends and be of a charming disposition.The natives of Nala Yoga have a lot of flexibility, attraction and delicacy; whereasmoveable and fixed signs indicate clear-cut traits in disposition. The natives of this yoga arenot blessed with the sound body. Their fondness for amusements and multiplicity in theirbehavior create considerable conflict in their minds.Notes:(1) There are divergent views on the meaning of the word ‘Ashraya’ and also on theformation of Ashraya Yoga. As a matter of fact, these three Ashraya Yogas are thebackbone of most of the Nabhasa Yogas.(2) The word “Ashraya” means to depend on something .The first view therefore isthat these yogas are dependent on the nature of signs i.e. moveable, fixed and dualand are thus called Ashraya Yoga. The other view is that other yogas depend onAshraya yogas. Both views have their own merits. The nature of the sign is boundto affect the characteristics of a planet which is placed in it.(3) The signs of the same nature always occupy houses in an angle from each other.Most of the Nabhasa Yogas are formed on account of the placement of planets inangular houses e.g. Gada, Shakata, Vihaga, Vajra, Yava, and Kamal. All theseYogas will take the basic traits from one of the three Ashraya Yogas. Let us takethe example of Kamal Yoga. This Yoga is formed when all the planets are inkendras to the Ascendant. Naturally, the results are bound to vary depending uponwhether angular signs are moveable, fixed or dual. Accordingly the effect of KamalYoga will dependent on the Ashraya Yogas.Same comments are applicable to otheryogas, in which all seven planets are placed in angular houses to each other.(4) These Yogas will be indicative of the most powerful results when formed in the angularhouses from the Ascendant. Parasara teaches five Ascendants namely - Ascendant (risingsign), Moon, Sun, Paaka Lagna (the house in which Lagna lord is placed) and Pad Lagna.When an Ashraya Yoga is formed with the Ascendant as Kendra, all the other fourascending signs will also fall in angular houses. Naturally, such an yoga is bound togenerate very powerful effects. These comments would also be applicable to Gada, Shakata,Vihaga, Vajra, Yava and Kamal Yogas in which all the planets are placed in angularhouses from rising sign.(5) Pure Ashraya Yoga will be formed if all the seven planets occupy three angularhouses from each other. If all the planets occupy any one sign, Gola (Sankhya)Yoga will be formed. If all the planets are placed in two angular signs, either of theYogas - Gada, Shakata or Vihaga will be formed. If all the planets are placed in allthe four Kendra houses, Vajra, Yava or Kamal Yogas are formed.(6) It is important to note that whenever any Nabhasa Yoga is formed involvingangular houses (signs) from each other, the results of such Yogas will certainly beaffected by one of the three Ashraya Yogas depending upon the signs (moveable,dual, or fixed).(7) Ashraya Yogas can be formed when all the seven planets are placed in Kendra(angular), Panaphara (Succedent) or Apoklima (Cadent) houses. When the planetsare placed in Panaphara or Apoklima houses, the results will be mild and may befelt in the later part of the life.(8) The Sun, Mercury and Venus will always be together in one sign whenever Ashraya yogasare formed. This is true for all the Nabhasa Yogas when formed by placement of planets in839

angular or trinal houses from each after. In such cases, the Sun will act as benefic.Dala YogaWhen only benefics or malefics occupy angular houses, then two kinds of Dala Yogas areformed. In Nabhasa Yogas, when the Sun is placed with benefic planets, it acts as a benefic.The Sun placed with malefics or not conjoined with any planet will act as mild malefic inNabhasa Yogas. The Moon will always be considered as a benefic. As such Saturn, Mars andSun (when not with benefics) are considered malefics. Moon, Mercury, Venus and Jupiterand also Sun (When with Benefics) will act as benefics. The necessary explanations arealready given in this articleDala Yoga basically means that benefic and malefic planets are segregated from each other.The effect of these Yogas will be most effective when formed in Kendras from the Lagna.(i) Maala Yoga: If all the benefics occupy three angular houses, and the malefic are placedin houses other than the Kendras, Maala Yoga is formed.Effects: Maala Yoga will make the native always happy, endowed with conveyance, robes,food and other articles to enjoy life; such natives will prove to be good husbands andwill be endowed with the company of females of good character.Parasara has brought out two points in this Yoga:(a) Any reference house will be strengthened and endowed with good qualities if theremaining three angular houses are occupied by benefices, whether it be theascendant, Moon, Sun, Paaka Lagna, Lagna Pada or any other reference point orhouse.(b) Benefics in angular houses generate a righteous and splendorous life, free frompassion and greed.Some authorities believe that the Moon is not included among the benefic planets inthis Yoga. This is an erroneous view. However, the Moon may also be considered as anascendant for this Yoga. Venus and Mercury will always be together in this Yoga. If theMoon and Jupiter occupy two angular houses, the auspiciousness of the Yoga can be judgedby the readers themselves. This Yoga will be operative if the Moon is also in an angularhouse with benefics, otherwise the Maala Yoga may not be fully effective. The Maala Yogawill be even more effective if a benefic planet owns the sign rising in the ascendant.(ii) Bhujang (Sarpa) Yoga: If all the malefics occupy three angular houses and the beneficsare placed in houses other than the angular ones, Bhujang (Sarpa) Yoga is formed.Effects: The native born in Sarpa Yoga will be a crook, cruel, endowed with self-inflictedpoverty, always surrounded with miseries of all kinds, and always looking to enjoy others'food and drink.Such Yogas are rarely formed. There are only two malefics Saturn and Mars. WhenSaturn and Mars are in an angular position and the third angle is joined by Sun (notconjunct with Mercury or Venus), only then this yoga is formed.(This Yoga is of a common occurrence in horoscopes and yields to adverse results ifRahu and Ketu are placed in 4th and 10th houses, though it may not fall in the category ofNabhas yoga ).The Sarpa yoga generates extreme passion and greed. The other features are alreadydiscussed under Maala Yoga.Comparisons Between Ashraya And Dala Yogas840

As explained above Ashraya Yogas are formed and operate in their purest form if allthe seven planets occupy three angular houses. If all planets are in one, two or four angularhouses, then other kinds of Akriti Yogas become more effective.In the two Dala Yogas, the benefics or malefics should occupy three angular houses.This means that Dala Yogas are an extension of Ashraya Yogas. In Maala Yoga, if beneficsoccupy moveable, fixed or dual signs, three different kinds of Yogas are formed. The bestresults will be seen when all the benefic planets are place in fixed signs in angular houses.Similarly, Bhujang Yoga can be divided into three different categories.As such, Dala Yogas are a different version of Ashraya Yogas.Akriti YogasParasara discussed 20 main Akriti Yogas in BPHS. The names of the Yogas are givenaccording to the figure that is formed due to the placement of planets in the nativity.1. Gada Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the seven planets occupy two successiveangles.Gyan Mukta says:yXukEcqSjEcquxLFkrSokZ lIrkEcjSjEcjyXulaLFkS%A,oa prq/kZ dfFkrks xnkjO;% 'kqHkk'kqHkS% [kspjdSLrq loSZ%AAAccording to Muktavali, four kinds of Gada Yogas are formed when all the sevenplanets occupy successive angular houses. This means that all the planets should occupy the1st and 4th houses, 4th and 7th houses, 7th and 10th houses or 10th and 1st house from Lagna.However, if all the planets occupy other successive angular houses, like the 2nd and 5thhouses, 3rd and 6th houses and so on, then Gada Yoga also will be operative but the effectswill be different.Effects: The natives of Gada Yoga will put in concerted efforts to earn wealth, willperform sacrificial rites, will be skilful and efficient in the knowledge of Shastras and will beendowed with wealth, gold and precious stones.Such results are powerful if all planets are placed in houses in angles from theascendant. I have already explained the reasons in my notes on Ashraya Yogas that theplanets generate very powerful Yogas if placed in Kendra houses. Gada yoga natives earnwealth by fair means and by using their skill and putting in persistent hard work. Theresults will be modified according to whether the planets are placed in moveable, fixed ordual signs. This means that the results of Ashraya Yogas are to be correlated with the aboveeffects. The placement of planets in auspicious or powerful houses will not over-ride thesignification of the signs. Yogas give effects with the help of the planets, houses and signs,all put together.Gada Yoga has another interesting feature. Whenever all planets are placed in theadjacent angular houses from the ascendant, these planets will influence and aspect theremaining to angular houses. For an example, if planets occupies fourth house, the nativewill try to strengthen his physical existence and search for situation and people who canoffer material and moral security out of his role in the outside world (which symbolizes the10th house). On the other hand, if planets are occupying the 10th house, the native will notonly draw away from the concern of the family and home, but he will find solace and841

fulfillment in enhancing social status, career, profession and may seek honor from people ofauthority.Except in the case of Gada Yoga, when all the seven plants occupy two houses (signs), Parasaraand other Jataka Granthas have mostly indicated mixed or bad results. Such yogas are the four AkritiYogas namely Shakata, Vihaga, Sringataka and Hala and one sankhya-yoga namely Yupa.2. Shakata Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the seven planets occupy the ascendantand the seventh houses jointly.Effects: Shakata means some kind of vehicle. The persons born in Shakata Yoga will beafflicted by diseases, will have ugly or diseased nails, will be foolish, will earn living bypulling (or driving) vehicles/carts, will be poor (able to meet both ends with difficulty),devoid of friends and relatives (as he will be always on move). Varaha Mihira says such aperson will have a mean wife. Lagna Chandrika adds that he will be clever in money matters, andin spite of other problems, he will have a happy disposition and will have stable sources of finance.Shakata Yoga involves the Ascendant and the seventh house, which represent the selfand partners. These houses are complementary to each other. Malefic influence indicates amean wife and a profession involving travel. Parasara says that the seventh house representswife, journey and even absence from home without any prior information. This Yoga yieldsbetter results if malefic planets own the ascendant and benefics are placed therein. In suchan event, Lagna Pada will fall in the tenth house and the planets in the Ascendant willprovide Subha Argala on it.3. Vihaga Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the seven planets occupy the 4th and 10thhouses from the Ascendant.Effects: Vihaga means bird, which always flies from one place to another. The personsborn in Vihaga Yoga will be fond of roaming, earn with the help of subordinate jobs, act as amessenger (or tale bearer), act as a pimp i.e. sustain himself on professions which depend onprostitution or trading in women, be shameless and always ready to pick quarrels. LagnaChandrika says that the native enjoys and feels happy in roaming around, in pickingquarrels and acting as a pimp for prostitutes.The fourth house represents Mana - mind and as such controls the inclinations andcharacter of the individual. On the other hand the 10th house represents profession (someauthorities say livelihood of an unstable nature). When all the planets are in the 4th and 10thhouses, all the important Lagnas (except the Ascendant) will also fall in this axis i.e. Moon,Sun, Paaka Lagna and Pada Lagna. This Yoga generates defects in character because maleficsoccupy the 4th/10th axis. In the present day context, this Yoga generates an inclination forprofessions like salesmanship, marketing jobs, modeling, and prostitution, indulgence in sexactivities etc. The above results shall accrue if malefics and benefics are mixed in twohouses. If malefics will be placed in 4th house and benefics are in 10th house, the person willearn money by fair means but indulge in notorious activities. However in the reverse case,the person may be a dacoit, swindler etc, but will be of a charitable disposition. AshrayaYogas will modify the effect according to the nature of the signs placed in angular houses.If all the planets are placed in opposite houses, say 2nd and 8th, 3rd and 9th, 5th and 11th,or 6th and 12th, the results will be worse than in Shakata and Vihaga Yogas.It may be pointed out that in these Yogas, the Sun, Venus and Mercury will alwaysoccupy one house, and the placement of the Moon, Jupiter, Mars and Saturn will generatedifferent kinds of effects. As in Kendra houses, the Moon and Jupiter will form a Gajakesri842

Yoga, a stable source of income is foreseen in both the Yogas, inspite of poverty and otherdefects. Such persons will not cheat others unless influenced by Rahu/Ketu or by otheradverse Yogas.Parasara has indicated four different kinds of Yogas, when all the seven planets occupy all thefour angular houses. These Yogas are Vajra, Yava, Kamal and Vaapi. Horasara indicates threeYogas namely Mangala, Madhya and Kleeba. Kamal and Mangala Yogas are the same. YavanaJataka makes two additional divisions of Vaapi Yoga, namely Madhya Yoga (when all planets are inPanphara houses) and Kleeba Yoga (when all planets are in Apoklima houses).4. Vajara Yoga: If all the benefics occupy the Ascendant and 7th house and maleficsoccupy the 4th and 10th houses, Vajra Yoga is formed.5. Yava Yoga: If all the malefics occupy the ascendant and 7th house and beneficsoccupy the 4th and 10th houses, Yava Yoga is formed.These are very important Yogas and have far-reaching implications. Varaha Mihira inChapter 12, Sloka 6 says:iwoZ'kkL=kuqlkjs.k ek tzkn% Ñrk%AprqFkZHkous lw;kZTKflrks Hkor% dFke~AA“I have described the Vajra and other Yogas adopting the view of former writers. Howcan Mercury and Venus occupy the 4th sign from the Sun?”I wish to make following observations on these Yogas:(1) The objection of Varaha Mihira is valid. Some authorities tried to prove the validity ofthe Yoga in a roundabout manner. Such explanations do not have much worth whenVaraha Mihira raises the finger of doubt based on some specific principle. It appearsthat Varaha Mihira objects on two specific grounds; number one, Mercury and Venuscannot fall in angular houses from Sun and number two, that the Sun is a malefic andfalls in same category as Saturn and Mars. The first objection is based on anastronomical reality which cannot be wished away by giving any argument.(2) With regard to the validity of second objection, the following observations are to beexamined. Parasara originally narrated these Yogas around 1800 B.C. Satyacharya andother authorities had adopted them. Sage Parasara was surely aware about suchobjections. I have already given reasons in the Introduction of this article, that the Sunwill act as a Kurura (not malefic) when placed alone or with malefics. The Sun will actas benefic when placed with benefics. Mars and Saturn will always act as Malefics .TheMoon, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter will always act as benefics. Under thecircumstances, Vajra and Yava Yogas are fully operable and their formation is notaffected by the presence of the Sun with benefics i.e. with Venus and Mercury. JaiminiUpdesh Sutras also accepts the Sun as a benefic and considers it a malefic only inspecial circumstances.(3) There are some other interesting and special features In Vajra and Yava Yogas. Malefics andbenefics are segregated in these Yogas like in the two Dala Yogas. In Vajra Yoga, beneficsoccupy the 1st and 7th house axis and in Yava Yoga the 4th and 10th house axis. Parasara hasgiven a very specific condition for Kamal Yoga that no angular house should be vacant andmalefics and benefics should be placed mixed together and not in segregated form. In Gada843

Yoga the planets occupy adjacent angular houses but there is no such condition that maleficsand benefics should he placed either in a mixed or segregated condition, whereas for Vajra andYava Yogas there is no specific condition that all the four houses should be occupied. This givesthe following interesting possibilities:(a) If either Ascendant or seventh house is occupied by all benefic planets andsimilarly either the 4th or 10th house is occupied with all malefic planets, theeffects of Gada Yoga will be operative duly modified by Vajra Yoga. (This meansthat the malefics and benefics are placed in a segregated condition but also formingGada yoga.)(b) Similarly, if either the Ascendant or seventh house is occupied by malefics andeither the 4th or 10th house is occupied by benefics, the effects of Gada Yoga willbe operative, duly modified by Yava Yoga.(c) The further modification of these results will be necessary according to AshrayaYoga, depending on whether moveable, fixed or dual signs are placed in theangular houses.(d) Vajra and Yava Yogas will operate fully if all the angular houses are occupied.(e) If only three angular houses are occupied, the effect of Asharya Yogas will be moreprominent.(f) Similarly, in Dala Yogas, the condition is that three angular houses are occupied byeither benefics or malefics, but then the planets should be placed in a segregatedmanner. Parasara has not put specific emphasis that all the three angles should beoccupied (unlike Kamal yoga where all angular houses must be occupied). Let ustake the example of Maala yoga. From the Ascendant or any other house, if theother three angular houses (it may be either one or two or all the three) areoccupied by benefics and these houses are not occupied by malefics, Maala Yogawill be operative. Of course, it would be more effective if all three angles areoccupied. Let us suppose that if all the three angular houses from a malefic plantare occupied by all the benefics, then the Dasa of the malefic planet will not beadverse. In the case of Vajra yoga, if all the malefics are placed in the 4th or 10thhouse (either one of the two houses) and benefics occupy both the 1st and 10thhouses, a partial effect of Maala Yoga will be operative and the adverse results willbe considerably reduced. Similarly, if benefics are placed in one house and maleficsoccupy both the other houses, the adverse results will grossly increase on accountof the partial effects of Sarpa Yoga. At the same time, Ashraya Yogas will beoperative in full as only three angular houses are occupied.Ashraya, Dala, Gada, Sakata, Vihaga, Vajra, and Yava Yoga are formed based onangular houses; as such these Yogas are inter-dependent on each other and should not beviewed in isolation.Effects of Vajra Yoga: The native born in this Yoga will be happy, valorous andcharming in the beginning and at the end of his life. In the middle position of his life andduring his young age, he will be devoid of desires and fortunes and will be villainous andinimical to people.All Jataka Granthas have followed Parasara and narrated almost similar results forVajra Yoga. The affliction to the 4th and 10th houses makes existence difficult in middle ageand generates bad character.Effects of Yava Yoga: The native of this Yoga is happy in the middle portion of his life,is endowed with wealth and progeny, is of a charitable disposition and has firmness of mind.844

Due to the auspicious influence on the 4th and 10th houses, the native will observe fasts andreligious rites and has Satvika feelings. Such a native suffers grief and sorrow in thebeginning (childhood) and at the end of life i.e. in old age.Auspicious influences on the 4th and 10th houses brings peace of mind and the nativeenjoys excellent mental and physical health. Malefic influences on the ascendant andseventh house bring disease, miseries and sorrow in childhood and in old age particularlyafter the age of 54 years. This Yoga is more beneficial in middle age if ascending sign isowned by benefics. If the ascending sign is of dual nature, the native will suffer from somekind of permanent disability in the body.6. Kamal Yoga: Kamal Yoga (Yavan Jataka calls it Mangla Yoga) is formed when allthe seven planets occupy all the four angular houses from the ascendant. No angular houseshould be vacant. Further, malefics and benefics should be mixed with each other.Effects: This is a rare but very powerful Yoga. All Jataka Granthas accept the view ofParasara. In Indian mythology the lotus is a symbol of purity, beauty and elegance. Parasara says thata native born in Kamal (lotus) Yoga will be endowed with grandeur and be virtuous, long-lived, freefrom untimely death, very famous and pure, will perform hundreds of auspicious deeds and be ruler ofthe earth. Yavanacharya says that such a native will do auspicious acts during his whole lifetime andwill be an able and powerful orator. He will have beautiful and auspicious progeny, be long-lived andintelligent.In fact, Kamal Yoga has the capability to purify the person and take away all the evilsgenerated by other Yogas. God incarnate, Lord Rama had 5 planets in the Kendra houses. (Ihave not come across any horoscope so far having all the seven planets in all the four angularhouses.)7. Vapi Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the seven planets occupy houses other than theangular houses. (In Vapi Yoga, all the planets should not be confined either to Panphara or Apoklimahouses only).Effects: The person born in Vapi Yoga will be skilful in accumulating wealth and also skilful inearning wealth, will be endowed with enduring wealth and happiness, be blessed with progeny, willenjoy art, dancing and surroundings which are pleasing to the eyes and will live like a king. VarahaMihira says that such persons will live in moderate comfort over a long period, will be able to investhis savings in secured investments, and be a miser. Jataka Bharana says that such persons are skilfulin earning wealth, are famous in their community, happy, proficient in some skills, beautiful but enjoyhappiness at a moderate level.This is a common Yoga found in many nativities when seven planets fall in eighthouses other than the angular houses. The results will vary to a great extent from native tonative. For example, if the Ascendant lord occupies the 6th, 8th or 12th house, the miseries inlife may increase, whereas placement of the Ascendant lord in a trine, the 2nd or 11th housewill be beneficial. This is the reason, why the Jataka Granthas have given different results.On the other hand, if most of the malefics occupy the 3rd and 6th houses and the beneficsoccupy the 2nd, 5th, 9th and 11th houses, this Yoga will yield better results.Horasara gives the following two Yogas (as an additional version of Kamal and Vapi yogas):7(a) Madhya Yoga: When all the planets occupy panaphar (2 nd , 5th, 8th and 11 th ) houses,Madhya yoga is formed.Effects: The native of this Yoga will live in other countries, be troubled by relatives845

and be timid in nature. He will not have lasting wealth, will have few issues and will be in abad state at the time of death.7(b) Kleeba Yoga: When all the planets occupy Apoklima (3 rd , 6 th , 9 th and 12 th ) houses,Kleeba Yoga will be formed.Effects: The native born in this Yoga will be grieved, will live away from his birthplace,be in the company of mean women and be fond of disputes. He will have a short life and hisdeath may occur in a distant place away from home.Kamal, Madhya and Kleeba Yogas are generally not found in horoscopes. I feel thateven if 5 or 6 planets are in angular houses from each other, these Yogas will be operative toa great extent. The results of these Yogas should be read along with Ashraya Yogas, becauseangular houses will have signs of a similar nature. Jupiter and Saturn occupy angular housesat an interval of about five (5) years, when the formation of such Yogas are possible.Yogas Based On Placement In Trinal Houses8. Shringataka Yoga: Shrinagataka Yoga is formed when all the seven planets occupytrines from Ascendant (1 st , 5 th and 9 th ). (The placement of planets in even two trinal housesfrom the Ascendant will make this Yoga operative, because shringataka means horns.)Effects: The native born in Shringataka Yoga will be fond of quarrels, study in battles,be of happy disposition, dear to the king (i.e. influential persons in society), endowed withan auspicious wife, otherwise he may have an inimical disposition towards women. VarahaMihira says that such persons will be slaves to their wives.In general this Yoga generates auspicious, prosperous and happy results. This isbasically on account of the presence of Jupiter in a trine, from where it also aspects the othertwo trine houses. Mercury, Venus and Sun will always be together in this Yoga. This Yogais possible when Saturn and Jupiter are trine to each other. Such a combination occurs at aninterval of about seven (7) years.9. Hal Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the planets are placed in trines to each other,except the trines from the Lagna, i.e. when all the planets occupy the 2 nd , 6 th and 10 th houses,or the 3 rd , 7 th , and 11 th houses or the 4 th , 8 th and 12 th houses.Effects: Such persons earn money after putting in a lot of physical labor, have a bigappetite (gluttonous), are penurious, lead a miserable life, earn their livelihood by agricultureand upbringing of animals (like cow, horses, sheep etc.), work like a servant. As a matter offact, such persons earn their livelihood after putting in a lot of hard work and labor.This is a combination of trade and commerce with the help of relatives and friends.Each trinal placement, of course will give different effects. However, Jataka Granthas giveonly general results for this Yoga.Important NoteIt may be noted that when Jupiter and Saturn are conjunct, there arise possibilities of formationof many powerful yogas, which require the position of all the planets in angular or trinal houses. Thisis the reason why the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn brings epochal and far-reaching changes insociety. These conjunctions occur every 20 years with an advance of about 123 degrees from previousconjunction. This conjunction occurs in the same sign after about 60 years with a mean advance of846

about 9 degrees from the previous conjunction. In about 794 years, Jupiter and Saturn conjoin almoston the same degree (the difference may be one degree only). As such Saturn and Jupiter controlEpochal events with a cycle of about 20 years, 60 years and a final cycle of 794 years. Theseconjunctions always bring far-reaching effects when they occur in the sign of Aries. In the last 120years these conjunctions occurred on April 18, 1881 at the 10 th degree, on October 20, 1940 at the 20 thdegree (when both the planets were retrograde), again on February 15, 1941 at the 16th degree, andfinally on May 28, 2000 at the 29th degree in the sign Aries . The twentieth century (52 nd century ofKaliyuga era) has seen, without any iota of doubt, epoch-making changes in the field of scientificachievements and unprecedented changes in social order all over the world.The importance of Kamal and Shringatak Yogas may be looked at from this point of view also, asthese Yogas are controlled by the cycles of Saturn and Jupiter. Maharishi Parasara may haveindicated powerful effects for these yogas on account of such considerations.10. Yupa Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the planets are placed in the first fourhouses from the Ascendant (i.e. in 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th houses). Parasara has not imposed thecondition that all the four houses should be occupied, but the Yoga will be most effective ifall the houses are occupied and no house in between is unoccupied. (If one house is vacant,Shoola Yoga, a Sankhya Yoga, will be more effective).Effects: The persons born in Yupa Yoga will have spiritual knowledge, will beinterested in doing sacrificial rites (Yajnas), be endowed with wife and valour, interested inkeeping fasts and other religious observations and be distinguished.All Jataka Granthas have given similar auspicious results for Yupa Yoga. There is arule for Graha Maalika Yogas that the house from where Yoga commences, controls thegood effects of the Yoga. In Yupa Yoga, the Lagna should be powerful. The aboveauspicious results will be felt in full measure if the Ascendant, 2 nd and 4 th houses areoccupied by benefics and the 3 rd house by malefics.11. Shara (Arrow) Yoga: When all the seven planets occupy four houses from 4 th house(i.e. 4 th , 5 th , 6 th and 7 th houses), Shara Yoga is formed. Varaha Mihira calls it Ishu or VanaYoga.Effects: The person born in this Yoga will be a maker of arrows, be the head of a prison,will earn money by hunting animals in forests, be a non-vegetarian (tamasic food), be of aviolent disposition and a creator of low class and rough handicrafts. Varaha Mihira adds thatsuch persons will indulge in torture.The persons of such Yogas generally indulge in activities like manufacturing weaponsfor unlawful objectives. Their handiwork will lack refinement and fine skill. In case the 4 thhouse is auspicious and powerfully disposed, this yoga will lead to favorable results.12. Shakti Yoga: When all the planets occupy four houses from the 7 th house (i.e. 7 th , 8 th ,9 th and 10 th ), Shakti Yoga is formed.Effects: This Yoga signifies denial of wealth, the native will be unsuccessful inundertakings, miserable, have a mean and lazy disposition, be cruel, well-versed in the art ofwar, in the modern context be adept in winning arguments or convincing others, be of a firmdisposition and will ultimately obtain good results. Varaha Mihira says the person will notbe skilled in work and will be without money and comfort.Parasara’s views are more balanced. According to him, such persons will ultimately winthe day on account of their firm disposition and capability and determination to convince847

others.13. Danda (Stick) Yoga: When all the planets occupy four houses from the 10 th house(i.e. 10 th , 11 th , 12 th and 1 st ), Danda Yoga is formed.Effects: Such persons will be away from wife, children and their own wealth, may haveto adopt cruel methods, live away from their relatives and friends, be miserable, and mayeven serve mean people. Varaha Mihira says that such persons will be separated frompersons affectionate to them and will not hesitate to earn their livelihood by employing lowclass means.In Sanskrit, Danda is indicative of persons who roam away from place of birth in thesearch of livelihood. In olden days this was a bad indication and the evils attached to suchcircumstances are mentioned in this Yoga. In the modern age such a Yoga may prove a boonfor persons who try to settle or visit distant lands for their livelihood. In horoscopes inwhich the 10 th , 11 th , 12 th and 1 st houses are occupied, the native either settles down in a foreigncountry or may visit foreign countries frequently to earn money.Graha Maalika YogasWhen planets occupy five or more than five consecutive houses, such Yogas are calledGraha Maalika Yogas. In Nabhasa Yogas Rahu and Ketu are not considered. Parasaraindicated only four Yogas of this category, namely Nauka, Koota, Chhatra and ChaapaYogas. Yavan Jataka and Bhavartha Ratnakar by Shri Ramanujacharya includes other GrahaMaalika Yogas. I am including all these Yogas for the benefit of the readers.14. Nauka Yoga: If all the seven planets occupy the seven houses commencing from theAscendant, Nauka Yoga is formed.This Yoga will give full effects if all the houses from the Ascendant to the seventhhouse are occupied. However, it is essential that the ascendant and seventh house should beoccupied for Nauka Yoga to be operative.Effects: The persons born in this Yoga will depend for their livelihood on water-bornminerals, pearls, creatures etc., (these days fishing and dealing in pearls and coral etc. is a bigindustry), and they will be wealthy, over-ambitions, famous and renowned. On the negativeside, the native will be cruel, miserly, greedy and avaricious.In this Yoga all the planets are placed in the invisible half of the horoscope. JatakaBharana says that such natives also have thievish tendencies. All the planets placed in fiveconsecutive houses are a common occurrence. However, it is rare find a configuration whenall the seven planets are placed in seven consecutive houses. This is the reason thatKalasarpa Yoga (i.e. when all the seven planet are on one side of Rahu-Ketu axis) is foundcommonly in many horoscopes.15. Koota Yoga: When all the seven planets occupy houses from the 4 th to the 10 th housethis Yoga is formed.Effects: The person of Koota Yoga will be unreliable in speech, will be head of a prisonor one who will be in-charge of bonded labour, may encounter liquidity problems, be crafty,cruel, and will live on hills and in fortresses (meaning large villas).These persons are generally honoured, reputed, employ lot of bonded labour, but do nothesitate to earn money by questionable means.16. Chhatra Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the planets are placed from the 7 th tothe Ascendant, i.e. in the visible half of the nativity.Effects: The person born in this yoga will provide protection to his family members and848

associates, be kind, will be very dear to the influential people in society (i.e. kings, ministersor persons of high status), will have excellent intelligence, be happy in the beginning andend of the life and be long lived.As the planets are placed in the visible half of the nativity, such persons will be of greatexcellence, good fortune in profession, obtaining favors from government and otherorganizations etc. If the 10 th house is occupied by benefics, they will also enjoy a good lifeeven in their middle age.17. Chaapa Yoga: When all the planets occupy houses from the 10 th to the 4 th house,Chaapa Yoga is formed. Saravali and Yavan Jataka also call it "Varnuka Yoga".Effects: The natives of Chaapa Yoga will not speak the truth, will provide protection tothieves and criminals (in modern terminology they may resemble underworld dons), theythemselves will indulge in criminal activities, will wander in forests, be devoid of fortune, behappy in the middle part of their lives. However, Varaha Mihira and other Jataka Granthassay that they will happy at the end and in the beginning of their lives.The planets placed in angular houses will control the fortunes of the native.Graha Maalika Yogas From Yavan Jataka(1). Shayani Yoga: This Yoga is formed if all the planets are placed in five housescommencing from the Ascendant. (In Yupa yoga, all planets are placed in four houses fromthe Ascendant)Effects: The natives of Shayani Yoga will get lot of honor on account of the fame andprominence of their families and they will be endowed with lasting happiness,(2). Jangal Yoga: This Yoga is formed if all the planets are placed in five houses fromthe 4 th house.Effects: The natives of this Yoga are generally adept in serving others.Such a Yoga is prominent in housewives, in well-to-do families. They try to look aftertheir families well. Such persons enjoy helping their kith and kin.(3). Nishrayani Yoga: If all the planets occupy five houses from the 7 th house,Nishrayani Yoga is formed.Effects: These persons are very clever, act as ambassadors and traverse a lonely path.They sometimes get trapped or deceived by others.This is a very powerful Yoga as its name suggests. Nishrayani means leader. Suchpersons rise in life due to their intellectual abilities and persuasive skills. They always rise ifthey work in groups.(4). Kunta Yoga: If all planets occupy five houses from the 10 th house, Kunta Yoga isformed.Effects: If this Yoga starts from the Sun in the 10 th house, the person is full of fightingspirit and shines like the Sun. Otherwise a person of this yoga will be of fiery dispositionand be able to overcome all adversities.Kunta means a spear with a pointed sharp edge. Such persons therefore fix their eyes ona specific goal in life and are able to win over all adversities(5). Pankti Yoga: When all the planets occupy six consecutive houses commencingfrom the Lagna, 4 th , 7 th or 10 th house, Pankti Yoga is formed. These Yogas are called NagarYogas.Effects: If this Yoga commences from the Lagna, the person enjoys a status like a king,849

ut if this Yoga commences from 4 th , 7 th or 10 th house the person enjoys a status like aminister. These persons enjoy urban social life.(5a). Pankti Yogas of different kinds are formed when all the planets occupy six housesin consecutive order. It commences from any house other than an angular house (1 st , 4 th , 7 thor 10 th ). Such Yogas are simply called Pankti Yogas (but these Yogas do not fall into thecategory of Nagar Yoga.)Effects: These persons also enjoy life, but depend for their prosperity on agriculturalproceeds and animals. They are able to fulfill all their desires and use their knowledge forproductive work. On the negative side, they do not have any set goal in life i.e. they leadtown or village life as it comes to them.Note: Ramanujacharya says that Graha Mallika Yoga occupying five, six, seven, eightor nine houses will be fortunate provided the Yoga starts from the Lagna or the Sun. Hesuggests the presence of all nine planets including Rahu and Ketu. However, as we arediscussing Nabhasa Yogas only, Rahu and Ketu are not being considered. The followingpoints should be kept in view while considering Graha Maalika Yogas.(1) The commencing house is most important and controls the effects of the Yoga to alarge extent.(2) If the Yoga starts from an angular house, or a powerful Sun, it yields auspiciousand powerful results.(3) If the planet in commencing house is weak, the Yoga will not yield good results.(4) Dr. B. V. Raman gives a table in his translation of Bhavartha Ratnakar, which isreproduced below for ready reference:Starting house of ResultsGraha Maalika Yoga(1) Lagna King, commander, wealthy,(2) 2 nd house Very wealthy, dutiful, resolute, unsympathetic(3) 3 rd house Ruler, rich, sickly, surrounded by brave men(4) 4 th house Charitable, liberal, wealthy(5) 5 th house Malicious and famous(6) 6 th house Greedy, somewhat poor(7) 7 th house Coveted by women and influential(8) 8 th house Poor and henpecked(9) 9 th house Religious, well-to-do, mighty and good(10) 10 th house Respected, virtuous(11) 11 th house Skilful and lord of lovely women(12) 12 th house honored, liberal and respectedParasara also narrates the following yogas:18. Ardha Chandra Yogas: Ardha Chandra Yogas occur when all the seven planetsoccupy seven houses commencing from any house other than the angles (i.e. the 2nd, 3rd,5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 11th or12th). Thus if we begin from the 2 nd house, the first Ardha ChandraYoga will be formed when all the planets occupy the 2 nd to the 8 th houses. These Yogas areeight in number.Effects: The person born in Ardha Chandra Yoga will be fortunate, the general of anarmy (means that he will command over people), will have a splendorous body, be a favorite850

of the king, be strong and be endowed with gems, gold and armaments (according toSaravali).Parasara is of the view that the seven planets should occupy all the seven houses.However, this Yoga will manifest even if five houses are occupied consecutively. In somecases, it is found that either Rahu or Ketu occupy the intervening house. Even though such aYoga will not fall in the category of Nabhasa Yogas, but powerful effects of Graha maalikaYoga will be felt. As suggested by Ramanujacharya, Graha Maalika Yoga operates even if 5,6, 7, 8 or 9 houses are occupied by eight planets. As Ardha Chandra Yogas commence fromPanphara or Apoklima houses, it gives prominent results in young or old age respectively.Note: Many learned savants in astrology maintain that Kala Sarpa and Kala AmritYoga’s are not mentioned in any ancient Hora Granths. Graha Maalika And Ardha ChandraYogas Paved The Basis Of These Yogas. When ever, all the planets are placed (particularlyin consecutive houses) on one side of two points which are 180 degree away will give rise tosuch yoga’s."19.Chakra Yoga: If all the planets occupy six alternative houses commencing from theAscendant, Chakra Yoga is formed.Effects: The person of this Yoga will be either an emperor or a greatly honored saintwhose feet even the kings, bearing crowns studded with bright stones, will bow their headsto. This Yoga is formed when all the planets are in odd houses (i.e. 1 st , 3 rd , 5 th , 7 th , 9 th and11 th houses). If odd signs occupy these houses, the emperor will be of widespread fame, willhave a powerful disposition and be wealthy. This combination is more suited for emperors.If all the planets are in even signs, the person will be of gentle manners, have sweet speechand good intelligence. The latter combination is more suited to saints. Chakra Yogabasically gives a lot of power, authority and influence over others.20. Samundra Yoga: If all the planets occupy six alternate houses commencing from the2 nd house, Samundra Yoga is formed.Effects: The person born in Samundra Yoga will be endowed with many preciousstones and much wealth and splendor; will enjoy all kinds of pleasures, be very popularamong people, will have sons, a radiant personality and lasting wealth.In fact, this is a combination of wealth and a splendorous life.Sankhya Yogas:These are seven in number. I give below these Yogas in tabular form:(1) Gola Yoga — all planets in one sign(2) Yuga Yoga — in two signs(3) Shoola Yoga — in three signs(4) Kedara Yoga — in four signs(5) Pushpa Yoga — in five signs(6) Dama Yoga — in six signs(7) Veena Yoga — in seven signsBefore discussing these Yogas, it would be advantageous to discuss their specialfeatures:(1) One or another Sankhya Yoga is always present in every horoscope. I may be851

permitted to say that Sankhya Yoga has its own effect on each nativity and acts asa catalyst. It may not be forgotten that Nabhasa Yogas are indicative of acombined Karakatva (signification) of the nativity. They do not give resultsdirectly but with help of other Yogas.(2) If any particular Sankhya Yoga is present, then the chart is to be carefully scannedto see which other Nabhasa Yogas are present and operating. Suppose any one ofthe Yogas like Kamal, Vajra, and Yava is present, then the effects of Kedara Yogawill be felt at some stage. For example, if Gada Yoga is operating, the effects ofYuga Yoga will definitely manifest at some stage.(3) Gola, Yuga and Shoola Yogas generate adversities in the native's life, while theremaining four Yogas help in generating even Raja Yogas, if other conditions arefavourable.(4) It may always be remembered that Nabhasa Yogas do not operate in isolation ofeach other, but try to be co-operative with each other. In all Yogas formed by theangular position of planets, Ashraya Yogas will be operative. Whenever themalefic and benefic planets are segregated from each other, the effects of DalaYoga will be felt. Sankhya Yogas will modify the effects all other Yogas. Thereshould not be any doubt about it.Effects Of Sankhya Yoga1. Gola Yoga (all planets in one house). Jataka Granthas have given diverse results: Theperson of Gola Yoga will be strong, be devoid of wealth, learning and intelligence, be dirty,be always sorrowful and miserable. Hora Sara says such persons will have a short life, have adefect in some limb, will be devoid of relatives, wife and sons. Hora Sara further says that ifthe above Yoga is formed in the Ascendant, 9 th , 10 th or 11 th house, the above results will not apply.Mythological literature indicates that Meghnath, the son of Ravana, had Gola Yoga inthe 11 th house.2. Yuga Yoga: Such persons will be hypocrites, be devoid of wealth, right conduct,progeny and mother and be declared outcasts by society. Hora Sara says that such personswill be disabled, harsh in speech and shameless, will incur debts, be short lived, and havelack of ability.The effects of this Yoga are generally bad. If Gada, Shakata and Vihaga Yogas areformed without involving angular houses, the effects of Yuga Yoga will be felt moreprominently.3. Shoola Yoga: Shoola means thorn. Such persons will be sharp but devoid of means toachieve success in life, violent in behavior, rejected and scorned by society, very brave andget fame in war (fights). Hora Sara says that such persons will be clever and will pursuemany vocations to earn their livelihood, be sickly, earn by sale and purchase, and will bechildless in spite of two marriages (meaning that they may not be happy or lucky withregard to progeny).These persons are very crafty and are ruled by expediency only. Their wealth and profession isnever steady. When any Ashraya Yoga is present involving three angular houses from the Ascendant,a cunning or crafty statesman is born, famous for his machinations. Their wealth and fame willalways vary in sine waves and such persons are really very tough and difficult to deal with.The above three Sankhya Yogas do not always yield good results. Even other good and852

auspicious Yogas are overshadowed by these Yogas. In case all the planets are placed in threehouses in Kendras or trines from the Lagna, then the effects of Shoola Yoga will beneutralized to a great extent.4. Kedara Yoga: Such a person will be a benefactor to others, will earn name and fameby his own efforts, agricultural products will be the mainstay of his livelihood, he will betruthful, happy, dutiful, will be sluggish in taking decisions (if other good Yogas are present,then he may act after giving due consideration to all aspects), will earn honors and wealth.Most powerful Nabhasa Yogas are formed when all the planets are in four angularhouses. In such a situation Kedara Yoga becomes operative automatically. This is one of thevery auspicious Yogas. When the planets are placed in four consecutive houses, KedaraYoga will again become operative.Now the effects of three Yogas, when all the planets are placed in five, six or sevenhouses, will be explained. These Yogas will enhance the good results of Graha MaalikaYogas and help to generate Raj Yogas.5. Paasha Yoga: Paasha is rope, which is used to tie, to bind together or to restrict. Theperson with Paasha Yoga will be burdened with many responsibilities and expenses, beskillful in work, will have a crafty disposition, and will have many servants and a largefamily to support. On the negative side he will be very talkative and be devoid of virtues andgood manners.This Yoga is a mixed bag. On account of their crafty nature, such persons landthemselves into trouble with authorities. Girish Chandra Sharma says that if the Ascendantlord is placed in the 2 nd Drekkana of Scorpio (Paasha Drekkana) in the 6 th , 8 th , and 12 th house,it forms a Yoga for imprisonment.In Graha Maalika Yogas when planets are placed in five houses and if the commencingsign is occupied by benefics and is strong, the native obtains good results, otherwise thisYoga can give a lot of problems as Paasha Yoga, which is also formed, starts showing itsresults.6. Daamini Yoga: Paasha may represent a rope, which is equivalent to a noose also.Dam or Daamini indicates money or a group of things. This is an auspicious Yoga. Thepersons born in Daamini Yoga will be thoroughly gentle, helpful to others, will haverighteously earned wealth, be very affluent, famous, endowed with many sons and gems (orsons who will be like gems in society), will have fortitude and be learned. He will be devotedto public welfare and be a noted scholar.7. Veena Yoga: Such a person will be a lover of songs, dances and musical instruments,be skilful and of happy and loving disposition. He will be the chief among his own family,wise and expert. He will love the right things and will be full of enthusiasm.Some additional Nabhasa Yogas are given in Hora Sara, Yavan Jataka and VridhaYavan Jataka. These Yogas are given below for the benefit of readers.1. Safal Parvat Yoga: This is a kind of Maala Yoga. When all the benefic planets occupythe 1 st , 7 th and 10 th houses, and malefics are placed in the other houses, Safal Parvat Yoga isformed.Effects: The person of this Yoga is very powerful and influential like a king. This is a853

good Yoga for successful politicians.2. Kalash Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the malefics occupy the 1 st , 7 th and 10 thhouses and benefics are placed in the other houses.Effects: The person of this Yoga will accumulate a lot of material wealth and will workfor the upliftment of good people of saintly disposition. (Such results are possible if theAscendant lord is powerfully disposed and the 4 th house is under benefic influence.)3. Dola Yoga: When four planets occupy the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th houses and the otherthree planets occupy the remaining three Kendras, then Dola Yoga is formed. (Dola meansroaming about here and there).Effects: Such a person enjoys travelling and remains happy and prosperous.4. Pipeelika Yoga: This Yoga is formed when benefics occupy the 6 th and 12 th housesand malefics are placed in the 3 rd and 9 th houses.Effects: These persons are devoid of property and wealth. (This is a kind of VajraYoga.)5. Garta Yoga: When malefics occupy the 6 th and 12 th houses and benefics occupy the 3 rdand 9 th houses, Garta Yogas formed (it is opposite to Pipeelika Yoga).Effects: Such persons are always unhappy, worried about others and poor.6. Nadi Yoga (River Yoga): When benefic planets occupy the 5 th and 11 th houses and allthe malefics occupy the 2 nd and 8 th houses, Nadi Yoga is formed. (Nadi means small river.)Effects: These persons are lucky, live like kings, and travel in auspicious Nakshatras(meaning that they enjoy travelling for good and auspicious undertakings).7. Nad Yoga: When malefics occupy the 5 th and 11 th houses and benefics occupy the 6 thand 8 th houses, this Yoga is formed.Effects: Such persons are very wise and blessed with sons (6 th and 8 th houses provideunobstructed and benefic Argala on the 5 th house of wisdom and progeny).8. Varaha Yoga: When all the planets occupy the 1 st , 4 th and 5 th houses, Varaha Yogawill be formed.Effects: Such natives will command land, wealth, happiness and wisdom.9. Kantaka Yoga: When all planets occupy the 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th houses, Kantaka Yoga isformed.Effects: Such natives will be wealthy and learned but short lived, and will have noissue.Varaha and Kantaka Yogas fall in the category of Soola (Sankhya) Yogas. Varaha Yogayields better results.10. Sankha Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the planets occupy the 1 st , 4 th , 9 th and 11 thhouses. This is a kind of Kahala (Sankhya) Yoga.Effects: Such persons will be a repository of virtues, brave and well versed in theShastras.ConclusionNabhasa Yogas indicate the natural significations of the nativity. As such the resultsare not felt directly or straightaway. This can be explained by an example. Saturn is thesignificator of grief, servants, hard work and foresight. If Saturn is placed in the Ascendantin sign Aries, the native will be required to put in a lot of hard work but he will get onlygrief in return. However if Saturn is placed in the seventh house in Libra, he will gain854

wealth and comfort in return for his efforts and labor. Similarly, the signification ofNabhasa Yogas will manifest and depend on the other Yogas in the nativity.Dr. B. Suryanarian Rao, in his commentary on Brihat Jataka quotes Bhattotpala:"Rich men may have external objects for enjoyment, but their minds may be greatlyaffected and they may feel themselves miserable, through various other causes. Poor menmay have external marks of misery, but at heart they may feel quite happy and contented.Happiness and misery (wealth and poverty, health and disease) are relative terms and aremade so by the bent of mind the man possesses and the view he takes of the presence of eviland good about him.”Thus, the overall signification of a nativity, indicated by Nabhasa Yogas, will manifestand amend itself according to other Yogas. These effects will be felt in directional periodsand transits.One has to cultivate art of prediction with the help of Nabhasa Yogas, because theseYogas indicate the personality of the astral body.855

ToThe Editor,Saptarishis Astrologywww.saptarishiastrology.comSir,We enclose herewith a detailed article on Jaimini's Upapada for publication, if that meets your standards.Upapada Sutras by Shri. Jaimini are drafted for male nativities. Modern day females have right to select/reject/divorce their husbands on various grounds of disharmony, physical, mental or sexual disabilities. Lookinginto the needs of modern times, we were desperate that Upadesha Sutras become applicable to female charts also.After years of experimentation we discovered “Agra” (A¢) sign, for finding Upapada for female charts. Thus“%ppd< pd< ipÇnucrat!“, of male natives becomes “%ppd< pd< ipÇ¢at!.“ for females. With this modification, nowUpapada Sutras become applicable with full force to charts of both sexes.We do not have facility of computers to check the accuracy of charts used in the article. We entirely depend oncharts available in books and journals. Kindly check them, if you so desire.Sincerely yours.Word of Appreciation(Jagdish Raj Ratra)A-2, Rishi Nagar,Delhi 110 034. (India)Jaimini Sutras have always been enshrouded in mystery, for long due to the very nature of sutras, which by theirvery nature are very brief. Upapada (%ppd) or Gaunapada (gaE[pd) is one such factor that has always beensubject to multiplicity of opinion amongst scholars. The mystery here is about what the sage meant when hetalked of pitranucaraat (ipÇnucrat! ). Some scholars opine that it is the 12th bhava while some say that since the2nd bhava rises after the Lagna bhava on the horizon one should treat the 2nd bhava as the Gauna bhava(gaE[Éav), whose pada can be called the upapada. Then some opine that for odd rasis rising as lagna one shouldtreat the 2nd as the Gauna bhava (gaE[Éav) and for even rasis the 12th should be considered the Gauna bhava(gaE[Éav), whose pada shall be called upapada. There are some scholars who claim that for female this should bereversed as is done in case of Putra bhava (puÇÉav) for Stree jataka (female astrology). Some scholars haveanother explanation for the word pitranucaraat (ipÇnucrat! ). They say that the word Pitra (ipÇ) is not to beinterpreted by “katapayaadi” (kqpyadI) decryption method but to be taken to indicate the bhava of Pita that isfather and hence it is the Gauna bhava (gaE[Éav) of the 9th bhava which is to be taken as the bhava whose padashall lead to Upapada. Each of these arguments has its own distinct logic. It is then no wonder that mostastrologers keep away from the Jaimini sutras as these complexities are too much for them. Jagdish Raj Ratra hastaken great pains to unravel this aspect of Jaimini sutras and given a new direction to the whole method ofcalculation of upapada and shown here how the principles of sage Jaimini can be applied with the help ofnumerous charts. We hope that this article will help give a new insight into the application of Jaimini principles,to our learned readers and encourage them to carry out more research in this, least understood and most talkedabout, branch of Vedic astrology.Copy Editor: Chandrashekhar Sharma.856

Upapada:The Ultimate Determinant Of Family& Marriage LifeA Novel ExpositionByJagdish Raj Ratra, IndiaCopy Editor: Chandrashekhar SharmaReadership Level: ScholarsIn arranged marriages Matching of Horoscopesranges from fashion to necessity. Koot Milan isdone from Nakshatra-Padas of would be bridesand grooms. Some experts perform 'GrahaMilan', yet the future spousal life remains a mysteryor rather a Lottery.Jagdish Raj Ratra is B.Com (hons) L.L.BFellow (F.I.I) worked in Insurance Sector (LICOf India) for 38 years. He has been dedicatedto serious study in astrology since last fewdecades. He retired in Feb 1996, has specialinterest in Jaimini Astrology. He Researchesona) Why there are 150 nadis in a sign andwhat is the span of each nadib) What is their importance and itscontribution in natives age span?The Rishis of yore solved this problem ofuncertainty. They developed a system, wherebyfrom horoscope of a groom, harmony and turmoilof Conjugal Life, Virtues and distractions of wife,the number of children she will bear, the numberof co-born she has, (the Mayaka of her rootfamily) could be predicted. The method wasthrough Upapada Kundali. By certain rules, oneof the houses in male horoscope was chosen asreference to lagna which was called 'Upapada'.Shri Jaimini, whose Sutras are like an ocean in acup, define Upapada - upapadaM (%ppd

Dhanu is Aroodha of Mesha, whose lord occupies the fifth house from it. This rule is applicable to allnon-kendra placement of sign lords.Special Rules: (1) svasthe daaraaH.(SvSwe dara>,) & (2) sutasthe janmaH. (sutSwe jNm>,) nowdaaraaH (dara>) is plural of (the word) daaraa (dara). So, it refers to more than one sign or bhava.Sva (Sv) has more than one meaning. (i) Swa is own. (ii) Putting numerical value to Swa is 4. (iii)Dara's numerical value is, Da = 8. Ra = 2. If written in speaking order, it is 28. expunging multiples of 12,we get 4. [Having collected the numbers from the letters used, we have to reverse them. Then divide thesame figure by twelve, and obtain the remainder. Thus the word daaraa (dara) stands for 28 divided by12, it stands for the figure 4 indicating 4 th house.]If Simha lord is placed in his own sign, there is zero gap between sign and sign lord, in terms of signs.Rishi says extend this gap to 4 signs, eg. If Mars is in Mesha, its pada is in Kataka.The second connotation is that, if that gap between sign and sign lord is four signs, [then also extend toanother further a total of four signs], to get Aroodha, eg. If Mars, the Lord of Mesha is placed in Cancer,count four signs away [from Kataka] which is Tula, which is Aroodha of Mesha. These are special rulesfor [concerned] sign lord's placement in first Kendra, but second Kendra placement from his sign comesunder general rules to which one sign reduction is applicable in Aroodha to retro lords of Pitree,Agrachara and Anuchara signs. sutasthe janmaH. (sutSwe jNm>,) is special rule for placement of sign lordin the 3rd Kendra to his sign. The word Suta (sut) is seven, and the word Janma (jNm) is ten,numerically, under katapayadi paddhati. This rule says, if sign lord is placed in seventh from its sign,though gap is seven signs, extend it ten signs ahead to reach the Aroodha. This is the rule for thirdKendra placement. To the fourth Kendra placement general rule is applicable, as no specific rule hasbeen framed. These Kendra placement rules override vriddha karikas and their followers. Rishi rejectsthem.Summary of Padas:Placement of Sign LordFirst HouseSeventh HouseSecond HouseEighth HouseThird HouseNinth HouseFourth HouseTenth HouseFifth HouseEleventh HouseSixth HouseTwelfth HouseAroodha of SignFourth HouseFourth HouseThird HouseThird HouseFifth HouseFifth HouseSeventh HouseSeventh HouseNinth HouseNinth HouseEleventh HouseEleventh HouseThis summary of padas (Aroodhas) is valid where Lagna degrees and Planet degrees are not available.Wherever this information is available the padas are calculated by formula:Pada = Sphuta (degrees) of bhava lord X 2 – Bhava sphuta.Under special rules, simply add 90°, 120°, 180° etc. to the bhava sphuta to get the Pada.858

Pitree (ipt&) is a key word in definition. Almost all scholars have put numerical value of Pitree(ipt&) condensed to one i.e. rising Lagna [bhava]. A careful study of Jaimini Sutras will reveal that, hispredictions on Jataka are not based on rising lagna but, on derived lagnas such as seven karakamshalagnas, twelve Aroodha Lagnas, [including one Upapada-Lagna], Varnada Lagna, Gulika etc.Bhavesha Ashraya Raashi (Éavez Aaïy razI that is the Rashi that gives shelter to the Bhava lord)is very significant in Aroodha system. Here rising lagna is subordinate to the sign of placement forLagna Lord, because the placement sign is the place in the horoscope from where it shall discharge itshoroscopic duties by aspects and other relationships. Hence, placement sign is called Pitree (ipt&) Bhava.(Éavezae yÇ itóit s> ipt&,). This concept has given excellent results in age calculations, in thousands of horoscopes.Anuchara (Anucr) is the one that follows the person ahead of him. Suppose A, B, C three personsare standing in queue. A is first in queue, B second, and C as third. Hence B is anuchara of A. C isanuchara of B. A is leader of (A¢cr) of B. B is Agrachara (A¢cr) of C. Applying this logic to signs thatrise in the east. Suppose Mesha is rising in the East, whose Agrachara (A¢cr) was Mina. When itpasses off, Vrishabha shall follow as Anuchara (Anucr).We shall chart the odd signs as per Praachi VrittiH Vishameshu' (àacIv&ÄI iv;me;u).For odd signs:Agrachara sign Pitree sign Anuchara sign(A¢cr razI) (ipt& razI) (Anucr razI)12 Pisces 1 Aries 2 Taurus2 Taurus 3 Gemini 4 Cancer4 Cancer 5 Leo 6 Virgo6 Virgo 7 Libra 8 Scorpio8 Scorpio 9 Sagittarius 10 Capricorn10 Capricorn 11 Aquarius 12 PiscesFor Even signs: REVERSE ORDER. Parävåtyotareñu (prav&Tyaetre;u).AgraChara sign(A¢cr razI)Pitree sign(ipt& razI)Anuchara sign(Anucr razI)3 Gemini 2 Taurus 1 Aries5 Leo 4 Cancer 3 Gemini7 Libra 6 Virgo 5 Leo9 Sagittarius 8 Scorpio 7 Libra11 Aquarius 10 Capricorn 9 Sagittarius1 Aries 12 Pisces 11 AquariusMerging the two groups, we get Anuchara and Agrachara signs as under:Pitree signAgraCharasignAnuchara sign(ipt& razI) (A¢cr razI) (Anucr razI)1 Aries 12 Pisces 2 Taurus2 Taurus 3 Gemini 1 Aries3 Gemini 2 Taurus 4 Cancer859

4 Cancer 5 Leo 3 Gemini5 Leo 4 Cancer 6 Virgo6 Virgo 7 Libra 5 Leo7 Libra 6 Virgo 8 Scorpio8 Scorpio 9 Sagittarius 7 Libra9 Sagittarius 8 Scorpio 10 Capricorn10 Capricorn 11 Aquarius 9 Sagittarius11 Aquarius 10 Capricorn 12 Pisces12 Pisces 1 Aries 11 AquariusAnuchara sign (Anucr razI) is relevant for male nativity and Agrachara sign (A¢cr razI) for female nativity. Asper Vedic tradition, wife is Anuchara (follower or one who walks behind) of husband, and Husband is (leader orone who walks ahead) Agrachara.Having understood Pitree, Anuchara and Padam, we can easily locate Upapada in any horoscope.Please note, in Aroodha, no distinction is made between even and odd signs. Their count is alwaysforward. If a bhava lord is retrograde, such retrogration needs special attention and are subject inthemselves, as explained herein after. Sri Jaimini gives following Sutras.papSy papyaege àìJya darnazae va, (Paapasya Paapayoge pravajyaa Daara Naasho Vaa.) (J.S. 01.04.05.)na AÇ rvI> pap>, (Na Atra RaviH PaapaH.) (J.S. 01.04.03.)zuɆgyaegat! n, (Shubha Drug Yogaat Na.) (J.S. 01.04.04.)nIce darnaz>, (Neece Daara NaashaH.) (J.S. 01.04.05.)%½E b÷dara>, (Ucche Bahu DaaraH.) (J.S. 01.04.06.)In a nutshell, benefics by aspect (Jaiminian Aspects) and conjunction on Upapada, or its lord,blesses native with blissful married life. While malefics create differences, tensions, quarrels, disloyaltyand even divorce. It has been observed that, Ketu by aspect or conjunction on Upapada or its lord, deniesmarriage. If benefics force marriage. Ketu kills spouse or destroys marriage, while other malefics createdisharmony.Practical utility of Upapada is available in the following horoscope discussed by late Dr. B. V.Raman, at page 760, of October 1986 issue of [The] Astrological Magazine. In this piece Raman givesinstance of his flop interpretation of Kalatra Bhava of one Sri Acharya of Tirupati at Allahabad inMarch 1938.How is my Kalatra Bhava? was asked by 48 years old Acharya. Mr. Raman writes - my analysiswas simple following Parashara. The lord of the seventh house Sun is in Kendra in association withJupiter and Mercury and otherwise un-afflicted. Depositor of Sun, Mars is exalted, but in the twelfthhouse with Venus and Ketu, aspected by Lagna lord Saturn. Thus, while the seventh house is somewhatafflicted, there is no denial of marriage. Since Moon is in a malefic sign and aspected by Saturn andMars. This makes you impulsive and quarrelsome. Due to this, your wife could have left or died.The Acharya became furious and remarked that, he took pity on his knowledge. He said, "Noastrologer in India including 'Jyotisha Samrat' has succeeded in analyzing correctly my seventh house.He told - 'My first marriage took place in my 12th year and wife died in 18th year. And my second wifemarriage performed in the 18th years and bore me two sons and four daughters. She also died in 41styear. My third marriage was performed when I was 43 years and she too died in my 47th year, aftergiving birth to a female child, who also died. Today, I have no wife and have come to this place to spendrest of my life. I myself know astrology but cannot figure out which yoga have caused these deaths''.860

The horoscope quoted by Shri Raman is difficult to decode as far as 7th house is concerned.Using Jaimini definition of Upapada we shall try to understand, whether it is applicable to this chart.The sign allotted to Lagna Lord Saturn is Kataka (an even sign). It also is Pitree. It qualifies forbackward counting. Its Anuchara is Mithun. (See chart of Anuchara and Agrachara). Aroodha forMithun is Mesha, which becomes Upapada. It is a malefic sign. But sign lord being exalted should grantmultiple wives which it did grant. But how many? Three benefics Sun, Mercury and Jupiter aspectUpapada, denoting three wives.Lagna//KetuMarsShukraMoonUpapadaSunMercuryJupiterAnucharaSaturnRahuPitreeLagnaBut all died. Ketu's conjunction or aspect on Upapada or its lord, or both or on marriage grantingplanets, destroys wives (spouses). Here Ketu joins Upapada lord (Mars) and aspects three marriagesgranting planets destroying all marriages.End of Part IWe will demonstrate role of Ketu on Upapada over dozen cases in Part II. Thereby confirmingour interpretation of Upapada passes the test of scrutiny.Upapada Part IIDeviating entirely from traditional meaning of Upapada we have visualized new concept of Pitree [sign](ipt& razI) and Anuchara [sign] (Anucr razI) and proposed Agrachara [sign] (A¢cr razI) for femalenatives. We have made random selection of charts from various sources - astrodata bank - Articles byrenowned authors appearing in widely read magazines.Chart No 1.A female born on 19th November, 1957 at Ambala (India). She married twice and became widow on bothoccasions. Any explanation?861

KetuUpapadaVenusLagnaSaturnMercurySun //MarsRahuPitreeLagnaJupiterMoonLagna [Scorpio] lord Mars occupies Tula rasi which is (i.e. Pitree) an odd sign. It is female chart.We take Agrachara sign, from Pitree, which is Kanya. Pada for Kanya is makara, which becomesUpapada of chart. Upapada is a malefic sign makara aspected by two benefics Mercury and Sun. (Sun isnot a malefic under Upapada), along with Saturn, the lord of Upapada, granting two marriages. Ketu,the terminator, aspects Upapada lord Saturn and also the marriage grantors Sun and Mercury, whichresulted in termination of both marriages.Next 5 charts are from Saptarishis Astrology website where all are cases of 'No-Marriage' are given.Chart No 2.A female native born on 19th February, 1959 at 4-45 Hours at 7 E 6, 50 N 44. Sagittarius AscKetu, Venus Mars Moon7 th HouseMercurySunFemale Chart(Reverse counting)SaturnAgrachara//LagnaJupiterPitreeLagnaUpapadaRahuLagna lord Jupiter in Vrishchika which is Pitree, an even sign, governed by reverse counting.Agrachara of Pitree is Dhanus, whose Aroodha is Tula. Hence, Tula is Upapada. Ketu joins Venus, theUpapada lord, destroying all possibilities of marriages.Chart No 3.862

A female born on 11th November, 1958 at 00-30 Hours. (05-30 East). 77 E 13, 26 N 40. Lagna Katak.KetuMarsLagna//UpapadaSaturn Mercury Sun, Moon,Jupiter,VenusPitree LagnaRahuAgracharaLagna lord Moon occupies Tula which becomes Pitree, which is an odd sign governed by forwardcounting. Agrachara of Pitree is Kanyaa whose Aroodha, Makara, becomes Upapada of the chart. Ketuaspects Saturn, the Upapada lord, which gets no benefic relief. Hence, marriage denied.Chart No 4.A female born on 16th June, 1954 at 20-00 Hours. (05-30 East). 77 E 13, 28 N 40. Dhanu is Lagna.Agrachara Sun, Ketu,Mercury,Jupiter, LagnaPitreeVenusMars(R)Moon RahuLagna //Saturn ( R ) UpapadaLagna lord is placed in Mithuna which is Lagna Pitree Mithuna, an odd sign is governed byforward counting. Agrachara to Mithuna is Vrishabha, whose Aroodha falls in Kanya. So, Kanya isUpapada.Ketu aspects Upapada and pollutes upapada lord Mercury, along with Sun and Jupiter, andaspects Moon, other benefic. Thus destroys all chances of marriage.Chart No 5.863

A male native born on 12th October, 1931 at 07-54 Hrs. (05-30 East). 81 E 8, `16 N 10 with Tula asrising lagna. This is the chart of Shri K. N. Rao, astrologer and writer who remained chronic bachelorlike A. B. Vajpayee, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, and Miss. Lata Mangeshkar.RahuJupiterSaturnAnucharaMoon,Venus,MarsLagna & PitreeLagna //Mercury,Sun, KetuUpapadaLagna/ Pitree rashi is Tula (as Venus lord of lagna occupies lagna) by forward count Anuchara isVrishchika, whose Aroodha is Kanyaa which is Upapada. Ketu joins Kanyaa and its lord Mercury,marriage denied.Chart No 6.A female native born on 11th July, 1968 at 1`5-17 Hrs. (05-30 East). 78 E 28, 17 N 23 with VrishchikaLagna.Rahu Saturn Agrachara Sun,MarsMercuryPitreeLagnaVenusMoonJupiterLagna//Ketu,UpapadaLagna is Vrishicika and Pitree Lagna rashi is Mithuna, an odd sign with forward count, hasVrishabha as Agrachara. The lord of Vrishabha, Venus is placed in 3rd house from Vrishabha. Hence,Kanyaa is Vrishabha's Aroodha, which becomes Upapada of the chart. Ketu joins Upapada and at thesame time, aspects Mercury-Upapada Lord, destroying all chances of marriage.Next five charts (from 8 to 12) have been taken from Editorials 'KUJADOSHA CONFINED' toKUJA DOSHA ALONE by Mrs. Gayatri Devi Vasudeva, Editor of ASTROLOGICAL MAGAZINE,December 2005 issue. In all these charts, there is Kuja Dosha, and marriage ended in Divorce or Death.864

All that happened, when Parashara's Vimshottari Dasha of Mars was not operative in nativity. Wehave examined them under Upapada, and found that Ketu was culprit in each.Chart No 7.Shri. M. K. Gandhi was a Mangalik but his conjugal life was most harmonious. Chart of M. K. Gandhiis well known. I have no exact degrees of planets with me. Editor may add them 1 .JupiterRahu,MoonKetuSaturnAnucharaMars,MercuryVenus //Lagna &PitreeLagnaSunUpapadaLagna and Pitree rashi is Tulaa (since lagna lord occupies Lagna itself) - an odd sign, needingforward count. Its Anuchara rashi is Vrishchika, whose Aroodha falls in Kanyaa i.e. Upapada, with Sunfree of any malefics including Ketu. His married life was blessed.Chart No 8.Mrs. Indira Gandhi was born on 19 November, 1917 at 23 Hrs. 13 min. at 25 N 27, 81 E 51 with balance ofunexpired Vimshottari of Sun - 1 Year 3 Months 25 Days.Jupiter KetuSaturn//LagnaMoonPitreeLagnaVenusRahuUpapadaSunMercuryMars1 Copy Editors addition: Mahatma Gandhi born on 2 nd October 1869 at 7.12 a.m. Porbandar, with Tula lagna at 4 degrees 37minutes (LMT used). Co-ordinates 69E36 21N38865

Editors (of Astrological Magazine) comment were Mars in the 8th House, from Moon, isseverest form of Kuja Dosha. Here Mars Dasha expired from 12th to 19th year of age. But widowhoodcame 16 years later. Kuja Dasha had nothing to do with Kuja Dosha.Lagna Pitree is Makara, an even sign of backward count. With Agrachara being Kumbha, whoseAroodha Dhanu becomes Upapada, with Venus (showing love marriage) & Rahu (Out of CasteMarriage) but, Ketu terminates marriage.Chart No 9.A female born on 26th January, 1975 at 3 Hrs 26 Min. at 29 N 32, 75 E 04 with balance of VimshottariDasha of Rahu having 10 Months 22 Days.KetuMoonSaturn(R)JupiterVenusMercurySunUpapadaMarsPitreeLagnaRahuLagna//Mars in 2nd house from Lagna is weak Kuja-Dosha. Mars being placed in the 7th from Moon,, ispowerful Kuja-Dosha. Her husband died within 4 years of marriage, during Saturn Dasha- Rahu Bhukti.Lagna Pitree is Dhanus, an odd sign, under forward count, whose Agrachara Vrishchika gettingAroodha of Makara, which is Upapada, under aspect of Ketu. Retrograde Saturn is running towardsKetu. Hence Upapada comes under grip of Ketu, hastening the death of husband.Chart No 10.A female born on 31 December, 1969 at 20 Hrs 22 Min. at 29 N 36, 77 E 12 with balance of Vimshottari ofMoon at 7 years 14 days.Saturn(R)MarsRahuUpapadaMercuryLagnaKetu//SunVenusJupiterMoonPitreeLagnaMars in 8th from Lagna is severe form of Kuja-Dosha. Mars Dosha commenced when native was8 years and was over, when she was 15 years. She was married in September 1996 and consent divorcecame in January 2000.Lagna Pitree is Kanya (backward count) having Agrachara in Tula, whose Aroodha is Kumbhawhich becomes the Upapada of chart. Upapada is occupied by Mars and Rahu showing rift with spouse.866

Jupiter aspects on Upapada granted marriage. Ketu aspects Upapada Lord as well as Jupiterconsuming his benefic powers, did not kill, but separated the spouse.Chart No 11.A female born on 25 August 1956, at 5 Hrs at 28 N 39, 77 E 13 with balance of Ketu Dasha of 6 years 13days.MarsUpapadaMoonPitreeLagnaKetuVenusLagnaSunJupiter//SaturnRahuMercuryMars in 8th of Lagna is dangerous Manglika Yoga, should have killed spouse in his dasha, whichwas operative from September 1998 to September 2005. But, death occurred much earlier duringVimshottari Venus Dasha and Mercury Bhukti. The husband was killed in a plane accident.Lagna Pitree is Mesha, an odd sign for forward count. Agrachara is Meena, whose Aroodha fallsin Makara. Two benefics Sun + Jupiter aspects Upapada. Ketu aspecting Makara terminated firstmarriage. She may re-marry.Chart No 12.A male native born on 14 November, 1948 at 21 Hrs 15 Min. at 51 N 30, 00 W 10. With balance ofVimshottari Ketu at 2 years 4 Months and 22 Days. The native belongs to British Royalty and gotmarried in July 1985. But divorce came in August 1996. The Mars Dasha, which operated from April 1987to April 1994, did not destroy marriage.MoonRahuPitreeLagnaUpapadaLagnaSaturn//JupiterSunMarsKetuMercuryVenusLagna Pitree is Mesha an odd sign, with direct counting has Vrishabha, as Anuchara. Aroodhafor Vrishabha is Makara, which becomes Upapada. Upapada is aspected by benefic Sun and maleficMars also Upapada lord Saturn, prolonging married life somewhat, but Ketu aspecting Upapada lordspoils the game.867

We observe that, in cases of celibacy (Siddhas, Shankaracharyas, Spiritual men) no marriages,disharmony, divorce or destruction of spouse, Ketu is involved by aspect or conjunction over Upapada sign orUpapada Lord. In the first place Ketu denies marriage and if benefics force marriage, it destroys them.In Part III we shall take some tough cases.End Of Part II.Some charts of spiritual men are being discussed here.Chart No 13.Shri. Shankaracharya of Shringeri born on 13th November, 1917 at 8-29 A.M. at Bangalore. Planetarylongitudes of planets and Bhavas are: Lagna 236 0 37',Sun 207 0 28', Moon 188 0 13', Mars 132 0 59', Mercury 212 0 58', Jupiter (R) 45 0 50', Venus 253 0 30', Saturn 111 041', Ketu 70 0 50', Shri Shankaracharya was world known Brahmachari. 2Jupiter( R )KetuShri.Shankaracaryaof Sringeri13-11-1917.SaturnMarsPitreeLagnaVenusRahuUpapadaMercuryLagna//SunMoonIgnoring longitudes, we may say that Lagna Pitree is Simha, Anuchara is Kanya, whose lordAroodha is Makara, which becomes Upapada, and is aspected by Mercury, Jupiter and Mars. Ketu isnowhere involved with Upapada and its lord, the native should have been a family man. Has Jaiminianfailed ? No. Notice carefully Kanyaa sphuta is 176 0 36' (i.e. Lagna Sphuta minus 60 0 .) and Mercury is 212 058'. The gap between them is 36 0 12'. When we add 36 0 12’ to the longitudes of Mercury, that is 212 0 58',we get 249 0 10', i.e. Dhanu becomes Upapada. Which is under aspect of Ketu, along with Venus. Ketuhas destroyed sensuous, Venusian role and made him Brahmachari and Spiritual Man.Chart No 14.Sai Baba of Shirdi born on 18th May 1837 at 8-21 P.M. at Pathri (Maharashtra).2 Copy Editor’s note: All Shankaracharyas are brahmacharis (celibates), having taken oath of renunciation while they arestill very young and bachelors868

Rahu SunMercuryVenusSai Baba of ShirdiJupiterUpapadaMarsLagnaPitreeLagna//SaturnMoonKetuPitree is Simha. Anuchara is Kanya, whose Aroodha is Makara, which becomes Upapada. Ketujoins Upapada Lord. Saturn controls Venus by aspect, making him a Spiritual Man.Jaimini Upapada and Ketu's role makes wonderful distinction between Shri. Ramkrishna Paramhamsa asuper spiritual man who had spouse and kins and his disciple Shri Vivekananda, who was a karmayogiwithout spouse.Chart No 15. Ramakrishna Paramhamsa.VenusUpapadaSunMoonMercury //LagnaMars18-2-1836Rahu Jupiter ( R)RamakrishnaParamhamsa(Figures indicatedegrees and minutes)Ketu Saturn(R )PitreeLagnaLagna Pitree is Tula. Anuchara is Vrishchika, whose Aroodha is Meena, which is Upapada. Ketu isnowhere involved with Upapada and his lord. Hence, not destroying spouse.Chart No 16. Swami VivekanandaLagna Pitree is Tula. Anuchara is Vrishchika, whose Aroodha is Kanya, which is Upapada. Ketu aspectsUpapada lord and Venus, thus denying family life.869

Mars7.46Ketu23.41Mercury13.13Venus8.32Swami Vivekananda12-1-1863Sun29.24Lagna //27.31Rahu23.41Jupiter5.28PitreeLagnaMoon 18.54Saturn 15.02UpapadaNow, we will discuss difficult charts, where Lagna lord or Lords of Anuchara and Agrachara bhavas arein retrogration. Here, Upapada worked out in normal procedure, do not respond to the realities of life.How to tackle them? There is no guideline in texts.We are of the view, that retrograde planets have their corpus or body in one sign, and theirinclinations are focused in the previous sign. Compare such a planet to a retreating soldier who is firingin his front, but stepping backward to his previous bunker for safety. In such a situation, we propose touse both signs - sign of placement and previous sign. Take Agrachara / Anuchara bhavas from previous sign,but keep the order of forward and backward count applicable to sign of placement of retrograde plane.To explain the thought, an illustration chart is given.Jupiter( R )PitreeLagnaMars( R )Lagna//Dhanu is Lagna and its lord Jupiter, as retrograde, is placed in Mithun, which is Pitree. It's body isplaced in 7th bhava, while it's inclinations are towards 6 th bhava. Take Agrachara and Anuchara fromVrishabha, but count will be forward, as Pitree is an odd sign. If it is male chart, Anuchara is Mithuna,follower of Vrishabha. If it is female chart, Agrachara is Mesha, predecessor of Vrishabha. Let usprepare chart of Agrachara and Anuchara signs, for odd and even Pitree Lagna signs having retrogradeplanet.870

Placement sign Previous sign Anuchara sign Agrachara signFor odd signsAries (1) Pisces (12) Aries (1) Aquarius (11)Gemini (3) Taurus (2) Gemini (3) Aries (1)Leo (5) Cancer (4) Leo (5) Gemini (3)Libra (7) Virgo (6) Libra (7) Leo (5)Sagittarius (9) Scorpio (8) Sagittarius (9) Libra (7)Aquarius (11) Capricorn (10) Aquarius (11) Sagittarius (9)For even signsPlacement sign Previous sign Agrachara sign Anuchara signTaurus (2) Aries (1) Taurus (2) Pisces (12)Cancer (4) Gemini (3) Cancer (4) Taurus (2)Virgo (6) Leo (5) Virgo (6) Cancer (4)Scorpio (8) Libra (7) Scorpio (8) Virgo (6)Capricorn (10) Sagittarius (9) Capricorn (10) Scorpio (8)Pisces (12) Aquarius (11) Pisces (12) Aquarius (11)Having fixed the procedure for locating Anuchara/Agrachara signs, we might face another problem inlocating Aroodha for Anuchara/Agrachara signs, if their lords are retrograde. We propose to locateAroodha as usual, but reduce one sign from such Aroodha to reach Upapada.Chart No 17.Miss. Lata Mangeshkar born on 22 September, 1929 hated marriage.RahuMs.Mangeshkar22-09-1929.JupiterLataLagnaMoonVenus//SaturnMarsKetuUpapadaSunMercury( R )PitreeLagnaLagna Pitree is Kanya, where lagna lord is retrograde. As per retrogression chart, Agrachara sign isKarka, whose Aroodha is Tula which is Upapada. Venus, its Lord is aspected by Ketu, thus destroyingall desire for marriage.Chart No 19.A female born at Delhi on 13 February, 1978. at 04-28 A.M. at Delhi. Left “in-laws” forever after 2 daysof marriage.871

Ketu Moon Jupiter(R)PitreeLagnaSunVenusMercury13-02-1978.Mars(R)Saturn(R)LagnaRahuUpapada//Lagna Pitree is Mithun, with retrograde Jupiter. As per retrograde chart, Agrachara is Mesha, whoseAroodha in normal case is Tula. As Mars, Lord of Mesha, is retrograde, one sign is reduced reachingKanyaa as Upapada which is under aspect of Ketu.Three more female charts with retrograde lagna lords found with Prof. P. S. Sastry's JaiminiSutras at pages 93 and 94. All became widows after short interval of marriage, due to effects of Ketu onUpapada and Lord of Upapada. Place of birth and has been withheld by P.S. Sastry.Chart No 20.KetuMoon, JupiterSaturn (R)Lagna,Pitree Lagna &Agrachara //VenusUpapadaSunFemale Chart03-06-1961.MercuryMars(R)Rahu (R)Her husband was shot dead six months after marriage.Pitree sign is Makara, with retrograde Saturn. As per retrograde chart, Agrachara sign is Makara, whoseAroodha is Mesha. Ketu aspects both Mesha and its lord Mars.Chart No 21872

UpapadaSunKetuMercuryVenusLagnaMoonMars// 04-05-1956Saturn(R)RahuLagnaPitree &AgracharaJupiterPitree Vrishchika. Lagna lord Retrograde. As per Retrograde chart, Agrachara is Vrishchika. Upapadabeing Meena. Ketu aspects Jupiter. Upapada Lord being Uccha, showing multiple marriages. Shebecame widow early in life.It is likely that, there might be cases which do not respond to Upapada and Ketu combination. Weremember a Chandrakaka Nadi dictum "based on Parashara Principles' that, a male who has Jupiter inthe 3rd house, will make his in-laws (from where he gets wife) prosperous {7th is spouse or wife, 9thfrom 7 th is 3 rd his in-laws (Wife's father)}. Another dictum - aspect or conjunction of Rahu + Saturn on3 rd house, or its lord, destroys chances of marriage. If the marriage does occur then suchaspect/conjunction, destroys the marriage.So far we have demonstrated the effects of ketu on Upapada. Over the centuries astrological scholarswere unable to crack Upapada, and thus discarded it, as useless, having no practical value.It is surprising - even 'Chandra Kala Naadi' which uses every tool of prediction, prescribed by ShriParashara has not made a mention of Upapada even once. This may be due to the way Upapada hadbeen defined under Parashara system, in their times, did not match with realities of Life. Therefore,they dropped Upapada in their Nadi.We have presented before astrological community interpretation of Upapada as defined by Shri Jaiminiand its utility. Still more work, is needed on this topic. Some one will do that in future.We would request the parents that apart from traditional method of horoscopic matching, they shouldalso study Upapada of 'WOULD-BE' (Groom/bride) before taking final decision.We are of the opinion that, each Jaimini Sutra is a topic in itself. Perhaps nobody knows that simplelooking first Sutra of Jaimini %pdez< VyaOyaSyam>, contains full profile of Jaimini Jataka Shastra having581 sutras spread over 3 chapters each divided into 4 sections each. We propose to write on it, some day.Lastly would like to thank Shri K. Bhushan, one of the senior most student of this shastra in thiscountry & always a great inspiration to me and others, with whom this particular discussion onUpapada & Pitree dates back to 11 years back & without whose support this article would not have beenwritten.873

Thy Notes – 2BySaptarishis AstrologyBhrighu Chakra Paddathi (BCP) & PrashnaOur office accountant came and said there is a problem, we instantly did question. Noticedthat Moon is in the 6H so there is a health issue, the Hora Lord was also Moon and KaalaLord is Saturn sitting in the 10H of father. The dispositor of this moon is also withdebilitated Sun (karaka father) the 9L of father & also 10L Mercury. So both ways 9H or 10Hof father are afflicted. He said it is heart problem of father so we saw the 4H in the chart andalso the 4L from 9H or 10H. This 4L from 9H is Mars sitting with Ketu indicating operationand in the 8H of longevity, so the conclusion was it’s a serious question re the longevity ofthe father. He said he has been admitted to the Govt hospital in Kerala and he does not wantto shift to private as they would charge a lot. So our attention while he was talking went toLagna Lord Jupiter sitting in the 2H of money. So the issue was about money, where lagnalord sits the issue is seen is a dictum that many a times comes true. The dictum of where Moon isin the prashna chart does not always come true and there is more to it. The Key is at times to lookin the Navamsa chart too and here in the Navamsa chart Moon is in the 8H with Ketu sothe question is about longevity. Unfortunately Moon in one of the most importantdivisionals is with Saturn who is the 8L of death there and in the 4H of one’s home. Sodeath or a chronic disease to an old man (Saturn) can come in ones house.Now Saturn has to play a very important role and in Rasi chart it is in the 10H and in BhavaChalit Chart it has gone into the 9H of father. Saturn means Peeda karaka (troublessignificator), always look at it in a prashna chart, don’t ignore it at all. Saturn in a PrashnaChart signifies the Karma that is pending. It is gone in the Bhava Chalit Chart in the 9H offather, in the sign of Leo whose lord Sun is the karaka of father and the boy needs to rush tohis native place and be next to father.874

BCPHow do you use BCP to double check what is happening and where is the remedy.We asked him what is the age of his father currently and he said 64 years. Nowdeduct from age multiples of 12 (refer Vol 3 issue for articles on BCP). So deduct60 from 64 which is the 4H of heart and he had to query relating to heart condition of hisfather. The 4H has A8 (longevity) A6 (diseases) and HL (money) in it. Its lord Jupiter iswith Rahu in the 2H of family and money. The issue is of the heart of the father or you cantake it this way since 9H is father, 8 th from it which is the 4H is the issue, which is thelongevity of the father (4H). Do u see now with BCP methods one can double check theprashna.You will notice that there is some logical issue here since 1H is self the querent and the 64 thyear is not of his but of his father, yet it has been observed that by some strange coincidenceit does work at times and gives us clues.Actual BCP MethodOne is seeing from Prashna about father so see 9H is father, its 64 th year would be 4 th from9 th house which is the 12H, it has Gulika Mandi so there will be problem to father in the 64 thyar, now its lord is Mars (operation) with Ketu (scissors) in the 8H of longevity (questionfor client) but in 12 th (hospitals) from 9H of father in the sign of Cancer (heart-4H of naturalzodiac) it is aspected by Jupiter, so Jupiter will give the remedy as it is also 6H (health) from9H of father. All this is matching and within an hour from this write up we would come toknow if operation is really needed or not. The remedy lies in the recitation of mantra ofJupiter as it is in the 2H of the chart.As predicted to the accountant his father did go to hospital, money was an issue so theyoperated in a Govt hospital instead of private hospital and he has now come out of thehospital (Jupiter’s aspect) with the bi-pass operation which went well. Probably in the nextissue will try to reveal some more methods of usage of BCP which since a year we haveignored.875

Child Birth ViaAnnual ChartsByLaura Barat, USACopy Editor: Virendra Battu, India.Readership Level: AdvancedPublisher: Laura’s research must be applauded, she wasonly given the topic by SA and she came up with thisnovel article.Laura Barat has been practicing VedicAstrology and giving consultations for 12years. She is a graduate of the AmericanCollege of Vedic Astrology and a graduateand regional teacher of Dirah AcademyInternational. She is also a member of theAmerican Federation of Astrologers andhas written numerous articles aboutAstrology. During her teens, she was veryinterested in Astronomy and that turnedinto an avid passion for Astrology.Metaphysical subjects have interested hersince childhood. Laura studies under thebrilliant Vedic Astrologer, Ernst Wilhelm.She uses the rather novel method ofdelineating horoscopes with the TropicalZodiac instead of the Sidereal Zodiac whilealso using all Vedic techniques fromMaharishis Parasara and Jaimini. Herwebsite is: www.laurabarat.org.Childbirth must be a focus of theyear. Childbirth is indicatedthrough the 5 th house, 9 th houseand 7 th house. The 5 th house because it is ahouse of children, the 9 th house because itis a secondary house of children accordingto the principle of bhavat bhavam, and the7 th house because it is the house ofconception. To determine if it is, indeed, afocus, there should be at least two of thefollowing factors present:• The Muntha (ProgressedAscendant) occupies any of theaforementioned Houses within theAnnual Chart (Varshaphal)• The Muntha lord occupies any ofthe aforementioned Houses withinthe Natal Chart• The Year Lord rules or occupies theaforementioned Houses within theVarshaphal• The Year Lord occupies theaforementioned Houses within theNatal Chart• Jupiter as Year Lord876

• Jupiter or the ruler of the 5 th or 9 th house occupying the Muntha.• The Sun in the 5 th , 7 th or 9 th house or ruling these houses. The Varshaphala is based onthe Sun, so the Sun always plays a major role in every Varshaphala chart.SahamsWhen predicting with Varshaphal and Tajika in general, Sahams play an extremelyprofound role. Sahams must always be assessed in every Varshaphal or the astrologer wouldmost certainly miss something important during the year. There are many Sahams and ofcourse, it is impossible for each one to givetheir effects during every year. For a Sahamlord to give its effects, the planet must beendowed with strength by either having aPancha Vargiya bala of above 10 or beingexalted in the Varshaphala, or being within itsown Hadda, TriRasi, Drekkana, Hora orNavamsa. The better a planet is with regardsto these factors; the more able it is to give itseffects.After determining childbirth is a major focus of the year through the methods mentionedpreviously with regard to the Muntha, Muntha lord, Year lord, Sun, etc., then it is importantto consider the Sahams pertaining to childbirth. They are the Prasava (Delivery of Child)Saham and the Putra (Progeny) Saham. To determine if the Saham is activated, assess thefollowing factors:• The Saham is conjoined the Year Lord• The Saham is in the MunthaFor a Saham lord to give its effects, theplanet must be endowed with strength byeither having a Pancha Vargiya bala of above10 or being exalted in the Varshaphala, orbeing within its own Hadda, TriRasi,Drekkana, Hora or Navamsa.• The Saham lord aspects the Ascendant or the Ascendant lord and is related to the 5 thhouse lord or 9 th house lord, or the Saham is in the 5 th or 9 th house. This is only in theVarshaphal chart.Timing – Method 1To time the event of childbirth, there are two methods.a) Using the Patyayini Dasa, you determine the planet that will give the event bystrength (pancha vargiya bala) and lordship of relevant houses.b) Look at the Tajika Yogas formed by this planet. When it forms a Tajika yoga with theAscendant Lord, Year Lord, Muntha Lord or Ascendant, then the event will take placein its dasa or antardasa.c) To determine whether it will be the dasa or antardasa of the planet, you must firstdetermine the type of Tajika yoga it is forming.877

d) If it is an applying Tajika yoga, then the event will take place in the planet’s dasa thatcomes first within the dasa sequence. The antardasa will be that of the aspectingplanet.e) If the Tajika yoga is a separating yoga, then of the two planets, the event will takeplace in the planet’s dasa that comes second in the dasa sequence and the antardasa ofthe other aspecting planet.Timing -Method 2This method seems to give the event more often than Method 1.a) Find the Saham in the Varshaphala chart and determine its Shastiamsa (D-60) sign.b) Using Mudda Dasa and using the Shastiamsa, the event will happen in the dasa ofeither the lord of this sign, the ruler of the lord of the Shastiamsa Sign, or the lord ofthe 5 th house from this Shastiamsa sign.c) To determine which of these planets will give the event in its dasa, you must take thestrongest by dignity utilizing Parasara principles.Some Examples 1 using this methodCase 1: Angelina Jolie -4 June 1975 at 09:09 AM, Los Angeles CA, USA, 34n03, 118w14, PDTh7w (is daylight saving time)Varshaphala and Shastiamsa Chart for Angelina Jolie at age 30. Shiloh, her first natural borndaughter, was born on May 27, 2006.1 Copy Editor: Kindly note that Laura Barat uses Vedic Astrology on Tropical Zodiac (Sayana system) and Kala software,the D 60 and some charts might not match what other free softwares display.878

Ascendant in Natal Chart is CancerMuntha: CapricornYear Lord: MercuryMuntha Lord: SaturnThere is a focus on childbirth due to the year lord being in the 9 thhouse and the 9 th lord. The Sun is also in the 9 th house. Mercury isimbued with very high Pancha Vargiya Bala at 14.038. The Munthais Capricorn which falls in the 7 th house in the Rasi. Shiloh wasborn just a few days before Angelina’s next birthday so she wasconceived within this year, so 7 th house indications would berevealed and are correct. Now that we have established that thischart holds the possibility of children, let’s go further.The Prasava or Delivery of a Child Saham falls at 13:19 Pisces. The Putra or Progeny Sahamfalls at 18:43 Aries. The Lagna is being aspected by Jupiter to 40.9 points out of a possible 60.Anything over 40 is a strong aspect. Therefore, we can see that the Prasava Saham will beactivated. Not only is it aspecting, it is within the Ascendant which gives Jupiter, theSaham lord, extra power.The Shastiamsa of the Prasava Saham occupies Taurus. For timing of childbirth, we havethree possibilities. Taurus is ruled by Venus, so Venus dasa could bring the birth. The rulerof Venus, the Moon, could also bring the birth. Mercury, as the ruler of Virgo, the 5 th housefrom Taurus, could bring the birth. As it was, Shiloh was born in Venus/Ketudasa/antardasa of the Mudda Dasa. Venus is in neutral dignity and also rules over theMoon and Mercury in this case, so Venus has quite a lot of say in bringing the baby into thisworld.Case 2: July 19, 1951 in Glendale, California at 20:33. First born child came into this world onApril 2, 1972879

Native, Age 20 Varshaphala and Shastiamsa.Ascendant in Natal Chart is AquariusMuntha is LibraYear Lord is SaturnMuntha Lord is VenusThe year lord, Saturn, occupies the 5 th house in the Natal chart and the Muntha occupies the9 th house in the Natal Chart. The Sun rules the 9 th house. Also, here again, there is a heavyemphasis on the 7 th house. Her son was born within 2 weeks of exactly nine months of herbirthday so it very well could have been that he was conceived in this year with Saturn theyear lord being in the 7 th house and with strength at 11.831 of Pancha Vargiya Bala. Threefactors point toward children being a focus of the year.The Saham of Progeny is at 6:53 of Gemini conjoined the Year Lord. Its Shastiamsa isCancer. In the Mudda dasa, her son was born in Moon Dasa which lasted between March9 th and April 9 th .Case 3: March 2, 1969 in Lakeland, Florida at 06:38. Child was born September 21, 1990.Native, Age 21 Varshaphala and Shastiamsa.880

Natal Ascendant is PiscesMuntha is SagittariusYear Lord is SunMuntha Lord is Jupiter.In this chart, the Muntha falls in the 9 th house. The Muntha Lord falls in the 5 th house inthe Natal Chart and the Year Lord, which is also the Sun, rules the 5 th house. So, clearly,children are a possibility. The Saham for Delivery of a Child falls in Leo and its lord, theSun, is the Year Lord. The Sun aspects the Lagna within orb. The Progeny or Putra Sahamfalls is in Cancer at 00:41, directly on top of the Muntha lord, Jupiter. However, it is theDelivery of a Child Saham that will give the birth. The child was born duringMercury/Mercury dasa/antardasa. The Shastiamsa of the Prasava Saham is Virgo. Thepossible candidates for the dasa lord in Mudda dasa were Mercury, Saturn and Venus.Mercury rules over Virgo and consequently Saturn and is in a great friend’s sign. Venusrules over the Saham lord, Mercury, and is in enemy’s dignity. Therefore, it is only naturalthat the Mercury dasa would give the birth.One can utilize these methods not only for childbirth, but also for marriage, falling inlove, increased wealth and promotion in career. All that is needed is to substitute the 5 th , 7 thand 9 th houses with the relevant houses regarding these subjects and then manifestation andtiming of manifestation can be predicted.881

Lal Kitab Remedies– For TheUninitiatedByRabinder Nath Bhandari, India.Readership Level: AdvancedRabinder Nath Bhandari was born on26th Dec 1950 and is a science graduatefrom Punjab University. He has beenstudying astrology since 1978 in which 28years he has spent in extreme deep studyof Lal Kitab. Being well versed in Urdu,Punjabi, Hindi & English he has delveddeeper into Present day Palmistry alongwith Indian Samudrik Shastra apart fromdoing vast amount of readings for people.His interests likes in nature photography& the exactly how nature is simple, thissimplicity reflects in his persona being anextremely humble and loving humanbeing. He is considered one of the foremostauthorities on Lal Kitab alive today.beemari ka bagair dwayee bhi ilaaz hai(Disease can be cured without medicine)magar mout ka koyee ilaaz nahin(but to avert death there is no medicine)duniyavi hissaab kitaab hai(these are worldly calculations)koyee daawaa e khudai nahin(not a final verdict of almighty)Above quoted lines are printed atthe top of front page of LALKITAB, which convey theirmessage very clearly to the reader orfollower of this system of prediction. So, Iam giving at the beginning of this articleon remedies an example case, showing thestrength of the first line i.e.beemari ka bagair dwayee bhi ilaaz hai(disease can be cured without medicine)Example CaseOn 4 TH April, 2009, I received aphone call from a lady, who wasweeping while talking to me andsaid that her husband had met with anaccident, received head882

injury and is now admitted in a Hospital at Chandigarh. He is lying in a subconscious stateand attending doctors say that his life is at risk and they will have to perform an operation ofhis brain. But she trusted me and asked for some remedy, if I can recommend something foravoiding this operation and to protect his life.On that day, I advised her to do some charity at temple. Next day, she came to me early inmorning asking for remedial measures. After reading planetary influences and also his palmlines, as his hand prints were already with me in my computer, I advised her to donate ortake ½ kg, Barley grains and approximately same quantity of Jaggery (gur – a sweetproduct made from sugar cane juice) in the evening time within two hours after Sun set tosome religious place, and advised her to repeat it for three days continuously at the advisedtime and stop after that, because it is very clearly mentioned in LAL KITAB, as for anyturmoil in brain or brain fever, Rahu is mainly affecting planet, just like molten LAVAbeneath earth layers, so with the help of this remedy, ill effects of planet Rahu can be totallycontrolled, and may be helpful in treating such cases. In this case, according to the hand linesor horoscope of native, rahu was the main affecting planet to the brain but longevity of thenative was not hampered.She started performing the advised remedy from the same day evening and on the third dayevening time, when she last visited the temple and returned back, native started giving someresponse and after a weeks time, he was discharged from Hospital and got cured without anyoperation.I understand that when there is only ill health indicated, it can be cured by performing verysimple remedies.Birth Chart and Annual Chart according to LAL KITAB are given below:Similarly, you can also have a look on the Palm Lines of native in attached image:883

In the annual birth chart, we can very clearly see that Sun and Rahu are again in 8th house,which is supposed to be the big loss causing return of planet rahu over Sun as per natal chart.From, palm lines of native, you can very clearly see the points, which I have marked both inLeft and Right hands, most adversity is shown in Left Hand, influences of which can becured with the help of remedies, where as in the right hand, there are signs of longevity,protection and life line is uninterrupted except head line, which wears an island on it (4),which will affect natives brain power for some time.Above quoted example shows that:Beemari Ka Bagair Dwayee Bhi Ilaaz Hai(Disease Can Be Cured Without Medicine)To understand remedies, first of all it is a must for the reader to understand the basics ofremedies and items related with concerned planets, for which I am giving below first of allsome charts for ready reference:Table No: 1 - For Single PlanetsIll Influences Of Planets Can Be Cured By Donating Items Of Concerned Planets / ThroughWorship Of Concerned Divinity Quoted Against Name Of PlanetNameofPlanetColor ofPlanetGender ofPlanetDivinityRemedy forprogeny& otherfactorsGeneral items forremedy1 Jupiter Yellow Male Brahma Ji Haripujan Yellow gram884

Planet2 Sun Wheatish MalePlanet3 Moon Milky FemalePlanet4 Venus Like curd FemalePlanet5 Mars Red MalePlanetVishnu JiShivjiLakshmi JiHanuman JiKathaHarivanshAradhayaDev PujanPublicServiceGayatariPaath6 Mercury Green Emasculated Durga Ji DurgaPaath7 Saturn Black Emasculated Bhairon Ji Worship ofKing8 Rahu Blue Emasculated Saraswathi Ji KannyaDaan(Bearingexpenditureof girl`smarriage)9 Ketu WhiteBlackmixEmasculated Ganesh JiDonationof KapilaCowPulse, GoldWheat, RedCopperRice, Milk, SilverGhee, Curd,Camphor, PearlWhiteRed Masoor Daal(pulse of redcolor)Pulse Moong full(green), EmeraldFull black pulse(Daal urdmaash)IronBlue Sapphire,MustardSeasame (Blackand White) –TIL in PunjabiArticles Representing Conjoined Planets (More Than One Planet)Conjoined Planets Related ArticlesJupiter –Ketu Yellow LemonJupiter – Moon Banyan treeSun – MoonHorse and cart, Litchi fruit, Milk of Banyan tree.Sun – VenusShining red, burnt earth, bronze bowl, Multani Mitti (gaachni).Sun – Mercury Green mountains, red alum, white glassMoon – Mercury Mother - Daughter, sand in river water, parrot, swan, well withdownstairsMoon – Saturn Black ink, Baoli (water storage well), reversed weapon whichstrikes in forehead, tortoise, spoiled milk, bus or vehicles of iron,poisoned milk, cursed wellVenus – Mars Earthen tandoor, sweet pomegranate (Anaar), Geru (ochre)Venus – Mercury Constituents of Sun, Libra (weighing scale), sand, floor machinesVenus – Saturn Ghee (clarified butter) and black pepper, burnt black brick in brickKillen, black shining dry mountainMars (mangal bad) – Magnifying glass, shining red garments of girl, flower ofMercurypomegranate.Mars (Mangal Nek) – Subhra (Red cloth which is non-shining of the bride, at the time of885

MercuryMars – SaturnMercury – SaturnMercury – RahuMercury – KetuSaturn – Rahumarriage), blood red color which is not shining, parrot with girdlearound its neck.Dry palm date (chhohare), coconut fruit (unpeeled)Mango treeNelar, which is common on banyan tree (Moon and Jupiter) andspoils its fruitsBarry (a hunter bird) from whom even the elephant dreads.Sarpmani, which sucks out the snake poison from the snake bite.(This Chart Proves Helpful In Treatment Of Conjoined Plants Through Items QuotedAgainst These)Curing Ill Influences Of Planet Through Habits Of Native:Every individual when observed closely indicates the dominating planet by choice ofcolor in general use, his character, behavior with relatives, his personal behavior andeating habits etc. The native will not be in the habit of using items related to thedominating planet in excess, where as on the contrary, if any planet is very weak, he will beused to make use of items in excess, related to that planet. For example, if the Sun is thedominating planet, the native will avoid excess use of common salt and will not like to eat saltypreparations. Similarly, if the Mars is weak,if the Sun is weak, excess intake of commonsalt should be avoided, one should correct hisnature by controlling his temper, he mustfollow old traditions laid down by ourancestors and pay respect to his parents, mustdo charity and refrain from acceptingdonations or charity.birth chart or according to palm lines in the hand of native.the native will be used to eat sweetpreparations in excess. However, if the Marsis dominating, the native will avoid use ofexcess sweet preparations.In similar manner choice of colorsinfluences up to a great extent, so there is agreat stress paid on use of or to avoid somecolors according to planetary placement inHuman behavior of a person in worldly matters, and with his fellow beings or relatives isalso under the influence of dominating or adverse affecting planets. So, it is also advised inLal Kitab, repeatedly not to behave against the fixed norms for planetary behavior, accordingto their placement in Birth Chart.If any one want to correct or ward off ill influences of negative planets, it is a must for himto refrain from intake of items e.g. if the Sun is weak, excess intake of common salt should beavoided, one should correct his nature by controlling his temper, he must follow old traditions laiddown by our ancestors and pay respect to his parents, must do charity and refrain from acceptingdonations or charity.So, first of all, more stress should be paid to correct those habits, which generally destroygood effects of planets on native, which are generally indicated, while interpreting a BirthChart according to Lal Kitab, which I will like to say as Lal Kitab Warnings, which shouldnot be ignored, before advising any Lal Kitab remedy.886

Few examples from Lal Kitab:Example: 01Sun in 11 th house:Sun in the 11 th house is quoted as fully religious minded, but selfish with luxurious life. Ifnative is a vegetarian and religious, will be a man of power and authority, and live a long,happy life.But it is also quoted in the same chapter:Zubaan Teri Gost Ka Khaana Jo MaangeyLikhey Khud Lawalidy Vidhaat Kalam se.If a person, in whose Horoscope, the Sun is placed in 11 th house and is a meat eater, will be like eatingboiled flesh of one’s own kith and kin and will remain issueless up to the age of 40 years and at theend, he will lose his male child).This is a warning to a person born with the Sun placed in 11 th house of Horoscope, which isvery clearly mentioned in Lal Kitab, which I have found and observed many times cometrue. Logic behind this is explained in a unique way in Lal Kitab, as Saturn is the realsignificator of 11 th house (own house of Saturn) but Jupiter also exercises its powerfulinfluence here (fixed house of Jupiter).The 11 th house is treated as Court of Jupiter, whereSaturn takes an oath to decide all matters in a judicious manner.In this case, the Sun is expected to be fully religious, but when native behaves against theexpected planetary behavior, by indulging in bad vices represented by Saturn, i.e. eatingmeat etc, Saturn will write a decree for his father, the Sun. In Lal Kitab, there are mentionedBaits of Sacrifice for every planet which means that a real planet spoils the effects of other planetinstead of its own, in this case the Sun will take benefit of this and push forward Ketu to bepunished or in other words, ill effects of Sun will be transferred to Ketu. This is the mainreason for trouble to ones male child which is represented by Ketu. So, before performingany remedy for this planet, it is must for a person with Sun in 11 th house to refrain from useof meat etc.Example: 02Sun in 10th house:Placement of the Sun in 10 th house of horoscope, it is advised to native that he should notwear dark blue and black color clothes and avoid moving bareheaded. White and wheatishcolor turban or cap will give auspicious results. Source of light in western wall of his house willgive adverse effects. He should avoid stay for long time with his in-laws and keep goodrelations with them. Hot tempered nature will spoil him.Why all this is quoted in this house alone?887

Reason for this can be very well explained in the light of Lal Kitab. As 10 th house ofhoroscope is the own house of Saturn, when Sun comes to the house of Saturn, it will makeSun a weak planet. So, to protect Sun, first of all, remedies are done through colors ofmalefic planets, i.e. Saturn & Rahu, the native is advised to wear white clothes instead ofBlack And Blue colored clothes and keep head covered with white cloth. Secondly, to correctRahu, help through behavior with relatives of Rahu is advised. Next, native is advised tocontrol his temper and reduce the use of common salt (salty items), which are representingitems of the Sun.If native follows above guidelines in his life, when the Sun is placed in 10 th house, he will bea successful person. There are more remedies, which may be performed in addition tochanges as quoted above, but these changes will give him a great relief.Example: 03Venus In 10 TH House:According to Lal Kitab, native with Venus in 10 th house of horoscope gets very manyoccasions for indulging with other women, but there is a warning “will be deprived of childrenand there will be no conception for a period of 12 years from the day of sex with other women”, whereas on the other hand, it is also quoted if such person maintains good character, Venus will give goodresults and will live a luxurious life. This is a clear example of behavior (karma) of native,which spoils or improves the results of the concerned planet, by obeying guidelines given inLal Kitab, in relation with planetary behavior.There is a great number of such remedies, which are quoted in Lal Kitab in connection by linking everyplanet with every house of horoscope and also by paying attention towards ill influences of otherplanets on concerned planet, which are very much logical in their explanation, when someone tries ormakes an effort to understand these remedies. Every remedy works effectively when performed strictlyaccording to Lal Kitab direction.As every body part is linked to some planet, so there are a number of remedieswhich can be performed through the concerned body part:In Lal Kitab, relationship of Planets with various body parts of human beings is very wellexplained; e.g.: (Nine planets as quoted on face in Lal Kitab) ________Jupiter _________________: Nose and foreheadSun______________________: Right eye ballMoon ___________________: Left eye ballVenus ___________________: CheeksMars +Ve________________: Upper LipMars –Ve________________: Lower LipMercury________________: Teeth and frontal part and tip of noseSaturn__________________: Hairs of eye brows and eye lashes speciallyRahu ____________________: ChinKetu_____________________: Ear888

Similarly, every part is representing some planet, and there are a number of remedialmeasures quoted to ward of ill influences of different planets, as an when required by linkingthat remedy with concerned planet and house of horoscope with that body part, which provevery effective in giving curative results, few examples of which are quoted below:1. Application of Saffron or Turmeric Tilak (Dot) in central part between eye brows onforehead (to improve the position of Jupiter, when it is ill affected by Mercury orRahu or when Jupiter is giving negative results due to it’s weak placement).2. Cleaning of nose early in morning with water and keep nose dry (a remedy forJupiter).3. Cleansing teeth every morning with fresh water immediately after getting out of bed(a remedy for Mars –Venus, through by curing Mercury).4. Use of Alum (an item of Mercury planet) for cleaning teeth for 43 days isrecommended (to correct ill influences of planet Mercury).5. Piercing of nose is recommended (a remedy of Mercury).6. Piercing of Ears is recommended (a remedy of Ketu).7. Tie up pure white silk thread on both toes of feet (a remedy of Ketu).8. Let the rain water pour onto summit of head of the native, because it is written in asymbolic way i.e. Brahaman di bodi minh mangdi, which suggests for a remedy of moonto ward of ill influences of Jupiter’s placement in 7 th house of horoscope.And there are many more remedies quoted in a similar way, having a link with body parts,which when performed according to Lal Kitab directions, works wonderfully and results areastonishing.So, from this, it is evident that it is also of much importance to be careful in knowing the link ofplanets with body parts and adopt concerned remedial measure in the same way as per laid downguidelines in Lal Kitab.Effects of plants / animals/ pets/ main entrance of residential place/ metals and utensilsused in daily routine life of a person are also to be studied accordingly to select a proper andpermanent cure for ill influences of weak planets. In the similar way, native’s behavior withhis relatives linked with various planets is also supposed to be maintained accordingly as perLal Kitab guidelines.There are so many other warnings related with our daily routine work, which are alsohelpful to common man for smooth sailing of life of a person:When the general remedy is of no use, the under noted remedies will be helpful within atime of hours:1. Mars Negative: Sugar and sesame combined balls (rewaries) to be thrown inrunning water.2. Jupiter: Application of Saffron on forehead, tongue, umbilical point isrecommended.3. Sun: Put Jaggery (gur – an sweet product made from sugar cane juice) in runningwater.4. Moon: Place milk or water in a pot towards head side of bed during night time andput it in Keekar (Acacia tree) in the morning time.889

5. Saturn: Donate Mustard Oil after looking in it, the shadow of your face should beseen in that mustard oil and then it is to be donated. (Chhaya Paattar Daan).6. Venus: Donate Cow or Millet (Jowar / Churry).7. Mars Positive: Give sweets or sweet meals in charity or flow Jaggery in runningwater.8. Mercury: Punch (make a hole) a copper coin and flow it in running waters.9. Rahu: Donate white color radish with leaves or flow wooden charcoal in flowingwaters.10. Ketu: Serve dogs with bread from your food.General Indications & Helpful Remedies For Destroyed (Ineffective) Planet Of APerson:This is a very important point, which was first of all quoted in Lal Kitab 1940 version onpage 48 (from line 3) to page 50 (up to line 2) and in Lal Kitab 1952 on page 183 in one table.Sr.No.PlanetNameGeneral Indication ofDebilitation1 Jupiter Loss of hair on the summitof the head of such personwithout any illness. Habitof wearing round weedsnecklace around neck. Lossof gold; false rumors maybecome the cause ofcalumny. Stoppage ofeducation without anyreason.2 Sun Death / Loss of Sun colored(Red) Cow or of brownishgrey colored buffalo. Loss ofpower of giving motion inthe parts of body and flowof saliva from the mouthcontinues.3 Moon Death of Horse and Milkanimals. Water pond orwell may dry up. Loss ofsense of feeling and touchin the body.4 Venus Thumb of such person maybecome worthless withoutany disease or skin may beaffected (SKIN DISEASE)Helpful Remedies in Such ConditionTo apply yellow “Tilak” on the forehead orturban. Starting of work after cleaningnose, and keep the nose dried up all daywill be helpful. From the childhood, dayfrom which water in the nose dries upautomatically, the Jupiter will beconsidered as active.Put some sugar or sweet thing in mouthand drink some water before starting dailyroutine work.To receive blessing of others by touchingtheir feet would be of great help.Taking care of ones clothing (dress) wouldbe helpful.890

5 Mars Death of child soon afterbirth. Loss of eyesight ofone eye. Joints may becomemotionless. Color of bloodmay appear to be like of adead man. May have sexualstrength, but with no abilityto reproduction.6 Mercury Damage of teeth. Unable todifferentiate fragrance orbad odor. The sex power ofsuch person provesdeceptive.7 Saturn House may fall, buffalomay die, incidence of fire.Loss of hair from bodywithout any illness,particularly from eyebrows.8 Rahu* Pure black dog may die ormay be lost. Loss of nails ofhand, mental disorders andunnecessary enemies.9 Ketu* Nails of feet may be lost.Troubles of urinary tract orrheumatic disease. Death ortrouble of children.Use of white surma (stibnite - Antimonysulfide) will be helpful. The remedyquoted in Mangal Bad – Mars negative willalso be of help.Get nose pierced. Keeping teeth clean willbe helpful.Use Meswak (tree branch or bark of a tree)for cleaning teeth.Staying with joint family and not spoilingrelations with in laws. Keeping up summit(Choti) in the head will be helpful.Get the ear pierced. Rearing of Ketu will beof help. (Here Ketu may be quoted as: 1.Son in law staying at in-laws house. 2.When brother stays at sisters house. 3.Daughters son staying at maternal house.Except these above three worldlyrepresentative, a two colored i.e. black andwhite Dog is also treated as Ketu’srepresentative.There are so many helpful remedies quoted in Lal Kitab, but always keep in your mind, thefirst line of Lal Kitab i.e.Beemari ka bagair dwayee bhi ilaaz hai(disease can be cured without medicine)magar mout ka koyee ilaaz nahin(but death can`t be averted)For the last line, I am giving birth details of a person, who is not in this world with us andhis hand prints were not available for Astro Palmistrical readings, but still I am giving hisbirth chart and annual chart with available details of his last days because it is quoted in LalKitab :Magar mout ka koyee ilaaz nahin(but death can`t be averted)891

This boy consumed poison on 12 th June, 2009 at about 3:00pm and left this world on 22 nd June,2009 after struggling for life at 5:00 AM.Lal Kitab clearly points out to the astrologer to consider the longevity of native first and ifhe finds some adversity therein, it is the moral duty of astrologer not to disclose this time(time of death) before hand, because this may put the concerned person in a state of worry,because there may be some error while doing calculations, because it is also quoted in LalKitab in its very beginning i.e.Duniyavi hissaab kitaab hai(these are worldy calculations)koyee daawaa e khudai nahin(not a final verdict of almighty)So, it is a request to all and specially to learned astrologers, who understand this system of predictionto be careful while selecting and recommending any remedy by considering permanent effects (planeteffect) and curable effects (rashi phal effects) i.e. From right hand and from left hand readingsrespectively and follow laid down rules according to Lal Kitab.Khush raho aabad dunya,Madad malik apni dega,maal o jaan badhte rahoneki khud karte raho……These lines are from Lal Kitab, as blessings to all from our respected Pandit Rup Chand Joshi Ji(writer of Lal Kitab) and also an advice to do good always.892

Dharak & DharakanshaHoroscopeByParesh Desai, IndiaReadership Level: AdvancedParesh Desai is a doctor by profession &has pursued deep study of astrology sinceseveral decades. He comes from a paramparawhere ‘Only Sarvatobhadra Chakra’ is usedfor predictions, no dasas at all. His Guru wasthe illustrious legendary celebrity astrologerof Bombay, Shri Ravindra Desai who hadlearnt astrology from Baroda & Benares for25 years and then developed his own systemof Sarvatobhadra Chakra. We expect Mr.Desai to reveal some rare secrets in this spacein the coming years.We have come across many suchsituations where in spite ofgiving prediction afterconsidering all the principles of PhalitJyotish, our predictions have gone wrong.One of our great Jyotishacharyas of yesteryears Varaha Mihir has given us theprinciple that “a native will get good andfavourable fruits of the house whose lord isstrong and powerful in the birth horoscopeprovided that it is also strong in theNavamansha horoscope”. This has beenverified to be true in many instances butthere are few instances where this principlehas not been proved correct. My Gurujiwondered why this has been so. He thoughtof all the principles of Phalit Jyotish he hadstudied but did not get any answer so hewent to his Guruji for the explanation andsolutions. His Guruji also thought aboutthis but could not find any reason. So hetold my Guruji that he had taught him allthe principles of Jyotish which he hadstudied from his Guruji and that he hadnothing more to offer.My Guruji kept on thinking about itand one day, he suddenly thought of Tarak.Our jyotishacharyas have described aboutTarak in their literature. My Gurujiprepared a table of Tarak and put all theplanets in the nakshatra under Tarak inwhich they were situated at the time ofbirth respectively. He found out that aplanet which came under favourable Tarakgave favourable fruits but a planet whichcame under unfavourable Tarak did not givegood or favourable fruits even though it was893

strong in birth horoscope as well as in Navamansha horoscope as per the principleof Varaha Mihir. He studied many charts in this way and found out that a planet which isstrong in the birth horoscope and also in the Navamansha horoscope has to be strong orfavourable in Tarak also. Then and then only it was capable of giving favourable or goodfruits of that house. He verified this in many horoscopes or charts and came out with themodified principle that “a planet which is strong and favourable in birth horoscope and also inNavamansha kundali gives favourable and strong fruits of the house of its lordship only if it is presentunder good or favourable Tarak”.To understand this properly, we must first understand the concept of Tarak given byour learned Rishi-Munis. They studied the effects of different nakshatras on planetsstarting from the nakshatra of Moon. Why nakshatra of Moon? In Indian VedicAstrology, whenever a planet is giving fruits of its house, Moon plays very important role.Moon is considered as our mind in astrology and it is through our mind that we feelhappiness or unhappiness, joy or sorrow. All the emotions and feelings are because of mind.Moon is also very close to earth and whenever a planet is going to give fruits, it transfers its fruits toMoon and Moon transfers them to the native and this way native gets Shubha or Ashubha fruits asper the transit of planets. So Chandra Rashi Kundali (Moon Rashi horoscope) is used forGochar prediction in our Nirayan system of Indian Vedic Astrology.Our learned Rishi-Munis observed the effects of various constellations on planets asper its distance from the constellation of Moon. They studied the effect of nakshatra onplanets in giving fruits when it is in the same constellation as that of Moon. Then the effectof second constellation from Moon was studied and so on. In this way they studied theeffects of all 27 Nakshatras on planet’s behavior in giving fruits and they found out thatthere were nine types of effects as per the distance of specific nakshatra from theconstellation of Moon. Considering the nakshatra of Moon as the first Nakshatra, the effectsup to nine nakshatras were different and same effects were repeated from 10 th Nakshatra to18 th Nakshatra and from 19 th Nakshatra to 27 th Nakshatra. This way nine groups ofnakshatras were formed each having three nakshatras. These groups were given the name ofTarak. Each Tarak was given a name as per its effect on planets. The names they gave werein serial order1 Janma 2 Sampad 3 Vipad4 Kshema 5 Pratyari 6 Sadhak7 Naithan 8 Mitra 9 AdhimitraAs we know there are 27 Nakshatras or constellations. Our learned Rishi-Munisconsidered the nakshatra of Moon as the first nakshatra and placed this nakshatra belowJanma Tarak. Then second nakshatra from moon was placed in second Tarak i.e. SampadTarak. This way they placed nine Nakshatras under nine Taraks in serial order. The 10 thNakshatra was again placed under Janma Tarak and next nine nakshatras were put undernine Taraks respectively in serial order in second row. Again 19 th nakshatra was placed underJanma Tarak and remaining nakshatras were placed under respective Tarak in 3 rd row. Inthis way three rows of nine nakshatras were formed under taraks. Each Tarak containedthree constellations. So Tarak is nothing but the group of nakshatras. The nakshatra ofmoon is considered as the first nakshatra. So Janma Tarak will contain 1 st , 10 th and 19 thnakshatra from Moon’s nakshatra, Sampad Tarak will contain 2 nd ,11 th and 20 th nakshatrafrom Moon’s nakshatra and so on. If we see this in tabular form it will be as follows.894

Sr.No.Tarak Serial Number of Nakshatrafrom Moon1 Janma 1 (Nakshatra 10 19of Moon)2 Sampad 2 11 203 Vipad 3 12 214 Kshema 4 13 225 Pratyari 5 14 236 Sadhak 6 15 247 Vadha 7 16 258 Maitra 8 17 269 Adhimitra 9 18 27The effect of each Tarak on planets in short is as follows:1. Janma Tarak: Fruits obtained as per the strength of the planet in birth horoscope.2. Sampad Tarak: More than expected fruits are obtained.3. Vipad Tarak: Fruits with worries and obstacles in the beginning.4. Kshema Tarak: Fruits for family and enjoyed with family members.5. Pratyari Tarak: Fruits with hopes and despair or hopelessness.6. Sadhak Tarak: Fruits with constant efforts.7. Naithan (Vadh) Tarak: Destruction of fruits at the last moment.8. Maitra Tarak: Fruits with the help of friends or recent acquaintance9. Adhimitra Tarak: Fruits obtained with the help of family members or very closefriends.My Guruji changed the word “Naithan” to “Vadha” (Sudden end – slaughter) as it ismore appropriate.As the planets were imbibing the effects of Tarak under which they came, my Gurujichanged the word Tarak to Dharak as the meaning of Dharak is to wear or to take the effectof some thing else. E.g. when a car is painted red, we say it is a red car, when it is paintedyellow, we say it is a yellow car. Similarly a planet coming under a particular Tarak takesthe effects of that Tarak. So we can say that it has taken the effect of that Dharak and willgive fruits as per the characteristics of that Dharak.Characteristics of Dharak1. Janma: This is the first Dharak. The Nakshatra of Moon is placed under this Dharak. 10 thand 19 th Nakshatra from Moon also come under this Dharak.a) Its meaning is taken as “As It Is” i.e. a planet coming under this Dharak gives fruits orresults of its house as per its strength or weakness in the birth horoscope.b) If it is strong and powerful in the birth horoscope and is equally strong and powerfulin Navmansh kundali, then it gives good and favourable fruits of the house of itslordship.895

c) The fruits are obtained easily and also last for a long time.d) If it is weak in the birth horoscope and also in Navmansh kundali, then it gives weakfruits or unfavourable fruits of the house it represents.e) If it is strong in birth horoscope and weak in Navmansh kundali or vice versa, it givesmixed fruits. A strong planet gives good fruits and a weak planet gives poor results ofthe house it represents if it comes under Janma Dharak.2. Sampad: This is the second Dharak. 2 nd , 11 th and 20 th Nakshatra from Moon comes underthis Dharak in three rows respectively.a) In Sanshodhanatmak Sarvatobhadra chakra, the meaning of Sampad is taken as “MoreThan Expected.” It also means extra or additional or more or excessive.b) That means a planet coming under this Dharak gives fruits of its house of lordship inexcess or more than what a native was expecting. Sampad Dharak makes the planetcoming under it to give more fruits of its house.c) Suppose a person is doing some consultation and expects to earn Rs.5000/- as his feesbut his client would be very happy with his consultation and gives him Rs.7000/-which is more than what he had expected for. So a planet coming under this Dharakgives more fruits than its capacity or its strength in the birth horoscope.d) Similarly if malefic planets are giving worries or unfavourable fruits than the nativewill get more worries than what he had expected for.3. Vipad: This is the 3 rd Dharak and 3 rd , 12 th and 21 st Nakshatra from Moon comes under thisDharak.a) Vipad means Obstacles or Worries.b) These obstacles and worries are found in the initial phase of the deeds. These worriesand obstacles get over as the deeds progresses.c) A planet coming under this Dharak always gives worries and obstacles while givingthe fruits of the house it governs. As the native continues his work, these obstaclesand worries start getting removed and the deeds get completed eventually.d) But there is no charm at the end of the work as the native has to pass through lot ofdifficulties and worries even for executing a simple work. E.g. a person wants to buy acar of particular model and colour. He goes to the showroom of that car and books hiscar. He is promised the delivery of the car after 7 days. He goes to the showroom fordelivery but his car has not reached the showroom. So he is told to come after another7 days. He again goes after 7 days to find out that the car of his choice of colour is notthere. He is not interested in other colour so he is promised delivery of the car of hischoice of colour after another 7 days. After 7 days he gets the car of his choice butthere is no happiness or charm of obtaining the car of his choice as it has come after somany obstacles and frequent visits to the showroom.e) So a planet under vipad Dharak does give fruits of the house it governs but afterobstacles and hardship in the beginning.4. Kshema: This is the fourth Dharak and 4 th , 13 th and 22 nd Nakshatras from the Nakshatra ofMoon come under this Dharak.a) The meaning of Kshema is “Easily Obtained And Enjoying Fruits With Whole Family”. Italso means that whatever fruits native gets, he shares them with his family membersand enjoys with them.b) Whenever there is worries about the fruits of the house, he dose not share his worrieswith his family members but keeps it to him.896

c) Thus a planet coming under this Dharak gives fruits of the house it governs easily,without worries and as per expectation and are enjoyed by whole family.d) We can take two meanings of this Dharak. 1. Fruits are obtained easily, without manyefforts and 2. They are enjoyed with whole family.e) Native will not use the fruits for self only but will distribute them to all familymembers and relatives who are in his contact.f) As there are always two sides of a coin, here also fruits obtained are of two types.When benefic planets are giving fruits, they are obtained easily and enjoyed by thefamily but when fruits are obtained by malefic planets, i.e. when unfavourable fruitsare obtained and there are worries and less fruits in spite of hard work, native does notlike to pass on his unhappiness or worries to his family members. He would try tokeep his worries and unhappiness or failures to himself.g) We can take an example of a person doing a job. He will earn his salary every monthand give money to his family. Whatever he earns, he uses for the happiness of hisfamily. But when he loses his job, he gets worried but does not tell his family about it.He does not want his family to worry about it and be unhappy. But his family wouldcome to know about this in due course and every one in the family will be sad andunhappy.h) But this is a good dharak, so whenever the unfavourable transit of planets is over, theperson will get another job and every one in the family will be happy. So this dharakinvolves his family in both favourable and unfavourable situations.5. Pratyari: This is the 5 th Dharak and 5 th , 14 th and 23 rd Nakshatras from the nakshatra ofMoon occupy this Dharak.a) The meaning of the word Pratyari is “Nirasha” i.e. “Despair’’.b) The planet coming under this dharak gives fruits of the house it governs in such a waythat the situation is very hopeful to start with and the native is confident that he willget the fruits soon but suddenly the situation changes and it becomes hopeless. Nativelooses confidence of getting fruits and becomes disappointed.c) But this situation does not remain for long and as the transit becomes favourable, heagain becomes hopeful of getting fruits. This way, the planet coming under thisDharak gives fruits of its house always with hopes and despair.6. Sadhak: This is the 6 th Dharak and 6 th , 15 th and 24 th Nakshatra from the nakshatra ofMoon come under this Dharak.a) The meaning of Sadhak is “Sadhana or Intense Efforts”.b) The fruits of the house are not obtained without making efforts if the lord of thathouse is placed under this dharak. It makes the native continuously work or keep onmaking efforts to obtain the fruits of the house.c) If a person makes efforts to achieve some level and achieves it and stops makingefforts thinking that the level will be maintained without much effort, he finds itdifficult to maintain that level.d) That means that the native has to be constantly active to keep on getting the fruits ofthe house if the lord of that house is placed under this dharak.e) If native stops working, the fruits also stop coming in.7. Vadha: This is the 7 th Dharak and 7 th , 16 th and 25 th Nakshatra from the nakshatra of Mooncomes under this Dhark.a) The literal meaning of Vadha is Slaughter. It means Premature and Sudden Death.897

) Here its meaning is taken as sudden and premature loss of the fruits of the house ifthe lord of that house comes under this dharak.c) This dharak is not considered as a good dharak.d) There is sudden loss of the fruits of the work which is near completion. Native isconfident of getting the fruit of the work he is doing but suddenly somethinguntoward happens and picture changes suddenly and everything is lost.e) The fruits of the work which native was about to get are suddenly lost and the nativedoes not understand what went wrong.f) If the planet coming under this Dharak is strong and powerful then it gives the fruitsof the house during benefic rotation, then suddenly the fruits are stopped from comingin but after some time when the rotation of benefic planets start, he starts getting thefruits of that house again.g) That means there are many ups and downs in getting fruits of that house.8. Maitra: This is the 8 th Dharak and 8 th , 17 th and 26 th Nakshatra from the Nakshatra ofMoon comes under this Dharak.a) Maitra means Friend or Some Person With Recent Acquaintance.b) The planet coming under this dharak gives fruits of its house with the help of a friendor some other person.c) That means some person, a recent friend or an acquaintance becomes instrumental ingetting the fruits of that house. If the native works himself, he may find some delaysor obstacles or may not be able to do it satisfactorily but if he asks someone to do hiswork, then the work will be done nicely and satisfactorily. So someone becomesinstrumental in getting the fruits of that house.d) During benefic rotation of planets, native gets good fruits with the help of others butduring malefic rotation of planets, native gets worries and may not get the desiredfruits. E.g. a person wants to buy a railway ticket. If he goes himself to railway stationor booking office, he would find a big queue. He may have to stand for a long timeand waste his time but if he contacts some railway booking agent on phone, he willget the ticket without standing in long queue and without wasting his time and ticketwill be delivered at his door step.e) It is also observed that when a planet under this Dharak it becomes capable in givingfruits and if there is no one at that time to help the native, he may not get those fruits.9. Adhimitra: This is the 9 th Dharak and 9 th , 18 th and 27 th Nakshatra from the Nakshatra ofMoon comes under this Dharak.a) Adhimitra means Family Members or Very Close Friend or Someone Very Close To TheNative.b) Here also a close friend or a family member becomes instrumental in getting the fruitsof the house whose lord is placed under this Dharak.c) If native tries to get the fruits of the house with his own efforts, he may not get thedesired result but gets the fruits with the help of a close friend or a family member.d) Here also during benefic rotation of planets, native gets good fruits with the help of afamily member or a close friend but during unfavourable rotation of planets, the sameclose friends or family members become instrumental for native getting bad fruits orworries of that house.898

Dharakansha HoroscopeDharakansha Kundali is one of the research works of my Guruji Dr. Ravindra Desai,it would be prudent for the erudite scholar to work further on it for its miraculoussnap shot results in judging houses.I. He calculated the Dharak of each planet and placed them in the house in which therespective planet is situated in the birth horoscope.II. He then studied the effects of dharak on that house and found out that Dharak plays avery important role in modifying the fruits of that house.III. If a favourable Dharak is present in the house, it increases the favourable fruits of thathouse but if an unfavorable Dharak occupies that house the fruits of that housebecome unfavourable even if the house is strong in the horoscope.IV. If more than one dharaks were present in the house then their combined effects wereobserved on the fruits of that house.To understand this properly let us prepare a Dharkansha Horoscope of a native andstudy the effects of dharaks on the fruits of that house.To prepare Dharakansha Horoscope, one has to prepare a birth horoscope with spastagrahas (Degreecal position of planets). From this, find out the constellation of each planet.One has to prepare a dharak chart and place each planet under the Dharak in which itsNakshatra is present. Then find out the dharak of each planet. Place the dharak of eachplanet in the house where it is situated in the birth horoscope. This way dharakanshakundali will be ready.Let us take few examples.Example: 1Name: KDDOB: 13-05-1986, TOB: 17.34.00, POB: Vadodara, Gujarat State, IndiaPlanets at the time of birth will be as follows:Planet Sign-Dg-Mt-Sc Nakshatra1 Sun 00-28-45-57 Krutika2 Moon 02-18-32-53 Aardra3 Mars 08-25-28-44 Purva Shadha4 Mercury 00-17-44-19 Bharani5 Jupiter 10-23-51-46 Purva Bhadrapad6 Venus 01-26-36-15 Mrugashirsh7 Saturn 07-13-48-41 Anuradha8 Rahu 00-05-08-33 Ashwini9 Ketu 06-05-08-33 Chitra899

10 Uranus 07-27-50-26 Jyeshtha11 Neptune 08-11-48-44 Moola12 Naseeb 07-26-06-03 Jyeshtha13 Ascendant 06-06-19-08 ChitraPrepare the tabular chart of nine dharak and write nakshatra in serial order under it startingfrom the nakshatra of Moon as follows.Janma Sampad Vipad Kshema PratyariAdra Mo Pun Pus Ashl MaghSwa:ShatVishP.BhaJuAnuU.BhaSaJyeRewUrFoMoolAshwNeRaSadhak Vadha Maitra AdhimitraP.FaU.FaHastChi AscKeP.Sha Ma U.ShaShraDhanBharMeKrutSuRohMrugVeDraw the birth horoscope and put the dharak of planets in the house which theyoccupy.Dharakansha Kundali8PratyariSadhak9VipadKshemaAdhimitra7651014Sampad11VadhaPratyariSadhakJanma2 312AdhimitraNakshatraAdra - Aardra Swa - Swati Sha - ShatbhishaPun - Punarvasu Vis - Vishakha P.Bha - PurvaBhadrapadaPus - Pushya Anu - Anuradha U.Bha - UttaraBhadrapadaAshl - Ashlesha Jye - Jyeshtha Rew - RewatiMagh - Magha Mool - Mool Ashw - AshwiniP.Fa - Purva P.Sha - Purva Bha - BharaniFalguniU.Fa - UttaraFalguniShadhaU.Sha - UttaraShadha900Kru - Krutika

Has - Hasta Shra - Shravan Roh - RohiniChi - Chitra Dha - Dhanishtha Mrug -MrugashirshPlanetsAsc - Me - Mercury Ra - Rahu Fo - FortuneAscendantSu - Sun Ju - Jupiter Ke - KetuMo - Moon Ve - Venus Ur - UranusMa - Mars Sa - Saturn Ne - NeptunePredictions from Dharakansha Kundali:Adhimitra Dharak in 1 st House: Adhimitra means family members or very close friend andthe 1 st house is the house of body and mind. Family members and close friend of the nativebecome instrumental in proper growth of mind and body of the native and also inmaintaining it fit. They also help him in his deeds for getting stability in his life and tomaintain it. But during malefic rotation of planets, they become instrumental in bringinghim mental and physical worries and also for his stability in life.Vipad in 2nd House: Vipad means obstacles and worries and 2 nd house is the house of financialmatters, wealth and family members. Native is finding obstacles and worries in his deeds forgetting money and saving it and also for creating wealth. He is finding obstacles and worriesin the beginning of his deeds even if they are straight forward and simple. Native has towork for removing those obstacles and then he will succeed in his efforts of earning moneyand getting wealth. But there will be less charm in spite of getting money and wealth asnative has to pass through lot of hardships and extra work. This is also the house of familymembers so there may be worries in his relationship with his family members. As the lordof this house Mars is situated in third house, native will earn money and get wealthy by hisself efforts and enterprises and his brothers or sisters may become helpful.Kshema in 2nd House: Kshema means to get fruits easily and to enjoy them with familymembers. 2 nd house is the house of money, wealth and family members. So native will beable to earn money easily and save them for the future. He distributes the fruits of secondhouse among his family members and his relatives or his well-wishers and enjoys with themhappily. He does not use or keep money for himself alone. Native also shares his wealthwith his family members and enjoys with them. But whenever there are financial worries orworries regarding his wealth, he would not share them with his family members. This is thespecial feature of this Dharak.Pratyari in 3rd House: Pratyari means despair and the 3 rd house is the house of newenterprises. This is also the house of brothers and sisters. Whenever native thinks of doingsome new enterprise he finds that the atmosphere is not always favourable. The atmospherewhich was favourable when he started his deeds does not remain same for long. After sometime he would find some obstacles and unfavourable circumstances which make him lose hishopes about the out come of his deeds. His mind fills up with despair. But this despair alsodoes not remain for long. As the rotation of planets improve, the place of despair is taken up901

y hopes, this way there is always the atmosphere of hopes and hopelessness regarding thefruits of this house.As this is also the house of brothers and sisters, the relations of native with hisbrethren are sometimes very good and sometimes there is worries.Sadhak in 3 rd House: Sadhak means Sadhana or Tap or to work continuously or constantlyeither mentally or physically. Native has to work constantly for obtaining the fruits of hisdeeds. If he stops his deeds then the fruits of his deeds would stop coming in i.e. he has towork constantly for achieving and maintaining the fruits of his deeds or enterprise. Supposenative has established a company and has fixed certain target for income and works toachieve his target and is happy after achieving it. He thinks that his company is wellestablished now and there will be no problem if he focuses his attention to some otherbusiness. But as soon as he stops looking after his company, the business slows down and hisincome decreases. He again has to focus all his attention to the affairs of this company andagain he will start getting fruits i.e. he has to look after his company affairs even after it iswell established. Then and then only he would get proper and continuous fruits.Sampad in 5 th house: Sampad means extra or more then one’s expectation. 5 th house is the houseof education, intelligence and children. Some take 5H for higher education note this. Nativewas an average student during school; parents were always worried about his education. Buthe got more marks than his efforts during exams. He got better results in his exams than hisexpectations. During graduation studies he got first class through out. Then he gave CETfor MBA but could not get admission in India. He was totally disappointed. He then readabout Australian University fair and attended the seminar. He submitted his certificates andwas selected for MBA by one of the best universities of Australia and has completed 2semesters with credits and he was one of the top ten students out of 70 who were selected forindustrial training. This means that whenever there is a rotation of malefic planets over 5 thhouse, he would get worries which are more than his expectations but whenever there is arotation of benefic planets over this house, he would get much better fruits than hisexpectation.Till the next issue of Saptarishis Astrology I would leave you to work out the results ofVadh & Janma in the above chart.902

Karve Guruji – An ExpositionByR.G.Krishnan, USAKarve Guruji (respectfully called in this manner by his devotees) is a well knownperson in the astrological world. He, Karve Guruji along with his daughter Pinkiand son Sandeep visited our house at Murphy, Texas and stayed with us from May22nd until May 30th, 2009. We consider this as our good fortune and a blessing that a highlyspiritually elevated person like Karve Guruji could spend his time with us and perform hisdaily poojas in our house. This was his second visit to our house. He had earlier visited ourhouse for the first time in 1995 and stayed with us for a week.Karve Guruji is a blessed soul who got divine vision in his childhood and is also a selfrealized person. During his stay with us from May 22 to 30, 2009 we had several occasions tochat with him whenever he was free from his daily poojas.On each such occasion, I took the opportunity to ask him asmany questions as possible about his early childhood and asto how he got “Siddhi” that is super normal powers and highdegree of intuition with the help of which he is able tocomprehend date and time of birth of any one who meetshim or talks to him over the telephone. I also asked himquestions about his Guru from whom he got the astrologicalknowledge.Karve Guruji is a very humble person and as such hedid not want any publicity about him. However we tried toreason out with him stating that he owed to the Astrologicalworld to tell about him and to spread his message of love toall human beings and to bring to their notice the Divinemantra he got in his divine vision.He replied stating that all things that happened in hislife were by the will of God and that he did not plan for itnor will he take any credit for the various things that happened in his life.I asked probing questions to him, to his daughter Pinky and to his son Sandeep and theinformation gathered from such questioning is given below which I share with the readers ofthe Saptarishisastrology magazineKarve Guruji’s Birth & Early Childhood.Shri Karve was born on an Ashadi Ekadasi day, (the exact year of his birth is notknown as he was born in his parent’s home at Pune (old name Poona) in a middleclass Brahmin family household. In those days births that took place in homes werenot recorded by the local Municipality. Due to this reason he did not have any birthcertificate. His father was a pious Vedic Brahmin and his grand father was also a piousVedic Brahmin. They both devoted their entire time in doing prayers & meditation andspent a considerable part of their time to go to Varanasi [old name Benaras] and to do‘Tapasya’ (penance) there.903

In his early childhood, he was guided by his parents in doing daily prayers and otherVedic rituals as done in any Brahmin family. When he came of school going age he went toa nearby Municipal school at Poona itself. However he did schooling for two years only andthen dropped out of school as the school education did not interest him.His First Exposure To Astrology:In his early childhood, some time in the year 1938 or 1939, he happened to pick up aused book from an old books shop. He said that something made him pick up this book as itfascinated him from the very beginning. In that book he found horoscopes of Lord Sri Ramand Lord Sri Krishna were given with some astrological comments. That was his firstencounter with Vedic Astrology. Reading this book was a thrilling experience to him and hefelt that as if that he knew the subject (may be from his past births). With great interest heread the book over and over again as the two horoscopes made a big impact on his youngmind. He soon memorized these two horoscopes along with the astrological comments onthem as contained in that book.The details of these two horoscopes are as under:Sri Ram’s Horoscope:Sri Ram was born in Punarvasu Nakshatra in Kataka Rasi (Cancer Moon sign) KatakaLagna (Cancer ascendant), with a Jupiter exalted and well placed in ascendant (Lagna).Saturn exalted and well placed in 4th house, Mars exalted and well placed in the 7th house,Venus exalted and well placed in the 9th house, Sun exalted and well placed in the 10thhouse along with Mercury, Rahu in 6 and Ketu in the 12th house. Thus lord Rama had 5planets in exaltation signs and one planet in own sign. He told me that this horoscope madebig impact in his mind and it seemed to him that he was familiar with astrology as he couldunderstand the book very clearly.904

Sri Krishna’s Horoscope 1Lord Sri Krishna’s horoscope has the following placement of planets:He was born in Rohini Nakshatra in Vrishabha Rasi (Taurus Moon sign), Taurusascendant (Vrishabha lagna). Sun strongly placed in own house and in the 4th house in Leosign (Simha Rasi), Mercury strongly placed in Virgo sign (kanya Rasi), Venus stronglyplaced in own house in Libra (Thula Rasi), Mars exalted and placed in Capricorn sign,Saturn strongly placed in own sign Aquarius, Jupiter strongly placed in own house in Pisces,Rahu placed in 6th house from ascendant and Ketu placed in the 12th house from ascendant.Thus Lord Krishna had in his horoscope 5 planets well placed in own sign (Swagrahee) and 2planets well placed in exaltation signs. These two horoscopes made a big impact on hisyoung mind and he read this book with interest over and over again. Around this time hefelt a deep urge to learn more and more about astrology by reading more books and bydiscussing the matter with astrology knowing persons.Shortly, after this book incident, in the year 1939, he met his first Guru by the name ofHari Bhau Dikshit. He gave him the initial knowledge in Astrology. Later in the year 1945he met Sri GaneshViswanath Joshi. He was a born blind but knew astrology and was abachelor. He used to sit in a temple all day long every day and tried to guide astrologicallythe various persons who came to seek his guidance. By the blessings and guidance of ShriJoshi he developed his knowledge further & could also astrologically guide persons who hadcome to him with their problems.Around this time the number of people from all walks of life seeking astrologicalguidance from him was increasing day by day and he did his best to help them astrologically.One such person was Shri Harivansh Rai Bachchan, father of Super Star Amitabh Bachchanwho had come to Poona to attend one “Kavi Sammelan” (Meeting of poet artistes) in theyear 1942. He had told Karve Guruji that his wife was expecting a baby and wanted to knowabout the future of that baby. Karve Guruji told him that a son will be born to him soon whowill have a very bright future and that he will become a famous person down the road & will1 Publisher: It may interest readers to read another very interesting variation of Shri Krishna’s Horoscope via this article inOutlook Magazine http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?225095905

e visible throughout the world. Later a son was born to him who was named AmitabhBachchan and every one knows about Amitabh Bachchan now is a super star of IndianHindi moviesIn the year 1943 Lata Mangeshkar then a teenage girl met him and wanted to knowabout her future. Karve Guruji told her that she will become a famous person down the roadand her name will be practically in the lipsof every citizen of India. All of us knowabout the singing sensation called LataMangeshkar. Around this time manyastrology knowing persons used to meethim and discuss astrology with him. In theyear 1944 one famous astrologer of that timeby name Sahu Modak met him anddiscussed astrological points with him.In the year 1944 One Inspectorgeneral of Police in then BombayPresidency( now called Maharashtra State)by name MaruthikarNarainkar Kamte methim and took him to Yerawada Jail to meetPandit Jawaharlal Nehru who was lodged inthat prison (jailed by the British Rulers fortaking part in freedom movement). KarveGuruji told Mr.Nehru at that meeting thathe will be the first Prime Minister ofIndependent India and that day is not far of.Every one knows that India became independent in the year 1947 and Mr.Jawaharlal Nehrubecame the first Prime Minister of Independent India. Around this time the father of SriShantaram had met him and told him that he is worried about the future of his son. KarveGuruji told him not to worry as his son will make a big mark down the road and will becomevery famous all over India. Everyone knows about V.Shantaram a highly successful Moviefigure.Around this time, many Hindu Sadhus and Sanyasis & some saintly persons fromMuslim community, used to meet him often and all of them used to tell him that he is ablessed person & that he will be able to see God in a divine vision very soon.Shortly after this on 8 Aug, 1945, he had a “Divya Dhrishti” (Divine Vision) at a Vishnutemple, at Poona. In that Divine vision he could see in the Idol, the God Vitthal, God ofPandharpur temple – God Balaji of Tirupathi temple and God Srinathji of Dwarka temple.They all appeared before him as if he was watching a TV screen.This was his first divine vision and during that divine vision he experienced a blissful stateof mind and a feeling of happiness of the highest order never so far experienced in his life.Soon after this incident many Hindu Sadhus and Sanyasis used to meet him and told himthat he will be able to see many more such “Divya Dhrishtis”(Divine Vision) in his life.On 18th August 1952 at 7 pm, through the help of one Sanyasi, he could get a granddivine vision in which he could see Lord Vishnu in Vishwadarshana. It was like watchingTV screen and during this Divine Vision the mantra “Om Shri Vishvadarshan DevatayaiNamaha” was given to him. Since then he has been reciting this mantra in his daily pooja &he continues to do so even now.906

He has since asked several persons who sought his guidance to chant this mantra dailyas a remedy to overcome their problems as this mantra will help to invoke the blessings ofthe Almighty God.His Marriage & Family LifeKarve Guruji got married in the year 1957. Since he did not have a formal education hedid not work on any job. He used the family fortunes for making his living and the familyfortunes gradually got dwindled. His family consists of three sons and three daughters.Although he never worked on any job, by the grace of God he has been running the familycomfortably until to-day without any problem as most of the people who sought hisguidance generally helped the family by giving some donation.Karve Guruji’s Trips Abroad:He was invited by Arsha Vidya Gurukulam at Saylosburg PA, USA in the year 1995to attend an astrological seminar. As part of that trip he visited Texas and stayed with us inour home for about 15 days. Subsequently he has been visiting USA almost every yearduring summer. He has also visited countries in the Middle East. During 1997 he was invitedby Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to Nether lands and there he was conferred the title of“Satpursuha’’ by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.Karve Guruji is a tireless person. It is amazing that at his age (estimated to be about80 yrs old), he observes fasting on every Monday which means that he will not take evenwater after he gets up until he finishes his daily pooja and after that he will take a smallquantity of special food prepared for such fasting days. He observed this fast during his stayin our house and we were amazed to see his energy level was the same as on non-fastingdays. He attributed this to “Daiva Shakthi” that is divine help. I have heard of Sages livingin Himalayas living on pure cosmic energy as they live in caves in remote areas where foodand water is generally not accessible. Likewise may be Karve Guruji is able to absorb energyfrom the cosmos (cosmic energy) on such fasting days. It was really amazing.Karve Guruji’s Message To Readers Of Saptarishis Astrology MagazineHe says that the mantra he got in the divine vision namely “Om ShriVishvadarshan Devatayai Namaha” should be chanted for overcoming all problems by eachand every one irrespective of the religion they may belong, as this is a universal mantra forall religions and Gods. The flyer given by Karve Guruji is attached for information of allreaders at the end of this write up.May God bless Karve Guruji with long life so that he can be a source of inspiration to theyounger generation?For the benefit of those readers who wish to call Karve Guruji they may call his daughterPinky Karve in India, I have given below the cell (mobile) number & landline number ofPinky Karve in India. Before calling her the readers are advised to keep a copy of theirhoroscope with them for ready reference to enable them to double check the placement ofplanets in the horoscope which they will hear over the telephone during their telephonic talkwith Pinky or Karve Guruji.Pinky Karve (aka Sanjivani Karve)—mobile (cell):9769753139; Landline 91-22-24362998: e-mail—psanjivani@yahoo.comHis Message907

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LongevityIn AstrologyByDr.S.C.Kursija, IndiaS.C. Kursija is a graduate of DelhiUniversity, Meerut University andHomeopathic System of Medicines in Delhi.He has worked in various capacities for DelhiHomeopathy Medical Association (DHMA),and was founder and chief editor of theirmonthly journal, Hahnemann HomoeopathicSandesh. He has received numerous awardsand passed the Jyotish Visharad from theIndian Council of Astrological Sciences(Madras). He is a member of the faculty ofBhartiya Vidhya Bhawan and has taughtastrology for ICAS, Madras Delhi Chapter-1.Currently, Dr. Kursija is General Secretary ofall Indian Federation of Astrologers Societies.Dr. Kursija teaches astrology and Vaastu invarious chapters, and has written on varioustopics of interest. He is particularlyinterested in hearing from fellow astrologerswho have researched the topic of suicide inastrology. He can be contacted atsckursija@yahoo.com.If we read any classical book we will find achapter on longevity and some principles toknow the time of death. Death is ultimateend of the life. Every Jeeva is to die. Theseclassical books were written hundreds of yearsback. Then natives were not afraid of death.They wanted to know their period and time ofdeath because they were honest and true to theirkarma. They knew that rebirth will give moreenergy and force to work more hard for uplift ofsoul. But the present man is afraid of death. Heknows that he is not doing right things and doingkarma only for the benefit of present life andseeking more and more comfort of life for thebody, not for the uplift of Soul. He requiresArtha (money) to purchase comfort of life. Hewants to earn more and more money by illicitmanner, wrong means. Therefore he is afraid ofdeath. The journey of life is for the upliftment ofthe Soul. So to know the span of life and timeand day of death is not a curse but a boon forthose who follow the righteous path in life. But itis fearful for those who follow the path ofmaterialism and amass wealth from every sourceand every way with out caring for his fellowbeing and society. They know that wealth andmaterial is capable to increase body comfortsonly and pomp and show in the society.In connection with longevity we desire to knowA. the span of life, B. nature of death such as unnaturaldeath or accident, long suffering fromchronic disease or peaceful death, C. place ofdeath such as at home, at distance place like inforeign country or away from home or on theway to home. The yoga, dasha and transit areimportant to know all the above factors.The longevity is divided by our sages in to threeperiods1) Alpa Ayu 2) Madhya Ayu and 3) Purana Ayu.910

Alpa Ayu (short span of life) is up to 32 years. It has been divided in to again three periods.‣ Sadhyorista immediate death within one year‣ Balarishta one to 12 years‣ Yogarishta up to 20 yearsMadhya Ayu (medium span of life) is up 64 to 75 years. It has been divided in to again three periods‣ Madhya Alpa ayu‣ Madhya-Madhya ayu‣ Madhya Purana AyuPurna Ayu Age (full span of life) is more than 70 years and up to 100 years‣ Deerga Ayu more than 100 years up to 120 years‣ Parama Ayu more than 120 years.We are mainly concerned up to Purna Ayu. There are nearly 82 methods of calculations of the span oflife and all fails to calculate accurate span of life as the native has free will to do karma. He can increasehis life by controlling his Karma and devoting in good karma. He can decrease his life span by badkarma and immersing himself in the philosophy of eat, drink and do merry or living the style of Wcube. Wealth, Wine and Woman.Our Rishis were very concerned about the span of life. They evolved methods to determine the span oflife. They evolved A. Amshayu, B. Nisargayu, C. Pindayu and D. Lagnayu. They said that‣ If lagna lord is strong and have aspect or conjoined with benefic planet, one should determinethe span of life by Amshayu.‣ If Sun is strong then determine the span of life by Pindayu.‣ If Moon is strong then determine the span of life by Nisargayu.It was only Acharya Satyacharya who said that the span of life should be determined only by Lagnayu.Standard methods of Judgment of Longevity(1) Method of three planets: Placement of Lagna lord, 10 th lord and 8 th lord in movable, fixed orcommon sign. The Movable sign represents Purna-ayu, Fixed sign represents Alpa-ayu and Commonsign represents Madhyam-ayu. (PAM)(2) Method of three pairs: (a) Lagna lord and 8 th lord (b) Saturn and Moon; (c) Lagna and Horalagna posited in movable, fixed or common sign (PAM). Movable + Movable=Purna-ayu; Fixed +Fixed= Alpa-ayu; Common + Common + Madhyam ayu(3) 8th Lord Placement:(a) Occupation of Kendra indicates a Long life.(b) Occupation of panaphara house indicates Madhyam life.(c) Occupation of apoklim house indicates Alpa-ayu(4) Kakshya Vridhi of Ayu: If Jupiter is posited in 7 th or Lagna or conjoined with benefic planetor aspected by a benefic planet. Only Jupiter is not enough, powerful planet in Kendra or trine, indicateslong life.(a) When Ascendant (lagna) is hemmed in between benefic planets(b) When benefics are in trine from Ascendant.(c) When benefics planet is posited or aspects lagna(5) Kakshya Harana of Ayu:911

(a) If Saturn is debilitated or in enemy sign and associated with or aspected by a malefic planet.This reduction will not be done if Saturn is posited in exaltation, own sign, or not aspected or associatedwith malefic sign.(b) When Saturn is posited in Kendra from Jupiter or Kendras are aspected by Saturn along withMars.(c) If Moon is posited in 8 th or 12 th from Ascendant.(d) If Saturn is posited in Lagna or Rashi i.e. sign of Moon(e) If Saturn is posited in 6 th , 8 th or 12 th from Ascendant or Rashi(f) If Saturn conjoined with Lagna Lord or Rashi lord.(g) If Lagna is hemmed in between malefic planets.(h) If Malefic planets are posited in lagna, 8 th , 3 rd , 5 th , 9 th , or 11 th from Lagna.As our span of life is dependent on our “Sanchit” and “Prarabdha Karma” our Rishis emphasized on the dashaand antar dasha of Marakesha and Badhakesha. When span of life is decided on Marakesha and Badhakesh,it is called Dashayu.The 8 th and 8 th from 8 th i.e. 3 rd are the houses of longevity. The 12 th from these houses i.e. 7 th and 2 nd arethe Maraka houses, their lords are called Marakesh. The badhaka lord for movable sign is 11 th lord, forfixed sign is 9 th lord and for dual sign is 7 th lord. There are some learned astrologers who are not readyto accept 9 th lord as badhaka for fixed sign. They say that it is lord of the trine and Sage Parashara hassaid that the dasha and antar dasha of 9 th lord is beneficial as it is house of Lakshmi. But they forget that itis Apoklim 1 house also.The lagna, lagna lord, planets in lagna and planets associated with lagna lord are also responsible forlongevity.The 10 th house and 10 th lord, planets posited in 10 th and planets associated with 10th indicate presentkarma which can increase or decrease the span of life.Therefore the three planet, Lagna, 10 th and 8 th lords are the easiest method to calculate the span of life.After calculating probable span of life, one should look for the dasha of maraka and transit during thatperiod.We read in “Mahabharata” that mass destruction was caused by malefic planets surrounding Sun at thetime of war. Sun is the soul of the Kala Purusha i.e. of the Universe. Varahamihira calls the Sun asKalatma-The soul of time. Therefore it is important to consider Sun in matters of longevity.If the span of life is going to expire then the dasha and antar dasha of Marakesh i.e.(1) The Lord of 2 nd house,(2) The Lord of 7 th house(3) The malefic planets posited in 2 nd ,(4) The malefic planets posited in 7 th ,(5) The malefic planets associated with 2 nd lord,(6) The malefic planets associated with 7 th lord,(7) The malefic planets aspecting 2 nd lord,(8) The malefic planets aspecting 7 th lord,(9) The lord of the sign occupied by 2 nd lord in navamsha,(10) The lord of sign occupied by the 7 th lord in navamsha.(11) The 12 th lord1 Brihat Jataka Chapter 1 Shl - 18. The houses next to the angles are known as the Panapharas or Succedent houses.The houses next to the Succedent houses are termed the Apoklims or Cadent houses. The fourth house is known asHibukam, Ambu, Sukham and Vesma. The seventh house is known as Jamitram. The fifth house is called Trikonam.The tenth house is known as Mesurana and the 10th.912

(12) The planets posited in 12 th house.(13) The planets associated with 12 th lord.(14) The lord of the sign occupied by the 12 th lord in navamsha.(15) The 8 th lord(16) The planets in 8 th house can cause death if the span of life is going to expire.(17) If the span of life is going to expire then if Saturn is lord of 3 rd , 6 th, 11 th or 8 th and associated withmarakesh its dasha or antar dasha can also cause death.(18) If the span of life is going to expire then the dasha of a benefic planet associated with marakeshcan cause death.So in Laghu Parashari it is clearly said that if the span of life is going to expire then only the dasha andantar dasha of marakesh can cause death, otherwise not. Therefore it is the duty of an astrologer toknow the possible span of life i.e. Alpa, Madhya or Poorna and then see the dasha and antar dasha ofmarakesh.Since the subject is vast we will touch the matter in general way and these will be in connection withAlpa, Madhya and Poorna ayu.The principles according to Sage ParasharaAlpayu – Short Span Of Life(1) If the Lagna Lord is posited in movable sign and 8 th lord in dual sign.(2) If the Lord of Lagna and 8 th Lord are posited in fixed sign.(3) If Saturn and Mars in Lagna and Jupiter in 6 th and Moon in 8 th ,(4) If lagna lord in 8 th aspected by malefic planet.(5) If the Lagna Lord is weak and malefic planets in 6 th , 8 th , 12 th(6) If 8 th lord in kendra aspected by a malefic planet.(7) If Lagna Lord is posited in 6 th , 8 th , 12 th , and not aspected by a benefic planet, and conjoined oraspected by a malefic planet.(8) If Lagna Lord is conjoined by a malefic and malefic planets are posited in kendra not aspectedby a benefic planet,(9) If malefic planets are posited in 2 nd and 12 th , not aspected by benefic planet,(10) If Lagna Lord and 8 th lord are combust, debilitated, posited in enemy’s sign, and posited in6 th , 8 th or 12 th house.(11) If 8 th lord or Saturn is combust, debilitated, or posited in enemy’s sign,Madhyayu – Medium Span Of Life(1) Lagna lord in immovable sign and 8 th lord in fixed sign.(2) The malefic planets in 2 nd ,3 rd , 4 th , 5 th , 8 th , and 11 th(3) The malefic and benefic planets occupy kendra and trikona(4) Jupiter as lagna lord becomes weak and malefic planets in kendra and trikona.(5) The benefic planets in kendra and trine and Strong Saturn in 6 th and malefic planets in 6 th and8 th(6) Hora lagna in fixed sign.Poornayu – Full Span Of Life(1) If Lagna Lord and 8 th lord in movable sign,(2) Hora Lagna in dual sign(3) 10 th Lord in 5 th and 8 th lord in exaltation and benefic planets in Kendra.(4) The benefic planets in Kendra and malefic planets in 3 rd , 6 th and 11 th .(5) The benefic planets in 6 th , 7 th , and 8 th and malefic planets in 3 rd , 6 th , and 11 th .(6) 8 th Lord in lagna and aspected by Jupiter or Venus.(7) The Lagna Lord, 8 th Lord and 10 th Lord in Kendra or trikona or 11 th .(8) The Lagna Lord or 8 th in 8 th or 11 th .(9) The Lagna Lord or 10 th Lord in kendra,913

(10) The lagna lord, 6 th lord and 12 th lord in own houses.According to Sage Parashara, the movable signs give Poornayu, fixed sign gives Alpayu, andDwisvabhava sign gives Madhyayu. He has made three groups to judge the longevity of a native, (1)Lagna lord and 8 th lord, (2) Moon and Saturn, (3) Lagna and Hora lagna.If lagna lord and 8 th lord are posited in movable sign or one in fixed sign and other in dual sign, oneenjoys Poornayu.If both are posited in dual sign or one in movable and other in fixed sign, the native enjoys Madhyayu.If both are posited in fixed sign or one in movable sign and other in dual sign, the native enjoys Alpayu.If the entire three groups indicate Poornayu, the native lives for 120 years, if two members indicatePoornayu, the native lives for 108 years if only one indicates Poornayu, the naïve enjoys 96 years of life.Similarly 80, 72, 64 respectively are the years for the MadhyayuSimilarly 40, 36 and 32 respectively are the years for AlpayuThe final decision of longevity is to be taken from Lagna and Hora lagna, if all the three group membersgive different results.Hora LagnaThe calculation of Hora lagna in the text is not sound mathematically. The text says that if thebirth lagna is odd sign, add the Ishta kala to the longitude of the Sun. If the birth sign is even,add the Istha kala to the longitude of the lagna, which looks unsound. More over the longitudeof the lagna or Sun has not been taken in to account. It is clearly said that the Ishta kala is the timefrom sunrise to the birth time of the native. Therefore the longitude of the Sun should be taken intoaccount. We should take the standard time deduct the local time of the sun rise. It will give the Isthakala in hours and minutes. The hours indicate sign and minutes divided by 2 indicates the longitude ofthe lagna. The Hora lagna will be the Longitude of Sun in sign and degree and minutes plus the signand hours and minutes arrived at by Istha kala.Suppose we desire to the Hora lagna of Delhi at 4pm.. the sun rise is at 6hrs and 19 minutes. The4pm means 16hrs.Now 16-00 minus 06-19= 9 hrs and 41 minutes. 9hrs are the sign and 41 divided by 2 i.e.20-30 is the longitude of the sign i.e.9s-20 degree and 30 minutes is the longitude; add longitude of theSun on that day. It will give the Hora lagna with longitude.If Moon is posited in lagna or 7 th from lagna then lagna and Moon gives the final indications.If Jupiter is posited in lagna or 7 th in strength and conjoined or aspected by a benefic planet, then onesection of life is increased i.e. Alpayu becomes Madhyayu, Madhyayu becomes Poornayu and Poornayubecomes Amitayu.If Saturn is one of the members of the group indicating span of life, one should deduct one section ofthe life. If Saturn is posited in his own sign or exalted, or yoga karaka, not conjoined or aspected by amalefic planet, one should not deduct the section of life.BPHS chapter 39 shloka 31—50Sage Parashara has given other methods also, such as 8 th lord and Saturn, 3 rd lord and Mars etc. Theabove method is mainly applied.Sage Jaimini has taken the three groups as Parashara but with little difference A) Lagna lord and 8 thlord, B) Moon and lagna, C) Lagna and Hora lagna, not Saturn.Moreover both have not taken into account the 10 th house and 10 th lord in its account, where as 10 thhouse and 10 th lord indicate karma of the native during present birth. The karma of the present birth can914

educe or increase the kakshya of the birth i.e. from Alpayu to Madhyayu, from Madhyayu toPoornayu or from Poornayu to Madhyayu.Some rules of JaiminiAlpayu: if four or more planets in from 9 th to 12 th houses,Madhyayu: If four or more planets in from 5 th to 9 th housePoornayu: if four or more planets in from lagna to 4 th house.Kalidas in UttarkalamritaAlpayu: if malefic planets are posited in Kendra and trikona, 8 th and 12 thMadhyayu: if benefic planets are posited in 2 nd , 3rd and 11 thPoornayu: if benefic planets Jupiter, Venus, unafflicted Mercury and full Moon and trine lords areposited in kendra or trine.Ramadayalu in Sanket NidhiAccording to him if the planets are posited in last portion of the sign it contributes little toward itslongevity. If planet posited in own sign or exaltation or friend’s sign contribute long life.Some ObservationsLong life is indicated(1) If benefic planets are posited in benefic houses, Kendra or Kona with strength. The maleficplanets in Upachaya houses.(2) No malefic planet should be connected with 8 th or 8 th lord except Saturn.(3) If 8 th lord, 3 rd lord and 10 th lord are strong and posited in kendra.(4) If Lagna Lord and 8 th lord are posited in movable sign with benefic aspect.Madhyamayu is indicated(1) If benefic and malefic planets are posited in kendra and kona.(2) If lagna lord is weak and 8 th lord is strong without benefic aspect, and 8 th house has no maleficplanet but has benefic aspect.Alpayu is indicated(1) If malefic planets are in kendra, kona and benefic houses.(2) Weak lagna lord and 8 th lord or both posited in fixed sign.(3) If Saturn is weak and not aspected by a benefic planet.Source Of Death8th house from lagna or Moon which ever is strong indicates death and source of death. When there aremany planets in 8 th , death will be due to disease of various kinds pertaining to these planets. One’sdeath should be expected to happen caused by humour to the sign of the 8 th house or to the Navamshasign occupied by the 8 th lord.• Sun indicates death due to fire.• Moon-water,• Mars-weapon,• Mercury-by fall,• Jupiter-by fever,• Venus-by indigestion,• Saturn-by hunger915

• Sign or Navamsha belong to Aries be unoccupied: fever, poison, disorder of stomach andbiliousness. If Aries is occupied or aspected by a planet, death will be caused by disorder belonging tothat planet. (It should be considered in each sign.)• Taurus: death is caused by vitiation of three humours of the body, by weapon, or fire.• Gemini: due to cough, asthma, excessive heat, colic and the like.• Cancer: due to rheumatism, insanity, or diarrhoea• Leo: due to boil, poison, weapon, or fever.• Virgo: due to disorder of stomach, quarrel, a fall from a piece,• Libra: due to own faults, fever,• Scorpio: due to jaundice, enlarge spleen,• Sagittarius: due to fall from a tree, wood, weapon, water.• Capricorn: due to derangement of mind, plough, colic,• Aquarius: animal, weapon, poison of serpent, cough, consumption, un-natural death.• Pisces: serpent bite, while on journey, through storm, or machine.Place of deathThe rising Navamsha of the chart indicates place of death.• Aries-forest or where sheep and goat are abound, cow shed• Taurus-forest where animal graze• Gemini-residence• Cancer-water resort• Leo-forest, distance place• Virgo-if forest, distance place• Libra- market place• Scorpio-uneven place in the ground• Sagittarius-cowshed• Capricorn-water resorts, near river, in well etc.• Aquarius-residence• Pisces-water resortThese are the general indications from classical books particularly from Hora Sara.Let us apply the above principles on some charts.Case 1Dr. B.V.Raman DOB Aug 08, 1912, TOB 19:43 hrs, Bangalore. Dr. B.V.Raman – the father of modernAstrology, his life was not an easy task. He died on Dec 20, 1998 after 86 years of span of life.916

The lagna lord Saturn is posited in fixed sign Taurus a friends sign in Kendra and aspected by Jupiterwho is in a kendra. The 8th lord Mercury is posited in fixed sign with malefic planet. 8 th house isoccupied by Ketu a malefic planet. If we go by the method of Alpayu, Madhyayu and Poornayu, we cansay that the native will live for Alpayu. But as the lagna lord, 8 th lords 3 rd lord and 10 th house and 10 thlord are posited in kendra, lagna lord is aspected by Jupiter and lagna lord aspects its own lagna, so thenative lived a long life. Moreover lagna lord and 8 th lord are posited in movable sign in navamsha isgiving Poornayu. The benefic planet Venus exalted in kendra. At least two lagna should be strong. Thelagna is aspected by his own lord and Moon is posited in the sign of friend and dispositor Mars who isin Kendra in his friend’s sign.Case 2ndThe native was born on Sep 26, 1913, at 21:00, at Tenali Andhra Pradesh. He is still alive 2009.917

The lagna lord Venus is posited in Kendra and aspected by Jupiter from own sign, 8 th lord Jupiter isposited in his own sign, 3 rd lord Moon posited in own sign, 10 th lord Saturn in lagna indicates long life.The native is plus 95 and all faculties are normal. Moon in his own sign, lagna lord in Kendra gives twostrong lagnas.Case 3The native was born on 17-10-1977, 18:15 hrs Faridabad. He died on 17-07-1996 at the age of 19 years.The lagna lord Mars is debilitated in Kendra, lagna is aspected by Sun in debilitation. Mars is 8 th lordalso and 8 th house is aspected by Gulika. The 3 rd lord Mercury is posited in 6 th house with Rahu and 2 ndlord Venus, a maraka. The 10 th lord Saturn is posited in 5 th house in the house of enemy and hemmed inbetween Mars and Rahu. The two lagnas, birth lagna lord Mars and Sun are debilitated. Moon is positedin the sign of Jupiter, but Jupiter in 3 rd is detrimental to 9 th . So all the three lagna are weak. He died atthe age of 19 years.Case 4The native was born on 23-3-1951, at 19:00, Bulandshahar UP. He died on 10-1-1996The native died at the age of 45, Madhyayu918

"The Lagna is Virgo and lagna lord Mercury is posited in 7th and is debilitated, detrimental to lagna.8th lord Mars is posited in 7th, aspecting the lagna and 10th, afflicting Moon and Sun. Retro Saturn isposited in lagna, aspecting 3rd, 7th and 10th. Saturn is 5th and 6th lord. 3rd lord Mars is again posited in7th. 2nd lord Venus is in 8th. 7th lord Jupiter is posited in 7th aspecting lagna, 3rd house which gavehim Madhyamayu. 10th lord Mercury is debilitated in 7th.It is the position of Jupiter which gave himMadhyamyu."More cases of span of life can be given. It will only multiply the volume, but the result will be the same.The lagna and lagna lord, 8 th house and 8 th lord, 3 rd house and 3 rd lord, 10 th house and 10 th lord should bestrong for Poornayu. If two or three are strong it will give Madhyamyu and if are weak and afflictedAlpayu is give as span of life. There are three lagnas (Asc) in a horoscope. All three lagnas should bestrong for Poornayu (full span). The strength of two or one gives Madhyamyu (medium span). Whenall three lagna are weak it gives Alpayu (short span).919

Similarity BetweenQuantum Mechanics& AstrologyByTapan Das, CanadaReadership Level: Very AdvancedAbstractTapan Das, Ph.D., P.Eng. has 35 years oftechnical management experience intelecommunication, wireless, IP, WiFi andASIC. He has worked as VP, Director andTechnical Manager in SGNT Technologies,Kinaare Networks, Lucent, Nortel, andPlessey. He holds an M.Sc. in Electronics fromthe University Of London, UK and a Ph.D. inMicrowave Electronics from the University ofBradford, UK. He holds seven patents andhas published number of technical papers inInternational journals. He had an activeinterest in astrology for a long time and hasbeen researching astrology and cosmologyfor the last five years. He has published sixpapers on this subject in Research inAstrology with Media in Science (RAMS),International Society of AstrologicalResearch (ISAR).and Journal of the MindshiftInstitute. Recently, he has published a bookWhy Astrology is Science: Five GoodReasons.Modern physics is dominated by theconcept of quantum mechanics. Theprinciples of quantum mechanics are– duality of wave and particle, probability,uncertainty, discreteness of energy, andcontextual behavior. In this article, the authorshows with examples how the principles ofastrology are similar to quantum mechanics. Ifthe research work on astrology is pursued onthese principles, astrology will be accepted as ascience by the scientific community.Quantum MechanicsQuantum mechanics is the science of matterand radiation at an atomic level. Classical(Newtonian) physics failed to explain verysmall particles (where quantum mechanicstook over) and very fast particles of nearlythe speed of light (where theory of relativitytook over). Quantum mechanics correctsclassical physics at the atomic andsubatomic levels. The term quantum (Latinfor quantity) refers to the discrete units thatthe theory assigns to physical quantitiessuch as the energy of light andelectromagnetic wave.Classical physics explained all physicalphenomena in the world with two entities –920

matter and fields. Drop a stone from a bridge. The stone is made of matter. It dropsbecause the earth’s gravitational field pulls it. Earth as a matter produces gravitational fieldwhich pulls the other much smaller matter like stone following Newton’s laws of motion.Scottish physicist James Clark proposed another field called electromagnetic field layingdown the laws of electric and magnetic fields. Electricity and magnetism are not twoseparate fields but different aspects of a single electromagnetic field. Maxwell figured outthat light is also an electro-magnetic field at certain frequencies.However, problem came with the classical physics in explaining why iron glows red aroundthirteen hundred degrees. According to classical physics, black bodies should glow brightblue at all temperatures. German scientist Max Planck solved this problem by proposing thatmatter particles do not vibrate any way they please, but at frequencies that follow the simplerule:E = nhfWhere E is the particle’s energy, n is any integer, f is the frequency of the particle’svibration, and h is the Planck’s constant. This was the first foundation of the quantummechanics. Following this, the most celebrated scientist of the twentieth century AlbertEinstein explained the photoelectric effect – light’s ability to eject electrons out of metal –using Max Planck’s quantum action. Einstein also showed that light consists of shower ofparticles called photons.While physicists were puzzling over the light’s seemingly contradictory properties - wavesand particles, French physicist Louis de Broglie hypothesized that all entities have both waveand particle aspects. The wavelength of a photon can be obtained from its momentum by theformula:p = h/λWhere, p is the momentum, λ is the wavelength, and h is the Planck’s constant. But, thiswave function differs from ordinary waves in that it carries no energy. For an ordinarywave, the square of its amplitude measures its energy. For a quantum wave, the square of itsamplitude at a certain location represents not energy but probability, the probability that aparticle – localized quantum of energy - will be observed by a detector placed at thatlocation.probability = (amplitude of wave function) 2The fundamental principle of quantum mechanics is based on the laws of probability, notlaws of certainty. Probability is a measure of the relative number of ways an event canhappen. The probability that a coin, when tossed, will come up heads is exactly ½ or 0.5. Butthe result of any toss is uncertain. But, if we flip the coin enough number of times, say amillion times, we will find that heads showed up very close to half a million times makingthe probability of heads almost ½ or 0.5.Danish physicist Niels Bohr, who is considered the founder of quantum mechanics,proposed that electrons can exist only at discrete energy levels around the nucleus of an921

atom which prevents them from spiraling into the nucleus as classical physicspredicts. Let us look at the picture of a hydrogen atom in its ground state. If we think thatthe electron is looping around the nucleus as shown in Figure 1A, then we are 80 years out ofdate. According to quantum mechanics, the probability density plot of the electron inhydrogen atom is shown in Figure 1B. The density of the dots represents the probability offinding the electron in that region.Figure 1A: Electron looping around the nucleus in hydrogen atom according to classicalphysics.Figure 1B: Electron probability density cloud of hydrogen atom according to quantummechanics.The size of an atom is ~1 x 10 -10 meter. The central nucleus where 99.9 percent of the atom’smass resides is ~1 x 10 -15 to 1 x 10 -14 meter. The size of an electron is not exactly known, butthought to be of the order of 1 x 10 -14 meter. If the nucleus were the size of our Sun, then thehydrogen ground state would be twenty times larger than the solar system. If the electronwere really a point particle moving around the atomic space, it would reside in a space sovacant that it would make solar system seem crowded. Now, if we consider the wavefunction of the electron with its probability density, then the probability density will fill upthe whole atomic space. For instance, let us try to push our hand through a wall. Since atoms922

are mostly empty space, their electrons are too small to stop us. But, the probabilitydensity clouds of the atoms push our hand back. Pretty effective, aren’t they?German physicist Werner Heisenberg proposed uncertainty principle for the quantummechanics stating that position and momentum of a particle can not be accuratelydetermined simultaneously. If the position of the particle is accurately known, then thespeed and direction of the speed will have poor accuracy. This is because the measurementitself changes the position or speed or direction of the particle. This is not obvious in themacroscopic world around us. If we want to measure the length of a table with a tape, themeasurement does not change the length or position of the table in our acceptable measuringcapacity. In the case of electron, measurement becomes different. The very act of looking atthe electron with a super high power magnifier uses light made of photons. These photonswould have enough momentum that they once hit the electron would change its course.Heisenberg wrote the uncertainty principle as:Δp Δx= h ………………………………. Equation 1On the right side is the Planck’s constant divided by 2π. Momentum is represented by p, andposition (distance) is represented by x. The Δ symbols mean ‘uncertainty of’, not ‘change of’.Hence, Δx is the uncertainty of position, and Δp is the uncertainty of momentum. Since h onthe human scale is extremely small, Δx and Δp are, for all practical purposes, zero ineveryday world.The attributes of an electron are contextual [1] depending on how they are measured. Anexample of a contextual attribute is the color of an object. If you go to a shop to buy a dress,the color of the dress you choose will depend on the light in the shop. If the dress you chooseis white, but the light in the shop is bluish, then the dress will have the bluish tinge.Moreover, if you are wearing tinted glasses, then the color of the dress will also depend onthe tint of your glasses. Hence, the contextual attributes of an object depends on theenvironment and the person observing or measuring it.AstrologyAstrology is based on the idea that the cosmic events happening in the universe affectthe events happening in the Earth. The basic concept of astrology is that the planetsand zodiacs affect the health and energy of a person. By studying the patterns andcycles of the planets and zodiacs, astrologers have gathered data thousands of years ago howcosmic patterns and events affect human life. The planets and their relationship betweenthemselves and with zodiacs change constantly, but can be predicted accurately bymathematical calculations. Thus by comparing the position of the Earth to the planets andzodiacs, astrologers can explain the present event and predict the future.The cosmic energies that we know so far are the protons of elements of the periodic table.The dominant elements are hydrogen and helium along with other elements (lithium,beryllium and boron) with a few like carbon and oxygen. These cosmic rays on their way tothe Earth are deflected by the electromagnetic field present throughout the galaxy. Whenthese cosmic rays reach the Earth, they collide with the atoms of the upper atmosphere of923

the Earth releasing showers of gamma rays, X-rays and subatomic particles. There may beother forms of cosmic energies reaching the Earth that are still to be discovered.Our Sun is producing energy bursts continuously not only in the form of heat and light, butas radio waves, ultraviolet rays, X-rays, and gamma rays. A solar flare is a sudden localexplosion in a particular region of the Sun’s atmosphere releasing intense bursts of X-rays,ultraviolet rays, radio waves and energy particles [2]. A constant stream of electrons fromthe Sun is responsible for the Auroras on the Earth.The space surrounding the Sun and its corona is plasma. Each planet has a plasma sheath,the size of which is determined by the difference between the electric potential of the planetand that of the nearby solar plasma. The shape of the plasma is like a tear drop with thepointed end facing away from the Sun. The Sun and all planets except Venus and Mars haveintrinsic magnetic field. There are strong “Dust Devils” in Mars which is a storm of highlycharged particles. The planets and their satellites very close to the Earth also act as shieldsfor the energy flow reaching the Earth. The effect of shielding of the Moon is particularlystrong for the Earth. Thus the cosmic energies reaching the Earth are also affected by thesolar system.How these energies affect a person is still to be understood. One theory is that it affects thebiofield of a person. Modern science has confirmed that the human body is not just aphysical structure, but is also composed of energy field. This biofield or human energy field(HEF) is the frontier of modern science, and the development of diagnostic and treatmentsystems. Dr. Victor Inyushin [3] at Kazakh University in Russia has done extensiveresearch in the area of biofield and has suggested the existence of a bioplasmic energy fieldcomposed of ions, free protons, and free electrons. The bioplasmic particles are constantlyrenewed by chemical processes in the cells and are in constant motion. There is a balance ofpositive and negative particles within the bioplasma that is relatively stable. A shift in thisbalance causes a change in the person or organism. At the same time, some of this energy isradiated into space. Dr. George De La Warr and Dr. Ruth Brown built instruments to detectradiation from living tissues, and developed Radionics, a system of detection, diagnosis andhealing from a distance, using the human energy field. They took photographs using thepatient’s hair as antenna. These photographs showed internal diseases, like tumors, cystsinside the liver, and cancers within the brain.The biofield energy has been known in the past and has been called by different names indifferent cultures, such as qi in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), ki in Japanese Kamposystem, doshas in Ayurvedic medicine, prana in Hinduism. The imbalance in the biofieldenergy causes sickness and disease. This concept has been in the practice of many forms oftherapy, like acupuncture, qiqong, ayurvedic, homeopathy, and therapeutic touch.Similarity between Quantum Mechanics and AstrologyLike quantum mechanics, astrology is also based on probability. Astrologers havecollected data thousands of years ago how certain pattern of zodiacs and planetsprovide certain attributes. Sun sign represents the zodiac that the Sun is in at the timeof a person’s birth. For example, the attributes of a person with Sun sign Aries is –924

leadership, energy, aggressiveness, courage, confidence, arrogance and belligerence. Itdoes not mean that every Aries person will have these attributes. It means that theprobability of an Aries person to have these attributes is higher than other Sun signs. Theactual figure of probability is not quoted so far, but only be calculated statistically from verylarge numbers of collected data.The uncertainty principle of quantum mechanics applies to astrology as well. The Sun signof a person means that the zodiac of the Sun sign, the Sun and the Earth are in line. Theenergy particles from the Sun sign zodiac and the Sun reach the Earth, and affect the peopleborn at that time. But, the energy particles on their way to the Earth can be impacted by theelectromagnetic fields and gravitational fields in the path, and the solar system as describedearlier. Thus there is some uncertainty how much of these energy particles can reach theEarth. Similarly, there are some uncertainties on the attributes assigned to the Sun signs.These attributes have been based on the collected data so far. How extensive the datacollection has been is not known and the attributes may change as more data are collected. Ifthe uncertainty of the energy flow is ΔE, and the uncertainty of the assigned attributes areΔA, thenΔE ΔA = astrology errorAs we see from Equation 1, the multiplication of the uncertainties of position andmomentum in quantum mechanics equals Planck’s constant divided by 2π. In case ofastrology, the values of astrology error and its constancy are not known. But, what isaccepted so far is that there is a margin of error in astrology analysis and prediction.The contextual attributes mentioned in quantum mechanics apply to astrology as well. If theastrology prediction is that a person is going to win some money, then for a poor personliving in poor neighborhood, winning $100 may be substantial and the neighbors mightcongratulate him. But, for a rich person living in rich neighborhood, this amount may beinsignificant and will go unnoticed by the neighbors. Hence, the effectiveness of theprediction depends on the environment and the observers.Conclusion"I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics." - Richard P. Feynman, USphysicist.No one has yet claimed to understand quantum mechanics, but it has been successful so farin explaining the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic level. Einstein neveraccepted the probability theory of quantum mechanics. His famous saying – “God does notplay dice”. He had constant debate with Niels Bohr about quantum mechanics, but theyagreed that somehow quantum mechanics explains the behavior of atomic and subatomicparticles.Couldn’t the same thing be said about astrology? First thing that should be realized thatastrology is not certainty but probability. Second thing is that the astrology is based on thedata collected over a certain periods few thousand years ago. That data collection has notcontinued; hence astrology attributes have not been updated. Astrology has not been925

accepted as a science by the scientific community. In order to get astrology accepted asa science, its basis should be similar to quantum mechanics – (1) duality of cosmic energiesas particles and waves, (2) probability, not certainty, (3) uncertainty principle of cosmicenergy flow and human attributes, and (4) contextual attributes.The scientific basis of astrology should be how cosmic energies affect human biofield. Thereare two limitations here. First, scientists so far know very little about the cosmic energies.Our universe is made up of 74% dark energy, 22% dark matter, and 4% ordinary matterconsisting of baryons [4]. So far nothing is known about the dark energy and dark matter.Second, very little is known about human biofield, although currently some research work isgoing on. Until the study of human biofield is taken into mainstream scientific research, thefull effect of cosmic energies on humans will not be understood.References[1] “Quantum Reality beyond the New Physics”, by Nick Herbert.[2] “Cosmic Energy Controlled by Planets and Zodiacs Affecting Human Life”,Tapan Das, ISAR, Vol XXXVI Number 3.[3] “The Human Energy Field”, Gloria Alvino, http://twm.co.nz/enrg.htm[4] “Dark Energy and Primordial Energy”, Tapan Das, The Journal of theMindshift Institute.926

INDIAN COUNCIL OF ASTROLOGICAL SCIENCESSILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONSThe Chairman and Members of theINDIAN COUNCIL OF ASTROLOGICAL SCIENCES (Regd.)Secunderabad Chapter&The CEO and Team Members ofSAPTARISHIS ASTROLOGY, MUMBAIrequest the pleasure of your company and participationwith friends at the inaugural session ofSEMINAR ON MATRIMONIAL HARMONY – ASTROLOGICAL ASPECTS&Honouring ofSri Iranganti RangacharyaAn Icon on Jaimini System of AstrologySri Gokaraju GangarajuIndustrialist and Philanthropistwill inaugurateSri Daya ShankerCommissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai & Honorary Consultant Editor – The Times of Astrologywill be the Guest of HonourSri Kowtha Lalith ManoharNational Vice President of ICAS and Patron of the Secunderabad Chapterwill PresideDate:SUNDAY, 27 th DECEMBER 2009 at 10 AMVenue:“Kowtha Suryanarayan Row Auditorium”(Swaarajya Press Compound)10, Padmaraonagar, Secunderabad – 500 025Ar Somnath B SarmaChairman, ICASSecunderabad ChapterCEOSaptarishis AstrologyMumbai927

ProgrammeSeminar On Matrimonial Harmony – Traditional & Nadi AspectsOrganized byTHE INDIAN COUNCIL OF ASTROLOGICAL SCIENCES SECUNDERABAD CHAPTER(as part of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations) in association with SAPTARISHIS ASTROLOGY, MUMBAI.INAUGURAL SESSION0930 Hrs … … Registration followed by TEA1000 Hrs … … Prayer1005 Hrs … … Welcome address by the Chapter Chairman,Sri B. Somnath Sarma1015Hrs … … Lighting of the Lamp & Inauguration of theConference by Sri G.Ganga RajuAddress bySri Kowtha Lalith Manohar,Vice President – ICAS & Patron,Secunderabad Chapter of ICASSanskrit Scholar & IndustrialistAddress bySri Daya ShankerCommissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai.Address byCEO of Saptarishis AstrologyVote of ThanksSri V.Gopala KrishnaTechnical Session I:MARITAL HARMONY – ASTROLOGICAL ASPECTSModerator - Sri A.V. Sundaram1100 Hrs … … Speakers: Sri B. Somanatha SarmaToSri Jayaraman1300 Hrs Dr. Vani1300 HrsTo1400 Hrs … … LunchTechnical Session II:Moderator - Sri C.V. B. Subrahmanyam,Dean – Astrology Department,Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad.928

1415 Hrs … … Speakers: Mr M AnjaneyuluCEO Saptarishis Astrology, MumbaiSmt Satyamma Bharadwaja“Sri Iranganti Rangacharya Sanmana Sabha”1615 Hrs … … BenedictionHis Holiness Sri Sri Sri Vidyanrusimha Bharati SwamijiJagadguru Sankaracharya of Sri Pushpagiri PeethamHonouring Sri Iranganti Rangacharya GarubySri Gokaraju Gangaraju &Sri Daya Shanker(Courtesy - Saptarishis Astrology)1630 Hrs … … Address bySri Iranganti RangacharyaVote of ThanksCEO of Saptarishis Astrology1700 Hrs ... … High Tea929

Saptarishis Astrology - Predictive Series Vol 1Collector’s Edition LaunchedBook LaunchThis is to announce that Saptarishis Astrology has launched its first book titled ‘PredictiveSeries – 1, Collector’s Edition’ which has been launched by Sagar Publications at an MRP ofRs 300/-It contains 30 of the finest articles from the digital edition of Saptarishis Astrology magazinealong with a foreword by Ernst Wilhem, USA – author of various bestselling books &courses. The foreword is accompanied by an interesting Preface from the Publisher ofSaptarishis astrology. The book can be gotten in various stores in India & on our websitehttp://shop.saptarishisastrology.com/ . All authors have decided not to accept any royalty& the total royalty from the sale of the book gotten bySA from Sagar Publications will be donated to an oldand poor astrologer that will be nominated by readers,pls feel free to nominate by writing to us atadmin@saptarishisastrology.comReviewsErnst Wilhem – Last year, 2008, was the launch dateof Saptarishi Astrology online astrological journal, whichfor the first time unveiled a fraction of India’s astrologicalknowledge to the entire world via the internet. Sure, therehave been and are other astrological magazines that haverevealed interesting principles of astrology, but these hadsmall circulation in comparison to Saptarishi Astrologywhich was made available to anyone everywhere andthat for free. Saptarishi Astrology has made the vastnessof the Astrological Library of India available worldwide. In this first Saptarishi Astrologybook the finest gems from amongst the many gems to be found in the Saptarishi Astrologyonline journal have been selected for you.Starteller – These are some of the rarest articles ever found on Predictive Astrology. Someobscure concepts that have been hidden for centuries are presented here. All articles areexceptional; some of them demand re-reads and further research.930

1008 PetalsThe Mayonnaise JarContributed ByCarole McMechan, CanadaWhen things in your life seem, almost too much to handle,When 24 Hours in a day is not enough,Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.A professor stood before his philosophy classAnd had some items in front of him.When the class began, wordlessly,He picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jarand proceeded to fill it with golf balls.He then asked the students, if the jar was full.They agreed that it was.The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and pouredthem into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.The pebbles rolled into the open Areas between the golf balls.He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.Of course, the sand filled up everything else.He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entirecontents into the jar, effectivelyfilling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.'Now,' said the professor, as the laughter subsided,'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.The golf balls are the important things - family,children, health, Friends, and Favorite passions –Things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, Your life would still be full.The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house, and car.The sand is everything else --The small stuff.931

'If you put the sand into the jar first,' He continued,'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.The same goes for life.If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff,You will never have room for the things that are important to you.So...Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.Play With your children.Take time to get medical checkups.Take your partner out to dinner.There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.'Take care of the golf balls first --The things that really matter.Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.The professor smiled.'I'm glad you asked'.It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem,there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.'Please share this with other "Golf Balls"I just did......932