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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

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|| Gururbrahmaa Gururvishnu Gururdevo Maheshvarah |||| GururSakshaat Parambrahma, Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah||Vol 7 – C. S. Patel 2 nd Memorial Issue- Part 1This special issue has been kept manuscript centric because it is re-dedicated to Late Shri C SPatel. The Grandmaster of Modern Vedic astrology taught to the world few rare principles butwhat was the most important teaching from him most have missed. It was ‘Keep It Simple & No-Infidelity in Astrology’ – this principle can be used by all the Western Astrology students and also theVedic Astrology students. Especially during these times of internet & fast communication where allkinds of knowledge is available and one has multiple teachers, this is most essential otherwise as wehave observed over the last decade many great minds in astrology go ‘Absolute Waste’. In today’s timesof multiple organisations and institutions he just stuck to his room in Mumbai and did not waste timedoing Public Relations and as many have told us over the years there has never been a master like MrPatel. These fans of Mr Patel have been from Denmark to Australia and even from small villages inIndia. The striking part of Mr Patel was he spear-headed the movement in last 100 years to bring out raremanuscripts containing real knowledge of astrology, he travelled far to collect it, he translated thempainstakingly and demonstrated application. After him almost none in India succeeded in bringing outso many rare verses from so many rare manuscripts. His books still remain on the top of the shelf ofevery astro lover in the world. It is this penchant of his to dig deeper into manuscripts and not besatisfied by available books that we follow and will address more gravely in this issue. Hence this issueof the magazine will not follow regular columns and is a Manuscript Centric Issue so as to inspireeveryone to dig deeper into classics, we bring out this time translations of several unknown but mostimportant works.Each Publitorial of Saptarishis Astrology is designed to be different from other editorials. As apolicy it does not venture into mundane astrology & looks upon itself to take the task mentioned in the‘Last Book Of Astrology’ to ‘Change The Mindsets’ of astrologers worldwide which would in turnwould make the Astrology Consciousness to grow and become purified, thereby creating the stage andthe automatic need in the Universe to bring out the hidden and working knowledge in astrology. Intoday’s time of commercialization and shameless self promotion it is more essential for us to raise theconsciousness.The Enigma Of Birth Time RectificationLet us quickly turn to a world event that happened few months back and a challenge to astrologersworldwide. One must bear in mind that without proper birth time every article on birth timerectification is a product of the authors experience or mind and cannot be taken as a guarantorinspite of the fame or experience of the astrologer. It is the toughest to even rectify & get to the Asc incases of unknown birth and as complex a life that of Michael Jackson. A new breed of astrologers overthe internet fooled for one decade to rectify birth time till the second up to the 60 th division asking for $250 to $ 500 for it. One way to test an astrologer is no to take the chart of a known person whose birthcertificate is crystal clear and give the time of birth as unknown to astrologers. You will find that everyastrologer worth his salt will ‘Fit’ all the events into the Asc he chooses and even we are guilty of thesame, since birth time rectification is one of the most toughest process. What is more important is beinghonest and admitting that it is the toughest in getting the Asc right, what say of getting to the exactsecond, a practice in modern times of fooling young ones. It is Michael Jacksons chart which has givenus extreme pain and headaches not because he is a celeb but because he truly was a great entertainer. Inrecent years, to cause us sleepless nights was a bigger obsession of getting to the chart of LindaGoodman whose date of birth is also unknown, she ensured that you go round and round and don’t getto her, just like Jackson ensured that. Let’s trace his birth time confusion with what some famousastrologers went through.203

Richard Gehman gives a time of 7:54 AM CDT "from someone close to Michael." Grazia Bordoniwrites that Mercurio-3 gave 3:00 AM "from him." Zip Dobyns has 1:30 AM "from a close friend ofMichael's to a fellow astrologer." Dobyns speculates late Aquarius rising. Kim Baker speculates 12:09PM in NCGR Newsletter article. Lois Rodden spec-rectifies to 8:47 AM CDT. Basil Fearringtonrectifies to 11:53 PM in "Astrology of the Famed," writing in a footnote of the Introduction that "I hadmany opportunities to observe Michael but could not get close enough to ask him about his time ofbirth." On 12/31/1998, Fearrington emailed the statement that "I had occasion, while playing in theopening act for the very last Jackson tour to ask Michael what his time of birth was. He said "I will tellyou as I told Jackie Onassis, all I know is that it was late in the evening, definitely after 10:30 PM."However, LMR notes that "Astrology of the Famed" was published in 1996 and Jackson's last tour was in1984 so there is some question about this. Shortly after Jackson's death in late June 2009, Steven Stuckeywrote to: "My friend and teacher of 25 years, Vedic astrologer Chakrapani Ullal 1 , was Michael Jackson'sastrologer in the late '80's. Michael gave him a time of birth of 7:33 PM." In a follow-up e-mail, Stuckeyconfirmed that Chakrapani received the time from Jackson directly. Edith Hathaway submitted thesame time also from Chakrapani Ullal. PT also talked with Chakrapani who confirmed that he receivedthe time directly from Michael. At around the same time Michael Munkasey called citing Ed Healin for12:09 PM. Ed worked at a record company and did charts as well. When Michael Jackson approached Edto read his chart, Ed sent Jackson away, saying something like "get the time from your birth certificate."When Jackson returned, he told Ed that he had been born at 12:09 PM according to his birth certificate.Given that there are numerous reports with different times, many from Jackson himself, PT maintainedthe DD rating as of July 2009.We even asked America’s senior most Astrologer and also a writer for Saptarishis Astrology, ShriChakrapani Ullal in order to double check the time of birth he received from Jackson. His reply to us:Dear Admin,Thank you for your email. Michael Jackson's birth time is 19:33 and it was personally given by him to me. I was hisastrologer from the 80's, 90's, and until 2005. I do believe that this birth time is correct because he had theknowledge that the time should be very accurate for the purpose of the reading. He was kind of an enlightened man,he was vegetarian, a meditator, and was a highly humble human being.Yours,ChakrapaniThe Asc is Taurus with Indian Zodiac with Basil Ferrington’s time of birth Asc and Aquariuswith Chakrapani Ullal’s time of birth reference. Gayatri Devi Vasudev the editor of Modern Astrologyalso took the same time of birth that of Mr Ullal in her September issue with a nice editorial to Jacksonschart. The agony of a serious student of astrology is when he tried several rare methods to double checkon what could be the right Asc and finds that both Asc can resonate with events also matching. Whatdoes one do in such circumstances; Indian Astrology has a solution to this which is by taking Moon asthe Ascendant.Michael Jackson Chart via Moon as the AscendantIn India we see charts from natal Asc and moon Asc and to a lesser extent the Sun Asc. Why did theancients of India take Moon as the Asc even when the time of birth is known is a mystery, varioustheories abound but classical works fail to impress as to the reason why. Infact it seems absurd totake Moon as Asc since for nearly 2 days most of the people born will have the same Chart if one takesit from the Moon Asc but still astrologers in India since thousands of years have sworn with theirexperience that this technique works. One of the reasons to not ignore Moon Asc is not just since it1 You can check his site and contact him for consultations at http://www.vedicastrology.com/204

controls the water on earth and humans having maximum % of water hence Moon Asc but theastronomical reason related to astrology is Moon is the only body which ‘Revolves Around Earth’ – thispoint has not been mentioned earlier in books and craves deeper thinking on it. Imagine if you aresitting in a park in bench and a kid zooms his bike around you continuously, won’t it affect your mindand by affecting one’s mind it would affect ones action which is what we are trying to find out viaastrology. This revolution of the Moon around earth (you) makes it necessary to see the chart ‘Also’from the Moon as the Asc. Also once the native has crossed the age of 32 then it becomes more thannecessary to see the chart also from the Moon Asc. In case of people who are emotional or in creativefields one cannot ignore seeing their charts from the Moon Asc. Charts of people who arecompassionate (4H matter), clean heart you must see their charts by making Moon as the Asc and thisapplies more to Michael Jackson.Interestingly if we take Moon as the Asc then it will match with the time given by MJ to ChakrapaniUllal but we will take it as Moon Asc chart.205

It is difficult to explain any chart as to why the person became a celeb without going into Indianastrology but that will be reduced here considering that the Publitorial is read by western astrologyastrologers too. Some key points area) The Asc Aq has Moon sitting in it which is the 6 th lord of diseases and courts and accusations,his life was marred by these factors all his life. 1H is the house of skull & skin 2 and 6L of disease beingplaced there means some sort of skin disease by which his skin changes frequently just as the moonsphases change. He suffered from a skin disease called vitiligo.b) Technique of Deciphering Snap Shot Of Life:This technique can be used by western astrology & Indian astrology adepts too and we had explained itbriefly in previous editorials. See the number of the sign in the Asc, suppose it is Sagi Asc then thenumber of the sign is 9, now go to 9H of the chart and their ruler, conjunctions, planets there in and soon and you would get the Snap Shot of Life in a second. In the case of Michael Jackson, his Moon Asc isAq which is number 11, so we take 11 th house of his chart which signifies achievements in life. Its ruler isJupiter who is in the 9H of fortune & king. 3 This 9H contains Jupiter & Rahu both expansive planet andRahu means international. This 9H is 4 th (throne) from Venus (Music) and 3 rd (singing) from Mars (3Lof singing). Thus he became known as the King Of Pop.This 9H of father has Rahu, so his father would be the cause of his fortune which was exactly thecase, without his father he would not have achieved it. See 9H is also the house of mentor and it is withDragons head - Rahu (cheating/break of relations) and his mentor Quincy Jones was also the cause ofhis great albums and the Dragons head thing happened between them. 9H is also the house of religionand over there the planet of religion Jupiter is sitting and Rahu (change) in Indian astrology showsOther Castes and particularly some astrologers use it to denote Muslims. Thus, Michael changed hisreligion to Islam and towards the end of his life was attracted towards Hinduism. Jupiter is also thesignificator of Children and Rahu denotes cheating and scandals, this is what happened in his life. 9H isthe Resultant House of the 5H of love and children and he was so much in love with children.Dispositors dispositor is a technique that was revealed by Late J N Bhasin and here the dispositor ofJupiter is Venus (women) and it is in the 6H of divorce and legal settlements and loss of money(Venus). This part of the story everyone knows and need not be explained in detail. Thus you can seehow this quick Snap Shot Of Life can be seen by a small forgotten technique of Indian Astrology if onesbasics are strong which normally takes 40-50 years in astrology to achieve.c) Chakrapani’ s Version & Symbology of Western AstrologyFor a second let us truly believe that Shri Chakrapani was given the wrong time of birth, why wouldsomeone go to an astrologer for 20-25 years and give him wrong time of birth plus money to getconsultations, it is unfathomable unless you believe in the nickname Wacko Jacko as he was called. Forsome years we have been studying degrees of the zodiac and the prediction for each individual degree ofthe zodiac. This deserves a very length explanation but in brief it is presented here to highlight only thesuperb form of symbology of Western Astrology so that Indians look into it in detail. Inspite of somany Sages of Indian Astrology, so far we do not have in Vedic astrology a book available to peopleanything from the sages that gives prediction for each individual degree but the sages of westernastrology have done a lot of work in this field and due credit must be given to them. Charubel,Sepharial, Firmicus Maternus, Kozminsky, M C Jain and many others have done work on it and thus ifone wishes to see Michael Jacksons Asc via degrees one must convert it to Tropical Zodiac and one gets10° Pisces 07 ' which is the 11 th Degree of Pisces. The explanation for it given in another workAstrolabium Planum 4 given below for 11 th degree of Pisces.2 Dr K.S.Charak, foremost authority on medical astrology quoted us in a mail citing Uttara Kalamrita as 1H for skin3 9H of king as per western astrology & also Chandra Kala Nadi, an ancient work.4 Astrolabium Planum, one of the most intriguing and enigmatic books written during Renaissance by Johannes Angelus,published in 1488 in Augusta. We referred to a translation of Planum which was translated by R. Turner (15 Jan 1655),foreword given by William Lilly, will try to upload it on our site or you can download it from206

After spending two days of trying to find out what is the meaning of the word ftaffe &finding that connection of it in the arm (written as arme in original) in the above paragraphwe troubled the never give up woman Lorin Cerina – Croatia, Margaret George U.K andfinally John Frawley – Poland, the later is considered the foremost authority on WilliamLillys work, he wrote back….just in case you're not aware of this - the thing that looks like an f is a standard form of printing sin old books, known as the long s. If you look closely, you'll see that it differs from an f in that thecrossbar doesn't go all the way across the upright, but is on only one side of it.The word is staffe (staff in modern spelling). It's a big stick, bigger than a walking-stick, but forthe same purpose. Hence the connection with vagabond - someone who wanders about all the time.Best regards,JohnIt is very important to connect between the words used, connect tothe era when it was written in a text and use it symbolically in yourinterpretation. Due to this factor every astrologers interpretation can varyand give in scope for criticism. What can be one form of interpretation isto imagine if the time of birth given by Chakrapani Ullal is correct and tosee its western astrology symbolism. In ancient times it was the chieftanof the tribe or clan or church head who carried a staff like huge stick tosymbolize that the person was a man of authority. It was like a statementto those around him about his importance. So the point is you need tonot do literal translation but get behind the concept that the 16 th centurytext is trying ‘it is trying to say that staff on the arm was a symbol ofauthority to stand out from the crowd. Now interpret it in moderntimes, you might have noticed that teenagers nowadays wear color bandson their hands to attract attention or to stand out. Now note that the Ascdegree describes that the man will have a kind of a staff on his arm and we allremember that Michael Jackson had a band on his right hand and also awhite glove on his hand which is 3H and giving a white silvery band on his righthand means giving Moon in the 3H of singing where already Mars is there, which means combiningMars Moon and, Mars Moon combo is a famous wealth combination in Vedic Astrology, it happeningin the 3H of singing shows wealth through singing. Did an astrologer guide him on this point and hewas known to visit astrologers. When asked why he wore that band he said it is for the suffering of thechildren of earth, now he has Mars in the 3H and in Indian astrology Mars is ‘Bhumi Putra’ means thechild of the earth. He wore band on hand and the 1H of fame got activated. Offhand note sometimes heused a golden band on his arm, thus activating Sun and the famous Sun Mars Yoga.The main intention of this write up in section is not to prove that the degree of MJ is the correct one asgotten by the 19.33 time but to make the Indian astrologer look and research the texts of the Sages of the West andhttp://heavenastrolabe.net/about-the-stars-of-angelus-astrolabium-planum/ . It is said Johannes Angelus copied it fromIbnezra.207

not ignore them as interpretation of the degrees of the zodiac can be the most important tool in birth timerectification than any other birth time rectification tool.d) Moon is the natural 4 th lord of the zodiac which shows ones reputation and chastity, hence if themoon is spoilt he becomes prone to the accusations of sexual nature, this is a general rule and also if Moon isspoilt in a chart then ones marriage life is not stable if other factors support, additionally if Moon is spoilt one’slife will not be stable. These general principles are oft ignored by the seasoned astrologers is what has beenobserved hence it is being repeated here. Now how is this Moon spoilt?e) If you remember one of our previous publitorials we had mentioned a Sage Bhrighu rule thatSaturn spoils the 4 th from where it is placed, the 4 th house from Saturn is Asc where Moon the 6L ofhealth, debts and court problems is placed. Saturn as the 12L of bed pleasures scandals and also heavykarma from previous life brings that energy with it and spoils the Moon who governs all the factors ofhealth, debts and court cases. Thus you can see that two planets Moon and Saturn can indicate his fulllife story.f) This Moon in turn is spoilt by the 8 th lord of scandals and sexual scandals which in MJs chartfrom Moon Asc is Mercury aspecting the Moon (courts). Thus he was dragged into court for sexualscandals, why children? Since Mercury is the young prince in Indian Mythology whose age is 16 andthus if you see MJ always was dragged to court by children who were around that age. Mercury beingretrograde shows that it is past life karma and it being the 8L of Chronic Bad Karma from the Dark Past(8H is house of darkness) it had to show in front of the world since Mercury is placed in the 7H ofPublic Platform and 7H being the opposite of the 1H it brings out you in front of the people, it beingplaced with a own house placed Sun who is strong there and the natural 5L of children of the zodiac andSuns properties is to exhibit light it brought the whole story in limelight and will always spoil his imagewhether it is true or false.g) Jupiter is significator of children and Dragons Head - Rahu significator of Scandals or sexualscandal at times as pointed out in previous publitorials, both these are in 9H and 5 th house is forchildren, now in any chart 5 th from Jupiter is also the house of children which in MJs chart would be the1H of self where the 6 th lord of litigation Moon is sitting, no doubt he had to face court on this accountof children’s sexual scandal, it being moon can indicate constant regular harassment. A huge interestshould arise in astrologers regarding the chart of MJ since if one takes mean nodes the Dragons Head isin 9H whereas with true nodes it shifts to 8H. This controversial topic is not dealt purposely in thisPublitorialh) Mysterious Death TechniqueOne should not forget a very broad technique for finding out mysterious death will happen or not is‘When North Node – Rahu associates with 8H or 8L or 3H or 3L it can give mysterious death’, this is one of thetechniques and not the only technique. So if true nodes are used then Rahu goes in the 8H of chronicdiseases, sexual scandals and death and that is what Rahu gave him. In MJs case Rahu is in the 8Hgiving mysterious death & Rahu’s 2 nd aspect falls on 8 th lord Mercury. John F Kennedy had his 8H and8L both aspected by Rahu. Marilyn Monroe’s 8 th L Saturn is aspected by Rahu and so is the 8H, herdeath was and is still a mystery. Subhas Chandra Bose the Indian freedom fighter who is dead or nothas not been decided since last few decades had his 8L aspected by Rahu. Bruce Lee died a mysteriousdeath, his 8L Mer is in the 12H with Moon, Mars and Venus, all 3 are in the asterism (nakshatra) ofRahu and the 8H receives the ½ aspect (10 th ) of Rahu. Indira Gandhi’s son Sanjay Gandhi has his 8LSun aspected by Rahu. In chart of Hitler, 2 nd aspect of Rahu falls on the 8H, Rahu’s dispositor Mercuryis with the 8L, Rahu aspects the 3H and 3L, in D9 Rahu is with the 8L Mercury of D9. One must notethat when such a Rahu aspects it can also mean mysterious or chronic diseases death or sudden death orassassination death like in the case of Abraham Lincoln whose North Node –Rahu aspects his 8L Merand 8H. Rahus 2 nd house aspect on 8L Venus in John Lennon’s chart lead to the mysterious uncalled forassassination. For those who use Bhava chalit the dispositor of Rahu has gone into the 8H. One must208

use this technique not for prediction but for verification as before Lordship and aspect techniques Yoga(specific combinations) for an Event is given prominence in Indian Astrology.i) Something Unknown About Saturn – The PhilanthropistWhat interests one in Indian Astrology is usually Sun is known as significator for charity, and inIndian mythology it is the legendary & greatest donor ever called ‘Karna’ who is regarded as the son ofSun. Also known in the planetary mythology is that Saturn is the son of Sun yet he is given thesignificatorship of servants and poverty, hence not associated with charity. Hence here is a smallcontroversial piece of observation ‘Saturn is one of the Biggest Givers’, we use the word givers more thandonators as when Saturn gives he does not usually show pomp and drama unless afflicted. Note thispart about Saturn and also remember that 12H is the house of charity, hence whenever 12H is connectedwith Saturn or 12L is connected with Saturn one can get tendencies of donating without much pomp andshow. Look at the chart of Angelina Jolie, she has Saturn in the 12H and has done lot of charity work 5 .Jackson has 12 th ruler Saturn in the 10H of Karma and Achievements. Here is a quote 6 ‘The Millennium-Issue of the “Guinness Book Of Records” names Michael as the “Pop Star who supports the mostcharity organizations’’, one can find a more detailed time line of his charity work at jacksonaction.com.Bill Gates Saturn is associated with 12 th ruler Venus in 5H. One of the big names in donation is ofAndrew Carnegie, his time of birth is given a DD rating by Lois Rodden, yet if we take it for a second,you would see his 12 th ruler Mercury is with Saturn in the 1H of self name, as a philanthropist, his giftsto civic organizations were estimated at $350 million 7 over his lifetime. One of the team members ofSaptarishis Astrology has Saturn in the 12H and in a way lot of giving happens via him. Once we askedmentor what is the most special trait of Saturn in the 12H, he said ‘you have asked a wise question, such aperson can at times become such a giver that he can sell himself in giving to others, even take loan and give toothers, provided chart combinations (yogas) support it’. Not to forget Rockefeller, John D. Jr. who has a Brating from Lois, his 12L is also Saturn, his father’s the original Philanthropist year of birth is suspecthence not included here as an example.j) One interesting thing about his chart is Jupiter conjoined with North Node (Rahu) in the 9H ofteacher and father. Apart from this Jupiter rules Children and it is with Rahu the planet of scandals, andit sitting in the 9H of Fate and Fortune, thus his fate was marred by children led scandals. Wheneverthe divine planet Jupiter is aspected or in trine to North Node in India students are not taught astrologyby their teachers, this is a general but golden rule. The reason is such a person will go against the teacherwho is signified by Jupiter (Guru) doubly in MJs case as it is placed in the 9H of father and teacher. Hepublicly spoke against the harsh practices of his father’s training. Now when will this native speakagainst his father when Jupiter’s periods are active. This part will be understood well by students ofIndian astrology by a technique called Vimshottari Dasa and it was during the period of Mer-Mer-Jupiter which ran from Nov 92 to Mar 93 that Jackson first spoke openly about his childhood abuse in aninterview with Oprah Winfrey broadcast on February 10, 1993. He said that he had often cried fromloneliness and would sometimes vomit when he saw his father.k) 9H is also the house of Mentor and it having the planet of cheating/deception the North Node(rahu) there will indicate that his relationship with the man who opened his Prosperity (9H-Bhagya)will not last forever and he would severe his relationship with his mentor Quincy Jones who gave himthe success of his albums. Jackson was disappointed by the critical reaction to Bad--despite the album'sfinancial success—and blamed it on decisions made by Jones during the making, and that he ended theirworking relationship at the advice of his advisers.l) When Will Fortune Rise – this is the biggest question in Vedic astrology for which parents cometo vedic astrologer concerned about their child and the toughest to answer. In this regard the BCP5 http://angelinafans.com/charity-work/6http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/113-michael-jackson , http://www.allmichaeljackson.com/charities.html ,http://www.jacksonaction.com/?page=charity.htm7 http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Carnegie%2C_Andrew209

thereby activating 3H of death, also ‘Simultaneously’ being activated by Rahu in the 10 th from it which isthe 12H of exit thereby giving him an exit in life. Ketu shows ghosts and it is reported in media that hisghost was cited at numerous occasions.q) Moon Walk – With Moon in the Asc and 12L of legs Saturn in the 10H of ‘Trade Mark’ in thewatery sign of Scorpio – his Moon Walk became his trade mark and it was as if his feet were of Jelly.How and when will he perform we would look but for those who came in late here is what is Moonwalk. The moonwalk or backslide is a dance technique that presents the illusion of the dancer beingpulled backwards while attempting to walk forward. A breakdancing move, it became popular aroundthe world after Michael Jackson executed it during a performance of "Billie Jean" on Motown 25:Yesterday, Today, Forever on March 25, 1983. It subsequently became his signature move, and is now oneof the best-known dance techniques in the world. Now on March 25 th 1983 11 Michael would be in his 25 thyear which be 1 st house as per BCP Progression of one house per year. 1H is the Asc whose lord Saturnas such signifies the legs and it is placed in the 10H of highest achievement and also 10H of knees,Saturn is also the 12L of legs in the 10H, also ‘where Saturn sits man will come to his knees’ this hadbeen revealed in one of our previous commentaries or better put for this chart there would be a kneejerk. Note the sign where this 25 th year Saturn is sitting it is Scorpio, a powerful watery sign, his feetwill move like water, akin to gliding on water and so in his 25 th year he performed what was termed as aMaster Move that won everyone’s heart and you can watch the videohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonwalk_%28dance%29 after the moon walk he just did that a kneejerk, bending on his knees.r) 8L of sexuality being Mercury who is considered a neuter gender in Indian Astrology, in theinitial years the common thought he is neuter gender and has a sexuality problem or has done a sexchange.s) Mars and Ketu in the 3H of singing gave him the aggressiveness in his voice whilst Moon in his1H saw to it that he still had the feminine flavor in him and his voice. Moon here made him like amother to all and made him distribute his money to 39 charities world over.t) Mars is the 8L of the natural zodiac of male sexual organ and it is placed in the 3H of hands, histrade mark became his hand catching of the crouch though he was no great looker but still men womenidolized him world over with his aggressiveness on screen. The way MJ used his hands (Mars Ketu) andfeet (Saturn) no entertainer till date has been able to do so.u) Pepsi Ascendant1H is head and if one fine tunes the 1H represents the area above the face i.e. the skull where the hair isplaced, over there in the 1H of hair 6 th lord of accidents Moon is placed in the sign of Aquarius which isruled by Saturn so Moon and Saturn are two most important planets, the periods of these two in combocan give accidents to the hair, skull. All Vedic astrologers use a system of timing events calledVimshottari Dasa and on January 27, 1984 Jackson was running Saturn Main Period with Moon SubPeriod & Saturn sub-sub period when during the shooting pyrotechnics accidentally set Jackson's hairon fire. He suffered second-degree burns to his scalp. Jackson underwent treatment to hide the scars onhis scalp, and he also had his third rhinoplasty shortly thereafter. Saturn is the 12L of hospitalizationplaced in the sign of Scorpio indicating that it will be chronic. Incidentally in Vedic astrology Saturn isthe significator of hair and he was running Saturn-Moon-Saturn. You may note how many timesSaturn has repeated in the above periods when accident happened and also we mentioned earlier thatSaturn is the Philanthropist, you see Pepsi settled out of court for the accident and Jackson donated his$1.5 million settlement to the Brotman Medical Center in Culver City, California, which now has a"Michael Jackson Burn Center" in honor of his donation. So eventually this Saturn that gave him the11 Somewhere on net it says May 16 th 1983 this move was first performed, still it becomes 25 th year, our source is wikipedia212

accident did make him give back to the society, you can’t sue and take the money home, it is neveryours is the common mans saying hence Saturn makes you return that money back to the masses(masses significator is also Saturn).Asc has Aq ruled by Saturn and Moon in it, the two colors for these planets are blue for Saturnand white for Moon. Michael often wore blue color shirts with white T-shirt in his videos, do youremember the super hit ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’ video of his song.How to Unlock Karmav) Now 3H is the house of ‘UnLocking Of the 10H of Karma’ and this aspect is not known, what is 3Hit is the house of one’s actions (hands) and the house of free will and it is only with your actions andfree will you Unlock your Karma hence the 3H is the house of Unlocking of Karma. So planets in the3H and 3L can help you Unlock Your Karma and help you achieve Karma for which you are born. Thisaspect of the 3H is something new for Indian Astrologers but it works. Now see in natural zodiac Marsthe 8L of crouch and occult & dark forces is in the 3H with Dragons Tail - Ketu (Ketu) which alsosignifies Ghosts. This combination fortified the ghost element. It is sitting in the 3H of short walks andtravelling and so it is only when he had a short walk with a girl near a crematorium (Ghosts-Ketu) andwhen he danced with the ghosts his Karma was Unlocked and the whole world sang Thriller. Ketu alsosignifies ‘Changes’ and if you remember the video of Thriller his face changed to a ghost (Ketu) andthat’s what did it for Jackson for his career as Ketu and Mars is in the 1H of Face but unfortunately thiskept on happening in his whole life.Pending Karma or Why You are BornIndian Astrology claims to be very karma centric and from 10,000 years of history of Indian astrology allstudents will be told at the start of their astro studies that Indian Astrology helps you see your Karma,to help you move ahead in your cycle of re-births to the next level. But unfortunately one spends 50-70years in astrology and cannot find a single reliable technique by which the student can see his pendingkarma or what is that one or many thing pending in his life for which he is born. This form of foolingthe students has continued since generations and by the time one is 10 yrs old in Indian Astrology onestops thinking or asking this most vital question.Now there are many hidden techniques of finding out what is the Pending Karma in the most ancientform of astrology which is Bhrighu Astrology and only one of them is revealed here for the first time.Make no mistake that it is a ‘General Technique’. One should test it on known charts of atleast 20 beforeventuring further.The Unknown Pending Karma Technique of Sage Bhrighu‘Wherever the 6 th Lord in a natal chart sits or the Planets in the 6H indicate the Pending Karma ofthis Life that must be Crossed to go to the Next Cycle of Birth’. This is the Block that must becleared & wiped out in This Life. This is the thing that will always Stop your Progress and Hauntyou in this life’.One must use this as a broad technique as this is not the only technique to find out pending karma, useit intelligently combining other tools and from various ascendants various things will be shown. Also ifthere is a planet in the 6H then see it is lord of which all houses and what it disposits, see the planetsbasic significations. Even though this technique is simple it can only be used by an expert who is masterof houses, planets and house significations – if you are not widely read then don’t use this technique norjudge it – make no mistake about what we have written above.MJ Chart & Pending Karma213

They say if you work in the Hollywood or Bollywood industry you will not like the celebs, youwon’t be in awe of them and this was the case with us and we were not at all impressed with SlyStallone who just seemed like any other fame hungry guy who is in Hollywood until one reads aboutthis man in a book by a Sage and it seems this man was in demand back there in the Himalayas and thepeople there seems to think that Stallone has done a great service to mankind. Why ? Since this mantaught USA and the world to ‘Never Think Anything is Impossible’ ‘To Fall and Get Up, But Get Up’.When we researched on the net and talked to few oldies in the west they said that Stallone’s Rockytaught you that even though you are the underdog, even if you are a nobody just don’t give up, if youfall in life you make the fastest comeback and win the heart of your enemies. Generations have grownon the Rocky Series, each learning to fight with life’s impossible circumstances just the way Rocky didand as they say Rocky was made for Stallone and no one else could do it, he wrote it and did not get goeven when he had few dollars left in his pocket.Now use Sage Bhrighus 6H rule, over there sits Rahu the planet of Cinemas, the 6L is Venus aplanet of entertainment in the 8H of the Underdog and the Dark Horse, who is with the 3L of actingSaturn and hands and with Mercury, the natural lord of hands and pending karma and this Mercury isalso the 10L of profession and the 7L of public limelight and so it was his boxing (hands) movie thatgave him the famous name of the Italian Stallion and his phenomenal left punch (11L of left hand – isthe same 6L Venus of Pending Karma). All this energy in 8H with Saturn aspects his 5H of acting andthus the man who became John Rambo – the forgotten dark horse went on to create history as the216

greatest underdog who could not deliver a single dialogue on camera, who was born physicallyhandicapped to become the Messiah for all underdogs in the world.Lets relook this, North Node (Rahu- obstacles) is in the 6H where the sign Taurus is there, it isthe 2 nd house of the natural zodiac signifying face and speech (note the 1H is classically the skull andbrain), so this 6H Rahu should show pending karma and what he ‘needs to overcome’ . Doctors usedforceps during his birth that severed a nerve and caused paralysis in parts of Stallone's face, resulting inhis signature slurred speech and drooping lower lip. There are two kinds of people one who cry and theother who use their disadvantage into an advantage, Stallone used his slurred speech to get into the bestquotes ever on screen, remember "Yo, Adrian" - Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa – Rocky. Then yousee the 6L again and you see it goes into the 8H of sex with Saturn, whenever Venus Saturn are in 8Hor 12H then it can lead to sexual scandals it what has been our limited observation. In Stallone’s case itshow pending karma in the sexual dept and it is only when that is finished his Karma will beUnleashed. Now read this from Wikipedia ‘Stallone had his first starring role in the softcorepornography feature film Party at Kitty and Stud's (1970), later re-released as Italian Stallion (the new titlewas taken from Stallone's nickname since Rocky and a line from the film). He was paid US$200 for twodays' work. Do you see how he had to finish this Karma which later re-surfaced in 2007.Mahatma Gandhi – Father of the Nation217

Let us see the Pending Karma of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of India Nation. 6 th Lord is Jupiter, and weall know that Jupiter means Guru, the one who shows the way and light to his students. Jupiter is alsothe 9L of Father in natural zodiac and thus here in the case of Gandhi it is in the 7H of Public Life. Thushe became the Father of the nation, showing the way to the whole nation and the world. His teachingsare still followed worldwide and he inspired revolutions from Martin Luther King to the currentObama. Now this is for Indians, Jupiter as a planet is categorized as a Brahmin – caste which is ascholarly class and does not fight and loves to eat. Jupiter here is retrograde so it will show somequalities of a normal Jupiter and some of a retrograde and he showed here his quality of non-violence,scholarly works and as it is retrograde he created his system of fasting. If he fasts for a cause theBritishers would throw him in jail, then he would fast again in jail and the Britishers would be forced tothrow him out of jail. What a way he showed.Barack Obama – The KingIn his 6H there is Venus and the 6 th lord Mer is placed in the 7H of ‘Public Life’. It is placed with Sunwhich signifies Govt and is the King of the Planetary Cabinet, so he got the position of the King of218

Earth (US President is considered the most powerful man) and this sun is the 8L of suddenness, whichis what happened to him. Now who is there in the 6H it is Venus which means money, so it was duringa time of economic recession he was the chosen one, now see the lordship of this Venus, it is the 10L ofGovt and 5L of power, this is what has happened in his life and this is what is his Pending Karma. Comeback to his 6L it is aspected by Saturn and Jupiter, which means he must take care of the common man(Saturn) and also the affluent (Jupiter) and as this Jupiter is the 12L of previous karma, this 6L is furtherfortified by Jupiter’s aspect. See the whole chart from Moon as the Asc, the 6L is Venus placed in the2H of administration from the moon and in the 2H of speech. He rose to power due to his speeches(more so as it is in the sign of Gemini- communication) and got into the most affluent administration ofall (Venus is affluence). This was his pending karma and you can see this is happening in the 4H ofeducation or for those who take 2H as primary education, he is doing reforms there in the educationfield – again his pending karma. You can use the natural zodiac of Aries Asc and see that his 6L isMercury sitting in the 4H of Throne with Sun the King and he is no doubt sitting in the seat of theKing.Abraham Lincoln – Father of USAHe needs no introduction, from astro point of view his time of birth is suspect. So as we don’thave his exact time of birth let us look at his chart in this broad technique from Moon Asc and NaturalZodiac Asc which is from Aries Asc. From Moon Asc his 6H is empty and its lord Mer who is thenatural lord of 3H in zodiac which as you read in this article 3H is the house of ‘Unlocking Of KarmaThrough Actions’ and it is with Sun (King of Planets) in 2H of administration, thus he became thePresident of United States. He successfully led his country through its greatest internal crisis, theAmerican Civil War, preserving the Union and ending slavery.Now look from the natural Asc which is Aries and the 6L will always be Mer (use this hint forall charts) and it is with Sun the King in the 11H of Accomplishments of Desires & Power. This is onlybeing spoilt by Saturn whose 4 th aspect spoils this Sun Mer combination of Power. It was duringSaturn/Mer period he got assassinated if we take the B rating given by ADB, thus you can see howSaturn spoilt this Mercury (Pending Karma) combination by giving death in Saturn/Mer period.219

George Lucas – Star Wars Film maker6H is vacant but the 6L is Mercury the planet of communication in 1H (whole life) and with planetVenus the planet of entertainment and magnanimous wealth. So he communicated via his movieswhich were big budgets. The lord of this Venus Mer conjunction is Mars (wars-fighting) and isconjoined Dragons Head (Rahu- Movies) and thus he made movies of the unknown (Dragons Head-Rahu) which were huge and big movies (it is with Jupiter who is also expansive). This was his pendingkarma.220

Although in some of the above examples one can clearly see how the Pending Karma technique isworking, in some cases one need to just see where Mercury is placed and in some cases you need to go tothe stronger of planet as reference or the asterism lord (nak lord) as co-association to come to theconclusion. If there are requests then in a separate article would take up other cases of how to use thissimple looking technique but extremely complex at times and only superb mastery of astrology coupledwith great intuition can help one use this technique to see the Pending Karma. Just so that when readerstry it on many charts and not find it working smoothly, the need arises to mention two pointsa) There are in total as of now 4 methods that Saptarishis Astrology is aware of which are concretetechniques to find out the Pending Karma that must be done in this life to go the next level –which is the real reason behind astrology and not predictionsb) At times it is better to switch the zodiac from Indian to Tropical (western) or Sayana System(which is also Indian and some Vedic astrologers still use it and was in vogue in 20 th century inMaharashtra) or at the same time to use both the zodiacs and then use this technique. Right nowwe are unable to comment on which zodiac to use on ‘which’ type of chart as a work calledKrishneeyam (dated around 4 th or 6 th century) contains a verse on the zodiac and we have beenunable to decode it exactly.Still let us take the two zodiacs as a case study on Elvis Presley’s chart and though one must not studythis Pending Karma technique on charts of singers as classics are not clear on singers and the houses ofsingers but still let’s venture into it.Indian Zodiac – Elvis Presley221

With the Indian Zodiac Chart 6H is empty and 6L Mars has gone into the 11H of highest achievements.Some ancient texts give a clue on singers but mostly scared and confusingGarga Hora Chapter 12 Verse 12481248. The Sun, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn in the 11th house: will be truthful, be chief in hisrace, be very wise and be skillful in singing.Garga Hora Chapter 4 Verse 298298. Jupiter, Venus, Saturn in the 3rd house: interested in singing, be not sinful, be interested inwomen's wealth, be prosperous, will locate hidden treasures, be dear to young women, and will be firmin friendship.Let’s see again 6L of pending karma has gone into the 11H whose lord Mercury has gone in the 2H ofspeech and is with Sun the King of Planets, he was called the King. But still the pending karma is not soeasily seen and crystal clear. Now use Western ZodiacWestern Zodiac – Elvis PresleyThe 6H is empty and the 6 th lord (owner) is Venus the planet of entertainment and performance, it is inthe 2H of voice with Sun (The King & natural 5 th lord of performer in the natural zodiac) and isconjoined with Mercury, the singer and communicator and natural 3 rd lord of singing. The dispositor ofthis 2H is Saturn who is in the 3H of singing with North Node (Rahu) the natural planet of immortalityand the groovy planet, his songs were groovy and one would go round and round about him. He had thecapability of making you drunk over him and his songs without drinking at all. This was his pendingKarma which he completed and which is the job of the astrologer to prescribe and unlock. Thus you cansee that in this particular chart of Elvis, it is more easier to use the Tropical (Sayana) zodiac to decipherhis Pending Karma than the Indian Zodiac or better it is to combine both for e.g. a Gemini Asc withIndian zodiac will have 6L Mars in the 9H of Guru, Teacher and Higher Knowledge and this nativesaim is to spread higher knowledge in jyotish and his pending karma was to serve his guru.222

If we take the same chart via the western zodiac the Asc comes as Cancer and the 6L of Pending Karmais Jupiter in the 8H of occult and astrology in the sign of Aquarius, the native has been successful inbringing to light some rare hidden knowledge and manuscripts freely to the Astrology world, why sosince Jupiter is a planet of Light and where it sits it brings light to the house, whereas 8H of occult is adark & hidden house and here Jupiter brought out (light) the hidden knowledge in astrology unknownso far to the astrology world right into the outside world. So you combine both and you would safer, atthe same time it is easier to predict even for us when a known celeb chart is given to us but on unknowncharts that easily it is not decipherable – only experience is the best teacher.Inability to Predict – Pre-Release of PublitorialAs a practice the Publitorial is not shared before release with even the core team members exceptMentor. This time we made an exception and shared it with some friends wanting tounderstand their view point on some of the controversial points of the Publitorial. Presentedhere is an ICAS 12 teacher, a voracious teacher, unbiased individual and one of the most novel researchersin modern astrology. His response to the Publitorial is reproduced here with his permission.Dear S,1) At the outset the editorial is really excellent. After reading this I would admit that I do not know thereal astrology.12 ICAS – Indian Council of Astrological Studies founded by Late Dr Raman223

2) My opinion is there is nothing in this editorial to be edited or removed. But it has become verylengthy and people may lose interest/track in reading it. If possible try to make it a two part. One partcan be article on "unlocking the karma".3) Please go through the incident I am narrating here. On December 25th 1998 one person as a regularroutine started to go for morning walk at around 6:00 AM. As the climate was very chilly he woresweater and covered his face except eyes with muffler to beat the cold. After walking for sometime onecar came and stopped in front of him from back side and the person driving the car was shouting at himwith anger. Without knowing the mistake he committed he asked the man why he was shouting. Thenthe man came out of the car and said why you tried to misbehave with my wife when she went formorning walk. By this time one lady came out of the car and told her husband that this is the personwho caught her from back side when she was walking. Failing to understand what was happening tohim this person (who went for walk) tried to convince them the he is not the one who misbehaved withthe lady and probably she had mistaken identity and mistook him for someone and try to think twicebefore blaming someone for no fault. But the lady and her husband were firm and sure about the person.This story did not stop here and both the parties trying to prove their point. The lady gave a policecomplaint on the person she identified for his mis behavior. The other side is the person was in a veryrespectable post and he had a proven track record and none of his acquaintances believed that he coulddo such thing. Every one supported him and some of the lady colleagues went and spoke to the lady whohad lodged the complaint and persuaded her to withdraw the complaint. Though the lady accepted to hiscolleagues that she may be wrong but she does not want to withdraw the complaint as she was afraid ofher husband as he may take her to task for wrong identification.Ultimately the person got rid of the complaint by the involvement of a very senior police officer withthe help of his boss. The person was unnecessarily involved in this scandal for no fault of his. Here thelady also cannot be blamed as she had mistaken the identity. But the mental agony the native had wasenormous.Can u guess who the person is? Its' me.DOB: 26-08-1968 TOB: 09:44a.m POB: Hyderabad. I have Rahu in the 6th house. 6th lord Jupiter is inthe 11th house (Leo) in the star of Venus. I was running Rahu - Venus dasa. Venus is Lagna lord andposited in the 11th house. If we go by BCP method I was 30years old at that time so my 6th house has tooperate in the 30 th year. [SA: Going into it minutely the event is 4 months past 30 but still Rahu will operate dueto 12 th aspect of Rahu]Why I narrated this is whether you can link the unlocking karma for this incident.Regards,K.224

Post mortem is always easy but let us answer to Mr. K’s query as to how to see pending karma.First and foremost pending karma is not one but obviously many and in many areas of one’s life. The 6 thhouse has Rahu, if he is an astrologer he is not an astrologer from this life but from previous life 13 and itis his deepest desire to be a great astrologer (sign is Pisces), apart from that the 6L is Jupiter(knowledge) goes in the 11H of Jyotisha (astrology) in the sign of Leo (author) with Sun Mercury,seeing this we have encouraged him to become a writer and his articles have created history so far. Nowsee the sexual scandal, the 6H has Rahu that is Dragons Head and that denotes scandal as such and it isin the 12 th sign which signifies bed pleasures and sex so again something to do with that can happen.Then see 6L has gone in the 11H with Sun (Govt/boss) and Venus (woman) and Mercury (colleagues)with A8 (scandals) and this Venus is the 8L of scandals. It was his boss (Sun) who called up seniorpolice officers (Sun) and with help of colleagues (Mercury) that the problem (Venus) got solved. Thiswas his pending karma that he had to face unfortunately. Also since 11H is that of wife and children,13 One can note the charts of some astrologers like K.N.Rao they will have Rahu/Ketu in the 6H.225

either he must have gotten married or have had a child and after some time this scandal wouldhave erupted in his life, we don’t know re the same but will have to check. What we must admit isthough we had this chart since one year we could ourselves not see this scandal pending karma since thenative is one of the straightest men we have ever known and only thing that we saw was his pendingkarma of an astrologer and writer that’s it. Technique no doubt works to the T but every timeapplicability with 100 % accuracy only a Sage can do and let us astrologers start admitting it for a start.Also what must be added here is though the chart holder says after reading this editorial that he realizedhe does not know astrology, our posting the verbatim letter with his permission is not to show to theworld that teachers of astrology are below us or we above them in knowledge. If only we at SaptarishisAstrology could be allowed by our families to tattoo on our hands ‘I Do Not Know Astrology’ it wouldbe one of those honest & most cherished moments in our life. May our Epitaph have it.The moment more amount of astrologers come to know of a technique the planets who areconstantly creating & have consciousness come up with new methods to decode and deliver their resultsthereby making the task of astrologers difficult, this is an unknown secret but that is the reason one ofthe sages like Parasara said around 3000 years back that even great sages 14 cannot easily decipher themovement and results of the planets.C.S.Patel Manuscript Centric IssueNow comes that part which an editor or publisher dreads, you as a publisher or editor or head ofan organization needs to appear publicly as the goody goody guy who can never get personal orattack anyone or any concept personally and can’t be expected to write anything apart fromtechnical astrology. If you follow this you will become acceptable in all quarters and other organisationswill call you abroad and all over India and by the end of your life felicitate you which every editorwants. But no one wants to take the issue of astrology that will make the ‘Real Change’. No one wantsto do the ‘Dirty Job’, no one has so far. No one wants to call a spade a spade and take the bull by the hornsince it is considered bad manners and more enemies are born and at the end of the day no awards, nofelicitations by Indian and Foreign organisations or no one will call you for lectures by which you canmake more money. Here at this crossroad where our image so far has been the goody-goody guys wemust take a bold step for what we stand for and believe in and to put the money where our mouth is. Itis for this reason we started Saptarishis Astrology and not for doing PR services and pleasing everyone.So in this issue the Publitorial will be divided into 2 parts one where the Western cum Indian astrologercan understand and the 2 nd part where more of the Indian astrologers will be able to understand but thewestern astrology astrologer is requested to also read that for some rare points on technical astrology. Sonow we must talk & understand the meaning of Knowledge.1.1 Process of Knowledge DisseminationIt takes one to be fortunate to realize that by the end of our lifetimes we are not able to even masterone single work 15 (book) of a Sage or ancient writer and the maximum that is available in Englishlanguage is around 20 classics out of which the modern astrologer has read utmost 2 classics that tooeven after 20 years in this subject. Forget mastering them. We once read an interview of a very famousVaranasi astrologer in Hindi (national language of India) who said the problem in astrology is it is ascience of extreme hard work since the available literature in astrology that needs to be read is around3000 books (in Hindi) who has the time for it, most start shop after 15 books. Can you see the numbersdifference between what an English reading Indian astrologer and a Hindi reading Indian astrologer is ?The English reading Indian astrologer is the most poorly read, having non-classical basis, no true guruand has to resort to intuition for predictions or websites where he can alter his mundane astrology14 He mentioned Sage Vasishtha and Brihaspati in his verse.15 Mentor has a more extreme and honest view, he says understanding a single verse of a Sage can take lifetimes if one islucky. His view is not of arrogance this, scholars of astrology who have pursued it with honesty will agree.226

predictions after the event has happened and show it as if he predicted it before hand, a practicefollowed nowadays.1.2 Minds Don’t Want Knowledge To Come OutThe process of knowledge dissemination is the most difficult in astrology not because it is acomplex subject but due to the mentality of those associated with astrology. Famous astrologerstry their level best not to allow knowledge to come out, this is most unfortunate yet true parteven among the legends of astrology whom we students have idolized and when we come to know thereal truth about these Legends we feel ashamed that we idolized them since these were the ones whohoarded good quality knowledge and manuscripts and only wanted to become the Modern Fathers ofAstrology to achieve fame. Whereas in the West it is far easier for knowledge to come out, if you haveastro knowledge in the west, you sell it via classes, lectures, teach per hour or through books and youcharge fees towards it but atleast the knowledge and experience of the astrologers goes out to the world.Most western students of this science hence stick to teachers from their continent due to this and ease ofaccent and non-judgmental nature of their western teachers. Over here in India the mentality of thosewho hoard knowledge is to make students their slaves and still not give out the full knowledge unlessthe student is a celeb or a Richie-rich guy or a woman, preferably a beautiful woman. For generations oftraditions in astrology grew with certain norms and rules to safe guard their knowledge and thus theirinterests to not allow their neighbor astrologer to earn more claiming that it is to be given to only thedeserving. But now a new trend has arisen in India, to give out tradition secrets when only invitedabroad & minor ones in India or give those traditional big secrets when one can charge huge dollars incourses to their Pets (chamchas in Indian language). They swear by traditional secrecy but it comes outwhen $ is flashed or when a woman student comes in. All of us have seen so many teachers falter to thisproblem and it is natural, as at the end of the day all of us are humans and who doesn’t like $. None ofus are holier than thou.1.3 Availability of KnowledgeMost of the astrological knowledge is held in manuscripts which are either in Latin, Greek,Sanskrit and likewise other ancient texts. The need of the hour since last 100 years of dyingexperts in these languages is to translate them into English the most universal language andthen to test that knowledge on hundreds of charts and then find out what is our lacking inunderstanding that verse or aphorism. Let us give an example there was one of the most brilliant ofastrologers in India somewhere in the 6 th century called Varahamihira who wrote a monumental piece ofwork called Brihat Jataka but at the end he wrote that he has coded all the verses in that text. From thenon till now millions of Indian astrologers have studied his work and 100’s have translated this samework but it was only one man in the early 20 th century who gave a new meaning to one of the versesfrom the said work on which we wrote an article called ‘The 19 th Verse’ in the 2 nd issue (volume 2). Itwas ignored and left out by scholars in the 20 th century due to rivalry. But that verse has so much ofhidden knowledge that we ourselves have been able to write on it only on one part and it reveals a newsystem of timing events but still there are more than 10 articles and techniques that can be derived fromit, admin work takes up our time and the pain of not writing on those hidden methods in that 19 th verse.So you see what the original writer wrote in the 6 th century, his work easily available but the truemeaning of the verse took around 1500 years to come by and then the process will start of aggressivelytesting it and then after some 40-50 years it will either be accepted as a dictum or rejected, which meanseven we can be wrong. This is the case of where the manuscript was available. What about thetechniques where the manuscript is not available at all.1.4 Non-Availability of KnowledgeHere comes the part where a lot of knowledge is available in manuscripts but no one takes theeffort to bring it out. If you bring it out no one will appreciate it and infact will see to it thatyou don’t bring it out. The way they go about discouraging you cannot even be mentioned inthis space. The astrologers in India are one of the poorest; few lots lack funds but most lack theinspiration on their own and the willingness to give out those manuscripts. With millions of227

manuscripts lying untouched in every city library in India no one cares for them but everyone cries forthem, this is our state. One will easily see in a discussion between 2 astrologers that people don’t removeknowledge out but the knowledge those 2 astrologers have will not be removed due to some secrecy lawthat they themselves cannot explain or comprehend. Publishers in India have failed in their efforts tobring out even 1% of these manuscripts into the public limelight and the maximum we can see is 30-40quality classics coming out in India in last 100 years in English with poorest of commentaries except afew and not so apt translations due to complexities of ancient languages which give multiple meanings.As such publishing in India is not a profitable business. People can say that inspite of their being morethan 10,000 astro organisations in every lane of India which is true and no exaggeration and 1000s oftrusts being formed by astrologers in the name of astrology by famous astrologers not a single one ofthem can be credited to bring out 5 quality manuscripts with commentaries out for the general astroaudience. If we say this, then all will become our enemies but someone has to start with the dirty job,how does one inspire organisations especially international organisations to bring out translations ofmanuscripts? The problem is worse in International Vedic Organisations who have not been able tocontribute in translation of manuscripts inspite of having better sanskrit scholars abroad who are morededicated, honest and meticulous in their job. We can only request that this piece of Publitorial inspiresthem to come forward in this, do joint ventures with Indian counter parts. Their complaint of notgetting manuscripts can be no longer a complain since Saptarishis Astrology volunteers and friendshave already uploaded numerous manuscripts and let us tell you this is just a start. The other problemfaced by many is the amount of red tapeism and bureaucratic hurdles one faces while getting manuscriptfrom libraries across India. Traditions that have manuscripts are a joke in the name of astrology as theyhave not understood the meaning of Knowledge (Gyaan) since if they had they would have freely givenaway those manuscripts and not hoarded it themselves. The only man to impress us so far was ShriMadura Shastry from a village in India (Andhra) who said ‘This knowledge is not mine, it belongs tothe Sages. The Sages worked for the common man and this must be given out to the people’. He hasover 50 years distributed and donated rarest of rare manuscripts, no one like him. He is the Karana 16 ofAstrology.1.5 Purpose Of Knowledge (Gyaan)Why do you need knowledge since ‘The Main Reason behind Unhappiness is InsufficientKnowledge’. Actually the correct translation might not come out in previous sentence so forIndians here it is ‘Dukha Ka Main Karan Hota Hain Agyaan’. This is what mentor hasalways taught us. Our own concept of knowledge was perverted and limiting since we grew up in Indiawhere every senior astrologer and teacher teaches you that you must not give away astro informationeasily. They teach you by example that you must make the student suffer, beg before you and worshipyou before it is given, but still don’t give it to all who do the begging and worshipping. They put a lot ofmyth and superstition to it and quote the verses of Sages. In 2006 this perversion took extreme formwhen we would write in forums or speak to our best friends in coded language and never give out a fulltechnique. Even our hand written notes in text books were coded in such a manner that anyone whoborrows our books (borrowing books happens a lot in India) will not be able to understand it. Now weourselves can’t decode what we coded. Later we found out that this happens to most astrologers. But itwas only when we re-read the Last Book of Astrology, where the old Sage compares two forms ofknowledge. He says what great miracle can astro information do, it can make some astrologer predictbetter or solve a humans difficulties by apt guidance. Then the Sage says that look at the man whoinvented the medicine for Polio, do we even remember his name, no we don’t. He says today a by-passoperation of the heart can be done since someone somewhere in the world understood the meaning andpower of true knowledge and shared it to everyone in the medical fraternity and thus world-over thisoperation can be done, yes at a price, so what, atleast price (Fate) can get you that knowledge by whichyour life can be saved, can your astro knowledge truly save a life, so why do you all hide knowledge inthe name of God and secrecy. Have you who recite mantras for hours for decades understood themeaning of knowledge whereas a kid in medical science understands it so easily. The Sage is then asked,16 Karana was a historical figure some 3000 years back who was known as the biggest donator ever. The only cause ofcontroversy among scholars is did he do it for name or was it out of real help to the down trodden.228

how come some of the past sages then mentioned that this knowledge should not be given to everyone.Our Sage of the Last Book of Astrology repliesa) Yes the past sages said don’t give it to everyone but to deserving, but they never said that don’t giveit to the ones in your own astrologers’ fraternity, atleast share it within your fraternity, otherwisewhy would each Sage of previous eras write a book in the first place.b) Some of you might argue that they never wrote a book but spoke it to their students and it was notmeant to be written about, if so and if this mistake has happened then why do you prescribe divineforesight to us Sages, could we not see that this knowledge of ours would be written about and alsomis-used by many, were we very bad at Muhurtha (Election Time) of when we started our spokendiscourse.c) Understand the meaning of Karma and don’t talk about Karma, Karma, Karma for 24 hours in yourwritings and lectures when you have no clue of it. If a doctor writes and shares his discovery andmedical practices for use by other doctors, then when the other doctors use it to help people, somepart of that good karma will always come to the originator who shared that method or became aplatform for that method to be shared. So if you as an astrologer decided to share your knowledgewithout ego, without the need for fame then pure part of this energy will go to other astrologers whoin turn will use it to help people and that good karma will in turn come back to you one day. If youdecide to share it for fame or only for money then the quantity and quality of karma coming back toyou will be reduced but not wiped out.d) Today if only few have good knowledge of astrology then they tend to abuse it by sitting onThrones created by themselves, deriding others and wanting to not let go of the Throne and also notallowing others to grow. So when good quality astro information comes out and is available to allthen misuse of power does not happen since there is no exclusivity left. It’s like air, it is freelyavailable everywhere, there is no tax on it. Plus most important is the karma of astrologers is notspoilt by giving wrong predictions and guidance as they would have superior techniques. Peoplehave over thousands of years said something wrong about astrologers that they should not see thefuture and since they see the future their family lives is destroyed and poverty sets in on theastrologer and his family. This is wrong though not totally untrue, yet here I would say it is the badkarma of giving wrong advice and wrong predictions without studying into the science for 50-60years that too with true honesty that makes their karma bad and their families suffer and povertyreins in. When you see a chart first see if it is written in the chart if he/she would get goodpredictions and direction in life, if it is not written then don’t predict. What do I say you all don’tknow how to see this? You all don’t even know in which charts astrology will not work, you alldon’t even know when your own predictions will fail. If you can’t see how and when yourpredictions will fail how you will see honestly see chart of another. No doubt your lot is laughedbehind your back when your own wife is cheating on you and you did not see it, when your owndownfall you failed to predict or prevent through your remedial measures of mantras etc.e) Energy Exchange is a concept that has been there from the start in the form of donation to teacher(dakshina) and most of you don’t want to understand the meaning of Energy Exchange and thus youall don’t allow knowledge to not come out. Look in the past 10 years how the energy has changed inthe world, how knowledge is available across boundaries. We of the ______ Lineage 17 realized themistake that has happened for thousands of years from our end and now we are trying to change it,there is resistance from ‘Energy Consciousness’ itself, it’s not easy to explain, the Old Energy is toostrong and the New Energy is too weak. Raise the level of Astrologers Consciousness and in fewdecades the Energy Consciousness will change and the resistance would be reduced, knowledge willcome out more. Those who have hidden manuscripts and knowledge, those who gave knowledge in17 Publisher: We have deleted that word as the name of that tradition needs an explanation to the Western readers and alsoIndian readers and without detailed explanation it can be misunderstood.229

its and pieces and made you crave for it, beg for it, made you worship them, these past heroes ofyours, their names will come out and they will be the ones flogged in public forums, mark thesewords there is no 99% in this prediction. When the Energy will shift, when the magnetic field ofearth is corrected once again, when the shift is complete then these gurus will fall and 6 year old kidswill come and flog them openly. These kids will blame you as to how come you allowed these gurusto be created in the first place, how did you follow them, how did you become part of theirorganisations, did you not have a decent bone in your body or were you only after some position intheir organization and to create money thereby. Forget you being judged after death, you will bejudged now by the New Kids On The Block.f) Think of the science of medicine which gave you birth in the first place, yes you the astrologer wasgiven birth by some doctor who got that knowledge from somewhere, since someone gave hisknowledge and experience openly to your doctor for your well-being. When knowledge (ofmedicine) did not distinguish you on taking this birth in a healthy manner in terms of caste, creedand sex, to give you the best health to enjoy the fruits of God’s creation, who are you to deny that tothe world by withholding your knowledge of astrology and hiding your manuscripts, whether thatknowledge directly helps or indirectly helps.g) The true meaning and worth of knowledge is when it is of use to increase the quality of life ofcreatures, real quality increase and not illusionary increase. If it can’t increase then it shalst only becalled theory or illusionary theory that you learn in classrooms but can’t apply to help anyone.Meditate on this for days and then you will be able to sift through a good teacher and an illusiongiver teacher, between a good technique and an illusionary one.It was only after thinking on what the Sage has written and observing how medical science hasprogressed in the last 100 years due to openly sharing of knowledge and helping millions worldwide,by comparing the primitive progress of astrologers we realized something. Then when we comparedthe egos of doctors who save millions of creatures and don’t brag or boast about it as compared toastrologers who think they are Gods here in India, we at Saptarishis Astrology realized that we werewrong and thus this transformation happened (again). Although our knowledge of articles previouswritten, that is written before this transformation has not come out in the open but there is one greatreward and that is as per what the Sage wrote. He said you all must try to understand Energy; which isalways changing and no doubt it is very difficult to comprehend energy which functions in doubledichotomy at times depending on which plane you are functioning with. At one plane Energy sees thatif you give 2 units of knowledge it gives you back 10 units in return.Now an example to inspire others to join in the movement of bringing out knowledge would beto tell you what you see of Bhrighu Easy Methodology series in Saptarishis Astrology which hasstunned the astrological world. This knowledge we did not have before we started this magazine and itis only when so much of giving away of knowledge happened that the marvelous techniques of BhrighuEasy Methodology came to us and in return it was shared instantly with you without aggressive testing.No doubt there are shortcomings in any method when it is not aggressively tested, ones reputation canbe damaged and also harm done but when you are dealing with your own brothers and sisters what isthe concern of formality within ones family, what damage to name can happen among family. Lastly letus highlight the result of not sharing knowledge and with folded hands one begs every astrologer in theworld to share his knowledge easily without drama or attention seeking methods.1.6 This Is Your FateOnce upon a time, long long ago there was a man who gained a lot of knowledge in astrologyover many lifetimes. He had gone so deep that it was unimaginable but in every lifetime hehoarded that knowledge to create around him aura of respect and longing from others. Heloved when students would beg for him to share his knowledge; he loved when big famous people cameto him for consultation on his knowledge. The result was that there were too many people over lifetimeswho became jealous and hated him for his huge ego of knowledge as the weight of knowledge on hishead had not made him to bow down and be humble. He would demand huge money and attention foreven the smallest amount of his knowledge to be given to others. He would exhibit partiality of caste,230

creed and sex in imparting his knowledge and make his students serve him like slaves for it. Then inone lifetime he was cursed that when he requires this knowledge he won’t be able to use it, he won’t geta teacher, astrology as a science won’t give him correct predictions and as he made people wait for hoursand days for a good prediction, so he will have to wait for years for the same and will have to movefrom astrologer to astrologer but won’t get that prediction that will save or change his life. The cursewas so worse that he lost all his fortune and position in life due to astrologer’s wrong predictions. Thecurse became more worse and said he won’t have the huge memory that he was proud of; he won’t beable to remember something as simple as table of exaltation debilitation of planets for decades, he willbe pitied on this inability by his own self, he will forget his greatest techniques right when he, his wife,his parents, his children and best friends require him to use those techniques/knowledge. And then inone life time this curse will haunt him badly and may he become an ‘Example of the Sins AgainstKnowledge’ 18 for others to learn against mis-use of knowledge. As he misused his power to create fightsamong fellow astrologers and do politics in the field of knowledge, may he face the same in multipliedquantities? May he go around the world literally begging everyone to part with their knowledge?This curse can happen to each of you as most of us are the astrologers from previous lifetimes, somaybe in some lifetime in the future lets say you are born and roam around the streets of animpoverished country trying to learn astrology, then you struggle for years you will still not get thesecret of astrology, then someone will play the role of Karma and tell you to start a magazine and youwill feel that it should be free since you belonged to the Old Energy and then you will be forced to putall your penny into that venture and be that platform by which knowledge is given out, as in manyprevious lifetimes you just did not give out knowledge. As you did not encourage other astrologers toshare their knowledge or say you did not encourage other astrologers on their works, so in this lifetimeyou will not be encouraged and not helped by many. Your pockets will become empty, you will takemoney on loan and your family will suffer and the Energy will be so strong that you won’t be able tostop, each issue of your magazine will double in size but the Energy won’t allow you to stop the increasein size of your magazine, making you thereby work more harder each time and you will work 365 days ayear (no exaggeration) for 15 hours a day without a break, nor have any technical resources also to do themagazine, you will suffer from health problems - this will be your fate, think about it.………..Continued in Part 2 of the Publitorial18 Conclusion arrived from palm leaf nadi readings of close friends who still function in the old energy of hiding knowledgeor have ego of superiority associated with knowledge.231

|| Gururbrahmaa Gururvishnu Gururdevo Maheshvarah |||| GururSakshaat Parambrahma, Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah||Vol 7 – C. S. Patel 2 nd Memorial Issue - Part 2In continuation with the Part 1, this part of a very long but essential Publitorial will concentrate onthe need to dig deeper into books and manuscripts rather wasting time on forums and chats whichconsume whole day & money of the sincere astro students. Also will be discussed ‘How our studiesneed to be done’ otherwise huge wastage of time happens. In order to understand why we need todissolve ourselves in our books and manuscripts, let’s first see the end result of our studies, which arepredictions.1.7 What Is A PredictionMany of us spend decades in astrology without realizing ‘What is a Prediction’ – though it has manylevels let us touch the very mundane level of it here. The reason for touching this aspect is many of usget impressed with some modern writers and spend years without digging deeper into classics, thinkingour so called heroes are the greatest or only mantras can give great predictions. Predicting outcome of anevent when the event is known is like 50:50 chance of success, one’s office housecleaning staff can alsopredict the outcome of elections or predict an earthquake somewhere in the world as every 9 monthssome earthquake keeps on happening. But when we know nothing about the background of the personwhose chart we see and are able to predict a ‘Rare’ event that is a class prediction.Once upon a time there was an astrologer by the name of K C Saxena who modern students donot know much except that they have seen one or two books in his name in the local astro bookshop. K C Saxena was considered one of the foremost authorities on Bhrighu Astrology andrumor was it he learnt it from one of his office colleagues, later went to Nepal and some locations inIndia to collect more knowledge on this oldest branch of Indian Astrology of Sage Bhrighu. Once upona time Mr Saxena was travelling to Mumbai from Delhi and on his next seat in the plane there was aman who did not believe in astrology and for 30 minutes he bothered Mr Saxena deriding astrology.When finally Mr Saxena said he is an astrologer himself the man shamelessly took out his horoscopefrom his bag and asked Mr Saxena to see it citing that he by chance had his horoscope in his bag as hiswife wanted him to meet some astrologer in Delhi.Then Mr Saxena took few minutes on the chart and said ‘Your wife right now at this very hour, sheis learning Tabla (a particular Indian classical music instrument) with her Guru’. ‘In 2 months from now shewill run away with the Guru and leave you’. The man started shouting to Mr Saxena as to how childish isastrology blah blah blah. Mr Saxena asked him ‘Isn’t at this moment your wife supposed to learn Tabla’. Theman realized that how did this astrologer predict that, he did not even ask if she has interest in music,straight away said at this moment she is learning Tabla 1 and not another instrument. He said ‘it’s trueshe should be learning Tabla right now, but after she runs away with that Guru, will she come back?’Mr Saxena then coolly gave out his card and said ‘when she runs away then you come to Delhi at my officeand then I will reply back’. Dot after 2 months the man was in Mr Saxena’s office. It is easy to guess whathappened.On our way to the Himalayas we, P.M.Padia and Andree Leclerc stopped at Delhi to payrespects to Mentor and then to Shri J.N.Sharma a friend of ours and a very dear friend of Mentor. Welike asking people about their Gurus and fondly listen as they pour out their love for their Gurussomething that is missing with the modern students of astrology. We asked Sharma ji about his GuruK.G.Dutta as mentor had told a story to us when mentor took a famous industrialist to Late ShriDutta’s house for a consultation. Mr Dutta was known as the finest master of horary (Prashna) and infront of Mentor Shri Dutta said ‘Immediately feed this man (industrialist) as he hasn’t eaten food for 2 days’.1 In some classical texts/nadi readings there is reference to planets and various types of instruments.232

Mentor thought ‘Ohh now my reputation is finished, I told the industrialist such great things about thepredictive power of Mr Dutta, he has obviously failed, how can such a rich man not have food’. After fewmoments the Industrialist started weeping saying ‘It’s true I have not eaten for 2 days since I have had a fightwith my wife’.So we narrated this story to J N Sharma, asking him fondly about his memories of his Guru andthe generation of his Guru. After a long chat something emerged when we mentioned to him about theefforts the team of Saptarishis Astrology is taking to bring Ravana Samhita out. He said at the house ofhis Guru Shri K.G. Dutta, there used to come an old and very pious Pandit (priest) whose name nobodybothered to ask since all called him Panditji 2 . He said Panditji would often come and it was said that hewas a Master of Ravana Samhita having committed the whole of it to memory. Now our ears werewidened since we knew that even today many old village astrologers swear only by the text RavanaSamhita 3 . The great astrologer that Shri Dutta was had even greater respect towards this Panditji for hisextensive knowledge in astrology. Now J N Sharma continued that one day while Panditji came ShriDutta was about to leave for a restaurant with one of his friends for his afternoon meals. So the RavanaSamhita expert Panditji said to Mr Dutta ‘On the route to the restaurant you would find two snake charmerswho will meet you and beg you for money, after you give them few coins still they will refuse to let you go insistingthat you give them a Rupee (dollar) only and then they will let you go. After that when you reach the restaurantthere you would have to wait in queue as there would be lot of rush in the restaurant and infact you would think ofleaving but just at that moment a man will get up from one of the tables and ask you to sit in his place and that manwould be blind by one eye.’ Now Shri Dutta along with his friend started walking on the road towards therestaurant while that Panditji trailed behind at a distance wanting to see how his prediction would shapeup. After few minutes of walking two snake charmers came on the road and asked Mr Dutta for money,Mr Dutta looked behind and the Panditji smiled knowing his prediction was coming true. Mr Duttagave few coins but the snake charmers refused to let go and begged for one rupee. In the olden days onerupee was a big amount and so reluctantly Mr Dutta dished out one rupee whilst looking back and thePanditji had a huge naughty grin on his face as his prediction was coming true. Then when Mr Duttareached the restaurant he saw to his dismay but true to the prediction of the Pandit that the restaurantwas packed, whilst they were about to leave, a man got up from one of the tables and offered Mr Duttahis seat to take meals. Mr Dutta just then noticed that the man was blind from one eye. Mr Dutta whohad previously seen so many great predictions of the Panditji come true was once again shocked for sucha novel prediction to come true.We can go on and on regarding some of the other great predictions of this Ravana SamhitaPandit and Mr Saxena but would reserve it for some other issue. What is important is for us to admitthat we don’t think so in our lifetime we would be able to make such kinds of predictions; theirknowledge is lost, not documented in books, not encouraged by publishers and organisations that existedeven then due to politics. This knowledge still existed it seems just a few decades back but how cantoday’s Paramparas (traditions) who claim to be 800 years old and having the experience of 800 years2 In olden days and even in modern day Varanasi still every scholar of shastra will be called either Guruji or Panditji withoutbothering to ask ones name.3 Authenticity of Ravana Samhita is doubtful but so far we have found 2 versions and the most original of them is availablein a place below Varanasi is what most scholars in Varanasi told us. This version inspite of our volunteer’s efforts haveevaded us. Beloved friend Prof Ramachandra Pandey, Ex-Head Jyotish Dept Banaras Hindu University has given us morespecifics but no contact number ‘A pandita named Vagishwari Prasad Pathak resident of Gurvalia village in Deoria Districtnear Gorakhpur, brought this book the Ravana Samhita from Nepal. Now that Pandit is no more, but his son KamakhyaPrasad Pathak is using this book in his Astrological practice.’ Another team member Ashutosh Kumar says that inMuzaffarpur, Bihar has been to this Pandit and saw it but he wouldn’t share. The one in our possession is not in manuscriptform and we ourselves doubt if it is full or totally original version but so far from the commentary that we have published inprevious issues you can make out that inspite of its non-original manuscript form, the rules mentioned on nakshatras inRavana Samhita is most stunning and over rules all nakshatra books so far published. No doubt Ravana was a great scholarand even in the Jyotish famous area of Darbhanga, Bihar the Jyotishis pray to Ravana daily is what is told by AshutoshKumar. Another volunteer who has visited the Gorakhpur area Ravana Samhita pandit claims that it contains a lot ofmundane astrology prediction (not found in our version) and this prediction his uncle has observed for 30 years all becomingtrue. All in all the old astrologers belonging to the North Indian Belt of India have often quoted the greatness of RavanaSamhita and though young ones will ignore such rules given in it but the village astrologers commit it to memory to makestunning predictions is what has observed over many years.233

cannot make such predictions. People like this Panditji never bothered to set up shop outside their houseor create a website, they lead simple lives and did not indulge into marketing and PR, their predictionsspoke about their knowledge. Just of the cup, Mr Saxena is the father of modern author Shanker Adewalwho has written many books published by Sagar Publications. But then astrology is so vast that it is notpossible for any father to dish out his complete knowledge and experience to his own son even if willingwithin a lifetime.1.8 After Manuscripts Are Translated What NextThis is the toughest part where you come in. It is easy to blame that manuscripts are hidden or inlibraries and sanskrit scholars are so egoistical that it is difficult to get any work done out ofthem. But still few Sanskrit scholars have translated some works and are we studying things theway shastra is to be studied? Let us see how shastra was taught not so long ago by an example. ShriParesh Desai one of our esteemed writer comes from a Parampara, his father was the legendaryRavindra Desai, family astrologer of the biggest industrialist in India at that time, owner of MafatlalCompany. Mr Ravindra Desai learnt astrology from Gurukul in his home town in Gujarat and thenfrom Banaras. First he was asked to mug up 15 classics and only after that the Guru started teaching thestudents wherein the Guru would give reference on these classics e.g. references on Adhi Yoga from allthe classics that they had mugged up and then taught what works and what does not with the logicbehind the yoga. So both mugging and understanding the classics and also experience of the Guru cameto be learnt. Then you would go deeper into each classic say for e.g. Brihat Jataka and you would beasked to read all the 40 commentaries on it and then you would be asked to think on each verse to graspits meaning and then test it practically. For e.g. the most revered astrologer Suryanarayan Vyas ofUjjain whom Dr Raman used to regularly consult when he wanted the charts of Nehru family membersalways used to say that Laghu Parasari is the Gita of Astrology/Bible of Astrology.This work of 40 (42) 4 verses looks easy but if you go Real Deep you would find it extremelyconfusing. But you would surely realize that the whole of practicing astrology is in Laghu Parasari henceevery scholar has attempted to write a commentary on it. In recent times a close friend who is fromGujarat, India known for his stunning predictions has done some original work on Laghu Parasari butstill it is a short coming and is not well explained in his work due to lack in command of Englishlanguage. What is needed today is clarity in thoughts of writers, to explain classical verses in a preciseand clear cut language, only two names come to our mind who have already worked cum published onclassical literature in modern times, who can do justice to the work in English language, our friends K SCharak and Ernst Wilhem, hope one day they take up Laghu Parasari.1.9 Theory Vs Experience & The 18 year ruleThen the process of learning goes to experience, after you have studied all the 40 subcommentaries on Laghu Parasari or such ancient works is the process of hunting down expertsall over India who have practiced those techniques mentioned in those verses for minimum 20years. The Last Book of Astrology insists on 18 years. Why 18 years we don’t know? Earlier we tried todo Fit-o-logy that every student of astrology does by bringing in some mystic element to each statementor event of one’s life and thought that 18 is near the cycle of Saturn (19 year dasa) but that is one’s ownthinking. The thing is Mentor having spent decades travelling all over India and burning huge amountsof wealth realized with experience that unless one learns a method from an astrologer who has practiced‘Professionally’ that technique for 18-20 years it is no use learning and adding confusion to one’s mind. Heis obstinate about this part and won’t budge having burnt his bridges many times earlier. The advantagethat he gained was he would know who in which village of India is an expert in Yogini Dasa, who is onKalachakra Dasa, who in Bhrighu Astrology and who in Padanathamsa Dasa, who in Chara Dasa and soon. Who is good in longevity, who in marriage timing, who knows nakshatra well and so on. Trust usthis experience in each technique/subject/text is to be gained ‘Directly’ sitting for days/years in front ofeach teacher and not from that teacher’s article. In an article not even 20% of the technique comes out –this is the hidden truth that nobody tells you nor did anyone tell us until we experienced. The problemis people are giving lectures and writing articles on a technique of astrology without spending 18 years inthat technique including us as we are also guilty of this mistake via our BSP methods which have not4 There are two versions available one of 40 verses and other of 42 verses.234

een perfected for 18 years by us. Ideally one must not write a single article before he has spent 30-35years in astro studies. A mail that came to us….Dear Saptarishis Admin,Pranam Sir(SA: some part deleted & edited)You all must write about the practice of students giving lectures and writing articles without spendingtime perfecting that technique. As a result there can be a chance that some incorrect knowledge cancome out. Some of us just use 4-5 books on transits and prepare articles.I am not trying to defame someone but wanting to improve standards in astrology, so only as anexample see what I am trying to point out in this forum message on ….. this Jaimini forum on __ Oct(SA: deleted this part of the link message since it was pointing to someone wanting to write an article onAshtakvarga in some time and asking for references on studying further on ashtakvarga, the sender of that post onthe forum has only 6 years in astrology and not even 6 years in ashtakvarga hence probably this mail to us, it wouldnot be proper to discourage that hardworking young student to write on ashtakvarga & hence this mail by thecomplainant can be interpreted as petty politics which we would like to avoid getting into and rather encouragepeople to write articles even if young but stating their number of years of experience or experience in number ofcharts with a particular technique. We are not watch dogs or an organization and request other mails that come tous about forum politics to avoid coming to us, but yes we do not prefer our writers to be of non-controversial imageso you can educate us if need be at times since we avoid articles from writers whose public image is suspect ortarnished.)Why are you not doing something about this practice, your organization has representatives all over theworld and is the largest you can set up guidelines for conduct and practices in astro writing. (SA: We arenot an organization but a business entity and refuse to become an organization or a watchdog, as the momentorganization comes in astrology it becomes more of organized politics than organized astrology). You see myfather studied astrology in his small town. In olden days student was to learn shastra for 30-40 yearsbefore Guru gave Agya (SA: agya means instruction) to write, now all are let loose it seems and no Gurusobject. Guru Sishya parampara of India no doubt is finished.RegardsSan………New Jersey2.1 Visiting Some Classics Every YearMost in modern India learn from books of modern authors and somewhere down the line someknowledge is not passed on from available classics to the books of the modern authors. This isa huge problem and after 3-5 years of the study one realizes that one should read only classics.After reading one or two classics the student who’s Saturn might not be strong will go back to modernauthors or search for Gurus on the net or classes or courses for easy learning. Unfortunately there is noeasy way out and you must develop a habit of revisiting those classics every year, reading them againand again otherwise the mistakes in ones learning that has happened in the last 100 years of astrologicalmagazines and books will happen to you and who will suffer your clients and your bad karma will onlyincrease, your remedies on yourself will not work. Coupled with this the need of the hour is to bringmore classics in English including tooth-combing each classic as we read, otherwise one’s whole life willbe a waste by not understanding the most basic fundamentals of astrology. Let’s see some verses from achapter of BPHS by going through the tooth-combing operation which has been missed by most gurusand courses offered in the world on Vedic astrology.235

1) If you ask anyone in astrology which is the house of servants they would normally say 6H, thisis the way it has been taught to all of us, apart from this even Gurus don’t mention any other house, butshould we not go deeper and find from our existing works like BPHS etc. E.g.िवबमं भृॅाऽािद चोपदेशूयाणकम ्।िपऽोव मरणं िवज्ञो िा िनरीक्षयेत ्॥४॥vikramaṁ bhṛtyabhrātrādi copadeśaprayāṇakam |pitrorvai maraṇaṁ vijño duścikyācca nirīkṣayet ||4||Parasara says 3H for servants; one can refer to Chapter 11, Verse 4 of BPHS, Santhanam version, RanjanPublications Page 121. In Varanasi Edition, by Pandit Padmanabh Sharma 5 , Chaukhamba SurbhartiPrakashan, Varanasi , First Edition 2004 it is Chapter 12 (instead of chap 11), Verse 4, Page 61 and evenin the Hindi version, Ranjan Publications by Dr. Suresh Chandra Mishra it is Chapter 12, verse 4, Page125, but everywhere it is 3H for servants. This point has been ignored till date in most articles. No doubtthe 6h of servants also works but so does 3H which experience will teach.2) In same Chapter 12 dealing with houses called BhavaVivekAdhaya Parasara says enemies to seefrom 2H too, whereas all of astrologers take mainly 6H for enemies.धनधां कुटुां मृुजालमिमऽकम ् ।धातुरािदकं सव धनानािरीक्षयेत ्॥३॥dhanadhānyaṁ kuṭumbāṁśca mṛtyujālamamitrakam |dhāturatnādikaṁ sarvaṁ dhanasthānānnirīkṣayet ||3||This word ‘Enemies’ is mentioned in Santhanams version in his translation of the above verse and inDr Suresh Chandra Mishras and Varanasi Edition it is mentioned. It being in Hindi, modern Indiansdon’t want to read Hindi and some can’t so the need that we mentioned earlier of translating things‘Well’ in English is most essential. After it is in English a more wider range of people can test if thetranslation is correct and lastly if the verse of the Rishi works or not in real practice. Parasara also says8H for enemies in the same chapter & 12H for Types & Description of Enemies. Most even ignore that2H is house of family, Parasara has used the word Kutumbh which means family.3) In the same Verse 4 the word Upadesha has been used, which loosely translated means Initiatoryinstructions that one receives is what Santhanam wrote, it can be understood as ‘The Advice that YouReceive’ via your ear.िवबमं भृॅाऽािद चोपदेशूयाणकम ्।िपऽोव मरणं िवज्ञो िा िनरीक्षयेत ्॥४॥vikramaṁ bhṛtyabhrātrādi copadeśaprayāṇakam |pitrorvai maraṇaṁ vijño duścikyācca nirīkṣayet ||4||This has been ignored by all scholars, this is the house of most importance for practicing astrologerssince it shows when not to see the chart of a client, when to just let go of a chart, whose chart to avoid.Why do astrologers predictions fail on certain charts inspite of being a good predictor. Nobody talksabout this concept or word used by Parasara even in scholarly circles but you can get it by diggingdeeper into classics savoring each word of it and going through various translations of the same classic.Even an article on this word with examples won’t suffice to say how important it is and how it has been5 He is head of the Department of Astrology, Shree Nepali Sanskrut Mahavidyala, Varanasi. We had met him in Varanasi inJan 2008 and though he had promised to write articles for us but due to some issues he has not been able to do so.236

ignored till date. Same way most of us miss out on the 3H to be house of Parents Death (not justmother) which Parasara pointed out.4) Ask anyone in India which is the house of Friends everyone says 11H, but here in Chapter ofHouses (Chp 12) Parasara ‘also’ says 4H by using the word ‘Bandhu’ which means brother hood, a bitcloser than just friend like a best friend, as best friend is like your own blood brother, close to yougenerally speaking.वाहनाथ बूं मातृसौािदकािप।िनिधं क्षेऽं गृहं चािप चतुथार्त ्पिरिचयेत ्॥५॥vāhanānyatha bandhūṁśca mātṛsaukhyādikānyapi |nidhiṁ kṣetraṁ gṛhaṁ cāpi caturthāt paricintayet ||5||Santhanam probably translated it as relatives instead of ‘Close Friends/Brotherhood’.5) Something often missed out is that 5H is for Power & Fall from it, as Parasara used the wordRajya which can be understood as Kingdom for 5H in Verse 6 of Chapter 12य - मौ तथा िवां बुेैव ूबकम ् ।पुऽराापॅंशादीन ्पँयेत ्पुऽामयाद ्बुधः॥६॥yantra - mantrau tathā vidyāṁ buddheścaiva prabandhakam |putrarājyāpabhraṁśādīn paśyet putrāmayād budhaḥ ||6||6) 6H is an enigma when it comes to super fine understanding even to us due to lack of Sanskritknowledge. The word used is Sapatni Mataram, which by Varanasi and Suresh Mishra edition says &can mean 2 nd woman - Mistress (other woman) or 2 nd wife whilst you are still married to the 1 st one (sinceSuresh Mishra has used the word Sauth).मातुलाकशानां शऽूंैव ोणािदकान ् ।सपीमातरं चािप षभावािरीक्षयेत ्॥७॥mātulāntakaśaṅkānāṁ śatrūṁścaiva vraṇādikān |sapatnīmātaraṁ cāpi ṣaṣṭhabhāvānnirīkṣayet ||7||Maataaram means Mother In Law (6H) as per Varanasi edition whereas most of us take the 10H (4 thfrom 7 th ) for mother in law. Another meaning of Sapatni can also be loosely understood as the maidwho stays with wife as per some scholars (in olden times the maid was given as dowry and stayed withyour wife in your house for life)7) Ask anyone for travels they say 3, 7,9,12 but Parasara says 10 th House for Foreign Stay(Pravasaasya) but does not mean ‘will not come back’ (subtle difference between this and permanentforeign residence). This point has been ignored by most.रां चाकाशवृिं च मानं चैव िपतुथा।ूवास ऋणािप ोमानािरीक्षणम ्॥११॥rājyaṁ cākāśavṛttiṁ ca mānaṁ caiva pitustathā |pravāsasya ṛṇasyāpi vyomasthānānnirīkṣaṇam ||11||The people take only 6H for debts but in this verse 11 it uses the word Debts (Rinsyapi). So one shouldsee from 10H Debts too.237

8) Now ask anyone which is the house of wife and children they would classically speaking it is 7Hand 5H but Parasara in Verse 12 uses the word PutraJaayadikasya – Putra means children and Jaayameans wife so probably Santhanam translated it as son’s wife.नानावुभवािप पुऽजायािदक च।अं वृिं पशूनां च भवानािरीक्षणम ्॥१२॥nānāvastubhavasyāpi putrajāyādikasya ca |anyaṁ vṛddhiṁ paśūnāṁ ca bhavasthānānnirīkṣaṇam ||12||Whereas Varanasi and Suresh Chandra Mishra edition is clear to say in 11H see Children and Wife(they do not say son’s wife). 11H for children and wife we found out with observation, we lectured onthis at Ahmadabad in a lecture arranged by Upendrasingh Bhadoriya & Sanghvi ji, and then the scholarsthere challenged to quote verse, same night we along with Bhadoriya spent hours going through varioustranslations and found the verse.We do not know Sanskrit at all and know 20 % of Hindi hence our above observation can be wrong atsome places and would happily accept corrections but what has been drawn from above is what isfollowed in common lexicon & also by consulting other scholars. One can infer what the Sage has so farsaid has been ignored till now or vice versa, but may it atleast make you a voracious and tooth-combingreader.2.2 The Controversy & Ambiguity of VersesTwo things are important, One is studying the shastra like a shastra and the other is gaining fromexperience as to what works amongst the written word. When we do not have even 1 % of whatour ancients wrote people spend time debating on forums on any topic in astrology or onmythological points which are only symbolic like South Node (Ketu) not having aspect since he doesnot have head. If ketu was a demon how was he made a graha and what happened after Vishnu severedhis head, was he given the head of a serpent by Vishnu, was he granted the status of graha, how was hegranted that status – this nobody asks nor do they go deep into the mythology is the complaint of thosewho use Ketu’s aspect. Most important that should guide you in your practice of astrology is whatworks, and good majority of practicing & utmost successful astrologers use aspects for Ketu. One of themost important debates lead by modern scholars is when Rahu Ketu are only mathematical points andnot physical planets, how can they have physical aspects. This is a very important point and should beused in this manner to see if they were only physical points how did some of our ancients even mentionaspects to rahu, getting verse for aspect of ketu might be difficult but why did they even mentionaspects (dristhis – sight) to Rahu in the first place, did they not have the basic intelligence to know thata mathematical point cannot give physical aspect/sight.Let us look into some verses which do give some hint on the aspects of the nodes which has beenignored so far otherwise you would land up like us who were insulted rudely by mentor during our 3 rdmeeting with him at Oberoi’s Mumbai, when we asked him if there is any classical base for nodeshaving aspect, he retorted sharply if you have not read jyotish or BPHS 6 then don’t waste my time.Today whip masters like him can only make us better students. Kindly note the words marked in brownin the Sanskrit verse.Verses on Rahu and Ketu aspects.Source: Varahamihira’s Brihajjataka “Vimala” commentary by Shrimadachytananad Jha, 5th edition1986. Published by Chaukhamba Amarabharati Prakashan, Varanasi.6 Mentor had access to elderly parampara people who had different versions of BPHS than available in the market but he hasnot been successful in bringing them out due to socio-economic constraints & unwillingness of people to share manuscripts.238

sutesÝme pU[R†iòtmSy t&tIye irpaE pad†iòinRtaNtm!,sutesaptame pürëadåñöitamasya tåtéye ripau pädadåñöirnitäntam |xneraJygehe=xR†iò< vdiNt Svgehe iÇpad< Éve½Ev ketaE>.dhaneräjyagehe'rdhadåñöià vadanti svagehe tripädaà bhaveccaiva ketauù ||Rahu (and Ketu, if we take Tama to mean both rahu and Ketu) aspects 5th and 7th with full strength,3rd and the 6th by 1/4th strength aspect, 2nd and 10th with half strength and it aspects own house by3/4th strength. Similar are the aspects of Ketu. [SA: note the word ketu used in the sanskrit shloka]Gopeshkumar in his commentary on Jataka Parijata published by Motilal Banarasidas, also gives belowshloka, and credits the BPHS for this shloka (This is the shloka that also appears in Santanam's book ifmemory serves right and is attributed to the Bombay edition), which is more or less similar to the one inBrihajjataka commentary and runs as :sutmdnnvaNte pU[R†iòtmSy yugldzmgehe caxR†iò< vdiNt,sutamadananavänte pürëadåñöitamasya yugaladaçamagehe cärdhadåñöià vadanti|shjirpu ivpZyn! pad†iò< muinNÔa> injÉuvnmupetae laecnaNx> àidò>.sahajaripu vipaçyan pädadåñöià munindräù nijabhuvanamupeto locanändhaù pradiñöaù ||Rahu (Or Ketu too as the reference is to Tama) aspects the 5th, 7th and 9th bhava with full aspect, the2nd and 10th bhava with ½ aspect strength and the 3rd, and 6th with 1/4th aspect. It is blind (does notaspect) in own house (the bhava occupied or own rasi, perhaps the later).Bombay Edition 7सुतमदननवांते पूणर्िं तम युगलदशमगेहे चाधर्िं वदंित।सहजिरपु िववपँयादिं मुिना िनजभवनमुपेतो लोचनाः ूिदः॥२६॥sutamadananavāṁte pūrṇadṛṣṭiṁ tamasya yugaladaśamagehe cārdhadṛṣṭiṁ vadaṁti |sahajaripuvivapaśyanpādadṛṣṭiṁ munindrā nijabhavanamupeto locanāndhaḥ pradiṣṭaḥ ||26||Rahu aspects the 5th, 7th and 9th bhava with full aspect, the 2nd and 10th bhava with 1/2 strength aspectand the 3rd and 6th bhava with 1/4th strength aspect. It is blind when in own house (devoid of aspect).Page 498 of Chapter Rahu aspects, first volume of Brihat Parashara hora shastra, written by PanditTarachandra Shastri. Khemraj Shrikrishnadas Publications Mumbai, Edition 1989.Dr Raman’s Astrological Magazine – March 1969 IssueEven after searching for 6 years to find this issue of the Astrological Magazine of Dr Raman wecould not get our hands on the full article for verification. Incidentally this page that is beingproduced below was of another article whose by mistake photocopy was done from C S Patel’shouse when we were working on Navamsa there with him, as it was a mistake in photocopying by theshop keeper you will find strike lines on the page below. Kindly note the title of the article it is ‘My7 Publisher: This version is by Tarachand Shastri & the original by Venkateshwar Press is very old. What is to be noted isthat it is said that Tarachand Shastri, got the original manuscript from the Maharaja of Darbhanga from the Maharaja’s ownlibrary, every vedic astrologer knows the history of the region of Darbhanga and the great role of the kings of Darbhangawith regards to original vedic scriptures. The above verse is not found in Santhanams version if one is not wrong.239

Experiences In Nadi VIII’ and could be by Dr Raman himself, we don’t know. If someone has thisarticle pls send it to us. Then note the part on the right center marked in Red lines where Nadi itselfmentions crystal clear the 9 th aspect of Ketu.All of us know that when a genuine nadi is gotten the predictions are more stunning than all theastrologers combined since it is the Sage talking. Before one ventures and say any principle is notworking, one must first quote what other authorities/references in the past have quoted/written on itand then denounce it as our experience, without quoting verses the subject (Shastra) cannot be learnt iswhat the old Indian real tradition (parampara) is. There is no alternative way to learn, otherwise wrongknowledge (agyaan) results. Especially if you are a Guru or plan to teach via phone or courses you mustquote verses otherwise you will help in blocking your students mind by not teaching him to explorefurther.2.3 Manuscripts & TranslationsThe amount of hard work it takes to get a single manuscript out of any person in India isdaunting and hence so far most of our elders have given up. Astrologers can ignore and partwith their wives but not with manuscripts or old astrological works, they won’t study it butwon’t allow you to get to them. If they know of someone who has it they will see to it that they willeasily mislead you without realizing that Saturn is being spoilt in their charts. So far SaptarishisAstrology’s Team has uploaded only a miniscule number of manuscripts, yet to get them one has to partwith good amount of money or beg, yes its begging in front of astrologers whose ear drums don’tfunction right when you are begging, whose heart are made up of stone, but when dollar is flashed(rupee does not work easily) the manuscript will be parted saying ‘the sage wants it to reach Denmark itseems’. That’s it Sukra nadi (not Sukar nadi) is gone forever and astrologers in India will neverunderstand the meaning of Neechabhanga (debilitation cancelation) 8 . Then the laborious task ofsending it to various scholars in India, resources are used for that and then waiting for months andnothing comes back from the scholars. One only feels ashamed when one is constantly remindingfamous astrologers here in India to part with their manuscripts, they agree but somehow courier servicesmalfunction in cities malfunction always when manuscripts are to be parted and freely given to theworld. We won’t take names of those legends in astrology and may they be thankful for it. Then theproblem of translation……8 Unless Sukra Nadi is translated the true meaning of NeechaBhanga will never be understood, there is a special verse in it.Our efforts to get it from Denmark is on since 3.5 years, lets pray.240

The worst problem is out of 10,000 people on forums 8 will come forward to help and 7 out ofthem will just disappear when we send manuscripts to them. Imagine this happening to you not oncebut 60-65 times in 4 years, what will you do, either you give up or cry like a kid and curse from yourheart when it happens to you every time. You must also be prepared to face the egos of those who haveknowledge of any language. Regarding translation this mail was sent to us 2 months back when wepassed a rare work on Jaimini called Jyotish Phalaratnamala’ of Krishna Mishra duly translated by ShriChandrashekhar Sharma to a volunteer for proof reading:-Dear SA, (he means Saptarishis Astrology)After reading Jyotish Phalaratnamala of Krishnamishra translated by Ravindra Bhagavat and Sharmaji Ihave realized that me having spent 9 years in Jaimini parampara on internet forums is a waste. Onlyone thing can be understood after Jyotish Phalaratnamala is read that is all of us have wasted our time inJaimini astrology. In earlier mail you said you are doing more works and when you all publish the fullof these works that you have started on Phalaratnamala, Kalpalatta, Jatasarasangraha,Sutradaprakashika I think it would be easier for us to realize that in this life we can never understandJaimini astrology. I pray you to success in finding Sanskrit scholars who can translate them andencourage people like Chandrashekhar Sharma, an old hand in astrology to continue what he is doing.Many know Sanskrit but you will find a dearth of them when it comes to dirtying their hands andputting their heads under the sword of real translation. You see scholars of Sanskrit who have gone toUSA tell us ‘It is the prerogative of one whether to do translation or not’. Sometimes it takes lifetime tounderstand God or Knowledge even if for years one does Homams and Havans. One of the most notedsingers in India, Asha Bhosale gave an interview on the front page of Bombay Times in the month ofSeptember, and she said ‘If God has given you an ability then you should use it for the good of people’. We aresure she does not do hours of homam daily but understands the meaning of Vidya as singing is also aVidya. What is the use of learning sanskrit and proclaiming oneself great in sanskrit when from 30years of one’s existence ‘In Sanskrit’ one cannot translate a single manuscript or work. SometimesIndians learn in Universities that are sponsored by Govt through tax payers money like ours and thenthey go to America and settle down forgetting that the very reason they can eat and live in comfort inAmerica is due to tax payers money like us, the very reason they can get scholarships in sanskrit back inIndia is due to us. Shameless followers of theirs can only keep quiet and not point out the flaw of theirheroes and these gurus are more shameless when they write in forums ‘I am a good sanskrit scholar’.Sir, if you are a scholar you would never say I am a scholar that is for the world to say so. Vidya(knowledge) is 4H, whether mother’s milk is there or as some take it as 7H for mother’s milk which canbe interpreted as the arudha of knowledge being 4th from 4th. This Debt of Mothers milk is only givenwhen what you learn from your mother (education) is given out to the society (7H-public) and hencewe can say that people like Shri Chandrashekhar Sharma are giving out the Debt of their mother’s milk bytranslating works in sanskrit, even though he being a humble man claims he is not a scholar of sanskritin contrast to others who want to be leaders but not followers of the science, a formula for destruction inJyotish. We bow down to Chandrashekhar Sharma who has not talked about humbleness andscholarship but demonstrated it. You are hereby requested to publish this not because I want to takerevenge but so that I can inspire 100s who know Sanskrit to come forward and work as a Team intranslating Jyotish work, maybe this is the karma of this letter. Today we need teams and notindividuals. It would be nice if don’t edit this.Regards,P……2.4 Manuscripts & Jaimini AstrologyOf all branches of astrology today Jaimini Astrology has risen in the last few decades thanks toefforts of few nice souls like Iranganti, K.N.Rao & Sanjay Rath. Inspite of their hard work thesubject is too huge & nothing substantial has come out and a lot is to be done with the roadwide ahead. Most of us young ones feel that everything in Jaimini Astrology is already revealed andtend to use it to make predictions and spoil the lives of people. The worst Karma is considered when selfappointed Gurus along with titles of Gurus are dished out and naïve folks tend to believe when we seecomplex techniques and calculations with more complex conditions that keep on changing every 3 years.241

Today more ill-karma is done in the name of Sage Jaimini than ever in the history of astrology. It iswhen you will become a victim not once but several times and lose your career & status forever, loseyour life path forever, (mark forever) and lose $ 28,000 dollars plus a possibility of not getting backanother $ 34,000 due to bad predictions of Jaimini astrology parampara astrologers, then you will resolveon one thing which is to eithera) Expose the crap in the name of Jaimini that is happening ORb) Help the Gurus & students of Modern Jaimini Astrology Paramparas by providing themmanuscriptsSome of us here in Saptarishis Astrology like Ravindra Bhagavat chose the Option B. We knew that theglory of Jaimini Astrology is lost forever with most manuscripts not available in the form ofcommentaries which are the real backbone of Jaimini Astrology of whatever survived little of SageJaimini’s work. We knew that today predictions are not possible with the current knowledge of Jaimini.Why so, since not a single Jaimini internet parampara astrologer can ever predict the way Late VemuriShastri used to do ‘To The Day’ and again not like Late D K Sen, who was a very close friend ofmentor. D K Sen was known to predict marriage to the week, years in advance and at times the job tothe day. Forget predicting to the day, predicting 10 major events 9 of one’s life are not possible by currentday Jaimini Astrology this you would find with costly experience, but how could Vemuri Shastri dothat. Credit must be given not for name sake but truly to K N Rao 10 who lead the InternationalRenaissance in Jaimini astrology via his Chara Dasha. The unfortunate part is what he has written inhis book is not even 20% of what he uses (as communicated to us by him via email in 2006) & due toworld not wanting more he refuses to write more on it. But what we can request students is for atleastnext 150 years not to bother about Jaimini Astrology just read it ‘A Bit’ but don’t spend much time on itotherwise you would waste years in it and get nothing. Your state would be like of most astrologers whohave reached age of 70, spent time on 100 dasas and only in privacy can admit that it was a mistake ofnot sticking to one or two dasas in Parashari. If something is a consolation our 6 years on net forumswas wasted and mentors 30 years on Jaimini astrology. Stick to Parashari and little bit of nadi and youcan achieve wonders. As per our experience read K N Rao’s Chara Dasha twice then observe each eventthrough the method of his chara dasha, in a day atleast 5 events you must observe on multiple charts,then make your notes. After 1-2 years you would develop your own method of interpretation & trust usit would work fabulously as this has been the experience of senior astrologers. Please note if you onlypractice what is given verbatim in KNRs book after 3 years you would get only 50-55 % of accuracy butif you take his book or Vemuri as your true Guru and make your own efforts knowing that he left hintsin his book (KNRs), also in his magazine and develop your own method the accuracy level can reach attimes even 70% depending on your own capability. Apart from Chara Dasa do not (DO NOT) touchany other dasa till next 7 years or till you are mature enough to handle complexities in astrology.This is the state of Jaimini Astrology and that’s the reason when we resorted to improvestandards of Jaimini Astrology as that branch of astrology consumes the net forums and therebymany lives are destroyed we approached Iranganti Rangacharya and Madura KrishnamoorthiShastri from Andhra Pradesh, as Andhra is considered the Land Of Jaimini where maximum workhappened in the past on Jaimini. These two have spent exactly 50 years (50 by 2009) in Jaimini astrologywhereas the average age of Astrologers on net forums is not even 30 forget the experience of them, evenparamparas age is not 50. Due to old age of Maduraji and Irangantiji, so far we have been able to removeout only few articles than what was our goal. Here we have failed and it has been a costly failure9 Actually using any form of current knowledge of astrology it is impossible to predict 5 major events with periods to behonest.10 Pls note that we are not students or hardcore fans of KNR and are not propagating him but as an off the cup remark, hewas the only astrologer who predicted to the publisher of Saptarishis Astrology that we would be writing a book in 2008.This prediction was done in Oct 2004. But instead of a book Saptarishis Astrology Magazine was launched, still hisprediction holds sound. It is unclear if he used Jaimini astrology for the prediction as we are a bit sure that he knows moreabout Bhrighu Astrology but does not mention about it in his writings.242

knowing that once these 81 year olds are gone there would be none to save the Fate of Jaimini Astrologyfrom the classic angle. Hence we sent one of our contacts Shanmukha, a young enthusiast and ex-SJCHyderabad discussion group team member to Iranganti ji to write articles for Iranganti. The Master wasold and after having being cheated by many so called students did not want any more student orvolunteer to help him write. He resisted a lot. We had to push so much for Iranganti ji to accept. Let uswait for Shanmukha to assist in writing Iranganti ji for more articles, the same way we introducedAndree Leclerc from Canada to the nadi master in Hyderabad Shri A. V. Sundaram for some nadiastrology secrets to come out. If these two fail in bringing knowledge out it would be our failure I guess& not theirs.Some of you might argue that there is so much of Jaimini astrology available on the net forumsso why are we cribbing about it. In reality the toughest question in Jaimini Astrology that has beenasked on internet parampara forums which none of the gurus could answer is:-1. How many major ancient commentaries of Jaimini Sutras are there in total2. How many Ascendants (lagnas) are there in Jaimini3. How many Dasas are there in Jaimini4. How many types of Upapada Lagnas are there5. How many types of Hora Lagnas are there6. How many types of calculations are there in Arudhas computationIf you search these net forums you would find that people get upset when Divya Lagna and TripavanaLagna calculation are asked. These are actually a part of Jaimini Astrology. Look at this link where thequery of Divya Lagna was asked on May 16 th 2006http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sohamsa/message/5208A famous Guru got upset on being asked this question and now when we were trying to paste thelink here, we saw that the rude answer by him was probably deleted from the forum, note not a singleguru was able to answer it. Deleting messages of scandals from forums is common but if we do notknow something we should admit it whole heartedly and not delete it. In many such internet paramparaforums 3-4 times in last 5 years the toughest question was asked ‘How many major ancientcommentaries of Jaimini Sutras are there’ – not a single person among them could answer it. If we can’tanswer this basic question how can we teach Jaimini Astrology but everyone wants to teach JaiminiAstrology or some program. Teaching is big business in India and West but predicting out of thatknowledge none can do. Would not a scholar know how many commentaries are there, the namesatleast? There are as per our scant knowledge 35 commentaries which are major, some of themSaptarishis Astrology Team members has uploaded it in the manuscript section which till date none ofthe Jaimini Paramparas of 800 years have been able to do so. Ofcourse everyone talks outside the forumthat if there is a parampara how come they do not have these ancient commentaries but none points itout in the forum as to how come these paramparas cannot quote a single shloka for their new dasas orlagnas since in parampara without quoting shlokas you are never taught. Every kid in astrology in Indiaknows it but none wants to object to the ‘Rape Of Astrology’ since all of us wants to make money byselling courses in our respective countries with the help of our associations or get posts in organisationsworldwide and flash our certificates so that more clients come. All of us know that the best predictors inIndia have never ‘EVER’ flashed certificates or degrees or posts in associations to their name, may theyoung ones know this & not become a laughing stock among educated clients. Astrology in India is aVidya and Vidya is equated to Mother here, hence we call the Goddess of Learning ‘Maa Saraswati’ buthow fashionable it is for modern day gurus and students to pray every morning to Maa Saraswati, butallow Vidya to be raped and prostituted by Mercenaries and Talibanists of astrology. Students don’teven blink an eye when publicly arrogant gurus display their raping of Vidya and their bad manners orsamskara as it is called in India.Let us not stop here and continue and ask what was asked long back in net parampara forums‘How many types of Lagnas (Ascendants) are there in Jaimini’, none could answer – well thereare 65 types of Lagnas as per one direct lineage of Jaimini who resides in Andhra and whosefamily history of 850 years, their names are written on the walls of his house. Modern paramparascannot list down their true lineage of 800 years. How many types of Dasas in Jaimini, none could243

answer – there are 70 types of dasas in Jaimini. No one can even name these lagnas and dasas, whatabout their calculations, what about how to use them, what about 18 years of experience in each dasabefore teaching them. How many types of Arudha calculation are there, this is the basic question inJaimini, you ask anyone they would say 2, actually there are 5 major types of systems of calculations ofArudhas which were followed by the ancients and none have spoken about it so far? Let it be repeated‘None’. Then there are sub-divisions or views on these 5 types, and then there is the Bhrighu ArudhaSystem 11 which in future issues we will write about. Coming back to Jaimini arudhas, in the ancientwork Kalpalatta, the author Somanathacharya mentions about different calculation for male sign femalesign arudha calculation, on the net Paramparas none have spoken about it and even in the majority ofIndia none know about it. Read Kalpalatta translation in this issue, it is being brought out for the firsttime in last 100s of years, the manuscript you can find in the manuscript link of the website.Mentor long back went to a man who was rumored to be well versed in Jaimini and mentorasked him how many types of Upapada lagna calculation are there, he was quiet and finally said onlyone is there. Mentor realized at that time this man only poses as a Parampara Guru but does not knowJaimini basics. We knew the answer via mentor that there are 5 types of Upapada Lagna calculation andwhen we were to start this magazine mentor sent us to the village of Madura Krishnamurthy Shastri,we asked Maduraji the same question that Mentor asked that Parampara Guru. We were committingthe sin of testing the knowledge of an old man and we knew it but for the sake of bringing out trueknowledge of Jaimini we had to do it and in a second we received the right answer with a knowing smilefrom Madura ji that he knew why we asked. The question that must come to your mind with differenttypes of arudhas, Upapada lagnas, 7 or 8 chara karakas, where to see Karakamsa chart in rasi or navamsais that which one will you follow after all these formulas have come out in translations, who will decidethis for you, the rishi or the fame hungry guru. Any technique in astrology whether correct or wrongwill always work on 10 charts at the end of the day is a concept not known to astrologers who are eagerto believe what they want to believe as Rahu controls astrology and not Jupiter and Rahu is thesignificator of illusion hence some will swear by 7 and some by 8 charakarakas saying it works for themsince 40 years or 800 years without realizing that the Game Master is Rahu, the master illusionist whoeven deceived the gods, what are astrologers in front of Gods.Speaking of Mentor long back in 2006, mentor asked us to teach him how to use Argala, wereplied to him what we had learnt in net forums, he instantly retorted ‘you will never understand basicsof Jaimini.’ It was only when we published the article of Maduraji in last issue we realized that all thiswhile the whole world has been committing a mistake on something as basic as Argala in Jaiminiastrology. He deserves the credit for teaching all of us in the jyotish world this way Argala is to be usedand aspecting planets in Argala. No doubt the Master, Mr K.N.Rao knew that argala is a confusing partand never commented on it and thereby avoided misguiding souls in the name of Jaimini astrology.Some of us know that only two opinions exist when it comes to charakarakas either 7 or 8 and most ofus quote so and so scholars system of charakaraka, what not a single student or scholar has done is quotethe relevant Sanskrit shloka where 7 charakaraka is mentioned or 8 charakaraka is mentioned. When onan internet parampara forum a friend mentioned that there is an opinion among top most scholars inJaimini in Andhra Pradesh that both 7 and also 8 can be used depending on the type of chart, we werebanned by that Paramguru.2.4 Manuscripts Release & UnhappinessSo far in last 100 years of astrological English publications few times some of the ancientmanuscripts of Jaimini Sutras commentaries were mentioned. These were kept to a few selectindividual. Our team decided to help the lovers of Jaimini astrology by bringing this raremanuscripts containing commentaries of Jaimini Sutras out for the public since without commentariesand most important without all of them you cannot even fathom to understand what Sage Jaimini wrote11 The Bhrighu Arudha Lagna of Michael Jackson comes in the 8H which as per known Jaimini Arudhas does not come inthe 8H and in the 8H as per true nodes there is Rahu and BAL plus Rahu, Rahu shows scandals and 8H also shows scandals,his whole life was a scandal.244

in his cryptic condensed coded verses. Thinking that it would be welcome with open arms we realized toour surprise that our mailers containing download links for the commentaries were being moderated bymoderators of internet parampara forums, some forums did not even allow it as if these moderatorshave become Kings in Astrology thinking that their forums is their territory. Fine moderation isacceptable but how come there was no word for appreciation among even one single member of theforum for Ravindra Bhagavat who donated these, don’t they want more knowledge. Was everyonescared of something, of losing their thrones? 1400 people scared to react, if their ParamGuru is nothappy. Will these 1400 be forgiven by the Soul Of Astrology for not encouraging people like RavindraBhagavat & Raghavendra Rao who bring out manuscripts to the world. Are Jyotishas nothing butspineless creatures, slaves and pets in front of their Gurus? Even some senior members react tocommentaries being brought out in a negative manner whereas in Andhra everyone has died to get theirhands on commentaries, begging and pleasing their Gurus for 40-50 years, they get in return a big Zeroand here it is being given free. See this mail that came to usDear Admin,I am old now and given up on Jaimini Astrology which the legend Dr B V Raman introduced tous decades back, nobody remembers his contribution now among the young ones. There were tears inmy eyes which have become weak when I saw you distributing for free download these commentarieson Jaimini Sutras knowing that I have spent 4 decades searching for them. You kids have done theunthinkable in astrology that none of us nor our heroes did, that is of distributing manuscripts for freefor knowledge to truly come out. I feel as if they did nothing so far. Not a single parampara has done it.Can you even imagine that in 40 years how many people I must have met who have shown memanuscripts but not given it displaying their bad manners and their bad blood in them, you said you areyoung so you can’t imagine the amount of insults people like me have faced. I am not scolding here butpointing a fact that comes from experience. I used to feel like taking my hands and killing some of themwhen they would look into my eyes with ego and think mentally ‘now start begging me for mymanuscripts.’My Sanskrit is not so great otherwise I would have helped you nor is my health. I wish I couldtouch the feet of Dr Ravindra Bhagavat and Madura Krishnamoorthi Shastri who have distributed thesemanuscripts. Mr Shastri I heard so much about this great man in Jaimini, he wrote path breakingarticles in 60s but due to financial circumstances and guess my fate could not go to meet him. Kindlypass on his address to me and I will be grateful, maybe one day I will meet him. But what I am notgrateful about is what is written in these forums of young ones today. I do copy and paste below, ok.Re: [sohamsa] JaiminiHare Rama KrsnaOne can read all the available commentaries, especially if they have a clear mind and can remember what eachcommentator has said, all the variabilityâ€s, take the time to test all these various techniques, and rememberwhat works for them and still be clear about who believes what in scholarly circles.. This is a very high path indeedfor one who has the time and intelligence..Guruji (Sri Sanjay Rath) has read all these commentaries, understood them, tested them, (has rare commentariesnot available to the average public), and has the teaching of a living lineage (Parampara) of Jaimini which he wasborn into and is required to continue. Sanjayâ€s family lineage was invited to Orissa by the King of Puri becauseof their jnana.(SA: Deleted rest as non valid to this discussion)Namah ShivayaFreedomhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/sohamsa/message/19061 (link inserted by SA for reference)245

dasas and lagnas over the years change their calculation as per the whims of the same paramparawithout any shame that some of us might have used that lagna to predict and spoil someone’s life.Astrological organisations are equally responsible worldwide to allow this to go on and so are you fornot objecting and thus weakening your 9H of dharma as you did not follow Dharma of righteous action.As it took us 15 years to understand why Lord Krishna urged Arjuna to fight and why did he nottell Arjuna to practice non-attachment which all of us practice by being silent spectators of the dramasof forums, may it not take you 15 years is how we would end here. May you also not become barkingdogs, that role only few have to perform. Start translating from Hindi to English, or from any locallanguage to English or Sanskrit to English and make your Mercury powerful that is a bigger remedythan mantras as Gita propagates action to be the highest dharma. Unless the pleasure of givingknowledge is experienced, you just won’t realize the Supreme Bliss of it, don’t crave for instant fame orany at all, don’t crave for creating your brand name or creating your own websites or softwares, all willcome on its own what the Lord decides, just give and give and you shall surely receive the blessings ofthe Sages. Trust us there is no 99% in what has been written above. Nobody saves your wasteful yearsin astrology, someone did that favor on us in 2006 by telling us at each and every step where not towaste our time, in which dasa not to spend hours, he said one has 20-30 goods years in jyotish that’s itand if you waste time learning it wrongly, at the end on your death bed you would be the mostdissatisfied person and would have spent your life like others bitching about other astrologers. In orderto pay a part of our debts to Mentor we have written this kind of Publitorial knowing that more enemieswill be made, more harm will be done to us, critics will be borne and less people might get associatedwith us, it does not matter since we are not here to set shop or become astrologers but happy that anadvice like this could save 10-20 years of yours, if it’s worth it take it or delete it, don’t waste your timeor karma deriding it as one would not prefer to be a tool of bad karma creator for you.To conclude there is a most apt statement from ‘The Last Book Of Astrology’ where the Yogisays ‘Knowledge Is of No Use unless it has come to use for the welfare of all, where it was Unconditionally Givenuntil then it’s like a mistress who is for a select few’.2.5 Is Jaimini Astrology Destined For You.If you are learning Astrology or Jaimini Astrology from a Guru or a Parampara he must tell youbefore you start astrology if you would be able to learn it or not. Then if you are learning variousstreams of astrology each has its own planet, which should be strong in your rasi or a particulardivisional chart. If this has not been told to you then the first step of honesty has not been accorded toyou by your Guru or forum from where you learn. Suppose you are learning Jaimini Astrology, youmust look at your Ketu; this point is not known at all. This Ketu-Jaimini technique is just a hint of atechnique do not forget the word hint and kindly do not take it as the one all end all, a favorite mind setof astrologers. Now the Gothra 12 of Ketu is Jaimini Rishi. Hence Ketu is very important for all thosewho learn Jaimini Astrology. The technique is to observe placement of Ketu:-‘Ketu’s exaltation, debilitation and Moola trikona signs will be most important to observe inthis regard, along with the Kalapurusha Houses that it represents e.g. Ketu is exalted inScorpio by some and Sagittarius by some, so observe the 8 and 9 houses in chart too, it isdebilitated in Taurus or Gemini so observe the 2 nd and 3 rd houses too’.To make it broadly simple:-a) Observe Exal, Deb signs of Ketu which is Sc, Sg, Ta, Ge12 Reference of Gothra from a work by Maharishi Dayanand Jothi, Coimbatore, Kerala whose work has supposed references of many rarenon-popular Nadis without quoting shlokas from nadis. His work would be soon brought out in the shopping section of SaptarishisAstrology.247

) Observe thus the signs houses in natural Kalapurusha zodiac which is 8,9,2,3 houses i.e. ketusplacement in these houses.c) Observe their own or Moola trikona or trine housesd) So if you take Pisces as own house observe Pisces and also 12 th house, if you take Virgo as trinehouse you observe Ketu in Virgo or 6 th house or if you take Capricorn as Moolatrikona house asmentioned in Bhavartha Ratnakara then you observe Ketu in either Capricorn or in 10 th house ofa chart and so on.There is lot of confusion among sages/ancient writers on own, exal, deb signs of Rahu Ketu 13 . Theconcept of using houses in Kalapurusha for everything in astrology and not just body parts (medicalastrology) is a Bhrighu Astrology Concept that was first clearly extolled by a Calcutta based astrologerwho wrote articles in Astrological Magazine in partnership with Late Surya Prakash, the esteemed sonof B V Raman.Let’s use this Ketu and observe it in charts of men who dedicated their lives in Jaimini Astrologybut do note that it would also come in the lives of great astrologers who did Parasari or Westernastrology like that of Richard Houck who they say was at times capable of predicting the date of deathor even of Nostradamus. Anyways the Great Late Vemuri Rama Murthi Sastri of Andhra Pradesh whois known as the greatest exponent of Jaimini in last 300 years had Ketu Exalted in Scorpio in 6H(natural house of Virgo in Kalapurusha) of accidents and secrecy, going away from home to learn (isalso 6H), it is said he quietly by-hearted thousands of shlokas from his teacher in Banaras as his teacherwould not part with the manuscripts to be taken out of Banaras and Vemuri is supposed to have finallyburnt down his books in his house, which he claimed caught fire (accidents 6H). It is said there was noone like Vemuri Shastri in Jaimini Astrology. Ketu’s ‘Trine House’ 14 is Virgo, in K.N. Rao’s chart youwould find this Ketu in Virgo in the 12H (Pisces of natural zodiac & Pisces Ketu connection is wellknown 15 ) of previous lives unfinished business and abroad, his work on Jaimini is regarded as one of thehighest in recent times and he is known for spreading Jaimini abroad, do note that this Ketu is with anexalted Mercury (writing), his books on Jaimini are the most sold by any book shop as Mercury makesone practical and he wrote on the ‘Practical Application of Jaimini’, you would find practicingastrologers swear by K.N. Rao’s version of Chara Dasha, the classical sutra choppers as KNR once calledthem would criticize his style but the professionals whose bread is gotten by astrology use K.N. Rao’sversion of Vemuri Shastris Chara Dasha, that was the Mercury & Virgo (Ketu) touch to Jaimini inKNRs work. Dr Raman had Ketu in the 8H of occult and in the sign of Virgo like K N Rao, Dr Raman13 Hora Sara Chp 2 Shl8: As Rahu, Ketu have not been dealt with, I give below some information in this regard: VriddhaSamhita and Jyotishamrita state that Aquarius and Scorpio are owned by Rahu and Ketu in their order. Veemesaram, aTamil work calls Aquarius as Rahu's own house, but nothing is allotted to Ketu. Both are exalted in Scorpio and are in fall inTaurus as per Jatakalankaram (Tamil) and Veemesaram. Jatakachintamani agrees with this, only for Rahu, while itmentions that Ketu is exalted in Gemini, and is in fall in Sagittarius. Syama Sangraham says that Gemini and Sagittarius areexaltation and Neecha for Rahu and the reverse is true for Ketu. Sarvartha Chintamani gives Taurus-Scorpio as exaltationand debilitation for Rahu and Scorpio Taurus as exaltation and debilitation for Ketu. Bhavartha Ratnakara states that Rahu isexalted in Taurus and Ketu in Scorpio, and Rahu has Gemini and Cancer as his Moola-Trikonas, while Ketu's Moola-Trikonas are Sagittarius and Capricorn. Also see Uttara Kalamrita, slokas 19-20 of Ch. IV, for more information. There are,thus, varied views in this regard.BPHS Chp 47: Shl: 34-39 1/2. In order to clarify the effects of the Dasha of Rahu, I shall first mention the exaltation anddebilitation rashis of Rahu and Ketu. The exaltation rashi of Rahu is Taurus. The exaltation rashi of Ketu is Scorpio. TheMoola-Trikonas of Rahu and Ketu are Gemini and Sagittarius respectively. The own rashis of Rahu and Ketu are Aquariusand Scorpio in that order. Some sages have expressed the view that Virgo is the own rashi of Rahu and Pisces is the ownrashi of Ketu.14 Reference Maharishi Dayanand Jothi15 Bhavartha Ratnakaraka, Chp 15, Shl 9 - For Ketu, Pisces is own house, Libra friendly, Aquarius own house, Scorpio theplace of exaltation, and Sagittarius and Capricorn the moolatrikona places. As we mentioned at the start that Ketu in itssigns does not restrict only to Jaimini, e.g. Richard Houck had Ketu in Sc in 12H, Nostradamus had Ketu in Virgo, CEOCarter had Ketu in 6H, Cheiro had Ketu in Pisces, Edgar Cayce had Ketu in Leo (more on this below) and so did RobertDeluce whose work on Divisional chart (D60) is worth reading.248

was one of the first to propagate and bring out gems in Jaimini via his magazine and books. There issomething not known about Virgo which has been called a Virgin and hence something new must betold about it, Virgo is a sign when combined with Ketu is ‘Bhagwan Ka Rin’ i.e. ‘Gods debts’ which in thecase of KNR & Dr Raman would be ‘Debt to Higher (Jyotish) Knowledge’ from previous lifetimes whichthey have tried to repay in this lifetime. Virgo has another absolutely unknown quality which is ‘ToInspire Others’ and about this we would talk some other time.‘One should note that Ketu in Virgo in the right house can give deep knowledge of occult or a super fineknowledge of spiritual secrets like in the case of James Redfield the celebrated spiritual author having the bestcombination of Ketu right on his Asc (most imp) in sign Virgo with 8L Mars.’ Earlier we wrote about Ketu’strine house sign being Virgo, so observe 6H placement of Ketu also in charts of people who did majorwork in Jaimini astrology like the case of Prof Suryanarayan Rao, grandfather of Dr Raman, he wroteone of the 1 st most famous work on Jaimini in english. Bhavartha Ratnakara says Ketu’s Moola trikonasign is Capricorn & Sagittarius, so observe these two signs and along with it 10 th and 9 th houses of anychart – sign house combo to be used. Sanjay Rath has Ketu in the 10H of Profession & Karma in theexalted sign of Sagittarius (note both Sc & Sg are considered exalted by many), Sg is also the 9Hof Guru in Naisargik Chart, Sanjay Rath has become a Guru figure to some in Jaimini Astrology. Youwould thus observe that this Capricorn (or 10H) Ketu connection of Bhavartha Ratnakaraka does workif you see some lesser famous people’s chart who have been working on Jaimini but would have Ketu inCapricorn either in 3H of writing or in 11H of Jyotisha & so on. Ketu is also exalted in Scorpio which isthe natural sign for the occult & hidden knowledge in occult, it is placed in the 11H of Jyotisha in signScorpio in the chart of 81 year old Madura Krishna Moorthy Sastri ji, and his knowledge of Jaiminiastrology is legendary in Andhra Pradesh, the land of Jaimini Astrology, apart from his legendary statushe still remains a humble soul. Iranganti Rangacharya one of the topmost scholars to write in JaiminiAstrology since last 4 decades in the classical angle has Ketu in Sagittarius in the 2H of education withA5 (authorship), his work on Jaimini is the most scholarly so far in English language & unmatched.Another parampara guru of Jaimini of 800 years from Andhra Pradesh, his son has Ketu in Scorpio,exalted there in 6H of secrecy with A4 (knowledge & passed on in one’s home), this same combinationLate Vemuri Shastry had and thus the knowledge has so far in 800 years not come out. When we werejust about to start this magazine we contacted his father, who though old told us that crap in the nameof Jaimini is happening in internet forums, hence we begged him to write articles so as to clear thecobwebs in Jaimini Astrology, he laid down some conditions to us for him to write in our magazinewhich were not acceptable to us and thus the ego clash happened but loss to Jaimini Astrology happenedforever. It will always remain a black mark on Saptarishis Astrology for having failed in removing thisreal parampara out on whose house it is said the list of forefathers in Jaimini Astrology since 800 yearsis written on the wall. Those who are from Andhra Pradesh know whom we are talking about.Sign and house placement both matters, suppose you have Ketu in the 2H in the sign of Aquariuswhich is the sign of astrology then again you would read a lot (eyes) on Jaimini and it would be yourdeep passion akin to ‘without food (2H) body cannot survive’ like passion, if it is with A6 then first youwould commit mistake (A6 is mistakes) in your learning’s and then you could go to someone else tolearn Jaimini since A6 also means changes. See house placement is very important, take for e.g. the caseof Sanjay Rath he has Ketu in Sagittarius but if it was in 5H in Sagittarius then you could have createdsome students (5H-sishyas) like figures who would go on to become Gurus in Jaimini or you could havethrived a lot to bring out the real Jaimini Astrology out in the open or it could be that you would Lovereading a lot on Jaimini astrology as 5H is the house of love, this way one should use flexibility in onesinterpretation. Ketu in 3H can make you write a lot on Jaimini or talk a lot on Jaimini but rememberwhere Ketu is there mistake will happen so one must be careful of one’s writing if Ketu is in 3H, there isno 99% in the above. Ketu in 12H in Leo can make you write a lot on Jaimini, so much must be writtenabout just Ketu in Leo and astrology connection yet space limitations bar us, but one thing can be said ifthis Ketu is rightly uses ‘Super Knowledge’ can come out, only thing is ego should be conquered andthen you would be No.1, if you are unable to conquer ego kids in astrology will come and break (Ketu)you to pieces, again no 99% in this. Suppose you have Ketu in the debilitated sign of Gemini in the 1Hof everything then you can be instrumental in removing the cobwebs of misinterpretation of Jaiminiastrology by removing rare manuscripts of Jaimini out in open, we know 2 astrologers with samecombination and both have been instrumental in giving out freely rare Jaimini manuscripts to theworld, as it is debilitated no name no ego will come into the picture & these guys might never be known.249

Ketu in Gemini means debt towards astrology (in astrologer’s charts), the sooner a man with this comborealizes this better for his karma, if Ketu with Gemini is in the 1H it is ‘Super Debt towards JaiminiAstrology’ from previous lifetimes as it shows abuse of Jaimini Astrology in the past, when this debtgiving will manifest Jupiter and Mars placement will decide if it would be this lifetime or some otherbut the debt will be seen. Speaking of 1H suppose Ketu is there, you got the combo to learn Jaiminiespecially some rare points in it and if say it is in sign Leo (natural sign of authorship) your Karma inthis life could be to write a monumental work on Jaimini astrology. Coming back to Ketu is in Pisces or12H (Pisces in natural zodiac) certain ego can come since a planet feels comfortable and thus proud inown sign or exalted sign. Ketu denotes fish and Pisces symbol is fish and also a watery sign. Do not getfooled by seeing Ketu in its debilitated sign or for that matter any planet, debilitation is only a state ofcondition, it means more efforts are required to bring the talent out if the other 11 houses support. Thusyou will get a hint that Ketu and Jaimini astrology are very much interlinked.Finally, in this C S Patel Manuscript Centric Issue we publish translations of some of the rarestof manuscripts first time seen in the jyotish world, where the writers, translators have burnt themidnight oil to get them for you and also release 5 new Jaimini Manuscripts donated by RavindraBhagavat, digital size of it is reduced by Raja Sekhar, New Jersey to honor 92 year old Late C S Patelwho started the trend of removing rare shlokas from manuscripts that were forgotten by the jyotishworld. Also all those unseen and unheard of heroes who have preserved these manuscripts must be firstbowed to.Let this aggressive translation projects be called ‘Mission Saptarishis’ where we allcome together to remove all the knowledge from now to the era of the Saptarishis and pay our Debts tothe Sages. 1616 Publisher: In Indian culture there are 4 kinds of debts that a human is supposed to pay back before he dies and one of themis Rishi Rin, which means the debt towards the Sages and unless this is done Moksha is not possible is the belief since ages. Itis the belief of the people in the Inner Circle of Saptarishis Astrology Magazine which is based on many years of closeobservation that unless knowledge is given out real knowledge in astrology never comes.250

Ashtakvarga ThumbRulesByLate C.S.Patel, IndiaTranslation: Dushyant Trivedi, India.Copy Editor: Shahina Begum Meah, U.K.C. S. Patel, how one can describe the Late92 year old master who still lives among us.How many of us know of astrologers whohave truly shared ‘Every Bit’ of theirknowledge to all without consideration ofcaste, creed or sex. Without Vidya blocks ofbow to me and only then I would teach, butyes he would test the honesty of the studentand then share all. If there was one whounderstood the meaning of the word Vidya(Education) in its true esoteric and spiritualsense probably Mr Patel’s name would cropup instantly is what those who knew himwould say. If Gujarati reading astrologerscome forward for translation then many ofhis unpublished articles would be publishedhere.[SA Publisher:This is an unpublished work of the man whointroduced Ashtakvarga in its modern avatar tothe Indian Astrological Community way backin 1957 from his path breaking book titled‘Ashtakvarga’. It was such a path breakingbook that whenever we would go and introduceus as friends of C S Patel to senior astrologersthey would instantly say ‘Ohh Ashtakvarga’.This article was originally written inGuajarati language and would have notappeared in English, if it was not for the recentpointing out by his student Mr Upendra SinghBhadoriya who readily gave his copy of theGuajarati printed work & translation by MrTrivedi. We remain grateful to both of them.The most special part of this article by Late C.S. Patel is that at the end of the article in theparagraph ‘Successful Years’. You would findtwo marked sentences, one in maroon colourand the other in red colour. The maroon if youobserve is the starting basis of Bhrighu ChakraPaddathi (BCP) that we wrote in Vol: 3 – Aug08 – C. S. Patel Memorial Issue, which meansPatel Saheb also knew about the BCP methodat least to an extent. The sentence marked inRed is the research we ourselves had done usingBCP method & combining it with Ashtakvargaand this was one of the 60 methods that wementioned would be revealed at a later date, but251

it seems the 92 year old Master of Ashtakvarga had done that decades ago.]In this article dots or zeros are considered benefics and dash are considered malefic.In an Ashtakvarga horoscope if a planet is at the cusp at the beginning or the end of azodiacal sign then the results obtained may be doubtful and so will be the case if in aChalit horoscope when there are two houses in one zodiacal sign or one housecontaining two zodiacal signs. Hence astrologers are advised to consider the degreecaldifference and the zodiacal sign of planets while giving predictions.Ashtakvarga horoscope which consists of 8 columns inclusive of lagna/ascendant and thefinal 9 th column gives the total known as Samudaya Ashtakvarga or Sarvashtakvarga.Some astrologers give predictions based on Bhinnashtakvarga which does not includeLagnashtakvarga (benefic dots based on ascendant) where the total is 337 is not proper.Samudaya or SarvashtakvargaA table consisting of 12 houses and 7 planets i.e. of 84 squares (in which starting fromlagna/ascendant & all seven planets together) is prepared by putting all the dots/zeroes andadding them together is known as Samudaya or Sarvashtakvarga.The total benefics should be written in each house along with the planets and zodiacal signs.Samudaya or Sarvashtakvarga can be prepared without the preparing of Bhinnashtakvargawith much less difficulty ‘Balo Balishtho’ (Prashna Marga Ch 32 sloka 59-60; Horasara Ch17, sloka 73-74; Phaldeepika Ch 24, sloka 34-35 and Jataka Deshmarga Ch 9, sloka 35-36).Planets which are exalted in their own zodiacal signs, in friends house, in quadrants, trinesand Upachayas (3, 6, 10 & 11) houses being strong etc, but if they have less than 28 beneficdots then they shall give adverse results.Weak planets such as1. Owners of 6 th 8 th and 12 th houses.2. Planets of 6 th 8 th and 12 th houses.3. Debilitated planets, planets with malefic or in enemies houseHave more than 28 benefic dots then they shall give benefic results.252

House and Lords of the houseZodiacal sign rising at the eastern horizon or ascendant/lagna and its lord/lagnesh and thelords of the subsequent houses are to be noted.For each and every house a minimum number of benefic dots have been determined & theyare as follows:House No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Benefic dots 25 22 29 24 25 34 19 24 29 36 54 16Total 337Any house containing benefic dots less than shown above will give that much less beneficresult in proportion to the difference from the benefic dots. On the contrary if benefic dotsare more than those shown above then the benefic results will be that much more inproportion.If these houses are aspected by benefic planets then the extent of benefic results will bemuch more. If instead it is aspected by malefic planet then the benefic results will getreduced.The houses which contain less than benefic dots shown above if aspected by malefic planetthen the malefic results will be much more and if aspected by benefic planets then themalefic results will get reduced.Should such houses be aspected by benefic as well as malefic planets then the results wouldbe mixed.Houses which contain 30 or more benefic dots give benefic results, houses with 25 to 30benefic dots give average results and houses with less than 25 benefic dots shall give adverseresults.Houses with 30 or more benefic dots should be taken into consideration for commencinggood work.For travelling and other religious workhouses and ascendant with less than 25 benefic dotsshould be avoided.Match Making for marriage.In marriage if the Bride and Bridegroom have more than 30 benefic dots in their rashi(Moon sign) then they would have a happy married life and would be successful.If instead in the rashi or moon sign one has 30 or more and the other has 30 or less then theirmarriage will give mix results. It would be good in some aspect and bad in other aspect.253

In case they have 25 or less then 25 in their rashi or Moon sign then their marriage would beunhappy and a failure.Inheritance1. If the 4 th house has 24 or more benefic dots and then the house does not have any maleficplanet or is not aspected by malefic planet.2. And in the same way the 2 nd house does not have malefic planet nor is it aspected bymalefic planet and has 22 or more benefic dots.Any one of the above two combinations in the native horoscopes can give inheritance.Self EarningIf the 10 th house has 36 or more benefic dots and it does not have any malefic planet nor is itaspected by malefic planet then the native will be self made, will earn well and shall lead ahappy life.GainsIf the 11 th house has 54 benefic dots and it does not have any relation with malefic planetthen the natives earns a lot without hard work.Sudden Monetary GainsIf the ascendant has more than 25 benefic dots & the 9 th house has more than 29 benefic dotsand both these houses have no connection with malefic planet then such native gets suddenmonetary gains.Prakeerna YogasIn a native’s horoscope the special good/auspicious results can be known from the beneficdots in various houses. As for example, if the 12 th house contains less number of benefic dotsas compared to the 11 th house then the native shall be rich. If the case is reverse then thenative will always have economical difficulty. If the 11 th house contains more numbers ofbenefic dots than the 10 th house then the native will get more money than the efforts put inby him. In case the benefic dots in the 11 th house are less than the 10 th house then the nativewill get less money as compared to the efforts put in by him. In this way the difference inthe benefic dots also give difference in results.Add up the benefic dots in the lagna/ascendant, 2 nd house, 4 th house, 9 th house, 10 th house andthe 11 th house. If the total is more than 164 then the native is happy and his income will bemore than his expenses.Add up the benefic dots of the 6 th house, 8 th house and the 12 th house. If the total is less than76 then the income shall be more than expenses. If the total is more than 76 reverse is thecase.254

Add the benefic dots in the lagna/ascendant, 4 th house, 5 th house, 7 th house, 9 th house and the10 th house. Add up the benefic dots of the remaining houses. If the first total is more than thesecond then the native is wise, doer of good deeds, satisfied and will be charitable.1-5-9 Total benefic dots of these houses----------Bandhu2-6-10 Total benefic dots of these houses----------Sewak3-7-11 Total benefic dots of these houses----------Poshak4-8-12 Total benefic dots of these houses----------GhatakThe names have been given as above. If the total of Poshak is more than Ghatak then thenative is a rich man. If the total of Bandhu is more than Sewak then the native will doindependent business and will have good colleagues/ associates.If the 11 th house has more number of benefic dots than the 10 th house but the 12 th house hasless benefic dots than those in the 11 th house and the 10 th house, and if the benefic dots in thelagna/ascendant is more than the 12 th house then the native will be famous, rich and strong.The results will differ according to the difference in the number of benefic dots.Poisoning-IllnessIf Rahu is in the 6 th , 8 th or 12 th house then the native is likely to be bitten by poisonous snakeor can have food poisoning at the age shown by the number of benefic dots in those houses,and if in that year Rahu happens to transit the same house then it is definitely going tohappen. If Mars is placed in any house then at the age indicated by the benefic dots in thathouse the native is likely to get injured by weapons. In the same way where Saturn is placedthen at the age indicated by the number of benefic dots in that house the native is likely toget ill or there are sad occasions at that age.Poverty-IllnessTake lagna/ascendant, 9 th , 10 th and 11 th houses. If in each of these houses the benefic dots areless than 30 the native will be poor, ill and hot tempered.If in the above houses the benefic dots are between 19 and 22 and there are malefic planets intrines then the native lacks happiness.Wealth and ChildrenWhere Jupiter is placed then at the age indicated by the number of benefic dots in that housethe native gets children and wealth.255

MarriageMarriage of native takes place at the age indicated by the benefic dots in the house whereVenus is placed.Education-WisdomSimilarly from Mercury one gets education, wisdom and fame.DirectionsLagna/ascendant 12 th house 11 th house ---------------East10 th house 9 th house 8 th house----------------South7 th house 6 th house 5 th house----------------West4 th house 3 rd house 2 nd house----------------EastAdd up the benefic dots in the above houses as per the directions given. The direction whichhas the highest benefic dots indicates benefic results in that direction. The direction whichhas the least number of benefic dots indicates that the native will have loss in that direction.Hence the native should avoid that direction. The native shall benefit from staying incountries/region of the direction(s) which has maximum number of benefic dots, and alsothe direction in which the planets are exalted in their own zodiacal signs etc.The direction indicated by the group which has 2 nd house is favourable for making money.The direction indicated by the group which has 8 th house is the direction in which thenative’s death takes place.Important Yoga’s-LuckNote the number of benefic dots in Lagna/Ascendant. If the native is born in SampatSuchak yoga (indicating richness) then the native will after the age indicated by the beneficdots will get honour from government, money, son and higher education etc.LongevityIf the 12 th house lord is in the lagna/ascendant in the zodiacal sign ruled by Saturn and if theascendant lord and the lord of the 8 th house are weak in strength then the native will live asmuch years as indicated by the benefic dots in the ascendant. Note this happens only inCapricorn and Aquarius ascendant.256

Determination of LongevityFor determining the life span of the native the use of Samudaya/Sarvashtakvarga is of primeimportance. Compare the benefic dots in the ascendant with those in the 8 th house. Alsocompare the benefic dots placed in the Moon sign and the 8 th house from the Moon sign. Incase the benefic dots in the ascendant and the Moon sign are more than their corresponding8 th house then the native will have Deergha Aayush/Long life. If they are equal then thenative will have average life span and if they are less then the native will have short lifespan.AffluenceIf the lord of the ascendant is in the 4 th house and the lord of the 4 th house is in the ascendant(Parivartan yoga-Exchange of the lords of the houses) and if the benefic dots are 33 in boththe houses then the native shall have affluence and have kingly status. He will be bestamong the people.Financial GainIf the benefic dots in the ascendant and the 11 th house are more than 30 and if these beneficdots are same in both the houses then at the age indicated by the number of benefic dots thenative will get financial gains from the King/Government.If in each of the first, fourth and the eleventh house the benefic dots are more than 30 thenthe native after the age of 40 will have commanding personality and will earn lots of money.Counting from ascendant and starting from the 4 th house till the 9 th house if all the 6 houseshave benefic dots between 25 and 30 then the native shall after the age of 28 at any time willbe as rich as King Kuber (King of wealth).If exalted Jupiter is in the 4 th house and if there are 40 benefic dots, Sun in the ascendant ofAries and if Moon is in Capricorn then the native will be like King.If the ascendant has 40 benefic dots; Jupiter is in Sagittarius, Venus is in Pisces, Mars isexalted and Saturn is in Aquarius then such a native will be extremely rich and King ofKings.If there are 30 or more benefic dots in the ascendant, 9 th house, 10 th house and the 11 th housethen such a native will be happy like a king all through out his life or shall have power andaffluence like that of a king.MinisterIf the ascendant, Moon sign, 10 th house and the 11 th house; all these four have 30 or morebenefic dots and if the ascendant is fully aspected by Jupiter then the native becomesminister or a chief minister of a state.Leader257

If the ascendant has 30 benefic dots and majority of planets are placed in the 9 th and the 10 thhouse then the native enjoys happy and relaxed life. If instead there are 35 benefic dots in theascendant then the native is also leader amongst his family members.Ownership of VehiclesIf the 4 th house has 30 or more benefic dots and it is associated with benefic planets either byplacement or aspect then the native owns vehicles.If the ascendant lord is in the 4 th house containing more than 30 benefic dots then the nativeis happy and without any problems.Vargottam planet in any house that has more than 30 benefic points then the native shallhave good results of that house in great extent.Difficulty due to Evil SpiritsIf the Moon is weak and if the Moon sign lord is having less than 25 benefic points and ifMoon is fully aspected by Saturn (birth is on New Moon day and if Moon is aspected bySaturn) then that native is harassed by evil spirits.Upturn and DownturnIn a horoscope there are minimum benefic points (for e.g. 18) in any house and the nexthouse contains maximum benefic dots (for e.g. 35) Then all of a sudden the nativeexperiences good luck or Upturn in his fortunes. On the contrary if any house containsmaximum benefic dots (for e.g. 35) and the next house contains minimum benefic dots (fore.g. 18) then the native experiences all of a sudden bad luck or downturn in his fortunes.If in all the houses of horoscope there are benefic dots between 27 to 29 then the native leadshappy and leisurely life through out his life span.Information regarding zodiacal signsAll the 12 zodiacal signs are divided into 3 parts. Each part contains benefic dots of 4 zodiacalsigns. There are many ways given by our Rishis & Sages to form these divisions. Some ofthem are given below:1. Aries to Cancer; Leo to Scorpio and Sagittarius to Pisces.2. Aries to Cancer; Leo to Scorpio and Sagittarius to Pisces. Deduct from them the benefic dotsfrom the 8 th and the 12 th house.3. Pisces to Gemini; Cancer to Libra; Scorpio to Aquarius.4. Ascendant to 4 th house; 5 th house to 8 th house; 9 th house to 12 th house;5. 12 th house to 3 rd house; 4 th house to 7 th house; 8 th house to 11 th house;6. Kendrasthan/Quadrants (1,4,7 & 8);Panafars/Cadent houses (2,5,8 & 11);Apokilams/Succedent houses (3,6,9 & 12)258

From the above 6 different methods the 3 rd one is more in use.If the first division has more benefic dots then the first 1/3 rd life is a happy one.The 2 nd division has more benefic dots then the middle 1/3 rd life is a happy one.If the last division has more benefic dots then the last 1/3 rd life is a happy one.If in all the three divisions it has nearly same number of benefic dots then thewhole life is seamlessly a happy one.If in any division the benefic planets are placed then that part of the life is a happyone. If in any division the benefic as well as malefic planets are placed then that part of lifegives mixed results. That division which contains malefic planets will be unhappy and sadone.Kaahal YogaIf the 3 rd division is bigger than the 2nd division and the 2 nd division is bigger than the firstdivision then Kaahal yoga is generated. The result of this yoga is that as the age advances thelife of the native gets better and better and he leads happy and prosperous life.Result of Mudal YogaIf the 2 nd division is bigger than the 3 rd and the 1 st division then Mudal yoga is generated.The result of this is that the native will be fond of music and of witty nature. He will behappy & prosperous in the middle life.Bheri YogaIf all the 3 divisions are nearly same then Bheri Yoga is generated. Such a native’s whole lifeis nice and smooth.Result of Damar YogaIf the 2 nd division is smaller then the 1 st and the 3 rd division then Damar yoga is generated.The result of this is that the native’s first and the last 1/3 rd of the life is a happy one.Results of Planetary TransitsIf in a horoscope any of the houses contain benefic dots more than 28 then whenever a planettransits that house the native will experience the benefic results governed to that house andwill be in proportion to the extent of the number of benefic dots. If the case is reverse i.e. ifthe benefic dots are less than 28 then during the transit of any planet through that house thenative will experience the bad results governed by that house. Similarly if more number ofplanets is transiting the house then the native will experience the good or bad results indirect proportion to the amount of excess or less benefic dots.259

In the houses which contain more number of benefic dots, and if at the same time morenumber of planets are transiting those houses then any work commenced during that timewill be successful. Whenever Sun passes through the house containing more number ofbenefic dots; in that month and in the same way determine the day by the passage of Moonif important works are commenced on that day it is certain that the works commenced shallbe successful without any hindrance and shall give good results.Take the zodiacal sign in which there are maximum number of benefic dots; if onecommences work during the rise of that zodiacal sign (rapt conjunction) one gets completesuccess. As the houses/zodiacal signs containing maximum number of benefic dots are goodfor certain work in the same way the houses/zodiacal signs containing minimum number ofbenefic dots are good for other work. For example, if the native wants to go for theexaminations of certain disease or say if the native wants to borrow or lend money then ifsuch act is done during the time those houses/zodiacal signs which contain minimumnumber of benefic dots are rising it will prove beneficial. Since such work gets destroyed in ashort time. It means that the disease will get cured, money landed is returned or one is ableto return the money if borrowed.The above points are very important in a man’s daily life.Timings for Good & Bad results: Disease-unhappyStarting from the ascendant till the house which has Saturn (both inclusive) add up the totalnumber of benefic dots. Multiply this total by 7 and divide the result by 27. Note theremainder as well as the number obtained by the division. Count from Ashwini nakshatra tothe nakshatra which coincides with the remainder. Whenever malefic planets are passingthrough that nakshatra the native gets major illness. If the native has malefic planets in the5 th house and the 9 th house then such a native will have severe problems due to illness.Similar is also the case at the age as per the division number.Just as above, one should calculate starting from the house in which Saturn is placed till theascendant.Happiness and WealthDo the same calculations for Moon and other benefic planets such as Jupiter, Venus andMercury. Whenever benefic planets passes through the nakshatra obtained from theremainder or at the age indicated by the result of the division the native will get son, moneyand happiness.Successful YearsPrepare Samudaya Ashtakvarga. Note the houses which have more number of benefic dots.Also note the houses with less number. of benefic dots. Consider ascendant as the 1 st year, 2 ndhouse as the 2 nd year in the same way the 12 th house is the 12 th year. Once again consider the260

ascendant as the 13 th year. Now the houses which have more number of benefic dots willgive good results as per their years, and the houses which have less number of benefic dotswill give bad results. Ascendant thus, will indicate 25 th year, 37 th year, 49 th year etc. Suchmethod is known as determining “successful years”.In this we have considered Samudaya Ashtakvarga and the easy way of giving predictionswithout much difficulty. Thus we can give immediate general prediction without mucheffort.261

Tribute To AGenuine ResearcherIn Last 150 YearsOf AstrologyByU. K. Jha, IndiaA graduate in Mechanical Engineeringfrom University of Roorkee (Now IITRoorkee) U K Jha has produced over 100thought provoking articles in severalastrological journals and is a known name inthe academic foray of this science. He isknown for his innovative ideas, one pointsharp logic, acute rationality and scientificapproach for dealing with the things. He isthe author of famous book "Utopia andAnarchy of Stars" and his commentaries onYoga-Pushpanjali and Phala Deepika is amaster piece for absorbing reading. Hisanother book "Lost Horizon of VaidikAstrology" and a book on Tara Dasa islikely to come out soon. Presently he is busywriting commentary on Brihat ParasaraHora Shasta (BPHS). His vast knowledge ofTantra and esoteric psychology findconspicuous reflection in all of his works.What flashed in my mind beforepicking up the pen to writethis tribute is the word“research” because there are too manypeople in the field of astrology today whoclaim to be engaged in carrying outresearch on several topics wherein they aredoing nothing except going tong andhammer to rage the established principlesof this divine science with some hostilezeal for self-glorification by virtue of theircurrent position in the astrological market.The word research as per OxfordDictionary means careful search or inquiryafter or for or into; endeavour to discovernew or collate old facts by scientificinvestigation.Research in simple sense implies thediscovery of something which might havebeen known earlier but lost entirely in thefar fading past for the current generation.It comprises of the works appurtenantwith both invention as well as discovery ofthe things that look very new and fresh tothe people of current era though it mighthave been known once upon a time to thepre-historic people of few millennia earlier.Researchers delve deep to find out thesame and produce afresh for the publicwith its wider applications andramifications. In this respect Mr. C S Patelis one among the very few savants who1262

have devoted time and energy to do genuine and meaningful research in thefield of astrology. His book titled "Navamsha and Nadi astrology" is a compendium of suchmarvellous works. All the topics of this book were earlier published in various astrologicaljournals and each endeavour was fresh for the astrological community. He industriouslyculled out the relevant informations from different sources and demonstrated their efficacylucidly to the astrological fraternity for the first time without ever laying any claim as itsoriginal discoverer. This is the paragon of his nobility and sobriety.Any discussion on the invaluable contributions of this great savant to the divinescience of astrology would loose weightage without a talk on his nativity. This great savantwas born on 31st of December 1915 in Ahmadabad in the state of Gujarat in India and hisbirth particulars are as underThe royal sign Cancer with Virgo Navamsha was rising on horizon at the time of birth. Thechart is rendered sufficiently strong owing to formation of Simhasana Yoga as 2nd, 6th, 8th and12th houses are occupied by the planets. Placement of Moon in the 4th house under aspect ofJupiter and without being afflicted by any malefic is a pointer to the fact that mind and heartin general is clean. Some may feel impelled to indicate that the Lagna is occupied by Ketuand is also hemmed betwixt Saturn and Mars which shows the desired intellectualshrewdness coupled with elements of cunningness and deceit. It may please be noted thatthat the native was Company Secretary with Mafatlal Group of Industries and suchattributes are essential requirements to manage the company affairs. Every one who wasassociated with him would testify that he was not manipulative in personal affairs ofactivities and dealings. Esoterically it must always be understood that the occupation ofLagna by Ketu gives the warmth to healthy thoughts and propels the native for marchingtowards eternal goals without fear and prejudices. A glimpse of the same can be clearly hadfrom the sedate and stolid ways with which he pursued his research in astrology.Occupation of the 4th house by an affliction free Moon gave him a heart where Godresides and he was increasingly affectionate to his friends, relatives and disciples; a heartthat used to embrace all in the same way as the universal Mother embraces Her creations.However; this Moon was also certainly wounded by the cardinal influence of lunar nodes2632

and Venus as a result of which his cravings for perfection and success alwaysspattered against the ramparts of dissatisfaction and frustration. "Jha! most of the peoplecome to me seeking favour in one or the other way even at this age of my life but they neverlook concerned about my condition", he had once opened his heart to me. The baulkingagony of the heart was conspicuous on face. The emotions loaded in his choked voice can bedescribed in silent realisation of following wordsO, sweetly smiling faced,O glamorously lustred bodied,Your blazing glow is inexhaustible.Look at the Moon, O dear one!Roving proudly in the blue domeWhose puissant gait is irresistible.Who knows, how many times like thisIt may appear from clouds and starsTo provide the poets sumptuous feat.But your efforts to trace me againin the sensual bushes of worldly tiesShall always be faced with defeat.Placement of Ketu in Lagna is a pointer to the fact that the soul entered into thisperishable robe with one point objective to clear the imprints of residual karmic ruts so thatthe inner evolution for the purpose of emancipation can be enabled by the end of this life. Assuch; the native was required to undergo all sorts of experiences during the currency of lifeso that when the soul stands before the Lord for final trial it can show its feet washed withblood of heart as a proof of the countless sacrifices made for the benefit of others. Theenormous contribution of Sri Patel in astrology bears a testimony to this fact; for, he burnthis candle from both the ends to cull out those valuable informations for which astrologicalcommunity would remain indebted to him for good.Mercury is running ahead of Sun and Rahu is prepared to pounce over them. Thisshows that the embodied soul is bound to be devoured by the oceanic flux of retributivekarmic energy where the intelligence and power of discrimination would not be able to bringabout any means of rescue. The Jupiter in its horoscopic sojourn would first collide withSaturn and then bump into Mars through the long tunnels of struggles depicted by Ketubefore tasting the celestial nectar contained in the Moon. The Dharma of the native wouldbe such that he shall be bound to do hard karma without much credit and profit. The life ofSri Patel is a proof of this fact.The disposition of celestial anchorite Saturn against the sovereign of planetarykingdom Sun would make the incarnated ego suffer from the hands of his own people andhe would be victim of the conspiracies time and again. Patel Saheb was cheated many timeseven by those who approached him for favours. His disciples also did not spare him in thisrespect and many of his books/Granths were clandestinely taken away by these belovedpupils in return of very small obligations.The 2nd house is distinctly linked to the science of astrology and placement of yogakarkaMars therein has become an asset from this point of view because astrology involvesmathematics and sharp logic. Mathematicians are called wranglers which Mars as a planettruly is. Aspect of Jupiter on 2nd house gives vak-siddhi and Sri Patel reaped the benefit ofthis ingrained quality to the hilt, especially in his prediction of share-market and earned a2643

good name among his clients. In fact he drew his sustenance for long during the lastone and half decades of his life through such forecasts only. But as he was very plane andsimple at heart he could not encash the rich dividend through this and had to live infinancially tight position always. In this context following lines are apt for himThough He knew the earning sourceYet always modest to earnAnd seeing the wrong in economic worldHe had to yield to self-struggles.My association with Patel Saheb is long; though mainly through letters and weexchanged views through correspondence in early days of our relationship. I was learningthe tenets of Nadi astrology from Sri Ashwathappa, the great astrologer of south India andwhen this great master was on his sick-bed; before taking final breath, I asked him after himwho will teach me nadi astrology, he advised me to remain in touch with Sri Patel in futurefor any solution or clarification in Nadi astrology. It was after his death that I wrote letter toPatel Saheb beseeching his help and guidance in Nadi astrology. Name of Sri Patel was notnew to me as I had gone through few of his articles in AM of Sri B V Raman; albeit I tookhis postal address from my astrologer friend R. Santhanam, the founder editor of TOA. Forthe first time I met him in person in Mumbai sometime in early 1997 at his residence."Sir, 150 division of a zodiac sign is not a new thing and there is clear reference tosame in Saravali, then why Nadi astrology is deemed something of exclusive south Indianorigin", was my query."It is because most of the books of these divisions are now found in the regionallanguages of south under the names of Nadi" he replied relaxing on the pillow in smallcorner room of his residence at Mumbai. It was the cramped small study space of this greatsavant of astrology where he used to sit for hours together rummaging through numerousold and new classics. The neatly bound copies of AM and TOA was kept in one side of theshelves and the other side was filled with copies of many Nadi Granthas viz Chandra KalaNadi, Bhrigu Nadi, and Amsha Nadi etc. Lots of classical texts commented upon by severalsavants filled the room in ramshackle manner and this sage of astrology could be seen sittingwith pen and paper pads kept near by."But were the scholars of north not aware of Nadi system""I don't think so. Books like Bhrigu Samhita and Ravan Samhita are the same thingthough it is not called Nadi Granthas.""And why these informations are not found in the books available in north.""It is hard to give reasons for this. The 150th division of the sign could not be popularin this side because of lack of sufficient information. These 150 divisions are actually theresult of shodas varga belonging to 16 kala of Moon. That is why Dev Keralam is popularlyknown as Chandra Kala Nadi." It was quite a revelation to me and then he explained therelation between shodas varga and Nadi Amsha. I had learnt the basics of Nadi astrology fromelsewhere but was not aware of this fact.Coming back to his fantabulous acumen in astrological research. His 8th house isoccupied by Jupiter and the placement of 8th lord Saturn in the 12th house under the aspectof 6th lord is quite revealing. All of his papers are the results of his industrious work. BothSaturn and Jupiter are aspecting 2nd house, the house of astrology. Aspect of 9th lord onSaturn and Mars, both influencing 2nd house shows the perseverance coupled with logic in2654

his research work. Saturn is the dispositor of Jupiter which is dispositor of Mercury(and Sun) that in turn is the dispositor of Saturn showing great link between the planets ofastrological connections and the great research acumen by virtue of their disposition inhouses of mysticism.When you say Ashtakvarga you only remember Patel is the saying that one learnsfrom olden days of astrology. It may be pertinent to share here one incident. Someone hadlong back suggested in pages of AM that Ashtak-Varga should be drawn for Navamsha chartalso. Patel Saheb was a master in Ashtaka-Varga system of prediction and my interest in thisside was evinced when one local Pandit in Junagardh made many predictions about me onthe basis of Ashtaka-Varga only which subsequently came to be astonishingly accurate. Itwas after this that I had a photocopy of the book of Sri Patel on Ashtaka-Varga because itwas out of print during those days. After I came in contact with Patel Saheb I wished tohave his opinion on the above said suggestion of Navamsha chart. Mr. Patel wrote back tome that he had not found such things in any of the original texts. But this suggestion kept onringing in my head and once at Ahmadabad I reopened the topic with him."Then why not for other divisional charts," he tossed the question on my face, "Whyonly for Navamsha chart, are other divisions not important?" "Do not deviate your mind onsuch irrational things," he suggested politely."But sir, Suppose if I try it on Navamsha Sphuta Chakra (chart)," I submitteddiffidently.To this, he became serious and nodded his head in affirmation for a trial. I immediatelyshowed him the work I had done in this respect on my own chart and explained the efficacyof events occurred on those ages of my life. He appreciated that fully and encouraged me todo more works in this direction. Since I was stifled in too many things I could not do muchwork. Navamsha Sphuta Lagna is worked out with the help of planet traversed mostlongitudinally in the nativity and degree of birth ascendant. Few astrologers calculateNavamsha Sphuta Lagna with help of longitude of Moon also. But this may create confusionin erection of Navamsha Sphuta Chakra. Navamsha Sphuta of planets are scintillating pointsand Ashtaka-Varga calculated on this chart also gives marvellous results. I would in futureexplain the whole procedure in a separate paper.From year 2000 to 2005 my interaction with Sri Patel was optimum because I wasstaying at Ahmadabad and he used to be there every year from Dashara to Deepawali. Twiceor thrice every week I used to be with him and Sunday was reserved for special sittings. Hehad a kind of spark in him that kept on flashing within him till his last breath and by dint ofwhich so much of discoveries could be enabled through his pen. It was during such anintense session of ponderings that he gave the knowledge of Bhujanga-Pat.The calculation for Bhujanga-Pat he received from some Pandit of Andhara Pradesh inHyderabad but due to his own personal problems during those days he could not concentrateon the same. As a matter of fact, the diary in which he noted the method for workingBhujanga-Pat was misplaced for long and after 13-14 years he could again lay hand on the samefrom the old bundle of papers at his Ahmadabad residence. The ink was spread and writinghad become quite faint and illegible. However; he read it with great difficulty and gave meto work on the same extensively to verify its veracity in terms of astrological efficacy onseveral charts. Here in this tribute I would demonstrate its efficacy on the chart of Sri Patelin subsequent discussions and elaborations.He was so humble that he would even accept his errors which were few. He hasaccepted his mistakes in his writings and when he did not have the opportunity he would do2665

so in private which is what he accepted with his students on his work on arudhas thoughthere is no book in comparison to that topic till date.For whatever topic he picked up his pen to write a book was rare till that time and hegave them a new enlarged face in academic fora of astrology. For example, few of theastrologers attached any importance to Ashtak-Varga for the purpose of prediction but SriPatel popularised its utility to the amazing extent. His books and other works on Ashtak-Varga remains unbeatable till date. Not only did he write an excellent and exhaustive texton Ashtak-Varga but also repeatedly explained the deeper and finer nuances of AV system ofprediction through his various papers of articulate labour, intelligence and style to inspireothers for carrying out more research on this otherwise obsolete technique of divination. Itwould not be any exaggeration to say that C S Patel revived Ashtak-Varga system ofprediction with new meaning, style and theme. All were simply talking about theimportance of Navamsha but its fuller extent was presented only by C S Patel through aseparate book that contains plethora of research capsules. His papers on multifarious use ofNavamsha is unparalleled in the field of astrological research. Hardly anyone used PushkarNavamsha in prognostication before he explained its nuances in his books and papers. Sameis the case with the use of 64th Navamsha. People before, either used to fail to understandwhat is 64th Navamsha or their calculations were erroneous. With the help of differentpapers and through extensive quotations from Nadi texts he made the things lucid for eventhe common students of astrology. The concept of Rasi Tulya Navamsha and Navamsha TulyaRasi was entirely new for most of the savants; no matter today they accept it or not. Same can besaid about Bhrigu Bindu. Exhaustive exposition on Arudha system of prediction is his rare of therarest contribution in the field of astrology. Those knowledgeable with history of astrologyknow that it is but for C S Patel that the Nadi system has become so popular today amongthe north Indian savants. Earlier many even did not know how to calculate the Nadi Amshaaccurately. Many savants think that Nadi astrology is a separate technique of prediction but PatelSaheb explained to the masses that every bit of it is Parasari in actual disposition. Like Jaimini,Nadi astrology (so called) is also nothing but an advanced study of BPHS."Have you found anywhere the procedure to work out the strength of zodiac signs", heenquired quite seriously."No sir, and I have never felt a need for that as well", I tried to look unperplexed. Tothat he took out his book titled "Arudha System of Prediction". It was in connection withworking out the Graha Arudha that required the counting from the stronger sign for thePanch Tara Graha (Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus & Saturn) each owning two signs."I have suggested to decide the relative strength of the signs on the basis of beneficdots obtained by them in SAV chart. But what if the two signs owned by any planet containsame number of benefic dots? Although I have suggested to look for benefic aspect in thateventuality, I am not really satisfied and wish to have some solution within the ken of AV(Ashtaka-Varga)", he explained the problem haunting him since long. He was very fond ofAV system and in view of his affinity for the same attachment of due importance to theissue became imperative. Thereafter, ensued an intense discussion for exploring thepossibilities to find a solution to this problem."For a second stage investigation we may take the BAV of the lord of the sign and seewhich of its sign has more number of Bindu (dot). If again the number is found same wemay look as to which sign has been contributed a Bindu by its own lord, and like that", Ioffered the suggestion.2676

"Yes, yes!" he was nearly thrilled, "why it did not occur to me earlier at the time ofwriting that book", he remorsed pensively."Gurudev, I have also developed methods to calculate AV longitude of the planets andAmshatmak (longitudinal) SAV", his constant pamperings had given me somewhat boastfulvoice."What is that?" he was seriously poised."It is something like SAV Tulya planetary longitude and natal planetary longitudeTulya SAV" I said, "This is a snap shot method to work SAV.""Absurd enough", he dismissed my point summarily without listening further. "Howhave you been able to use them', he quipped.I explained to him the method applied on his own chart for an on the spot verificationof the results. Taking out the calculator from my pocket I did the calculation in his presenceand prepared the Amshatmak SAV for his chart. He was surprisingly pleased to see theresults and smilingly remarked, "A devil is dwelling in your head and fortunately it is anastrologer." "Develop it in full and prepare a lengthy paper for publication of this newfinding of yours", was the master's instruction for me. It is a matter of great regret; and I amgenuinely sorry, that I have not been able to comply with the instructions of Sri Patel tilldate.Any discussion about C S Patel without a talk on Ashtak-Varga remains incompletebut it is not possible to explain the whole procedure for calculation of Amshatmak SAV inthis tribute. However, to give a glimpse of its efficacy few words about the same becomesmandatory. Given below is the comparative figure of dots in his original or natural SAV(say NSAV) and Amshatmak SAV (say ASAV) in tabular form for further brief discussionSN ZODIAC SIGNS BINDU(NSAV) BINDU(ASAV)1 Cancer 25 202 Leo 31 253 Virgo 33 434 Libra 33 225 Scorpio 28 186 Sagittarius 32 547 Capricorn 19 258 Aquarius 25 259 Pisces 25 3810 Aries 30 0811 Taurus 31 2412 Gemini 25 35TOTAL 337 337In the natural SAV the 11th house has 31 Bindus in comparison to the 25 Bindus in 12thhouse which indicates good earnings and savings but it was never true in the life of PatelSaheb. Financially he remained hard pressed for most of the periods in his life, no matterwhat was the amount of income. The ASAV having 35 Bindu in 12th house and 24 Bindu in11th house provides better justification in this respect. The 43 Bindu in 3rd house and 54 Binduin 6th house also yields better clue to his writing power and troubled living respectively. Hehas 33 Bindu in 4th house in NSAV but he had no vehicle and spent his life in a rented housedespite having big bungalow at Ahmadabad that was almost like having no house for2687

himself. This is explained by the 22 Bindu in his 4th house in the ASAV. 54 Bindu in 6thhouse and 08 Bindu in 10th house in ASAV again explains his downfall and demotion inoffice. 18 Bindu of 5th house is the pointer for no major support from offsprings. The nameand fame in astrology and support of luck is explained better by 38 Bindu of the 9th house.The BAV (Bhinnastak Varga) prepared in reference to ASAV are also not lessinformative but one must not try to integrate this BAV of planets with ASAV. To arrest thesize of this "Tribute" Amshatmak BAV of all the planets are not being given here and onlyrelevant information are furnished here. For example, Sri Patel earned huge money in April1960 when both Saturn as well as Jupiter were transiting over his 6th house throughSagittarius. In ASAV Sagittarius has maximum (54) Bindu while in ABAV chart Jupiterand Saturn contained 8 and 5 Bindu respectively. On the contrary in Natural BhinnashtakaVarga (NBaV) of Jupiter and Saturn, the sign Sagittarius has 4 and 6 Bindu respectively.Similarly, he met with a serious accident on 09-09-1956 when both Rahu and Saturn werepassing through the sign Scorpio in his 5th house. In the ASAV, Scorpio has only 18 Bindu ascompared to 28 Bindu in the NSAV. Further in the ABAV of Saturn sign Scorpio containsonly one Bindu. Interestingly Scorpio is located 6th from Saturn and 11th from Rahu in hisnatal chart and both these places are distinctly linked to accidents and for causing wounds.In February 1962 he was humiliatingly demoted from his position by his employer fromwhere he was not elevated again till the end of his service. Rahu was transiting Cancer andSaturn in Capricorn at the time of event. In the ASAV, Lagna or sign Cancer has only 20Bindu and in the ABAV of Saturn sign Capricorn contains only 3 Bindu. In the NBAV alsothe Saturn has only 3 Bindu but in NSAV sign Cancer has 25 Bindu. So the conditionsobtained from ASAV seems to be more accurate for manifestation of such events. Heunderwent a major throat operation on 22-03-1965SNSIGNSUNNBAV/ABAVJUPITERNBAV/ABAVSATURNNBAV/ABAVMARSNBAV/ABAVVENUSNBAV/ABAV1 Aries 4 / 0 4 / 2 2 / 0 4 / 0 4 / 12 Taurus 3 / 4 6 / 3 3 / 2 4 / 2 4 / 43 Gemin 6 /5 4 / 6 4 / 5 3 / 5 3 / 5i4 Cancer 5 / 3 2 / 3 5 / 3 2 / 3 3 / 35 Leo 4 / 3 7 / 5 3 / 4 3 / 4 5 / 46 Virgo 5 / 7 5 / 6 3 / 5 4 / 5 5 / 77 Libra 4 / 3 5 / 4 5 / 3 2 / 3 8 / 38 Scorpi 2 / 3 6 / 4 3 / 1 3 / 1 6 / 3o9 Sagitt. 6 / 6 4 / 8 6 / 5 5 / 5 2 / 810 Capric. 2 / 4 3 / 4 3 / 3 2 / 3 4 / 411 Aquari 3 /3 5 / 5 0 / 4 4 / 4 5 / 4.12 Pisces 4 / 7 5 / 6 2 / 5 3 / 5 3 / 6when transit of Rahu was through Taurus, Saturn in Aquarius, Jupiter in Taurus, Mars inLeo and Sun in Pisces. In their respective NBAV these planets in the said signs have 0, 6, 32698

& 4 Bindus; whereas, in ABAV the number of Bindus in respective charts in those signs are4,3, 4 & 7 respectively. Here the success of operation is attributable to Sun (7-Bindu) and notthe Jupiter (6-Bindu). His marriage took place on 25-05-1933 when Venus was exalted inPisces. In NBAV of Venus sign Pisces has only 3 Bindu as compared to 6 Bindu (dot) inABAV.The AV longitude of the planets are also quite important as can be seen from thechart of Sri Patel. The natal longitudes and the SAV longitude of the planets in tabular formare given as belowSN PLANE-TSSIGNNATALLONGITUDESAVLONGITUDE1 Sun Sagittarius 16d 10m 20d 00m2 Moon Libra 12d 13m 20d 12m3 Mars Leo 07d 09m 23d 51m4 Mercury Sagittarius. 25d 13m 17d 47m5 Jupiter Aquarius 29d 29m 13d 24m6 Venus Capricorn 13d 14m 16d 44m7 Saturn Gemini 20d 42m 19d 14m8 Rahu Capricorn 17d 06m *9 Ketu Cancer 17d 06m *10 Lagna Cancer 08d 53m 15d 08m(*The longitude of Rahu and Ketu is not worked out as they do not normally figure in AshtakaVarga; although the Ashtaka Varga of Rahu is given in Yavan Jataka. Based on the same the scribehas worked extensively to erect the Ashtaka Varga of Ketu also but that is a separate issue. When aNavamsha chart is drawn from these longitudes and Ashtaka Varga is calculated, we find wonderfulresults there from also. This gives a cross-sectional view of the natal Ashtaka Varga.)In the above speculum only the natal longitude and the Ashtaka Varga longitude of theplanets are given. These can be used in various ways by working out the mean anddifferential positions because they give very sensitive points for effectuating the events. Forexample the massive accumulation of Bindu (43) in 3rd house (ASAV) is a sure indication ofthe writing power of the native as this happens to be 10th house from Surya Lagna also. Itsgains can be judged from birth Lagna (Cancer). As soon as the Jupiter entered Cancer andcrossed over the differential point of Sun (3d50m) the native started writing his first book onAshtaka Varga (May 1955). The integral point of Lagna is 23d35m and the Saturn was squareto it in Libra. Likewise manifestation of other events can be seen but I am not elaboratingthem here and shall do it subsequently in a separate paper. However; this has beenelaborated with exhaustive detail in my forth coming book titled "Points of Providence inNativity".Before summing up this "Tribute" it would be pertinent to deliberate in brief theBhujanga Pat. Patel Saheb gave me only the method for calculating the Bhujanga Pat with aduty to work on it as he himself could not owing to multifarious reasons. Its rate ofprogression, Navamsha application etc are products of the extensive research of the scribe. Ilearnt the calculation of Bhujanga Pat from Sri Patel; although he himself got it fromelsewhere, and I have not come across with it anywhere; either in any book or in any2709

published paper, so far. In that respect BP is purely virgin in academic fora of astrology andis coming for the first time to the readers in print form. So, my heart compels me and myveneration for Sri Patel impels me to dedicate this point to him by rechristening it as CSPP(C S Patel Point) as a token of respect to the great savant.Now let us see the use of BP (nay CSPP) in the birth map of Sri Patel. Since theSaturn is retrograde in his horoscope the calculation of BP would proceed as followsBP = (Longitude of Moon - Longitude of Saturn) + Longitude of Rahu= (192d 13m - 80d 42m) + 287d 06m= 38d 37mOr Taurus 08d 37mNavamsha of BP - Pisces.At the time of his marriage (28-05-1933) Venus was transiting through Tauruscontaining Bhujanga Pat. In fact Sun, Mercury & Venus were all deposited in Tauruscontaining BP and Jupiter & Mars in Leo with Rahu in Aquarius were squared to it. At thattime the progressed BP [@ 01d 57m per year] was in Gemini (12d 34m) on natal Saturn andits Navamsha is Capricorn where natal Venus is situated. In April 1960 he earned huge sumwhen BP was in Leo (04d 50m) through the house of wealth having the Navamsha of Taurusidentical with the house of gain. He met with serious accident on 09-09-1956. At that timeboth Rahu and Saturn were in Scorpio opposite natal BP and Mars in Aquarius was squaredto it. Progressed BP was in Lagna -Cancer (27d 58m) in Pisces Navamsha. So it retained itspower through Navamsha to strike the Lagna (self) so that the manifestation of ordainedeffect could be enabled. Death of his daughter occurred on 30-04-1954 when BP was inCancer (23d 22m) identical with Aquarius Navamsha. At that time the 5th lord Mars was inSagittarius (12d 21m) in the constellation of Ketu which aspects the 5th house in natal chart.BP was over natal Ketu to effectuate the event. He was demoted due to office politics inFebruary 1960 when BP was progressing through Leo (8d 52m) over the 10th lordMars(7d09m - natal) in very close conjunction. Likewise other events can be seen. Hedeparted from this world on 14-08-2007 when progressed BP was in Scorpio (7d17m), veryclosely opposed to its own natal position. It was placed in the constellation of Saturn thelord of 8th house and the natural messenger of death.The master has returned back to his heavenly abode but the vacuum created by this friarof astrology shall never be filled in future. The real tribute to this divine sage of astrology wouldbe to continue his legacy by exhibiting identical dedication and articulation with the subject. Itis hard to describe in words what Sri Patel meant to me because the warm feelings of heartscannot be translated in the cold realms of words. I was almost lost once and felt orphaned in thefield of astrology after sudden demise Sri Bhasin (J N Bhasin) but the departure of Sri Patel hasleft me inconsolate; for, there are many who can approach me for requisite help and guidance inastrology but there is none today whom I can turn to. Finally, taking lead from WilliamWordsworth I wish to conclude this tribute with following words"Many books in market and articles in magazineShall appear with sense and sheen,But the depth and dexterity of C S PatelWould never more be seen."27110

Nadi Method OfMarriageByAshutosh Kumar, India.Ashutosh Kumar is a young amateurAstrologer from Ranchi, India withspecialization in Vedic Astrology andJaimini Paddathi. He has been in astrologyfrom very early age of 15 & started workingon Astrology. His deep passion is to shareknowledge and not hide it. He travelsextensively all over Northern India meetingrare astrologers not known in the Englishreading astrology circle.For many of us Marriage is amystery, it is very hard in Astrologyto find the date and type ofmarriage. There are lots of methods to findthe date of marriage in astrology. One wewill discuss here and I am not taking creditof this method as I am only a medium toreveal it. This method is mentioned /discussed with illustration in Mr. C.S.Patel’s book ‘Navamsha in Astrology’. Heelucidates hints in it that there are lots ofinformation about this method. Themethod I am going to write about is anadvanced method of what Mr. C.S. Patelhas given. Mr. Pawan Chandra has workeda lot on this method of C. S. Patel and itwas Mr Chandra who revealed it to me.Mr. C.S. Patel & Mr. Pawan Chandra isthe only person who should get the credit.Mr. Pawan Chandra had discussed lots ofrelated rule in his books published byMothilal Banarsi Das (Jyotish KeAnubhoot Rahashya & Vivah & Time),also available in Saptarishis Astrologybook shop.The mentor of Mr. Pawan Chandra,Sri A.B. Sukhla a great man and soul, gaveone Hymns from “Atharveda” to Mr.Pawan Chandra with the help of thisquotation from Ved he was able todiscover this rule:The Hymn isये िऽषाः पिरयि िवापािण िवॅतः।वाचितर्बला तेषां त अध दधातु म॥ye triṣaptāḥ pariyanti viśvārupāṇi vibhrataḥ |272

vācaspartibalā teṣāṁ tanvoṁ adha dadhātu meṁ ||िऽषा (triṣaptā: Means three & seven)1 year = 1 cycle= 360 days, if we multiply it by three it gives 360 x 3 = 1080The value of one Navamsha is 3°20’If 1080 is divided by 3°20’ (3.33) we get 324.This 324 is a root value.For finding Marriage we have toMethod 1Step A: Multiply Lagna longitude by 324, which is root valueStep B: 9 cycles (each of 360 days), which adds up to 360 x 9= 3240 days which is rootcycleStep C: We have to add step a) & step b).Some points before we go further1) The technique though sounds technical and to the day but it does not give us the dateof marriage in real practice but kind of brings you closer to the year.2) There are so far 3 methods, two of which is presented and unless all the 3 parts areread the flavor of this technique will not be savored.3) Here only cycle of 9 is being mentioned; there are 2 more cycles like this.4) Even after all the 3 parts are read one will realize that 100 % efficiency is not achievedbut of all methods of timing marriage this method comes closer to the truth in fewminutes.5) Even 1-2 minutes time difference can zoom the number of days difference by manydays.Example 1: C S PatelThe first example we take is of the ‘Bhishma Pita Maha’ of Jyotish Mr. C.S. Patel.Ascendant = 3s 8° 53’Ignore the signs (in this case 3 signs)273

Asc = 8° 53’Let’s convert it to exact decimals by taking it as60=10053’= ?53 x 100/60=88.33Hence 8° 53’= 8.88 as AscThus,Asc = 8.88 (8° 53’) x 324 (root value) = 2878 daysAdd 9 years cycle (root cycle) = 3240 days6118 daysHis DOB is 31-Dec-1915 & Date of marriage is 28-May-1933(Date of Marriage in days)(28 May 1933 – 31 Dec 1915) (- means Subtract)= 17 yrs + 4 months +28 days= 6120 days + 120 days (30 days months hence 360 days year) + 28 days= 6268 daysHe got married in 6268 days whereas as per our previous theory calculation we got 6118 dayswhich is a difference of 150 days i.e. 5 months only.Snap Shot TableMethod 1Sr Case NameDifference Between Actual &Calculated Marriage Timing1 C.S.Patel 150 days2 Example 2 76 days3 J.K.Sharma 224 days4 Rajiv Gandhi 114 days5 Example 5 39 days6 Example 6 260 days7 Example 7 179 days8 Example 8 121 days9 Example 9 63 daysMethod 210 Indira Gandhi 145 days11 Rajiv Gandhi 14 days12 B V Raman 6 days13 Sonia Gandhi 1 year14 Sanjay Gandhi 1 year274

Example – 2DOB – 25.1.1959, Time – 10:45:28 AM, Place – Ambala (India)Date of Marriage – 06 th July 1986Ascendant = 11 s 20° 44’= 20.73 (20° 44’) x 324 (root value) = 6717= 6717 + 3240 (root cycle)= 9957Difference = 9881 – 9957 = 76 daysThe difference between actual date of marriage and calculated date of marriage as perproposed theory is 76 days only.Example – 3: J.K. SharmaDate of Marriage – 7 th Dec 1981 Time 8:43:40 AM275

Ascendant = 5 S 17 0 57’= 17.95 (17 0 57’) x 324 (root value) + 0 (no root cycle taken for obvious reasons) = 5815Date of Marriage – Date of Birth(7.12.1981 – 27.02.1965) = 6040Difference = 6040 – 5815 (calculated date) = 224 days (7.46 months)He got married in 6040 days whereas as per our previous theory calculation we got 5815 dayswhich is difference of 224 days i.e. 7.46 months only.Example – 4: Rajeev GandhiDate of Marriage – 23.02.1968, Time – 07:16:20 AMAscendant = 4 S 15° 47’= 15.78 (15° 47’) x 324 (root value) = 5112 + 3240 (root cycle)= 8352 (calculated date)Date of Marriage – Date of Birth = 8466Difference = 8466 (actual date) – 8375 (calculated date) = 114 daysExample – 5DOB – 26.3.1951Date of Marriage – 23.02.1968Time – 8:18:46 AM276

Ascendant = 0 S 19° 31’ 1= 19.51 (19° 31’) x 324 = 6321 + 3240= 9561 (calculated marriage date)Difference = 9601 (actual marriage date) – 9536 (calculated marriage date) = 39 daysExample - 6The next example we take of Mr. Pawan ChandraDOB 24 June (his birth information is withheld)Date of Marriage is 8086 days.His Ascendant is 14° 1’Now Start Calculation60=1001’= ?1 x 100/60=1.66Hence 14° 01’= 14.01 as Asc14° 1’ x 324 (root value) = 4568Thus,Asc = 14.01 (14° 01’) x 324 (root value) = 4568 daysAdd 9 years cycle(root cycle) = 3240 days7808 daysDifference between:-Date of Marriage – Proposed Date of Marriage=8068 – 7808 = 260 days (8.66 months later)Example – 7DOB – 15.08.1978, Time – 02:22:30 PM, Place – Pauri (India)Date of Marriage – 21.10.20041 Publisher: The lagna degree as per supplied by writer does not match with what software gives277

Ascendant = 7 s 20° 51’= 20.85 (20° 51’) x 324 (root value) = 6756= 6756 + 3240 (root cycle)= 9996Difference = 9996 (calculated) – 9817 (actual) = 179 daysExample – 8DOB – 28.Aug.1965, Time – 1:55:40 AM, Place – Delhi (India)Date of Marriage – 07.12.1981Ascendant = 2 s 18° 27’ 30”= 18° 27’ 30” x 324 = 5980Difference = 5980 – 5859 = 121 daysExample – 9DOB – 27.1.1967, Time – 4:01:00 AM, Place – Delhi (India)Date of Marriage – 09.07.1989Ascendant = 7 s 24° 45’= 24° 45’ x 324 = 8019Difference = 8082 – 8019 = 63 daysMethod - 2There is another method to find date of Marriage & certain charts will vibrate withnot the 9 cycle but the 7 cycle. For every one the cycle of 7 is very important. Firsttake the longitude of Ascendant and multiply by 216 and then add 7 years on it (7years = 2520 days) (In this method sometimes the difference will be 1 exact year)Example – 1: Indira GandhiDate of Marriage – 26 March 1942 Time – 23:15Ascendant = 28° 15’ = 28° .25 (28° 15’) x 216 (root value) = 6102 days= 6102 + 2520 (root cycle)= 8622 daysDifference = 8767 (actual) – 8622 (calculated) = 145 days278

Example – 4: Sonia Gandhi 2DOB – 09 December 1946Time – 9:30 PMPlace – ItalyDate of Marriage – 26 February 1968Ascendant = 25° 21’ 23”= 25° 21’ 23” x 216 = 5476 days= 5476+ 2520= 7996Difference = 360 days which is difference of exact one year as mentioned at the start of theMethod 2 that at times this difference of one year is observedExample – 5: Sanjay GandhiDOB – 14 December 1946Time – 9:27:02 AMPlace – DelhiDate of Marriage – 29 September 1974Ascendant = 1° 24’ 59”= 1° 24’ 59” x 216 = 305 days= 305+2520= 2825Total: 2825 + (2520 x 3 root cycle) = 10385Date of marriage – date of birth(29 September 1974 - 14 December 1946) (- means Subtract)= 10005Difference = 10385- 10005= 380 days = approx 1 year which corresponds to the exception thathas been observed earlier.2 Publisher: The author has taken 25 degs as Asc whereas the Asc with the given time is 27 degree280

The Second Method gives probably more accurate results.Infact the 7 year method and 1st Method both are based on ‘Navamsha’ & ‘Ardh Navamsha’Sutra, where one year difference on Marriage is ‘Ardh Navamsha’ is working. The researchis still going on…………………281

2009 Triple EclipsesByChakrapani Ullal, USAMany of you are aware that thereare three eclipses in 2009 andhave inquired as to thesignificance. The following is a shortexplanation.As you may know, the first eclipse, a lunareclipse occurred on July 7. A second, moreimportant solar eclipse occurred on July 21,22, (depending on your location), and thelast is a lunar eclipse which occurred onAugust 5.Chakrapani Ullal, heralded as one of theforemost Vedic Astrologers in not only theUnited States, but around the world, andconsidered to be a teacher of teachers. Hisclientele includes the who's who ofHollywood and Washington. Chakrapani isfrom Kerala, South India. He was born into atraditional Hindu family of astrologerswhere the practice of Astrology has beenpassed from father to son for manygenerations. Chakrapani began to receivetraining from his father while still a youngboy. From his youth, Chakrapani had adeep interest in spiritual life, and desire forgreater experience and understanding ledhim to seek out many saints and sages inIndia. Thus began a long association withboth unknown sadhus as well as many of themost revered spiritual leaders of our time.You can consult him viahttp://www.vedicastrology.comThe significance of these eclipses has someuniversal applications, but like everythingelse in astrology, largely depends on one’splanetary set-up. I can offer some generalguidelines for evaluating how it may affectyou personally, as well as a fewobservations of how it may affect ourcountry and our political leaders.But first, to give you some context as tothe current phenomena, eclipses typicallyoccur in pairs, usually with a lunar eclipsepreceding a solar eclipse. A so-called tripleeclipse is relatively uncommon. Thecurrent triple eclipse is followed by sixsets of similar eclipses spanning elevenyears, culminating in 2020. This givessome astrologers some special concerns,although I do not subscribe to suchtheories which I will elaborate below.Before I comment on my interpretation ofthe eclipses, let me take a moment toexplain the basic mechanics of an eclipseso that you may better understand, in a282

physical sense, how it affects the earth’s inhabitants.You must always keep in mind that the Sun is the sole giver of life on our planet, which ishow it happens that we orbit around it. The Moon, which has such immediate affect on us,is likewise nothing without the Sun, as it depends on the reflected energy/light of the Sun.Remember, we perceive an illuminated Moon in the sky only when the Sun shines upon it,otherwise the Moon is but a dim shadow as it has no light of its own.The 28 day lunar cycle, which tracks the Moon’s orbit around the Earth, is observed by usrelative to its position to the Sun. The Sun, which illuminates Moon completely in what wecall the Full Moon, progressively gives less and less illumination for the next 14 days as theMoon moves away from Sun, culminating at the New Moon at which time the Moon isbarely visible. One gets some idea of the Sun’s power when considering how brilliant a FullMoon can appear, and yet how invisible Moon is without the Sun’s light.The progression of the Moon moving away from the Sun’s illumination, losing strengtheach day, is called Waning Moon. At the New Moon, the Moon begins to again growprogressively in strength, swelling in apparent size as the Sun reveals more of Moon eachday. This period of growth culminating in the Full Moon is called the Waxing Moon. Thus,following the 14 days of Moon’s progressive shrinking and weakening power is 14 days ofgrowth and expansion. The 28 day cycle of Waxing and Waning, shrinking and expandingMoon creates a steady rhythm by which our days and months are calibrated, except for thebrief and notable exception of Lunar and Solar eclipses.283

A Lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is aligned directly in between the Sun and the FullMoon, obstructing the Sun’s ability to shed light upon the Moon. When this happens, andthe Moon is temporarily darkened it is called a Lunar Eclipse. During this time the Earthdoes not receive the benefit of the Moon’s energy. Given the importance of the Moon toEarth this occurrence creates an affect which is significant.To help us appreciate the power of the Moon on earthly affairs one only need consider thecycles of the tides which are created by the gravitational force of the Moon. Remember thatin astrology, water and emotions are intimately connected. The Moon is seen as the majordetermining influence on the mind and emotions of the people.From a physical standpoint, when one considers the Moon’s connection to the ocean tides, isit such a stretch to think that same power could also affect the subtle water/emotionalcomposition of the body/mind?The police department’s across the globe concur, knowingly or not, as they have longacknowledged the increase of crime and aberrant behavior at the time of the Full Moon.Statistics demonstrating these phenomena are easily available and widely accepted.Why are we talking about this in connection with the eclipse phenomena? Because we firstwant to understand, in a fundamental sense, what is the Moon’s influence on Earth suchthat we can better comprehend what energy is being obstructed during an eclipse.LUNAR ECLIPSELet us also consider the Sun’s energy, independent of its significance to the Moon.284

The Sun is the center of life and the fountainhead of energy. It is the essential, originatingenergy force. All physical life forms require its energy for sustenance.From an astrological standpoint, the Sun is associated with the essential soul or spirit of theindividual, and also his/her physical constitution and well-being. It also addresses the basiccircumstances and status of the individual.On the broader stage, the Sun represents the king or chief executive of state or country.When we look to the chart of a country, we look to the circumstances of the Sun to indicatethe disposition of the country and/or its principal leader. We also look to the current leaderschart to further reveal and elaborate this disposition.A solar eclipse occurs when the respective bodies are aligned such that at the time of thenew moon, the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, during which time the Moontemporarily blocks the light of the Sun.Because the Sun plays such a fundamental, essential role in our lives on Earth, theobstruction of its energy for even a moment, (in this case, for up to 6 ½ minutes) has farreachingconsequences. From an astrological perspective, the affects of a solar eclipse are feltfor at least 6 months after the eclipse, and begin to be felt some time before it. How, and towhat degree it may be felt by any given person I will enumerate below, but its affect isexperienced by everyone on the planet.The affect of an eclipse is also determined by its location and strength. The July eclipse isfocused over the Asian continents, (which mitigates the affects somewhat for Obama, butstill creates significant problems for him). Those located in the path of the eclipse, and inthat general part of the world will experience greater consequences from it than those of usin the western part of the globe.SOLAR ECLIPSE285

The arc of the July 22 umbral eclipse (where the Sun’s light is completely obstructedcreating a dark shadow across the sky) begins its sweep across India from the Gulf ofKhambhat off the Arabian Sea at 6:32 AM local time. The shadow sweeps inland coveringvarious cities including Surat, Indore, Bhopal, Varanasi and Pata, as well as parts of Nepal,Bangladesh and Burma. When it reaches southern China its path proceeds over many majorcities including Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan and Hangzhou, culminating at China’slargest city, Shanghai which will experience a total eclipse of 5 minutes. The shadowcontinues across the East China Sea, over Japan’s Ryuku Islands and Iwo Jima and SouthernJapan proper, concluding its course in the South Pacific at the Cook Islands. The umbraleclipse at its beginning lasts a little more than 3 minutes. By the time it reaches southernJapan it has increased to about 6 1/2 minutes, nearly its longest time, at which point it willbe overhead at the local midday. It then diminishes, finishing, as it started at around 3minutes duration. The entire umbral eclipse from beginning to end lasts about 3.4 hours andcovers 0.71% of the Earth’s surface.A partial, preumbral solar eclipse (where the moon’s shadow partially covers the Sun) cuts amuch broader path including most of eastern Asia, Indonesia and a good part of the PacificOcean.This solar eclipse is the longest total solar eclipse that will occur in the 21 st century, and untilJune 2132 will not be surpassed in duration.An eclipse results in less oxygen in the air and a greater concentration of carbon dioxide. Itis considered toxic. One should never look directly in the direction of the Sun during aneclipse because direct exposure is harmful for the eyes.In considering the astrological implications of a solar eclipse, we look first to the domains ofthe Sun, as mentioned above. Since the Sun rules the essential soul and vitality of theperson, as well as their health and status, these are the area’s most directly affected.Furthermore, Sun rules the father, and the traditional male domains.There is an overall affect on Earth generated by the eclipse which touches everyone,regardless. We are all affected by the atmosphere and health of our planet as well as itsagricultural output. We are affected by the overall conditions and status of our country, itspolicies, and the agenda and success of our President. All of these areas will be affected, andthese domains are already feeling the affects of the coming eclipse. The same areas will facecontinued challenges in the days and months ahead. The affects of the eclipse will continueto be felt for at least 6 months, if not more.This is the power of an eclipse, the affects of which are global, but which are much less forus in the West than those who are in the direct path, or in the general region of the eclipseitself.Before Obama took office, knowledge of the impending eclipse did result in someforecaster’s speculating as to whether he might not survive his term. However, this hasnever been my feeling, or even my style of thinking. I mention it only by way of illustratingthat these eclipses represent significant obstacles for Obama by any terms.286

We do not know with certainty if Obama’s birth time is correct, but it appears he hasCapricorn rising, with Saturn and debilitated Jupiter, both retrograde, in the rising signopposite the Sun in Cancer.With two of the three eclipses in Capricorn, (Lunar eclipses in Capricorn, Solar eclipse inCancer), they strongly affect his rising sign, Saturn, Jupiter, Sun and Mercury. Withoutgoing into detail, the resulting affect of these eclipses brings challenge to Obama resulting indelays and obstructions, challenging his overall spirit and his success and his achievements.Many people would not be able to overcome these planetary conditions, however Obama’snatal chart is exceptionally strong and he will survive it.Like Obama, those people who will be most vulnerable to the ill affects of the eclipse arethose who have planets deposited in Capricorn or Cancer, especially if they are the Sun, Moon orthe Rising Sign. These people in particular need to be careful about their health.Because the Sun is so intimately connected to health and vitality, anyone who has a weakimmune system, or suffers from a weak constitution for any reason needs to be extra carefulat this time.A lunar eclipse, like the solar eclipses affects everyone, especially in relation to health issuesconnected to the emotions, and ones strong likes and dislikes. Generally, the lunar eclipsesintensify health problems in the mind/body and can express some problems in the area ofrelationships.Normally around the time of an eclipse it is better to have less activity in the stomach byconsuming a lighter diet or in fasting altogether so that the body’s energy is available to copewith the effects of the eclipse.You may be hearing that there are some people who feel that the triple eclipses herald thepotential for global crisis, (as during the time of World War’s I an II, and even back to thetime of the Kurushetra War referenced in the Mahabharata) however I don’t subscribe tothese theories.The eclipses have always been there. They bring certain challenges that cannot be avoided.However, this is a part of life, and it is always more to the point to choose to be conscious ofthe process, and to use that consciousness to make wise choices to the extent possible. Thisresults in one being less a victim and more a party to the growth process.If one’s chart indicates that the eclipse or eclipses will bring some difficulties, it is to one’sadvantage to take stock and face it, as this is the real meaning of our sojourn on earth, togrow in strength and maturity through the process of dealing with these challenges.As a result of the nature of the problems facing many people during the present days, weoften are looking for pleasure a little differently than we might have previously. We mayfind unexpected joy in banding together with our family or friends, for example, or in thesimple joy of being in nature, or in the pleasures of home life. Or we may be in a position toenjoy offering a helping hand to someone in need, or to discover the gratifying feeling ofbeing supported or cared for by another.287

Likewise, we may find through the process of loss or challenge of one kind or another, thatcertain people whom we thought were friends, were not, or that certain activities orinvestments of time and money did not really yield what we wanted or expected. As a resultwe may lighten our load of what is either untrue, or not valuable to us, or experiment withrealigning our priorities in a way that may bring us greater fulfillment or happiness. Theseare all potential changes for the better that come through challenge as opposed tomaintaining status quo. Change takes us out of our comfort zone, and requires additionalreserves of energy, but only through change can growth occur.All of these experiences represent a myriad of possibilities in the kaleidoscope of humanendeavors, each one of which offers us certain insights into ourselves and the nature of life.We need not fear the changes of landscape that bring these different angles of view. Rather,we should embrace them, fully conscious, and thus, fully aware of the various options wehave before us when going through any changes, or in the ongoing natural problem solvingprocess that greets us each day.There are certain remedial measures which are traditionally suggested during eclipsesincluding prayer, meditation, spiritual activities, and charitable work. In essence, theseactivities are about being pro-active, albeit in a quiet manner.These reflections on what is the significance of eclipses come, as always, with my warmestregards and best wishes to you and your families288

The FascinatingDashamamsha - 1Indicator of Inherent Nature andInclinationsByDr K. S. Charak, IndiaReadership Level: Intermediate toAdvancedDr Charak needs no introduction toveterans in astrology. He is a surgeon byprofession with the qualification of MS(Surgery) and FRCS (UK). He heads theDepartment of Surgery in ESI Hospital,which is a 600 bed hospital in New Delhi.He started studying astrology whilst inschool. So by now, he has been in touch withthe subject for over 40 years having writtenabout ten books, only one of which is not onastrology! He edited the Vedic Astrologymagazine for 11 years, from 1997 to 2007.One of the most fascinating of thesixteen vargas, or divisions of arashi of thirty degrees, is theDashamamsha. This particular varga,which indicates one-tenth of a rashi or anarc of three degrees, in our opinion, has notreceived the significant attention that itdeserves. While dealing with the relativenumerical worth of the different vargas,sage Parashara himself does not give a lotof importance to this varga. He is,however, careful to mention that specificand significant aspects of the life of anative must be judged from theDashamamsha. Says he:n'keka'ks egRQye~That is: “Highly significant results (mustbe judged) from the Dashamamsha.”The Dashamamsha is often used to predictabout the profession of a native. In theolden times, the vocation of the native, atleast in India, depended upon the vocationfollowed by his father. Modern times haveseen more and more new professions289

coming up, and they do not normally happen to be specific to families. This, in today’scircumstances, increases the significance of the Dashamamsha manifold. The Dashamamshahas really become an important divisional chart that should not be ignored by any seriousstudent of astrology.It has been said, and rightly too, that the navamsha is one of the most importantamongst the various vargas. Authorities have gone so far as to say that the navamsha eventakes precedence over the rashi chart. This emphasizes the significance of the navamshawhich indicates one-ninth of a rashi. Unfortunately, the Dashamamsha has not been grantedsimilar eminence. While it is not our intention to belittle the relevance of the navamsha inany way, it is certainly suggested that any serious study of a horoscopic chart must includenot just the rashi and the navamsha charts but also the Dashamamsha chart.Constructing a Dashamamsha chartEach rashi or sign is an arc of 30 degrees. A Dashamamsha is one-tenth of a rashi or an arc of3 degrees. Each rashi thus has ten Dashamamshas. For an odd rashi, the first Dashamamshastarts from the same rashi. For an even rashi, the first Dashamamsha starts from the rashithat falls in the ninth house from the rashi in question. Table-1 may be used to construct asDashamamsha chart.Chart 1: Bill GatesLet us consider the chart of Bill Gates (Chart 1: born on October 28, 1955; at 21:05 hours; atSeattle, Washington, 47°N36'33", 122°W19'57", TZ 8 hours; Daylight Saving 0) with Mithuna(Gemini) lagna and Makara (Capricorn) Dashamamsha. The eighth house of the rashi chartbecomes the lagna of the Dashamamsha, signifying the sudden, the unexpected and theenigmatic in his work and achievements. Much earlier, in these very pages, we havehighlighted the significance of the eighth house pertaining to significant and enigmaticearnings. The eighth lord Sun in the lagna of this chart does not damage the tenth house as,290

according to Parashara, the Sun as the tenth lord does not suffer the blemish of theeighth lordship.u jU/kzs'kRonks"kks·= lw;kZpUæelksHkZosr~That is: The blemish of the eighth lordship does not apply to the Sun and the Moon.The natal chart shows very significant Dhana yogas or yogas for wealth. All the planets herehave something to do with the eleventh house or eleventh lord (by association or aspect).This signifies the income and the consequent financial status of the individual. A specialDhana yoga is formed when all the planets are located in houses 10, 3, 4 and 5. The nativeattained eminence particularly during the dasha of Venus (from December 15, 1982 toDecember 15, 2002), the fifth lord in the fifth house. As the lord of the twelfth house,associated with Saturn, the ninth (as well as the eighth) lord in the fifth house, Venus alsoindicates spiritual inclinations and a charitable disposition.291

These facts are also confirmed in the navamsha and the Dashamamsha charts. In thenavamsha, a prominent Dhana yoga forms in the third house by the conjunction of the lagna(and eighth) lord Mars, the second lord Venus and (the tenth and) the eleventh lord Saturn,while the ninth and twelfth lord Jupiter occupies the second house to conferon the native a tendency to spend his wealth in charitable activities. In the Dashamamsha,the eighth lord Sun in the lagna is aspected by the lagna lord, the second lord and theeleventh lord, as well as by Jupiter, the twelfth lord. Jupiter as the twelfth lord in the ninth,in exchange with the ninth lord Mercury, aspected by the lagna and the second lord Saturnfurther signifies that the native would have plenty of wealth and a spiritual/charitabledisposition. Venus is the yogakaraka planet whose dasha proved to be the most significant tothe native. This Venus occupies the sixth house and is aspected by the ninth (and sixth) lordfrom the twelfth house. The Sun dasha (from December 15, 2002 to December 15, 2008) doesnot see any reduction in his benevolent disposition.A very significant feature of this chart is that both in the navamsha as well as theDashamamsha, the two luminaries, the Sun and the Moon, are aspected by Jupiter. Thisfeature in any chart raises the status of the native immensely.The Ruling DeitiesWhile the Dashamamsha chart needs to be studied like any varga chart as we havedone above, the important point that we intend to highlight here is thesignificance of the ruling deities of the ten Dashamamshas in any given sign.These have been indicated by Parashara thus:n'k iwokZfnfnDikyk bUækfXu;ejk{klk%AAo#.kks ek#r'pSo dqcsjs'kkuin~etk%AvuUr'p Øeknksts les ok O;qRØes.k rqAAThat is: The ten lords of the east, etc., directions, viz., Indra, Agni, Yama, Rakshasa,Varuna, Maruta, Kubera, Ishana, Padmaja and Ananta, in this order for odd signs and inreverse order for even signs (happen to be the lords of the ten Dashamamshas).Thus, the lords of the ten directions have been allotted the rulership of the tenDashamamshas. This is the real significance of the Dashamamsha. It emphasizes thedirection that the native takes in his life or at different times in his life. The ten rulingdeities of the Dashamamsha are as under:1. Indra : Lord of the east. He is king of the gods.2. Agni : The Fire-god. He rules over the south-east.3. Yama : The lord of Death; the upholder of Dharma. Ruler of the south.4. Rakshasa : The demon; Nirriti, the demon. Rules over the south-west.5. Varuna : The lord of waters; ruler of the west.6. Maruta : Vaayu, the Wind-god. Rules over the north-west.7. Kubera : The god of Wealth. Rules over the north.292

8. Ishaana : Lord Shiva. Rules over the most auspicious north-east.9. Brahma : The Creator. Rules over the heavens above, the upward direction.10. Ananta : Shesha, the Serpent-king. Rules over the nether world, thedownward direction.In this above-mentioned order, the ten Dashamamshas in the odd signs are ruled over by theten deities starting from Indra and ending at Ananta. In case of even signs, the order isreversed so that the first Dashamamsha is ruled by Ananta and the last by Indra. Theimplied meanings of these ten deities are indicated in Table-2.Sage Parashara emphasizes that highly significant results must be judged from theDashamamsha. This means that professional rise (and fall), social status, lifetimeachievements and governmental recognition are all to be judged from the Dashamamsha. Anunderstanding of the nature of the ruling deities throws light on the inclinations of thenative and the direction in which his life tends to move. This may not only indicate theinclination that in inherent in the chart and, therefore, something fixed and unchangeable. Itmust also indicate dynamicity and the change in attitude and inclinations at different timesin life, as we shall see presently.The most elementary method of ascertaining a native's inclinations would be to seethe nature of the ruling deity of the Dashamamsha in which his lagna falls. This may give areasonably accurate clue about the nature of the individual. The other important factor thatappears relevant to us is the lord of the tenth house since the Dashamamsha chart isspecifically relevant to the tenth house. Thus the nature of the deity that rules over theDashmamsha in which the lord of the tenth house resides could also throw a lot of light onthe nature of activities that a person is inclined to undertake during his lifetime. Thesefactors need to be given the importance that they have not so far received.Table 1: Dashamamsha chartSigns/ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Dashamamsha1. 0°- 3° 1 10 3 12 5 2 7 4 9 6 11 82. 3°- 6° 2 11 4 1 6 3 8 5 10 7 12 93. 6°- 9° 3 12 5 2 7 4 9 6 11 8 1 104. 9°-12° 4 1 6 3 8 5 10 7 12 9 2 115. 12°-15° 5 2 7 4 9 6 11 8 1 10 3 126. 15°-18° 6 3 8 5 10 7 12 9 2 11 4 17. 18°-21° 7 4 9 6 11 8 1 10 3 12 5 28. 21°-24° 8 5 10 7 12 9 2 11 4 1 6 39. 24°-27° 9 6 11 8 1 10 3 12 5 2 7 410. 27°-30° 10 7 12 9 2 11 4 1 6 3 8 5293

Table 2: Ruling Deities of the Dashamamsha1. Indra(#NÔ) : Power, lust for power, physical pleasures, wealth, recognition,learning, overlordship, arrogance, dominance, ability to take measuresto attain one's ends without always caring for the means.2. Agni(Ai) : Energy, capacity to perform and consume, limitless appetite,inclination toward virtuous and sacred deeds, excessive sexual energy,fearful when provoked.3. Yama(ym) : Capacity to inflict punishment or death, impartiality, justice,limitless power without loss of discrimination, spirituality.4. Rakshasa(ra]s) : Raw energy, inclination toward wickedness, great physical strengthand determination, vengefulness, capacity to wreak havoc, 'Tamasic'nature.5. Varuna(vé[) : Expanse, all-encompassing, great learning, hidden strength, ability topacify tempers.6. Vaayu(vay) : Instability; capacity to permeate and to destabilize, interest in a widerange of things, immense strength and energy.7. Kubera(k…ber) : Wealth, prosperity, arrogance because of riches.8. Ishaana($zan) : Overlordship, prominence, sacredness, benevolence, auspiciousness, thefirst amongst the lot.9. Brahma(äüa) : Creativity, procreation, freshness, power to materialize, great learningand wisdom, sagacity, ability to disseminate knowledge.10. Ananta (AnNt) : Limitlessness; very limited (‘zero’); strength, benevolence, virtue,perseverance, power to sustain; outside the realm of imagination in apositive or a negative sense.Note: Odd signs: Direct order; Even signs: Reverse order.294

Looking back at the above chart (birth chart of Bill Gates, Chart 1, discussed in thepreceding issue), we find that the lagna Mithuna (Gemini) at 22º59' falls in the eighthDashamamsha of this odd sign. The ruling deity of this Dashamamsha is Ishaana or lordShiva. This is the most auspicious and the most benevolent of the Dashamamsha lords. It isno secret that the native has been devoting himself to numerous benevolent and charitableactivities. Renowned all over the world, the native stands out prominently amongst hiscontemporaries.His tenth lord Jupiter in Simha (Leo) at 4º32' falls in the second Dashamamsha ruled byAgni, the Fire-god. This indicates energy, zeal and capacity for achievement. Agni destroysevil and anything else that obstructs his way. He is supposed to have a great appetite,including sexual appetite. The tenth lord signifies the Karma that the native is inclined toindulge in. The ruling deity indicates the manner of its accomplishment. The fire-element issupposed to control all significant activities that concern a native. It is highly desirable tohave the lagna or the tenth lord in a Dashamamsha ruled by the Fire-god.The Moon could be another graha of significance to the native. In the chart in question, theMoon occupies the tenth house at 14º28' in Meena (Pisces). This is the fifth Dashamamsha.For an even sign, counting in the reverse manner, the fifth Dashamamsha is ruled by Vaayu,the Wind-god. This indicates ‘capacity to permeate’ and wide ranging interests. This couldalso indicate communication and transmission. The Moon indicates the mental inclinationsof an individual, and its Dashamamsha ruler could throw light on the natural mentalinclinations and interests of a native.As we have observed, the Venus dasha (December 15, 1982 to December 15, 2002) provedhighly significant to the native. Venus in Tula (Libra) at 26º56' falls in the ninth295

Dashamamsha of an odd sign, ruled by Brahma the Creator. Creativity is a prominentfeature of this Dashamamsha. Lord Brahma created the whole manifest universe fromvirtually nothing. Creation, materialization, new ideas and the like are important aspects ofthis Dashamamsha. The native displayed these qualities quite remarkably during this dasha.So, the application of the concepts of ruling deities of the Dashamamsha is not just a ‘static’concept. It has its appropriate dynamicity when applied to the dasha system.Presently, the native runs the dasha of the Sun, from December 15, 2002 to December 15,2008. The Sun at 11º45' in the odd sign Tula (Libra) falls in the fourth Dashamamsha ruledby Raakshasa. This indicates excess of physical energy and an untiring disposition, thoughnot all activities may appear to be, or really be, above board. The native is certainly notsitting idle. The next dasha, that of the Moon which we have mentioned of above, promisesenhancement and widening of his interests as the Dashamamsha rulership of the dasha lordschanges from Raakshasa to Vaayu.Chart 2: Indira Gandhi296

The chart of the late Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (Chart 2) is an interestingexample of the relevance of the ruling deities of the Dashamamshas. She was born onNovember 19, 1917 at 23:11 hours IST, at Allahabad 25ºN27', 81ºE51'. The natal chart showsthree Parivartana yogas or yogas of planetary exchange. It is a remarkable chart for studyingthe application of astrological principles.The Dashamamsha chart is also remarkable. Two planets, Mars and Saturn, are exalted, one(the Sun) occupies its own house, while there is an exchange of the Moon and Venus, lordsrespectively of the eighth and the eleventh houses. The lagna lord Jupiter aspects the lagna.The deities ruling over her various Dashamamsha are also significant. The lagna Karka(Cancer) at 27º22' falls in the last Dashamamsha of an even sign, its ruling deity being Indrathe king of gods. True to the nature of Indra, she remained powerful most of her life, to theextent that she was labeled as ‘the only man’ in her cabinet of ministers. She of course mademistakes, the worst of them being the imposition of emergency in India in the year 1975.This action of hers remains the most criticized till date, and she suffered for it in thesubsequent general elections in 1977. She, however, sprang back with a vengeance andthereafter remained in power till her very end. Her name and her charm persist to this day,decades after her departure from this world. Even like Indra, she wielded excessive power inIndian politics, enjoyed her life, suffered at the hands of her detractors, reprimanded severalof them, committed follies, performed acts of courage, and was extensively revered as wellas criticised at the same time.Her tenth lord Mars at 16º23' in Simha (Leo) an odd sign, falls in the sixth Dashamamsharuled by Vaayu which signifies strength as well as interest in a wide variety of things.Vaayu, the Wind-god, has the capacity to permeate. She was a popular leader of the masses.Her Moon in Makara (Capricorn) at 5º35' is located in the second Dashamamsha of an evensign, ruled by Brahma the Creator. It indicates a fertile mind and a highly creativedisposition.The dashas of Jupiter and Saturn were of particular significance in her career. Jupiter dasha(November 15, 1954 to November 15, 1970) saw her grooming as a politician and eventuallybecoming the Prime Minister of India during the Jupiter-Sun (May 25, 1965 to March 13,1966) dasha. Jupiter as the ninth lord in the eleventh, and as the Dashamamsha lagna lordaspecting the lagna, is significant for her career. In the sixth Dashamamsha, of an even sign,ruled by Varuna the lord of waters, the dasha of Jupiter indicates her being widely acceptedas a leader. In fact, there were doubts in the beginning about whether a frail-looking womancould really, and effectively, rule over the vast and diverse India. But once she came topower, she left no one in doubt about her capability and efficiency. The AD lord Sun, inVrishchika, an even sign, at 4º08' falls in the second Dashamamsha ruled by lord Brahma.The Sun also owns and occupies the ninth house of the Dashamamsha chart. Later on,during the Jupiter-Rahu (from May 19, 1968 to November 15, 1970) dasha, she removed mostof her detractors from within the ruling party and gave the ruling party a new name. Rahu,at 9º12' in Dhanu (Sagittarius), an odd sign, falls in the fourth Dashamamsha ruled byRaakshasa. Obviously, propriety and ethics had to be sacrificed to achieve the desired end.But then that was the necessity of the times.297

It was the MD of Saturn (November 15, 1970 to November 15, 1989) that had to provemore eventful for her. Saturn in the lagna in the eighth Dashamamsha, ruled by Yama, gaveher immense power to enforce her rule, and justice as well as punishment as she thought fit.Right at the commencement of her Saturn dasha, in Saturn-Saturn (from November 15, 1970to November 18, 1973) itself, she handed over a comprehensive defeat to Pakistan in the 1971war, creating Bangladesh, a new country, out of the trouble-making neighbor. It was Saturnthe malefic, the eighth lord, in the Dashamamsha ruled by Yama, the fierce lord of deathand justice, in full swing. In the Dashamamsha chart, Saturn is exalted in the eleventhhouse, under the benevolent aspect of Jupiter, but also associated with the eighth lord Moon.The dasha of Saturn saw her take wide-ranging decisions, several of them highlycontroversial. The most criticized and politically incorrect decision of hers was theimposition of the state of emergency in India in March 1975 in the Saturn-Mercury(November 18, 1973 to July 27, 1976) dasha. She had sensed instability in her career as thePrime Minister and feared losing at the hustings. The imposition of emergency was adesperate move by her to keep her opponents at bay. Mercury in the fifth Dashamamsha ofan even sign is ruled here by Vaayu which has the characteristic of instability. As aconsequence, after the lifting off of the emergency rule and the subsequent general electionsin 1977 in her Saturn-Ketu (July 27, 1966 to September 6, 1977) dasha, she lost and facedignominy. She was even briefly arrested during the new regime. Ketu is in theDashamamsha ruled by Raakshasa or the demon, and occupies the twelfth house (ofimprisonment, losses, ignominy) in the natal chart.In the subsequent dasha of Saturn-Venus (September 6, 1977 to November 5, 1980), sheregained her lost power and her glory, and became the Prime Minister of India again.Political pundits had earlier written her off as of no significant consequence in future. Sheproved them all wrong. Venus, the AD lord, as the eleventh lord exchanging signs with theninth lord, in the sixth house gave her the capacity and the skill to fight back. Venusoccupies the eighth Dashamamsha of the odd sign Dhanu (Sagittarius) which is ruled by themost auspicious Ishaana.It was at the peak of her popularity that she suffered a violent death, at the hands of her ownSikh body guards, supposedly as a retaliation against some of her actions that seemed tohave hurt the religious sentiments of a section of the people of north India, on October 31,1984. The dasha running was that of Saturn-Rahu (June 27, 1984 to May 3 1987). Rahu, as wehave mentioned above, occupies her sixth house and its Dashamamsha lord is Raakshasa.Chart 3: Jacques ChiracWe may have a look at the chart of the erstwhile President of France, Jacques Chirac,who was born on November 29, 1932, at 12:00 hours in Paris, France, at 48ºN52' and 2ºE20'(Chart 3). He has been a very popular President of France. His popular and enduring imagewith the French people has been considered to be due to his legendary appetite, hisheartiness, his past reputation with ladies, and his penchant for Sumo wrestling. He hasbeen variously charged with absurd political beliefs, questionable judgment and allegationsof corruption. Inspired by General de Gaulle to enter public life, he became a junior minister298

in 1969. He remained the mayor of Paris for several years between 1977 and 1995,interrupted in 1986-88 when he was the Prime Minister.Having stood and lost in 1981 and 1988 elections, he was finally elected as the President inMay 1995. In 1997, he dissolved the assembly while still in majority, and lost re-election. Hethen had to wait till 2002 to be back as the President which post he held till May 16, 2007.One of his major political reforms was to reduce the presidential term of office from sevenyears to five years, bringing it in line with that of the Parliament, though it meant a shortersecond presidency for himself. He opposed the US invasion of Iraq in the year 2003.In his birth chart, the lagna lord occupies the lagna while the tenth lord Venus occupies thetenth house. There is an exchange between the eighth lord Sun and the eleventh lord Mars.The ruling deity of his lagna is Indra, even like the preceding chart. This expectedly makesthe native popular, powerful, controversial, prone to physical enjoyments, sometimesarrogant, and going through fluctuations in his fortune because of his tendency to get intopolitically incorrect situations. The tenth lord Venus in the tenth is aspected by Saturn, and299

its ruling deity in the Dashamamsha is Raakshasa, the demon. The Moon, the lord of theseventh house in the twelfth, in Dhanu at 5º02' is ruled in the Dashamamsha by Agni orFire. The rulers of Dashamamshas in case of the above three nodal points (the lagna, thetenth lord and the Moon) indicate most of the natural inclinations of the individual.The important dashas for him have been those of the Moon (April 8, 1963 to April 8, 1973),Mars (April 8, 1973 to April 8, 1980), Rahu (April 8, 1980 to April 8, 1998), and Jupiter (April8, 1998 to April 8, 2014). The Moon, as stated above, is under the influence of Agni, the Fire.Mars, in the fifth Dashamamsha of Simha (Leo) is governed by Varuna which indicatesexpansion and generally a tendency to contain the ‘Fire’. During this dasha, he remained themayor of Paris or held the posts of junior minister.His Rahu dasha became particularly significant for his career. Rahu in the seventhDashamamsha of the odd sign Kumbha (Aquarius) is ruled by Kubera, the god of wealth.This generally indicates prosperity and riches, more so for this native since his Rahuoccupies the second house (wealth) aspected by Jupiter (the Karaka for wealth) and theeleventh lord (income) Mars. It is a different matter that Rahu has its own demoniac natureand is aspected by Jupiter and Mars from the eighth house, hence the charges of corruptionagainst him. He fought elections in 1981 and 1988, and lost on both occasions. He finally wonin May 1995 during the dasha of Rahu-Sun. The Sun in the fifth Dashamamsha ofVrishchika (Scorpio) is ruled by Vaayu, the god of ‘Wind’. This was followed by Rahu-Moon (September 1995 to March 1997); the Moon, as already mentioned, is ruled by thepowerful Agni, the Fire. The subsequent dasha of Rahu-Mars (March 20, 1997 to April 8,1998) saw him taking the unwise decision of dissolving the assembly and losing in the reelection.Mars, in the eighth house with the twelfth lord Jupiter and in RKA, is in the fifthDashamamsha of Simha (Leo) ruled by Varuna. He had to wait till the year 2002 to be reelectedas the President, in the dasha of Jupiter-Saturn (May 26, 2000 to December 7, 2002).Jupiter, the MD lord, is in the last Dashamamsha of the odd sign Simha, ruled by Anantawhile Saturn in the Makara (Capricorn) lagna is in the third Dashamamsha ruled by the allauspiciousIshaana.Jupiter as the twelfth lord also indicates retirement. He quit as President on May 16, 2007, inthe dasha of Jupiter-Venus. Venus ruled by the Dashamamsha lord Raakshasa indicates theelement of ‘Tamas’ which indicates lethargy and inactivity. He had himself reduced theterm of Parliament by two years (from seven years to five) and thus quit office two yearsearlier than he could have. This he did despite the AD lord being the tenth lord in the tenthhouse which, looked at superficially, must indicate active professional life.300

AppendixIndra: Ruler of the EastIndra is the king of the gods. Highly revered and excessively feared, this eldest son ofAditi, the mother of the gods, also lords over rain and thunder. These latter hesometimes uses as his weapons in his not-so-infrequent skirmishes with his rivalcousins, the sons of Diti, the mother of demons. He is endowed with great physical strengthand charm. A terror to his enemies, he protects the gods and their interests with theimmense prowess that he has earned through austerities. The gods, the sages, the beautifulheavenly maidens and a host of celestial beings stand in attendance in his court. It is onlynatural that power and plenty sometimes go to his head, and he lands himself in peculiarlyunenviable situations. From there he comes out again and again to start afresh and the cyclegoes on.Indra conducted to completion a hundred yajnas and attained the overlordship of all thegods. His renown increased progressively as a result of his austerities. Sage Brihaspati; thepreceptor of the gods, gave him spiritual initiation which increased his wealth and famemanifold. Over a period of time, Indra and the gods became all-powerful and prosperous.This eventually made Indra fall a prey to arrogance, to the extent that he lost all his sobrietyand discrimination. As a consequence, he even failed to get up from his seat and render duerespects to sage Brihaspati, his guru, who happened to visit his court. The guru was painedbut uttered no word of reproach. He merely walked out of the assembly of the gods, wishingall the while that Indra should lose his riches.It was some time before Indra realized that he had unwittingly slighted sage Brihaspati andthis could have ominous forebodings for him. He got up and rushed straight to Brihaspati’sresidence but the guru was nowhere to be seen. While Indra returned, he halted at the bankof the river Mandakini for a bath. There he happened to see Ahalyaa, the lovely young wifeof the sage Gautama, wrapped in thin wet cloth, emerging from the river after a bath andproceeding toward the hermitage close by. Her half a smile, slanting glances, prominentcurves and perfect limbs enchanted the lustful Indra so much that he followed the lady tothe hermitage and the two of them indulged in sexual activity. It was here that the sageGautama also arrived.Indra sensed trouble, disengaged himself from Ahalyaa, and fell at the feet of the infuriatedsage, seeking forgiveness. “Despite your glorious lineage,” thundered the sage, “being the sonof the sage Kashyapa, the great grandson of the Creator Brahma, and related to Daksha, theProgenitor, how could you stoop to this wretchedness? Where has your wisdom and theknowledge of the Vedas gone? Your lofty preceptor, sage Brihaspati, is a dear friend of Mineand for his sake alone I spare your life. But suffer for your sin you must. May then athousand female organs, the apparent cause of your way-wardness, grow upon your skin.”The mortified Indra implored for forgiveness. The sage then agreed to mollify his curse.“Go and offer worship to the Sun-god for a year, and your blemish will change into athousand eyes on you body.”301

Indra performed the penance as directed, and in due course became the thousand-eyedlord. It was not infrequent for Indra to deceive others to fulfill his own selfish motives. Atmany an occasion Indra deceived the trusting demons, the principal rivals of the gods, to getbetter of them. He obstructed many a sage in his penance so that none could acquire a statushigher than his. Many a woman did he violate to satiate his lust. He developed friendshipwith the great and benevolent king Prahalada, a descendant of the demons, who ruled overthe heaven. By sheer deceit, Indra robbed the benevolent king of his benevolence, virtue andcharacter and ultimately displaced him to re-acquire the kingship of heaven.Agni: Ruler of the South-EastAgni, the Fire-god, represents the fire-element in everything that exists. Through thiselement, the Fire-god performs several benevolent functions that ensure thesurvival of not only the earthlings but the entire universe. For the living beings, theFire-god provides the necessary heat to ensure survival, and to enable several metabolicfunctions in the body to proceed without hindrance. In the human body, the Fire-god actsthrough seven different ‘fires’ or ‘energies’ which perform varied functions. The first ofthese ‘fires’ helps in digestion of food and its absorption in a liquid form. The secondconverts the absorbed liquid food into blood. The third ‘fire’ converts blood into flesh. Thefourth, acting on the flesh, creates lipid (fat). From the fat, the fifth ‘fire’ creates theskeleton. The sixth ‘fire’ produces the marrow inside the skeleton. And the seventh ‘fire’generates from the marrow the highly precious seminal fluid. The same ‘fire’ in differentforms thus conducts different body functions to help life go on and to propagate.Agni was born out of the Ksheera-Saagara, the Celestial Ocean of Milk. This happened as aresult of Lord Brahma depositing. His seminal fluid in the ‘Ocean’. Soon after the incident, achild come out of the Ocean and sat in the lap of lord Brahma who accepted him as His son,Almost immediately, lord Varuna, the god of ‘Waters’ reached there and claimed the childto be his, since the child had emerged from the Ocean waters. There was thus an argumentbetween Lord Brahma and Lord Varuna about who the real father of this child was. LordVishnu commented that Brahma was no doubt the father of the child but the right offatherhood could not be denied to Varuna as well since the child had emerged from the bodyof the Ocean. Lord Shiva finally settled the dispute. “Brahma is no doubt the father of thischild Agni,” said He. “Let Varuna grant this child learning and knowledge of the Mantrasand thus accept the child as his disciple. Scriptures declare that a disciple is equivalent to theson too. May lord Vishnu grant him brilliance and incendivity. This Agni will be able toburn anything and everything, and lord Varuna will be able to pacify him.”Sage Bhrigu once cursed Agni thus: “May you become all-devouring.”This annoyed Agni because he happens to be the mouth of the gods and the Pitras andcarries to them the nutrients from the sacrificial rituals. So he retracted himself from allyajnas, fire rituals and earthly functions. As a result, the three worlds went into chaos andmisery. Lord Brahma finally pacified Lord Agni and persuaded him to resume his usualfunctions.302

Agni-deva is supposed to have been instrumental in the birth of Skanda, the six headed sonof lord Shiva. The mighty Skanda killed the dreaded demon Taraka even while he was justseven days old. Agni-deva himself carries the essence of lord Shiva, and the consequentbenevolence.Yama: Ruler of the SouthLord Yama is the lord of Death. He enforces the rule of Dharma, law and justice, andgrants the individual the fruits of his Karmas. He is stern and powerful and is notaffected by attachments and allurements. Impartial in His disposition, He operates inboth His forms, as Dharma and as Death. It is in His nature thus to ensure theimplementation of discipline on the one hand and inflict punishment for any lapses on theother. None can escape His vigilant eye and His functionaries operate ceaselessly to carryout His command. Every living being has to proceed to the abode of Yama at the expiry ofhis term on earth and reap the fruits of his actions. Only the Creator can afford to mollifyHim in His fury.The wicked Raavana had become virtually invincible through his austerities. In hisPushpaka Vimaana, he could fly from the world of mortals to that of the gods with the speedof the mind. It was his desire to conquer the three worlds and rule over them. With this aimin mind, he set out to first conquer the earthlings.Once upon a time, while flying by the Pushpaka through the clouds, Raavana met sageNaarada, the Rishi of heavenly encyclopedic knowledge. The demon king saluted the sageand offered him the due courtesy. Naarada exhorted Raavana to give up his desire toovercome the earthlings by making him understand that the feeble-bodied earthlings wereafflicted by miseries, ailments and old age. There was no greatness in destroying orsubjugating those who were already proceeding to the world of Yama. Real strength wouldbe to conquer Yama, the lord of Death, himself.Raavana was amused. “I shall conquer Yama. The god who bestows death upon otherswould himself be afflicted with death.”Indra, the king of gods, and all the movable and immovable creatures on the earth, meettheir death at the hands of Yama as their longevity expires. Yama is witness to the good andbad deeds of all living beings, and bestows justice upon them on the basis of their Karmas.He instills fear in the minds of all beings. The very thought of someone daring to face Deathitself to conquer Him intrigued Naarada.Naarada went to the kingdom of Yama to warn the lord of Death about the intentions of theten-headed Raavana. While Naarada was apprising Yama of the impending arrival of thedemon king, the two of them spotted the glittering aircraft of Raavana approaching themfrom a distance. As he reached the Yama-loka, Raavana witnessed countless creaturesreceiving the fruits of their good and sinful Karmas at the hands of Yama’s men. Raavanahad a close view of the numerous hells there and the creatures who suffered the torments inthose hells. The mighty Raavana forcibly released all those suffering the torments of hell.This annoyed Yama’s men who attacked Raavana in great numbers and broke the doors, the303

seats and the couches, etc., of his aircraft. The self-repairing aircraft, however, regained itsoriginal shape soon after being broken.In the fierce fight that ensued, Raavana and his men were severely wounded but theycontinued their fight. Raavana was greatly harassed. His armor was broken and he had touse the never-failing Paashupata missile, acquired with the grace of lord Shiva, to overcomeYama's men.Yama, the son of the Sun-god, was incensed at the prospect of Raavana’s success andproceeded to the battlefield. Seeing Yama in person, the forces of Raavana lost heart and ranhelter-skelter leaving the fearless Raavana virtually alone. Raavana received a good beatingat the hands of Yama so that at one stage he even appeared to have lost much desire tocontinue battle. But continue he did, for he still longed for victory. The fierce battle betweenthe two of them wrought a lot of damage and destruction around.As Yama decided to kill Raavana, He lifted His fierce and never-failing Kaala-Danda tostrike him. Just then, the Creator Brahma intervened.“O’ mighty son of Surya! Pray do not slay this demon with the Kaala-Danda. I have giventhis Raakshasa a boon that he would not be slain by any god. Do not, therefore, falsify myword. In earlier times, I alone constructed this formidable weapon of yours. With Mystrength behind it, it never fails, and causes certain death. Raavana too would not survive itsblow. I have made the Kaala-Danda an unfailing weapon. If Raavana dies as a result of yourstrike, or if he survives your blow, in either case My word, the word of the Creator, wouldbe falsified. Withhold your weapon and let my word remain True.”“O’ Lord of the world,” said Yama, the lord of Dharma, to Lord Brahma, the Creator, “mayyour word prevail. See, here, I withdraw my weapon. Besides, if I am not supposed to killthis demon, there is no sense in my continuing this fight with him.”Saying this, Yama retreated and disappeared along with His chariot and His horses.Raavana shouted in triumph.Rakshasa: Ruler of the South-WestRakshasas are a class of demons, the anti-gods. They represent all that is againstbenevolence and virtue. The ruler of the South-West is the Rakshasa. This particularcorner is called as the ‘Nirritya Kona’, ruled by the demon Nirriti. It is considered asthe most inauspicious direction.Puranas mention of the eleven Rudras who were born to Brahma’s son Sthanu. Nirriti wasone of them, hence revered like all other Rudras, and ruler of the south-west. It is the evilNirriti, that represents the demoniacal principle, however, that is of concern to us here.Puranas refer to Nirriti as both male as well as female. During the early phases of creation,there came a time when there was not enough for the earthlings to eat and to satisfy theirhunger. Starvation aroused in them cruelty towards each other so that they started killingeach other for food. This gave birth to Adharma, the unrighteousness or anti-Dharma, thecertain annihilator of living beings. Adharma married Nirriti (a demoness). From Adharmaand Nirriti were born the ferocious sinners Bhaya (fear), Mahabhaya (intense fear) and304

Mrityu (death). It is said that Mrityu engulfs all living beings. He has no wife and noprogeny because he does not spare any one.The Vedas mention of Nirriti as the elder sister of the goddess Lakshmi. Lakshmi’s eldersister, also known as Daridra or Alakshmi, is also supposed to have come out of the processof churning of the Ocean for Amrita. The churning of the ocean was a grand event in whichboth the gods and the demons participated. The purpose was to extract Amrita, the Elixir ofLife, from the ocean. In the process, however, several other things came out. Some of thesewere very precious while others, like the all-consuming poison, were quite fearsome. One ofthe undesirable things that came out of the ocean was the goddess Daridra (Nirriti), theelder sister of the goddess Lakshmi. Daridra, the impoverishing one, dressed in redgarments, asked the weary gods, “What may I do?”The gods replied, “Pray go and reside where there is discord. Take along with youinauspiciousness to the abodes of those who use harsh language at home, those who speakthe untruth and those who are mentally unclean, the sinners who sleep at sunset. May youspread suffering and poverty in those homes. May you continue to torment those withmalicious intent and those who are evil-doers.”In one of the Pauranic stories, Yami, the sister of the law-enforcing Yama, tells her brother,‘Doesn’t the demon Nirriti sexually associate with his own sister regularly?”The south-west is considered inauspicious. Place of worship is not constructed in thisdirection while designing a house. In general, this corner of the house is reserved forundesirable or unclean purposes.To Be Continued305

Mantar Observatory in Rajasthan which was built in the 18 th century. The chart is generated withJHora Software. For the benefit of the readers, we are giving below, the longitudes given by theauthor.)Sun: 26⁰Cn10′16″ Moon: 25⁰Ta57′0″Mars: 24⁰Le32′52″ Merc: 17⁰Le01′0″Jup: 16⁰Sc10′0″ Ven: 05⁰Le26′0″Sat: 13⁰Ta20′0″ Rahu: 25⁰Pi55′40″Ketu: 25⁰Vi55′40″ Lagna: 11⁰Aq26′0″Brahma Planet: Sun;Atmakaraka: SunShatruRajyaBhagya,DaraArudha ChartKosaArudhaPada(AL)MatriVahanaLabha,MantraUpapadaThe Bramha planet for this horoscope is Sun and the other opinion of the commentators isdiscussed below.307

Brahma Planet CalculationAccording toूभुभाव वैरीशूािण िपतृलाभूाण्यनुचरो िवषमो ॄाprabhu bhāva vairīśaprāṇi pitṛlābhaprāṇyanucaro viṣamastho brahmā (2-1-49),The strongest of the lords of 6th, 8th, 12th houses occupying the odd sign (Aries for example) behindthe strongest of 1 and 7th is Brahma planet. This meaning was given by the recentcommentators – Durgaprasada Dwivedi, Sitaram Jha and others and Nilakantha,Krishnanada Swami and others among the older commentators.But, Raghava Bhatta, Krishna Mishra and Somanatha have separated the sutra intoparts, taking the later part for defining Brahma. According to them the planet behind(counter clockwise) the stronger of 1 and 7 is Brahma planet. After considering all theauthorities, Brihat Parasara Hora, Venkateswara, Nilakantha, Swami and others like SriKrishna, Kalidasa, I have adopted Raghava Bhatta’s view and fixed Sun as the Brahma planet inthis example as per sutra. “The stronger lord of 6 th , 8 th , and 12 th signs from the Lagna or theSeventh will indicate death in its period”. In this chart, 7 th is the stronger and Moon the lordof the 12 th house is very strong and is in Taurus. Therefore we must consider Rasi dasas up toTaurus.Bramha – Maheswara Dasa:(Copy Editor: Though the author hasn’t explicitly mentioned the name of the following dasa, it isunderstood that this dasa is called Bramha – Maheswara Dasa. The maximum longevity will be fromthe Bramha planet to Maheswara Planet. The calculation of dasa years is from dasa sign to the signoccupied by the lord according to Prakriti Chakra. For example, in this chart, Moon is in Taurus andhence for Cancer sign, the dasa years will be from Cancer to Taurus counting anti zodiacally givingthree years. The standard deduction of one year is not followed.)Sl. No Dasa Sign Dasa Years1 Cancer 32 Leo 123 Virgo 24 Libra 115 Scorpio 46 Sagittarius 127 Capricorn 98 Aquarius 49 Pisces 510 Aries 5Total 67 YearsTaurus has 10 years. Virgo antaradasa in Taurus indicates death, because it is occupied byKetu and aspected by Rahu and happens to be the 8th from the Ascendant; the duration of 9308

antaras (from Taurus to Virgo will be 90 months 7 years and 6 months); the totallongevity will be 67 years + 7 years and 6 months = 74 years and 6 months.Here, even though the starting dasa is an even sign, the regular zodiacal order must beobserved beginning from the sign occupied by Brahma for fixing the dasas; the work hasbeen given in the previous paragraph. Other dasas like Maheswara dasa, Vidhatri dasa, etc.has been mentioned. Due to lack of details, they have not been discussed here. Somanathasuggests reference to a Mula Sasthra by Kalidasa for this purpose. In conclusion it might besuggested that the longevity extends to 72 – 73 years.Rudra Dasa:Somanatha states in his Kalpalatha that the stronger of the lords of the 8th house from Lagna and the7th house is strong Rudra (Prani Rudra). The weaker is also Rudra but weak (Aprani Rudra). It willcause trouble to all like the deity Rudra. Start the dasa from the stronger of the two signs –Lagna and the 7th. There are four types of Rudra dasa. Death occurs in the strongest maleficSign aspected by Rudra planet. Start from the Navamsa sign occupied by the lord of Lagna.Drekkana dasa:Take the sum (if either are odd or even) of the lords of the Lagna and the 7th sign, or thedifference (if the lords of Lagna and the seventh are one odd and the other even) and findthe Drekkana. Start the dasa from Drekkana rasi so obtained.(Copy Editor: It appears that the author intends to take the nature of the sign occupied by respectivelords and their longitudes)Observe Chara dasa method for this Rudra dasa. Fix death in the dasa of Rudra sign or theSign aspected by the Rudra planet according as the life is short, medium or long – whicheversuits the occasion.Again another method is also considered: It is by taking the trine signs (Trikona signs) forfixing death. This is called Sula Dasa.Fixing the Rudra planet:According to 2 – 1 – 37, the stronger of the lords of the 8th house either from Lagna or its 7this Rudra planet. Mercury is strong Rudra (Prani Rudra) and Jupiter is weak Rudra (ApraniRudra). Start dasa from Lagna or its 7th whichever is the first strong (Prathama prani).(Copy Editor: Please note the usage of both of the Rudra planets, the stronger and the weaker.Though the Prani Rudra (stronger Rudra) is important Maraka, Aprani (Weaker) Rudra also is aMaraka planet in this Dasa System. The secret here is the association of benefic planets and maleficplanets for Prani and Aprani Rudras respectively, is very important for their marakatwa. It must beunderstood that the starting sign will be the stronger of the Lagna and 7th house, not the stronger ofthe respective lords. Now, the author is explaining the rules of strength of signs below.)309

The first source of strength is given below.अथ ूाणःatha prāṇaḥTranslation: Here after the strength is discussed.1. First is the association with the Karaka (planet).2. Choose sign that which has more planets.3. Then, choose the planet in exaltation. Etc;4. Then Natural Strength5. Failing which the strength of respective lords.The second source of strength is the aspect by the lord, Jupiter and Mercury or theirassociation..The third source is the lordship.The fourth is from occupation. Somanatha has given details about this, which will bediscussed later.Raghava Bhatta states that the first of the four must be used for determining the strength. SoLeo sign is stronger. Start dasas from this sign Leo and end with Sign Aries which isaspected by both the Rudra planets. Since Jupiter, Mercury and Venus aspecting Aries arebenefics, death will occur in the dasa of the next sign which is either associated with themalefic or aspected by them. Taurus is such a sign. So, death will occur in Taurus Sign.Let us consider the dasas from Leo to Aries:Sl. No. Dasa Sign Dasa Years1 Leo 122 Virgo 23 Libra 114 Scorpio 45 Sagittarius 126 Capricorn 97 Aquarius 48 Pisces 59 Aries 5Total 64 YearsTaurus 6 years 8 monthsTotal 70 years, 8months310

In Taurus Mahadasa, the antaradasa of Capricorn will bring about death, as it is aspected byMercury and Jupiter, both the Rudra planets and also by the malefic Mars. To the end ofantara of Sagittarius, it is 8/12 * 10 years = 6 years and 8 months.Death occurs after the 70 years 8 months. Taking all these points into consideration, Brahmadasa method indicating 72 years may be to be fairly correct.General guidelines to choose a dasa for a horoscope:To give general life reading, which dasa system is to be used for this chart, is the nextproblem. There are a number of types of dasas. It is an elaborate affair to discuss all thesedasas at length in these articles. I shall now choose only the most suitable of the dasas forconsideration.• As there are no planets in the trikona houses (1, 5, 9), Trikona Dasa is ruled out.• For the same reason, Chara Paryaya dasa is ruled out.• Sthira Paryaya dasa may be used by choosing the stronger of Lagna or its 7th. Seventhhouse Leo is strong on account of its association with 3 planets.• Drig dasa may be applicable if there are planets in the 9th house from which dasa maybe studied. This dasa is not to be used for this chart.(Copy Editor: We request all to note down these guidelines for their study of Rasi dasas. Some recentcommentators on Jaimini system opine that Trikona, Chara Paryaya and Sthira Paryaya dasas areAyurdasas. Yet, most ancient commentators clearly state these are very important Sampat dasas.Raghava Bhatta in his Sara Sangraha states that second source of strength (aspect or conjunction ofAtmakaraka, Jupiter, and Mercury) must be exclusively used for these Sampat dasas)Padanaathamsa Dasa:It is the dasa system of Navamsa Chart and starts from the sign occupied by the lord ofArudha Lagna of Rasi Chart. The Arudha Lagna of this native is placed in Leo and its lordSun occupied Aquarius in Navamsa. Start the dasa from Aquarius and continues till thelongevity is covered. Karaka, Arudha and other effects are to be studied in this dasas. Wehave to allot Dwara and Bahya signs for each Rasi dasa.311

S No Dasa Sign Dwara Sign Bahya Sign Dasa Years1 Aquarius Aquarius Aquarius 32 Cancer Cancer Sagittarius 123 Sagittarius Sagittarius Libra 124 Taurus Taurus Leo 15 Libra Libra Gemini 86 Pisces Pisces Aries 57 Leo Leo Aquarius 78 Capricorn Capricorn Sagittarius 109 Gemini Gemini Libra 410 Scorpio Scorpio Leo 111 Aries Aries Gemini 812 Virgo Virgo Aries 1Total72 Years(Copy Editor: Since the starting dasa sign Aquarius is a fixed odd sign, dasa progresses in zodiacal6th, 6th signs. Dwara sign is the dasa sign itself and Bahya sign is the sign obtained by counting asmany signs as the dasa sign is from the starting sign. This Padanadhamsa dasa is essentially of a dasain Navamsa chart, so the dasa years must be calculated from dasa sign to its lord using Prakriti 1Chakra in Navamsa chart only. Here standard deduction of one year is not used. It is very surprisingthat the author has taken one year as the dasa years for the sign occupied by its lord. See, for example,dasa years for Taurus and Virgo in the above table.)For this native, Aquarius dasa is in operation at birth. It is aspected by Saturn and associatedwith the malefic Sun and Rahu. Its 7 th house is associated with Ketu and waning Moon.Therefore this dasa indicates sickness. Dwara and Bahya signs are Aquarius for this dasaand as it is under the influence of malefic, severe sickness is indicated. All the twelve bhavascan be studied easily for this dasa using the Navamsa chart. Karakas for this dasa are to befixed in the order of the planets as found in the Navamsa chart starting from LagnadhipatiSaturn.The following table is for Aquarius dasa:SNo.Karaka Planet Remarks1 Tanu Karaka (Body) Saturn Lord of dasa sign2 Dhana Karaka (wealth) Venus The 2nd from Tanu Karaka in Navamsa3 Bhatri Karaka (Brothers) Ketu The 3rd – do-4 Matri Karaka (Mother) Moon The 4th – do-5 Buddi (Intelligence) Mercury The 5th – do-6 Jnati (enemies & sickness) Mars7 Dara (Spouse) Jupiter1 Prakriti Chakra reckoning: Count Zodiacal for Odd signs and Anti - Zodiacal for Even Signs312

8 Ayush (Longevity) Rahu9 Pitri (Father) Sun10 Rajya (Profession) Saturn The Lord of Dasa Sign11 Labha (Gains) Venus The 2nd from lord of Dasa Sign inNavamsa12 Vyaya (Losses) Mars The 6th from lord of Dasa Sign Navamsa(Copy Editor: The successive karakas in the above table are found by using Graha Chakra reckoning.For example, Tanu Karaka is the lord of the dasa sign, and planet next to him in Udaya Chakra(Zodiacal) reckoning will be Dhana karaka and so on. In this reckoning, the lord of dasa sign will beRajya Karaka again. Similarly the Karaka planets for each and every dasa sign must be calculated.)Since karaka for father – Sun – is with Rahu, Karaka for the 8th, and occupies Janma(Starting) dasa Rasi, its lord Saturn being debilitated in this period the father of the nativewill be put to great difficulties; sickness will threaten the whole family. Rajyakaraka isSaturn and is debilitated; he aspects the Sun – Karaka for father – who will be subjected tosome indignities. Even though the starting sign is Aquarius (It is to be treated as Lagna), asthere are strong benefic planets in the three angles (Kendras), longevity is assured. Thismethod is to be adopted in studying the effects of different dasas.We must study the effects according to Lagna, Yogada, Vilagnadhipathi (Lord of HoraLagna, Ghatika Lagna etc.) and select the most powerful of these for deciding the results.This is according to Krishna Mishra and others (vide Jyotisha Phala Ratnamala 7-15). In thischart, results are to be studied according to Karaka, Yogada and Arudha Lagna as they are verystrong.Tanu Bhava: Since the Atma Karaka Sun is in the Navamsa of Aquarius, the followingeffects are to be noted:तटाकादयो धमtaṭākādayo dharmeउेधमर् िनता कैवं चuccedharma nityatā kaivalyaṁ ca(Copy Editor: According to Katapayadi numeric, धमर् = 11 (Aquarius), उ = 12 (Pisces). AK Sun isplaced in Aq and hence the danger from lake etc.)There is danger from water in a lake or a tank; the native will be highly evolved soul and aVedantic, not in the sense of external profession but as one practicing the doctrine of non –attachment. The results are to be studied with Karakamsa, Drekkana, Chara Karaka andArudha Lagna also. Arudha Lagna (Leo) is strong because in Leo sign there are manyplanets. Either in Aquarius or Leo dasa (from 41 to 48 years), the natïve will have dangerfrom beasts. Since Sun is the Atma Karaka and is also the lord of Arudha lagna havingconjoined Rahu in Navamsa, the native’s color will be ordinary, he will be of mediumheight, frank, kind and generous. As Sun and Rahu are in Aquarius and as Saturn isdebilitated in Navamsa, the person will have a hot constitution.313

Dhana Bhava: According to Jaimini, financial prosperity and immense riches, etc; are to bestudied with reference to Arudha Lagna and Drekkana. Of Karaka and Arudha Lagna, thelatter is stronger. So Dhana yoga must be discussed with reference to Rasi Chakra. As thereare planets in the 2 nd and 11 th houses from the Karaka and the position of Jupiter in the 5thhouse, there is Dhana Yoga. The presence of Rahu in the 9th house, there is cancellation of Dhanayoga to some extent. The native will experience want of money on some occasions. Jupiter inthe 4th house from Arudha Lagna indicates ordinary Dhana yoga.Libra dasa is the dasa when financial prosperity begins since the second and the eleventhhouses from Libra have Mars, Jupiter, Moon and Ketu. Since Venus – Rajya karaka for thisdasa – is in the 8th house from Libra, the Yoga for money will be ordinary. The dasa runsfrom 28 to 36 years.Pisces dasa runs from 36 to 41 years, does not indicate financial prosperity. Bahya sign forthis dasa is Aries. As Aries is occupied by a debilitated planet which happens to be the 2ndsign from dasa sign and as Dhana Karaka for this dasa viz,. Rahu is in the 12th, financialprosperity during the age 36 to 41 years will be ordinary.Then, Leo Dasa commences, operates from 41 to 46 years. Bahya Sign for this is Aquarius.The Dasa sign also happens to be Arudha Lagna. For this dasa rasi, we should consider onlyNavamsa positions. Exalted Mercury is in the 2nd, Jupiter and mars are in the 4th, Sun andRahu are in the 7th, Saturn in the 9th, Venus in the 10th and Moon and Ketu in dasa rasi.Dhana Karaka (for this dasa) is Saturn and he is debilitated and is in a movable sign.Because the 2nd, 4th and 10th are well fortified, considerable financial prosperity is shown inthis dasa. As however Saturn a malefic is debilitated in the 9th, there cannot be excess ofBhagya Vriddi (Increase of Wealth). Vyaya Karaka (lord of loss) for this dasa is Mercuryand he is in the 2nd exalted. Therefore there will be excess of expenses also. Thus should bedivined from other twelve houses.314

Obama’s Raja Yogas& U.S. AffairsByGayatri Devi Vasudev, India.Earlier Published In ‘Modern Astrology’Mrs.Gayatri Devi Vasudev is the Editor ofModern Astrology, the successor to Dr.B.V.Raman's TheAstrological Magazine which closed down inDecember 2007 following her resignation from itsEditorship in June 2007. As Editor (January 1999 toJuly 2007) of The Astrological Magazine, the world'sforemost and most authentic journal on Jyotisha orIndian astrology, and earlier as its Associate EditorGayatri Devi Vasudev was actively involved with herfather--- its Founder and the Father of ModernAstrology Dr. B.V.Raman,---- from 1972 to until hisdeath in December 1998, in his mission to bringastrology into the comity of sciences. She continues hismission. She is also the National Vice-President of theIndian Council of Astrological Sciences founded by Dr.B.V.Raman in 1984 to organize the study and practiceof astrology. Gayatri Devi Vasudev has authored manybooks on astrology that include The Art of MatchingCharts, The Art of Prediction in Astrology, AdvancedPrinciples of Prediction, Clues to Interpreting Charts,Practical Horary Astrology , The Story of Dr.B.V.Raman for Children and How to Judge aHoroscope- Volume II.Obama’s Presidency comes at acritical stage in the history of theUnited States of America. Theglobal financial meltdown will be itsgreatest challenge as will the burning Af-Pak problem. Does Obama’s chart carrythe strength he needs to handle these andother grave crises that are building up tothe consternation of the United States?And what are the Yogas that have placedObama where he is today?The Ascendant Capricorn inObama’s horoscope (Chart 1) is occupiedby its ruler Saturn(R) and maleficJupiter(R). Saturn in the 1st is welcome asthe Ascendant lord in his own sign. Heforms a Sasa Mahapurusha Yoga in LagnaKendra. As 3rd and 12th lord, maleficJupiter cannot be expected to be of anygreat help in generating Raja Yoga. TheAscendant is aspected by benefic 9th lordMercury and with him is the Sun, amalefic 8th lord. Hardly the kind ofcombination to show the extraordinaryRaja Yoga Obama currently enjoys. But acloser look shows an equallyextraordinary, if lesser known, Raja Yogaat work.The Ascendant lord Saturn in LagnaKendra renders the foundation of the chartvery powerful under what is known as theVeeryotkata principle enunciated byVarahamihira in his Brihat Jataka (I-19)according to which, WûÉåUÉxuÉÉÍqÉaÉÑÂ¥ÉuÉÏͤÉiÉrÉÑiÉÉ315

lÉÉlrÉæÉ uÉÏrÉÉåïiMüOûÉ - if the lord of the Ascendant, Jupiter or Mercury occupy or aspect theAscendant, the Ascendant is greatly fortified.But planets other than these in the same positions do not contribute to such strength.Chart 1: Barack Obama 1Obama has Saturn, the Ascendant lord, and also Jupiter in the Ascendant which hasstrengthened the Ascendant according to Varahamihira.rɱMüÉåÅÌmÉ ÌuÉUÉÎeÉiÉÉÇzÉÑÌlÉMüUÈxÉÑxjÉÉlÉaÉÉå uÉ¢üaÉÉå |1 We cannot vouch for the correctness of the birth particulars. — Gayatri Devi Vasudev316

lÉÏcÉxjÉÉåÅÌmÉ MüUÉåÌiÉ pÉÔmÉxÉWûzÉDzæ uÉÉ §ÉrÉÉå uÉÉ aÉëWûÉÈ ||Phaladeepika (VII-31)Even a single planet, though in depression, is capable of making the native a king’s equal, provided hebe with brilliant rays, retrograde in motion and occupy an auspicious house (other than a Dustana).Two or more such planets make the native a king.Jupiter who is in depression fulfils all the conditions of this Shloka. He is free ofcombustion, retrograde and in the 1st house where he gets Digbala or directional strength.The result is a Raja Yoga for one to be equal to a king.There are five independent conditions according to Phaladeepika that causeNeechabhanga and if more than one condition obtains, the Neechabhanga Raja Yoga isstrengthened proportionately. The results of Neechabhanga Raja Yoga are far superior toplain Raja Yogas. If the latter produce kings, the former are said to show emperors (cÉ¢üuÉiÉÏï)according to classical works. The U.S. Presidency certainly equates with the emperor’s.lÉÏcÉå rÉxiÉxrÉ lÉÏcÉÉåŠpÉåzÉÉæMåülSìxjÉÉ劢üuÉiÉÏï lÉ×mÉȲÉuÉåMü LuÉ uÉÉ |xrÉÉSèpÉÔmÉuÉÎlSiÉÈ ||Phaladeepika VII-30If a planet in depression and if the lord of the depression sign as well as that of the planet’s exaltationsign, or at least one of them be in a Kendra, the native will become an emperor and will be saluted byother kings.Jupiter is the planet in depression. The lord of that sign (Capricorn) is Saturn. Thesign of Jupiter’s exaltation is Cancer ruled by the Moon. Of the three planets identified inthis Sloka, two, namely, Jupiter and Saturn are in Kendras. Another important factorcontributing to the Raja Yoga strength of the chart is the fact of retrogression of Saturn andJupiter. Both are in a state of Ativakra being in a sign diametrically opposite that occupied bythe Sun. Such a disposition endows the retrograde planet with unusual strength. Mercury as9th lord aspecting the Ascendant lord Saturn from a Kendra in the 7th is also a Raja Yogabut of a lesser kind, formed due to Kendra and Trikona lords being in mutual aspect.In brief, it is the extraordinary strength of Jupiter (Neechabhanga Raja Yoga) and ofSaturn and their retrogression that has raised Obama from humble origins to the world’smost powerful office. The Raja Yoga surfaced in Mars Bhukti of Jupiter Dasa. The Dasa andBhukti lords are in mutual trines, Mars being Labhadhipati or the 11th lord. The presentBhukti which covers the initial years of the Presidency is of Rahu. Rahu is in the 8th in aDustana in a solar sign Leo ruled by his bitter enemy Sun. There are two ways Rahu canoperate. One, he can function as his sign dispositor Sun and the other, as Saturn, accordingto the dictum sanivadrahu. Here Rahu can be expected to reflect the results of both the Sunand Saturn. Saturn as the Ascendant lord is the center of a Sasa Mahapurusha Yoga. TheSun, though 8th lord, is the planet who invests both Jupiter and Saturn with extra strength317

due to Chestabala or retrogression.Rahu Bhukti is the last Bhukti in Jupiter Dasa and brings the chart under the shadowof Dasa-chidram. More so, as Rahu occupies the 8th from the Ascendant Capricorn and theDasa lord Jupiter. This may make the Presidency a tough one for Obama. Jupiter, Neecha,as the treasurer, does not help the economy recover sufficiently from the recessionary trap inwhich the U.S. is caught. Nor does Rahu in the 8th in an inimical sign Leo and the Nodalaxis cutting across his 2nd house. More problems are likely to hit the Administration than itis currently geared for.Chart 2: USA Independence ChartMoving on to the U.S. Declaration of Independence horoscope (Chart 2) Mars asDasa lord is in Mrigasira, his own Nakshatra, in the 7th in the house of combat andconfrontation. Even before moving into Mars Dasa, the U.S. was inextricably caught in awar with Iraq and still continues to be stuck with its troops in the Middle East. And withAfghanistan too beckoning the U.S. it may get dragged into a greater mess.Saturn, the Bhukti lord, is in Chitta, also ruled by Mars. Saturn is the 2nd and 3rd318

lord. As 2nd lord, Saturn has primary control over ÌuÉ¨É or finances. The mutual aspectbetween Mars and Saturn is likely to reflect in the economy continuing to be a matter ofgrave concern in the coming months. As 12th lord Mars could sting the U.S. exchequer evenmore severely.The fact that the July-August 2009 eclipses occur across the 2nd and 8th house of theU.S. Independence chart are disquieting features. Mars as 12th lord in the 7th is aspected by2nd and 3rd lord Saturn and involves the 10th house. From the Moon-sign, Mars, the 10thlord, aspects Saturn who is in the 8th. This disposition could indicate violence directed at thetop executive of the state.Transit Mars enters Cancer on October 3, 2009 and continues in the same sign tillabout May 24, 2010. This period could see the financial crisis worsen. Factories, big businesshouses and industries may be forced to lay off large numbers of employees. For the first timein recent U.S. history, people — families and children — may suffer great privation in termsof food and shelter. The period may also see a spurt in violent crime especially ineducational institutions, libraries and hospital-nursing complexes.A new strain of virus could emerge affecting either the lungs or the digestive tract orboth and also the eyes. Vision problems may peak up. Medical researchers may come upwith alarming facts on chemotherapy. Mars, being the Karaka for blood, conditions relatedto blood and arterial clogging may show a spurt in the senior citizen population of thecountry.The weather pattern in the U.S. could get disturbed in distinctly destructive manner.Hurricanes and tornadoes may rip across heavily populated zones, more especially inOctober-November 2010 when Mars moves into an exact opposition with Rahu on October9, 2009. The period between December 21, 2009 to March 10, 2010, when Mars turnsretrograde needs to be noted as pointing to destructive winds and or heavy seismic activity.Chart 3: Obama Swearing In ChartThe Muhurta chart cast for Obama’s swearing-in (Chart 3) has interesting features,predominantly the Sun-Mercury combination in the 10th. Jupiter also there could have beena blessing (with his Neechabhanga strength) but being combust is a worrisome factor insome ways.319

The Panchaka 2 can also help in assessing the Muhurta. The Agnipanchaka exposes thePresident to risk or danger from firearms or blasts. The element of Akasha (air and space)may also figure in this context and show up as an aerial attack or an attack while on boardAircraft One.The Ascendant Aries, a fiery war-like sign, only seems to confirm the country gettingmore embroiled in embattled regions. Despite Obama’s conciliatory rhetoric, circumstancesmay so propel the U.S. that it may have little choice but to continue a policy of brutal mightin sensitive zones of the globe.The Sun and Mercury in the 10th and their very close conjunction within minutes ofarc emphasizes the growing intellectualism of the country - it will be apparent inextraordinary research findings, but Jupiter being combust, oftentimes bordering on thebizarre and with little respect for the human element or ethics.The 4th lord Moon is in the 8th in his house of depression. Mental sickness,depressive moods and fragile ties and dysfunctional families may push more and morepeople into addictions. Ketu in the 4th shows attraction towards weird cults and practicesthat could ultimately only undermine one’s psyche and erupt in gore and violence. It alsoshows a cultist figure coming to prominence who could attract federal police action.Reverting to Obama’s horoscope (Chart 1), the Bhukti lord Rahu in Leo is in the 8thfrom the Dasa lord Jupiter. The period up to July-August 2011 therefore comes under Dasachidram.The eclipses of July-August 2009 have a direct bearing on his Ascendant Capricornand Dasa lord Jupiter. Obama is likely to find his first two years in office both challengingand disturbing as crisis after crisis may erupt. The White House may also see the veryunlikely event of a burglary taking everyone by surprise.A daughter or spouse may suffer a serious injury or illness. A bereavement cannot beruled out with Rahu in the 8th showing participation in funeral ceremonies.The Moon is at 8° 18' Aquarius in Chart 2. Post August 2009, transit Saturn movesinto Virgo bringing the U.S. chart under ashtama sani. Markets may tumble and the recessionworsen. The dollar is likely to be affected adversely. The new chapter that Barrack Obama2 The lunar day is Krishna Ekadasi (15 + 11 = 26), the Nakshatra is Anuradha (17), the weekday isTuesday (3) and the Zodiacal sign is Aries (1), all adding up to 47 which divided by 9 gives a remainder of2 or Agnipanchaka.320

was expected to script in American history may not be as exciting or positive as hiscampaign promised.Summing up:(i) Obama is exposed to gandantara or physical danger and his personal security needs tobe beefed-up.(ii) The fixed stimulus plan for the economy may not fall into place. It will be hard, if notimpossible, to hold the falling American economy under the Dasa of 12th lord Mars. Saturnin the 10th as Bhukti lord controlled by Mars and abetted by ashtama sani can hardly helprestore job losses. If anything the coming months may only see worsening conditions.(iii) Mars and Saturn are no agents of peace and can do little to help the winding down ofthe war in Iraq. The troop withdrawal deadline of 16 months will not be easy to implement.(iv) The U.S.’s attempts to engage Iran are not likely to make much difference and couldaffect its Iraq-exit strategy adversely.(v) Obama may be forced to soften his belligerent approach to the Afghan war, thoughthe war itself seeing an end is unlikely.Astrological indications are more in the nature of identifying trends and notdeterministic. As always, the role of purushakara or right effort in handling these trends cannever be overlooked.321

Krishna & theUnicorn of the IndusSealsByVamadeva Shastri (DavidFrawley), USAVamadeva (Dr. Frawley) is a unusual westernborn knowledge-holder in the Vedic tradition. Hecarries many special Vedic ways of knowledge(vidyas), which he passes on to students in Indiaand in the West. In India, Vamadeva is recognizednot only as a Vedacharya (Vedic teacher), but alsoas a Vaidya (Ayurvedic doctor), Jyotishi (Vedicastrologer), Puranic (Vedic historian) and a Yogi.He is a visiting professor for the VivekanandaYoga Kendra in Bangalore, India, a governmentapproved deemed university for Yogic and Vedicstudies and also a teacher with the SringeriShankaracharya Math, the most central of thetraditional Vedantic centers in India.In India, Vamadeva's translations andinterpretations of the ancient Vedic teachingshave been given great acclaim in both spiritualand scholarly circles. In America he is more knownas a teacher and practitioner of Ayurvedicmedicine and of Vedic astrology (Jyotish) and hasdone pioneering work on both these subjects in theWest. You can visit his sitehttp://www.vedanet.comNote that the original article contains theSanskrit of the quotes in diacritical marks, but wecould not transpose this font on to this presentationof it. The article is a part of a new book of theauthor on the Indus Seals. The seal images comefrom Sasravati Epigraphs of S. Kalyanaraman. Thenumbering of verses from the Mahabharata is fromthe Gita Press edition, translations by the author.The Indus seals constitute the writtenrecords of the 'Indus Valley' or'Harappan civilization', India's oldestcivilization. The Indus civilization wascontemporary with the great civilizations ofthe ancient Near East in Egypt andMesopotamia. Though not always made asimportant in history books, it was thelargest urbancivilization thatexisted in theancient world inthe thirdmillennium BC,dwarfing theNear Easterncivilizations insize and in theuniformity andcontinuity of its remains.The Indus civilization has also been calledthe 'Indus-Sarasvati civilization' because thegreat majority of its sites were located onthe now dried banks of the Sarasvati River,322

a once great river that flowed east of the Indus and whose termination around 1900BCE appears to correspond to the last phase of this great civilization. Sometimes it is calledthe 'Harappan civilization', after the name of Harappa, one of its first large sites discovered(though to date there are at least five larger sites found over the years).There is so far no generally agreed upon decipherment of the Indus script, though severalattempts have been made along the lines of Sanskritic and Dravidian languages. However,the Indus seals feature a number of important and dramatic images that may provide the keyto the people and the ideas behind the culture, and which have not been given adequateattention. The purpose of this article is to look at the images themselves and what they tellus.The Harappan images actually reflect the main images of later Indian art with figures inseated meditation, sacred bulls, pipal leaf designs and even swastikas. While there has beensome doubt cast as to the continuity of Indus civilization into later India, the Harappanimages are distinctly Indian already.Yet curiously, the most common image by far on the Indus seals, is that of a unicorn, a purelysymbolic animal, which largely disappeared from the iconography of later India. Othermythical and multiheaded animals abound on the seals, as well as many wild animals, butfew domestic creatures are found. Even the human figures that do rarely occur are of deitiesor yogis in meditation poses and may have multiple heads or animal heads. Clearly theIndus seal images reflect mainly a spiritual concern and cannot be simply looked upon for aportrayal of the actual animals or the daily life of the Harappan people. Many local animalsof India, which were common even then, do not appear on them at all, including dogs,onagers, monkeys and peacocks.The Indus or Harappan unicorn always has astrange device like a cauldron always placed to itsfront, associating it with some sacrificialritual. This device has been interpreted as anincense burner, fire altar or Soma filter. The seal isobviously primarily of religious value, not simplyan artistic image much less azoological representation.The inscriptions found along with the image vary greatly, suggesting that the image wasmore of overall symbolic value than directly related to the message of the script in eachinstance. This is also suggested by the frequencywith which the image occurs.More notably, the head of the animal varies quitea bit in its presentation and may be broad ornarrow, full or crimped. The neck also may beshorter or longer.The body may be shorter or longer as well.Sometimes the animal appears more like a young creature, other timesas mature.These variations appear not just as differences in artistic approach but a rather different ideaof the actual form of the animal, which does not seem to reflect any single species. TheHarappan unicorn almost appears like an all-in-one animal, or a singular animal thatrepresents a number of primary sacred animals. However, the stance of the animal and thecauldron like vessel in front of it remain remarkably uniform. Note further variations on the323

unicorn images presented here, which demonstrate such differences in the animal itself as wellas the inscriptions above it.The question arises as to what this strange unicornindicates and whether it has any counterpart in theancient literature and traditions of India,particularly in the Vedas and Puranas that containthe oldest records of the spiritual life of the Indianpeople. In this article we will look into these literaryconnections, which are quite extensive.Though not easy to find, there are references to a veryprominent unicorn animal in the Mahabharata, the great epic which centers on the life of Krishna. Infact the unicorn called Ekashringa or one (eka) horned (shringa) appears as the highest animal imageof the Divine. It appears as a prime symbol of Vishnu-Krishna and the Vedic and Yogic knowledge hetaught. The unicorn connected to the Varaha avatara or boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu, with whichKrishna is also aligned, but which in the Mahabharata is connected to the bull as well as the boar.The Mahabharata Shanti Parva contains a section that seems to be quite old and whichrecounts the main names and forms of Vishnu-Krishna, which it connects with the ancientNirukta or etymology of terms. It is also the main section in the epic that deals with theunicorn. It is taught by Krishna (Vasudeva) himself as a revelation of his own mostimportant names, attributes and associations.We must thank noted Vedic scholar Natwar Jha for drawing attention to this importantsection of the text and N.S. Rajaram for highlighting it. Let us examine it further to theimage of the unicorn.Mahabharata, Shanti Parva 3426-7: Arjuna asks, "Your names that are praised by the seers, in the Vedas and in the Puranas,and which are secret by their actions. I want you to declare their meaning (niruktam). Thereis no one else like you who can relate the meaning of your names."8.-10. Krishna replies: "In the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda, Samaveda, Puranas, Upanishads,in astrology, in Samkhya, Yoga and Ayurveda, many are my names that are praised by theseers. Some of these names are by attributes and others by actions. The meaning (nirukta) ofthose born of action, listen with attention."Clearly these names are very important, very ancient and cover all branches of Vedicknowledge.Mahabharata, Shanti Parva 343A specific explication (niruktam) of Krishna's names begins with verse 67 and includesGovinda (verse 70). We will go over a few relevant portions leading up to the unicorn.71. "Shipivishta is the name of he who has no hair. By that I enter into whatever there is andam known as Shipivishta."72. "The great rishi Yaska lauded me as such in many sacrifices. For this reason I came tobear this secret name."73. "Lauding me as Shipivishta, Yaska the Rishi of high mind, from my grace, received thelost Nirukta."These verses relate to the Nirukta of Yaska, the famous text for determining the meaning ofthe Vedic mantras. The meaning here is that there was an earlier Nirukta that was lost,which Yaska recovered at least in part. Shipivishta is a name of Indra and Varuna from the324

Rig Veda, VII.99 and 100, among the hymns of the great rishi Vasishta. The statementabout Yaska indicates that this section of the Mahabharata is a kind of condensed Nirukta orexplanation of Vedic mantras and that it contains some very important lost ancient secrets.79. "I till the earth, having become like great like a mass of hard iron. From that is my blackcolor. Thus I am Krishna."Even the name Krishna is explained in this section. It relates to agriculture as the root ‘krish'for Krishna also refers to tilling the ground. The boar is the only hoofed animal that digs theground. Hence it has a possible symbolic connection with agriculture as well. Now we willgo forward to the main names that connect Krishna-Vishnu with the unicorn.88. "Vrisha (the Bull or Male) is Bhagavan Dharma, famous in the worlds. In theNighantuka (ancient lexicon), know me as the supreme Bull or male (vrisha uttamam)."89. "The Kapi (horned) Varaha (boar) is said to be the highest dharma and the bull or male(vrisha). Hence Kashyapa Prajapati calls me Vrisha Kapi."Dharma is generally symbolized in Hindu thought by the bull, vrishabha. The related termvrisha, not only means bull but also male and strong. It need not always refer to a bovinecreature, though that image is usually in the background as the prime image.However, in this section of the Mahabharata, the highest Vrisha or supreme male is not abull, vrishabha, but a varaha, which usually meant a boar. One could say that the boar is thesupreme form of the bull or male animal. Note that it is this supreme male principle or Vrishathat is lauded as the boar or bull here, not the specific animal per se. The Varaha is not simply aboar as an animal but part of the symbolism of the supreme male principle of Dharma, thePurusha or cosmic spirit, which is Vishnu-Krishna.This supreme male or vrisha is further connected to Vrisha Kapi of the Vedas, who is laudedas a special companion to Indra, the foremost of the Vedic Gods. Vishnu himself in theVedas is called Upendra or associated with Indra. Vrisha Kapi is also said to be a specialvrisha and a boar. Vrisha Kapi occurs in the tenth mandala of the Rig Veda (RV X.86) and isone of the later hymns. Kapi is considered here to mean a horn and Vrisha, the maleprinciple or bull.Indra, the supreme Vedic deity, is generally lauded as Vrisha and as a bull, Vrishabha. Thebull is generally called vrisha, which means both bull and male in Sanskrit, while vrishabhaonly means bull.The vrisha uttama or supreme male is not just a bull but a boar. This is because the boar isthe fiercest of all animals when attacked. That is why it became part of the coat of arms formany royal dynasties, including some of ancient Persia to the last great Hindu dynasty ofVijayanagar.90-91: "The Gods and titans have never found my beginning, middle or end. Hence I amsung as the witness of the world, the Lord, the pervader, who has no beginning, middle orend."92. "Having previously become the Unicorn Boar (Ekashringa Varaha), who increases joy, Iupheld this world. Therefore I am called the Unicorn (Ekashringa)."Here the Unicorn (Ekashringa) is specifically mentioned, primarily asa boar, though its overall connections with Vrisha, the male element,more commonly symbolized by the bull, remain from the previousverses as the supreme Vrisha. This is the boar of Dharma. It is the lastand most prominent of the names of the deity mentioned in thissection, suggesting a great importance for it. No doubt the single hornis a symbol of unity and supremacy of the deity.325

93."Then I dwelled as the form of a boar (varaha) who has three parts (or three humps,Trikakut). By that I am known as trikakut, through the form of my body."The Indus seals often show the unicorn as part of a three headed creature, generally with theother two heads as that of an antelope and a bull, as we examined in the last chapter and aspresented below. The Mahabharata remembers this threefold form of the unicorn boar, astrikakut, having three humps or prominences!The Varaha as a Symbol of Vedic KnowledgeAfter the names of Vishnu culminating in the unicorn boar, the following verses of thissection of the Mahabharata (Shanti Parva 343) go on to laud the great Vedic teachings in alltheir details. These start with Kapila and the system of Samkhya, for which he is theoriginator (verse 94-95), Hiranyagarbha and the Yoga system, for which he is the originator,(verses 96), the twenty one thousand aspects of the Rig Veda (verse 97), the thousandbranches of the Sama Veda (verse 97), the Aranyakas (verse 98), the Yajur Veda (verse 99),the Atharva Veda (verse 99-100). It goes on further to outline the different aspects andmethods of reciting and chanting the Vedas (verse 100-104).The glorification of the Unicorn ends up with a glorification of Vedic knowledge of the fourVedas and of Samkhya and Yoga. Previously (verses 85-86) even Ayurveda was addressed!We see the basis here of the Yajna Varaha of the Puranas, the boar that symbolizes theVedic knowledge and ritual!In other words, the Unicorn Boar or Ekashringa Varaha is the prime form of Vishnu-Krishna andalso the symbol of Vedic knowledge. This tells us a lot about the religion of the Harappan people. Thatthe unicorn is a common symbol on writing inscriptions makes sense as a Vedic symbol of speech andknowledge.Shanti Parva 209: Vishnu as the VarahaIn this section of the Mahabharata, Vishnu as the Varaha defeatsand destroys all the demons.16. Then Vishnu of great power assumed the form of the boar(varaha). Entering into the Earth, he attacked the demons.21-22.Then Vishnu as the God of Gods as the soul of Yoga andthe mover of Yoga, assuming his power of Yoga, then the Lordroared with a great roar agitating the demons. By that roaring allthe worlds and the ten directions were shaken.The boar creates a powerful great roar or nada, a sound vibrationthat destroys them. This identified him with the power of mantraand more specifically with the power of the Divine Word OM, which we must remember isthe origin of all the Vedas.Some extended sections of the Mahabharata, apart from the numbered versions, further usethis same section to teach the great mantra

nature of the Vedic sacrifice," and further states I.IV.22-23: "You are the sacrifice andyou are the vashat call. You are the Om chant and you are the sacred fires. You are theVedas and you are the limbs of the Vedas. You are the Yajna Purusha, the deity of thesacrifice. "The Varaha incarnation of Lord Vishnu is the form most connected to the Vedic sacrificeand to the preservation of the Vedas. In this regard, the western translator of the Puranas, H.H. Wilson in his notes on the Vishnu Purana (vol. 1, page 44, note 7) states, "The notion thatthe Varaha incarnation typifies the ritual of the Vedas, is repeated in most of the Puranas innearly the same words."The boar is the symbolic animal of the Vedas, not just of Vishnu. The boar symbolizes theVedic sacrifice more so than any other animal. In fact, the boar is a symbol of Dharma ingeneral and is said to be satyadharmamaya sriman dharma vikramasamsthitah., who has thenature of the true Dharma, the Lord of Dharma who dwells in victory, in the Vayu Purana.This is the Yajna Varaha, the sacred or sacrificial boar.The Standard in Front of the UnicornThe Harappan unicorn is always portrayed with a standard, cauldron or filter in front of it.This can easily be equated with Vedic sacrificial cauldrons and Soma filters. It is in any casea sacrificial implement that connects the animal to ritualistic activity. This devise is somethingwe would expect with the boar as a symbol of the Vedic Yajna or sacrifice, which is how it ispresented in the ancient literature, and confirms its meaning as such.Govinda as the Unicorn BoarGovinda is one of the most important names for Krishna/Vishnu that among other thingsmeans he who finds, vinda, the Earth, go. As such, it is sometimes associated with theVaraha, who saves the Earth after a great flood. Another section of the Mahabharata laudsGovinda as the boar in the same way.Mahabharata Shanti Parva 346. 12. This earth was lost previously surrounded by water.Govinda carried it up quickly, assuming the form of a boar (Varaha).13. Having stabilized the Earth in its own place, the Supreme Purusha, with his limbsdripping with water and mud accomplished his work for the benefit of the world.In the Mahabharata, the varaha is the animal most associated with Krishna. The other animalavatars of Vishnu, the fish and the tortoise are hardly mentioned, but a number of longpassages connected Krishna as the Varaha. Krishna is said to be Purushottma or the suprememale. Purusha is also called Vrisha. So as Vrishottama Krishna is also the unicorn.Some may say but is not the Harappan unicorn a unicorn bull and the Vedic unicorn aunicorn boar?The Harappan unicorn is sometimes portrayed more like a bull, other times like a boaror even other creatures, just as it sometimes has composite heads with other creatures. Wehave already noted the considerable variations of the body and head of the animal. Note theboar like images to the left.In a few seals, the unicorn has the features of aRhinoceros. Note a rhinoceros like unicorn seal andrhinoceros seal below.327

Clearly the unicorn is a mythic animal, not aliteral representative of a real species. When ithas three heads, one is clearly a bull with twohorns. As we have noted, the Vrisha is usuallythe bull but as the supreme vrisha it is also theboar, which suggests a possible bull-boarmixture.The Harappan unicorn may be a composite animal in a singular form, a kind of bull andboar mix like the Vrisha term. It may include other animals like the rhinoceros.Many other Harappan seals show animals with human heads or multiple body parts fromvarious creatures. Note to the left a compositeanimal with a human face, the body of a ram, hornsof a bull, trunk of an elephant, hind legs of a tigerand an upraised serpent tail.Then note the unicorn with a bull and a fish as hisother two heads or body parts! The same imageusually appears with the unicorn, a bull head and anantelope head. The Harappan artists were probablytrying to show the unity of different animals and their powers as part of the cosmic being,not just delineate their physical characteristics.We also have the unicorn as a twin or dual form, with a curious image that features theAshvattha leaf. The design almost looks like a bow on its side. NSRajaram has interpreted this image as an OM seal, as it resembles theOM symbol but placed on the side.The unicorn head here appears to resemble a horse like animal,suggesting the Ashvins or twin horsemen of the Vedas. This is notsurprising when we consider that horse bones have been found atIndus sites, and that the onager, a horse like equine, is a commonIndian animal, roaming even today in the parts of India and Pakistanwhere Indus sites can be found.Rama and the Unicorn BoarRama, the other great avatar of Vishnu often invoked along with Krishna, is also lauded as aunicorn boar in a few instances. This occurs in the Brahmakrita Rama Stava, the ‘Hymn inPraise of Rama' by Lord Brahma. Ramayana Yuddha Khanda 117.14."You are Narayana, the deity, the glorious wielder of the chakra, the Lord,You are the unicorn boar (ekashringa varaha), the destroyer of past andfuture enemies."Notice that the unicorn boar is directly identified with Narayana, thesupreme form of Vishnu as the wielder of the chakra. The chakra hasalways been a prime Vishnu symbol. There are many chakras or sixspokedwheels found on the unicorn seals as well, largely in the scriptitself. Note the nearby seal that shows a chakra on the very neck of theunicorn.It seems that the martial form of Vishnu is more a boar, or the martialform of the boar may be more the one-horned form. Another verse of this same hymn328

speaks of the bull (Ramayana Yuddha Khanda 117.19). "You are the thousand horned greatbull, the soul of the Veda, with a hundred heads." Curiously, while the boar is associatedwith the one-horn form, the bull is associated with the thousand horned form of what isprobably the same great symbolic animal. The Rig Veda also refers to a bull with a thousandhorns (RV VII.55.7).Shiva and the UnicornThe Varaha is not limited to Vishnu but can refer to Shiva as well, in which regard it mayalso be one-horned. Another verse from a nearby section of the Mahabharata (Shanti Parva341.106) proclaims to Rudra-Shiva:"To the one with the hair knot, to the wise, unicorn boar (ekashringa varaha). To the SunGod, to the horse's head, who ever carries four forms."This shows the unicorn boar as Shiva and Surya (the Sun). It also connects it to the horse'shead, suggesting that the unicorn's head may be related to a horse at times. Shiva or Rudrawith a hair knot or kapardin is mentioned several times in the Rig Veda. It is also a commonfeature of the Shiva of the Indus seals.The Rig Veda I.114.5 speaks of Shiva as "the boar of heaven (divo varaha)", which may be anindication of the same unusual or heavenly creature, and as the kapardin or with the hairtuft. The Mahabharata mentions Vrisha Kapi, which it identifies as the one-horned boar,with the forms of Rudra. Curiously, the Skanda Purana refers to Vrisha Kapi as the Shasta orscriptural form of the Shiva Linga.So while the boar connects to Vishnu most prominently, it has its associations with Shiva aswell. After all it is a prime vrisha (or bull, male) animal of the Purusha and symbolizes theVedas overall. Of course, the two deities are commonly equated in the Mahabharata andelsewhere in many other ways.There are also a number of Harappan seals thatshow a three headed deity in meditation posturesurrounded by wild animals. Many scholars haveidentified these seals with a Proto-Shiva asPashupati, the Lord of the animals. Pashupati is themain name of Shiva in the Mahabharata, whereShaivite Yoga, perhaps represented in these seals, iscalled Pashupata Yoga. So the Harappan images ofShiva are of the same order as those of Vishnu and can similarly be found in theMahabharata.Other Vedic Symbols on the Indus SealsThere are many other Vedic symbols on the Harappan seals that confirm the Vishnuunicornconnection. The Brahma bull, a symbolof dharma is another common Indus seal. As inthe next illustration.The Brahma bull is the main form of the bull thathas endured in Indian art. The unicorn haslargely disappeared, though the boar hascontinued, but usually portrayed with two tusks.Yet other Indus seals show figures like the sevenrishis of Vedic thought, in the seal to the left at the bottom. The rishis329

have special hair knots, just as in the Vedic description. There are many other suchcorrelations that could bemade.Probably the most commondesign on the Indus seals isthe swastika, as shown below.It occurs in dozens of sealsand sometimes aligned with various animals like the elephant.ConclusionWe see, therefore, that the Indus Seals reflect an early core of the Mahabharata and a laterphase of the Vedas in terms of their primary images. They suggest that the Harappan cultureis not pre-Vedic or non-Vedic, as some have argued, but late Vedic.The greater question arises is whether the Harappan Unicorn like the one-horned Varaha ofthe Mahabharata is an actual symbol for Lord Krishna. Or is it an image taken over by a laterKrishna cult because of its sanctity or antiquity? Since the Varaha is also the symbol ofVedic knowledge, can we further equate the Harappan Unicorn with the Vedic compilationof Veda Vyasa that occurred at the time of Krishna?We may not yet be in a position to definitely answer these questions from the seal imagesalong. But in any case there is nothing in the Indus Seals that goes against the idea thatKrishna lived five thousand years ago, which would explain why a Krishna related image,the unicorn dominates the seals. Yet even if Krishna came later, the Mahabharata has at itscore the dominant images of the Harappan world, which if not close to Krishna would atleast reflect Vishnu.There is other corroborating evidence to consider that we have examined in other books andarticles. When we remember that the main Indus and Harappan sites are on the SarasvatiRiver that dried up around 1900 BCE and contain fire altars, the connection to the late Vedicculture is again affirmed. The Mahabharata also recognizes the Sarasvati as a great river indecline, which was its condition in the Harappan era.At the level of archaeo-astronomy, the Mahabharata and Brahmanas contain references to theimportance of Rohini and Krittika Nakshatras, which are the stars Aldeberan and thePleiades in the constellation of Taurus, as by turns marking the beginning of theNakshatras. If these marked the vernal equinox, which they appear to do, this also refers tothe period from before 3000 BCE to around 1500 BCE or the Harappan era.Of course, the Mahabharata has many layers and much was added later, but its core is firmlyrooted in the Harappan world. When we look at the Indus Seals, particularly the Harappanunicorn, we must wonder if it is an animal symbol for Krishna himself! Clearly theMahabharata knows of the connection.330

Saptarishi Nadi –Chart 3Gemini AscendantByYenbeeyes, IndiaCopy Editor: Bhaskaran NatesanManuscript Supplied By: UpendraBhadoriyaChart 3Yenbeeyes hails from a Tamil familywherein he learnt astrology from hisgrandfather who knew the entire BPHS byheart. He was first asked to by heart theSanskrit verses of BPHS & then slowlytaught astrology by his grandfather whowas his Guru. After 3 years of teaching onlyBPHS he was then taught Jaimini Sutras bythe age of 23. Yenbeeyes is our author’s penname and he having retired in 2007 hastaken up to the cause of astrology full timeand is currently translating Jaimini Sutrasinto Tamil. Saptarishis Astrology hasobserved that Shri Yenbeeyes pursues thisscience with an unmatched discipline anddedication which is praiseworthy.1. மந்திரி வ ீைண யாக மதிசுறாகருங்ேகாள் ெகண்ைடப்புந்தியான் சனியும் ெவள்ளி புக்கிடக்ேகால தாகச்ெசந்தீயும் வருைட யாகச் சிகிகன்னிமிதுனம் ஜன்மம்இந்தவாறு ேகாள்கள் நின்றால் இயம்புவ ீர்பலைனத் தாேன.1. Tell about the chart wherein Jupiter isin Gemini, Moon in Capricorn, Rahuin Pisces, Mercury, Sun, Saturn andVenus in Libra, Mars in Aries, Ketu isin Virgo and Ascendant is Gemini.2. அம்பிைக ேகட்கும் ேபாது அத்திரிமுனிவர் ெசால்வார்ெசம்ைமயாய் ஆண்பால் ஜன்மம்ெசப்புமில் கீழ்ேமல் வ ீதிெதனதிைச வாச லாகும் தீர்த்தமும்ேமற்கில் தங்கும்ெகாம்ைமேய வடக்கில் ஓைடகூறுேவாம் கிழக்கில் மாரி.332

2. When Parvati asked, Athri Rishi said: This is definitely a male birth. His birth house issituated in a street running east west and the main door is facing south. On the westerndirection there will be a tank (a natural tank – a small place on earth filled with water),on the north a large water course (a brook), and on the eastern side a Mari AmmanTemple.3. அதன்கீழ்ப்பால் கேணசன் தங்கும் அக்கினி காளி வாசம்எதிரில்ல மில்ைல யாகும் இலகிய சிற்றூர் தன்னில்சதிருடன் கூைர வ ீட்டில் ஜாதகன் ஜனிப்பானாகும்நதிகுல வம்ச ெமன்ேறாம் நாயகி ேமலும் ேகேள.3. To the east of that, there is a Vinayakar (Lord Ganesha) temple, in the south east (agnidirection) a temple for Kali. In the opposite side of his house, there are no houses. In sucha small place, in a thatched roof house the native will be born. Will be born in anagriculture family. Oh! Parvati! Further, listen.4. இன்னவன் ஜனன ேயாகம் எழில்ெபருகும் தந்ைத ேயாகம்மன்னிய அன்ைன ேயாகம் வரும்புத்திர களத்திர ேயாகம்தன்னிேல முன்பின் ஜன்மம் சேகாதர ேயாகெமல்லாம்அன்ைனேய இந்நூல் தன்னில் அைறகிேறாம் விபரமாக.4. In this horoscopic treatise, we will tell about the native’s birth, his fortunes, the fortunesof his handsome father, mother’s fortunes, fortunes on account of wife and children,previous birth, re-birth and about co-borns. Oh! Mother!5. தந்ைதயின் குணத்ைத யாங்கள் சாற்றுேவாம் சிவந்த ேமனி333

பந்தமாய்ச் சேமத கத்தன் பாரினில் ஊக சாலிவந்தவர்க் கன்ன மீவன் வாக்குகள் சுத்த முள்ளான்சந்தம் தியாகி யாவன் சன்மார்க்கன் ெநறியுள் ேளானாம்5. We will tell about the father’s characteristics. Will be reddish in color. Medium build andsymmetrical. And has mental prowess of induction, deduction and abstraction andarriving at correct conclusions; gives food to those who come begging for alms. Pure inhis words; (acts in accordance with his verbal commitments) gives up what is dear andvery valuable to him without expecting corresponding benefit.; is of good conduct andfollows the rule and path of virtue,Yenbeeyes’s Note: Reddish color of father: Father is to be studied from 9th house. 9th house in this chart isAquarius whose Lord Saturn gets exalted in Libra and is in association with friends Mercury and Venus andenemy Sun. Sun being karaka for father will have a say in the matter. Saturn since he is sitting in the house ofVenus will be inclined to adopt the qualities of Venus. Mercury has no independent say and he will follow whatothers say due to association habit of him and in this case will take side of Venus as he is placed in his house. Marsand Jupiter are also aspecting the house where 9L of father is sitting. So the colors of Mars - blood red or deep red,Sun – red or copper and Jupiter golden yellow, Venus – variegated color should prevail. From Moon 9th house Lordis Mercury who has no separate say in the matter. As the major influencing planets are Mars and Sun, the reddishcolor of the father is justified.6. கல்விமான் அரச ரிஷ்டன் கதித்தேதார் புத்தி உள்ளான்இல்ைலெயன் றுைரக்க மாட்டான் எதிரிைய வசியம் ெகாள்வன்ெதால்புவி அதிகம் ேசர்ப்பன் துறவிகள் ேநசம் ெகாள்வன்நல்லவனாகி வாழ்வன் நாயகி ேமலுங் ேகேள.6. Has good knowledge and education. Dear to the employees of the King; and also to theking and a very intelligent person. Never says no to those who come asking for alms; hasthe capacity to make his opponents to see his point of view and accept that view withoutrancor and bitterness; will accumulate lands; dear to saints; will live with a name as goodman. Oh! Mother! Further, listen.Yenbeeyes’s Note: For the father Aquarius becomes 9th house. From Aquarius, note the placement of Jupiter inthe 5th house in the sign of Mercury and the 5 – 9 relationship between Jupiter and Mercury. No doubt he will beintelligent. When we consider the 9th house as the Lagna of his father, we find a host of combinations in the 9thhouse Libra (from Aq) which are responsible for all the beneficial results stated in this and the next verse.7. வண்டிவா கனமு முள்ளான் வணிபங்கள் ெசய்வா னாகும்குண்ைடேகா விருத்தி உள்ளான் குலத்துேளார் ெமச்ச வாழ்வன்அண்டிேனார் தம்ைமக் காப்பன் ஆள்கார ருைடய னாவன்எண்டிைசக் கீர்த்தி ெகாள்வன் இவன்பித்த ேதக வானாம்.7. Has cart and vehicles; will be doing business; has plenty of bullocks and cows; will livepraised by his tribesmen; supports those who took shelter under him; has servants; getsfamous in all eight directions; has a bilious body.8. அரசரால் வணிபம் ெசய்வன் ஆசாரன் அடியார் ேநயன்கரங்காலும் வடிவு முள்ளான் காரிைழ இஷ்டனாவன்334

விைரவினில் நடக்க வல்லன் விளம்புேவாம் சூடு உள்ளான்நிைரஉப ேதச முள்ளான் நிமலிேய ேமலுங் ேகேள.8. Engaged (his father) in a trade connected to the King; Observes the prescribed rites; Dearto the devotees of Shiva; has a mole on the hands and legs. Is fond of wife; walks quickly;hot bodied person; has lot of spiritual instructions; Oh! Parvati! Further, listen.9. இவனுைடத் துைணவர் தம்ைம இைசக்கிேறா மாண்பால் மூன்றுநவனியில் தீர்க்க மாகும் நசித்திடும் மற்ற ெவல்லாம்அவனியில் துைணவர் ேசதி அைறகிேறாம் இரண்டி ேலதான்கவனமிக் குணத்தானாகும் காைளயுங் மூன்றாஞ் ஜன்மம்;9. We will tell about his (native’s father’s) co-borns; three male members will be long lived;others will not stay; we will tell the results for the co-borns in the second part; the native,as the third son to a father having such a family position....10. உதிப்பனா மிவேன என்ேறாம் உைரக்கிேறா மவன்கு ணத்ைதத்ததிெநய்பால் இஷ்டம் ெகாள்வன் ஸத்தான ருறவு ெகாள்வன்அதிபனும் மிகுநி றத்தன் வாயுவாம் ேதக முள்ளான்நதிபல் தீர்த்தம் ேதாய்வன் நற்சித்திர வ ீடு ெசய்வன்.10. will take birth was what we stated. We will tell about the characteristics of him (thenative). He will be interested in curd, ghee and milk; has the relationship of good people;beautiful colored person; has a windy body; will take bath in many sacred rivers; willconstruct a beautiful house.Yenbeeyes’s Note: We have already given a note in chart 1 about construction of a beautiful house. There aremainly 3 conditions which are being repeated here.1. Lord of 9 th house should occupy a Kendra2. Lord of 4 th house should be in exaltation or friendly house or conjoined with Ve or Mo.3. 4 th house is occupied by a planet in exaltationIf you see from Lagna, Lord of 9 th house Saturn is occupying a Trikona and not a Kendra. Lord of 4 th houseMercury is in his friend’s house Venus and associated with him. 4 th house is occupied by Ketu – not in exaltation.If you see from Moon – Lord of 9 th house Mercury is placed in Kendra in 10 th . Lord of 4 th house Mars from Moon isin his own house. 4 th house from Moon is occupied swakshetra (own house) Mars. Hence all the 3 conditions aresatisfied. No doubt, he constructed a beautiful house.11. பால்பாக்ய முைடயனாகும் பைகவைர ேநசங் ெகாள்ளான்சீலமா சாரனாவன் சிறுத்தவர் தம்ைம காப்பன்ேவல்விழி மைனயாள் பட்சன் விரும்புவான் சுக புசிப்புஆலமாம் பைகவ ருக்கு அரியாவ னிவேன என்கிேறாம்.11. Has the fortune of having milk-yielding animals; will not make friendship withenemies; has good conduct and observes the prescribed rites; supports those who are indistress; has liking towards his wife who has beautiful eyes that pierce the heart of the335

eholders like a lance; likes to eat healthy food; a severe poison to the enemies; looks likea lion.12. மூலேநா யுைடயனாவன் முன்ேகாபி பின்பு சாந்தன்ஞாலேமல் கீர்த்தி ஏற்பன் நற் கல்வி கடவுள் பக்திமாலமகெனாப்ப தாகும் வசீகர முைடயெனன்ேறாம்காலைன உைதத்ேதான் ேதவி கழறின ெமாழிகுன் றாேவ.12. Has piles disease; is hot-tempered; later becomes calm; will become famous in the world;has good knowledge and education; a pious man; has beautiful figure like Kama; acharming person; Oh! Parvati!, Consort of the kicker of Yama! Stated words will not gowrong.13. சகலர்க்கு நண்பனாவன் தானிய விருத்தி உள்ளான்தைகைமயாய்க் குடும்ப முள்ளான் தாளமாம் தந்த முள்ளான்இகபரனன்பு கூர்வன் ஈைகவான் வணிபம் ெசய்வன்உகைமயாய்ப் ேபச வல்லான் உறுதியா மனத்த ெனன்ேறாம்.13. Will be friendly to all; has increased wealth of grains; has a good family; has teeth likecoral; fondness towards God; a charitable man; doing business; capable of talking withparables. Strong-minded person.14. உேராமங்கள் நீட்சி இல்லான் நுவலுப ேதச முள்ளான்தீைமைய ஒருவர்க் ெகண்ணான் சங்கீதம் பாட வல்லன்காமியன் கனத்த புத்தி காவலர் ேநசம் ெகாள்வன்பூமியும் விருத்தி ெசய்வன் புயபல னிவேன என்ேறாம்.14. A person with Short-hairs in the body; capable of giving advices; never thinks of evil toanyone; knows music very well and also sings; interested in sex; a liberal minded person;has friendship of the royal guards and King; will increase land holdings; has strongshoulders.15. இன்னவன் ெசங்ைக தன்னில் நல்கிடும் கமல ேரைகமன்னிய சுழியு முள்ளான் மர்மவான் விசால மார்பன்உன்னித ஆல யங்கள் உத்தமன் ெசய்வா னாகும்கன்ெனன ெமாழியு முள்ளான் காதலி ேகட்டி டாேய.15. He has the Lotus line in his hand; one circle is also there; secretive person; broad chestedperson; will do service for excellent temples; speaks sweet words; Oh! Mother: listen.16. இன்னவன் துைணவர் தம்ைம இைசக்கிேறா மாண்ப ெலான்றுகன்னியும் மூன்று தீர்க்கம் கனக்காது மற்ற ெதல்லாம்தன்னிேல ரண்டு நஷ்டம் சாற்றிேனா மிவனுக் ேகதான்அன்னேம யாங்கள் ெசால்லும் அருள்ெமாழி குன்றா ெதன்ேறாம்.336

16. We will tell about the co-borns of the native; has three siblings - One brother and Threesisters; others will not live; we say that two will be born and die; Oh! Swan (CallingGoddess Parvati as Swan – meaning God walks like swan)! Our sayings will not gowrong.17. சாதகன் மணத்தின் காலம் சாற்றுேவா ெமாருபாெனட்டில்ேகாதிலா உள்ளூர் தன்னில் குணமுடன் மாதுரு வர்க்கம்மாதிவள் வருவா ெளன்ேறா மவளுமா நிறத்தா ளாவள்தீதிலா குணத்தா ளாகும் தீங்கான வார்த்ைத கூறாள்.17. We will tell about the marriage time of the native. At the age of eighteen, from the sameplace, from the mother side relation, we say a good-natured girl will come. She will havelight complexion; an evilless character; will not talk evil words.Publisher’s Comment: In earlier issues of Saptarishis Nadi translation we had shown how the timing issometimes done in these nadis and we had then used Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi. Using the same here you can seethat the Rishi says about marriage at 18th year of age, 18 th year is the 6H (18-12), the lord of it goes in the 11H ofmarriage (BPHS) aspecting the 5H of affection and the 5L Venus who is karaka for wife too, sitting in the 11H ofgains from the 7L of marriage. But the aspect on the Bhrighu Focus year lord (mars here) by so many planets fromthe 5H of love & children should create problems later on which is justified by the Rishis further statements & is amost interesting read.18. அன்னங்கள் ேபாட வல்லாள் ஆசார முைடய ளாகும்கன்ெனன ெமாழியு முள்ளாள் கற்புளாள் ஊக சாலிபின்னமில் லாத ேதகி ெபரிேயார்க ளுறவு ெகாள்வள்மன்னிய வரனுக் ேகதான் மனதுேபால் நடப்பா ளாகும்.18. Will offer food to hungry persons; observes the prescribed rites and is of good character.Talks sweet words; is chaste; has wisdom; has blemishless beautiful body; will haveaffinity towards elders; behaves according to the wishes of her husband.19. மைனவிகள் இருவராகும் ைமந்தனு மில்லானாகும்சினமிலா முனிவர் ெசால்லச் சயமுனி ேகட்க லுற்றார்கனமுள சாத கர்க்குக் கழறின ீர் தாரம் ரண்டுஅைனயேவ அந்தச் ேசதி அைறகுவ ீர் என்று ேகட்டார்.19. When the rishis said that the native has two wives; and has no sons, Jaimini startedasking: you said that native has two wives; what is the reason for that?Yenbeeyes’s Notes: Sapta Rishi Nadi was supposed to be created by seven rishis – Athri, Agasthiyar, Songinarr,Jaimini, Narad, Vasishta and Viswamitra. A reference to this is available in the preface to this grantha(manuscript). Jaimini who is asking the question here is one among them. One must also note that the tamil wordused is Jayamuni and not Jaimini. At the same time Mr. J.N.Bhasin in his book 'Commentary on Saptarishi Nadi'has mentioned in the 1st chapter itself the name as "jaimini". Hence, I used the same spelling.இரு மைனவிகள் ஏற்பட்ட கிரக நிைல20. ெசால்லுேவனிரண்ேடாெனட்டில் சுகமதில் ேகது நிற்கச்337

சல்லியனுடேன ைமந்தன் சார்ந்திட தாரம் ரண்டுவில்ேலானும் ஜன்மந் தங்கி ேமவிய ஏைழ பார்த்தும்சல்லியன் ஆட்சி யாகச் சனியுேம உச்சமாக;20. Lord of second house (indicating family) Moon is placed in the 8th in Capricorn,placement of Ketu in the fourth house, the house of comforts and the conjunction ofVenus and Saturn are the reasons for two wives. Since Jupiter aspects the seventh, thehouse of wife, Venus is in his own house and Saturn is exalted…(continued in next verse)மறுப்பும் புத்திர ேதாஷமும்21. இருப்பதால் தாரம் ஒன்ேற இயம்பிேனாம் தீர்க்க மாகச்சிறப்பன சுதர்கள் ேதாஷம் ெசப்பின ீ ரந்தச் சங்ைககுறிப்பிடு ெமன்று ேகட்கக் கூறுவார் அத்திரி தாமும்பிருகுேம அஞ்சில் நிற்கப் பரிதியும் நீச னாகி;21. only one wife will be permanent. Kindly tell me the reasons for the blemish ofchildlessness, Athri rishi states: Placement of Venus in Libra in the fifth house (thehouse of progeny), debilitated Sun.. (continued in next verse)புத்திர ேதாஷம் தீரும் கிரக நிைல22. அஷ்டமத் ேதானுங் கூடி அரசனும் பார்த்த தாேலநஷ்டங்கள் சுதர்க்கு என்ேறாம் நாயகி ேகட்க லுற்றாள்துஷ்டர்களிருந்த ேபாதும்சுரர்குரு ஐந்ைதப் பார்க்கச்சட்டமாய்ப் புத்திர ருண்டு தசமத்தில் ராகு நிற்க;22. Conjoined with the eighth lord Saturn and aspected by Mars, we said that there is Putradosha (blemish of childlessness); Parvati again started asking: even though malefics areplaced in the fifth, since Jupiter aspects the fifth house, there will be definitely issues.Rishi started telling: Since Rahu is in the tenth.. (continued in next verse)Yenbeeyes’s Notes: Rahu is in the tenth-By these words the rishi means that Rahu is placed in the sign of Jupiter.So Jupiter acts like Rahu and gives bad effects. There is a general rule that Whenever a planet is lord of a signwhich is occupied by another planet, the former planet tries to modify the results – good or bad.23. தனத்துேளா ெனட்டில் நிற்க ஜாதகன் முன்னூழ் தன்னால்கனக்காது மதைல என்ேறாம் ெகளசிகர் ேகட்க லுற்றார்சினமுள முன்னூழ் தன்ைனச் ெசப்புவ ீர் என்று ேகட்கஅைனயேவ ெசால்லு கின்றார் அத்திரி முனிவர் தாமும்.23. In addition, Lord of second house Moon is placed in the eighth house, because of the evildeeds done by the native in his previous birth, children will not live. Rishi Kausika asked:Tell the sinful bad deeds of the previous birth, Athri Rishi started telling.24. ஜாதகன் முன்ஜன் மத்ைதச் சாற்றுேவாம் தவைள ெதன்பால்நீதியாய் அருகில் ேபரூர் நிமலனும் ெகளரி வம்சம்338

ேமதினி லுதித்து ேமலும் விைனபல முள்ளா னாகிக்ேகாதிலாச் ெசட்டு ெசய்து குலத்துக்குத் தைலவ னாகி;24. We tell about the native’s previous birth. Born in a big place, to the south ofDhavaleswaram (a place near Rajamhundri in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh)in Gowri race, having the strength of fate, doing business and became the head of hisrace…(continued in next verse)கணக்கில் ேமாசம்25. மைனவிைமந் தருமுண்டாகி வாழ்கின்ற நாளிேலதான்அைணயேவ வந்த ஊழி அைறகிேறாம் ேகளுமம்மாஇைணயிலா ஏைழ கட்கு இவன் சில ெபாருளும் தந்துவிைனயிலாக் கணக்கில் ேமாசம் வித்தகன் ெசய்தாெனன்ேறாம்.25. And living with his wife and children, we will tell about an evil deed that happened. Oh!Mother! Listen. While giving pecuniary aid to poor and the destitute, he did somecheating in the accounts.26. தனமைதக் ேகட்கும் ேபாது தந்தனர் ேபைத தானும்சினமுடன் கணக்ைகப் ேபாலச் ெசல்வத்ைதக் ேகட்க லுற்றான்கனமுடன் ஏைழ தானும் கழறுவார் சாபந் தானும்மனமுடன் மறுஜன் மத்தில் குழவிகள் ேதாட மாகும்.26. When he asked them to return back the money lent by him, they paid him back withoutknowing the manipulation done by him. However, he became angry and demanded as perthe accounts. (Probably the poor people might have paid lesser than shown in theaccounts. It is also possible that according to them that was the amount payable by themas per their calculations. That might be the reason for his anger). (Since the moneydemanded by him was probably more), the poor people were sad and troubled, cursed himthat in his next birth he will be subjected to Putra Dosha. (no issues).27. பலஏைழ ெசால்ல லுற்றார் ெபருகிற்று வந்தத் ேதாஷம்குலவிேய இதுவல் லாமல் கூறுேவா மின்னும் ேவறுநலமுட நதியின் பக்கல் நற்சிைல நாகம் ஒன்றுபலமான அரசு ஒன்று புக்கிற்றுக் ேகளு மம்மா.27. Like that, many poor people started cursing. That curse reached the native. In addition tothis, I will tell one more thing. On the side of a much benefitable sacred river, there was astatue of a cobra (snake) and near to that, there was a pipal tree. Listen. Mother!புத்திர ேதாஷம்28. மரத்தினில் பிசாசு ஒன்று வாசமாம் ெவகு நாளாகத்திரமுட னம்ம ரத்ைதச் ெசல்வனும் ெவட்டி விட்டான்உரிைமயாய்ப் பிசாசு தானும் உைறதற்கு இடேம இன்றிஉைரந்தது அந்தச் சாபம் அம்மணி ெசால்லுகின்ேறன்.339

28. In that tree, there lived an evil spirit for a long time. The native cut off that tree withcourage. The evil spirit, which was living there like his own place, now cursed himbecause of want of place to reside. I will tell that curse. Mother! Listen.29. இல்லங்கள் பாழ தாகும் இனிஜன்மம் மில்லம் பாழாம்ெசால்லிேய ேவறு விருக்ஷம் ெசன்றது பிசாசு தானும்வல்லிேய அந்தச் சாபம் வரனுக்கு ேநர்ந்ததம்மாஅல்லலு மதிக முண்டாய் அவனுேம வறுைம பூண்டு,29. Houses will be ruined; in the coming births also the living house will be destroyed.Cursing like that, the evil spirit went to another tree. Mother! That curse came to thisnative. Lot of sufferings came and he also became poor.. (continued in next verse)30. ெசாந்தேதா ரில்லம் தன்ைன ேதாற்றனன் ெபாருளுக் ேகதான்வல்லியும் தானுங் கூட வளமுள தக்ஷி ணத்தில்முந்திய தீர்த்தம் ேதாய முயன்றுநன் ேசதுக் ேகதான்வந்தனம் ஸ்நானம் ெசய்து மால்பூைச ெசய்யு வானாம்.30. He lost his own house to debts (he sold the house to clear the debts). Then he along withhis wife, took bath in the sacred rivers in the southern direction, then reached Sethu(Rameswaram) and took bath there and did puja to Maha Vishnu and other things.31. லிங்கத்ைதப் ேபாற்றி ெசய்து நிர்மல மனம தாகப்ெபாங்கிய மதுைர புக்கிப் புண்ணிய ஸ்நானம் ெசய்துஇங்கிவன் ரங்கம் ெசன்று இவனுந்தன் உள்ளூர் மீண்டுதிங்களும் பத்துச் ெசன்று ேசர்ந்தனன் எம்ப திக்ேக.31. Then he praised the Lingam and with a clear mind reached the flourishing Madurai andtook sacred bath there (probably in the river – Vaigai) and then reached Srirangam andreturned back (to his place) and died after ten months.32. பிரமனால் வைரயப் பட்டுப் பிறந்தவனிவேன என்ேறாம்அருமைற முனிவர் ெசால்ல அம்பிைக ேகட்கலுற்றாள்கருமியாய் முன்ஜன் மத்தில் ெகளரியின் குலமு தித்துப்ெபருைமயாய் ஏைழ சாபம் ெபற்றதால் இச்ெசன் மத்தில்;32. Then we said that this native was created by Brahma. When the rishis knowing theVedas said like this, Parvati asked: In the previous birth, he was born in the Gowri 1 race1 Copy Editor Mr Bhaskaran’s Notes: they have been classed as cultivators on the strength of a statement, Gavara as theyare known now, is however, an important sub-division of Komati (Traders), and these Gavaras are probably in realityGavara Komatis. These are so called after Gowri, the patron deity of this Caste”.340

and was a miser and also got the curse of the poor people, but in this birth.. (continued innext verse)நதி முதலிய தீர்த்தங்களில் ஸ்நாநம் ெசய்த பலன்33. கங்ைகதன் குலமு தித்த காரணம் ெசால்லு ெமன்னப்ெபாங்கிய ேசது தீர்த்தம் புரிந்ததால் இச்ெசன் மத்தில்இங்கிவனுதித்தா ெனன்ேறாம் இயும்புேவாம் பிசாசு சாபம்பங்கமாம் ஜனித்த இல்லம் பருகாது ேசத ெமன்ேறாம்.33. What is the reason for taking birth in the Ganga race (the Vellala tribe who claim tohave migrated from the Gangetic region)? We say that because he took bath in the Sethupossessing bubbling waves, was born in this race in this birth. Because of the curse of theevil spirit, we said that, there will be difficulty in getting the house in which he was born.(Copy Editor: It can be interpreted that he may not live in the house he was born in or the housewill be damaged beyond repair)34. ேவெறாரு கிருகம் வாய்க்கும் வித்தகி இவனுக் ேகதான்கூறுேவாம் மதைலத் ேதாடம் குணமுடன் விருத்தி நஷ்டம்தீரமாய்ச் சாபம் நீங்கச் ெசப்புேவாம் சாந்தி தானும்ஆறுமா முகைனப் ெபற்ற அம்பிைக யாேள ேகளாய்.34. He will get another house, we say wise woman. Because of the curse of childlessness(Putra dosha), progeny will not increase. We will tell a remedy to remove the curse. Oh!Mother of Lord Subramanya! Listen and grace!புத்திர ேதாஷம் தீர சாந்தி35. பாரியும் தானு மாகப் பக்ஷிதன் மைலக்கு ெசன்றுநாரியின் பாகத் ேதார்க்கு நலமுடனர்ச்சித் ேதத்திச்சீருடன் கிரிைய சுற்றிச் ேசயின் தன் வாரம் தன்னில்ேதரிய மைறேயா ருக்குச் சிறப்புட னன்ன மீந்து;35. The native should go to the bird hill, pray and worship the half male and half femaleSiva (Arthanareeswara) there, then with due devotion should go round the hill on aTuesday, then offer special food to the all knowing and Veda knowing Brahmins, (Theverse is not complete here and continues to flow into the next stanza)Yenbeeyes’s Notes: There is a place in Tamilnadu near Kancheepuram called Thirukazhukundram, popularlyknown as Pakshi Thirtham and Dakshina Kailasam. The word Thirukazhukundram comes from Tamil wordThiru (Respectful) + Kazhugu (Eagle) + Kundram (mount). The Siva temple in this place is on a hillock and thepresiding deity is called Vedagiriswarar. Two sacred eagles appear over the temple, after circling around thetemple top, come down to a rock where sweet rice is offered as food to them by a priest. They eat the balls of riceand after cleaning their beaks in the water kept in a small vessel nearby, take off, circle around the tower again andfly off. This has been going on for centuries now. Rishi refers to this place as Pakdhi hill. In the second line therishi states that ‘half male and half female’ – which is one of the forms of Shiva called ArthaNareeswarar (Arthameans half; Naree means-woman i.e. half woman body; Eswarar means Lord Shiva). However, the presiding deityat Thirukazhukundram, is not half male and half female. Instead of telling directly as Shiva, probably the rishi341

gives the other name of Shiva. The most famous Arthanareeswarar temple in Tamilnadu is in Thriuchengode, aplace near Erode. Here also the temple is situated on a hillock. However, this place has no relation to birds. Sowhat exactly the rishi means is not clear. Whether the native has to go to both places, viz to Thirukazhukundram aswell as Thiruchengode and do the rest of the things as said in the remaining part of the verse is not clear.36. விடங் கந்தம் ெசார்ணத் ேதாடு ேமதினில் மைரேயார்க் கீந்துஅடவுடன் உள்ளூர் ெசன்று அவனுேம ஷஷ்டி ேநான்புதிடமுட ேனாராண்டுந் தான் ெசய்திடத் ேதாடம் நீங்கிஉடேனதான் மதைல ேதான்றி உைரந்திடும் தீர்க்க மாக.36. (Continued from previous verse)..Offer flowers, sandalwood paste, gold (give a fee) andbetel and nuts to Brahmins, then after returning back to his place, should observe fast onShashti thithi (the 6th day after new moon or full moon day). If he does like this for ayear, the curse will be removed; children will be born and will have long life.37. ெசாற்படி ெசய்யா னாகில் துலங்காது மதைல தானும்ெசாற்படி ெசய்வா னாகில் ேதான்றிடு மாண்பா ெலான்றுைமப்படி ெபண்கள் ரண்டு வந்திடுந் தீர்க்க மாகெமய்ப்புடன் முதலில் ரண்டு விளங்காது ேசத மாேம.37. If the Rishis advices are not followed, children will not prosper. If he does as per thesayings of the rishis, one male child and two female children will be born and they willlive long. However, the first two children will have blemishes. They will not stay.(Meaning that the native will get a total of five children and the first two will die and therest three will survive)38. மாதுரு குணத்ைத யாங்கள் வைரகிேறா மிரு நிறத்தாள்ேமதினில் வாயு ேதகி வித்தகி கபடு ெகாஞ்சம்தீதிலா குணத்தா ளாகுஞ் ெசப்புநன் நடக்ைக உள்ளாள்மாதவர் தைமத் துதிப்பாள் வரனுக்கு ேநய முள்ளாள்.38. We will tell about the character of the mother of the native. Her complexion will bereddish black. Has windy body; a little deceitful; but not evil minded; has good conduct;will worship ascetics (The word used is “madhavar” means ascetic. If we take it as“Madhavan” it will indicate Thirumal or Vishnu). Dear to her husband.Yenbeeyes’s Note: Refer the note under verse 5 also. Fourth house and Moon rules over Mother. 4th house Lordis Mercury and fourth house is occupied by Ketu. So in the first place Mercury will exhibit the traits of Ketu. Buthe has association of many planets as described under Verse 5. Also the said house viz. Libra is aspected by Marsand Jupiter. Hence more or less the mother should get the same reddish color. But here, Moon representing Motheris placed in the house of Saturn and hence will be exhibiting the qualities of Saturn which is black. Hence it isstated as reddish black color.39. அன்புட னன்ன மீவள் அவளுேம பித்த ேதகிஇன்பமாய் வார்த்ைத ெசால்வள் இவளுமுன் ேகாபி ெகாஞ்சம்துன்பமில் லாதா ளாகுஞ் சுகமுளாள் ெதய்வ பக்தி342

மன்னிய இடுப்பில் காலில் வாயுவால் அல்ப ேராகி.39. Will offer food with fondness to those who are hungry; has a bilious body; will talksweetly; But a little short-tempered; has no difficulties; has happiness; devoted to God;because of the windy nature, has little disease in hip and legs.40. மாதுரு துைணவர் தம்ைம வைரகிேறா மாண்பா ெலான்றுேகாதிலாப் ெபண்பா லவ்வாறு கூறுேவாந் தீர்க்க மாகத்தீதாகு மற்ற ெவல்லாஞ் ெசல்விதன் இல்லம் பாழாம்ேமதினில் மாமன் தானும் ேமவுவன் இவன் தன் பக்கல்.40. We will tell about the siblings of the mother of the native. One brother and one sisterwill be there with long life. Others will die. Mother’s house will be destroyed. MaternalUncle will also come and join the native.41. இவளுைட முன்ஜன் மத்ைத இைசக்கிேறாஞ் காஞ்சி கீழ்ப்பால்நவனியில் ேபரூர் தன்னில் நாயகி ெசங்குந்த வம்சம்அவனியி லுதித்து ேமலும் அவளுக்குச் சுதர்க ளுண்டாய்த்தவசிகட் கன்பு பூண்டு தானவள் அன்ன மீந்து;41. We will tell about mother’s previous birth. To the east of Kancheepuram, in a big town,took birth in ‘Senguntha’ race, gave birth to children, offered food with devotion toascetics;42. மார்க்கத்தில் தாகப் பந்தல் வன்ைமயாய் ைவத்து ேமலும்ஏற்கேவ வரனின் கூட இவள்பல தீர்த்தம் ேதாய்ந்துதீர்க்கமாங் கல்யம் ெபற்றுச் ெசல்வியும் ேபதி யாேலமூர்க்கமாய் மரண மாகி முயன்றவ ளிவேள என்ேறாம்.42. on the road side established lot of quenching water-sheds (to quench the thirsts of thosewho travel by foot), took bath along with her husband in many sacred rivers, lived for along time with long enjoyment of married status and had a severe death because ofpurging - is she (native’s mother) who was then born in this birth.43. பின்ஜன்மம் காஞ்சி தன்னில் பிராமண குல முதித்துஅன்னவள் வாழ்வா ளாகும் அைறகிேறாந் தந்ைத ஜன்மம்மன்னிய ேவலங் காட்டில் வணிகர்தங் குல முதித்துஉன்னித ெசட்டுச் ெசய்து உத்தமன் வாழ்ந்தா ெனன்ேறாம்.43. Re-birth, she will take birth in Brahmin community and will be living in Kancheepuram.We will tell about the history of previous birth of the father. Took birth in businesscommunity in Velankadu (see notes) and lived in high status by doing higher level ofbusiness.Yenbeeyes’s Note: Velankadu is a name of place in Tamil Nadu which is in Vandavasi taluk, Tiruvannamalaidistrict. Velankadu is a place filled with full of a tree with thorns whose botanical name is Aracia Arabica. There343

is reference to Thiruvannamalai in verse 45 and hence, we can conclude that Velankadu is indeed the name of theplace.44. சிவபணி விைடயும் ெசய்து தீபங்க ளனந்தம் ைவத்துப்பவமுள புத்திர ரின்றிப் பலதல தீர்த்தம் ேதாய்ந்துதவவடி ேவல ருக்குத் தான்பணி விைடயுஞ் ெசய்துநவனியில் மரண மாகி நாற்றைலக் கஞ்சன் தன்னால்;44. Did service to Lord Shiva, lighted numerous lamps, due to the absence of the birth ofsons took bath in many a sacred rivers, did service to the ascetic look alike LordSubramanya, and in the end died; On account of the four headed Brahma, (Continued innext verse)45. வைரயேவ விக்கு லத்தில் வந்தவன் ெபருைம பூண்டுஅைறகிேறாம் பின்ஜன் மத்ைத அருைணமா நகரில் தான்ெதரியேவ ைசவச் ேசயாய் ஜனித்துேம உபேதசி யாகஉரன்முைற யாரு ெமச்ச உத்தமன் வாழ்வா ெனன்ேறாம்.45. Got created, and took birth in this community. Here also he will be with proudness(with greatness). We will tell about his re-birth. We said that taking birth inThiruvannamalai, in the Shaiva community, was living, by giving advice to others andduly praised by relatives and others.46. ஜாதகன் ெபாதுேயா கத்ைதச் சாற்றுேவாஞ் சகடு முள்ளான்ேமதினில் சல்லிய மில்லான் விைளநிலம் விருத்தி ெசய்வன்ேகாதிலாச் ெசட்டுச் ெசய்வன் ேகாவல ரிஷ்ட மாவன்பாதக ெமண்ணா ெநஞ்சம் பாரினில் கீர்த்தி ஏற்பன்.46. We will tell about the native’s general fortune. Has Sakata Yoga; Free from debts in theworld; will increase the fertile lands; will be doing business; will be dear to the Kings; noevil thoughts against others; will become famous.Yenbeeyes’s Notes: Sakata Yoga is caused when Moon is in the 12th, 6th or 8th from Jupiter. In this chart Moonis in the 8th from Jupiter. Majority of the astrological writers are of opinion that Sakata Yoga produces evil results.Also there is a difference as regards this yoga. According to the great Parasara and Varhamihira, when all planetsare in the 1st and 7th, Sakata is caused. B.V.Raman, in his 300 important combinations states that “In the largenumber of horoscopes examined by me I have been able to mark that Sakata Yoga has not really made the nativespoor and wretched but often the degree of poverty and wretchedness has been nominal.” He also quotes from“Sukranadi” which says that one born in Sakata will have his fortune obstructed now and then. The exact wordsused are “Sakata yoga jatasya yogabhangam pade pade”.Even if he be of a royal descent, he becomes indigent, faces king’s aversion and always under mental torment –Jataka parijatham ( sakatadhi yogadhyaya)47. ரத்தின நைககள் ேசர்ப்பன் நாதனார் பக்தி பூண்பன்உத்தம னாகி வாழ்வன் உயரச்வ முைடய னாவன்சுற்றத்தார்க் குதவி ெசய்வன் ெசான்னெசால் தவறா ெனன்ேறாம்அத்திமா முகைனப் ெபற்ற அம்பிைக ேமலுங் ேகேள.344

47. Accumulates jewels of gems; Will have devotion to Shiva; will be an excellent person;has the best breed of horse; will be helping his relatives; will not go back on his words;Oh! The begetter of the elephant headed God!48. உதித்தவன் ஜனன காலம் உயர்மதி தைச இருப்புமதித்திட ஆண்டு ஒன்று வருந்திங்கள் நான்க தாகும்சதியுண்டு ஜாத கர்க்குத் தவறிேய வ ீழ்வா னாகும்விதவித ேநாய்க ளுண்டு ெமல்லிேய ேமலுங் ேகேள.48. At the time of birth, the native had remaining Moon dasa, one year and four months.There will be danger to the native; he may fall down by mistake; will get different kindsof diseases. Oh! Delicate woman! Further, listen.49. ஆரல்தன் தைசகா லத்தில் அப்புறஞ் ெசல்வானாகுங்கூறிய கிருஷி நஷ்டங் குணமது ேபத முண்டாம்ேதரிய ெசலவ ேனகம் துைணவர்கள் விருத்தி யாகும்மாரியால் பாைத உண்டு அவன் வ ீடு சித்திரம் ெசய்வன்.49. Will go to another place during Mars dasa. Will get loss in agriculture; there will bechange in character; Expenses will be more; co-borns will increase; will suffer on accountof small pox; will beautify his house.50. ஜயமுனி இதைனக் ேகட்டுத் திடுக்ெகன வுைரக்க லுற்றார்நயமுடன் சித்திர வ ீடு நாட்டுவான் என்று ெசான்ன ீர்தையயுடன் எவ்வி டத்தில் சாதிப்பான் விபரம் நன்றாய்ப்பயமிலாச் ெசால்வ ீ ெரன்ன பகருவார் முநிவர் தாேம.50. After listening to this Jaimini suddenly asked: you said that he would construct abeautiful house. Where he will construct? Kindly tell the details clearly and without fear.51. முன்ஜன்ம முனியின் சாபம் முயன்றதா லிக்கா லத்தில்இன்னவன் ஜனித்த இல்லம் இவனுேம அைடயா னாகித்ெதன் திைச அருகி ேலதான் ெசய்குவ னில்லம் தானும்பன்னிய பலன்க ளின்ைம பகருேவாங் ேகளு மம்மா.51. In view of the curse of the evil spirit in the previous birth, he will not get the housewhere he was born; to the south of that house, he will construct another house. Wefurther state the results. Listen! Mother!52. ேசய்த்தைச முன்பா கத்தில் ெசலவுகள் அனந்த மாகும்ஆயேவ பிற்பா கத்தில் ஆதிகமாம் பலேன உண்டுதாய்தந்ைத துைணவ ருக்குச் சாற்றுேவாஞ் சுபங்க ளுண்டுவாய்பூமி பலித ேமாங்கும் மனக்கவைல களுந் தீரும்.345

52. In the first half of Mars mahadasa 2 , expenses will be more. Hence, in the later part willget more better results. For the mother and father and brothers, auspicious events willhappen. Income from the fertile lands will increase; mental worries will leave.53. ஆலயஞ் ெசய்வா னாகும் அதிகமாம் ெபாருளும் ேசரும்சாலேவ தானியச் ெசட்டு தரித்திடும் பூமி தானும்ேகாலமாய் விபரம் ரண்டில் கூறுேவாம் விபர மாகேவலைன யீன்ற மாேத விமலிேய ேகட்டி டாேய.53. Will be involved in building a temple; wealth will increase excessively; will do grainsbusiness; lands will remain with him; we will tell in detail in the second part. Oh! Giverof Lord Subramanya to the world! Please listen.Yenbeeyes’s Notes: On karakatwa of father:BPHS Ch 32-Ver 22-24 states that the stronger among Sun or Venus is the karaka for father while thestronger one between the Moon and Mars is the significator for mother. In Brihat Jataka, Varahamihirastates that Sun is the significator for father and Venus for mother in case of day birth and Saturn is thesignificator for father and Moon for mother for night births. Parasara has no distinction between dayand night births.My own observation is that Varahamihira is more accurate in this regard. The general signification ofSun for father and Moon for mother should not be ignored. It works well in practice.It is also an accepted fact that Venus is karaka for ‘beeja’ (seed) and Mars for ‘kshetra’ (field), a conceptused by Mantreswara while calculating the ‘beeja sphuta’ and ‘kshetra sputa’ in assessing thefecundity/fertility factor. In a female chart it is done by adding the longitudes of Moon, Mars andJupiter. In a female chart it is done by adding the longitudes of Moon, Mars and Jupiter. Parasara’ssuggestion too could be founded on a similar principle.But for all general purposes, Varahamihira is more acceptable while the standard significations of Sunfor father and Moon for mother should be kept in mind at all times.2 Copy Editor Mr Bhaskaran’s Notes: According to verse 48 – the native runs moon maha dasa with a remainder of 1year and 4 months. Therefore the native runs mars maha dasa from 1 year 4 months to 8 years and 4 months (if the Rishialludes to Mars Maha dasa under vimsottari). If that were so, whose expenses will be more? not those of a child, surely. Ifwe should reckon that the native’s expenses will be more, even though the verse states “Saei” which normally refers to mars,if we take Saturn maha dasa, which the native will run in his 40’s it may be appropriate (Saturn is also son of sun) - we canthink on this.346

Saptarishi Nadi –Chart 4Gemini AscendantByYenbeeyes, IndiaCopy Editor: Bhaskaran NatesanManuscript Supplied By: UpendraBhadoriyaChart 4Yenbeeyes hails from a Tamil familywherein he learnt astrology from hisgrandfather who knew the entire BPHSby heart. He was first asked to by heartthe Sanskrit verses of BPHS & thenslowly taught astrology by hisgrandfather who was his Guru. After 3years of teaching only BPHS he was thentaught Jaimini Sutras by the age of 23.Yenbeeyes is our author’s pen name andhe having retired in 2007 has taken up tothe cause of astrology full time and iscurrently translating Jaimini Sutras intoTamil. Saptarishis Astrology has observedthat Shri Yenbeeyes pursues this sciencewith an unmatched discipline anddedication which is praiseworthy.ஜாதகம் 41. புந்தியு முச்ச மாகப் பூமக னிரவிேகாலில்சந்திரன் சாடி யாகச் சனிேகது 1 மாடதாகமந்திரி வ ீைண யாக ெவள்ளியும் ராகுேதளில்வந்தவன் மிதுனஞ் ஜன்மம் வைரகுவ ீர்பலைனத் தாேன.1. Tell the results of a person who hasGemini as Lagna with placements ofplanets as: Mercury in his exaltationplace in Virgo, Mars and Sun in Libra,Moon in Aquarius, Saturn and Ketu inTaurus, Jupiter in Gemini, Venus andRahu in Scorpio.2. வதிட்டரும் ெசால்லு கின்றார் ஆணதுஜனன மாகும்347

பதியது கீழ்ேமல் வ ீதி பகர் வாசல் ெதற்ேக யாகுஞ்சதிெசய்யும் மாேயான் மாரி தங்கிடும் ெதன்ேமல் திக்கில்நதிசைட ஈசன் காளி நற்றந்தி சந்தி யப்பன்;2. Vasishta Rishi started telling: This is the horoscope of a male. His house is in a streetrunning east to west with the door facing south. In the southwest direction, there is atemple for Vishnu and Mari Amman. A temple for Shiva, the wearer of Ganges on hismuffed head, one for Kali, a temple for Lord Ganesha in the junction and ... (continuedin next verse)3. ேசாைலயுஞ் சூழி ேமற்கில் சூழ்ந்திடுங் கிழக்கில் தந்திச்சாலேவ எதிர்வ ீ டில்ைல சமவூரில் தந்ைத இல்லம்பாலக னுதிப்பா ெனன்ேறாம் பலசாதி அவ்வூர் வாசஞ்சீலமாய்க் கங்ைக வம்சஞ் ெசப்ேவாம் மிந்தப் பாலன்.3. A grove and a tank are in the western direction. In the east, there is another temple forGanesha. In the opposite side, there are no houses. We said that,in such a balanced place, in his father’s house, this native would be born. In that placepeople of many races will live. This native will be born in the virtuous GangacommunitySaturnKetuAsc.JupiterMoonVenusRahuMarsSunMercury4. இன்னவன் ஜனன ேயாகம் எழில்ெபருந் துைணவர் ேயாகம்மன்னிய அன்ைன ேயாகம் வரும்புத்திர களத்திர ேயாகந்தந்ைதயின் ேயாகந் தானுஞ் சாற்றுேவாம் முன்பின் ஜன்மம்அன்ைனேய யாங்கள் ெசால்லும் அருள்ெமாழி குன்றா ெவன்ேறாம்.348

4. We will tell about the fortunes of this native, fortunes of beautiful co-borns, mother’sfortune and fortune of the expected wife and children, father’s fortune. Our sayingsabout the previous birth and the next birth will also not go wrong.5. தந்ைதயின் குணத்ைதச் ெசால்ேவன் சற்சனன் ெபாறுைம உள்ளான்சிந்ைதயில் கபடு மில்லான் சீலவான் அன்ன மீவன்பந்தமால் நிறத்த னாகும் பலகைல படிக்க வல்லான்எந்ைதேய கிருஷி உள்ளான் ஈைகவான் ஒடிச்சல் ேதகி.About the Native’s father5. I will tell about the father’s history. Is of good manners; has patience; has no deception inmind; a man of good disposition; offers food to the hungry persons; is black like Vishnu;capable of studying many arts and science (Out of 64 types); will also do agriculture; acharitable man; has lean body.Yenbeeyes Notes: The color of Lord Vishnu is the colour of a dark blue cloud. It is the color of the sky,denoting the cosmic dimensions and his connection with the Vedic Gods of rain and thunder and hisrelationship with the earth. Meghavarnam shubhangam is what Vishnu Sahasranama tells. It is thecombination of depth and purity.The word ‘பலகைல’ needs some explanation. Actually it is composed of two words meaning ‘pala’(meaning many) and ‘kalai’ which has a host of meaning but in this context refers to philosophy, artsand science. Normally in Tamilnadu the word ‘kalai’ is used for arts related things. We see even theArts colleges are mentioned as ‘kalai kalluri (college) but all subjects including science is also taughtthere. We find a reference in Hindu scriptures about the ‘chatuh shashti kala’. We find 2 types ofKala – one is found in Kama sutra which deals with sensual pleasures and the other is known as bahyakala or practical arts. So it is quite possible that the rishis refer to the traditional bahya kalas andstates that the native’s father will be learning many items listed out under the 64 kalas.6. இனத்துக்குப் பைகயு மாவன் எதிரிைய நசிக்கச் ெசய்வன்கனத்தவர் ேநசங் ெகாள்வன் காலாள்க ளுைடய னாகுஞ்சினமது ெகாஞ்ச முள்ளான் சீக்கிர நைடய னாவான்தனமது வதிக முள்ளான் தாட்சிண்யன் தீர ெநஞ்சன்.6. Enemy to his own relations; capable of destroying the enemies; has friendship withhonorable/noble people; has many servants; a little short-tempered; Capable of walkingfast; has lot of wealth; Compassionate person; courageous minded person.Yenbeeyes Notes: The native’s father will be wealthy – Can we find out from the chart?Father is indicated by the 9 th house, its lord and Sun. Though there are numerous factors involved todetermine if a person will be wealthy, the primary importance goes to the 2 nd house (dhana dhanyamkutumbah cha mritujalam amitrakam dhatu ratnadikam sarvam dhanasthanat noreekshyate- BPHS –Sloka 2 – Chapter 11). The status and wealth is linked with the 2 nd house. The father is indicated bythe 9 th house. If we take the 9 th house as Lagna of father – second house lord Jupiter is placed in a trine(5 th house) and aspecting the Lagna.Dhanabhavaphalam vacham srunu tvam dwijasattama Dhaeshah dhanabhavasthah kendrakonagatoapi va – BPHS – Chapter 13 -Sloka 1349

From the 2 nd Lord Jupiter, the 2 nd house Lord Moon is placed in a trine and also aspected by himself.Moon and Jupiter are considered as the affluent planets and their strategic placements indicate theresult. Also note the Lagna Lord (Saturn) is placed in a Kendra and is aspected by the 9 th and 10 th lordVenus and Mars respectively. The parivartana between the 9 th and 10 th lord seen from the Lagna offather is also worth mentioning. If we look from the angle of Moon the 9 th house is Libra whole lordVenus has exchanged houses with the 2 nd Lord Mars who is again aspected by Dhanakaraka Jupiterand is also conjoined with 11 th lord Sun. From the Sun the 9 t h house is Gemini wherein Dhanakarakahimself is placed and the 2 nd there from again becomes Moon who occupies the trine 5 th from Sun.7. பூமியும் பரிபா லிப்பன் புகழுளன் அன்ன மீவன்தீைமைய விரும்பா ெநஞ்சன் ஜனவுப கார னாவன்தாமத மன்னர் ேநயர் சுவாமிகள் பத்தி பூண்பன்ேநமிேயார் ெமச்ச வாழ்வன் நிதமும் சீல னாவன்.7. Conserves the land; is famous; Offers food to the hungry; has no desire in the mind to doevil; benefactor to the public; a friend to the King and his men; devoted to God; lives bybeing praised by the people on earth; Always a man of good conduct and manners.8. இவனுைடத் துைணவர் தம்ைம இயம்பேவ யாண்பால் காேணாம்அவனியில் ெபண்பா ெலான்று அைறகிேறாந் தீர்க்க மாகநவனியில் குணத்தா னுக்கு நாயகன் மூன்றாஞ் ஜன்மம்கவனமா யுதிப்பா ெனன்ேறாம் காதலி ேமலுங் ேகேள.8. When we look at the siblings of the native’s father, we do not see any brothers. Wedistinctly say that one sister will be there with long life. The native will be born as thethird son to such a person of character. Oh! Mistress (of Shiva), Further listen:9. சாதகன் ேசதி ெசால்ேவன் தயாளவா னிருசி வப்பன்சீதளக் குணதா னாகுந் தீரமா ெநஞ்சு முள்ளான்ேமதினில் கீர்த்தி ெகாள்வன் வித்ைதயு முைடய னாகும்பாதக ெமண்ணா ெநஞ்சன் பஞ்ைசகட் குதவி ெசய்வன்.About the Native:9. I will tell about the news of the native. Benevolent hearted person; has reddish blackcomplexion. A tenderhearted person; has a courageous mind; will become famous in theworld; is knowledgeable; never thinks of evil to others; helps the poor.Yenbeeyes Notes: The colour of the native is specified as “Iru sivappan”. Iru means double and Sivappan meansred colored person. Hence, the rishi might have wanted to say that the native has two colors mixed. That is justifiedfrom the planetary positions especially from Moon sign. Lord of Moon is Saturn and is aspected by Rahu gives ablack color. Saturn is also aspected by Venus who will give variegated color. Venus is placed in the house of Marsand hence will partake the qualities of Mars and may give a reddish tinge. Saturn also has the aspect of Mars andhence reddish. Therefore, we can say that the person is of reddish black complexion.10. ேபாசனம் புளிப்பி லிச்ைச பூமியு மதிகஞ் ேசர்ப்பன்மாசிலாக் குணத்தா னாகும் மாடுகள் விருத்தி யுள்ளான்ேவசிமார் ேமாக வானாம் வ ீண்வார்த்ைத ேபசா னாகும்பாசமா மைனவி ேநயன் பந்துபூ சிதனாஞ் ெசால்ேல.350

10. Interested in eating food with sour taste. Will increase the fertile lands; a person offlawless character; has growth of quadrupeds (cow, goat, sheep, oxen etc); interested inprostitutes; will not say vain words; has fondness towards wife; praised by relatives;கமல ேரைக11. ேதவதாப் பத்தி ெகாள்வன் சீலனாம் ஊக முள்ளான்நாவுேம தப்பா னாவன் நன்ெமாழி கமல ேரைகஆவுகள் ேசர்ப்பா னாகும் யாைரயும் வசியஞ் ெசய்வன்ேகாவலர் ேநசங் ெகாள்வன் குருவுப ேதசங் ேகட்பன்.11. a pious man; has good manners; can arrive at conclusions; will not go back on his words;talks good words; has lotus line in his hand; will increase cows; is capable of charming orinfluencing anybody; will be friendly towards kings; will listen to the spiritualinstructions of the Guru.12. இவனுைடத் துைணவர் தம்ைம இயம்புேவா மாண்பா ெலான்றுஅவனியில் கன்னி ரண்டு அைறகின்ேறா மிவனுக் ேகதான்நவனியில் இைளேயா னாக நாட்டுேவாந் துைணவர் தம்ைமக்கவனமா யவன் தன் ேசதி கழருேவாங் ேகளு மம்மா.12. We will tell about the siblings of the native. We say that he will have one brother andtwo sisters. Brother is younger to the native. We will carefully tell the details about him(his younger brother). Listen! Mother!About the native’s younger brother:13. ேயாகவான் குணவா னாகும் உறுதியா மனத்த ெனன்ேறாம்பாகமாய்ப் ேபச வல்லன் பலருக்கும் நல்ேலா னாவான்நாகரி கங்க ளுள்ளான் நற்றந்ைத தாயின் கர்மம்ஆகமுஞ் ெசய்யா னாகும் அவன்பலன் இரண்டில் ெசால்ேவன்.13. He (Native’s younger brother) Is a lucky, good-natured person and firm minded person;capable of speaking impartially (we can say also - in a mature way); good to many people;has polished Urban manners (means a gentle accomplished person); not doing the ritesprescribed in the Vedas to the good father and mother; we will tell his fortunes in thesecond part.About Native’s wife14. ஜாதகன் மணத்தின் காலம் சாற்றுேவா ெமாருபா ெனட்டுள்ேமதினில் வடகீழ்த் திக்கில் வித்தகி வருவா ெளன்ேறாம்ேகாதிலா வவள்கு ணத்ைதக் கூறுேவா மிருசி வப்பள்பாதக மில்லா ளாகும் பரிவுடன் வார்த்ைத கூர்வாள்.14. We will tell about the native’s marriage time. Within his eighteenth year, from thenortheast direction, his wife will come. We will tell about the character of such faultlesswoman. She will have reddish body. No evil thinking in mind; will talk with affection.351

Yenbeeyes Notes: In this verse also the word “Iru Sivappal” is used as in verse 9. Therefore, as per thearguments given there she should also have double colour. When we look at the planetary positions, we find that theseventh house from Ascendant is ruled by Jupiter who is placed in Gemini. Jupiter has got golden yellow color andMercury is of green. Both the planets have no aspects. From Moon sign the seventh house Lord Sun isplaced in Libra along with Mars both denoting reddishness. This combination is also aspected by Jupiter. Mars andSun though will be eager to exhibit the qualities of Venus, but the aspect of Jupiter will dominate. Hence, the colourwill be reddishness with a tinge of golden yellow.The native married before the age of 18 is what is stated here. Let us see if we could reason out this issue from thechart. From Lagna 7 th lord is the benefic and marriage giver is aspecting the 7 th . From Moon 7 th lord is Sun placedwith Mars who had exchanged houses with Venus, karaka for marriage. From Sun 7 th lord is Mars also aspectingthe 7 th house from Sun. From Venus Saturn is placed in the 7 th house and himself joined with Rahu. Coupled withthe aspect of Saturn on the 2 nd house may cause delay. But we should remember that Venus will act as though he isin the 5 th house due to the exchange of houses. So practically, the 7 th lord from Venus from his supposed house ofactivity becomes Mars with whom he has conjoined. There is a shloka in Tamil in Jataka Chinthamani whichstated that if the lord of the 10 th house and the lord of the 7 th house are within four signs from Lagna early marriageis likely to happen. However, this needs to be tested in other horoscopes too. From shloka 41 and 42 we find that thenative was having Rahu dasa balance of 4 years and 10 months at the time of birth. So his Jupiter dasa-Marsbhukthi will be from 17 year 6 months and will end in 18 year and 5 months. So at the time of marriage he wasrunning Jupiter dasa (lord of 7 th aspecting the 7 th ) and Mars Antara (who due to the exchange of house with Venusacts as Venus (karaka for marriage).15. புத்திமான் ெபாறுைம சாலி புண்ணிய மனத்த ளாகும்சித்தேம கறப்பு மில்லாள் ெசல்வியும் ேயாக சாலிசுத்தமு முைடய ளாகும் சுதர்களும் விருத்தி ெயன்ேறாம்அத்திையப் ெபற்ற மாேத அைறகின்ேறா ேமலுங் ேகேள.15. Intelligent; a patient woman; a pure minded person; no evil thoughts in her mind; she isalso lucky; she is pure (has an unadulterated mind); we said that sons will thrive. Oh!Mother of elephant headed God! We are telling, further listen.16. மதைலகள் விருத்தி தம்ைம வைரகின்ேறா மாண்பால் ெரண்டுசதியிலாப் ெபண்பால் ெரண்டு சாற்றுேவாம் தீர்க்க மாகமுதல்ெசன்மம் நட்ட மாகும் முடிவினில் இரண்டு ேசதம்நதிதைன யணிந்ேதான் ேதவி நங்ைகேய ேமலுங் ேகேள.16. We will tell about the birth of children. There will be two male children and two femalechildren, we say with perfection. The first-born child will not stay. The last two will alsodie. Oh! Wife of Shiva, the bearer of Ganga on his head, listen.About the Native’s mother:17. மாதுரு மாநி றத்தாள் மர்மமில் லாதா ளாகுங்ேகாதிலாப் பித்த ேதகி குற்றமில் லாதாளாகும்ேபாதேவ வரனுக் ேகதான் ெபாருந்துநன் னடக்ைக யுள்ளாள்ேமதினி லன்ன மீவள் வித்தகி ேகட்டி டாேய.17. Mother is fair complexioned (i.e. native’s mother); has no secrets; of bilious body;faultless woman; behaves according to the wishes of her husband; is of good and virtuousmanners; offers food to those who are hungry; Oh! Mother, listen further.Yenbeeyes Notes: The word ‘மர்மம்’ – (marmam) has been used by the rishi almost in all the charts todescribe the qualities of a person. The word has a meaning ‘A secret meaning or purpose’ It may also denote a secret352

part of the body which is not apt under the circumstances. There is another word ‘வர்மம்’ – (varmam)which has been used in poetic languages to indicate a malicious person or a person who has maliciousness,spitefulness, grudge, venomous. It is quite appropriate to take this meaning also. So when it is stated that no secret– meaning that there is no malevolence or grudge against anybody.About native’s Mother’s family)18. அவளுைடத் தாய்க் குடும்ப மைலச்சலாம் என்று ெசான்ேனாம்நவனியில் துைணவர் தம்ைம நாட்டுேவா மாண்பால் மூன்றுபவமுள இரண்டு ேசதம் பகருேவா ெமாருவன் தீர்க்கம்அவனுேம ேசாங்கின் ேமேல அக்கைர ெசல்வா னாேம.18. Her mother’s family will be a distressed or troubled one. Out of three brothers to her(native’s mother) two will be lost (meaning loss of life) and one will be with long life. Hewill also go to a foreign country by ship.Yenbeeyes Notes: Mother is indicated by the fourth house and karaka Moon. Mother side family is to be seenfrom the second to the fourth viz. fifth house. We find that the house indicating family of mother is occupied byMars (karaka for brothers and also lord of 3 rd and 8 th house) and Sun (lord of 12 th house). No doubt, mother’sfamily house is totally damaged. The third house indicating brothers is having Venus who will give out thequalities of Mars and he is also conjoined with Rahu and aspected by Saturn all indicating loss of brother. Aspect ofJupiter on Mars and Sun can to some extent mitigate the evil. From Moon, the fourth house is Taurus and secondfrom that is occupied by Jupiter lord of eighth house for mother confirming the distress for the mother side relations.19. சிலகாலம் அங்கு நின்று ெசல்லுவான் தந்ைத யில்லம்நலமுள குடும்பி யாவன் நற்பூமி ேசர்ப்பா னாகும்பலமான கிருகம் ெசய்வன் பந்துேம லாக வாழ்வன்மைலயிைற மகளாய் வந்த மங்ைகேய ேமலுங் ேகேள.19. For some time he will be there and thereafter will go to his father’s house. Has a goodfamily. Will accumulate good lands; will construct a strong house; will be living in a highstatus than his relations; Oh! Daughter of the mountain king Himavan! Listen further.Yenbeeyes Notes: Himavan was the emperor of mountains. He had two beautiful daughters named Ganga andUma. Himavan gave Ganga to Devas. She flowed in heaven and purified anything she touched. Uma alias Parvatiwanted to marry Shiva and after severe penance she married Lord Shiva.About Previous Birth of Native’s father:20. தந்ைதயின் முன்ெசன் மத்ைதச் சாற்றுேவாம் புதுைவ தன்னில்சந்ததம் வடுகர் வம்சந் தானவ னுதித்து ேமலும்முந்திய தனங்கள் ெபற்று முயற்சியாய்ச் ெசட்டுச் ெசய்துபந்தமாய் மைனவி ைமந்தர் பரிவுடன் வாழு நாளில்;20. We will tell about the previous birth of the native’s father. Born in Puducheri in vadugarcommunity, got plenty of wealth (ancestral property), did business with his own efforts,while living with wife and children with affinity, (continued in next verse)Yenbeeyes Notes: Vadugar – The people of telugu and Kannada ancestry in Tamil Nadu whose ancestors arebelieved to have moved into Tamil Nadu. They are also called in some parts of Tamil Nadu like Erode as VettuvaGounder and they say they are from Andhra and speak Telugu.353

21. வந்தவூழ் தன்ைனச் ெசால்ேவன் வணிகனு ெமாருவன் தானுந்தன் தனம் வாங்கி ேயதான் தரணியில் ெசட்டுச் ெசய்தான்பிந்தியும் நட்டம் ேநர்ந்து ெபாருளைத யீயா னாகிச்சிந்ைதயில் கலக்க முற்றுத் ேதசேமல் ெசன்றா ெனன்ேறாம்.21. We will tell about the fate that befell on him; Another merchant had borrowed moneyfrom the native’s father (in his previous birth) and was doing business. Later on, he (whohad borrowed money) incurred losses in the business and could not return back theborrowed money. Getting worried, he went to another place.Confiscating The Property Of Others22. அவன்வ ீட்ைடப் ெபாருளுக் காக அண்ணலும் பறித்துக் ெகாண்டுதவசிகள் வாசஞ் ெசய்ய சத்திரஞ் ெசய்தா ெனன்ேறாம்நவனியில் வருேவா ருக்கு நன்றாகப் பந்தல் வத்துஇவனுேம ேசது ெசன்று இராமலிங் கத்ைதப் ேபாற்றி;22. For the money (given to the merchant), the native’ father (in his previous birth)confiscated his house. He constructed a choultry for the ascetics (mendicants or recluse)in that place. Constructed a water booth also. (for quenching the thirst of travelers andpassersby) Afterwards, he went to Sethu (Rameswaram) and worshipped the LordRamalingaswamy there…(Continued in the next verse)23. பலவிதத் தலங்கள் ெசன்று பாலக னுள்ளூர் மீண்டுகல்வியும் நாச மாகக் ெகாண்டனன் ம்ரணந் தானும்நலமுள விக்கு லத்தில் நாயக னுதித்தாெனன்ேறாம்தைலவியுங் ேகட்க லுற்றாள் தானவன் முன்ெசன் மத்தில்;23. And after going to various sacred places he returned to his place and died. Again, tookbirth in this beneficial race as the native’s father – was what we said. Parvati startedasking: The native’s father In his previous birth... (Continued in next verse)Yenbeeyes Notes: Two words used in this shloka is confusing: ‘கல்வியும் நாச மாகக்’ – the first word‘kalviyum’ means education, study. The second word means destruction, loss. It does not make sense that loss ofeducation. What the Rishi wanted to say might be that he lost his mental balance and died as a result. But this issubject to correction by more learned Tamil scholar.ேசதுவில் நீராடிய பலன்24. வடுகர்தங் குலமு தித்து வரன் திருக் குலத்தி ேலதான்அைடவுட னுதித்த ெதன்ன அைறகுவ ீர் முனிேய ெயன்றாள்திடமதாய் முன்ெசன் மத்தில் ேசதுக்குச் ெசன்ற தாேலஉடேனதா னிக்கு லத்தில் உதித்தன னிவேன யம்மா.Results of taking bath in Sethu (Rameswaram)24. “Having born under vadugar caste, state the reason for his birth in this race in currentbirth? Oh! Rishi! Tell me!” Rishi replied “Mother!. because he went to Rameswaram witha strong mind in his previous birth, he was born in this race.”மறுபிறவி யில்லாத காரணம்354

25. மறுெசன்ம மிவனுக் கில்ைல மங்ைகயுங் ேகட்க லுற்றாள்திருமக னிச்ெசன் மத்தில் ெசய்தபுண் ணியங்க ெளன்னவைறகின்ேறா மிச்ெசன் மத்தில் மைறமுதற் றைலவன் றன்ைனஅருைமயாய்த் தியானஞ் ெசய்தான் அதனாேல ெசன்ம மில்ைல.Reasons for absence of re-birth25. He has no re-birth. Parvati started asking: What are the good deeds that he did in thisbirth? Rishi started telling: In this birth since he worshipped the God extolled by theVedas in a rare manner, he has no rebirth.26. பாதக னிச்ெசன் மத்தில் பலபல விேராத முற்றுக்காதக மனத்த னாகிக் கனெபாரு ளிச்ைச ைவத்தும்ேமதினில் வாழ் வானுக்கு விளம்பின ீர் ேதவ ராகஏது கார்யம் ெசய்தாலுந் ஈசன்ேமல் பக்தி பூண்பன்.26. In this birth with manifold animosity and with a mind filled with harassing intentionshad lust towards great riches. You said that to such a person there will be liberation fromrebirth. (Parvati is asking the reason for such a result) 1 . The rishi said that whateverwork he does, he does so with devotion to God (Lord Shiva).27. பக்தியால் ேதவ ராகப் பகர்ந்தனம் மாதா விற்குச்சித்தமாய் முன்ஜன் மத்ைதச் ெசப்புேவாஞ் காஞ்சி ேமல்பால்சுத்தமாய்ப் ேபரூர் தன்னில் சூத்திர ஜாதி யாகவித்தகி உதித்தா ெளன்ேறாம் ெமல்லிேய ேமலுங் ேகேள.About previous birth of native’s mother27. Because of that devotion, we said that he would reach deva loka (attain liberation fromrebirth). We will tell about the previous birth of his mother. We said that to the west ofKancheepuram, in a pure and big place, she was born in the Sudra caste; Oh!Gentlewoman! Listen further.28. மதைலக ளுள்ளா ளாகி மனமது ஈைக யாளாய்அதிதிகட் கன்பு பூண்டு யாவர்க்கும் நல்ேலா ளாகிச்சதியிலா வரனுக் ேகமுன் சத்தியும் மாண்டா ெளன்ேறாம்விதியினால் இச்ெசன் மமதில் விளங்கினா ளிவேள என்ேறாம்.28. We said that she had children, had charitable mind, loved the guests, lived as a goodwoman to all and died before her husband. Because of fate, she was born in this birth.29. பின்ஜன்மம் பக்ஷி தன்னில் பிறப்பேள இக்கு லத்தில்தன்னிேல குடும்பி யாகிச் சஞ்சல மில்லா ளாகிஇன்னவள் வாழ்வா ளாகும் இயம்பின ெமாழி குன்றாேவகன்ெனன ெமாழியி னாேள காதலி ேகளு மம்மா.1 Publisher: The beauty of nadi readings can only be appreciated by a true seeker of knowledge and not by a seeker of meretechniques. Even if one does not find much of easily decipherable techniques from such nadis like Saptarishis Nadi, but whatone can learn is how to see the play of Karma and understand it. Often we get judgmental when we see a money hungryastrologer or human but this verse shows the complexity of understanding Karma and rightly questioned by Maa Parvati.355

29. In the next birth, she will be born in the same community in Thirukazhukundram andwill be living as a good wife and without any grief. Words said by us will not fail; Oh!Mother! Utter of sweet words like sugarcane! Listen.About previous birth of native30. ஜாதகன் முன்ஜன் மத்ைதச் சாற்றுேவா மாலங் காட்டில்ேமதினில் வன்னிய வம்ச மிதனிலி லுதித்து ேமலும்ேபாதேவ தனங்கள் ெபற்றுப் பூஷண முள்ளா னாகித்தீதிலா கிருஷி யாேல சீவன்ஞ் ெசய்தா ெனன்ேறாம்.30. We will tell about the native’s previous birth; We said that taking birth in vanniarcommunity in Thiruvalangadu, gained lot of wealth, got jewels, was living by doingblemish less agriculture.31. சாைலமார்க் கத்தி ேலதான் தாகப்பந் தலு மைமத்துச்சீலமாய் முருகன் ேபரில் சதாவுேம தியானஞ் ெசய்துஆலங்காட் டானுக் கூழி அவனுேம நடத்தி வந்துஞாலேமல் மரண மாகி நாற்றைலக் கஞ்சன் தன்னால்;31. Established water booths on road side (to quench the thirst of travelers who are on foot),always dutifully worshipped Lord Muruga (Subramanya), did service to the Lord in thetemple at Thiruvalangadu and finally died and because of the four headedBrahma…(Continued in next verse)ேமம்பட்ட வருணத்தில் பிறக்கக் காரணங்கள்32. வைரயேவ கங்ைக வம்சம் வந்தவ னிவேன என்ேறாம்அைறகிேறா மிவன்பின் ஜன்மம் அக்காஞ்சி தன்னிேல தான்ெதரியேவ பிரம்ம ேசயாய்ச் ெசல்வனு முதிப்பா ெனன்ேறாம்குைறவிலா வாழ்வா னாகுங் கூறுேவாங் ேகளுந் தாேய.Reasons for taking birth in the said community32. Was created again and took birth in Ganga (agricultural) community and we continue totell about his next birth. We will say that he will take birth in Brahmin community inKancheepuram and will be living without any deficiency. Listen, Mother!33. தந்ைதயின் மரணக் காலஞ் சாற்றுேவா நாற்பா ெனான்றில்பிந்திய அன்ைன காலம் ேபசுேவாம் நாற்பா நான்கில்எந்ைதேய இவனின் காலம் இயம்புேவாம் அறுபதாண்டில்சந்ததங் கன்னி மாதஞ் சார்ந்திடு வம்மா வாைச.33. We will tell the death of the father of the native will be in his forty first year. Then hismother will die in his forty fourth year. In addition, we will say that the native will diein his sixtieth year, in the month of Purattasi (a Tamil month and the English equivalentdate is between 15th September to 15th October- Sun will be placed in Virgo at that time)on Amavasya Thithi.356

Yenbeeyes Notes: We find quite often in the grantha that such and such event will happen in a specific monthand particular day. However, the rules have not been given anywhere. Hence we have to reason out from ourknowledge the factors responsible for the happening of such an event. Here the death of the native, his father andmother are given. Let us work out the dasa and antar dasa of the native which will be running during the timesstated above. It is given in shloka 41 and 42 that the native has balance of Rahu dasa 4 years and 10 months at thetime of birth. The calculation goes like this:Dasa Antara Years Months Days Age (Yr-MM-D) EventRahu 4 10 0Jupiter 16 0 0Saturn 19 0 0 39-10-00Mercury Mercury 2 4 27 42-02-27 Father died at 41Mercury Ketu 0 11 27 44-02-24 Mother died at 44Mercury Other Antaras 14 7 6 56-10-00Ketu Upto Mars 2 11 0 59-09-0Rahu 1 0 18 60-09-18Jupiter 0 11 6 61-08-24Native died at 60Father’s death: Event happened in Mercury dasa-Mercury Antar dasa. From the 9 th house of father Mercury isplaced in the 8 th house and he is also lord of 8 th house.BPHS – Chapter 44 – Sloka 6 – alabhe punah e tesham sambandhena vyavesthituhuKvachat shubhanam cha dashasu ashtameshadashasu cha |So the 8 th lord dasa can bring about the death. The 8 th house is as much a house of death and life like that of the 1 sthouse. The dasa of the lord of 8 th house can cause death of the relation from whom it is 8 th . For mother Mercury isin the 8 th house from karaka Moon. For the native he becomes Lord of Lagna. Thus Mercury has played its role.Now when we take up the Antar dasa for Father, Mercury himself is the Antar dasa planet. For mother, KetuAntar dasa. ‘Kujavat Ketu’ – so Mars is placed in the 2 nd house from the 4 th house and as such assumes the maracapower. But since he has exchanged placed he will be acting as if he is placed in Scorpio from where he is aspectingKetu designating his role to Ketu. The aspect of Jupiter on Mars could not stop this as Jupiter himself is a maracafor mother being owner of the 2 nd house from karaka Moon. Now left out is the native himself. Native is said tohave died at the sixtieth year. Rahu Antara is upto 60 years 9 months 18 days. Jupiter Antara starts while thenative was still running his 60 th year. Jupiter as lord of 7 th house is capable of assuming maraca powers. FromMoon also Jupiter is lord of 2 nd house.The month of death is seen from the transit of the Sun in trines to the Arudhapada of the 8 th house. 8 th house isCapricorn. Counting from Capricorn, Saturn is placed in the 5 th therefrom. So again counting 5 houses from Saturn,the Mrityupada falls in Virgo. How true it is that when Sun was transiting Virgo, the native died.The tithi on the day of death was Amavashya. The following planets determine the tithiSun – Prathama, NavamiMoon = Dwithiya, DasamiMars – Trithiya, EkadasiMercury – Chaturthi, DwadasiJupiter – Panchami, TrayodasiVenus – Shashti, ChaturdasiSaturn – Sapthami, Full Moon or PournimaRahu – Ashtami, New Moon or AmavasyaThis is according to Kalachakra. The tithi of death is seen from the strongest planet in the 5 th house from Lagna orsammuka rasi. (Sammuka rasi is mutual opposite facing rasis – They are – Aries-Scorpio; Taurus-Libra; Gemini-Virgo; Cancer-Aquarius; Leo-Capricorn and Sagittarius-Pisces) Here from Lagna in the 5 th house Mars and Sunare placed. Sun is debilitated here. So if we take Mars, he has exchanged houses with Venus. So he will do asthough he is placed in Scorpio. In Scorpio he has joined, Rahu. So Rahu will decide the tithi which is Amavasya orAshtami. The native died in Amavasya tithi.357

Saptarishis Astrology Publisher: Death of father in 41 st year, if you use Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi,41 st year would be 5H (41-36=5), where Sun Karaka for Father and Mars the 3L of death from 9H offather is placed in trine to 9H of father so the Rishi telling 41 st year looks fine. For Mother Rishis say44 th year which is the 8H (44-36=8H), which is the natural house of death so in that year some deathshould happen, this 8H is 12 th from Moon karaka of mother and its lord Saturn who signifies death iswith Ketu (end) in the 12H of exit and in the 4 th house from Moon (this 4 th house from Moon isimportant never miss it) so 44 th year is justified as to the death of mother. Note that this Saturn Ketuforms 10 th aspect to the Moon (mother) so when this Saturn Ketu is activated in the various BCP cyclesevents to Mother will be activated. Rishi says 60 th year as death of the native which is the 12H (exit) ofthe chart, where 8L Saturn (death) is with Ketu so even this matches with Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi.34. சுரத்தினால் மரண மாவான் ெசால்லுேவாம் ேயாகச் ெசய்ைகதைரமிகத் ேதட வல்லன் சகலர்க்கும் நல்ேலா னாவன்மைறயவர் ேநசங் ெகாள்வன் வண்டிவா கனமு முள்ளான்குைறவிலாச் ெசல்வ முள்ளான் ேகாவுகள் விருத்தி என்ேறாம்.34. He will die because of fever. We will tell about his fortunes: He is capable of searchingfor fertile lands; will be good to all; will be friendly to the Brahmins knowing Vedas; willhave cart and carriages like vehicles. Has plenty of wealth; There will be increase in cows(in his cattle shed).35. பலருக்கும் உதவி ெசய்வன் பத்தினிக் கன்பனாவன்நலமிகு வார்த்ைத கூறுவன் நலமுள குடும்பி யாவன்விைலமாதர் விருப்பங் ெகாள்வன் ேமலான புத்தி யுள்ளான்மைலமுரு கருக்கு அன்பு ைவத்திடு வானாஞ் ெசன்ேனாம்.35. Will help many people; dear to his wife; speaks virtuous (fair) words; will be good familyman; interested in prostitutes; has higher intellect; we said that, he would have devotiontowards the Lord of the hill, Subramanya.About the native’s sisters:36. அத்திரி முனிவர் ெசால்வார் அவன்துைண விகள்தம் ேசதிசுத்தமாய்ச் ெசால்லு ெமன்னச் ெசப்புவார் வதிஷ்டர் தாமும்வித்தகி மூத்ேதா ளுக்கு விளங்காது புத்திர ெரன்ேறாங்குற்றைதச் ெசால்லு ெமன்ன கூறுவார் முநிவர் தாேம.36. When Athri asked to tell cleanly about the events in his sister’s life, Vasishtar startedtelling: The elder sister will have no issues. When asked the reason for the reason ofchildlessness, rishi started telling:புத்திர ேதாஷம் நீங்க சாந்தி37. முன் ஜன்ம விைனயி னாேல ெமாழிந்திட்ேடாம் மதைலத் ேதாடம்அன்புட னதற்குச் சாந்தி அைறகின்ேறாம் விவர மாகத்தன்னிேல கிரக சாந்தி ெசய்துபின் தணிைகக் ேககிமன்னிய ேவழு கார்த்தி விடாமேல ெசன்று ேமதான்;Remedy to remove Putra Dosha (Childlessness)358

37. Because of the curse that befell in the previous birth, she had no issues. We will tell withgrace a remedy for that. After doing Navagraha Shanti (remedy to\for the nine planets)at his residence in a grand manner, he has to go to Thiruthani (Lord Subramanya temple)for seven days on which Krittika nakshatra comes..(Continued in next verse)Yenbeeyes’s Note: Now, I am unable to resist my thoughts and just pouring out the same for the benefitof those readers who are not aware of the story behind Lord Subramanya. If the publisher feels thisirrelevant, the same can be removed from the pages.The Hindu religion rests upon a vast canon of Puranas, Vedas, and Agamas including srutis (revelation) andsmritis (inspiration). The Puranas (meaning 'ancient') are the encyclopedias of sacred lore. Scientists and scholarsare only beginning to appreciate the deep psychological and metaphysical wisdom preserved and transmitted in theform of puranic legend.Puranic traditions maintain that there was once a period when there lived among the people a class of veryadvanced yogis called the munivars ('sages') who could see through an inner eye the past, present and future. Theycould even see the devas and asuras, the demigods and titans of mythic accounts who also inter-married and wagedwar very much as human beings do. The devas and asuras were rivals and each had recourse to the subtle powers ofthe planets as personified in mythology. Thus Jupiter and Venue quarreled by taking sides with these rivals, and sowe have reference to Jupiter being the Guru of the devas while Venus was the Guru of the asuras.There were three asura brothers--Soorapadman, Tarakasuran and Simhasuran--who were the sons of a great rishinamed Kashyapa. Their mother Maya was an asura woman who by her womanly wiles had won the heart ofKashyapa and begot these sons by him. When Kashyapa preferred to teach them the principles of dharma, ahimsaand ethics, his wife Maya countered and taught them the mantras or incantation for obtaining powers to conquerthe devas and become rulers of the world.Thus the asuras fought and subdued the devas and became the rulers of the world with the power of the planetVenus. Their tyranny over the conquered devas was such that the devas, with Vishnu and Indra at their head,went to appeal to God Siva. Siva who had already promised eternal life to Soorapadman, would not intervene butentered yogic trance (samadhi) instead.However, when the cruelties of the asuras became unbearable, the devas again appealed to Siva. This time Sivaopened his third eye and out of it came six rays of light. These were received by Agni and diverted into a marshylake called Saravana or 'forest of reeds', where each ray turned out to be a child. Hence, we hear of the six syllablesSaravana- bhava, 'born in the forest of reeds'.This extraordinary event happened in the month of Krittika or November, and hence the child Murugan is calledKarttikeya after the six krittika maidens who found and nursed the six divine infants. Later, it is said, the mothergoddessUma Devi gathered the six together as one so that their six heads shared one body. Because he has six faces,he is also called Shan-mukha, 'the six-faced one'. The six faces have their own significance, for each has its ownpurpose.Being a god, the child Murugan could take up any form and do anything He pleased, anywhere and anytime. Hehappens to be a god of the afflicted; hence everyone looks up to Him. The Sapta Rishi or Seven Seers called himKali Yuga Varada, the granter of boons in the present Dark Age of Quarrel. Approach to Him may be donethrough prayers and supplication by those afflicted by disease, sorrow, or discontents.Siva intended for His son Karttikeya to go South to put down the asuras. But first He sent His ambassador toadvise Soorapadman to avoid war and release the devas. However, Soorapadman, who had already obtained theboon of eternal life from Siva through his very arduous penance, refused all advice.So war was declared. As mythology has it, at that time many of the stars and planets in the common were populatedby titanic races of asuras. All of these powerful beings were destroyed and yet Soorapadman could not be killed or359

captured. Murugan then prayed to the Cosmic Mother, Shakti, and She sent Him the holy Vel or lance, the mostadvanced weapon that could track Soorapadman and flush him our of from wherever he hid.Soorapadman had fled the battlefield and was hiding in the deep sea in the form of an enchanted mango tree inorder to escape his relentless pursuer. Lord Murugan finally hurled the vel which split the tree and broke theenchantment. Soorapadman surrendered to Murugan, acknowledged His Divine Majesty, and begged Him for Hislimitless mercy.Accordingly, the Lord transformed the asura's one half into a peacock to serve as His vahana or vehicle, and hisother half into the ensign of a cock as his vetri-kodi or victory pennant. Lord Murugan, as Subrahmanya theRadiator of Brilliance, hence granted such a wonderful boon even to His sworn enemy.Lord Subrahmanya, along with Agasthyar Rishi, came from the North but chose to offer his service and mercyparticularly to the people of the South. Thus, today He has many friends and many great shrines in South Indiaand Sri Lanka. Of the greatest, six are in Tamil Nadu while two are in Sri Lanka, namely Kataragama(Kathirkamam) and Nallur Kandaswami temple. Almost every worshiper at these temples has his or her prayersanswered. In almost all of these temples there is a samadhi or final resting place of a yogi or siddha over which isbuilt a shrine to Lord Murugan or Karttikeya or Subrahmanya or Skanda or Arumuga, the most popular of theLord's Thousand NamesSince he was born in the Tamil month of Krittika and was brought up by krttika ladies, the day when KrittikaNakshatra comes, all the temples of Subramanya celeberate the day and worshippers also observe fast on that day.சாந்தி38. அறுமுகர்க் கர்ச்சித் ேதத்தி அைடவுடன் மாதந் ேதாறும்வருங்கார்த்தி தன்னில் தாேன அடியவ ெராருவர்க் கன்னந்திடமுடன் பத்தி ேயாடு அவளுேம ஈவாளாகில்உடேனதான் மதைல ேதான்றும் உைரக்கின்ேறா மாண்பாெலான்று..Remedy38. After worshipping the Lord Arumuga (Subramanya), continuously on every month onthe day of Krtitika Nakshatra, if she offers food with devotion to one of the devotees orfollower of Shiva, she will immediately conceive and give birth to a male child.39. கன்னிைக யிரண்டு தீர்க்கங் கழறுேவா மவள்கு ணத்ைதநன்னய புத்தி யாவள் நாயகன் பட்ச முள்ளாள்அன்னியர் தமக்கு நல்ேலாள் அவளுேம யீைக யுள்ளாள்உன்னதக் குடும்பந் தன்னில் உைறகுவா ளிவேள ெயன்ேறாம்.39. She will get two female children also and they will have long life. We will tell about hercharacter, she has a good intellectual mind; loves her husband; good to even otherunknown people; is charitable; and will live in a dignified family.Note”: The word “பட்சம்” (Patcham) has got two meanings. One is to take sides and the other one is to bearaffection to one. The Rishi wants to convey probably that she is very affectionate towards her husband.40. இவளுக்கு இைளேயாள் ேசதி இயம்புேவாங் ேகாபம் ெகாஞ்சம்அவசர மனத்தா ளாகும் அன்புள குணத்தா ளாகும்நவனியில் புத்திர பாவம் நாட்டுேவா மாண்பால் ரண்டுபவமுள கன்னி ரண்டு பகருேவாந் தீர்க்க மாக.360

40. We will tell about her younger sister. A little angry; a little hasty minded; hasaffectionate disposition; We will say with confidence that she will have children; twomale and two female issues.41. தன்வரன் தன்னா ேலதான் தனக்கவ மான முண்டுஅன்னவள் சுகேம வாழ்வள் அைறந்தனம் விவர மாகப்பன்னிய சாத கர்க்குப் பகர்ந்தனஞ் ஜனன காலம்உன்னித ராகு தன்னில் உைறந்திடு மாண்டு நான்கும்;41. She will be subjected to disgrace because of her husband. Even then we say in detail thatshe will live comfortably. At birth, the native has balance of Rahu Mahadasa fouryears...(continued in next verse)42. திங்களு மீரஞ் சாகும் ெசப்புேவாம் பலைன யாங்கள்தங்கிடும் ேராகந் தானுஞ் ஜன நிந்ைத விேராத முண்டுெபாங்கின காலி ேசதம் புராதனங் கலகம் ேநருஞ்சங்ைககள் இரண்டி ேலதான் சாற்றுேவாங் ேகளு மம்மா.42. and ten months. We will tell the results of that time. Will get disease; will be subjectedto disgrace and enmity with people; the herd of cows, which increased, will be lost; therewill be a fight in respect of antiquity. (Meaning that there is to be problem with regard tosome old property or things). We will tell about them in the second part.43. மந்திரி தைச யிேலதான் வந்திடுங் வழக்குத் தானுஞ்சந்தத மிைளேயான் ேசதந் தந்துைண சுபமு முண்டுமுந்தின தந்ைத ஞாதி வர்க்கத்தில் மைனவி ேதாடம்பந்தமாய்க் குடும்ப சூதம் பைகெவல்லும் பூமி ேசரும்.43. In the Jupiter dasa there will be litigation. The younger brother will die. His wife willhave good things. There will be blemish to the wife from his father’s relation side.Happiness will be there in the family; will conquer the enemies; lands will increase.44. நட்டமாம் ெபாருளுங் கூடும் ஞாதியின் பூமி ேசரும்மட்டிலாச் சாத கர்க்கு மைனயவள் ேசரு ெமன்ேறாந்துட்டரு முறேவ யாகுஞ் ெசால்லுேவாம் விவரம் ரண்டில்திட்டமாய்த் தவங்கள் ெசய்யுந் ேதவிேய ேகட்டி டாேய.44. Will get back the lost things; lands of relations will come to him; defect less native willget wife; will get the relationship of wicked men. We will tell the rest of the details in thesecond part; Oh! Parvati! Doer of penance with strong mind! Listen.361

JyotishPhalaRatnamalaOfKrishnamishra - 1TranslatedByChandrashekhar Sharma, IndiaA ‘Mission Saptarishis’ InitiativeïIChandrashekhar Sharma, from Nagpur,has good knowledge of sanskrit and a wellknown name in the internet forums for hishumbleness & kindness to teach each andeveryone. He has been an ardent student ofthis science from decades with deepthoughts into various disciplines. He is theauthor of the book "Vedic AstrologyDemystified", published by ParimalPublications Delhi ".çré.Jyaeit;)lrÆmala.k«:[imïivricta|jyotiñaphalaratnamälä||KåñëamiçraviracitäForeword by Chandrashekhar:This manuscript was sent to me bymy very dear and knowledgeableastrologer friend RavindraBhagwat, who is devoted to unravel themystery of what is commonly calledJaimini Jyotish. It was received by himfrom his Guru Sri Madura KrishnamurthySastry who is one of the foremostauthorities on Jaimini system of Jyotish inIndia. I began translating this manuscriptfor Ravindra who is going to write a Bookand commentary on Jaimini system ofAstrology. So the credit for this translationshould go to Ravindra and his GuruMadura Krishnamurthy.Jyotishphalaratnamala is written by“Krishnamishra” who was a contemporary362

of “Varāha Mihira”, in the court of King Vikramāditya. This is one of the mostrespected classics on Jaimini Jyotish and it has certain new concepts on how to drawNavamsha and Dreshkāna that needs the attention of the learned. I must also thank myyoung friend from Saptarishis Astrology who has prodded me to undertake translations ofsome Jyotish Classics that have so far remained inaccessible to astrologers. SaptarishisAstrology must be thanked for making some rare manuscripts available on the web fortranslation to English. If there are any inaccuracies or errors in interpretation of theseshlokas, the blame entirely lies with me and my lack of knowledge of both Sanskrit andJyotish.ïIiv³makaeR jgtItle=iSmn jIyan! mnuàOyyza nreNÔ>,pupae; y> kaeiqsuv[Rtae ma< sbaNxv< sÝit vTsrai[.çrévikramärko jagatétale'smina jéyän manuprakhyayaçä narendraù|pupoña yaù koöisuvarëato mäà sabändhavaà saptati vatsaräëi||I have lived with my brothers for 70 years, well supported with 10 million gold coins received fromShri Vikramaaditya, (Aaditya means Sun and the learned Krishnamishra has used the synonym forSun- Arka here to denote that) the famous king amongst human beings.tÇaXyayaiôprmizvpd< c àaßuyadNTykale.karabadarasamänaà çästrametadvipaçcinaniyatamapi vilocya çreyase yannaräëäm|yadi vadati tadänéà devatulyo manuñyaùparamaçivapadaà ca präpnuyädantyakäle||One who tells what is apparent, with the help of this science (which makes it possible to view thefuture), is said to be equivalent to God and shall achieve the abode of lord Shiva after his demise. (Therefore) Though the science is as clear as a jujube fruit in one’s palm, I have studied the science forthe betterment of human beings.363

AXyay.1.adhyäya ||1||Chapter ||1||muinvrk«thaerakanne;u SvbuXya-Pynixgt)lTvaàaÝsaEOy< mnu:ym!,S)…qtr)lrÆEÉUR;yn! k[Rdezejyit jgit iv*aÉU;[> k«:[imï>.1.munivarakåtahoräkänaneñu svabudhyäpyanadhigataphalatväpräptasaukhyaà manuñyam|sphuöataraphalaratnairbhüñayan karëadeçe jayati jagati vidyäbhüñaëaù kåñëamiçraù||1||The learned Krishnamishra (the author), who shines like a gem, in the ornament worn in ears, andwho is praised worldwide has delved into the complex forest of the Hora shastra, devised by the sages,which cannot be unraveled without study and is giving the results that he understood using his ownintellect; for the benefit of mankind that is in distress.Chandrashekhar’s Comment: There is a beautiful play of words in describing Krishnamishra as the gemin ear ornaments, as the name of the grantha is Jyotishphalaratnamala (string of Gems of results ofJyotish). The author intends to equate the knowledge gained through study of the 2300 granthas (books)that he referred to earlier, to string of gems which is equated to this book.The fact that in the days of Krishnamishra the science was learnt by hearing words, spoken by theGuru, is also the reason that he is referring to the gems in ear ornaments. The hearing is through earsand the first words shall always fall on gems of an ear ornament. So he is, in a way, also praising hisGuru by calling his Guru as the repository of all Jyotish knowledge and himself as only one of the gems(shishyas), in the ear ornament worn by the Guru.me;a*a> àiwta> ³me[ muiniÉ> àae´aStwa razy>oeqaíaÇ tu kWyte s karka>,meñädyäù prathitäù krameëa munibhiù proktästathä räçayaùkheöäçcätra tu kathyateà'çakavidhiù saìkñepataù kärakäù|The sages have explained about the rasis beginning from Mesha (Aries) onwards. The method tounderstand the navamsha occupied by grahas, in these rasis, is explained, by me (Krishnamishra), inbrief.pUvRiSmn! crÉaÑvedœ ¢hpraxIz³me[ iÖxaÉaga> SyuiSwrÉe twaeÉyg&he pUvERmuRnINÔEmRtm!.2.pürvasmin carabhädbhaved grahaparädhéçakrameëa dvidhäbhägäù syusthirabhe tathobhayagåhe pürvairmunéndrairmatam||2||364

The ancient seers are of the opinion that the first navamsha of a rasi is identical with chara rasis,(beginning from Mesha) in reverse order (Mesha, Makara, Tula and Karka) then comes the sthirarasis and lastly the Ubhaya rasis, in succession.Chandrashekhar’s Comment: Here the learned Krishnamishra is giving a different method of allottingnavamsha lordships than what is known to the modern world and the learned might like to test thismethod against the results on live charts.Another method of division..Aw àkaraNtre[ Éaganynm!.|'tha prakäräntareëa bhägänayanam||crÉe crÉaiTSwrÉe nvmat!sutÉaÊÉye munyae=ip jguiv;maT³mtae ivprItmwaeivÊr.3.carabhe carabhätsthirabhe navamätsutabhädubhaye munayo'pi jaguviñamätkramato viparétamathoviduraàçakakalpanamatra budhäù||3||In case of chara rasi the navamsha begins from the same chara rasi, in case of Sthira rasi it beginsfrom the 9th rasi to itself and in case of Ubhaya rasi it begins with the 5th rasi from the Ubhaya rasiunder consideration. The count is regular for the odd rasis and in case of even rasis the count isreverse, so think the learned.Chandrashekhar’s Comments: The shloka tells us that if the rasis are Odd the order is regular and ifeven then reverse. This means that whereas for Mesha the order will be Mesha, Vrishabha, Mittuna…..till Dhanu, for Vrishabha Rasi the order of Navamsha shall be Makara, Dhanu, Vrishchika, Tula,Kanyaa, ….. till Vrishabha. I am giving below the table of Navamsha order that is suggested by thelearned Krishnamishra, for easy reference of the Jyotish fraternity.Navamsha as suggested by the Venerable Krishnamishra.Rasi Navamsha Order per KrishnamishraMesha Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Simha, Kanyā,Tulā, Vrishchika, Dhanu.Vrishabha Makara, Dhanu, Virshchika, Tulā, Kanyā, Simha, Karka, Mithuna, Vrishabha.Mithuna Tula, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Makara, Kumbha, Meena, Mesha, Vrishabha, MithunaKarka Karka, Mithuna, Vrishabha, Mesha, Meena, Kumbha, Makara, Dhanu.Simha Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Simha, Kanyā,Tulā, Vrishchika, Dhanu.Kanyā Makara, Dhanu, Vrishchika, Tulā, Kanyā, Simha, Karka, Mithuna, Vrishabha.Tula Tula, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Makara, Kumbha, Meena, Mesha, Vrishabha, MithunaVrishchika Karka, Mithuna, Vrishabha, Mesha, Meena, Kumbha, Makara, Dhanu.Dhanu Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Simha, Kanyā,Tulā, Vrishchika, Dhanu.Makara Makara, Dhanu, Vrishchika, Tulā, Kanyā, Simha, Karka, Mithuna, Vrishabha.Kumbha Tula, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Makara, Kumbha, Meena, Mesha, Vrishabha, MithunaMeena Karka, Mithuna, Vrishabha, Mesha, Meena, Kumbha, Makara, Dhanu.365

impart death) first, in importance (or potency), is Rahu second in order of of death inflicting qualitiesis Chandra (Moon) and third in potency is the Son of earth (Mars) {they can cause death in theirdashas and transits in declining order of strength}.dzaivxaE tÄÏIñra> Syu>)làda me;ctuòySy,twaiSwra[a< irpugehnawa>keNÔaixpaíaeÉymiNdrSy - re Syu>.7.daçävidhau tattaddhéçvaräù syuùphalapradä meñacatuñöayasya|tathästhiräëäà ripugehanäthäùkendrädhipäçcobhayamandirasya - re syuù||7||Dashas of the lords of the Mesha and its squares are not capable of giving results (for the chara rasis),in case of sthira rasis the dashas of the 6th lords from them will not give results and in case of theUbhaya (dual) rasis the dashas of the lords of squares (kendra) cannot give results.twaefudaye muiniÉ> à[Itaye karkaSte yuij tT³me[,ANyÇ tu SyaiÖprItmevn]Çnawe iv;maNys

In the previous (shloka) pada, later part the reverse order refers to the postion of the Lagna lordoccupying the odd or even rasi as the lagna lord is of prime importance. The intelligent (astrologer)should find out the relative strength (of Lagna and Rasi occupied by the Lagna lord) before applyingthe direction of dasha order (based on whether Lagna or rasi occupied by Lagna lord is stronger).OrThe pada is calculated by placing the lagna rasi equi-distant from the lagna lord (counting as muchahead of the Lagna rasi as it is distant from the Lagna lord). The intelligent (astrologer) shouldpredict after looking at the relative strength of the Lagna and the Pada lagna.pdàv&iÄnR c ra÷t> Syat!blaixka½aip n ketutí,xrasutíakRsutae=PyxIzaEdzaivpake blvanxIz>.10.padapravåttirna ca rähutaù syätbalädhikäccäpi na ketutaçca|dharäsutaçcärkasuto'pyadhéçaudaçävipäke balavänadhéçaù||10||Rahu and Ketu do not rule over any dasha, even when they are powerful. They give results in thedasha of Saturn and Mars respectively.OrNo pada lagnas are to be drawn from the position of Rahu and Ketu even when they are powerful(than Saturn and Mars, being co-lords of Kumbha and Vrishchika). They deliver results during thedasha of Saturn and Mars or the planet they conjoin with, depending on who is stronger, betweenthem.Chandrashekhar’s Comment: Personally, I think that the second option in the translation of the abovetwo shlokas, that I have indicated, is more apt.oeqe twa Sv]Rgte ctuw¡pd< Évet! sÝmge c ir>)m!,ANyÇ c Sv]Rgte tdevpd< ivlaixptevRdiNt.11.kheöe tathä svarkñagate caturthaàpadaà bhavet saptamage ca riùpham|anyatra ca svarkñagate tadevapadaà vilagnädhipatervadanti||11||When a planet occupies the fourth from own rasi the pada falls in own rasi and that falling in the 7thbhava falls in the 12th bhava. When it falls in other bhavas the pada falls as in the case of Lagna lordpada.Or368

In the same manner as when the planet falling in the 4th bhava gives pada in the 4th bhava, itself,same happens when it occupies the 7th and the 12th bhava.Chaandrashekhar’s Comment: Here I think that the first option is apt.cNÔae yda kikRi[ s Syat!razIñrae lpit> tda Syat!,tÇEv jatSy nrSy keNÔ-iÇkae[ketaE-zaE- bilnaE ih ten-blvan ih neta-kark-.12.candro yadä karkiëi saàsthitaù syäträçéçvaro lagnapatiù tadä syät|tatraiva jätasya narasya kendratrikoëaketau-çau-balinau hi tena-balaväna hi netä-käraka-||12||As Chandra occupying Karka rasi makes him the rasi as well as the Lagna lord (thus very strong andcapable of giving extermely good results), similarly with Ketu occupying a Kendra or a trikona theJataka becomes a King/ powerful leader.%½aixneÇaip yutStwae½>nIcenyu´ae=ip twEv nIc>,Éavezyu´ae=ip c ra÷yu´aeblVYapetSsogaeÇ- ocrae=Ç-zaôe.13.uccädhineträpi yutastathoccaùnécenayukto'pi tathaiva nécaù|bhäveçayukto'pi ca rähuyuktobalavaypetassakhagotra- khacaro'tra-çästre||13||When a graha is conjunct the lord of its neecha rasi (debilitated sign), or aspected by it or a graha indebility or conjunct Rahu, it is bereft of strength. Similarly it acts like being in exaltation if it isconjunct an exalted graha or conjunct the lord of the rasi where the graha in question is exalted, oraspected by them (the lords of exaltation rasis).blaixka> Sv]Rgta> oga> Syu>tÇaip cNÔe[ yuta bilóa>,nIcairyu´a ivblaStwaSt

A graha in own rasi is bestowed with strength, similarly it gains strength when conjunct Chandra.A graha looses his strength when it is in debility, in the rasi of an enemy, or combust. One must alsoanalyze the strength of the graha based on the bhava that it occupies (sthitimaashrita).me;iÇkae[e blvan! rvI> Syat!kIqe twa miÙg&he iviz:y,buxSy gehe tu kdaicda÷-rNyÇ razaE s blVypet>.15.meñatrikoëe balavän ravéù syätkéöe tathä mantrigåhe viçiñya|budhasya gehe tu kadäcidähuranyatraraçau sa balavyapetaù||15||Surya/ Ravi (Sun) is strong in trines to Mesha rasi (Aries sign). He is especially strong inVrishchika and Dhanu rasis. He is also strong in the rasis of Budha (Mithuna and Kanyaa),sometimes (mostly he is weak). In other rasis he is bereft of strength.cNÔae (guê) É&gae> Sv]Rgtae guraeí (gurae>)g&he blI ÉagRvmiÙyu´>,mXyae=kRpuÇSy g&he blI Syat!ÉaEm}sUyR]Rgtae yutí (Syat!).16.candro (gurü) bhågoù svarkñagato guroçca (guroù)gåhe balé bhärgavamantriyuktaù|madhyo'rkaputrasya gåhe balé syätbhaumajïasüryarkñagato yutaçca (syät)||16||Chandra is strong in own rasi and that of Shukra. Chandra is strong when in the house of Guru ifconjunct Shukra and Guru. He is strong in the house of Shani (if in middle degrees? Or in the 10thhouse in rasi of Shani?). Chandra is also strong when in conjunction with Mars and Budha and Surya,in house of Shani.Chandrashekhar’s Comment: I do not think the word Guru in place of Chandra, which appears inanother text as indicated in the book, as “Pathabheda”, is right. The word Chandra is correct. The orderof shlokas from Surya to Shani is obvious.ÉaEmae blI Sv]Rgtae=ip (}jIv) jIvinzezyu´í(zzI}) tdIygehe,mXyae=kRyu´ae ivblae=Nywa Syat!#tIv svR}mte vdiNt.17.bhaumo balé svarkñagato'pi (jïajéva) jéva-370

niçeçayuktaçca (çaçéjïa) tadéyagehe|madhyo'rkayukto vibalo'nyathä syätitéva sarvajïamate vadanti||17||Mangal is strong in its own rasi. It also gets strength in the houses of Chandra and Guru if heconjoins them (another edition talks of the strength coming when it is with Budha and Guru and athird one says it is with Chandra and Budha that Mangal must conjoin in their rasis, to gainstrength). Also it gains strength in rasi of Surya when it is conjunct Surya. In other rasis, whenconjunct Surya, it is bereft of strength.Chandrashekhar’s comment: I think the conjunction with Chandra and Guru is right, since grahasalways gain strength when in samāgama with Chandra, not the other “Pāthabheda”.buxStwa Sv]Rgtae idnez-mu´ae blI zaeÉnoeqyu´>,mXy> k…j]I[suxaprÇ daEbRLymuziNt sNt>.18.budhastathä svarkñagato dineçamuktobalé çobhanakheöayuktaù|madhyaù kujakñéëasudhäàçuyuktaùparatra daurbalyamuçanti santaù||18||In the same manner, Budha gains strength when in own rasi, and when he is conjunct strong benefics(also its friends) if he is free of Surya (not combust). When with Mangal or conjunct weak Moon,and in other rasis, it is weak, say the sages.gué> zuÉ> ]I[suxa.19.guruù çubhaù kñéëasudhäàçuçukrabhujaìgamänäàyutimantareëa|madhyastathä bhaumatadéyageheparatra daurbalyamuçanti santaù||19||Guru is benefic. It is also a benefic when with (even) weak Chandra, Shukra or Rahu or whenoccupying their rasis, according to other learned (antareNa). In the house of or conjunct Mangal,(also), Guru is strong. In other rasis and with other grahas he is weak.zu³ae blIyan! ocraixnet&-kNyayuit< caStmn< ivnEv,371

³ªre[ yu´ae=ip buxen mXy>)[INÔyu´ae mr[e blIyan!.20.çukro baléyän khacarädhinetåkanyäyutiàcästamanaà vinaiva|krüreëa yukto'pi budhena madhyaùphaëéndrayukto maraëe baléyän||20||Shukra is strong when he is owner of the rasi occupied. When in Kanyaa rasi and combust (astam) heis devoid of strength. When conjunct malefics and also when in a rasi of Budha or conjunct Rahu itbecomes a strong maraka.zu³]Rg> Sv]Rgtae blIyan!zinSsuracayRg&he buxSy,g&he c mXyae ivblae=Nywa Syat!yaege ¢ha[amip tÖdev.21,çukrarkñagaù svarkñagato baléyänçanissuräcäryagåhe budhasya|gåhe ca madhyo vibalo'nyathä syätyoge grahäëämapi tadvadeva||21|Shani is strong in the rasi of Shukra, own rasis, in the rasi of Guru and that of Budha. In other rasishe is bereft of strength. One should predict the yogas caused by grahas in that fashion (after assessingthe strength of grahas due to their placement in different rasis).ra÷Ssda ³ªryutae blIyan!zu³e[yu´ae=ip twEv mXy>,sdaip ra÷mRr[e blIyan!blSy hain> n kdaip tSy.22.rähussadä krürayuto baléyänçukreëayukto'pi tathaiva madhyaù|sadäpi rähurmaraëe baléyänbalasya häniù na kadäpi tasya||22||Rahu is always strong when with malefics and also when conjunct Shukra or in the rasis owned bythem. Rahu is always a strong maraka and he never looses his strength..#it ïIbalaiÇpurisNdrI k«pakqa]smixgtsmStiv*avEÊ:y ïIk«:[imïk«taEJyaeit;)lrÆmalaya< àwmae=Xyay>.372

AXyay.2.adhyäya ||2||Chapter ||2||Aaejeivle tu tdev l

@eñyRmayuí ivÉJy kalevdedyÆen †F< sÉasu.2,2.aiçvaryamäyuçca vibhajya kälevadedayatnena dåòhaà sabhäsu||2|2||Give prediction with confidence after distinguishing between the events under consideration beingrelated to Wealth and longevity, on the basis of time (dashas/transits operating, at the relevant time).pde zuÉanamip s,padaà samänéya vicakñaëenapradakñiëenaiva vicäraëéyaù|Éava nyuGme c tdNywaSyu>pd³mae=y< ivbuxE> à[It>.2,4.bhävä nayugme ca tadanyathäsyuùpadakramo'yaà vibudhaiù praëétaù||2|4||When Pada lagna falls in an even rasi, one should count in right to left direction (reverse order), whenit falls in odd rasi count otherwise (regular) as told by the learned.Chandrashekhar’s Comment: This could also mean that while calculating Pada lagna (or any otherPada) if the graha is in even Rasi count in reverse order and if in odd rasis count in regular order and Ipersonally think that this is what the learned Krishnamishra intended to convey in the shloka.pde twa ³ªrg&hezuÉen!¢he[ †òe=PyzuÉay Éaiv,374

pade tathä krüragåheçubhengraheëa dåñöe'pyaçubhäya bhävi|zuÉe twa zaeÉnoecre[†òe zuÉTv< smudahriNt.2,5.çubhe tathä çobhanakhecareëadåñöe çubhatvaà samudäharanti||2|5||When the Pada lagna falls in malefic rasi or gets aspect of malefic graha/s, the results are malefic.When however the Pada lagna falls in a benefic rasi or gets the aspect of a benefic graha/s beneficresults ensue (for the Jataka).pdaïye - pdadœÖye zaeÉnoecra[a,padäçraye - padäddvaye çobhanakhecaräëäàyoge bhavedräjasamänayogaù|ANyÇ zu³adip raiÇnawa-ÚIcadip Syat! ivprItmev.2,6.anyatra çukrädapi rätrinäthännécädapisyät viparétameva||2|6||When a Pada lagna is occupied by two benefics, a Rajyoga is obtained. However, if the (the twobenefics being Shukra and Chandra) Shukra is conjunct a debilitated Chandra, the results are reverse(one gets Dāridrya/penury).Chandrashekhar’s Comment: This could also mean that, if Shukra and Chandra are the two planetsoccupying the Pada lagna, or if either Shukra or Chandra is neecha (in debility) at any place other thanPada lagna (“anyatra”), one gets Dāridrya}laÉe pda½NÔguê Éuj¼-yu´aE tda÷> inixlaÉmayaR>,läbhe padäccandragurü bhujaìgayuktautadähuù nidhiläbhamäryäù|@kae É&guíNÔyutae yid SyatÉveÚrezaÏnlaÉ @v.2,7.eko bhåguçcandrayuto yadi syätbhavennareçäddhanaläbha eva||2|7||When the 11th from the Pada lagna is occupied by Chandra, Guru and Rahu, the jataka is blessed withwealth and nidhi (hidden wealth). If the said 11th be occupied by Shukra and Chandra, the Jataka canhave good wealth from the King.Chandrashekhar’s Comment: Bhunjanga could also be translated as 8 th . This could mean that Guru andChandra in the 8 th bhava from the pada lagna indicate income through hidden wealth (Nidhi) and this375

may actually be the right translation.Thus Guru and Chandra in either 11 th or the 8 th couldindicate that one gets hidden wealth or even legacy. At the same time the next shloka indicates thatbhujanga could refer to Rahu. I leave it to the authorities in Jaimini to decide which of the meaning ismore suitable.laÉe buxakIR-AkaER Éujgen †òaEdevaly]I[g&he;u tÖt!läbhe budhärké-arkau bhujagena dåñöaudevälayakñéëagåheñu tadvatÉaEmen ÉUmavvqe;u ketae>cNÔa¾lei:vTyvdn! munINÔa>.2,8.bhaumena bhümävavaöeñu ketoùcandräjjaleñvityavadan munéndräù||2|8||When Budha and Shani aspected by Rahu, and occupying the 11th bhava or debilitated Mangalaconjunct/aspected by Ketu occupying the 9th bhava (devalaya); are aspected by a weak/waningChandra, similar (becomes wealthy) results are obtained by the Jataka.Chandrashekhar’s Comment: This yoga appears to be based on the Vipareeta principle (principle ofcontrary results where two negatives give positive results), in so far as the Mangal related yoga isconcerned, as the weak Mangala will be aspected by its own weakened dispositor.rvaE twa ÉaEmg&he pdSylaÉe iSwte æat&xnSy laÉ>,ravau tathä bhaumagåhe padasyaläbhe sthite bhrätådhanasya läbhaù|When the pada lagna falls in the rasi owned by Ravi or Mangal, occupying the 11th bhava to the padalagna, one gets wealth from brothers.jIvSy gehe tu sUtaÏnaiÝ>buxSy tu }aitxn< vdiNt.2,9.jévasya gehe tu sütäddhanäptiùbudhasya tu jïätidhanaà vadanti||2|9||When such 11th from the Pada lagna falls in the rasi of Guru, one gets wealth from the son and if itfalls in Budha’s rasi he gets wealth from relatives.cNÔaikRgehe SvÉujaijRt< Syat!ANyÇ ra}ae xnlaÉ @v,candrärkigehe svabhujärjitaà syätanyatra räjïo dhanaläbha eva|Similarly, if the 11th from the Pada lagna falls in the rasi of Chandra or Shani one earns wealththrough own efforts. In other case (rasi owned by Shukra) one gets wealth through the King.376

³ªrEyuRte nIcgte=PymagaRt!zuÉEyuRte Svae½gte sumagaRt!.2,10.krürairyute nécagate'pyamärgätçubhairyute svoccagate sumärgät||2|10||When (the 11th from pada lagna) it is occupied by krura or debilitated planets, the wealth is accruedthrough bad (corrupt/lowly work/great labour or efforts?) means. When (the 11th from padalagna is)occupied by planets that are shubha or exalted one earns through good means.cNÔaeblIyen-ilóen yutae=ip ySy-cNÔe[ nIcengehe s @v àÉvet! )lay,candrobaléyena-liñöhena yuto'pi yasya-candreëa nécenagehe sa eva prabhavet phaläya|If Chandra is strong (good means) or that which is weak (bad means), joins (the 11th from padalagna) also gives similar results.idnezyu´ae=PywvaipnIcae- nIcenyu´aexnVyyayEv ÉveiÚtaNtm!.2,11.dineçayukto'pyathaväpinéco- nécenayuktodhanavyayäyaiva bhavennitäntam||2|11||If such a weak or debilitated Chandra is conjunct Ravi, one always spends money (can not retain hiswealth).ÉaEmae blI laÉgtStwEv³ªrEyuRtae SvLpxnàdata,bhaumo balé läbhagatastathaivakrürairyuto svalpadhanapradätä|When a strong Mangal occupies the 11th (from pada lagna) and is conjunct a krura graha, he bestowslimited (not much) wealth.]edzmat! æat&sutaidkayat!vdiNt laÉ< yvna> Svgehe.2,12.kñetrakramät bhrätåsutädikäyätvadanti läbhaà yavanäù svagehe||2|12||However if Mangala occupies the 3rd or the 5th (from Pada lagna) one gets profits (wealth), so saysYavanāchārya.zu³Sy ra}> sicvSy puÇat!rve> iptuíNÔms> klÇat!,377

çukrasya räjïaù sacivasya puträtraveù pituçcandramasaù kalaträt|Shukra (placed in 11th from Pada lagna) gives wealth through the king, Guru through Son, Ravi soplaced will give wealth through the father and Chandra in 11th from the Padalagna indicates wealththrough the wife.buxSy tu }aitxn< )[INÔat!caEyeR[ ketae> munyae vdiNt.2,13.budhasya tu jïätidhanaà phaëéndrätcauryeëa ketoù munayo vadanti||2|13||If Budha be so placed one gets wealth through the relatives or members of the clan and Rahu throughtheft or through his intelligence (“KetoH”) say the sages.cNÔakRjaE ra÷guê k…jakIRXvjakRpuÇaE yid cae´rITya,candrärkajau rähugurü kujärkédhvajärkaputrau yadi coktarétyä|iSwta> tdanI— inyt< nra[a Syu>.2,14.sthitäù tadänéà niyataà naräëäàläbhe padännécadhanapradäù syuù||2|14||Should the pairs of Chandra-Shani, Rahu-Guru, Mangal-Shani or Ketu- Shani be so placed (11thfrom pada lagna) and should one (out of the pair of grahas concerned) of them be in its neecha rasi(since they are together as indicated by word niyataM and both can not be neecha occupying one rasi)they are capable of bestowing wealth.nIciSwta> zaeÉnoecreNÔa>yu´a> tda MleCDxnàda> Syu>,nécasthitäù çobhanakhecarendräùyuktäù tadä mlecchadhanapradäù syuù|ra÷> zuÉ]eÇgtStwEk>ketuStwa ³ªrgtStwEv.2,15.rähuù çubhakñetragatastathaikaùketustathä krüragatastathaiva||2|15||Should a benefic, being in debility, be conjunct Rahu or should Rahu occupy a rasi of benefic(“tathaika”) or should Ketu conjoin a Krura graha (in debility) or occupy a Krura rasi, the jataka getswealth through a MlecCha (foreigner).nIcae½gEíNÔsutStwEv378

³ªrEyuRtae MleCDxnàdata,nécoccagaiçcandrasutastathaivakrürairyuto mlecchadhanapradätä|Similarly if Budha be in either debility or exaltation and conjunct a krura graha, it can indicate wealththrough a MlecCha.guêyRda nIcgt> td

gururyadi dravyakaro naräëäm||2|18||If Guru occupies the 11th from pada lagna in the rasi of Bhauma (Mangal/Mars) one becomeswealthy.zu³Sy gehe tu vxUxnaiÝ>buxSy gehe injiv*yEv,çukrasya gehe tu vadhüdhanäptiùbudhasya gehe nijavidyayaiva|In the rasi of Shukra (Guru placed there) one gets dowry and Guru if occupying the rasi of Budha onegets wealth through one’s own line of education.ra}ae xn< cNÔidnezgehesevaxn< suyRsutSy gehe.2,19.räjïo dhanaà candradineçagehesevädhanaà suryasutasya gehe||2|19||Should Guru be placed in the rasi of Chandra, the jataka gets wealth from King and if he occupies therasi of Shani, the wealth is earned through service.va[IJytae ÉaEmg&he SvgeheÉ&gubuRx]eR k«i;tae vdiNt,väëéjyato bhaumagåhe svagehebhågurbudharkñe kåñito vadanti|In the rasi of Mangala or his own rasi Shukra makes one a trader and if in the house of Budha, one isan agriculturist (or earns through agriculture - when occupying the 11th from Pada lagna).in]ept> c cair saEirg&he rivNÊ--gehe n&pa‘aÉmudIryiNt.2,20.nikñepataù ca cäri saurigåhe ravindu--gehe nåpälläbhamudérayanti||2|20||When Shukra falls in (occupies) the 6th bhava (from the Pada lagna?) in the rasi of Shani or Ravi orChandra, he gets income from the King.Chandrashekhar’s Comment: This is in keeping with the proposition by Kalidasa in “Uttara Kalamrit”that Shukra in 6 th is capable of causing a rajyoga similar to when occupying 12 th bhava.ÉaEm]Rs k…v&Tyazu³]Rs

Shani, in such a situation (in the 6th from pada lagna), in the rasi of Bhauma (Mangal) makes oneearn through bad means, whereas Shani in the rasi of Shukra shall make the native earn wealththrough a King.}gehgae devxnàdatacNÔakRgehe k«i;laÉdata.2,21.jïagehago devadhanapradätäcandrärkagehe kåñiläbhadätä||2|21||In the rasi of Budha the jataka (with Saturn in 6th from pada laga) will get wealth from God(perhaps income through management of temples or trusts etc. or through bhagya, that is his luck) andwhen in the rasi of Chandra or Surya one earns through agriculture.guraeg&Rhe äüxnaphtaRSv]eÇge sevkdayharI,gurorgåhe brahmadhanäpahartäsvakñetrage sevakadäyahäré|When Shani occupies the rasi of Guru (in the 6th from pada lagna) the jataka will steal wealth of abrahmin and if in own rasi he will gain wealth through servants.XvjSy gehe tu guéSvharIMleCDjIvI )[Irajgehe.2,22.dhvajasya gehe tu gurusvahärémlecchajévé phaëéräjagehe||2|22||Shani, when occupying the rasi of Ketu he will misappropriate the wealth of Guru while whenoccupying the rasi of Rahu he will earn from MlecCha (foreigners or people of other religion).@kae blI k…{filna< vre{y>raJyaxRmev àidzTyjöm!,eko balé kuëòalinäà vareëyaùräjyärdhameva pradiçatyajasram|Even if one graha is bestowed with strength in a chart, one is capable of becoming an adviser to theking.zu³e[ yu´í idnezyu´>twEv nae ceiÖprItmev.2,23.çukreëa yuktaçca dineçayuktaùtathaiva no cedviparétameva||2|23||Even if Shukra is conjunct Ravi, no different results ensue.381

Chandrashekhar’s Comment: I think what he means here is that even if Ravi’s conjunction of a strongShukra is causing combustion, the results of strong Shukra are undiminished as Shukra and Shani donot get weak on account of combustion according to sages.NyaYy< xn< ³ªrg&he Éuj¼eivpyRy< saEMyg&he ddait,nyäyyaà dhanaà krüragåhe bhujaìgeviparyayaà saumyagåhe dadäti|When Rahu occupies a krura rasi (in 11th from pada lagna Or 6th from Pada lagna), one gets wealth,through litigation. If in Saumya (benefic) rasi it is the other way (one gets wealth without litigation).Chandrashekhar’s Comment: The reference to earning through litigation, could also indicate that oneearns through legal profession. Again “Viparyaya” could mean that being in a Saumya (beneifc) rasi theperson looses wealth through litigation, instead of gaining it without litigation. However since theearlier shloka’s are referring to sources of earning, I have translated it as above. The learned may correctme if wrong.@v< XvjSyaip ivcayR ivÖan!)l< vdeÚae ivtw< kdaip.2,24.evaà dhvajasyäpi vicärya vidvänphalaà vadenno vitathaà kadäpi||2|24||Similarly think about Ketu. The learned say that this will never go wrong.keNÔiSwta> saEMyoga> zuÉay³ªra ¢ha Êò)làda> Syu>,kendrasthitäù saumyakhagäù çubhäyakrürä grahä duñöaphalapradäù syuù|Shubha grahas in a Kendra give good results whereas Krura grahas placed in a Kendra give evilresults.Ôòa VyySy àblae=ip oeq>pdaiÖraexIit vdiNt sNt>.2,25.drañöä vyayasya prabalo'pi kheöaùpadädvirodhéti vadanti santaù||2|25||A graha that aspects the 12th bhava, if also endowed with strength, opposes what is promised by thepada.Chandrashekhar’s Comment: I think the mention of Kendra and 12th bhava in the above two couplets isto position of bhavas with reference to Pada lagna, but it could as well be from 11th to Pada lagna. Theaspects may be rasi aspects. However the next shloka indicates the possibility that this could also meanthe Kendra and 12th bhava of the Pada lagna and therefore I have translated as above. The learned maycorrect me if I have gone wrong.382

keNÔiSwtae va inxniSwtae vapdaÓlI pZyit yae Vyy< c,kendrasthito vä nidhanasthito väpadädbalé paçyati yo vyayaà ca|iviz:y zu³eNÊÉuj¼raj--dœòe Vyye inxRntEv sTym!.2,26.viçiñya çukrendubhujaìgaräja--dñöe vyaye nirdhanataiva satyam||2|26||A graha that is strong and aspects the 12th from the pada while occpying a Kendra or 8th bhava,especially if the graha happens to be Shukra, Chandra and/or Rahu, its aspect on 12th leads to poverty.t&tIy;ó]Rgtaí nIca>³ªra> pdawRkra ÉviNt,%½aStu pZyiNt ydI àk«Tyapd< tda tan! sblan! vdiNt.27.tåtéyañañöharkñagatäçca nécäùkrüräù padärthakarä bhavanti|uccästu paçyanti yadé prakåtyäpadaà tadä tän sabalän vadanti||27||When debilitated malefic grahas occupy the 3rd or the 6th and are krura as well as Neecha (indebility) they give good results especially if they also aspect their exaltation bhava in Pada lagna.ivlÉat! karkt> pda½ivcayR oeqan! ivivxan! ivpiít!,%dIryet! rajsÉasu sMykkdaip nae yit m&;apd< s>.28.vilagnabhät kärakataù padäccavicärya kheöän vividhän vipaçcit|udérayet räjasabhäsu samyakakadäpi no yati måñäpadaà saù||28|One should analyze (a chart) from the lagna lord, Karaka and Pada lagna after considering differentgrahas. Then one shall be honoured in the King’s court, this will never be wrong.Chandrashekhar’s Comment: Here is a clear injunction of the learned Krishnamishra to look at thebhavas and graha position from janma Lagna, Karakamsha lagna and Pada Lagna..#it ïIbalaiÇpurisNdrI k«pakqa]smixgtsmStiv*avEÊ:y ïIk«:[imïk«taEJyaeit;)lrÆmalaya< iÖtIyae=Xyay>.||iti çrébälätripurasindaré kåpäkaöäkñasamadhigatasamastavidyävaiduñya çrékåñëamiçrakåtau jyotiñaphalaratnamäläyäà dvitéyo'dhyäyaù||383

AXyay.3.adhyäya ||3||Chapter ||3||cra iSwran! pÂmlaÉÉavan!iSwraiô;ó< nvm< twEv,ctuwRjaimÇg&h< c ir>) àivlaekyiNt.1.carä sthirän païcamaläbhabhävänsthirästriñañöhaà navamaà tathaiva|caturthajämitragåhaà ca riùphaàtathobhayasthäù pravilokayanti||1||Chara rasi aspects the sthira rasis in 5th, 8th and the 11th bhava (from itself) or all sthira rasis, Sthirarasi similarly aspects the 3rd, 6th and the 9th from itself. The dual rasi aspects the 4th, the 7th and the12th {or Meena rasi that is the ubhaya rasi} (from itself).Chandrashekhar’s Comment: There is some confusion, here, as in case of Chara rasi the 8th from itselfis not mentioned, though if we consider Sthira to mean 8 (kept secret, so Randhra) then it is mentioned.However in case of Ubhaya rasis instead of the 10th rasi from self the 12th rasi is said to be receivingaspect. If we accept the literal meaning, what is said is that the Chara rasis aspect the 5th and 9th fromthemselves and Ubhaya rasis aspect the 4th, 7th and 12th from itself. This being at great variance fromJaimini, The only explanation for this anamoly, is that symbolic names are used here and that mighthave been done to adhere to the meter of the shloka.Aaeje ivle tu tdev l.2.oje vilagne tu tadeva lagnaàyugme tadanyat puruñasya yojyam|taträpi tatsaptamayorbalenagrähyaà vilagnaà niyataà hi sadbhiù||2||When lagna is an odd rasi, that rasi itself is the lagna, in case of lagna falling in even rasi it isotherwise. In that case the one that is stronger amongst the even rasi lagna and 7th rasi from it, is tobe accepted as Lagna (or is inevitably the Lagna).zin> k…jae }ae guézu³cNÔ - zNyarsaEMyeJyistE[icNh384

idneñra[a< blmuÄr< Syat!,ANye tu sUyeRNÊÉ&gaeStnUjgué}ÉaEmakRsutan! vdiNt.3.çaniù kujo jïo guruçukracandra çanyärasaumyejyasitaiëacinhadineçvaräëäà balamuttaraà syät|anye tu süryendubhågostanüjagurujïabhaumärkasutän vadanti||3||The grahas are stronger in the ascending order of Shani, Mangal, Budha, Guru, Shukra, Chandra andRavi. However some (authorities) say that they are stronger in the ascending order of Surya,Chandra, Shukra, Guru, Budha, Mangal and Shani.¢hVypetat! sogae blIyan!tÇaPynek¢hs Syat!.4.grahavyapetät sakhago baléyäntaträpyanekagrahasaàyutatvamsämye carädikramato balésyät yäntaträpi sämye tu nisargataù syät||4||A graha that is conjunct another graha is stronger than the graha that is alone. The graha with morenumber of grahas is stronger than the one with lesser number of grahas. If grahas are conjunctidentical number of grahas, then their strength is determined by occupation of rasi in the ascendingorder of Chara, Sthira, and Ubhaya rasis. If, even here, the grahas occupy similar rasis, then thenatural strength of the grahas is to be considered (to decide which is stronger of the two rasis).Chandrashekhar’s Comment: I think here the relative strengths of the bhava or rasi are, also, beingtalked about.@v< ctuxaRip bl< c yaeJy,m&taE tu svRÇ tu ÊbRl< ihblaixk< ¢aýtm< vdiNt.5.evaà caturdhäpi balaà ca yojyaàyoge vilagnasya sadaiva sadbhiù|måtau tu sarvatra tu durbalaà hibalädhikaà grähyatamaà vadanti||5||In this manner should one assess the strength of grahas on four parameters. A graha in lagna is alwaysauspicious. Grahas in mritavastha/debility or those placed in the 8th are to be treated as always weak.The strength of the shadow planets are (now) told.385

ywaeÄr< yaegivxaE }ketuÉ&gaeStnUjai'rsa< vdiNt,ANye ivdae devpuraeihtSyXvjSy zu³Sy bl< )[iNt.6.yathottaraà yogavidhau jïaketubhågostanüjäìirasäà vadanti|anye vido devapurohitasyadhvajasya çukrasya balaà phaëanti||6||The yoga (conjunction of) of Ketu with Chandra, Budha, Shukra and Mangal is stronger in ascendingorder. Some (authorities) say that Ketu’ strength is similar to Guru and that of Rahu is equal to thatof Shukra. The conjunction of Ketu with Budha and that of Shukra with Mangal are progressivelystronger. Others opine that the conjunctions of Guru with Ketu and of Shukra with Rahu are strongerin ascending order.rVyarmNda Éujgí m&TyaEblen yu´a ih ywaeÄr< te, - ywaeÄr< te ih blen yu´a>]I[zzI ³ªryutae buxíe-Tyev< jgu> kecn maEinvyaR>.7. - yaeigvyaR>.7.ravyäramandä bhujagaçca måtyaubalena yuktä hi yathottaraà te| - yathottaraà te hi balena yuktäùkñéëaçaçé krürayuto budhaçcetyevaàjaguù kecana maunivaryäù ||7|| - yogivaryäù ||7||Surya, Mangala, Shani and Rahu are progressively stronger in inflicting death. Some sages, however,are of the opinion that weak Chandra and Budha who is conjunct a malefic are stronger in ascendingorder (to give bad results).zuÉEyuRt> pU[Rkl> twae½>cNÔ> oge_yae=_yixk< blIyan!,ïeyae=zuÉSyaip ivxaE blIyan!sdaip -pap> - nIcae ivblae=ip cNÔ>.8.çubhairyutaù pürëakalaù tathoaccaùcandraù khagebhyo'bhyadhikaà baléyän |çreyo'çubhasyäpi vidhau baléyänsadäpi -päpaù - néco vibalo'pi candraù||8||Chandra, when conjunct a benefic, with full paksha bala or in exaltation makes other grahas, evenmalefics, strong. However a Chandra in debility or bereft of strength is always malefic (and makesother grahas weak).386

ivc][ae lbl< ivcayRzuÉain píaiÚyt< ivlaeKy,s prÇÖaE oecraE tÇ bl< ivlm!,@kStwa Svae½gt> prÇÖaE va tdanImip tÖdev.10.vilagnago lagnapatiù paratradvau khecarau tatra balaà vilagnam|ekastathä svoccagataù paratradvau vä tadänémapi tadvadeva||10||When the Lagna lord occupies Lagna, when two grahas occupy lagna, or when even when one or twograhas are in exaltation anywhere in the chart (or when in the 12th bhava of the chart), lagna getsstrength.Chandrashekhar’s Comment: The reference to grahas in exaltation in any bhava, other than lagna, couldalso mean their being in the 12th bhava as “paratra” also means sequel. It is the 12th bhava that rises afterthe Lagna and may therefore be considered as sequel to the Lagna, though some could take the 2nd as thesequel.@kÇ tu ÖavixpaE tu nIc>tTsÝme=Pyekoge twEv,¢hEyuR´ae=Pyixpe twae½etdev l< àvdiNt sNt>.11.ekatra tu dvävadhipau tu nécaùtatsaptame'pyekakhage tathaiva|387

grahairyukto'pyadhipe tathoccetadeva lagnaà pravadanti santaù||11||(Similarly)When two such grahas (in lagna) are conjunct a graha in debility occupying the 7th bhava(simultaneously) or when such grahas are conjunct a graha in exaltation the Lagna gains strength.Chandrashekhar’s Comment: The reference to the graha in exaltation could also be hinting at the grahain exaltation occupying 7th from two grahas in the lagna. Again the graha in the 7th could be required tobe a graha who rules water element (Chandra/Shukra) as the reference is to “Apya”. The reference tolagna is only indicative of a bhava and for all bhavas, and bhaveshas, the strength is to be seen in amanner similar to that indicated by the next shloka.@v< c razerw raizpa½blain sv¡ c inrIúy ivÖan!,dzaivpake:vip tÖdevblaixk< lpde=iÉi;Âet!.12.evaà ca räçeratha räçipäccabaläni sarvaà ca nirékñya vidvän|daçävipäkeñvapi tadvadevabalädhikaà lagnapade'bhiñiïcet||12||In this manner, the rashi and rashi lord’s strengths are viewed (assessed) by the learned. At the timeof results of the dashas, it is said that the strength of the Lagnapada (or pada of the relevant bhava)also influences the results (this could also mean that the dasha of the rasi where lagna pada fallsinfluences the results of Lagna rasi dasha more than the Lagna rasi itself- by virtue of being strong orweak etc.)Chandrashekhar’s Comment: Rashi and Rashi lord equates the bhava and bhava lord, the two beingtreated equally in Jaimini.svRÇ saMye=ip †ga[tae=ipivcar[Iy< ih bl< suxIiÉ>,tÇaip saMye olu haert>- ya- Sya-idtIv svR}mte vdiNt.13.sarvatra sämye'pi dågäëato'pivicäraëéyaà hi balaà sudhébhiù|taträpi sämye khalu horataù- yä- syäditévasarvajïamate vadanti||13||In the same manner, one should analyze the Drekkana and Hora strength, also, thus opine theknowledgeable.iÇ

;fœ }Sy caòaE surpuijtSyÉ&gaedRz Öadz cEikkakeR>.14.triàçatkalä vyomamaëervidhostukalästathä ñoòaça bhüsutasya|ñaò jïasya cäñöau surapujitasyabhågordaça dvädaça caikikärkeù||14||The strength of Chandra and Shani (the airy one) be seen from Trimshāmsha (D-30), of Mangal fromShodashāMsha (D-16), of Budha from shashthyamsha (D-6), from Ashtāmsha (D-8) of Guru, strengthof Shukra be assessed from its strength in Dashāmsha (D-10) and that of Ravi should be assessed fromthe Dwādashamsha (D-12).Chandrashekhar’s Comment: : This is a very important shlokas since for the first time in an astrologicaltext one is finding the direction to look at grahas strength not from Lagna, Navamsha, Shadavarga (6Varga Charts), Saptajavarga (7 Varga Charts) or Shodasha varga (16 Varga charts) but telling to usedifferent vargas to assess strength of different grahas.indanmetiÏ ble insgeRklaivÉagan! munyae vdiNt,blI )[INÔae XvjStwEk>zuÉEyuRtTve blvan! Xvj> Syat!.15.nidänametaddhi bale nisargekalävibhägän munayo vadanti|balé phaëéndro dhvajastathaikaùçubhairyutatve balavän dhvajaù syät||15||In this manner have the sages told the natural strength and the strength in vargas. Similarly Rahu andKetu gain strength when conjunct shubha grahas.ra÷bRlI ³ªrogen yu´ae-=PyetÓl< jatkmaÇ @v,nIcStwa Svae½ogen yu´>Svy< twae½Sy )l< ddait.16.rähurbalé krürakhagena yukto-'pyetadbalaà jätakamätra eva|nécastathä svoccakhagena yuktaùsvayaà tathoccasya phalaà dadäti||16||Rahu, when conjunct a malefic, endowed with strength, gives results of that strong malefic. Similarlyeven if it is weak but conjunct an uccha graha it (Rahu) gives results as if it is in his own Uccha rasi.yaege tdNyÇ tu nIc @v389

lI yutae½< ivbl< kraeit,dzaivÉage=Pyymev yaeJy>NyayStwa zaôivze;tí.17.yoge tadanyatra tu néca evabalé yutoccaà vibalaà karoti|daçävibhäge'pyayameva yojyaùnyäyastathä çästraviçeñataçca||17||Similarly when an exalted Rahu is conjunct a debilitated graha, that makes Rahu loose its strength(give results of the graha in debility). This principle is to be especially used for analysis of Dashas.Chandrashekhar’s Comment: This is amplification of the principle of Rahu (also Ketu) giving theresults of the graha conjunct, during its dasha.ivcar[Iy< b÷zae=Ç siÑ>¢NwSy ivStarÉyaÚ cae´m!,At> SvbuÏ(Ev ivcayR sv¡vdNtu sv¡ gu[dae;iv}a>.18.vicäraëéyaà bahuço'tra sadbhiùgranthasya vistärabhayänna coktam|ataù svabuddhyaiva vicärya sarvaàvadantu sarvaà guëadoñavijïäù||18||There are many other concepts which are not dealt with here for fear of the book being too bulky.Therefore the astrologer should think with his own intellect and then tell all the qualities andafflictions (pluses and minuses) of the chart..#it ïIbalaiÇpursuNdrIk«pakqa]smixgtsmStiv*a vEÊ:y ïIk«:[imïk«taEJyaeit;)lrÆmalaya< t&tIyae=Xyay>.||iti çrébälätripurasundarékåpäkaöäkñasamadhigatasamastavidyä vaiduñya çrékåñëamiçrakåtaujyotiñaphalaratnamäläyäà tåtéyo'dhyäyaù||To Be Continued……..390