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Sukar Nadi 4 Mercury In Different Houses

By Saptarishis Astrology Team
Copy Editor: Renay Oshop, USA.
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Mercury in I house If strong Mercury is in lagna, the native will be intelligent, have proficiency in writing, a magician mind, will know two languages, will be handsome and attractive to females. (123)
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Brave and Courageous, friendly with relatives, short tempered, good to outsiders, fond of good food and pan, will live a life praised by all, long hand and legs with dense hair, broad chest, proper teeth line and broad forehead.
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(124)

Will have intentions to take away the things of others, will attain proficiency with one foreign language, will punish those who oppose him, and have many friends of the opposite sex, will be fond of his brave children with whom he will show extra love and (125)
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Publisher: Mercury is the significator (karaka) for intelligence, mastery over communications and language. The reason is in the Kala Chakra Kundali (Natural Zodiac) Mercury rules the sign Gemini & it is in the 3H which symbolizes writing, language, communication and brings in the intelligence of the male and female energy (Gemini) into the Ascendant (Lagna). 3H is the house of hands and if its lord comes in Asc which is the body, it brings in those qualities of broad chest and long hands to the 1H.

AmericanBritish poet, playwright, literary critic and editor; he was a leader of the modernistic movement in poetry. Eliot was awarded both the British Order of Merit and the Nobel Prize for Literature. From 1911 to 1914 he studied Sanskrit and read Indian philosophy back at Harvard. Probably one of the most erudite English poets of his time, his first important published work and the first masterpiece of modernism in English was "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock." You can see that Mer is in the Asc with Asc lord making this Mercury very strong thereby. Mercury is also 9H lord, and he had learnt Sanskrit too. Sukar Rishi says Mer in 1H can give mastery over two languages and one of them could be a foreign language (Sanskrit in this case). There is a small but ignored and yet unrevealed method of seeing a chart. Take the above chart for example. The Asc is 7 in number. Go to 7th house of the chart. This will become key. 7H is house of public and relationship, so when he activated this house by his work, called Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, his Asc got activated, that is, his Mercury. The Lord of his 7H is mars which is conjoined with his 3L of writing, Jupiter, and placed in the 2H of status which he is what he got and he earned from it too, as it is 2H of vocation.

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This Mer in 1H is shared in the charts of celebrity communicators like George Lucas, British actor writer David Benson and so on.

Mercury in II house If Mercury is in second house, will have children (Putra Bhagyam), knowledge in sciences (shastras), wealthy (dhanavaan) like king, will get hidden treasures, will enjoy all types of comforts (bhog), doer of good deeds, will live clean life, smart enough to make even enemies bow to him (126)
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Pleasant and Sweet talker, less education, prolific speaker, more interested in search of wealth, will spend or will lose some wealth due to lust, will create wealth independently.
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(127)

Ability to know others behavior, will praise the saints (sadhus), not afraid of death (not afraid of lord of death), strong will, self developed knowledge in music, nice to outsiders, excessive affection over woman folks, will live a life praised by others (128)
Publisher: If we take the words self developed knowledge in music to mean in a loose manner those who are in effect in the music business, we get 151 charts of celebs who are in the music business in some form or the other. See chart below of a composer.

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Scottish poet, composer and folk singer. Henderson was awarded the Somerset Maugham Award in 1948 for his poetic work, "Ninth Elegy for the Dead in Cyrenaica." One may observe that his Mer is in the 2nd house, as per Sukar Rishi, giving him music ability but it is with Rahu (dead ones) and incidentally his work is titled 9th Elegy for the Dead.
IF FF P JFA A MF F MF J F F I M

Mercury in III house Comfortable, will have brothers, growth in the house, wife will have divine blessings of Goddess of Wealth (mother Lakshmi) and have comforts of keeping and growing cow at home (129)
() F Q AF M M C F M F F F Q JF H F FF H GF

Will learn many types of skills, fine arts like sculpture, including jyotish will come to him voluntarily (say automatically), interested in enjoying pursuits of pleasure in the initial part of life and in later part, will be interested in doing good deeds and will live as such. During middle age, will get gastric illness which will be cured later. (130)
H vF O K F Q F F K M O E F Q

Brother will take birth and then die. There is excess love and affection over his children. He will not inherit or get fathers property. There is deep religious belief, he is interested in woman folk, loved by outsiders, and will do lot of punya deeds (good deeds), be obedient to his parents and will never ignore their words. (131)
Publisher: Our database search revealed around 229 charts for astrologers & predictors. You can see

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that Sage Sukar mentions Jyotish will come automatically and wife will have blessings of the goddess of wealth Mother Lakshmi. Lets take the chart of the Varahamihira of the West, the one they called William Lilly

The author of "Christian Astrology", 1647, "A Guide for Astrologers", 1676, and an autobiography in 1715. Lilly acquired a fortune by marriage which allowed him the leisure to study and follow his bent. His Amk (Career) is in the 8H and that too planet Jupiter, in our earlier articles also we had mentioned about this Jupiter in 8H quality, but lets come to Sage Sukar pointing out that Jyotish will come naturally to a person with Mer in the 3H and this can be seen by his books, which still remains the Bible of Astrology in the West. 3L of Upadesha (advice) of an astrologer is the fiery planet Mars in the fiery sign of Leo in the 7H of public and pada prapti (position gain). So if he predicts on fire (Mars) what will happen? Lilly caused much controversy in 1666 for allegedly predicting the Great Fire of London some 14 years before it happened. For this reason many people believed that he might have started the fire, but there is no evidence to support these claims. He was tried for the offence in Parliament but was found to be innocent. Till this date his most memorable prediction remains the Great Fire of London, we are told.
IF F IFQ L F F Cw LF K

Mercury in IV house Note: This sloka text is not clear and hence the translation is not full. Will have rights but for what is not given clearly stated, will speak quickly, or otherwise also can indicate a quick nature. The word aadigaamam shirushta balitthudu can also mean excessive adherence to idealism, say a perfect character.
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Will acquire lands and building, will keep doing charity even at the cost his health, kind and fond of good passionate music, will decipher and say justice, proficiency in many skills, liar, ability to make all believe.
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(133)

Will possess lands, animals like cow, etc., will acquire yoga like surya, will have great name and fame, wealth will come in many ways, too much attraction to woman, fond of sensual pleasures, will live a life praised by others during entire life term, good personality, excellent diplomatic qualities, as he knows when to speak what.
(134)
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Mercury in V house Sick and illness, danger to pitrus (ancestors), intelligent, will live praised life, children (sons) will take birth and then die, cheating intentions, adamant, strong will, will do many business (135)
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Will not believe his spouse, fond of food and snacks, will keep on changing places and will be adopted by somebody, will possess huge wealth, will marry two wives and live entire life term, fond of son, a sweet talker. (136)
Publisher: 5H is the house of ones intelligence/mind and Mer the intelligent planet placed in 5h can give intelligence as stated by Sage Sukar. Mercury is a neutral gender planet and it being placed in the 5h of children is not conducive for child birth. Hence Rishi (sage) mentions children will take birth and die. Also in the Kala Chakra Kundali Mer owns the 3H death & 6H of diseases, hence it being placed in the 5H of children can make them die very early. Often during our early years of astrology we take a dictum from a classic of a sage and when it does not work in 100% of the charts we ignore it or blame that sages rules for not working, in the process forgetting that if a rule has been it is just for a basic understanding, and we forget that the other 8 planets must also contribute to the event to happen. Records search shows 18 cases of parents who had Mer in 5H and one of their children have died either instantly or even as late as the age of 30 whereas the above verse means infant mortality and not death of child in 20s, 30s. For example, the case of Bill Cosby (note daylight savings is applicable in this chart) the American comedian actor famous for his show The Cosby Show.

On 1/17/1996 his only son, Ennis, was shot to death while changing a flat tire on a freeway offramp, in Bel Air, CA. His son Ennis was born on 04/15/1969. The sage mentions children will take birth and then die, but that is to be taken to be reflected in the case of charts of parents. Lets twist it and see in charts of children who were born and died if this rule applies keeping in the backdrop that Mer is 3L of death & 6L of obstacles in Naisargik Chart. Now, generally we take 1H for the entry of the soul, but there are traditions which take 5H for entry of the soul and 9H for exit of the soul. Some take 5h for previous birth and 9H for future births hence this window of 5H entry and 9H exit is taken by those traditions in India. Let us for the sake of Mercury in 5H study how many charts one gets of cases of infant mortality: we get 29 cases of infant mortality from our limited database. Examples arent proven if a rule given by a sage can be twisted, but for the sake of freedom of expression lets take an example below

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Australian Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The baby died on 11/18/1977, two months old. Here Mer is in the 5H & the baby died. One can notice that the lordship of Mer is 6L & 3L conjoined with Saturn Sun. The jeeva (life) Jupiter is in marana karaka stana (not happy position) with Asc Lord (self) Mars. Noteworthy for Jupiter in Marana Karaka Position, it is a night birth. Attempt is not being made to twist the words of the sage but to make us think differently and see in light the characteristics of Mercury when we relate its energies to Kala Chakra Kundali which normally astrologers avoid to see that it is a 3L of death and 6L of obstacles and disease and we normally just think of Mer as communications.

P P F A J K L P JF Q F K g L P L

Mercury in VI house Aversion to food, diseases of lower abdomen (kunma roga), pain in the lower abdomen, piles, these three incurable diseases will keep on harassing or hurting. The person will lose weight and will become lazy and become master in complaining about everything. (137)
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Loss of uncle and house, if aspected by malefics. If aspected by benefics, then growth, some kind of illness (must be hereditary) will appear but later get cured, good life in later part, will get all things like magic, lifelong will be mentally worried. (138)
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Younger brother is very famous, disease due to sexual affairs with many woman will catch his testicles, marital bliss with wife is less, attracted to prostitutes, will accumulate wealth including lands, will live dominant life during entire life term without any hassles. (139)
Publisher: Chart of 36 year old Mozart World Renowned Composer

Sage Sukar suggests that Mer in the 6H gives abdominal diseases that could be incurable. Of course, we all know that things cannot be taken in solitude and that the whole chart needs to be studied. His time of birth is as per his father's letter in a biography by J.G. Prodhomme. Astro data bank gives source of death as kidney disease & poor health. Note Mer in 6H for abdominal diseases and observe that he died in the 36th year which means 12th House as per BCP method. Now 12th lord of death/exit is Moon who is placed in the 4H with Pluto (Yama) and this moon is in Jyestha Nakshatra whose lord Mer (Sukar Rishis verse) is placed in the 6H of abdominal disease. Coming back to the 12H of 36th year of exit, it has Neptune over there, which means something mysterious/non traceable, so his death can be of a kind which would never be traced.

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1 Wikipedia says The cause of Mozart's death cannot be determined with certainty. Dozens of theories have been proposed, including trichinosis, influenza, mercury poisoning, and a rare kidney ailment. Once again lets see his 36th year = 12H over there Neptune is placed and the 12L is Moon so these two planets can give some events. 12th lord Moon is 27.20 which when converted to days is 332.78 days. Added to his last birth day, we get the date as 20th Dec 1791, whereas his date of death was 5th Dec 1791.

Other Charts with Mer in 6H & Stomach Problems Name: ATGET, JEAN EUGENE, Date: 2/12/1857, Time: 18:00 LMT (+0:01), Place: Libourne, France Lat: 44 N 55 Lng: 00 W 14 Details: French photographer, renowned for the wide variety of his work that ranged from shrubs and flowers to street musicians and architecture, to indoors and outdoors shots that earned him a reputation by some of being one of the greatest photographers that ever lived. Mer in 6H: Plagued by a stomach ulcer in his 50s, he drank nothing but boiled water and ate nothing but a form of pancake. His diet consisted of bread, milk and lump sugar. Name: ANGELINI, ANNAGEMMA, Date: 12/30/1933, Time: 17:50 MET (1:00), Place: Zucchi, Italy Lat: 44 N 29, Lng: 11 E 26 Details: Italian journalist and musical critic. Mer in 6H: Died of cancer of pancreas 6/15/1986. Name: JOFFREY, ANVER, Date: 12/24/1928, Time: 18:43 PST (+8:00), Place: Seattle, WA, Lat: 47 N 36 Lng: 122 W 20 Details: American dancer and choreographer who held dance as his dream from the age of seven Mer in 6H: He suffered from asthma and died of a treatment for an ailment that caused a liver condition, on 3/25/1988, New York.
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Mercury in VII house Guru with different approach, scholar and jnani (very knowledgeable), saint like. . . .
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Will get wifes property, loved by Vedic scholars, will have sexual affairs voluntarily with many woman, critic knowledge in music, will do many punya deeds, will have an illness (141)
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due to woman, egoistic talker and will live without any loss.
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Will satisfy his sexual pleasure by asking woman to do/perform, will build a house with land, wealthy, good personality, charitable talker, will not do any harm or bad, will learn ancient texts by asking questions, blessings of vak devi saraswathi, will be able to understand the nuances of various types of music. (142)
Publisher: Kindly note that Rishi Sukar mentions Blessings of Vak Devi Saraswathi & Knowledge of Ancient Texts, for an astrologer in India the most desired thing is Vak Siddhi, which means whatever he says comes true and this is attributed since Ancient times to Goddess Saraswathi. Shri B. V. Raman the late renowned astrologer also had Mer in 7H and his knowledge of ancient texts is well known.

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Mercury in VIII house With long life and house, will flourish, become fatty and childish, will grow manifold, and earn popularity (143)
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Deceptive, ability to know / understand even undiscovered Vedas including Jyotish, can remain like cat which attracts lot of bees, excessive talker, say argumentative, excessive attraction to and thinking about woman with big breasts. (144)
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Short tempered, will change his hatred over woman quickly, will talk sweetly with learned people to know suitable works for him, not afraid of lord of death, one woman will have affair with him voluntarily, will live life happily in own house with land, animals, and other comforts. (145)
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Mercury in IX house As bright as light of Krishna, affected with sickness caused by vata, pitta, and kapha disorders . (146)
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Will have special property, have comforts of servant maids, have fame life long, be fond of many things, have fathers property, have strong opinions and expertise in mathematics. (147)
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With specific focus, will accumulate a lot of wealth, say 100,000 sovereigns, glows as bright as the Sun, interested in decorating himself, have a good personality and charitable words. Everybody including the king will respect him, be a sweet talker, will live without any fear. His touch on things will show yogam, say gains. (148)
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Mercury in X house One who performed punya deeds, dharma deeds, enjoyer of comforts, will cause eye illness which will trouble him a lot. (149)
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His fame is such that even a king will respect and bow. He is fatty, of a charitable nature, good personality and build, will first understand the work and then s/he works hard, can make people work like revolving wheel with his brilliance, will learn many skill sets, does not worry at all (takes it easy), is nice to outsiders, not good with relatives. (150)
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Will do much business, before predicting consider the nakshatra padas on which the mercury is placed in this house, has no use or benefit of position attained, and will reveal, only when depressed, lifelong worries but earns name and fame in life.
(151)
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Mercury in XI house Unfettered profits and gains, will be loyal and truthful.
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(152)

More interest in profits and gains, have elder siblings, less marital bliss with wife, attracted to prostitutes, have the nature of accumulating things in many ways for giving it to woman folk, not so much clean character. (153)
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Mercury in XII house Wants to do immediately everything, but he thinks or plans or wants, smart, courageous, will be supported by kings (say, superiors or higher ups). (154)
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In later part of the life, he will have illness caused by vata disorder which may lead to his death. Also, has rebirth, (Rishi says he has only revealed part of mercury in 12th.) (155) Thus ends the results of Mercury in 12 houses as per Sukar Nadi, in the next chapter we will see results of Jupiter in 12 houses.

Bhrighu Samhita By Shankar Adewal Between the age of 12 and 24, if Jupiter is in the house of Venus and has Venus opposite to it, one could be sure that the native would have a relationship or marriage during this period. If Saturn is being transited by Mars and its dispositor is placed 8th in any sign one cold be sure that there will be reversal in his or her professional career If Saturn is in Taurus and the next planet is Ketu in Libra for example and there are no planets between Saturn and Ketu, it would show that a person would take a long time to settle down and instead struggle. Ketu is the unknown portion of karma and the planet ruling the sign of Ketu is the incoming or past life, whereas Rahu controls the Karma distribution in this life Yogas combination made by Ketu will make a person great, but will destroy him whereas combinations made by Rahu will make the native enjoy powers lifelong, till his death. It will be seen that a debilitated Mars having Rahu ahead of it with no other planet in between and Moon 12th to Mars and if it is horoscope of a lady, it can be predicted that she will be deceived by a person which will have a great impact on her destiny. Retrograde planets can mean many things, for example if one has a retrograde Jupiter it is indicative that the native was probably a drunkard in his past life, a very biased and prejudiced individual and this tendency would come in this life time too. This would be the inner trait and the character which would drive the native. Retrograde planets in the house and sign placed will signify negativity and non fulfillment of matters related to that sign. On the other hand, if they are well aspected or have powerful planets in conjunction or on either side of them, it will energize these planets and give the person energy to work positively and scale greater heights.

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Gripping of Planets By The Node 3

By Babubhai Yodh & B.D. Vaghela, India

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Shri Babubhai Yodh is an 86 yr old
astrologer who hails from a parampara family in Gujurat, India. He has done B.A in English literature from Bombay University in 1948 and has been a teacher all his life. He has devoted his entire life to Jyotish having written two books in astrology a) Art of Prediction & b) Importance of Transit Points both considered classics. He specializes in K.P astrology and has devoted students who learn earnestly from him.

wo articles were published in previous issues of Saptarishis Astrology Volume3 and Volume4 on this topic. This is the third article in continuation of the same theory of Gripping of Planets by the Nodes. We may summarize the rules given in the previous articles as under: 1. A Planet in conjunction, opposition or square aspect to Node, will be gripped when the degree of a Node is more than the degree of a planet within five degree difference. 2. A gripped planet will give adverse result for the matter of the houses owned by and occupied by the gripped planet. 3. A native experiences adverse result whenever transiting Node makes an aspect of conjunction, opposition or square with the gripped planet. 4. The adverse effect of the gripped planet by the Node will be over after the progressed Node crosses the degree of a gripped planet at birth. Here the progression of a Node is only taken into consideration keeping the degree of a gripped planet fixed at birth. In the previous articles, it is explained that a planet is gripped by the Node, if degree of a planet is less than degree of a Node. From this theory, it is clear that a planet is gripped when degree of a planet is behind the degree of a Node. On the basis of this theory, the rule of gripping of a planet by the Node is formed.
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ow in this article, it will be explained that a planet may also be gripped by a Node even though the degree of a planet is more than degree of a Node. This happens in case of a retrograde planet only. This can be explained by applying theory of progression which is already clarified in previous article. The theory of progression is applied differently in case of a planet coming under gripping effect when it is in retrograde motion and the degree of a planet is more than degree of a Node. In such type of a case, the progression of a retrograde planet is taken into consideration, keeping the degree of a Node fixed at birth. Therefore, a retrograde planet, having more degree than degree of a Node and due to its retrograde motion, it moves closer to Node and thereafter it crosses the degree of a Node at birth during progression. During this movement, it is seen that a retrograde planet at birth is not gripped, but during progression it moves towards the Node until it crosses the degree of a Node at birth. When it crosses the degree of a Node at birth, at that time the degree of a retrograde planet becomes less than degree of a Node at birth. Therefore, the degree of a retrograde planet during progression comes behind the degree of a Node at birth and at that time, the retrograde planet comes under the influence of a gripped planet. If the degree of a planet is more than the degree of a Node and that planet is direct in motion, it will never be gripped. But when degree of a planet is more than the degree of a Node and that planet is retrograde in motion, it will be gripped by a Node after some years.
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born in 1941 has been studying astrology since more than 30 years with an avid rationalist approach. He gives more importance to Progressed theory with transit of planets & also Navamsa. A constant companion to Shri Babubhai Yodh he practices astrology with a zeal of leaving something for the younger generation. He was employed as a Mechanical Engineer with the State Government in Water Supply Dept & now his retired life is devoted to spreading astrology in Ahmadabad. He has been a great supporter of Saptarishis Astrology right from its inception days.

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To understand the effect of this type of gripping of a retrograde planet by a Node, the following rules are given: 1. 2. A retrograde planet in conjunction, opposition or square aspect to a Node, will be gripped when degree of a planet is more than degree of a Node. During the period when a retrograde planet during progression comes closer to degree of a Node at birth, a native experiences the lessening of a beneficial effect of that planet and more and more negative effect is observed as it comes closer to a Node. Finally when a retrograde planet during progression crosses degree of a Node, then the planet is really gripped and much more adverse effect is experienced by a native. When a retrograde planet during progression gets direct in motion after gripping and during progression in its direct motion, it crosses degree of a Node at birth, then that particular planet will be free from gripping effect of a Node. Thereafter the planet will give favourable results A planet when gripped by a Node, will give adverse result for the matter of (a) Houses owned by gripped planet (b)House occupied by gripped planet (c) Karaka of a gripped planet.

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Therefore, adverse result of a gripped planet when it is retrograde, is much more intensive and uncertain. It lasts for a longer period depending upon the motion of a planet and difference in degree between a planet and a Node at birth. In this position of planets, a native passes through not only adverse circumstances but also experiences unexpected events and incidents in the life. For clarification of the above principle, the following birth charts are given: ChartI

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n the above chart, Ascendant is in Cancer. North Node and Mars are in conjunction and placed in Seventh house in Capricorn Sign. Degree of North Node is 2222 and degree
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of Mars is 28 29. Mars is in retrograde motion . The degree of Mars is more than degree of North Node, but Mars is a retrograde planet therefore Mars will be gripped by North Node. Mars is the owner of 5th & 10th house and placed in 7th house. Mars is also Karaka planet of energy, living force, enthusiasm & mental strength. Therefore Mars gives adverse result for the matter of 5th, 10th and 7th house. Native has experienced negative results for all the above matters. 5th house indicates education, luxury & comforts, love affair and children. Native experienced adverse result for these matters. Native could not study properly and did not get graduation degree. His father is a rich person, therefore native lived in a luxurious atmosphere but he misused his fathers money in unscrupulous company. Due to this type of company, native formed the habit of drinking at an early age. Native became a failure in his love affair and could not marry the girl with whom, he was in love. He got twin girls after marriage to another woman. Due to his problem of alcohol abuse, he had to stay away from children and therefore he was not able to get the love of his children. Mars also gives adverse result of 10th house for the matter of career. Native could not get definite and independent career. His father is a leading agent of Life Insurance Company. Therefore native worked under his father and could not have his own independent activities. He does his routine work under the protection of his father and in this way, native earns money. Native has also tried as an independent agent of Life Insurance Corporation, but earning is very nominal and could not get much success. Due to habit of bad company and drinking, native, being an agent of Life Insurance Corporation, loses his credit amongst clients. He could not give proper service to client and also lost his agency of Life Insurance Corporation by his mistake. Mars is placed in Seventh house and gives adverse result for the matter of marriage and relationship with other people. Native married in the year 1999 but it was a failure. Native could not maintain relation with his wife and she decided to give him divorce in the same year. Native could not maintain relationship in dealing with other people due to his strange behavior. Mars is a Karaka planet of energy, living force, enthusiasm and mental strength. Native is lacking in all the above matters. Due to mental weakness, native has undue excitement and anger and therefore suffering from depression. To overcome this mental weakness and depression, native takes recourse to alcohol more and more and he becomes heavily addicted.

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As a result of this habit of overdrinking, complications are created in his life regarding the matter of fifth, tenth and seventh house. In the above chart, the degree of North Node is 2222 and degree of retrograde Mars is 28 29. Therefore, during the progression, Mars crosses the degree of North Node at birth i.e. 22 22on date 15081971. There are 35 days upto 15th August 1971 counting from birth date 11th July 1971. Now considering 35 days equal to 35 years in the life of a native, the year will be 2006. As soon as progressed Mars crosses degree of North Node at birth, the degree of progressed Mars will be less than degree of North Node at birth. In other way, degree of progressed Mars will be behind the degree of North Node at birth. In this situation, the planet Mars is gripped. So worst effect will be experienced by the native after the year 2006. After divorce in the year 1999, native married again in the year 2000 and he has two children who were twins in the year 2006. After the year 2006, native becomes more addicted to vice of drinking and became such an arrogant man that he began to use abusive and behave aggressively with his parents. He has no control over his habit of drinking and it became very difficult for his parents to bear his behavior. Due to this unbearable situation, his parents could not keep him with them in the house. Therefore, he was sent to an institution where such type of addicted persons are taken care of. In the institution, this person was not allowed to go anywhere and he was placed under supervision for 24 hours. Drinking was not possible for him in the institution. After staying two months in the institution, native was expressing his feeling for going home frequently. Supervisor in the institution also thought that native has improved and therefore native was allowed to go home. After coming home, native again started drinking as usual. He continued his bad habits and behavior with his family members as before. Because of this, he was sent back to the same institution. This has happened twice but there is no improvement found in his habit till today. At present native is in the institution, so his parents and wife always remain in tension and are in grief. In this chart, Mars is retrograde and during progression it becomes direct in motion on 9th September 1971 at the degree 1826. During progression in direct motion Mars crosses degree of North Node at birth i.e. 22 22 on date 4th October 1971. There are 85 days upto 4th October 1971 counting from birth date 11th July 1971. Therefore considering 85 days equal to 85 years in the life of a native, the year will be 2056. This position and movement of Mars shows that adverse effect of gripped planet Mars will remain during his whole life. ChartII

n the above chart, Ascendant is in Libra. North Node, Mars and Jupiter are in conjunction and placed in Eleventh house in Leo sign. Degree of North Node , Mars and Jupiter is 0425, 0535 and 0920 respectively. Mars and Jupiter are in retrograde motion. The degree of Mars and Jupiter is more than degree of North Node. Therefore, due to retrograde motion, Mars and Jupiter will be gripped by North Node.

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In this chart, Mars and Jupiter both the planets may be gripped. But in case of Jupiter, it gets direct in motion from 26th April 1980 at the degree of 0640. Therefore Jupiter is not crossing the degree of North Node i.e. 0425 during its retrograde motion. So Jupiter is not coming under influence of gripped planet. We will explain here, the effect of gripped planet Mars only.

Mars is the owner of 2nd and 7th house, and placed in 11th house. Mars is also a Karaka planet of energy, living force, enthusiasm and mental strength as mentioned earlier. Therefore Mars gives the adverse result for the matter of 2nd, 7th and 11th house and for all Karaka matter of Mars. Native has experienced adverse results for all the matters mentioned above. At the time of birth, native was physically undeveloped, therefore, he was kept in Intensive Care Unit for some period after birth. During this period though he improved physically but remained mentally undeveloped. In this situation school education was not possible for him. His father was capable to educate him at home by private teacher. It took considerable time to study even preliminary education at home and he could not appear in any school examination. This education was not sufficient to be independent in earning. Therefore, native had to be dependent for his living. This particular factor was an impediment for his marriage also. Second house indicate family and money. In the above circumstances, native could not marry. He has no independent activity and has to stay with his parent as he is also suffering from respiratory disease and physical weakness. Therefore, he could not have his own family and also no earning. Seventh house indicates marriage and relation with other people. Native can not marry in the circumstance in which he is living. He is not developed physically. Mentally also he is handicapped. His activity is totally restricted by his physical and mental condition. Therefore there is no scope of any interaction with other people also.

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11th house indicated gains, benefits & ambitions. Native has no activity. He remains at home and is taken care by his parent. Therefore, there is no gain, no benefit and no fulfillment of ambition in life.

Mars is the Karaka planet for energy, living, enthusiasm and mental strength. Native does not have any of the above quality in his life. He is suffering from meningitis, respiratory disease and not feeling physically fit. In the above chart, the degree of North Node is 0425 and degree of retrograde Mars is 05 35. Now, during the progression, Mars crosses the degree of North Node at birth i.e. 0425 on date 20031980. There are 6 days upto 20031980 counting from birth date 14031980. Therefore considering 6 days equal to 6 year in the life of a native, the year will be 1986. As soon as progressed Mars during its retrograde motion crosses the degree of North Node at birth, the degree of progressed Mars will be less than degree of North Node at birth. In other way degree of progressed Mars will be behind the degree of North Node at birth. Therefore, in this situation, the planet Mars becomes gripped and comes under worst effect after the year 1986. After 1986, at the age of 6 years, native was not in a position to attend any school. His parents did not allow him to go outside the home as native was suffering from respiratory disease and forgetful nature. He is also feeling physical weakness. He had his education at home by private teachers but that was also very slow. In such circumstances, he does not have any job or service and marriage is also not possible. Native frequently gets sick and requires careful treatment. In the year June2008 also, native was admitted to hospital and was in unconscious condition and unable to take any food. Though, it was a very serious condition, but anyhow he recovered after a month. In this chart, Mars is retrograde and during progression it becomes direct in motion on date 6th April 1980 at the degree 0218. Now during progression in direct motion, Mars crosses degree of North Node at birth i.e. 0425 on date 25th April 1980. There are 42 days upto 25th April 1980 counting from birth date of a native 14th March 1980. Therefore considering 42 days equal to 42 years, this period is considered 42 years in life of a native according to progress theory. From this, it is seen that Mars will be free from gripping effect by North Node as soon as Mars during progression in direct motion crosses degree of a North Node at birth. At present native is running 29th years, so we think that native will get all the good benefits and good effect of Mars after 42 years of his life. In the above chart, it is also observed that Moon is gripped by South Node as per theory given in article published in issue of Saptarishis Astrology Volume4 (Page No. 123 to 131). In birth chart, Moon and South Node are in conjunction placed in fifth house and in Aquarius sign. Degree of Moon and South Node is 0044 and 0425 respectively. The degree of South Node is more than degree of Moon; therefore Moon is in gripped position at birth. As per theory, Moon will be free from gripping effect by South Node as soon as South Node during progression crosses the degree of Moon at birth. Progressed South Node has not crossed degree of Moon at birth till today and Moon is still in gripping effect. The effect of gripping Moon by South Node is observed that native
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has no education (5th house occupies by Moon) and also no career (10th house owned by Moon). In this case, progressed South Node crosses degree of Moon at birth, i.e. 0044 on date of 22nd May 1980. There are 69 days upto 22nd May 1980 counting from birth date of a native 14th March 1980. Therefore considering 69 days equal to 69 years in life of a native, the year will be 2049. Gripping effect of Moon will continue till the year 2049 and therefore a native will experience adverse result of gripped Moon for a longer period in his life. We have studied the gripping of planets by Node and its effect on life of a native in different ways. Still there are many situations in which gripping effect of a planet is experienced by a native when a planet is in evil aspect with Node. Intensity and period of evil effect depends on motion of a planet (fast or slow), type of motion (direct or retrograde) position of a planet (ahead or behind node) and difference in degree between planet and Node. For the interest of the reader, we may write in the same subject in future.

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Tingling On The Parts Of The Body And Its Effects

By V.Raghavendra Rao, India.

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Raghavendra Rao hails from Tirupati a
well known pilgrimage centre in India. He has studied M.A. Indian Culture and M.A. Astrology. He has published 20 articles in Telugu and edited and published Four Unpublished Palm Leaf Manuscripts in Telugu language. He is deeply interested in bringing out rare manuscripts translated into English for the benefit of astrology lovers worldwide. He would also be bringing out another translation of a manuscript titled Nimitta Choodamani. Saptarishis Astrology honors the spirit of Shri Raghavendra Rao

ertain parts of the body slightly tingle often which indicates some results and one can predict out of it. In Sakuna Sastra it has gained some importance. This is an unpublished Palm leaf Manuscript entitled "ANGAMULA ADURUDU SASTRAMU" in Telugu which means effects on tingling on various parts of body which is in Sakuna Sastra. 1. The Manuscript of 1/8 demy size of 12 folios the matter is in running text form, I have converted into a table form 3. Date and Time of the Manuscript is unknown 4. Author of the Manuscipt is Chandragiri Chinnaya 2. Accession Number of the Manuscript is 18302 3. Name of the Library Oriental Research Institute Manuscipts Library Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati Regarding illustration generally in sakuna sastra majority of us know if right eye tingles for male it is good omen and it is bad omen / sakuna for ladies like this whenever a person observes a mild tingle on any part of the body there is a sign of expecting the result as mentioned in the Manuscript My own experience can be illustrated with a small example, once my upper lip tingled But I was somehow unable to read the result in the table, on the next day I received a good news from my relative
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that his marriage is fixed. The effects of tingling on various parts of the body is given below:

Parts Of Body 1) Centre of the Head (at brahma randra) (tingle at center of the head is very minute it is to be observed sensitively) 2) Left side of the center of the head 3) Back side of the head 4) If entire head tingles 5) Right side of the forehead 6) Left side of the forehead 7) Edge of the eye adjacent to the nose 8) On the other side as said above 9) Right eye lower lid 10) Left eye upper lid 11) Eyelid upper part 12) Left eye full 13) Right side of the nose 14) Left side of the nose 15) Upper lip 16) Lower lip 17) Neck 18) Back side of the neck Right side 19) Back side of the neck Left side 20) On the Adams Apple on the neck 21) Right Chest 22) Left Chest 23) Umbilical 24) Stomach 25) Back 26) Right side of the back 27) Part between neck and shoulder
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Effects On Tingle May receive some Suspicious news

Will be respected in the Society and gain good name Indication of enemies at the background Will become the head of the family Will be relieved from the chronic health problems No effects indicate (either bad or good) Will win the case in the court Will get wealth Danger to the brother Will be cursed from the unknown reasons/sins Will face a lot of difficulties and it will be solved gradually Will face difficulties boldly Will receive the bad debts also gets wealth Will become rich gradually Will hear good news from relatives / friends Will eat delicious dishes, which he never tasted before. Danger to life Indication of suspicious events in the house Indication of danger from enemies Fear of death from serious disease Enemies may attack Good from near and dear Will affect from a chronic disease Will gain good name Will feel angry Will win the case in the court May expect help from ladies

28) Right shoulder full

29) Right side of the Chest below the Shoulder 30)Left side of the chest below the Shoulder 31) Right hand elbow 32) Left hand elbow 33) Right hand 34) Left hand 35) For ladies on the left hand 36) For ladies on the right hand 37) Right hand thumb 38) Right hand middle finger 39) Right hand action finger 40) Right hand wrist 41) Left hand middle finger 42) Left hand little finger 43) Left hand thumb 44) Left hand ring finger 45) Left hand full 46) Right side of the back

Will hear death message of Relatives/friends who lives in foreign land Will be honored Will be relieved from the Doshas Will receive the fruits of the past deeds Will gain a lot of wealth Will gain good name and fame Will lose name and fame Gains are indicated Will face troubles Gain of wealth indicated Will commit sins Will hear a death message from relatives Will gain wealth after a great difficulties The ideas will be fruitful Will meet the king/officer Will be honored Good for health May have to leave his existing good status Will receive a sting from the poisonous animal and will become normal after some time Will leave the place where presently living (may shift his house to some other place) The disease from which he is suffering will not be cured Will purchase good dress material There is an indication that the friends / relatives living in foreign land are in difficulties Will win over the cases pending in the court The enemies will also compromises Income from all sources and recovery of bad and doubtful debts Will face a sever anger The relatives who are living on foreign lands will come and join leaving the grudges Will do adventures consequently wins the hearts of the officials Will lead life in multiple storied building Will have to face a chronic disease and
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47) Left side of the back

48) Entire back 49) Waist 50) Secret part

51) Right lap 52) Left lap 53) Both the laps 54) Right knee 55) Left knee

56) Both the knees 57) Near right leg ankle 58) Near left leg ankle

59) Near the ankles of the both the legs 60) Upper side of the right foot 61) Upper side of the left foot 62) Bottom side at the curve of the right Foot 63) Bottom side at the curve of the left foot

expected to spend a huge amount for cure of disease Will leave his native land with a great sorrow Will leave his native land with a great sorrow The case pending in the court will be lost and it will favor the opponent The money lent will not be recovered Indication that the native in suffering from a serious disease

Jyotisharnava Navanitam The subject will have another marriage if the 7th and the 2nd houses are related to malefic planets by occupation or aspect or if these two lords are bereft of strength Chapter 2, Verse 190 of Jyotisharnava Navanitam, a classic as taught by Lord Shiva to Goddess Parvati Questionable Spouse: The person will acquire a spouse of questionable character if the 4th place from the 7th house is occupied by Saturn, Mars, Rahu or Ketu where there is no aspect from or association of a benefic planet Chapter 2, Verse 194 of Jyotisharnava Navanitam, a classic as taught by Lord Shiva to Goddess Parvati

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Future Prediction From Palmistry

By T. Stokes, U.K. T Stokes
is regarded as one of the finest palmists in the west, T Stokes is known

worldwide as the Consultant Palmist & is regarded as one of the finest palmists in the West. He has many years of combined practise and blending from an array of diagnostic skills coupled to 10 years training in the Harry Edwards school of spirit mediumship and guidance, and accessing the wisdom of the multimedical and multispiritual arenas of the Indo/Pak subcontinental energy flow disciplines such as Hasthricka and IlMulKaff, have meant a sharpening and honing of clairvoyant skill ranges which can take a subject from prebirth through the main events of the life, to the present day. Palms read by post or email at palmist@fsmail.net www. t-stokes.co.uk

rwin Shroedingers book What is life? claimed that one of lifes urgent criteria is the storage and transmission of information, e.g., a code that transfers this information from parent to child, and is both complex and compact enough to fit inside a single cell, and this code had to be at molecular level. Scientists believed Shroedingers genetic code was carried by the D.N.A. Insurance companies claim that by an examination of the D.N.A, they can tell not only which diseases a person will suffer, but, even claiming to know pretty closely the length of life. They would do this, primarily to know whom to accept for life insurance and whom not to. This information would also benefit employers, preparatory documents exploring this have been discussed by the C.B. I. (Confederation of British industry). The scientific establishment accepts and supports these findings quite readily, yet has baulked over the centuries when palmists have ventured into the same territory. It is actually quite amusing for serious research palmists to have had their research vindicated by something as dubious as insurance companies, and under the counter back street Dr. Mengele type genetics laboratories. A recent edition of the British Medical Journal ran the headline, no one can predict the future, but each day the weather forecaster does just that, the stock exchange does it daily, the futures market sells produce years before it has been grown. International money dealers do it months in advance and sales projection graphs in companies are built on it. Remember Nick Leason, gambling millions of pounds of monies not yet even earned? The old Soviet Union ran university courses on it, and the Soviet K.G. B. used it as a departmental tool, so why is it impossible to predict the future? A specialized knowledge in any field must give prior knowledge. Albert Einstein, a believer in prediction, said, Random systems eventually produce predictable patterns.

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Theoretically, an expert studies his material until he sees this pattern, and it is upon this pattern that he builds his estimation of future trends. Such old establishment names as the B.B.C., Proctor & Gamble, Marks and Spencer, and the Society of Cosmetic Scientists, subscribe vast financial sums to what are termed futurologists for future prediction. In fact the Soviets took so seriously such predictive organisations as the Henley forecasting centre, British future planning Centre and the European planning federation, that they spied on them continually. For several years the most popular programme on British T V was Tomorrows World Strangely, mediums have an exceptional record in contacting the dead, but not too good in pinpointing future events. A wise old Greek philosopher once said, the improbable but possible, is always preferable to the probable but impossible. Many of todays Astrologers and Palmists have qualifications in Psychology and counseling, and the current trend of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) lends itself very favorably, particularly as many people are turning away from pills and tablets to more natural methods, but these current trends have brought with it a politically correct disinclination to discuss futures, many practitioners shy away from, and many do not have this important aspect within their skills range. Certainly, the palmer lines do change, but let us examine just one of the other methods available to palmists to answer what the future may hold. This as taught by the great master Chin Li Po is an essential part of Tibetan palmistry and healing, and takes many years of practice to make perfect.

irst while feeling your way into the person being read ( querent ) and empathizing, place your thumb into the palmer chakra at the plain of Mars in the central hollow, pulse work is important with ancient oriental healing, and remember the thumb has its own pulse, the aura fluctuates between positive and negative, inward and outward flows of energy, but while reading the conscious awareness of passivity is important for incoming info to be absorbed, so feel and coincide both your pulse/heartbeat and breathing rhythm to that or the person being read. The auric strength and vivid colouration between the fingers give added detailing and Spiritualists use psychometry, where a medium will feel the vibes of a ring or a watch, and Gypsies call the art Dukkering from the ancient east, and this in pure form is still practised in Sri Lanka, as spoken of by the late great palmists, Cyrus Abayakoon and Mir Bashir. Tibetan palmistry shows that the chi energy is easiest read in the palmer hollow and it is from here we tune in to the querent, and while also touching the lines, and using psychometry or soul feeling we assess the life energies and the realms of what the future may hold. Both Edgar Cayce and Emanuel Swedenborg, demonstrated what Universities now call Futurism, but ethical dilemmas remain, no one sees the whole picture, and how much should you tell ? there must always be times when you remain silent, with moderation, support and positive encouragement being the uppermost priorities. The authors on Tibet Evans Wentz and Lobsang Rampa, have both described the novice monks arriving at the lamaseries, being read in the fashion described, and over 45 years of reading hands at charitable fundraising functions, I have heard
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many times from vicars and priests, the past, health, relationships, career, psychological profile all O K but please do not read futures. Surely, if a reader can date and time all the major events of your life, up to now and assess accurately where you stand currently on the ladder of life then why not some advice of the future also ? my postbag over many years tells me that the pitfalls are that in the past, some people have used this information badly, and left spouses, jobs even countries, but no responsible reader will ever tell a person what to do, our job is to define the picture for them to assess themselves. The late churchman Chad Varah, said from boyhood he always had a vision that. he would one day save many lives, and one day awakening from a dream he knew he had to start the world wide listening group the Samaritans.

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House In Hand
By T. Stokes, U.K. T Stokes
is regarded as one of the finest palmists in the west; T Stokes is known

worldwide as the Consultant Palmist & is regarded as one of the finest palmists in the West. He has many years of combined practise and blending from an array of diagnostic skills coupled to 10 years training in the Harry Edwards school of spirit mediumship and guidance, and accessing the wisdom of the multimedical and multispiritual arenas of the Indo/Pak subcontinental energy flow disciplines such as Hasthricka and IlMulKaff, have meant a sharpening and honing of clairvoyant skill ranges which can take a subject from prebirth through the main events of the life, to the present day. Palms read by post or email at palmist@fsmail.net www. tstokes.co.uk

In my house there are many mansions the bible tells us, and the hand has its own mansions too. We have mansions of the emotions, the intellect, career path, diet and health, but perhaps the most intriguing to lay people has always been that aspect of karma that deals with who we really are and how we got here, and to where will we go when our allotted span is done. During my fifty years in reading hands, this is one of the graphs I would use in demonstrating the 7 houses or mansions of palmistry. These 7 mounts or planetary rulers are often a direct match if used with overlays of the horoscope, as I showed many times previously in my lectures, with the parallels of Marylin Monroe, President John F. Kennedy, and Princess Diana. The Bible is a great source for Oneiromancy or dream interpretation, and in a dream a house always represents ourselves, our inner world and this was acknowledged by Sigmund Freud in his classic work the interpretation of dreams, which he loosely based on the teachings of the ancient Greeks, themselves great students of palmistry. Any house is only as good as its foundations, and in the illustration we see the two lower hand mounts Venus which govern our loves, life energies, and primary drives, and the Moon which governs our ancestral memories, intuition, primal instincts, and all body fluids, which form the base to our foundations of personality, and these should be even in size, depth, colour and height. The door to this house covers the area known to palmists as the mount of Neptune and this is the door to the hand because a reading must start at the beginning of the fate line, at this doorstep to see why the person has come into incarnation, and to look along the destined path. Interestingly this same door that governs our entry into this life, will also govern our exit, as the line of life ends under this same door. For just as we are born into this life we die to the world we knew before, and as we die to this one we are born into the next. So we surely must use the same door for both entrances and exits. The Bracelet lines which cross the wrist hand boundary will give further detail,
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And they should be clear even and unbroken, Tibetan palmistry teaches these lines have important future health messages. This destiny line was called in biblical times the measuring line as it was used against the life line to assess a mans life span, and in ZEC.2;1 we read When I looked around me I saw a man with the measuring line in his hand Physicians would look for this when administering to the sick, and they would judge who to help and who not by an examination of these two lines. Next step is to look into the top window by the thumb in the mount of Mars sector, To assess the start of the line of life to confirm the reasons for entry into the world, and to examine the time spent in the womb. The curve of the lifeline is representative of the curve of the foetus in the womb, and colour variations in the line do reflect potential discomfort areas, and palmer reflexology can assist in discomfort relief, if used gently, to the pregnant mother. Everything that affects the mother during this period will affect the baby, Particularly diet, alcohol and allopathic medication, even a loud noise nearby can make the baby jump inside the womb, it is essential that the mother feel safe and secure during this period. So a lot of detail shows here. The apex of the roof shows its central point between the two middle fingers, and if we trace a line down from this to the door at the palmer base, we can separate the hand into palmistries two halves, the thumb side covers the conscious or outward side and the heel of the hand to the Mercury finger covers the Ulna or inward unconscious side. Carl Jung in his studies into palmistry and astrology based his unique theories on introversion and extroversion around these factors, and with the building blocks of houses, or personalities they will need balance in all areas and the cement is always harmony, both inner and outer as covered by the windows, Carl Jungs thinking, feeling, sensation and intuition being these windows we use to see inside the individual. The roof of course being the highest aspect relates to the highest in ourselves, the spiritual and emotional drives, and the lines and fingers particularly the tips will give the finer detail. The fingers themselves will give pointers in the 12 phalanges to the lifes loves, These phalanges in medieval palmistry were related to the apostles, one of whom was assigned from each astrological sign, the four elements of Air Earth Fire and Water, are shown by the four palmer windows. During my time working with alternative health clinics in Britain, and writing summaries for traumatised or abused children, the drawing of a house can be very revealing in the healing of any damage to their emotional or intellectual landscapes, particularly the terminally ill can show great diagnostic power in their drawings. At one point in an ordinary classroom environment, I asked the new class to draw their houses for me, and in one case I blurted out
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whoever drew this see me after class and my classroom assistant burst into tears, and a hurt from long ago later that day was released. Incidentally figures in these diagrams can relate to spirit guides. The palm centre or plain of mars shows the battle field for life struggle during the middle years of life mid thirties, to early fifties when we are consolidating our material positions in society, work and family. The material mansion perhaps blindfolds us to what is of real value in our lives, For as the master said; pile up possessions not on earth where the rust, the moth and the thief can consume, but in heaven where they are forever safe The wisdom of Ghandi once said, sufficient for your need, not your greed Each finger governs bodily organs and is given a planetary ruler, palmistries connection to Astrology goes back to antiquity, and although the Vatican archives have early books on the subject they are not available to scholars, early Christianity burnt many books that were priceless, on this and similar themes. The Alexandrian library in particular contained ancient knowledge and wisdom from all over the world, and we are still trying to recoup that knowledge on medicine, astrology, anatomy and palmistry, destroyed by the early Christians. One of the rules of palmistry is that single signs must never be accepted on their own, always look for other signs, for just as if you examined a load of wood slate and bricks, you would get no idea of what the finished house would look, or feel like, when it was all put together. With traumatised patients, I would always in meditation get them to see and feel comfortable inside a house in their mind, and when in stress to sit quietly and go there. Meditation point; the beauty of the house is order. The blessing of the house is contentment. The glory of the house is hospitality. The golden rule in palmistry is always look for confirmation and corroboration, the skill lies in the analysis of all the building blocks that go into the making of a stable and well rounded personality, and bear in mind the responsibility you have in what you say, healing must always be your goal, gentle diplomacy and tact, perhaps demand a mansion of their own Happy Palmistry.

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BrahmaSri Tadepalli Raghavanarayana Shastry Garu Jeevitha Charitra

Part2 By Shreeram Balijepalli, Canada
In continuation.

am a Telugu Vaideeki Velanadu

Brahmin; my Gurunatha is Rajagopala Swamy of Nanganallur Sarvamangala Rajarajeshwari Ashramam. I have been intiiated into Srividya Margam and my father and mother are Sri Balijepalli Devendra Shankar Garu (A Dattaupasaka and direct disciple of Swaprakashananda Datta-Athivarna-Avadhutha) and Srimathy Balijepalli Vidhyavathy Garu.I have finished my MBA in USA and currently reside in Toronto. My Upasya Devatha is Rajarajeshwari Parabhattarika Devatha.

handavolu Shastry had in possession by now Ashtamaadhi siddhis (the 8 miraculous powers). However, he never even once used them despite facing many monetary and other calamities. He used to take it in a spiritual way and say that it was all because of 'Praarabdha Karma'. Such was His greatness. His MantraYogas and stories are actually very strange stories. Only His disciples Noori Satyanarayana Sharma & Noori Bhogeeshwara Sharma alone knew His powers in depth. Let me narrate a few such miraculous incidents here. Now, miracles are a natural order of divinity. There is no such thing as a higher or lower order of miracles and every expression of miracle is the love of Devi manifest. Chandavolu Shastry had studied in a school (Vedapathashaala) and that was filled with ghosts! ('Deyyala Kompa')
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They never dared to come in the morning when the Vedic vibrations were present, however they frequented the School in the night. So, no one stayed at night in the School due to this fear. Once what happened was when Chandavolu Shastry was sleeping in the School premises, the students by mistake locked the door and went away. That night one naked female spirit (Digambari) with disheveled hair came near the sleeping saint. Chandavolu Shastry Garu seeing her, started reciting Devi's mantra and the Digambari asked him to shut up. But he defied her and started reciting it loudly and she could not even come near him and gave shrieking voices and ran away from the place never to be seen again! Another Miracle:

n those days, Chandavolu Shastry being an expert in Mantraoushadi (Mantric Herbs) had a desire to get 'Mayuri Shiki' a very rare herb. This herb was available only during the time of a complete lunar eclipse atop a hill and that too upon the recital of a mantra. Those who possessed the herb would be able to control and attract anyone. So, Chandavolu Shastry Garu out of curiosity reading in a Shastra wanted to try the efficacy of the herb. Chandavolu Garu went up the hill at the given time and started reciting the mantra and saw the shining miracleherb and when he was about to pluck it a threeheaded young boy appeared and the boy prevented him from taking the herb. The boy said, "You have no need for this herb as people when they even see your face will become attracted by you and your power" He tried to convince the boy that He was taking the herb only on experimental basis but the boy did not yield and as they were arguing, the eclipse time elapsed and the herb stopped shining and disappeared. The three headed boy also smiled and disappeared. Chandavolu Shastry reconciled to the fact that it was not in His karma to get the herb and climbed down the hill. Later he came to know that Lord Dattatreya Swami was In charge (Adhipathy) for the herb! So, the three headed boy was none other than BalaDatta! (Dattatreya in Child form). He deemed it His good fortune to see Baladatta even without seriously trying! Chandavolu Shastry Garu had the good fortune of meeting his poorvajanma (past birth) friend who was now a great yogi. The yogi (whose name is purposely kept anonymous) appeared before Him and said "Look at everything which happens in this material world with equanimity and I will appear after 50 years. So saying he disappeared. 50 Years later, Shastryji went to Guntur and was doing Pranayama in his room. Since he was an expert at Pranayama he began to levitate and suddenly he began to fall to the ground headdown and then exactly at that moment the yogi
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appeared and saved Chandavolu Shastry Garu and blessed Him. The moment Shastryji prostrated before Him, He vanished. At this stage, let me tell all that this story did not occur in 5th century BC but happened from 19001990!! So, all these miracles you read happened as recently till 1990.This gives us some hope. Ok, now coming back to the pertinent story, Venkatapppayya Shastry Garu had gone to Kailasham (expired) and His 'Shreerama Kathaamrutham' was being printed by Chandavolu Shastry Garu. In the AyodhyaaKaandam, Shastryji had a writer's block. He could not complete one particular poem which was an explanation to the Gayathri mantra. Each Syllable of the mantra was attempted to be written in poetic form by Him. He struggled with the syllable "Bha" and got stuck there. Shastryji prayed His Upsayadevatha (Rajarajeshwari Tripurasundari) and then drifted into sleep. He had a weird dream while he slept. In the dream one BibiJaganmohini appeared and she was in a sleeping pose and one 30 year old bearded man came fast running to Her and opened her jacket and started drinking milk from her breasts! Shastry Garu was flabbergasted while witnessing this in the dream. The lady looked so Huge and very Divine and He had no clue who She was. She said to Him, "Why are you standing there?" He replied in his dream "Can I also get some Mother's milk from you?" At that instant, he awakened from sleep and started getting the words in free flow as in "Bharma Maya Ramya Harmyamu..." And finished his Novella easily. He used to write from then on is such a frenetic pace that while the proofs of one chapter was being printed, He used to finish by night itself another chapter! Till date no one knew, who the lady was and who the 30 year old bearded man was. The significance of the dream can be cognized as Shastry Garu drinking the milk of wisdom from Paradevatha's divine breasts itself just like the 'Dravida Sisu' of Saundarya Lahiri (Thirugnana SambandharChild saint Nayanmar) Chandavolu ketharaju Subbarao Garu did not have progeny. He took his wife to Rayaveluru and showed to a Western Doctor there and the doctor declared that she would not be able to conceive. The couple took refuge at the feet of Chandavolu Shastryji. He then gave her for a year Prasad (Theerthabhoothulu' meaning Theertha Prasadam. 'bhoothulu' has an utterly corrupt meaning these days in Telugu, the word has no connection with that word. This word is an ancient Telugu word though. However, etymologically speaking both, come from the word "Bhutha" as
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in Panchabhutha.). She became pregnant and went to Rayaveluru Hospital for delivery! The Doctor who said she is a barren woman was flabbergasted and checked her again and again! She gave birth to a girl and the delivery was a hassle free one. One more couple (Peravali Vasis Cheruvu Vishwanatha Sharma couple) also got blessed similarly. Once this came to be known all over many people started flocking to get the 'Theerthabhoothulu'.

To Be Continued ..

Shri Gajanan Maharaj of Shegaon The state of Maharashtra, has produced a huge number of mystics and saints in India. Lets see an instance in the life of the legendary Gajanan Maharaj. One day Maharaj went to the Nilakanth temple near the village and desired to stay there. Patil built a palm cottage for him and people started visiting the place. Once a group of Gossains (a type of Sadhu - saint) claiming to be the disciples of one Brahmin Guruji reached the place where Baba was staying. The pretentious Sadhus demanded halwa, puri (a variety of food in India) and ganja (opium) from Patil. They also told him that by doing so he would get more virtue than by serving a mad and naked person like Gajanan Maharaj. After taking his food just in order to prove his superiority over Maharaj the group leader, Brahmagiriji started lecturing on Bhagavad-Gita to draw attention of people. He started explaining "Nainam chhindanti Sastrani, Nainam Dahati Pavakam"- meaning neither weapons can destroy the soul nor can fire burn it. In spite of his efforts, people were found to be collecting around Gajanan Maharaj who was smoking his Chilum (clay tobacco pipe) sitting on a wooden bed right opposite to Brahmagiriji. His ego was hurt and he became very angry finding absence of proper public appreciation and attention. Strange are the ways of Sadgurus. In this situation a strange thing happened. The bed on which Maharaj was sitting suddenly caught fire. As the fire rose up the disciples of Maharaj requested him to get out of fire and also started arranging for water. Maharaj said that neither water would be used to extinguish fire nor would he get out of the fire bed. Addressing Brahmagiriji who was enjoying the sight, Maharaj said, "since you have been telling people for the last one hour that neither weapon can destroy nor fire can burn the soul, please come and prove it by sitting on this fire." On this Brahmagiriji did not react but tried to avoid the situation. Then Maharaj asked a physically strong disciple to catch hold of Brahmagiriji and bring him before Maharaj. One can well imagine the condition of a pretentious sadhu (saint) in such a situation. His ego was totally shattered and he repented not only for his behavior but also for his pretentiousness. Maharaj pardoned him and advised him on the path to be followed for spiritual upliftment.

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Gangadhar Dasa
By U K Jha, India.
1.0 Preamble
Gangadhar Dasa was taught to the scribe by one of his Tantrik Gurus who was also an excellent astrologer. Although it sounds odd today but the fact remains unaltered that astrology was never the subject of great astronomers but of Siddha Tantriks who were also master astronomers and the scriptures bear the testimony of Tantrik astronomy in plenty. In Siddha Tantrik cults various types of Dasa systems and predictive techniques are prevalent which are now not found in the standard classical texts of astrology and on account of their oath for maintaining secrecy (Gopniyata), at all cost they do not divulge it to uninitiates. Scribe has already discussed few of these Dasa systems elsewhere and Gangadhar Dasa is an attempt in the same series of works. The scribe learnt Damodar Dasa and Gangadhar Dasa (both Rasiyadi & Grahadi) from late Sri Somnath Jee Maharaj, a great Tantra Sadhaka of Nath Sampradaya having vast knowledge of astrology about 15 years ago and since then it has been testified on several charts. Gangadhar Dasa involves the calculation of Deha and Jeeva Rasi of Lagna; whereas, Samharika and Pratipalika Rasi are worked out for computation of Damodar Dasa. The calculation of Deha and Jeeva or Samharika and Pratipalika Rasi as well as Lalitha Lagna etc are entirely different and not found elsewhere. These are the specialities of these Dasa systems and will be elaborated in subsequent discussion in right context and perspectives.

A graduate in Mechanical Engineering

from University of Roorkee (Now IIT Roorkee). U K Jha has produced over 100 thought provoking articles in several astrological journals and is a known name in the academic foray of this science. He is known for his innovative ideas, one point sharp logic, acute rationality and scientific approach for dealing with the things. He is the author of the famous book "Utopia and Anarchy of Stars" and his commentaries on Yoga-Pushpanjali and Phala Deepika is a master piece for absorbing reading. His another book "Lost Horizon of Vaidik Astrology" and a book on Tara Dasa is likely to come out soon. Presently he is busy writing commentary on Brihat Parasara Hora Shasta (BPHS). His vast knowledge of Tantra and esoteric psychology finds conspicuous reflection in all of his works.

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The names of Dasa systems prevalent among the astrologers of the Tantrik cult are mostly dedicated to the names of Gods and Goddesses such as Bhuvaneshwari Dasa, Maheshwari Dasa, Rajeshwari Dasa, Damodar Dasa, Rudra Dasa and so on. Gangadhar is also the name of lord Shiva and this Dasa system is either christened after the name of Lord Shiva or the exponent of this Dasa system was a great Shaiva Sadhska. The last possibility can be that the name of the Acharya/sage who developed this Dasa was Gangadhar and this Dasa has become popular after his name. Gangadhar Dasa is both Rasiyadi as well as Grahadi and in this paper Rasiyadi Gangadhar Dasa is being discussed. In both the types of Gangadhar Dasa i.e. Rasiyadi and Grahadi the total Dasa duration happens to be 84 years. Rasiyadi type is slightly simple because each sign has the operating period for 7 years but in Grahadi type the distribution of 84 years among nine planets is very interesting. That would be discussed in other separate paper in future. The beauty of this Dasa is that it comprises of the calculation of Deha and Jeeva Rasi in an entirely different manner and the order of succession of various signs in Dasa pattern does not follow any given type of chakra described by the earlier savants in standard classical texts. Secondly, this Dasa takes into account the two vital divisional charts namely Dreshkana and Navamsha pulled to the distant belt of Nakshatras. But it is not a Nakshatra Dasa. However; it is clear from the subsequent discussion that the commencement of this Dasa system contains the vibrations of different belts cut through the different cross section of the zodiac. Since, this Dasa is not found in the available texts and is being produced first time; scribe has endeavoured his level best to explain it with different set of events of the same natives to justify its applicability and efficacy. Readers may kindly apply them on the events known to them for various nativities to verify the veracity of its efficacy.

2.0 Rationality of 84 years Dasa Duration

Before embarking upon the actual discussion on Gangadhar Dasa it would be pertinent to tell few things which would not be out of place or digression from the main topic. Dasa duration of 84 years is found only in ChaturshitiSama Dasa dealt in BPHS where Dasa of lunar nodes have been dropped and each of the seven planets have been allotted Dasa duration of 12 years. One of the three durations (Trikoot) of Mandook Dasa which has been already discussed exhaustively with numerous examples elsewhere also has a total Dasa duration of 84 years. But that does not seem to be the case here. The scribe with his little knowledge and reasoning power tried to explore the reasons for fixing total Dasa duration as 84 years in this case and the same is placed below for the critical scrutiny of the learned readers. In the spiritual philosophy of Vaidik theology it is believed that the soul saunters through 84 Yonis to qualify itself for begetting human form and; therefore, the figure 84 becomes quite significant in this respect as astrology is founded on the pillars of concept like immortality of soul and reincarnation. Number seven is very important from esoteric point of view as can be appreciated from the use of term Sapta like saptarishi, saptasindhu, saptabhuvan, saptaswara, saptarashmi, sapta jihva, saptapadi and so on and so forth. Looking into the esoteric imports of number seven it is quite probable that the Dasa duration of each sign of the zodiac was kept 7 years which for the 12 signs gives a total of 84 years.

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 The duration of Yogini Dasa is 36 years and its double (two cycles) gives a figure of 72 years. The total Dasa duration of KalaChakra Dasa is also 72 years. As is evident from the description of BPHS both of these Dasa systems are very important. Taking a lead from this if one year for each sign is added into this figure (72) the total becomes 84 years (72 + 12 = 84). Among the various types of Nakshatra Dasa given in BPHS, Vimshottari and Ashtottari Dasa system is mostly in vogue all over the country. One fourth of the total Dasa duration for VDS and ADS gives a figure of 57 years (120 + 108 = 228/4 = 57). In other half of the average of VDS and ADS gives a figure of 57 years (120 + 108 = 228/2 = 114; 114/2 = 57). Half of the average of Vimshottari, Shodshottari, Dwadshottari and Ashtottari Dasa also gives the same figure (120 + 116 + 112 + 108 = 456/4; 114/2 = 57). There are 27 Nakshatra in the Bhachakra and if considering one year for each Nakshatra is added into 57 we get a figure 84 years (57 + 27 = 84). Numerically we may say that the Dasa duration of VDS, which has been so much eulogised in the BPHS, also gives a number 3 (120 years) and this Dasa also has a duration (84 years) that gives the number 3. Elsewhere, the scribe has explained the calculation of Yuga that again gives a number 3 (1200 years). Thus, the great principle of triplicity seems to be inherently jutted into this Dasa system. Whatever may be the actual reason, it becomes quite apparent that 84 years of Dasa duration must have been kept by the sages on the basis of various unknown factors out of which above listed reasons can be only few probabilities. Learned readers may kindly ponder over it continuously to find out some more important reasons for keeping the total Dasa duration of 84 years.

3.0 Commencement of Dasa

Lagna is the main fulcrum for start of Gangadhar Rasi Dasa and it begins with the stronger between the Deha and the Jeeva Rasi of Lagna. Here in this system the determination of Deha and Jeeva signs are done on entirely different technique which has nothing to do with the Deha and Jeeva Rasi established in KCDS (KalChakra Dasa System) and the students need not get confused with that. Sometimes, Deha and Jeeva Rasi becomes the same here and in that case the Gangadhar Dasa would commence with the same sign.

3.1 Deha Rasi

First, note down the Navamsha dispositor of the lord of the rising Dreshkana. Note down the Nakshatra dispositor of that Navamsha dispositor. Note down the sign occupied by that Nakshatra dispositor in Dreshkana chart. That sign is the Deha Rasi of Lagna.

3.2 Jeeva Rasi

Note down the Dreshkana dispositor of the lord of rising Navamsha Note down the Nakshatra dispositor of that Dreshkana dispositor. Note down the sign occupied by that Nakshatra dispositor in Navamsha chart. That sign is the Jeeva Rasi of Lagna.

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The techniques to decide the stronger between the two signs are same as described in Jaimini Upadesha Sutra which can be summed up as under: 1. The sign having a planet is stronger than the sign which has no planet. 2. If both the signs under consideration for the purpose of comparison of strength are having planets then the sign having more number of planets is deemed stronger. 3. If the number of planets placed in both the signs is same then the sign occupied by its own lord or an exalted planet is considered stronger. 4. In case the situation still remains These two Dasas that is 6th and 7th Dasa are undecided then the decision is made on the basis of natural quite critical and the motion followed here is called strengths. Fixed signs are stronger Marjar (11th) and Shishumar (8th). They are than moveable signs and dual considered to be troublesome Dasa despite accrual signs are stronger than the fixed signs. of any amount of name, fame and gains. The 5. If situation is same then the native has to pass through lots of trials and strength is decided on the basis of tribulations during the operation of these two strength of the lords of those signs under consideration. Dasa. These criteria for assessment of strength are not applied in totality but stepwise, one after the other, till the strength becomes decided. In other words the further exploration would stop at the point where strength stands decided.

5.0 A Word On Dreshkana Chart

This Dasa involves erection of Navamsha and Dreshkana charts for finding out the Deha and Jeeva Rasi of Lagna. The Dreshkana chart is usually drawn wrongly by astrologers. Many authors have suggested different types of Dreshkana chart in their books which is an absurd suggestion because there has to be only one chart for one division of the zodiac. Long back late Sri A D Pathak and few other scholars raised this point through TOA. The scribe wrote about the correct Dreshkana chart more than one and half decade ago in the pages of TOA (Times of Astrology). The same is again elaborated by the scribe in his separate essay on Dreshkana Dasa. It is as per the suggestions made in BPHS and by Kali Dasa. They are same and not contradictory. Unfortunately, great Pt. G K Ojha also failed to take note of this fact while suggesting correct D/3 chart in his books in his attempts to reach actual purports Parivriti Trayam Tesham Meshadah Kramso Bhavet. It is a different matter that it has been listed by the name of some deity or family elder by an author in his book without any justification about its correctness. However; that hardly matters and the students must use the correct D/3 chart for working on this Dasa system. At the cost of repetition the correct Dreshkana chart is being once again given below as the same has been followed in the illustrated examples. Dreshkana Chart
Sn. 1 2 3 4 5 Signs Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Ist Dreshkana Aries Capricorn Libra Cancer Aries
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6.0 Maha Dasa or Main Period's Sequence

The order of succession for signs in Dasa sequence of Gangadhar Rasi Dasa is slightly different and peculiar when compared with other types of Rasi Dasa. It is a mixture of signs placed in 5th (trinal) and 7th (cardinal) positions intervened by the signs of 11th position and 8th position and the resumption of the original motion in reverse manner. For example, if the Dasa starts with Aries the next sign will be Leo (5th) followed by 7th sign of Leo i.e. Aquarius; then further 5th sign of Aquarius i.e. Gemini again followed by the 7th sign of Gemini i.e. Sagittarius to be followed by its 5th sign i.e. Aries. But the Dasa has already started with Aries. As such, the 11th sign of Sagittarius i.e. Libra is considered. The next sign would be the 8th sign from Libra i.e. Taurus. After this, Dasa would tend to resume its old course in reverse manner. So, the next Dasa after Taurus would be of the 7th sign of Taurus i.e. Scorpio followed by 5th sign from Scorpio i.e. Cancer; then 7th sign from Cancer i.e. Capricorn; then 5th sign from Capricorn i.e. Virgo then again 7th sign from Virgo i.e. Pisces. Thus, the Dasa started with Aries and ended with Pisces. Similarly the Dasa starting with Taurus would end on Aries Dasa and in this manner the cyclic continuity of signs in Dasa sequence is maintained. This course of movement is identical for all the signs and students must carefully note them to work out the correct pattern of signs operating in Gangadhar Dasa. For ease of the students order of Dasa starting with various signs is given below in tabular form. Speculum for Dasa Sequence Sn. Starting Sign
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn

Order of Dasa Signs

Aries, Leo, Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius, Libra, Taurus, Scorpio, Cancer, Capricorn, Virgo, Pisces. Taurus, Virgo, Pisces, Cancer, Capricorn, Scorpio, Gemini, Sagittarius, Leo, Aquarius, Libra, Aries. Gemini, Libra, Aries, Leo, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Cancer, Capricorn, Virgo, Pisces, Scorpio, Taurus. Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, Virgo, Pisces, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Libra, Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini. Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, Aries, Aquarius. Virgo, Pisces, Scorpio, Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer. Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, Pisces, Libra, Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini, Aquarius, Leo. Libra, Aquarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Aries, Scorpio, Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces, Virgo. Scorpio, Pisces, Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Taurus, Sagittarius, Gemini, Aquarius, Leo, Aries, Libra. Sagittarius, Aries, Libra, Aquarius, Leo, Gemini, Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces, Virgo, Taurus, Scorpio. Capricorn, Taurus, Scorpio, Pisces, Virgo, Cancer, Aquarius,
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Leo, Aries, Libra, Gemini, Sagittarius. Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius, Aries, Libra, Leo, Pisces, Virgo, Taurus, Scorpio, Cancer, Capricorn. Pisces, Cancer, Capricorn, Taurus, Scorpio, Virgo, Aries, Libra, Gemini, Sagittarius, Leo, Aquarius

7.0 Marjar and Shishumar Dasa

From the above description and the table (above) it can be clearly noticed that for the 6th and 7th Dasa, reckoning has changed to 11th and 8th signs respectively after which the Dasa course is resumed in reverse way. These two Dasas that is 6th and 7th Dasa are quite critical and the motion followed here is called Marjar (11th) and Shishumar (8th). They are considered to be troublesome Dasa despite accrual of any amount of name, fame and gains. The native has to pass through lots of trials and tribulations during the operation of these two Dasa. Even if these signs are auspiciously disposed their operation would prove to be calamitous and troublesome. However; the native would pass through excruciating pains and traumas during the operation of these signs if they are malevolently disposed in the birth map. It does not necessarily always indicate failures and woes but certainly gives indication about tough times. Even if the success comes during operation of these Dasa it is always hard earned. That is quite logical also because this Dasa operates normally when the natives are in the age group of 40 to 50 years which is the time when most of us struggle maximum in our life. This is the time when people normally strive to establish themselves in their areas of activities and that is always full of challenges. Even if they become successful the success does not come easily and numerous obstacles need to be overcome with infrangible determination and stupendous efforts. May be on account of these facts the above two Dasa are considered to be virulent and turbulent in life. 8.0 AntarDasa or Subperiods Here the sequence of operation of different signs in subperiod under the main period of any sign is slightly different. It follows the course of Maha Dasa of that sign for which subperiod is to be seen. For example; say, the Dasa at birth was Aries and we wish to see the subperiod details under the mainperiod of Sagittarius i.e. 5th Dasa. Then the sequence of operation signs in the subperiod of Sagittarius would be as per the course given at sl. no. 9 of the above table for Sagittarius sign. If the subperiod under the main period of Cancer i.e. 9th Dasa is to be seen then the order of succession of sign will as given at sl. no. 4 in above table for Cancer sign. This has to be followed in all the cases. 9.0 Balance of Dasa Like every Dasa system, balance of Dasa operating at birth is required to be calculated for Gangadhar Dasa also. Unfortunately, the savants dealing with Rasiyadi Dasa ignore this point for inexplicable reasons. Here, for this purpose, the lord of the sign with which the Dasa starts is taken into consideration. If the Dasa starts with the Deha Rasi of Lagna then the lord of Deha Rasi is considered and if it starts with the Jeeva Rasi then the lord of Jeeva Rasi is taken. The degree covered by that lord in Nakshatra is noted and the ratio is calculated. The Dasa duration for each sign is 7 years and the elapsed period at birth is computed in the same ratio. It is
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then converted into years, months and days. The figures thus obtained are subtracted from 7 years and the result gives the balance of Dasa of the sign operating at birth in years, months and days. It can be done in following steps: Convert the degrees and minutes etc traversed by the said lord in the said Nakshatra into minutes. Divide the total minutes thus obtained by 800. Multiply the quotient with 7 (years). Convert the product into years, months and days. Deduct the same from 7 years. Remainder gives the balance of Dasa at birth. Suppose the total minutes traversed by the lord of the sign with which Dasa is to commence is N. This would be divided by 800 (the value of Nakshatra in minutes). It is then multiplied by 7. So, the elapsed period would be = N / 800 X 7 As such, the balance of Dasa at birth would be = 7 {N / 800 X 7}. It would be clearer from the working done for illustrated examples. 10.0 Computation of Gangadhar Dasa Following steps may be taken to work out the Gangadhar Dasa for any birth map Draw the Navamsha and Dreshkana chart correctly from the longitude of Lagna and other planets for the birth chart under consideration. Find out the Deha and Jeeva Rasi of Lagna as per 3.1 & 3.2 Determine the stronger sign between Deha and Jeeva Rasi of Lagna as per 4.0 Note down the Maha Dasa sequence as per the table under 6.0 and for Bhukti or Antar Dasa follow the suggestion given under 8.0 Work out the balance of Dasa at birth as per 9.0 Proceed with the interpretation of an event occurred under any Dasa and Bhukti.

Example No. 1 The chart taken below for the purpose of discussion belongs to Barack Obama who is the 44th president of USA. His birth particulars as given below have been taken from an article of SA (Vol. 4) discussed by our senior astrologer Sri Iranganti Rangacharya. Materialisation of following important events taken from internet is to be examined with the help of Gangadhar Rasi Dasa. Only those events have been taken whose months of manifestation; if not exact date, could be found and the events with only years have been ignored as they do not fit in the scheme of better accuracy. Here, in all the interpretations, use of Chara Karaka has been deliberately avoided because of obvious reasons. As is the case with Dreshkana charts, so is the case with Chara Karaka and Arudha evaluation. While the former is erected wrongly, the later is computed wrongly. Hope, the readers would excuse the scribe for the same. However, this has been dealt in in his forth coming book "KarakaNavamsha Dasa".

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He was born when Capricorn was rising on the horizon with Virgo rising in Dreshkana and Leo rising in Navamsha.
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Mercury (Virgo) Mercury (Virgo) Saturn Capricorn

Sun (Leo) Mars (Scorpio) Sun Sagittarius

Gangadhar Dasa would commence with the stronger between the Capricorn (Deha) and Sagittarius (Jeeva). While, Capricorn is occupied by Saturn and Jupiter, Sagittarius is planetless. Therefore, Capricorn is here stronger than the Sagittarius and the Dasa would begin with Capricorn sign. Balance of Dasa at Birth The lord of Capricorn, Saturn, is in Uttarashadha Nakshatra where it has travelled 5 degree 21 minutes. So, Nakshatra ratio is 321/800 = 0.40125 Duration of each Dasa here is 7 years. As such, Elapsed Dasa in same proportion 0.40125 X 7 = 2.80875 This is equivalent to 2 years 9 month and 21 days. Therefore, balance of Dasa at birth is 4 years 2 months and 9 days. Operation of Maha Dasa 04 08 1961 09 02 0004 13 10 1965 00 00 0021 13 10 1986 00 00 0007 13 10 1993 00 00 0007 13 10 2000 00 00 0007 13 10 2007 00 00 0007 Capricorn

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Obama met his wife, Michelle Robinson, in June 1989, when he was employed as a summer associate at the Chicago law firm of Sidely Austin. Assigned as Obama's adviser, Robinson joined him at group social functions. They began dating latter that summer and became engaged in 1991. At that time Virgo Dasa was in operation. The sign Virgo represents the luck of the native and is also reckoned 7th from the Dara Pad. Its lord Mercury and the lord of Dara Pad Jupiter (Pisces) are in mutual aspect enjoining the vibrations of Lagna and the 7th house. Let us see the operation of subperiods in the main period of Virgo. The order of succession in subperiod of Virgo would follow the sequence as per the main Dasa period of Virgo. Virgo Dasa commenced from 13th October 1986. The subperiods are as under: 13 10 1986 00 07 0000 Virgo/Virgo 13 05 1987 00 07 0000 Virgo/Capricorn 13 12 1987 00 07 0000 Virgo/Cancer 13 07 1988 00 07 0000 Virgo/Scorpio 13 02 1989 00 07 0000 Virgo/Taurus 13 09 1989 The love affair between Obama and Robinson started during the operation Taurus Bhukti under Virgo Dasa. The 5th house also represents lovers and paramours. Taurus being identical with the 5th house of the native carried all the basic ingredients of love affairs and in its operation Obama met Michelle Robinson. This love affair was bound to be intensely serious for marriage because the 5th Pad falls in 7th house and the lord of Dara Pad, Jupiter is aspecting both 5th house as well as the 7th house. This was almost destined as the Arudha of the 9th house falls in the 5th house identical with Taurus sign. The couple got married after about three years of dating on 3rd October, 1992 when Aquarius was operating in subperiod of Virgo. 13 09 1989 00 11 0002 Virgo/Pis, Lib, Ari, Sag, Gem 13 08 1992 00 07 0000 Virgo/Aquarius 13 03 1993 Aquarius is identical with 2nd house that represents family and the formation of family begins with the marriage, which is why manifestation of marriage is often judged from the 2nd house of the birth map. Its lord is aspecting both the Dara Pad and the 7th house. The Arudha of 12th house (bed pleasure) also falls in the 2nd house identical with Aquarius. Further, the 7th lord Mars from
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Arudha Lagna (Libra) is aspecting the sign Taurus. Hence, formation of family through marriage was quite probable during this period. Obama was sworn in as senator on 4th of January 2005 when Aquarius Dasa was in operation. This event happened during the Bhukti of Virgo in Aquarius Maha Dasa. Aquarius being identical with 2nd house denotes the crown and Virgo represents luck of the native. The combination of identical vibrations supported by the mutual aspect between their lords Saturn and Jupiter enabled him to reach to the US senate. It may also be noted that from the Chandra Lagna (Moon sign), Aquarius also happens to be the 10th house and; as such, carries the currents of power and position. The Aquarius Dasa started from 13th October, 2000. 13 10 2000 00 01 0004 Aquarius/ Aquarius to Pisces 13 11 2004 00 07 0000 Aquarius/ Virgo 13 06 2005 During the same Maha Dasa he announced his candidacy for presidential election on 10th February, 2007 when Cancer was operating under Aquarius. Being 10 from 10th house and also being tenanted by Sun, Cancer is suffused with the impulses to bestow power and position. Further it is the house of Mantra Pad also and hence carries the currents of fortune as well. 13 06 2005 00 02 0001 Aquarius/ Taurus + Scorpio 13 08 2006 00 07 0000 Aquarius/ Cancer 13 03 2007 On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama defeated John McCain in the general election with 365 electoral votes to McCain's 173 and became the first African American to be elected President of the United States. On January 8, 2009, the joint session of the U. S. Congress met to certify the votes of the electoral college for the 2008 presidential election and based on the results of electoral vote count he was declared the elected president of the United States. This happened during the Leo Dasa which started from 13th of October 2007. 13 10 2007 00 07 0000 Leo/Leo 13 05 2008 00 07 0000 Leo/Sagittarius 13 12 2008 00 07 0000 Leo/Gemini 13 07 2009 He is scheduled to take office from 20th of January. Such important events have occurred during the operation of Leo (8th house) and Bhukti of Sagittarius (12th house) / Gemini (6th house) that may appear to be baffling but are perfectly in tune with the deeper principles of astrology. Events in Rasi type of Dasa generally become selfexplanatory by virtue of disposition of the sign under operation without much extra efforts for justifications. However; it is not the case here and needs
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some detailed explanation to justify the manifestation of these events during the said Dasa and Bhukti. The readers may kindly note two important features of this chart. The 2nd Pad is in 12th house and 12th Pad is in the 2nd house. From, Arudha Lagna (Libra), Leo happens to the house of gains and Sagittarius signifies the hidden currents of prowess. Formation of Vipreet Raja yoga has occurred here in interesting manner that is not ordinarily visible. The scribe has dealt in detail about the principles of formation of various Yogas in astrology in his commentary on "Yoga Pushpanjali" which the interested readers may kindly refer for better comprehension of the subject. Here in this chart Arudha of 6th house is in 8th house and Arudha of 8th house in the 6th house. This has given rise to the Vipreet Raja Yoga. Their lords Mercury and Sun are conjoined together in the 7th house that is in 10th house from Arudha Lagna. Both of them are in mutual aspect with Saturn and Jupiter. The aspect between Sun, Mercury and Sun has given extra impetus to the formation of powerful Vipreet Raja Yoga. And this has happened during the Dasa Bhukti of Leo, Sagittarius and Gemini. Aquarius Dasa being 7th Dasa was a Shishumar Dasa in which Obama is too much involved in too many things that includes even an unsuccessful bid to get a seat in the US House of Representatives. When President Bush was preparing for a war against Iraq Obama was involved in hectic and strenuous campaigns to oppose the same. He was also involved in too many legislative bills during that period drawing flak from all around; albeit, all that eventually projected him in the high orbit of popularity. But the troubles and pains of that era can not be ignored. Example No. 2 The horoscope given below belongs to the former PM, AB Vajpayee

Materialisation of following important events taken from internet is to be examined with the help of Gangadhar Rasi Dasa Important Events
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Became PM in March, 1998 Started DelhiLahore Bus service in February, 1999 Kargil war in June 1999 Fall of govt. in May, 1999 Became again PM on 13th October, 1999 Visit of Bill Clinton March, 2000 Tehalka Episode March, 2001 Visited China in July 2003 Left the office of PM in May, 2004.

He was born when Libra was rising on the horizon with Gemini rising in both Dreshkana and Navamsha divisions. Determination of Deha Rasi Lords of the rising Dreshkana Navamsha dispositor of the Mercury Nakshatra dispositor of the Sun Sign occupied by Ketu in Dreshkana chart Hence, Virgo is the Deha Rasi of Lagna Determination of Jeeva Rasi Lord of rising Navamsha Dreshkana dispositor of the Mercury Nakshatra dispositor of the Sun Sign occupied by Ketu in Navamsha chart As such, Cancer is the Jeeva Rashi of Lagna. Gangadhar Dasa would commence with the stronger between the Virgo (Deha) and Cancer (Jeeva). While, Virgo is planetless, Rahu is placed in Cancer. Therefore, Cancer is here stronger than the Virgo and the Dasa would begin with Cancer sign. Balance of Dasa at Birth The lord of Cancer, Moon, is in Jyeshtha Nakshatra where it has travelled 6 degree 00 minutes 14 seconds. So, Nakshatra ratio is 360.2333/800 = 0.45029 Duration of each Dasa here is 7 years. As such, Elapsed Dasa in same proportion 0.45029 X 7 = 3.15204. This is equivalent to 3 years 1 month and 25 days. Therefore, balance of Dasa at birth is 3 years 10 months and 05 days. Operation of Maha Dasa 25 12 1924 05 10 0003 Cancer 30 10 1928 00 00 0063 Scorpio to Aries
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 30 10 1991 00 00 0007 Sagittarius 30 10 1998 00 00 0007 Gemini 30 10 2005 He became PM when Sagittarius Dasa was in operation. Sagittarius is the house of prowess and is identical with Arudha Lagna (AL). It is also the Surya Lagna and is occupied by its own lord Jupiter, luck lord Mercury and the Sun. The planet Sun is also the lord of luck from Arudha Lagna (Sagittarius). It is aspected by Mars which is the 5th lord (fortune) from AL. The aspect of Mars on Mercury is quite important here because the former is the 7th lord in natal chart and the latter is the 7th lord from AL. The 7th house being 10th from 10th house is always suffused with the vibrations of power and position. Further, the 6th and 12th Pad also falls in Sagittarius and has filled the sign with the currents of Vipreet Raja Yoga. Combination of Mercury, 12th lord and Jupiter, 6th lord has also played to do the same thing. Even Sun being the lord of 8th Pad has worked as a promoter to enhance such effects. Hence, the combined vibrations worked together to bring the chair of prime minister for him Let us see the operation of subperiod in Sagittarius Dasa. 30 10 1991 00 10 0005 Sag/Sag to Virgo 30 08 1997 00 07 0000 Sagittarius/Taurus 30 03 1998 00 07 0000 Sagittarius/Scorpio 30 10 1998 The event took place during the subperiod of Taurus which represents 8th house from birth ascendant and 6th house from AL. Thus it played too effectively to fructify the inbuilt impulses of Vipreet Raja Yoga in Sagittarius. India conducted nuclear bomb blast in Pokharan in May 1998 when Scorpio Bhukti was in operation under Sagittarius. Scorpio is identical with 2nd house (crown) and is a Maraka Rasi. The event attracted strong reaction from world community but Vajpayee's position in govt. was bolstered as he emerged as a bold and decisive prime minister. Please note that the 2nd Pad falls in the 10th house. After becoming the Prime Minister one of the main thrust in the policy of Vajpayee was to improve relations with the neighbouring countries and Pakistan was on the top of the agenda. He took many initiatives in this direction and the first fruit of his (such) efforts appeared in public in the form of starting the DelhiLahore bus service from February, 1999. This fulfilled the aspirations of many people from both side of the border to travel across and meet the near and dear ones separated permanently after division of the nation at the time of independence with bitter experiences. At that time Gemini Dasa was in operation and he did many notable things during this period. Gemini is identical with house of luck. Let us see the Bhukti details under Gemini Dasa 30 10 1998
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00 07 0000 Gemini/Gemini 30 05 1999 00 07 0000 Gemini/Libra 30 12 1999 00 07 0000 Gemini/Aries 30 07 2000 00 07 0000 Gemini/Leo 30 02 2001 00 07 0000 Gemini/Aquarius 30 09 2001 00 07 0000 Gemini/Sagittarius 30 04 2002 00 07 0000 Gemini/Cancer 30 11 2002 00 07 0000 Gemini/Capricorn 30 06 2003 00 07 0000 Gemini/Virgo 30 01 2004 00 07 0000 Gemini/Pisces 30 08 2004 00 07 0000 Gemini/Scorpio 30 03 2005 00 07 0000 Gemini/Taurus 30 10 2005 His govt. came in minority in May 1999 due to withdrawal of support by AIADMK supremo Jayalalitha and he became head of the care taker government. Gemini being 7th from AL contains the killer currents also and the Arudha Lagna is filled with the vibrations of 6th and 12th house that once gave rise to Vipreet Raja Yoga. But now in blending with the killer currents of Gemini it dealt a death blow to his govt. But Gemini is also the house of luck and contains the currents of fortune as well (5th Pad). So, he did not relinquish the office and remained in the chair due to the effects of next subperiod Libra, the sign of ascendant. Libra is occupied by an exalted Yoga Karaka Saturn and he retained the chair during its operation under Gemini. Libra Bhukti started immediately after the fall of the govt and enabled him to uphold the post of PM on 13th October 1999. During the same Bhukti Kargil war broke out that gave Vajpayee additional name and fame. His party went to pole with the slogan of bus, bomb and Kargil and got good mandate.
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The next Bhukti of Aries augmented his ability as a statesman that can be understood by the visit of Bill Clinton in March 2000 and the declaration of his candid support for India. Sign Aries is identical with 7th house containing all the ingredients of 10th house and 4th house. The Arudha of 11th house falls in Aries and he gained name and fame as a matured and experienced politician. He also managed to get the hostages released from Kandhar with the help of US and other powerful European countries during the same Bhukti. Aries is also aspected by debilitate 10th lord Moon and Lagna lord Venus. In spite of the fact that Vajpayee managed the things nicely during his tenure, he faced some really tough times during the Bhukti of Aries Dasa. Aries Dasa started from 30121999 when his govt had to face the consequences of Gujarat earth quake. In spite of huge support from the world over, his govt was criticised for mishandling and misappropriation of funds. The lord of Aries Mars is placed in the 6th house. The problem was further compounded by Tehalka disclosures of bribery in March 2001. Vajpayee was personally criticised for giving patronage to the involved persons and his image of Mr. Clean was nearly mortified after that. This happened during Leo Bhukti that caries the currents of 8th house (8th Pad). There was terrorist attack on the Parliament on 13122001 during the Bhukti of Sagittarius which was the Marjar Bhukti. Subsequent to this the army was moved to borders in complete battle formation. These were the periods of high mental tension for PM Vajpayee. He visited China in July 2003 on an important diplomatic mission during Virgo Bhukti. Virgo is identical with 12th house denoting foreign lands and its lord is placed in 3rd house (communication and small trips). He lost his office during Pisces Bhukti in May 2004. Pisces is identical with 6th house denoting loss and defeat. Its vibrations are linked to the 10 house and is occupied by Mars that carries currents of death infliction. Thus, his party lost in election and he was ousted from the power. Example 3 This chart belongs to the famous cine star Amitabh Bachchan

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Materialisation of following important events taken from internet is to be examined with the help of Gangadhar Rasi Dasa Married on June3, 1973 Sholay released on 15th August 1975 and Deewar released on 24th January 1975 Named as greatest star of the millennium by BBC in July 1999 Father expired on January 18, 2003 Mother passed away on 21st December 2007 Admitted to Lilavati Hospital ICU for surgery in November 2005 Court ruling about illegal acquisition of land on June 2, 2007

He was born when Aquarius was rising on the eastern horizon with Libra rising in both Dreshkana and Navamsha divisions. Determination of Deha Rasi Lords of the rising Dreshkana Navamsha dispositor of the Venus Nakshatra dispositor of the Venus Sign occupied by Moon in Dreshkana chart Hence, Aquarius is the Deha Rasi of Lagna Determination of Jeeva Rasi Lord of rising Navamsha Dreshkana dispositor of the Venus Nakshatra dispositor of the Venus Sign occupied by Moon in Navamsha chart As such, Capricorn is the Jeeva Rashi of Lagna. Gangadhar Dasa would commence with the stronger between the Aquarius (Deha) and Capricorn (Jeeva). While, Aquarius is occupied by Ketu and Capricorn is planetless. Therefore, Aquarius is here stronger than the Capricorn and the Dasa would begin with Aquarius sign. Balance of Dasa at Birth The lord of Aquarius, Saturn, is in Rohini Nakshatra where it has travelled 9 degree 14 minutes. So, Nakshatra ratio is 554/800 = 0.6925. Duration of each Dasa here is 7 years. As such, Elapsed Dasa in same proportion 0.6925 X 7 = 4.8475. This is equivalent to 4 years 10 month and 5 days. Therefore, balance of Dasa at birth is 2 years 1 month and 25 days. Operation of Maha Dasa 11 10 1942 25 01 0002 Aquarius 06 12 1944 00 00 0028 Gem+Sag+Ari+Lib
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 06 12 1972 00 00 0007 Leo 06 12 1979 00 00 0014 Pis + Vir 06 12 1993 00 00 0007 Taurus 06 12 2000 00 00 0007 Scorpio 06 12 2007 00 00 0007 Cancer 06 12 2014 His marriage took place on 3rd June 1973 when Leo was operating under Leo. The sign Leo is identical with 7th house of his chart and is occupied by Rahu which is known for giving marriage. Hence, the marriage during this Dasa and Bhukti was quite probable. The 7th Pad falls in the 9th house indicating rise of luck after marriage and Amitabh Bachchan did not look back in his long journey of success after marriage. His two famous films namely Deewar and Sholay were released in 1975 during the operation of Leo Dasa and propelled him into the high orbit of success. The film Deewar was released 24th January 1975 and Sholay on 15th August 1975. Both the films were runway hits. Let us see the operation of Bhukti in Leo Dasa 06 12 1972 00 07 0000 Leo/Leo 06 07 1973 00 07 0000 Leo/Sag. 06 02 1974 00 07 0000 Leo/Gem. 06 09 1974 00 07 0000 Leo/Lib 06 04 1975 00 07 0000 Leo/Ari 06 11 1975 The movie Deewar was released during the subperiod of Libra under Leo Dasa. The sign Leo in natural zodiac represents the 5th house known for signifying cinema and acting in films. The 9th Pad falls in Leo and 7th Pad (Leo) falls in Libra (9th house). On account of this exchange luck was fully on the side of the native and the film was a super hit. Sholay was released during Aries Bhukti under Leo Dasa. The 3rd house signifies the gains of the 5th house denoting involvement in films. Moreover, the 3rd (Aries) Pad falls in Lagna denoting everything good.
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Moreover, the lord of Aries (Mars) is located in the 5th house reckoned from Arudha Lagna and again signifies matters related cinema and film etc. As such; something exclusively prominent in film career was bound to take place during the operation of Aries Bhukti. The film made a hopping business during that period. Amitabh Bachchan was announced as the greatest star of the millennium by BBC on November 1999 when Libra was operating under Taurus Dasa. Taurus Dasa started from 6th of December 1993. Let us see the Bhukti in Taurus Dasa 06 12 1993 00 10 0005 Taurus/ Taurus to Aquarius (7 X 10 = 70) 06 10 1999 00 07 0000 Taurus/ Libra 06 05 2000 Taurus is occupied by the Lagna lord Saturn and is identical with Arudha Lagna. Libra also signified the elements of luck in nomination for such coveted position. His father expired on 18th January 2003 when Scorpio Dasa was in operation. Scorpio being 2nd from the 9th house carried the death inflicting currents for father. Let us see the subperiods operating at that time 06 12 2000 00 02 0002 Scorp/ Scorp + Pisces 06 02 2003 00 07 0000 Scorp/Virgo 06 09 2003 Virgo happens to be the 12th house for father denoting departure from this world. It is also occupied by Mars which as the lord of Aries carries the death inflicting currents for father. Thus, the combined vibrations of Scorpio and Mars deposited in Virgo produced enormous flux for death of the father. He was admitted to Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, once more, to undergo surgery for diverticulitis of the small intestine in November 2005. This also happened during the operation of Scorpio Dasa and Sagittarius Bhukti. 06 09 2003 00 07 0000 Scorp/Cap 06 04 2004 00 07 0000 Scorp/Cancer 06 11 2004 00 07 0000 Scorp/Taurus 06 06 2005 00 07 0000 Scorp/Sag 06 01 2006
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Sagittarius is identical with 11th house consisting of vibrations for disease, accidents etc. Its lord Jupiter is placed in the 6th house and is strongly aspected by Saturn and Keu. Since the 2nd Pad falls in Scorpio it also nurses the currents capable of inflicting death or giving rise to death like situation. Because of the combined effects of all these vibrations he had to face the death like ordeals during this Dasa/Bhukti. His mother passed away on 21st December 2007. That time Cancer was operating under Cancer. Being 3rd from the 4th house Cancer possesses the impulses of death for the mother. As 10th Pad falls in Cancer, the death inflicting vibrations have been multiplied. Hence, death of mother was a distinct possibility during the operation of Cancer Dasa and Bhukti. On June 2, 2007 a Faizabad court ruled that he had illegally acquired agricultural land designated specifically for landless Dalit farmers. Subsequent to this he abandoned claim in respect of the land but that certainly tarnished his image in public. That time Libra was operating under Scorpio. Libra in this chart represents luck but also contains the currents of 6th house as the 6th Pad falls therein. It is also aspected by Saturn and Rahu. Hence, the damage to reputation was caused. Example 4 The chart taken up for discussion below belongs to famous actress Loni Anderson who had four marriages and three divorce. Her birth particulars; as given in SA Vol.4, on page 209 is given below. We do not have date/month of her first marriage and divorce nor the date/month of the birth of her first child Deidra Hoffman. Other marital events are as under

Second marriage to actor Ross Bickell on 28th January, 1974. Marriage with Burt Reynolds on 29th April, 1988 Divorce with Burt Reynolds in January 1994 Marriage with Bob Flick on May 17, 2008

She was born when Leo was rising on the horizon with Leo rising in Dreshkana and Virgo rising in Navamsha divisions.
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Determination of Deha Rasi Lords of the rising Dreshkana Navamsha dispositor of the Sun Nakshatra dispositor of the Jupiter Sign occupied by Sun in Dreshkana chart Hence, Scorpio is the Deha Rasi of Lagna Determination of Jeeva Rasi Lord of rising Navamsha Dreshkana dispositor of the Mercury Nakshatra dispositor of the Sun Sign occupied by Mercury in Navamsha chart As such, Cancer is the Jeeva Rashi of Lagna.

Sun (Leo) Jupiter (Sagittarius) Sun Scorpio

Mercury (Virgo) Sun (Leo) Mercury Cancer

Gangadhar Dasa would commence with the stronger between the Scorpio (Deha) and Cancer (Jeeva). While, Scorpio is not occupied by any planet, Sun is placed in Cancer. Therefore, Cancer is here stronger than the Scorpio and the Dasa would begin with Cancer sign. Balance of Dasa at Birth The lord of Cancer, Moon, is in Ardra Nakshatra where it has travelled 12 degree 47 minutes. So, Nakshatra ratio is 767/800 = 0.95874. Duration of each Dasa here is 7 years. As such, Elapsed Dasa in same proportion 0.95874 X 7 = 6.71118. This is equivalent to 6 years 8 month and 16 days. Therefore, balance of Dasa at birth is 0 years 3 months and 14 days. Before starting the actual discussion it is important to mention here that this chart has been purposely taken as it contains the case of repeated marriage and the students often feel flustered to decide as to which houses must be considered for 2nd, 3rd and 4th marriages etc. Standard books of astrology are not very clear on such suggestions and the savants apply the principles based on their experience backed by sound logics to rebut their views. The available views prevalent among the savants are listed as under As per one school of thought the first marriage is to be seen from the 7th house, 2nd marriage from 9th house, 3rd marriage from 11th house, 4th marriage from Lagna and so on and so forth. The principal logic behind operation of this principle is that 2nd wife would be like younger sister to the first wife, 3rd wife as younger sister to the 2nd wife and so on. This can apply only if all the wives live peacefully and cordially. But different wives seldom live as elder and younger sisters. On the other hand invisible animosity always exists in their relationships and dealings. So, keeping the above facts of inimical relationship in mind, scholars of other schools of thought have suggested that the first marriage should be judged from the 7th house, 2nd marriage from 12th house, 3rd marriage from 5th house, 4th marriage from 10th house and so on. Obviously, the above two principles can not be applicable for the ladies entering into 2nd, 3rd or 4th marriages. This phenomenon is quite common in the western countries and the current example taken for discussion falls into this category. To handle such a situation the argument advanced is that each successive spouse is the follower of the previous spouse. Therefore, 2nd marriage is to be seen from the
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6th house, 3rd from the 5th house, 4th from the 4th house and like that. This principle is also based on the grim fact that the 2nd spouse is the destructor of the first spouse, 3rd to the 2nd spouse and so on. Many savants argue that the house is destroyed with each separation and the destroyer of the house is the successive wife or husband. As such, the 2nd marriage is to be seen from 3rd house, 3rd marriage from the 11th house, 4th from 7th house and like that. Yet others argue that the destruction of house should be judged from the 11th house and; therefore, 2nd marriage from 11th house, 3rd marriage from 6th house and so on. Other argument is that 2nd marriage is the end of the first marriage (spouse) in literal terms and; therefore, 2nd house should be considered for 2nd marriage, 9th house for the 3rd marriage, 4th house for the 4th marriage and so on. Thus, the coiled confusion persistent with this topic is conspicuous and no firm line of interpretation can be adopted in this respect. Then how to affect solution to this vexed issue? In Vaidik paradigm the first wife is called Ardhangini (betterhalf) and other wives are called RatiVardhini (instruments for extra carnal gratification). This can be applicable to all the successive spouses for both the male and female natives no matter in what fashion that is acquired. Thus, the impetus behind other marriages is the active play of elements of lustful consociation leading to short or long term union for gratification of carnal appetite. The 11th house carries the currents of eternal consociation while 12th house stands for extra marital pleasures. The 6th house shows the tendency of the spouse to share bed with others that can eventually lead to separation and another marriage. The 4th house contains the vibrations of having keeps while the 5th house denotes lovers and paramours. Thus, various factors can be found associated with other marriages and the interpretation of the charts are required to be done in that line. Operation of Maha Dasa in chart of Loni Anderson 05 08 1945 14 03 0000 Cancer 19 11 1945 00 00 0028 Scorp + Vir + Taur + Pis 19 11 1973 00 00 0007 Capricorn 19 11 1980 00 00 0014 Leo + Aqu 19 11 1994 00 00 0014 Lib + Ari 19 11 2008 Her second marriage was to actor Ross Bickell on 28 of January 1974 when Capricorn under Capricorn was in operation. Capricorn is identical with her 6th house denoting the follower of the first husband for the purpose of matrimony. The Arudha of this house falls in Scorpio identical with 4th house that signifies the keeps. So possibility for occurrence of another marriage was quite promiscuous during the operation of this Dasa and Bhukti.
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The third marriage with Burt Reynolds took place on April 29, 1988 during the operation of Aquarius Dasa and Bhukti. Aquarius is identical with 7th house containing all the pulsations of love, marriage etc. It is also 9th from the Arudha Lagna (Gemini). Since the Arudha Lagna falls in the 11th house the elements of eternal friendship was bolstered and fructified through Aquarius in the form of 3rd marriage. They were separated in January 1994 with bitter notes and lots of acrimony. The 7th lord is placed with Rahu and 7th house is aspected by separative Sun from the separative 12th house.

Significator of marriage, Venus is also afflicted by lunar nodes that is the main culprit for repeated divorce. Let us see the Bhukti under Aquarius Dasa 19 11 1987 00 07 0000 Aqua /Aqua 19 06 1988 00 03 0005 Aqua / Gem to Scorp 19 09 1993 00 07 0000 Aqua / Cancer 19 04 1994 Cancer is occupied by Lagna lord Sun and is identical with 12th house i.e. marital affairs. It may please be noted that Reynolds accused her for such affairs in the divorce suit as main reason for separation which Anderson has also not concealed in her book. She was again married for the 4th time with Bob Flick on May 17, 2008 when Aries Dasa was in operation. Aries is identical with luck and carries the currents of another marriage as has been explained in the beginning. The event occurred during the last Bhukti i.e. Pisces. Pisces is identical with 8th house denoting carnal pleasures and that has come to pass through a marriage for securing stability. Its Pad has again gone to Gemini signifying eternal friendship. This shows how the various houses containing elements of lustful consociation can lead to materialisation of marriage in the life of the native. I can call this Gangadhar Dasa as Shiva Dasa and harness the emotional cum religious quotient of my fellow Indians to make it popular as how others are doing nowadays but I would stick to honesty and request my readers to call it Gangadhar Dasa the name that was taught to me and more importantly test this dasa on multiple charts.

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Real Jaimini Navamsa1 Revealed 1 (South Indian Charts)

An analysis based on Jyotisha Phalaratnamala of Krishna Mishra By Shanmukha, India
[Dedication: This first article of my life is reverentially dedicated to my Guru Mahamahopadhyaya Sri Iranganti 2 Rangacharya .] Sage Jaimini gave utmost importance to Karakamsa chart and dealt with very specific and rare combinations from it. Karakamsa means the Navamsa sign occupied by Atmakaraka planet. Most of the scholars advocated Parasara Navamsa chart to analyze Karakamsa. But, Krishna Mishra in his Jyotish 3 Phalaratnamala advocated another way of reckoning Navamsa chart in line with 4 Prakriti chakra reckoning. My Guru Sri

Shanmukha

a.k.a T.S.V.R.Nageswara

Rao, is 30 years, a graduate in Electonics and Communication Engineering, works in a Science organization of Indian Govt. He started his study of Astrology when he was 22 years old and though not traditionally trained, he is very fond of the wonderful system of Jaimini and learns it from his Guru Sri Iranganti Rangacharya. He, is now working on ancient commentarties on Jaimini and writes some of his musings on Jaimini system at his personal blog http://sutramritam.blogspot.com.

Though it is Krishna Mishra Navamsa, My Guru calls it Jaimini Navamsa 2 Sri Rangacharya is an erudite scholar and authority on Jaimini system and has been publishing articles on Jaimini since the last five decades. 3 Jyotish Phalaratnamala is very important classic to understand Jaimini. 4 This Prakriti chakra reckoning means counting in zodiacal order for odd signs and reverse for even signs. The counting is based on oddity of signs not on the Vishama pada / Sama pada.

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Rangacharya, in his Jaimini Sutramritam, deciphered the verse of Krishna Mishra and advocates using this variation along with Parasara Navamsa chart. This paper is an attempt to understand Karakamsa chapter of Jaimini Sutras in the light of Phalaratnamala manuscript available with us. The venerable Sage Jaimini explained the Karakamsa in his Upadesa Sutras in the 2nd pada of 1st adhyaya. He says

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Translation: Now, Sage is talking about the Swamsa. Literally it means the sign occupied by the Swa (Atmakaraka) planet in the Navamsa chart. Most of the recent commentators of Jaimini Sutras interpreted Swa as Atmakaraka, but 5 Krishna Mishra and his son Somanatha Mishra listed out five types of Karakas to be used in various applications. Out of them, they particularly listed out Swakaraka as the lord of the special Lagna like Hora, Ghatika etc. and gave a great deal of importance. Yet, in this paper Atmakaraka as Swa is followed. Atmakaraka: The planet obtaining most advanced in longitude in any sign in the chart. There has been a great deal of discussion of calculating this planet. We follow the method by our Guru, of 7 Chara karakas out of 7 planets (out of 8 planets when two planets are on equal 7 degrees) and condemning Rahu for becoming Atmakaraka . The movement of planets is very less compared to the Lagna; so, Karakamsa Lagna is, indeed, a very coarse point. So, some scholars coined a new term Lagnamsa (Lagna of Navamsa chart) equivalent to the Swamsa and read the indicated results from Lagnamsa instead, which is not in the spirit of Jaimini. But in the humble opinion of this scribe, Sage Jaimini himself addressed the situation and precisely gave the methods overcoming this obstacle. The first thing one must recourse in analyzing the horoscope is to judge the strength (for example yoga and avayoga etc.) of the horoscope. So, in Jaimini system, utmost importance is given in analyzing the same and which is based on Yogada planets and Argalas. So, by examining these points, the Yoga on the horoscope could be ascertained and then only the other combinations shall be analyzed within the purview of the strength of chart. Thus, the coarseness of Karakamsa is minimized to some extent. Yet, in this paper, for the sake of brevity and clarity, the charts of established persons are discussed highlighting the importance of Karakamsa.
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Interested readers can read more info at my blog at http://sutramritam.blogspot.com or Jaimini Sutramritam by Sri Rangacharya. 8 There are 3 types of Yogada planets and they are calculated by aspecting planets on lagna and its 7th house in Rasi, Navamsa and Drekkana charts.

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Karakamsa9 : It is the sign in which Atmakaraka planet placed in Navamsa chart.

Construction of Jaimini Navamsa Chart:

Krishna Mishra in his Jyotisha Phalaratnamala 1st chapter, 3rd verse explained the calculation of his variation of Navamsa reckoning. The relevant sloka by Krishna Mishra is given here for the benefit of readers.

Translation : For Aries, Leo and Sagittarius the Navamsa reckoning starts direct from Aries. For Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, the Navamsa count is reverse from Capricorn. For Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, the Navamsa count is direct from Libra. For Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, the count is reverse from Cancer. It must be understood that Navamsa reckoning always starts from Movable sign, which is in accordance with Parasara with an exception of Prakriti Chakra reckoning. Krishna Mishra further explains the reckoning of Navamsa in this system in 11th chapter, 22nd verse as follows.

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carabhecarabhtsthirabhenavamt sutabhdubhayemunayo'pijagu viamtkramatovipartamatho vidhuraakakalpanamatrabudh

aakavibhgastvojekrameayugmetuvipartam ryaaknikramatavadantimunayo'khilastraj

Transaltion: The reckoning of Navamsa is regular and zodiacal for odd sign and regular and anti zodiacal for even sign. So, summarizing the both verses, we can deduce the following table as ready reckoner with an advantage. Rasi Aries Taurus
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This scribe had requested Jhora software maker to include Krishna Mishra Navamsa but as he was busy this scribe himself in the meanwhile has worked on an open source software for Saptarishis Astrology wherein Krishna Mishra Navamsa can be calculated; this will soon be available from the download section.
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Li Cn Ar Cp Li Cn Ar Cp Li Cn

Sc Ge Ta Sg Sc Ge Ta Sg Sc Ge

Sg Ta Ge Sc Sg Ta Ge Sc Sg Ta

Cp Ar Cn Li Cp Ar Cn Li Cp Ar

Aq Pi Le Vi Aq Pi Le Vi Aq Pi

Pi Aq Vi Le Pi Aq Vi Le Pi Aq

Ar Cp Li Cn Ar Cp Li Cn Ar Cp

Ta Sg Sc Ge Ta Sg Sc Ge Ta Sg

Ge Sc Sg Ta Ge Sc Sg Ta Ge Sc
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But, in the available manuscript of Kalpalatha by Somanatha Mishra, the illustrated son of Krishna Mishra, gives another way of calculating Navamsa chart, vide the following verse .

aakavibhgastupurvoktaastrartyetina measyamedivasyatukanydi midhunasyatutuldikarkiomndi

Translation: The calculation of Amsa (Navamsa) is not according to the usual method. Navamsa reckoning starts from Aries for Aries, from Virgo for Taurus, from Libra for Gemini and from Pisces for Cancer. In the humble opinion of this scribe either the above verse is corrupted or interpolated since it is prima face contradicts the important principle of Navamsa starting from movable sign for movable signs as it was stated in the above Kalpalathas verse that Navamsas start from

Pisces for Cancer. But, Krishna Mishra in his verse stated meaning that Navamsa starts from Movable sign for Movable sign. So, the interpretation given by Sri Rangacharya is probably the correct version of Krishna Mishra Navamsa. Now, we explain the application of Karakamsa for specific results. Yet, it must be kept in mind that in the Karakamsa chapter of Jaimini Sutras not every house results were indicated, but those principles can be extended with intelligent application. It must be understood that whatever the combinations from Karakamsa, be read from only the 12 Navamsa chart constructed in the aboveexplained manner. Krishna Mishra in his Jyotisha Phalaratnamala gives utmost importance to the Yogada planet and houses from it, yet in this paper Karakamsa only be discussed. It has been observed by the scribe that Yogada and houses from Yogada are equally very important and perfectly valid. Vriddha Karika explains the clue to interpret the Karakamsa chart vide the following verse.

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ubharauubhevkarakelagnasteubhagrahe upagrahasyapctyesvocchasvarkaubharkage ppadgyogarahitekaivalyatasyanirdiet miremiravijnytviparteviparyaya

Literal Translation: Karakamsa in benefic signs, benefic planets in Lagnamsa and planets in exalted, own house or in benefic signs without conjucntion or aspect of malefic planets indicate moksha for the native. The other effects can be understood from the benefic and malefic influence on the houses and the planets. The real clue to study the results of planets in the Karakamsa charts was indicated by Sri Rangacharya in his Jaimini Sutramritam and Krishna Mishra also endorses that method. For eample, if Venus in 2nd house, three types of results can be identified according to the longitude obtained by him. If between 0 10, Involved in Politics, 10 20 , Sensuous , 20 30, lives for hundred years. But, in this paper a general attempt is made and advanced readers would do well to try those methods.

Houses from Karakamsa Lagna:

Jaimini dealt with the results of Karakamsa in the 2nd Pada of 1st Adhyaya of Jaimini Sutras. Generally the planets show the influence of the native on the society and their dignity shows the extent to which it effects the society where as the bhavas show the external influence that the sociey puts on the native. So a planet as Atmakaraka indicate the born qualities of the native and in a bhava indicate the circumstances that society creates. The results of houses from Karakamsa Lagna are indicated below, the list is not complete, though.

From Sutras 1214 to 1222 the results of the planets in Karakamsa and its second house are indicated. The Sage Jaimini indicated the results in a muchcodified Katapaya numeric system and word (Tatra) numerically means the 2nd house, yet the results can be found from the Karakamsa also. A planet becoming Atmakaraka show the innate nature of the native and a planet in 2nd house show the recognition the native gets in the society.
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For example, Sage Jaimini says

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that Saturn as Atmakaraka indicate the persons nature being karma yogi, yet in second house shows the way he does his work by the influence of the society and fanlly getting recognized. It was observed by this scribe that whenever the word
(Tatra) occurs in that chapter, the results can be understood either from the concerned

house in the previous verse or the Karakamsa itself. Malefic planets in 3rd house indicate the person is a brave person. The malefic planets in 3rd and 6th house indicate native either a farmer or a person works hard for his livelyhood ( kijvi) . The same is case with Jupiter in 9th house of Karakamsa. 3rd house also indicates the diseases and this chapter replete with a number of combinations for various specific diseases. Fourth house from Karakamsa indicate the education, the buildings that native posesses and Phalaratnamala gives a great exposition of these results. Sutrartha Prakasika by Nrisimha Suri indicate the mating place from 4th of Karakamsa. The Karakamsa Lagna and its 5th house indicate the innate talents and authorship of the native. The connection of Moon or Jupiter with the 5th house indicates authorship for sure and Krishna Mishra gives a number of combinations for excellence in various Indian Languages. Seventh house indicate spouse, 9th house shows Guru, adultery and Dharma. Jaimini indicates 10th house result with sutra

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If Mercury is placed in or aspects the 10th house, it gives the results like Saturn. Sun in 10th house aspected by Jupiter indicate the person a herdsman. It can be understood by looking at the results attributed to the 2nd house and 6th house and with the above cited verse that the planets in the 2nd, 10th and 6th house (for lesser extent though) indicate the professional inclination of the native. 12th house shows devotion. Again, Krishna Mishra indicate specific combinations for devotion towards different sects of Hinduism. As it was cited earlier, he gave utmost important to the Yogada planet and attributes 5th house for Devata Bhakti.

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Devotion Ishta Devata

Though this scribe doesnt want to discourage the Parasara Navamsa chart for Karakamsa results, but an humble attempt here is made to show the efficacy of the Jaimini Navamsa chart to understand the Karakamsa chart. Sage Jaimini gave rare combinations to know devotion (Devata Bhakti) aspect of the native vide the sutras from 1271 to 1285. The 12th house from Karakamsa Lagna shows the devotion (Bhakti) of the native and Jaimini gave specific combinations for different forms of Istha Devata. The benefic influence on 12th house indicate the person attaining the mukti and vice versa. Krishna Mishra extended those combinations further and mentions that Devata Bhakti from 5th house of Yogada Planet. The efficacy of this wonderful Jaimini System will be proved with some illustratious charts.

Yoga For Attainment of Moksha, The Final Goal

Sage Jaimini listed in his Upadesa Sutras that benefic planet in 12th house and more specifically Ketu in the 12th house leads to Moksha.

ucceubheubhaloka

ketaukaivalya

When Karakamsa Lagna falls in Sagittarius and Ketu in 12th, the chances of native attaining the higher lokas is certain. Krishna Mishra further extends that the native will attain moksha in this incarnation if these combinations occur in benefic signs. Sage Jaimini lists out the importance of the sign in 12th house of the Karakamsa vide the sutra

kriy cpayo vieea 1273
Translation: If the 12th house falls either in Pisces or Cancer or Aries or Sagittarius indicates the person attains final emancipation. The above principle can be further extended for 12th falling in Scorpio yet for a lesser result. 14 Example: Srila Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

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Reference: The Spiritual Dimensions of Vedic Astrology, Robert Koch, Page No. 369

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(Note: The horoscope was generated using an open source software modified by the scribe. This software is targeted mostly towards Jaimini system. The Savayava Hora Lagna (SHL) and Ghatika Lagna (GL) calculations are based on Jaimini Sutramritam and Jataka Sarasangraha by Raghava Bhatta. TL in the charts shows Tara Lagna, which was erroneously taken as Shri Lagna by some scholars. Phalaratnamala gives the calculation of Shri Lagna, which is, in fact, connected, to Venus and Moon sign lord. I hope now readers could understand why Shri Lagna is important for prosperity and Venus (Goddess Lakshmi), the Karaka for it) Srila Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is believed to be the incarnation of Lord Krishna, a great Vaishnava Saint of 15th century in eastern India. He is emotionally attached to Lord Krishna in Madhura Bhakti and often falls into the ecstasy of Love with Him. Karakamsa in Parasara Navamsa chart falls in Aquarius as Saturn being Atmakaraka. Mars and Sun in 3rd, Venus and Rahu in 4th, Moon in 8th, Mercury and Jupiter in 9th and Ketu in 10th house. Moon in 8th house never been praised by Jaimini literature. Though, malefic planets in 3rd house are a welcome combination, not for Sainthood. In contract, look at the Jaimini Navamsa chart. Karakamsa Lagna falls in Sagittarius Navamsa and Saturn being Atmakaraka with benefic aspect of Moon. In fact, Moon as Poornargala with no virodhargala, aspecting Atmakaraka itself is pravrajyayogaa for a Saint. Ketu in the 12th house in watery sign with aspect of exalted Sun and Mercury indicate the highest order of spirituality in the native. Mercury in 5th house with Sun gave him the 15 knowledge in Mimamsa Sastra and Vedanta respectively and he defeated most of his contemporary scholars. Full Moon in 10th house aspecting the Karakamsa Lagna with wonderful Argala proves the natives ecstasy towards Godhead. Sage Jaimini speaks in his Upadesa sutras vide

prenduukrayorbhogvidyjvca

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It is a branch of Vedanta philosophy highlighting the importance of ritualism. In this context, Mimamsa means Solution of problems by reflection and critical examination.

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Translation: If full Moon and Venus occupy the Karakamsa or its 2nd, the native will be a person in enjoyment and well educated. Though Moon is not in KL but for his strong aspect on KL, Sri Chatanya was not in enjoyment of worldly affairs, but He often falls in ecstacy of Madhra Bhakti and He was well versed in the Sasthras. Example: Ramanujacharya ; 10 Apr 1017; 12:15 hrs; 11N14, 78E56; 05:22 East, India
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Krishna Mishra is very specific that combination of Saturn with Jupiter, or Saturn in Jupitarian signs makes a person belongs to Ramanuja Vaishnava Sampradaya. In the chart of 17 Sri Ramanuja , the great Vaishnavite Saint, you can find Jupiter in 12th house in Libra navamsa with Saturn, Mercury, Venus and Rahu. The conjunction of Jupiter with Rahu is not welcome, but three benefic planets veto the power of Rahu. Aspect of Moon and Venus does show the attachment He has with God. Jupiter and Mercury with exalted Saturn itself is more than enough to show his devotion towards Lord Vishnu. There is a combination in Phalaratnamala that Saturn with Rahu and aspect of Jupiter and Ketu makes a person a Yati (who is an ascetic, restrained his passions and devotes his life spreading a message). This combination doesnt apply here in toto, though, Jupiter conjoining Saturn and Rahu made him a Yati, in fact he was revered as Yatiraja (King of Yatis). Krishna Mishra gives the following combinations for the Vaishnavism. 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Saturn in signs of Mercury Saturn in Own Sign Saturn with Jupiter Saturn in Jupitarian signs 5. Saturn with Venus

Vishnu Bhakti Madhvamatha Sampradaya Ramanuja Sampradaya do Venkatesa Bhakti

Some sources quote 04 Apr 1017 as birth date, which is also correct, if Julian year is followed. Here Gregorian year is followed. 17 Reference: The Spiritual Dimensions of Vedic Astrology, Robert Koch, Page no. 96

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It could be understood how much research was done by ancient Jaimini commentators and how the combinations given above, work in Sri Ramanuja chart. Compare the Parasara Navamsa with Jaimini Navamsa chart, where in 12th house was not occupied by any planet excepting the aspect of a no. of planets, which is not enough to prove his phenomenal qualities. The 5th house not occupied by any planet in Jaimini Navamsa, but Sun aspects it with Poornargala shows his excellence in Vedanta and Bhagavatgita. He wrote Sri Bhashya on Brahma Sutras and Gitabhashya on Bhagavatgita. The yoga of Ketu in 12th for highest order of spirituality can be found in horoscope of Ramana Maharshi and Srila Pabhupada Bhakti Vedanta Swami, the founder of ISCKON. Example : Srila Prabhupada; 01 Sep 1896; 15:24 hrs Some scholars erroneously take Rahu as Atmakaraka and in our humble opinion Rahu cant become Atmakaraka and will prove his spirituality with Jaimini Navamsa. Srila Prabhupada has Karakamsa Lagna in Taurus for Moon being Atmakaraka and Jupiter, Saturn and Ketu in 12th house. This combination itself shows the combination for renunciation of life. As explained elsewhere in this paper, the combination of Jupiter with Mars and the influence of Ketu lead the person to renunciation.

Jupiter in 12th and strong aspect of Mars with Ketu and Saturn in 12th house, though in the malefic sign, for the association of Jupiter the native is considered one of the greatest Vaishnava Saints of the last century. Moon in Karakamsa and Sun in 5th house made the native to translate and comment on various Hindu scriptures. Example: Srila Bhakti Rakshaka Sridhara Maharaja; October 12th, 1895; 23:38 Hrs LMT, ( 5.53.20), Mayapur, 88E11, 22N34, India. (Courtesy: Robert Kochs The Spiritual Dimensions in Vedic Astrology)
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Atmakaraka is Sun placed in Virgo in Rasi Chart, in Virgo in Parasara Navamsa and in Taurus in Jaimini Navamsa chart. If you look at Parasara Navamsa, Mars occupies 12th house from Karakamsa, which may show devotion towards Nrisimha Deva for a Vaishnavite. But Srila Sridhara Maharaja was ardent devotee of Lord Krishna. Now, look at Jaimini Navamsa chart given above. AK Sun occupies Taurus Navamsa and 12th house is occupied by Moon, with aspect of Venus and wellplaced Saturn. Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya is believed to be initiated by a Vashnavaite from the order of Madhva Sampradaya. Krishna Mishra attributes the influence of Saturn in own signs for the path of Madhva Vaishnava Samradaya and the aspect of Venus from a Watery sign indicate the subtle connection with Radha Devi in Goudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya. Sun being Atmakaraka and the 2nd house from Karakamsa is occupied by Mars and aspected by Jupiter, Mercury and Rahu from Pisces and Ketu from Virgo. The influence of two benefic planets Jupiter and Mercury indicates that Srila Sridhara Maharajas excellence in Vedic scriptures, his authorship and renunciation in life. You cant find these yogas from Parasara Navamsa chart. Example: Birth details withheld for obvious reasons

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Look at this chart of a most famous and equally criticized astrologer on the Internet Jyotish forums. In this chart, Saturn and Jupiter occupy the equal degrees and since the tie is between AK and AmK planets, no Rahu intrusion is necessitated. So, Saturn becomes Atmakaraka for being most advanced in longitude. Saturn and Rahu in Karakamsa Lagna, Mars in 5th, Sun in 9th house. Sage Jaimini says
trikoeppadvayemntrika ubhadeanugrhaka

ppadenigrhaka

Translation: If both 5th and 9 th occupied by malefic planets, then the native will be adept in mantra sastra. If benefics aspect, he will protect the people and if malefics aspect will control the spirits. This native is a very advanced in mantra sastra, prescribes the mantras according to the doshas in the horoscope and also wrote an excellent textbook on remedies using mantra sastra. Look at the aspect of the most benefic planets on trines. Jupiter from Sagittarius, exalted Venus and Moon from Pisces, aspect the 5th house, Mercury from Leo aspect the 9th house, which show the transformation from a mantrik into the person who protects. Though the Parasara Navamsa chart show the influence of malefics on trines, but Jaimini Navamsa is very clear with powerful aspect of all benefics on trines. This native claims to be a Vaishnavaite and devoted to Lord Jagannatha. In Parasara Navamsa chart, Mercury occupies the 12th house in Leo, which shows that. In Jaimini Navamsa chart, no planets occupy the 12th house, Mercury and Ketu aspect the 12th house. The aspect of Mercury does show the devotion towards Vishnu, this scribe strongly opines that the native shall involve in Ganesha worship, for the aspect of Ketu on 12th house. The aspect of Ketu is more powerful than Mercurys since more planets involved in Argala for Ketu. No planet occupies the 2nd house and Jupiter from Sagittarius aspect the 2nd house. Since Jupiter has two powerful unobstructed argalas and Jupiter being in a Dual sign constitutes 18 Tripadargala , which show the native gets his living from teaching and consultation. Saturn and Rahu in this chart occupy Karakamsa. Rahus occupancy of Karakamsa lagna may indicate the allegations he receives now and then of deceiving others. This scribe reserves his opinion in this regard, though Krishna Mishra never praised the association of Rahu in Lagna.
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Argala Rajayogas are very important in Jaimini system and was given a great exposition by Krishna Mishra. This concept will be discussed in ensuing articles.

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Example: Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, 1821836; 6:23AM, 87E44, 22N53 Readers may criticize me for using a different horoscope than the usual one, but I have seen 19 a hand calculated horoscope by an eminent scholar Sri Vedavyas , where he used probably his own Ayanamsa. In that chart Rahu moves back to Sagittarius Navamsa conjunct Sun and Moon becomes most advanced planet in longitude.

In the horoscope of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, some scholars take Rahu as Atmakaraka, but based on our experience and teachings of our Guru, Rahu is condemned for being AK. According to Vriddha Karika, when two planets occupy same degree, then only Rahu can be considered for Chara Karaka scheme, as is the case with this chart. Yet here, since the tie is between AK and AmK, and Rahu is prohibited from becoming Atmakaraka, so Moon becomes AK here for being most advanced planet. Now, look at Parasara Navamsa, Moon occupies Aries Navamsa and 12th from Karakamsa is not occupied by any planet. Sun from Sagittarius and Venus from Virgo aspects the 12th house Pisces. Jaimini instructs us that Bhakti towards Shiva and Lakshmi for Sun and Venus respectively. But, it is well known fact that Sri Paramahamsa was strong devotee of Goddess Kali which cannot be easily explained with Parasara Navamsa. Now, look at Jaimini Navamsa given above. AK Moon occupies Aries Navamsa in this chart with no planet in 12th house from Karakamsa and aspects by Rahu and Sun from Sagittarius, Ketu from Gemini. Now, observe the two aphorisms of Sage Jaimini.

raviketubhyivebhakti

Translation: Sun and Ketu in 12th house of Karakamsa Lagna indicate the devotion towards Lord Shiva.
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Parasara Jyotisham Part 2, Telugu Edition, by Sri Ekkirala Vedavyasa, PhD

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rhutmasydurgyca

Transaltion: If Rahu in 12th it indicate devotion towards Godess Durga or to the Tamasic deities. Though, Rahu is not in 12th house from Karakamsa lagna, but then he strongly aspects Pisces from the frontal aspect of Sagittarius making it a very strong aspect. The planets Sun, Rahu and Ketu clearly indicate the devotion towards Saivite Gods and especially the eternal attachment that Sri Ramakrishna had towards Goddess Durga. Amatyakaraka is Mars and Sage Jaimini instructs us to see devata bhakti (devotion to a particular deity) also from 6th planet from Amatyakaraka vide Sutra Amatya Dase Chaivam. Hence the 6th planet from AmK Mars is Rahu. Count like this, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu Goddess Durga.
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So, Rahu indicate bhakti towards Goddess Kali, Tamasic form of

Example: A Male native. 09 May 1979; 00:12 hrs, 17N41, and 83E03, IST

Over the years this native has been puzzled about Ishta Devata. He feels strongly attached towards Lord Rama and Lord Shiva, yet the Parasara Navamsa doesnt give any clue about that. Venus being Atmakaraka placed in Aquarius in Parasara Navamsa chart, with no planet in 12th house. Hence the lord of 12th Saturn shall indicate the Ishta Devata which possibly could be Lord Vishnu. Now, if you look at Jaimini Navamsa chart, Atmakaraka Venus occupies Sagittarius Navamsa and its 12th is occupied by Sun aspected by Ketu, Mercury and Mars from Aries. It explains the natives attachment towards Lord Rama and Lord Shiva being the family deity of the native.

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The native is known for his good reasoning, logical thinking often argumentative in his circles, often fond of reading legal cases in the newspapers due to the occupancy of Mercury and Mars in the 5th house, which is not found in Parasara Navamsa chart. Sage Jaimini Says
budhenammsaka

kujenanaiyyaka

Translation: If Mercury occupies the Karakamsa Lagna or its 5th house, then the person will be adept in mimamsaka sasthra, and if Mars occupies them, then the native will be a logician or a lawyer. If you look at the 3rd house in Parasara Navamsa chart, three malefic planets found, which accroding to Jaimini produces a very brave person. Yet, the native is not that brave, though argumentative. But in Jaimini Navamsa chart, no planets in 3rd and Jupiter placed in 6th explain the natives cowardary. Sage Jaimini says
karmaippera

ubhekatara

Translation: If a malefic occupy the 3rd house, it makes a brave man whereas benefic makes one timid. Although this article might be portraying Parasara Navamsa as not to be included while doing Jaimini astrology but it is not the intention of this writer, his Guru has categorically said not to totally ignore Parasara Navamsa while doing Jaimini astrology and also said that Parasara Navamsa does not explain the sutras of Jaimini most effectively. In contrast Krishna Mishras Navamsa does explain the Karakamsa chapter of Jaimini Sutras effectively. There is more to this and will be continued in the 2nd part of this article.

To Be Continued .

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Real Jaimini Navamsa1 Revealed 1 (North Indian Charts)

An analysis based on Jyotisha Phalaratnamala of Krishna Mishra By Shanmukha, India
[Dedication: This first article of my life is reverentially dedicated to my Guru Mahamahopadhyaya Sri Iranganti 2 Rangacharya .] Sage Jaimini gave utmost importance to Karakamsa chart and dealt with very specific and rare combinations from it. Karakamsa means the Navamsa sign occupied by Atmakaraka planet. Most of the scholars advocated Parasara Navamsa chart to analyze Karakamsa. But, Krishna Mishra in his Jyotish 3 Phalaratnamala advocated another way of reckoning Navamsa chart in line with 4 Prakriti chakra reckoning. My Guru Sri

Shanmukha

a.k.a T.S.V.R.Nageswara

Rao, is 30 years, a graduate in Electonics and Communication Engineering, works in a Science organization of Indian Govt. He started his study of Astrology when he was 22 years old and though not traditionally trained, he is very fond of the wonderful system of Jaimini and learns it from his Guru Sri Iranganti Rangacharya. He, is now working on ancient commentarties on Jaimini and writes some of his musings on Jaimini system at his personal blog http://sutramritam.blogspot.com.

Though it is Krishna Mishra Navamsa, My Guru calls it Jaimini Navamsa 2 Sri Rangacharya is an erudite scholar and authority on Jaimini system and has been publishing articles on Jaimini since the last five decades. 3 Jyotish Phalaratnamala is very important classic to understand Jaimini. 4 This Prakriti chakra reckoning means counting in zodiacal order for odd signs and reverse for even signs. The counting is based on oddity of signs not on the Vishama pada / Sama pada.

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Rangacharya, in his Jaimini Sutramritam, deciphered the verse of Krishna Mishra and advocates using this variation along with Parasara Navamsa chart. This paper is an attempt to understand Karakamsa chapter of Jaimini Sutras in the light of Phalaratnamala manuscript available with us. The venerable Sage Jaimini explained the Karakamsa in his Upadesa Sutras in the 2nd pada of 1st adhyaya. He says

athasvograhm

Translation: Now, Sage is talking about the Swamsa. Literally it means the sign occupied by the Swa (Atmakaraka) planet in the Navamsa chart. Most of the recent commentators of Jaimini Sutras interpreted Swa as Atmakaraka, but 5 Krishna Mishra and his son Somanatha Mishra listed out five types of Karakas to be used in various applications. Out of them, they particularly listed out Swakaraka as the lord of the special Lagna like Hora, Ghatika etc. and gave a great deal of importance. Yet, in this paper Atmakaraka as Swa is followed. Atmakaraka: The planet obtaining most advanced in longitude in any sign in the chart. There has been a great deal of discussion of calculating this planet. We follow the method by our Guru, of 7 Chara karakas out of 7 planets (out of 8 planets when two planets are on equal 7 degrees) and condemning Rahu for becoming Atmakaraka . The movement of planets is very less compared to the Lagna; so, Karakamsa Lagna is, indeed, a very coarse point. So, some scholars coined a new term Lagnamsa (Lagna of Navamsa chart) equivalent to the Swamsa and read the indicated results from Lagnamsa instead, which is not in the spirit of Jaimini. But in the humble opinion of this scribe, Sage Jaimini himself addressed the situation and precisely gave the methods overcoming this obstacle. The first thing one must recourse in analyzing the horoscope is to judge the strength (for example yoga and avayoga etc.) of the horoscope. So, in Jaimini system, utmost importance is given in analyzing the same and which is based on Yogada planets and Argalas. So, by examining these points, the Yoga on the horoscope could be ascertained and then only the other combinations shall be analyzed within the purview of the strength of chart. Thus, the coarseness of Karakamsa is minimized to some extent. Yet, in this paper, for the sake of brevity and clarity, the charts of established persons are discussed highlighting the importance of Karakamsa.
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Refer to Kalpalatha by Somanatha Mishra Refer to Jyotisha Phalaratnamala and Kalpalatha.

Interested readers can read more info at my blog at http://sutramritam.blogspot.com or Jaimini Sutramritam by Sri Rangacharya. 8 There are 3 types of Yogada planets and they are calculated by aspecting planets on lagna and its 7th house in Rasi, Navamsa and Drekkana charts.

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Karakamsa9 : It is the sign in which Atmakaraka planet placed in Navamsa chart.

Construction of Jaimini Navamsa Chart:

Krishna Mishra in his Jyotisha Phalaratnamala 1st chapter, 3rd verse explained the calculation of his variation of Navamsa reckoning. The relevant sloka by Krishna Mishra is given here for the benefit of readers.

Translation : For Aries, Leo and Sagittarius the Navamsa reckoning starts direct from Aries. For Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, the Navamsa count is reverse from Capricorn. For Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, the Navamsa count is direct from Libra. For Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, the count is reverse from Cancer. It must be understood that Navamsa reckoning always starts from Movable sign, which is in accordance with Parasara with an exception of Prakriti Chakra reckoning. Krishna Mishra further explains the reckoning of Navamsa in this system in 11th chapter, 22nd verse as follows.

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carabhecarabhtsthirabhenavamt sutabhdubhayemunayo'pijagu viamtkramatovipartamatho vidhuraakakalpanamatrabudh

aakavibhgastvojekrameayugmetuvipartam ryaaknikramatavadantimunayo'khilastraj

Transaltion: The reckoning of Navamsa is regular and zodiacal for odd sign and regular and anti zodiacal for even sign. So, summarizing the both verses, we can deduce the following table as ready reckoner with an advantage. Rasi Aries Taurus
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1 Ar Cp

2 Ta Sg

3 Ge Sc

4 Cn Li

5 Le Vi

6 Vi Le

7 Li Cn

8 Sc Ge

9 Sg Ta

This scribe had requested Jhora software maker to include Krishna Mishra Navamsa but as he was busy this scribe himself in the meanwhile has worked on an open source software for Saptarishis Astrology wherein Krishna Mishra Navamsa can be calculated; this will soon be available from the download section.
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Adopted from Jaimini Sutramritam by Sri Iranganti Rangacharya.

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Gemini Cancer Leo irgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

Li Cn Ar Cp Li Cn Ar Cp Li Cn

Sc Ge Ta Sg Sc Ge Ta Sg Sc Ge

Sg Ta Ge Sc Sg Ta Ge Sc Sg Ta

Cp Ar Cn Li Cp Ar Cn Li Cp Ar

Aq Pi Le Vi Aq Pi Le Vi Aq Pi

Pi Aq Vi Le Pi Aq Vi Le Pi Aq

Ar Cp Li Cn Ar Cp Li Cn Ar Cp

Ta Sg Sc Ge Ta Sg Sc Ge Ta Sg

Ge Sc Sg Ta Ge Sc Sg Ta Ge Sc
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But, in the available manuscript of Kalpalatha by Somanatha Mishra, the illustrated son of Krishna Mishra, gives another way of calculating Navamsa chart, vide the following verse .

aakavibhgastupurvoktaastrartyetina measyamedivasyatukanydi midhunasyatutuldikarkiomndi

Translation: The calculation of Amsa (Navamsa) is not according to the usual method. Navamsa reckoning starts from Aries for Aries, from Virgo for Taurus, from Libra for Gemini and from Pisces for Cancer. In the humble opinion of this scribe either the above verse is corrupted or interpolated since it is prima face contradicts the important principle of Navamsa starting from movable sign for movable signs as it was stated in the above Kalpalathas verse that Navamsas start from

Pisces for Cancer. But, Krishna Mishra in his verse stated meaning that Navamsa starts from Movable sign for Movable sign. So, the interpretation given by Sri Rangacharya is probably the correct version of Krishna Mishra Navamsa. Now, we explain the application of Karakamsa for specific results. Yet, it must be kept in mind that in the Karakamsa chapter of Jaimini Sutras not every house results were indicated, but those principles can be extended with intelligent application. It must be understood that whatever the combinations from Karakamsa, be read from only the 12 Navamsa chart constructed in the aboveexplained manner. Krishna Mishra in his Jyotisha Phalaratnamala gives utmost importance to the Yogada planet and houses from it, yet in this paper Karakamsa only be discussed. It has been observed by the scribe that Yogada and houses from Yogada are equally very important and perfectly valid. Vriddha Karika explains the clue to interpret the Karakamsa chart vide the following verse.

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Courtesy: Sri Madhura Krishnamurthi Sastri and Manuscripts section of Saptarishis Astrology Some scholars advocate the Karakamsa lagna transposed to Rasi chart.

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ubharauubhevkarakelagnasteubhagrahe upagrahasyapctyesvocchasvarkaubharkage ppadgyogarahitekaivalyatasyanirdiet miremiravijnytviparteviparyaya

Literal Translation: Karakamsa in benefic signs, benefic planets in Lagnamsa and planets in exalted, own house or in benefic signs without conjucntion or aspect of malefic planets indicate moksha for the native. The other effects can be understood from the benefic and malefic influence on the houses and the planets. The real clue to study the results of planets in the Karakamsa charts was indicated by Sri Rangacharya in his Jaimini Sutramritam and Krishna Mishra also endorses that method. For eample, if Venus in 2nd house, three types of results can be identified according to the longitude obtained by him. If between 0 10, Involved in Politics, 10 20 , Sensuous , 20 30, lives for hundred years. But, in this paper a general attempt is made and advanced readers would do well to try those methods.

Houses from Karakamsa Lagna:

Jaimini dealt with the results of Karakamsa in the 2nd Pada of 1st Adhyaya of Jaimini Sutras. Generally the planets show the influence of the native on the society and their dignity shows the extent to which it effects the society where as the bhavas show the external influence that the sociey puts on the native. So a planet as Atmakaraka indicate the born qualities of the native and in a bhava indicate the circumstances that society creates. The results of houses from Karakamsa Lagna are indicated below, the list is not complete, though.

From Sutras 1214 to 1222 the results of the planets in Karakamsa and its second house are indicated. The Sage Jaimini indicated the results in a muchcodified Katapaya numeric system and word (Tatra) numerically means the 2nd house, yet the results can be found from the Karakamsa also. A planet becoming Atmakaraka show the innate nature of the native and a planet in 2nd house show the recognition the native gets in the society.
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Nilakantha interprets as Karakamsa and Rangacharya interprets as the 2nd house.

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For example, Sage Jaimini says

prasiddhakarmajjvaanau1220

that Saturn as Atmakaraka indicate the persons nature being karma yogi, yet in second house shows the way he does his work by the influence of the society and fanlly getting recognized. It was observed by this scribe that whenever the word
(Tatra) occurs in that chapter, the results can be understood either from the concerned

house in the previous verse or the Karakamsa itself. Malefic planets in 3rd house indicate the person is a brave person. The malefic planets in 3rd and 6th house indicate native either a farmer or a person works hard for his livelyhood ( kijvi) . The same is case with Jupiter in 9th house of Karakamsa. 3rd house also indicates the diseases and this chapter replete with a number of combinations for various specific diseases. Fourth house from Karakamsa indicate the education, the buildings that native posesses and Phalaratnamala gives a great exposition of these results. Sutrartha Prakasika by Nrisimha Suri indicate the mating place from 4th of Karakamsa. The Karakamsa Lagna and its 5th house indicate the innate talents and authorship of the native. The connection of Moon or Jupiter with the 5th house indicates authorship for sure and Krishna Mishra gives a number of combinations for excellence in various Indian Languages. Seventh house indicate spouse, 9th house shows Guru, adultery and Dharma. Jaimini indicates 10th house result with sutra

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If Mercury is placed in or aspects the 10th house, it gives the results like Saturn. Sun in 10th house aspected by Jupiter indicate the person a herdsman. It can be understood by looking at the results attributed to the 2nd house and 6th house and with the above cited verse that the planets in the 2nd, 10th and 6th house (for lesser extent though) indicate the professional inclination of the native. 12th house shows devotion. Again, Krishna Mishra indicate specific combinations for devotion towards different sects of Hinduism. As it was cited earlier, he gave utmost important to the Yogada planet and attributes 5th house for Devata Bhakti.

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In this paper, some illustrative charts will be studied in light of above points, and it would take a complete book to explain each and every combination in Karakamsa chart.

Devotion Ishta Devata

Though this scribe doesnt want to discourage the Parasara Navamsa chart for Karakamsa results, but an humble attempt here is made to show the efficacy of the Jaimini Navamsa chart to understand the Karakamsa chart. Sage Jaimini gave rare combinations to know devotion (Devata Bhakti) aspect of the native vide the sutras from 1271 to 1285. The 12th house from Karakamsa Lagna shows the devotion (Bhakti) of the native and Jaimini gave specific combinations for different forms of Istha Devata. The benefic influence on 12th house indicate the person attaining the mukti and vice versa. Krishna Mishra extended those combinations further and mentions that Devata Bhakti from 5th house of Yogada Planet. The efficacy of this wonderful Jaimini System will be proved with some illustratious charts.

Yoga For Attainment of Moksha, The Final Goal

Sage Jaimini listed in his Upadesa Sutras that benefic planet in 12th house and more specifically Ketu in the 12th house leads to Moksha.

ucceubheubhaloka

ketaukaivalya

When Karakamsa Lagna falls in Sagittarius and Ketu in 12th, the chances of native attaining the higher lokas is certain. Krishna Mishra further extends that the native will attain moksha in this incarnation if these combinations occur in benefic signs. Sage Jaimini lists out the importance of the sign in 12th house of the Karakamsa vide the sutra

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Translation: If the 12th house falls either in Pisces or Cancer or Aries or Sagittarius indicates the person attains final emancipation. The above principle can be further extended for 12th falling in Scorpio yet for a lesser result. 14 Example: Srila Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

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(Note: The horoscope was generated using an open source software modified by the scribe. This software is targeted mostly towards Jaimini system. The Savayava Hora Lagna (SHL) and Ghatika Lagna (GL) calculations are based on Jaimini Sutramritam and Jataka Sarasangraha by Raghava Bhatta. TL in the charts shows Tara Lagna, which was erroneously taken as Shri Lagna by some scholars. Phalaratnamala gives the calculation of Shri Lagna, which is, in fact, connected, to Venus and Moon sign lord. I hope now readers could understand why Shri Lagna is important for prosperity and Venus (Goddess Lakshmi), the Karaka for it) Srila Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is believed to be the incarnation of Lord Krishna, a great Vaishnava Saint of 15th century in eastern India. He is emotionally attached to Lord Krishna in Madhura Bhakti and often falls into the ecstasy of Love with Him. Karakamsa in Parasara Navamsa chart falls in Aquarius as Saturn being Atmakaraka. Mars and Sun in 3rd, Venus and Rahu in 4th, Moon in 8th, Mercury and Jupiter in 9th and Ketu in 10th house. Moon in 8th house never been praised by Jaimini literature. Though, malefic planets in 3rd house are a welcome combination, not for Sainthood. In contract, look at the Jaimini Navamsa chart. Karakamsa Lagna falls in Sagittarius Navamsa and Saturn being Atmakaraka with benefic aspect of Moon. In fact, Moon as Poornargala with no virodhargala, aspecting Atmakaraka itself is pravrajyayogaa for a Saint. Ketu in the 12th house in watery sign with aspect of exalted Sun and Mercury indicate the highest order of spirituality in the native. Mercury in 5th house with Sun gave him the knowledge in Mimamsa Sastra and Vedanta respectively and he defeated most of his contemporary scholars. Full Moon in 10th house aspecting the Karakamsa Lagna with wonderful Argala proves the natives ecstasy towards Godhead. Sage Jaimini speaks in his Upadesa sutras vide
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prenduukrayorbhogvidyjvca

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It is a branch of Vedanta philosophy highlighting the importance of ritualism. In this context, Mimamsa means Solution of problems by reflection and critical examination.

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Translation: If full Moon and Venus occupy the Karakamsa or its 2nd, the native will be a person in enjoyment and well educated. Though Moon is not in KL but for his strong aspect on KL, Sri Chatanya was not in enjoyment of worldly affairs, but He often falls in ecstacy of Madhra Bhakti and He was well versed in the Sasthras. Example: Ramanujacharya ; 10 Apr 1017; 12:15 hrs; 11N14, 78E56; 05:22 East, India
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Krishna Mishra is very specific that combination of Saturn with Jupiter, or Saturn in Jupitarian signs makes a person belongs to Ramanuja Vaishnava Sampradaya. In the chart of 17 Sri Ramanuja , the great Vaishnavite Saint, you can find Jupiter in 12th house in Libra navamsa with Saturn, Mercury, Venus and Rahu. The conjunction of Jupiter with Rahu is not welcome, but three benefic planets veto the power of Rahu. Aspect of Moon and Venus does show the attachment He has with God. Jupiter and Mercury with exalted Saturn itself is more than enough to show his devotion towards Lord Vishnu. There is a combination in Phalaratnamala that Saturn with Rahu and aspect of Jupiter and Ketu makes a person a Yati (who is an ascetic, restrained his passions and devotes his life spreading a message). This combination doesnt apply here in toto, though, Jupiter conjoining Saturn and Rahu made him a Yati, in fact he was revered as Yatiraja (King of Yatis). Krishna Mishra gives the following combinations for the Vaishnavism. 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Saturn in signs of Mercury Saturn in Own Sign Saturn with Jupiter Saturn in Jupitarian signs

Vishnu Bhakti Madhvamatha Sampradaya Ramanuja Sampradaya do

Some sources quote 04 Apr 1017 as birth date, which is also correct, if Julian year is followed. Here Gregorian year is followed. 17 Reference: The Spiritual Dimensions of Vedic Astrology, Robert Koch, Page no. 96

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5. Saturn with Venus

Venkatesa Bhakti

It could be understood how much research was done by ancient Jaimini commentators and how the combinations given above, work in Sri Ramanuja chart. Compare the Parasara Navamsa with Jaimini Navamsa chart, where in 12th house was not occupied by any planet excepting the aspect of a no. of planets, which is not enough to prove his phenomenal qualities. The 5th house not occupied by any planet in Jaimini Navamsa, but Sun aspects it with Poornargala shows his excellence in Vedanta and Bhagavatgita. He wrote Sri Bhashya on Brahma Sutras and Gitabhashya on Bhagavatgita. The yoga of Ketu in 12th for highest order of spirituality can be found in horoscope of Ramana Maharshi and Srila Pabhupada Bhakti Vedanta Swami, the founder of ISCKON. Example : Srila Prabhupada; 01 Sep 1896; 15:24 hrs Some scholars erroneously take Rahu as Atmakaraka and in our humble opinion Rahu cant become Atmakaraka and will prove his spirituality with Jaimini Navamsa. Srila Prabhupada has Karakamsa Lagna in Taurus for Moon being Atmakaraka and Jupiter, Saturn and Ketu in 12th house. This combination itself shows the combination for renunciation of life. As explained elsewhere in this paper, the combination of Jupiter with Mars and the influence of Ketu lead the person to renunciation.

Jupiter in 12th and strong aspect of Mars with Ketu and Saturn in 12th house, though in the malefic sign, for the association of Jupiter the native is considered one of the greatest Vaishnava Saints of the last century. Moon in Karakamsa and Sun in 5th house made the native to translate and comment on various Hindu scriptures.

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Example: Srila Bhakti Rakshaka Sridhara Maharaja; October 12th, 1895; 23:38 Hrs LMT, ( 5.53.20), Mayapur, 88E11, 22N34, India. (Courtesy: Robert Kochs The Spiritual Dimensions in Vedic Astrology)

Atmakaraka is Sun placed in Virgo in Rasi Chart, in Virgo in Parasara Navamsa and in Taurus in Jaimini Navamsa chart. If you look at Parasara Navamsa, Mars occupies 12th house from Karakamsa, which may show devotion towards Nrisimha Deva for a Vaishnavite. But Srila Sridhara Maharaja was ardent devotee of Lord Krishna. Now, look at Jaimini Navamsa chart given above. AK Sun occupies Taurus Navamsa and 12th house is occupied by Moon, with aspect of Venus and wellplaced Saturn. Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya is believed to be initiated by a Vashnavaite from the order of Madhva Sampradaya. Krishna Mishra attributes the influence of Saturn in own signs for the path of Madhva Vaishnava Samradaya and the aspect of Venus from a Watery sign indicate the subtle connection with Radha Devi in Goudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya. Sun being Atmakaraka and the 2nd house from Karakamsa is occupied by Mars and aspected by Jupiter, Mercury and Rahu from Pisces and Ketu from Virgo. The influence of two benefic planets Jupiter and Mercury indicates that Srila Sridhara Maharajas excellence in Vedic scriptures, his authorship and renunciation in life. You cant find these yogas from Parasara Navamsa chart. Example: Birth details withheld for obvious reasons

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Look at this chart of a most famous and equally criticized astrologer on the Internet Jyotish forums. In this chart, Saturn and Jupiter occupy the equal degrees and since the tie is between AK and AmK planets, no Rahu intrusion is necessitated. So, Saturn becomes Atmakaraka for being most advanced in longitude. Saturn and Rahu in Karakamsa Lagna, Mars in 5th, Sun in 9th house. Sage Jaimini says
trikoeppadvayemntrika ubhadeanugrhaka

ppadenigrhaka

Translation: If both 5th and 9 th occupied by malefic planets, then the native will be adept in mantra sastra. If benefics aspect, he will protect the people and if malefics aspect will control the spirits. This native is a very advanced in mantra sastra, prescribes the mantras according to the doshas in the horoscope and also wrote an excellent textbook on remedies using mantra sastra. Look at the aspect of the most benefic planets on trines. Jupiter from Sagittarius, exalted Venus and Moon from Pisces, aspect the 5th house, Mercury from Leo aspect the 9th house, which show the transformation from a mantrik into the person who protects. Though the Parasara Navamsa chart show the influence of malefics on trines, but Jaimini Navamsa is very clear with powerful aspect of all benefics on trines. This native claims to be a Vaishnavaite and devoted to Lord Jagannatha. In Parasara Navamsa chart, Mercury occupies the 12th house in Leo, which shows that. In Jaimini Navamsa chart, no planets occupy the 12th house, Mercury and Ketu aspect the 12th house. The aspect of Mercury does show the devotion towards Vishnu, this scribe strongly opines
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that the native shall involve in Ganesha worship, for the aspect of Ketu on 12th house. The aspect of Ketu is more powerful than Mercurys since more planets involved in Argala for Ketu. No planet occupies the 2nd house and Jupiter from Sagittarius aspect the 2nd house. Since Jupiter has two powerful unobstructed argalas and Jupiter being in a Dual sign constitutes Tripadargala , which show the native gets his living from teaching and consultation. Saturn and Rahu in this chart occupy Karakamsa. Rahus occupancy of Karakamsa lagna may indicate the allegations he receives now and then of deceiving others. This scribe reserves his opinion in this regard, though Krishna Mishra never praised the association of Rahu in Lagna. Example: Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, 1821836; 6:23AM, 87E44, 22N53 Readers may criticize me for using a different horoscope than the usual one, but I have seen 19 a hand calculated horoscope by an eminent scholar Sri Vedavyas , where he used probably his own Ayanamsa. In that chart Rahu moves back to Sagittarius Navamsa conjunct Sun and Moon becomes most advanced planet in longitude.
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In the horoscope of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, some scholars take Rahu as Atmakaraka, but based on our experience and teachings of our Guru, Rahu is condemned for being AK. According to Vriddha Karika, when two planets occupy same degree, then only Rahu can be considered for Chara Karaka scheme, as is the case with this chart. Yet here, since the tie is between AK and AmK, and Rahu is prohibited from becoming Atmakaraka, so Moon becomes AK here for being most advanced planet.
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Argala Rajayogas are very important in Jaimini system and was given a great exposition by Krishna Mishra. This concept will be discussed in ensuing articles. 19 Parasara Jyotisham Part 2, Telugu Edition, by Sri Ekkirala Vedavyasa, PhD

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Now, look at Parasara Navamsa, Moon occupies Aries Navamsa and 12th from Karakamsa is not occupied by any planet. Sun from Sagittarius and Venus from Virgo aspects the 12th house Pisces. Jaimini instructs us that Bhakti towards Shiva and Lakshmi for Sun and Venus respectively. But, it is well known fact that Sri Paramahamsa was strong devotee of Goddess Kali which cannot be easily explained with Parasara Navamsa. Now, look at Jaimini Navamsa given above. AK Moon occupies Aries Navamsa in this chart with no planet in 12th house from Karakamsa and aspects by Rahu and Sun from Sagittarius, Ketu from Gemini. Now, observe the two aphorisms of Sage Jaimini.

raviketubhyivebhakti

Translation: Sun and Ketu in 12th house of Karakamsa Lagna indicate the devotion towards Lord Shiva.

rhutmasydurgyca

Transaltion: If Rahu in 12th it indicate devotion towards Godess Durga or to the Tamasic deities. Though, Rahu is not in 12th house from Karakamsa lagna, but then he strongly aspects Pisces from the frontal aspect of Sagittarius making it a very strong aspect. The planets Sun, Rahu and Ketu clearly indicate the devotion towards Saivite Gods and especially the eternal attachment that Sri Ramakrishna had towards Goddess Durga. Amatyakaraka is Mars and Sage Jaimini instructs us to see devata bhakti (devotion to a particular deity) also from 6th planet from Amatyakaraka vide Sutra Amatya Dase Chaivam. Hence the 6th planet from AmK Mars is Rahu. Count like this, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu Goddess Durga.
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So, Rahu indicate bhakti towards Goddess Kali, Tamasic form of

Example: A Male native. 09 May 1979; 00:12 hrs, 17N41, and 83E03, IST

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Over the years this native has been puzzled about Ishta Devata. He feels strongly attached towards Lord Rama and Lord Shiva, yet the Parasara Navamsa doesnt give any clue about that. Venus being Atmakaraka placed in Aquarius in Parasara Navamsa chart, with no planet in 12th house. Hence the lord of 12th Saturn shall indicate the Ishta Devata which possibly could be Lord Vishnu. Now, if you look at Jaimini Navamsa chart, Atmakaraka Venus occupies Sagittarius Navamsa and its 12th is occupied by Sun aspected by Ketu, Mercury and Mars from Aries. It explains the natives attachment towards Lord Rama and Lord Shiva being the family deity of the native. The native is known for his good reasoning, logical thinking often argumentative in his circles, often fond of reading legal cases in the newspapers due to the occupancy of Mercury and Mars in the 5th house, which is not found in Parasara Navamsa chart. Sage Jaimini Says
budhenammsaka

kujenanaiyyaka

Translation: If Mercury occupies the Karakamsa Lagna or its 5th house, then the person will be adept in mimamsaka sasthra, and if Mars occupies them, then the native will be a logician or a lawyer. If you look at the 3rd house in Parasara Navamsa chart, three malefic planets found, which accroding to Jaimini produces a very brave person. Yet, the native is not that brave, though argumentative. But in Jaimini Navamsa chart, no planets in 3rd and Jupiter placed in 6th explain the natives cowardary. Sage Jaimini says
karmaippera

ubhekatara

Translation: If a malefic occupy the 3rd house, it makes a brave man whereas benefic makes one timid. Although this article might be portraying Parasara Navamsa as not to be included while doing Jaimini astrology but it is not the intention of this writer, his Guru has categorically said not to totally ignore Parasara Navamsa while doing Jaimini astrology and also said that Parasara Navamsa does not explain the sutras of Jaimini most effectively. In contrast Krishna Mishras Navamsa does explain the Karakamsa chapter of Jaimini Sutras effectively. There is more to this and will be continued in the 2nd part of this article.

To Be Continued .

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Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster

By Vic DiCara, USA.
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Vic DiCara has actively participated in
Vedic culture since 1991. He began practicing Jyotisha professionally in April of 2008. He received mantra-diksha into the Rupa Goswami sampradaya of Gaudiya Vaishnavism and has translated and taught courses on many subjects of Vedic Philosophy and Rasa Theology. Additionally, Vic is a professional musician who has toured the world and published records extensively since 1988. His ability to bridge the conceptual gaps between East and West and to simplify complexities without losing subtlety has gained him renown already in Astrology and in all his pursuits. He currently offers private readings and personal instructions and can be reached via his website: www.vicdicara.com or email: vicdicara@gmail.com

ikipedia lists the timing of the event as: "On April 26, 1986, the fourth reactor of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded at 01:23 AM local time." * Date: Apr 26, 1986 (Sat) * Time: 1:23 * Place: Ukraine (current), Chernobyl * Coordinates: 30 E 14' x 51 N 16' * Time Zone: 3 from Greenwich (DST in effect) Horror in the 1st House The first house (the constellation rising in the East) is almost always the first focal point for any astrological reading. The first house for the Chernobyl Disaster is horrifying. Crossing the Galactic Rift with no Bridge At the moment of the explosion, and in time directly leading up to and following that event, the eastern horizon crossed the most dangerous and powerful area of the entire zodiac: The galactic center itself a vast black hole. This galactic center is made even more difficult as an astrological entity because it lies at what Vedic Astrology calls "gandanta:" the border between a fire element constellation and a waterelement constellation. These borders are naturally
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challenging since fire and water do not blend, but the real kicker is that the Occult Zodiac ("navamsha") repeats this fire/water border at the same spot, and the Lunar Zodiac border also coincides at this point. Thus it is a "difficult crossing with no bridges." Charts

The eastern horizon crosses the galactic center gandanta once per day, so it is not on that basis alone that you should predict a disaster! But whenever the horizon crosses this point the potential for great difficulty becomes very high. If, with the eastern horizon in this
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position, you have some other significantly bad indications in a chart, then you can predict negative outcomes with confidence.

So let's look at the rest of the "significantly bad indications" in the Chernobyl chart. Bad Scissors In addition to the above, the Chernobyl disaster chart also has a classic combination ("yoga") called Bad Scissors ("Papakartari"), because both neighbors of the first house are "bad" or "malefic" planets. Above the 1st House sits fiery, destructive and implosive Ketu in the 12th House of Loss. Below the 1st House lies fiery, destructive, and explosive Mars in the 2nd House of Gains. The effect is that loss is exacerbated and gains are destroyed. The first house itself becomes influenced by its nasty neighbors and takes on their destructive, fiery and implosive/explosive characteristics. We are talking about a nuclear disaster here, and this is not just any Bad Scissors combination we are looking at but a Bad Scissors formed by the most destructive and violent forces in the sky: Mars and Ketu. Deeply Fallen Moon The Moon is normally a source of tremendous blessing. But in the chart of the Chernobyl disaster she is devastated. Just two days previous to this event she suffered an Eclipse during her transit of Ketu. This weakens her tremendously. On top of that, trying to escape the eclipse she found herself running headlong into the very worst portion of the sky for her: the first few degrees of Scorpio. This position always knocks out her ability to bless and help a chart and coming right on the heels of a lunar eclipse it is safe to say that the moon is completely void of any beneficial power whatsoever. 369

Wickedly Strong Saturn

aturn is almost always a source of grief. Putting him in Scorpio makes his ability to inflict grief even stronger because violent Mars owns this constellation. In the case of the Chernobyl disaster, Saturn is in Scorpio in both the normal solar zodiac and in the occult zodiac ("navamsha"). On top of that he is strengthened by being within his own Lunar Zodiac: Anuradha. What's more, he is retrograde and thus made even stronger still! Thus Saturn in the case of Chernobyl is extremely powerful he brings this power straight to the all important 1st House.
We are talking about a nuclear disaster here, and this is not just any Bad Scissors

combination we are looking at - but a Bad Scissors formed by the most destructive and

Since Saturn is naturally malefic, violent forces in the sky: Mars and Ketu. when he becomes powerful it means that his badness increases. The exception would be if there were strong beneficial influences on him, but in this chart there most certainly is not. In fact there is just the opposite very significant negative influences make Saturn more cruel and wicked than ever: * Mars and Ketu are his violent neighbors. * A completely destitute Moon is his house mate. * Violent Ketu is his house mate in occult house of Scorpio. * Violent Mars is the owner of his house in both the natural and occult zodiac. Conclusion on the 1st House As stated at the outset, the 1st House for the Chernobyl disaster is horrifically bad. 1. It is in gandanta in the galactic center 2. It is flanked on both sides by nasty and violent Mars and Ketu 3. It is occupied by a completely wrecked and destitute planet: the Moon 4. It is occupied by an extremely powerful and wickedly disposed malefic: Saturn. Nodes Attacking Luminaries Ketu sits in the 12th House of Loss. In that house he occupies the Lunar Zodiac called Chitra, which is owned by Mars. This creates yet another connection between the violently implosive Ketu and the violently explosive Mars. Now Rahu... Rahu is within 5 degrees of the Sun. Essentially he has his mouth wide open to devour the luminous Sun. Thus both sources of light and hope (Sun and Moon) are being attacked and devoured by both the sources of wild extremes (Rahu and Ketu). The Moon is devastated and running into a ditch trying to escape her eclipse by Ketu, while the Sun is about to be swallowed by the devouring mouth of Rahu. Fallen Mercury
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Mercury, the planet of intellect, is in the 5th House of intellect. So far it sounds good. But in the case of Chernobyl it is the constellation Pisces which builds the 5th House. This constellation puts Mercury into debilitation or "fall." Being in a very important house, we can't overlook this. It must have been that the essential catalyst which caused this disaster to actually take place was a lack of intelligent communication between important people. It also can't be ignored that Mercury receives the aspect of Mars who, with Ketu, is the explosive instigator in this whole disaster. Jupiter's Impotence Jupiter is an important "benefic" or positive influence in Astrology. He was not really able to influence any of the negative players in this chart and instead found himself strongly affected by them. First of all, Jupiter sits in Aquarius. Since Saturn owns Aquarius this gives Saturn control over Jupiter's "soul" or his source of energy. In the Navamsha or "occult zodiac" Jupiter sits in Aries making Mars the source of his energy. Thus is it Mars and Saturn who dominate Jupiter and not visaversa. Jupiter's Lunar Mansion (Nakshatra) is Purvabhadrapada, symbolized by a deathbed, fire, heat, hottempers, depravity, etc. How appropriate that Jupiter's expansive energy is associated with fire, heat, and deathbeds in the case of a nuclear meltdown! Jupiter aspects Ketu, that is true, but with a dark soul created by Mars and Saturn, and with the deathly mood of Purvabhadrapada. Thus Jupiter's natural expanding effect only increases the malefic capabilities and power of Ketu. Note that Jupiter's Navamsha position is weak and arguably very close to the occult position of the Gandanta border between Aries and Pisces. The net effect: Jupiter is impotent at best in this chart. Summary to This Point The rising sign was crossing the galactic rift. The instability of this position was exploited to the maximum by Ketu and Mars who flanked the 1st House on both sides and who had their hands in every important consideration pertaining to the 1st house especially the occupants of that house: the broken down Moon and the wickedly empowered Saturn. The end result: Ketu and Mars dominated everywhere and thus created a violent explosion and implosion through the hands of wicked Saturn. Any planets who would have tried to intervene were put out of commission. Thus far I've shown the accuracy and power of techniques that are essentially very "basic." Now lets look briefly at a few more obscure or "advanced" considerations.

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The Navamsha

Jupiter rules the Navamsha but, sitting in Aries, finds himself commanded by Mars. This gives yet more power to Mars making him the "soul" (jiva) for Jupiter's body (deha) and thus the soul of the entire Navamsha. Mars himself dominates the house of the young and weak Prince Mercury's Virgo the 7th house of the Navamsha. From this vantage point again Mars glares dominantly over the 1st House and Jupiter in the 2nd while keeping his eye controlling Mercury in the 10th. Jupiter may own the Navamsha but it is clearly Mars who has hijacked it and taken full control. Mars also owns the 9th House of the Navamsha. His guests there are none other than Ketu and Saturn who we already know are his coconspirators in this disaster. Beneficent Venus is weak in the 12th house of this chart. The Moon is new and empty though in cancer in the 5th. In my opinion an empty or otherwise negative Moon in strong position generates strong negative effects. Clearly the Navamsha is dominated entirely by Mars, Saturn and Ketu who we already know dominate the main chart as well. Ketu in Sripati Bhava

ere is the Chernobyl disaster with its Sripati Mc and Ic (Midheaven and "Netherworld"). The smaller North Indian style chart shows the Sripati Bhava house placements.

The Midheaven as a location is rivaled in importance only by the Ascendant. Whoever sits closest to the Midheaven will be the highest planet in the solar sky and will thus dominate all others. To get an accurate Midheaven point, especially in more Northern or Southern locations like Chernobyl, it is very important to use the Sripati method of house calculation.
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Vedic Sripati Bhava Horoscope of Chernobyl Disaster

In the case of Chernobyl none other than Ketu, the planet of upheaval and mass destruction, sits just about 3 from the Sripati Midheaven. Her coconspirator, Mars sits in the 1st House of the Sripati system. So, if you had any doubt about the absolute dominance of Ketu and Mars in this disaster (which you really shouldn't have by this point), those doubts should now be gone.
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It is also interesting to note that the Sripati Bhava chart shows an increased power to Malefics as well as decreased power to benefics. Jupiter is in the weak 3rd House. Venus is in the weak 6th House. Mercury is conjunct with two Malefics. The Moon, however, is slightly better off in the Sripati than she is in the fixed house chart. In this case it only means that she got a BandAid for one or two bruises she got from falling into the ditch of extreme debilitation. Raja Yoga? You could argue that Saturn and the Moon form an auspicious combination in the 1st house, which goes by the name "Kingly Combination" (Raja Yoga) or "Harmony of Purpose and Action". But Saturn and the Moon are thoroughly wicked and demolished in this chart (respectively). To think that they could bestow a miraculous beneficial effect while in a state such as this is... well, "silly." It is a fact that Saturn and Moon constitute a union between the 4th & 9th Houses. All of which are powerful and important houses. And that is the keyword here: "powerful." For when the union of powerful houses occurs through the agency of planets as ruined and wicked as the Moon and Saturn are in the case of the Chernobyl horoscope the net result is powerful ruination and grief. That is the true effect of the yoga formed by Saturn and the Moon on the first house: Disaster to on an uncommonly influential level. Venus Tried to Help

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p till this point we have left Venus out of the discussion for the most part. Naturally she is most benefic, and appears to be strongly placed in her own Taurus and in her own 7th House forming a "Refinement" combination called "Malavya

Why then was she unable to avert this disaster? Well, first of all she did try her best. If the Chernobyl disaster was not as bad as it possibly could have been, it was only due to the influence of Venus. But to ask one planet, however strong she may be, to save the day entirely against 3 powerful and vehement malefics dominating a chart from half a dozen angles is similar to asking prince charming to wake you up from your daydream. It's just too much to ask. Additionally, the strength of Venus is not entirely unmarred. She is in Saturn's Aquarius in the occult zodiac (navamsha), which is the weak 12th House of that chart. In the Sripati Bhava we've noted that her position is not the 7th but the weak 6th House. She is in the lunar mansion (Nakshatra) called "Krittika" which is a razor sharp place. She is no more than a newborn baby at 5 of Taurus. And she is under heavy aspect from a tormented Moon, as well as in the glance of the wicked Saturn.

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To venture into somewhat "uncharted" waters for Vedic Astrology, Venus is tightly 1 conjunct a fixed star called Algol the "Ghoul" of the heavens Medusa's head in the constellation of Perseus, Satan's Head in Jewish Astrology, and the Pile of Corpses in the Chinese System. This very unfortunate star has a fixed zodiac position of just about 3 Taurus (when corrected with Lahiri Ayanamsha). We know and love this degree of Taurus as the place of the Moon's greatest exaltation, and thus it is not impossible for Algol to be used for good especially because she is a focal point for basic female power. But with the exception of the Moon, planets near this degree should beware, especially if the rest of the chart is already ominous for Algol represents beheading, violence, murder and mass destruction. Thus Venus did her best to mitigate the disaster, but under the circumstances was incapable of significant success. Conclusion

n the end, the conclusion is identical to what we already knew at the summary halfway through the article:

The rising sign was crossing the galactic rift. The instability of this position was exploited to the maximum by Ketu and Mars who flanked the 1st House on both sides and who had their hands in every important consideration pertaining to the 1st house especially the occupants of that house: the broken down Moon and the wickedly empowered Saturn. The end result: Ketu and Mars dominated everywhere and thus created a violent explosion and implosion through the hands of Saturn. Any planets who would have tried to intervene were put out of commission. The only difference is that by now we are 100% sure of it, and can clearly understand that there is no help to be had from any benefic except perhaps weakly from Venus who is always worthy of devotion and respect.

Publishers Note: Algol the fixed star in 2000 is at 26Ta10 so for Sidereal Zodiac it would be roughly at 3 deg where as Ven is at 5 deg, incidentally Algol is one of those fixed stars which has been accorded an orb of influence by western astrologers as compared to other fixed stars and the key word for Algol is Mass Catastrophe which is what happened in the Chernobyl Disaster. For those interested in probing deeper into fixed stars visit http://www.astrologycom.com/fixedstars.html & http://www.constellationsofwords.com/stars/Stars_Michael_Erlewine.htm

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Rudras Army Attacks Mumbai

A Study of Terrorism in Mundane Astrology

By Robert A. Koch, USA.

rudr akara csmi vitteo yaka-rakasm vasn pvaka csmi meru ikharim aham
Of all the Rudras I am Lord iva; of the Yakas and Rkasas I am the lord of wealth [Kuvera]; of the Vasus I am fire [Agni], and of the mountains I am Meru. -- Bhagavad-gt, 10.23

Robert A. Koch is a professional Vedic

astrologer with over 20 years experience in the field. His articles have appeared in numerous Vedic astrology journals, and he is a popular speaker at Vedic astrology conferences and seminars. He has an international clientele and student base from all walks of life. Robert released his first book in 2005 entitled, The Spiritual Dimensions of Vedic Astrology, which has earned world-wide acclaim among scholars and astrologers alike. (See http://robertkoch.com/book.html.)

mong events in human society that can impact the future of the planet, acts of terrorism may stand out as the most dangerous and destructive. Terrorism is a word which defines the tactics sought by certain covert forces to overthrow a government. These could involve individual assassinations of government heads, or reckless attacks on civilian populations as well. Whatever the motive, the end result is destructive to human life and thus the topic warrants a careful look in analyses of the astrological charts pertaining to countries and their governments. On November 26, 2008, a covert militant organization launched a terrible and violent attack against Indias most important and vibrant financial center, the city of Mumbai. While the result of the attack might not have been considered as catastrophic as the September 11, 2001 attacks against New York City, it represented an unnecessary and horrific loss of innocent human life, as well as widespread destruction of the citys infrastructure. This event and ones similar
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to it set the stage for analysis in mundane astrology. Although the event itself was tragic, it still gives astrologers opportunity to go deeper into the science of Jyotish where horoscopes of countries and their governments are concerned. The study of relevant charts and systems of timings will be presented in the paragraphs that follow.

Basic Principles of Mundane Astrology

hereas the wider majority of astrological analysis involves studies of individual natal charts, mundane astrology presents an array of specific techniques for analyzing the destinies of countries. There are specific assignments of planets, signs, and houses to the affairs of certain countries that differ from those of natal chart 1 analysis. A complete description of these is beyond the scope of this article, but reference to such specific assignments will be made herein when applicable to the charts being studied. The date of calculation for such charts, how planetary interplay and yogas apply, as well as the timing of the results of karma for the country for a given year differ from natal charts also. With the analysis of Indias mundane chart for the year 2008, many important aspects of mundane astrology will be presented. Since the subject matter is vast, a series of articles or a book of case studies on this subject might be necessary. The author wishes to bring forward this kind of research in this important area of Jyotish in future projects.

Calculation of the Mundane Chart Place and Date

The mundane chart of a country is essentially an annual chart which is cast from specific points in time during the current year. The place for calculating the chart is generally the capitol city of that country, although some astrologers use specific cities of that country for the place of calculation. In practice, the place of the capitol city of a country gives the best results in terms of destinies and outcomes for the year, however. There are a number of dates during the year that are used for the time of calculation. Among the more popular of these are listed as follows: Lunar New Year: The lunar New Year chart is cast for the time of the New Moon in Pisces which occurs every year between March and April. This calculation point is the most important and widely used in Vedic astrology and is the most consistently accurate for the general outcome of events for the coming year. Lunation charts: The lunation chart is cast for new and full Moons throughout the year, although they for the most part give results pertaining to a one month period of time only. The late B.V. Raman, however, apparently used these extensively and applied the results to the entire year.

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Financial New Year chart: This is calculated for the time of the New Moon in Libra, and can be an accurate barometer as to the changes in the economy of a particular country. The outcomes indicated in the financial New Year chart may be observed for one years time. This chart can also be used for corporations or businesses, and often business owners in India consult this chart to ascertain the movements of markets throughout the year. Solar Eclipse charts: While the new and full Moon occur twelve times per year, the new moon solar eclipse on average, occurs only twice per year. Thus the chart cast for the new moon at the time of the solar eclipse is very important. It is said that the results of this chart last for as many years as the duration of the eclipse in hours. The solar eclipse chart, however, should be calculated for the exact time of the new moon on the day of the eclipse, and not the time of the eclipse itself. Apart from times to calculate the chart, Eclipse points both solar and lunar are important references so far as timings are concerned. Dasha periods may activate these eclipses, or they may be influenced by transiting planets throughout the year. More on timing the events suggested in the chart will come later in this article. Lunar Eclipse charts: These occur at the time of full moon wherein the Moon is eclipsed, with the effects of the chart lasting for as many months as the eclipse lasts in hours. By practice, lunar eclipse charts are not as important as the solar eclipse charts. It may be mentioned here that such solar and lunar eclipse charts will be more effective in countries wherein the eclipses are visible, as opposed to those places where they are not visible. Mesh Sankranti chart: The exact time of solar ingress into sidereal Aries (Mesh) gives an accurate chart for determining the outcome of the entire year. There are of course four sidereal cardinal points, and charts calculated for the solar ingress into these signs may be used as quarterly charts, although the main Sankranti chart for the year is to be calculated from the Aries ingress. Charts cast for the solar ingress into Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn may thus be used quarterly but only as subordinate to the main chart which is calculated from the Aries ingress date. Western mundane astrology uses the four tropical cardinal points for these calculations and these apply to each of the equinox and solstice ingress dates. Ardra Pravesh chart: This is another type of ingress chart which is cast for the time of the Suns ingress into the naksatra of Ardra (640 of the sidereal sign of Gemini). Its main use is in predicting the weather patterns of a country or region for a given year. Outer Planet Conjunctions and Opposition Charts: Charts may be calculated from the time of conjunction/opposition of outer planets. Among these the conjunction/opposition of 2 Jupiter and Saturn are very important with the effects being very longlasting. The trans saturnine planets of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are very important in mundane astrology also, and thus, due to the very slow movement of these planets, the exact
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conjunction/opposition between them could set forth the beginnings of very significant events and occurrences in societal evolution. One such planetary event will be the opposition between Saturn and Uranus covering the sidereal axis of Leo/Aquarius and which will occur on February 5, 2009 at 5:53 AM UT. Another important combination for the calculation of mundane charts will be the conjunction of Jupiter and Rahu in sidereal Capricorn and which will occur on February 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM UT. The charts calculated for these events cover such a broad period of time that the destinies of countries whose mundane charts they are observed, could be seen far into the future. Natal Chart of a Country: It is difficult to ascertain the exact date of birth of a country, especially wherein very old countries are concerned. In countrys whose beginning is very recent, for example, say within the last one hundred or two hundred years, careful rectification could give an acceptable time for the countrys inception. Hindu astrologers, for example, take the time of Indias Independence from British rule as the rebirth of India, and the chart cast for this date can be very useful in predicting the coming and going of political parties, Prime Ministers, or the date of their assassinations, terrorist attacks, etc. The data for the Indian national chart is August 15, 1947; midnight; New Delhi, and will be studied in this article. It is important to note in this connection that the maximum Paramayus (term of longevity) of any chart is 144 years. Thus after the first 144 years of a countrys existence, a new chart will need to be calculated. It is of no use to make predictions based on a chart which is no longer valid, in the same way one would not waste time making further predictions on the natal chart of someone who has already died. For example, astrologers mistakenly study the chart of the United States cast for 1776, when the full term of that charts operation has since come and gone. Thus such charts should be recalculated at the end of each 144 year period in 3 order to yield accurate results. Natal Chart of the Political Head: The natal chart of a countrys President or Prime Minister may be seen for the outcome of a countrys destiny for the period of time in which he governs. In the case of such charts, note that the duration of the chart will be for as many years and months that such leader is in office. A similar chart may be cast for the exact moment of the swearing in or Inaugural of an incoming president. When dashas are calculated for such charts, they should be compressed for the period of time during which the term of presidency will last. For example, dashas calculated for the Inaugural chart of the President of the United States should be compressed for a period of 4 years. Dashas for other charts as summarized above should be compressed for the periods of time during which such charts are operative. War Charts: When an opposing Army makes the first military offensive against its adversary at the onset of a war, a chart can be cast for that moment and place which can
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determine the outcome of the war. In such charts, the first house rules the aggressor Army, or the one that initiates the offensive. The 7th house rules the defending nation. In the study of mundane charts of terrorism, this chart can be used to see what the shortterm as well as longterm outcomes of the offensive may be. While all of the above charts are used in mundane astrology, two will be used for the purposes of this article: The India natal chart and the lunar New Year chart for India in the year 2008.

Criteria for Seeing Terrorist Attacks in Mundane Charts

Analysis of a mundane chart for terrorist attacks is similar, although different in some key ways from natal chart analysis. The following are some important guidelines for interpreting these charts:

Astrological Houses in the Charts of Governments

o far as nations and governments, the fourth house is very important. It represents the homeland as well as the patriotism of its people. It also has to do with conditions affecting the public, whether it be attacks, or natural phenomena like earthquakes, Tsunamis, floods etc. in which damage to property and infrastructure occur. Land and agriculture, as well as public buildings are indicated by the 4th house as well. Political parties which oppose the sitting party in government are seen from this house as well. Descriptions of other important houses in the mundane chart are as follows: v The 10th house of the mundane chart has to do with the President, Prime Minister or the dictator of the country. It chiefly represents the party in power. Planets in this house indicate the power, honor or prestige of the country in the worldly context. Planets in the 10th house also indicate how the country is seen by other countries. v The 7th house has to do with Wars, battles and open conflict with other nations. It also relates to international disputes, relations with other countries, as well as open enemies. Since the 4th house is also the 7th from the 10th, enemies of the government that are within the government itself or of other countries who act covertly such as spies or of foreign Special Forces who seek to create revolution within a country are indicated from the 4th house. v Secret enemies who work as conspirators and who otherwise are not easily seen, may be seen from the 8th and 12th houses of the mundane chart. The 8th house also has to do with deaths due to wars or mortality in general from other causes. It is the 2nd from the 7th and therefore indicates the resources which the enemy has at its disposal. The cabinet of the President, as well as his trusted advisors may be seen from the 8th house. v The 12th house also indicates war and losses due to them, including both civilian as well as military personnel deaths. Concentration camps, hospitals for the wounded, displaced or exiled persons, as well as underground or coercive elements from outside the country
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may be seen from this house. The trials, tribulations and misery of people in general are seen from these houses, as well as unseen or unexpected impasses that may occur. v The 6th house represents the armed forces (military) in all its branches, and thus it is also a house of war. In times of crisis, the 6th house represents emergency medical services, disease and epidemics, while hygiene and sanitation are also represented by the 6th house. v The country as a whole, including the health, disposition and attitudes of the citizens are seen from the 1st house of the mundane chart. It is also said to indicate the condition of the rulers cabinet. The 1st house also relates to the physical body of the ruler himself, his physical and mental health, and wellbeing in general. Increase If the Sun is in aspect to Uranus, then the president of malefic influence on the 1st or other government head may go against his party, house or its lord could indicate or may lodge a revolution against its oppressor. assassination attempts against the ruler, or that he may suffer illnesses in office which could threaten the welfare of the country and its people in general.

Planets in Mundane Charts Associated with Terrorism

Mars, Rahu and Ketu, and Saturn

ars is the most important planet to consider in the matter of conflicts and wars, whereas shadowy Ketu, who acts in a similar but covert way as Mars, is the most important in the matter of terrorism. Its action is similar to Rahu, thus being associated with war and causing maximum trouble to the enemy. Sudden and violent attacks or explosions, especially coming through covert or disguised forces, are indicated by Ketu. Assassinations, deaths by chemical or biological warfare, deception, fire or attacks at night, are indicated by Ketu as well as Rahu. Both Rahu and Ketu thus indicate war and terrorist attacks of the worst kind, and they become dramatically more intense when conjoined and aspected by other malefics such as Mars and Saturn. Rahu also has to do with revolutions and overcoming the ruling government of its adversaries. Fanatics or extremists, political plots, rebellion, imprisonment, torture and executions result from Rahu. Hiding in tunnels and caves, or making use of such for interrogation or imprisoning enemy fighters are also indications of both Rahu and Ketu. Saturn has to do with democracies or democratic governments, as well as regular workers or the laborer class in general. The contraction or depression of the people (leading to uprisings), as well as the economy and safety of the people, come under Saturns rule in mundane astrology. Politics in general, and, under certain conditions, war, are indicated by Saturn. Overthrow of the ruler is indicated by Saturn. The land and everything pertaining to the countrys loss or gain of territory in war are ruled by Saturn also. The public buildings on the land, as well as their safety or destruction in war, are indicated by Saturn as well. Whereas Jupiter has to do with the increase or expansion of the economy and business, Saturn represents decline or a meltdown of the national economy. Sun, Jupiter and Outer Planets
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Apart from relating to religion and philosophy (and these possibly giving the rationale for acts of war or terrorism), Jupiter chiefly has to do with corporations and corporate finance, the judicial branch of government, and the urge toward expansion of a countrys boundaries. Thus Jupiter is not always the greater benefic in mundane astrology, as the urge to extort the land and resources of other countries and expanding borders will result when malefics such as Rahu and Ketu, and particularly Pluto afflict Jupiter in the mundane chart. Given its rulership of the 9th and 12th houses of the natural zodiac, Jupiter has to do with foreign countries and dealings with them, especially where large scale financial interests lie in the backdrop of political dealings. It has to do with treaties and arbitration between countries, as well as peace negotiations and other diplomatic activities. Mainly, the force behind all areas of finance, including the national revenue department, banks and the stock market and capitalism in general have to do with Jupiter. It rules the aristocracy, such as emperors, nobility and people of high social status. As in the natal chart, the Sun chiefly has to do with the ruling head of countries. Further, it has to do with the government of countries, the government officials as well as ministers and all governmental personnel in positions of authority. If the Sun is highly afflicted, or it has a sambandha with malefics or malefic houses in the mundane chart, then plots levied by the government against its own people, or against the people of another country are indicated. Possible outcomes connecting with the Sun may result in the following: v Measures of extreme control or dictatorships will result if the Sun has a strong aspect to Pluto in the mundane chart, and additionally has afflictions from other malefics. Organized groups of special interests or organized crime may attempt an overthrow of the presidency, or the executive head may commit crimes against humanity through extreme acts of war. The Sun/Pluto affliction can result in genocide committed against peoples or their governments and complete overthrow and possession of their ancestral lands. v If the Sun is in aspect to Uranus, then the president or other government head may go against his party, or may lodge a revolution against its oppressor. The executive head may have to deal with sudden disasters such as airline crashes, or weather disasters such as earthquakes and tornadoes. There may be insurrection, insurgency, or mutiny committed, or the leader may commit acts of treason while in office. v If the Sun is involved with Neptune, then the leader of the country may not have a clear vision for the countrys future, may be confused as to his executive duties, maybe overly influenced by religious belief systems or fanatics, or he may encounter severe illness and thus be unable to carry out his official duties. Sun/Neptune afflictions may indicate that the executive head has overly utopian ideas for an ideal society and will be overly inclined toward socialism. Extreme afflictions by other malefics to the Sun, in addition to that of Neptune, can result in deception, fraud, blackmail, or subversion. The ruler may also deceive his people or perpetrate exaggerated hopes or expectations, none of which could ever be realized. These kinds of afflictions to the Sun and Neptune will also be found in the charts of religious cult leaders promising utopian outcomes to innocent and nave followers.
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v Plots against, or asserted by the government itself result from the nodes afflicting the Sun, or if a solar eclipse in the mundane chart falls on key angular positions such as the ascendant/descendant axis, or the Midheaven/IC axis. The above are but a few examples of how planets and planetary combinations may play out in the charts of countries. More details will naturally evolve out of future researches on this topic. Criteria for Judging Mundane Charts Mundane charts may be judged in much the same way as natal charts, except with the view that the chart under inspection is of a country or involves masses of people. Thus many of the rules concerning chart interpretation will differ in the above ways, although there are some other methods of determination that can be used as well. Among these, the Drekkana chart and varga charts linked to it such as Navamsa, Dwadasamsa, and Shastamsa charts can be very useful in seeing how the details of a mundane chart will play out. Drekkana Chart and Vargas related to it: Navamsa, Dwadasamsa, and Shastamsa Chart

n his Jaimini Sutras, Maharshi Jaimini gives some key indications regarding the use of Drekkana (1/3rd division charts) in detecting disease and other evils. Disease and other evils are seen from the Rasi, Trimsamsa, and Kauluka [Shastamsa]. The word sva is 4 used, implying Lagna, Navamsa, Drekkana and Dwadasamsa. There are some key directives given in this sutra to the use of Drekkana in the matter of not only disease, but other forms of attack against the physical wellbeing of the population in general, such as terrorism, natural disasters, etc. as are being discussed in this article. We may view the Drekkana chart in the following ways, and thus see how the other varga charts mentioned above are interlocked with it: Each Drekkana consists of 10 of arc, and thus there are three within one rasi. There are special nomenclatures which define different Drekkanas, and these will be given shortly. v Each Navamsa covers 320 of arc, and thus there are three Navamsas within each Drekkana, with each of these repeating cyclically three times. The first Navamsa is always a moveable rasi and represents minerals (Dhatu); the 2nd Navamsa in each Drekkana is a fixed rasi and represents Moola, or the plantvegetation kingdom; and the third Navamsa within each rasi is Jiva and represents the living beings, whether human beings, animals, etc. The Amsa Deities for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Navamsa are Deva (Divine), Manushya (Human), and Raksasa (Demonic) respectively. v Planets placed in these Navamsas can give hints as to who is responsible for an attack in a mundane chart, or what its origins are. A malefic planet causing harm in the chart may represent covert operations or a conspiracy, for example if placed in the 3rd Navamsa of its Drekkana, as this belongs to the human as well as Raksasa category. Or, if there is an epidemic, it may have been due to a virus originating in the plant kingdom if the afflicted
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planet is placed in the 2nd Navamsa. Other delineations can be made from planets in other Navamsas. v Each Dwadasamsa consists of 230 of arc, and thus there are four Dwadasamsas within one Drekkana, and these repeating cyclically three times. Each of these is ruled respectively by Aswini Kumaras, Ganesh, Yama, and Ahi (Sarpa). Planets causing affliction in the mundane chart can also be traced to their origins with clues as to which Dwadasamsa they are placed in. The most harmful ones here are the 3rd and 4th Dwadasamsas in each of three Drekkanas, as death is implied by Yama, or someone Sarpa (serpent) Drekkanas: intending to kill; Sarpa is the serpent who Planets in these Drekkanas can be works silently and clandestinely until it very dangerous when instigating strikes its target. The Yama division may attacks or evils in a mundane imply that the perpetrator respects his nd rd chart. They are the 2 and 3 of government or country, but wants to kill or st nd harm a specific classification of its Cancer; 1 and 2 of Scorpio, and rd population. Afflicted planets in the Sarpa 3 of Pisces. Dwadasamsa indicate persons who will hate everybody and thus seek to overthrow the entire government, such as extremists or terrorist from outside the country. Maharshi Jaimini teaches that Kauluka and Trimsamsa are very important in detecting disease and these can also be used in seeing the origins of ills perpetrated upon a country in a mundane chart. Kauluka, or the Shastamsa, is the 6th division chart, and covers 5 even degrees of arc in a sign. Thus within one Drekkana, there are 2 Kaulukas, and within an entire rasi, there are six. The first Kauluka of its Drekkana implies diseases which are internal in the physical body. In the case of a mundane chart, afflicted and malefic planets in the 1st Kauluka represent internal forces perpetrating ills against the government. Thus a coup or conspiracy may be indicated. The 2nd Kauluka represents external causes for a disease, but in the case of countries, forces from outside the government are the perpetrators. Trimsamsas are 5 uneven divisions of a sign and each of these belongs to each of five tattvas in order as, Agni (fire, 0 to 5), Vayu (air, 5 to 10), Indra (Ether, 10 to 18) Kubera (earth, 18 to 25), Varuna (water, 25 to 30). This order is reversed in the case of even signs. Tattvas thus being associated with malefic planets, or planets of harm as they are referred to in the Prasna Marga, may also give clues as to the origins, as well as the outcome of factors in the mundane chart. For example, if a planet causing harm in the mundane chart is in the 2nd Trimsamsa (air) attacks may come in the form of missiles or bombs; if in the last Trimsamsa (water), attacks could come from the seas, etc. Drekkanas: Their Classifications and Nomenclatures In addition to indicating the part of the physical body which may be afflicted by diseases, Drekkanas are given very important assignments or classifications by both Parasara and Jaimini, and these are very important in analyzing mundane charts. Different classifications of Drekkanas may be summarized as follows:
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Ayudha Drekkanas, Male and Female: Ayudha refers to weapons and refers to humans, both males and females. Malefic and afflicted planets in the mundane chart in Ayudha Drekkanas may indicate an attack by way of any kinds of weapons. Which kinds 5 of weapons may be determined from the Trimsamsa positions as indicated above.

v Sarpa (serpent) Drekkanas: Planets in these Drekkanas can be very dangerous when instigating attacks or evils in a mundane chart. They are the 2nd and 3rd of Cancer; 1st and 2nd of Scorpio, and 3rd of Pisces. v Chatushpada (quadruped) Drekkanas: These are animal Drekkanas. Malefic planets seen in them within the context of mundane charts can indicate that the attacks or evil come by way of animals. Thus, attacks by soldiers on horseback, use of canine (dogs), or attacks by animals themselves such as lions, tigers, etc. on remote villages for example can be observed. v Pakshi (bird) Drekkanas: Biological warfare may be exacted by unleashing the bird flu, or chemical weapons attacking from the air, are examples of how attacks via malefic planets may play out in mundane charts. Khara and Mrityu Drekkanas

he sign which is placed in the 8th house of the Drekkana chart is called Khara, and it has the capacity to inflict maximum harm in the case of planets placed in them. The Kharesh, or lord of the 22nd Drekkana is similarly found to instigate harm in maximum ways, and this will especially be true when it is further afflicted or involved in malefic yogas. The signs which are in trines to the sign of the 22nd Drekkana (in the rasi chart) are called Mrtyu (death) Drekkanas, and are also very dangerous in consideration of afflicted and malefic planets placed in them. Similar warnings are given in Jyotish classics regarding the 64th Navamsas from the lagna or Moon (4th house from Navamsa lagna and Moons Navamsa respectively), and these should also be watched carefully when planets rule or occupy them in mundane as well as natal charts. Rudra and Mahesvar Planets designated as Rudra and Mahesvar are very dangerous in consideration of the physical wellbeing and longevity of a native in the natal charts, as well as countrys or 6 governments in mundane charts. Maharshi Jaimini defines these as follows:
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Rudra: The Rudra graha is the stronger lord of the 2nd and 8th houses. In some cases, the weaker of these may become Rudra if it is aspected by many malefics. In terms of strengths 7 (graha balas), take the 1st source of strength as applicable and as given by Maharshi Jaimini. Mahesvar: The lord of the 8th from the Atmakaraka is Mahesvar. Some riders to this rule are given as follows: 1. If the 8th lord from AK is in the 8th itself, then the lord of the 12th therefrom becomes Mahesvar instead. 2. If the 8th lord is exalted or in own sign, then the stronger lord between the 8th and 12th from AK becomes Mahesvar. 3. If Rahu or Ketu is in the 1st or 8th from AK, then the lord of the 6th (8th lord taken in reverse zodiacal order) becomes Mahesvar. 4. If Rahu or Ketu becomes Mahesvar, then (a) Rahu is replaced by Mercury as Mahesvar; while (b) Ketu is replaced by Jupiter. In Ayur Jyotish, Rudra and Mahesvar play very key roles in the timing of death of an individual. Signs or planets in trine to them inflict death during their Shoola dasas, while operative dashas of these planets as per Vimsottari or other naksatra dashas are very dangerous for life and longevity. Transits of malefics, especially the Nodes, Saturn, and Mars to the natal positions of Rudra or Mahesvar; or transits of Rudra and/or Mahesvar to afflicted planets, rasis, Drekkanas, or other Vargas are similarly dangerous. Timing Methods in Mundane Charts Vimsottari or other naksatra dashas calculated from Mandis naksatra, or from the 8 Trisphuta naksatra, can be effectively used to time illness or death in the case of individuals; or, violent attacks perpetrated by governments or radicals in the case of mundane charts.
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Narayana dasa (Padakrama dasa) is especially valuable in timing the results indicated in national or mundane charts, and is applicable for all areas of concern. Similarly, Shoola dasa can be used effectively for these purposes.

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mentioned previously, the chart of a nation, or of other corporate entity, should be redrawn after a period of 144 years. Dasha periods for such charts therefore need not be compressed; rather the full Paramayus of such charts should be used. In the case of Vimsottari dasa, the full Paramayus is 120 years; for Ashtottari dasa, it is 108 years; for Yogini dasa, it is 36 years; and, for Rasi dashas, it is 144 years. The chart calculated for the taking of official oath taken by the President or Prime Minster (swearing in chart), should be compressed for the period of office allowed for that official. For example, the swearing in chart of the president of the United States is compressed for 4 years, which is the length of one term of office; or, a lunar New Year chart or solar ingress chart should be compressed for the period elapsing between such events and the same events the following year (usually this is about 1 year).

Part Two Chart Illustrations

Indian National Chart August 15, 1947 00:01 IST New Delhi, India In consideration of the above principles and terrorist attacks, we can make use of Indias chart calculated for the time of Indias independence from British rule.

A great Rajayoga occurs in this chart involving the lords of three out of four Kendras, as well as trinal lords Mercury and yogakaraka Saturn as well. Given that these form in the 3rd house, the chart shows great potential of India in connection to foreign commerce as well as the countrys potential to emerge as a recognized world power. The 3rd house may relate to the fulfillment of mundane and political aspirations on the one hand, as well as a vehicle
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through which the ancient teachings of the Vedas spring forth to a world audience. Up to the point of Indias independence from British rule, such possibilities never existed as the latter sought to keep India in poverty and political division as means of control and domination. Plutos exact conjunction with the lord of the 9th and 10th houses [Saturn] is an ominous indication, however, of deeply divisive and covert politics going on within the country, and also a power struggle ensuing with its neighbor, most notably Pakistan. Pluto indicates nuclear power and that the country develops its nuclear capability and technology and uses it as leverage over neighboring countries. Note here also that Saturn is the Badhakesh in this chart (9 th lord for fixed lagna charts), as well as Mahesvar, and thus can show that the government itself turns in on itself, or in many ways becomes its own worst enemy. Following this point of view, note that Saturn and Pluto are in the first Kauluka of the Drekkana they are in, and this indicates powerful subversive forces from within the government of India itself. Thus it is quite possible that the election of its leaders, and the leading political party, are fraught with corruption, such as taking bribes from organized crime, ransom, and even kidnapping or assassination of Prime Ministers will take place. The presence of Rahu in exaltation on the lagna of the chart, and then also Ketu in the 7th house aspecting the Paka lagna (sign of the lagna lord), indicates that secret plots and conspiracies are lodged against the country, and most notably covert actions such as terrorist attacks will become the rule rather than the exception as time goes on. Jupiter plays a dual role, in that the Rajayoga forms in the 10th from it which means that as soon as any dasha brings Jupiter into the picture, India will burgeon in terms of its prosperity and economic development, and will gain greatly from investments through foreign markets as well (note Jupiters aspect to the 12th house, as well as to the 12th lord Mars). Jupiter, however, is Rudra in this chart, and thus those who would benefit from Indias prosperity, will also become Indias enemy. It is also indicated here that even if attacks occur (Ketu) suggesting vested interests by isolated groups of terrorist or radicals, big government as well as large corporate interests lie in the backdrop of such plots. Mark Jupiter in the chart of India whenever dasha periods during terrorist attacks occur, and see how organized corporate and government forces are responsible in the final analysis. Note the following final points with respect to Jupiter as well: It is Kharesh (lord of the 22nd Drekkana), as well as placed in an Ayudha (weapons and violence) Drekkana. November 26, 2008: Terrorist Attacks on Mumbai Dasa periods: Vimsottari dasa from Mandi Sphuta: Taking Mandis naksatra degree for the calculation of Vimsottari dasa, it was Ketus major period when the Nov. 27, 2008 terrorist attacks on Mumbai occurred. Venus was the sub period (Antaradasha); while Mercury was the Pratyantaradasha from Nov. 19th 2008 to Jan. 15, 2009. On the Suksma dasa level (4th level) it was Ketu again.
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Mandi Vimsottari Dasa: Ket MD: 20070716 20140715 Ven AD: 20071212 20090208 Merc PD: 20081118 20090115 Sookshmaantaradasas in this PD: Merc: 20081118 20081126 Ket: 20081126 20081130 *** Ketu and the CSP Principle Ketu in the 7th house in strength in this chart, as mentioned above, makes India very vulnerable to terrorist attacks from foreign nationals in general, but especially during the dasha period of Ketu. This occurred when the transit of Ketu moved over the sign of Cancer where the greater emphasis of the chart lies, including lagna lord Venus is found. In the C.S. Patel Memorial Issue of this magazine, an excellent article on the CSP principle was given by Mr. R.G. Krishnan. The principle is that prosperity or general wellbeing of the country (or individual in natal charts) results from Rahus transit over or aspecting the SunVenus Mercury arc. When Ketu transits over this arc, very dangerous events and misfortunes are likely to occur. This arc extends from the longitude of either of these three, whichever one is lower, to the higher one. In the case of Indias chart, all three of SunVenusMercury are in the sign of Cancer and thus this sign is very vulnerable to the effects of the nodes in transit. Note that on the date of the attacks, not only was Ketus dasha in operation, but Ketu itself was moving over this arc thus indicating that attacks are not only eminent, but very dangerous as well.
Pluto indicates nuclear power

Venus is the lagna lord and lord of the AD, and thus the physical wellbeing of the country is at stake, especially in places where entertainment occurs and in technology and uses it as luxuriant places like hotels, restaurants, etc. These leverage over neighboring latter locations are exactly where the terrorists struck, countries. in the heart of the entertainment and financial capitol of the country. Mercury as a maraka and the PD lord suggests that these attacks were performed by young persons, and also in a very congested or wellpopulated business district. Note here that both Venus and Mercury are both in Sarpa Drekkanas in the chart, and thus their dasha periods are prone to be dangerous. The trigger of the event came with the Suksma dasha of Ketu itself.
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Narayana (Padakrama) dasa The Narayana dasa operating at the time of the attacks was Libra/Scorpio/Pisces/Taurus: Narayana Dasa (D1 chart)
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Li MD: 20020815 20110815 Sc AD: 20080814 20090512 Pi PD: 20081114 20081206 Sookshmaantaradasas in this PD: Ta: 20081127 20081129 *** It is significant here that Jupiter occupies the dasha rasi, and thus his dual role as described above comes into play. The period from 2002 to 2011 is thus a burgeoning period for Indias international commerce through connection to US corporations in particular, and it is also an expansive period so far as the teachings of the Vedas in all its forms are concerned. The Internet, being associated with the 3rd and 9th house axes, comes into play strongly during this time as the dasa rasi lord is Venus, and is also the lord of the lagna of the chart. The Jiva rasi (count as many signs from the dasa rasi, as it is removed from the lagna to get the Jiva rasi), or the sign indicating the life or Prana of the dasa, is Pisces/11th house, and thus this period shows considerable financial gain for the country, as well as prosperity of its citizens. On the other hand, Jupiter is Rudra in the chart, and its role as the lord of the 8th house as well as his being Kharesh, are ominous so far as how this planet can function as a malefic as well. Due to its occupation of an Ayudha Drekkana, India will need to be very careful about all varieties of terrorist attacks during the Narayana dasa of Libra, especially those which originate through corporate interests and carried about by large, foreign governments. Jupiter is also in the third Dwadasamsa of the Drekkana where it is placed, which is designated as Yama, and thus is prone to inflict death during its dashas, and this to carry out financial and foreign government interests. It is in a Manusya Navamsa, which means of human beings, and also is in the 2nd Kauluka of its Drekkana, which indicates open enemies, or attacks originating outside the country, and not within it. Finally, Jupiter occupies a Trimsamsa of Varuna (Jala, or watery), and thus the attackers came by way of boat and proceeded from the beach into the city. Scorpio is the AD, which again is the 7th house (open enemies), and in which the terrorist influence of Ketu is placed. Pisces PD brings Jupiter back into the picture in the 6th house, while the Suksma dasa is finally Taurus, the lagna, which has Rahu very closely positioned in it. Transiting and natal Rahu/Ketu, as well as of Saturn, thus have sway over the lagna of the chart at the time of the attack. Kharesh and 8th lord Jupiter in transit joined lagna lord Venus in the natal 8th house (Sagittarius) at the time of the attacks, and thus the event was very dangerous to the wellbeing and longevity of the citizens. Lunar New Year Chart: New Delhi, 2008 April 6, 2008 09:26 IST New Delhi, India

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The mundane chart cast for the time of the New Moon in Pisces, or the Lunar New Year chart, is powerful in seeing and timing the influences upon a given country during a specific year. With respect to the terrorist attacks on Mumbai, we can see many important correspondences to this chart making use of New Delhi (Indias capitol) as the place of its calculation. Some of the most compelling points are as follows: v Retrograde Saturn and Ketus placement in the 4th house, aspected by a very powerful 8th lord and Rudra Jupiter from the 8th house, are ominous indicators of terrorism reaching the shores of India in the 20082009 year. Jupiter is also the Kharesh in this chart, in the same way that he is in the India natal chart. v Jupiters role in the execution of these attacks obvious, as (a) he is in an Ayudha (weapons) Drekkana just like he is in the natal chart of India; (b) he is in a Yama
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Rudra Yoga: Rudra yoga is a terrible combination which brings about death when activated by the Shoola dasa in a natal chart, and will certainly bring forth the deathknell of Rudra in the mundane charts in which it forms as well. It applies when there are mutual aspects (rasi aspects) between the Moon, Mars, and Venus. Herein the activation of the PD of the Moon is highly significant in the Mandi Vimsottari dasa, as then the full effects of Rudra yoga manifested in the form of the violent attacks.

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By Yenbeeyes, India.

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strologers must know how to find out whether any given horoscope is of a male or a female. This is considered to be quite a tough job. Hence the astrologers, when preparing a birth chart, in order to ascertain, whether the birth chart is of a male or a female adjust the Navamsa to odd(male) or even(female) even by changing the time of birth and this trick enables them to know immediately whether the native is male or female. This technique impresses people greatly, but the astrologers themselves know their weaknesses quite well.

wherein he learnt astrology from his grandfather who knew the entire BPHS by heart. He was first asked to by heart the sanskrit verses of BPHS & then slowly taught astrology by his grandfather who was his Guru. After 3 years of teaching only BPHS he was then taught Jaimini Sutras at the age of 23. Yenbeeyes is our authors pen name and he having retired in 2007 has taken up to the cause of astrology full time and is currently translating Jaimini Sutras into Tamil. Saptarishis Astrology has observed that Shri Yenbeeyes pursues this science with an unmatched discipline and dedication which is praiseworthy.

Principle I
This is a general principle which is found in the book titled Book of Correct Astrological 1 Predications . Some of the rules presented below are not acceptable in the present day context as much research has been made in the field of Astrology which is contradictory to the rules in this principle. Here Rahu and Ketu are not considered for determination of sex as they are only mathematical points. Another deviation you will find here is that Mercury and Saturn though termed as Eunuch by all ancient texts, they are treated here as of female nature. Finally the rules do not fit properly in some of the horoscopes and there seems to be some link missing in the Principle. However it may be, let us apply this principle to some charts and come to a conclusion thereafter.
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Rules: 1. Sun, Mars and Jupiter indicate male gender and Saturn, Venus and Moon indicate Female gender. Mercury with Saturn or Venus indicates Female and with Sun, Mars and Jupiter indicate male gender. It is to be noted that the planets of male sign i.e. Sun, Mars and Jupiter are more powerful and victorious than the planets of female sign (except the Moon). It is also to be noted that the planets which aspects the house or a planet conjoined is more powerful. 2. The Moon is loved and honored by every planet. Hence other planets allow her to act according to her desire. If there is combination of 7th house or the lord of the 7th house with Moon the native is female even if there are other combinations of male sex. In the same way the signs ruled by the planets Sun, Mars and Jupiter i.e. 5, 1, 8, 9 and 12 of the Natural Zodiac are considered to be male signs and 4, 2, 7, 10 and 11 as female signs. Gemini sign is to be understood as male while Virgo is female. Male signs are Leo, Aries, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces and Gemini Female signs are Cancer, Taurus, Libra, Capricorn, Aquarius and Virgo. Combinations for Male: 1. 7th house + Sun, Mars or Jupiter or his signs 2. 7th lord + Sun, Mars or Jupiter or his signs Combinations for Female: 1. 7th house + Moon, Venus, Mercury or Saturn or her or his sign. 2. 7th Lord + Moon, Mercury, Venus or Saturn or her or his sign. List of abbreviations used in the charts: As Lagna or Ascendant; Su Sun; Mo Moon; Ma Mars; Me Mercury; Ju Jupiter; Ve Venus; Sa Saturn; Ra Rahu; Ke Ketu. Male Horoscopes Chart 01: Sri Satya Sai Baba (Puttabarthi)

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1. 7th house is Aries with Jupiter in it. Hence Male horoscope. 2. 7th Lord Mars is conjoined with a female planet Venus. Mercury who also conjoins Mars is thus with one male planet Mars and one female planet Venus. Mars is also aspected by a male planet Jupiter. Since male planets predominate Mercury will have no say. Chart 03 Author of this article

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1. 7th house is Leo with Mars a male planet. Mercury is thus conjoined with a male and a female planet. Further 7th house is also aspected by Jupiter and the house itself is a male sign (Leo). Hence male predominates. 2. 7th Lord Sun is not subject to any conjunction or Aspect. Hence indicative of Male.

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1. 7th house is Capricorn with Moon in it. Indicating a female. 2. 7th Lord Saturn is in Cancer in opposition to Moon confirming the horoscope as that of female.
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1. 7th house is Pisces with no planets in it. Hence not taken for consideration. 2. 7th lord Jupiter is debilitated and in Capricorn. Unfortunately the rule does not say anything regarding debilitated and exalted planets. Hence if we take the sign Capricorn it denotes a female.

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Principle II
Jaimini Sutras Chapter IV Quarter 3 sex of child here are 3 Sutras 4.3.10 to 4.3.12 where in it is stated that Male child is born if the planet is male, otherwise female child is born and if the planet is Eunuch an eunuch is born. These sutras have reference to sutras 4.3.3 to 4.3.9 wherein the method of arriving at the planet is given. Noted astrologer Late R. Santhanam in his research paper published in his book Essentials of Hindu Predictive Astrology has given a real life case and has thoroughly analyzed the Sutra. I am not going into the details of the Sutra here as the same can be read from various translations available. Maharishi has stated that the Sutras are applicable to Adhana or conception chart. We all know very well how difficult it is to construct an Adhana Chart. Here I am going to examine the same principles as stated in the above Sutras with respect to a Natal Chart and see whether we are able to fix up the sex of the native. Principles as stated by Jaimini: 1. The time of birth be reckoned from sunrise to sunset depending on the birth being at day time/night time. i.e. If the birth is in the day time before Sun set calculate the day duration from Sun rise to Birth time. If it is during night time the duration is to be calculated from Sun set to Birth time. 2. The duration so calculated as above must be converted into vighatis. For this you must know the relation between hours, minutes and ghatis and vighatis. 1 day = 60 ghatis 1 ghati = 60 vighatis and so the table goes on to liptas, viliptas, paras and tatparas. The duration as obtained as per rule 1 will be in HoursMinutesSeconds. Convert it into decimals. Formula is Hours + Minutes/60 + Seconds/3600) This gives the duration as so many hours. 1 day consist of 24 hours or 60 ghatis and hence one hour = 60/24 = 2.5 ghatis. So multiplying the converted decimal hours by 2.5 we get ghatis and multiplying this result by 60 we get vighatis. This is called Janma Vighati. 3. Divide the final figure obtained as per rule 2 above by 9. Leave the integer portion and take only the remainder.

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6. With regard to Mercury and Saturn the Sage says Eunuchs. Normally Mercury rules the female Eunuchs and Saturn male Eunuchs. However this should be predicted only if specific combinations for such a birth exist in the conception chart. Otherwise Mercury will indicate a female child and Saturn indicate a male. 7. Further qualifications in determining the sex of the child are Exalted planets indicate male child and debilitated planets indicate female child. Some people consider Rahu to be female but Parasara is very clear that Rahu, Jupiter and Sun gives illustrious son. 8. When it comes to Eunuch planets Mercury and Saturn, if they are in exaltation they indicate male sex and in debility denotes female child. 9. Here some amount of confusion may arise. What happens if a female planet is exalted or a male planet is debilitated. Then the conjunction or aspect of planets of similar nature will be the deciding factor. 10. Also the signs indicating male sex are the odd signs excepting Gemini and Aquarius, while the even signs are female except Cancer and Pisces. Male Indicators: Aries, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Pisces Female Indicators: Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Aquarius. Consider the signs only when you have conflicting results from the rules above especially when more than one planet is conjoined or aspected. One important point to note here is that the Sun Rise mentioned here is the time when the tip of the disk appears in the horizon. As said in the beginning, the above principles have been clearly stated as applicable to Adhana or Conception chart. Now let us try to apply this principle to a Natal Chart and see the result. Here I will take examples of some well known persons chart (4 of male and 4 of female)

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Calculations: Day time Birth. Hence Sun rise to be taken to arrive at the Birth time duration. 06:22:55 (a) 06:26:00 (b) 00:03:05 (a) (b) 00 + (03/60) + (05/3600) 0.0514 hrs (c) Convert to vighatis 0.0514 x 2.5 x 60=7.7083 vighatis Divide by 9 7.7083/9 Remainder is 7.7083 Rounded to next whole number 8 From the table in Rule 5 Rahu Sex will have to be Male Rahu has conjoined Moon a female planet. However Exaltation of Rahu has prevailed over and the birth was of male. Conjunction or aspect need be considered only when a female planet is exalted or a male planet is debilitated. Refer Chart 02 Above Name Date of Birth Time of Birth Sun Rise Sun Set Mahatma Gandhi 2nd Oct. 1869 07:31 05:51:09 17:45:40 Sun Rise Time of Birth Difference Convert to decimal

Calculations: Since birth is in day time Sun Rise is to be taken Sun Rise Time of Birth Difference Convert to decimal Convert to vighatis Divide by 9 05:51:09 07:31:00 01:39:51 01 + (39/60) + (51/3600) 1.6642 hrs 1.6642 x 2.5 x 60 = 249.6250 vighatis 249.6250/9
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Calculations: Since the birth is in day time Sun rise is to be taken to arrive at the Birth time duration. Sun Rise Time of Birth Difference Convert to decimal Convert to vighatis 06:01:18 13:50:56 07:49:38 07 + (49/60) + (38/3600) 7.8272 hrs 7.8272 x 2.5 x 60 = 1174.0833 vighatis 1174.0833/9 4.0833 5 (a) (b) (b) (a) (c)

Divide by 9 Remainder is Rounded to next whole number From the table in Rule 5 Jupiter Sex will have to be Male Jupiter representing male and also exalted in Sagittarius confirms the horoscope as that of male. Other aspects not taken into consideration. Refer Chart 04 Above Name Date of Birth Time of Birth Sun Rise Sun Set Prof. B.V.Raman 8th Aug. 1912 19:38:00 06:06:11 18:43:35

Calculations: Since the birth is in night time Sun set is to be taken to arrive at the Birth time duration. Sun Set 18:43:35 (a) Time of Birth 19:38:00 (b) Difference 00:54:25 (b) (a) Convert to decimal 00 + (54/60) + (25/3600)
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Divide by 9 Remainder is Rounded to next whole number From the table in Rule 5 Moon Sex will have to be Female Refer rule No. 9 above. A female Planet Moon is exalted here. Also it is conjoined by a male planet Saturn and also aspected by another male planet Sun (Rasi Drishti) confirming the horoscope as that of a male. Note here conjunction and Aspect is taken into consideration. Now let me take the female horoscopes one by one. Refer chart 05 Above Name Date of Birth Time of Birth Sun Rise Sun Set Shobha De 07th Jan. 1948 07:21:00 07:13:49 18:15:47

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Calculations: Since the birth is in day time Sun rise is to be taken to arrive at the Birth time duration. Sun Rise 07:13:49 (a) Time of Birth 07:21:00 (b) Difference 00:07:11 (b) (a) Convert to decimal 0 + (07/60) + (11/3600) 0.1197 hrs (c) Convert to vighatis 0.1197 x 2.5 x 60 = 17.9583 vighatis Divide by 9 17.9583/9 Remainder is 8.9583 Rounded to next whole number 9 From the table in Rule 5 Ketu Sex will have to be Female Ketu is not conjoined by any planet. Refer Chart 06 above Name Date of Birth Time of Birth Sun Rise Sun Set Indira Gandhi 19th Nov. 1917 23:03:00 06:22:25 17:12:28

Calculations: Since the birth is at night Sun set is to be taken to arrive at the Birth time duration.
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Divide by 9 Remainder is Rounded to next whole number From the table in Rule 5 Mercury Sex will have to be Female Here Mercury as well as the sign wherein Mercury is placed viz. Scorpio indicate female. One thing to be noted is that Mercury is conjoined by a male planet Sun and aspected by 2 male planets Jupiter and Saturn. Hence the sign Scorpio decides the sex. Refer Chart 07 above Name Date of Birth Time of Birth Sun Rise Sun Set Mother Saratha 22nd Dec. 1853 19:15:00 06:19:32 17:01:12

17:12:28 23:03:00 05:50:32 05 + (50/60) + (32/3600) 5.8422 hrs 5.8422 x 2.5 x 60 = 876.3333 vighatis 876.3333 3.3333 4

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Calculations: Since the birth is at night Sun set is to be taken to arrive at the Birth time duration. Sun Set Time of Birth Difference Convert to decimal Convert to vighatis Divide by 9 Remainder is Rounded to next whole number From the table in Rule 5 Sex will have to be 17:01:12 19:15:00 02:13:48 02 + (13/60) + (48/3600) 2.2300 hrs 2.2300 x 2.5 x 60 = 334.5000 vighatis 334.5000/9 1.5000 2 Moon Female (a) (b) (b) (a) (c)

Here Moon is placed with Mars a male planet. Venus female planet is also aspecting it. Conjunction/aspect need not be considered as no exaltation/debilitation of planet is involved. Refer Chart 08 above Name Aishwarya Rai
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1st Nov. 1973 04:05:00 06:23:42 18:03:56

Calculations: Since the birth is early morning before sun rise sun set of previous day is taken. Sun Set Time of Birth Difference Convert to decimal 18:03:56 04:05:00 13:58:56 13 + (58/60) + (56/3600) 13.9822 hrs 13.9822 x 2.5 x 60 = 2097.3333 vighatis 2097.3333/9 0.3333 1 (a) (b) (a)(b) (c)

Convert to vighatis Divide by 9 Remainder is Rounded to next whole number From the table in Rule 5 Sun Sex will have to be Male Sun is debilitated. There is no conjunction of planets. Hence indicative of female. Conclusion: Hence we can conclude that the ruling planet of the birth vighati will determine the sex of the child. But vighati is a time interval of only 24 seconds, it is highly doubtful that the collected birth time information was accurate in all cases. In addition to this, the noting of the birth time is always a subject of controversy. But if we could take a case with accurate data, I am sure they will confirm Maharishi Jaiminis principles. Before I conclude I would like to mention one important point here that the Sutras of Jaimini referred to above give the basis of the ruling planet of each half of Nadi Amsa according to Sri Sanjay Rath. Shri Rayudu, another noted Astrologer has stated in his article Astrology and Human Life published in "The Times of Astrology" magazine, July 1999 stating: Quote: Each sign or rasi is divided into 300 parts so that each part comes under the name of a Nadi Amsa measuring 12 minutes of arc in the sign or 48 seconds in time. This minute division sets the seed of destiny of an individual. If the correct Nadi is established then there is a birds eye view of entire past including the past life and future of the person concerned. Each Nadi Amsa is further divided into two parts each of 6 minutes of arc in the sign or 24 seconds in time and general pattern of life is given. Unquote These 24 seconds in time or 6minutes of arc is what is known as Artha Nadiamasa about which Sri Sanjay Rath has also published a paper giving lucid and clear explanations. I would like to place on record my sincere thanks to Shri Sanjay Rath and also Shri Rayudu for giving me an insight into this principle. I also would like to share some of my findings in the application of this specific Sutra of the Maharishi.
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I calculated the Vighati planet as explained above for exactly 103 horoscopes. I summarize below my findings: 1. In 57 cases sex as obtained by the calculations above tallied perfectly. In all the 57 cases I did not take into consideration the conjunction or aspect. I only verified for exaltation and debilitation which revealed that some male horoscopes had exalted planets (Male) and some female ones had debilitated planets (female). 2. In 11 cases the test totally failed. None of the rules explained above provided a correct result. This might be due to error in birth time. Because when I changed the birth time by a few seconds which ranged between 3 seconds to 16 seconds, it was found to tally. 3. In 32 cases I got the contrary result that is native was a male and the result was female and vice versa. In these cases I then went to study the conjunction/aspect and also the nature of sign. In 2 cases I noticed that when a female planet is exalted it was a male native and in 1 case where male planet was debilitated it was a female. For all aspects I considered only the Rasi Drishti as given by Maharishi. No graha drishti was taken into consideration. This topic is for further research and discussion as the Retrograde position of planets, argala have not been taken into account. Also it is to be studied whether the position of the planet in Varga Charts especially Navamsa has any bearing on the determination of the sex of the native.

Late R Santhanams Uvacha If the 4th lord occupies Scorpio, it is the mother the native will not care for. Marriage results in the dasa bhukti periods of planets who are in mutual 2/12 or 6/8 positions in Navamsa will bring undesirable effects. If Rahu occupies the 4th from Mercury one will not attain an appreciable academic record.

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Kaala Chakra Dasha A Critical Review

By Shakti Mohan Singh, India.
Multitude of Directional Systems
In Vedicastrology there exist a large number of directional systems, mostly known as Dasha Paddatis, suited to different birth conditions and different purposes. The Dasha systems as proposed by Maharshi Parashar in his famous treatise Brihat Parashar Hora Shastra, broadly fall into two main categories the nakshtra dharika or constellation based Dasha systems and Rashi or zodiacalsign based Dasha systems. Besides, there are some lesser systems like Kaala dasha, chakra dasha, sandhya dasha, pachaka dasha, tara dasha, panchaswara dasha etc. Which do not fall in either of these categories and may be based, at least in parts, even on nonastrological considerations. According to him some systems are applicable to all natives while others can be used in case of such natives only whose horoscopes satisfy certain specific conditions. It is also claimed that some systems can be used for predicting events in all sectors of life and are known as phalit dashas while some are specifically suited for predicting the death of the native or his near and dear ones and are known as ayurdashas .
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Having served in the department of Forest,

Rajasthan Government for about 35 years in various capacities, the author retired from the post of Director, Forestry Training Institute, Jaipur on 31st January 1995 and has since been working as a Land Development and Environment Protection Consultant for several national and international organizations. Natal astrology has been his passion since 1951. He taught astrology in the classes run by the Jaipur chapter of ICAS regularly for about 10 years and now runs Skill Upgradation program in predictive astrology for serious students of astrology at Jaipur. He has to his credit more than 100 articles covering different aspects of natal astrology. He also wrote a book titled Jaimini Sutra Ek Abhinav Drishti, which was published in the year 2000. He has been working on Kaal chakra dasha system for last several years and has now established not only the efficacy and dependability of the system, but its supremacy over most of directional systems in common use. He has, for the first time formulated a conceptual model of Kaala chakra , which not only explains the correct working of the system but also forms the basis of predictions.

Phalit = Phal which means fruit & Ayur = Longevity

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Kaala Chakra Dasha system happens to be one of these. Kaala means time, Chakra means Wheel in effect Kaala Chakra Dasha means the methodology of the Wheel Of Time. It has been dealt with in classical textbooks like Brihat Prashara Hora Shastra (BHPS), Jataka Parijata (JP), Phala Deepika (PD) and Jatakadesh Marga (JDH). BHPS and JP have explained this system in greater details than the other textbooks, which contain comparatively condensed versions. BHPS declares that KCD is the best amongst all these systems (Verse 06 Ch 46 Dashaadhyay).It also advices that KCD should be used not only in natal astrology but in horary astrology also (Verse 34 of the section devoted to KCD in this very chapter) but the sad fact remains that in practice KCD in not playing even the second fiddle to Vimshottari dasa.

The Question of Applicability

According to verse 12 of chapter 12 of Jatakadesh Marga, KCD must be applied to such cases in which birth takes place at a time when Moon is aspected/conjoined by the lord of the constellation occupied by it. JP verse 40 chap. 18 says that in case where Moon is aspected /conjoined by the lord of navamamsha occupied by it, KCD gives better results. According to PD verse 30 of Ch. 22, KCD should be used when the lord of the navamamsha occupied by Moon is strong. It should be mentioned here that this verse is located in this chapter with a group of such verses as contains advice about the applicability of various dashas for determining the longevity. I have also read somewhere that in cases where moon occupies a navamamsha ruled by Venus or Venus is otherwise strong, the KCD should be used for determining the longevity. However, BPHS verse 6 of chapter 46 is very clear that Kaala chakra dasha system is the best amongst all systems (kalcdzaca=NyamaNyasvRdzasuya) and verse 34 of the section devoted to KCD in this very chapter asserts that KCD should be used not only in natal astrology but in horary astrology also. Besides, my own experience with this system, for past two decades, is that it is not only universally applicable but that it is the most efficacious system.

Present Status
I became interested in KCD system sometimes in 1990 and was studying, investigating and testing this system since then but it was only around 1995 that I became convinced that this was a unique system which surpassed all others in Vedic astrology. I also found that the system was thrown into disuse because the method of calculation and computation as explained in various translations/commentaries of the classical texts was not in accordance with the dicta of the classical texts. The book written by contemporary authorities also suggested incorrect methods and therefore astrologers were unable to make correct predictions consistently on the basis of this system. I wrote a series of articles during 200103 for a Hindi magazine published from Jaipur explaining the classical method of calculation and computation, pointing out there in the mistakes in the methods recommended by translators, commentators and authors. I also proposed a conceptual model of Kaala Chakra in this series to demonstrate the mechanism of this system for the first time 409

and explained on its basis the correct method as propounded in the classical texts. I illustrated this series with the horoscope of late Srimati Indira Gandhi and demonstrated that all the events of her life were shown very clearly if the dasha was calculated and computed in the manner explained by me. Justice S. N Kapoor, National President, Indian Council of Astrological Sciences, read some of my articles. The judicaturists astute mind immediately appreciated the tremendous opportunities hidden in the system. He took keen interest in my work on this system and asked me to make a detailed presentation on KCD at a Faculty Development Program of ICAS, organized by him at Delhi in July 2002, which was attended by the faculty members of ICAS from all over the country. Accordingly, I made the presentation. At the end of the presentation Pt. Bhola Nath Shukla of Kanpur, the then National Vice President of ICAS asked me Does the system really work? Other participant also asked similar questions and wondered that if it was such an efficacious system why it was not being taught in details like Vimshottari in the regular classes held by ICAS? My object in mentioning this episode is to show that even scholars of great standing in the field are diffident about this system. In In this system the Moons movement through fact, several participants confided to an arc of 120 degree in the space is equated to a me that after devoting a lot of time to it they abandoned the system because time frame of 3186 solar years while in they found that correct predictions Vimshottari system it is 120 years only. could not be made on its basis. The truth of the matter is that these gentlemen tried to follow the methodology advocated in books available in the market. This methodology attempts to handle KCD also on the principles of Vimshottari producing confounded versions. Today, rank and file of astrologers does not know even the name KCD. Many confuse it with the unnecessarily dreaded Kaala Sarpa Yoga of dubious authenticity. Some consider it to be an ayurdasha only and doubt its usefulness as a phalit dasha. Very few astrologers know that such a system does at all exist. Although, today the market is flooded with books on natal astrology written by a multitude of authors, the names of authors who have written anything about this system can be counted on fingertips. Some astrologers have claimed that they have made correct predictions on the basis of KCD in one or two cases but during my 50 plus years of wandering through the reams of astrology and astrologers, I did not find a single astrologer who even occasionally had used exclusively this system for giving predictions to his clients.

Atrophied Through Disuse

This is a matter of common knowledge that the most popular dasha system is the Vimshottari dasha system. In fact it was probably the only system used in north India, with the exception of the Himalayan tract where Yogini was also in vogue, till the publication of Shri K. N. Raos Predicting through Jaiminis Chara Dasha in 1995. Even today, you open any book on Vedic astrology and you will come across Vimshottari Dasha. It does not make any difference whether the book you have opened is a classical text or one written by a modern author. Very few books deal with dasha systems other than Vimshottari.
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Even BPHS has given maximum space to this system. In common practice, the word dasha has become synonymous with Vimshottari. Even nonastrologers can be heard saying that they are under stress because Saturn or Rahu dasha is running and by dasha they mean Vimshottari only. Vimshottari is believed to be easy to calculate and compute which it really is up to a certain extent only. It is also believed to be simple to interpret which it certainly is not. Granting that the universal applicability of Vimshottari is indisputable, because Maharishi Parashar has categorically stated in verse 3 of chapter 46 that Vimshottari is the main system (dzabivxaStasu muOya iv<zaerI mta), this does not constitute a reasonable excuse for shelving KCD and ignoring summarily Maharishis dictum in verse 6 of this very chapter that Kaala chakra dasha system is the best amongst all systems (kalcdzaca=NyamaNyasvRdzasuya). The only reason appears to be that on account of its complicated nature astrologers experienced difficulty in understanding the system correctly. The result that it was not used consistently in the recent past and finally became atrophied through disuse.

NakshatraDharika (Constellation Based) Dasha Systems

Constellation based dasha systems are those in which the life of an individual is linked to the postnatal progress of the Moon through various constellations. The initial dasha is, therefore, identified on the basis of the constellation or group of constellations occupied by the Moon at the time of birth of that individual and its balance at birth is calculated on basis of the arc traversed by the Moon in that constellation or the group of constellations. Thus, these are based on a single parameter and the dashas in such systems proceed in a continuous and fixed order, which is irreversible in most of the cases. The duration of each dasha is also fixed. In these systems the various dashas are generally named, not after the constellations, the lordship being specific to the particular system. The predictions for dashas are, therefore, based on such lords, their nature, their house lordship, strength and relationships with other planets for which detailed rules are given in BPHS. Other classical texts, as a rule, also contain detailed material on Vimshottari. Occasionally, there is mention of other systems also but only briefly.

Rashi (Sign Based) Dasha Systems

The sign based systems, on the other hand, are those in which the various periods in the life of an individual are linked to various zodiacal signs and the initial dasha is determined on the basis of the rashi or the zodiacal sign which may qualify for the purpose on account of its being the ascendant, the zodiacal sign which may qualify for the trinal houses or a sign occupied by a planet qualifying as Brahma etc and generally the concept of balance of dasha at the time of birth is absent here. The progress of dashas may or may not follow any continuous or fixed sequence and also may or may not be reversible in case of a sign based system. The duration of various dasha is also variable in most of the cases.
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In case of these systems the events are determined on the basis of the nature and strength of the zodiacal sign, after which the dasha is named, along with nature, strength and position of its lord. The nature, strength, lordship and charakarakartwa of the planet or planets, occupying and aspecting the zodiacal sign in question itself or other key houses from it, their interrelationship and planetary configurations like rajayogas, dhanayogas, arishtayogas etc, formed with reference to that sign also play a vital role in the interpretation. Thus the sign based dasha systems, are not only based on a whole complex of parameters but, use multiple considerations for interpretation also and therefore, offer better opportunities for the astrologer. Besides the rules of interpretation follows very simple logic. This perhaps is also the reason that less space than Vimshottari was required for these systems in BPHS and generally nothing was considered necessary in other old texts. The rules of interpretation for sign based dasha systems are substantially different from those that apply to the constellation based systems and have been enunciated in a small separate chapter in BPHS. Some scattered hints related to their interpretation are also available in Jaimini Sutras.

Composite Dasha System With High Degree Of Precision

The dasha system which bears the name of Kaala Chakra or the cycle of time is unique in as much as it has the properties of both, the constellation based as well as the sign based dasha systems. The initial dasha is identified on the basis of, not just the constellation occupied by Moon at the time of birth but the quarter of such constellation. Moreover, degree of precision in this system is very high because it is based on a very high spacetime ratio. In this system the Moons movement through an arc of 120 degree in the space is equated to a time frame of 3186 solar years while in Vimshottari system it is 120 years only. We shall also see that for the purpose of interpretation KCD is treated as a sign based system and can bring the future events into focus more sharply than any other system. In order to use any system effectively and efficiently, a clear understanding as to its concept, constitution and mechanism is a sine qua non. The reason behind our reluctance in using KCD system for making predictions regularly appears to be that the system is not properly understood. Some scattered hints are no doubt hidden in, the available translations of and commentaries on, the classical texts that include an elaborate system bearing the name of Kaala Chakra. However no clear and precise conceptual model of Kaala Chakra or any details of its constitution and mechanism is available anywhere and hence the state of confusion. In Part I of my upcoming book I propose to present to my readers a conceptual model of Kaala Chakra or the cycle of time, which forms the basis of this system. This model 1 has been culled out from the classical texts. I hope that understanding and operating KCD system will become easier with such a model before us and it will enable the astrologers to make correct predictions on the basis of this system.

Misconceptions Related To Fundamentals Of This System

I There exists confusion amongst some of the astrologers that the outstanding balance is to be calculated, not for the sarvayu or the total duration of the package, but for the first dasha in that package. This is correct because in this system one quarter of the constellation or the navamamsha , i.e., an arc of 3 degree and 20 minutes, has been equated to entire dasha period (DP) and not to the first dasha only. Besides, in calculating the
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balance with reference to the first dasha of the package we are making an altogether illogical assumption that every native compulsorily starts his life from either the dasha of the corporal (deha) or the psychical (jeeva) sign. If this assumption was correct then nobody will ever start his life in dashas of Leo or Aquarius because neither of these two signs ever becomes the corporal or the psychical signs. The correct method, as propounded by Maharishi Parashar in verse 38 to 40 of the section dealing with KaalaChakra Dasha in chapter 46 of BPHS is to calculate the outstanding balance with reference to the total span of the DP. The life of a native can start from the dasha of any one of the nine constituent sign in the DP and at any point of time in that dasha. II There is another confusion prevalent amongst several contemporary authorities that, after the expiry of the outstanding balance of span of DP or sarvayu, in case of direct progression, the next and in case of indirect progression, the previous DP will become applicable. Many popular computer software programs also suffer from this misconception. According to Maharishi Parashar different quarters of various constellations or the different navamamsha have independent packages of nine dashas each. Merely because they follow the order of the zodiac in forward or backward direction even after the end or before the beginning of the package it should not be presumed that there is a continuum of 108 dashas. If such were the case there was no need for Maharishi to waste so many verses in describing 24 independent packages of nine dashas each because once the starting point in the dasha continuum was determined on the basis of the longitude of the Moon subsequent dashas would follow in the forward or backward direction and the importance given to the quarter of the constellation or the navamamsha would be irrelevant and superfluous. I have not come across a single verse in BPHS, JP, PD or JDM stating that after the expiry of the outstanding balance of DP running at birth the next or previous DP will become applicable. This must be clearly understood that the quarter of the constellation and the corresponding navamamsha for a particular native is decided once for all on the basis of the longitude of the Moon at the time of birth of the native and this can never change during his or her for present life. Therefore, the DP applicable to the particular quarter of the constellation or the navamamsha will also not change during this life and will stick to him or her for the entire life. After the expiry of the outstanding balance of DP running at the time of natives birth the same DP will repeat itself. The correct method, therefore, is to revert back to the first dasha (the corporal sign) in cases where the DP is in indirect progression, in the same DP after the expiry of the outstanding balance of the sarvayu or the span of the DP at the time of birth. In Vimshottari, or for that matter in most of the constellation based systems there is a single package which is easily identifiable from the birth constellation and computable from its outstanding balance but in case of KCD there exist several DPs having different properties (nomenclature, direction, span, space time ratio and design) and the task becomes somewhat complicated. On account of exclusive use of Vimshottari dasha system over a long 413

period most of the astrologers are stuck up with its working to the extent that they find it difficult to adjust with any other system based on a different concept and with a different constitution and dynamics. Many books on KCD published heretofore have advocated incorrect methods and created confusion. III One should not forget that in this system the dasha and bhukties strictly follow the KCD navamamsha scheme. The design of the Kaala chakra replicates itself at all levels; mega and micro. Each dasha bears the name of a zodiacal sign and that sign always has the same nine navamamshas. In other words the bhukties or subperiods in the dasha bearing the name of a particular sign will always have the same nine bhukties irrespective of the DP of which it may form a part. These bhukties will follow the scheme of KCD navamamsha division. This is in confirmation to the JDMS dictum also. Take, for example, Leo dasha in any DP. The movable sign in trine to Leo is Aries Lord of Aries is Mars The first bhukti will, therefore, be of a sign ruled by Mars, i.e., either Aries or Scorpio, Starting from Mars, the nine lords in the usual sequence will be MarsVenus MercuryMoonSunMercuryVenusMarsJupiter. The two sets of signs ruled by these lords are (1) Aries TaurusGeminiCancerLeoVirgoLibraScorpioSagittarius and (2) ScorpioLibraVirgoCancerLeoGeminiTaurusAriesPisces and Since the first bhukti is that of Scorpio and not Aries, the applicable set of nine bhukties in this case will be ScorpioLibraVirgoCancerLeoGeminiTaurusAries Pisces Reader may find it contrary to the belief system deeply ingrained into their minds due to exclusive use of Vimshottari and so, a bit difficult to accept, but it is not only logical but true also, that KCD scheme of navamamsha, the signs Taurus and Scorpio do not have their own navamamsha and therefore, in this system Taurus dasha cannot have a Taurus bhukti and Scorpio dasha cannot have a bhukti of Scorpio, just as Taurus DP does not have Taurus dasha and Scorpio DP does not have Scorpio dasha. The sum and substance of the entire exercise is that the bhukties in the dasha bearing the name of any sign are same as are the dashas in the DP bearing the name of that sign. For example, each of the DPs Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn or Aquarius has Gemini dashas. Bhukties in Gemini dasha in Aries DP will not be different from the bhukties in Gemini dasha in Taurus, Gemini, Leo or any other DP. Whatever the DP, the Gemini dasha will always have one and the same set of nine bhukties. TaurusAries PiscesAquarius CapricornSagittariusAriesTaurusGemini, because the sign Gemini has these nine navamamasha only. IV Finally there is the question of the sequence of the bhukties. In Vimshottari, there is no problem of this kind because there is only one sequence, which is fixed at all levels but so far as KCD is concerned the tables given by Pt. Sitaram Jha, Dr Suresh Chandra Mishra and Deevan Ram Chandra Kapoor are inappropriate and so are the tables given in the books of several other authors. Logically, the sequence of
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bhukties in the dasha of any sign must follow the sequence in which the nine navamamasha occur in that sign. This sequence should be run in the forward or backward direction depending upon the orientation of the dasha sign in its specific location. This is important in different DPs one and the same constituent dasha sign may sometimes occur in zodiacal order and sometimes in the reverse order. Besides the applicable DP itself can be the one having either of the two categories of progression direct or indirect resulting in the reversal of the orientation of individual dasha sign and the sequence of its constituents navamamshas. Readers will find that on several issues I have disagreed with earlier authorities on the subject. I have explained my reasons for such disagreement and will try to establish the correctness of my contentions through examples in the near future. It is for readers to test my contentions at their level. To err is human and I am no exception. I will consider it a great personal favour if readers will be kind enough to inform me whenever they find me mistaken or following a wrong line of argument. Such little gestures of cooperation from readers will go a long way in settling some of the contentious issues related to this system.

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10th House Paradox Of Laghu Parasari

By Ashok Upadhaya, India.
What is 10th House? 1. 10th house is the highest expansion of the Ascendant in form of physical existence. 2. 10th house is the destiny (9th house) of the SelfSurvival (2nd house) 3. For the Ascendant the 2nd house is a neutral as per Laghu Parasari but from the 10th house it (2nd) is the Cause of Destiny (5th house is cause of destiny). This paradox must first be understood when we try to explain anything related to the 10th house. 4. The Karma is predecided because related to the 10th house elements expands in to 2 parts (2nd and 6th house) who are in the Invisible Part of the Horoscope (15 deg of Asc to the 15th deg of 7th house is Invisible Part of the Horoscope) 5. One Unit: The Artha Trikona Rasis i.e. 2nd, 6th & 10th houses each of them would belong to either Fiery, Earthy, Airy or Watery and each of them would either be Moveable, Fixed or Dual Rasis all of them combined will form A Symbology Of Unit & Nature. This Unit is associated ultimately with the Ascendant, which means if your Asc is Moveable your 10th house will always be moveable, if your Asc is fixed sign then your 10th house will also be fixed sign and if your Asc is a Dual sign then your 10th house will also be of a Dual sign.

Ashok

Upadhaya hails from Gujarat

and within a short span of 2 decades has emerged as a predictor of extreme rare ability & propagator of Astrology in Gujarat. He is known in Gujarat for his ability to remove rare knowledge. His gurus were his grandfather Shri PrabhaShankar Trivedi, C.S.Patel the man who taught us all Ashtakvarga & legendary blind astrologer Sri Sri Swami. He dedicates this article to Late Prabhakar K. Dongre exDean Gujarat University.

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6. Our life is divided into 4 forms akin to the 4 kendras a) Self b) Warmth c) Associations d) Identity all of them are inter linked in a 7. form of sharing same nature Rasis (moveable or fixed or dual) 8. Any Kendras do not independently exist of each other because some hidden forms of elements present in each kendras. 9. The elements are associated with Dasas (Vimshottari) Significators of 10th House Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn & Sun Why ? Jupiter both its Rasis are Kendra to each other so Jupiter works like a Kendra lord prominently. Mercury both its Rasis are Kendra to each other so Mercury works like a Kendra lord prominently. Because of this reason Mer & Jupiter are karakas of the 10th house. In Kalapurusha Kundali (Natural Zodiac), Jupiter is lord of the 9th house which is 12th to 10th House and its another Rasi that is Pisces is the 12th to the Asc, this common factor of being 12th is to be noted. From 9 th house of Sagittarius belonging to Jupiter in Kala Purusha Kundali (natural zodiac horoscope), who is the Bhagya (fortune) of this house, it is Leo whose lord is Sun hence he is one of the karakas of the 10th house. From 10th house in Kalapurusha kundali the 10th sign is Capricorn, whose lord is Saturn. Because this sign of Capricorn of 10H is 12th from Aquarius, this Capricorn will get neutralized (Shloka 8 of Laghu Parasari) related to 11th house beneficence and will give dispositor value of itself. Which means Saturn acts as More of a Karaka results for 10th house than as Lordship. E.g. if Saturn in 10H for any lagna, it will create hardship in 10H matters, hardship being karakatwa (significator) of shani (Saturn) and it will not give lordship results. Humans Are Of 2 types One is dedicated to work and another dedicated to happiness, when Asc lord is friend of the 10th house then Asc lord cannot be friend of 4th house, in this situation person is more Karma Oriented. When Asc lord is friend of the 4th house then it cannot be friend of 10th house, these people are more Self Centered. E.g. Cancer Asc, the Asc lord Moon is friend of 10th Mars, Asc lord Moon is not friend of 4th lord Venus. Cancer Asc love their work (due to friendship with 10L) and that is his personal happiness. For Leo Asc, the Asc lord sun and 10th lord Venus are not friends, but Asc lord Sun is friends with 4th lord Mars, hence for Leo Asc the personal happiness is the real happiness (4H) and not the work. See for Leo and Cancer, the common factor is they share same yogakaraka Mars.

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Saptarishis Gurukul
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1008 Petals
Book of LiehTz
Chapter 8: Causality

In the east of China there was a man named Yan Ching Mu, who set off on a journey but was overcome by hunger on the way. A certain robber from Hufu, of the name of Ch'iu, saw him lying there, and fetched a bowl of ricegruel in order to feed him. After swallowing three mouthfuls, Yan Ching Mu opened his eyes and murmured, 'Who are you?' 'I am a native of Hufu, and my name is Ch'iu.' 'Oh misery!' cried Yan Ching Mu, 'are not you the robber Ch'iu? What are you feeding me for? I am an honest man and cannot eat your food.' So saying, he clutched the ground with both hands, and began retching and coughing in order to bring it up again. Not succeeding, however, he fell flat on his face and expired. Now the man from Hufu was a robber, no doubt, but the food he brought was not affected thereby. Because a man is a robber, to refuse to eat the food he offers you, on the ground that it is tainted with crime, is to have lost all power of discriminating between the normal and the real.