ATMAKARAKA AS A NATURAL MALEFIC OR BENEFIC

We have learnt that the colours of natural benefics on the soul level are light. The very fact that the
light colour does not imbibe or better to say rejects a considerable quantity of light, indicates that
natural benefik as Atmakarak does not easily follow the path of self-purification nor gives the chance
for easy and fast Self-realization.
Please keep in mind that Grahas conjoined Atmakaraka tend to absorb the nature of Atmakaraka, and
pleas apply the rules you have been taught for conjunctions of the planets.
When benefic graha is Atmakaraka and undergoes a Graha shapa or curse, it shows that the papa or
sins has been glued to a soul for a few lifetimes.
If atmakaraka is a malefic planet, it can teach you bad things, but you will receive instant and quick
punishment, and suffering. This gives chance to quickly cleanse and learn the lesson. So,the soul
cleansing becomes very painful, the soul remains in the dark, and desires for light and savour (similar
as dark colour quickly absorbs the light) When malefic is Atmakaraka and there comes intense soul
purification and pain the effect is often twofold:
a-) a person devolops hatred and bitterness towards the world (Sun) and becomes self destruction
and antisocial
b-) a person accepts suffering as a hand of God and becomes very spiritual
There are certian rules which show whether will a person go either way
1. Nobility and birth in a royal family result if the Atmakaraka is in the Navamsa Lagna or 1st house.
High attainments and position likened to those of a king result if the lord of the Navamsa Lagna
conjoins the AK even if the native is born in humble conditions. If,on the other hand, the AK aspects
the Navamsa Lagna, then the native enjoys royalty from birth. The strength of Raja-yogas also
depends on the strength, position and associations of the Sun, who is the karaka of the first house.
2. If the Atmakaraka is in 2nd house (lagna in the 12th from AK), then the native is a renunciate and
possibly even a saint (if other criteria additionally apply in the horoscope). Saturn is the karaka of the
12th house, and thus indicates the path of either a sannyasi (a formal renunciate) or someone who
gives charity for humanitarian purposes. If Venus is strong, and especially if Ketu and Saturn join or
mutually aspect Venus, then the native performs tapasya or yogic austerities.
3. If the Atmakaraka is in 3rd house (lagna in the 11th from AK), then the native may have many high
social contacts, be popular and influential, wealthy and successful in many undertakings. He has
friends among powerful and successful persons.
4. If the Atmakaraka is in 4th house (lagna in the 10th from AK), then the natives work is an essential
contributor to the successful performance of Dharma. The strength of various karakas of 10th house
indicates the avenues through which karma is performed. If Mercury and Jupiter are strong, then he is
benevolent, well-linked and moves in a variety of circles. If the Sun is strong, then the native enjoys
the effects of raja-yoga. If Saturn is strong, then he purges the results of past sins by hard work and
sacrifice.
5. The 5th house position of Atmakaraka (lagna in the 9th from AK) indicates a very truthful person
who follows the dictates of dharma very seriously. The results of much punya bring opportunities to
perform sadhana (spiritual practice), to meet and learn from advanced spiritualists and to serve the
cause of promoting Truth in the world.
6. If the Atmakaraka is in 6th house (lagna in the 8th from AK), then the native confronts many
challenges which result from stigmatic karmas from past lives. The native with such a placement of
the AK is recommended to propitiate Saturn. More importantly, they should perform the Satya
Narayana Vrata regularly or as often as possible. Recitation of the Maha-mantra is ultimately
beneficial for anyone in current era, kali-yuga.
7. The position of the Atmakaraka in 7th house (lagna in 7th from AK) is highly auspicious and
blesses the native with a good spouse and the enjoyments of many beneficial associations. The
native is pure in heart, well-intentioned and compassionate to all.
8. If the Atmakaraka is in the 8th house (lagna in the 6th from AK), then the results are similar to
those for the 6th house. The native may confront vexing problems which are hard to solve. Physical
ailments, challenging longevity, in addition to emotional and domestic discontinuity may be
problematic for such natives. Recitation of the Maha-mantra and the Vishnu-sahasra-nama stotram,
as well as performance of the Satya Narayana Vrata is ultimately beneficial. The native should also
try to practice truthfulness and straightforwardness in all dealings.
9. The 9th house position of the Atmakaraka (lagna in 5th from AK) is perhaps the most auspicious
and brings in full results of bhagya (fortune) to the native. A powerful Sun brings raja-yoga and
enables the native to be very influential in educational and spiritual circles. If Jupiter is powerful, then
the native becomes a guru in his own right, after receiving the blessings of self-realized souls or those
advanced in higher knowledge. Materially speaking, such a native has no concerns in this world.

10. If the Atmakaraka is in 10th house (lagna in the 4th from AK), then happiness through family,
home and mother are well-earned. Blessings through assets and property accrue, as well as respect
and love through close allies and associates. The degree to which such results manifest depends on
the strength, placement and association of the Moon in the Navamsa chart.
11. Courage and capability is the execution of any task result when the Atmakaraka is in the 11th
house of the chart (lagna in the 3rd from AK). The native is intelligent and possesses firmness of mind
and unwavering determination in the performance of duties. He has the ability to solve the problems
quickly and to act decisively in crisis situations. If Mars is strong, then the native receives the results
of raja-yoga akin to that of Ruchaka Maha- Purusa-yoga. The native is respected or admired by
others due to valor and fearlessness in any confrontational situation.
12. If the Atmakaraka is in the 12th house (lagna in the 2nd from AK), then the native easily attains
wealth as the result of the blessings of Lakshmi-devi, the consort of Vishnu. If simultaneously
Mercury, Jupiter and Venus are in strength, then the native may achieve knowledge due to the
blessings of the goddess Sarasvati. If the lord of the 2nd house joins that of the 5th and/or 9th, then
the native enjoys the results of Dhana-yoga (wealth).