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JAIMINI ASTROLOGY
Visharada, Part-II

Topics for discussions

1. Introduction to Jaimini Astrology
a. Comparison with Parasara system
b. Jaimini features
2. Karakas
a. Chara Karaka (VARIABLE signifiers, 8 in number) - CK
b. Sthira Karaka (FIXED signifiers, 7 in number) - SK
c. Naisargika Karaka (NATURAL signifiers, 9 in number) - NK
3. Different Lagnas and Special Points
a. Arudha (or) Pada Lagna
b. Graha Arudha
c. Hora Lagna
d. Bhava Lagna
e. Ghatika Lagna
f. Varnada Lagna
g. Nisheka Lagna
h. Pranapada
i. Brahma
j. Maheswara
k. Rudra
4. Aspects and Argalas
a. Rasi aspects for moveable, fixed and dual signs
b. Argala (primary & secondary) and Virodhargala
5. Planetary and Rasi Strengths
a. Planetary Strength
i. Amsabala (numeric value)
ii. Moolatrikonabala (numeric value)
iii. Kendrabala (numeric value)
b. Rasi Strength
i. Strength due to Atmakaraka (numeric value)
ii. Association strength (numeric value)
iii. Location strength (numeric value)
iv. Aspect strength (numeric value)
v. Strength of odd signs
6. Dasa and Bhukthi
a. Chara Dasa
b. Sthira Dasa
c. Trikona Dasa

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d. Sula Dasa
e. Ravi Dasa
f. Kendra Dasa
g. Varnada Dasa
h. Udu Dasa
i. Navamsa Dasa
j. Brahma Dasa
k. Yogardha Dasa
l. Drig Dasa
m. Nakshatra Dasa
n. Mandooka Dasa
7. Determination of Longevity
a. Terms of Longevity
b Method-1 for longevity determination
c. Method-2 for longevity determination
d. Method-3 for longevity determination
e. Kaksha Vriddhi
f. Kaksha Hrasa
g. Rasi Vriddhi
h. Rasi Hrasa
i. Main period of death
j. Sub-period of death
k. Source of death
l. Nature of death
8. Judgment of Horoscope
a. Physical appearance
b. Character & mind
c. Financial prospects
d. Health & disease
e. Educational prospects
f. Parents
g. Brothers and sisters
h. Marriage & combination applicable to women
i. Children
j. Profession
k. Yogas in Jaimini - Raja, Arishta and Miscellaneous Yogas
9. Timing Events
10. Summary

1(a). Comparison with Parasara System

Sl. No. Jaimini System Parasara System
1 Rasi in Jaimini are synonymous The distinction between sign (Rasi)
with Bhava (or) House and house (Bhava) is well marked.

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2 Aspects based on Rasi. Aspects based on Planets.

3 Karakas are variable.
4 Planetary strengths are based on
simple rules.
5 Novel method for calculating
longevity, yoga description, dasa
calculation.
Karakas are fixed.
Planetary strengths are based on
elaborate calculations.
Elaborate calculations for longevity,
yogas and dasas.

1(b). Jaimini Features

1. Introduction of variable Karakas
2. Peculiar methods of determining longevity
3. Simplicity in planetary strength calculations
4. Complicated dasa calculations
5. Emphasis laid on Nisheka Lagna
6. Distinction attached to Arudha Lagna and Graha Arudha
7. Importance of Karakamsa and it's bearing on the determination of the native's
livelihood
8. It is an offshoot of Parasara system

2(a). Chara Karaka - CK

CK include Ra and the seven planets. They do not include Ke as Ke stands for
Moksha (emancipation) and does not stand for any person who affects one's
sustenance. CK are presided by VISHNU and they show people who play a role
in one's life. As Vishnu presides over activities related to sustenance, achievements
and spiritual progress, CK show these aspects of one's life. CK show people who
play an important role in one's sustenance and achievements. CK are very useful in
Raja Yogas and in spiritual progress. They also show how our Karma (cumulative
sum of actions) is carried over from one life to another.

The following is the procedure to find the CK:

i. Take the 8 planets, viz. Su, Mo, Ma, Me, Ju, Ve, Sa, Ra. For each planet
excepting Ra find its advancement from the beginning of the Rasi occupied by
it. For the planet Ra, measure the advancement from the end of the Rasi.
ii. Arrange them in the decreasing order of advancement.
iii. The planet with the highest advancement is ATMA KARAKA (signifier of
SELF) and is denoted by AK.
1. ATMA Karaka (AK) - Self
2. AMATYA Karaka (AmK) - Ministers (also means people who give advice -
advisors & counselors)
3. BHRATRI Karaka (BK) - Siblings
4. MATRI Karaka (MK) - Mother
5. PITRI Karaka (PiK) - Father (also means Boss)
6. PUTRA Karaka (PK) - Children (also means subordinates & followers)

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7. GNAATI Karaka (GK) - Rivals (also means paternal cousins)

8. DARA Karaka (DK) - Spouse

If two planets have the same degrees, compare the minutes. If the minutes are
same, compare the seconds. If two planets are exactly at the same longitude, then
they will hold a Karakatwa (signifier) together and the next Karakatwa will have no
ruler. We should use the corresponding SK in that case. However, this rarely
becomes necessary, as two planets are seldom at exactly the same longitude.

CK, similar to SK, represent the physical bodies of the relatives; we should not take
7H from DK for spouse, but DK himself shows spouse.

2(b). Sthira Karaka - SK

SK include only 7 planets because only they have physical bodies. They are
presided by SHIVA. As Shiva presides over death, they show the destruction of
body. SK are useful in timing the death of various near relatives.

The following is the list of SK:

1. Stronger of the planets Su or Ve: Father (Some astrologers opine that Su is
fixed signifier of Father for birth during day and Ve for birth during night).
2. Stronger of the planets Mo or Ma: Mother (Some astrologers opine that Ma is
fixed signifier of Mother for birth during day and Mo for birth during night).
3. MARS: Younger siblings, brother-in-law & sister-in-law (spouses of siblings)
4. MERCURY: Maternal relatives (uncles & aunts)
5. JUPITER: Husband, sons, paternal grand-parents and other paternal relatives
(uncles & aunts)
6. VENUS: Wife, parents of spouse and maternal grand-parents
7. SATURN: Elder siblings (Some astrologers opine that Sa as the SK for
children instead of elder siblings).

The SK are presided by Shiva and they are used in the timing of death of the above
relatives. They should not be used in general predictive astrology in the place of NK.
For example, some astrologers use the 7H from Ju instead of 7H from Ve to predict
marriage. However, Ve is the natural signifier of marriage and the 7H from Ve should
be used for predicting marriage, both in male & female charts. When predicting the
death of a spouse, we use Ju in female charts and Ve in male charts.

Another difference between SK and NK is that SK themselves represent the physical

bodies of the relatives. In the case of NK, we must take the relevant house from the
Karaka. For example, Ju represents the physical body of the husband in a female
chart, for the purpose of timing death. For the purpose of timing marriage, the 7H
from Ve (and not Ve himself) shows husband.

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2(c). Naisargika Karaka - NK

NK shows everything that exists in the creation. They include Ra, Ke and the seven
planets. They are presided by BRAHMA. NK show not only human beings, but they
show various impersonal things and matters. They show everything that exists in
Brahma's creation and affects a person. NK are very useful in Phalitha Jyotish, viz.
analysis of general results.

Summary:
CK are used in analyzing the influence of various persons on a native, from
the point of view of sustenance, achievements and spiritual evolution.
SK are used in analyzing the death of relatives.
NK are natural signifiers of various matters.
For example, the 4H from Mo shows mother, and the 5H from Ju shows sons.
If we want to analyze some children-related troubles that punish one's soul or
if we want to analyze some achievements and happiness related to children,
they will be closely related to PK (Putra Karaka). If we want to time the death
of a child, SK for children (Ju) should be used.

1H from Su Self, physical constitution, soul, health

2H from Ju Family, wealth
3H from Ma Younger siblings, courage
4H from Mo Mother
5H from Ju Children
6H from Ma Enemies
7H from Ve Spouse, marital bliss, relationships
8H from Sa Longevity, troubles
9H from Ju Teacher, religion, fortune
10H from Me Work, achievements, honor
11H from Ju Elder siblings
12H from Sa Losses

In addition, we have various other matters allotted to different planets in classical

texts. The list of natural significations of various planets is given below:

Su Self, soul, constitution, health (1H), fame, power (5H), father, boss
(9H), career, achievements (10H)
Mo Mind (1H), mother, peace of mind (4H), friends (11H)
Ma Courage, younger siblings (3H), real estate (4H), scholarship in
Nyayasastra, speculation (5H), enemies, diseases, accidents, loans
(6H)
Me Speech (2H), learning (4H), memory, scholarship, students (5H),
work, achievements, honors (10H), credits (11H)
Ju Family, wealth (2H), traditional learning (4H), children, intelligence

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(5H), teacher, religion, fortune (9H), elder brother, gains (11H)

Ve Vehicles (4H), spouse, marital bliss (7H), bed comforts(12H)
Sa Following (5H), servants (6H), longevity, troubles (8H), losses,
hospitalization (12H)
Ra Accidents (6H), occult knowledge (8H), pilgrimages, going abroad
(9H)
Ke Occult knowledge (8H), pilgrimages, going abroad (9H), moksha
(12H)

Example-1: The planetary position is Su(12Ge47), Mo(20Ar28), Ma(13Ge51),

Me(25Ge18), Ju(5Ta40), Ve(17Ge21), Sa(2Ta28), Ra(1Cn43). The CK are Ra, Me,
Mo, Ve, Ma, Su, Ju, Sa.
Ra represents the self of the native for the purpose of Raja Yogas, analysis of
sustenance, achievements and spiritual evolution. AK throws light on the inner self of
the native. Ra can show a spiritually advanced native or a saint on the one hand and
a revolutionary or an outcast on the other. Me represents the native's advisors and
he shows intellectuals when strong and indecisive people when weak.

Example-2: The planetary position is Su(9Sg36), Mo(15Le29), Ma(13Ar40),

Me(21Sc0), Ju(2Aq6), Ve(17Sg42), Sa(9Sc41), Ra(14Ge30). Find the CK and guess
the nature of inner self of the native.
The CK are Me, Ve, Ra, Mo, Ma, Sa, Su, Ju. Me is AK. Me shows intellectuals,
orators, journalists, good communicators, people who can move with anyone, people
who are liked by everyone, and fickle-minded. The native can be one of these types.

Example-3: R. Venkata Ramana

The CK are Me, Ju, Mo, Su, Ve, Sa, Ra, Ma. Me is AK shows intellectuals, orators,
good communicator, liked by everyone, and sometimes fickle-minded.

Example-4: Swami Vivekananda

The CK are Su, Mo, Sa, Me, Ra, Ve, Ma, Ju. Su in Sagittarius indicates the native to
be spiritually oriented.

Example-5: Swami Sivananda

The CK are Mo, Su, Me, Ma, Ve, Ju, Sa, Ra. Mo in the 10H from Lagna in Aries
indicates the native to be a doctor (medical profession).

Example-6: P.V. Narasimha Rao

The CK are Ra, Me, Ve, Sa, Ju, Ma, Su, Mo. Ra can show a spiritually advanced
native or a saint on the one hand and a revolutionary or an outcast on the other. Me
represents the native's advisors and he shows intellectuals when strong and
indecisive people when weak.

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3(a). Arudha (or) Pada Lagna - AL

Lagna shows true self. However, people's perceptions of a person can be different
from reality. Usually, how one is perceived by others is more important in material life
than who one really is. A political leader is perceived by people as a powerful and
influential person may in reality be a coward and a confused man who is always in
doubt. But the reality does not matter in deciding in his material life. Perceptions
matter more. People perceive him as a strong leader and that matters the most in
deciding his political career.

A political leader generally perceived as an honest man may in reality be badly

corrupt. A person generally perceived as an intelligent person may in reality be of
average intelligence. An intelligent person may score poorly in examination and
people may not know his intelligence.

If someone studied at IIT (a top engineering institute of India), people may think that
he is very knowledgeable. If someone studied at an obscure university, people may
not get the same impression about him. But it is possible that people's perceptions
are wrong and the person who studied at IIT is less knowledgeable.

If an astrologer is frequented by a top politician, people may get an impression that

the astrologer is good. If an astrologer maintains a low profile, people may think that
he is average. But the latter astrologer may be more learned in reality.

What people perceive about a person can often be different from reality. However,
perceptions & reality are both important to an astrologer. For predicting some
matters, we need to have a knowledge of the perceptions (e.g. success of a
politician in elections, success in a competitive examination, promotion at office,
etc.). For predicting some internal matters, on the other hand, true self should be
clearly understood.

So, we should be able to separate reality from perceptions and understand both
correctly. We should understand the true nature of a person and also how he is
perceived by the world. AL is a very important concept in Vedic astrology and they
help us with that tough, but important, task.

Computation of Arudha Lagna

1. Take sign containing the house of interest.
2. Find the sign occupied by the lord of that house. Aq is owned by Sa & Ra and
Sc is owned by Ma & Ke. Take the stronger lord in case of houses falling in
these two signs.

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3. Count signs from the house of interest to the sign containing its lord. Counting
is in zodiacal direction always. For example, if the sign we are interested in is
Ge and it's lord Me is in Aq, we count signs from Ge to Aq and get 9.
4. Count the same number of signs from the sign containing the lord and find the
ending sign. In the above example, we count 9 signs from Aq and we end up
in Li.
5. Exceptions: If the sign found thus in step (4) falls in the 1H or 7H from the
original sign in step (1), then we take the 10H from the sign found in step (4),
otherwise we do not make any change.
6. The resulting sign contains the AL of the house of interest. AL is also called
Pada Lagna (PL) and the Arudha of the nth house is denoted as An. For
example, Arudha of 4H is A4 and Arudha of 9H is A9.

A1 Arudha Lagna, Pada Lagna

A2 Dhanarudha, Vittarudha
A3 Bhratrarudha, Vikramarudha
A4 Matrarudha, Sukharudha, Vahanarudha
A5 Mantrarudha, Putrarudha
A6 Rogarudha, Satrarudha
A7 Dararudha
A8 Kashtarudha, Randhrarudha
A9 Bhagyarudha, Pitrarudha, Dharmarudha, Guru Arudha
A10 Karmarudha, Rajyarudha, Swargarudha
A11 Labharudha
A12 Moksharudha, Upapada, Vyayarudha, Gaunapada

Example-7: The planetary position is Asc(10Vi58), Su(26Pi29), Mo(4Ge45),

Ma(19Ar9), Me(1Pi36), Ju(17Ar21), Ve(10Pi1), Sa(22Ar41), Ra(5Cn55). Determine
the CK and the Arudha of the 12 houses. Hint: Ma is with 2 other planets and Ke is
with only 1 planet; so Ma is stronger than Ke and becomes the lord of Sc. Sa is
alone while Ra is with another planet, so Ra is stronger and becomes the lord of Aq.

Use of Arudha Lagna:

While Lagna stands for true self, AL stands for the maya associated with the self. It
shows how the native is perceived in the material world. It shows the status of the
native. A timid and confused individual may be perceived in the world as a strong
leader. In that case, that is the maya associated with his personality and AL shows it.

11H from AL in D-1: Perceived financial gains

12H from AL in D-1: Perceived expenditures
10H from L in D-1: One's true conduct in society. It shows one's career and the true
nature of one's karma (work).
10H from AL in D-1: Perceptions about one's conduct in society. It deals with one's
status in career.

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Natural malefic planets in 3H & 6H from AL in D-1: Perceived as a bold enemies who
hits enemies hard - materially successful people.

Natural benefic planets in 3H & 6H from AL in D-1: Perceived as very gentle and
restrained person in public behavior. Such person does not fight with others boldly.
This combination is usually found in the charts of saints and mild-natured people.

Use of Bhava Arudha:

Bhava Arudha show the maya (illusion) of material world. Arudha of nth house
shows the maya associated with the matters signified by the nth house.

1H from L in D-1: True self of the native.

1H from AL in D-1: Maya associated with self. It shows how the native is perceived in
the material world. It shows the status of the native.

4H in D-16: Shows happiness from vehicle. It shows true happiness from a vehicle.
One may be very happy with a Bajaj Chetak (an inexpensive two wheeler vehicle
once very popular in India) or even a bicycle and one owning three Mercedes Benz
cars may be unhappy with them and is always dreaming of owning a better vehicle.
One's true happiness from vehicle has nothing to do with the type of vehicle owned.
Benefic planets influencing the 4H in D-16 show someone who is happy with his
vehicle(s).

A4 in D-16: People perceive one with 3 Mercedes Benz cars as a happier person in
the matter of vehicle, compared to a Bajaj Chetak owner. This is the maya
associated with "happiness from vehicle" in this material world. So this is maya
shown by A4. Benefic planets influencing A4 in D-16 show someone who is
perceived to be happy with his vehicle(s).

So planets influencing A4 in D-16 shed light on the physical vehicle owned by a

person. Someone with Ve in own sign in A4 and Sa in 4H in D-16 may own luxurious
(perceived to be happy with respect to vehicles) but not happy. Someone with Sa in
A4 and Ve & Ju in 4H in D-16 may own a small vehicle (perceived to be unhappy
with respect to vehicles), but be happy with it.

4H in D-24: 4H deals with learning and education. A4 in D-24 deals with maya
(illusion) associated with learning. If someone studied at IIT people may think that
he is very knowledgeable. If someone studied at an obscure University people may
not get the same impression. But it is possible that people's perceptions are wrong
and the person who studied at IIT is less knowledgeable. So A4 in D-24 shows the
school or university and the environment in which one's learning takes place. Usually
that decided what impression people form about one's learning.

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Similarly, A10 in D-10 shows the maya associated with one's karma (action-career).
We form an impression about one's career based on the place and environment
where one's work takes place. So A10 in D-10 shows one's work place. One with Ma
in A10 may work at dynamic places or engineering companies. One with Ju in A10 in
D-10 may work at university or college or a court of law or a temple.

Upapada Lagna (UL) is the Arudha of the 12H. This shows one's marriage and
spouse. Planets in UL show the kind of marriage one has and the kind of spouse one
gets. For example Me in UL can show an intelligent (when good) or indecisive (bad)
spouse. Ke in UL can spiritual (when good) or short-tempered (when bad) spouse.
Su in UL can show a charming spouse from a respectable family. It can also show
an authoritative spouse. Ma in UL may show a bold spouse (when good) and a
quarrelsome spouse (when bad).

The 8H from UL shows the longevity of marriage and the 2H & 7H from UL show the
end of marriage. Malefic planets like Ma, Sa and Nodes in these houses from UL can
result in troubles for the marriage and even a divorce.

Nature of spouse and the length of the marriage are two different issues. If Ma & Sa
are in UL and Ju is in the 8H from UL, it may show a long marriage to an
argumentative and mean spouse. If Ju is in UL and Ma & Sa in the 8H from it, one
may have a noble spouse but the marital life will be very rough and there can even
be a divorce. In such a case propitiating the planets Sa & Ma can help.

The 7H shows relations and A7 (Darapada) shows the illusion associated with them,
viz. the kind of people one usually interacts with. Based on the kind of people one
deals with, we perceive the nature of one's relations. If one has a friend who is a
prostitute, people may get a negative impression about one's dealings. If one has a
friend who is a famous film star, there is some glamour associated with one's
relations. Thus A7 show the kind of people one associates with and that plays an
important role in forming people's impressions about one's relations. In D-10, A7
may show professional associates. In D-24, A7 may show friends at college or
colleagues in pursuit of knowledge. In D-20, A7 may show friends or colleagues in
religious activities.

The 3H shows one's boldness. The 3H from Lagna and the 3H from Ma shows one's
true boldness and the 3H from AL shows how bold one is perceived to be. In
addition, A3 shows the maya surrounding one's boldness. It shows what drives the
perceptions of people about one's boldness. The weapons one possesses may drive
those perceptions; A3 may show one's weapons.

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The 3H also shows one's communication skills. The 3H in D-24 (chart of learning &
knowledge) and D-10 (achievements in society) may show one's writing skills. A3
shows the maya associated with one's writing skills. One may excellent writing skills,
but not write any book. In such a case, people may not really appreciate one's writing
skills. One may be an average writer, but end up writing about 20 books. In such a
case people may perceive him to be a great writer. Thus the exact books written by
one decide the perceptions of the world about one's writing skills. So A3 in D-24 and
D-10 may show the books or articles written by him.

Let us take the 5H as another example. It shows intelligence, following, devotion,

etc. The 5H in D-20, the chart of religious activities, shows one's devotion (Bhakthi)
in religious activities. A5 in D-20 shows the things based on which the world forms
an impression about one's devotion. The mantras one recites, the poojas and the
religious rituals one performs control the impression of the world about one's
devotion in religious matters; A5 shows them.

The 5H in D-10, the chart of career, shows the following one has. The world forms
an impression about one's following based on the power wielded by one. A political
leader in a position of power is assumed to have a lot of following. So A5 can show
the trappings of a power enjoyed by one. It can also show awards.

In D-24, the chart of learning, the 5H may show intelligence. A5 in D-24 shows the
things based on which the world forms an impression about one's intelligence in
learning. These impressions are usually formed based on one's performance in
examinations, one's scores in tests and one's academic distinctions. So that is what
A5 in D-24 shows.

Similarly, the 9H shows one's fortunes. In D-24, it show fortune related to learning. It
can show the guidance received by one (i.e. guru-teacher). But the world forms an
impression about one's fortune in learning, based on the degrees received by one.
One with an advanced degree is assumed to be more fortunate with respect to
learning than one with a simple degree. So A9 can show one's higher degrees.

In this manner, intelligent and blessed students can clearly understand the meanings
of various Arudha Padas in various divisional charts. One cannot become a good
Vedic astrologer by memorizing a lot of tables. One needs to understand the basics
clearly and apply them intelligently.

All the principles of Vedic astrology should be understood and applied in the context
of "desa" (country-place), "kaala" (time-age), and "paatra" (nature & class of the
persons involved). When we interpret the Arudha padhas, we are talking about the
things based on which the world forms an impression about an aspect of the native.

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The things that drive the world's perceptions can be different based on which world
we are living in. They vary significantly from one place to another and from one class
to another. Intelligent use of Arudhas requires an astrologer to understand the world
that the native lives in.

3(b). Graha Arudha

Just as Arudha padas of all houses (bhavas) are defined, Arudha padhas of all the
nine planets (grahas) are also defined and they are called Graha Arudha. They are
computed as follows:
1. Take the sign containing the planet of interest in the divisional chart of
interest.
2. Find the signed owned by the planet. Note: Ma, Me, Ju, Ve, and Sa own 2
signs each. In their case, take the stronger sign owned by the planet. Take
the two signs, apply the rules for determine the sign strength and find the
stronger sign.
3. Count signs from the sign containing the planet of interest to the stronger sign
owned by it. Counting to it is in the zodiacal sign always. For example, if the
planet we are interested in is Su, and he is Gemini, we count signs from Ge to
Le and get 3.
4. Count the same number of signs from the stronger sign owned and find the
ending sign. In the above example, we count 3 signs from Le and we up in Li.
5. Exception: If the sign found thus in step (4) is in the 1H or 7H from the original
sign containing the planet, then we take the 10H from the sign found in step
(4); otherwise we don't make any change.
6. The resulting sign contains the Arudha padha of the planet of interest.

Use of Graha Arudhas

Just as Arudha padhas of various houses show the illusions of the world related to
the matters signified by various houses, Arudha padhas of various planets show the
illusions of the native related to the matters signified by the various planets. Houses
show various aspects of the person's life and their Arudhas show they are perceived
in the world. Planets show various persons, forces and situations that impact various
aspects of a person's life and their Arudhas show the related perceptions by the
person.

Just as the perceptions of the world about a native can be totally different from the
reality, perceptions of a native about himself, about the world and about the
situations that he goes through can be totally different from the reality. Graha
Arudhas throw light on these perceptions.

Example-8: Let us consider Moon's periods for the native in Example Chart-29.
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related to career. Because Mo owns the 2H from AL and occupies AL, status of the
native in the eyes of the people will increase in Mo's periods. However, Mo's Arudha
padha is in the 12H from Lagna. This will make the native feel frustrated. The native
will be unhappy and under the illusion that things are going bad for him; but the
people will think that his status is increasing and in reality there will be some good
developments in career.

Example-9: Let us consider India's Prime Minister, Shri A.B. Vajpayee's D-1 chart.
Ju's period ran between 1980 & 1990. With Ju in the 2H from AL, his dasa can give a
rise in material fortune. With Ju being a functional benefic for Sc Lagna and
occupying a quadrant, Ju dasa should give comforts in reality. However, Ju's Arudha
pada is in Li, the 12H from Lagna. This can make the native feel unhappy,
uncomfortable and alienated. Graha Arudhas show how the native feels.

In Ra's sub-period in Ju's period, the native became India's Prime Minister. Ra is in
the 8H from Lagna and his period should cause discomfort, frustration and health
troubles in reality. However, being a natural malefic in the 6H from AL, Ra can give
material success and victory over enemies and rivals. That is how the world
perceives him. Ra's Arudha padha is in Li, i.e. 12H from Lagna. This can again make
the native frustrated and unhappy. However, if we are interested in the native's
material success, Ra's 6H placement from AL is the most important factor and
success is ensured.

Example-10: Let us consider Ke's period for the native in the Example Chart-33. Ke
is in Lagna. Ke in Lagna can make one spiritual. In Ke dasa, this native joined a
spiritual movement and started meditating regularly. From AL, Ke is in 3H. As a
natural malefic in the 3H from AL, Ke can give boldness and material success. He
was indeed materially successful.

How did the native feel in this dasa? Look at Ke's Arudha padha. It is in Cp, the 5H
from Lagna. Ke in 5H gives proficiency in mathematics and abstract analysis and
makes one do intelligent work. This may be how the native felt about his activities in
that period.

In this manner, we can use Graha arudha to understand the illusions the native is
under. Illusion should not be look at as a bad word here. We are all constantly under
illusion. Basically Graha arudha show the perceptions of the native. This is how the
native feels.

Judging the positions of planets with respect to Lagna, we can understand the real
situation. Judging the positions of planets with respect to AL, we can understand the
perceptions of people and the situation at a materialistic level. Judging the positions

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of the Arudha padhas of planets with respect to Lagna, we can understand how the
native perceives the situation and how the native feels.

Unless we understand this aspect correctly, we cannot offer good astrological

counseling. When we counsel a person, we must understand how the person feels
and what drives those feelings. So, each of these 3 aspects of chart analysis is
important in its own right. A good student of Vedic astrology will master all the 3
aspects.

4a. Rasi Aspects

Rasi aspect other Rasis based on the following rules:
(i). A MOVEABLE Rasi aspects all FIXED Rasi except the one adjacent to it.
(ii). A FIXED Rasi aspects all MOVEABLE Rasi except the one adjacent to it.
(iii). A DUAL Rasi aspects all other DUAL Rasi.

For example, Ar is a moveable sign; it aspects all the fixed signs except the one
adjacent to it, viz. Ta. So Ar aspects Le, Sc and Aq. Ta is a fixed sign; it aspects all
the moveable sign except the one adjacent to it, viz. Ar. So Ta aspects Cn, Li and
Cp. Ge is a dual sign; it aspects all other dual signs. So Ge aspects Vi, Sg and Pi.

A planet aspects the signs aspect by the sign it occupies. It also aspects the houses
and planets in those signs.

Graha Drishti vis-a-vis Rasi Drishti

A simple analogy will make things clearer. Look at planets as people. Let us take a
priest as an example. Will he have some influence on his neighbors? Probably yes.
Because he lives there, gets up early in the morning, recites mantras, it may
influence his neighbors also. Because of the houses they live in, his neighbors come
under his influence. How pious & god-fearing his influence makes his neighbors
depends on other factors. If one of the neighbors is a dreaded criminal, he is not
going to be influenced.

Let us take a dreaded criminal as another example. He may also have an influence
on his neighbors. Youngsters living in the neighboring houses may enter into the
criminal world because of him. Ladies in the neighborhood may stay inside their
houses at night and not come out after certain time.

Thus we are influenced by people in the neighboring houses. Influence exerted by

planets by Rasi Drishti is similar to this influence.

Compared to this limited influence on the neighbors, a priest may have a greater
influence in the matters of a nearby temple where he works. He may have a lot

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influence on devotees who come to visit the temple and who approach him for
performing poojas, homams, etc. influence exerted by Graha Drishti is similar to this
influence.

Influence exerted by a Rasi Drishti is due to the sign a planet is in. This is analogous
to the influence people exert on their neighbors. All planets in a sign will have a Rasi
Drishti on the same signs, just as people living in the same house see the same
neighbors everyday and exert some influence on the same neighbors. But the
influence they exert may differ. A priest may tell his neighbors to pray to God. His
movie-loving brother living in the same house may talk to the same neighbors into
watching all the movies of a particular actor. Thus, planets in the same sign exert
influence on the same houses and planets through Rashi Drishti, but the nature of
the influence varies from planet to planet.

Influence exerted by Graha Drishti is due to the inherent nature of a planet. Different
planets in the same sign may aspect different houses and planets with Graha Drishti.
A priest may have great influence over the devotees at the temple he works at and
his movie- loving brother living in the same house may have great influence over his
movie-loving classmates and members of the fan club of an actor, of which he is the
President. Similarly, planets in the same sign may influence planets in different
houses. However, everyone in a house may have a strong influence over friends of
the family who visit the house frequently. Similarly, all planets aspect the 7H from
them and may have an influence over it.

Example-11: Find the Rasi & Graha Drishti in the chart Ch-5.

4b. Argalas (Intervention)

In addition to the influence caused by planets with Graha & Rasi Drishti, there is
another influence called Argalas.

Argala is a very concept in Vedic astrology. Literally speaking, Argala means "a bolt".
Argala on a house shows the influence that intervene in its affairs, decide some parts
of it and close the bolt on it, so to speak. Planets having Rasi Drishti have a small
influence. Planets having a Graha Drishti have a more concrete influence. Planets
with Argala simply decide some parts of the matter signified by the house. The
influence caused by Argala is decisive.

A planet or house in the 2H, 4H & 11H from a planet or house causes primary
Argala on the latter. Argala by a benefic planet is called a "SUBHAARGALA"
(benefic intervention) and Argala by a malefic planet is called a
"PAAPAARGALA" (malefic intervention). This simple concept can be better
appreciated if some examples are given.

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The 4H stands for education. The 2H, 4H & 11H from the 4H are 5H, 7H and 2H
respectively. One's intelligence (5H), interaction with others (7H) and the overall
character and samskara (2H) make or break one's education. If Ju is in 5H, he will
give intelligence and his Subhaargala (benefic influence) on 4H will help one's
education. If Ra is in 5H, his Paapaargala (malefic influence) on 4H will cause
obstacles in one's education by way of poor intelligence. Similarly, benefic & malefic
planets in the houses causing Argala cause good and bad intervention. Basically, the
point is that intelligence, interaction and samskara are the things that decide one's
education. They have a decisive role.

Let us take another example. Short journeys are seen from the 3H. What are the
things necessary for a journey? One needs a vehicle (4H). One may need someone
to drive the vehicle; servants are seen from the 6H. The 4H & 6 H houses cause
Argala on the 3H, being the 2H & 4H from it respectively. If one has Paapargala on
3H from 4H, it may show trouble to the journey because of the vehicle. If one has
Paapargala on 3H from 6H, it may show trouble to the journey because of the driver.

Let us take another example. Domestic harmony, comfort, well-being and happiness
are seen from the 4H. What are the things that can make or break domestic
harmony? Of course, wife children and other family members! Each of them can
intervene in one's domestic harmony. No wonder the 5H, 7H & 2H houses have an
Argala on the 4H (being the 2H, 4H & 11H respectively from the 4H). If a malefic
planet in 5H has a Paapargala on 4H, it may show domestic clashes and lack of
Sukha (comfort/ happiness) on account of a child. If a benefic planet in 7H has a
Subhaargala on 4H it may show domestic happiness due to a caring partner.

Apart from the 2H, 4H & 11H from a house, the 5H from a house has a secondary
Argala on it. In the case of learning, Argala of 8H on 4H (8H is 5H from 4H) shows
the influence of hard work in learning. Hard work is another decider. In the case of
journey, Argala of 7H house on 3H (7H is the 5H from 3H) shows the influence of
partners in a journey.

Virodhargala (Obstruction)
Virodhargala shows the obstruction of an Argala. Planets and houses in the 12H,
10H, 3H and 9H from a house or planet cause Virodhargala and obstruct the Argala
on it from the 2H, 4H, 11H and 5H from it respectively.

For example, let us say Me, Ju, Ve and Sa are in Ge, Pi, Ar, Vi respectively. Sa is in
4H from Me and Ge and he causes Argala on them. With Sa being a malefic, this is
a Paapaargala (malefic intervention). But Ju is in the 10H from Me and Ge; so he
obstructs Sa's Argala and averts troubles. Ve is in the 11H from Ge and Me and so

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he causes Argala on them. With Ve being a benefic, it is Subhaargala (benefic

intervention). If Le (3H from Ge) is empty, this Argala is unobstructed.

Note: If a sign contains Ke, Argalas and Virodhargala on it are counted anti-
zodiacally. For example, let us say Ke is in Vi. Then Le, Ge, Sc and Ta are the 2H,
4H, 11H and 5H from Vi (counted anti-zodiacally) and planets in those signs cause
Argala on Vi and on the planets in Vi. Virodhargala is also counted similarly.

There is a special principle regarding the 3H obstruction. If there are several malefic
planets in the 3H from a house or a planet, they cause Argala instead of
Virodhargala on that house or planet.

Use of Argala
Depending on the matter of interest, take the relevant house or the relevant
Karaka. Find Argalas and Virodhargalas on it. If there are both, see if more
planets cause Argala or Virodhargala. If they are caused by the same number
of planets, compare the strengths and decide whether Argala dominates or
Virodhargala. Based on the signs, houses and planets involved, guess the
meaning of the Argala or Virodhargala.

Summary
Argala from the 2H shows the basic ingredient for the sustenance of a matter.
For example, the 2H shows food and it is a basic ingredient for the sustenance of
self (1H). The 5H shows intelligence and it is a basic ingredient for the sustenance of
learning.

Argala from the 4H shows the basic factor that drives the mood, state and
progress of a matter. For example, the 4H shows comfort, and it drives the mood
and state of the self (1H). The 7H shows the interaction and that drives one's
learning.

Argala from the 11H shows the basic catalyst that can result in gains for a
matter. For example, the 2H shoes character, grooming and samskara and it is a
catalyst in the process of learning (4H).

Secondary Argala from the 5H shows the additional contributing factors. For
example, the 5H shoes the emotional situation and that contributes to the state of
self (1H) the 8H shows hard work and that contributes to one's learning (4H).

Using the above guidelines, we can understand the meaning of Argalas/

Virodhargalas on houses and Karakas.

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Example-12: Shri PV Narasimha Rao, 28.Jun.1921, 12.49 pm (LMT), 79E9, 19N26,

Asc (24Vi19), Su (13Ge16), Mo (10Pi33), Ma (13Ge33), Me (27Ge40-R), Ju (20Le6),
Ve (27Ar40), Sa (26 Le26), Ra (0Li47)
Sa is the signifier of livelihood and karma. Argalas on him denote decisive influences
on livelihood and karma. Me, Ma and Su have an Argala on Sa, as they are in the
11H from him. Me influence indicates writing and a scholar, Su and Ma suggest
politics.

Example-13: Mr. Ronald Reagan, 6.Feb.1911, 2.04 am (6:0 West), 89W47, 41N38.
Asc (7Sc8), Su (23cp49), Mo (19Ar49), Ma (11Sg19), Me (28Sg49), Ju (21Li7), Ve
(10Aq58), Sa (8Ar12), Ra (21Ar54)
The chart belongs to a well known Hollywood actor and former US President, Mr.
Ronald Reagan. Let us find the planets having a decisive influence on his livelihood
and karma. The only planet with an Argala on Sa is Ve in the 11H from Sa. Thus, he
was an actor, entertainer and a showman.

Example-14: Try to guess the nature of livelihood and karma (action) of the native in
Ex-17-Vedic Astrology. Hint: Being in own house, Ve dominates over Ju & Me. Being
the most advanced planet, Me is also strong. Ma dominates over Su & Ke, being in
own house and being more advanced than Ke - the owner of Sc.
Sa is the signifier of livelihood & karma. He shows what kind of activity a native
engages in. Being in a watery sign, he shows something flexible & fluid. By studying
the Argalas on him, we can see the decisive influences on the nature of his karma.

Ve is in the 4H from Sa. His Argala on Sa shows creative & aesthetic work (e.g.
actor, poet, etc.). Though Ve is in own sign, Me is more advanced therefore Me also
has influence over Sa through his Argala. Me and Ve together show intelligent &
logical work of an aesthetic nature. Being the 4H argala, this influence is the basic
driving factor of the native's karma.

Ma is very strong in the 5H from Sa and he also has a secondary Argala. Martian
influence gives discipline, systematic planning and enterprise. He can denote some
design work. Ma engineers things.

Ra is in the 11H from Sa and he has a malefic Argala on Sa. Ra stands for path
breaking innovation and also shady elements of society. His 11H Argala can denote
gains in his livelihood with those factors working as catalysts.

Final Answer: The native was a very famous & successful fashion designer. He had
mafia connections and was finally shot dead.

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