REINCARNATION AND ASTROLOGY

Reincarnation is mainly a vedic philosophical concept that an aspect of living being starts a new life in a
different physical body after each bio-logical death. It is a central point of vedic literature. Then other
Indian religions such as Buddhism, Jainism and Shikh follows this concept.

But today I am going tfo discuss regarding Reincarnation and Astrology. We all know the twin beliefs of
Karma and Reincarnation are among Hinduism many jewels of knowledge. Karma literally means "deed
or act", but more broadly it describes the pinciple of cause and effect. Simply stated Karma is a law of
action and reaction which governs conscioussness. In metaphysics, Karma is the law that states that
every mental, emotional and physical act, no matter how insignificant, is projected out into yhe physic
mind substance and eventually returns to the individual with equal impact.

In 'Bhagvad Gita' Lord Shree Krishna says to Arjuna -

"वासाांसस जीर्ाा सि यथा सवहाय

िवासि गह्णृ ासि िरोऽपरासर् ।

िथा शरीरासर् सवहाय जीर्ाा

न्यन्यासि सांयासि िवासि दे ही ॥" - Chapter 2, verse 22

It means during our day to day liles we change our old and dirty cloths and take a new/clean cloths
whenever we need. Similarly, the Souls or Aatman costs off its worn out physical body at regular
intervals of time. Soul is immortal but the physical body is mortal.

This sloka or verse refers to the doctrine of Reincarnation in Vedic philosophy. Death is described here
as the simple process of a worn out garmentsfor a new one. Death is nothing but a chage attire in an
uninterrupted continuity of immortality. In 'Bhagvad Gita', chapter number 2, verse number 23 Lord
Krishna states to Arjuna-

"िैिां सिन्दसन्ि शस्त्रासर् िैिां दहसि पावकः ।

ि चैिां क्लेदयन््यापो ि शोषयसि मारुिः ॥"

Lord Krishna states Aatman can not be harmed by weapons- and since it is formless and shapeless - it
can not be cut into pieces by any instruments. In the same way, fire can not burn it or destroy it. Water
can not wet it because water can act only elements which have physical description or dimensions. For
the same reason wind can not dry it or exart any force on it. Thus the Aatman is beyond the influence of
all three primary forces which can affect entities having physical form and description.
But today I am going to discuss regarding the relation between Astrology and Reincarnation. We all
know Astrology is nothing but a celestial map of our previous births deeds. Our previous deeds or Karma
decides our fate in this existance. By grace and blessings of my Ishtadev Lord Shiva, I am able to collect
some birth datas of those people who can remember their previous births. I have collected those datas
from various books and internet. I am thankful to them.

Astrologically speaking a person's natal chart does contain indicators for knowing the past and future
births.

In a classic astrology book named Phaladeepika, we come to know how to predict past and future births.
The author of this book is Manteswara, in the 14th chapter there comes information on astrological
pointers to know previous and future births. According to Phaladeepika, the 9th house holds the key.

If 9th lord in natal chart is exalted, the previous birth was in a high society of good people. If 9th lord in
natal chart is in debility or in enemy's sign, the previous birth was in a different country. If 9th lord is in
his own house or in a freind's house, the previous birth was in the same country where the person
belongs (Manteswara states Bharat Varsha/India).

In such cases, if 9th lord happens to be Jupiter, the person was born in Aryavarta (Himalayas Vindhyas
area).

If 9th lord happens to be Venus or Moon, the person was born near sacred rivers such as Ganga,
Narmada, Kavery etc.

If 9th lord happens to be Mercury, the person was born near places of God like Lord Vishnu or Lord
Shiva.

If 9th lord happens to be Saturn, the person was born in meleccha desha- outside of India or where
Vedic culture is not prevailed.

If 9th lord happens to be Sun, the person was born in a place of forests or mountains.

If 9th lord happens to be Mars, the person was born in places where living was difficult.

To detect future birth we judge 5th lord carefully. To detect future birth same rules are applicable as
mentioned above. But here 5th lord should be judged instead of 9th lord.

Now we have to judge what kind of birth we spent during last birth and what kind of birth we will
spend in future birth- whether as plant life or animal life.

According to Vedic philosophy the souls are born in four forms- as Devas, Human, Animals and Plant life.
Manteshwaraclearly states in his book Phaladeepika regarding this.

If the 9th lord is placed in Bhustadhaya rashi which is fixed sign also, the previous birth was that of same
Vegetarian.

If the 9th lord is placed in Seershadhaya rashi which is movable sign also, the previous birth was that of
same living being, either animal or man.

If the 9th lord is placed in exaltation sign or own house or friend's house of the lagna lord, the previous
birth was that of a human being.

If the 9th lord is placed in neutral sign of the lagna lord, the previous birth was that of an animal.

If the 9th lord is placed in enemy sign of the lagna lord, the previous birth was that of a bird.

To detect future birth judge 5th lord in the same way as mentioned above.

These are the rules given by the famous astrologer Manteswara in his monumental book named -
"Phaladeepika". We get some more clues regarding past and future births from "Brihat Jataka"- by
Varahamihira.

According to Varahamihira, Jupiter,Moon and Venus, Sun and Mars, Saturn and Mercury bring people
from Devloka, Pitriloka, Tiryagloka and Narakloka. respectively. We have to judge first who is powerful
among Sun and Moon is rashi chart. We have to choose the powerful one and see its position in
Drekkana chart. The lord of that house signifies the key of previous birth.

In such a lord in D3 is Jupiter, it signifies that the person was in Devaloka before his birth on earth.

If such a lord is Moon or Venus then that person was in Pitriloka before his birth on earth.

If such a lord in D3 is Sun or Mars then that person was in Tiryaloka before his birth on earth.

If such a lord in D3 is Mercury or Saturn then that person was in Narakloka before his birth on earth.

To detect future birth take 8th lord and see the D3 chart where 8th lord occupies. The lord of the 3rd
house of 8th lord signifies future birth of native.

If such lord is exalted or in benefic position, then we come to this conclusion that person has enjoyed
high status in that loka. If it is opposite then reversed result is indicated.

Now I am going to discuss on some case histories regarding this. I have collected these case histories
from some books and internet. At the end of my article I will mention regarding this.

1. Shanti Devi and Ms Lugdi devi- In Delhi, a little girl was born named Shanti. She was born on 11th
december, 1926 at 13:48 pm. She gave an elaborate description about her past life. Common public
were astonished having heard her statements. In her previous birth she was known as Ms Lugdi, died on
4th october 1925 during delivery of her third child. All of her statements were verified carefully by
respected and educated persons including Mahatma Gandhi. Shanti Devi never married due to fear of
pregnancy.

A) Chart of Lugdi Devi -

D.O.B- 18.01.1902, T.O.B- 10 AM, P.O.B- Mathura (U.P)

She died in Moon dasha-Rahu antardasha.

This is Lugdi Devi's chart who died at the time of delivery. She was born as Shanti Devi in her future
birth.

Now Let's examine her chart. Her 5th lord as well as 8th lord is Mercury. We all know 5th lord is
indicator of future birth. 5th house lord Mercury occupies in 12th house in Capricorn. Capricorn is
Saturn's house. Saturn here lagna lord also. 5th lord Mercury is occupied in 12th house which is friend's
house of Mercury. It denotes that native's future birth will be as human. As we know Manteshwara
states in his book 'Phaladeepika' - that if 9th or 5th lord isin own house or in a friend's housethen
previous and future birth forms as human being and in same country.

Here Lugdi's 5th lord Mercuryis in 12th house that means Saturn's house which isher lagnesh also.
Saturn's friend is Mercury. So Lugdi Devi's future birth would be as human being in same country that is
India. Lugdi Devi reincarnated as Shanti Devi in her future birth. Lugdi Devi's 5th lord Mercury occupies
in venus navamsha. Venus occupies in lagna, Venus indicates sacred river such as Ganga, Yamuna, Kaveri
etc. Lugdi Devi born as Shanti Devi in her future birth in Delhi where sacred Yamuna river exists.

Now I am going to discuss on Shanti Devi's birth chart who was Lugdi Devi in previous birth.

Born in Rahu mahadasha and Mercury antardasha.

Shanti Devi known as Lugdi Devi in her previous birth. Shanti Devi's 9th lord is Mars, occupied in own
house, aries. As per Manteshwara's 'Phaladeepika'- If 9th lord is in own house or in friend's house,
previous birth was as human being in same country. We know Lugdi Devi is born as Shanti Devi in
Mathura. Mars is in Moon navamsa. Moon denotes sacred river such as Ganga, Yamuna etc. Mathura is
near to sacred river Yamuna.
Notes: - i) We observe that Lugdi's ascendant was kumbha where Shanti Devi's (incarnation of Lugdi
Devi) ascendant is Meen, 2nd house of Kumbha. It means where Lugdi ended her life journey from there
Shanti Devi started her journey again in a different physical body.

ii) Lugdi died in Moon dasha and Rahu antardasha. Shanti devi was born in Rahu mahadasha and
Mercury antardasha.

2. Another case study of reincarnation is Rampratap Singh. Rampratap Singh was born in 10th january at
10:30 am in Delhi. He could remember his previous birth. According to him, he was born in same family
where he is born in this birth. He died by an accident took place on 6th february 1983. In his previous
birth he was born 30th december 1958 at 8:55 pm, Delhi. Now I am going to analyse his previous birth
chart and his this existance birth chart.

Previous birth of Rampratap Singh

D.O.B- 30.12.1958, T.O.B- 08:55 PM, P.O.B- Delhi

This is the birth chart of Rampratap Singh's previous existance. Let us analyse this.

5th lord denotes future birth. Here 5th lord occupies in 10th house in Aries sign which is Mars own sign.
According to Manteshwara, If 5th lord is in own house or in a friend's house, future birth will be as
human being in same country. In his next birth the native born in same country and same city.

Now we will discuss his present birth chart. In his previous birth he died on 6th february 1983. And the
native born as Rampratap Singh on -10th january 1984 at 10:30 am in Delhi.

He was born in Saturn dasha aand mars antardasha.

His 9th lord Venus and 10th lord Mars interchanges house. So no malefic results will be occured. Venus
is in star of Mercury. Mercury is friend of Saturn and Venus. So it indicates Rampratap Singh's previous
birth was as human being in a same country, same city. As his Lagna is in even sign and as his ascendant
is in moon's hora, Rampratap Singh is born in same family where he was born in his previous birth.

Case Study number- 3

Another rebirth case study I am going to mention here.

The name of this person is Pooran Singh. He was born on 9th december 1968 at 4:10 am, Kapurthala.
This person can remember his previous birth. According to him he was born on 19th november 1929 at
6:26 pm at Moga and died on 19th may 1966 by an accident.

Pooran Singh's previous birth chart-

He died in 19th may 1966 in Saturn dasha and Mercury antardasha.

From 5th lord we judge future birth. 5th lord Mercury is in 6th house Libra which is Venus sign. Venus is
lagnesh and 6th lord also. Mercury and Venus are mutual friends of each other. In famous astrological
book 'Phaladeepika', Manteshwara states that if 5th lord is occupied in own house or friend house then
native's future birth will be as human being and he will born in same country and same region. Hence all
the combinations are fulfilled. After death the native is born as Pooran Singh at Kapurthala. Kapurthala
and Moga's distance is not so far. Both places are under Punjab state.

Now i am going to analyse his present birth chart.

Pooran Singh

D.O.B- 09.12.1968, T.O.B- 4:10 AM, P.O.B- Kapurthala

Born in Saturn dasha and Mercury antardasha.

From 9th house we denotes previous birth. 9th lord is Mercury occupies in 2nd house Scorpio with Sun
and Mercury both are in Jyestha star which is Mercury Star. Mars is in Virgo which is Mercury's house.
So Mercury and Mars both interchanges each others house. Mercury's signification is prime here. As a
result we come to this conclusion that native was born in human being in his previous birth in same
region.

Note:- In his previous birth he died in Saturn dasha and mercury antardasha. In his present birth he was
born in same dasha and antardasha. Soul has just changed new mortal body. Soul's evaluation is
continuously going on.

In his previous birth chart ascendant was Taurus that is Venus sign. In this present birth he is born under
Libra ascendant which is Venus sign too.

In Shashta Kanda of Mahabharat, Lord Shiva explains to Goddess Parvati: -

"Tasmajjatismara loke jayante Badhshanyukta

Tesha Vivardhatam sangya swapanvat sa pranashyati

Parlokashya chesitatve moodhanam karanam tuidam "

- It means when a person who dies suddenly somewhere and is born again suddenly, his old habits and
samskaars may remain for some time. But as they grow up, their old memories disappear like dreams.

In this way birth and death cycle is going on. It will never be ended until soul get salvation or moksha.
Thats why Adi Shankaracharya states-

"Punaropi Jananam Punaropi maranam, punoropi janani jathare shyanam

Tha samsare khalu dustare - kripayapare pahi murae."

It means we take birth again and again and die again anad again, sleep again and again in the womb of
mother. The world is so difficult place to stay. Oh God! rescue me from all this anad give me salvation.

Sources : - i) 765 notable horoscope by Raj Kumar, ii) Yatharth Geeta by Swami Adgadanand, iii)
Discovering your past lives by Gloria Chadwick, iv) Karma and rebirth in Hindu Astrology - K.N Rao, v)
Parlok and Punarjanm ank by Kalyan, vi) Internet and Youtube.

- These are the sources from where I have collected informations to write this article.
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