Dimbha chakram

Now discussed is Dimbha Chakra based on Jatakabharanam:

Notes: This Chakra or diagram is used to knowing about specific effects distributing the various
Nakshatras, with reference to the natal Sun’s Nakshatra position, among the various limbs of the
figure of a boy. This however does not mean that predictions are restricted to childhood or to
male natives only.

The details are as in the ensuing verses.

714 – 717. Method of Distribution: (a) The first three Nakshatras from the one occupied by the
natal Sun should be noted down on the head of the figure. The distribution continues with the
next three on the face, the next two on shoulders, the next two on the arms, the next two on the
palms, the next five on the chest, the next one on t e navel, the next one on the privities, the next
six on the knees, and the last two on the feet. Based on the natal Nakshatra (Le. the one
occupied by the Moon) falling in a specific limb of the body, results as prescribed by the sages
should be declared.

(b) Bala Bhadra comments as under. Dundhi Raja suggests distribution of six Nakshatras on the
knees, and two on the feet. This is contrary to the basic tenets. For the work Svarodaya clearly
states as under.

(c) Counted from the Sun’s Nakshatra position at birth, distribute three on the head, three on the
face, two on shoulders, one each on the two arms, one ‘each on the two hands (i.e. lower
arms),five on the chest, one on the navel, one on the privity, six on the knees, and one each on
the two feet should be distributed. In this distribution, note the limb on which the’ Nakshatra
(occupied by the Moon) falls. Result should be based accordingly.

Notes: Abhijit Nakshatra is not considered in Dimbha Chakra.

Now assume the Sun, at birth is in Asvini. Then, the distribution in Dimbha Chakra will be:

Head : Asvini, Bharani and Krittika. (3)

Face : Rohini, Mrigasira and Arudra (3)
Shoulders : Punarvasu and Pushyami. (2)
Upper Arms : Aslesha and Makha. (2)
Lower Arms : Poorva Phalguni and Uttara Phalguni (2)

(Each shoulder, upper arm and lower arm will get one staar each.)

Cbest : Hasta, Chitta, Svathi, Visakha, and Anuradha. (5)

Navel : Jyeshta. (1)
Privity : Mula. (1)
Knees : Poorvashadha, Uttarshadha, Sravana, Dhanishta, Satabhisha,
poorva Bhadra. (6)
Feet : Uttarabhadra and Revathi. (2)

The Dimbhaka Chakra given in Svarodaya agrees with the one given in Garuda Purana, chapter
60, slokas 18 – 20.

Suppose one with the Sun in Asvini as above is born with natal Nakshatra (Le. the Moon’s
position) in Jyeshta. Hence his Dimbha Cakra’s Nakshatra will be in the navel. Accordingly
results for “navel” should be foretold.
Dimbha Chakra’s effects are otherwise for a specific relationship with the Nakshatras occupied
by the Sun and the Moon at birth. The diagram suggested is for understanding the effects only.

“Dimbhaka” means an urchin. The suggestion implied is to place the Nakshatras on the figure of
a boy, for easy identification.

We can in fact do even without a boy’s figure drawn. Results for Dimbha Chakra are discussed in
the ensuing verses.

718. On Head: If the birth Nakshatra falls on the head in Dimbha Chakra, the subject will be
endowed with diamonds, gold, beautiful robes and wonderful fans made of palm leaves. (That is,
the person will Iead a rich life with various paraphernalia.)

Notes: One will get silk clothes, according to Garuda Purana (GP).

719. On Face: If the birth Nakshatra falls on the face in Dimbha Chakra, the subject will eat
sweet food, will enjoy comforts of “beds and seats” (Le. will live in a well-furnished home), be a
good speaker, be ever happy and be with a smiling face.

Notes: The effects given in this verse indicate that the person concerned will have comforts of
food and furniture, be happy with a smiling face & C.

720. On Shoulders: If the birth Nakshatra falls on a shoulder in Dimbha Chakra, the person will
possess well-projected shoulders like (the back of) an ox, be a jewel of the family, will give gifts
to festivals of temples etc. (Le. will contribute to religious undertakings), be valorous, heroic and
exceedingly liberal.

721. On Arms: If the birth Nakshatra falls on an arm in Dimbha Chakra, the person will leave his
country, be very arrogant and be very heroic. He will earn wide fame in foreign countries.

Notes: The native will lose his position (GP).

722. On Palms: If the birth Nakshatra falls on a palm in Dimbha Chakra, the person will be
bountiful (or eloquent), be bereft of virtues, be an examiner of commodities and precious stones
and be truthful as well as untruthful.

Notes: One will be a thief (GP).

723. On Chest: If the birth Nakshatra falls on the chest in Dirnbha Chakra, the person will be
equal to a ruler, a virtuous man among his family members, will have an unsullied and
widespread fame and be skilful in scriptures.

724. On Navel: If the birth Nakshatra falls on the navel in Dirnbha Chakra, the person will be
patient, be timid in respect of undertakings related to war (Le. will lack fighting sprit, be an expert
in arts, righteous and be exceedingly munificent.

725. On Privity: If the birth Nakshatra falls on the privity in Dimbha Chakra, the person will defeat
even the pride of Manmatha – the Hindu god of beauty – (i.e. will be of enviable beauty), will
perform good deeds, be interested in songs and dances, an expert in arts and endowed with
unparalleled fame. Notes: The person will be an adulterer (GP).

726. On Knees: If the birth Nakshatra falls on a knee in Dimbha Chakra, the person will move in
many countries, will be unstable due to his enthusiasm in sexual love, weak-bodied, wicked and
devoid of truthfulness.
727. On Feet: If the birth Nakshatra falls on a foot in Dimbha Chakra, the person will be
interested in agricultural activities, be less religious, will abandon his duties (i.e. be undutiful), be
in servitude and short-lived.

Notes: “Sarmojjhita” should read as “Karmojjhita” to indicate that the native will abandon his
duties.

These are the effects for Dimbha Chakra.

Thus ends the second chapter dealing with inauspicious phenomena at birth and effects of years
and others in Bora Ratnam authored by Bala Bhadra, son of illustrious Damodara, the excellent
among astrological scholars.

Dimba Chakra

This is used largely in Kerala and in order to make this Chapter on STRI JATAKA fairly comprehensive,

I am including this Chakra which is advocated by YAVANACHARYA in his STRI JATAKA, in the hope

that this would be topical interest to readers. Rather, this is another way of finding a girl's marital

happiness.

Ascertain the stars on which Sun and Moon are standing. The star on which Sun is standing is treated

as No. 1. If Moon is standing on the same star or 2nd or 3rd (counted from the star on which Sun is

standing) Moon is said to be standing on Head; in the next 7 stars on face; the next 4 stars on

breasts; the next 3 stars on heart; the next 3 stars on navel; the next 3 stars on sexual organ;

and the last 4 stars on feet. In other words, head covers 40° from the degree occupied by Sun;

face 40° to 133¹/3° from Sun; breasts 133¹/3° to 186²/3°; heart 186-²/3° to 226²/3°;

navel from 226²/3° to 266²/3°; sex organ from 266²/3° to 306²/3°; feet from 306²/3° to 360°.

The effect of Moon standing on any one of these 7 divisions of body is as follows :-

Division of Body Effect

Head - Sorrow & misery

Face - Enjoys high class food daily including happiness of a high order
 Breasts - More than average sexed and loved by husband

Heart - Great happiness

Navel - Husband will be very happy

Sex Organ - Oversexed

Feet - Cruel; chances of developing questionable character

This Chakra is studied with refrence to Birth Chart - the numbers 1 to 27 indicate the 27 stars.

This illustration is based on the assumption that Sun is standing on Aswini (Star #1) and Moon

on Chitra (Star #14)