Ashtakavarga: Secrets

Secrets of

ASHTAKAVARGA

Translation, Notes & Commentary by Prof. P.S. Sastrl M.A., PhD.

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Contents 1. Abeisance to Narayana, Importance of Ashtakavarga, Technical words, Ashtakavarga rekhas (auspicious places) for the planets (Sun to Rahu) from their natal positions.

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2. Bhinnashtakavarga- Results of sign with auspicious points (Rekhas), Deduction of Rekhas and Bindus explained, Auspicious and inauspl.-( cious results, Results of Rekhas in signs, Re~h ~ t sults of planets with Rekhas, Results of Saturn I\f'.Dv.A ') 1, without Rekhas, Results of 1 to 8 Rekhas of the Sun, Result of Sun's Bindus, Result of Moon's ~ Rekhas &. Bindus, Result of Mars's Rekhas & f. Blndus, Result of Mercury's Rekhas &. Bindus, lA«.CPi"l( Result of Jupiter's Rekhas &. Blndus, Result of I /_ t' Venus's Rekhas &. Blndus, Result of Saturn's '1":\lA. 't) Rekhas and Bindus, Results of the Sun in differ- "I 4..~ ent houses, Auspicious & inauspicious day \I~ from Sun's Ashtaka, Inauspicious year from Sun's Rekhas, Results of planets from Moon to Saturn in different houses -- their inauspicious years, Results of other planets in Satum-ashtaka. Knowledge of bad times by Saturn's Rekhas &. transit. 14-72

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3. Aggregate Ashtaka varga-Aggregate Ashtakavarga charts, Results of the total number of Rekhas in each house and in each sign, Results of planets with Rekhas in each house and in each sign, Results of planets with few rekhas in own house, friends' house, in exaltation, in shadvargas of beneflcs, Three groups of signs, Results of 1,20\Rekhas, Rekhas in Lagna house &. auspicious year, Rekhas of Saturn and inauspicious year, Rekhas con-

cerned. with longevity, Rajayogas, Names of houses, Wealth giving direction, Death Inflicting direction.

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4. Ashtakavarga of Transiting planets- Formation of chart, Placement of planets, Results of a planet transiting a sign, Transit period of planets In one sign, Adhisthata sign, Ashrita sign, Gantavya sign, Auspicious &. inauspicious strength of planets, Rekha-bind-vinshopak, Kakshyas. Planets governing parts of body, ", Results of houses transited by planets, Larger number of Rekhas and time of auspicious events, Auspicious &. inauspicious results from Chandra-rekha, Auspicious &. inauspicious day & month according to the number of Rekhas, Ashtakavarga in auspicious events like marriage, Necessity of reduction in Ashtakavarga. 91·114 5. Prastara Ashtakavarga-- Reduction of trinal signs, Reduction for a planet owning two signs (Ekadhipatya Sodhana). Shodhya plnds, Sign multipliers. 115-123 6. Results of Ashtakavarga arising from planetsAshtakavarga of the Sun, Problems concerning father, Son completes tirifinlshed work of fa~Wealth from father, Ashtakav4lrga-of the SUn and physical ailments, Matters related to • the Ashtakavarga of Moon, Troubles of mother, Matters related to the Asht3kavarga of Kuja, Matters related to Mercury &. Jupiter, Lack of children, Troubles to progeny, Matters related to Venus, Number and nature of wives, Direction of mamage, Birth sign of wife, TroUbles to wIfe, Contacts with low caste woma-n, Y09as of \ adultery by mali, Y~ga8 of adultery by wife, SorroWs & difficulties due to wife, Trouble to wife, Matters related to Saturn's AshGikavarga, time of death, Karaka planet, Vainashika

nakshatra. Results of weak planet, Results should be considered only from the concerned planet's Ashtakavarga. 124-154 7. Results of the Ashtakavarga from the housesSignification of the houses, Promotion /3( destruction of Houses, Results of planets in trika houses, Results of rekhas in houses, Results of houses without rekhas. Results from the house occupied by planets, Results of house by transit, Ashtakavarga results through transit, Time of destruction of a house, Month of troubles and difficulties, Month of death. 155-162 8. Longevity based on Ashtakavarga-Bhinnashtakavarga longevity, Mandala Shuddha longevity /3( medium longevity, Single sign reduction, Reduction in enemy house, Chandrardha reduction, Reduction due to defeat in war, due to placement of Sun &. Moon with Rahu &. Ketu, due to debilitation /3( combustion, Loss of longevity due to placement of planets in 12th, 11 th. l Oth, ninth, eighth, fifth, seventh /3( sixth houses, Calculation of longevity by different methods, Period of planet in Ashtakavarga, Use of Dhruva in determining dasha period, Longevity based of Samudaya Ashtakavarga, Yavaneshwara's view in calculation of dasha results, Results of a planet in transit. 163-193 9. AJishta from Ashtakavarga-- Death by transit of Shant Knowledge of death through 30th decanate of Sun &. Moon from Lagna, Time of death by transit of Sun /3( Moon, Consideration of the Lagna of death-time, .Jlva, deha &. mandi sadhana, Significance of Ashtakavarga, Importance of the book, About the author. 194-202

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"oles There are some variations in the ancient texts. From Its natal position the Moon is said to be favourable in 9, not in 6. From Guru he is said by Parasara to be favourable in 2, not in 12; Varaharnihira gives 12, not 2. We follow the author in casting the Moon ashtakavarga. ~u

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Cha Bu La Gu Shu

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Ra Cha Bu Gu Shu

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The auspicious places from natal l'1ars (Kuja, Mangal) are given. From himself I, 2, 4,7,8, 10,11; from Budbe S, 5,6, 11; from Quru6, io, II, 12; from Shukra 6,8, 11, 12; from Shani 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, io. 11; from Lagna 1, 3, 6. io. 11; from the Sun 3, 5, 6, l O, 11; and from the l'1oon 3, 6, 11. Total 39 points.

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The auspicious places from natal Budha are given as follows. From himself 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12; from aorae. 8, 11, 12; from Shukra 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,8,9, 11; from Shani 1, 2,4,7,8,9, 10, 11; from Lagna 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11; from the Sun 5,6, 9, 11, 12; from the Moon 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11; and from Kl{/a 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. Total points are 54. Notes OUf

example chart gives the following ashtakavarga for

Budha, Ra Cha Ku Bu Gu L

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La Cha Ku Shu

Gu Shu Ku La Ra Cha Bu Gu Sha

Ku Sha Shu

Budha 54 La Sha Bu Gu Shu Shu La Cha

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La Ra Bu Shu Sh

La Bu Ra Cha Ku Sh

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The auspicious places for Guru are as follows: From llimselfL 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11; from Sllukra 2,5, 9,10,11; from Sllani3, 5, 6, 12; from Lanna L 2,4,5,

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The auspicious places for Sllukra are as follows: From llimselfl, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11; from Sllani3, 4, 5,8,9, 10; 11; from Lagna 1,2,3,4,5,8,9, 11; from the Sun 8, 11, 12; from the Moon 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12; from Kuja 3,5; 6, 9, 1 L 12; from Budha 3,5, 6, 9, 11; and from Guru 5, 8, 9, 10, 11. Total 52 points. Notes Parasara gives 4 and not 5 from Kuja. Our example chart gives the following:

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The favourable places from natal Shen! are as follows: From hlmsell':>, 5, 6, 11: from Lagna L 3, 4,6, 10, from the Sun 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11; from the Noon 3, 6, from K11fa 3, 5, 6, 10 11, 12: from Budha 6, 8, 9, 10, 12; from Ouru 5, 6, 11, 12; and from ShlJkra 6, 1L Total points are 39.

Notes Our example chart gives the following figures: La Sha Shu

Cha Bud

La Ra Ku Sh

La Ravt

AI Ku au Ga Sh

Cha Ku Gu Bu

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Ra Sha

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The favourable places from Lagna are as follows: From Lagna 3,6, 10, 11; from the Sun 3,4,6, 10, 11, 12; from the Moon 3,6, 10, 11, 12; from Kl{ja 1, 3,6, 10, 11; from Budha 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11; from Ouru 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11; from Shukra 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9; and from ShanJ L 3, 4, 6, 10, 11. Total points are 49.

Notes The ashtaka varga for Lagna is given by Parasara. This was ignored by all subsequent writers. The previous ashtaka vargas give a total of 337 points. When the points of Lagna are added the total comes to 386 ,points. Most of the places from Lagna are Ku au included in the preRa Cha La Ku Shl Gu Shu au Gu Sha Gu vious ashtaka vargas. This sna can be a reason for igno~ La Ra ing it. Our example chart Chi au Gu Shu Shu gives: Ra Cha Ku Gu Sha Shu

Ch au Gu Shu

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Ifqja 2,3,5, 12; from Budha 2,4,7,8, 12; from Ouru L 3, 4,6,8; from Shukra6, 7,1 L 12; from Shani3, 5, 7, 10, 1 L 12; and from Lagna 3, 4, 5, 9, 12. Total points are 43.

Notes The standard works do not give the ashtaka varga for Rahu. Sambhu ffora Prakasa gives this. From the Moon 5 is given instead of 4; and from Kuja 7 is added. This gives 44 points. There are no ashtaka varga points from Rahu himself. This implies that the ashtaka varga of Rahu is useful only for purpose of Gochara. Our example chart gives the following figures. Gu Shu La sna

Shu La Cha

Ra Bu Sha

Ra Cha Bu La

Ra Cha Bu

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Ra Gu

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Ra Cha Gu Sha La

Cha Ku Bu Gu

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There are some who argue that ashtaka varga points are

to be reckoned from bhava (Chalit) kundali. They rely on the Bhava kundali which alone is valid for purpose of prediction. In Bhava the positions of planets may change. But they do not change signs. In our example chart Guru gets into the tenth bhava. But this tenth is not Kanya (Virgo), but Simha (Leo). People forget this and they insist on reckoning from Bhava positions. Guru in Kanya is not the same as Guru in Simha. Even in Bhava the sign (Rasi) and the constellation in which a planet is placed do not change. Thus we have to consider Guru as in the ninth sign and in the tenth bhava.

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We tabulate the ashtaka varga benefic points from of the example chart. The first house is the Lagna Sagittarius as (Dhanush). The benefic points in the natal position of the planet are underlined. Ravi Chandra Kuja Budha Guru Shukra Shani

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9

10 11 12 Total

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4

4

6

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6

3

5

4

2

4

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

3

4

4

6

3

3

4

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2

3

4

6

4

2

4

4

4

2

3

2

2

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3

6

4

4

3

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5

6

5

2

54

5

2

5

7

2

5

7

3

1

5

3

5

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5

5

3

5

6

4

5

4

3

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3

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4

5

4

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4

3

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Total

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337

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386

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43

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All the standard texts take the total points to be 337. On this basis the strength of the houses In ashtaka varga in the declining sequence are 10,4,7, 9,6,5, 8, 1, 2, 12, 11 and 3. If we include Lagna the sequence is 10, 7, 9, 4, 5, 6, 2, 12, 11, 2, 3 and 8. $~IF1

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ill health. Hereafter we will explain the results of the Rekhas for the Sun and others. Notes

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l'jow the results of a planet having one Rekha in a sign are explained. A planet having one Rekha in a sign destroys wealth and progress during its transit in that. sign. The native is always worried about finances. There are accidents from conveyance, road accidents, and daring risks. There are quarrels with lower people, uneconomy or wasteful expenditure, increase of foes, sorrow, fears, fruitless wanderings, and various forms of ill health. Notes

When a planet occupies or transits a sign having one Rekha, its major period or its transit gives these results. Jataka Parijata (l0.5) states that a planet associated with one Rekha produces various kinds of diseases, miseries, dangers, wanderings and similar hardships when a planet transits that sign.

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A planet having two Rekhas in a sign or transiting such a sign gives restlessness, loss of money or careless ex-

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penses, wandering in lonely places, troubles from women, association with sinful deeds, and staying away from house. Notes

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A planet .Is a sign with three Rekhas or transiting it shows fear from fire, fear from an unprincipled superior officer, loss of a conveyance, bad food or food-poisoning, and mental worry. Notes

This is supported by Satyacharya. Jataka Parijata (10.6) gives bodily privations, discomforts due to a wondering life and mental uneasiness. )@Iil~t<:ll3>ffi "WR: ~ ~'l1f"-'lq~'W1~ ~ ~I lim wft Sl~J;<
A planet with four Rekhas gives misfortune, weakness of the body, difficulties, quivering or twltching of the body, sorrow, beating, and quarrels with good persons. Notes

Jataka Parijata (10.6) states that four points give mixed results of pleasure and pain, expenditure and accession of wealth. We have also to note that the total Rekhas of a planet are to be divided by twelve to get an average. Four Rekhas

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cannot be applied to every planet. The averages are - Sun 4, Moon 4.01, Budha 4.5, Guru 4.67, Shukra 4.53, Kuja 3.25 and Shani 3.25. Those four is good for Sun and Moon, 3.25 is enough for Kuja and Shani, and 4.5 or 4.6 is enough for the rest. The authorities appear to ignore this. '{(S1IQ"T.l1Ci:

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Five Rekhas give very auspicious results, performing auspicious functions, marriage, conveyances, copper, gold and grains, and honour.

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Six Rekahs indicate victory in war (fight, legal battles, quarrels etc.,), honoured by charities and the like, acquisition of good articles. fame, great wealth, bright appearance, good conduct, strength and conveyances.

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A planet having seven Rekhas in a sign shows in its transit in that sign acquisition of wealth in various ways and happiness from many conveyances. It gives many good friends, rises in the military career, wealth, and auspicious events. Eight Rekhas indicate destruction of foes, domestic happiness, successful daring enterprises, and happiness from women. Gold and cattle (goats etc.). lands are acquired. One gets a good post in the government and expansion of admlnlstratlve powers (as head, minister, favourite, finance persons, army etc.). A ruler acquires fresh lands and comes out victorious. Silver and good clothes are obtained. Notes

Jataka Parijata (lO.8) states that seven points bring honours arising from the possession of horses and other means of transport, an army and superior wealth. Eight points open out a prospect of kingly gloiy with its seven fold adjuncts. The seven are rulership, ministership, friend, treasury, people, forts, and army. ll:iflIR):@\1 ~ • q:;ti fCl ~ If'i c4~ "i' ~ 11~ I

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The general results of the benefic points are now briefly recapitulated thus : one - sorrow troubles, two - loss of money; three - misfortune or sorrow; four - average results; five - auspicious events; six - acquisition of money; seven - very great happiness; eight - all round prosperity.

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If a planet is in a sign where it has five Rekhas and it is in own varga, friend's varga, or exaltation, it gives auspicious results. If it is not in its own vargas and if it has less than five Rekhas, then in its transit it yields no good results. When a planet is in a sign having no Rekha, it makes one listless and prone to accidents. Notes

The vargas are seven - Rasi, lfora. Drekkana. Saptamsa, Navamsa, dwadasarnsa, and trimsamsa. A planet is benefic in its own varga in any sign which has five or more Rekhas. Otherwise it gives no good effects. If it has no Rekha it is hurtful. All planets in their exaltation, in a friendly sign, or in another benefic place and possessing strength by being in a Kendra or similar place, give malefic results when the Rekhas fall short of the minimum. Rekhas in North Indian usage are called Bindus in South India. We are using the word Rekha as per the usage in the North. ~ ~~e:f~d'i!lulf~:

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5 Bindus : devoid of honour from the rulers, poor, faces difficulties or crisis, vanquished by many foes, and has a destructive nature. 6 Bindus : employed in foreign lands, ungrateful, defeated by foes, unhonoured, troubled by rulers, denied happiness of wife, children, conveyances and the like. 7 Bindus : many ailments of the stomach, coward, irritable and angry, inimical by nature, has no pity or sympathy, thief, always engaged in immoral or unjust activities. 8 Bindus : great disastrous results, separated from or deprived of dear ones, poor, worried about money, highly cowardly, self-destructive, unfortunate, sorrowful, has many sufferings. {@ff1!ldfi11<;'1fq ct't :i:H~ ~

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Now the results of the Rekhas (auspicious points) of Mars (Mangal, Angarka, Kuja) are explained. 1 Rekha : Increase in cattle wealth, happy living, though full of expenses or losses has happiness from lands and money, has many pleasures or luxuries, enjoys ancestral property. 2 Rekhas : highly loved by the people, quick rise, defeats foes, increase through wife and children, free from diseases, great.

:3 Rekhas : prosperity through asses and camels, rise in a variety of ways, achieves the desired results or goals, courageous. 4 Rekhas : gains in various ways, honoured by the rulers, loved by the rulers, knows and observes duties and laws and regulations. devoted to the Brahamanas and gods, happy, wealthy, increase in well-being or prosperity (Soubhagya). 5 Rekhas : profits through gold, devoid of any kind of ailment, gain through children and finance, good clothes, -happiness.

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6 Rekhas : prosperous and happy through relatives, enjoys best or delicious food, destroys foes, increase in wealth, progress in righteousness. 7 Rekhas : knowledge of various branches including sculpture, honoured by the rulers, acquires gains, happiness from beautiful women, acquires the desired objects, has the best clothes and food. 8 Rekhas : Great progress or profit through agriculture, progress in trade and commerce, greatest happiness, prosperity, acquires a very high position, always achieves his goals. ~ crossil'~~ Gffil~~~~(ffi:1

m

~ ~~Hlil1144

~~~~~116611

~~~~-

~ 11..i iq1tiMi fCl11~1"1'l1

~n4fffi&li ~ ~-

1J!i

~ Rrd
~'q-OIm~:Frr' e

~~lq41"1' fCl414lffi41f11'l1 ti fcro~ mrci ~

~ 'trr~(11f':;:~'l11{ II

68 II

~1~
m

~: ~l;"ll11(11Ydl ~ ~

'q

Cffi-

~: 'qUf~~ 1169 II ~: q<>T.l4l;"lT~

't"l1ft!il.Oilll

"> •

cro '"

f!(HI4f11&l'fi'l1

~ B"*1df'"lbl11~H fcl'd!ll(1lqk4"'~lf1l1f~'11'l II 70 II

B/fllfffA5/fTAKA VARGA

'!l::II
-ffit:

'llR

39

~

~ ~Gd~fclq~d~1

~~~~ ~ ~ "5:f@dg::ISfcltlll. II 71 II ~aWrm~­ ~~~~I

~~~

~~~:117211

q

~ fCl~i:1ldi;>fl

~ ~ ~fd1i?'l{l'"1"

fCl€lldlO14: ~ 'q1~ (~430"'HlO1614li't1: II 73 II

Now the results of the Bindus (inauspicious points) obtained by Kuja are being explained. 1 Bindu : always kind to others and therefore loses money, has eye disease, always denied happiness and progress, loss of intellect. 2 Bindus : restlessness and feverishness, loss of intellect and friends, loses by theft, subjected to serious fevers, bilious, and suffers sorrow through women.

.3 Bindus : flcklemlnded, humiliated or insulted, has to endure fearful sorrow or anguish, has many foes, fierce enmity, defeated by people, has the company of the wicked. 4 Bindus : many forms of enmity and quarrels and hence has to endure many difficulties and losses, addicted to women of loose character and suffers loss. 5 Bindus : has to endure many separations or losses, has less of happiness, faces ailments like consumption. loss of dear Objects, loss of wealth, children and authori~r. 6 Bindus : denied the company or help of good or authoritative persons, always suffers the loss of money and

40

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the like, has less happiness, faces many obstacles or difficulties, is poor. 7 Bindus : fears from men and animals and those living In holes like snakes and rats, deeply interested In material or physical pleasures, suffers from the ailments of the eyes and the tongue, loss by theft or from foes. 8 Bindus : Loss of wife, faces troubles and diseases which lead him to the verge of death, body is beaten or wounded, always faces disgrace, deceived by foes, and has some comfort and peace in old age. ~dNI:S;~'8IZ1'11

~

If(l-

~"i[qa:l ~ ~SSAA I t1'f
~C1P::lR61"lI~

mM

~ F~C1i~C1"1/1: ~ ~I

~~2l~~ ~

Cfl11fu

mrn

""Clg;,"",qJr.:lmqT:lI1-crl\ 1 II 75 II

~ wf!7.F;n ~<1lqR1MlCfl'{'R(

~~: ~~ fcIf~1 errop;j ~~ ~ "'l'i,~(jZlU.,j'(j

'tlRl' \TCt 1f:l\TCt ~8Jl1. •

II 76 II

~:"'8'''U ~ Wrillfuf~ ~ ~m~fu~:1

~~\TCt~ i1~ ~

RB f.17.Ttl'lq clll?l 1 77

II


~~2l ~~(li ~I

CfiTfi.1

~ ~ iil!i.<1HQ';:{

mtrrf'qq

~ ~ .fc1Tfl::RT~ II 78 II

41

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~"aifc-ll!:lifcl'1~: ~ 't~f~\1;ii f1"1J10fl~'$1'{1 ~

"=R . llf(jQ@oj fiRr~ll;T~W1Tr~:

II 79 II

F. "

~ tl ti!14'E~!~h~\1
~ T.T

rn

Jj\1I'A'1'>1,\"1ci-

B"i€ZlSl$td ~ 1181 II

Now the results of the Rekhas of Budha are explained. 1 Rekha : free from foes, has much education and discrimination intellect, has many friends, possesses a good character and is self reliant. 2 Rekhas : Is pure like the gods, has a good nature and an attractive appearance,· is skilled and soft, receives respect and honour. 3 Rekhas : respected by the people and rulers , fortunate, good character, knows laws and regulations and duties, pure speech, highly virtuous, attractive appearance, destroyer of foes. tie is pure and has no hypocricy. tie becomes a ruler. 4 Rekhas : tlas the knowledge of law and of rights and duties, honours guests, studies well the Sastras, respected by relatives, attractive appearance, highly intelligent and wise, observes the rites (Vratas) and fasts. 5 Rekhas : tlead or a ruler of an institution or department, courageous, famous, always Victorious, has plenty of food grains, ruler of a village or town or district or state. 6 Rekhas : Speaks truth, observes and follows Dharma,

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humble, acknowledges the good done to him, grateful, Knows and observes the science of Ethics, over powers enemies. 7 Rekhas : wise, highly wealthy, happy, goes on pilgrimages, has a very good wife, highly good-natured, enjoys spices and delicious food, has a pure and attractive form and nature. 8 Rekhas : has good clothes, wealth, grains and cattle, always respected by all, has the happiness of wife and children, and receives honour and respect. Itflctiiij'J'lI<1: ~~ ~ Qllll\Olfk1 f"'1tOf~d ~ I "tiUl[~ltfl(1 m-ct ~

~

m

~ ~ 1182

'~:'*·1. ~ft

II

~~:~~:~ ~:~~I ~ ~
a'Ji'tf",{H

1(q1t141f,s<19\1

~~~ oJ~' '11 -!.-" ...

~ ~4HitiWH~olllI1: II 84 I'

• ¥lIlffl 'lIR ~:

~'If<~~1

~ Ilfc1ltflt1~l:§lj

"J1ffi~~~118511

~:~~~ ~~~~I ~ !I~~Cldlf"'ljifd ~~~118611

,

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~sft;R: ~ T.f ~~~~I lt~Clil#71~jB~ fqtR

S:;~OII'W'IfCI' cnUfu

f.w.lll.

II 87 II

ClI(141~j\i1~ ~

~ QOa;:
~ llfUICflI\i1ilj(c'tCI9.1 ~~ -qVr;, ~ m~~:118911

Now the results of the Bindus obtained by Budha are explained. 1 Blndu : tie is a hypocrite, devoid of humility, has a . wicked nature. tie has no money and knows no charity and is wicked and sinful. 2 Blndus : inimical to his own people, full of sorrows, and suffers from irony diseases. tie Is ungrateful, has a cruel or wicked nature, is always afraid of his foes. 3 Blndus : has a forbidding or foul appearance, does not have any authority, suffers at the hands of the rulers, loses wife and children and wears bad clothes. 4 Bindus : very sorrowful, always serves others, has a wicked or sinful character, is proud, devoid of happiness. 5 Bindus : suffers from diseases, loses wealth, is defeated by foes, has a wicked nature, Is denied happiness, wastes llfe, is hostile to his preceptors and gods, is devoid of children, and is a parasite. 6 Blndus : defeated by foes, foollsh and stubborn, has no humillty and has neither money nor education.

44

ASlfTAKA VARGA

7 Bindus : devoid of happiness, fond of others' women, full of poverty. flls mind is full of wicked thoughts, and is always spoken badly by people. 8 Bindus : Irritable, angry and passionate; cruel nature; runs after women of loose character; has no calmness.or peace; interested in gambling; devoid of truth and money.

~:-g~~ ~ {j,'fliF\>Ili -g~1

.........-

~~~ '\,I,J.'" IQ1e.t1 IOJ::At.tWotI

~!,'~i.,~,~··"

~ '8""'11~fti~r,J;~ II 90 II


~~1cT~1

«1&:11(4'

m2lCt ~ ~


~~I

~ ~llj
r ~ !OII",-lj s:;oq Sd 'i'./ g'lllj hi

~oi'r~~~1 "tilji(j;lIIJI~ ~ ~

~~~s:;FqoIlF" F-q(j;lS*l'i. II 93 II f.R<:f~~~ ~~~~:I ~:~~ ~ 1if{'1T ~ ~ 1194 II

~:m2lCt~ ~ ~Cijj<>ictIRql'dl\1

'31lct~f"411d ~ ~ . furi ~ m:r ~ II 95 II

•

B/fIffffA5ffTAKA VAKQA

45

~:~:~­

;mJurf

{r(j~j!>lliteJ:l;i/ I

~ ~{><;I1C1IR~

~~:~~ 1196 II ~?l1~.~~ " . ~ ="l""S:~""I""'lf=;i/'-1=~ I

W BC~
~ cf1qfq£'"1I~ II 97 II

Now the Results of the Rekhas of Guru are explained. 1 Rekha : wealthy, righteous, chief in his society and humble. tie is devoted to the Brahmanas and Dharma and has an excellent intellect. 2 Rekhas : virtuous, honoured by the rulers, intelligent, wealthy. and happy. tie is famous and has an attractive personality. 3 Rekhas : Wealthy, head of his society, has many children and grand children, enjoys a high position, and is always interested and engaged in public welfare. 4 Rekhas : great wealth, full of knowledge and wisdom, respected by the people, wise, possesses discrimination and best intellect. S Rekhas : friendly nature, good in intellect, and has children. Itis nature is the best one and he is interested deeply in Dharma. 6 Rekhas : leader of the people, loved by the people, has no enimity or ill feeling towards anyone, does things with the cooperation of friends, loved by the gods and preceptors, destroys his foes, lives an honourable and respected life, has a peaceful nature, is humble and respects 'his teachers. 7 Rekhas : Deeply attached to his dear women, calm and balanced and pleasing, has the company of dear ones,

46

ASlfTAKA VARQA

devoted to the gods and teachers, has many followers and has a pleasant speech and converses delightfully. 8 Rekhas : honours guests, becomes a ruler (King or President), studies many branches of knowledge and becomes an expert in them, has the knowledge of many arts, is a scholar, has strength and courage. ~: !lI"!J}SH4Jct'itIi(1l-

~~~~I ~~~~~ lllltlCli14f'l9'(:~:

II 98 II

~~~~ ~~I ~SR&?:Cli14\l41:j ~~ ~ flicil11{'jf1q: II 99 II

IftClilfJ:a'l~fiJci'lllB'~

~~75f'(~1 ~ q(CIiHlllI ~­

l1~~~~lll00 II

~~. !lIf"""lIRIIR:l: ~ fi:lf€H11I1B: I

~: ~: Clifl
Bui1(1l1411~i ~~~Cl~<:1: II 101 II

•

~ B~1~('\j~~ q(Clilr'"lR~:i
1W=11~~~~: ~: ~CIi&?:$R1~ II 102 II ~cf'4~B14H~q11fu(f

~~ ~~f;n-.n1~1 ~"ldl(fl'!d !lI6IIB~Ad "Ip{{lIIRtflfsd

~

II 103 II

lttl

47

Blflffl'fASlfTAKA VARQA

InClf0I1I
fi

~1

~Cij
~ ~ ~


11104 II

~: ~ fi~IFctllqf1, 1J~~ IId\0000Q&l1

~

(Oq')
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~ ~ ""~('ll"'l(>l&l II 105 II Now the Results of the Bindus obtained by Guru are detailed. 1 Bindu : suffers from many kinds of illnesses, ungrateful and devoid of pity or sympathy, speaks lies, lives in a bad or foul environment, is miserly and hard hearted and unhappy. 2 Bindus : Deafness, ill health, has many defects and stealing habits, is afraid of the ruling party, suffers troubles from people, has many ailments caused by others, and acquires many diseases. 3 Bindus ; unfortunate, longs for others wives, ungrateful and poor. He is undesirable as a friend. 4 Bindus : Has many foes, is always agitated and worried, becomes a victim of mental illness, has crooked nature, suffers from scabies and is devoid of wealth. 5 Bindus : stealing habits, suffers from many kinds of sorrows, is attached to other women, has a troubled or difficult life and is subject to frequent illnesses. 6 Bindus : has the appearance of a low born poor person, is full of sorrow, devoid of Dharmic activities, has no wife or children, lives away from his place, suffers from eye diseases. 7 Bindus : to preserve his self respect he follows crooked ways; he is afraid of the ruling party and in his own

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family or society he is weak and cowardly. tie has always some ailment or other. His body and mind are always dlstorted.

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'a~, ~ T.f

~~~~I

am) ~i""I~(·4qlj{'lJ

~ ii4S:(1I;:Ojqj1~ II 106 II

~"FI~~

~ ~ 'a'£l=woffcT ::(n f\-;: j(1rrT q,1

~ FcH/.lIFoqd fCff~

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~~I ~

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~

~ 'Ij~'i1::(il~ &1a{41F~F.flCfi(1lf~: I

crirfu

+11E21411l;"ll"l~ ~1ql1<:!*f

~~ ~ i5R:il~~1 II 109 II

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~ q::;::'MI«11'i1FCI*i-

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~

~~~~I

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~ "<;~ '"

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II 111 II


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49

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lif\<4f
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~~: ~I ~ 'lJ'o/-IT '¥ ~ ~~~11113

1 \j ~

\

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:&

II

Now the results of the Rekhas obtained by Shukra in his natal position are detailed. I Rekha : Wealthy, has control over his senses, good appearance, attractive, charitable, grateful, righteous and possesses good nature and character. He has always plenty of food stuffs. 2 Rekhas : has plenty of money and odd grains, is loved by people, virtuous, attractive appearance, humble, has a knowledge of law and duties and rights, and is logical and rational. 3 Rekhas : Highly intelligent, has great powers of relation, has many ornaments, is deeply interested in dharma, lives without fear, and is devoted to the Brahmanas and deities. 4 Rekhas : very happy, possesses and does business in vaidurya (eat's eye) and other precious gems like pearl. has abundant food grains and drinks, has great knowledge, enjoys spices and other luxury items. and lives in all comforts. 5 Rekhas : famous in all the three worlds, loved by all the three worlds, head in the society.' possesses cattle, children, wife and money; and has the best knowledge.,

6 Rekhas : achieves perfection in all branches of knowledge, has-a very wide circle of friends, is well versed in all the arts, and is blessed with wife and wealth. He is a scholar and has an attractive appearance. 7 Rekhas : Possesses saffron and other precious articles, has the fullest happiness, learned in the arts of lovemaking" and well honoured by the ruler.

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8 Rekhas : very famous and highly righteous, has a resplendent appearance, acquires various kinds of profits, and his activities are always noble and exalted.

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Cf;\UlTl:

1f~ ~

~mfi~1

3l1~'iIl{"li:t:lq\i1~n:i5 fi\1\i1~N

m"W'IT~ ~ 11114 II CfiT1lTr ~ ~ fqCfiC~qllf'" """

~ fCl<'*1l1rc1<:.1I<:.1fll1ll""l~'i I

~

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~ ~ Cf:l~ g ~~ 11115 II f~ GO l{ ~ ~ C't{l~ 1RTN~

~l1R~~1 ~m~~ ~ '1mRcflf~({ ~ II 116 II

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m m

~: "B6 fi\1\i1~~'Cl

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11~~~ 11119 II

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~~~~11120

II

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~ "l~4i,,:,1j~~qd ~~ T1flTT.qH=$fd=t:li{l

~~

'5:~ ~ m:r~:

It 121 II

Now the Bindus obtained by Shukra are explained. The Blndus are obtained by deducting the Rekhas from eight. 1 Bindu : Suffers from a variety of ailments, has a sinful nature, stays away from good men, has bad associates or friends, is devoid of friends and wealth, suffers from the rulers. 2 Bindus : Lives away from his family members, has many desires or ambitions, suffers from ill health and enemies, has sorrows, and incurs heavy expenses.

:3 Bindus ; always suffers from enemies; is devoid of self-respect, honour and money; is attached to a woman (wife); is always rejected by others; has feverish complaints; and wears unclean clothes. 4 Bindus : has a large family and spends much on their up-bringing with worries; serves others; is poor; has worries because of lack of money. S Bindus : is defeated or vanquished; has the company of wicked persons and thereby loss of money; always quarrels with relatives and good persons; is devoid of happiness. 6 Bindus : devoid of truthfulness and happiness; suffers from people; stays away from home or his people; becomes a parasite or borrower; has no kindness or sympathy. 7 Bindus: Suffers from complaints of wind phlegm; has no good intellect; indulges in bad activities and cruel deeds; is ungrateful. 8 Bindus : is always worried; does sinful deeds; suffers from serious or chronic ailments; moves with his foes, and Is rejected by his friends and relatives; has a cruel or

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wicked nature; is ungrateful. ~:"9~~

~: ~,.mfl~'{1 3l~ ~"1Ti fq;fIi1~~I1­

~~?t~11'12211

oo~~W

~

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3lIR~~6"1r"iJ) ~ ~ ~('q"qJ1' @q61'ij'~d ~I

~~~~~ 'qq' ""1'R~ ~f<:1~lIfi4<:1"~ II 124 II ~ fl{ifilh';WI{'14Q''" '"

~~~i\i1flf~d %'IN¥I ~~~~~ ~~umf~ 11125 II

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f.O;
~ ~ TfcITft:q~1

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~~s2f~~1 lJ~~~~ ~~ fqf~ II 127 II

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~~~~ 11128 II

,

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&3

~~~~­

ql~lct~ft:

Wrif

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~ ~ ";;fq":':1Il;l?1I1

00

f~I;P;'1I~{i?I\1l{ II 129 II

Now the results of the Rekhas obtained by Shani in the natal chart are explained. 1 Rekha : has a fixed or determined nature; occupies a place respected by all; good man; endeavours without rest; has a humble appearance; possesses ornaments; honours guests. 2 Rekhas : Enjoys happiness; Is free from serious or chronic ailments; is free from evil and complaints and foes; has a healthy body and sane mind.

:3 Rekhas : has few sons; has cattles like asses and . camels, or acquires profits from these; gains from metals; has wealth; has full knowledge of Dharma and Vedas; has a tranquil nature and becomes powerful. 4 Rekhas: Enjoys spices and delicious food; has sons and plenty of foodstuffs; is associated with plenty of money; luxuries and follows Dharma. 5 Rekhas : Wealthy and prosperous; loves women or is loved by them; has no foes; rises in life by taking the help from the rulers; comes from a good family, is a good man; industrious and happy. 6 Rekhas : keeps his word and promises even at the risk of his own life; possesses plenty of land and wealth; respected and honoured by the ruler; is very powerful; has much gold; has knowledge of law with rights and duties. 7 Rekhas : Secret investigator of the activities of women; highly courageous; acquires a very good name; skilled in the knowledge of the arts; wealthy; famous in all the three worlds; has an attractive appearance. 8 Rekhas

possesses varied ornaments and clothes;

ASflTAlfA VARGA

64

skilled in the knowledge of ethics and Vedas; enjoys the company of women and children.

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~ ~'J1~('i011:"&l\ II 130 II

~~~~

~~~I

~1'"Ii.:l'4T"I\jlfs('jI'ii:

~i"'tiUlr,\ 5R:i1k'"l
~~'Il~ wffi\~~

..

r.

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(1iCfiNIUlal(¥1 <;i.:llfq 61'i1{1

~~~~ "ifJOlt:dl~H'"I31 •

~ II 132 II

5~F.";:'"IIf4:;qf,;H "fCf~

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II 133 II

'h"lfc'lf,oMn \Tq(I'"I"lI-ct

fl:1iR~1 ~ 4(if)lfY1Ig ~-

~ "B'Cffi~: ~ II 134 II

~.s<:mt 1l'~ ~ q{4j~{)~<"l'*l1{1

mWrs:

WmT~ 1l'~

~~~=r.nq~d 1~n1<;11I1: II 135 II

~~~­ m~~~1 ~ ~: F:t1l1Fq6101

~~~1113611

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6&

n

"!!.ci'\(1IQQ 1 ~'l1T'i

~~~I

ft@l-~: q RA1f$d ~ UllB1~f{fqqof{
•The results of the Bindus obtained by Shani at the time of birth are being explained: 1 Bindu : dejected and low; troubled by the ruler and becomes hard hearted and cruel; rejected by his relatives · and collaterals; suffers troubles and difficulties; there is no limit for his sorrow. 2 Bindus : very miserly; speaks sinful or foul language; harsh or rude tongue; fickle mind; has ailments of the stomach that disable his body; sinful nature. .3 Bindus : Suffers at the hands of the people; devoid of , pity or sympathy and truthfulness; unrighteous; glutton; father of children having a cruel nature.

4 Bindus : Impure mind and nature; inimical nature; stays away from his place; rejects family traditions and rites , and dharma; gives charity to the undeserving; fails in all his activities and endeavours. 5 Bindus : Suffers from diseases. insulted and humill· ated by the people; has few or no friends; fondof other's women; his children are SUbject to suffering and troubles. 6 Bindus : Engaged in sinful activities; hasmanyfoes. is subjected to deep sorrows; addicted to other women: is always afraid; has an unattractive appearance; suffers from the ailments of the eyes or of the anus. 7 Bindus ; has still born children or his chlldrenwill die; is devoid of relatives; has many foes; is fallen from the dharma of his family; rejected by his relatives; has diseases. 8 Bindus : lives in foreign lands; suffers from diseases. · begs from others or is a parasite; suffers poverty; suffers , from serious ailments arising from biliousness; associated with very low people.

ASIfTAKA VAROA

56 Notes

The Bindus are unfavourable points. They are obtained by deducting the Rekhas from eight. Thus one Bekha has seven Bindus. The results of these two have to be correlated. At many places the results given by the author to the Rekhas and to the corresponding Bindus are self-contradlctory, These have to be wisely related to one another. Moreover, one should not forget that for ashtaka varga the real framework is provided by the natal chart only. Possibly the results may fructify at the time of the transit of the concerned planet. Even then we cannot ignore the major and minor periods (dasa and antardasa) operating at the time of the transits.

~ n;fr f~8~\k'i~ ~~~ 'l1clT ~ I

~~~~'OO­ ~ "C.f[;.iflfcrill~: II 138 II

If the Sun is debilitated or is in the lagna after being in the navamasa of his foe, then with three or four Rekhas, the subject suffers from diseases. If the Sun is exalted or in Simha Iagna with five or more Rekhas, the name becomes long lived and is ruler.

Notes

•

The same view is found in Jataka PahJata (l0.13) I1J}LOII~(IIq:;d~ fffl1Tr

~~~~I

~f1I~q~ ~ l1i:;'H>f"cO e '"

'-iff.fI1''":

~ II 139 II

If the Sun is in a Kendra (L4,7,10) or kona (5,9) with Six Rekhas, then in his twenty second year; if with five Rekhas, in his 35 th year, if with seven Rekhas, in his thirtieth year; if with eight Rekhas, in thls 36 th year he or his father will die.

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Notes Sun with 8 Rekhas brings wealth through the ruler. 7 Rekhas - splendour, happiness, and prosperity. 6 Rekhas - Increase in power and courage. 5 Rekhas - gain of money. 4 Rekhas - mixed good and bad results. 3 Rekhas - obstacles, opposition. 1 Rekha - fear from ill health. No Rekha - death. Regarding death we have to determine from the natal chart whether the native has short, medium or long life. If he has medium or long life, the years of death given may refer to the father only. Jataka Par/jata (10.14) supports the author. 'Wul10lfi< 1'Si!if) {grl "flc:11 f.:qij
~~ ~O<\CI
fqg:

~

~~~~~ 11140 II Apply the trikona Sodhana (trinal Reduction) and Ekadhipatya Sodhana (Reduction because of dual lordship). Then if the Sun with two Rekhas is joined by the Moon, Budha and Shant in any kendra, note that the native after his tenth year aquires great paternal property and wealth. -,

Notes

Jetek» par/jata speaks of this property to the father after the child completes ten years. In the chapter on Prastara Ashtaka varga, these Reductions are explained. ~-

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~ II 142 II

The four .signs from the signs. occupied by the Sun of the day. From the fifth sign to the. eighth form the second part of the day. From the ninth to the twelfth we get the third part of the day. Take ashtaka varga of .the ~un. Add the R~khas of the Sun in each part separately. We thus get three totals. Note in which part there is the maximum number. It is in that part that the native achieves or experiences the desired or undesired results. Where the number is less, there the native has difficulties and he has to struggle.

.~nstitutethe first part

Notes

Thus in our example we get 15,16 and 17. This indicates that the third part of life is better than the second part, and that the second is better than the first. The third part of life is the best one. This is proved by experience. ~ fCli,1'1Hfl!1f1f\;j1lIf~4­ 41r.hPil{MIOj;R\i1lf~4 ~ I .

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•In the Sun's, ashtaka varga note the total Rekhas from the Lagna to the natal Sun. Then again note the total Bekhasfromthe Sun to the Lagna. The totals represent the years .. Add these t\Yo aJ1dget a thlrd total. ,.J)uring these years the native experiences sorrows and difficulties. Notes

. In our example chart, fromtheSun to the Lagna the total is 8. From Lagna to the Sun the total is 48. Adding these .we get 56. There were .difficujties in 1981; and in 1988-89 the native was bedridden for six weeks.

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~ ~H""41t
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In the ashtaka vargas of the Sun and the Moon note the sign in which there is no Rekha. When the Sun and the Moon transit that sign, then no good or auspicious work should be done. Here the Sun's transit In that sign of his ashtaka varga, and the Moon's transit in that sign of the Moon's ashtaka varga are to be considered. When the Moon is in lagna with one, two, or three Rekhas, then the native suffers from T.B. and iaziness. If , such a Moon is with two or three planets, then 37 th year can · ,be fatal. When the waning Moon is in debilitation or in an , enemy's house and obtains two or three Rekhas being posited in 1,4,7,10,5,9 or 11, he ruins the results of the house he occupies. When the Sun and Moon transit a sign in which there are no Bekhas, any activity related to marriage, auspicious function or practical affairs should not be undertaken. If · one undertakes such a work, it will fail. The same view appears in Jataka l'arijata (9.16-17). The Moon has only friends and neutrals. The Moon has · no enemies. Temporary enemies can exist when the natural neutrals are related to the temporary enemies. According to .yavanesvara the Moon's enemies are the Sun, Mars, Venus · and Saturn. We supported particularly W,l,Vtlnference to Mars since the Moon is debilitated Ina sign owned by Mars. Jatakadesa Marga states that when the, S"m.9r Moon transit in the signs where they have no Rekhas in the

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ashtaka vargas, one should not stay with such a person nor should he first see such a person in the morning (9.17). The reverse is the case with the transit signs havfng full Rekhas. @If,;qJ!sw'lIR"fl("1II"j)d: ~

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II 146 II

When the strange Moon is in the natal sign with more than four Rekhas and is In 1,40,7,10,5,9 or 1 L then the matters signified by that house progress well. If the Moon with eight Rekhas Is In a kendra, the native becomes famous, wealthy, scholar and a chief administrator or ruler. fOl("f"'{tlltRi ~~ W:W11@j<;lllC4BI1'l1 ~ q=A¥lSlfq{) ~-

~~ ,,"~fctMi,fi1 ~ II 147 II In the Moon's ashtaka varga add the Rekhas from lagna to the natal Moon. In that year the native has wealth, chil-· dren and the like. Add the Rekhas from the Moon to lagna. In that year one has financial and other gains. Add these two figures. In that year one has wealth and happiness from

children.

"ote. In our example chart the tlrst gives 12, the second 45, and the two total 57. In 1918 there were auspicious festlvlties, and in 1990 there was the acquisition of a huge house. In the same way we should count the Rekhas of Guru; Shukra and benefic Budha also to get the years of happiness, wealth and children. ~ ~ij~S~'€Iltll1?Jst<:­ ~ ch)fdOl~ltl I

am

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When Mars is exalted or in his own house at birth and has eight Rekhas in 1,4, 9 or l O, the native becomes a millionaire. If Mars with four Rekhas Is In Mesha, Simha, Vrischlka, Dhanush or Makara as lagna, the native becomes a ruler.

Cfi(1ltlCfiI(~ ~ ~ ~~:~~:I ~s;:q
Notes Jatakadesa Marga gives additional Infonnation. When Mars transits a sign in which he has eight or maximum Rekhas, then the native gains lands, wealth.gold and the like. He performs auspicious functions. He is in the good looks of the gods and rulers. The direction indicated by that sign gives him progress in land and victory over foes in that direction. The opposite results will appear if there are no or few Rekhas. Cfif%"f!.::i1IOfi 'Y1!l4H'lQHi!:

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~'<1Iff4tTI ~ ~: ~: II 150 II In the ashtaka varga of Mars count the Rekhas from

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lagna to his natal position. In that year the native suffers difficulties and has accidents from weapons and fire. Count the Rekhas from the natal Mars to lagna in his ashtakavarga. In that year the native has troubles. Add the two and that year gives troubles and fear from weapons, fire and the like. Notes In the example chart the first count gives 29 and in 1962 there were some worries. The second count gives sixteen and in 1974 there were financial and domestic worries. The total gives 45 and in 1978 year only auspicious things took place. Hence the view of the author cannot be accepted totally.

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II 151 II

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Count the Bindus from the Mars to Lagna in his own ashtaka varga. Multiply this by seven and divide it by 27. The product including the remainder gives the year and month of disease or death. Or add the remainder to the product. In the corresponding year there will be diseases and the like. Or take the remainder and Count from Ashvani to that number of nakshatra - when a malefic transits that nakshatra there is disease or fear of death. In the Ashtaka varga kundali of the planet add the Rekhas of 1 to 4, 5 to 8, and 9 to 12 from that planet's natal position. In the years Indicated by these three groups, or in these parts where Mars transits, then there is the loss or destruction of cattle, agriculture and money. The group

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which gives a greater number indicches the year when there are profits and gains.

Notes In our example chart the Bindus from Mars to Lagna are 24. Multiplying by 7 and dividing by 27 we get 6 as the product and 6 as the remainder. Nothing happened in that year. Adding the product and the remainder we have twelve. Nothing took place then. The sixth nakshatra is Ardra. Mars, Saturn, Rahu, or the Sun transiting this nakshatara may be said to be harmful. The three groups of Rekhas give 14,12 and 13. After she completed 14 years she got married. Nothing happened when she completed 26 years or 39 years. The results of the transit of planets like Mars appear to be merely specu-· lative. The total Bindus of Mars being 39, does every one have trouble in his 39 th year?

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Notes There are natural benefics like Guru Shukra, and Budha when not with maleflcs, and the Moon from the eighth day of the light half of the lunar month to the seventh day of the dark half of the lunar month. There are benefics becoming functional malefics like Shukra for Mina, Mesha and Vrischika lagna; Guru for Vrishabha. Mithuna, Kanya, Tula

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and Makara lagnas, Budha for Mesha, Karka, Vrlschlka, Dhanush and Mina lagnas; and the Moon for Vrishbha and Simha lagnas. By their Karakatwas (significations) a planet can be a benefic, like Shani for longevity. It is on these lines that one has to determine the benefic or malefic nature of the major period (Maha dasa). . A natural malefic being strong and having benefic vargas staying in an auspicious varga and being aspected by a benefic, can become a benefic. Even the ownership can make a natural malefic a benefic as Shani becomes for Vrishabha and Tula lagnas. and as Mars for Karka and Simha lagnas. Rahu or Ketu in a trikona (1,5,9) with its lord can be benefics. Rahu in Kumbha (own house) and in Mithuna (exaltation) is a benefic. Ketu in Vrischika (own house) and in Dhanush (exaltation) is a benefic. Even a benefic in 6,8 or 12, or is combust, or is in an enemy's house, or is weak in Shodhana can became a malefic. In our example from Lagna to Gum there are 43 Rekhas, and from Lagna to Shukra we get 50 Rekhas in their ashtaka vargas. In her 43rd year there was the major period of Budha and some worries were over. In her fiftieth year there was an auspicious marriage of daughter in Ketu mahadasa. Ketu incidentally is a benefic in Jaimini astrology and is a friend of the Sun, Moon, 'Mars and Jupiter. ~ ~s~,*,~I'8f,"",;:q~

"11 cnll Fcnll q f~q... ~tTr1'lWfi, I

~ 'lf2°/1Cf!,Cf>~ ~~'~: 11154 II If Budha with eight Rekhas is in 1,4,7,10, 5 or 9 he gives prestige, honour, education, knowledge of arts, happiness and enjoyment. If Budha with one, two or three Rekhas is in a Kendra or Trikona. and Is also in his own house or in his exaltation sign, he develops or shows progress in the factors indicated by that house. He does not harm that house.

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.. Budha is the significator of speech and education. Jatakadesa Marya (9.22-28) gives the following additional information. In the ashtakavarga of Mercury if there is no benefic Rekha in the second house from him, the native will be devoid of speech. If there are one, two, or three Rekhas, he stammers. If there are four Rekhas in that second house, he is eloquent; 5 or 6 Rekhas - give a form to what others have spoken; 7 Rekhas - express ideas that are agreeable to the good and to those who follow the rules properly, and he becomes a poet. 8 Rekhas - none can answer his questions in a debate. When the second house counted from lagna in Budha's ashtaka varga has no Rekhas, the Ililtive cannot express his intentions properly. If the benefic Rekhas in the second from Budha in his own ashtaka varga, are contributed by maleflcs, he speaks arrogantly; if they are contributed by benefics, his speech is good and attractive. The Sun's contribution to the Rekhas makes him give good advice to others; and Shani's contribution will make his advice wicked, Kuja's contribution causes dissensions. The benefic Rekhas contributed by Budha will make his speech sweet; by Guru makes it clear and convincing; and by Shukra makes it learned in Puranas and kavya, and it is also humorous. In the case of a Rekha contributed by Moon in its debilitation or in its inimical sign, the native's speech is depressed and dubious. If Ketu, Rahu or Mandi occupy the second from Budha, the speech is very harsh..~ Ketu is in the second from Mercury, the native will talk nonsense in an assembly. If mandi is there, the speech is related to theft, to curses, or there is-mere prattling. If there is Rahu, the speech is depraved and it is related to wicked activities. ~ ~'Jill~~(fi cw.T ~ fcmw.~ fql?q~~]I~~i1: I

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'l·',.•~,!1/.

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In Budha's ashtaka varga note the sign in which there are more Rekhas. When the Sun transits that sign, if education begins, then the native becomes a scholar in all fields of knowledge. When Saturn transits a sign in which Budha's ashtakavarga shows no Rekhas, there is destruction of wealth, relatives, friends, and the relatives on the maternal Side. ~1I~lIf~lOjl
~~~I

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In Budha's ashtaka varga count the Rekhas from Budha to lagna. In that year there will be children, wealth and the like. Count the Rekhas from lagna to Budha, in that year there will be wealth and children. ~{\RlIGlCl(f~sW

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~~ I~Fc4'ctl.Oll1iF1~: II 157 II

In Guru's ashtaka varga note the sign in which there are more Rekhas. When the couple make as that sign rises, there is a conception giving birth to a son. From the direction indicated by that sign are acquired cows, wealth, conveyances and articles of domestic use. '{~iGlClllf("qq;;ii1W!% ~

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In Guru's ashtaka varga note the sign In which he has the lowest number of Rekhas. When the Sun transits that sign all his efforts and activities will fail. If with five or more Rekhas even if Guru is in 6,8 or 12 the native has long life. The native acquires wealth and destroys his foes.

J~

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~m~~ ~ qy ~HI'i1'{\T~ I ~ r11011f{IJ~f ~-

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~\:ITf~: II 159 II

If with eight Rekhas Guru is in exaltation a Kendra or' Kona or if Guru with eight Rekhas is neither debilitated, nor in an enemy's house, nor combust-then the native becomes a ruler and acquires fame.

rlotes Jatakadesa Marga (9.29) states: When Guru transits the sign in which he has the largest number of Rekhas in his own ashtaka varga, any Japa or tapas, prayers, initiation, keeping the sacred fires, performance of rituals or sacrifices, study of Vedas, feeding guests and Brahmanas, attempt to have children and to amass wealth-all these will prove effective. If these are undertaken when Guru transits the sign having the least number of Rekhas, the above mentioned activities will prove uneffective. ·q{l·~.HI~Cl"tifBM('I1

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~: ~1C\!Af~qtBq~1 II 160 II

If in the above combination the native is born in a Brahmana family, he is honoured by the ruler, becomes •prosperous, a scholar, is humble, possesses good qualities, is righteous, famous, wise and courageous. 1j1 ~0:@f;
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II 161 II

If Guru is with seven Rekhas and is with the Moon, the native is very wealthy and has children. If he is with six Rekhas, the native has wealth and conveyances. If he has

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five Rekhas, he is victorious and has a pure character.

'lftClI8fl'"''i..'R:ll E\[<'OIIClBH !lI'W14!<'I:<:f qq:~1

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In Guru's ashtaka varga count the rekhas from natal Guru's position to lagna, and in Shukla's ashtaka varga count from natal Shukla's position to lagna. Take the rekhas separately. In the same way count the Rekhas from lagna to Guru, and from lagna to Shukla. In the corresponding years one has wealth, children and happiness. ~otes

The intention appears to be that the count should be from Guru or Shukra to the twelfth house only. In our example Guru to lagna gives 25, and upto the twelfth only 20. Shukla to lagna gives 13, and upto the twelfth only 8. The year 20 was prosperous. ~SQ);@Il4r~{) ~

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When Shukra with eight Rekhas is In a Kendra or Kona, the native becomes a commander In the army, has many conveyances, and is a ruler. If such a Shukla has seven Rekhas, the native acquires wealth and precious stones, become a ruler and enjoys pleasures till the end of the life. ~ote5

Jatakadesa Marga (9.30) states: When Shukra transits a sign having the highest number of Rekhas in his ashtaka varga, the native acquires full furnishing for his bed-chamber, knowledge of music, performance of marriages, sen-

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sual enjoyment, and much prosperity. fie has the best linen, silk and wool.

Notes Take the total Rekhas from lagna to Guru and from Guru to lagna in Guru's ashtaka varga. Also take the Rekhas from lagna to Shukra and from Shukra to lagna. These indicate the years of prosperity.

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~kq"'t11f.'j'il~'ii·Cflolt: II 165 II Note the Sign in Shani's ashtaka varga where there is no Rekha. When Shani transits that sign, the native dies soon. But if the native has more longevity, during that transit he loses his wealth. When Shani is exalted and is not in a Kendra with one, two, three or four Rekhas, the native has a short life.

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When a strong Shani is in lagna with five or six Rekhas, The native has many quick rebirths. It means that the native

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has a short life only. If Shani is in an enemy's house or is debilitated and has more than four Rekhas, and if at the same time the Moon is in the vargas of benefic planets, the native has a long life.

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~ tR~~ ~: II 167 II When Shani is in lagna or in the fifth house, and if it is his debilitation sign or an enemy's house or if he is combust, note the Rekhas. If the Rekhas are four or five, the native has servants, camels, conveyances and wealth. If the above Shani has eight Rekhas, he becomes the head of the village or town, and is also an expert in mantra and tantra. If this Shani has seven Rekhas he becomes wealthy. qldf1l'I4I(~ bl"lICil~I1'

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CiI~f~'cl~'1tlIC"I4::i1I"1Il{ II 168 II

In Shanl's ashtaka varga count the Rekhas from Shani

to lagna. and from lagna to Shant. Add also these two. In the corresponding years the native loses money, children and happiness. ., l4~i}(li?1' "Ill:fq:;~i¥l~ ft:t:j~

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In Shani's ashtaka varga count the Rekhas from sign occupied by Qulika to lagna, and lagna to Oullka, Add these two also. In the corresponding years there Is fear or danger from weapons. This happens if there is no benefic in lagna.

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Notes Note the duration of the day or night into eight equal parts. If the birth is in the day time count from the lord of the day as per the order of the week days. Gulika's portion falls at the end of Shani's part. If the birth is in the night, count from the lord of the fifth day from the day of birth. Gulika is at the end of Shani's part. When the length of the day is thirty ghatikas or twelve hours, in the order of the week days of birth Mandi's position is at 26,22, 18, 14, 10, 6 and 2 ghatikas from sunrise. If the birth is at night Mandl's position is at the end of Io. 6, 2, 26, 22, 18, 14 ghatikas from sunset in the order of the week days. As the duration is more or less than thirty ghatikas apply the rule of three for the ghatikas of Mandi. Each ghatika is equal to 24 minutes.

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In the same way count the Rekhas from Shanl to lagna and from lagna to Shani. Also add these. In the corresponding years there will be fear and loss. In a similar manner count the Rekhas from Rahu to lagna and from lagna to Rahu in Rahu's ashtaka varga. Add also these. In the corresponding years there is loss of happiness. Similarly in Shani's ashtaka varga count the Rekhas from Rahu's natal position to Iagna and from Iagna to Rahu's position. Also add these two. In the corresponding years there will be fear from poison. In the ashtaka varga of Mars count the Rekhas from Mars to lagna and from lagna to Mars. Also add these. In the corresponding years there is fear .from weapons or sharp instruments.

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In the ashtaka varga of the Sun, count the Rekhas from the Sun to lagna and from lagna to the Sun. Also add these. In the corresponding years there is fear from wounds and the like. ~~11:f1
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In Shani's ashtaka varga note the signs where there are no Rekhas. When Shani or the Sun transits that sign then the native suffers diseases and malefic results. When a malefic transits a sign having no Rekhas and if at the same time the major period of a malefic is operating, or if a malefic transits 1, 5 or 9 signs from the sign having no Bekhas. the native definitely dies.

Notes We have also to determine the longevity of the native. If the native has a long life, and the transit takes place early, instead of death there will be only serious or chronic Illness. Alongwith this we have to keep in mind whether the operating period is that of a functional malefic or not. We have explained earlier who the functional maleflcs are. Shant, Kuja, Rahu are cruel maleflcs, while the Sun is only a malefic. These can become functional benefics. Guru, Shukra, waxing Moon and Mercury unassociated with malefics are natural benefics. They can become functional malefics.

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In this chapter the author explains the position of the Rekhas, and the total number of Rekhas in each house. Later he will indicate the results of the Rekhas in the twelve signs and of the planets in order. !10IlN~ 114{14~<:1­ ~1'41tGPn6dl: flFCI~~
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Notes Some authorities do not consider the ashtaka varga of Lagna. The present author rejects their view. He removes the contribution of the Rekhas contributed from-Lagna to the various planets and lists them separately under Lagna. Including he Rekhas from Lagna we get the following in our example. The first is Dhanur Lagna with which we begin. 1

Rav!

3

Chandra 3 KuJa

2

Budha

3

Curu Shukra

5 5

Shanl

5

Total

26

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 4 633 4 4 635 4 5 3 4 6 6 3 542 4 4 2 4 442 3 4 6 2 2 5 3 6 4 4 3 6 4 .. 6 5 5 2 5 7 257 3 7 535 5 3 5 6 4 5 4 3 4 6 2 2 2 3 245 4 3 432 25 24 32 28 30 31 27 30 35 24 25

Total

48 49 39 54 56 52 39 337

Separating the contribution of Lagna we get the following Rekhas.

234 3 3 3

567

8

9 10 11 12

6

2

3

4

452

4

Chandra 3

4

4

3

4

5

6

3

5

3

1

4

Kuja

1

4

1

4

5

1

2

2

4

3

5

3 5

4

Budha

432 43 3

4

545

Ra~

1 3

Total

42 45 34 47

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Guru Shukra Shan! Total

4 4 4

1

4

5

6

2

4

1 5

4 4

6 5

3 3

6 2

4 4

2

5

5

2

4 3 3 2 2 25 28 23 28 31 26 35 27 32 32 21 29 2

1

2

2

3

5

47 44 33

337

Removing the contribution of lagna to the luminaries and five planets and treating Lagna separately is more reasonable. This makes ashtaka (Eight) varga meaningful. Even here Lagna's contribution to itself is removed. Thus the figure 337 is presented in fact. ~ ~'lOJ""iIt:;!qij-

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Find the total Rekhas in each sign and note them. This gives the aggregate ashtaka varga which includes the lagna, the luminaries and the five planets. It Is from this ashtaka varga that the influences of the transiting planets have to be delineated.

ftotes Visvanatha supports this view. Jivanatha states that if the total Rekhas in the ninth house are 35, the native is victorious, has greatness and courage, is royal by birth or character, destroys his foes and enjoys great happiness. If there are 40 Rekahs in the tenth house, the native enjoys great happiness from horses, elephants and gold. This happiness increases. The native becomes famous as a ruler. He has fame surrounded by poets and authors. When the Rekhas are more than thirty, the native has great wealth.: from business, honour from the ruler, incomparable con:

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veyances, ornaments and precious stones or gems, auspicious functions, love of music and pleasures from dancing women. The planets owning the twelve houses preside over the various parts of the body thus: Sun--head; Moon-face; Mars-neck and throat; Budha-near the navel; Guru-nostrils; Shukra-eyes; Shant Rahu and Ketu-stomach and abdomen. The planets give their results in transit within the framework of the operating Vimshottari dasa and antardasa. The results depend on their strength or weakness. In the Sarva Ashtaka varga, says Jatakadesa Marga (9.35-36), the figures indicating the number of benefic Rekhas in the twelve houses are as follows. Reckoning is from Sun

3,3,3,3,2,3,4,5,3,5,7,2

.. 43

Moon

2,3,5,2,2,5,2,2,2,3,7,1

.. 36

Mars

4, 5, 3, 5, 2, 3, 4, 4, 4, 6, 7, 2 or4,5,3,4,3,3,4,4,4,6,7,2

- 49 .. 49

Budha: 3, 1, 5, 2, 6, 6, 1, 2, 5, 5, 7,3

.. 46

Quru

: 2, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 2, 4, 2, 4, 7, 3

.. 36

or2, 1, L 2,3,4,2,4,2,4,7;4

.. 36

Shukra: 2,3,3,3,4,4,2,3,4,3,6,3

- 40

Shani

3, 2, 4, 4, 4, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 6, 1

.. 42

Lagna

5,3,,5 5,2,6, L 2, 2, 6, 7, 1

.. 45 Total

422

In our example chart we get the following starting from Dhanur Lagna. ,

Sun Moon Mars

' 1

2

3

"I-

~

3

3

3

2

3

7

1

2

3

5

3

3

4

4

4

- ~r '7

8

g

3

2

5 2

5

5 2

6

7

2

4

4

to 11 12

Total 43

7

2

3

2 5

2

3

36

3

4

49

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1

5

2

6

6

1

2

5

5

7

3

3

46

.~Jup.

3

4

2

4

2

4

7

4

2

1

1

2

36

*Shukra ,lShani

3

3

4

4

-2

3

4

3

6

3

2

3

40

1

3

2

4

4

4

3

3

4

4

4

6

42

Lagna

5

3

5

5

2

6

1

2

2

6

7

1

45

26 25 24 32 28 30 31 27 30 35 24 25

337

Mere .

Total

Number one is Dhanush (Sagittarius) which is the lagna and number twelve is Vrischika (Scorpio). Thus we get the following figures for our example chart. 32

28

30

31

24

27

25

30

Lagna 26

25

24

35

The sign having 28, according to another school 30, and more Rekhas is the best. The sign having between 25 and 30 has medium strength. The sign with less than 25 is bad. When benefics transit the best signs, the results are very good. We have also to consider the natal position of the concerned planet, its Karakatvas (significations) and the Karakatvas of that house. By natal position is meant its ownership, placement, association with and aspects from other planets. There is the method of Sudarsana. Note the sign to which the longevity of the native extends. In that year find the Rekhas of that sign. Depending on the nature of that sign as strong, medium or weak, we get the concerned results.

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In our example lagna has 25, Rekhas and therefore has medium strength. Then the years 1, 13,25,37,49,61 and so on give physical fitness and the significations of lagna give average results. In the second house we get 28 Rekhas as per the earlier count which is as follows: 28

31

26

35

23

27

28

32

Lagna 25

29

21

32

The second house has medium strength. The years 2, 14, 26, 38, 50, 62 and so on give loss of wealth and of family happiness. The fourth house has 28 Rekhas with medium strength. The seventh house is strong. The years 7, 19,31, 43, 55 and so on give the best results. The tenth house with 32 Rekhas is strong. The years 10, 22, 34, 46, 58 and so on give very good results. In this manner we have to examine the houses. If the eleventh house has 30 or more Rekhas, then in that year there are huge profits in business, honour from the ruler, acquisition of good conveyance, good clothes and precious gems and the like. Note in what sign the planet has more Rekhas. The ruler of that sign, or the planet associated with the planet in that sign will give full benefic results. ~ ~: ~

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SAMYDAYA ASltTAXAVAHQA

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.

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~ CfiTlfflUT ~ ~ C1li~{fcqfll f11J)l~'i1~~1

~~mIT~ ~ Cfltll!Ol"'lIfui~lIf1 ~ "f II 11 II

The sign having less than 25 Rekhas gives unfavourable results about the factors indicated by that sign. The sign having 30 and more Rekhas gives the most favourable results in that year or in the major period of the owner of that sign. Incidents like marriage and other auspicious functions take place. In the years indicated by less than 25 Rekhas no auspicious functions should be undertaken.

Notes Siddhasena, Visvanatha and Brahmayamala support this view.

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If there are more Rekhas in the eleventh than in the tenth and in the twelfth, and if the lagna has more Rekhas than the twelfth, then the native is happy, famous, strong, wealthy and he enjoys life.

Notes This view is supported by Brahmayamala, Siddhasena, Vaidyanatha and others. If the twelfth has more Rekhas than the eleventh and lagna, the native is unhappy, poor, and devoid of happiness. In our example chart the twelfth

ASIfTAKA VAROA

has greater Rekhas than the eleventh and lagna. The results did not follow as given. In the original ashtakavarga (without lagna ashtakavarga) the Rekhas in 1 L 12 and 1 are 24, 25, 26. This seems to be nearer the truth. il;IRS::il!j"kl fClqf1(1(1W1~ ~~~Cf('l':1

~~:~~ '{JOlIllHi "f 1fiffif.f ~ II 13 II

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*ir"l~~<:J>f@lfd \j""'ICl:rTJiiIT1UjrT::(1ITT'\ II 14 II

If the Rekhas in 11 are less than in 10, and more in 12 than in 1 L and less in lagna than in 12, the native suffers poverty. The sign having more Rekhas gives favourable results concerning that house. The strength is more in 30 and above, medium in 25 to 29, and bad in less than 25.

Notes If there are more Rekhas in 6, 8, 12 houses, they become strong for good or bad. The result is increase of diseases, death and loss respectively. Hence there should be a less number of Rekhas in these houses. The Rekhas should be more in benefic houses. This view is supported by Mantresvara and Brahmayamala. In our example chart houses 11, 12 and 1 have 21, 29, and 25 Rekhas. The results are contrary to those given. Houses 6, 8, 12 have 26,27 and 29 Rekhas. Houses 7, 9, 10 and 5 have more than 30 Rekhas. Houses 2, 3 and 4 have 28, 23 and 28 Rekhas.

~

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.

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~: 0p!Iq:;~;fr.:; ~ II 15 II

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SAMUDAYA ASlfTAKAVARDA

Any planet which is (a) in its own house, or (b) in its . exaltation, or (c) in a friend's house, or (d) in 1, 4, 7, 10,5, 9, 3, 6, 11, or (e) is in the shadvargas of beneflcs, or (f) has strength as per Shadbalas-still if it has few Rekhas, it destroys the benefic results.

Notes .The strength as per the Rekhas in ashtaka varga is said to be more important than all other considerations. This is also the opinion of Vriddha Yavana.

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Any planet that is (a) in 6, 8 or 12, or (b) in an enemy's house, or (c) is debilitated, or (d) is in the vargas of maleflcs, or (e) is with the lord of the sign occupied by Gulika, or (f) is somehow associated with such a lord-still if it has more Rekhas, it will definitely give benefic results.

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~~~~~1117 II

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The first group is from Mina to Mithuna, the second is from Karka to Tula, and the third is from Vrischika to Kumbha. Now for all the planets enumerate separately the Rekhas in each group. We have to take the Rekhas in the Samudaya ashtaka varga only. The three groups represent the first, the middle, and the last phases of life. The group that has a greater number of Rekhas shows the auspicious

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ASlfTAKA VARQA

results in that part of life. The group having lesser Rekhas gives unfavourable results during that period of life. The group having a malefic gives rise to difficulties and troubles. The group having a benefic gives benefic results. If it has both benefics and malefics, the results are of a mixed nature. .

Notes Thts view is supported by Devasala-Jataka and Brahma yamala. In our example chart we get the following Rekhas in the three groups starting with Mina (Pisces) (as per Sarva Ashtaka varga). ' (a) '32 + 28 + 30 + 31

=

121

There is no benefic or malefic.

(b) 27 + 30 + 35 + 24

=

116

There are two beneflcs and two malefics.

(c) 25 + 26 + 25 + 24

=

100

There is one benefic.

The first group has many Rekhas. The first one-third part of life must be the happiest. The last part cannot be happy, the second part with two benefics should be better than the' first. The last with one benefic is better than the first part of life; and it should be a little less than the second part. ~ r.f>f"l(9H'l((l: ~: ~: r.f>f"l('@o:gflO1'
..

f~~R@i~~ ~:l:Si fi:l~ ~AiC;("qI~. II 19 II

According to some scholars the three groups of four signs each should be counted from the twelfth house. Still some others argue that in the formation of the groups the Rekhas of houses 8 and 12 are to be excluded.

Notes Jataka Parijata (l0.57-58) states these views. Jatakadesa Marga (9AO) gives only the first view. But both

83

SAMUDAYA ASlfTAKA VARQA

the authorities state the following: The first group refers ~o the Rekhas of the kendras (1, 4, 7, 10); the second to the Panapharas (2, 5, 8, 11), and the third to the apoklimas (3, 6, 9, 12) (Jatakadesa Marga, 9.41). Devasa/a Jataka accepts the grouping of four figures from Mina, Karka, and Vrischika. Jatakadesa Marga, BrahmayamaJa, Jataka Farijata and the present author also support this view. But when the count is from Mina, which is the twelfth sign of the zodiac, the view which takes the first group to start from the twelfth house stands to reason. I

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I" 20 'II

,

Take the three groups as consisting of the kendras, Parapharas and Apoklimas. The group that has greater Rekhas shows benefic results during that part of life. Notes

Some authorities argue that the houses 1 to 5 refer to the first part of life, houses 5 to 9 refer to the second part of life and houses 9 to 12 to the last part. The part having greater Rekhas brings happiness in that part of life. The part having an exalted planet, or a benefic in a friend's house, gives power, happiness and prosperity. The part having a debilitated planet, or a planet in an enemy's house, or having a planet with no Rashmis, or a malefic-that part of life brings diseases, sorrow, and loss. ~ ~ ~ Ti f'Olir@i1i"lld: I ~ ~ lit dffl1;q4~q ~ ~ II 21 II We have referred to the three groups earlier. A group having 120 and more Rekhas gives in that part of life the greatest happiness, peace, gains, health, honour, wife and children.

84

ASlfTAKA VAROA

Notes

If there are more Rekhas in the second group than in the first and more in the third than in the second, it is called Kahala yoga. Such a native grows from more to more. If the second group has more Rekhas than the other two, it is called Maddhala yoga. The native takes delight in music, dance and the like. tie has happiness in the second part of life.

When the three groups are more or less equal, it is Bheri yoga or Sarvanga yoga. Such a native enjoys happiness and prosperity throughout life. When the second group has less Rekhas than the first and the third, it is Damara yoga. Such a native enjoys much happiness in old age. When the first part has the greatest number of Rekhas and the second has the lowest with the third in between these two, it is Vina yoga. When the first group has the highest Rekhas and the third has the lowest, it is Airvata yoga. When the first part has the lowest number of Rekhas and the others are equal to one another, it is Vasiyoga. These are not the same yogas as found in our standard texts. These are mentioned in some works on Ashtaka varga. Scholars and students should conduct enough research about these. The results of these yogas are more or less similar to those given in our standard texts. ~~~~­

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~~~ "fCi ~ 'l1qg ~ ~

1122 II

A chart may show Rajayoga and prosperity. When 'will this materialise? This is a question to be thought about and answered. For this note the Rekhas in Lagna as per

iJ

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SAMYDAYA ASIfTAXAVARDA

Samudaya Ashtaka varga. In the year Indicated by that number the native has education, children, government conveyances and money.

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~~~~

~ ~ ttil<:;""ltl""'Irf:R1:r.::Oj""'~""1'l II 23 II

In samudaya ashtaka varga count the Rekhas from Lagna to the sign occupied by Shani. This total is to be multiplied by seven and divided by 27. The product counted from Asvini gives a nakshatra. When a malefic planet transits that nakshatra or Its tenth or its nineteenth nakshatra, the native suffers diseases, sorrows and troubles. Or these results may appear in the year indicated by the product.

Notes Jatakadesa Marga (9.43) states: Add the Rekhas from Lagna to the sign occupied by Shanl: Multiply this by seven and divide the total by 27. In the year indicated by the quotient the native suffers from diseases and misery. In the same way take the figures from Shani to Lagna, from Lagna to Mars and from Mars to Lagna. MUltiply these separately by seven and divide then by 27. The quotient gives the years of troubles and sickness.

In our example chart Lagna to Shani gives 53 Rekhas. 63 multiplied by seven is 371. Divide by 27 the quotient is 13. And from shant to Lagna is 337. MUltiplied by seven we get 2359. Divide by 27 the quotient is 87. The first gives Nasta, Sravana and Rohini nakshatras. The second gives Ardra, Svati and Satabhisha nakshatras. The malefics transiting these constellations, or the years 13 and 87 will be sorrowful. Should we take the Rekhas in the lagna and in the sign occupied by Shani. That we. should do so, Is the view of

86

ASl1TAlfA VAKQA

Vaidyanatha, Mantreswara and Jatakadesa Marga. Another view is that we should ignore the Rekhas of Lagna and those in the house occupied by Shani. But if Shani is in the second or in the twelfth house, there will be no Rekhas. The author of this work says that while counting from Shani to Lagna, the Rekhas of Lagna are not to be counted. Also from Lagna to Shant the Rekhas in the sign occupied by Shani are to be ignored. This view appears to be reasonable. The difficulty arises from the expressions 'Shanyanta' and 'lagnaanta' used In Jataka Perijete, and gatabhavanakshantam used by Jataka desa Marga. Two Interpretations are possible. 'Paryanta' does not Include the sign. Research scholars should decide on this matter.

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~ 'lOJ;:i:w.'f1 l '1 ({J Jtf~C1Hll{1 ~ B~ihcj&ljllC1~

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As before count the Rekhas from Shani to Lagna. Multiply the total by seven and divide it by 27. Take the quotient and count the star from Asvini. When a malefic transits that star or its tenth or its nineteenth, there will be sorrow and Illhealth, In the same way treat the Rekhas from Mars to Lagna and from Lagna to Mars. The quotient Indicates sorrow and the like. The same method is to be applied to benefics Guru and Shukra, to the waning Moon, and to Budha unassociated with malefics. The quotient indicates the years of happiness and wealth.

"otes When there is a remainder we should add one to the

SAMYDAYA ASffTAlfAVARQA

87

quotient. Or we should convert the remainder to degrees and minutes to get the specific degree of the nakshatra. If we take the quotient to refer to elapsed years of age, the remainder should be converted to months and days.

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~: f14j::JW35~1 11 25 II When the lord of the twelfth house is Makara or Kumbha and if the lagna is owned by Shant note whether both the lords of lagna and the eighth are weak. Then the Rekhas in Lagna indicate the longevity of the native.

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If the fourth and the ninth houses have more than 25 Rekhas upto 33 Rekhas, then the native after his twenty eighth year has happiness and conveyances.

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88

ASlfTA/fA VARGA


When Guru is in Karka (Cancer) which should be the fourth house, and if that sign has forty Rekhas, and if the rising sign is Mesha (Aries) having the Sun, then the native becomes a ruler. He owns a lakh of horses-becomes wealthy. ~~~

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~~~~

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When the rising sign is Sagittarius and has forty Rekhas with Guru in it, and if Shukra and Mars are exalted while Shani is in Aquarius, the native will have all the wealth and become the head of the state.

m

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~ ~ A';;FrjtCl~ :ilNt~Cfl~I~ ~: ~ ~~ 6"~ f.11f.:f: It 30 II Houses I, 5 and 9 are called Bandhu. Houses 2, 6, and 10 are known as Sevaka. Houses 3~ 7 and 11 are called Foshaka. Houses 4, 8 and 12 are treated as Qhataka. Add the Rekhas in these four groups separately. If the Rekhas in Poshaka are greater than those in Ghataka, the native is wealthy. Otherwise, he lives in poverty.

Notes. In our example we get 88, 86, 79 and 84 Rekhas respectively. Ghataka is greater than Poshaka. And yet the native did not live in prosperity. Bandhu Rekhas are greater and the native is loved and adored by people. ~.y,f ~C1#;,{I:tq:;Ai¥j

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SAMUDAYA ASI1TAKAVAHOA

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The Kendras and Konas (L 4, 7, 10, 5 and 9) are called antahkarana. The other six signs are called external bahya. Take the total Rekhas of these two groups separately. If the antahkarana Rekhas are greater, then the native has mental peace and satisfaction, greater education, knowledge and courage. If it is otherwise, the native is self centred or conceited, envious and sorrowful.

Notes In our example the antahkarana sIgns have I8~ Rekhas, While the others have 154 Rekhas. The results given apply fully to the native.

.

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~~
~ ~~ ?;fqOlif~~F.:;'"l II 32 II

The first three signs Mesha, Vrishabha and Mithuna prefer living in the east. Karka, Simha and Kanya refer to the south. Tula, Vrischika and Dhanush indicate the west. The remaining three refer to the north. Take to Rekhas in the four groups. The group which has a greater number of Rekhas indicates the direction from where one gets money and happiness.

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f'41C'Ch~~{) Ji1-\i&OlIl~Ulf~ II 33 II Others opine differently. Houses 1, 11 and 12 indicate the east, houses 8,9, 10 refer to the south; houses 5,6 and 7 show the west; and houses 2,3, and 4 refer to the north. Treat these groups as before and note the direction

90

ASIiTAXA VAROA

from which one gets happiness and money. 'h§ll~jrdi(il~'ltliiOI~ffi c41q~
m ·11~

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The direction in which the Rekhas are between 54 and 70, that direction gives bad results. The direction having 70 to 90 Rekhas gives average results. The" direction having more than 90 Rekhas gives the best results. The direction in which there is a planet rising, is in its own house or in exaltation or in Mula trikona, that direction brings success in all the efforts undertaken by the native. ~Wfunf~

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Note the direction of the sign in ~hich the lord of the second house is posited. It is in that direction the native acquires wealth. Note the direction of the sign in which the lord of the eighth house is situated. It is in that direction the native has his end.

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4

Gochara Ashtaka Varga: Ashtakavarga of Transiting Planets fi:~~~

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~ chlGdI;:(Ojf<"TiRdif1 'M""1lteT.l3l)fCf~ ~ II 1 II

Draw nine horizontal lines and thirteen vertical lines for the ashtaka varga of gochara (transiting planets). This will be similar to Bhinna ashtaka varga. Thus we have columns for the twelve signs, and for lagna, the two luminaries and the five planets. 'idfi~am-'tf"1<;
~ m'ftOll'14ii;1!ll<;1 ~: II 2 II

We have to place the Lagna, Moon ,Budha, Shukra, Sun, Mars, Guru and Shani from the southern direction onwards. It is in this sequence the results given by the planets are delineated.

Notes The sequence follows is that of the inner and outer planets. These are the Kakshyas. The farthest is Shani.

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ASlfTAKA VAR'QA

Between the Sun and the earth are Budha, Shukra and the Moon. The Sun is at the centre. The others are beyond the earth in their distances from the Sun. Kuja, Guru and Shani are the outer planets. The author does not consider the planets beyond Shani-- namely Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, called by some Indra, Varuna and Yama respectiveIy:tTranus is very muCh likelillJa, Shani-arid Rahu and owns Kumbha. Neptune is like the M~n and Guru and owns Pisces. Pluto owns Scorpio and his influence is not so much on individuals as on nations. 'I

Including the Lagna we get eight Kakshyas. 'qlfCfl
wfqf~fd('li'31.n~1 I/fl('li.1itls~lj :ti14IR§l III"\ InT.l{lt
The placement of the planets and Lagna follows the sequence of Sun, Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Mercury, Moon and Lagna. There is an alternative method. Following Brahmayamala and other texts the author has fixed this sequence. ~
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When does a planet transiting a sign reveal benefic or malefic result? To answer this question we divide each sign into eight equal parts. Since a sign has thirty degrees, each dlvlslon has 3°45'. These parts are ruled by the seven planets and lagna for purposes of predicting the results.

Notes Let us assume that for a native Shanl is yogakarka and Is capable of giving the best results. When Shani transits a

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If in any month there are nine Rekhas, one may die of snake bite. Hence he should recite Oaruda Oayatri; or one should gift a carriage drawn by four horses. A month showing ten Rekhas indicates death by weapons, the propitiatory rite includes the gift of diamond with a silver armour. A month having eleven Rekhas shows death by illicit brew or abhichara. To avoid this a silver idol is to be gifted. A month having twelve Rekhas indicates death by poisoned or contamInated water. To avoid this land has to be gifted.

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1134 II

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AS/fTAlfA VARGA

104

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We give the results indicated by the number of Rekhas in a month. 13

- Death by difficulty or pain. Gift of saligram is necessary.

14

- Time brings about the death. Varahamurthl is to be gifted.

15

- Fear from the ruler, An elephant or sesamum in an idol are to be given as charity.

16

- There is misery. Kalpa Vriksha or five palas of gold is to be given.

17

- Disease, loss of place, indigestion, jaggery ami cow are to be donated. If at that time running dasa is that of a malefic jaggery corresponding to his weight should be donated.

Idol of

Notes

Puranas speak of ten kinds of dhenus (cows) - guda (jaggery), ghrita (ghee), Tila (sesamum), jala (water), kshlra

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QOClfARA ASlfTAKA VARQA

(milk), madhu (honey), sarkara (Sugar), dadhi (curd), Rasa (essence or liquid) and actual cow. These danas (gifts) may be all right with big land owners and millionaires. The common man can do well by praying and fasting and by reciting Gayatri.

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22- Weakness, poverty, troubles from relatives, difficulties. A cow with a calf or the ten mahadanas are prescribed.

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23 - Many worries. The idol of the Sun in gold is to be gifted. 24 - Lust for loose women. If the major period of a malefic is operating, the native is rejected by his relatives in that month and he has loss of wealth, change of place. Cows are to be gifted. Some shanti also should be done. 25 - Misfortune from planets, wind disease or chronic indigestion. Feeding of Brahmana is prescribed. tie must perform nava graha homas.

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(c) The total Sodhya Pindas Yoga Pindas are Sun 217;

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How to IcJraw the ashtaka varga of the planets on the basis of the natal chart has been explained earlier.

The ninth house from the natal Sun is the sign of the father. The Yoga Pinda of the Sun (explained in the previous chapter) is to be multiplied by the Rekhas in this house and divided by 27. Count the Remainder from Asvini. When Shani transits this constellation there are troubles and difficulties to the father. Or the period of difficulty can be when Shani transits its tenth or nineteenth star. These are the trinal stars. If at that time the major period capable of inflicting the death of the father is in progress, then the father or a close relative on the father's side will die. If in the fourth house from the Sun there is Shant Rahu or Mars, and if that house is not aspected by Guru or Shukra, then the native himself will be responsible for the destruction of the father.

Notes These views are supported by Devashala and Mantreshwara. Some take the tenth also to be the sign for the father; the author takes the ninth. The fifth from Lagna is the house of children. The ninth from the fifth indicates the native. Hence the ninth is said to be the house of the father. But the fourth is the house of the mother; and its seventh should indicate her husband. When the tenth should be the house of the father. Parasara gives both the houses for the father. If the tenth house or the twelfth has Kuja and if at the same time the ninth lord is debilitated, Parasara states that the father is poor or loses all his wealth (Parasara Hom, 21.4). In north India the tenth house and in the south the ninth are treated as the house of the father. Western astrologers accept the tenth. The tenth is also the house of karma,

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profession, power and authority. Deva Kerala supports the ninth house. The third house is said to indicate the father in law. It is the seventh from the ninth. The ninth from Lagna and the ninth from the Sun refer to the father. Bhava Manjari also supports this view; and so does Uttara Kalamrita. In our example chart Lagna is Sagittarius. Its ninth is Simha. The Sun is in Vrischika and its ninth Is Karka.In the Sun's ashtaka varga both these signs have four Rekhas each. The Yoga Pinda of Ravl, as per our view, is 217. Multiplying it by four and dividing it by 27, we get the remainder four which is Rohini. Its trinal stars are Hasta and Shravana. When Shani transited Hasta and when he came to the natal degree of the Sun in Feb. 1952, the father died. As per the author's view the yoga Pinda of the Sun is 5. This leaves a remainder of fifteen. It is swatt. Satabhisha, or Ardra, The transit Shani was nowhere near when the father died. The trinal (10 and 19) nakshatras are Asvinl, Magha, Mula; Bharanl, Pushya. Purvashadha: Krittika, uttarashadha; RohinL Hasta, Shravana; Mrigasira, Chitra, Dhanistha; Ardra, Svati, Satabhisha: Punarvasu, Visakha, Purvabhadra; Fushyaml, Anuradha, Uttarabhadra; Ashlesha, Jyestha, Revati Ifd1'Il~HcP"lIW'llf~~ ~ ll~qJlfq;Cllf;qa I ~ ~ Cl""'1"1'l'llf"'l'l'lI('llll' <;llll'1'l'lft"1 ~: ~ e., ....:l )fI"'1I\,)lToo1\.t. II 4 II ....:l

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reductions are made we do not know which Rekhas are contributed by benefics. If Guru and Kuja are in the same sign are we to omit the Rekhas in that sign or accept them? Should Shani in Makara as in our example chart be treated as contributing malefic Rekhas? These are unanswerable questions. The very fact that the author has given four different methods from verses 26 to 30 shows that the author himself was not sure. Using these four methods we can only justify the events after they have taken place. We cannot predict in advance. In such a situation, what is the value of these methods. We should. be able to predict in advance, not be satisfied offering an explanation after the events have occurred.

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"oles In the chart of a person born in Mina Lagna (25° 53') Guru is in the fifth (21°. 58') aspected directly by the lord of the fifth house Moon (10°, 45'). tie had nine children,of whom one died. The author's statement is proved false. In another nativity Guru was in the fifth (Makara) and Shani in . the seventh (Mina). The fifth and the seventh lords have exchanged houses. The native had only two sons, and no daughter. In actual experience the association of Guru with the fifth house shows more daughters generally, and Shukra's association shows sons also. But the example cited above shows no daughters. The first example shows five daughters and four sons. That is, any generalisation Is futile.

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The author seems to believe that a Karaka (significator) posited in that house destroys that house-'karako bhava nasaya', Guru as Karaka for children destroys or gives less number of children when posited in the fifth house. Does Guru in the second destroy wealth as he is the significator of money. This is not borne out by facts. Aspects of benefics as such a Guru may not prove adverse. But in the first example Guru is aspected by combust Moon; and yet he gave a large number of children. Guru exalted and Retrograde in the fifth from Lagna has seven Rekhas in his own ashtaka varga. Does Shukra in the seventh destroy the partner? We reply in the negative. Does Shani in the eighth destroy longevity? Here an exception is made by the authorities. There is a case where Shani in the eighth for Tula Lagna killed the native even before he was thirty. Devasala states that when malefics are in the eighth and twelfth houses. the native has few children and no wealth. If the eighth has Shani he aspects the fifth and the second. If the twelfth has Kuja, he aspects the seventh. Twelfth Shani aspects the ninth which is also the house of children, being the fifth from the fifth. But what happens when this Shani is exalted or in his own house? We have to examine the chart, not merely the ashtaka varga, to find out whether the family becomes extinct or not. We have also to consider the Saptamsa. Moreover, one should examine the charts of the wife and husband, and consider Bija Sphuta and Kshetra Sphuta. ~ ~ f1f<.1I:C1l:jf~ol-

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Notes This does not deny children. When does one have children? Jatakadesa Marga states (16.24-25): Note where the fifth lord is, and in what navamsa he is. Note the sign in which Mandi is located, and which navamsa mandi occupies. In these four signs find from the ashtaka vargas of the owners of those signs, which sign has more Rekhas. When Jupiter transits that sign, then there will a son. The fifth lord is to be considered from the Lagna, from the Moon and from Guru. Also take the trinal signs of these houses. Note when the lord of Lagna, lord of the fifth, or Guru transits the sign occupied by the owner of the fifth house in the natal chart, or the trinal signs. Then there will be born a Child. If the lords of 1,5 and 7 are together in any sign, there will be children during that period. ~ ~: tid+i,\~~"1 c

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Notes In our example chart, Guru has five Rekhas from his natal position. As per our Trikona and Ekadhipatya Sodhana, the Sodhya Pinda of Guru is 251. Multiplying it by five and dividing it by 27, we get thirteen as remainder. When Shani transited ftasta, she lost a son in 1952.

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As per the author Mukunda Daivajna the Sodhya Pinda of Guru is 240. The remainder is 12, giving Uttara Phalguni. when Shani transited that star, nothing had happened.

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Notes Jatakadesa Marga states (13.17) : The Rekhas after the two reductions are to be taken. Find the Rekhas in the signs occupied by the lords of the seventh and ninth houses from Shukra and the planets owning the ninth houses from natal lagna and the Moon. This will denote the number of women the native will have, Or the figures (after the two reductions) in the exaltation and debilitation signs of the planet owning the seventh house will correspond to the number of marriages the native may have. In the case of a difference between these two results, take the lowest when the lord of the seventh is weak, and the highest when that planet is strong.

In one chart Venus was in Vrischika. The seventh from him has no Rekhas (after the two reductions) and the ninth has two Rekhas (as per our method). tie had two marriages. The seventh house from Lagna in Shukra's ashtaka varga has no Rekhas, and the ninth has two Rekhas. Let us not forget that with modem times it is not possible to have two or more living wives; If the previous one died or divorced, it may be possible.

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Note the sign in the seventh from Shukra. The direction in which the lord of that seventh house is placed in the natal chart, the wife or husband comes from that direction' or the direction can be given from the trinal signs of that seventh house. Notes

The directions are East for Mesha, 8imha and Dhanush; South for Vrishabha, Kanya and Makara; West for Mithuna, Tula and Kumbha; and North for Karka, Vrischika and Mina. Jatakadesa Marga (13. 13) states : one will get his wife from the direction indicated by (a) the sign of the planet occupying or aspecting the seventh house, or (b) the sign revealed by the total of the figures for the lord of the seventh and Venus. The distance of the places in these several directions is to be guessed according to the navamasas of the above. The fixed navamsa shows very near, the dual sign indicates moderate distance and the moveable one gives a distant place.

If the lord of the seventh is strong, the partner comes from a very rich family. If he is weak, the partner is from a poor family and the wife will not be beautiful (13.14). The time of marriage also is given in the same text thus: note (a) the planet occupying the seventh house, (b) the planet aspecting at, (c) the planet owning the seventh from each of the two above, (d) the planet owning the Rasi or Amsa occupied by the planets in (c) above, (e) the planet ruling the nakshatra occupied by Shukra, or (f) the planet owning the navamsa occupied by the lord of Lagna. During the major or minor periods of anyone of these, the native gets married. Some hold that marriage may take place in Rahu's major or minor period (13.30). The time when Shukra, the lords of the first and seventh

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houses and of the house occupied by the Moon transit (a) the seventh house counted from (a) or (b), (d) the ninth or the fifth house, (e) when Jupiter transits the rasi or navamsa of the seventh house or their triangular signs - any of these can bring about the marriage of the native (13.31). All about one's wife based on the natal Moon's position and on the planet owning that sign will reveal whether one fulfills duty of a partner with his wife, children and the like.

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Moon in Dhanush and his second was born when Dhanush was rising. Jatakadesa Marga (15.15,16) states: (al.The sign occupied by the lord of the seventh, (b) his navamsa sign (c) his' exaltation sign, (d) his debilitation sign, (e) the sign having Shukra, (f) the seventh from Shukra, (g) the Moon's dwadasarnsa sign and its trinal sign, (h) the sign containing the highest number of Rekhas in the Moon's ashtaka varga, and (i) the sign having the greatest number of Rekhas in the Sarvashtaka varga -- if any of these happen to be the natal Moon sign of the wife. it indicates prosperity. The same holds good in the ashtaka varga of Shukra, and in the seventh house from it as well, if the same contains a good number of Rekhas. In the Moon's ashtaka varga note the sign or signs having the same number of Rekhas as are in the sign occupied by the lord of the natal Moon sign. Also note the sign or navamsa occupied by the lord of lagna in the same ashtaka varga. The woman born in any of these will be a good partner providing prosperity. These two verses are from Prssne Marga. Each navarnsa has a duration of 5°.20'. Each Nakshatra covers 15°. 20'.

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in a friend's house, or is in his own navamsa, the appearance of the wife will be similar as governed by that planet. Notes Character, nature, appearance of the wife will be those revealed by that planet. Prasna Marga gives some more details on this question. Seventh house, seventh lord, planet aspecting the seventh, planet in the seventh and Shukra are to be taken into consideration while determlnlng the nature, character and appearance of the wife. From the seventh lord determine the nature and form of the wife (20.4). From the seventh house determine as follows: Mesha Vrlshbha

Deeply interested in having a vision of the gods. -

Gives the best food and drink.

Mithuna

Keeps the domestic articles clean and pure.

Karka

deeply fond of bathing, good clothes and good ornaments.

Simha

Religious bent of mind.

Kanya

Seeks to collect beautiful domestic articles and perfumes.

Tula

Profound and clever in speech.

Vrlschika -

Clever in preparing food.

Dhanush

Fond of hearing Puranic stories.

-

Makara

Fond of soft beds and light dress.

Kumbha

Engaged in storing grains and com.

Mina

Collecting bronze vessels, sweet speech, and skilled in fine arts (20.5)

If the lord of the seventh or Shukra is in the sign of a benefic or is in the navamsa of a benefic, and if the lord of the tenth is strong, the native marries a woman of good

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qualities. If the seventh, the seventh lord, or Shukra is strong and is aspected by Guru, one has devoted wife. If the lord of the seventh or the Sun is aspected by Shukra or Budha, and then lord of the seventh is associated with Guru, the wife will be chaste and virtuous. If the lord of the seventh is in a quadrant, and is aspected by benefics, or is posited in a benefic sign and navamsa, wife is a paragon of chastity. If the lord of the seventh or Sun is in a malefic sign and navamsa, or is aspected by or associated with malefics, the wife will be inclined to vice. When Rahu or Ketu occupies the seventh house; when it is aspected by malefics, when the seventh house falls in a malefic navamsa - the wife is sinful, she is inclined to poison her husband, she has an evil reputation and she has quarrelsome nature (20.27 32). There are many other useful details in this chapter of Prasna Marga. ;;l'iqlfi;:qd~q\FlI~

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The colour of the wife is similar to the lord of the navamsa occupied by Shukra. Or note the lord of the navamsa occupied by the Moon. The colour of the wife is that of this lord faced with that indicated by the seventh lord. Determine on this basis her nature and qualities. "ffir~: ~., ~

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If Shani is in a trine from Shukra, it is inauspicious for the wife. Guru in a trine from Shukra gives troubles to her. Determine the strength or weakness of the planets signifying the wife; and determine the nature, qualities, and form of the wife from the ashtaka varga of Shukra.

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If Shukra is in Makara or Kumbha rasi or navamsa: or if Shukra is with Shani; or if Shukra is in Kanya navamsa or if a malefic is there - then the native is after low or lose women. Notes Prasna Marga (20.16) States: If Shukra is with Shani and a malefic is with eighth from Venus, the wife has an unnatural death. Accordingly as Shukra occupies a quadruped sign (the second half of Dhanush, the first half of Makara, Mesha, Vrishabha and Sirnha), the decanate of a bird or a watery sign, death will be due to an animal or a bird or water. If Shukra occupies watery sign along with the Moon, the wife dies by drowning.

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If Shukra is in the rasi or navamsa of Mars, or if Shukra is with or aspected by Kuja, then the native is attached to or is involved with other women in a bad way. Notes Prasna Marga states the same view about the wife of the

native --;;;,,{F~i0FC1 ~. The word Krura may also mean violent sex; or she prefers a violent physical brute (20.11). 4("<:lIr~·.ft~ ~

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If the seventh in rasi or navamsa is owned by Shant or If the seventh navamsa is owned by Kuja and if Shani aspects this Kuja, the native has a prostitute, a servantmaid, a fickle minded woman, or one who causes troubles and worries to her husband. Notes Prasna Marga States (20.12): If Shukra is in the sign or navamsa of Shant or is aspected by or joins Shani; or Shukra is in Kanya rasi or Kanya navamsa. the wife will be a low breed one.

When Shukra is in a moveable sign and is between two maleflcs, while Shukra is with or aspected by Shant the native's wife has a loose character. But one should be very cautious about pronouncing a judgement on a woman's character. People born in Karka lagna do not have a happy conjugal life. We should not blame Kuja or Shani unnecessarily. Jatakadesa Marga (13.25) states: When the maleflcs are in the seventh, the woman born thus becomes a widow; if the planet in the seventh has a mixed nature, she marries again. If there in the seventh a weak malefic aspected by a benefic, she will be left by her husband. If Shukra and Kuja occupy each other's navarnsa, the woman is after other man. If these two planets are associated 'with the Moon in the seventh house, she associates with other man at the instance of her own husband.

This is also stated in Saravali. Jatakadesa Marga 13.4 states: If Shukra with the Sun is in 5,7 or 9; or if a strong Mars is with the Sun in 5,7 or 9 - then there is the loss of wife. If a benefic planet is in debilitation in the seventh which is an enemy's house, the wife will be wicked in disposition or she becomes a prostitute. 31mtlllCk1(~jll~ "B~"'''' '" SClBI'1/-1I~ f
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If the Moon is in a navamsa with a malefic, and if it is the seventh or twelfth house; or if Shukra is with a malefic, the native suffers sorrow because of a woman, and he faces difficulties and sorrows.

Notes Frasna l'farga (20.9) states: If Shukra is wedged in between malefics without any benefic influence, the native's wives life will be endangered or she may die. If malefics are in the fourth and eighth from Shukra without any benefic influence, some danger or accident will befall the wife. If Sun and Rahu are in the seventh, the native will waste his money on a woman.

If Shukra is in a moveable sIgn hemmed in between maleflcs. and is with or aspected by Shant the wife becomes an outcaste (20.10). If Shukra's ashtaka varga the seventh from Venus has more Rekhas contributed by maleflcs. and if Gulika is in a trine from Venus, the wife will die soon (20.1.3). ~: ~nUlCfl?)qi;rfli

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Take the Rekhas in the seventh house from Shukra and multiply them by the Shodhya Pinda of Shukra. Divide the product by 27 and count the remainder from Ashvini. When Shani transits that star or its tenth or nineteenth, then there Is trouble for the wife. ':r: fCl=n:fIOl7l1ir7T1QlI'7i'

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150

ASlfTAlfA VARQA

From Shani we know about longevity, profession or business or livelihood, death, sorrow, difficulties, total loss, greatest fears, troubles and the like. These thIngs are to be detailed from the eighth house counted from natal Shani. f.ff~ q:S~CIIC
Have the ashtaka varga of Shant Then perform the two reductions (Sodhana) and calculate the Sodhya Pinda of Shani. Multiply this by the Rekhas of the eighth house from natal Shani. Divide this by 27 and count the reminder from Asvini. When Shani or Guru transits this star or Its tenth or Its nineteenth, there can be the death of the native.

Notes Take the example chart. As per our method Shani's 50dhya Pinda is 100 and the Rekhas are two. The remainder is eleven. When Guru or Shani transits Purva Phalguni, Purvashadha or Bharani death can take place. As per the author's method the Sodhya Pinda is 82 and the Rekha Is one. The nakshatras are Asvlnl, Magha and Mula.

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QRAlfA JAfftA AS/fTAIfA VAROA

P1tALA

151

these Rekhas by Shani's Sodhaya Pinda, divide the product by 27, and count the remainder from Ashvini. Take also its tenth and nineteenth stars. The quotient of Rekhas multipiled by Shani's Sodhya Pinda and divided by 27, g~ves the years. If the quotient exceeds one hundred, deduct one hundred. This is ayu-Pinda. As per the method of Samudaya ashtaka varga. get the rectified longevity. This gives the time of death, if the period and sub period of the planets also coincide.

Notes The method of determining longevity as per the Samudaya Ashtaka varga is explained in the seventh chapter. Mantreswara, however, considers ayu-Pinda to be ayumana (longevity) ~'i('1It
~ (f5f ~ ~ "ff3r ~I ~ ~;;;II*"d~J~ ~ • ~l?llf~~
Note in the ashtaka varga of Shani the sign where there are no Rekhas. When Shant, Sun and Moon transit that sign, death is likely. But if the dasa and antardasa do not indicate death, there will be only illness or some serious trouble. The reference to Bhinna Ashtaka varga only.

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We have to know about the father from the Sun, about the mother from the Moon, about the brothers from Mars, about the brothers of mother and maternal relatives from Budha, about knowledge, virtuosity and children from Guru, and about the wife from Shukra. As before we have to consider nakshatras for these

1&2

ASlfTAlfA VAROA

planets. When Shani transits those nakshatras the death of these may happen.

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What the planets and houses signify should be noted first. Then determine which planet is capable of causing death. Note the sign and the planet which can cause death. Then multiply the Rekhas of that sign by the Sodhya Pinda of the concerned planet. Divide the product by 27, count the remainder from Asvinl. When Shani transits that star or its 10th or its 19th star, the death of the father, mother, brother, children or wife may be known. It may the death of the persons of those closely related to these. If the death of the person concerned is not possible then there would be loss of their property or prosperity.

Notes The Sun is the signlflcator of the father. The ninth from the natal Sun indicates the father. The Rekhas in this house are to be multlplied by the Sodhya Pinda of the Sun. In the same way treat the other planets. The significator of "the mother is the Moon. We have to take the Rekhas in the fourth house from the Moon. The significator of friends and of the maternal relatives is Budha. We should take the fourth house from the natal Budha. Similarly the fifth from Guru and the seventh from Shukra have to be considered. One's own death is to be known from Shani and from the Rekhas in the eighth from natal Shant.

ORAlIA JAIYYA ASlfTAKA VAROA PlfALA

163

, The twenty second nakshatra from the birth star is called Vainasika (destructive). It falls in the tenth or eleventh sign from the natal Moon. Shani's conjunction with this star is destructive. Hence it is called 'Manda-Vainashika nakshatra', says Kala Frakasika. One way is to take the Rekhas in the concerned sign after the two reductions. Another method is to take the Bindus. MUltiply the Bindus by the Sodhya Pinda of the concerned planet, divide it by twelve. Count the remainder not from Asvini, but from Mesha. We get a particular sign and we should take its trinal signs also. When Shani transits those signs, the death of father, mother and brothers can be known. . The Bindus (unfavourable) are obtained by deducting the Rekhas from eight. In our example, as per our Trikona Sodhana, the Sodhya Pinda of the Sun is 217. The Rekhas in the ninth are four and so are the Bindus. Multiplying 217 by four we get 868. Dividing it by twelve, we get four as the remainder. It is Karka and the trinal signs are Vrischika and Mina. Shani was transiting Kanya which is the seventh from Mina in feb. 1952 when her father died. According to the author's theory of Trikona Sodhana, the Bindus are eight and the Sodhya Pinda of the Sun is fifty one. The remainder is zero, giving us Mina. Even here the transit Shani was in the seventh when the father died.

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Note the planet which is the weakest in the natal chart. Apply the Rekhas to the Sodhya Plnda of the planet. Take the remainder and count it from Mesha. If it is five malefic results may get altered benefic ones; and the benefic results will become malefic. In the case of Shan!, if

A5/fTAKA VARGA

Shani is weak, the result is favourable; and if he is strong, the result will be malefic. ~~It;:!Cl~q rq~'l9·4t*1-

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The favourable or unfavourable results given by a planet, must be considered only from the concerned planet's ashtaka varga. Without the application of ashtaka varga the benefic or malefic nature of the results of the major and minor periods of planets cannot be determined. The periods are those according to the Vimshottari system. [J[J[J

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Bhava Janya Ashtaka Varga PhaIa Results of the Ashtaka varga from the houses flf",""l~~~''5+( "'f ~

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What the houses signify are given first. From the Lagna we can know about the body and its appearance or health, height and breadth, prosperity and the like. Second house - good fortune, truthfulness of speech and wealth. Third house - sound of speech, courage, strength, brothers.

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4th house - mother, happiness, relatives, friends, house, conveyances and the like. 5th house - nature, education, intellect, mantra-Shakti, children and the like.

ASflTAKA VARGA

156

6th house - collaterals, enemies, wounds, diseases. 7th house - going to a distant place, wife or husband, happiness and pleasure of love etc. f.rfu;R~

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8th house - loss or destruction, diseases, mental worry and anguish and death. 9th house - fortune or luck, preceptors, Dharma. 10th house -- drought or excessive rainfall, fame, respect and honour, ownership of lands, influence or authority, livelihood, good conduct, good or bad deals and the Purushartha (goals or ends of life). ~~~ffi~ fC4r1R:n\~r':;:l,n!lll~~I

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11 th house -- prosperity, Income, acquisition of wealth 12th house - all forms of expenditure; sinful conduct, brooding or worries, loss of or Injury to the body. ~ ~ !llr.q'fl~\ 'I1fOIT: ~: ~ ~ ~I

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The various items signifled by the twelve houses have to be examined by the wise astrologer. Note which house has a malefic and which planet destroys the significations of that house. Note also which house has a benefic and which planet promotes the progress of that house. Also note

, BlfAVA JAlfYA A5lfTAKA VARQA p/fALA

-157

which house has both a benefic and a malefic and how they give mixed results. Notes

Benefics promote the progress of the significations, while malefics destroy them. Malefics in 6, 8 or 12 houses destroy those signified by them. They destroy respectively disease, death and expenditure. Hence we need benefics in Kendras and Konas and malefics in 6, 8 and 12. We should remember natural and functional benefics, and natural and functional malefics. ~1]1I 41 4rCl~ P,P::::jCfili j~-

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When there are benefics in 6, 8 and 12 they give unfavourable results. If there are malefics in 6, 8 and 12 they give favourable results. But if a malefic is in his own house, in a friend's house, in its mula trikona sign, or in exaltation either in rasi or in Navamsa, it gives favourable results only. . Notes

If a benefic is combust, is debilitated, is in an enemy's rasi or navamsa, it gives unfavourable results only. When a benefic owns 6, 8 and 12 and if it is exalted or in a friend's house, then gives malefic results only. A malefic owning a Kendra or. Kona is exalted or in a friend's house, it gives good results.

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AS!fTAlfA VAROA AYURllAYA

after the above deductions. We have given. the yoga Pindas of our example Chart down below. We get the following years: Sun

217

7 x 7 ..;- 27 = 56 27

2 27 years

Moon

175

x 7 ..;- 27 = 45 10

17 8 27 years

7

Kuja

27 13 106 x 7 ..;- 27_27 27

Budha

270

x 7 ..;- 27= 70

Guru

201

x7

2 27= 65 27

2 11 27 years

Shukra

264

x7

27 = 68 12 27

12 14 27 years

Shani

100

x 7 ..;- 27= 25 25 27

25 25 "27 years

Lagna

201

3 x 7 ..;- 27= 5 2 27

24 1 27 years

Total

14 26 27 16 years

20 106 27 years

We get the same result by following the method prescribed by Nanittha, Pun]e Raja and Nukunda. According to our method of Trikona reduction, the yoga Pindas are: Sun 217;

Moon 175;

Kuja 106;

Budha.27G;

Guru 251;

Shukra 264;

Shani 100;

Lagna 201

Take the Sun first. The yoga Pinda is 217. Multiplying it by three we get (a) 651 and (b) 651 months. Multiplying 217 by 20 we get 4340. Divide this by sixty. We have 72 as quotient. The remainder 20 is ghatikas.

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Add the quotient to 651. The total is 723. Dividing this by thirty we get 24. Remainder three are days Add this quotient 24 to 651. The total is 675. Divide this by twelve. We get 56 years and three months yrs Thus the Sun gives

months days

56.

3.

3 .

ghatis 20.

Similarly for the other planets we get -

Sun Moon Kuja Budha Guru Shukra Shani Lagna

Years

Months

Days

Ghatis

56 45 27 70 65 68 25 52

3 4 5 0 0 5 10 1

3 13 23 0 26 10 23 10

20 20 20 0 40 0 20 0

We have to apply Mandala Sanskara to these years. If they are less then 27 years they are retained as they are. If they are more than 54, we have to deduct 54. If the figure is above 27 and below 54, deduct it from 54. If the figure is more than 81, deduct it from 108. Then we get the following years of longevity given by these eight :

Sun Moon Kuja Budha Guru Shukra Shani Lagna Total

Years

Months

Days

Ghatis

2 8 26 16 11 14 25 1

3 7 6 0 0 5 10 10

3 16 0 26 10 23 20

20 40 40 0 40 0 20 0

106

8

16

40

6

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The example chart gives the following Shadbalas: Budha 9.428, Guru 7.94, Moon 7.14, Kuja 6.337, Shani 5.86, Shukra 5.604, Sun 5.6, and Lagna 9.926. Lagria is the strongest indicating that Amsa Ayurdaya alone should be applied. The next strong one is Budha who indicates Rasmija Ayurdaya. Kuja and Shani occupy fifth and sixth places. It is, therefore, debatable whether Ashtaka Varga Ayurdaya can be applied to this chart.

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If in the natal chart when a sign has two or more planets, take the years given by them and divide it by two. The years given by them are thus reduced to half. According to other authorities, we have to deduct only one half of the years from the years given by the stronger planet.

"otes Devasala and Mantreswara support Mukunda's view. Brahma yamala gives the opposite view. In our example chart Kuja and Guru are in one sign. They will together give only years 18.9.16.40 ghatikas. Bavl and Budha are together and they give years 9.1.16.40 ghatikas. This is Mukunda's view. According to the other view, Guru being stronger than Kuja, he gives years 5.6.13.20 ghatikas. Kuja's years do not get reduced. Budha is stronger than the Sun and he gives only eight years. The Sun does not lose any. The strength is determined on the basis of Shadbalas. f:ttIq' R:l~ ~­

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Notes A planet defeated in war is one behind the other or others in the same sign. A planet has less Rasmis, weak, fallen or having a Southern declination is also defeated in war. In our example chart Kuja is behind Guru, Budha is combust, and the Moon is with Rahu. Thus they give the following years: . Kuja:

Yrs 17.8.4.27

Budha:

Yrs 8. 0.0.0

Moon:

Yrs 5.9.1.7

We ignore the earlier reductions as given by Mukunda regarding two or more planets being in the same sign. Thus Gum will give Yrs5.6.13.20

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They may be in tWQ houses or even more. Some authorities allow malefics. and even weak benefics in these houses. fClfCllQq~ ~

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In the Ashtaka varga of the planets and lagna, note in each ashtaka varga the Rekhas obtained by each planet in its natal position. Multiply each by 120 and divide it by 56. The quotient wUl show the period of that planet in Ashtaka varga. Take only the Rekhas from Bhinna ashtaka varga. When we have to take the dasa of a planet, note the Rekhas of that planet in the sign it occupies in its own ashtaka varga.

Notes The full longevity for the total Rekhas is got by multiplying the Rekhas by 120 and dividing it by 56. The quotient gives the years. The remainder multiplied by twelve and divided by 56 gives the months. The remainder multiplied by thirty and divided by 56 gives the days. In other words, total Rekhas x 15 -+ 78 gives the planet's Ashtaka varga dasha. In our example chart the Sun is in Vrlschlka which has five Rekhas in his own ashtaka varga. Then five multiplied by 120 and divided by 56 gives ten years, eight months and 17. 143 days. In the same way calculate for the rest.

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The dhruvaka is two yrs. one month, 21 days, 25 ghatikas, 42 vighatikas and 51 vipalas. Multiply the Rekhas of each planet in its natal sign in its own ashtaka varga by this dhruvaka. Calculate for all in this way.

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Notes Dhruvaka y2, m l , d2 l . gh25, vh42.85. In our example chart the Rekhas of each planet are 5,5,4,5,7,6, and 2. Lagna has 4. We get the following:

y

m

d

gh

vgh

Sun

10.

17.

10.

17.

8. 8.

34.25

Moon

8. 8.

34.25

6.

6.

25.

42.

51.4

Budha

10.

8.

17.

8.

34.25

Guru

14. 12.

11.

29.

59.

59.95

10.

8.

34.

17.1

Shani

4.

3.

12.

51.

25.7

Lagna

8.

6.

25.

42.

51.4

Kuja

Shukra

In the Sun's ashtaka varga the Sun is in Vrischika. The first dasa is that of the Sun. Next one is that of Budha who is with the Sun. The next sign Dhanush is Lagna and its dasha is the third. This is followed by Makara Shant Kumbha Chandra, Sinha Guru, Simha Kuja and Tula Shukra. Guru is stronger than Kuja and hence Kuja follows Guru. Likewise Budha is stronger than the Sun; and so the first dasha should be that of Budha followed Ravi. The dasas in Bhinnayu follow the sequence of the planets in the natal chart.

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Now we proceed to explain the longevity based on Samudaya Ashtaka Varga. First we should perform Trikona and Ekadhipatya reductions. In each sign total the Rekhas. Reject the multiples of twelve. After this perform the two rec.actlons,

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Notes 32

28

,

30

31

24

27

25

30

Lagna 26

25

24

35

7

2

!n our example chart beginning with lagna Dhanush we get the following Rekhas in the twelve signs. This includes the Lagna's contributions also. Dividing these totals by twelve we get Mandala Sodhana. Thus we get from Lagna onwards -

2, L 12,8,4, 6,7,3,6, I L 12 and l. The Trikona Sodhana gives the following chart as per our method. When we perform Ekadhipatya Sodhana we get the figures thus: 'Ii

1.

5

5

7

2

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1

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1

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10

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The multipliers for the signs have been given earlier. They are from Mesha onwards 7, 10,8,4, 10,5, 7, 8, 9, 5, 11 and 12. The multlpliers for the Sun, Moon, Budha are five each, for Kuja eight, for GUru- ten and for Shukra

7. Add the yoga Pinda of rasis to the yoga Pinda of the planets. The total gives Graha - rasi yoga plnda. Take this Pinda and multiply it separately by 3, 3, and 20. Then we get the unrectified Samudaya Ayurdaya.

Notes In our example chart the Rasi Pinda is 259 and the Graha Pinda is 152. The total is 411. Multiplying by 3,3,20 we get (a) 1233 (b) 1233 (c) 8220. The first gives the months, The second the days, and the third the ghatikas. The last figure 8220 divided by sixty gives 137. Adding this to 1233 we get 1370. This divided by thirty gives 45 as quotient. The remainder is twenty and these are days. Add 45 to 1233 and divide it by twelve. We get 106 years, six months and 20 days. The simpler method is to multiply the yoga Pinda by seven and divide it by 27. We get 106 * years.

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Out of the longevity thus arrived at deduct one hundred years if the figure excess a hundred. This is the Mandala Shudh figure. Then multiply it by 324 and divide it by 365 to get the solar years of longevity, as per Samudaya Ashtaka varga. The Samudaya Ayurdaya is to be multiplied by the separate Binnayus of the planets. This will give the years for each planet as before. Notes

In our example chart the Samudaya longevity came to 106-5/9 years. Deducting one hundred we get only 6-5/9 years. This is proved wrong by her still living in 1992, about to complete sixty years. The years got earlier by Bhinna Ashtaka varga are more reliable. Multiplying 6-5/9 by 324 we get 19 ~ ~ by 365.25. We get 5.8152

6

. Then divide it

(5-397/487)

Multiply this by the Bhinnayu of each planet to get the separate dasha periods. <}l111ICflll1~~e-

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A second method of arriving at Samudaya Ayurdaya is given now. In all the eight ashtaka vargas. note the Rekhas in the eighth house from each planet's and lagna's natal position. Add them together, multiply the total by 15 and divide it by seven. The quotient is said to give the years of longevity.

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Notes In our example chart the eight houses give from the Sun onwards to Lagna the Rekhas 3,4,4,3,7,4,3 and 2. The total is 30. Multiplying it by 15 and dividing it by 7, we get 64-2/7 years. This is 64 years. 3 months and 13 days.

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If all the planets are in 2,5,8,11, or in 3, 6, 12, we have to find the sequence of dashas and their results. We have given earlier (in Verse 20) how to get the sequence of dasas. The first dasha will be that of the strongest planet. The sequence follows their strengths. The dasha of the weakest comes at the end. In the Sun's ashtakavarga. the first dasa will be that of the Sun. If the Sun is with other planets note who has greater strength as per the Shadbalas. The stronger one will have the next dasa. The declining strength determines the SUbsequent dasas, The next dasa will be that of a planet in a sign after the sign occupied by the Sun. Next we have to determine which dasa gives good or , bad or mixed results. If the strong planets are not in the kendras, then that planet gives full results. 3'fICflI~IClI~: ~ ~-

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If the planets are in enernie's signs and navamsas, or if they are in debilitated sign or navamsas, or if the lord of the navamsa of his enemy or of his debilitation sign - then we have to calculate his dasa results as good or bad or mixed. This is the view of Yavanesvara.

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Longevity is classified into short, medium and long. If any native comes under short life, or has a long life, then the longevity obtained by ashtaka varga is not found to be true to experience by the learned;

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Here in the division or sequence of dasas, we have to take both samudaya and Bhinna ashtaka varga longevities. This is the view of Devasala. Only in the case of a chart showing medium longevity the ashtaka varga system seems to apply correctly.

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If the years given by these two or more planets in one sign are equal, note the planet that rises first. That planet's dasa precedes the others. Notes

The first dasa is determined by the strength of Lagna, Sun, and Moon. The strongest among these has the first dasa. Then follows the dasa of the planet in the sign after that in a clockwise manner with reference to thekendras. Then come the Panapharas and Apokllmas, Of the planets in the Kendras, the stronger one has the second dasa. In our example chart the strongest is Lagna and its dasa is first. There are none in Kendras. In the Panapharas we have Shani and Shukra. Shani is stronger than Shukra. After Shukra consider the Apoklimas having the rest. Here as per Shadbala the sequence would be Budha, Guru, Chandra, Kuja, and Sun. Here we take only the natal chart and the Shadbalas as per this chart. ~ "'3FtR': ~ ~~ ~m •

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~~~:~113411 We have to determine when a particular period begins. Note the sign, degrees, minutes etc. of the Sun. In the sequence of the dasa. note when the first dasa starts month, day, ghatikas and vighatikas. Erect a chart noting the planetary positions for that moment. When the first dasa ends, prepare a chart for the planetary positions. In this way for the beginning of each dasa have a chart. Notes

Suppose at the time of birth the Sun was in Kanya 10°. 18'. 51'. The completed signs are five. It is at that time that the first dasa started. Assume the first dasa to be for

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3 years 8m. 4d. 13 gh and 30 vgh. The native was born on Sept. 26, 1909 at gh 35.54 after sun rise. The second dasa starts at 1913 .5.30.48.24 28.30.21 Shani 2.59.51 KUja

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If a planet is in a sign having Rekhas, is debilitated, or is in an enemy's house, then in the dasa of that planet the native is subject to mental illness or anguish, sorrow, unhappiness and physical ailments.

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But if a planet is posited in a sign having a greater number of Bindus, in his dasa one faces the maximum difficulties and sorrows. If the sign has average (four) Rekhas, dasa of that planet gives average or mixed results. . CR:

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Ifa planet in transit is posited in a benefic house and if It has in that sign average (four) Rekhas, the dasa of that . planet will give bad results. That is, the transltlng planet may be a benefic and it may be in a benefic house. If it does not possess in that sign more Rekhas as per ashtaka vargas, it will not give benefic results. Notes

Assume that at the time of birth a planet is in a sign having no Rekhas or having four Rekhas, it becomes average or bad. When its ashtaka varga dasa is on, it gives only unfavourable results. Suppose at the time of the beginning of its dasa, such a planet is transiting a Kendra or Kona and Is aspected by beneflcs, does it give very'gOOd results? The answer is an emphatic negative. In ashtaka varga and in transit the planet must be favourable to give good results. This is supported by Mana Sagarl. without a proper strength in Ashtaka varga, its strength in transit Is of no avail. ~: ~ct~¥ctil: ~1'Jt(§jT.l~ ~ o;;;l~;;"CH'11i'!1Ci1¥iBlI~M4il: I fq{l~iBlFi.€9~Jkjil ~'lWWf ~

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everything depends on the lord of the dasa. lie is the controlling factor. In his dasa his own subperlod is only a part. A planet posited with him in the same sign, governs half of the original dasa of the first planet. A planet situated in the fifth or ninth gives one-third of the original results. A planet in the seventh from him gives one-seventh of the results. If it is in the fourth or eighth from him, the results are one-fourth. If in these places there is any other planet, find who is. stronger; and controls the results. The divisors are: - original dasa lord - one; planet with him - 2; planet in the trine from him - three; planet in the seventh from him - seven; planet in 4th or 8th from him -- 4 In this way calculate the proportions for the nature of the results.

Notes Add all the divisors. They are 15. Note the number of sub periods. So make it clear: The major period of the planet is one by one. A planet with him has 112; in a trine 1/3; in the seventh 1/7; in the fourth lf4; in the eighth 1/8. Assume that the first dasa is that of the lagna. Suppose there are no planets in the trines. So the seventh from the lord of dasa there are Budha and Shukra, and assume that Budha is stronger. Then Budha gets one-seventh part of the major dasa. Presume that there is none in 4 or 8. Then we are left only with Lagna and Budha. Multiply the divisor of these two. We get 7. Divide the divisor of the lord of the dasa by this. Since the total parts

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are only seven, the result is one. This becomes the multiplier of Budha. The total multlpliers are one plus seven, which is eight. Assume the dasa of Lagna is yrs 3. 8. 4. 2. The total multipliers being seven we get 25.8 .29.4. Dividing this by eight We get yrs 3.2.18.67.5. This is duration of a subperiod of the dasa of the Lagna. In the case of Budha, we divide the original dasa period by eight and we get five months and 15.58 days. The other subperiods do not figure here. Let us find the subperiods in Budha. Here Budha has the major period. His multlpller is one. Shukra who is with him has half. There is none in his trines. Lagna is in the seventh from him and hence it has one-seventh. The Moon is in the fourth from him and his part is one-fourth. Thus we have 1,2,7 and 4; and multiplying we get 56. . When. we give half the years to Shukra. the divisor for Shukra is 28, for lagna it is 8, and for the Moon it is 14. Adding these we ge,t along with 56 a total of 106 as the divisor. Budha gives yrs 7.1.18. 3 Dlvldlng this by 106 we get Budha's subperiod thus:

1. 1. 18. 3 X 56 3.9.6. 8 5 years.

=

399.6.6. 4 • Dividing this by 106 we get

In the case of Shukra's subperlod we get: yrs 7.1.18. 3 X 28 + 106 = yr 1.10.18. 4 •

•

For Lagna we get eight as the multiplier and so on. In the case of calculating sub-subperiods the procedure is the same. In the dasa of Lagna and In its own sub period, the first subsubperiod (Vldasa) is that of Lagna. The multiplier of Lagna in this case is seven and divisor is eight. Devakerala gives additional information here:

(i) Note the Samudaya Rekhas in Lagna. Treat them as years. After the native has completed these years

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191

of age, he will be happy and successful. But we have to relate this to the results of the twelve houses. (ii) In the Lagna Bhinnashtaka varga, note the Rasis

which are useless. Consider those houses. When Guru transits these signs there are troubles and difficulties. Similarly in Lagna Ashtaka varga note the signs having one, two or three Rekhas. When Shani transits those signs there are worries and sorrow. Useless signs are those having less Bindus. (iii) A benefic transiting a sign having five Rekhas in

Lagna's Ashtaka varga gives wealth and prosperity. (iv) If the Moon is in a sign having eight Rekhas, the dasa of the lord of that sign gives greatest happiness. (v) If the lord of the dasa has 7 or 8 Rekhas in that sign, he gives horses, elephants, best conveyances, fame and happiness. (vi) If the lord of the dasa has more than four Rekhas in that sign, he gives wealth and happiness. But success comes after delay. (vii) If the lord of the dasa is in a sign having less than four Rekhas, in his dasa one has loss of money and place, loss of relatives and so on. If the planet is weak in shadbala, he can tJting death in his dasa. If the dasa lord is in an enemy's Rasi or Navamsa, his period gives fears from foes and thieves; he faces loss of place and has enmity with relatives. (viii) If the lord of the dasa is in 6,8 or 12 and is with a sign having 1,2 or 3 Rekhas, while malefics alone aspect him, there is loss of money and brother and the utmost sorrow. (Ix) In the period of a planet who is in an enemy's Rasi or navamsa, -- if at the same time in the

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Vimshottari dasa of a planet in an enemy's house or in his own is operating -, there is fear from foe, and also difficulties. (x) If the Moon is in a sign having 7 or 8 Rekhas and is with lord of that house, it is from the middle life that the native has happiness, great fortune and respect from the ruler. (xi) If Guru is in Mina with his navamsa in Tula, one has Raja Yoga, three sons. He dislikes his uncles (paternal). (xii) If in the Sun's ashtaka varga there are eight Rekhas in the ninth, the native suffers because of his father and paternal uncles. The mother is always worried. He has no brothers. His fortune begins away from his place of birth and it reaches the highest point in the Sun's dasa. (xiii) Note the sign having eight Rekhas. When the dasa of the lord of that sign operates find the subperiod of the ninth lord. Then he has Raja yoga and great happiness. (xiv) In the dasas of the lords of the second and tenth houses, and in the subperiod of the fourth lord, the native does excellent work and he has plenty of conveyances. (xv) In the dasas of the lords of 6,8,12, the subperiod of the Lagna lord, is Yoga Karaka. (xvi) The subperiods of the lords of the houses having 1,2 or 3 Rekhas give worry, loss of money and food grains. (xvii) The subperiod of the lord of a sign having five Rekhas brings prosperity and fulfillment. (xviii) Note a planet owning two signs. If both signs have more than four Rekhas, the major period of that planet gives highly favourable results. The oppo»,

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site is the case of the signs having less than four Rekhas. (xlx) Note the two signs owned by the same planet. If both the signs have more than four Rekhas, that planet's dasa gives greatest happiness. But if one sign has more Rekhas than the other , predict the results proportionately. (xx) If the Moon and Sun have few Rekhas, their periods make the native indulge in fruitless activities. Success is denied. (xxl) (a) As per Bhinna Ashtaka varga prepare the Prastara and determine the time of events. (b) All these results have to be harmonised with the Vimshottari dasa and antardasa. (c) The Moon represents the body and Lagna life or Prana, as per Deva Kemla. Hence both these signs have to be considered together. (xxii) In the dasas of the lords of 2,3 and 10, the maternal uncle enjoys much happiness.

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Note the longitudes of the lords of houses 6, 8 and 12. Add their longitudes. From the total find the sign and nakshatra, When Shani transits that nakshatra or its tenth or its 19th, the native's death can occur.

Notes f'rasna Marga (10.26, 27) gives some additional information. If birth is during day time, then the position of Gulika the previous night increased by 180 degrees gives Pramana Gulika. If the birth is in the night, the position of GuIika during day time is itself the Pramana Gulika. When Shani transits the sign occupied by Pramana Gulika. When Guru transits the sign occupied by the lord of the navamsa of Oulika. when the Sun transits the sign occupied by the lord of the dwadasama of Gulika, and when the Moon transits the sign of the lord of the trimsamsa of Framana Gulika, death takes place. If the several niryana signs mentioned for Shant Guru, Sun aridNoon that alone can be considered as the Niryana Bashi. which has the least number of Rekhas in the concerned Ashtaka Varga.

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It is not easy to consider all three factors because the text gives 37 signs to Shani. 17 to Jupiter, 12 to the Sun and 21 to the Moon. We are also asked to prepare separate ashtaka vargas for these four. We should also consider the dasa and antardasa operating at that time (Vimshottari). OIlqttld{ffJQd: ~-

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Notes This is based on Balabhadra's lfora Ratna.

If Rahu is in Guru's signs, Guru's transit in these signs can cause death. If Rahu and Guru are together in the same sign, Guru's transit there can bring about the death of the native. We have to consider also its trines. i51{IIHlcih:,oq":!I @fi1!.1~;iJ~ Cl0t:?Il?-lIN ~ <:r?l~1

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Notes The sign Indicates also its trikona signs. each sign has three drekkanas. Each drekkana is of ten degrees duration. the thirtieth drckkana will be 290 0 to 300 0 from the degree of the lagna or from that of the Moon.

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Before predicting the death of the native we have to determine the longevity of the native first. If we take the limit of longevity to be a hundred years, the maximum for a short life is 33 years, for medium life 67 years, and for long life a hundred years. Thus we have to determine the longevity of a native as short, medium, or long. With reference to death the planets most powerful are Guru, Shant Rahu and Gulika. We have also to determine wliich part of a sign brings troubles. The first parts of Mina, Mesha, Vrishabha and Mithuna; the second parts of Karka, Simha, Kanya and Tula: the third parts of Vrischika, Dhanush, Makara and Kumbha-these are the Kashta Khandas. Each part is of ten degrees only. The Rekhas of Sarvashtaka varga, are to be arranged .into these parts. The part having more Rekhas is the best one. In our example chart the three groups have respectively 121, 116, and 100 Rekhas. The third part is the Kashta Khanda. In this way we have to harmonise the results with the dasa and antardasa. Jatakadesa Marga (7.1) states: when Shani or Guru transits a bad sign or its trines, note in which khanda this happens. In the khanda having the lowest number of Rekhas, if there happens to be running an unfavourable dasa, there can be the death of the native.

We have to harmonise Gochara Ashtaka varga dasa, Kashta Khanda, and Ayurdaya Khanda, before predicting the probable time of death. When a native is born in the night, Shani's transit In the trines to natal Gulika sign can bring about death. , When the birth is in the day time, Shani's transit in the seventh from Gulika can cause death. Note the lord of the natal Moon sign, eighth lord, lord of

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the drekkana of the Moon, the drekkana of the eighth house (22nd drekkana), MandL Moon and Shani - find the signs .and navamsa by these and their trines. When Shani transits there, death is likely.

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Add the longitudes of the lord of lagna, Shani and . gullka. Note the resultant sign and navamsa and their trines. When Shani transits there, death is possible.

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! Note the sign and navamsa occupied by the lord of the ,eighth house from lagna and the Moon, the sign occupied ., by the lord of the 22nd drekkana, the navamsa or sign or the drekkana of lagna -- and their trines. When Guru transits these signs, death is possible.

This long list makes the inquiry cumbersome and fruitless. It appears to be a guess work or one intended to justify an event after it has taken place. ~t@~~IIIc61ul"n-

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Note the sign in which the lord of the eighth is placed. Note also its trinal signs (5,9). when the Moon transits these signs, he can cause death. Note in which navamsa sign the lord of the eighth is posited. Note also its trinal signs. When the Moon transits these signs, death is likely. . In the Samudayaashtaka varga note the day when there are fewest Rekhas. That day can bring about death. Note the 64th Navamsa of Lagna and the Moon and the sign or signs owning these 64th Navamsas. When Rahu transits these signs' death is likely. Notes Jatakadesa Marga (7.818) further adds: when the Moon transits anyone of the following signs the death of the native may take place; (a) the sign occupied by the Sun; (b) the sign having the lord of the eighth house; (c) the sign shown by the total longitudes of the Moon, Shan! and Mandi; (d) the sign or navarnsa of the eighth house counted from the sign occupied by the Moon at birth.

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Note the eighth house from lagna. the natalIagna, the seventh from lagna, or any sign between any of these two having no Rekhas - in anyone of these signs the death of the native is possible. Notes

So far we are told about the time of death based on the transits of Shant Guru, Sun and Moon. But we should note the probable period of death based on Vimshottari dasa system. Then note the transits of Sham and Guru. Shani completes the twelve signs in about thirty years, and Guru in about twelve years. Shani covers a sign in about thirty months, find where transit Guru is situated then in a malefic sign. To find the malefic month, find the position of the Sun In transit. This will give us the probable month of death or serious illness. The day is determined by the transit of the Moon. Thus we h~ve to determine the year, month, and day of the probable death. Then find out the possible Lagna in which death can take place. Prepare the ashtaka varga for that Lagna. The probable lagnas are the seventh house and the eighth from natal Lagna. The sign which has fewer Rekhas or no Rekhas can fix the time of death.

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Notes Jataka Farijata gives some additional information (95.57) we have to determine Jiva, Deha and Mrityu. (a) MUltiply the longitude of Lagna by five and add Mandi's longitude to it. The result is Jiva or Prana. (b) Multiply the longitude of the Moon by eight and Mandi's longitude to it. The result is called Deha. (c) Multiply Mandi's longitude by seven and add the Sun's longitude to it. The result is known as Mrityu. If the longitude of Mrityu is greater than the longitudes of Deha and .Jlva, the native has short life. If it is otherwise, the native has a long life. When Shani transits the sign indicated by total of Deha, .Jiva. and Mrityu longitudes, there is waste of money. When Shani comes to the sign indicated by this total to its Navamsa position, the native may die. We have explained earlier how to calculate the longltudes of Mandi and Gulika. The authorities make a confusion between these two. When they speak of Mandl, we should not bring in Gulika. There are also five upagrahas. Add 133°.20' to the longitude of the Sun. The result is the position of Dhuma. Deduct Dhuma from 360°, to get Vyatipata. Add 180° to Vyatipata, the result is Parigha Parivesha. Deduct Parigha from 360° to get Indradhanu. Add 16°.40' to lndradhanu to get Dhvaja Or upaketu, Add 30° to upketu and we have the original longitude of the Sun. ~ ~ ~: @lIICC6I'f===rfr,;" " '""I1~1\u{Ii'qf::l'""lI~61((,cP:i19>:

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One who knows the greatness and significance of Ashtaka varga, he alone achieves identity with God. That is, what he predicts will never fail. Hence this text on Ashtaka varga has to be studied carefully and instensively.

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