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CONTENTS CHAPTER

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PART I Introduction II Rationale of Vimsottari III Different Methods

IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII X IV

Time Factor - HYcar"

Period of Sun Moon Mars Rahu Jupiter Saturn Mercury Kelhu Venus (i) General effects of sub-sub-petiods of Planets in sub-period of a Plane (ii) Tables of periods, sub-pen ods and inter-periods of planets XV Inter Pretation of Dasa Results

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62 72 83

93 104 112 121 130

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PART II Practical Method

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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION The antiquity of Indian Astrology is as remo te as tbe Vedas. It forms one of the Angas of the Atharva-Veda. Th e Jyotish Shastra (Astrology), as mentioned in the Athana-Veda, consists of one hundred and sixty-five verses only. In fact , the whole of the Jyotish-Shas,ra then con.. listed , was on observing the movements of the Sun, the Moo n, th ei r passage through the constellations (Nokshatras), a nd assign ing a certain significance to them, and was then made more appli cable to a Mundane Astrology than to a jud ic ial one. It will thus be leen that the origin o f the present day Astrology is to be fO\Jn d in the Atharva-Veda-Jyorish, the probable date of which, according to Dixit and others, ia 900 to 1500 B.C. No mention is made in it of the signs (RashiJ) of the zodiac. Signs had no existence then. It must not be supposed, however, that the division of the zodiac into twelve parts was not known to the Hindus in those time. ; but the twelve parts were then known by different names. The ancients wholly depended on the Nakshatras and their qualities. As lime went by, owing to the invalions of the Muslims and Greek s. and' their association with our people, thei r science got mixed up with OUfS, and the present astrology. as it is studied and practised, is a combinatiOr, of Chaldean, Grecian and Egyp tian A.tro· logy. We are not entering here into a discussion of [ I )

claiming priority of the science for Hindu:!. I. is proved beyond doubt by Sankar Balkri.1hna Dixit, in his Blrarliya Jyotish Shastra (History of Indian Amonomy), It. book written in Maratbi, but now translated in Engli,b. Tbil claim of priority is further supported by Sepharlal in hil book "The Science of Foreknowledge" in the chapter on Indian Astrology. As regards Directional Astrology (that part of Astroloay which pred icts the timing of events in life, indicated by the Na ta l Chart) of tbe Hindus (tbe Dasa Paddhali) is quite unique. Tbis system, as mentioned in ancient astrological works of Hindus is no where else to be found in any part of the world . It is the simplest hown system of Timing tbe Events. though Directional Astro logy is known to be tbe most d ifficult to understand . One can gauge how difficult It is from the rollowing words of that great English Astroloier, Raphlul written in the preface of his "Guide to Astrology." He writes : "The part of Astrology which relates to the determination of futur~ events is the most difficult, the least underItood, and perhaps the most unsatisractory, part. I may be allowed to say that the unsatisfactory condition of this part' is a wise intervention of God, for, if one knew for certainty what wa5 goina ·to happen at a particular time, mOlt of the world would either be lunatics or commit suiCides. " . • Tbere arc many kinds of DaSQs. Parashoro, in his book, · bas mentioned about 42 of them, but of tbese, J'imsottari Dasa is the most popular, with which we arc for the present concerned in this book. In the choice of any particular type of Dasa, the criterion mUlt be that of experience and VimlQttari has answered this test. The total period is for 120 years and it is divided into nine

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parts presided by the Sun, the Moon, five planets and by Rahu and Kethu (Dra!;on's Head and Dragon's Tail). The position of the MOOD at birth is important In tbe calculation of the Da$cu. Every constellation covers 130 .20' degrees of the zodiacal space . Each Nakshatra has a planet assigned ·as its Lord and the Dasa at birth;s deter· mi:\cd by the c::>nlt¢iJation occupied by tHe M.>on at the moment of birth.

TABLE OF DASAS Kriltika, UUars and Uttarasbadba Rohini, Hasta and Sravana Mrigasira, ChiUa and Dhanishta Aridra , Swati and Satbhisha Punarvasu, Visakha and Purvabhadra Pushyami, An uradha and Uttarabhadra Aslesha, Jyeshta and Revathi Makha, Moo la and Aswini Pubba, Purvashadha and Bharan;

Sun Moon Mars Rahu Jupiter Saturn Mercury Kethu Venus

6 Y" 10 yrs' 1 Y" II yn 16 yes 19 yro 17 yes 1 Y" 20 yrs

The total of the different periods is 120 years whicb. is considered a. the natural life period of a human bein,. But there are eltamples of persons having lived longer. The combinations for such horoscope!, call be found in any s(;lndard work of Indi an Astrology. The position of the Moon at birth determines the ruling poriod. And the next Dasas. lucceed in the order given above. If at birth time the Moon is in the first degree of the Nakshatra, the full period assigned to the planet will run. If the Moon ·occu· pies some intermediate degrees, accordingly period r,rtust be reduced. We sball ~ive below the method of findinll the ruling Dasa and its balance at birth. Take a birth when the Moon is in Taurus 25 0 14' 2r. Reference to the Tables [ 3J

(Balance of Virnsottarl Dan by Longitude of the Moon) al the end of tbis boole, will indicate at 2S the balance of Marl Dasa 6)' 1m lSd, 10 minutes will indicate 1m Id 4 minutes will indicate 13 days and 22 seconds will indicate I d :\y. Add all these figures, and we will get 1m lSd , Th is is to be subtracted from 6)' 1m lSd, as the Moon Iud advanced for more t ban lSD, which will give yo u the balanl,;C o f6 years in Ma rs Dasa at the time of birtb. Simila rly, you can work o ut with any of the Horoscope. After finding o ut the DaJa, the sub-periods in each of the particul.ar period must be determined. (The Tables are provided at the end of this book for ready reference). We shaH give an easy method by means of which the subperiods ( BlrukIis) can be independently calculated. Multiply the nU(,lber of years of the Dasa period of the planet by the number of the years of the Dasa period of the planet whose l ub'period is desired. Then cutting off th e last figure of the product, multiply it by 3 and keep that figure as days, the other figur es in the product will be month" Suppose we want to find the sub-period of the Sun in the major period of Venus, multiply the Dasa term of Venus 20 yea rs by that of tbe Sun 6 yrs, i.e. 20 X 6 = 120 - 12 months. There is a zero for tbe last fig ure of the product and therefore tbe sub-period is 12 months. F ind the sub-peri od ofRabu in Jupiter's major period:-Rahu's period being 18 years and that of Jupiter 16 yean 18 x 16 =- 288 "", 28 months and 24 days. -The Bhuktls are furtber subdivided into still more minute divisions t.:alled the Antilras or inttr-peri odsj these into sub-sub-sub-periods and so on, till swora or the period necessary fo r tile inhaling and the exhaling of breath is reached. Nevertheless for all practical purposes, the sub-sub-periods ( on/o ras), will be fouod 10 be q uite D

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sufficient. The anlaras (sub-sub-periods) have to be determined for each. Bhukti (sub-period). Example: Required the an/ura' (sub-sub-period) of Jupiter in the sub-period of Saturn in the major period of Kethu :Kethu's period 7 years. Saturn's sub-period in Kethu is 13 months and 9 days. In 120 years-Jupiter's 16 years. 16 120

In 13 months and 9 days - _

x

13 months, 9 days -= 1

month. 23 days and 4.8 hours. We know now to find the unexpired (balance of) Dura at birth, With the expired portion of Dora at birth there are certain sub· periods (Bhuktir) ruling under the period which have also expired. After determining tbem, we can say under what sub-period one's birth has occurred. To do this, find all the sub-pl!riods (Bhuktis) in period (Dasa). Add together lhe Bhuktis from the beginning of JWlfna Dora (ruling period), one by one till the total is little in eltcess over the expired portion of Dasa. at birth. Dimnish the aggregate by tne expired part of birth Dasa and the remainder give5 the balance of unexpired Bhuktl (of the planet in question) at birth. Illustration: Required the balance of bhukti at birth in the case of a persl)n born with a balance of 6 yean in Mars Dasa : The Ruling period 3< Expired period '"'"" Mars Bhukti Rabu', = Total -Therefor~,

Mars 7 years I xear Oy 400 27 days Iy Om 18 days· Iy Soo IS days

I-S-lS-ly-Om-Od = Oy Sm l.Sd, i.e. balance

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of Rahu Bhukti in Mars Doso at birth"'" Oy Sm 15 dll.Ys. The results likely to hll.ppen during such periods, subperiods and inter-periods as a result of planetary position. have been sketched in the subsequent chapters of this book. It would not be out of place here to mention what others who have studied the Doso system of Directing think ahout it. "Sepharial", a European Astrologer of repute, who has tried his utmost to solve the problem or the planetary periods of Jljmsottari Doso, though still unsuccessful in his effort, writes in his Manual of Astrology: "Let us grant, for the purpose of investigation that tte periods of the planets are the results of experience, and tbat at once the intelligent Astrologer would be prepared to find that tbere is lome underlying numerical harmony by which this apparently arbitrary division of the life period is brought into line with all we know of Astral Science, and, although we are quite prepared to find it so, at the present time we are not in a pmition to state that the said harmony actually exists. Experience is the great test; and, had not experience proved to u~ the truth of the deductions of the Hindu Astrologe~, we should not deem this exposition worth writing." Vimsottari dasa is considered to be the best for Ka/iyuga, which fact is evident from ancient authorities cited in that valuable work known as "Daso Phal Darpon" and supported by the experience of astrologers in India. The following are the general principles for assessing the results of Vimlottari MohadaSQ. A dasa will prove good (I) if its lord is benefic 't o logno. (2) is strong in Ish to Shadbala, (3) occupies its exaltation, own or friendly sign in kendra, trikona, or 11th house, (4) has more than the requisite number of bindus in Sarvashtavarga, (5) is in Arohan/J (in its upward

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course from its debilitated to exalted sign), (6) is In between benefic.s. (7) and if strong· benefiCl · occupy o r aspect the kendra and trikona bouses from Dasonatha. A dOJa will prove bad (I ) if its lo rd is weak, (2) bas Kashta Shadbala, (3) occupies its debilitated sign or 6th, 8th or 12th house from lagno, (4) is co mbust, (5) bas less tban the requisite numberof bindus in Sarllashtava· rga, (6) is in Allarohanam (in its downward course from its exalted to the debilitated sign). (7) is hemmed in between malefics, (8) is in bhava, rasi or Riksha Sandhi (the last nallOmsa of Kalaka, Vrishchika and Muna , and (9) if strong malefics occupy or aspect the kendra and Irikona houses from Dasanotha. Wben a lagna malefic is weak, he ·becomes powerless to do bad, even as a serpent i3 rendered harmless when its fangs are removed. When Dasonatha is exalted in rasi and debilitated in amsa, tbe results arc mostly bad. If. on other hand, he is debiliu.ted in rasi and exalted in amsa, good results may be expected. In the daJa of Kendradhipatl, tbe bhukti of the Trikonadhipati gives excellent results. Similarly in tbe dasa of Trikonadhipathi tbe bhukti of Kendradhipathi gives good results. Generally when a bhukti lord is 6th. 8th and 12th from Dasanatha bad results are produced. lf the bhukti lord is in kendra or trlkona or 11 tb from Dasanalha, good results bappen . It is a general rule in astrology that a benefic dasa does not give its good resuit! in its own bhukli unless it proves fatal in its latter pari.

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CHAPTER II RATIONALE OF VIM SOITARI No clear-cut and autho ritative rules seem 10 exist io Astrologica l literature to explain the basis o f a rrangemen t of the twelve signs of the zod iac and th e allotment of planetary ownership 10 different signs. The more onc thinks of tbe subject, the more perplexing it becomes. Nothing could be more puzzli ng than the allot ment of periods ra nging from 6 to 20 years in the Vimsollari system o f direction which is adopted by a large numbe r of astrologers. It is, therefore, of academic necessity to fill in th e void by a reconstruction of theory within the scope , offered. Parasara Hora does not offer any clue in solv ing the mystery about its or igin. One cannot delect symmetry or balance in these numbers. It would be almost certai n that these individual numbers of years a re intrinsic to the pla nets themselves. The Astrological Magazine has published a rticl es explaining the Rationale of Vimsotta ri Oasa. A number of theoriu have been put forwa rd in an effort to eKplain the reason for this pa rticular allotment. 1. A noteworthy effort in solving the riddle of Vimsottori Dasa has been that ofR. Jagann atha n, who has tried to use the well-known astr onomical law, i.e. the Bode's law, for its solution. T he results of his analysis a re contained in an article ent itled " Bode's Law and DaJo System" published in The Astrological Mag(lzine, October 1965·

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(Reproduced for ready refNence). Bode's Law and Oasa Systems As to the basis of Dasa systems, Ashlottari and Vimsottari, a questiclfl was raised by a reader (vide The Astrological Maguzine, April 1965, page 398, Q Ila) and I make an attempt to solve the riddle with my little knowledge obtained through your Magazine. The clue which J obtained by my efforts, I wish to submit to the revered Editor and readers alike. In tbis regard, my approach is only that of simple mathematics. Bode's Law states (vide The AJtrological Magazine. Decem ber 1963 , page 1008. by Wm. J. Tucker): "Lay-out series of numbers, doubling the preceding figure each time thus: 0,3,6,12,24,48, etc.; to each of the above numbr:rs was added the number " 4" and so on. Tbus the formula becomes: X 2+4. Hode's Law (as per Elements of Astrology by George W. Parker, pages 91 and 92) is "D=4+3x 2n- I " where "D" represents the distance of a planet from the Sun, and "n" the number of the planet beginning with Venus. By giving to n the values of 1,2,3, etc., the v
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True Distance

Planets Mercury Venus Earth Man Asteroids Jupiter Saturn UrAnU! Neptune

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_7+' "'" 10+ 3 _ 16+ & _ 28,..11

4+ 3 x 2 4+ 3 x 21 4+ 3 x l ' 4+3 x 23 4+ 3 x 24 4+ 3 x 21 4+3 x 21 4+3 x 2'

=S2+" = 100 + 41 = 196~g· _388+ 191

3.87 1 7.233 10.000 15. 237 221031 52.028 95.388

191.826 300.369

Here it should be noted that this formula does not apply to Mercury. Hence we begin with V~ nl1s. Now. instead of x 2+4 and x3 + 4 take mOleformula· and apply to A sh/Oflart Dasa (A.D.) and Vim~'ol/uri Dasa (V. D.) variously for different se ts of planets to find o ut the periods as fo llow and it will be seen that correct anSA wers were obtained, again leaving some problems to be solved .

• x 1+2. x 2+3. x 2+ 4, x 2 + 5, x 2+ 6, x 3+ 4, x3+5, x3+6 etc. Vlmsottari Das. Unlike in A.D., here tbe formula applied are many for individual and different groups of planets respec· tively. But all are quite reasonable and the rationale taken into consideratio n is o f planets in inferior, superior, interior and exterior posi tions calculated from both hello and leo-centres. ( 10 I

Formulat:

Son Moon

Mercury

Venus

Planets

x 2+4

x 2+ S

x 2+5

Son

Mars

x 2+ 3

Jupiter, Sat. Moon & Kethu

x 3+ 4

Moon Not applied Man x 3+S Rahu R ahu Jupiter Sat urn x 3+ 6 Mercury Kethu Venus Tota l

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F A EN R E

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Son Mercury

6

Venus Inferior Moon

7

3. Superior Moon

Mars

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Asteroids Jupiter Saturn

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R

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Dasa Period in years .

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Xi+ 4} X3+4

Exterior P lanets

The Moon is both inferior and superior, I.e., its motion is below and above the orbit of the earth; hence two positions. Planetary positions are considered from Earth ,to Saturn anu then Mercury onwards, and numbers have been allotted serially I to 7. For luminaries, the Sun. the inferior Moon and the superior Moon, numbers allotted serially are 1,2, and 3 as a different group. It should be particularly noted, though planetary numbers are 6 and 7 for Mercury and Venus assigned afkr Saturn, they are in ascending order from the Sun indicating that our ancient authorities on Vimsollari Vasa had clear idea of the planets' proximity to the SUIl.

The following diagram gives a total picture of Dasa period in Vimsollari Dasa :

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Since Rahu and Kethu are nodes of the Moon, again a different formula has to be applied: [ \2

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Rahu

Moon 3

Pla nets Kethu SI. No. I

Moon 2

Formula x 3+4=7 period

x 3+ 4..... 10 x2+ 4* = IO x 3+ 6t = 18 yr.

i.e. Sun * Moon

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( 1+ 2) x 3

(I + 2) x2

=3+6 .t

=2 + 4*

Periods for Asteroid s are not allotted in the Vimsottari Dl.lsa, the reason being perhaps tha t they a re regarded as a planet broken into 300 pans approximately with four hll'ge~t. i.e. Vesta Juno, Ceres, and Pallas. Suppose for this Ihe above !'ormula is applied, does it solve the ques· lio n iftakcn into account? I request the readers to investigate this problem. For the planets, beyond Saturn, i.e., Ura nus. Neptune and Pluto ; applying similar formulae to s uit the modern age, i.e., allotting numbers from the Sun and Earth inde· pendently, we get ;-

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Here. please note the total periods for the inferior Moon and the superior Moon (12 +7= 19 years) coincides with a metollic cycle, i.e .• in every 19 years there are exactly 23 5 lunations. At the end of every 19 years and with the Sun and the Moon returning to the same posi· respect to the fixed stars, a ll the tions with phases of the Moon will occu r once again on the same days and months for the next 19 yea rs. If for the planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto the periods 6,7. and 8 are assigned afrer Saturn and added to 120 years in VimSQlla ri Dasa (120 +75),· we get 195 yea rs ""-hich is greater by one metonic cycle (1'5-176) = 19 yea rs. Fro m above, it is clear that ancient Hindu astronomers. even before Bode had applied his formula. had developed their own methods as to the period of the planets. • X 3+4 = 22. X 3+ 4=25 X 3 + 4=2 8 = Total 75 years

2. The approach of Mlhira of the Astrological Magazine fame is built upon the premise that when yea rs allotted to the various planets are added together in vMious wa ys, they yield interesting· results. However interesting these results may be. tbey offer no clue to solving the mystery o r their origin. (Page 129, January 1966, reproduced for ready reference). " This question bas been answered in the early issues of the Astrolog ical Maga zine. Thl!Y are reproduced here briefly. PlanelS foll ow each other in the orbital order. A study of th e dingrnm given below will illustrate many points and harmony and balance are behind the number of years ascribed.

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Saturn rules Capricorn, the 10th sign of the zodiac which is on the top of the circle. The other planets are arranged round this circle following the direction of the signs or constell at ions. That is the dua next to Saturn's is Mercury's and this is placed next to it on the left. Next in order comes Kethu and this is placed next and so on for the rest of the planets. When this arrangement is com pIe· ted, Saturn is opposite to the Sun and the M»On con· sidered as one unit. Rahu comes automatically opposite to Kethu (180"), Mercury opposite to Jupiter (90") and Venus opposite Mars (90") Years of Planets I . Mercury + Kethu+Venus+Sun+Moon=6{) Mars+Rahu + Jupiter + Saturn =60 2. Venus + Sun + Moo n+ Mars+ Rahu =61 Jupiter +Saturn+Mercu ry+*ethu =59 The more the said diagram is eX8T1).ined. the more will it yield results. But all Ihat will be beyond the scope of tbese columns. [ IS

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3. As indicated by M ihira that furth er re,earch is possible on the lubject of planetary periods. with the aid o f the sketch, T. Ram achandran helped himself a bit in the study, making suitable modifications to the diagram. But to our mind , he has miserably failed to make o ut the reasonable case. To a reader it provides nothing. (October 19 70, page 925, reproduced for ready reference).

Draw the hexazonal fi gu re BCOFGH as shown in the Diagram with A and B as midpoints of the top and bottom sides HB and FD. Join GS, GO, HF, FC, AE, BO, HD t and SF. The po int A starts with Kethu , lord of the asterisms Aswini, Makha and M oola. The point B represents Venus. lord of Taurus and Libra and constellation Bharani, Poo,rvapholguni and Poorvoshadlw. Point C denotes the Moon and Sun jointly, the fe rmer owning Cancer and constel lations Rohini, Hasta and Sro vano, and tbe latter owning Leo and aster isms Krittika, UttoraphaJguni and Uttaroshadha. Proceeding. in this way, clockwise, the poi nts D. E, F, G, and H represent the planets in tht order of Vimsotlari Dora. The natu ral numbers of signl. owned by the planets are atso given at the respective points. The 27 stars a re thus completed in eight points

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in the diagram with the sign Cancer and Leo (Point C) opposing Capricorn and Aquarius (Point G). Of course Rahu and Kethu oppose each other at po ints E and A. Tbe Dasa year, of planets are also given at the points. A number of issues can be deduced from the diagram: Adding natural numbers of the signs of opposi ng points : ~ 30 Points G and C, we get 10+ 11 + 4+ 5 ~30 Points Band F, we get 2 + 7+ 9 + 12 Poi nts Hand D, we get 3+6 + 1 (i .e. 13) + 8 ~ 30 Add ing Dasa years: Triangle DOB (Mars. Venus and Saturn) 7+ 20 + 19 = 46 years Triangle FHC (Jupiter, Mercury. the Moon and the SU1) 16 + 17 + 10 + 6 = 49 years The sum of the triangular combinations which exclude Rahu and Kethu work out roughly equal : Other Combinalions ; I . Triangle HABC (Mercury, Kethu, Venus, the MOOR and the sun) 17+ 7+ 10+ 6 =(,0 years. Triangle DEFG (Mars, Rabu, Jupiter Bnd Saturn) 7+18+16 + 19 = 60 years. Nou,' It is interesting to note that the triangle DFG represe nts three superior planets who depend on their own mean motion for their geocentric posi tion and the triangle HBC covers inferior planets. 2. Quadrilateral BCDE (Venus, the Moon, the Sun Mars and Rahu) 20 ~ 10+6 + 1 + 18 = 61 years. Quadrilateral FGHA (Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury and Kethu) 16 + 19 + 11+ 7= 59 years. 3. Triangle GHAB (Saturn. Mercury. Kethu and Venus) 19 + 11 + 1+ 20 =1J3 years, Triangle CDEF (the Moon, the Sun, Mars, Rahu and Jupiter) 10+ 6 + 1+ 18 + 16=51 years . [ 17 J

Similar such deductioDs can probably be drawn in an ullimated and interesting way by furth er resea rch. It further occurred to me that the natural benefics and natural ma lefics shou ld have an equal say in the sharing of the total period of 120 years. I have assumed M ercury -Benefics. as well associated and the Moon as neutral in th is analysis. Benefics:

Jupiter Venus

16 years Benefics 20 years Total 16 + 20 , 17-53 yean

Mercury 17 years Neutral

Moon

Natural Sun Male fics: Mars Saturn Rahu Kethu

10 years 6 years Malefics 7 years T otal 6 + 7 + 19 + 18 + 7= 57 years 19 years 18 years 7 years

Ir the total period of 120 years had been equally divi· ded between the nine com peting planets, each will on an average get J 3 years and 4 months. 1 he three natural benefics get a sha re larger than thi s average (3 x -I3!40 years) which probably is justified for the reaSOD that the naluI'al malefics outnumber the natural benefics. Can we caU this a balancing Signification of life? One more feature t hat can be pointed out in the allotment of the Dasa years for the planets is that there is some order of alternating malefics and benefic element in the numerical values if the periods are arranged in Ii. descending "order: [ 18

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Venus Saturn Rahu Mercury Jupiter Moon Mars Kethu Sun

20

Benefics

191 I 18 I 171 I 16 I

Malefics

Benefics

JO

Depends

7I 71 61

Malefics

Benefics and mal efics get interleaved in the above which see ms again a genui ne purposive design. Incident· ally, the planetary order for the YimJolta ri Dasa follows neither geocentric nor heliocentric sequence and this point offers abundant scope for research. 4. The article "Ralionale of Yimsottari" appeared on page 99, January 1972, where the author says that he has found the rationale behi nd this system. The author has mathematically related the num ber of years a lloted to each of the planets to their e~alta ti on points, the stars in which they 'occur, etc . That was really an original con· cept and e"planation and it goes to prove that what our a ncients t hought of could be " th ought of" again. But the author admits, it is, however, possible that the origi· nator of Vimsottari Dasa might have arrived at these values by a m =thod ot her than the one adopted here. (reproduced for ready reference). Rationale of Vimsottarl The two operative pa rts of Vimsotttui that cannot be considered as scientific unless vi ndicated by logica l . reasoning are the ones relating to (a) Dasa ·sequence. and

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(2) all ot ment of Dasa periods. It is obvious that a trad j· tio nal system tike V;msotfari be necessarily based on

sound astrologica l truth and could not have been arbitrarily d rawn up. Thererore, a scientific analysis of the working of the method vi s·a-vis the fundament al princ iples of astro log y should reveal the design of the scheme sati sfactorily. Th e most sign ifica nt feature of this system is the place give n to the Moon . In fact, the Moon is the kingp in or master of ceremonies under th is schem e. Considering th at the pur pose of the sys tem is to keep track of t he changi ng fortunes of man, a fast moving planet like the Moon could alone keep pace with and indicate m ore clearly the changing influences. The role of the Moo n assumes greater im portance und er th is system. Apart from th e broad division of the Zodiac into t welve signs, there is another sma ller but more cO"'lpact divi sions into 27 zones. Su ch II d ivision is marked against the constcl1at ional backdrop of th e Zodiac. These divisions are iden ti fi ed by the names of the major stars in each of the constellations. Vim sottari has adopted with advantage t he 27 star· zones, in preference to twelve signs. The zodiac being a circle. any point therein makes as good a starting point as the other . However. the Moon being the ma ste r of ceremonies here, it is but logical that for purposes of reckoning under this scheme, the beginit· ing should be from the place ind icated by the M oon. This could naturall y be its exaltati on place. Accordingly Krirtika is the cho ice and the Sun is allotted its lordship, being the head of the famil y. There are five planets, t wo luminaries and two nodes recognised as Grahas in Hindu Astrology that are capable of influencing human affai rs . Whilst the Sun takes the number one position, the protocol with regard to Other

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planets needs to be arranged methodically, Prof. B.V. Raman in his book Hindu Predicfire Aj·trology 1970 edition, page 51) has clearly explained the principles Of: which such an arrangement is to be based . To quote from the text: " If we replace the Sun by the Earth, then we find that the nearest planet to the Earth, viz., the Moon rules the nearest sign to Leo, viz. , Ca ncer, etc." The same principle holds good for allocation of star lordships as well. If we replace the Sun by the Earth, we have, on one side, the satellite Moon and ot her superior planets, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn in order of their proximity to the Earth. Arranged in a similar orde r we have, on the other side. Venus dose to the Eanh and then Mercury. The Nodes; Rahu and Kethu , aTe only points of intersection o n opposite sides. But they are symbo lically recognised as Chaya-Grahos and therefore they are also to be accommodated under this scheme. On one side o f the Earth. we have four superior planets. By intersecting this group in the centre we prm ide for the senior of the Choyo-Grahas-Rahu. among the superior planets. On the opposite side, Kethu find. a position in the middle of the two inferior planets. Finally we replace the Earth by the Sun and we get the ring-formati on as under:

EARTH (SUN)

Inferior planets

.....

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Mars

Superior planets

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Centre Kethu

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Stat(ina Irom the Sun, who getS' the lordship or Krillika constellation, the lordship of other constellations to lollow Irom Krillika are allotted in the same order 01 the formation described above. As the zodiac is divided into 27 constellatioD ~ , each constellation extend ing to 13 20' Krirrika to Pubba accommodate nine planets and accordingly constitute one cycle. As a result we get 120· per cycle. Considering one degree as equal to one year denoles a period of 120 years. But to interpret that the 120 year cycle of Vimsottari represents the maximum term of a human life would be contrary to astrolog ical principles. The longevity of man is determined by the quantum of Prarabdlla Karma . Since thert is no ceiliDg on Karma as such, t here can be none on human longevity either. It can be observed that Vim w lfari Dasa sequence mechanism can account for noy length. of life, as Dasa periods follows one another in a set of sequence repeating them selves any number of times. Other things heing equal, the Dasa period of each planet should have been equivalent to I r 20' in terms of years, by virtue of lordship (If constellation in the cycle. However, this value gets altered depending upon the posi tion of the constellation in the Zodiacal set·up. Except the Nodes who have no body, the othe.r five planc:ts and two luminaries have their places of exaltation in the Zodiae. So long as their exaltation point happens to be in thei r own constellation, it would not materially affect. But when a planet gds exalted in the constellation of luminary. it will absorb half of tbe brighto.:ss of the luminary. Whereas a planet being less bright than a luminary would part with only a quarter of its br ightness when another planet gets exalted in its constellation. Therefore the net value of each of the planets 0

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needs to be worked out accordingly. The Nodes can nei ther affect nor gu affected because of their invisi ble body. But Rahu constitl.lting the body and head accoun t~ for the vall.le of Kethu also. Since neither of a ny independent status they are bracketed with Saturn and Mars respectively with whom they share equa :ly. Con ~ idering the equiva lent of 13° 20' as the base-value of each planet, we ca n now arrive at the net va lues mathematically. When we obt ain fra ctio ns, only round figure s a re con sidered and the fractio n is ca rried over to the nex t stage, so that by the time we reach t he last stage, no fraction rem ai ns. Starting with the SUI1, we find th at the Sun gets exalted in Asw ini, the lord of whi<:b is Keth u . a Node . Therefore this will not a ffect the basic value of the Sun in any way. But the Moon gets exa lted in Kriftika, the lord of which is the Sun . Being a lu mi na ry, tbe Su n parts with half of value in fa vour of the Moon. I. The Sun Basic Value Exaltation Aswini-Kethu therefore receives Exaltation in Kriuika gives to the Moon

D'g

MIS

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20

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40

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13

20

6

40

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Units

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Given to Mercury ( Hasta exaltation) Fraction carried over

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20 10

00

0

.0

13

20

10

N IL N IL

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K ethu bracketed comb ined

40

00

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20

16

40

20

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G ives (no p lanet exalts)

16

Net value

40

----4000

Fraction carried over

s.

NIL - -- - -

16

Saturn

13 Basic Va lue Receives (Rahu exalts in Swathi) NIL

20

G iven to Jupiter (e xaltatio n in

3

20

Rahu bracketed, Basic value of 10 26 Rahu

40

37

20

Pushya)

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- -- - - -

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Fraction ca rricd OVcr By spl itting the combincd value of 37 units bctwee n Saturn and Rahu a remainder of I will be left after giv ing 18 units to each. Thc remaind er is awarded t o Saturn by virtue of his being a planet against a node

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20 00

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17

13

20

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50

20

00

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is t o prove that the traditional astrol02icai are based on sound and scientific principles and are not gimmicks. As obse rved earlier. the Moon is the mast er of cere· monies here. It is therefore logical to infer that the Time Measure adopted under this system should be by Lunar recko ning, the units bei ng Thithi, Nakshatras, Paksha, Masa and Sanll'a/sara etc. It is therefore very i",portant to use rectifical fa ctor, should any other Time Measure be appli ed for the sake of convenience. 5, M .S. Sitharam ia h, in his art iclc ""'Dimensions of A .~trological Research-IV" page 493, J une 1 74 provided other explanations. He states: Once we accept the pr inciple that every rule in ancient astrology is based on reason, we could confidently se arch for thi s reason. (reprod uced fo r ready refc:rence). " T here could be othe r expla nat ions as well : why is the t iny Mercury treatcd equal t o the colossal planet Saturn (17 yea r and 19 year Dasa respectivel.x) ? The seque nce of Vimsottari Dasa is another point of discussion in Astrological M aga:i"e. But. I find a reasonab lc explanation in that they foll ow a pattern according to the ir orbi ts but link ed in a circle. Thi s may require some expla nation. If one draws a line after the Moon a nd arranges the Dasas on their side , the total s are equal: M ercury Kethu Venu s Sun M oon 17 7 10 6 10 T otal 60 years Jupiter Saturn Rahu Mars 18 16 19 7 T otal 60 years The dividing line. I feel, is in the Ean h or wh ich the Moon is a satell ite. I n other words, where the M oon is, there lies the Earth . ~ys t e m s

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The next interesting po int is the cycle of Vimsouari. Why \'ere they arranged in that order, and linked in a circle to be continuous. I have tried to project this in the form of a diagram below: MOON

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JlJPI TE~

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A careful look at the diagram above will show that from the Sun, it takes a cl ockwise direction. but the pla nets are arranged in exactly oppos ite of what they are in the houses acco rding to the South Ind ian Sq >lare KU/ldali . If the Sun is removed from the ci rcle, we notice that the sequence is Mercu ry. Venus- Moon·( Eartn)_ Mars.Jupiter-Saturn with Kethu interposed after Mercury and Rahu aft er Mars. If one' forg ets for a moment Kethu and Rahu, th e rest of the planets fall in their respect ive orbits round the Sun. Th is explanati on al so shows that the Earth (proxy heing the Mood) has been located in the correct place . So the oft· repeated accusa tion that Hindu took the eart h as stationary a nd the Sun as revolvin j round it 'seem to be unwarranted . Presum ably. they gave the M oon wh ich [ 271

attracted water on the earth all the earth's attributes as we ll. In fact the Moon is the greater disturber of earth's seasons and orbit than the Sun. 6. The article "On origin of 'he Vimso(fari Dasa," appeared on page 5 1, of the 1976 Annual Number, we were happy to see the head ing , as the author also says that he has found the rational.: beh ind this system. On going through it, we were shocked at the exercise in unrealities and illogical formulat ions. Table III is the bra in child of his imagination, which makes no sense to the reader. This approach is full of complicated artificially . Instead ef explaining th e ratiollale behind th is Table 1111, the author takes protection with the rema rks: "A detaileli rel'iew of ,hese considerations is IInfortllnately II ot po.uible in an article of this kind anti the aulilor is perforce obliged to produce helow only the ultimate CO Ilc1usions of all the re/erollt factors." Such articles will only do more harm than good to the cause of Astrology. It is not worth to write any mo re about it or to reproduce any part of it . 7. Many questions have been asked from time to time in the columns "Your Scientific Difficulties So/red ", Th e Astrological Magazin e but Millira had no answer for them : I. Q3, page 717, August 1962: The auth or is not kn o ....·n. Parosara is the fir st known auth or . of a work containing details about this system . Presumably even before Parasara, this system. was practised. Probably because Vimsollari gives better results. 2. Q I I, page 398, April 1965: It is not know n. 3. N. V. Shastri, in his article "Some Obsen'ations on Sa/uTll's Dasa." September 1965, page 807 obse rves: " It is Dot know n how ancients fi xed [ 28

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J9 years.as the total duration for the dasa . fe el number 19 is ruled by the Sun, and Saturn is the son of the Sun." 8. Yet another solu ti on is offered by Dr. V.G . Rele in his book entitled "The Dm!('fivno/ Astrolog)' of Hindus". This theory is based on t wo primary consid erations. The author in th is exposition of Vi,lIso /luri Dasa tried to explain as besl as he could how the periods and lords came to be a ~ ign ed to the planets and why a certain ord er was foll owed. 9. From a sc ientific point of view, we cannot say with any soct of defin iteness, upon what basis each planet is allotted a certain number or yea rs as its term of Dasa. But in actual practice the Dasa System yield s very satisfactory results-Dr . B. V. Raman, Hindu Predh'tiw! Astrology. As long as we arc ignorant of the basis of Dasas, we cannot condem n them as clumsy and unreliable. It is ignorance as to their origin that perhaps makes people scept ic in accepting this system as reliable. If that is removed, they will have very little to say aga inst it.

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CHAP1ER III DIFFERENT METHODS

Ramesh Cha ndra Sharma, The Astrological Magazine, October 1957, page 845; K . Krishna Iyer, The AJitrologiea! Magaz ine. March 1966, page 325 ; and D. R . Suhramani :l n. The As/rolvgicol Magazine, Fe bruary 1972, page 2 10 are of the view :I . Vlnlsotlari Daso gives good results for o nly those born during the night with the Moon strong in a Nocturn:ll Rasi. 2. Vim sotlOri Dasu is to be applied for those boro in Sun's Hora in the dark fortn ight and for those born in Moon' s Hora in the br ight fortnight , 3. SilutlUJu{/(Iri ~hould be used for those burn in the Sun 's Hora in the br ight f ort night and the Moon's Hora in tht' dark fonnigh t. To this K. Ganapathy Iyer, A.molagieal Mugazine , October 1954, page 724 replies as under :P. Ramachandra Sharma Goad requests the astrologl!rs to make usc of two methods of Vill/sotlari Duso, Till' Astrological Maga::il"'. April 1954. page 327. i.e. (I) Krithikadi if the bi rth fulls in Krishna Pl1ksha and the Lagnn be in Sun's Hora , and in the SII/Iklu Pakslw and Lagna falls in M oon's Hora, tlnd (2) Aridl'tldi, if the bi rth fall s in Krishna Poh/Ill and the Lag na in 1\'l oon's Hora, and in Shukla Paksh a and the Lagna in Sun's Hora. I wish to ma ke the following observations : Sage Pcrasura mentions a number of DasaJ like: Sage

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Jaim in; and the pride of place is giv!: n to Vill/SO flari Krit hikadi only and th i~ system is foll ow!:d by all Hindu Astrologers fr o m olden times. It gives sat isfactory results and this is accepted by eminent astrologus li ke Or. B. V. Raman and others. The Dasa at birth is ind icated and

calculated by the constellation occupied by the M oon irrespective of the birth falling in Sh ukla or Krishna Pabha and the Lagna falling in Sun 's Hora or Moon 's Hora. The Nadi writers in their excellent Nodi works madc use of Vimsoltari Krithika(/i. In conclusion. J beg to state that unless and until the whole Parosara Hora is translated and mnde available to us with su itab le Key-Book to it by some experienced and talented astrologers. it is better for us 10 fo llow Vimsortari Krithikadi which has gained the suppOrt of and been followed by eminent astrologers and Natli writers. There was a qu estion No.4, p:lge 323, M:l rch 1963, Astrological Magazille, on the subject to which Mihira replies: Q . Two different meth ods are given for calculating Yimsottari (\) In October 1957, pa. e 845, Pt . Ramesha Chandra Sharm a says th at Ihe Das a begins from Krirtika if Lagna is in Sun's Hora in Krish,:a Paksha (da rkness) and M oon's Hora in Shukla Pakslw (lightness) ; otherwiSe it begins from Arh/ro (2) Beg ins fr om Krittika in all cases which is correct ? A . We eannot say . The latter is one almost universally adopted and is ge nerally found to be correct in the resuhs. We have no comments to make o n the subject as our research is limited so far. The readers will do good to put this school on test :lnd come to thei T o wn conclusions.

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CHAPTER IV TIME FACTOR-"YEAR"

When one takes to the study of Hindu Astrology, he is to seek guidance from tbe ancient classical texts and fr om the valuable writings of learned authors based on their pcrson3.l learn ings and experiences. When we took to the studies of H indu Astrology, we were confronted with many problem~. One is of Time Factor-"Year" I. Many questions have been asked fr om time to time in the col umns " Your Scientific Difficulties Solved," of the Astrological Magazine , about the time factoryear' in VimSultDr; Dosa, but the answers have been more of a co nfusion than of solution. Some of them are as under : I. F or Dasas or planetary peri ods, does year mean 360 days or 365 days- Januaty 1955, page 131 : A. This question has been answered several times, For purposes of dasa, one year means 365 days. If Sun's dasa begins. say on ). 11·1954, it lasts till 1·10-1960. If this rule is followed,. there is no difficulty. 2. Does one year of dasa constitute 365 or 360 days? The total of o/lfli ra dasa comes to only 360 days. How is the difference of 5 days to be dealt with. January 1956. page 149. A. The periods giyen for Onthra dasa total only 360 days for fa ci lity calculation. But if the corresponding calendar date is tahn, it will work 365 days . 3. As per books, the Dasas and Bhu/:>Iis are eateu·

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lated as 360 days per year. What is the procedure for calculating the difference of 5 or 6 da ys per yea r-Jul y 1956, page 565. A. Only the duration of sub· periods is calculated at 31)0 days per year for facilit y of calculation. The year always advances at the rate of 365 days per year. This will not effect if the co rrespondi ng calendar dates are taken for actu ~ 1 reckoning, e.g. 10-7·1935 Birth 10-9• Saturn's D asa will be over 20-4-1944

Mercury's Dasa will be over

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and so on. 4. It is stnted that the Mollodasa periods under Vimsottari Dasa relate to 360 days each wh ile the normal year is 365. 25 days. Ta ke the case of a person who sta rts with a balance of Venus Dasa 14 yea rs 5 mo nths and 11 days on 12-9-1901: Wha t will be the Dasa Bhukti now? August 1956. page 631. ·A. No doubt there is difference of view as to wh ich year is to .be adopted for Virr.so ftari Dasa. But Pha/adeepika is the a uthority th at it s hould be only a yea r of 365 dnys . .5. When calc ul at ing ba l anc~ of da sa periods, a month is taken 30 days and year 360 days . Actuall y it is 365 days. Which to take 360 or 36.5 days.' Januury 1962, page 560. A. The y~ar for Dasa is the Sola r Year o f 365 days. The year of 360 days does not exist in reality . Suppose the birth date i~ 1-1-1941, and 20 yea rs of Venus at birth. the Sun's da sa begins on 1-1-1961. Are not 20 years of

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365 days each incfuded in. 6. In the calculation of Vimsotlari, what is the value fo r one year - 360 days or 365 days. October 1963, pllge 873 . A. Phaladeepika is authority fo r the statement that one Solar Year (365, days) is the year to be taken for Vimsottari calculation s. 7. If the years of Udu Daso are of 365 days, each bhukti must have some ghotis more, but no bhukti is like thrlt. They are 0-6-0, 0-3-18, etc . What about 51 days. July 1964, page 623 . A. As t he yea rs, months and days are uniforml y connected with calendar months and da ys, llctually this difTen::nce will be abso rbed in the calculation of each year, e.g., suppose birth is 1-1-1900. and there is a balance of 5y 3m 18 days in Sun's dasa : )m Sun's Dasa 5, Moon 's Dasa 15y 3m )m Mar's Oasa 22, and so on. Simila rly bhukti also: )m Sun's Dasa 5y Moon /Moon 0 10

18 d 18 d 18d

19-4-1905 19-4-1915

19-4-1922

18 d Od

19-4-1905

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Moon/Mars

Moon/ Ra hu

6y 0

1m 7

18 d Od

19·2·1906

6y 1

8m 6

18 d

19·9·1906

8y

2m

18 d

---- ---- -_._._------.-

19·)· 1908

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A. It has been answered in these columns times out of number that there is the authority of Phaladeepika for the year to be taken as of 365 days vide Chapter XIX, Verse 4 : "Note the exact position of the Sun in the zodiac at the time of birth. When the Sun is in next round arrives at the same position, it is considered as one Solar Year which is also the year taken for Udu Dasa System . By sub-dividing the same, days also calculated. 9. Is it necessary to subtract 5.114 da ys per year in determining the dasa period 1 December 1967 page 1141. A. No, the question has already been answered several times in these columns with authority quoted. 10, Whether 360 or 365 days are to be taken as one year for Udu Dasa calculations, July 1971. page 724. A. Bhaltotpala in his commentary on Brillat Jataka quotes Rishi Gargi's dictum that the Savana measure of 360 days alone should be u!ed in the matter of Ayurdaya, Prayaschilta, etc. In his own gloss on the above, Bhattotpala uneq uivlcally declares that Sa~al/a measure shou ld -be used in Dasa-phala calculations. Tradition and experience support to th is usage. !J . Vimsottari Dasa is calculated on the bas is of Sa~ana Masa System. i.e. 30 days a mont h. But generally it is being calculated on English Ci:llend:t r months. o r Sowrantana System or Chandramana System. Any of the system bave an addition 51 days approximately, If this is followed. there will be difference in DasalBhukti invariably. So please clarify the same. September 1972. page 863. A. This question has been decided fo r us by the Rishis, In his commentary on Brillat lataka in the Dasa-Antardasa Adhyaya, Bhauolpala quotes Rishi Gargi that: "in tbe matter of Ayurdaya, Prayaschita,

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Sat/ra Yoga, etc., the Savana measure alone should be used." Commenting on tbis quotation, Bhattotpala explains," the days, etc. of Da J(J should be calculated by Savana calculations." I think it is a mere academic question . 12. Some astrologers hold that in calculating the correct time of Mahodasa/ BlllIkti under Vimsottari system, the difference in days due to ~olar and lunar years must be deducted. For example, if a native has reached 20 years of age, we should deduct 20x 5= 100 days. This will make a great difference in calculating the Dasas etc. Please clarify the right method and if deduction (any) is necessary for calculating Dasa fBllUkli; October 1975, page 794. A. This problem has been wIved for by the Rishis themselves. Rishi Gargi says-Bhalfotpala in his commentary of Brihal Jalaka says-Here they advocate the Saval/o rate of 360 days only for purposes of Dasa calculation~. My experience fully supports this practice. NOTE :. The readers will ~bserve that Mihira supported 365 days a year before 1971 and afterwards he made improvements in his observations. Now he believes in 360 days a year. II. Astrological Magazille is fuJI of "Letters to th~ Editor" which carryon lengthy debates about which rule or which ancient sage should be accepted. Some of them are reproduced to assist the readers to compare their results with their own ob3ervations : 1. UOU DASA SYSTEM by Jyothirbushanam T. Rajam, Thiruvaiyaru. April 1955, page 374. ' I have seen various astrologers calculate the dasa system (Udu Dasa) in different ways (I) Chandramana (2) Sal'anamana (3) SOl/ramona etc. Neither Parasara nor any author who followed him have stated in any of their works to what category of the above mana (measure

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these Udu nasa years pertain. I have seen in the book Nodi Jyolislla by Meella that in calculating the Ayurdaya of an individual at the rate of 21,600 breaths for a day, he has reckoned the life to be 120 years contributed by the nine planets I.e. 93,31. 20.000 breaths as shown here: Ravi Chandra Kuja Rahu Guru Sani Budha Kethu Sukra

21, 600 x 360 x 6 = 4, 66,56,000 21, 600 x 360 x 10= 7. 77,60,000 21, 6oo x 360 x 7 = 5. 44,32 .000 21 , 600 x 360 x 18 = 13, 99,68,000 21 , 6OO x 360xI6 = J2, 44,16,000 21, 600 x 360 x 19= 14, 77. 44,000 21, 600x360x 17 = 13,21,92,000 21, 600 x 360x7 = 5, 44,32,000 21, 600 x 360 x 20=15, 55, 20,000 120- 93 , 31,20,000

From the above it is seen that he calculated the life period contributed by the planets at the rate of 360 days only for a year. This is Savallamalla On a reference to V.G. Rele's Directional Astrology of the Hindus as propounded ill Vimsotlari Dasa," one would see that in his attempt to fix the basis on which the planetary periods have been arrived at, he says all page 27, "So while taking out the actual geocentric places of planets, we have to calculate them for the 360tb day, i. e. one civil or SaJ'ana 'year', From these references it is evident that the years assigned to the planets are Savamana, Le. 360 days a year. Against this, Mantheswara, in bis Plraladeepik a Adhyaya [ 37

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19, 5/. 4 stales: Ihat when the Sun arrives at the same position as at birth, th is is one Sourmalla year, that is otherwise called Udu Dasa Year which is 365 days, 15 ghatika, etc. Taking an illustraiion, say, for a birth which occurred on 28th December 1954, according to Chf1ndra sphuta, the balance of Challdra dasa is 2 years and 6 months and we shall work out, when his Kuja dasa commences. If the Phaladupika systetn is accepted, one has to add to the date of ' birth, the balance of the dasa years, and also add 10 the date so arrived at, the difference between Savanamalla and Souramalla i.e. l3 days etc. The more appropriate system, I think would be to convert the balance of the da.sa to days at 360, reduce these days to calendar days, months, years, elc. and add it to the date of birth. I shall be obliged if you or any of your valued contributors would give a correct lead in the matter, so as to enable the va rious astro logers to follow the correcl system. 2. K. Krishna Iyer, Sambavarvadakara, September 1958, page 844 observes: "According to Phaladeepika, the yea r means the Solar Year and so there is no need of deducting 5 days per !'ear for Nakshatra Dasa. Also as results o f one dasa· natha and another overlap each other and also as there is such a variety of Ayanamsa adopted by many astrologers, I do not think, there is any need to be so accurate as regards the beginning of Dasa and Bhuktis for the present till the question of Ayanamsa is finally settled. 3. M.F. Wickremsinghe, Colombo, August 1961. page 708 observes: "I have always found the balance of dasa correct and [ 38

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the events fitting into Dasa, AI/lar-Dasas, an d evert Anlnr-Anlar-Dasa. if the balance of period is calculated on the Poona basis and a dam-)ea r tC'ckonC'd as 360 days lind nol 365i days. No body knows the correct Ayanamsa but experience alone will prove that the Poon a basis at 360 days to a Dasa-yea r is the nea rest to the tru th. 4. V.K.S. Prakasa Rao, Vizagapata m. April 1968, page 412. observes: " Whatever may be the Ayollamsa, according to Udu Dasa, the results that appe.. r are not completely uniform. If I take one yea r=360 days o nly fo r Udu -Dasa and apply correction to Mr. Lahiri's value I found the events are correctly ti med ." 5. K .V, Venkataramanan, Erode. Janua ry 1974. page 121 observes: H ira Guljarani in his article on the above subject in' The Astrological M agazine, of October 19 73. seems to think that the year of 360 days adopted in Jlimsottari Dosa of Hindu Astrology is not correct and recommends the use of English Calendar year o f 365 days. I disagree with his theory which is against the spirit . practice and rational of Vedic astrol ogy. Al.:cording to Mahabharto . ViI'al Parva. Chaple r 52. when Arjulla revealed his identity afte r t he completion of 13 years' exile. Duryodhano raised a technical objection that he had not comp leted full 13 years basi ng his ca lculation on the Solar yea r of 3651 days. But Bheeshma over-ruled the o bjection. saying that Arjllna co mpleted full 13 }ears as per lunar year of 360 days. It clearly shows that Hindu Sastras recogni sed only lunar year of 360 days for Civil aud legal purposes_ Further. the zodiac is div ided into 360 degrees as per lunar year of 360 d ays.

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"If the results of Dasa Bhukti d iffer among astrologers. it is due to various values of Ayanamsa adopted by astrologer:> according to thei r pet theories. " 6. M. S. Sitara miah . Bombay , June 1974, page 506 observes: " Hira Gulrajani, in his above captioned article published in your October 1973, issue has given a new calculation of funn ing Dasa different from the long followed practice thus causing confusion to many like me. All" tbe astrologers wnom (nave consulted over a peri od of 50 years have been calculating the Dasa / Bhukti periods by simple additio n of days, months and years as the case may be. On this basis only I have followed the predictions, which would be sometimes true sometimes false . According to Gulrajani we have to deduct on an average 'of 5 days after every year of age with an extra deduction of 5 days every 20 years for the difference on account of Leap years. In my case, as per the calculations so far followed my Kethu Bhukt; in Saturn Mahadasa ended on 12-3-1974. whereas according to Gulraj ani's theory Venus Bhukti will have begun already. Will this mean that all the astrologers who have guided me all along were wrong 1 You will no doubt agree with me that such startling statements create do ubts in th e min4 of people about the exactness of astrology. Co uld the learned Editor and other astrological pundits kindly clear thIS confusion and explain what should be the correct method." 7. K. B. ChouguJe, Aurnal. October 1974, page 795 observes: .. I am writing about Hindu months and their drects on finding correct Dasas. H indu months are based on the Mooo's rotation . Every year consists of twelve lunar

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months. Sut there are additional months too. this year there is additional Bhadrapada . This kind of additional month occurs every third year. So th is makes for a difference in finding Dasa. But if we deduct these addition months we can get correct Dasos ert:. It is bette r to take into account the Hindu months and years rather than English years. Suppose a person was born on July 5. 1954. we should consider it Ashadho Protipod of IS56 for Dosa reading. This gives correct pUlod of Dasa and Antar-dasa, Please give me your opinion and remarks. 8. M.R. Nanda Gopa\, Astrological M agazine. June 1972, page 589. adds another d imension to this complex problem on Calculating Running Dasa. His observations are: " A year is de6ned in different ways depending on the different planet or star taken as reference. We have the solar year with 365l days, the lunar with 354 days. Sovanamano 360 days, Sidereal year with 324 days and Barhaspathyo or Jovian year with 361 days. Mostly, the English Calendar is adopted for time and date. Even here there is a differing number of days in a month and once in 4 years, there is a leap yea r. Then again in 400 years there is no leap year. All these give rise to small differences in the timing of events. The Dasa correction becomes necessary because the English calendar has 365 days. Udu Dosa system folluws a sidereal year as it is a stellar dOlo system . A stellar month is equal to the number of days the Moon takes to travel from Alwin; to Revati. A stellar yea r is tbus twelve times the stellar month and the number of days in a stellar year is 324. There is thus a difference of 41 days. The balance of Dtua is calculated only on a position of the star at the time of birth and thus the

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correction of 41 days a year would have to be applied only to the birth time Dasa. The 4\ day correction is mostly calculated on th e expired portion of the Dasa and the correction is added to the balance of Dasa at birth and the other Dasas follows." ru. The invention of this system is attributed by the Hindus to the sage of Parsara, whose writings are considered as the main source of all Hindu astrology. Parsara is in some ways like Western astrology's own Plolemymore abused than used-and there is even some doubt as to whether his work was authorised by him or was a compilation of current practice written tInder the name of the great man many years after his death. Some of the afticles appeared on the subject in the Astrological MagaziM are as under: 1. ON CALCULATING RUNNING DASA, by Hira Gulrajani, October 1973, page 931. The finding out of the balance of a Mahadasa Period at birth from the Moon's traverse in a particular constellation under Vimsottari, A.shlottad or for that matter under any Dasa system stands quite well explained and needs no further clarification. There after the subsequent Mahadasa, Bhukfi, and/or Antara periods of concerned planets under the respective Dasa system are being added upto the date of birth for finding out the Dasa / Bhukri period to predict events. The periods of planets given in astrological works are rated at 30 days a month (360 days for a year of 12 months) whereas the English calendar year contains 365 days a year, with on,: day more in a leap year once every four years. The anomal y appears ' where periods of respective planets are being added upto the date of birth according to the English calendar, as is being usually done. This means, rough ly for every six years, we get [ 42

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the runn ing Dasa period one month ahead or actual period. For instance, when we wish to find out as per usual practice, the commencemen t of Mercury Bhukti of Sa turn Mahad(Jsa under Vimsollari system c~mmenclng his Saturn Mahadasa from 1-1-\971, what we do is, Add 03-00-03 of Saturn Bhukti to 1. 1.1971 of Saturn Dasa commencement and obtain 4-1-1974 as commencement of Mercury Bhuktl. But if we follow exactly the English calendar year, we would have to add to 3-0-3 years as 360 days x 3 years = 1080 d ays, plus 3 days = a total of 1083 days. We obtai n days according to English calendar as follows: From \- 1-\971 Saturn Mahadasa com mences To 1-1 -1972 Add 365 days of 1971 To 1· 1-19 73 Add 366 days of 1972 ,Leap Ye:lr) To 18·12-1973 Add 352 days of 1973 i.e. From BH2- 1973 Add 1083 days total. commences Mercury Bhukti Therefore, the difference between the usua l practice and according to the English Calendar comes to exactly 16 days (i.e. 19-1 2-1 973 instead of 4-1-19 74) which accounts for a difference of S days per year for 3 years plus one day difference of the leap yea r. This difference is obtai ned only for one Rhllkri. One can imagine the difference caused in an entire Mahadasa . Whi le Ihis inconsistency is not likely to bring about much of a difference in Mahadasa or Bhukti periods, it is bound to produce qu ile a difference in finding out the precise Antara periods. duration of which is quite short as compared to Mahada$a and Bhukli periods. Secondly, this difference would assume quite a majo r proportion depending upo n the advancement of age for [ 43

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individual horoscopes. For instance, with roughly a difference 5 days per year of age; the difference for an individual aged 45 years would come to 45 x 5 days.::> 225 days + Ildays of leap years""" 236 days = 7 months and 26 days , which in the Dasa of planets like the Sun and Mars under Vimsottari would bring about a difference even in Bhukti periods as well, not to mention the difference in Antara periods. Consequently, the predictions blSed on periods so inacurate arc bound to produce many misgivings and apprehensions. It would be very laborious indeed and almost impracticable to actually trace and follow the English calendar years to find out the precise running Dasa periods. Therefore suffice if we deduct on an average 5 days after every year of age with an extra deduction of 5 days more every 20 years for the difference on account of leap years. From my personal experience of scrutiny and verification of numerous horoscopes, I have found the results of planets yet to rule being obtained in advance when the running Daso period is usually found out. But by following the English calendar I have obtained accuracy in both verifying past events and predicting events to follow. Although such an adj ustment of 5 days per year of age helps quite a bit in most cases, we cannot and Plust not conclude it at the final word since, more often than not, the balance period of Dasa at birth is in it,elf questionable due to inaccurate time of birth etc." 2. SOME MISGIVINGS ON CALCULATING DASA by H . R . Shanka r. January 1974, page 93: " In an article appearing in the October 1973 issue of this esteemed magazine Hira Gulrajani has raised some serious doubts on the advisability of timina events guided

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by Vim$otlari Dasa/Bhuktls in the manner in which is presently in \'ogue. He contends that there is an inherent naw in the method of ca lcu lation and the results thus obtained a re an anomaly. According to him there would be cumulative difference by as much as, one month ror every 6 yea rs of age of the native between the indicated operative period under Vimsottari and th at of what he terms as actual period . rr we are to go with him in his line of thinking ; it would turn Ou t that a ·native may have to celebrate his 72 birthday even while he has yet 10 complete his 7 1st year urlder Vim$o ltari reckoning. T he seed of this co nfusion lie~ apparen tly in th e notion of the contribu tor is that "The period of plane ts given in astrological works are rilled at 30 days a month (360 days for a year of 12 months), etc." Nothing could be more absurd th an projecting. as it does, the authors of astro· logical work s as so naive and thoroughly lacking in sense of time measure that they conceived a caledar with 360 days 10 a yea r that is untenable astronomically and ill·sui ted for religious and ~ven civil purposes, let alone for tim ing events. Whereas, actually, the same sages who have codified for us the astro logical truths were also giants in the field of astronomy and have to their credit o f evol ving systems to compute with fine accuracy the age of the Earth even. The basis of all our time measure i .. the period of our world's rotation on her axis. defined as our d ay. Solar days and years afe marked by the consequent apparent motion of the Sun while the Moon's d rcuit relative to' the Sun marks the lunar month . All ca lendars extant nre mere adoptions of one of these two 1 systems. VimSO(fQr; being basicall y a stellar method, it is logical to conclud: dllt the reference therein is to luna r m~nths and thithis. [ 45 )

The synodic period o f the Moo n is the basis for lunar calend a r. Here the recko ning is done from the day following the New Moon ending with the next Ncw Ml)on. The period named as Masa or luner month is d ivided In to thirty equal thUMs. A ,hilhi is based on elonga tion of the Moo n from the SUII and ma rked by the perio d taken by the Moon to cover a s~gm~nl of [2 ' of an a rc of the zodiac, each mu lt iple of 12 as the d ifference in longitude marking the end of a lhilhi. Thi! lhi/his are numbered Shukla (bright) I 10 S/lIIkfo! 5 during the waxing Moon and Krish'la (dark) I I.) Kri., /IIIO 15 during the wan ing Moon respel.:lively. Th e lun e r months are named after correspo nding solar m onth s in wh ich the initial New Moon falls . T welve lunar mo nths ma ke one SamroJ/sara, each Saln l'a/sara bearing a sp~ cjfic name commencing from Prabhava ending with Akshaya completing a cycle of 60 years, Vilnmllari cycle of 120 y.:ars correspo nds to two of luna r- year cycles. The duration of a mean IhilIJi being equivalent 10 0.98 of a day, there wi ll be an excess of 10.7!8 days in a sola r year over twelve months. This difference is perio dically reconciled by the introduction of "Adhik a" Masa in tbe lunar cale ndar. When two new· moon-ending luna r months begin wi lhin ·the same sola r mo nth , then the second month is termed as Sudha or rea! and the first one is Atlhika bearing the same na me. Th is, incidenta lly, resu lts in Ihe first day of the lunar yea r alwa y~ fa lling between March 14 and April 13114 of English calenda r . In othe r words, the age reckoned unde r lunar calendar wou ld not be different from that o f counting fro m English calender except for a marginal difference of few d ays, plus or minus. While the method described in as tro lo~ica l work s fo r calculation of Dasa and Bhuklis is in un its of Thilhi, Masa

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nnd Saml'al.mra (as being pr~ cti sed by the lTaditio na! scholars belonging to old schoo!) t he purpose would be equally served even by the d ircct application under English ca lendar. Astrological prt dlcti ons being indicative rather than deterministic. a difft rence of few days in timing cven ts would not substantially d istorlthe predicti on . For those connoisseurs who wish to delve into sookshma division, the detailed wo rking need ne ces~lr ily he linked wit h the phase and movement of the Moon. One would, however, he working as a very sli ppery ground in tryi ng to align ope rative p! 1n :L nalysi s. Iking confronted with the Ayal1amsa riddle most of the :ls trologer~ resort to th is method of stretchin g
evenl wIth a specific pl anet. The event in a man's life that has universa l character is either birth or death . For obvious reasons birth is the only evo:nt we ;:an consider for our astrological study ill this context. According to dictum of astro logy, at {he time of birth, the operative period need necess.
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May 1975 by Kenneth Irving. While illustrating and discussing few horoscopes based o n Vimsottari Dasa, the author has taken 360 days a year as Time Factor for a 'Year.' 2. Garth Allen; in his "Perspectil'es ill th~ Sidereal" published in Am~rican Astrology, February 1975, page 46 under DASA SYSTEM observes: "My deep interest took hold, however. when I undertook to subject the Vimsotlari Daso System to a rigid statistical test using Fagan's Spica-based ayal/amsa and the 360·day year as basic values. The event of death W;4S the subject chosen for study, a nd to my mixed conslerna· tion and amazement it turned out that a lm ost three time~ as many people pass away during m::alefic-ruled sub periods than probability would predict, with the Saturn subperiod outstanding in this respect. Strange, is it not, that my conversion to Hindu astrology should have been wrought by the very reasons my Eastern critic picked up as the basis of his reservations? I accepted the Dasa system as valid because it holds up under test condi tions when the Hypsomatic ayanamsa is employed. I had rejected the system yea rs earlier than this, when other ayallamsas were applied, in fact. Ihad decided that the ve ry theory of the Dasas was pretty much superstitious hogwash. My earlier rejection and later acceptance were both made on statistical grounds, for I cannot embrace and champion a scheme which doe~ not withstand such tests. Astrologers, bo th Easterfl and Western , are too prone to utter dictums, and mutter objections based upon scattered individual case evidence, or what is actually worse no matter how respectable it sounds; "experience." The history of any science is as much a continuing story of face-saving measures on the part of writers, teachers, ( lO )

lecturers and field-dominating personalities, as or conti· nuous betterment. It is only human to want to derend one's own past teachings or present views when something that demands their amendment looms into sight. The readers will observe that different astrologers have given different arguments in su?p;)rt of their views. but no final rule is established. We have m:lde a thorough research on this subject and our views are detailed in the J[ Part or this book.

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PERIOD OF SUN Krittika, Uttaraphalgltni and Utlarashada are each ruled by the major p eriod of the Sun lasting fo r 6 years. When the Sun is benefic to A ~ c~n::l.ant o ccupying e xal-

ted or own sign in anglcs or trine house!, the native is rocketted to fame and hon Ol l T by the grace of God SiI'o. He is ever-basking in t he affect io n of his fathe r with a cha nce for rich inhe ritance. He wields power ana au thority either in Governm!nt or public lire. He acqu ire!! ]
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He is fond of occult sciences like M al/tra Sast ras and Ayurveda. His so ul yearns intensely for the company of pious sou ls. If the Sun is combined with the Moon there is gain of appare l and ornaments, followed by mi sunderstanding with maternal relations. Sundays will prove lucky in Surya dasa when it is good. When the Sun occupies debilitated sign 6th, 8th or 12th ho use with bad aspects, the . native suffers from poverty, disease especially of the head, eye, tooth and sto mnch due to extreme heat. He. lead s an obscure life, haled by his father, fri ends and relations. He may face litigation regarding bis paternal property. He invites

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trouble tbrough his quick temper. There is likel ihood of depromotion in service or loss of prestige, tro uble to father, danger from fire d c. Tbe following arc the results of Surya Dasa in different signs: Generally the Sun produces good results when he is placed in Mesha, Milhuna, Simha, Katlya and Dhatlus; and bad results when he occupies Vrisabha, Thula. Makara and Kumbha and mixed results in Karaka, Vrishchika alld Muna . The follow ing are the important years when the Sun ca uses some momentuous events when he occupies the different houses which of coune, depend upon the degree of the Su n's strength. When the Sun is in the 1st house, the native suffen in his 15th year; in the 2nd loss of wealth in his 7th yea r; in the 3rd. financial gain in his 20th year; in tbe 4th, loss of I to parents in his 12th year; in the 5tb . danger to falher in his 9th year; in the 6th, prosperity in bis 23rd year j in the 7th. danger to wife in hi. 34th year; in the 8th, death of near aDd dear relative. in his 27th year; in the 9th, bath in sacred rive rs in his 10th year; in the 10th, separation in his 19th year; -in tbe 11th. birth of prosperous children; and in tbe 12th. danger to life in his 38th year. SUN/SUD

If the Sun is favourable; only mild results wi ll happen during its bhuktj unless death is in the offing in the latter part of the daso. When the Sun is combi neo with the lord of the asce ndant, bhukfi will prove good at the beginning and slightly adverse in the end; the reason being that {ognadhipmj becomes combust .

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in undertaking and lou through miscalc ulati on or specu lation may also happen. When the lord of the blwkti is in an a ngle or trille or 11th house from Dasollotha, the native e njoys o ffi ci:d favou r, ch eerfulnes si bath in sacred rive rs, visit to temples; di gging well for charity, delicious meals. When Bhuktillalllli is in 6th, 8th or 12th from Dasanalha, there ma y be loss through theft o r deceit or qu a rrel with mother, wife , etc. When the lor.d of the bhllkti is in the 7th house strong ly influenced by deatb·inflicling p la nets there is danger to life.

SUN/Mars The sub· period of Ma rs in the major period of the Sun lasts for 4 month s a nd 6 days resulting genera lly in heat diseases like fever , small-pox, d ysentery, abscess, fear and anxieties. trouble from enemies etc. When Mars is benefic to ascendant occupying an angle. trine. 3rd o r II th house in exalted. ow n or friendly 'sign , the native h as unbounded g race o f Llrd Subramanya and other Ugra Devarhas like Kali, Narasimha. and Hanuman . He has a st urdy constitution glowing with health and e nergy. lucky ·brothers', helping friendS', distinction in games and sports; sk ill in cookery, acquisition of land, dexterity in handling weapons, military honours. dauntless courage in braving dangers; success in litigation etc. He is fortun a te ill the Southern direction . Whe n Ma rs is aspected by Jupiter with the influence of the 9th house, the native shines as a Halayogi. He gains through red grains and a rieles. If Mars i\ combined or aspected by male6cs and occupies 6th, 8th and 12th house, in inimica', or depres· sed sign, the native is tempted to commit sins, pick

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qllltrrel3 with brothers and friends, danger or death in

the war·field, accidents , injury by animals. fear of thieves lind arson , death of wife, ch ildren or some otht.r near and dear ones, failure in undertaking. If Mars is benefic and combined with ascendan t lord; the bhukti produces monetary gains, comflJrt and convenience 'and other effects of Raja Yogu. When Mars is combined with the lord of the 2nd house, disease or danger to father. little comfort, loss of appetite, trouble fr om Government an: caused when the 2nd lord is malefic. If the above mentioned planets are in the 6th or 8th house, danger to life, loss through Iheft. Government. arson, storm, elc., are produced. If the lord of bhukti is in an angle or trineposition from Dasanatha, little comfort, gain, change or place or trans· fer, ill-health to children, misunderstandings wi th reIAtive~ and such other mixed results an; caused. This rule may cause some confusion in the minds of the readerl. It is based on the principle that siDce Mars is a natural malefic, his occupation of a,n angle or trine position from Dasanatha affects the good effects of 4U30.

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SUNJRabu When Rahu il in an angle or trine house. he produces bad results for the first 3 months like financial worries, ill-health or loss of wife and children, danger from Inakes, trouble from the Government or master. Thereafter he provel !ODd by promoting healtb, wealtb, ( 56

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happincss , royal favour, auspIcious ('un ct ion s, ctc. Whcn Rallu is in Upachayas prel. 6th, lOth and I llh) c o mbined with lagnadhfpathi and a s p ::~h: d by be nefic planet s. the native enjoys sudden ga in throu gh business like money-lendi ng or by the help of friends, bumper harvest from the lands. stron g will. fame , honour and pilgrimage. If he is combined or as~cted by Venus there may be gain of house, money through opposite sex. birth of children, sexual union with many women, promotion in service with hi s fortune lying in the direction o f NorthWest o r South-West. When he is occupyin g 6th, 8th or 121h ho use from Dasanalha, th ere is danger from water, fear o f imprisonment. disease o r death of wife, tro uble from cieditocs, dea th of li ve-stocks, loss through low-minded people. If Rahu is influenced by the death-infl Icting planets like the lords of the 2nd and 7th houses. there is danger to life. SUN/Jupiter When Jupiter is in an a ngle, trine, 2nd or 11th ho use occupying own o r exalted sign combined with Dasallatha, chance of marriage, G overnmen t appointment, birth of male children, respectable profess io n like teaching, service in the department of Religious Endowment or Minister of State, etc., a re the good results. W hen J upiter is combined with Dharmakarmadhipathis, (lords of 9th and 10th houses) the native is highly religiou s, respected both by the Government a nd publ ic. a ttracting peo ple by his spiritual powers. When Jupiter is combined with malefics in
ex-communication, disease or death of children. Wh en Jupiter is in the 9th fro m Dasallatha, the native enjoys peace a nd plenty, highly devoted to God Shiva O f Visllllu. He is engaged in religious a nd charitable activities like constructing temples: digging wells, hea ring religiou s d iscourses and undertaking pilgrim ages especially in Western o r So uth-Western directions . He easily attains Mantrasiddhi. If Jupiter is in th e 6th, 8t h or 12th house f rom Dasanatha, the na tive su ffers from the curse of saints or Brahm;ns, fai lure in undertakif!g and in fa ct faces alround misery. When Jupiter is associated or influenced by the deathdeal ing planets like the lords of the 2nd or 7th houses, the native suffers from fe ll Jiscases. S UN /Saturn The sub- period o f Saturn in the major pe riod of the Sun hlsts for II months and 12 days result ing generally in ill-health, misunderstanding with father, friends and relatives, trouble from ruling classes, fi nancia l loss and bad company . When Bhuklhill(Jfila occupies an angle, trine ho uses, own or exalted sign, it wilt prove bad for the first 3 months and produce good results like success over enemies, cheerful ness , acquisition of lands, financial gain, happy functions, comma nd over rustics a nd rowdies, afterwards. When Saturn is a malefic combined with other bad influences, ex ile, trouble from the Government, death of childre n, sufferin g due to the wrath o f God RudrQ. blasphemy, poverty or financial worries, adultery etc., are the bad effecu througho ut the bhukti excepting at the [ 58 )

beginning when some slightly good resu lts may be expected. Wh en Saturn is in an angle or trine posi tion from DaSGIIGllia, he causes fear, death or disease of father or pat ernal rdations and sons. When he is in the 11th house from DGsGIIGtha, the nati ve gnins through black-grains and articles like iron, buffalo and Iravels in Western and South-Western direc· tions. When Saturn is combined or aspected by the lords o f 2nd or 7th house or other death-dealing planets, there is danger to life. SUN/ Mercury If Mercury is strong in an angle , trine, own or exalted sign, the native has the unbounded grace of Vish/lu, by which he attains Ilame and fame in artistic and literary pursuits, gain in trade and commerce or in deciding the disputes between conflicting panies, skill in painting, sculpture, mathematics and astrology, etc .. purchase of apparel and ornaments, etc. If he is combined with the lords of the 2nd an d the 11 th , the nat ive makes enormous gain either in service or business tspecial1y in the direction of North. If he i. combined with lords of the 5th and 9th, royal favour, promotion in se rvice, doing charity, propitiating Brahmjlls and Gods, pilgrimage, happy and auspicious functions at home. If he is in good places combined with the Sun, the native evinces kee n interest in religious and philosophic pursu its like yogas and malllllra sastras, and seeks the darshan or Sages and Saints by frequenting secret places like caves and hills . [ 59

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If Mercury is in an angle and trine po9itions (rom Dasanatha, the native attains easy success in educational and Public Service Examinations, receives ho nours and lit les and purchase of costly gems, etc. If he is in 6t h, 81h and 12th houses, he produces diseases like gasteric troubles, leprosy, ulcers, hea rt troubles and nervous debility, sexual weakness. heavy loss, litigation, di sease or death of materna l rel ations, cows, disgrace, depromotion in service, failure in examinations. misunderstanding with wife and children. But slightly good results may also happen .I( the beginning of the bhuk thi. If Mercury is combi ned with the lords of the 2nd o r 7th house or influenced by other death-dealing planets, th e native may apprehend danger of life. SUNIKetu It la sts for 4 months a nd 6 days resulting generally in mom:tary loss, mental worries, offi cia l displeasure. disease and trouble from relatives. If Kethu is combined with ascendant lord, the native reaps some happy results at the beginning of the bhukthi followed by misery and death-news of relativCl at the middle and the end. If he is in 6th, 8th or 12th house combined with malefics; toothache, headache, urinary disease like diabetes, change of place, cheating friends, dea th of paternal grand parents, etc., may happen . If Ketbu is combined with Dasal/atho , bi lious complaints, suffering to children are the had results. Ir be is in ascendant with auspid ous influences, there may be gain of wealth, marri age, Government service, good actions, possession of horses and elephanl s.

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If he is in the 11th house from Dasanalha, happy results are produced. If he is combined with the lords of 2nd or 7th houses or influen ced by other death-dealing planets , there is danger to life .

SUN/Ve-nus When Venus is in an angle or trine house occu pying own or exa lted sign. the nat ive enjoys e",cel1ent Raja Yoga effects by the grace of the Goddess like sexua l union with b",aut iful ladies. gain of hc use, vehicles , dress, toilet , and other ornaments, pleasure trips or pilgrimage to d ifferent places especiall y in South-Eastern direction , enjoyment of music, drama or association with cinemastars etc . If he is il)61h, 8th and 121h house or in debili tated sign, death of live-stocks, wife and children, loss of house. wealth, female di seases. trouble to wife side relations. etc., are likely to ha pp::n. If Ven us is in :In angle or trine position from Darollatilll , t here may be royal favou r, ga in through contract or Banking, de votion to G oddess and Brahmill s, initi ~ tion in Srj Vil/ya, luck y daughters, etc. lf he is in 6th. 8th and 12th from DosolIOlha. heavy !o!!.s, misunderstanding with the fair sex, disgrace are the likely bad results mi xed with so me good effects at the beginning oflhe bhukti. If he ;,) combined o r aspected by the lords of 2nd and the 7th houses or influenced by other death-i,nflictin g planets, there may be dan~er to lire.

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MOON Chandra dOSQ lasts for 10 years. Rohini, Hasta and Sravana are each ruled by the -major period of Moon resultin~ generally in peace and plenty; affectionate and lucky mother, literary talenlS with a highly imaginative and emotiona l background, easy success in sr ~c ulative vClllures like literary or crossword puzzle, earning through trade con nected with juicy articles like milk, curd, ghee, wine, sce nts or pearls, white gems, rich yield from the land ; purchase or sale of cattle. etc. lf Moon is in the wane, he may cause laziness, fickle-

mind, misunderstanding wi th friends and relations and mental afflicti ons like insanity, hysteria etc. The following a rc the resulls of Chandra Doso in different signs: In Aries . he produces strong mind, domestic harmony, d isease of the head. misunderstanding with brothers. When Moon 'is in Moolathrjkona. the native ~oes abroad, ea rns a la rge fortune, enjoys bumper harvest followed by phlegmatic diseases and misunderstanding with friends and relatives . If Moon is in the ht part o f Taurus with malefic influences. there may be danger to mother. If he is in the latte r part of Taurus, the native's father will be happy and prosperous. If combined with malefics. he causes dangerous diseases. If Moon is Vargottama, the nalive attains fame and honoul. devotion to Guru and [ 62 )

God, ga in through live-stocks, wate ry articles; etc., and a lso some dIseases are to b ~ apprehended . When Moon is in Gem ini, the native ha s a firm faith in religion, gains through writin g books or profession co nnected with audit and accountancy, or as travelli ng agents and attains fame and honour. There may a lso be cha nge of place or profession . If Moon is in Can cer, the native has :normous income from agriculture, live· stocks, knowledge of different sciences, hea ring religious discourses, desire t o visit hills and dales eith er 'for pleasure, profit or pilgrimage. The native is lik ely to get some diseases in private parts of the body . When the Moon is in Leo, he gives a lift in profession, royal favour and defective limhs. When Moon is in Virgo, the native is likely to visit foreig n countries o r at least go out o f his nati ve place for establ ishing busih
the native is likely to make rresh gains during the dasa. Whcn Milan is posi ted in Capricorn, the native will have a large circle o r sons and daughters, income rrom agriculture, constant travel with consequent ill-health . In Aquarius, Moon produces misery, disease, indebtedness. Ir he is Varogotlama, in Aquarius he incurs the enmity or the rich and influential persons, trouble to wire, children, loss or wealth, disease of the tooth and mouth . In Pisces , Moon ca uses gain through a rticles co nnected wit h water, extinction or enemies. wisdom and kn owledge. The rollowing are the import ant years when Moon causes majo r events when occupies different houses at birth . Wh en Moon is in the 1st hOllse, the native suffers in his 27th yea r; in th e 2nd, misery in the sa me yea r; in the 3rd, ga in through relatives in hi s 5th year; i'l the 4th, worries and difficulties in his 15th yea r; in SIt. House, birth of chi ldren in his 26th yea r; in the 6th, loss of high Stat us and delth in his 57t h year; in the 7th , danger to mother in his 15th year; in the 8th, danger to life in his 61h day or year; in the 9th, bath in sacred waters in his 20th year; in the 10th, financial gain in his 43rd "yea r; in the 11th, roya l ravou r and gain or live-st.ocks in his 20lh year; in the 12th, trouble or danger in his 3rd year. All these results are, or co urse, tentative depending upon the degree or Moon' s strength, MOON /Moon When Moon is in an angle or trine occupying exalted or own sign with good aspects, the native will be happy with wife, children, maternal relations, rolling in unear· ( 64 1

ned wealth and attaining fam~ and fortu ne without much effort o r merit. He may have sudden and unexpected gain through speculative ventures like horse· races or share speculation or agriculture or through sale or purchase of live-stocks like elephants. white-horses. cows. etc. He will have opportunities of attending dinner parties. reli gious discourses. undertaking sacred baths and pilgrimages. enjoying sweet scents, garlands, deliciow fruits, drinks. If Moo n receives the benefic influence of Mercury, the native will shine as a creati ....e novelist or au thor. If wit h the benefic inftuence of Sun, the native enters Government service with fat sa lary wi thout much responsibil ity or he may become a n elected head of local bodies. If Moon is debilitated occu pying 6th, 8th or 12th house with malefic influence. the native h as a weak mind, family worries. indebtedness. misunderstanding with mother or maternal relations, tedious journey, dangcr from water or cold diseases: If combined with Rahu or Kethu devoid of good asp::cts, mental derange· ment or hysterical tendencies are likely to be caused. The native will be a terrible drunkard, if strongly inftuenced by Saturn with malefic influences. If Moon occupies the 2nd or 7th h " u ~e strongly inftuenced by death-dealing planets, the native is likely to meet with prem ature death or suffer [rom fell diseases. MOON/Mars When Mars is in an angle or trine or 11th house both from /agna and Dasanmha occupying own or exalted sign, the native is highly energetic and famous as swimmer. navigator, baving rich and influential brothers and [ 65 J

friends. landed property. making enormous profit throulh Icielltific agriculture like pump-sets, success in litigation. The native may enter Military service especially in the Naval Department M in Prohibition Police. or in facto ries engaged in the manufacture of watery substances like soda. scent.. or in the engineering department connected with river-valley projects or dam const ruct ion or as chan ncl overseer, etc_ The native may acquire large fortune as Proprieto r o r Manager of coffee-clubs or meals hotel. lf Mars is debilitated or combust occupying 6th, 8th, 12th, both from Lagna and Dasanolho, amiction to hrolhers, fin ancia l straits, danger from enemies, fire, operatio n, accident , death of friend, mean profession like a sen-er in a hotel o r a cook, are the bad resu lts. When Ma rs is in the 2nd or 7th house wit l , slrong Morako (Insha , he may cause preml ture den th . MOONiRlhu When Rahu is in an angle or trin ~ occupyi ng own or exalted sign o r combined with lagnodhipati, th e nalive enjoys good etrects like sucess in undertaking, favour from young masters , bright bus iness prospects, travel in the direction of South or South-West, help or income from low-caste peo ple. devotional and ch aritable bent of mind , pilgrimage, etc., at the beginning of the bhukthi; and bad results like danger from drowning, poison , snakes. skin diseases, professional setback, etc., for 3 months in the middle; followed by benefic results at the end of b/Jukli. If Rahu is aspected o r combined with Mars wilh malefic ownership, accidents due to rail or weapons, danger from thieves are likely to happen. When Rahu receives [ 66 )

the influence of the 8th house. he may ca use arrest or impriso nm ent , dange r fro m animals . If thue is benefic aspect, the nati ve enjoys delicious meals, g:li n thro ugh forei gn trade, fame and hono ur, se:(Ual pleasure etc. If Rahu is in the 6th, 8th or 12th house both from Dasal/alha and Jagna; fin ancia l los5, disease or death ('If children, disputes and quarrels, immoral acts, trouble through change of place are likely. If Rahu . . is· in the 11th ho use, he produces happiness. monetary gain to Ihe native, slight tour and di sease tothe membersrof the famil y except the native. When Rahu is in the 2nd or 7th house influenced by deat h-deal ing planets. danger fro m mortal diseases is tn be apprehended. MOON:Jupiter When Jupiter is posited ill nn angle, trine or 11th house occ upying own or eX.l l1ed sig n both from !agna and DasonatiJo, the nati ve will be highly virtuous with a philosophic and humanitarian outlook. He earnsl hrough noble profesion like teaching or as Minister of State o r as High Co urt or District ludge or a great yogi highly respected . celebrating or Attending happy and auspicioul fun ctio ns either at home or in the family of friends and relations. Sons will be fa mous and lucky. He generally trav:ls towards West. If Jupiter is clebilitated or combust posited In 6th, 8th or 12th both from fagna and Dosanatha and comhined with Rahu or Kethu he produces a thei ~ tic tendencies. e~co mmunicat ion. disease or death of children or parent , poverty, trouble from Government or rich and influential 1T13sters. curse of pious souls and divine retribution. etc. If Jupiter is in the 2nd or 7th . house with Itronl

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Moroka dosha, the native suffers from windy diseases or danger to life. MOON/SatuTa When Saturn is placed in an angle or trine, little happi~ ness, less gain; obstacle. halered of relations. s light f.:ver, misery, hard work are the likely resu lts. If Saturn is benefic to ascendant occupying the 31d. 6th, or 11th house in angle or trine positions from Dasanalha, the native gains through mean profession like wine and butchery shop, acquires land5, houses, comm:::lRd over rust ics and rowdies. Ir Saturn receives the benefic influence of Sun; the native will be a great leader among laboure rs or kisans or a Government official in rural parts. He wi ll have opportunities of tour or travel in the direction of South-West. ]f Saturn is debilitated in the 6th. 8th or 12th houses with good aspects. he may give slightly good resultS. Ir combined with malefics, the nalive takes to bad habits, keeping low~nste women o{ such other immoral act , disease or death of parents . wife and children, financial straits, exile or failure in agriculture, loss through theft, flne or penalty from Government, disputes and litigation, enmity; etc. If Saturn is in the 2nd or 7th house strongly influenced by death-dealing planets, the native will meet with premature death. MOON/Mercar)' When Mercury is in an angle or trine o r II th house occupying own or eltalted sign; the native attains educational and academical success by fluke without much

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effort . He will be a areat scbolar, businessman enaaged in Overseas trade; accountant or auditor or astrologer, commanding vehicular and conveyance facilities, a mass immense fortune in speculative business like share speculation or as a mediator between conflicting parties. The native's uncle will be rich and helpful. If Mercury is debilitated or combust occupying 6th, 8th or 12th both from iaglla and Dasallatlta, the native lufl'ers from bilious complaints, trouble to wife, children, disgrace and dishonour, professinal transfer to undesirable places, loss through speculation, like horae race etc. If Mercury is placed in the 2nd or 71h house with slrong Maroka dQsha, native is likely to apprehend danger to life. MOON/Kethu When Kethu is in 3rd, 6th, or 11th house occupyina exalted lign with good aspects, gain through agriculture, black-market, sexual union with windows, royal favour, charitable disposition, domestic happiness arc the good results. If he is in an angle or trine combined or aspected by benefics, he causes disputes and quarrels, fever; sma llpox etc., at the beginning, followed by ha ppy result at the end of the bhukti. If he is in the 6th or 8tb bouse from Dason(Itha or debilitated , obstacles to undertaking, trouble from evil spirits, danger from snakes, disease of the head, tooth. death of grand parents, loss of live-stocks, professional set-back are the bad effects. MOON/VeDus When Venus is placed in an anale or trine , 2nd or

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I Ith house occupyi ng own or exalted sign both (rom lagna a nd Dasanafha, the native will have beautiful and lucky wife, de~nt house, fas hion able orna ments, vehicles, musical taste, craze fo r cinema and drama and such other entertainments, gain th ro ugh banking, purch ase or sale of gems etc. If Venus is combined with Dasanutha, the native enjoys comforts and convenience, liquidation of debts. If he join s Mercury and Sun in chura (moveable) or .Jlhiru (fixed) rusis , the native will celebrate marrige and other happy function s. If Venus is debilitated in 6th , 8th, or 12th both from lagna . and Dasanatha, disease o r dea th of a wife and children, disputes and quarrels through ladies, financi al l o~s through bank-crash, insolvency of debtors, female intercourse in wrong places a nd time or sexual abuse are the likel y bad effects. If Venus occupies 2nd or 7th house with strong Maraka influence, danger from venereal diseases is likely. MOONfSun ]f Sun is placed in an angle or 11 th house in his own or exalted sign, the native regai ns his lost property, secures Governmen t appointment, attends happy function s, has cordial relationship with fri ends and relatives, follow· ed by bodily ailments at the end of the bhukti. If Sun is in the 6th, 8th or 12tb bo use with malefic influence, he may cause mental worries, fever, stomach pain due to extreme heat, trouble or death of father or paternal relations. If Sun is combined with lagnadhipalhi, the native enjoys happy results at first, followed by obstacles and disho nour later.

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If Sun is in an angle or trine from Oasanatha, he blesses the native with Manthra Siddhi, fame and honour. If he is placed in 6th, 8th or 12th from Dasanatha, thc native may apprehend trouble from fire. theft, Government, etc. If Sun is in 2nd or 7th strongly influenced by other death-dealing planets, there may arise danger to life.

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CHAPTER VII MARS

Mrigasira, Chitta. and Dhanisto arc each ruled by the MahadasQ of Mars which lasts for 7 years, resulting generally in cuts, hurts, burns, boils, fever. abscess, su rgical operation, enmity. misunderstanding with brothers ' trouble from G overnment or stricturs from superiors. loss through theft , a rson, exi le. et c. I f Mars occupies airy signs with malefic influence he may cause d anger from storm, air-crash, etc. Ir in moveable signs be will produce accidents during wal k or travel in bicycle. mOlor cat or ra ilway trai n etc. If in earthy lIign. there may be danger from fa it. stone-throw. collapse of house, earth-quake. accidents in mines etc. In watery lign s. he is likely to produce drowning accidents. In fier y signs. the danger may arise through fire, electric shock or gunshot injuries etc. When Mars is in 3rd. 6th or 10th house occupying exalted . own or friendly sign with benefic aspects and conjunctions. he endows the native with sturdy constitution. strong will. dynamic and quick action usualJy found in leaders o r military commanders. He may attain name and fame as a d aring adventurer. industrial pioneer, .killed engineer. distinguished sportsman with extraordinary p hysica l fea ts. He may also enter se rvice in Police or Agricultural Department or in a workshop or factory or as a businessman dealing in mechanical goods or as a landlord engaged in scientific agriculture. His

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brothers will be rich and helpful while his friends will bc influential and reliable. If Mars is weak with Kashta-shadhu!a, atHiction to wife, children, Iivestocks, loss through sale or mortgage of lands may be expected. If he is combined or aspected with benefics, he produces mixed results like purchase of lands at the beginning, followed by disease at the end of the bhukti. If Mars is malefic to lagna but strong in Ishtashadbala occupying own or exalted sign, the bad effects are restricted to his own bhukli, while the rest of the period may prove good provided other bhukti lords are well placed. The following are the general results during his major period with reference to his occupation of different signs: If Mars is posited in Moofatrikona, the native enjoys good income, success over enemies. passion for military service. If he occupies other parts of Mesha, in bad Shashtiarma, be may cause the birth of noble sons, happy functions followed by danger from fire and enemies . If in Taurus, he produces godliness, opportunities of presiding over public functions where his oratorical skill will be admired and charitable disposition, etc. In Gemini, Mars may cause foreign service, travel or transfer to distant places for better prospects, where he is lik'ely to learn new language, art and crafts followed by windy and bilious complaints, enmity of good people, etc. When Mars is posited in Cancer with benefic aspect, the native may possess vast extent of wetland with enormous water facilities, enaged in scientific agriculture, milk supply, selling gbee, curd, etc., or managing a

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coffee-club or meals hotel. etc. The native may have to live far away from wife and children with weak co nstitution and consequent worries. If Mars is placed beyond the extreme debilitated portion of Cancer, he wi ll make the native honest and straight-forward possessing rich livestocks like cows, goals, followed by so me disease in private parts of the body. When Mars is placed in Lco, the native wields power and authority either in G overnment or public life mixed with malefic results'lik! seplration from wife, danger from fire and weapons. If Mars is posited in Virgo, he produces spiritual tendencies, like the perfo rman ce of religious rites and ritu a l ~ . besides domestic happiness and monetary gain . When Ma rs is in Libra, the native suffers from financial strllin , loss of tivestocks, separation from wife, weak body. a life without fame due to sins committed in previous lives. If Mars is posited in Scorpio, prosperity thro ugh agriculture . generous heart, enmity. talkative nature a re the effects. If Sagittarius, Mars promotes spiritual advancement. lulfilment of desires, favour from Government and want of fame due to sins of previous lives. 1f Mars occupies the most exaltation portio n of Capricorn, the native redeems old debts, regains his lost property or kingdom; upholds his family tradition, success in war or arguments. purchase of costly gems and acquires profit through hard labo1,lr. When Mars has descended from the most exalted portion of Caprico rn . he produces success after strenuous effort . danger from fall. weapons, water, liUle happiness. [ 74 J

When Mars is posited in Aquarius, the native will be unprincipled, worried on account of his sons o r heavy expenditure, etc. In Pisces, he produces worries and anxieties. expenditure exceeding income, disease, indebtedness, danger from poison o r exile. When Mars is Vargotlama, he produces success in war. litigation. heallhy constitution, moral stamina, many-sided income. When Mars is debilitated in amsa, he may produce tedious and profitless travel. mental unrest, sudden and unexpected. obstacles to work on hand. disgrace and bad name from good people. The following are important years when Mars produces some major events with reference to his occupation of d ifferent bouses : When Mars is in the 1st, the native suffers from iii-luck in his 5tb year; in the 2nd, financial loss in his 12th year; in the 3rd, happiness through relatives in his 8th year; in the 4th, deatb of re lations in bis 8th year; in tbe 5th, trouble tbrougil relatives in his 5th year; in the 6th birth of children in his 24th year; in the 7th disease or death of wife in his 27th year; in the 8tb, danger in his 28th year ; in the 9th. death of fatber in his 14th year; in the 10th, danger from weapons in the 21th year; in the 11th financial gain in his 45th year ; and in the 12th, trouble in his 25th year.

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ship with his brothers and silltcrs with opportunities of travel in southern or south-western direction. If Mars is posited in 6th, 8th or 12th bouse, affliction to brothers. ill-health. pressure from creditors and such other malefic results are likely to happen . If he is exalted in amsa with good aspects, favourable results may be expected. If Mars is placed in 2nd or 7lh house or strongly influenced by other death-dealing planets, he may produce mortal diseases. MARSJR.bu The sub-period of Rahu in the major period of Mars will generally cause danger from snakes, small-pox. fever, loss or danger through water, poison etc. If Rabu is posited in an angle, trine, 3rd or -II tb house with benefic aspect or combined with laglladhipathf, the native will experience moderate results like pilgrimage 01 holy batbs, generous impulse. intense longing to go out of his native place especially in eastern direction, acquisition of lands, celebration of marriage, mixed witb malefic effects like death of relati ves in the middle 01 the bhukti. If Rahu is placed in 6th. 8th o r 12th house occupying debilitated o r unfriendly sign with malefic aspect' or conjunction, the native is likely to face trouble from rude and low-class people. death by drowning or suicide in a well or river; sudden- and unexpected loss through theft, litigation, etc. Wh.en Rahu is combined with lagnadhlpathi or posited in an angle. trine, 3rd or 11th house fr om Dasanatha, tbe native suffers from vague fean , Joss of reputation for tbe first 6 months followed by ,ood resu lts during ot her [ 76

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parts of the bllUkti. If Rahu is placd in 2nJ or 7th house or other-wise strongly influenced by death -Jelling planet~. he may cause fatal diseases like T.R MARS/Jupiter When Jupiter is placed in an angle, trine or 11th house occupying own or exalted ~ign the native will be a Karmayogi engaged in humanitari
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bereavement and exile. If Jupiter occupies 2nd or 7th house or in8uenced strongly by death-dealing planets. the native faces danger to life or fell diseases.

MARS/Sawn! When Saturn is benefic to lagna occupying own or exalted house in an angle or trine, the native will be something like village Hamdan, thief of Bagdad. labour or kisQII leader with comm:lnd over a gang of rowdies or rustics or a rich landlord or an iron merchant or a dealer in black a rticles like se.~ame or gingelly oil etc.• pro fit thro ugh illegal means like black-market, tax-evasion or through smuggled articles, sexual union with low class women. birth of children. travel towards south or north. If Saturn is debilitated or occupies an inimical sign in 6th, 8th or 12th house. the native suffen from poverty, tedious work. trouble from low-class people, death of wife, children, friends or relatives, nasty habits, faces criminal prosecution or gruesome death from accident, murder, di sease like mental derangement, etc. If Saturn occupies 2nd or 7th house or otherwise strongly influenced by death-dealing planets, the native will have to apprehend premature death.

MARS/Mercury When Mercury i ~ in a n angle or trine the native is witty. humorous and talketive, evincing keen interest in technical educa tion like short-hand, typewriting, arts an d crafts. He may be a bu~iness m:lgnate dealing in mechanical goods or an industrialist in tbe manufacture of

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scientific applinnc(s or a journali st like war-corr~lpon dents, or war-technician . If Mercury is debilitated or combust occupyi.ng 6th, 8th or 12th house, h~ is likely to cause chest pai ll , disrespect from r~1::ttions, su ffering t o wife. children and financial worries. If Mercury is co mbined wi th Dasalla flla, enemity. fear, exile, di~hon o ur, trouble from Government . failute in examinations . disease o r death of matern ?1 un cle are the likel y res ults. If Mercury i<; posited in an angle o r trine fr om Dasana/lla occupying own or exa lted sign. the native enjoys roya l fa v\lur. lift in profession. musica l enterlalnment. religious discourses. etc. H Mercury is in 6th. 8th or 12th from Dasana/ha, he will produce hum ilia tio n. f.lil ure in litiga to n, neg lect of religi ous duties. trouble fro m low class p eo pl ~. pressure o f creditors. danger from weapJns. disputes and qu arrels through angry ..... ords. etc. If Merc!.lry is in 2nd or 7th ho use or otherw; strongly influenced by death-dea ling planets, he is likely to cause dangerous diseases . MARS/Kethu Ir Kethu is posited in an angle or trine occu ~yi ng own sign combined with benefics or /agn adhipath i, he produces at the beginning moderate results. like little ha ppiness. slight gain. heavy expend iture. purchase of live-stocks, lands, gain through servants o r low class people, service under new master. sexual union with widows followed by malefic resu lts like misu nderstand ing or quarrel with wife. children at Ihe end of the bhuk ti . If Kethu is in 6th. 8th or 12th bouse occupying own ( 79

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or exalted sign, with benefies or lagnadhipa,hi, he causes good health . wealth, happiness, etc. The above rule, though likely to cause some con· fusion, it is quoted as found in the text available to us. If Kethu is posited in an angle or trine with malefics. misery, obstacles to undertaking, sudden ri se of enemie~, trouble t hrough relat ives , danger to life , journey to a foreign place where he may have happiness. If Kethu is in the 11th house, he produces slightly good effect s at the beginning, fo llowed by mental worries. impediment to work on hand, unpopularity in the middle. again with good results at the end of the bhukfi. If Kethu is placed in 6th, 8th or 12th house wi th mal efic infl ue nce. disputes, tooth·ache. loss th rough theft , trouble to brothers, paternal and maternal relations, danger from snakes, poison, wild animals, f..!11 diseases, like white leprosy, loss of wife, trouble from Government are likely to happen. If Kethu is posited in 2nd or 7th home with death· dealing planets, he may cause deadly diseases MARS/Venus When Venus is in an angle, trine, ltd or 11th house occupying exalted . owo or friendly sign with benefic aspect or conjunction, he gives marriage or sexual pleasure with beautiful and passionate ladies. fashion· able house, co rd ial friendship with friends and relatives, travel especially towards west or north, marriage with a girl in the direction of the south, purchase of vehicles, ornaments, dress, sandal, flowers, scents, enjoyment of musical enterrainment, cinema, drama . gain through contract or banking business, happy and auspicious [ 80

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fun ctions al home. pilgrimage. holy baths. cha ritable acts. el c. Tr Venus i ~ posited in 6th. 81h or 121h " ouse both rrom Du.ranarha and [agna with malefic influence. he produces domestic disha rmony, heavy ex penditure, miseries th rou!!h ladies. remale diseases. arrest or imprisonment, loss Ihrou ~ h thert or accident, mo rlgage o r home or je wd~. etc. lr Venus is in 2nd or 7th house or influenced by other de"': lh-d ealing planets. h(. is likely to cause premature de.llh or d anger. MARS/Sun If Sun is placed in an angle or trine occupyi ng own N exaltalion, he may prod uce m ~ l efic resulls at first, rollowed by h:l ppy resu lts like roya l r"vour, Governmmt service, travel toward s east, phi losophical mind in the middle and misery althe end or the b/Juk'i. The native is also likely 10 meet with loss through thert during travel in roreign countries. If Sun is benefic to lagna and co mbined with lagnadltiparh i. he will produce monetary gain, rich agricultural yield , purchase of dress and ornaments. If Sun is posited in an angle or trine position rrom Dasanarha, he promotes litlle gain , happy runetion s, acquisit ion or lands. Government appointmen t. eiC. If Sun is in 6th, 81h or 12th house from Dasanatha, rear latitude. disease are the likely results.

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or conj unction. holy bath . religious and cha ritable disposition, birth of children, celebration of marriage, happiness of mother , brother, delicio us meals, possession o f livestocks like milch cows, service in mills and fac· t'lries, eng!lged in the rnl oufacture of liquid articles like sugar _or soh facto : y, travel lowJ. rds north where the nl tive is likely to s~cure G overnment ap pointment, fin3ncial an:i sp!culat iv¢ succen, digging of wells , etc. These re!ult~ will be excellent if the Moon is full . If Moon is in debilitated or inimi cl[ sign occupying (jth, 8th or 12th house. there may be fe ar of death , trouble from Gove rn ment , dwi ndling of pro!)Cfty, loss o r d3.mage to live~to ck~ ; sca rci ty of milk, curd, ghee, etc. If Moon is combined with the lords of the 9th and 7th hOllse with the aspect of Jupiter, the native will acqu ire la nd Of kingd om, flowe rs. scents, ornaments, rich dowry through wife. devot ion to Gods and sa ints, doi ng charit y, etc. If Moon is placed in an angle o r trine from Dasanatha, he ca llses happiness to fatber. desire to hear religious di,cou r~es, military service, honour and help through relatives. When Mobn is posited in 6th , 8th or 12th house from Dasanatha; danger from water, Government , mental ..... orries through sons and daughters are likely. If Moon occupies 2nd or 7th house Of otherwise influenc(d b)' death-dealing planets, he is likely to cause prem ature death,

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CHAPTER VIII

RAHU Aridra, SWQN a nd

Safabhisha .:Ire each

ruled by Rahu MahadOSQ which lasts for 18 years resulting gene· r~ lIy in misery during its tirst part and happiness during the second followed again by malefic resu hs at the end . If Rahu is in the 3rd. 10th or II th ho use occupying exalta tion sign with benefic aspect or associa tion. the mltive attains sudden and giddy success in all waiks of life. acquires IHrge fortune, either by fair o r foul means. wields power .and authority over hilly or forest tribes, ha s servants, shines as a wilt)' clown o r buroo~ moves with wicked people, travels or tours low,lCds South-Wesl, gains through oversea trade. builds rest housts. d igs wells either fo r agricultural operation or for charity and has a 'liki ng for non-vegetarian dishes and foreign service. If R ah u is ot herwise placed. he may cause professional setback, loss of reputation. disease o r death of father. mother. maternal or patern al grand-parents or other relatives, danger from snakes, poison, mental derangement or physical deformity , indebtedness, imprisonment death by drowning or suicide etc. These results will be modified, if there is a ny benefic aspect or combination. Tbe following are tbe general rC$ulll of Rabu witb reference to bit occupation of different , siloS:

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In Anes . R ahu , produ ces happiness. auspicious function , ,lCquisi lio n of lands, roya l favo ur. cordi al relationship wi th wife, child ren, friends and relatives. In T aurus. good cdllca ti on, polit e bchnviou r, possessi"n of co"s . lar. dcd pi operty. financia l gain . purchase " f f'lshiona ble dress and jewe ls are the likely results. In G emini . Rahu causes enm ity, danger fr om poison, misundersta nd ing with relatives trouble th ro ugh ladies, etc. In Cancer. he produces great pros perit y. self-earning, marriage, birth of ch ildren . acquisition o f wet-lands . build ing or purch:;i se of house ' a nd fulfilment of desirl:S. In Leo, officia l displeasure. troub le fr om G ove rnment. failure of cro ps, r os ~ of re putat io n, wea lth . hous~ . death or disease of paterna l rehl tions are the effects. In Virgo, Rahu makes one crown ed or offici al head or a famous sch olar. with 3uin of vehide, om amcnts, silk dress, restoration o f lost property, marriage or birth of children, etc. In Libra Rah u produces loss of hc use, lands, wealth or profession . trouble from·G overn ment . unpo pularity. deat h of fath er or ot her relatives. III Scorpio, the native acquires lands, honours from Government, help from friend, and relatives . ext incti9n of enem ies, success in li tiga tion or in the war· field and such other happy results. In Sagittari us . the native suffers from want of milch cows, fear o f arrest, trouble from enem ies, death or disease of fathe r, etc. , In Ca pricorn, the native will atta in power and authority in rural parts either as Government officer or as elected head, ma rriage or birth of chitdern . agricultural o r monelary ga in, conllructioD of house . purchase of [ 84\

livestocks, et c. In Aquarius. Rahu produces difficulty, indebted ness. enmity, loss of house, wealth , livestocks, bod ily ailments, affliction 10 wife. children loss of profession or reputa~ tion, d anger fro m poison etc. In Pisces, the nati ve s uffers from mis understanding with one and all dread of foes. arson. thieves, G overnmental punishment and bereavem ent, et c. RAHU/ Rahu

The sub-period o f Rahu in the majo r period of Rahu will generally produce finan cial lOB. enmity, disease like indigestion, consumpt ion. profitless journey or profess ional tran sfer to undesi rable places, affli ctio n to wife and children . If Rahu is combined WIth Ascendant Lord wi th benefic influence, the native is likely to tour or travel to different places dther on professional duty o r pri vate bu siness , pleasure or pilgrim trip. If Rahu is posited in Taurus, Can cer o r Virgo with benefic aspect or association. he will pro mote name and fame, roya l or official favou r, service in Military or Po lice Depa rtment , acquisition of wealth th rough foreign service o r trades, travel towards West or Soulh-west where the native will enjoy veh icular co nvenience. If Rahu is aspecl ed by ma lefi c, he may C;l use tro uble or danger to father. When Rahu is placed in 6th, 8th or 12th house wi th malefic influence, ocupying debJitated rasi or am.l"a, he will cau ~ e profitless and ted ious journeys, fin ancial strain . fear of theft, imprisonment, enmity, di shonour, dea th of father . mother, children, o r livcstocks, trouble from one's own kith a nd kin, etc. [ 85 J

tr Rahu is in 2nd or 1th house strongly influenced by maJefics, the native will apprehend premature death, danger from reptiles. RAHU/Juplter U Jupiter is in an angle'frine or 11th house occupying own or exalted sign or amsa, the native will enjoy the effects of Raja yog~ . He will have faith in religion, charitable dispositIOn, company of pious souls. cou rage in resisting evil. purchase of cows, vehicles. ornaments; journ ey toward Sou lh o r South-western direction where he may enter Government 5ervice or enjoy official favour, delicious meals, etc. U Jupiter is debilitated or combust occupying 6th. 8th, or 12th house with malefic aspect or associa tion, temptation to commit sin, amiction to wife, and children. chest p3in, exile are the likely results. If Jupiter is placed in an angle, trine, 11th or 2nd house from Dasanatha. he will promote health, weultb. happiness, purchase ' of lands, house, birth of fam ous sons, cordial relationship with friends and relatives, etc. When Jupit er occupies 6th, 8th or 12th house from Dasanatha. he will produce financial loss. official displeasure, trouble from secret enemies. misunderstanding with one and all. professional transfer to und~sirable places. disease arising out of indigestion are the likely results during the first half of the bhukti followed by some good results during the second balf. If Jupiter is placed in 2nd or 7th houses influenced by death-dealing planets. the nati\'e will have to apprehend premature deatb.

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llAIlU/Saturd If Saturn is posited in an angle, trine, 3rd or 11 th house. occupying own o r exalted sign, he may cause at first some malefic effects like disease and disputes. followed by gratifying resu hs like fame aDd (ortune tbrouah hard and sustained work, power and authority either as official or elected head in rural parts. The native will have a large number of sen'a nts, commanding vehicular fa ci lities. He may gain through black a rticles, grains or animals like iron, buffalloes, travel towards West or South-west, service under alien maste rs like Christians, etc. The native may have a liking to have in tercourse with widows, elderly o r low-caste women. There may be celebration of happy and auspicious functions at home. birth of children and digging of wells either for agricultural operation or charity. If Saturn is placed in 6th, 8th. 12th in debilitated Of inimical sign , he may produce trouble through rude and uncivilised people. servan ts or tenants , ill-health, misunderstanding wi th near and dear ones, death of maternal o r paternal relatives. fear of arrest or criminal prosecution , financi al worries. When Saturn is posited in an angle, trine or 11th from Dasanatha with benefic aspect or association, he may produce official favour, monetary gain followed by enmity with Government officials, affl iction to wife, children. etc. If Saturn has malefic ownership occupying 6th, 8th or 12th from Dasanatha, the native will suffer from chest pain. danger from snakes. fire. loss of profession or reputation, poverty, etc. When Saturn is in 2nd or 7th house with malefic aspect or conjunction, the native may apprehend preroa· ture death.

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RAHU /Mercury

Ir Mercury is in an angle, tr ine or J I lh house, the native will shine as a poet, author, painter, orator, lawyer, mathematician , a mb a~sa d o r. travelling sales man or business magnate, etc, He will get married or have sexu
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their lords with benefic asptcts. he will give marriage. official favour, gain through mean profession or low-caste people . widows or ma ter nal grand-p:lTcnh. Cxp,L Jlsio n of trade and commercial projects, transfer or journey 10wards North-west. If he is placed in 6th, 8th or 12th with malefic influence occupying Scorpio , Cancer, Leo, mental worries, disputes through ladies, misundersta nding with brothers. danger from thieves, fire, weapons . death of livestock s, grand paren ts, imprisonment, female disease , leprosy, poverty are the likely results. When Kelhu is placed in an angle or trine from Dasolllllho, little happiness, meagre gain through agriculture. livestocks followed by heavy expenditure at the end of the bhukti. If Kelhu is strongly influenced by death-dealing planets, he may cause danger from poison, disease of the head or ear or premature death. RAHU/Venus When Venus is placed in an angle, trine or 11th house occupying own or exalted sign with benefic influence. the native will enjoy the effects of Raja yoga like marriage or sexual union with beautiful ladies, construction of new-fashioned houses, purchase of vehicles, lands, ornaments, costly gems, gain through contract, banking, overseas trade, birth of children, lucky daughters , prom otion in service, etc. If Venus is posited in 6th, 8th or 12th house with malefic aspect or association, he may cause dise;l se or death of wife, children , enmity with fr iends and relatives. venereal (;omplaints, urinary diseases, loss through house transactions, bad name, death of livestock s, wanl Qf

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doth and ornaments. If Venus is in an angle. trine or 11th ho use from Dasanatha, the native wi ll enjoy life with guests liKe sexual pleasure, luxurious bedding, sweet scents, flowers. fashionable dress, hearing of religious discourses, moving with tbe nobility and gentry. If Venus is posited in 6th, 8th or 12th from Da.sanafha with malefic influence, he will cause trouble through ladies. sons and daughters or wife-side relatives, loss through Iivestocks. mortgage or sale of property on account of pressure from creditors. or court nction, etc. When Venus is strongly influenced by ' Maraka' planets. there may happen danger to life. RAHU/Sun

When the Sun IS posited in un angle, trine or 11 th house both with reference to lagna and Dasallalha, occupying own or exalted sign, the nati ve wi ll at(;lin name and fame. inco me thro ugh travel, trade o r Govern ment service, mixed with so me sort of mental or physical ailment, both to the nalive and his sons. If Sun is joined with the lords of lagna and 9th house and aspected by Jupiter and Moon, the nat ive will become a high-placed Government official with keen intellect or a business magn ate ever basking in officia l favour. . If Sun accupies 6th. 8th or 12th both from lagna and Dasanatha, he m::y cause diseases due to elttreme heat like purging, etc., trouble from Government, enemies, tedious and profitless jou rney. etc. If Sun is pl aced in 2nd or 7th house with malefic aspect or aSSOCiation of Saturn, Mars or other deathdealing planets, he may produce heavy expenditure. mortal disease.

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RAIlU/MoOD Since Moon is an enemy to Rahu. he may generally produce financia l loss thro ujh relati ves, th ieves, ill-heal th to mother, pa in of limb. probabil it y of a voyage to a foreign country followed by acquisi ti on of property, change of residence, purchase of live-stocks, etc. If Moon is fu ll occupying an angle, trine, 11th ho use or own or exalted sign, he promotes prosperity, domestic happiness, delicious mea ls, fulfilment of desi res. birth of children, c~lcbration of marriage o r other aus picious fun ctions, purchase of ornaments. d ress, success in speculation. professional advancement, etc. If Moon is in the wane occupying 6th, 8th or 12th with malefic ownership, sudden and unexpected loss thrp ugh specula tion or fraud, poverty, theft, disrespect fro m relatives, domestic disharmony, fail ure oJ crops, scarcity of milk, curd, ghee, cold diseases, etc., a re the likely results. If Moon is posited in an angle, trine o r 11th house from Dosallotho, he will produce the propiti ation of Gods and Brahmins, pilgrimage and holy baths, diggi ng of wells, etc. If he is in 6th , 8th o r 12th from Dosanalho. the Iihly result. are hysteria or such other tro ubles from devils, jaundice, danger from drowning, accidents thro ugn travel. skin diseases like itches, etc . If he is influenced by death-deal ing planets, there may be danger of premature death. RAHU/Mars When Mars is posited in an angle. trine or J IIh house with benefic aspects and conjlmctions, the native will be [ 91-)

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daring Splflt of adventure, organising and !kill; he will have helping fri ends a nd brothers, enjoying hea lth . wealth a nd happiness, s uccess in litigation, bi rth of brothel'1, etc., If Mars is placed in 6t h, 8th o r 12th house with malefic ownership, he may ca use high fev er, intestinal troubles, hu rts find cuts. disputes, misunderstanding with brothers, accidents during jo urney o r pla y, en mity, opera ton. death by drowning or militll.ry action lit the begi nn ing of the bhukli follo w('d by so mt: good effects like happy and auspicious functioJlS, na me and fa me in sports or ga mes. In tbe above rule the sage hints a n important astrologica it ruth that maldics when placed in malefi c houses like 6th, 8th or 12th. will become powerless to do much harm. On t he other hand. they facilitate benefic planetl to do lome good. Th is accounts fo r some good results stated in the above passage. If Ma rs is placed in an angle. trine. l !th house in Scorpi o, he will promote tl ightly good effects. official favour, purchase of la nds, gai n thro ugh red gra in!. articles, journey. etc. If he is posited in 6th, 8th, 121h from Oasafla/ha combi ned with deb ilit ated or malefic planets, he may produce disease or death of wife, children. brothers, fear of imprilo nment. loss o r mortgage of !anded property, thert. danger from an imals. etc. When Mars is strongly influenced by ' Maroko' planets. be may cause dan,er to life. It

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CHAPTER IX JUPITER PUlIorVQSU, Visakha and Parva Bhadrapada are each ruled by the Ma!ladasa of JlIpit~f which lasts for 16 years resulting generally in majestic and magnetic personality with fat constitution, virluom dlSpJsition, divine grace, initiative; insight into men and th ings, strict observance orfast and prayer, selfless se rvice to humanitarian or national cau<;es, peace and plenty, study and exposition of scriptures. sin less or nob le professior. like tC:lching, journalism, etc., happy and iluspiciou<; functions like marriage, religious rites propitiating God lndra o r Brahma or Sillu. birth of lucky children, meet ing of sages and saints or such other piolls souls, sen-ice under Brahmin or sarhl'ic minded masters, fame and fortune in the direction of North or North·east, fo llowed at some time or other by burns or pains in the neck, thigh, knee, etc. The native will have a fancy for ye J1 r'Jw dress or articles and gems like lapis lazuli and topaz. If the native is born under Raja Yoga, he wilt become a Minister of State with much diplomatic skill, or a popular officer rising to high position by sheer force of character. If born in ' Hamsa YOKa' he will become a great yOgi, philosopher, logician. grammarian or a religious head, attracting people throu8h his spiritual power~. The best position of Jupiter in a horoscop: may be visible in the native's palm in the form of auspicious marks like star, triangle, conch, etc., on the mount of Jupiter.

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If J upit!'!r is debilitated o r combust occupying 6th , 8th o r 12th house both from lagl/Q and Dasanatha, the results will be very bad like dogged misfortune, worries and anxieties, death of nea r and dea r ones, atheistic tendencies, divine retribut ion , trouble from Brahmins. falie frie nds or secret ene mies, loss of profession. prestige, eating of begged food . etc. J upiter posited in the 2nd or the 7th house in the above condition will ca u~e dish onou r, affliction to sons, change of place. diseases of wi nd, phlegm or spleen especially in the cold season, mixed with some good effects in the middh: and at the end o f the dasn. Th e foHow ing arc the genera l effects of Gllru Mahadasa with reference to his occupation of differe nt signs: J upiter in Aries .... il l confer G overnment service o r leaders hi p. generous !lnd forgiving na ture and domest ic happiness. In T aurus, the native wiH be fond of fine arts with crea tive t;llents, but will have no peace of mind . There may arise a si tuation when the nat ive will have to Je3ve his nati\'e pbee and work hard for meagre income . Ju piter in G emini will prom ote religiou s d ispositio n, knowledge of saslras, o ratorical or diplomati c i-kill, disciplined chtl racter, spiri t of renunciation. Alth ougb the native may achieve grea tness and glory, he will incur the displeasure o f his maternal relations or wife with consequent worries . If Jupiter is posi t ed in th e most exalted portion of Cancer, he will bestow immense luck, dign ified position in li fe , fam ous sons, bappy and auspicious functi ons. If he has descended from the most exalted point occupyi ng malefi c l'argas, he will produce loss of wealth previously earned, worries to pare nts and such other results. In Leo, Jupiter will promote fame and honour, Govern· [ 94

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ment service. fat s:tlary, co nt :lct wi th rich and influential people. In Virgo, Jupiter produces educational distinction . acade mical honours. literary and cultura l refinemen t. royal favour. Yet at some time or other, the native will have to encounter trouble from low-caste pr mean-minded people, In Libra , the nat ive witl be du ll -witted suffe rin g from wa nt o f proper mea ls. misundersta nding with wife. chi ldren and other m31dic results. In Scorp:o, J upi ter will produce wisdom, scholarship. executive skill. poli tc and polished manners, happin ess, follow ed by indebtedness and heterod o x views. If Jupiter is posited in M ooflJlrikolla o f S;].giltarius, he will produce keen intellect ;l nd intuition, official fav our. excessive bile in th e system and hen·pl.ckcd nature . If . he is placed afler 20 d egree ill Sagittarius, he will endow the nalive with religiou~ mimi, performan ce o f penance, prayer and c harity, bumper ha rvest, moneta ry gain through livestocks o r through d eliverin$ religiow; d isco urses, etc. If Jupiter is posited in the most debi litated po rtio n of Capricorn. Ih e native Will suffer from pove rty, tedious work undu hard-task masters, stomach pl.in or other complicated disea ses. dj s resp~ct from one's own kith and kin. If Jupiter is placed beyond the debi litated point of Capricorn, the native will get large incom: from agricu lture, hard wo rk o r throu gh mea n profession or se rvice u nder low class masters o r through recourse to questionab le means, When Jupiter occupie~ Aquarius, the native will evince keen interest in mystic and occults sc iences, propiti ating Kshlldra d~~a(has. He will be ever fond of his ... ife wi th [ 95 [

unbridled sexual passion, In Pisces. Jupite'r will confer deep scboiarsnip, pu blic e!lteem, roya l favour, dutiful wife and chi ldren, peace and prosperity. The above results, should be ca refully weighed in the light of different kinds of planet:ny strengths and aspects . The foll owi ng are the imortant years when Jupiter cau ses some major events when he occupies the different houses at bi rth : When Guru is in the 1st house. he will produce happy and auspicious function s in the nati ve's 5th yea r; in the 2nd, roya l favour in his 27th year; and acquisi· tion of wealth in 39th year; in the Jrd , in the company of good fr iends in his 20th yea r; in the 4th . gain t hrough relatives in the 12th year; in the 5th . affliction to maternal rel atio ns in the 7th year; in the 6th . trouble from enemies in the 40th year; in the 7th, gain thl ough ladies or sexual un ion in the 27th year; in the 8th , chronic disease in the 3 1st ye ar : in the 9th, 10th and 11th, moneta ry gain to fat her in the 15th yea r ; in the 121 h , heavy expendi ture in the 25th yea r, J UPITER{Jupiter When Jupiter is well placed, the result s th ough favou r· able, will be mild . likt: visit to holy shrine~ and sacred baths, building of loft y towers, digging of well s, fo und · ing of charitable institution5, noble assoc iations, Th e native will ri se from 1humble begin ning slowly but ste a ~ily to great fortune which will be lasting for generations, He will possess horses, elephan ts, cows, palanquins o r other vehicu lar conveni ence, If Jupiter is posited in 6th. 8th or 12th house occu· pying c!ebililated sign with malefic aspect and conjunc[ 96

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ti on in ad di ti on to o wnership of 4th , 7th or 10th house. the native will be subjected to unto ld suffering, mental anguis h, disease, quarrel with 'Dayadilu', bereavement like death of gre:J.t grand-father or eldest member of the fa mily, neglect of reli gious dUlies, finan cial difficulties. wo rried meals, etc. If, in the a bove position, Iupiter is defeated in 'Graha-yuddha" the native will die in foreign co untri e:i. If Iupiter is placed in the 2nd o r 7th house or otherwise inftuenced by death-dealing pl anets, he will cause dissases like dropsy.

JUPITER/Saturn Sat urn occupying all angl e, trine, 3rd or 11th house in exa lted , own or frie ndly sign with benefic aspect or conju nction, will produce leadershi p among mobs, labo urers, reli gio us head for lo w'('"::iste peopk propi tiat ing •Kshudra d"vathas' for attaining S iddhi in occult sciences lik e black magic. alchemy, rejuvenatio n, etc. The nat ive may engage himself in social service like uplift of depressed classes , recla mation of crim inal tribes. abolition o f slavery. etc. Acquisition of lands, wea lth , house, etc. (may be through unscrupulous means). servants. livestocks like buffaloes and mules m"\ y also take pl ace. If the bene fic influ ence of Mercu ry combine" the nati ve may go for foreign studies or at least learn a fo reign language, ga in through trade or travel in the direction of- West, Sou th-wes t o r North·east. If the benefic influence of Ma rs combines, the native will become mill-owner or head of a facto ry. If the benefic influence of Sun combines, the nat ive may enter Government service in the d epartmentJ con nected with Po lice, Agriculture. F orest. Excise or Prisons, Labour . etc. [ 97]

If the benefic influence of Rahu or Kethu combines. th e na tive will become something like iron merchant. oil-monge r, o r head of a firm engaged in the ma nufac-' ture of ~hoes, bla nkets, etc. The native will however suffer from ma lefi c results for 5 months like mi su nderstanding with relatives, heavy expenditure, tedious work. Sa lun pos it ed in 6th; 8th 01· 12th both from lagn and Dasanatha with malefic inHuence, will cause enmity, trouble from rowdies. failure of c ro p!; indebted ness . impri sonment, loss of re putation, intercourse with servantma id , scavengers, diseases or maimed wo men, fear of murder, theft , shift o r transfer, cruelty, etc. a re the likely resu lts. If Saturn is placed in the 2nd o r 7th house or otherwise influenced by death-dealing planets; he mly cause fe ll diseases· pertaining to tendon, muscle or wrist especially in cold season. JUPITER/Mercury If M ercu ry is st rongly pl aced in a n angle, trine with benefic aspect o r conjunC"tion, the native will be well.versed in scriptures, arts and scie nces with a bright a nd brisk persona lity, tactful behavio ur, sense of humou r. presence of m ind, gift of the gab. alway! striving fo r high ideas. He may be a busi ness magnate thrIVing well in the direction of West or N o rth-west o r enter service as accountant, auditor o r clerk in the Judicial, Income-tax, Postal, Railway o r Revenue D epartment. Green grains and articles as well as bellmetal are some of the lines which will bring fortune to merchants. If sighted by Dasanatha, M ercury produces religio us trend, taste for astro!ogy, Mal/ra Siddhi io preparina: spells [ 98

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and ch:Hrns, co nt ri butio n fo r ch ll"i table ca use . etc. When Merc ury is posi ted in 6th. 8th or 12th with ma lefic aspect or conjunction like Ma rs, he may cause heavy loss through ga mbl ing. indebtedness. d isho no ur. cha rges of trust o r defalcation, defama tio n. etclf Mercury is placed in a n angle o r tr inc fro m Dasanatha the native may learn a new lang uage. purchase of golden o rnaments. vechiclei. help fr o m maternal uncle or other relatives. happiness to parents, holy baths, devotion to God VlshnZl. gain through sha re speculation or - prices, fo nune in his own nativll land . If Mercury is posi ted in 6th, 8th or 12th fro m Dasanatha occu pyi ng debi litated sign, fai lure in examination, depromotion in service, loss t hro ugh travel, theft are likely to happen . If Mercury IS strongly inl1 uenced by dea th-dea ling pl a net ~. the native may apprehend danger to life through diseases like indi gestion, colic, diarrhoea a nd al so through the instrumellt.ll ily of spirits pertainrng to Vishnll. The above evil effecls may be mitiga ted by pro pitiating God Vishnu or Mercu ry.

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doctor. etc •• are the likely results. If Kethu occupies 6th. 8th or 12th house with malefic influence. he is likely to cause trouble from widows. shift or transfer. misunderstanding with grand parents: death of brother. dishonour, residence in foreign places. poverty, stupidity. inconstancy, bodi,,>, ailments of eye, head or fell diseases like consumption:)eprosy, small-pox, hysteria, danger from snakes and reptiles etc. If Kethu is strongly influenced by death-dealing planets, premature death is likely. JUPITER/Venus Venus in an angle or trine occupying own or exalted sign will bestow on the native the blessings of As~ra Lakshmis, namely, chaste and beautiful wife, children, ornaments, dress, house, enjoyment of music performance, dramntic and cinema entertainments. sweet scents, !lowers, fruits, garlands. sandal paste, gain through oversea trade, banking, contract, travel towards West Of South·east, delicious meals, celebration of marriage or other happy functions, initiation in Sri Vidya. gain through dowry, or help from father-in· law or ladies , etc. If Venus is placed ,in the 6th, 8th or 12th occupying debilitated sign with malefic influence, delay in marriage, disease, danger or death of wife, daughters, chiMren, disputes and quarrels with wife-side relations, female diseases o r the trouble of the lung like pleurisy, sale of house or property owing to pressure from creditors, loss thr~'Sh then, or litigation, death of Iivestocks. residence in for.~ign places, poverty, are the likely results. If Venus is strongly influenced by death-dealing planets, he is likely to cause premature death through venereal complaints. diabetes, etc,

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JUPITER/S.D Wh;!.!} Sun is p)~ited in an angle or trine oCl;upyina own or exalted sign with benefic aspect or association. he will confer proficiencj in court language, Government service. marriage. fame and fortune especially in the direction East, con tact with aristocratic peoplc. company of pious souls, prosperity through father, s uccess "in undertaking through favour of Government officials, etc., mixed with some malefic results like diseases of the head arising through extreme heat. If he is placed in 6th, 8th or 12111 with. malefic inDu· cnee, occupying debilitated sign in ras; or amsa, the n"tive will have to face tbe opposition of the rich and influential people, loss through Government action. lili· galion. damage or danger from arson, affliction to fathe r o r paternal relations, high fever, shift or transfer, sinful acts, dishonour, etc. If Sun is strongly influenced by death-dealing planets he may cause danger to life,

JUPITER/ MOOD When Moon is waxing, posited in an allg'le. or trine occupying own or exalted sign with benefic aspect o r conj unction. he will produce bealth. wealth and happiness. marriage, birth of children, good harvest. digging of wells, wide knowledge. holy baths. devotion to Goddess Gowr;, sea voyage o r travel to distant cou ntries. help from matern al relations, attending parties a nd funct io ns, plenty-of curd. milk, ghee. gain through livestocks like COW!!, acquisition of lands, under ground treasure, success in speculation. good earning through profession and other good results. [ 101

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will cause heavy loss through miscalculation or failure of business, enmity, affliction to mother, children, official displeasure, diseases like typhoid, pallor,catarah, jaundice, in1lammation of the nose and also trouble from numerous female goblins. If Moon is strongly influenced by death-dealing planets, the native will meet with danger to life. JUPITER/Mars When Mars is placed in an angle, trine occupying own or exalted sign , he will produce little gain, heavy expenditure during the first half of the bhukti followed by acquisition of lands, house, help from brothers, gain through military service or in a workshop, travel towards South, success over enemies, bumper harvest, ath letic fame and delicious meals, especially heat producing dishes. If he is in 6th, 8th or 12th combined or aspected by the lord of the 9th house, the native may enjoy glowing health, rulership over towns and villages, followed by heavy and unavoidable expenditure. If, in the above position, Mars is debil itated or combust with malefic aspect or association, he wil'l produce diseases like boils, wounds, loss through theft or litigation, arson, intercourse with other women with consequent bad name, urinary d Iseases, neglect of one's family duties (Dharma), accidents during travel or in the war-field, etc-. When Mars is strongly influenced by death-dealing planets, he will cause dangerous diseases. [ 102 J

JUPITER/lbbu If Rahu is posited in an angle o r trine with malefic planets, he will cause disputes and quarrels, misunderstanding with friends and relatives. sorrow through wife. etc. If he is placed with benefic planets in the above pasitia l'!, he will make the native an elected or official head o'\'cr lowns and villages, acquisition of land , fr iendship of new and rich people, gain through business or travel towards South o r South-west, knowledge of foreign, language etc., celebration of ha ppy and auspicious fun ctions at home, military se rvice or leadership, pilgrimage, holy baths in Ganges, Rameswaram, etc. If he is placed in 6th, 8th or 12th, he will produce trouble from Government o r from one's superio rs, danger from thieves. devils, mental worries. If he is in an angle or trine from Dasanalha with benefic and malefic aspects, he may ca use trouble to the native and his 'Dayadins', disgrace, jo urney, o r transfer to inconvenient places, followed b~' happy res ults at the end of the bltukti. If he is placed in 6th, 81h or 12th from Dasanalha, he will produce very bad result s, foll owed at the end of the bhukti with slightly good effects. If Rahu is strongly influenced by death-dealing planets. he may cause fell diseases like epilepsy, small pox, leprosy ant! want of appetite, suicide. etc.

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CHAPTER X SATURN Pushyami, A nuradha and Uttarashada are each ruled by the Mahadasa of Saturn which lasts for 19 years. lr Salurn is well placed . the native may rise ' from log cabin to White House: :1S it were through hard and sustained work wielding power and authority over rustics and rowdies, something like a village Hampdon, Labour or kisan Leader o r, a champion o f the depressed and downtrodden people like Harijans, Negroes, criminal or forest tribes. fishermen. hunters or such other unclvilised fold. He may earn a large fortune especially in th~ western din:ction through ag riculture o r trade in inferior articles o r grains among low-class people or tbro4gh service under a lien masters like Christians and Moham medans. If the malefic influence of Rahu, Kethu or Mars combines, the subject is likely to become a notorious swindler, gangster or usurious money-lender with cruel di$position . He may purchase old and dilapidated houses or lands, and try .to enrich h imself by drawing chestnut out of fire or fishing his opponents in troubled waters. He will be lazy, indolent or miserable. But once his vanity is tricked, he may spend lavishly both for good and bad causes. He may be addicted to alcoholic drinks and narcotics craving for the company of wid,?ws or old and low-class women. Too much of Saturn ian influence may take several forms, say, blackmarket, black-magic and black;6,.ess, as some people have now-a-days a fancy for black shirts. If the influence

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of Mercury combines, tbe native wip become a l'rophet of evil or death-foretelling astrologer. The following are the general eff..:ct5 of Sa turn Maliadasa with rdefence to his occupation of different signs: Aries-If Saturn is posited in the extreme debilitated portion , he will produce diseases like fe ve r, headache, death of retatives, accidents in mines, loss of quadruped s like buffaloes, camel s, donkeys, mules, lit igation, insult from rude and rough people. But when Saturn is exalted in lIavomsa, with benefic aspects, these results should considerably be modified. On the other hand some good results may also be expected . Taurus- Dignity, roya l favour, taste for arts and sciences, laziness, craving for sexual pleasure, milita ry honours. G emini-Majestic and magnetic personality, nobility of ch aracter, luck thro ugh wife, income through trade, writing, recognition of merit, hu man itarian work and trade gains, success in speculative ventu res, political fam e, etc. Cancer- Mental worries due to wife, children or fr iend s; disease of tile eye or ear; enmity. If thcre is benefic aspect o r association, good effects like happy and auspicious function s, gai n through foreign travel or trade. Leo- Misery, disappointment, misappropriation, criminal prosecution , sucide, murder or such other tendencies. Virgo-Officia l favour, promotion in se rvice, increase in fo rtune, mixed with danger from water, trees, mountains and hilly regio ns. Libra-If Saturn is posited in the extreme exa lted point. acquisition of lands. dress. ornaments, sexua l pleasure, enjoyment of drama tic and Olber entertai nments, travel o r trade in regions inhabited by Chri stians, Moslems or other foreigners, invitation for p ubhc parties and fu m:-

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tions. increase or business. If Saturn is debilitated in navamsa or otherwise afflicted, shift or transfer to a new place, lo~s in trade or agriculture, official displeasure, disrespect, exile etc., are likely to happen . Scorpio-Cruel and sinful disposition, tedious journey, fraud , officia l stricture. loss of prestige or reputation. destruction , o r damage to property. Sagittarius-When Saturn is well placed. the nat ive will evince interest in religious and philanthropic studies, attend happy and auspicious funct io ns, live in big cities ncar military centres, minister or adviser to ruling chiefs or rich people. lf afflicted, he will produce trouble through servants, strained relationship with kith and kin, di5eases like T.B., leprosy, etc. Capricorn- Purchase of lands, ornaments, clothes, succes! in business. friendship with great and illustrious personage!. fa vo ur from officials. Jf the sign is strong in shadba/a, the native will live in a fertile place abounding in water facilities near a river, sea or tank, making enor· moul gain especially in the directi on of so uth or north, increase in power or authority, golden ornaments. If afflicted , misunderst anding wi th friend s and relatives or other worries arc likely to crop up. Aquarius- If Saturn is po>ited in Moolatrikona portion, the native will have opportunity of visiting foreign countries where he will attain fame and glory after undergoing some trouble. If afflicted, loss of money, mis-under!tanding with wife and child ren may happen. If posited in the Swakshelra portion, travel in western co untries. success in lit igation ; wealth and happiness. Pisces-Pilgrimage and holy baths; spirit of renunciation, trade gain especially from East. If afflicted. domestic worries. pain ill the calves may be expected. The followioi are the general effects of Sani Mahadasa

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trouble (rom servants, (ear mixed with slight financial gain. During benefic bhuktis, good results like honours and titles, purchase of lands, ornaments, help from brothers may happen. During malefic bhuklis of Saturn Mahadasa posited in 2nd house, trouble from Government, obst ructi on to work, fear of impri so nment. worried mind , dysentery, fever , damage o r loss of lands. cattle, vehicles. etc. During benefic bllllktis the results are strength of mind , helping native , pleasure and profit in gambling, horse-race etc., hearing lectures, attending enterta inments or buying costly gems, good appointm ent are th e likely results. SATURN/Saturn The sub· period of Salu rn in his own major period will generall y cau se domes.ic disharmony, ill-h ealth . enmity mixed with good results like acqui sitio n of land s, se rva nts. cattle like buffa loes, goa ts, dogs. mules . One may try 10 secure a high appoinlment not necessui ly by me rit. but thro ugh bac k-door influence like bribery, etc, He may ga in through iron . or oil trade. fue l business, road conllacl . in fact. :111 works involving hard work. I!" Saturn is placed in an angle , trine, 3rd or 11th house occupying own or exalted sign . he may cause large income, Goverment servi ce or fav our of the ruling dass. gain or ornamen ts set with blue stones, weapons, succesS over enemies, travel towa rds west, visit of friend s a nd relatives in connection with happy fun c lion ~, happiness of sons and d aughters. Saturn placed in 6th , 8th o r 12th house occupy in g debilitated sign or combu ')t will cause disputes and quarrels with mischievous element, loss through theft, indebtedness. fear of murder. arson, poverty, shame, trouble [ 108

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marriage, birth of lucky children. comfort and convenience. gain of fashionable ornaments and dress. enjoying sweet scents. flowers. drinks and narcotics, amorous disposition, attending musical entertainments, etc. If he is placed in 6th, 8th or II th with malefic aspect or association, he will produce venereal complaints, kidnapping of ladies. loss through money lending, damage or destruction to house, cattle, death of wife and children, quarrel with father-in-law or other relations, pledging of jewels and other malefic results. Venus in 2nd or 7th with death-dealing influence may cause premature death. SATURN/Sun When Sun is placed in an angle or trine or 11th house occupying subha varga with benefic aspect or association, the native will attain power and authority over towns and villages. enter Government service or business firm, gain through fore st produce . trade in drugs and other chemical s ubstances. success in litigation through favour of Government officials, increase in patrimony, help from father, happy functions connected with paternal relations, meeting of pious souls, philosophic studies, devotion to God Sh'a, etc. If he is placed in 6th, 8th or 12th houses, occupying debilitated sign with:- R~'hu or Kelhu, he becomes a chandala, thereby marring the fame and fortune of the native. He will associate with outcastes, perform intercaste marriage, suffer from the curse of pious souls, death of children, mental anguish, etc. If Jupiter is posited in 2nd or 7th house with deathinflicting influence, the native may apprehend danger to life. [ 111

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MERCURY Aslesho, Jyeshla, Rt'~olhi are each ruled by the Mahadasa of Mercury which lasts for 17 years resulting generally in smart and smiling personality with a sparkling sense of wit and humour, eloquent a nd persuasive tongue, fle xible ca pacity for adjustment, psycho logical insight, fru gal and calculating nature, pushing and dashing kna ck for business c.nterprise especially in the direction of North -West, educational distinction In mathemati cs , refined and elegan t taste for fine arts and keen interest in occult sciences like astrology, palmistry and mallfra shaslra. The native may secure Government appointment by passing comyctetive examinations in the revenue, judicial. income-tax, cooperative. postal, railway or radio department. Or he may enter business as secretary, manager. accounl:tnl , auditor. stenO-I}·pis!. clerk. travellin! o r commissio n agent in a firm of imports and exports. boo k-sellers and - publishers. yarn o r weavi ng mill. He may also slrike out an independent lin e as piece-good merchant, pan shop-keeper or a dealer in vegetables, green grains and a 110y of metals. In the case of people born in Bhadra Yoga, Mercury w;l1 mo uld versa tile geniuses, mathemati cal or scientific prodigies, industri al and commercial m:lgnat es. poets, pal rials, philoso phers. lawyers, a mbassado rs, parliamentarians and public speakers. He will , however [ 112

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produce towards the clo:;e of the dasa 50 me ill-health due to the deficiency of 'C' vitamin. The following are the general effects of Mercury Mahadasa wilh reference to his occupation of different signs: Aries: Poor, ignorant and unhappy; unscrupulous, idiotic; liar, swindler and gambler; unsettled life; constant and tedious journeys. These results may be modified by benefic aspect or association . .. Taurus: Opinionative, clever, logical, well-read, showy; heavy expenditure, affliction to mother, wife or children. pain in the neck. Gemini: Highly educated in literature, arts and sciences; plea~ing manners and courtly appearance, a fine comprehension of the scheme of life, a good grammarian , technical, logical and clever; celebration of happy or a:Jspicious functions, participating in public meetings, help from cousins, but little happiness to mother who may be subjected to some sort of suffering. Cancer: Wealthy, witty and speculative; hard lot of life in a foreign. place, top-heavy expenditure due to haughty friends, small gain in agriculture or other profession , mortgage of property or dishonour. Leo : Unlucky, confused, pooi and proud; mental anguish due to wife, children or friends. But if Mercury is well disposed to lagnll with benefic aspect or association, the native will be a daring adventurer travelling in hilly regions and will have a large influx of money from different sources . He will have opportunities of learn· ing a new language . Virgo: When Mercury is posited in the exalted port ion of Virgo, the native will attain fame and fortune through writing, as author or journalist. H, will be highly religious, well· versed in the scriptures. [ 113

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If placed in Moolatrikolfo, he will produce charitable mind, self-earning, desire for foreign travel, Government service, etc. When fallen from the exalted portion , scarcity of milk, hatred o f relatives , defect ive limbs, bad name and sinfu l acts. Libra: Defective vi sion or speech, skill in fine arts like drawing, painting. sculpture , bold and enterprising n;i ture. di sease to co ..... s or other live-stocks. If there is be.l!I;c a.. p!ct or au!)cial ion, rc::colnition of merit, contact with the wealthy and leuned people. le:tdership. Scorpio: Little happiness. heavy expenditure, separation from relatives, suffering to wif~ . children ; loss of wealth. merchandise, prestige. worrit:s but religious and philo ~ ophic temperament. Sagittarius : Respected and learned but servicc. adviser to ruling chiefs like Minister, contact with pious sou ls, tour to Eastern co untries. honours and titles, ambitious, plans and projects . Capricorn: Inde btedness, ted iou.. journeys. moving with all and sundry; obscure. If there is benefic aspect o r association, new business especially in tanneries and leather. glassware. etc., may be started . Patronage of the rich. Government service, success over enemies, new inventi ons and discoveries. stud y and exposition of religious scriptu res may also take pla ce. Aquarius : Inventive, esoteric, philosophic. poor and unhappy. drudaing for others. loss of wealth. or reputation through friends. hard life in n foreign place. If aspected by benefics, acquisition of parapehrnalia, good earning, pleasure trips and picnic parties. Pisces : Mean and srrvilc. ignorant , despisr-d. low minded and filthy , fa ilure in examinations, weak body, mental worries, exile, litlle aain from agriculture, trouble [

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Tbe sub-period of the Sun will generally produce healdiseases, enmity, affl iction 10 wife, children or other elder member. of the famil y. If he is placed in an angle or trine occupying exalted or own sign with benefic aspect. be produces proficiency in official langauge, Government ~ervice , fame and fortune. If he is combined with lagnadhipati (ascendant lords) he may cause financial gain at first, foll owed by worries and anxieties, berea\'ement in the middle and end of the bJrukli. If he is posited in 6th , 8th or 12th occupying debilitated sign, danger to father or paternal relations, official displeasure, professional transfer, lou through business or litigation are tbe likely results. If the Sun is quartered in 2nd or 7th house with death-dcaling influences, premature deaths are to be apprebended. MERCURY/ Moon

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he will produce rel igious d isposition, pilgrimage , holy bathl> in Ganges, Rameshwaram , G overnmen ta l favour, m:miage o r other auspicious, fu nctions. e3 rnings t hrough new business or masters, help fr")m grand paren ts and such ,nther !lood resu lts. If placed in 6th, 8th or 121h house with malefics. intercourse with servant wornell, prostitu.t e ~; bite of reptiles, litigation regarding property, danger from water, loss of foreign business and ser ious dise3scs. !\1ERCUR Y/Jupiter If Jupiter is well pl aced occ upying a n angle o r trine identical with own or e,..alted sign, he wi!! prod uce pi ous mind, spiritual knowled ge, religi ous study·and exposition , honour with kings, birth of lucky chi ldren , sinless earn ing, success in south-western direction . If pla ced in 6th, 8th o r 12th occupying debi lita ted sign bo th from Dasanalha and lagna, fai lure in undertaking, troub le from Brahmins o r other Sathvik-minded rr.a sters, affliction to wife and child ren, inttebtedness, divine curse are likely to happen.

MERCURY/Saturn Generally, trouble from rude people, loss throu&h agriculture, litigati on, disease are likely to happe;; . . If Saturn is pos ited in an angle or trine occu pying own o r exa lted sign, he wi ll cause luck in the western and northern directions, gain fr om black articles and grains, servants and other low-class people. Jf he is placed in 6th , 8th or 12th in debilitated sign, small-pox, high fever, epil epsy, indebtedness, loss through theft, abo rtion of wife, tleath in foreign pl ace are the likely results.

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KETH U Aswini, Makhll and M oola are e:H,:h ruled by the Mahodosu of Kethu which lasts for 7 yea rs resulting generally in dull and dreary resuhs, as Kethu re presen ts the darker side of things with a sil ver lining here and th ere, a ll tending towards a reactionary o r revol utionary ideal. If he is predominanlly placed occupyin g a ben efic house or I'arga, he will give a mateo ric rise to power and position someth ing like a despotic ruler. di ctator or a dymani c leader of musses 'riding the whi rl wing and d irecting a storm,' 'I~ it wen:. If he is strongly aspccted by or asscciated with J upiter o r Venus, the native will become a great ascetic saint such as sage DUfI"as wi th a fiery and explosive temper kept under contro l by his iron discipline and spirit of renu nciatio n born of unbounded Divi ne grace. I II case a birth occurrin g during extra-ordinary phenomena like the fall of meteors, eclipse, el.:. , the natives, if they survive, will attain Malllrasiddhi of Vgra Del'a/has such as Malia Kali, elial/dee, GOllesh. Subram ollya, H omlmoll by whose grace tbey wie ld miraculous powers of curing poisonous effects like snakes or scorpio n-bite, d ri ving the devils by spells and charms, as also kn owledge witchcraft, clairvoyance, black· magic, etc, Ket hu occupying an ungk, trine, 3rd or 11 th house ind enti cal wit h d ual signs and aspccted by o r associ:lIcd

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with yogakarkas only and not by d~ath-deallng planets like the lords of 2nd or 7th hous~ , the subject will attain fame and fortune, particularly in the direction of northwest sen'ing as doctor, el~ctrician, bacteriogist, chemist in mines and factories or as an expert spy in army or Police Department like C. I.D. If aspected by Saturn, he wIll engage himself in underground or secret activities. If aspected by Mercury, he will have knowledge of astrology, liter3ry gifts for writing detective novels, fiction or cock and bull stories. If Kethu is aspecled by the lord of 2nd or 7th house, he will cause danger and death . BUI , on thc other hand, if he is posited in the 2nd or 7th house with st rong aspect of Yogakaraka. he will promole good results like gain th rough legacy from grand parents or by marriage or keeping widows etc. If placed in 6th , tHh or 12th with ma lefic planets, he will produce epidemic diseases, like cho lera and plagu~. In the above condition when he is associated with or aspected by the lords of either an angle or trine. some happy resullS followed by de-dth through fell diseases or by suicide, murder , etc. are likely to take place. The foll owing ;Ire the general effect s of Kethu Mohodasa with reference to his occupation of different si gns: Aries- Di shonour , 103s of ca ttle, house and lands; official displeasure. trouble through Government, tedious jourenys in eastern countrie5, death or disease to elders in the family, accidents. Taurus - If Kethu is posited in th e iliitial portion of the sign, agricultura l and commerci al loss, trouble through ladies or prostitutes. If quartered in the concluding portion of the sign , holy baths and pilgrimage, religious activity. govcrnmen tal favour, purchase of gems and ornamen ts and auspicious fu nction s.

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Gemini - Appointment or prom oti on, health, wealth, sumptu ous food, purchase of live-stock, birth of children and intellect ual advancement. C,lIlcer-- Mixe(1 effects, loss of wealth. ca ll ie, etc .• s uffering to wife, parents and children; acquisitio n o f pearls, gena, sea-voyages. Manlrasiddhi and transfer from place to place. Leo- Authority ove r towns and village, fashionable dress and ornaments, contact with the rich and infl uential personages, enjoyment of musica l and d ramatic entertainmenls, Sl udy of religious scriptures, success in ellam inalions, learned discuss ion on the topics of the day; scientific and ph ilosophic research, ~" mpany of l:.Id ies, travd s over hills and dates and ch arit:Jble disposition. Virgo- If Kethu is pl aced in the initial portion of the sign, death o r sickness to wife and children, danger from poisoll , wild beasts, reptiles ; fi re o r weapons or governmental puni shment. If posited in the concl ud ing portion of a sign, human itarian and philanthropic acts, bad conduct, vene real complaints are the effectli. Libra- Do mestic happiness. linancia l ga in th rough business , marriage, cordial relatio nship with rela ti ves, good h:trvest , golden ornaments , headache, heart disease, nervous debility and reclal trouble. Scorpio- Uneasy mind, disgrace, loss or mortgage of house, "ehicle, ca ll ie and then acqu isi tion of weallh through hard and servile jobs, loss of chi ldren gain of lands. new friendsh ip with fair sex and female diseases. Sagittarius- Royal fa vo ur. construction or repair of houses, Illeeting of pious souls, hearing or delivering religiou s discourses, bi rth of child ren; marriage or other happy functions, purcha se of jewels and apparel, kind and g.ood natured behavio ur, peace and plenty. Capricom-Hard ship, loss o f reputatio n and status,

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troubles through widows or low-caste pellple. death children, mis-appropriation cha rgcs. disappointment, COnsumption, mis-understHnding with friend s and rclatives. Aquarius- Mixed effects. Apprehension. death of near and dear ones. unpopularity. dange r from poison, servitude followed in th e end by prosperity and happiness of wife and children. Pisces- Pro molton in service, succen in studies. public fame and honours and ti tles from the Governmen t. pu rch use of fertile land s, bumper harvest . favour of the rich, moral and religiou s principles and travel on water to distant count ries. The fo llowing are the genera l effects of Kethu MahadOJa with reference to his occupation of the 12 houses in important }ears. When Kelhu is in the 1st ho use. he will produce danger in the 51h year, in the 2nd, loss of wealth in the 12th year; in the 3rd , respect fr vm relatives in the 13th year; in the 4th . death of relatives in the 8th year; inlhe ~ t h. worries to a near relati"e in the 5th year; in the 6th. happine5s thro ugh children in the 24 th year; in the 7th dange r in the 28th year ; in the 8th , danger in tbe 28th year; in the 9th , ill-health to father in the 24th yea r; in the 10th, dea th o r danger to father in the 27th yea r; in the 11th, gain of wealth iii the 45th year; and in the 12th, hardship in the 25th yea r. GeBeral Nature

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or 2nd house. When Kethu is quartered in 3ed or 11th ho use. benefic bhuktis will prove good while malefic lords wiJ.J cause troubles at firsl.and comfort in the end. If Kethu is placed in 6th , 8th or 12th, .malefic hlwktis will prove bociation, he will promote luck through grand p.lrent s, trade with foreign cou ntrie ~. in inferior articles and gra ins, mili tary se rvice, pilgrim age and holy buhs. ha ppy and auspicious fun ctions at home. etc. Jf he is associated with retrograde malefics in 6th. 8th or 12th. he m'l y cause enmity with mean- minded poJple , death of elders in the fa mily. arrest and imprisonment, leprosy, T. B. or brain disordcf.i. When he is conjoined with dea th-dealing plan,:t~, he mJ Y cause prema ture death by drowning, suicide. murder, sma ll-pox o r snakebit e. KETHUjVenns When Venus is well placed in an angle o r trine occ upying own or exa lted sign, he will produce marriage o r

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When the Sun is posited in an angle or trine occupying own or exalted sign with good aspects and associations, government service or favour from G overnment, fr iendsh ip of Ministers, authority over towns and villages, marriage of sons, religious st udy, joy rides and pleasure trips; and publ ic fam e. Ir posited in 6th, 8th or 12th occupying debilitated sign both from lagna and dasQ lord . trouble from Government. death or danger to parents, fever; leaving the native place for earning livelihood in a foreign country, heavy expenditure, quarrels on Saturn days. happiness on Mondays and some good result towards the end of the bhukti. Ir in 2nd or 7th with Maraka pl~nets, the nalive will have to apprehend premature death .

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will generally produ ce menl;)1 worries and sickness in tbe famil y. If the Moon is full occupying an angle or trine with the aspect of ),ogakarkas in own or exalted sign, purchase 01 wetlands, success in undertaking . delicious meals. gain through cows, sa le of while articles like rice, milk, ghee . birth of childrl!ll , happiness of mother are the likely results. If he is in the walle occupying 6th, 8th or 12th from both laglla and dasrJllalha in 3. debilita ted sign, he will cause suddel\ loss thro ugh speculation . gambling 01 trade, sickness to mother, wife. children. and ill feeling with friends and rei:Lli ves. If the Moo n is influenced by death ·dealing planets. deat h or d.1nger from cold diseases or drownin g may be caused. KETHU/Mars When Mars is placed in an angle o r trine occupying own or exaltation sign with benefic oWlle rsh ip. he will produce hel p from brothers, acquisition of landed property, ski ll in ga mes. Sp .H ts, mil itary honours, tec hnical s kill in operating ma chines, success in li tiga tion and regaining of lost property. If posited in a dehilitated sign occu pying 61h, 8th or 12th both from /aglla and Dasa!JtlIha, death o r quarrt'l \1 ith brothers , boils, surgical opera tion, fail ure inagriculture, accide nts, lo~s through fi re, and theft of red articles may happen. If Mars is placed in 2fld or 7th with strong Maraka dosIJa, danger to life will ha\'e to be a pprehended . KETHV/ Rah)1 Rahu in good position fr om laglla will give pro· fessiona l lift through fa vour of new ma sters, meeting of pinus souls, fa vour of grandfather, fo reign service or [ 127

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busi ness, pi lgrim:tge, interco llTsl! with low-caste women , etc. If he is olaced in 6th, 8th or 12th with malefic planets, he will cause-trouble through women, evil spirits, brain disorder, enteric fever, danger from poisonous creatures, indebted ness and other nulefic resu lts. Rahu in 2nd or 7th with death-dl!alillg planets may cause danger to life. KETHU/Jupittr If Jupiter is well placed. the nati ve will attain II1lt]ation in religious matters, divine grace, birth of luck y sons, prosperity to father, respect fr om publi c and government, donation for good and charitable causes, promotions in service and gain thro ugh sattll'ic- minded masters etc . When he is in 6th, 8th or 12th occupying debilitated house, death or disease to children, masters, curse (If good peoph" fai lure in undertakiR tt • excommu nicati on, irreligious tenden cies are likely to be c:lllsed. Jupiter in 2nd or 7th with Maraka planets will cause windy diseases.

KETHU/Saluru Saturn in good position will cause gain thro ugh servants. low-class people, t rade in in ferior gra ins and articles, agricultural projec ts, government service .or by independent profession with a large number o f servants. self-earning, celebrat ion of m.ur!age and such other happy fun ct ion s, birth of children , sexual pleasure with serva nt maids and other low· cl ass women. If he is dehilitated in 6th, 8th, o r 12th with malefi c ownersh ip, faithless se rV
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CHAPTER XI II VENUS Bhurani, Pubba and Pllrvashada arc. each ruled by the Mahar/asa o t' Ve:nus which lasts for 20 ye ars. Venu'i stron gly pbced In a horoscope will besto w on the native the blessings of Ash/a Lakshmis, as Venus holds the key· Krmdalini Sakl/r i, the so'm ::e of d ivine grace. beaut y. powe r and bliss. If the influences of Jupiter and Mercu ry combine, be will co nfer an ideal wife like L r>pomurira with sage Agas/hyn or ,4mndhmhf with Vasishlo. I n ord ina ry cases. the effe cts llIay take different forms s uch as attractive personality, sq uint eye or curly hair. a morous d isposition, purcha se, construction, repair o r entry in to a new house; invitation to p:lrlies and fun c tions. income frOIll shipping trad e or foreign agencies, voyage or travel towa rds South-Ea st, birlh of children etc. Wile n Venus is afflicted or weakly placed in a horoscope, the subject will be immo ra l r"l lce addicted to wine: lind wo men, spend ing money li ke water, lind co me to grief
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Venus in the palm. The follow ing are the general effects o f Venus Mahadasa wi th reference to his occupation of different signs: Aries- Artistic, extravagant in fillery and evil ways , licentiolli. easY'going, selfhh. irreligiolli, well -balanced view,; on life. sane and unjust. Jr the sign is afflicted, financial worries. disappointment, bilious' fever, liver o r gastric diseases a re the likely results. Taurus- I ndependent, self-made, artistic, original, creative, pioneering, humanitarian, eloquen t, proud . resp~cted It:ader or statesma n, poet and philoso pher, generous and gullible; bi rth of female children, voyage or travel in the di rection of Sou th. liquidation of old debts: If the sign is amicted by olher malefic planets. diseases affecting face , throat, !;lrynx and tonsil s are th e likely effects. Gem ini- Lover of fine art s. intelligent, gambl.:r or swind ler; if good aspects combine, the native wi ll have a kcen desire to go ubroad. or possess rare and costly articles and dress. But he will commi t adult ry ill secret. If the sign is affli cted, sickness slIch as cOIlarrah, asthama; sharp pain or disease affecting arms, the muscular system, lungs, head, neck. etc. may happen. Cancer- Emotiona l and mc1ancholoy, lIcsi re to have another wife, side busi ness, small income followed by grief, destructi on or damage to property . di$contellt with rela tives, enmity, Itnancialloss. If the sign is othe rwise afflicted, diseases affecting chest, stomach , breast o r insanity, or loss of appetite may happen. Leo~Obstructive . way-wa rd, unpopular, obscure, small gain through ladies, lill Ie comfort. slavish life; loss of livestocks, danger from 6re, poison, hurt. bad words, tedious journey in ho t regions, worries of law-suit, bad name. and diseasei affecting stomach. or spinal column.

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Virgo- Poor means; frustration, tendency to wander, unsettled mind or life, mortgage of property or domestic worries, surgical operation or injury due to a fall from a hi~h place or ailments connected with waist, ailmentary canal, etc. Libra-Luxurious life, agricultural and commercial gain, delicious m:als; good reputatio'n, worship of the goddess, happy and auspicious functiQ.ns etc. If the sign is afflicted by malefic influence, brain fever, typhoid and sexu3l ailments may be caused. Scorpio-Life in a foreign land, working for others. little wealth and less comfort, disputes and quarrels, serious risks. mental disorders, ill-feeling with friends and relatives, fall of income. If the sign is alflicted by other planets, diseas~s like jaundice affecting spleen, bladder and belley are to be apprehended. SagiuaTius-Favour from the Government, knowledge of scriptuTCs. public honour mixed with mental worries. enmity and then meeting of pious souls, holy baths and pilgrimage. If afflicted with other planets, death or danger due to a tree, water, weapJn and disease;; affecting the nerVJUS system, the thighs and the hip. Capricorn-Travel in a foreign place, associ.Hion with low-caste people, perv~rted ideas of special reform and sickness affecting stomach, bones, the joints, the skin, the knees, besides family worries, pali.ence and spirit of renunciation. Aquarius-If Venus is influenced by benefic planets, purchase of property, acqllisit io n of knJwldge, lands, house" unexp!cted gains, love of aliens, int¢ rcourse with low-class women, domestic happiness, etc. If afflicted, misery, misconduct, and diseases like cough. fcv~r, constipation or other ailment alf~cting , the ankles. buuock~, etc., may happen. [ 132

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aspects or associations. Ir on the other hund, they are placed in 6th , 8th and 12th rrom each other or lagna or happen to own those houses or otherwise afflicted, they wilJ produce during their mutual pe riods extremely bad results. Special to Venus and Saturn When Venus and Sa turn are equally powerrul in a horoscope occupying exaltation or Va rgouama positions, they in thei r mutu:ll dusa-bllllktis will cause the down-fall of the 1l
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or 12th with malefic aspect or associatioll, death of wife, children, loss through theft or ladies. li ve ·s~ocks, house trouble through evil spirits like mohini, sudden and unexpected shock due to bomb-crash, insolvency of debtors and such other malefic results. Venus in 2nd or 7th with death-dealing influellces is likely to cause premature death from female diseases. VENUS/SUD The sub· period of the Sun in Venus dasa will generally produce high fever, misunderstandings with cousins, anxiety, trouble from government, loss of reputation and money Ihrough Irade in white or black arlicles, sudden death of a patern,d relation who is helpful, elc. If the SlIll is posited in an angle or trine he will produce little comfort, disease 10 futher, danger from weapons at first and then large income and slich other happ) results in the middle and end of the sub-period . II" he ]s placed in 3rd or l!th house with benefic aspect or association \\ith yogakarkaJ, the native may enter Government service or enjoy favour from the Government, help from father, brother or sons, success over enemies, recovery from diseases. religious study. meeting of pious souls, journeys etc. If posited in 2nd Of 7th with lIlaraka dosha or death inflicting power, he is likely to cause danger to life.

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fic resuhs for the first 6 months and then extinction of enemie•. new appointment or expansion of the rxisting business. inco me (rom new ma s ter~, birth of children, lucrative profession in trade or service. in tt!rcourse with Ilew ladies. success through Government official s. fame and fortune. gain through stolen arti cles. purchase of cows . vehicles. contact with the rich and no ble persons. enjoyment of music. heari ng of religious disco urses, regaining of lost property, h o us~. lands, respect from publi c elC. If Rabu is posited in 6th. 81h or 121h occupying debilitated or inimical sign, tro uble fro m government, death o f nea r and dear ones, constant sh ift fro m place to pla ce, mental worri~ s , danger from wild anima ls, loss through theft. untimely meals, uneasy mind, fe j,r of arrest, affl iction to wife and children, profi tless travel towards South·East, dan ger from reptiles or other poisonous creatures. Ral:rou in 2nd or 7th with de.. th dc=aling in fluenc e may cause danger to life . VENUS/Jupiter

Jupiter in an angle, trine occupying exalted, own o r friendl y si&n with benefic aspect or association wi ll produce religious mind , perforrnancl! of sa crifices, power and authority either as Minister of Sta te or as hea d of religio us institutions like Muwor universi ty, settled profession or income. "",t o f friends and relations. ga in through noble profession like teaching , pilgr image or tour towards Sou th or South- -Nest and such other good resu lts. [ 137 J

If he is placed in 6th, 8th or 1~tb hoth from tOlna and Dasanalho, in debilitated sign wi th malefic aspect or association, trouble due to the curse of pious souls or Brahmins, loss of reputation, indebtedness, death of children , wife or disea se. qu arrel with relatives. shjft or 'transfer with consequent worries. Jupiter in 2nd or 7th ho use with death dealing influence will cause disease or danger to life. VENUS/Saturo Tne sub· period of Saturn will generally cause benefic results. If he is placed in an angle, trine, 3rd o r 11 th house both from lagna and Dosanotha. as pected o r associa t ~d with auspicio us planets, royal favour, military or police service, inco me from trade or agriculture in inferior grains or arti cles, large number of servants . intercourse with servant women o r other low-caste ladi es. birth of sons or grandsons, helping o thers, interest in rel igious study, travel townrds West aTe likelyeffects. If Saturn is posited in 6th, 8th o r 12th fro m Dasal/allla, he will cause, trouble from servants, tenants, widows, fear of imprisonmen t, pain in the bod y, nlental wo rries due to sons, diseases of the nose, neck, skin, hurt due to a fall fro m a tree, sto ne , etc, for the first 6 months and then some good effect s like comfort. s uccess, birth ·of children, etc. Saturn in 2nd or 7t h will cause danger to life. VENUS/Mercury The sub-period of Mercury will generally produce mixed results. When" Mercury is placed in an angle or trine, 3rd o r 11 th from lagna or DasanOlha, (lord of

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major period) occupyinS own or exalted sign, he will cause educational success, expansion or sain of business especially in the directions north .und west in green or blue articles, gems, grains , etc., honours and titles o f merit, hearing or del ivering public lectures, luck to mother or maternal relations, aerial tour, taking to new profession or learning a new language, devotion to God Vis/mu or other Sat/m·k mind ed Del'athas, meet of Mahatamas. etc. Ir Mercu ry is placed in 6th , 8th o r 12th from tagna or Dasanarha, he will cause dishonour, swoo ning fits, brain-fag. disease of eye, neck, nose, skin, wind y and phelegmatic ailments, d a nger from fire, Gandharras, etc. Merc ury in 2nd or 71h wi th strong death-dealing inftuence ma y cause premature death. VENUS/ Kethu The sub-peri od of Kethu will gener
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GENERAL EFFECTS OF SUB-SUB-PERIODS OF PLANETS IN A SUB-PERIOD OF A PLANE To judge the effects for each Antara (sub-sub-period) of planets, their dignities or debilities should be ascertained with regard to the sub· period of a planet reckoning its location in the birth-chart as the Ascendant (sub·period chart) in addition to their dignities or debilities in the birth-chart and ill the Namnlsa Chart. The significations of the sub-sub-periods of planets should be judged from their location and the houses owned and aspected by them in til.! sub-period chart in addition to their signification is shown in the birthchart. The effects, good or bad, of sub-sub-period of planets depend on the sum-total of their strength in the. birthchart, sub-period chart and NOI'amsa chart. SUB-PERIOD OF SUN j Sub·su.b-periods SUN: will obtain fame through royal favour, lead a wandering life through a wild and hilly country and will acquire wealth. He will suffer from fever, illness caused by excessive heat and may also lose his father. MOON: wi!! destroy his enemies, his miseries will come to an end and there will be accession of wealth, He will be engaged in agriculture, house building and will be joined with friends. If the Moon be malefic, he will [ 140 J

stTer from consumption. have tire accident lind di seases a rising from water. MARS : wi ll suffer from d i,ca s.:s and wounds; there will be loss of posi tion and trouble fro m enemies, misunderstandings with his rela tions, danger from the aut horities and loss o f wealth . RAHU: fresh enem ies will spring up ; wealth wi ll bl! de~troyed o r stolen , troubles will a rise and there will be danger from poison and a desi re to please the 'eostS (~e nsu a l pleasure). The na live will suffer from severe headache and eye-co mplaints_ .J UP IT ER: destruc tion of enemies, acquisition of mo ney thro ugh various means, wo rshipping the Gods every day, adora tion of the Brahmi"s, elders and relalions: disea se ill the e:'lr, and pulmonary cons um ption wjIJ di stingu ish. SATURN : sho uld be pre plTed fo r loss of wea lth. separation fr om his children, d iseases of women, or loss ur elders, ab nurJu :d c)\pclH.lilurc, sudden l os~ of clothes. utensils and o ther goods, or serva nts, excessive filth and sufTc::ring from pncl gm;)lic troubles_ M ERCUR Y: will suffer from cutaneo us eruption (ilches), boil (ulcer) . leprosy, jaundice. passing wind, pam In lhe be11y, hips , etc., destruc tion of la nd. and d isease s a ris ing from Ih: vitiatio n of the three humo urs. KETHU : loss of friends, misullderstalldings with o ne 's relations and family , trouble from enemies. loss of wealth a,ld position, sick ness to e ld ers. severc pain in the kg as well as the head . VENUS: plin in t he he3d. belly-ache, t rouble in the an us , doing .. gricu ltural operations, loss of house, wealth and Carll, sickness to chi ld ren and wife in ar::. in· tense form.

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SUB-PERIOD OF MOON/Sub-sub-periods MOON: ;J. new d:lUghtcr will b~ born, there will be acquisition of a new :lnd clean cloth. and meeting with good Brahmins. Thc native wil! be able to satisfy his mother's desires (mother wil! be happy), and will enjoy the happiness of the couch (woman's company). MARS; wi11 sutTer from diseases arising from bile, fire and (impurity of) blood, from anxiety, and misery and there will be trouble from enemies and thieves. There wil! further be Joss of wealth and honour. RAHU; will occur a severe reproach or fault. increase of enemies, diseases to relations, danger from thunder-storm, lightening and illne,$ and fever caused by bad food and drink . JUPITER: will take great delight in making gifts and other beneficent actions. He will begin to feel happy, weJ r new clothes and Ofll3.ments. He wil1 meet with friends and be highly honoured by the king. SATURN: trouble through v:lrious kinds of diseases, sickness to friends, children and wife, the h:lppening of " great calamity or loss of life. MERCURY: will be acquisition at all times of wealth , elephants. horses cJttle and ornaments and much happiness will be felt. Clearnes~ of conception will also arise, KETHU; will crop up loss of mental balance, wealth and relatiolls, danger from watel;and trouble to dependents and servants. VENUS: activities relating to the fol1owing will take place, purchased or sold away, \·;z., water, carriage; gold jewels, women, trade, agricultural operations etc. He will acquire children, rriends, cattle and corn. SUN: honour from the sovereign, excessive valour, [ 142

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cessation of diseases, downfall or decli ne of th e enemy's side an d di sefl se caused by bile and wind may he expected . SUB-P ER IOD OF MA RSfSub'sub'period<: MARS: wil l b~ suff~fing fro m diseases arisi ng out oj" ex cess of bile and hea t, (roubl ... from wounds sep:lra l ion from brothers, innu:( of m)n ... y ~ I c .• d ue o n accoun t of lands and litigation, and trouble fro m cou sins. flre. enemies, the soverc ign and thieves. RAHU : will he danger from wca pons, fir e, th iive ~. enemies and rulen . injury from poil>on, d isease in the hell y. eyes, th e head , loss of elders and relations. peril to o ne's own life or big cal,unit ies. JUPITER : will wors hip th.: BrahmiJlS and G ods. will resort II) s:lcred places a nd shrines, and do meritorious deeds. will sho w hospi tali ty to guests at all times. will :lequire nell' children and friends, wi ll suff.:r from ear d isease in a severe fo rm or from phlegmat ic co mplain t. SAT UR N : trouble after tr
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SUN : 'hono ur from the ~overeign. fame, and power got in wa r. acqui si tion of servants, wealth, corn, women and harem a nd {he widenin:; of the scope f o r livelihood :I nc! wealth got through daring deeds of fo rce, MOON : acqll is itiun of v.lt-iolis kinds of wealth find chi ldren, ~ everunte from enemies, acqu isi tion of clothes. hcd , o rnaments, jewels and wealth. trouhl e to elders, find pa in owi ng \0 enlargement of spleen or excess o f hi Ie. SUR-PERIOD OF RAHU / Sub ·s ub·period s RAHU : illness through p('Iison and w:l\er, coming in sight Of :l ve nomous serpent, interco urse with another'S wife, scp:J r:ll ion f rom o r one 's nea r and dear ones , bad words and mental a ngu ish through wicked people. JUPITER advent of happiness, wo rship of God ~ and Brallmills, freedom from di se,1Se!>, a ssoci a ti on with charming I; Idi c~ and disClission of the meanings (11' S:lc rcd t('xt s, SATUR N: a di5c a~e due to the vi tiat ion o f wind ;lIld bile, wou nds in the bod y, misunderstandi ngs with o ne's children. wife or bro thers, destructio n of !>er\':lnts, and lo s ~ of posi tion a rc what may c ro p up . M ERCUR Y : a'quisi tion o f ch ild re n and wea lth , mcelin s of fri ends. s ross contem ptibleness of the m.ind . cleverness in doi ng a ny In tell igent busin ess, adorn men t and skill in genera l. K ETH U: one has to apprehend fewr ; trou ble from fire , we:l po l1 and enemies, headache. trembling of the hody, inj ury to one's friends and elde rs, suffering c;Jus.:d by poi~on anJ WOlllld s and quarrel with o ne's fri en ds, VENUS : acq uisition of a wife, comfo rts o f the couch , [ 144

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horses, eleph ants , lallds, and phlegmatic and windy disorders. and quarrel with one's own relations. SUN : will be trouble from enemies. intense paID In the eyes. danger from poison, fire a nd hit by weapons, and springing up of fresh troubles. The wife and children will suffer from diseases and there will be great Irouble from the rulers. MOON: loss of the wife, quarrels, mental anguish, :l.gricul1ural operations, loss of wea lth, cattle and children, disa~ter to friends , and d,anger from water. MARS: one has to apprebend danger from the sovereign , fire , th ie\'es and weapons, or one's own death tbrough a terrible disease, disturbance 10 one's position, heart and eye-troubles_ SUB-PERIOD OF JUPITERfSub-sub periods JUPITEK : good luck, splendour, high esteem, development of good qualities, acquisition of a good son, honour from the so vereign , coming in contact with one 's preceptor. good men and realisation of one's desires. SATUR N: aSJ;ocialion with cou rtezans. taking to intoxicating drinks and such other ev il deeds, rising to eminence, happiness, sickness to one's family and cattle, heavy expences. excessive fe ar. eye-complain ts and sickness to children. MERCURY: olle will come to grief through women, gambli ng. and drinking, and will suffer from diseases ca used by the vitiation of the three humours. This is the opinion of some. Otbers consider that the effect will be solely benefici al by the worship of Oods and Brahmins and by the llcquisition of or association with sons, wealth and happiness. . KETHU : one ~as to suffer from wounds caused by [ 145 I

we'lpo n. Th ere will arise misunderstandings with the se rvan ts, mental anguish, trouble t o wife and children, danger to life and loss of (or separation from) elder. or friends. VENUS: a cquisition of various materials, cattle, corn, clothes, utensils. women, children, food, drink, couch (bed) and ornaments, wo rshipping of Gods and Brahm(lu a nd entire d evotio n to them . SUN: victory, honour from the sovereign, acquisition of fam e, warmth of temper, men, horses and other vehicles and an extremely prosperous life in a town or (:o tLntry. MOON: acquisitio n of many damsels, destruction of enemies, gain of money. p rofit in agriculture, saleable commodities, high fnme Hnd intense devotion in the worship of Gods. MARS: satisfying the relations, addi tion of wealth from a host of enem ies. acquisition of good lands, doing l1eneficent acts , celebrity of power, a little injury to .a preceptor or elder, Or a severe hurt 10 the eye, RAHU : distress through relations, excessive mental an(:uish, sickness , dange r from thieves, disease to one', e l de~s or to youngsters of his famil y, trouble from the sovereign, misfortune through enemies, and loss of wea lt h.

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of friends, he will sutTer from diseases aflSmg from the three humours. His brothers a nd children will be troubled witlt sickness. KETHU : becomes liable to disease caused by wind and fire, trouble . from enemies, a tendency to always quarrel with his sons and wife, meeting with something ina uspicious, and danger from serpents. VENUS: will be happy with his fr iends, wife and ch ildren, and there will be inerease of wealtb du: to agricultu re and sea voyage\and he will beco me widely renowllcd. SUN: death o r danger at all times fro m enemies, sickness to elders, disease in the belly and eyes, loss or wealth and corn. MOON: loss of wi fe or danger to one's own life, tro uble to friends, danger from diseases, and intense fea r from water and wind may be expected. MARS: loss of one's posi tio n, quarrel with o nc's rein lions, serious illn ess, trouble from fever , fire, wen pa n or poison, increase of enemies, hernia and trouble to the eyes. RAHU : going in crooked ways, loss of life or danger . from diabetes or gono rrhoen, severe enlargement of the spleen, a continuous fever, or wound are what a person may have to suffer fro m. JUPITER: delight in worshipping Gods, pleasure ill living in one's own house in the company of his wife and children, and phenomenal increase of wealth and corn. SUB-PE RIOD OF MERCURY/Sub-sub periods MERCURY: devotion of virtue, association with the learned, 3 clear intellect (an unbiased miod), acquisition [ 147

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of money th rot'Sh good deeds , great fame through learning and co ntinu ous happin ess may be looked for. KETH U : misery, sorrow, qua rrel, perplexity, shaking the body, association with unfriendly people, :lnd loss of lands and vehicles. VENUS: adoration of Gods, and revering senio rs, offering of acceptable presents, devotion to duty, confor mable to religion and morality, addition o f clothes and ornaments and meeting of friend s. MOON : headache, eye-complain t, trouble th rough leprosy , ringworm , severe pnin in the neck, and even danger to life. MARS : dauger from fire, trouble to the eye, fear of thieves, excessive misery, loss of position and windy disease. RAHU : loss of ho nou r o r a fall fr om one's position. destruction to one's own self (or loss of wealth), danger from fire, poison or thro ugh water, h ead-ache, eyecomplaint or trouble in the belly . JUPITER : freedom fro m sickness, destruction of enemies, cessatio n of fear, success ill religious devotion, honour from the sovereign , SHccess in moral duty, and wealth o f pe nance. SATU RN : heavy I\Jss of wealth and religious merit, railure in all business, dise:'lses arising thro ugh phlegm and wind, SUB-PER IOD OF KETHU ;Sub-sub-periods KETHU: 'bas to apprehend qu arrel with enemie!, misu nderstanding with f riends, hearing of bad wo rds, burning sensatio n in the limbs due to fever, intrusion to other's houses and destruction ()f wealth, VENUS: qun rrel with a sreat friend ~, mis under-

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litanding with onc's wife and even with his own reilltio ns, birth of a daughter, humiliation, and annoyance from others. SUN: death of an elder, fever, Tllis 'und e rs tand in~ wllh one's relation , gelin th rough foreign travel, figh ting :J rebellion for the Master di seases caused by phlegm ;md ..... ind. MOON: windfalls and unexpected loss o f wealch, separation from one's son, a laboured delivery that engenders mueh sorrow, acquisit ion of se rvanls and children. MARS : quarrel wi th the members of one's own fnmily, destruction of onc's relations, danger from serpen ts, thieves and fire , ami Iroubl:: fr om enemies. RAHU : qu arrel caused by enemies, remarks from wicked people, working lipells for the inju ry of another persons. JUPITER: birth of II very good son, adoration of the chief of G ods, income through lands or finding of a treasure, money througb acceptance of presents. inllux of a large sum of mone}" and honour from the sovereign l"lay he looked for. SATURN : trouble to or fr om servants, annoyance to OJ' from olhers. qu<1rrel ..... ith enemies and t he breaking of some limb thereby, loss of money and loss of reputaticn. MERCURY : birth of:\ ve ry good son, a ppreciati on from a big wealthy lord, monetary gain from lands, trouble from the enem ies, Joss in cattle :fnd loss in agricultural operations. SUB·PERIOD OF ',tj-.jUS:'Sub-sub-pcriods VENUS: clothing, orl1:tmel1ts, vehide, pe rfumes and

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the like and comforts of the couch, a person wil l have in plenty besides bodil y splend our and wealth from the sovereign. SUN: becomes liable to diseases affectiog the eyes, the belly aod the ch eeks, danger from the sovereign and trouble from elders, members of his family and ot her rela tio ns. MOON: surfers much pain from a disease due to inflam ation in the nails, head an~ teeth, sickness arising from win d and bile, or lo,ss of wealth or trouble through diarrhoea, disease of the spleen or consumption. MARS: trouble through flow of blood and bile, acqui sition of gold and copper, acqui si tion of lands, loss of one's a ppointment. RAHU: acquisition of a treasure, birtb of a son, good news, bonour to or fr om relatives, imprisonment C!f enemies and injury from fire , thieves and poison may be upected. JUPITER: pcrfornlance of one's various religious duties, worshipping of Gods, enjoying the company of his wife and children, Bnd enjoyments derivable from his position of authority. SATURN : honour from the city fathers, the military or police or from sovereign, acquisition of an excellent damsel, influx of wealth and various materials, utensils and comforts requisite for enjoyment. MER CUR Y: secures the comfort of his sons; wi ll have happiness on a large scale, great power and fame and destruction of enemies, but be will be troubled by sickness through diseases arising from wind and bile. KETHU : will be deslitute of children and happiness, will suffer much from danger through fire, he will further suffer losses and diseases in lome limb.

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I . P. of Ytnus. VCTlIOJ Snn M""'n

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Yeus Months Days

2 8 12

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I.,

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1 21

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Ketu Venus S"n Moon

w.

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I. P. of Mercury.

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5 21 11 .4 M"",,,, 5 3 10.2 X
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:s:s

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12.0 Mus 20.4 Rabu 0.0 1 Total

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1 24 9 23 .2 IS 18 23 16 12

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0 ..

Mer;lIr y

Kt~1I Vtn~1 SU~ Mo;n M~n R~hU JII~tuSa~W'D 1 ~;-1. II 21

27

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H.

H.

8 9

0 0

D.

M.

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2 20 24 13 12 20

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so

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18

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3 IS 9 3 25 1 17

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Moo,

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T

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I

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2 0 1 0

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14.4 0.6 19.8 0.0

I

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Total

M.

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I. P. of Sfltum.

1-- -

H. '

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I Mars

Total

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II.

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W. D.

U.

I 20 020 1 29 o 17 o 29 020 I 2-'3 1 11 I 26 11 21

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SUB·PERIODS

y,,,,

3

Months

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1

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I 2

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1

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1

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1

1 1

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1

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1

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1

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1 2.

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CHAPTER 15 INTERPRETATION OF DASA RESULTS The entire world lives on hopes. Everybody is eager to know wh at is in store fo r him , however well placed he may be. Astrology is a science that can tackle or cover any walk of life within the limitations imposed . Today. Astrology occ upies it dignified place due to selfless efforts of stalwarts. If by roret: o f circumstances, you will have to leave your birth-place and have to face a series of calamities, you will lONe hopes and then you will consu lt an astrologer. He will tell you that you were undergoing a bad period or Dasa and that you will have a brighter period with the co mmencement of certain Dasa which will bring you hope.

Raja·yagas a nd fine combinations wi ll fail to work if they are without strength and proper Vasa do not operate in your life-tim e. These t wo conditions are importam factors which . like a fuel. keep your life vehicle or horoscope running. The horoscope infuses hopes if, by God's grace, a man after con t inuous suffering happens to undergo a good Dasa. Does God allow th ings to suit ou r fancies? We are all beggars at the hands of God. He gives unlimited wealth and snatches away everything [163]

frmJl us in the form of good and bad times. ASlrological termmology are cal led D asa.\".

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The Das(l of a planet identical in all res pe ct~ is sometimes seen prod ucing quite opposite resu lts in diffe rent charts. Wh ile a nali ve enjoys a happy. content ed. prosperous and luxurious life durin g the peri od of Moon. anoth er is confronted q :i lh all difficults, losses a nd painful experiences during the'!.ame period of the Moon. When one goes deep in to th e ~Il bject in an effort to find oul the reasons for this difference in the res ults of the same Dasa. one comes to understa nd tha t planets in their differe nt states produce different effe':ts. In our long studies and research spread over the period o f 25 years. we ca me upon a correct way of finding the correlat ive effects of the Dasa! Blruk tff Am"ara of Vimso tlllri Da.M in Hindu Astrology. MallfeSIl'{lra III his famo us work- Phaladeepik a , Chapter XX, Verse 29 guides : " Whichever Bham (ho use) counted from the DaSQllolllO (major lord) is .."Qc.cupied by the Blwk linallia (sub-period-lord). it is only the effects arising from tha t BIIlIJ'a (house) that wi ll come t o pass in that BIII/kli (sub- period), When Bhuktinatha occupies the 6th , 8th or 12th house re(:koned from the Dasallalha 'the effect will be unhappy. In othe r house'> it will be good."

The statement "lI'hicherer Bhar3 counted from Dasanatllll" implies the meaning that the place occupied by the Dnsal/atha (lord of the major period) should be taken as Lagna (ascendant), just as one would take the Birth-/agna of a native, If it is not taken so, one cannot reckon the other B hal'as such as the 2nd, 4th a nd so on [164]

from the Dasallafha. So that we can come to the conclusion that the author of Phaladeepika expects that the sign occupied by the Dasanal"a in question should be taken j ust like the Birth-ascendant fo r all practical purposes and predictions. When such occupied sign bccomcs the LogJ/o, automatically one has to ascertain the relution of the Dasallatha to thut particu lar sign. So the Birth-lagllo and the relation of the Dosollolha to the birth-!aglla go to the background and the Dosal/mha-loglIll comes up. T he birth-lagno is like a bud and ,he DlIsol/arho·!agllo is the bloom which gradually gives out a ll the inherent qualities of a fl ower or the fruit of its Karma. If we take the Dosollarha-/ogna as on par wi t h birth-Iagnu, it goe) without saying th at all other Bllfll"tl.f (ho uses) and Bhavanafhas (house-lords) should he referred accord ingly. So when we consider one Bllllkrillulha (lo rd of the subperiod) we have to take into account which Bhal'a or Bhams, the Bhllktillatlws preside over from the Dosanmhalaglla. Is he the lord o f a dust/lOlla (evil houses) or a benefic sllIallu (good-house)? Whither is he posited from the Dasanatha-/agna? In whut ways he is related to the said liJgl/a and 5th and 9th houses '! Is he an enemy or friend of the Dasal/atha (ascend ant lord) in question? What is his strength ? Acting along this line, a wise ast rologer can find a clear cut path that will safely lead to accurate predictions. Coming to the Sloka again. the author has advised us to count the place by Dasanafha 3.S lagl/a (ascendant) to predict clirrent events with reference to the dasa-Iord.

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from this it goes without saying that the sign occupied by Bhukti-Iord shall be considered as Lagna (ascendant) for finding out the effects pertaining to the Bhukti·lord (sub-lord) in his Anthara (sub-sub-period). This interpretation of the sloka proved correct. We are strongly importance.

has wonderfully convinced of its

For example, if one is having Jupiter's period and Jupiter is placed in Capricorn, he becomes the lord of the 12th and the 3rd houses-both malefic. So he assumes the role of a pure malefic for this Dasa, though he may be the lord of Lagna (Sagittarius rising) in his bi rth-chart. Saturn becomes the lord of lhe Lagnu and the 2nd bouse (possession). Mars becomes the lord of the 4th and the 11th. Mercury bIXomes the lord of 6th and 9th. Venus becomes the lord of 5th and 10th. Sun becomes the lord of the 8th and the Moon of the 7th house. So much so, the portfolios of all the planets have drastically changed for Jupiter's period when compared with the birth-ascend ant. Nakshalras occupied by the planets also come into play. They should be taken into account for correct prediction.

Summing up, we get the follo wing broad principles: I. The place occupied by the lord of the Dasa should be taken as Birth·lugna for that period. 2. His Nakshatra position, his strength and weakness should be taken into account. [1 66)

3. His relation to the place wherein he is posited should he assessed. 4. The lords of sub-periods produce results characteristic of the Bllavas, reckoned from the lord of the period, in which they are posited. For example, during the sub-period of a planet occupying the 2nd Mal'a (house) from the lord of the period (Dasanatha); increase in wealth is indicated. 5. Lastly one should bear in mind that all the Mal'as and lords of bhal'as would be rendered ineffective (such as lords of the 6th. 8th and 12th or Rahu or Saturn, the Sun and Mars) were to be found in the 4th , 7th. 10th, 6th, 12th and 2nd houses from the 8"al'(1s or 8hal'a lords under consideration. Among them, the 10th position is most harmful. All the current results pertaining to all the Blwvas can be clearly told by applying this proper and correct method. The Vimsot(arj Dasa System is the most scientific and practical method for forecasting events as experience have shown all these years. If one fails in his predictions, it !nay be due to wrong interpretations and not to the inherent shortcomings of the system. Our own feeling is that \he Hindu System of Astrology and Vjmsotlari ~yslem of timing events do not require any certificate for their veracity and workability. ASHTAKVARGA AND VIMSOTTARI Some of the learned astrologers have done their research and experience in different terms than propounded by us. For the ready reference, we are reproducing the

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~a m e here to enabie the readers to put them on test and

lind out their validity. We have given our views on the subject in Pa rt·ll wherein we have illustra ted the practical horoscopes. Complete the Ashtakvarga cha rt of the planet when Dasa results are to be known. Also divide the Vasa years of the planet into twelve equal parts. If the Dasa be that of the Sun. then we wi ll get the twelfth part as 6 months. or we may say that we will get the same number o f months eq ual to number of dasu-years of the planet. Now these twelve parts are t o be equally distributed among the twelve rasis beginning from the ras; where the doso planet is situa.ttd. The result of the Ilrst position will be according to the number of bindus contained in the rasi where the pl anet is situated in the horoscope. The second portion will be according to the number of billdus contained in the second rasi as cou nted from the planet, and so on for the other portions. If there be more than four bh,dus in one rasi, then that portion of the dasa period will give good results. If there be less than four bind us in one rasi then that portion of the dasa will give bad results. If there be only fou r hilldus in one rasi then that portion of the Dasa will give mixed results. The above facts are as given in Praslla Marga. But we have found thai if we a pply the following fact s also then the results obtained a re beUer. Along with the above facts, we should also look into the nature of the r asi so far as the planet is concerned. That is, we should see whether the rasi is a friendly one or Uccha (Exaltation) or Nucha (Debilitation) or inimical rasi for the planet.

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]f we combine these facts also intelligently then the results obtained are sometimes more than sati~factory. Even if there be more tban four hindus in a Rasi, if that ras; happens to be the Nucha rasi of the planet, then the results are not found to be good. Even if there be less than 4 bindus in a rasi happens to be exaltation rasi of the planet concerned then the results are not so bad.

TRANSITS AND VIMSOTTARI Assume that the Dasa lord is progressing through the twelve signs and divide the total number of years among twelve signs uniformly. The first part of the Dasa will give results of the blJa.·o in which that lo rd is from Lagna, according to the ownersh ip, strength, aspect etc. The next period of 1/ 12 will have to be judged from Laglla as if the dasa-Iord is in 2nd from his natal position , and so on. To elucidate, suppose it is Cancer Lagl/a and the Sun's Dasa with the Sun in Aries. As the Sun is the lord of tbe 2nd posited in the 10th with digba/a in its exaltation sign, the first six months of the Sun's dasa should be deemed to be good, with specia l emphasis on professional gains. f or the next six months, the dasa lord ~hould be assumed to be progressing through Taurus. This sign being badhkasthana for Cancer and the Sun being the lord of the 2nd, financial upsets, difference of opinion with tbe elders, or brothers, reshutrle in tho family affairs, etc., should be indicated. Similarly for progressions of the dastJ lord tbrough other signs. In the same manner the bhukti lord also should be progressed. The common rules, such as the progres5ed dtJsa lord or bhuk,i lord crossing his debilitation point or transiting his. [169]

enemy's house, etc. are also to be duly considered. During such progressions when the dasa lord and bhukti lord occupy 6/8 or 2/ 12, that particular patch becomes bad. If and when the bhukti lord crosses the dasa lord or a yoga planet, that particular period will be most effective (good or bad as the case may be) . Again the relationship between the present transit of the dasa lord in a certain house and the apparent position occupied by the Dasa·lord during progressions will also have to be consider~d . Timing of Events can be done more accurately if the 1/12 part of a Dasa or Bhukti is further su~divided into nine and the transits considered throu~h asterisms in a sign, the respective relationship of the dasa lord to the lord of the asterism as also their relationship to the ascendant lord taken into account. Cyril Fagan, a great western Astrologer, following sidereal school, expressed his own doubts about the va lidity and authenticity of Vimsottari Dasll (The Astrological MagaZine, page 285, March 1955), where be observed : "Again; surely the correct timing of Mahadasa, Anlardasa, and Vidasa of the popular Vimsollari system of predicting by planetary periods is wholly dependent on the validity of Ayollamsa? If the latter is in error by one or more degrees. will not the Moon's longitude, and hence its precise position in the Janma Nakshatra be adversely affected, thus substantially falsifying the accurate dating of periods, sub-periods and inter-periods? How can any legitimate claims be made for Vimsottari [170]

System as a reliable instrument, when we find Indian Astrologers using Ayanamsa from 19" to 24° 1"

To this objection of Cyril Fagan. we have elaborately dealt in the 11 PART of this book, where we have proved the validity of Vimsottari Dasa on statistics. Any valuable suggestions to make further improvements in the text are cordially invited from the learned scholars.

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PART II PRACTICAL METHOD

PRACTICAL METHOD In the first part of this book, we have mostly produced several of the valuable writings from the different sources (mostly Astrological Magazine, Bangalore) of the lear'ned authors, scholars and astrologers. but the complex problems of Vimsottari Dasa System still remain -unsoIved. Lately interest in Hindu Dasa System (Vimsottari Directions) developed in West also. Great scholars and astrologers like Cyril Fagan and Garth Allen have worked and came out with their own observations also. Garth Allen observed-"my deep interest took

hold,

however, when I undertook the subject-the Vimsottari Dasa System to a rigid statistical test using Fagan's Spicabru;ed Ayanamsa and the 360 days year as basic values. The event of death was the subject chosen for study, and to my mixed consentration and amazement it turned out that almost three times as many people pass away during malefic-ruled sub-periods than pfC\bability would predict, with the Saturn sub-p~riod outstllnding in this respect. "Strange, is it not, that my conversion to Hindu astrology should have been wrought by the very reasons my Eastern critic picked as the basis of his reservations? I accepted the Dasa System as valid because it holds up under tcst conditions when the Hypsomatic Ayanamsa is employed. I had rejected the system years earlier .han this, when other Ayanamsas were applied: in fact, I had

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decided that the very theory of Ihe Dasas was pretty much superstitious hogwash. My earlier rejection and later acceptance were both made on statisti cal grounds, for I cannot embrace and champion a scheme which does not withstand such tests. "Astrologers, both Eastern and Western, are too prone to utter dictums and mutter objections based upon scattered indi vidual-case evidence. or what is actually worse no matter, how respectable it sounds , " experjence". The history of any science is as much a co ntinuing story of face saving measures on the part of writers, teachers. lecturers, and field dominatin g personalities as o f continuous betterment. h is only human to want to defend one's own past teachings or present views when so mething that dema nds their amendment looms into sight."-American Astrology, February 1975, pp. 46. Garth Allen in his statement is very specific and conclusive. He has left nothing to speculate. Kenneth Irving has illustrated the horoscope o f Richard Nixon, expresident of U.S.A. in his article: " Modern Method s to Polish an Ancient Concept," American Astrology , May 1975, pp. 26-35 based on tables and notes which Garth Allen has prepared. The auth or at one p.lace observed: "In short, this marvellous method of progression seems a disaster-at least as mos t Hindu astrologers usc it . One is leff with the feeling that once upon a time it worked. but some w:lere along the line it got off the track. It would be st range if such a thing had happened, since tnere 'are already numerous examples of such " derailment, " in centuries-old astrological practices having been corrected through careful researen,"

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Another American author James A. Eshelnan in his article: "A Hindu Predictive System," American Astrology; December 1975, pp. 37-39 concludes: " Whatever the foundation; it is clear that we have here a system with an internal structure that we cannot ignore-even ir the Hindu Astrologers them~lves do not teally heli eve in their own system by the frequency with which they alter their prererred Ayanamsa at will, in each case producing r('~ult~ which ' ~{i f' impre~sively anything they want to say. Its potenti:ll value in rectification should he apparent to anyone who works regularly with many chart~. and it~ predictive powers provide an excellent way to ca p~Llli.~e a few di~tin ct palterns during the years." The ohservations and conclusions or these Icarned schobrs and ~ciel1tjsts h.we left 1I .~ with two problem~:1. What j.~ th(' correct Ay:mamsa? Tn Ind ia mostly Lahiri's or Raman's Ayan:unsa is used . Following nre the diofft:'rent ayanamsas (In January I, 1 9~5.

a. Fagan's - 24 ~-D'-()O" h. Lahiri".. - 23'- D '-4flc. Raman's-21 °-4fi'.1J" 2. Whether, we a rc to take 360 (bys a year or 165 days a year. 3, Since the astrologers in the West do not interpr('t the cha rts the way it is done in India and they have taken the natural characteristics of the planets (malefic or benefic), the third problem is already there. Whelher we are to read the Dasa System from the birth-ascendant or to treat the pJ:lce of DQ.ffI/lOIha (Ruler of the major period) as lIscend.:mt. [177J

For the purpo~e of illustrating ou r own findings and experience on these three complex dimensious of Vimsottari Oasa System, we are illustrating eleven charts hdow_ The bitth-datas have been taken from an article "Rectification,'- published in Fare & Destiny. November. 11)76; pp 31~37. I. Girl born at 22N30, 36E30. Saturday, 21-10-1950, LS.T. 23-21 -55 co mmitted suicide on 24-4-1970.

Raman's - Ayanamsa-21 )-44 ' - 8 ~ Rahu period 9 months 23 day". Lahiri's

- Ayanamsa-23~-IO ' -16~

Rahu period 2 years 9 months I day_ Fag.an's

-A yanamsa-24Q-9 ' -30 ~

Rahu period 4 years I momh

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2. Girl born at 8 Nil, 77E22, Tuesd ay, 14-7-1942, I.S .T. 25-16-04 expired o n 19-12-1964 due to fire burns. Raman's- Ayanamsa 21 °·37'-l r Saturn-2 years 8 months 24 days. lahiri's -Ayanamsa-23°-3'-20· Saturn-" yea rs 9 months 10 days. Fagan's -Ayanamsa-24°-2'-34" Saturn -6 years 2 months 27 day~.

3. Person horn at 23N03. 72E 36, Tuesd:lY, 26-6-1 951, I.S.T. 11-52-25 a.m. passed away on 31-12-1963. Ram:ln's-Ayanamsa 21"-44'-4r Saturn-' yean II months 14 days. [ 179]

Lahiri's -Ayanamsa--2r-I O'-SOw Saturn-IO years I day _

ragan's

- Ay anam sa-24 ~ -10'-4·

S:lll1rn- ll yea rs 4 months 27 d:lYs,

4, Child horn at 22N3S . 88E23, Monday, 1-8-1949. f. S.T. 22-3(i-48 was run over and killed by Lorry on 24· 9·1952.

Rnm :m 's - Ayanamsa-2 J°_43' -(i" Rahu-6 months 7 d a ys.

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Lahiri's -Ayanmsa-23°-9'-14 w Rahu-2 years 5 months 16 days, Fagan's - Ayanamsa-24°-8' _28 W Rahu-3 years 9 months 15 days,

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5. Persun burn at J8NS8, 72E50 , Sunday, 4-[ 1-1 ') 17, LS.T. 4-5-22 a.m. died on 21-4-1954. Raman 's - Ayanamsa-21"., 6'· 31: Rahu-2 yeats 9 d
6. I)erson born at 14NOO, 79E56, Friday, 20-4-1934, I.S.T. 25-53-24 ~ommitted suicide on 11-11-1953.

Raman 's-Ayanamsa-21 "-30' -18" Jupiler-g years 5 months 17 days. Lahiri's -Ayanamsa-22"-S6'-26" Jupiter-IO years 2 months 6 days. Fagan's -Ayanamsa-23°-55'-40· Jupiter-II years 4 months 13 days.

7. Persoll born at 14N04, 75E22, Friday, 8-8-1924, I.S.T. 17-20-45, lost his life in a plane crash on 6-5;1951. Raman's-Ayanamsa-2r·22'-ll ~ \ Jupiter-S years 6 months 8 days. Lahiri's -Ayanamsa-22'-4S' -19" Jupiter-7 years 2 months 29 days. Fajan's -Ayanamsa-23°-4T-3SJupiter-S years S months 4 days. [182]

~L Person born at 11 NOO, KOEOO, Sunday, 16- 11-1930, l.S.T. 23-59-48 died of electrocution on 10-2-1957. Ramal\'s - AyanaOlsa-21 "-27' -27" Moon-6 years 2 months 17 days. Lahiri's -Ayanamsa-22~-53'-35 w Moon-7 years 3 months 14 days. Fagan's -Ayanamsa-23c -52' -49" Moon-S years 11 days.

!II. Person born a1 26N29, 80£21 , Tuesday, 8·)·1932, LS.T. 4-58·24 a.m. committed s uicide 0 11 17-4·1955.

Ra man " - Ayanamsa·21 v ·28' .) 1." Jupiter- 5 months 14 J a) s. Lah iri 's- Ayanamsa-22" - 54' -40' Jupiter-2 years 2 months 4 Ja)'s.

Fagan 's - Ayanaonsa-2JO -53' -54' Jupiter-) years 4 months 4 days.

10. Person bo rn at 27N46, 79E5H, Monday , 24-1-1 927. LS : r. IH -18-21, died on 7-6- 1955 J uc to ilppendicities. Raman's- Ayanamsa 2I v ·24'-15" Mars-6 years 27 days. [184J

Lahiri's - Ayanamsa·2r ·50'·23Mars·6 yea rs 9 months 29 days. Fagan's - Ayanamsa-23"-4!J' _37Moon·5 months 29 days.

II. Jimmy Carter, President of America . born at 84W24,32N02, Wednesday, 1-10-1 924, C.S.T. 7-15-45 a.m. Elected President on ::!-) H 976 Raman 's-Ayananna - 21 0_22' ·19" Jupiter- 12 years 10 months 25 days Lahiri 's-Ayan amsa - 22°_48'-27Jupiter- 14 years 7 months 15 days Fagan 's-Ayanamsa-23°·47' -41· Jupiter- IS years 9 months 22 [185]

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Cases Nos. 3 and 7 are peculiar and interesting in the sense that the LagllQ (ascendant) changes with the chang~ of Ayanamsa, and these two cases can decide to a greater extent as to the validity of a particul ar Ayanamsa. I. Case No. 3- With Fagan's or Lahiri's Ayanamsa, the ascendant is Leo and with Raman's Ayanamsa , the ascendant is Virgo. The author of the article does not gi ve the cause of death, but the fact remains that the native passed away at the young age of 12 years (short age) .

(a) With Virgo ascendant (Raman's Ayanamsa), Mercury is in 10th in Gemini, identical to his own sign in conjunction with Sun and Mars; Jupiter and Moon arc in the 7th house and Saturn is in the ascendant. Out of 9 planets, six (two natural benefics) are in angles. [1 86]

(b) With Lalliri 's or Fagan's Ayanamsa, Ll!o aSCl!lldan! ; except Rabu /Ketu, there is no planet in thl! angles. Jupiter and Moon goes to the 81h houS!! and Venus to the 12th. We arc of the opinion that it is Leo ascendant which indicates the short age and not Virgo. 2.

Case No.7 - With Fagan's or Lahid's Ayanamsa, the ascendant is Sagittarius and with Raman's Ayanamsa, the ascendant is Capricorn. The native died in a plane crash at a young age of 27 years. (a) With Capricorn ascendant, Saturn ruler of the ascendant is exalted in the 10th (not retrograde) and this position of Saturn by itself should be enough to protect the natives's longevity tho ugh there are other afflictions, such as Mars opPosition MerCLJfY involving 2nd and the 8tb houses. (b) With Labiri's or Fagan's Ayanamsa, the ascendant is Sagittarius (last degrees) and Jupiter, ruler o f the ascendant is in the 12th (1 05s) in Scorpio (qeath). Mars (planet of accident) ruler of 12th and Scorpio is in the 3rd (travels and journeys), o pposed by Mercury (planet of communication) from the 9th (travels). The tragic end of the native confirms more of a Sagittarius ascen· dant than Capricorn ascendant. With these two glaring cases out of ten , we a re of the opinion that Lahiri's or Fagan's Ayanamsa gives better and convincing results than Raman's Ayanamsa.

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Now we are left with two choice- Fagan or Lahiri. In t:ase No.8 Sun is in Libra if we are to use fagan's Ayanamsa and SUIl remains in S,orpio if we use Lahiri's Ayanamsa. Looking to tbe facts of the ..;ase, Sun is more appropriate in Libra than in Scorpio. In Case No. II , the editon , Fate & DI."Stiny,
Scorpio, but in Case No.7, Rahu stays in Lunar Mansion No.9, ruler Mercury with Fagan's Ayanamsa, but Rahll occupies Lunar Mansion No. 10, ruler Ketu (South node) with Lahiri's Ayanamsa, though there will be n(l chang\! in the stellar position of Ketu. Looking to the event of the native's life (died in plane crash) we are of the opinion that Rahu should be in Cancer (Lunar Mansion No.9), ruler Mercury nnd not in Lunar Mansion No. 10, ruler- South Node- in Leo. The ascendant should be 29 ~ Sagittaruis and not 30n Sagittarius. This concludes that it is Fagan's Ayanamsa which stands to the test and we would request the learned readers to put it to the rigid test, before they come to their own final opinion and conclusions. Having solved the question of Ayanamsa, we are left with two complex questions~(l) whether we arc to use 360 days a year or 365 days a ) car and (2) whether we are to read the Dasa results from the hirth ascendant or to treat the place of Dasal1a1ha as ascendant. We will analyse all the II c:Jses to see which school of thought is valid under test. 1. Case No. /-(a) It was lupitcr/Rahu when the girl committed suicide. With 365 days a year. Jupiter/ Rahu operates upto 21·11·1970 and with 360 days a year Jupiter/Rahu operates up to 11·8·1970. ]n this case, it makes no difference whether we use 365 days or 360 .l,IYS a year for Vimsottari Dasa System.

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AScendant, Jupiter becomes the ruler of the 2nd and the 11th. We are of the opinion that it is from Dasanalha ~s ascendant that Jupitc:r becomes the Markesh (death inflicting planet) and Rahu (Sub-lord), 2nd to Jupiter. justifies the event in Jupiter/Rahu. (c) Jupiter is placed in Lunar Mansion No. 23 which behaves under the group influence of Mars and Saturn and this Lunar Mansion No. 23 is accident prone (Maon Mansions by Mohan Koparkar), Rahu is placed on Lunar Mansion No, 25. ruler Jupiter and beht: ...es under the group influence of Jupiter and Saturn, This is another confirmation to the event occured in native's life. 2. Case No. 2- (a) It was Mercury/Saturn operates upto 12-10-1965 from 3-2 1963 with 365 year when the girl died with the fire burns. It will no difference in this case whether we use 360 days or 365 days a year.

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(b) Mercury is the ruler of the 3rd and the 6th houses from the birth ascendant and placed in the 3rd: from Dasanatha as ascendant, Mercury is the ruler of the 1st and the 4th. In this case Mercury is malefic from birth ascendant than from Dasanatha ascendant. However this position is subject to modification by stellar position of the planets. It will also be useful to add that Dasa results get modified by Transits. (c) Mercury is placed on Lunar Mansion No.6, ruler Ral-u which is under the group influence of Rahu/ Mercury. From Mercury, Rahu is 3rd and from birth ascendant. Rahu is 5th. 11 is Mercury on the nakshatra of Rahu and Rahu 3rd from Mercury which is important [190]

and modifies the influence of Mercury. Saturn is on Lunar Mansion No.4, ruler Moon under the group influence of Moon/Venus. Moon is the ruler of the 2nd house from Mercury and Venus is the ruler of the 12th house from Mercury. Saturn (sub-lord) is 12th to Mercury. By taking nakshatra positions of the planets into consideration, it becomes clear as to the type and time of the event occurred in native's life, but some element of doubt is still there in this case. Mohan 1
(b) From birth ascendant, Mercury is the ruler of the 2nd and the 11th and is placed in the 11th. But from Dasanatha ascendant Mercury is the ruler of the [st and the 4th (similar to Case No.2). Here there is no modification due to sub-lord, as Mercury is the sub-lord also. If we judge purely on ca~e~ No.2 and No.3 , it will be the birth-ascendant which will be valid and not f)asa/latha ascendant. However the stellar position of the planets and the Transits are always impN{;lJIt. (c) Mercury is placed on the star or Rahu (North node) is in the 7th (natal) and Rahu ·is also placed on his own star. Mercury will give the results of natal Rahu in his period. Thus Mercury gets full markeslt (death inflicting powers. The Lunar Mansions No.6 and 24 [Igl]

involved 3re not accident prone. Like co.se No.2, it is not a crystal clear C:lse and some element of doubt is still persists. 4. Case No. 4-(0.) It W:lS Rahu/Mars when the child .vas crushed nnd killed. In thi s cnse again , it will not make any difference whether we use 360 days a year or 365 days a yea r. Rahu/Mars operates from 28·4-1952 to 16-5·1953.

(b) Rahu is exalted in Gemini, ruler in Virgo, harmony in Libra, fallen in ".Saginaruis, detriment in Pisces, inharmony in Aries-Lunar Nodes by Bernice Prill Grebner. Pisces as Dasallotho ascendan t, Rnhu becomes the ruler or 7th and hence becomes markesll. Mars is the ruler o f the 2nd and the 9th and placed in the 4th. In natal chart , Rahu is in the 12th, Mars ruler of the 1st and the 8th is in the 3rd. This is for judging the ba sic characteristics of th e natal chart . We have said else where in o ur writ ings that we .;-annot afford to overlook Uranus. Neptune and Pluto. In this horoscope Mars conjunction Uranus in the 3rd in Gemini SQuared by Neptune rrom 6th is important which is a clear pattern or accidental death and Rahu/Mars in Vimsottari Dasa system are capable enough to give the type of event. Dr. B.V. Raman has said in his Hindu Predictive Astrology; ;'The Dasa results stand to be modifi ed by the effect of Gocltara or transiting planets. These cases are being dealt in our separate book "TRANS ITS." (c) Rahu is placed on the lIak shatra o r Mercury (ruler or the 4th and the 7th rrom Rahu), but the more important is that Mars is placed on the star of Rahu in [192]

the sign of Gemini . When we look to this case taking nakshatras of the Oasa planets into consideration, the whole picture becomes crystal clear. H owever, this case can be eq ually justified by taking Lahiri's or Raman's Ayanamsa, but this was not true in the case No.3.

5. Case No. 5- (a) It was Salurn/ Rahu from 3-10-19 52 to 9-8- 1955 by 365 days a year when the native died. Here again it mahs no differences whetherwe take 365 days a year or 360 days a year. This prob lem still remains unsolved . but in this case Raman's Ayanamsa o r Lahiri's Aya namsa will not hold good. (b) Saturn (D asonotha as ascend an t) become5 the ruler of the 7th and the 8th and hence beco mes markesh. Rahu. ruler of the 3rd (fr om Saturn) is placed in the 6th and Saturn fRahu clearly beco mes the maTkes!! for the native. Saturn / Rah u arc both natural malefics. (c) Saturn is on Lunar Mansion No.9, ruler Me rcury, (Mercury become5 t he rul er of the 12th and the 3rd fro m Saturn) and Rahu i ~ on Lunar Mansion No. 19. ruler South node (Ketu). Vimsottari Oasa System (SaturnJRahu) justifie! the event. Lunar Mansions Nos. 9 and 19 participates in the generai cause of accidents (Moon Mansions by Mohan Ko parkar) and we will not be surprised if the nati ve did not die a natural death .

6. Case N~. 6 - (a) It was Saturn/Venus from 24-6-1952 to 24-8-195 5 when the native committed suicide. In this book of ours we are not dealing with the merits of the horoscopes. Such cases are being dealt by us separately in our book - Astrology ill Accidents. In this [ 193]

Cilse also, whether we take 36; days a year or 360 days a year, it will not make any difference.

(b) Saturn is in Aquarius. So Aquarius is the ascendant for Satu rn's period and Saturn becomes the ruler of the 12th and the 1st. From Saturn, Venus becomes the rul er of the 4th and the 9th. Here the learned readers will be surprised to see th at such a painful event took place in the per iods of the ruler of the ascendant and the ruler of the 4th and the 9th. On the facc value. it is hard to accept, specially when Venus is also placed in t he ascendant (Aquari us). This is a disputed case like cases No.2 and 3. The followi ng para will make it clear. (c) We have said earlier that the Lunar Mansions (lloka sho/ra.v) are very important and hold prominent position in Predictive Astro logy. Astrologers, who overl ook to this branch of astrology are li kely to err in their fi ndings. In t his case Saturn is pl aced on Lunar Mansion No. 23, rul er Mars, and this makes the pi cture clear as Mars is placed 3rd to Saturn. So Saturn in hi s Main Dasa will give the results o r Mars in the birth chart. It was on this base that the success of Jimmy Carter was predicted in U.S. Polls in October 19: 6 issue of Fot~ &- DeJfiny, by the Editor.

Venus is placed o n Lunar Mansion No. 24, ruler Rahu. (j oint ruler or th e 8th house) who is 12th to Saturn as well as to Venus. Venus in her s ub-period will give the results of Rahu in natal chart. When we take Lunar Mansions (nakshotras) into consideration. everything becomes crystal clear . 11 will also be useful to mention that Lunar Mansion No. 23 is accident prone and is dangerous. However, this case can equally hold good [1 '4]

with Raman's Ayanamsa as well as Lahid's ayanamsa, but in both these cases, too, we will have to take lIakshatra position into consideration.

7. Case No. 7-(a) This case is very important and it was on this case that we concluded the validity of Fagan's Ayanamsa. It is not only the ascendant which changes between Lahiri's Ayanamsa and Raman's Ayanamsa, ~ but it is the rising degree which changes between Fagan's Ayanamsa and Lahiri's Ayanamsa, We are not dealing with the degree influences of the planets here which is not the subject of this book, but the readers who are interested can refer to the Stars & Your Future, by Manik Chand Jain. However, the change in the balance of Dasa System at the time of birth is equally important in this case. It was belween 30'6-1949 to 12-1-1952 i.c. lllltit::r Saturn/Jupiter that the native died in a plane crash. If we take Lahiri's Ayanamsa or Raman's Ayanamsa, Mercury Dasa will operate and the event will not be justified fully. Before we judge the Vimsottari Dasa (Timing of the Events), we are to sec if the pattern of the natal horsocope justifies that type of event or not. This we have already discussed in earlier pages. Like previous cases, even tbis case will not make any difference whether we take 360 days a year or 365 days a year.

(b) Satu.rn is in Libra and so Libra will be the ascendant for Saturn's period. Saturn is Yoga-Karka for Libra ascendant and it is hard to believe that this sort of tragic event can take place in one's life in Saturn's period, but it should not surprise the readers because we have already been confronted with similar positions in Cases No.2, 3,

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and 6. If wc believe in Dasanatha ascendant it makes 110 differeuce whether we take Capricorn as natal ascendant (Raman's Ayanamsa) or Sagiltarius as natal ascendant (Fagan's/Lahir's Ayanamsa) because in both the cases, Saturn's posit ion does not change in his own period, but the readers will agree that it is the basic pattern of the horoscope which is important. Only those events will occur in Oasa periods which are available in natal charts. This is why transits are always to be considered from the natal ascendant. We will see in the fo llowin g para if Lunar Mansions make any modification in the position of Saturn's period. Sub-period of Jupiter. Jupiter is the ruler of the Jrd and the 6th and placed in the 2nd from Saturn and thus attains t he death inflicting powe rs. Jupiter's rulership of 3rd house identical to Sagittarius in 2nd house in Scorpio (natural 8th house-sign of death) further confirms the type of event is likely to take place in this sub·period. Sub-period of Jupit er combined with the main period of Saturn makes the picture clear. (e) Here Saturn is placed on the Lunar Mansion No. 14, ruler Mars. This mansion behaves under the group influence o f Mars, Mercury and Venus and this Is important. Saturn in his main Oasa will give mostly the results of Mars, ruler of 2nd and 7th , thus becomes the Markesh and placed retrograde 5th to Saturn, but in the natal third house- sign Aquarius (Airy Sign), ruler Saturn. Saturn is on the star of Mars and Mars is in the sign of Saturn. Both are Airy Signs. Combined with the basic pattern of the horoscope (Sagittarius rising-29° Fatalistic degree) clears all the dC'ubts about the ruling Dasa or Saturn.

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Jupiter is placed on Lunar Mansion No. 11, ruler Saturn (Jupiter will give the results of natal Saturn in his period) and this Mansion b~ h aves under tile influence of Saturn and Mars, i. e. Jupiter is completely under the sway of Saturn and Ma rs, the two nat ural malefic pl anets responsible for thi s tragic event about which we have dealt earlier in the above para gra ph ~ . We, once a gain repeat that it mu ~t be the basic pattern of the natal chart which tells the story o f life and Dasa periods on ly make them to operate at appropriate times. Had the native was bo," with Caprico rn ascendant (natal), he was not destined to meet this fatal end. 8. Case No. 8-(a) It was Rahu/Ketu from 27·5·1956 to 15·6·1 951 when the native died of electorcution. Even in this case it will not make any difference whether we use 365 days a year or 360 days a year. So far this quest ion still rem ains unsolved. (b) Rahu/ Ketu ar c always in exact oppoistion and Rahu and Ketu in the 8th and the 2nd arc enough indicatious fo r this type of an event specially when there are clear indication s in the natal chart. If it is Lahiri's or Raman's Ayanamsa. th en Ra hu/Ven us will operate which does not fit in th e pictu re. Further Sun will go to sign Scorpio and not in Libra. as in the case when we use Fagan's Ayanamsa and this is important, because Sun is the ruler of the ascend ant. We are of the opinion that the pl anets are not in aspect if the signs occupied by them arc not in aspect. A planet at 29 0 Cancer is not in aspect to another planet at 10 Scorpio, because the signs aTe not in aspect though the orb is onl y of 2 degrees for an square aspect. But a [197]

planet at 1 Cancer is very much in aspect with another planet at 29" Libra though the orb is 28 degrees for an square aspe(.1.. This is o ur opinion :md learned readers are requested to put these views of ours to rigid test to come to their own conclusions. In this case debilitated Mars aspects debilitated SUIl, ruler of the a~cendant with Fagan's Ayanamsa, which is not the case wilh Lahiri's or Raman's Ayanamsa. This is another important case, where the validity of Fagan 's Ayanamsa is held . We may be wrong, and let the learned readers put such cases to ri gid tests. In some of our writings, we have applied WEST typc of aspects i.e. squares, t rines, sextiles etc. for all the planets and the readers will like to argue that with our thought of approach . Sun in Scorpio with Raman's or Lahiri's Ayanamsa will be in trine aspects to Mars. Why not take this into cons ideration. Very true , west type of aspects do work and are taken into consideration genelally but they cannot su percede Hindu (Indian) Astrological aspects. In Hindu Astrology, Mars is the on ly planet which has 4th aspect (square). FU11her, when we know the event in one's life. it must be justified by the natal c har~ to establi sh the validity of natal astrology. Such was the position in Case No. 2 also. Sun was in Cancer with Raman's ayanamsa, but he will shift 0 Gemini iI we use Lahirj's or Fagan's Ayanamsa. Here again Sun had to be in Gemini to justify the tragic event of natives's life. We are not discussing the merits or demerits here which is not the subject of this hook:. (c) Rahu is on Lunar Mansion No. 27, ruler Mercury and this M ansion will behaves under the group

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influence o r Me rcury/Jupiter. Mercury and Jupiter are 6th to 8th to each other and Rahu wi ll give the results or Mercury in his Dasa who is malellc ro r Leo ascendant. Mercury is placed in Scorpio (8th sign-natural sign of death) when R:lh.u i<; placed in t he 8th house (death). Ketu is placed on LUllar Mansion No. 14, ruler Mars and this Mansion behaves under the group influence of Mars, Mercury and Vcnus. The leatned readers will observe that Rahu/Ketu are powerful en ough to cut s.hort the s.pan of nati ve's li fe. 9. Case No. 9-(a) The nati ve committed suicide on 17·4- 1955 i.e. Mercury/Mercury which will operate rrom 12-7·1954109· 12· 1956. Our problem of 360 days a year or 365 days a yea r does not get solved even in this ca~e.

(b). This is a clear cas e on the basis of which we can I::oncludc whether Vimsottari D3sa system is to be read from natal ascendant or Dasanatha ascendant. F rom natal ascendant, Mercury becomes the ruler of the 6th and the 9t h, but rrom Daswratha ascendant (Pisces) Mercury becomes the ruler o r the 4th a nd the 7th houses . As ruler of the 4th and the 7th being in debilitation, Mercury becomes the malefi c and Markesh for Pisces ascendant anC: can cause the given event in native's life. There is no change whether we use Fagan's ayanam sa o r Lahiri's ayanamsa, but Raman's ayanamsa wi ll brin g Mercury! Venus in operati on which is equally valid. (c) Mercury is placed on the Lunar Mansion No. 26, ruler Saturn and this Mansion behaves under the group influence or Saturn and Jupiter. From Mercury, Saturn is the ruler of J Ith and 12th and is placed in the 11th aspecting. Mercury (3rd aspect). This configuration of

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Mercury makes him ca pable causing the given event in native's life, when we look to the basic pattern of the natal chart .

10 . Case No. /O - (a) The nati ve committed suicide on 1-6·195 5 i.e. in Jupiter/Saturn period from 23· 3·1955 to 29·6·1957. Here again there is no change whether we u~ 360 days a year o r 365 days a year. (b) This is another case where Vimsottari Dasa system is valid from DOJOllalha ascend ant and not rrom natal ascendant. Jupiter is in Capricorn, hence Capricorn will be the ascendant ror Jupiter's period and Jupiter is the biggest malefic fOf Capricorn Ascendant. Saturn is a natural malefic, ruler of the 1st and 2nd, placed in the 11 th rorm Jupiter in Scorpio (8th house of death in natural zodiac). (c) Jupiter is placed on Lunar Mansion No . 21. ruler Sun , which behaves under the grou p influence of Sun. Jupiter and Saturn. From Jupiter, Sun is the ruler of the 8th house and Jupiter will give the results o f Sun in his period. Sun is in exact conjunction with Jupiter, thus Jupiter's period becomes markesh. Saturn is placed on Lunar Mansion No. 17, ruler Saturn , which behaves under the group influence or Saturn and Mars. Saturn is a common raeter between the group influence or Jupiter; and Saturn and Mars arc 6th and 8th to each other. Taking all the factors into consideration . it becom~ amply clear that the native could die under Jupiter/Saturn looking to the basic pattern of the' natal chart. II. Case No. JJ (a) Mr. Jimmy Carter got married on 7-7-1946 i.e. Satuml Ketu from 5·4·1946 to 14-5·1947 (200]

with 365 days a year, With 360 days a year, it will be fro m 1 5~ 12 - 1945 to 24- 1-1947, So it makes no difference whether we use 360 a days a year or 365 days a year. Saturn is placed in natal ascendar.t, so there will be change whether we consider it from natal ascendant Dasunalha ascendan t. Saturn is in Libra (sign marriage), Saturn is aspecting 7th (house of marriage), Saturn is capable of giving marriage in its period,

no or of so

Ketu is 4th to Saturn and Ketu is in Capricorn --sign ruled by Saturn. So Ketu wi ll give the results of Saturn and the 4th house in natal chart , Thc most important part is Ihallhe Moon Mansion of Ketu is ruled by Mars, ruler of the 7t h house (marriage) and aspecting Venus (significator of marriage). In its sub-period , Ketu wi ll give the results of natal Mars, hence marriage. (b) Mr. Jimmv Carter became Governor on 12- 1-1971 i.e. Mercury/Jupiter from 8-8-197 1 to 14-1 H 973 with 365 days a year and from 7·1 2-1970 to 13-3·1973 with 360 days a year. Here again it makes no difference whether we use 360 days a year or 365 days a year. Mercury is pl aced inLeo, so Leo will be the ascendant for Mercury's period. (Fate d L'est;ny-October 1976, pp8) . Mercury is malefic fo r Leo ascendant. There is another school of Hind u Astrology , where the Dasa System is to be considered from t he natal ascendant and in that case Mercury will become the ruler of the 9th and 12th-Good. In Hindu Astrology. Moon Mansions are very much important. Here Mercury occupies Moon Mansion ru led by Sun, ruler of the DOS(Jnatha ascendant and as such Mercu ry will give the results of the ascendant [201 J

(Sun) in ils period and this will indicate his elevation to Ihe Governorship. If we lake the Sua's position from the natal ascendant, Sun is the ruler of the 1\ th house a nd is eq ually valid to provide political power in Mercury's main JXriod. The readers are requested to put this school on test and let us have their findings for o ur future guidance, We have o ur doubts. Perhaps our future research wi!! make this point very clear, Jupiter is the ruler of the 5th a.nd the 8th and placed 4th from Mercury. Both the positions (ownership and locadon) are favourable. Jupiter is placed on the Moon Mansion ruled by Mercury and Jupiter in his sub·period will give the results of natal Mercury. ruler of the 9th and the 12th. This sub- period confirms his elevation provided we give due import ance to Moon Mansions as claimed by the e~p one nts of Hindu Astrology. (c) Elected President on 2·11-1976 i.e. Ketu/Ketu from 23-7-1976; to 2D-12-1976 with 365. d ays a year, but with 360 days a year, it will be Ketu/ Venus from 20- 10·1975 to 20-12-1 976. This particular illust ration is very interesting and establishes the clai m of Garth Allen-II is Fagan's Ayanamsa with 360 days a year which will work. Manik Chand l ain in his ed itoria l-Fate &: Destiny-October 1976. pp. S has ~a id that it was Ketu/Venus who will give him the succel'S in the elections. There is another Improvement in our case. i.e. Venus is not in the 8th from Ketu but is in the 7th now and Venus is placed on the Moon Mansion ruled by Mercury and not by Ketu. Hence Venus in his sub-period wi ll give the results of natal Mercury-ruler of the 9th and tbe 12th. [202]

Our observations are: I. Hindu Dasa System is very much scientific and reli able. 2. If we use Lahirj's ayanamsa. the Venus is in Leo and if we use Fagan's ayanamsa, the Venus is in Cancer. When we look to his married life, it is Fagan's ayanamsa (Venus in Cancer) which is valid and not Lahiri's 3, If we use 365 days a year, it will be Ketu/ Ketu on 2·1 H976 when he was elected President of U.S.A . and if we use 360 days a year, it will be Ketu/Venus on 2-11-1976. For giving him the success at Polls, it should be Ketu / Venus and not Ketu/ Ketu. 4. The Moon Mansions are very much important for the correct delineations of the Dasa Syste m. Thus we will conclude that it is Fagan's Ayanamsa with 360 days a year which stood to the test.

Conclusions- I. We have not dealt with the merits and demerits of the natal charts which is not the subject of this book. For the information of our readers. we would like to add that we are of the opinion that Ast ro logy is incomplete without corporating Uranus, Neptune and Pluto We will demonstrate fully our views in our forth coming publications. 2. In this 2nd part of this book. we had three questions before us. F irst was, which of the three Ayanamsas (Fagan, Lahiri and Raman) is valid and gives better results. With our ellperience and from the II cases illustrated here, we came to the c'bnclusion tbat Fagan's Ayanamsa gives better results. 3. The second question was whether it is 360 days a year or 365 days a year in Vimsottari Dalia 9ystem which

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gives the correct results. From the 10 cases demonstrated here, it is observed that it make\> no diffe rence v.heth er we usc 360 days a year or 365 days a yeu r upto su b-periods. But t he case No I I has m ade it clear that it is 360 days a year which is vulid and not 365 duys a year. 4. Th~ third question was whether we are to read the Dasa System fr om natal ascendant or DaSlmathll ascendant. It has been made quite clear from the illustration of II charts t9at it is only the D osanatha ascendant wh ich is tp be considered and not the natal ascendant though in some cases natal ascendant works better. O ur research and experience with hundreds of the cases in ou r office reco rds has made this point amply clear beyond any iota of doubt. 5. The majority of people have misconception about the actual workines of astrology. They seld om kno'w the difference between the planets and the Stars (nakshamu). The transits of planets in t he chart are nothing but t he relati ve motion of planets with reference to the stars or the motion of the planets through the signs. Thus the stellar positions (LUnar Mansions occupied by each planet) is most important. Without taking the Lunar Mansions into consideration of each natal planet. the astrologer is likely to fall in an error. Some of the learned and experienced astrologers will exclusively depend on Vimsottari Dasa System for t heir findin gs. We do riot possess that much knowledge and with all respects to them, we will not agree on th is point. To our mind TRA NS lTS are very much important and without taking them into considerations, the findings and [204]

observations may rail completely. So Transits are a must in each case. for general inrormation ..... e would' like to addI. The transit of Uranus in natal chart is most impo) :ant without which dependable results cann ot be obtained though there is no provision or this planet in Hindu Traditional Astrology. It was this transit or Uranus on natal Saturn in ascendant or Jimmy Carter which brought success to him in 1976 year Presidential Polls

2. \\'ith our experience, we have also come [0 the conclusion that the transits are to be considered from natal ascendant and not rorm natal Moon or natal Sun . We would welcome valuable suggestions rrom lea rned naders, so that we can improve upon in our ruture editions,

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