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Varaha Mihira's

Sarvato Bhadra Chakra

IntroductionThe great VARAHA MIHIRA, whose works on Astrology are revered by many, writing about the Sarvato Bhadra Chakra says that it is capable of showing immediate results, which can be verified and that this Chakra enlightens the Three Worlds. The author of MANSAGARI (an Astrological text in extensive use in North India) in a chapter entitled Sarvato Bhadra Chakra says that this will Illumine the Three Worlds. Another author says that this Chakra will enlighten us about the past, present and future and is, therefore, comparable to TRILOKYA DEEPA (a lamp for lighting up the Three Worlds). These bold statements not only give a clue to the great importance attached to it by the reputed writers but also the fact that the Chakra is a multipurpose tool. In our enquiries we found that this Chakra is used for (i) predicting the price ranges of commodities like Cotton, Gold, cereals and food stuff etc. (ii) the future of nations, results of battles etc. for purposes of political astrology (iii) predicting events concerning a native's future, though to a limited extent. Exhaustive literature on this subject is not available. We are, therefore, presenting in this booklet whatever literature we could lay our hands on, in the hope that serious students of Astrology would pursue the matter, carry out researches and make their experience available to the public in due course. The opinions expressed by Varaha Mihira and the author of Mansagari is so clear and so firm, this matter really warrants the serious attention of students of Astrology and may perhaps prove to be yet another method to make predictions with greater accuracy. This could even be the missing link in the art of prediction, without which we have been unable to predict with complete accuracy. We refuse to believe that a personality of the stature of Varaha Mihira would have left anything for posterity that is not really useful and his expression in the very first sloka says this Chakra will throw light on the Three Worlds should be taken at its face value and applied with all sincerity and verified. Doubts and ambiguities do exist in this book and will become apprent as the reader covers chapter after chapter. These are : a. Has each planet one or three Vedha aspects ? b. 16 cells are allotted for 16 vowels; it seems that a majority of these cells cannot be put to use by persons following languages other than Sanskrit c. Constellation Abhijit has a cell for itself, but is not reckoned for many a purpose d. Whether week days and birth ascendant are to be considered besides Panchka ?

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Research over a number of years in the different fields in which this Chakra can be used could only provide appropriate answers to these or unearthing other available literature on the subject. Mantereswara's PHALA DEEPIKA is one of the big five works on Astrology, the most condensed book, clear cut in expression, yet covering a much wider field than other texts. There is a chapter allocated in this book for Nakshatra gochara, Vedha, Latta etc. viz chapter 26. These are principal items in the S.B. Chakra methodology. In skoka 47, Mantreswara mentions that benefic and malefic Vedhas (front,right and left aspects which pass through cell to cell) have to be considered in predicting transit effects. The mere fact that a highly condensed treatise as PHALA DEEPIKA has allocated more than half a chapter to this Chakra illustrates the importance attached to it by an authority like Mantreswara, the most recent writer. Some of the students and researchers in Astrology including foreigners have been impatiently pressing us for information and literature on this Chakra. Besides, it also became apparent to the translators that they could not make any further headway into this branch of Astrology. Hence, this publication is being released in the sincere hope that further researches will be made by those who have time and make know the results. We are deeply indebted to Shri KM Kharegat for all the help rendered in the compilation of this book and to Karma Yogi Shri Upendra T Mehta for the financial and other assistance rendered. May the Nava Grahas bestow peace and prosperity on them. OM SADGURU PARAMATHMANE NAMAHA OM NAMO BHAGAVATHE SIVANANDAYA Sd/- NN Krishna Rau & VB Choudhary Bombay, 20 January 1962

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index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11Directions, Constellations, Signs of zodiac Chart showing arrangement of Constellations and Signs ------------ Lunar days (tithies) ---------- Namanakshatra & Swara How to use the chart Sarvato Bhadra Chakra ----------------------- and aspects Special aspects Classification of planets : Malefics/Benefics Speed of planets Panchka Panchka for one with birth date Panchka for one without birth date Basic vowels Table showing relationship between vowels, consonants & tithies

Strength of planets Friends, Neutrals, Enemies among planets Effects of conjunction/aspect of planets PAKSHA PHALA

ELECTIONAL ASTROLOGY (MUHURTHA) and Sarvato Bhadra Chakra

Diseases

DIRECTIONS

HORARY ASTROLOGY Multiple Vedha Constellations and Commodities Upa-Grahas Latta

Janma Nakshatra - sensitive points from Moon

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Aspects

PRICE VARIATIONS for various commodities Constellations & Commodities Method of determining price variations POLITICAL ASTROLOGY Effects of 8 planet combination in 1962 Chart showing Division of India as per Koorma Chakra Sarvato Bhadra Chakra for Maha Bharata War ................ 7 planet combination in 1934 ............... 8 planet combination in 1186 AD .................8 planet combination in 1962 Appendix A - Location of Constellations B - Vowels and Consonants (Swara/Namanakshatra) C - Example working of Price Variation D - Chart XI & XII

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Chapter - 1Directions, Constellations, Namanakshatras, Swaras, TithiesThe Chart Draw 10 vertical lines and 10 horizontal lines intersecting each other, so that you have 9 x 9 = 81 cells. Ensure that all the cells are square and of equal size, so that the chart may be used with ease.

Entry from top left

Directions Top of the Chart represents EAST, top left North-East and top-right South-East Right side : SOUTH Left side : NORTH Bottom of the Chart : WEST, bottom-left North-West and bottom-right South-West (EAST at the top may seem a bit unusual for we are used to NORTH at the top) Constellation The four cells at the 4 corners of the Chart are allotted to the 4 long vowels A, AA, E, EE. The remaining 7 cells each at the top, bottom and the two sides (29 cells) are allotted to the 28 constellations (including Abhijit) of the Hindu Astrology as shown in the Chart I.

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Abhijit is a very small constellation and is located on the Nirayana zodiac at 6-40' Capricorn to 10-53'-20" Capricorn. This is based on the authority of Varaha Mihira and FC Dutt. This constellation is also in use in the Ashtottari Maha Dasa System. The above arrangement is based on the assumption that the 25 constellations, Aswini to Purva Ashada (20) and Dhanishta to Revati (5) are all occupying equal distances of 13-20' each and the remaining 3 constellations Uttara Ashada, Abhijit and Sravana occupy varying distances but totalling 26-40'. For location of all constellations, see Appendix A There is a school of thought according to which all the 28 constellations occupy equal distances on the zodiac, i.e. 360 divided by 28; 12-6/7' per constellation. In view of Varaha Mihira's authority about the location of Abhijit as also the distances occupied by the preceding and

7 succeeding constellations, it not be advisable to accept the opinion that all 28 constellations occupy equal distances, just to satisfy mathematical requirements. In our studies, we have also come across some Almanacs in the country wherein even today, Abhijit, is shown in between Pura Ashada and Uttara Ashada. These two differences of opinion may NOT be accepted until research proves it otherwise. Signs of Zodiac corresponding to Moon Sign Cell #s 58, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71 and 72 are allotted to the 12 signs of the zodiac Taurus to Aries respectively. See Chart I Lunar Days (Tithies) Tithies are allotted among the 5 cells comprising the cell right at the centre, #81, and the 4 cells at the North, East, South and West viz. 74, 76, 78 and 80 as shown here in Chart II. 73 74 75

80 4,9,14 79

1, 6, 11 81 76 Poornima Aamavasya 2,7,12 5 & 10 78 77 3,8,13

1: Pradhama, 2: Dwiteeya, 3: Thriteeya. 4: Chaturthi, 5: Panchami, 6: Shashti, 7: Saptami, 8: Ashtami, 9; Navami, 10: Dasami, 11:Ekadasi, 12: Dwadasi, 13: Thrayodasi, 14: Chaturdasi, 15: Poornima or Full Moon OR Amavasya (in Dark Half) Weeks days are also being included by some in the 5 cells hosuing Tithies in the following manner :#76 - Sunday, Tuesday; 78 - Monday, Wednesday; 80 - Thursday; 74 - Friday & 81 Saturday. Week Day does NOT form part of the PANCHKA (explained later) and may be ignored until research

8 proves it otherwise. Vowels The 16 vowels (in Sanskrit) are arranged in the Sarvato Bhadra Chakra is shown in Chart I. See also Appendix B for full details. The natural order of occurrence of these vowels is :A (short); AA (long); E (short); EE (long); OO (short as in Cook); OO (long as in School); RE (short as in Rig) REE (long as in reach); LE (short) and LEE (long) - these two do not seem to occur in languages other than Sanskrit and some Indian vernaculars; AE (short); AE (long); O as in coke; OW as in Cowdrey; AM as in KUM; AHA as in AHAMED. These 16 vowels are the same as those taught in schools in the very first lesson, in India. In some vernaculars, only 12 are used. Namanakshatras The namanakshatras (19 consonants and 1 vowel) 20 in number are arranged as show in Chart I. Appendix B explains where the vowels/namanakshatras are used. It will be observed that A is used both as a vowel (cell #1) and as a namanakshatra (cell #34).

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Chapter - 2Using the ChartHow to Use the Chart Place the planets, on any given day and time, on the respective constellations. Appendix A is a ready reckoner showing distances occupied by the 28 constellations on the zodiac as per Nirayana and Sayana (Western) along with their English names. The tara grahas (Tara : star, graha : planet, tara graha : planets which resemble stars) namely, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, when in retrogression, aspect the right side; when moving fast, aspect the left side; when moving at normal speed, aspect the front. The right and left aspects always pass an angle of 45 either to the right or the left, starting from the cell where the planet is situated, from one corner of the sign into the other and stops only on reaching a constellation in the cells flanking any one of the sides of the Chakra. The front aspect is NOT supposed to pass through, sign to sign, but the constellation at the end of the aspect alone gets the effect. That is to say, the right and left aspects have their effects on the all the cells through which the aspect passes, but the front aspect affects only the constellation in front. See charts V-a and V-b . Dragon's Tail in the Chart v-a has been placed in cell 16 mere for illustrating the aspect from that position.

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Dragon's Head (Rahu) and Dragon's Tail (Ketu) are always retrograde; Sun and Moon are always considered fast moving; The former two planets belong to Chhaya Graha (shadow planets); the latter to Raja Grahas (Kingly planets). These four planets will always aspect in all the three directions i.e. left, right & front.

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Note : On the question of aspects, there are serious differences of opinions. Some say, all planets aspect all the three sides while others who differ, say, all planets have only one aspect depending on speed/retrogression. The translators' preference is for single aspect for tara grahas and three sides aspect for the rest. As already stated, the left and right aspects pass through sign to sign and affect the vowel, namanakshatra, rasi (Moon sign), lunar day (Tithi) and constellation occupying the aspected cells, while the front aspect affects only the constellation at the other extreme. Special Aspects Planets occupying the quarter of a constellation immediately adjacent to the four corner cells (1, 9, 17 & 25) affect the long vowels close to it.

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A planet in the A planet in the Last Quarter of 1st Quarter of Bharani Kartik Ashlesha Magha Visakha Anuradha Sravana Dhanishta

Affects A - cell #1 AA - cell #9 E - cell #17 EE - cell #23

along with the above, the same planet also affects Pournami or Amavasya When constellation is affected Ardra Hastha Purva Ashada Uttara Bhadrapad its namanakshatra also get affected EA, KHA, NG. CHA PA, SH, N, THA BA, D, P, DH DA, TH, JH, YA

Pairs among consonants There area few more consonants in actual use than those catered for in the Sarvato Bhadra Chakra. These are indicated in Appendix B Classification of Planets Benefics Jupiter, Venus and Moon from 5th Lunar Day (Panchami) in bright half to 10th Lunar Day (Dasami) in dark half (both days inclusive). Malefics Saturn, Sun, Dragon's Head, Dragon's Tail, Mars and Moon from 11th Lunar Day (Ekadasi) in dark half to 4th Lunar Day (Chaturthi) in bright half (both days inclusive). Mercury Mercury is considered a malefic when conjunct with a malefic and their navamsas and constellations then happen to be the same; otherwise benefic. Retrograde malefics are considered highly malefic and retrograde benefics highly benefic; when moving fast (more than mean motion) all planets retain their original benefic/malefic nature. Speed of Planets

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Planet Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn

When the speed per day is greater than 46'-11" 113'-32" 14'-04" 75'-42" 7'-45"

they are supposed to be fast, and therefore, aspecting the left side. When retrograde (irrespective of speed), the aspect for the above planets is to the right; and at all other time, front only.

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Chapter - 3PanchkaPanchka The consonant (namanakshatra) occurring first in the name, next the vowel (Swara), next Lunar Day (Tithi). next the constellation (Junma nakshatra) of birth and lastly the Moon sign (Rasi) are known as the Panchka in the order given. Example : Panchka for one with date of birth Example Horoscope : Birth in Purva Phalguni 3rd Quarter Sun in Pisces 7 Moon in Leo 21 Namanakshatra for this Quarter : Ti (vide Appendix A) corresponding to consonant T Moon has traversed 164 from Sun : 164/12 = 13 plus i.e. birth on the 14th Lunar Day or Chaturdasi bright half. Moon is in Leo as the constellation falls in Leo. The Quarter of constellation of birth provides the Namanakshatra with Swara, Tithi and Rasi. Thus, the Panchka for the native with above birth date would be : Namanakshatra Phalguni in Appendix A Swara Tithi Constellation Rasi Lagna (birth Asdt) T - cell #41 Ti shown against 3rd Quarter Purva (as in tea). E - cell #17 14th - cell #80 Purva Phalguni - cell #11 Simha - cell #62 Meena (Pisces) - cell #71.

*Researchers are considering Lagna also in addition to Panchka. Panchka for one without date of birth For those who have no horoscope or recorded time of birth, these particulars are determined with reference to the name of the person concerned in the following manner :The name of the person is the one, using which, a person fast asleep, would wake up; or if walking/awake, would respond to. The mere sound produced when uttering a name is criterion,

17 irrespective of the spelling or the language. The following table would be of assistance in doing it. Basic Vowels

A

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Consonants K Chh D DDh BB V Kh J DD N M Sh G/NG Jh Th P Y Shh Gh T Thh Ph R S Ch TT Dh B L H

This chart has only 5 basic vowels and 30 consonants. All names have to be brought under one of these vowels and consonants. The first vowel and consonant or the first consonant and vowel, as the case may be, is considered and provides the starting point. RAMA has R and A as the first consonant and vowel, while ARUMUGAM has A and R as the first vowel and consonant. In names like RAMA (where first consonant is followed by a vowel), the first consonant is taken into account and in names like ARUMUGAM (where the first uttered sound is a vowel followed by a consonant), the vowel is ignored and consonant taken into account. Thus, in both cases, R provides the starting point. Now, locate the consonant R in the table above, which reveals the Swara in this case, AE. Table showing relation between vowels, consonants and lunar days Lunar Days Basic Vowels Consonants Lunar Day Consonants Nanda 1,6,11 A E Chh 1 D DDh Bhadra 2,7,12 E Kh J 2 DD N Jaya Sikta 3,8,13 4,9,14 OO AE G Gh Jh T 3 4 Th Thh P Ph Poorna 5 & 10 OW Ch TT 5 Dh B

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Lunar Day Consonants Lunar Day

6 BB V 11

7 M Sh 12

8 Y Shh 13

9 R S 14

10 L H Pournami/Amavasya

Assuming that Panchka is required for RAMA, details of which are as follows : Namanakshatra Swara E. It is permissible to do so. Where a doubt arises, it is safe to stick to the vowel obtained from Table VI. 14th L.D. - cell #80 Chitra 3rd Quarter - cell #14 A reference to Appendix A reveals that RA occurs against Chitra 3rd R - cell # 43 A - cell # 1 The basic vowel AE is determined from Table VI is a compound of A &

Tithi Constellation Qr. Rasi

Tula - cell #64

Determination of the Panchka correctly is pof PIVOTAL IMPORTANCE. For those with birth date the Qr of the Constellation of birth provides the Swara with namanakshatra. Tithi and Rasi are determined otherwise. For those without date of birth, the initial consonant in name provides main Swara through Table VI; with the help of main Swara, using Table VII, tithi is found; Rasi and Constellation are determined with the help of Appendix A

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Chapter 4Strength of PlanetsStrength of Planets All planets enjoy full strength or 100% in own sign; 75% in friendly sign; 50% in neutral sign; and 25% in enemy sign. The position is different in regard to the strength of planets in the matter of conferring effects. Benefics confer full or 100% in own sign; 75% in friendly sign; 50% in neutral sign; and 25% in enemy sign. Malefics confer full or 100% malefic effects in enemy sign; 75% malefic effects in neutral sign; 50% malefic effects in friendly sign; and 25% malefic effects in own sign. The effect of an aspect will be proportionate to the strength of the planet aspecting. The word aspect used throughout this book means left/right/front aspect or all of them as applicable, unless otherwise stated. Aspect to one or more of the Panchka is meant. The effects of position (Kshetra bala - strength derived by reason of a planet's stay in a sign) is doubled if the planet concerned is retrograde. If too fast or in exaltation, trebled. Ownership, exaltation, debilitation signs are as is generally followed. Thus, after ascertaining the speed, position etc. results should be pronounced. Planet Sun Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn Friends Moon Mars Jupiter Sun Mercury Sun Moon Jupiter Sun Venus Sun Moon Mars Mercury Saturn Venus Mercury Neutral Mercury Mars Jupiter Venus Saturn Venus Saturn Mars Jupiter Saturn Saturn Mars Jupiter Jupiter Enemy Venus Saturn None Mercury Moon Mercury Venus Sun Moon Sun Moon Mars

As a general rule, the 4th sign from Exaltation/Debilitation is known as the neutral sign, except where it happens to be otherwise.

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Effects of conjunction/aspect of each planet : Sun Worry; opposition from superiors; fever with cold; headache; travel; loss of property/quadrupeds; fear from quadrupeds; misunderstandings with parents; distress. Full Moon Gain of conveyance, ornaments, tasty dishes. Weak Moon Sorrow, bondage, travels. Mars Stomach or blood disorders; financial loss; loss of discriminating power; loss of relations; agricultural losses; upset of bile; failures; defeat in battle; long distance travel. Mercury (Benefic) Knowledge; honour from superiors and relatives; gains in business and agriculture; freedom from diseases; fame. Mercury (Malefic) Opposite results will be bestowed by Mercury in combustion, in enemy sign, in debilitation or in conjunction with malefic. Saturn Sickness, fear, sorrow, loss of servants, friends and relations; intermittent fever; bondage; loss of position; troubles due to or from women in low walks of life; death due to dangerous undertakings; defeat in battle. Dragon's Head Obstruction; heart diseases; fainting; intimacy with widows or low class women; opposition from

21 the learned. Dragon's Tail Obstruction; loss of grain/agricultural losses; upset of health to wife; pain in various part of body. Note : When Sun Mars and Saturn are aspecting Moon who is conjunct with one of them, there will be diseases of head, fever, fistula, stomach disorders, bilious disorders and obstruction or impediments from sources higher than human beings. The bad effects flowing from a malefic ceases the moment malefic leaves the constellation from which the aspect originated. Jupiter All round success; liking by superiors; peace; worship of the Lord; good luck and good health. Note : When Jupiter is conjunct with a malefic, sickness; wrath of superiors; failure; loss of reputation; sorrow; travel; sickness to children and bondage will result. Venus Company of and enjoyments with women including wife; favours from superiors; marriage; abundance of everything; children; happiness. Note : Venus conjunct with malefic confers loss of money and quadrupeds; dissensions with women and other losses.

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Chapter 5Paksha PhalaPaksha Phala Forecast of effects for the ensuing fortnight etc. Somewhat on the lines of Varsha Phal (forecast for natives for the whole year) is foretold based on planetary positions prevailing on the 1st day of each Hindu Year, the effects for the ensuing Paksha (which is equivalent to a fortnight) either the dark or bright half or any particular day or moment can be found. For ascertaining the Paksha phala, the constellation on which Sun was standing as per Almanac, on the 1st day of the fortnight alone, is necessary. Thereafter, proceed to place the rest of the planets (without reference to almanac or ephemeris) based on the following table :Table VIII Insert Sun on the appropriate constellation and then, place Dragon's Tail Mercury Venus Mars Moon Dragon's Head Saturn Jupiter on 12th Constellation from Sun 28th 3rd 5th 12th 16th 26th 17th

During the month of October 1944, the native of the Example Horoscope was seriously laid up and death was anticipated any day during that month. The major period and the sub period then operating were very bad, capable of inflicting death. Sarvato Bhadra Chakra drawn as per above table for the two fortnights commencing on 2 OCT 44 and 17 OCT 44 to ascertain the Paksha Phala are attached as Chart XI and XII - Appendix D with comments and deductions. Likewise, the effects of a particular day are decided with reference to the position of

23 Moon as per ephemeris and the rest of the planets inserted as per the following table. Table IX Insert Moon on the appropriate constellation using ephemeris/panchang. and then, place Sun Mars Mercury Dragon's Head Jupiter Venus Dragon's Tail Saturn on 5th constellation from Moon 7th 10th 13th 14th 19th 21st 25th

Similarly, the effects for a given moment or just before embarking on a new venture are found by locating Sun from the ephemeris and inserting Sun on the appropriate constellation and proceed to place the rest of the planets as per following table. Table X Insert Sun on the appropriate constellation and then place Moon Mars Saturn Mercury Dragon's Head Jupiter Dragon's Tail Venus on 3rd constellation from Sun 7th 12th 13th 19th 20th 25th 27th

A scrutiny of Tables VIII, IX and X may give rise to a host of questions and doubts such as a. Dragon's Head and Dragon's Tail never occupy opposite positions b. Mercury does not get away from Sun as much as 11 constellations - Table X c. Moon is always conjunct with Dragon's Tail in Table VIII d. why assume fictitious positions for planets when actual locations are available from ephemeris/panchang ?

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A possible answer to these questions could be that the Sages have devised a quick method of divining effects using only the location of Sun or Moon and considering the trend of planetary transits as applicable to Sarvato Bhadra Chakra. The Author assures that surprisingly accurate results, immediately verifiable, will be obtained if delineation is done for fortnight, day and moment on this methodology.

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Chapter 6ELECTIONAL ASTROLOGY (MUHURTHAM)All undertakings done on a Lunar Day, Rasi (Moon sign), Constellation or Navamsa (rising at the time of commencing an undertaking), which is occupied by a malefic in the Chakra, will end in failure i.e. a marriage will not be enjoyed by the couple, a traveller may not return or a disease starting at that time may prove fatal. If the Rasi, Navamsa or Constellation is afflicted when an undertaking is commenced :Rasi Loss of position Constellation Losses Navamsa death/failure Rasi, Constellation & Navamsa death/serious loss all three afflicted simultaneously or failure certain " afflicted by Sun Sorrow " " " Mars Death/quarrels " " " Saturn Loss/disease " " " Dragon's Head Wounds " " " Dragon's Tail Poisonous effects " " " benefic Success " " " Mercury Knowledge " " " Jupiter Well being " " " Venus Good effects Afflicted in the above context means aspect or conjunction. In bright half, Moon causes good effects by his aspect/conjunction, in dark half, evil effects. The constellation just vacated or occupied or being aspected by a malefic should be avoided for all important undertakings, as failure is possible then. Assuming you are sending in your resume or plan to attend an interview on a day when Moon is occupying Aswini. If that star has just been vacated by or is under occupation by a malefic or a malefic aspect is falling

26 on Aswini, it is not advisable to go ahead, as failure is likely. If you can afford to wait for a day which is free from these 3 afflictions, go ahead on a day when there is benefic aspect on the constellation occupied by Moon. Where one of the Panchka is afflicted, the degree of affliction is as follows :Just vacated Under occupation Going to be occupied DAGDA burnt JWALITA burning DHOOMITA smoky the effect has just occurred the effect is taking place the effect is going to take place

When affliction is caused by malefic : DAGDA : Death or near effects JWALITA : Upset of health by way of illness DHOOMITA : pains, illness etc. preliminary to a disease When affliction is caused by benefic, corresponding benefic effects will come to pass. If 1 amongst Panchkas is afflicted - upsets will occur 2 " " " - fear 3 " " " - losses 4 " " " - illness 5 " " " - death

When 1 amongst Panchkas is afflicted by 1 malefic - Upset " " 2 malefics - Fear " " 3 malefics - Losses " " 4 malefics - Illness " " 5 malefics - Death

When 1 malefic causes affliction, there will be confusion 2 malefics " loss of relatives 3 malefics " loss of wealth 4 malefics " troubles 5 malefics " death

Briefly and in broad outline, if Constellation is afflicted, there will be confusion

27 Namanakshatra " Swara (vowel) " Lunar Day (Tithi) " Rasi " " loss " illness " fear " obstruction

In detail, the effects of affliction are as under :Constellation Namanakshatra Swara/Vowel Lunar Day/Tithi Rasi (Moon sign) Fear from relatives; illness; loss of weight or upset of health; failures; confusion &c. Fear from ruler/Govt; sorrow and worries; arguments with wife and servants; brooding over losses; loss of quadrupeds; dysentery. Upset of health; illness; loss of gold; misunderstandings/quarrels with relatives Confusion; loss of wealth; fall from height Sorrow; upset of health and humours; distress; even death

Any 2 of the Panchkas simultaneously under affliction - Loss of wealth 3 " " " - defeat in battle 4 " " " - defeat and death

Aspect/conjunction of 1 benefic " 2 benefics " 3 benefics " 4 benefics -

- Good Luck Gains Success Wealth

If Tithi is aspected by benefic - Gain of wealth Constellation " - Good health and success Rasi " - Happiness Namanakshatra " - Fearlessness Swara/Vowel " - Increase of Good Luck If all 5 of the Panchka are simultaneously aspected by benefics, there will be increases and all round gains. Just as a malefic confers malefic effects, benefics confer benefic effects. When a malefic and a benefic happen to stand on a single constellation, the effect of the resulting aspect will be malefic.

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Chapter -7DISEASESMethod of using Sarvato Bhadra Chakra in connection with diseases Erect Sarvato Bhadra Chakraa for the time at which a disease or sickness starts or an accident occurs, and ascertain the benefic as well as malefic aspects to the Panchka. If the aspect of a retrograde (Vakra) malefic has caused the start of a disease, death would result; if a fast-moving malefic, the disease will be of a long duration. Aspect of Sun would result in pains " Mars " " respiratory disorders " Dragon's Head/Tail " fits/fainting " Saturn " " shooting pains If at the start of a disease, a malefic aspects the Constellation Namanakshatra (Consonant) Swara (Vowel) Tithi (Lunar Day) Rasi (Moon sign) Eye diseases will occur Burning sensation, bronchial disorders, bilious disorders, vomiting Diseases of mouth, teeth or ear Skin diseases, headache, swelling on feet, rheumatic pains Indigestion, fear from water, anger, phlegmatic disorders; nervous complaints

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Chapter 8DIRECTIONSThe eight directions and the various constellations allotted to each direction are shown in the Sarvato Bhadra Chakra - Chart I. At a given time, ascertain the sign of zodiac occupied by Sun and the directions indicated by that sign in the S.B. Chakra is said to be eclipsed (the word used in this context means a sort of affliction). The eclipsing of a direction by Sun lasts a maximum of 3 months starting from the time of entry of Sun into the first sign in a direction to the time of leaving the sign in that direction. For example, East will be eclipsed from the time of Sun's entry into Taurus to the time of leaving Cancer. There is a school of thought which is of the opinion that the eclipsing of a direction is neither forward nor backward but on both sides, that is to say, when Sun is on Ardra Star (cell #5), the whole of East is agreed to be under eclipse i.e. the direction covered by the star under occupation plus 3 constellations each on either side. Similarly, when Sun occupies Ashlesha (cell #8), the directions or just that much of the directions covered by the constellations in cell #5 to cell #12, both inclusive, will be eclipsed. This may look satisfactory from a mathematical point of view. According to Shastra, when Sun is in the East, (cell #2 to #8), East is said to be under affliction; similarly for other directions. Affliction of Swara (Vowels) Just as the constellations get afflicted, vowels are liable to get afflicted too. The 16 long vowels occupy the 4 corner cells, as shown in the Chart. The 4 long vowels in cell #1, 33, 57 and 73 are in the East, those in cell # 9, 39, 61 and 75 are in the South and the remainder E, RE (short), AE (short) AM in the West and EE, REE, AE (long) and AHA in the North. When a direction is eclipsed/afflicted, the vowels in that direction also get the same affliction, for 3 months. Similar affliction for 3 months also arises for the namanakshatras (consonants), rasis (Moon signs) and Tithies (Lunar Days). When one of constituents of Panchka get eclipsed by Sun, the effects are :Constellation Sickness

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Consonant Vowel Rasi Tithi

Loss Sorrow Obstruction/impediment Death*

*death here denotes the seriousness of the effect, rather, it denotes that the worst could happen under the circumstances. Under these afflictions, no journeys should be undertaken, no marriage should be performed, no griha-pravesha (entry into house for the first time), no litigation launched or battle waged during the 3 months. The 112 quarters of the 28 constellations have each a namanakshatra as per Appendix A. When a malefic passes over a quarter of any constellation, the namanakshatra pertaining to that quarter is said to be under Vedha (malefic conjunction/obstruction). If both the Swara (vowel) and the namanakshatra (consonant) are under Vedhaa, there will be danger and loss of position. When the Panchka as a lot or majority of them are under Vedha, such natives should not engage in battle or join the fighting forces engaged in war, for death is likely. Astrologers should consider these aspects carefully before advising their sovereign to embark upon any military adventure against another country. When the Armed Forces attack another country or army, the attack should be made in the direction under Vedha/malefic conjunction (particularly Sun), when success is assured. Where both the parties are under Vedha, the side which is under stronger Vedha will succumb. If the Vedha is identical, then the one that strikes first will win. Effects of benefic aspect/conjunction to the constituent of Panchka Constellation Namanakshatra Swara Rasi Good health Gains Happiness Victory

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Tithi All of them simultaneously

Increased lustre All round success and increased prosperity

Even though the chart erected for the time of first attack in the Goa Liberation Campaign is fit for discussion under Political Astrology, the chart is studied to illustrate some of the above Rules. The star (constellation0 for GOA - Satabhisha, was only recently vacated by Dragon's Tail. Hence, DAGDA. Further, the chart reveals FIVE malefic aspects on two of the Panchkas simultaneously. GOA Liberation Chart for midnight 18 DEC 1961

33 The consonant G falls in cell #52 The sound GO represents the 1st Quarter of Satabhisha cell #27 The constellation Satabhisha comes under Aquarius. Deductions West is afflicted because Sun is in the West. The first tangible blow to the Goa Government came in the West with the sinking of Alfonso de Albuquerque The rasi which falls in cell #70 is being aspected by malefics from 3 sides. The consonant in cell #52 is being aspected from two sides by malefics. The afflictions noted above are far too many, which brought in the downfall of Goa so soon.

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Chapter 9HORARY ASTROLOGYErect Sarvato Bhadra Chakra for the moment when a question is asked. Find out the in the question. This 1st letter will be one of the consonants listed in Appendix A namanakshatra; if not, locate it in Appendix B, which will be coming under one of the 20 consonants covered by the SB Chakra (cell #33 to 56 barring the four corners). If it is under malefic aspect or affliction, the astrologer should not answer the question. Under such circumstances, evil effects would ensue. If Rasi is aspected by benefic, good effects will follow. If there is both benefic and malefic aspect to the Rasi, mixed results would follow depending upon the strength of planets involved.first letter

The rules in the preceding para give only general effects, but if Rasi is under malefic affliction, proceed to answer the question under normal astrological rules for Horary Astrology, treating the indications given by SB Chakra as a corroboration. If Rasi is Chara (Movable), lost property will not be regained; a sick person will not recover and a baby born will be short-lived. Sthira (Fixed) sign indicates reverse or favourable results. Ubhaya (Common) signs indicate quick recovery of lost articles/property, quick cure and longevity for a child born. Multiple Vedha/Multiple Aspects When one of the constituents of Panchka is aspected by more than one malefic from two sides, say, right and left (as the consonant GA in the Goa Liberation Campaign Chart was being aspected by Dragon's head and Dragon's Tail from 2 sides) OR from a side and front, death is certain. When the namanakshatra is afflicted from one side, loss of position will occur; from two sides, death is possible. When 2 or more malefics cause simultaneous Vedha, loss of property, position and even death, is possible. The district, town or country under Vedha from 2 sides will face destruction.

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Constellations & Communities Purva Phalguni Purva Ashada Brahmins Purva Bhadrapad Kartik influence Uttara Phalguni Uttara Ashada Kshatriyas Uttara Bhadrapad Pushya Revati Anuradha Vaishyas Magha Rohini Punarvasu Aswini Shoodras Hastha Abhijit Constellations not included above have influence over communities other than the above four. When one or more of these are afflicted, the respective community suffers. UPAGRAHAS (Sensitive points from Sun) Eight constellations counted from the one on which Sun is standing are supposed to be occupied by the following Upagrahas. The constellation under occupation by Sun is called BHOOKAMPA. Table XIV Planet to whom stands on # constellation Shanti should be from Sun performed VIDHYUNMUKHA 5th Sun SHOOLA 8th Moon SANNIPATHA 14th Mars KETU 18th Mercury ULKA 21st Jupiter MAHAKAMPA 22nd Saturn VAJRA 23rd Venus NIRGHATA 24th Rahu Name

36 Generally speaking, days corresponding to the constellations on which any of the upagrahas stand, should be avoided for all auspicious undertakings. Death generally occurs on a constellation which is occupied by an upagraha and is simultaneously under malefic aspect/conjunction. For example, a girl married on a day coinciding with a day listed above, will face the following consequences : Vidyanmukha Shoola Sannipatha Ketu Ulka Vajra Kampa Nirghata Loss of sons Loss of husband Loss of husband shortly Loss of husband's brother Loss of money Loss of relations Loss of position Loss of family

In addition to an upagraha standing on a constellation, if there be a malefic aspect, the indicated evil effect will be severe. For a native born on Purva Phalguni (cell #11), the following are the constellations on which the various upagrahas would be standing : Vidyanmukha Shoola Sannipatha Ketu Ulka Kampa Vajra Nirghata Swati Jyeshta Dhanishta Revati Kartik Rohini Mrigasira Ardra Cell #15 19 26 30 2 3 4 5

By doing appropriate SHANTI (propitiatory measure) to the planet indicated in Table XIV (col 3), the evil effects will be minimised.

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Chapter 10LattaLatta is a sensitive point, malefic always, determined from the constellation occupied by a planet and is usually a given number of constellations in front of a planet (clockwise) OR behind a planet (anti-clockwise). Irrespective of whether a planet is benefic/malefic, when the latta of a planet falls on a constellation, the latter is called as a planet's latta and denotes a particular kind of evil. In Latta calculations, Abhijit is omitted. Sun's Latta falls on Mars' Jupiter's Saturn's Moon's Mercury's Venus' Dragon's Head/Tail 12th constellation in front 3rd 6th 8th 22nd constellation behind 7th 5th 9th denoting defeat suffering sickness fear fear/death loss of relatives failure/fear death

In order that the reader gets familiar with the procedure for finding Latta points, >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> link an example chart has been prepared. The birth constellation is assumed as Purva Phalguni and planetary positions assumed as are as in Example Horoscope. Planets, as they stand on constellations are shown; the respective Latta points are shown alongside. If Sun's Latta has fallen on Birth Constellation and a planet stands on Birth Constellation, effects are as under :Mars Mars & Moon Moon Mercury Jupiter Saturn Dragon's Head Dragon's Tail Loss of position; stomach disorders great fear bilious disorders; travel; itches separation from dear ones separation from Ruler loss of wealth/quadrupeds various losses fear from weapons

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The following are the effects of Sun standing on Birth Constellation while Latta of another planet has fallen on the Birth Constellation. Mars Saturn Mercury Jupiter Venus House break-in, loss of wealth,fever and fear from weapons Fever and fear from thieves Commits folly Suffers pains Urinary disorders & dissensions with wife

Note : If Sun and Moon together stand on Birth Constellation under the above yoga, the effects would be still more severe. If Birth Constellation has an upagraha on it, in addition to latta and an aspect from a retrograde malefic (in the S.B. Chakra), death becomes a possibility. If there is an aspect from a malefic who is aspecting the front only, illness would result.

The abov chart shows planets, as per their actual position, in BLUE and their Latta Points are shown in RED. For instance, Sun is standing in cell #29, whilst his Latta falls in cell #10.

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Chapter 11Sensitive Points from MoonFor a common man, there are six kinds of constellations called : Birth Constellation Karma Nakshatra Adhana Nakshatra Vinasa Nakshatra Samudayika Nakshatra Sanghatika Nakshatra For Rulers, there is further : Desa (country) Jati (community) Abhisheka Manas Nagar 24th from Birth Constellation 26th 5th 25th consonant of Capital on which Moon was standing at birth 10th from Birth Constellation 19th " 23rd " 18th " 16th "

Malefic conjunction or aspect (some say conjunction only) occurs to the above sensitive points from Moon, called Janma, Karma, Adhana nakshatra etc. the effects are as follows : Janma Nakshatra Karma Adhana Vinasa Samudhayika Sanghatika Desa (country) Jati (community) Abhisheka Manas Nagar (consonant of Capital) Death (upset of health inclusive) Suffering; sorrow Travels; wandering Quarrels and misunderstandings with relatives Untoward happenings Loss of wealth Destruction/troubles Losses in community Bondage Sorrow Government officials suffer

40 Benefic conjunction or aspect to these nakshatras are good and produce benefic effects. If a malefic stands on Janma Nakshatra and is afflicted in 5 ways, the person dies within a month. These 5 ways of affliction are as under :a. conjunction b. aspect in S.B. Chakra c. latta falling on Birth constellation d. upagraha standing e. Vedha If Karma Nakshatra is afflicted in 5 ways, death would occur in 2 months and 13 days due to troubles from quadrupeds, snakes or fall from a height. If Sanghatika Nakshatra is afflicted in 5 ways, death in 1 to 3 months due to weapons/poison. If Vinasa Nakshatra is afflicted in 5 ways, death in 3-5 days in a foreign place. If Manas Nakshatra is afflicted in 5 ways, death in 4 months. If Sun is standing on Birth Constellation Karma Sanghatika Vinasa Manas Moon and Mars stand on Karma Nakshatra Sanghatika Jati Manas Janma Death in 12 nights 1 month 3 months due to disorders of wind 6 months 15 months

If Mars is standing on Janma Nakshatra Karma Sanghatika Samudayika Vinasa Manas

Sun and Moon stand on Karma Nakshatra Sanghatika Samudayika Vinasa Manas Janma

Death in Death by drowning 4 months 1 year due to diseases Death due to stomach disorder 1 year 6 months

If Saturn is standing on Janma Nakshatra

Mars and Moon stand on Karma Nakshatra

Death in 3 months suicide using weapons

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Karma Sanghatika Samudayika Vinasa Manas

Sanghatika Samudayika Vinasa Manas Janma

1 year due to fire 4 months 4 days 8 months by women 8 months due to restricted diet/hunger 6 months due to diseases

The Upagrahas, Latta constellations and the sensitive points from Moon determining Karma, Adhana and other constellations are more usefully employed in finding the seriousness of various transits, and do not seem to be meant for wholesale application in reading a horoscope.

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Chapter 12ASPECTSAll planets aspect the 15th constellation counted from the sign on which they are standing. Just as Jupiter, Mars and Saturn have additional, full aspects on houses other than the 7th house in general astrology, here too there are additional aspects as shown below :Planet Mars Saturn Jupiter Venus Mercury Dragon's Head Dragon's Tail Constellations Aspected in addition to 15th 7th, 8th, 10th 3rd, 5th, 19th 10th, 19th 9th, 12th 9th, 12th 9th 5th

In bright half, benefics look in (aspect) front and malefics look (aspect) backwards or behind. In dark half, benefics look backwards and malefics, in front. During day, benefics look in front and malefics, behind. At night, the reverse. During first half of the day, benefics look in front and malefics, behind. During the second half of the day, malefics look in front and benefics behind. These aspects are as applicable to constellations. Effects of aspects on constellations by various planets are as follows : Sun Moon, Mars, Saturn Mercury, Jupiter Venus Dragon's Head Loss due to war Losses Gains Victory Obstruction

The effects produced by joint or double aspects (aspects falling on a constellation from two planets simultaneously, irrespective of whether they are standing together or in different constellations) are as follows :Sun Moon Death

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Sun Mars Sun Mercury Sun Jupiter Sun Venus Sun Saturn Moon Mars Moon Mercury Moon Jupiter Moon Venus Moon Saturn Mars Mercury Mars Jupiter Mars Venus Mars Saturn Mercury Jupiter Mercury Venus Mercury Saturn Jupiter Venus Jupiter Saturn Venus Saturn

Death Fleeing from battle Victory Death Death Death Loss Victory Gains Death/Loss Gain Defeat Gain Death Defeat Gain Death Gain Defeat Death

Note : The word death used in the context only denotes that the maximum evil indicated is possible under such as aspect. The joint aspects of Sun, Mars, Saturn and Dragon's Head is capable of causing death and obstruction. The joint aspects of benefics Full Moon, benefic Mercury, Jupiter and Venus cause gains, victory, happiness and prosperity. The aspects of retrograde malefics are highly malefic and those of retrograde benefics, highly beneficial. Malefics in mean motion tend to do good. Aspect of a fast-moving benefic produces, sometimes, malefic effects; in mean motion, moderate effects; if eclipsed or combust (in general astrology), no effects. Malefic in fast motion produces moderate effects; if eclipsed, no effects. When the country is engaged in war, the effects indicated by the S.B. Chakra have to be suitably delineated as follows : If 1 malefic is causing affliction If 2 malefics are causing affliction Fear Defeat

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3 4 5 If Saturn is causing the affliction Mars Sun Dragon's Head Benefic

Danger Bondage Death Wound will be inflicted in flesh Loss of blood Fracture of bones All round losses Unhurt and No Loss

The time of occurrence of the above effects is when the afflicted constellation is traversed by Moon. Aspects of planets falling on other constellations have to be determined and considered along with all other afflictions.

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Chapter 13PRICE VARIATIONS IN VARIOUS COMMODITIES OR MARKET FLUCTUATIONSAll minerals are called DHATU; vegetation MOOLA and all living beings are called JIVA. The town, the province and the country are but 3 classifications of a place :-

Lordship Country Province Town Year Month Day Dhatu Jiva Moola

Whichever is stronger Dragon's Head/Saturn/Jupiter Dragon's Tail/Sun/Venus Moon/Mars/Mercury Dragon's Head/Tail/Saturn/Jupiter Mars/Sun/Mercury/Venus Moon (always) Saturn/Dragon's Head/Mars Mercury/Moon/Jupiter Dragon's Tail/Venus/Sun

Males are controlled by Dragon's Head, Dragon's Tail, Sun, Jupiter, Mars Females " Venus, Moon Eunuchs " Saturn, Mercury White is controlled by Red " Yellow " Black " Venus, Moon Sun, Mars Mercury, Jupiter Saturn, Dragon's Head, Dragon's Tail

Strength of a planet for these purposes is to be assessed from the Rasi (zodiac sign) occupied by it and whether it is in retrogression, exaltation etc.

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Own sign Friendly sign Neutral sign Enemy sign

FULL or 100% 75% 50% 25%

If the planet is in the middle of a sign, these percentages hold good; otherwise, pro-rata reduction has to be made. Similarly, when a planet is in retrogression, full retrogression strength is assessed at the middle of retrogression, otherwise, pro-rata reduction has to be made. At exaltation degree, full effect; 50% at debilitation; pro-rata in between. Ascertain the lord of the Country and the relation between such lord of country and the planet causing malefic/benefic aspect/conjunction. If lord of the Country and the planet causing Vedha be one and the same, assign 100% strength for the Vedha aspect/conjunction; if the latter is a friend of the former - 75%; neutral 50%; enemy - 25%. These assignments of strength are when benefics are considered. If a malefic is causing Vedha and the lord of the Country and planet causing Vedha be one and the same - 25%; Planet of friendly category - 50%; neutral - 75% and enemy - 100% or full. If in addition to Vedha, the planet also aspects the consonant, the strength will be as under :Table XV Benefic Lord Friend Neutral Enemy Full 20 15 10 5 15 11 7 3 10 7 5 2 5 3 2 1 Malefic Lord Friend Neutral Enemy 5 10 15 20 3 7 11 15 2 5 7 10 1 2 3 5

Multiply the above figures by 5 to get percentages. As in general astrology, all planets aspect 3rd and 10th from the sign occupied with th aspect strength; 5th/9th with aspect strength; 4th/8th with th aspect strength and 7th in full.

47 The aspects of Saturn to 3/10, Jupiter to 5/9 and Mars to 4/8 are full, instead of the fractional strength for others. An aspect on a rasi (zodiac sign) in the rasi chakra is deemed to be an aspect on the remainder of the Panchka. Assume Jupiter's aspect on Sagittarius. Here, Jupiter would aspect all the namanakshatras falling under that sign, their respective Tithies, Swara and constellations. The aspect of a planet enjoying own navamsa but having th aspect strength is treated on par with the aspect of a planet enjoying full or 100% aspect strength. Example : Jupiter in Gemini with navamsa in own house. Jupiter's aspect on Virgo is only but in this special case, full aspect strength is allowed because Jupiter is enjoying own navamsa. For these purposes, aspects and conjunctions have to be reckoned strictly on a mathematical basis allowing an orb of just 1 only. Where slow moving planets are involved, even this may have to be further reduced. When is an aspect effective ? When the aspect arises in the Rasi chakra and the same aspect is also available on one of the constituents of Panchka in the S.B. Chakra. If it is a benefic, and since that aspect is assumed to be falling on one Panchka only, the strength there of is assessed at 5/20; if that were to be a malefic aspect, its strength is only 4/20 based on the following table :Table XVI

Benefic Aspect on # Panchka Full Aspect th th 1 1 0 030/60

Malefic 4 4 5 5 1 048/60

2 2 1 1 0 0

3 3 2 130/60

2 1 1 0 0

3 2 1 1 0

4 3 2 1 0

36/60 24/60 12/60 12/60 48/60 18/60 48/60 12/60 36/60 24/60 36/60 48/60

45/60 30/60 15/60

0

0

15/60 30/60 45/60

3 4 0 45/60 2 2 0 30/60 1 1 0 15/60

036/60

024/60

012/60

5 4 3 2 1 0

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This table uses the measure 60:1 or Full. The numbers 1-5 against aspect on denotes the aspect falling on one or more of the constituents of Panchka. The fractions highlighted are to be added to the values shown above them.

Constellations & CommoditiesThe following is a list of the 28 constellations of Hindu Astrology and shows the influence of each of them over certain commodities/minerals etc. In the good old days, when this Chakra originated, the list used to start with Kartik as the first constellation and Vrishabha (Taurus) as the first sign of zodiac. (Vrishabha - Bull for Bullish/Bearish ??) Kartik Rohini Mrigasira Ardra Punarvasu Pushya Ashlesha Magha P. Phalguni U. Phalguni Hastha Chitra Swati Visakha Anuradha Jyeshta Moola P.Ashada U. Ashada Abhijit Sravana Dhanishta Satabhisha Rice, oats, metals, TIL Grains, liquids, old woollen goods Quadrupeds, resins, yellow gram Oil, salt, seeds, sandal, sweet smelling articles Gold, silver, cotton, millets, black silk Gold, silver, ghee, rice, mustard, asafoetida Wheat, ginger, chillies, rice Oil, oil-seeds, horse-gram, jaggery, millets Wool, oil, silver Black gram, green grass, rice, salt, garlic Sandal, camphor, roots Gold, green grass, black/green gram, horses Betel-nut, chillies, mustard, asafoetida, dates Oats, rice, wheat, green gram, red gram Yellow gram, rice Guggul, jaggery, camphor, mercury, bronze White articles, liquids, salt, cotton Ghee, roots, rice Horses, bullocks, iron etc Raisins, dates, betel-nut, cardamom, horses Dry fruits, betel-nut Gold, silver, money, pearls Oil, wine, amber, bones South in 8 months East in 7 days North in 2 months West in 1 month North 2 months South 8 months West 1 month South 8 months South 8 months North 2 months North 2 months North 2 months North 7 days South 8 months East 7 days East 7 days West 1 month West 1 month East 7 days East 7 days East 7 days East 7 days West 1 month

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Roots, nutmeg, metals, medicines Jaggery, sugar, rice, pearls Nuts in general particularly coconut, betel-nut, pearls Rice, grass, camel, mule, ghee, cloth Millets, chillies, medicine

South 5 months West 1 month West 1 month North 2 months South 8 months

Method of determining price variationsFor determining price variations in a particular commodity/merchandise/mineral etc. , note the ruling price on the 1st day of the year/month/week etc. according to requirements. Erect Rasi chakra and study the same according to general astrological rules. Simultaneously, erect a Sarvato Bhadra Chakra and study it minutely; at every stage, bear in mind mathematical accuracy and consider aspects/conjunctions as applicable to Sarvato Bhadra Chakra (and not general astorlogy) and see that they are within one degree of application. Locate the Constellation influencing a commodity; nnd also, the planets controllling that particular commodity and note the relevant aspects. Divide the ruling price by 20 and treat each 1/20th part as a unit. The price variation, which is going to be determined, will be in terms of these units, up or down by one, two or more. Appendix C illustrates the method of working. There is another ancient method of predicting price variations in commodities, which has the sanction of ancient Sages. Observe Moon on the 2nd Lunar Day or Dwiteeya (the first occasion when Moon can be observed immediately after a New Moon); make a note of the two horns of Moon whether each horn is up or down. Moon on this day, very much looks like the horns of a ram.

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Compare this curve with the one that prevailed on the Dwiteeya following the previous New Moon. (of course, this process needs to be carried out every lunar month or at least 2 observations to compare). If any one of the horns is comparatively up or down when compared, some price variation is bound to occur. The price of commodities rules by the Panchka that are affected by Moon will go up or down. Fall in prices will occur when Moon is benefic in the general astrological sense. (see classification of planets - bottom half) . And the commodities are those ruled by Constellations, as Moon goes on transiting over each of them. If on Dwiteeya, a fall in indicated, when Moon is malefic (due to weak rays or Paksha bala) and traverses over the Constellations (ruling a particular commodity), the commodities concerned will record a fall. Left horn, if higher than the one on previous Dwiteeya, indicates that the prices will go down. Right horn, if higher than the one on previous Dwiteeya, indicates rise in prices.

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Chapter 14 Political AstrologyEffects of 8 planet combination in 1962VARAHA MIHIRA, based on his famous KOORMA CHAKRA (which is exhaustively dealt with in his classic BRIHAT SAMHITA) has divided India into nine sections allotting one section each, to each triad of Constellations commencing from KARTIK. Important planetary phenomena like the Ashta Graha Koota (convergence of 8 planets in one sign), scheduled to occur in early FEB 1962 can be studied and the areas, where the evil effects will befall, located. See KOORMA CHAKRA. A number of Pandits professing intimate knowledge of Hindu Shastra have been proclaiming that 8 graha-koota of the size and magnitude which occurred thousands of years ago during the Maha Bharata War is going to recur in 1962 only and that, the Koota of 1962 would result in World War and major catastrophes. The answer to such critics is that there never was an Ashta Graha Koota during the Maha Bharata War. A look at the Chart drawn for that period shows that there was only a combination of 6 planets in Meena (Pisces) and that Jupiter, Mars and Dragon's Tail were far away from the Congress of Planets. Even the Constellations affected then, Kurukshetra - the place where the battle raged could be justified based on the division of country through Koorma Chakra. The Sapta-Graha Koota (convergence of 7 Planets) which occurred on 15 JAN 1934 in Makar (Capricorn) may be taken as a precedent to assess where the evil effects of the ensuing Koota, much dreaded by many, would most likely befall. Basic difference between the two Kootas broadly are : a. Instead of Dragon's Tail (Ketu), who is already in Makara for the ensuing Koota, there was Dragon's Head (Rahu) in Makara in 1934;

52 b. Jupiter, was NOT a member of the Koota in 1934 but was throwing his benefic constellational aspect on (10th) on Saturn and Mars, will now be a member of the forthcoming Koota. Yet, the Sapta Graha Koota of 1934 is believed to have brought about, in its wake, the Bihar earthquake resulting in loss of 7252 lives (as per Government estimates) besides heavy loss of property. The occurrence of the quake in that part of India is broadly justifiable as per Koorma Chakra, for Bihar is divided between two triads of Constellations, beginning from Kartik whereon the direct Vedha aspects of 6 planets fall besides other aspects from planets constellation-wise. The planets that would be involved in the forthcoming Koota (1962) also cast their Vedha/Constellational aspects in much the same position plus Ashlesha, thus pointing to the Koota effects falling again in Bihar, Assam and Bengal. There is a precedent also for the Ashta Graha Koota of 1962, which we propose as a yardstick to measure the evil effects of the same. That precedent is none other than the Ashta-Graha Koota that occurred in OCTOBER 1186 AD, in the sign of Kanya (Virgo). Similarities between the 1186 and 1962 Kootas are :a. The same 8 planets that are to assemble in Capricorn in 1962, assembled in Virgo in 1186; b. There was a Solar Eclipse in 1186 similar to the one scheduled for 5 FEB 1962; c. Both the Signs - Virgo (Kanya) and Capricorn (Makara) govern India; d. Kala Sarpa Yoga is common to both. Using Prof BV Raman's Ayanamsa, the planetary combination of 1934 was only a conjunction of 6 planets in one sign, Venus, Jupiter and Rahu being outside, whilst in 1962, Jupiter and Venus are closely involved in the Koota, in much the same way as it happened in 1186. One of the greatly respected Sages in the field of Astrology, Sage Sukracharya, has stated that Jupiter, on its own, has the capacity to nullify/counteract all the malefic effects in a horoscope and that the combined power of both Jupiter and Venus, when in conjunction, is beyond imagination. This is a very important difference between the 1934 Koota on one hand and the 1186 and 1962 Koota's on the

53 other. The four benefics, Jupiter, Venus, Mercury and Moon will be literally huddled together within about three degrees a few minutes after the Eclipse. In spite of graha-yudha (planetary war) and combustion, this conjunction of 4 benefics within the Koota does strengthen the hands of Jupiter to swallow the evils of other planets. What happened in India after the last 8 planet combination in 1186 ? There were no newspapers then; historians were not recording events as we do nowadays. Yet a reference to Indian History pertaining to that Period shows that a year later or a bit earlier, Muhammad of Ghor (also known Muhammad Ghori) founded his Empire and his flag started flying over Indian soil. Gujrat, Multan, Uch, Lahore, Ajmer, Delhi, Kannauj were successfully conquered and brought under his Rule between 11861202. Conversions on a mass scale went on merrily. What does the 1962 Koota indicate for Delhi, based on the precedents and study made using SB Chakra for this Koota ? As explained in the chart, no change in Government is likely consequent to the general elections taking place within weeks of this Koota. This presages stability and continuance of Administration to a great extent. From the chart for this Koota, it will be noticed that Ashlesha is receiving Vedha from the 6 planets on Dhanishta besides Constellational aspects of Saturn and Mars, and transit of Rahu over it. This looks like the worst hit Constellation. This star is in the direction of Bengal, Orissa and Virat in Koorma Chakra. When the Bihar Quake occurred, the very same star received maximum number of Constellational aspects. In the 1186 Koota, Uttara Bhadrapad and Revati bore the brunt of Vedha aspects as a result of which some portion of our motherland went under foreign Rule. It looks, therefore, that the planets this time are warning us that some portion of our land in North Eastern direction may be grabbed by foreigners. Incidentally, Ashlesha also happens to be the birth star of one of the big five in world politics today, who

54 is also our beloved Premier, Pandit Nehru. Furthermore, he is running Rahu Maha Dasa, Sani bukti, the former in 12th and the latter in 2nd, both with aspect of Jupiter. Astrologically, these seem to be the reasons behind the nasty predictions in circulation about his future. In this connection, it is worth remembering that Sage Sukracharya (in his book Sukra Kerala Rahasya - Secrets of Kerala Astrology) says that whilst there are various ways of finding longevity, the term of life of a man, is wholesale in the hands of GOD, more so for a man, handling the affairs of a nation not for personal gain. In other words, those dedicating their lives for purely Public Service or humanity, Karma Yogis and Sanyasis enjoy a sort of planetary immunity from the wrath of planets. Thus, this is not a case for making predictions based on planets only. We would, however, venture to forecast that he may quit or retire from politics for the reasons given in para 2 below the chart for this Koota. Dhanishta is the next Constellation that is worst affected by reason of 6 planets occupying that star plus Vedha of Rahu. Next worst hit is Sravana with 2 malefics in occupation plus Vedha of 4 planets. These two stars point to Gujarat and Rajputana surroundings. Next in the intensity of affliction are Magha and Visakha. The former influences Bengal/Orissa and the latter, Maharashtra. Based on the Koorma Chakra methodology and Constellations affected, the provinces on the Chinese coast and South Africa come under adverse influence denoting loss of life. The next star in the order of affliction is Rohini with aspect of 3 planets and very little effects of the Koota are falling on it. At the worst, only 5 constellations are seriously affected out of a total of 28. So it appears to be a safe proposition to predict that the effects of the Koota, in general, will be experienced in just one-fifth of the country, varying in intensity and that border troubles are indicated in N.E. Corner and mid-West of India. In the 1186 Koota, India did not suffer from earthquakes, Jala-pralaya (incursion of sea into land) etc. barring consequences of invasion and there should be no earthquakes and catastrophes

55 of that sort. Even with regard to individuals, those born in the constellations Ashlesha, Dhanishta, Sravana, Magha, Visakha and Rohini alone stand to suffer bad luck. Ill health, adverse/untoward happenings, in the order of priority given, these being conditioned and limited by their current Maha Dasa and Bukti. Those born on other constellations have nothing to bother about. The severe afflictions of the stars referred to above is likely to make Rice, Wheat, Gold and Silver, to some extent, dearer. The above is not Varsha-phal or Gochara-phal but is merely a study covering Ashta Graha Koota only. Mother Earth has been surviving an Ashta Graha Koota once every thousand years. This Koota of 1962 is at the worst, third one, after Lord Jesus Christ.

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Broadly, the arrangement is as follows : The Central regions falling under Kartik, Rohin and Mrigasira is treated as the Centre and the surroundings of this Centre have been equally divided into 8 directions. In the above chart, the first 2 letters of each Constellation have been used on the lines of Sarvato Bhadra Chakra.

Maha Bharata Yudha

Even the planetary positions are NOT accepted by all and the date of the battle varies by almost a thousand years according to those taking the planetary positions from other sources. However, the object of producing this chart is to establish the fact that there was no 8planet combination at least according to one good authority and that the spot where the battle raged, KURUKSHETRA, is justified by the occupation of the 6 planets in Meena (Pisces) corresponding

57 to Yamuna valley. Almost half the number of constellations stand affected in the above chart; not so, in the Ashta Graha Koota chart for 5 FEB 1962.

Sapta Graha Koota 15th January 1934

Venus on this day was Sthamba (stationary) and started on a retrogression march. This graha-koota is referred to as Sapta-Graha Koota, which is justifiable as such under a particular Ayanamsa only and not under all Ayanamsas. Almost the same constellations are affected in this chart as in 1962 Ashta Graha Koota.

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Ashta Graha Koota 1186 AD

This chart broadly corroborates the Koorma Chakra divisions of the country. Moola which is aspected from both sides influences Kutch, Ujjain, Malwa, Sind. P. Bhadrapad, U. Bhadrapad and revati, which receive aspects from the Ashta Graha Koota influence Kashmir, Mathura, Hastinapur. Mrigasira which receives aspects from both sides has influence over Ayodhya etc. Due to Moghul invasion and the establishment of a foreign rule over the country brought sufferings to inhabitants of the Upper Half of India. What happened in areas influenced by U. Phalguni, Hastha and Chitra, is NOT known.

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Ashta Graha Koota 5th February, 1962

Planets shown in blue shows as they actually stand. Planetary aspects shown in Red. For instance, Mars has aspects to 7th, 8th, 10th and 15th constellations from the one it occupies - such aspects are shown in Red Some suggest that Pushya is the ruling star for India. It will be seen that this constellation is NOT affected in any way. Rasi governing Pushya is also NOT affected. But the consonant for Delhi is affected from both sides. Whilst the Congress Party Government is assured of continuance for another term, since Nagar (item 11 under sensitive points) is affected, some changes in top officials/Ministers is quite likely. Almost the same Constellations that were affected in the 7 planet combination stand affected in this chart as well. Worst affected constellations in order are Dhanishta, Sravana, Ashlesha, Magha, Visakha and perhaps Rohini in a slight measure.

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Chapter 15 AppendixAPPENDIX ALOCATION OF HINDU CONSTELLATIONS, THEIR ENGLISH NAMES & CORRESPONDING NAMANAKSHATRAS # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Hindu Name Aswini Bharani Kartika Rohini Mrigasira Ardra Punarvasu Pushya Ashlesha Magha P. Phalguni U. Phalguni Hastha Chitra Swati Visakha Anuradha Jyeshta Moola P. Ashada U. Ashada Abhijit Sravana Dhanishta Satabhisha Nirayana English Name ' 0-00 Beta Arietis 13-20 Alfa Arietis 26-40 Beta Tauri 40-00 Alfa Tauri 53-20 Lamda Orionis 66-40 Gama Geminorum 80-00 Beta Geminorum 93-20 Delta Cancri 106-40 Zeta Hydrea 120-00 Alfa Leonis 133-20 Theta Leonis 146-40 Beta Leonis 160-00 Delta Corvi 173-20 Alfa Virginis 186-40 Alfa Bootis 200-00 Alfa Libra 213-20 Delta Scorpi 226-40 Alfa Scorpi 240-00 Lamda Scorpi 253-20 Lamda Sagittari 266-40 Pi Sagittari 276-40 Alfa Lyra 280-53 Alfa Aquila 293-20 Alfa Delphini 306-40 Lamda Aquari Sayana ' 21-53 35-13 48-33 61-53 75-13 88-33 101-53 115-13 128-33 141-53 155-13 168-33 181-53 195-13 208-33 221-53 235-13 248-33 261-53 275-13 288-33 298-33 302-46 315-13 328-33 1 Chu Le Aa O Vay Ku Kay Hu De Ma Mo Tay Pu Pay Ru Thi Na No Yay Bu Bay Ju Shi Ga Go 2 Chay Lu Ee Va Vo Kam Ko Hay Du Me Ta To Sha Po Ray Thu Ni Ya Yo Tha Bo Jay Shu Gi Sa 3 Cho Lay U Ve Ka Nka Ha Ho Day Mu Ti Pa Na Ra Ro Thay Nu Ye Ba Bha Ja Jo She Gu Si 4 La Lo A Vu Ki Cha Hi Da Do May Tu Pi Dha Ri Tha Tho Nay Yu Bi Dha Ji Gha Sho Gay Su

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26 P. Bhadrapad 27 U. Bhadrapad 28 Revati

320-00 333-20 346-40

Alfa Pegasi Gama Piscius Zeta Piscius

341-53 Say So Tha Thi 355-13 Thu Sma Gna Tha 8-33 Thay Tho Cha Chi

Note : Four namanakshatras are given for each constellation. The alphabet/consonant given #1 corresponds to the 1st Quarter, #2 " " 2nd Quarter #3 " " 3rd Quarter #4 " " 4th Quarter The location given under Sayana is based on an Ayanamsa difference of 21-53' as on 1st January, 1962. Suppose you are using Raphael's Ephemeris and wish to determine the ruling star on any given day, Moon at 22 Aries would be occupying ASWINI as per above tabulation. Nirayana Positions can be derived from Raphael's Ephemeris by deducting Ayanamsa for the Year under consideration. Ayanamsa difference increases at approx. 51-/9'' (or say 51 seconds) per year.

APPENDIX BSWARA & NAMANAKSHATRAS (CONSONANTS & VOWELS) It will be observed that S.B. Chakra has only 20 cells wherein 20 consonants are incorporated while Table VI has 30 consonants and Appendix A has still more including some compound consonants. It has to be conjectured, therefore, that certain cells house more than just one consonant. The following tabulation is a reconciliation between S.B. Chakra on one hand and Table VI on the other. # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Constellation Aswini Bharanai Kartika Rohini Mrigasira Ardra Consonants involved CH - L L A - E - U (OO)-A O-V V-K K, NKA - CHA Respective Cell #s 55, 56 56 9, 25, 33, 34 73, 35 35. 36 36. 50, 55 Remarks

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Punarvasu Pushya Ashlesha Magha P. Phalguni U. Phalguni Hastha Chitra Swati Visakha Anuradha Jyeshta Moola

K, H H, D D M M-T T-P P - SH - N - DHA P-R R - TH TH N N-Y Y-B

36. 37 37, 38 38 40 40, 41 41, 42 42, 53, 46, 54 42, 43 43, 44 44 46 46, 47 47, 35 B & W are housed in cell #35

20 P. Ashada B - TH - BH - DH 35, 44, 48, 54 21 U. Ashada B-J 35, 49 22 Abhijit J - GH 49, 50 23 Sravana SH 53 24 Dhanishta G 52 25 Satabhisha G-S 52, 53 26 P. Bhadrapad S - TH 53, 44 27 U. Bhadrapad TH - SMA - GNA - TH 44, 53, 50, 44 28 Revati TH - CHA 44, 55 Note : When any of the following get afflicted, others in the group also get afflicted W-V-B (Cell # 35), S-SH (Cell #53), SHH (treasury)-KH, KH-NG-CHH SNN-NNA (Vienna) - THH (Manintha) PH-DH D-TH-J-Y Short vowel and Long vowel (A-AA etc) Aspects on the following constellations also affect Ardra GH, NG, CHH Hastha SHH, NN, TH P. Ashada DH, PH U. Bhadrapad TH, JH, Y

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Note by translators : With the very limited knowledge of Sanskrit, the translators have attempted this reconciliation to assist students of Astrology and foreigners as best as possible. An expert may find some errors and commissions in this. Thus, the may not be useful in all the cases. This shortcoming has to be borne in mind and researchers have to evolve a practical method.

Appendix C Price VariationFrom the Financial Express of Bombay dated 9th January 1962, page 7, Sensitive Index Numbers, it will be observed that Iron-Steel on 8 DEC 61 was 90 and rose to 94+ early in JAN 62. Let's take for illustration purposes that an increase of 5% or 1/20th took place between 8 DEC 61 and 4 JAN 62. Iron-Steel comes under Minerals or DHATU and therefore, ruled by Saturn, Mars and Dragon's Head. Purva Bhadrapad and Kartik, as per list for commodities rules metals whereas Uttara Ashada rules Iron particularly. As per Prof. BV Raman's Ayanamsa, Saturn was traversing over Uttara Ashada upto 22 DEC 61; later entered ABHIJIT, which Saturn would be traversing till 27 JAN 62. Thus, Uttara Ashada had conjunction of Saturn for major part of December. Thereafter, Saturn, while transiting ABHIJIT, his Vedha was falling on Purva Bhadrapad (a constellation governing metals). Mars, another planet governing metals, entered Moola on 14 DEC 61, entered Purva Ashada on 1 JAN 62 and stepped into Uttara Ashada on 18 JAN 62. Malefic Vedha of Mars will be falling on Purva Bhadrapad during the entire period of transit of Mars through Moola and Purva Ashada (7th and 7th constellation aspects). Thus, Saturn - lord of base metals and Mars - another planet governing metals, were both conjointly throwing their rays on the two constellations controlling Iron-Steel.

64 These are sufficiently strong indications for rise in price Index of Iron-Steel by one slab or 5%. Locally and elsewhere in the country, there are astrologers who, based on the above rules, have evolved certain modifications and it is said, they are able to correctly forecast price variations of even 5 naya paise per Tola in the price of Silver/Gold. Some of the modifications are :a. The first Vedha aspect is treated on all fours with the left/right aspect as passing through cell to cell. b. All planets are given one vedha aspect, front, right or left depending on speed/retrogression. c. The aspect of the lord is treated as full or 100%, friend 75%, neutral 50% and enemy 25%. d. Benefic aspect from the lord/owner is taken at 100% whilst that of malefic is taken as only 80%. e. Mere Vedha is of no consequence; Vedha and aspect as understood in general astrology, sign to sign, must both exist simultaneously, for it to be reckoned. f. Panchka is determined (i) for the commodity in the languages it is dealt/spoken of locally (ii) for the town in which the commodity is sold (iii) for the date. All these three are considered before price variation is arrived at. g. The strength of Moon is 100% on Full Moon day and 0 when Sun and Moon are conjunct; pro-rata stength in between. h. Strength of retrogression is worked as - ascertain total period of retrogression, 100% at middle, 0 at start and end, pro-rata in between.

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Chart XI & XII (Paksha Phala)Chart XI

Deductions : 1. Birth Constellation DHOOMITHA because Saturn about to enter Birth Constellation. 2. NamaNakshatra cell #41 aspected by Sun 3. Linar Day (Tithi0 aspected by both Dragon's Tail and Moon 4. Swara cell #17 has affliction from Mars though not fully. 5. Birth Constellation has aspect of Jupiter Aspects not affecting Panchka not shown.

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Deductions : 1. Birth Constellation JWALITA by Saturn and aspected by Dragon's Head 2. Rasi (Leo) aspected by Sun 3. Birth Ascendant (which is NOT one of the Panchka) is being seen by Dragon's Head and Dragon's Tail with whom Moon is conjunct. 4. Venus in cell #16 affords some relief being close to Swara cell #17. Conclusion In this chart, 3 malefics are aspecting 2 of the Panchka items, in addition to 3 malefics aspecting the Birth Ascendant. In chart XI, Birth Constellation aspected by Jupiter. The sickness was justified --- danger to life did not occur because there was a benefic aspect to one of the Panchkas throughout. Aspects NOT affecting Panchka not shown.

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How Do You Read A Horoscope ?This note is dated October 31st, 1961*

Because many a prediction made by students of Astrology fail (the most recent and glaring one being that of election of President John F Kennedy for one reason or another, the reasons for which they are unable to detect, it is but natural they get dejected and go about asking professionals How do you read a Horoscope? I shall, therefore, detail in this note, some of the apparent causes of failure of predictions made by many, as I have been able to guess from my experience. I am also detailing the various items of information, tables etc.based on which an opinion could be expressed on a horoscope. First and foremost, both the student and the professional, must have implicit faith in God. Maharshi Parashara says, in the first six slokas of his immortal astrological classic BRIHAT PARASHARA HORA, this is NOT a science for those who (a) learn astrology with a view to minting money with the help of planets and thus change their present plight or

68 (b) want to test the correctness or (c) desire to change the status of a horoscope by knowing its weakness and perform shanties to overcome such weakness and thus jump over the purpose of creation or (d) desire to go against the Will of God. Actually, this science is for those who implicitly believe in God and sayings like BUDHI KARMAANU SARENA and so on. Just as we believe that every pot of milk we buy contains ghee, we should not doubt the Hand of God behind each horoscope. Credit goes to a Hindu Astrologer of Bombay who at the end of 19th Century, had the rare courage to forecast beggary in the 50th year of a native, who was only a babe in arms then, with an Estate to his share of the order rupees fifty lakhs. The writer knew the native of that horoscope intimately.Not only did the prediction come true 100% but the writer was able to witness how the saying BUDHI KARMAANU SARENA worked. One has to read a horoscope impartially, with an unbiased mind and the horoscope details should be approached in an inquiring mood with utmost respect to the planets and not as if one is going to do a simple arithmetic calculation. Almost all the Maharshies of India including those who have compiled the Maha Vakya, Maha Bharatha, Ramayana, Veda, Vedanta and Gita have certified and assured us that Astrology is the LIGHT with which one can read the AKSHARA MALIKA (garland of letters) written by Lord Brahma on the forehead of everyone, said to be the gist of destiny. So, one should have firm faith in Astrology and then only, proceed further. Where a horoscope does not fit in for a native or where predictions go wrong, approach the matter in a cool and dispassionate manner, locate the error and rectify the horoscope. Like the Siamese Twins or Dionne Quintuplets, there may be a freak case, one in a thousand, which may not come within the rules. Leave them alone, as all the secrets of God's creation cannot be known to mankind. Now coming to the subject proper, I am afraid the majority of horoscopes that we are called upon to read nowadays are wrong in certain respects, possibly the graha-sputa (planetary positions expressed in signs, degrees and minutes) given in most Indian horoscopes do not tally with the actual positions occupied by planets on date of birth when verified with the positions given in standard ephemeris (converted to Nirayana).

69 Today, there no two Panchangas (almanac or ephemeris) which tally with each other, subject to making due allowance for the difference in Ayanamsa. The majority of the horoscopes that we see today are those erected with reference to such unreliable panchangs. The reasons for these discrepancies are our Panchang compilers are still following the out-of-date siddhantas, Vakyas and what not. Almost three decades ago, Jyotishacharya CG Rajan of Madras openly admitted that the Vakya method of compiling panchang cannot be relied upon. My fear that the Indian panchangs are not accurate is so much that in the last 15 years, I have never read or given an opinion on a horoscope, unless I have checked and recast the horoscope with reference to Raphael's Ephemeris for the Year of Birth and using Prof. BV Raman's Ayanamsa. I think, today, almost all the top-ranking astrologers use Raphael's Ephemeris, where there is no possibility of error, for the planetary positions are periodically verified through large telescopes. While noting down graha-sputa, I also make a note if there was an eclipse (Lunar or Solar) on the preceding and following Full Moon or New Moon days. The grahana peeda for Rahu, Sun or Moon has to be taken into consideration. Also, if there are any strong parallel aspects between planets. I have observed that parallel aspects many a time broadly act like a conjunction in one sign. Other phenomena to be noted are : whether any planet is in Ati Manda Gathi, Manda Gathi or Ati Seegra Gathi or Sthambana (stationary). These have their own effects. I once came across a case where, during the major period of Mars, lord of 5 and 10 standing in good position, which fooled many astrologers, as they forecast many auspicious events whilst nothing like that happened and the reason I found was that the Lord of major period (Mars) was stationary on the day of birth. Ayanamsa The Ayanamsa used by me is that followed by my Guru, Prof BV Raman, through whose grand-father's books I first started my study of astrology. I changed over to this Ayanamsa some 20 years ago having read a number of articles by Prof. BV Raman wherein he was reading the horoscopes of natives of different continents using his ayanamsa and tallying certain personal events in their lives. I have not, so far, found any reason to forsake this ayanamsa. The reason for failure of a prediction need not always be due to the difference in ayanamsa. It may be due to wrong time of birth or not reading a horoscope with correct graha-sputa or failure to do rectification of a horoscope where needed. Further, a majority of horoscopes we now handle are correct only upto Rasi Chakra - even there, with the possibilities of Mercury and Venus finding their way into different signs when checked-up. Rectification There is almost a fancy for many to rectify a horoscope. This is called for only in cases where actual readings begin to fail and not in all cases as a rule. Further, I have explained a method of rectification based on actual events in life and adjusting Garba Sista.

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Having ascertained the correct graha-sputa, erect the Rasi Chakra placing (within the signs) the planets, as they actually stand on the horizon. Where there are two or planets, place them in the order of their positions (ascending order by degrees), so that, from Rasi Chakra itself, you could make out whether a planet is in subha madhya or papa madhya (hemmed in between benefics/malefics) and the proximity to one another or a malefic. Subha madhyama or papa madhyama occurs rather rarely and is certainly, of more than ordinary importance. Broadly speaking, subha madhyama for a planet enables it to confer benefic effects more than what the present astrologers estimate. Navamsa chakra should be drawn as the astrologer can estimate the kshetra bala of a planet from this and Rasi chakra. Remember the adage GRAHANAAM AMSAKAM BALAM. Navamsa is compared to the roots of a tree. Bhava chakra is of pivotal importance. Whilst its importance is realised, Hindu astrologers merely find out the ascending degree and also the 10th bhava madhya; opposites of these being descendant and Nadir; from these, we get the bhava arambhas. There is thus the " equal house " system followed at least for every 3 houses put together. Quite possibly, this system is good enough for Equatorial Regions and say up to 15 on either side of the Equator. Thus, for major part of India, this system may not be found wanting. To ensure greater mathematical accuracy, I cast the Bhava Chakra using Western methods and the Table of Houses published by Raphael's , with the help of which, the individual cusps are obtained for each latitude. This system is known as Placidian. Having worked out this type of Bhava Chakra, it is converted into Nirayana, using the same ayanamsa used for conversion of graha-sputa of the horoscope. In other words, the methods of casting a horoscope and compiling graha-sputa I follow, is exactly Western; thereafter, the entire chart is converted into Nirayana by deducting the Ayanamsa. The Rasi, Navamsa, Dasamsa (profession) and any other chakra necessary in a particular case are drawn in traditional style. The Bhava Chakra (Nirayana) alone is drawn by me in circular fashion (in Western fashion) showing the Bhava Arambha of each house (in place of the cusp points) and planets are inserted in the same manner as if it were a Western Horoscope, so that while giving predictions, the astrologer sees (a) whether a planet is in bhava sandhi or Rasi sandhi, subha/papa graha madhya (b) proximity to malefic/benefic if any in same sign

71 (c) the gravity of combustion if any or planetary battle and (d) lordship of a planet in exact proportion. It happens, in many cases, that planets like Sun and Moon will be owning say half of one house and half of another, thus having two lordships, whereas the astrologer would be giving predictions based on one lordship only following the Bhava Chakra drawn by him in Hindu fashion. Similarly, planets like Saturn who own two signs, may in fact be having lordship over 3 or 4 houses. The astrologer having a look at the traditional Bhava Chakra (in the absence of Bhava arambhas) reckons lordship over 2 houses and bases his predictions on that. I think this is one reason why, in many major periods and subperiods, events not forecast, suddenly spring up causing bewilderment both to the native and the astrologer. Aspects In many cases, aspects are not assessed in a realistic manner. For instance, an aspect between a planet in the last navamsa of Pisces and another planet in the first navamsa of Libra is ignored for the latter happens to be in the 8th sign from Pisces. The 7th house aspect between a planet say, in the first navamsa of Pisces and another in the last navamsa of Virgo is taken as full. In other words, aspects are being considered as if there's a wall at the end of each sign. Aspects should be considered somewhat on the lines of the graph given below :

though it may not be necessary to work out the aspect strength mathematically. Yogas All the yogas operating on a horoscope, auspicious as well as inauspicious, should be noted along with their effects and whenever a planet is considered, the yoga effects should also be considered at all stages. It should be remembered that an inauspicious yoga is like a drop of poison in a pot of milk. Whilst there are actually lakhs of yogas, consideration of the 120 yogas given in Hora Ratna Maala - Appendix E, is the minimum requirement. What is the use of Kesari Yoga between Jupiter as Lord of 8th and Moon as Lord of 12th, assuming both are weak also ? Such insignificant Yogas should be discounted. The same Kesari Yoga between Jupiter as Lord of 9th and Moon as Lord of Asdt and if both are strong, is sure to take the native higher up. Not taking note of all yogas in a horoscope, is also a reason for failure of predictions. Yogas applying to the 12 houses in a horoscope are given bhava-wise in SECRETS OF KERALA ASTROLOGY and HORA RATNA MALA

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I would draw the attention of readers to the set of CHAMARAADI YOGAS in Appndix B of HORA RATNA MALA. One, two or three yogas are likely to be found in a number of horoscopes, but no notice is taken of them. In brief, if the lord of a house is strongly placed and the house itself is either conjunct or aspected by a benefic, one of the Chamaraadi Yogas arises concerning that house.Opposite conditions bring in one of the Ava Yogas indicating malefic results. Dasa Varga Tabulation Ascertain from the Dasa Varga table, the strength of planets on the lines of VIMSOPAKBALA as enunciated by Maharshi Parashara in his BRIHAT PARASHARA HORA, so that the strength of a planet can be assessed and used for determining the quantum of auspicious/inauspicious effects. Sayanadi Avasthas Sayana Avasthas of the 9 planets and their effects (vide BRIAHT PARASHARA HORA) have to be found out and used in giving predictions concerning Major periods/Sub-periods. For instance, SUN in NIDRA Avastha is said to cause Oedema. When it does occur in some one's Surya Dasa, the native gets bewildered, for the astrologer has not worked out these avasthas and hence, not predicted it. Seldom do we see horoscopes giving details of this type. Shad bala Do not condemn a planet the moment you see it in debilitation or debilitated navamsa, but consider whether it has any of the shad-bala (six kinds of strength). Assess even roughly how it stands with regard to each one of the six kinds of strength. In the Example Horoscope, Mercury is in debilitation, but he is on his own star and in Ascendant, contributing to positional strength. Nakshatra Chakra Almost the whole of Nadi Jyotisha is based on the constellation on which the planets are stand