78-Upapada-ANovelExposition

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To To The Editor, The Editor, Saptarishis Astrology Saptarishis Astrology www.saptarishiastrology.com www.saptarishiastrology.com Sir, Sir,

We enclose herewith a detailed

We enclose herewith a detailed article on Jaimini's Upapada for publication, if that meets article on Jaimini's Upapada for publication, if that meets your standards.your standards.

Upapada Sutras by Shri. Jaimini are drafted for male nativities. Modern day females have right to select Upapada Sutras by Shri. Jaimini are drafted for male nativities. Modern day females have right to select /reject/divorce their husbands on various grounds of disharmony, physical, mental or sexual disabilities. Looking /reject/divorce their husbands on various grounds of disharmony, physical, mental or sexual disabilities. Looking into the needs of modern times, we were desperate that Upadesha Sutras become applicable to female charts also. into the needs of modern times, we were desperate that Upadesha Sutras become applicable to female charts also. After years of experimentation we discovered

After years of experimentation we discovered “Agra” (“Agra” (

A¢

)) sign, for finding Upapada for female charts. Thussign, for finding Upapada for female charts. Thus “

“

%ppd<

pd<

ipÇnu

crat!

“,“, of male natives becomesof male natives becomes ““

%ppd<

pd< ipÇ¢at!

.“.“ for females. With this modification, nowfor females. With this modification, now Upapada Sutras become applicable with full force to charts of both

Upapada Sutras become applicable with full force to charts of both sexes.sexes.

We do not have facility of computers to check the accuracy of charts used in the article. We entirely depend on We do not have facility of computers to check the accuracy of charts used in the article. We entirely depend on charts available in books and journals. Kindly check them, if you so

charts available in books and journals. Kindly check them, if you so desire.desire.

Sincerely yours. Sincerely yours.

(Jagdish Raj Ratra) (Jagdish Raj Ratra) A-2, Rishi Nagar, A-2, Rishi Nagar, Delhi 110 034. (India) Delhi 110 034. (India)

Jaimini Sutras have always been enshrouded in

Jaimini Sutras have always been enshrouded in mystery, for long due to the mystery, for long due to the very nature of sutras, which very nature of sutras, which by theirby their very nature are very brief. Upapada

very nature are very brief. Upapada ((

%ppd

)) or Gaunapadaor Gaunapada ((

gaE

[pd

)) is one such factor that has always beenis one such factor that has always been subject to multiplicity of opinion amongst scholars. The mystery here is about what the sage meant when he subject to multiplicity of opinion amongst scholars. The mystery here is about what the sage meant when he talked of pitranucaraat

talked of pitranucaraat ((

ipÇnu

crat!

)).. Some scholars opine that it is the 12th bhava while some say that since theSome scholars opine that it is the 12th bhava while some say that since the 2nd bhava rises after the Lagna bhava on the horizon one should treat the 2nd bhava as the Gauna bhava 2nd bhava rises after the Lagna bhava on the horizon one should treat the 2nd bhava as the Gauna bhava (

(

gaE

[Éav

),), whose pada can be called the upapada. Then some opine that for odd rasis rising as lagna one shouldwhose pada can be called the upapada. Then some opine that for odd rasis rising as lagna one should treat the 2nd as the Gauna bhava

treat the 2nd as the Gauna bhava ((

gaE

[Éav

)) and for even rasis the 12th should be considered the Gauna bhavaand for even rasis the 12th should be considered the Gauna bhava (

(

gaE

[Éav

),), whose pada shall be called upapada. There are some scholars who claim that for female this should bewhose pada shall be called upapada. There are some scholars who claim that for female this should be reversed as is done in case of Putra bhava

reversed as is done in case of Putra bhava ((

puÇÉav

)) for Stree jataka (female astrology). Some scholars havefor Stree jataka (female astrology). Some scholars have another explanation for the word pitranucaraat

another explanation for the word pitranucaraat ((

ipÇnu

crat!

)).. They say that the word PitraThey say that the word Pitra ((

ipÇ

)) is not to beis not to be interpreted by “katapayaadi”

interpreted by “katapayaadi” ((

kqpyadI

)) decryption method but to be taken to indicate the bhava of Pita that isdecryption method but to be taken to indicate the bhava of Pita that is father and hence it is the Gauna bhava

father and hence it is the Gauna bhava ((

gaE

[Éav

)) of the 9th bhava which is to be taken as the bhava whose padaof the 9th bhava which is to be taken as the bhava whose pada shall lead to Upapada. Each of these arguments has its own distinct logic. It is then no wonder that most shall lead to Upapada. Each of these arguments has its own distinct logic. It is then no wonder that most astrologers keep away from the Jaimini sutras as these complexities are too much for them. Jagdish Raj Ratra has astrologers keep away from the Jaimini sutras as these complexities are too much for them. Jagdish Raj Ratra has taken great pains to unravel this aspect of Jaimini sutras and given a new direction to the whole method of taken great pains to unravel this aspect of Jaimini sutras and given a new direction to the whole method of calculation of upapada and shown here how the principles of sage Jaimini can be applied with the help of calculation of upapada and shown here how the principles of sage Jaimini can be applied with the help of numerous charts. We hope that this article will help give a new insight into the application of Jaimini principles, numerous charts. We hope that this article will help give a new insight into the application of Jaimini principles, to our learned readers and encourage them to carry out more research in this, least understood and most talked to our learned readers and encourage them to carry out more research in this, least understood and most talked about, branch of Vedic astrology.

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J

agdish Raj Ratra is B.Com (hons) L.L.B

Fellow (F.I.I) worked in Insurance Sector (LIC

Of India) for 38 years. He has been dedicated

to serious study in astrology since last few

decades. He retired in Feb 1996, has special

interest in Jaimini Astrology. He Researches

on

a) Why there are 150 nadis in a sign and

what is the span of ea

what is the span of each nadi

ch nadi

b)

b) What

What is

is their

their importance

importance and

and its

its

contribution in natives age span?

Upapada:

The Ultimate Determinant Of Family

& Marriage Life

A Novel Exposition

Copy Editor: Chandrashekhar Sharma

Readership Level: Scholars Readership Level: Scholars

n arranged marriages Matching of Horoscopes n arranged marriages Matching of Horoscopes ranges from fashion to necessity.

ranges from fashion to necessity. isis done from

done from of would be bridesof would be brides and grooms. Some experts perform

and grooms. Some experts perform '

', yet the future spousal life remains a mystery, yet the future spousal life remains a mystery or rather a Lottery.

or rather a Lottery.

The Rishis of yore solved this problem of The Rishis of yore solved this problem of uncertainty. They developed a system, whereby uncertainty. They developed a system, whereby from horoscope of a groom, harmony and turmoil from horoscope of a groom, harmony and turmoil of Conjugal Life, Virtues and distractions of wife, of Conjugal Life, Virtues and distractions of wife, the number of children she will bear, the number the number of children she will bear, the number of co-born she has, (the Mayaka of her root of co-born she has, (the Mayaka of her root family) could be predicted.

family) could be predicted.

. By certain rules, one . By certain rules, one of the houses in male horoscope was chosen as of the houses in male horoscope was chosen as reference to lagna which was called

reference to lagna which was called .. Shri Jaimini, whose Sutras are

Shri Jaimini, whose Sutras are like an oceanlike an ocean in in aa cup, define Upapada

-cup, define Upapada - upapadaMupapadaM ((

%ppd<

))

,

padaMpadaM

(

pd<

),), pitranucaraatpitranucaraat ((

ipÇnu

crat!

).). This containsThis contains

three key words - (1) Pitree

three key words - (1) Pitree ((

ipt&

),), (2) Anuchara(2) Anuchara (

(

Anu

cr

),), and (3) Padamand (3) Padam ((

pd<

).). If we canIf we can understand them, we shall know Upapada. A understand them, we shall know Upapada. A little review of these magic words is necessary. little review of these magic words is necessary. Padam

Padam ((

pd<

)) or Aroodhaor Aroodha ((

AaêF

)) is known to allis known to all students of astrology.

students of astrology. ((

yavdIzaïy<

pd\]a[am!

)) "As far as a Sign-lord is away from its sign that "As far as a Sign-lord is away from its sign that far away is the “Padam” from the sign-lord., is far away is the “Padam” from the sign-lord., is the basic rule, e.g. Mars, the lord of Mesha rasi, if the basic rule, e.g. Mars, the lord of Mesha rasi, if placed in Simha, (Mesha to Simha are five signs) placed in Simha, (Mesha to Simha are five signs) which is five signs away from Mesha, counting which is five signs away from Mesha, counting again the five signs ahead including Simha i.e. again the five signs ahead including Simha i.e. Simha, Kanya, Tula, Vrishchika and Dhanu, are Simha, Kanya, Tula, Vrishchika and Dhanu, are

five signs. Thus,

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Dhanu is Aroodha of Mesha, whose lord occupies the fifth house from it.

Dhanu is Aroodha of Mesha, whose lord occupies the fifth house from it. This rule is applicable to allThis rule is applicable to all non-kendra placement of sign lords.

non-kendra placement of sign lords. :

: svasthe daaraaHsvasthe daaraaH.(.(

SvSwe

dara>,

)) sutasthe janmaH.sutasthe janmaH. ((

su

tSwe

jNm>,

)) nownow daaraaH

daaraaH((

dara>

is plural of (the word)is plural of (the word) daaraadaaraa

dara

. So, it refers to more than one sign or bhava.. So, it refers to more than one sign or bhava.

Sv

)) has more than one meaning. (i) Swa is own. (ii) Putting numerical value to Swa is 4. (iii)has more than one meaning. (i) Swa is own. (ii) Putting numerical value to Swa is 4. (iii) Dara's numerical value is, Da = 8.

Dara's numerical value is, Da = 8. Ra = 2. If written in Ra = 2. If written in speaking order, it is 28. expunging multiples of 12,speaking order, it is 28. expunging multiples of 12, we get 4.

we get 4.

daaraa daaraa ((

dara

If Simha lord is placed in his own sign, there is zero gap between sign and sign lord, in terms of signs. If Simha lord is placed in his own sign, there is zero gap between sign and sign lord, in terms of signs. Rishi says extend this gap to 4 signs, eg. If Mars is

Rishi says extend this gap to 4 signs, eg. If Mars is in Mesha, its pada is in Kataka.in Mesha, its pada is in Kataka. The second connotation is that, if that gap between sign and sign lord is four signs, [ The second connotation is that, if that gap between sign and sign lord is four signs, [

]] to get Aroodha, eg. If Mars, the Lord of Meshato get Aroodha, eg. If Mars, the Lord of Mesha is placed in Cancer,is placed in Cancer, count four signs away [from Kataka] which is Tula, which is Aroodha of Mesha. These are special rules count four signs away [from Kataka] which is Tula, which is Aroodha of Mesha. These are special rules for [concerned] sign lord's placement in

for [concerned] sign lord's placement in first Kendra, but second Kendra placement from first Kendra, but second Kendra placement from his sign comeshis sign comes under general rules to which one sign reduction is applicable in Aroodha to retro lords of Pitree, under general rules to which one sign reduction is applicable in Aroodha to retro lords of Pitree, Agrachara and Anuchara signs.

Agrachara and Anuchara signs. sutasthe janmaHsutasthe janmaH.. ((

su

tSwe

jNm>,

)) is special rule for placement of sign lordis special rule for placement of sign lord in the 3rd Kendra to his sign. The word Suta

in the 3rd Kendra to his sign. The word Suta ((

su

t

)) isis sevenseven, and the word Janma, and the word Janma ((

jNm

)) isis tenten,, numerically, under katapayadi paddhati. This rule says, if sign lord is placed in seventh from its sign, numerically, under katapayadi paddhati. This rule says, if sign lord is placed in seventh from its sign, though gap is seven signs, extend it ten signs ahead to reach the Aroodha. This is the rule for third though gap is seven signs, extend it ten signs ahead to reach the Aroodha. This is the rule for third Kendra placement. To the fourth Kendra placement general rule is applicable, as no specific rule has Kendra placement. To the fourth Kendra placement general rule is applicable, as no specific rule has been framed.

been framed. .

.

First

First House House Fourth Fourth HouseHouse Seventh

Seventh House House Fourth Fourth HouseHouse Second

Second House House Third Third HouseHouse Eighth

Eighth House House Third Third HouseHouse Third

Third House House Fifth Fifth HouseHouse Ninth

Ninth House House Fifth Fifth HouseHouse Fourth

Fourth House House Seventh Seventh HouseHouse Tenth

Tenth House House Seventh Seventh HouseHouse Fifth

Fifth House House Ninth Ninth HouseHouse Eleventh

Eleventh House House Ninth Ninth HouseHouse Sixth

Sixth House House Eleventh Eleventh HouseHouse Twelfth

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Pitree

Pitree ((

ipt&

)) is a key word in definition. Almost all scholars have put numerical value of Pitreeis a key word in definition. Almost all scholars have put numerical value of Pitree ((

ipt&

)) condensed to one i.e. rising Lagna [bhava]. A careful study of Jaimini Sutras will reveal that, hiscondensed to one i.e. rising Lagna [bhava]. A careful study of Jaimini Sutras will reveal that, his predictions on Jataka are not based on rising lagna but, on derived lagnas such as seven karakamsha predictions on Jataka are not based on rising lagna but, on derived lagnas such as seven karakamsha lagnas, twelve Aroodha Lagnas, [including one

lagnas, twelve Aroodha Lagnas, [including one Upapada-Lagna], Varnada Lagna, Gulika etc.Upapada-Lagna], Varnada Lagna, Gulika etc. Bhavesha Ashraya Raashi (

Bhavesha Ashraya Raashi (

Éave

z Aaïy razI

thatthat isis thethe Rashi that gives shelter to Rashi that gives shelter to the Bhava lord)the Bhava lord) is very significant in Aroodha system. Here rising lagna is subordinate to the sign of placement for is very significant in Aroodha system. Here rising lagna is subordinate to the sign of placement for Lagna Lord, because the placement sign is the place in the horoscope from where it shall discharge its Lagna Lord, because the placement sign is the place in the horoscope from where it shall discharge its horoscopic

horoscopic dutiesduties by aspects and other by aspects and other relationships. Hence, placement sign is called Pitreerelationships. Hence, placement sign is called Pitree ((

ipt&

))Bhava.Bhava. (

(

Éave

zae

yÇ itóit s> ipt&

,

This concept has given This concept has given excellent results in age calculations, in excellent results in age calculations, in thousands of horoscopes.thousands of horoscopes. (

(

Anu

cr

)) is the one that follows the person ahead of him. Suppose A, B, C is the one that follows the person ahead of him. Suppose A, B, C three personsthree persons are standing in queue. A is first in queue, B second, and C as third. Hence B is anuchara of A. C is are standing in queue. A is first in queue, B second, and C as third. Hence B is anuchara of A. C is anuchara of B. A is

anuchara of B. A is leader of leader of ((

A¢cr

)) of B. B isof B. B is AgracharaAgrachara((

A¢cr

)) of C. Applying this logic to signs thatof C. Applying this logic to signs that rise in the east. Suppose Mesha is rising in the East, whose

rise in the east. Suppose Mesha is rising in the East, whose AgracharaAgrachara ((

A¢cr

)) was Mina. When itwas Mina. When it passes off, Vrishabha shall follow as

passes off, Vrishabha shall follow as ((

Anu

cr

))..

We shall

We shall chart the chart the odd signs odd signs as per as per Praachi Praachi VrittiH VrittiH Vishameshu'Vishameshu' ((

àacIv&

ÄI iv;me

;u

).). :

: (

(

A¢cr razI

)) ((

ipt&

razI

)) ((

Anu

cr razI

)) 12

12 Pisces Pisces 1 1 Aries Aries 2 2 TaurusTaurus 2

2 Taurus Taurus 3 3 Gemini Gemini 4 4 CancerCancer 4

4 Cancer Cancer 5 5 Leo Leo 6 6 VirgoVirgo 6

6 Virgo Virgo 7 7 Libra Libra 8 8 ScorpioScorpio 8

8 Scorpio Scorpio 9 9 Sagittarius Sagittarius 10 10 CapricornCapricorn 10

10 Capricorn Capricorn 11 11 Aquarius Aquarius 12 12 PiscesPisces

Parävåtyotareñu

Parävåtyotareñu ((

prav&

Tyae

tre

u

;

(

A¢cr razI

)) ((

ipt&

razI

)) ((

Anu

cr razI

)) 3

3 Gemini Gemini 2 2 Taurus Taurus 1 1 AriesAries 5

5 Leo Leo 4 4 Cancer Cancer 3 3 GeminiGemini 7

7 Libra Libra 6 6 Virgo Virgo 5 5 LeoLeo 9

9 Sagittarius Sagittarius 8 8 Scorpio Scorpio 7 7 LibraLibra 11

11 Aquarius Aquarius 10 10 Capricorn Capricorn 9 9 SagittariusSagittarius 1

1 Aries Aries 12 12 Pisces Pisces 11 11 AquariusAquarius Merging the two groups, we get Anuchara and

Merging the two groups, we get Anuchara and Agrachara signs as under:Agrachara signs as under:

(

ipt&

razI

)) ((

A¢cr razI

)) ((

Anu

cr razI

)) 1

1 Aries Aries 12 12 Pisces Pisces 2 2 TaurusTaurus 2

2 Taurus Taurus 3 3 Gemini Gemini 1 1 AriesAries 3

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4

4 Cancer Cancer 5 5 Leo Leo 3 3 GeminiGemini 5

5 Leo Leo 4 4 Cancer Cancer 6 6 VirgoVirgo 6

6 Virgo Virgo 7 7 Libra Libra 5 5 LeoLeo 7

7 Libra Libra 6 6 Virgo Virgo 8 8 ScorpioScorpio 8

8 Scorpio Scorpio 9 9 Sagittarius Sagittarius 7 7 LibraLibra 9

9 Sagittarius Sagittarius 8 8 Scorpio Scorpio 10 10 CapricornCapricorn 10

10 Capricorn Capricorn 11 11 Aquarius Aquarius 9 9 SagittariusSagittarius 11

11 Aquarius Aquarius 10 10 Capricorn Capricorn 12 12 PiscesPisces 12

12 Pisces Pisces 1 1 Aries Aries 11 11 AquariusAquarius (

(

Anu

cr razI

)) ((

A¢cr razI

))

Having understood Pitree, Anucha

Having understood Pitree, Anuchara and Padam, we can easily ra and Padam, we can easily locate Upapada in any horoscope.locate Upapada in any horoscope. P

Please note, in Aroodha, no distinction is made between even and odd signslease note, in Aroodha, no distinction is made between even and odd signs. Their count is always. Their count is always forward. If a bhava lord is retrograde, such retrogration needs special attention and are subject in forward. If a bhava lord is retrograde, such retrogration needs special attention and are subject in themselves, as explained herein after. Sri Jaimini gives following Sutras.

themselves, as explained herein after. Sri Jaimini gives following Sutras.

papSy papyae

ge

àìJya darnazae

va,

(Paapasya Paapayoge pravajyaa Daara Naasho Vaa.) ((Paapasya Paapayoge pravajyaa Daara Naasho Vaa.) ( ))

na AÇ rvI> pap>,

Na Atra RaviH PaapaH.) (Na Atra RaviH PaapaH.) ( ))

zu

É†gyae

gat!

n,

Shubha Drug Yogaat Na.) (Shubha Drug Yogaat Na.) ( ))

nIce

darnaz>,

Neece Daara NaashaH.) (Neece Daara NaashaH.) ( ))

%½E

b÷dara>,

Ucche Bahu DaaraH.) (Ucche Bahu DaaraH.) ( ))

In a nutshell, benefics by aspect (Jaiminian Aspects) and conjunction on Upapada, or its lord, In a nutshell, benefics by aspect (Jaiminian Aspects) and conjunction on Upapada, or its lord, blesses native with blissful married life. While malefics create differences, tensions, quarrels, disloyalty blesses native with blissful married life. While malefics create differences, tensions, quarrels, disloyalty and even divorce. It has

and even divorce. It has been observed that, Ketu by aspect or been observed that, Ketu by aspect or conjunction on Upapada or its lord, deniesconjunction on Upapada or its lord, denies marriage. If benefics force marriage. Ketu kills spouse or destroys marriage, while other malefics create marriage. If benefics force marriage. Ketu kills spouse or destroys marriage, while other malefics create disharmony.

disharmony.

Practical utility of Upapada is available in the following horoscope discussed by late Dr. B. V. Practical utility of Upapada is available in the following horoscope discussed by late Dr. B. V. Raman, at page 760, of October 1986 issue of [The] Astrological Magazine. In this piece Raman gives Raman, at page 760, of October 1986 issue of [The] Astrological Magazine. In this piece Raman gives instance of his flop interpretation of Kalatra Bhava of one Sri Acharya of Tirupati at Allahabad in instance of his flop interpretation of Kalatra Bhava of one Sri Acharya of Tirupati at Allahabad in March 1938.

March 1938.

was asked by 48 years old Acharya. Mr. Raman writes - my analysis was asked by 48 years old Acharya. Mr. Raman writes - my analysis was simple following Parashara. The lord of the seventh house Sun is in Kendra in association with was simple following Parashara. The lord of the seventh house Sun is in Kendra in association with Jupiter

Jupiter and and Mercury Mercury and and otherwise otherwise un-afflicted. Depositor un-afflicted. Depositor of of Sun, Sun, Mars Mars is is exalted, but exalted, but in in the the twelfthtwelfth house with Venus and Ketu, aspected by Lagna lord Saturn. Thus, while the seventh house is

house with Venus and Ketu, aspected by Lagna lord Saturn. Thus, while the seventh house is somewhatsomewhat afflicted, there is no denial of marriage. Since Moon is in a malefic sign and aspected by Saturn and afflicted, there is no denial of marriage. Since Moon is in a malefic sign and aspected by Saturn and Mars. This makes you impulsive and quarrelsome. Due to this, your wife could have left or died. Mars. This makes you impulsive and quarrelsome. Due to this, your wife could have left or died. The Acharya became furious and remarked that, he took pity on his knowledge. He said, "No The Acharya became furious and remarked that, he took pity on his knowledge. He said, "No astrologer in India including 'Jyotisha Samrat' has succeeded in analyzing correctly my seventh house. astrologer in India including 'Jyotisha Samrat' has succeeded in analyzing correctly my seventh house. He told - 'My first marriage took place in my 12th year and wife died in 18th year. And my second wife He told - 'My first marriage took place in my 12th year and wife died in 18th year. And my second wife marriage performed in the 18th years and bore me two sons and four daughters. She also died in 41st marriage performed in the 18th years and bore me two sons and four daughters. She also died in 41st year. My third marriage was performed when I was 43 years and she too died in my 47th year, after year. My third marriage was performed when I was 43 years and she too died in my 47th year, after giving birth to a female child, who also died. Today, I

giving birth to a female child, who also died. Today, I have no wife and have come to this have no wife and have come to this place to spendplace to spend rest of my

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The horoscope quoted by Shri Raman is difficult to decode as far as 7th house is concerned. The horoscope quoted by Shri Raman is difficult to decode as far as 7th house is concerned. Using Jaimini definition of Upapada we shall try to understand, whether it is applicable to this chart. Using Jaimini definition of Upapada we shall try to understand, whether it is applicable to this chart. The sign allotted to Lagna Lord Saturn is Kataka (an even sign). It also is Pitree. It qualifies for The sign allotted to Lagna Lord Saturn is Kataka (an even sign). It also is Pitree. It qualifies for backward counting. Its Anuchara is Mithun. (See chart of Anuchara and Agrachara). Aroodha for backward counting. Its Anuchara is Mithun. (See chart of Anuchara and Agrachara). Aroodha for Mithun is Mesha, which becomes Upapada. It is a malefic sign. But sign lord being exalted should grant Mithun is Mesha, which becomes Upapada. It is a malefic sign. But sign lord being exalted should grant multiple wives which it did grant. But how many? Three benefics Sun, Mercury and Jupiter aspect multiple wives which it did grant. But how many? Three benefics Sun, Mercury and Jupiter aspect Upapada, denoting three wives.

Upapada, denoting three wives.

Moon Moon Saturn Saturn Rahu Rahu Ketu Ketu Mars Mars Shukra Shukra Sun Sun Mercury Mercury Jupiter Jupiter

But all died. Ketu's conjunction or aspect on Upapada or its

But all died. Ketu's conjunction or aspect on Upapada or its lord, or both or on lord, or both or on marriage grantingmarriage granting planets, destroys wives (spouses). Here Ketu joins Upapada lord (Mars) and aspects three marriages planets, destroys wives (spouses). Here Ketu joins Upapada lord (Mars) and aspects three marriages granting planets destroying all

granting planets destroying all marriages.marriages.

We will demonstrate role of Ketu on Upapada over dozen cases in Part II. Thereby confirming We will demonstrate role of Ketu on Upapada over dozen cases in Part II. Thereby confirming our interpretation of Upapada passes the test

our interpretation of Upapada passes the test of scrutiny.of scrutiny.

Deviating entirely from traditional meaning of Upapada we have visualized

Deviating entirely from traditional meaning of Upapada we have visualized new concept new concept of Pitree [of Pitree [ ]]

(

ipt&

razI

)) and Anuchara [and Anuchara [ ]] ((

Anu

cr razI

)) and proposed Agrachara [and proposed Agrachara [ ]] ((

A¢cr razI

)) for femalefor female natives. We have made random selection of charts from various sources - astrodata bank - Articles by natives. We have made random selection of charts from various sources - astrodata bank - Articles by renowned authors appearing in widely read magazines.

renowned authors appearing in widely read magazines.

A female born on

A female born on 19th November, 1957 at Ambala (India). She married twice and 19th November, 1957 at Ambala (India). She married twice and became widow on bothbecame widow on both occasions. Any

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Ketu Ketu Upapada Upapada Venus Venus Saturn Saturn Mercury Mercury Sun // Sun // Mars Mars Rahu Rahu Jupiter Jupiter Moon Moon Lagna [

Lagna [ ] lord Mars occupies Tula rasi which ] lord Mars occupies Tula rasi which is (i.e. Pitree) an odd sign. It is (i.e. Pitree) an odd sign. It is female chart.is female chart. We take Agrachara sign, from Pitree, which is Kanya. Pada for Kanya is makara, which becomes We take Agrachara sign, from Pitree, which is Kanya. Pada for Kanya is makara, which becomes Upapada of chart. Upapada is a

Upapada of chart. Upapada is a malefic sign makara aspected by two benefics Mercury and Sun. (Sun malefic sign makara aspected by two benefics Mercury and Sun. (Sun isis not a malefic under Upapada), along with Saturn, the lord of Upapada

not a malefic under Upapada), along with Saturn, the lord of Upapada ,, granting two marriages. Ketu,granting two marriages. Ketu, the terminator

the terminator,, aspects Upapada lord Saturn and also the marriage grantoraspects Upapada lord Saturn and also the marriage grantorss Sun and Mercury, whichSun and Mercury, which resulted in termination

resulted in termination of both marriages.of both marriages.

Next 5 charts are from Saptarishis Astrology website where all are cases of

Next 5 charts are from Saptarishis Astrology website where all are cases of are given.are given.

A female native born on 19th February, 1959 at 4-45 Hours at 7 E 6, 50 N 44. Sagittarius Asc A female native born on 19th February, 1959 at 4-45 Hours at 7 E 6, 50 N 44. Sagittarius Asc

Ketu,

Ketu, Venus Venus Mars Mars MoonMoon

Mercury Mercury Sun Sun Saturn Saturn // // Jupiter

Jupiter RahuRahu

Lagna lord Jupiter in Vrishchika which is Pitree, an even sign, governed by reverse counting. Lagna lord Jupiter in Vrishchika which is Pitree, an even sign, governed by reverse counting. Agrachara of Pitree is Dhanus, whose Aroodha is Tula. Hence, Tula is Upapada. Ketu joins Venus, the Agrachara of Pitree is Dhanus, whose Aroodha is Tula. Hence, Tula is Upapada. Ketu joins Venus, the Upapada lord, destroying all

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A female born on 11th

A female born on 11th November, 1958 at 00-30 Hours. (05-30 East). 77 E 13, 26 N November, 1958 at 00-30 Hours. (05-30 East). 77 E 13, 26 N 40. Lagna Katak.40. Lagna Katak.

Ketu Mars

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Saturn

Saturn Mercury Mercury Sun, Sun, Moon,Moon, Jupiter, Jupiter, Venus Venus Rahu Rahu

Lagna lord Moon occupies Tula which becomes Pitree, which is an odd sign governed by forward Lagna lord Moon occupies Tula which becomes Pitree, which is an odd sign governed by forward counting. Agrachara of Pitree is Kanyaa whose Aroodha, Makara, becomes Upapada of the chart. Ketu counting. Agrachara of Pitree is Kanyaa whose Aroodha, Makara, becomes Upapada of the chart. Ketu aspects Saturn, the Upapada lord, which gets

aspects Saturn, the Upapada lord, which gets no benefic relief. Hence, marriage denied.no benefic relief. Hence, marriage denied.

A female born on 16th

A female born on 16th June, 1954 at 20-00 Hours. (05-30 East). 77 E 13, June, 1954 at 20-00 Hours. (05-30 East). 77 E 13, 28 N 40. Dhanu is 28 N 40. Dhanu is Lagna.Lagna. Sun, Ketu, Sun, Ketu, Mercury, Mercury, Jupiter, Jupiter, Venus Venus Mars(R) Mars(R) Moon Rahu Moon Rahu // // Saturn ( R ) Saturn ( R )

Lagna lord is placed in Mithuna which is Lagna Pitree Mithuna, an odd sign is governed by Lagna lord is placed in Mithuna which is Lagna Pitree Mithuna, an odd sign is governed by forward counting. Agrachara to Mithuna is Vrishabha, whose Aroodha falls in Kanya. So, Kanya is forward counting. Agrachara to Mithuna is Vrishabha, whose Aroodha falls in Kanya. So, Kanya is Upapada.

Upapada.

Ketu aspects Upapada

Ketu aspects Upapada and pollutes upapada lord Mercury,and pollutes upapada lord Mercury, along with Sun and Jupiter, andalong with Sun and Jupiter, and aspects Moon, other benefic. Thus destroys all ch

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A male native born on 12th October, 1931 at 07-54 Hrs. (05-30 East). 81 E 8, `16 N 10 with Tula as A male native born on 12th October, 1931 at 07-54 Hrs. (05-30 East). 81 E 8, `16 N 10 with Tula as rising lagna. This is the chart of Shri K. N. Rao, astrologer and writer who remained

rising lagna. This is the chart of Shri K. N. Rao, astrologer and writer who remained chronicchronic bachelorbachelor like A. B. Vajpayee, A. P.

like A. B. Vajpayee, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, and Miss. Lata Mangeshkar.J. Abdul Kalam, and Miss. Lata Mangeshkar. Rahu Rahu Jupiter Jupiter Saturn Saturn Moon,Venus, Moon,Venus, Mars Mars Lagna Lagna Mercury, Mercury, Sun, Ketu Sun, Ketu Lagna

Lagna / Pitree rashi / Pitree rashiis Tulais Tula (as Venus lord of lagna occupies lagna)(as Venus lord of lagna occupies lagna) by forward count Anuchara isby forward count Anuchara is Vrishchika, whose Aroodha is Kanyaa which is Upapada. Ketu joins Kanyaa and its lord Mercury, Vrishchika, whose Aroodha is Kanyaa which is Upapada. Ketu joins Kanyaa and its lord Mercury, marriage denied.

marriage denied.

A female native born on 11th July, 1968 at 1`5-17 Hrs. (05-30 East). 78 E 28, 17 N 23 with Vrishchika A female native born on 11th July, 1968 at 1`5-17 Hrs. (05-30 East). 78 E 28, 17 N 23 with Vrishchika Lagna.

Lagna.

Rahu Saturn

Rahu Saturn Sun,MarsSun,Mars

Mercury Mercury Venus Venus Moon Jupiter Moon Jupiter Lagna Lagna // // Ketu, Ketu, Lagna is

Lagna is Vrishicika andVrishicika and PitreePitree Lagna rashiLagna rashi is Mithuna, an odd sign with forward count, hasis Mithuna, an odd sign with forward count, has Vrishabha as Agrachara. The lord of Vrishabha, Venus is placed in

Vrishabha as Agrachara. The lord of Vrishabha, Venus is placed in 3rd house from Vrishabha.3rd house from Vrishabha. Hence,Hence, Kanyaa is Vrishabha's Aroodha, which becomes Upapada of the chart. Ketu joins Upapada and at the Kanyaa is Vrishabha's Aroodha, which becomes Upapada of the chart. Ketu joins Upapada and at the same time, aspects Mercury-Upapada Lord, destroying all chances of marriage.

same time, aspects Mercury-Upapada Lord, destroying all chances of marriage. Next five charts (from 8 to 12)

Next five charts (from 8 to 12) havehave been taken from Editorials 'been taken from Editorials ' toto by Mrs. Gayatri Devi

by Mrs. Gayatri Devi Vasudeva, Editor of ASTROLOGICAL MAGAZINE,Vasudeva, Editor of ASTROLOGICAL MAGAZINE, December 2005 issue. In all these charts, there is Kuja Dosha, and marriage ended in Divorce or Death. December 2005 issue. In all these charts, there is Kuja Dosha, and marriage ended in Divorce or Death.

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All that happened,

All that happened, when Parashara's Vimshottari Dasha of Mars was not operative in nativitywhen Parashara's Vimshottari Dasha of Mars was not operative in nativity. . WeWe have examined them under Upapada, and found that Ketu was

have examined them under Upapada, and found that Ketu was culprit in each.culprit in each.

Shri. M. K. Gandhi was a

Shri. M. K. Gandhi was a MangalikMangalikbut his conjugal life was most harmonious. Chart of M. K. Gandhibut his conjugal life was most harmonious. Chart of M. K. Gandhi is well known. I

is well known. I have no exact degrees of have no exact degrees of planets with me. Editor may add themplanets with me. Editor may add them ..

Jupiter Jupiter Rahu, Rahu, Moon Moon Ketu Ketu Saturn

Saturn Mars,Mars, Mercury Mercury Venus // Venus // Sun Sun Lagna

Lagna andand PitreePitree rashirashi isis Tulaa (since lagna lord occupies Lagna itself)Tulaa (since lagna lord occupies Lagna itself) - an odd sign, needing- an odd sign, needing forward count. Its Anuchara rashi is Vrishchika, whose Aroodha falls in Kanyaa i.e. Upapada, with Sun forward count. Its Anuchara rashi is Vrishchika, whose Aroodha falls in Kanyaa i.e. Upapada, with Sun free of any

free of any malefics including Ketu. His married life was blessed.malefics including Ketu. His married life was blessed.

Mrs. Indira Gandhi was born on 19 November, 1917 at 23 Hrs. 13 min. at 25 N 27, 81 E 51 with balance of Mrs. Indira Gandhi was born on 19 November, 1917 at 23 Hrs. 13 min. at 25 N 27, 81 E 51 with balance of unexpired Vimshottari of Sun - 1

unexpired Vimshottari of Sun - 1 Year 3 Months 25 Days.Year 3 Months 25 Days. Jupiter

Jupiter KetuKetu

Saturn Saturn // // Lagna Lagna Moon Moon Mars Mars Venus Venus Rahu Rahu Sun Sun Mercury Mercury

Mahatma Gandhi born on 2

Mahatma Gandhi born on 2ndnd October 1869 at 7.12 a.m. Porbandar, with Tula lagna at 4 degrees 37October 1869 at 7.12 a.m. Porbandar, with Tula lagna at 4 degrees 37 minutes (LMT

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Editors (of Astrological Magazine) comment were Mars in the 8th House, from Moon, is Editors (of Astrological Magazine) comment were Mars in the 8th House, from Moon, is severest form of Kuja Dosha. Here Mars Dasha expired from 12th to 19th year of age. But widowhood severest form of Kuja Dosha. Here Mars Dasha expired from 12th to 19th year of age. But widowhood came 16 years later. Kuja Dasha had nothing to do with Kuja Dosha.

came 16 years later. Kuja Dasha had nothing to do with Kuja Dosha.

Lagna Pitree is Makara, an even sign of backward count. With Agrachara being Kumbha, whose Lagna Pitree is Makara, an even sign of backward count. With Agrachara being Kumbha, whose Aroodha Dhanu becomes Upapada, with Venus (showing love marriage) & Rahu (Out of Caste Aroodha Dhanu becomes Upapada, with Venus (showing love marriage) & Rahu (Out of Caste Marriage) but, Ketu terminates marriage.

Marriage) but, Ketu terminates marriage.

A female born on 26th January, 1975 at 3 Hrs 26 Min. at 29 N 32,

A female born on 26th January, 1975 at 3 Hrs 26 Min. at 29 N 32, 75 E 04 with balance of Vimshottari75 E 04 with balance of Vimshottari Dasha of Rahu having 10

Dasha of Rahu having 10 Months 22 Days.Months 22 Days. Ketu

Ketu MoonMoon Saturn(R) Saturn(R) Jupiter Jupiter Venus Venus Mercury Mercury Sun Sun Mars

Mars RahuRahu

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Mars in 2nd house from Lagna is weak Kuja-Dosha. Mars being placed in the 7th from Moon,, is Mars in 2nd house from Lagna is weak Kuja-Dosha. Mars being placed in the 7th from Moon,, is powerful Kuja-Dosha. Her husband died within 4 years of

powerful Kuja-Dosha. Her husband died within 4 years of marriage, during Saturn Dasha- Rahu Bhukti.marriage, during Saturn Dasha- Rahu Bhukti. Lagna Pitree is Dhanus, an odd sign, under forward count, whose Agrachara Vrishchika getting Lagna Pitree is Dhanus, an odd sign, under forward count, whose Agrachara Vrishchika getting Aroodha of Makara, which is Upapada, under aspect of Ketu. Retrograde Saturn is running towards Aroodha of Makara, which is Upapada, under aspect of Ketu. Retrograde Saturn is running towards Ketu. Hence Upapada comes under grip of Ketu, hastening the

Ketu. Hence Upapada comes under grip of Ketu, hastening the death of husband.death of husband.

A female born on

A female born on 31 December, 1969 at 20 Hrs 22 Min. at 31 December, 1969 at 20 Hrs 22 Min. at 29 N 36, 77 29 N 36, 77 E 12 with balance of E 12 with balance of Vimshottari of Vimshottari of Moon at 7 years 14 days.

Moon at 7 years 14 days. Saturn Saturn (R) (R) Mars Mars Rahu Rahu // // Mercury Ketu Mercury Ketu Sun Sun Venus Venus Jupiter

Jupiter MoonMoon

Mars in 8th from Lagna is severe f

Mars in 8th from Lagna is severe form of Kuja-Dosha. Mars Dosha commorm of Kuja-Dosha. Mars Dosha commenced when native wasenced when native was 8 years and was over, when she was 15 years. She was married in September 1996 and consent divorce 8 years and was over, when she was 15 years. She was married in September 1996 and consent divorce came in January 2000.

came in January 2000.

Lagna Pitree is Kanya (backward count) having Agrachara in Tula, whose Aroodha is Kumbha Lagna Pitree is Kanya (backward count) having Agrachara in Tula, whose Aroodha is Kumbha which becomes the Upapada of chart. Upapada is occupied by Mars and Rahu showing rift with spouse. which becomes the Upapada of chart. Upapada is occupied by Mars and Rahu showing rift with spouse.

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Jupiter aspects on Upapada granted marriage. Ketu aspects Upapada Lord as well as Jupiter Jupiter aspects on Upapada granted marriage. Ketu aspects Upapada Lord as well as Jupiter consuming his benefic powers, did not kill, but separated the

consuming his benefic powers, did not kill, but separated the spouse.spouse.

A female born on 25 August 1956, at 5 Hrs at 28 N 39, 77 E 13 with balance of Ketu Dasha of 6 years 13 A female born on 25 August 1956, at 5 Hrs at 28 N 39, 77 E 13 with balance of Ketu Dasha of 6 years 13 days.

days.

Moon

Moon Ketu Ketu VenusVenus

Mars Mars Lagna Lagna // // Sun Sun Jupiter Jupiter Saturn Saturn Rahu Rahu Mercury Mercury Mars in 8th

Mars in 8th of Lagna is dangerous Manglika Yoga, should have killed spouse in his of Lagna is dangerous Manglika Yoga, should have killed spouse in his dasha, whichdasha, which was operative from September 1998 to September 2005. But, death occurred much earlier during was operative from September 1998 to September 2005. But, death occurred much earlier during Vimshottari Venus Dasha and Mercury Bhukti. The husband was killed

Vimshottari Venus Dasha and Mercury Bhukti. The husband was killed in a plane in a plane accident.accident.

Lagna Pitree is Mesha, an odd sign for forward count. Agrachara is Meena, whose Aroodha falls Lagna Pitree is Mesha, an odd sign for forward count. Agrachara is Meena, whose Aroodha falls in Makara. Two benefics Sun + Jupiter aspects Upapada. Ketu aspecting Makara terminated first in Makara. Two benefics Sun + Jupiter aspects Upapada. Ketu aspecting Makara terminated first marriage. She may re-marry.

marriage. She may re-marry.

A male native born on 14 November, 1948 at 21 Hrs 15 Min. at 51 N 30, 00 W 10. With balance of A male native born on 14 November, 1948 at 21 Hrs 15 Min. at 51 N 30, 00 W 10. With balance of Vimshottari Ketu at 2 years 4 Months and 22 Days. The native belongs to British Royalty and got Vimshottari Ketu at 2 years 4 Months and 22 Days. The native belongs to British Royalty and got married in July 1985. But divorce came in August 1996. The Mars Dasha, which operated from April 1987 married in July 1985. But divorce came in August 1996. The Mars Dasha, which operated from April 1987 to April 1994, did not

to April 1994, did not destroy marriage.destroy marriage. Moon Moon Rahu Rahu Lagna Lagna // // Saturn Saturn Jupiter

Jupiter SunSun Mars Mars Ketu Ketu Mercury Mercury Venus Venus

Lagna Pitree is Mesha an odd sign, with direct counting has Vrishabha, as Anuchara. Aroodha Lagna Pitree is Mesha an odd sign, with direct counting has Vrishabha, as Anuchara. Aroodha for Vrishabha is Makara, which becomes Upapada. Upapada is aspected by benefic Sun and malefic for Vrishabha is Makara, which becomes Upapada. Upapada is aspected by benefic Sun and malefic Mars also Upapada lord Saturn, prolonging married life somewhat, but Ketu aspecting Upapada lord Mars also Upapada lord Saturn, prolonging married life somewhat, but Ketu aspecting Upapada lord spoils the game.

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We observe that, in cases of celibacy (Siddhas, Shankaracharyas, Spiritual men) no marriages, We observe that, in cases of celibacy (Siddhas, Shankaracharyas, Spiritual men) no marriages, disharmony, divorce or destruction of spouse, Ketu is involved by aspect or conjunction over Upapada sign or disharmony, divorce or destruction of spouse, Ketu is involved by aspect or conjunction over Upapada sign or Upapada Lord. In the first

Upapada Lord. In the first place Ketu denies marriage and if benefics force marriage, it destroys them.place Ketu denies marriage and if benefics force marriage, it destroys them.

Some charts of spiritual men are

Some charts of spiritual men are being discussed here.being discussed here.

Shri. Shankaracharya of Shringeri born on 13th November, 1917 at 8-29 A.M. at Bangalore. Planetary Shri. Shankaracharya of Shringeri born on 13th November, 1917 at 8-29 A.M. at Bangalore. Planetary longitudes of planets and Bhavas are:

longitudes of planets and Bhavas are: Lagna 236Lagna 236 37',37', Sun 207

Sun 207 28', Moon 18828', Moon 188 13', Mars 13213', Mars 132 59', Mercury 21259', Mercury 212 58', Jupiter (R) 4558', Jupiter (R) 45 50', Venus 25350', Venus 253 30', Saturn 11130', Saturn 111 41', Ketu 70

41', Ketu 70 50', Shri Shankaracharya was world known Brahmachari.50', Shri Shankaracharya was world known Brahmachari. Jupiter Jupiter ( R ) ( R ) Ketu Ketu Shri. Shri. Shankaracarya Shankaracarya of Sringeri of Sringeri 13-11-1917. 13-11-1917. Saturn Saturn Mars Mars Venus Venus Rahu Rahu Mercury Mercury Lagna Lagna // // Sun Sun Moon Moon

Ignoring longitudes, we may say that Lagna Pitree is Simha, Anuchara is Kanya, whose lord Ignoring longitudes, we may say that Lagna Pitree is Simha, Anuchara is Kanya, whose lord Aroodha is Makara, which becomes Upapada, and is aspected by Mercury, Jupiter and Mars. Ketu is Aroodha is Makara, which becomes Upapada, and is aspected by Mercury, Jupiter and Mars. Ketu is nowhere involved with Upapada and its lord, the native should have been a family man. Has Jaiminian nowhere involved with Upapada and its lord, the native should have been a family man. Has Jaiminian failed ? No. Notice carefully Kanyaa sphuta is

failed ? No. Notice carefully Kanyaa sphuta is 176176 36' (i.e. Lagna Sphuta minus 6036' (i.e. Lagna Sphuta minus 60 .) and Mercury is 212.) and Mercury is 212 58'. The gap between them is 36

58'. The gap between them is 36 12'. When we add 3612'. When we add 36 12’ to the longitudes of Mercury, that12’ to the longitudes of Mercury, that is 212is 212 58',58', we get 249

we get 249 10', i.e. Dhanu becomes Upapada. Which is under aspect of Ketu, along with Venus. Ketu10', i.e. Dhanu becomes Upapada. Which is under aspect of Ketu, along with Venus. Ketu has destroyed sensuous, Venusian role and made him Brahmachari and

has destroyed sensuous, Venusian role and made him Brahmachari and Spiritual Man.Spiritual Man.

Sai Baba of Shirdi born

Sai Baba of Shirdi born on 18th May 1837 at on 18th May 1837 at 8-21 P.M. at Pathri (Maharashtra).8-21 P.M. at Pathri (Maharashtra).

All Shankaracharyas are brahmacharis (celibates), having taken oath of renunciation while they are All Shankaracharyas are brahmacharis (celibates), having taken oath of renunciation while they are still very young and

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Rahu Sun Rahu Sun Mercury Mercury Venus Venus Sai

Sai Baba Baba of of Shirdi Shirdi JupiterJupiter

Mars Mars Lagna Lagna // // Saturn Saturn Moon Moon Ketu Ketu

Pitree is Simha. Anuchara is Kanya, whose Aroodha is Makara, which becomes Upapada. Ketu Pitree is Simha. Anuchara is Kanya, whose Aroodha is Makara, which becomes Upapada. Ketu joins Upapada Lord. Saturn controls Venus by

joins Upapada Lord. Saturn controls Venus by aspect, making him a Spiritual Man.aspect, making him a Spiritual Man. Jaimini Upapada and K

Jaimini Upapada and Ketu's role makes wonderfuetu's role makes wonderful distinction between Shri. Ral distinction between Shri. Ramkrishna Paramhammkrishna Paramhamsa asa a super spiritual man who had spouse and kins and his disciple Shri Vivekananda, who was a karmayogi super spiritual man who had spouse and kins and his disciple Shri Vivekananda, who was a karmayogi without spouse.

without spouse.

Venus

Venus Rahu Rahu Jupiter ( Jupiter ( R)R) Sun Sun Moon Moon Mercury // Mercury // Lagna Lagna 18-2-1836 18-2-1836 Ramakrishna Ramakrishna Paramhamsa Paramhamsa (Figures indicate (Figures indicate degrees and minutes) degrees and minutes) Mars

Mars

Ketu

Ketu Saturn(R ))Saturn(R

Lagna Pitree is Tula. Anuchara is Vrishchika, whose Aroodha is Meena, which is Upapada. Ketu is Lagna Pitree is Tula. Anuchara is Vrishchika, whose Aroodha is Meena, which is Upapada. Ketu is nowhere involved with Upapada and his lord. Hence, not

nowhere involved with Upapada and his lord. Hence, not destroying spouse.destroying spouse.

Lagna Pitree is Tula. Anuchara is

Lagna Pitree is Tula. Anuchara is Vrishchika, whose Aroodha is Kanya, which is Vrishchika, whose Aroodha is Kanya, which is Upapada. Ketu aspectsUpapada. Ketu aspects Upapada lord and Venus, thus denying f

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Mars Mars 7.46 7.46 Ketu Ketu 23.41 23.41 Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda 12-1-1863 12-1-1863 Mercury Mercury 13.13 13.13 Venus Venus 8.32 8.32 Sun Sun 29.24 29.24 Lagna Lagna //// 27.31 27.31 Rahu Rahu 23.41 23.41 Jupiter Jupiter 5.28 5.28 Moon 18.54 Moon 18.54 Saturn 15.02 Saturn 15.02

Now, we will discuss difficult charts, where Lagna lord or Lords of Anuchara and Agrachara bhavas are Now, we will discuss difficult charts, where Lagna lord or Lords of Anuchara and Agrachara bhavas are in retrogration. Here, Upapada worked out in normal procedure, do not respond to the realities of life. in retrogration. Here, Upapada worked out in normal procedure, do not respond to the realities of life. How to tackl

How to tackle them? e them? There is no guidThere is no guideline in texts.eline in texts.

We are of the view, that retrograde planets have their corpus or body in one sign, and their We are of the view, that retrograde planets have their corpus or body in one sign, and their inclinations are focused in the previous sign. Compare such a planet to a retreating soldier who is firing inclinations are focused in the previous sign. Compare such a planet to a retreating soldier who is firing in his front, but stepping backward to his previous bunker for safety. In such a situation, we propose to in his front, but stepping backward to his previous bunker for safety. In such a situation, we propose to use both signs - sign of placement and previous sign.

use both signs - sign of placement and previous sign. Take Agrachara / Anuchara bhavas from previous Take Agrachara / Anuchara bhavas from previous sign,sign, but keep the order of

but keep the order of forward and backward count applicable to sign of placement of retrograde plane.forward and backward count applicable to sign of placement of retrograde plane. To explain the thought, an illustration chart is

To explain the thought, an illustration chart is given.given. Jupiter Jupiter ( R ) ( R ) Mars Mars ( R ) ( R ) Lagna Lagna // //

Dhanu is Lagna and its lord Jupiter, as retrograde, is placed in Mithun, which is Pitree. It's body is Dhanu is Lagna and its lord Jupiter, as retrograde, is placed in Mithun, which is Pitree. It's body is placed in 7th bhava, while it's inclinations are towards

placed in 7th bhava, while it's inclinations are towards 66thth bhava. Take Agrachara and Anuchara frombhava. Take Agrachara and Anuchara from Vrishabha, but count will be forward, as Pitree is an odd sign. If it is male chart, Anuchara is Mithuna, Vrishabha, but count will be forward, as Pitree is an odd sign. If it is male chart, Anuchara is Mithuna, follower of Vrishabha. If it is female chart, Agrachara is Mesha, predecessor of Vrishabha. Let us follower of Vrishabha. If it is female chart, Agrachara is Mesha, predecessor of Vrishabha. Let us prepare chart of Agrachara and Anuchara signs, for odd and even Pitree Lagna signs having retrograde prepare chart of Agrachara and Anuchara signs, for odd and even Pitree Lagna signs having retrograde planet.

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Aries

Aries (1) (1) Pisces (12) Pisces (12) Aries Aries (1) (1) Aquarius Aquarius (11)(11) Gemini

Gemini (3) (3) Taurus Taurus (2) (2) Gemini Gemini (3) (3) Aries (1)Aries (1) Leo

Leo (5) (5) Cancer Cancer (4) (4) Leo Leo (5) (5) Gemini Gemini (3)(3) Libra

Libra (7) (7) Virgo Virgo (6) (6) Libra Libra (7) (7) Leo Leo (5)(5) Sagittarius

Sagittarius (9) (9) Scorpio Scorpio (8) (8) Sagittarius (9) Sagittarius (9) Libra Libra (7)(7) Aquarius

Aquarius (11) (11) Capricorn Capricorn (10) (10) Aquarius Aquarius (11) (11) Sagittarius Sagittarius (9)(9)

Taurus

Taurus (2) (2) Aries Aries (1) (1) Taurus Taurus (2) (2) Pisces Pisces (12)(12) Cancer

Cancer (4) (4) Gemini Gemini (3) (3) Cancer (4) Cancer (4) Taurus Taurus (2)(2) Virgo

Virgo (6) (6) Leo Leo (5) (5) Virgo (6) Virgo (6) Cancer Cancer (4)(4) Scorpio

Scorpio (8) (8) Libra Libra (7) (7) Scorpio Scorpio (8) (8) Virgo Virgo (6)(6) Capricorn

Capricorn (10) (10) Sagittarius Sagittarius (9) (9) Capricorn Capricorn (10) (10) Scorpio Scorpio (8)(8) Pisces

Pisces (12) (12) Aquarius Aquarius (11) (11) Pisces Pisces (12) (12) Aquarius Aquarius (11)(11)

Having fixed the procedure for locating Anuchara/Agrachara signs, we might face another problem in Having fixed the procedure for locating Anuchara/Agrachara signs, we might face another problem in locating Aroodha for Anuchara/Agrachara signs, if their lords are retrograde. We propose to locate locating Aroodha for Anuchara/Agrachara signs, if their lords are retrograde. We propose to locate Aroodha as usual,

Aroodha as usual, to reach Upapada.to reach Upapada.

Miss. Lata Mangeshkar born on 22 September, 1929 hated

Miss. Lata Mangeshkar born on 22 September, 1929 hated marriage.marriage. Rahu Jupiter Rahu Jupiter Lagna Lagna // // Ms. Lata Ms. Lata Mangeshkar Mangeshkar 22-09-1929. 22-09-1929. Moon Moon Venus Venus Saturn Mars Saturn Mars Ketu Ketu Sun Sun Mercury Mercury ( R ) ( R )

Lagna Pitree is Kanya, where lagna lord is retrograde. As per retrogression chart, Agrachara sign is Lagna Pitree is Kanya, where lagna lord is retrograde. As per retrogression chart, Agrachara sign is Karka, whose Aroodha is Tula which is Upapada. Venus, its Lord is aspected by Ketu, thus destroying Karka, whose Aroodha is Tula which is Upapada. Venus, its Lord is aspected by Ketu, thus destroying all desire for

all desire for marriage.marriage.

A female born at Delhi on 13 February, 1978. at 04-28 A.M. at Delhi. Left “in-laws” forever after 2 days A female born at Delhi on 13 February, 1978. at 04-28 A.M. at Delhi. Left “in-laws” forever after 2 days of marriage.

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Ketu

Ketu Moon Moon JupiterJupiter (R) (R) Sun Sun Venus Venus 13-02-1978. 13-02-1978. Mars Mars (R) (R) Mercury Saturn Mercury Saturn (R) (R) Lagna Lagna // // Rahu Rahu

Lagna Pitree is Mithun, with retrograde Jupiter. As per retrograde chart, Agrachara is Mesha, whose Lagna Pitree is Mithun, with retrograde Jupiter. As per retrograde chart, Agrachara is Mesha, whose Aroodha in

Aroodha in normalnormal case is Tula.case is Tula. As Mars, Lord of Mesha, is retrograde, one sign is reduced reachingAs Mars, Lord of Mesha, is retrograde, one sign is reduced reaching Kanyaa as Upapada which is under aspect of Ketu.

Kanyaa as Upapada which is under aspect of Ketu.

Three more female charts with retrograde lagna lords found with Prof. P. S. Sastry's Jaimini Three more female charts with retrograde lagna lords found with Prof. P. S. Sastry's Jaimini Sutras at pages 93 and 94. All became widows after short interval of marriage, due to effects of Ketu on Sutras at pages 93 and 94. All became widows after short interval of marriage, due to effects of Ketu on Upapada and Lord of Upapada. Place of birth and has been withheld by P.S. Sastry.

Upapada and Lord of Upapada. Place of birth and has been withheld by P.S. Sastry.

Venus

Venus Sun Sun MercuryMercury Ketu Ketu 03-06-1961. 03-06-1961. Mars Mars (R) (R) Moon, Jupiter Moon, Jupiter Saturn (R) Saturn (R) Lagna Lagna,, Rahu (R) Rahu (R)

Her husband was shot dead six

Her husband was shot dead six months after marriage.months after marriage.

Pitree sign is Makara, with retrograde Saturn. As per retrograde chart, Agrachara sign is Makara, whose Pitree sign is Makara, with retrograde Saturn. As per retrograde chart, Agrachara sign is Makara, whose Aroodha is Mesha. Ketu aspects both Mesha and

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Sun Ketu Sun Ketu Mercury Mercury Venus Venus Lagna Lagna 04-05-1956 04-05-1956 Jupiter Jupiter Moon Moon Mars Mars Saturn(R) Saturn(R) Rahu Rahu

Pitree Vrishchika. Lagna lord Retrograde. As per Retrograde chart, Agrachara is Vrishchika. Upapada Pitree Vrishchika. Lagna lord Retrograde. As per Retrograde chart, Agrachara is Vrishchika. Upapada being Meena. Ketu aspects Jupiter. Upapada Lord being Uccha, showing multiple marriages. She being Meena. Ketu aspects Jupiter. Upapada Lord being Uccha, showing multiple marriages. She became widow early in life.

became widow early in life. It is likely that,

It is likely that, there might be cases which do not respond to Upapada and Ketu combination.there might be cases which do not respond to Upapada and Ketu combination. WeWe remember a Chandrakaka Nadi dictum "based on Parashara Principles' that, a male who has Jupiter in remember a Chandrakaka Nadi dictum "based on Parashara Principles' that, a male who has Jupiter in the

the 3rd3rd house, will make his in-laws (from where he gets wife) prosperous {7th is spouse or wife, 9thhouse, will make his in-laws (from where he gets wife) prosperous {7th is spouse or wife, 9th from 7

from 7thth is 3is 3rdrd his in-laws (Wife's father)}. Another dictum - aspect or conjunction of Rahu + Saturn onhis in-laws (Wife's father)}. Another dictum - aspect or conjunction of Rahu + Saturn on 33rdrd house, or its lord, destroys chances of marriage. If the marriage does occur thenhouse, or its lord, destroys chances of marriage. If the marriage does occur then suchsuch aspect/conjunction, destroys the

aspect/conjunction, destroys the marriage.marriage.

So far we have demonstrated the effects of ketu on Upapada. Over the centuries astrological scholars So far we have demonstrated the effects of ketu on Upapada. Over the centuries astrological scholars were unable to crack Upapada, and

were unable to crack Upapada, and thus discarded it, as useless, having no thus discarded it, as useless, having no practical value.practical value.

It is surprising - even 'Chandra Kala Naadi' which uses every tool of prediction, prescribed by Shri It is surprising - even 'Chandra Kala Naadi' which uses every tool of prediction, prescribed by Shri Parashara has not made a mention of Upapada even once. This may be due to the way Upapada had Parashara has not made a mention of Upapada even once. This may be due to the way Upapada had been defined under Parashara system, in their times, did not match with realities of Life. Therefore, been defined under Parashara system, in their times, did not match with realities of Life. Therefore, they dropped Upapada in their

they dropped Upapada in their Nadi.Nadi.

We have presented before astrological community interpretation of Upapada as

We have presented before astrological community interpretation of Upapada as defined by Shri Jaiminidefined by Shri Jaimini and its utility. Still more work, is

and its utility. Still more work, is needed on this topic. Some one will needed on this topic. Some one will do that in future.do that in future.

We would request the parents that apart from traditional method of horoscopic matching, they should We would request the parents that apart from traditional method of horoscopic matching, they should also study Upapada

also study Upapada of 'WOULD-BE' (Groom/brideof 'WOULD-BE' (Groom/bride) before ) before taking final decision.taking final decision.

We are of the opinion that, each Jaimini Sutra is a topic in itself. Perhaps nobody knows that simple We are of the opinion that, each Jaimini Sutra is a topic in itself. Perhaps nobody knows that simple looking first Sutra of Jaimini

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contains full profile of Jaimini Jataka Shastra havingcontains full profile of Jaimini Jataka Shastra having 581 sutras spread over 3 chapters each divided into 4 sections each. We propose to write on it, some day. 581 sutras spread over 3 chapters each divided into 4 sections each. We propose to write on it, some day. Lastly would like to thank Shri K. Bhushan, one of the senior most student of this shastra in this Lastly would like to thank Shri K. Bhushan, one of the senior most student of this shastra in this country & always a great inspiration to me and others, with whom this particular discussion on country & always a great inspiration to me and others, with whom this particular discussion on Upapada & Pitree dates back to 11 years back & without whose support this article would not have been Upapada & Pitree dates back to 11 years back & without whose support this article would not have been written.