Varaha Mihira's
Introduction
The great VARAHA MIHIRA, whose works on astrology are revered by many, writing about the Sarvatobhadra 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 Sarvatobhadra 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 (1) predicting the price ranges of commodities like cotton, gold, cereals and food stuff etc. (2) the future of nations, results of battles etc. for purposes of political astrology (3) 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 apparent as the reader covers chapter after chapter. These are:
a. Has each Graha one or three Vedha Dristhis?
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. Nakshatra Abhijit has a cell for itself, but is not reckoned for many a purpose; d. Whether weekdays and Janma Lagna are to be considered besides Panchka?
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.
Mantreswara's PHALADEEPIKA 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 Sloka 47, Mantreswara mentions that Subha and Papa Vedhas (front, right and left Dristhis which pass through cell to cell) have to be considered in predicting transit effects. The mere fact that a highly condensed treatise as PHALADEEPIKA 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
NN Krishna Rau & VB Choudhary Bombay, 20th January 1962
Contents
Chapter 1
Directions, Nakshatras, Namanakshatras, Swaras, Tithis ... 5
Chakra ... 5
Directions ... 5
Nakshatra ... 5
Rasis of Zodiac corresponding to Chandr Rasi ... 6
Tithis (lunar days) ... 6
Vowels ... 6
Namanakshatras... 7
Chapter 2 How to use Chakra ... 7
Special Dristhis ... 8
Pairs among consonants ... 8
Classification of Grahas ... 8 Speed of Grahas ... 8 Chapter 3 Panchka ... 9 Panchka ... 9 Basic vowels ... 9 Consonants ... 9
Table showing relation between vowels, consonants and Tithis ... 10
Chapter 4 Strength of Grahas ... 10
Strength of Grahas ... 10
Effects of Juti / Dristhi of each Graha: ... 11
Chapter 5 Paksha Phala ... 12
Paksha Phala ... 12
Chapter 6 Muhurtha (Electional astrology) ... 13
Chapter 7 Diseases ... 15
Method of using Sarvatobhadra Chakra in connection with diseases... 15
Chapter 8 Directions ... 15
Affliction of Swara (vowels) ... 16
Effects of Subha Dristhi / conjunction to the constituent of Panchka ... 16
Chapter 9
Prasna (Horary astrology)... 17
Multiple Vedha ... 17
Nakshatras & communities ... 17
Upagrahas - sensitive points from Surya ... 18
Chapter 10 Latta ... 19
Chapter 11 Sensitive points from Chandr ... 20
Chapter 12 Aspects ... 22
Chapter 13 Price variations in various commodities or market fluctuations... 23
Nakshatras & commodities... 25
Method of determining price variations ... 25
Chapter 14 Political astrology ... 26
Effects of 8 Graha combination in 1962 ... 26
Koorma Chakra ... 28
Maha Bharata Yuddha... 28
Sapta Graha Koota ... 29
Ashta Graha Koota ... 29
Ashta Graha Koota ... 30
Chapter 15 Appendix ... 31
Appendix A... 31
Location of Hindu Nakshatras, their english names & corresponding Namanakshatras ... 31
Appendix B ... 32
Swara & Namanakshatras (consonants & vowels) ... 32
Appendix C ... 33
Price variation ... 33
Chart XI & XII - Paksha Phala ... 34
Chart XI ... 34
Chart XII ... 34
Other text
How do you read a horoscope? ... 35Ayanamsa... 36
Rectification ... 36
Aspects ... 37
Yogas ... 37
Dasa Varga Tabulation ... 38
Shad Bala ... 38
Nakshatra Chakra ... 38
Ashtakavarga ... 38
Gulika ... 39
Rasmi Chinta ... 39
Major period / sub period effects (Vimshottari) ... 39
Shanties ... 39
Morals from other texts ... 39
Edited by Chistabo, A.D. 2013, version 2; illustrations done with Shri Jyoti Star 6; all my additions are in [ square brackets ].
Chapter 1
Directions, Nakshatras, Namanakshatras, Swaras, Tithis
Chakra
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 starts from top left.
Directions
Top of Chakra represents EAST, top left NORTH-EAST and top-right SOUTH-EAST Right side: SOUTH
Left side: NORTH
Bottom of Chakra: 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.
Nakshatra
The four cells at 4 corners of Chakra are allotted to 4 long vowels A, AA, E (I), EE (II).
The remaining 7 cells each at the top, bottom and the two sides (29 cells) are allotted to 28 Nakshatras (including Abhijit) of Hindu astrology as shown in chart I below.
N O R T H S O U T H 1 9 17 25 32 etc. WEST EAST
Abhijit is a very small Nakshatra and is located on Nirayana Zodiac at 6° 40' Makara to 10° 53' 20" Makara. This is based on the authority of Varaha Mihira and FC Dutt. This Nakshatra is also in use in Ashtottari Maha Dasa system. The above arrangement is based on the assumption that 25 Nakshatras, Aswini to Purva Ashada (20) and Dhanishta to Revati (5) are all occupying equal distances of 13° 20' each and the remaining 3 Nakshatras Uttara Ashada, Abhijit and Sravana occupy varying distances but totaling 26° 40'. For location of all Nakshatras, see Appendix A.
There is a school of thought according to which all 28 Nakshatras occupy equal distances on Zodiac, i.e. 360° divided by 28 => 12° 6/7' per Nakshatra. In view of Varaha Mihira's authority about the location of Abhijit as also the distances occupied by the preceding and succeeding Nakshatras, it not be advisable to accept the opinion that all 28 Nakshatras 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 Purva Ashada and Uttara Ashada.
These two differences of opinion may NOT be accepted until research proves it otherwise.
Rasis of Zodiac corresponding to Chandr Rasi
Cells 58, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71 and 72 are allotted to 12 Rasis of Zodiac, Vrishabha to Mesha respectively (Vrishabha cell 58 to Mesha cell 72). See also chart I.
Tithis (lunar days)
Tithis are allotted among 5 cells comprising the cell right at the center, 81, and 4 cells at the North, East, South and West viz. 74, 76, 78 and 80 as shown here in chart II.
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 (Full Chandr) OR Amavasya (New Chandr).
Weekdays are also being included by some in 5 cells housing Tithis in the following manner: 76 Sunday, Tuesday / 78 Monday, Wednesday / 80 Thursday / 74 Friday / 81 Saturday.
Weekdays do NOT form part of PANCHKA (explained later) and may be ignored until research proves it otherwise.
Vowels
The 16 vowels (in Sanskrit) are arranged in Sarvatobhadra Chakra as 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 10 31 56 57 58 59 60 61 40 11 30 55 72 73 74 75 62 41 12 29 54 71 80 81 76 63 42 13 28 53 70 79 78 77 64 43 14 27 52 69 68 67 66 65 44 15 26 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 16 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 73 74 1, 6, 11 Fri 75 80 4, 9, 14 Thu 81 5, 10, 15 Sat 76 2, 7, 12 Sun, Tue 79 78 3, 8, 13 Mon, Wed 77
Namanakshatras
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).
Chapter 2
How to use Chakra
Place Grahas, on any given day and time, on the respective Nakshatras. Appendix A is a ready reckoner showing distances occupied by 28 Nakshatras on Zodiac as per Nirayana and Sayana (western) along with their English names.
Tara Grahas (Tara - star, Graha - planet, Tara Graha – planets which resemble stars) namely, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Sukr, Sani:
when in retrogression, Dristhi the right side;
when moving fast, Dristhi the left side;
when moving at normal speed, Dristhi the front.
(Read Rahu's Dristhi from this side facing South) The right and left Dristhis always pass an angle of 45° either to the
right or the left, starting from the cell where Graha is situated, from one corner of Rasi into the other and stops only on reaching a Nakshatra in the cells flanking any one of the sides of Chakra.
The front Dristhi is NOT supposed to pass through, Rasi to Rasi, but Nakshatra at the end of Dristhi alone gets the effect.
That is to say, the right and left Dristhis have their effects on all cells through which Dristhi passes, but the front Dristhi affects only Nakshatra in front. See pictures 1 – 4 (on this page). Ketu in the second picture has been placed in cell 16 mere for illustrating Dristhi from that position.
(Read Ketu's Dristhi from this side facing North) Rahu and Ketu are always retrograde. Surya and Chandr are always
considered fast moving. The former two Grahas belong to Chaya Graha (shadow planets), the latter to Raja Grahas (kingly planets). These four Grahas will always Dristhi in all three directions, i.e. left, right and front.
Note: On the question of Dristhis, there are serious differences of opinions.
Some say all Grahas Dristhi all 3 sides while others who differ, say all Grahas have only 1 Dristhi depending on speed / retrogression. The translator's
preference is single Dristhi for Tara Grahas and 3 sides Dristhi for the rest.
(Read Chandr's Dristhis from this side facing West) As already stated, the left and right Dristhis pass through Rasi to Rasi and
affect the vowel, Namanakshatra, Rasi, Tithi and Nakshatra occupying the Dristhied cells, while the front Dristhi affects only Nakshatra at the other extreme.
Special Dristhis
Grahas occupying the quarter of a Nakshatra immediately adjacent to the four corner cells (1, 9, 17, 25) affect the long vowels close to it. See second picture on previous page for example (Ketu Dristhis 'i' in bottom-right corner).
Along with the above, the same Graha also affects Pournami or Amavasya [Editor's note: since center cell 81 is on front Dristhi of those affected cells, viz. 5, 13, 21, 26].
When Nakshatra is affected its Namanakshatra also gets affected
Ardra EA, KHA, NA, CHA
Hasta PA, SH, NA, THA
Purva Ashada BA, DA, PA, DHA Uttara Bhadrapada DA, THA, JHA, YA
Pairs among consonants
There are a few more consonants in actual use than those catered for in Sarvatobhadra Chakra. These are indicated in Appendix B.
Classification of Grahas
Subha [benefic]
Guru, Sukr and Chandr from 5th Tithi (Panchami) in Sukla Paksha to 10th Tithi (Dasami) in Krishna Paksha (both days
inclusive). [Ch - 5 days before and after New Chandr - Amavasya.]
Papa [malefic]
Sani, Surya, Mangal, Rahu, Ketu and Chandr from 11th Tithi (Ekadasi) in Krishna Paksha to 4th Tithi (Chaturthi) in
Sukla Paksha (both days inclusive).
Budh
Budh is considered a Papa when conjunct with a Papa and their Navamsa [Editor’s note: same Pada – ¼ of Nakshatra] and Nakshatra then happen to be the same; otherwise Subha.
Retrograde malefics are considered highly Papa and retrograde benefic highly Subha; when moving fast (more than mean motion), all Grahas retain their original Subha / Papa nature.
Speed of Grahas
Graha When the speed per day is greater than Mangal 46' 11" [cca. 146 %] Budh 113' 32" [cca. 191 %] Guru 14' 04" [cca. 281 %] Sukr 75' 42" [cca. 127 %] Sani 7' 45" [cca. 385 %] A Graha in last quarter of A Graha in 1st quarter of Affects
Bharani Krittika A - cell 1 Aslesha Magha AA - cell 9 Visakha Anuradha E - cell 17 Sravana Dhanishta EE - cell 23
They are supposed to be fast [Editor’s note: at max speed, just before they decelerate], and therefore Dristhing the left side. When retrograde (irrespective of speed), Dristhi for the above Grahas is to the right; and at all other time, front only.
Chapter 3
Panchka
Panchka
Namanakshatra (consonant) occurring first in the name, next Swara (vowel), next Tithi, next Janma Nakshatra and lastly Chandr Rasi are known as Panchka in the order given.
Example:
Panchka for one with date of birth Example Horoscope:
Birth in Purva Phalguni 3rd Quarter
Surya in Meena 7° Chandr in Simha 21°
Namanakshatra for this Quarter: Ti (vide Appendix A) corresponding to consonant T
Chandr has traversed 164° from Surya: 164/12 = 13 +, i.e. birth on 14th Tithi or Chaturdasi Sukla Paksha
Chandr is in Simha as Nakshatra falls in Simha
The quarter of Janma Nakshatra provides Namanakshatra with Swara, Tithi and Rasi. Thus, Panchka for the native with above birth date would be:
Namanakshatra T cell 41 Ti (as 'tea') in 3rd qtr. Purva Phalguni in Appendix A
Swara E cell 17
Tithi 14th cell 80
Nakshatra Purva Phalguni cell 11
Rasi Simha cell 62
Lagna Meena 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 falls asleep, would wake up, or if walking / awake, would respond to. The mere sound produced when uttering a name is criterion, irrespective of the spelling or the language. The following table would be of assistance in doing it.
Basic vowels
A / E / OO / AE / OWConsonants
K Kh G/NG Gh Ch Chh J Jh T TT D DD Th Thh Dh DDh N P Ph B BB M Y R L V Sh Shh S HThis 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, are considered and provide 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 Swara in this case, AE.
Table showing relation between vowels, consonants and Tithis
Tithis Nanda 1,6,11 Bhadra 2,7,12 Jaya 3,8,13 Sikta 4,9,14 Poorna 5, 10 Basic vowels A E OO AE OW Consonants E Kh G Gh Ch Chh J Jh T TT Tithi 1 2 3 4 5 Consonants D DD Th Thh Dh DDh N P Ph B Tithi 6 7 8 9 10 Consonants BB M Y R L V Sh Shh S HTithi 11 12 13 14 OR Amavasya Pournami Assuming that Panchka is required for RAMA, details of which are as follows:
Namanakshatra R cell 43
Swara A cell 1 basic vowel AE determined from Table VI is a compound of A and E; it is permissible to do so. Where a doubt arises, it is safe to stick to the vowel obtained from Table VI.
Tithi 14th cell 80
Nakshatra Chitra 3rd qtr. cell 14 reference to Appendix A shows that RA occurs against Chitra 3rd qtr.
Rasi Tula cell 64
Determination of Panchka correctly is of PIVOTAL IMPORTANCE. For those with birth date, the qtr. of Nakshatra of birth provides 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 Nakshatra are determined with the help of Appendix A.
Chapter 4
Strength of Grahas
Strength of Grahas
All Grahas enjoy full strength or 100% in own Rasi; 75% in friendly Rasi; 50% in neutral Rasi; and 25% in enemy Rasi. The position is different in regard to the strength of Grahas in the matter of conferring effects.
Subha confer full or 100% in own Rasi; 75% in friendly Rasi; 50% in neutral Rasi; and 25% in enemy Rasi.
Papa confer full or 100% Papa effects in enemy Rasi; 75% Papa effects in neutral Rasi; 50% Papa effects in friendly Rasi; and 25% Papa effects in own Rasi.
The effect of an Dristhi will be proportionate to the strength of Graha Dristhing. The word Dristhi used throughout this book means left / right / front Dristhi or all of them as applicable, unless otherwise stated. Aspect to one or more of Panchka is meant.
The effects of position (Kshetra Bala - strength derived by reason of a Graha's stay in a Rasi) are doubled if Graha concerned is retrograde. If too fast or in exaltation, tripled. Ownership, exaltation, debilitation Rasis are as is generally followed. Thus, after ascertaining the speed, position etc. results should be pronounced.
Graha Friends Neutral Enemy Sy Ch / Ma / Gu Bu Sk / Sa Ch Sy / Bu Ma / Gu / Sk / Sa None Ma Sy / Ch / Gu Sk / Sa Bu Bu Sy / Sk Ma / Gu / Sa Ch Gu Sy / Ch / Ma Sa Bu / Sk Sk Bu / Sa Ma / Gu Sy / Ch Sa Bu / Sk Gu Sy / Ch / Ma
As a general rule, 4th Rasi from exaltation / debilitation is known as the neutral Rasi, except where it happens to be
otherwise. Rahu and Ketu are mutual friends but enemies to the rest of Grahas. Graha Own Rasi Exaltation Debilitation
Rahu Kanya Mithuna Dhanur Ketu Meena Dhanur Mithuna
Effects of Juti / Dristhi of each Graha:
Surya
Worry; opposition from superiors; fever with cold; headache; travel; loss of property / quadrupeds; fear from quadrupeds; misunderstandings with parents; distress.
Full Chandr
Gain of conveyance, ornaments, tasty dishes.
Weak Chandr
Sorrow, bondage, travels.
Mangal
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.
Budh (Subha)
Knowledge; honor from superiors and relatives; gains in business and agriculture; freedom from diseases; fame.
Budh (Papa)
Opposite results will be bestowed by Budh in combustion, in enemy Rasi, in debilitation or in conjunction with Papa.
Sani
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.
Rahu
Obstruction; heart diseases; fainting; intimacy with widows or low class women; opposition from the learned.
Ketu
Obstruction; loss of grain / agricultural losses; upset of health to wife; pain in various part of body.
Note: When Surya, Mangal and Sani are Dristhing Chandr 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 Papa ceases the moment Papa leaves Nakshatra from which Dristhi originated.
Guru
Note: When Guru is conjunct with a Papa, sickness; wrath of superiors; failure; loss of reputation; sorrow; travel;
sickness to children and bondage will result.
Sukr
Company of and enjoyments with women including wife; favors from superiors; marriage; abundance of everything; children; happiness.
Note: Sukr conjunct with Papa confers loss of money and quadrupeds; dissensions with women and other losses.
Chapter 5
Paksha Phala
Paksha Phala
Forecast of effects for the ensuing fortnight etc.
Somewhat on the lines of Varsha Phala (forecast for natives for the whole year) is foretold based on planetary positions prevailing on 1st day of each Hindu year, the effects for the ensuing Paksha (which is equivalent to a
fortnight) either Krishna or Sukla or any particular day or moment can be found. For ascertaining Paksha Phala, Nakshatra on which Surya was standing as per almanac, on 1st day of the fortnight alone, is necessary. Thereafter,
proceed to place the rest of Grahas (without reference to almanac or ephemeris) based on the following table: Table VIII
Insert Surya on the appropriate Nakshatra and then, place
Nak. from Sy Ke 12th Bu 28th Sk 3rd Ma 5th Ch 12th Ra 16th Sa 26th Gu 17th
During the month of Oct 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. Sarvatobhadra Chakra drawn as per above table for the two fortnights commencing on 2nd Oct 1944 and 17th
Oct 1944 to ascertain 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 Chandr as per ephemeris and the rest of Grahas inserted as per the following table.
Table IX
Insert Chandr on the appropriate Nakshatra using ephemeris / Panchang and then, place
Nak. from Ch Sy 5th Ma 7th Bu 10th Ra 13th Gu 14th Sk 19th Ke 21st Sa 25th
Similarly, the effects for a given moment or just before embarking on a new venture are found by locating Surya from the ephemeris and inserting Surya on the appropriate Nakshatra and proceed to place the rest of Grahas as per following table.
Table X
Insert Surya on the appropriate Nakshatra and then, place
Nak. from Sy Ch 3rd Ma 7th Sa 12th Bu 13th Ra 19th Gu 20th Ke 25th Sk 27th
A scrutiny of Tables VIII, IX and X may give rise to a host of questions and doubts such as: a. Rahu and Ketu never occupy opposite positions
b. Budh does not get away from Surya as much as 11 Nakshatras - Table X c. Chandr is always conjunct with Ketu in Table VIII
d. Why assume fictitious positions for Grahas when actual locations are available from ephemeris / Panchang? A possible answer to these questions could be that Sages have devised a quick method of divining effects using only the location of Surya or Chandr and considering the trend of Graha transits as applicable to Sarvatobhadra 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.
Chapter 6
Muhurtha (Electional astrology)
All undertakings done on a Tithi, Rasi, Nakshatra or Navamsa (rising at the time of commencing an undertaking), which is occupied by a Papa in Chakra, will end in failure, i.e. a marriage will not be enjoyed by the couple, a traveler may not return or a disease starting at that time may prove fatal.
If Rasi, Navamsa or Nakshatra is afflicted when an undertaking is commenced:
Rasi loss of position
Nakshatra losses
Navamsa death / failure
Rasi, Nakshatra, Navamsa simultaneously death / serious loss or failure certain -//- afflicted by Sy sorrow -//- Ma death / quarrels -//- Sa loss / disease -//- Ra wounds -//- Ke poisonous effects -//- Subha success -//- Bu knowledge -//- Gu well being -//- Sk good effects
Afflicted in the above context means Dristhi or Juti.
In Sukla Paksha, Chandr causes good effects by his Dristhi / conjunction, in Krishna Paksha, evil effects.
Nakshatra just vacated or occupied or being Dristhied by a Papa 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 Chandr is occupying Aswini. If that Nakshatra has just been vacated by or is under occupation by a Papa or a Papa Dristhi is falling 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 Subha Dristhi on Nakshatra occupied by Chandr.
Where one of Panchka is afflicted, the degree of affliction is as follows:
Just vacated [left] DAGDA - burnt the effect has just occurred Under occupation JWALITA - burning the effect is taking place Going to be occupied DHOOMITA - smoky the effect is going to take place When affliction is caused by Papa:
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 Subha, corresponding Subha 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 Papa - upset
2 Papas - fear
3 Papas - losses
4 Papas - illness
5 Papas - death
When
1 Papa causes affliction - there will be confusion 2 Papas - loss of relatives 3 Papas - loss of wealth 4 Papas - troubles 5 malefics - death Briefly and in broad outline, if
Nakshatra is afflicted - there will be confusion Namanakshatra - loss
Swara (vowel) - illness
Tithi - fear
Rasi - obstruction
In detail, the effects of affliction are as under:
Nakshatra fear from relatives; illness; loss of weight or upset of health; failures; confusion etc. Namanakshatra fear from ruler / gov.; sorrow and worries; arguments with wife and servants; brooding over losses; loss of quadrupeds; dysentery
Swara (vowel) upset of health; illness; loss of gold; misunderstandings / quarrels with relatives Tithi confusion; loss of wealth; fall from height
Rasi sorrow; upset of health and humors; distress; even death Any
2 of Panchkas simultaneously under affliction - loss of wealth
3 - defeat in battle
Dristhi / Juti of 1 Subha - good luck 2 Subhas - gains 3 Subhas - success 4 Subhas - wealth
If
Tithi is Dristhied by Subha - gain of wealth
Nakshatra - good health and success Rasi - happiness
Namanakshatra - fearlessness
Swara (vowel) - increase of good luck
If all 5 of Panchka are simultaneously Dristhied by Subhas, there will be increases and all round gains.
Just as a malefic confers Papa effects, benefic confers Subha effects.
When a Papa and a Subha happen to stand on a single Nakshatra, the effect of the resulting Dristhi will be Papa. This is particularly so in the case of Budh and to a large extent in the case of Sukr, Guru and Full Chandr.
Chapter 7
Diseases
Method of using Sarvatobhadra Chakra in connection with diseases
Erect Sarvatobhadra Chakra for the time at which a disease or sickness starts or an accident occurs, and ascertain Subha as well as Papa Dristhis to Panchka. If Dristhi of a retrograde (Vakra) Papa has caused the start of a disease, death would result; if a fast-moving malefic, the disease will be of a long duration.
Surya Dristhi would result in - pains
Mangal -//- - respiratory disorders Rahu / Ketu -//- - fits / fainting Sani -//- - shooting pains If at the start of a disease, a Papa Dristhis
Nakshatra - eye diseases will occur
Namanakshatra (consonant) - burning sensation, bronchial disorders, bilious disorders, vomiting Swara (vowel) - diseases of mouth, teeth or ear
Tithi - skin diseases, headache, swelling on feet, rheumatic pains
Rasi - indigestion, fear from water, anger, phlegmatic disorders; nervous complaints
Chapter 8
Directions
8 directions and various Nakshatras allotted to each direction are shown in Sarvatobhadra Chakra chart I. At a given time, ascertain Rasi of Zodiac occupied by Surya and the directions indicated by that Rasi in SBC is said to be eclipsed (the word used in this context means a sort of affliction). The eclipsing of a direction by Surya lasts a maximum of 3 months starting from the time of entry of Surya into the first Rasi in a direction to the time of leaving Rasi in that direction. For example, East will be eclipsed from the time of Surya's entry into Vrishabha to the time of leaving Karka.
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 Surya is on Ardra (cell 5), the whole of East is agreed to be under eclipse, i.e. the direction covered by Nakshatra under occupation plus 3 Nakshatras each on either side. Similarly, when Surya occupies Aslesha (cell 8), the directions or just that much of the directions covered by Nakshatras 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 Surya 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 Nakshatras get afflicted, vowels are liable to get afflicted too. 16 long vowels occupy 4 corner cells, as shown in Chakra. 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 Namanakshatras (consonants), Rasis and Tithis. When one of constituents of Panchka gets eclipsed by Surya, the effects are:
Nakshatra sickness Consonant loss
Vowel sorrow
Rasi obstruction / impediment Tithi 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 3 months.
112 quarters of 28 Nakshatras have each a Namanakshatra as per Appendix A. When a Papa passes over a quarter of any Nakshatra, Namanakshatra pertaining to that quarter is said to be under Vedha (Papa Juti / obstruction). If both Swara (vowel) and Namanakshatra (consonant) are under Vedha, there will be danger and loss of position.
When 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 Dristhis 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 / Papa Juti (particularly Surya), when success is assured.
Where both the parties are under Vedha, the side which is under stronger Vedha will succumb. If Vedha is identical, then the one that strikes first will win.
Effects of Subha Dristhi / conjunction to the constituent of Panchka
Nakshatra good health
Namanakshatra gains
Swara happiness
Rasi victory
Tithi increased lustre
All of them simultaneously all round success and increased prosperity Even though the chart erected for the time of first attack in Goa Liberation Campaign is fit for discussion under political astrology, chart is studied to illustrate some of the above rules.
Nakshatra for GOA - Satabisha, was only recently vacated by Ketu. Hence, DAGDA. Further, chart reveals 5 Papa Dristhis on two of Panchkas simultaneously.
The consonant G falls in cell 52
The sound GO represents 1st Quarter of Satabisha cell 27
Nakshatra Satabisha comes under Kumbha.
Deductions
West is afflicted because Surya is in the West.
The first tangible blow to Goa Government came in the West with the sinking of Alfonso de Albuquerque. Rasi which falls in cell 70 is being Dristhied by malefics from 3 sides.
The consonant in cell 52 is being Dristhied from 2 sides by malefics.
The afflictions noted above are far too many, which brought in the downfall of Goa so soon.
Chapter 9
Prasna (Horary astrology)
Erect Sarvatobhadra Chakra for the moment when a question is asked. Find out the first letter 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 20 consonants covered by SB Chakra (cell 33 to 56 barring the four corners).
If it is under Papa Dristhi or affliction astrologer should not answer the question. Under such circumstances, evil effects would ensue. If Rasi is Dristhied by benefic, good effects will follow. If there is both Subha and Papa Dristhi to Rasi, mixed results would follow, depending upon the strength of Grahas involved.
The rules in the preceding paragraph give only general effects, but if Rasi is under Papa affliction, proceed to answer the question under normal astrological rules for horary astrology, treating the indications given by SB Chakra as 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) Rasi indicates reverse or favorable results.
Ubhaya (common) Rasis indicate quick recovery of lost articles / property, quick cure and longevity for a child born.
Multiple Vedha
When one of the constituents of Panchka is Dristhied by more than 1 Papa from 2 sides, say, right and left (as the consonant GA in Goa Liberation Campaign Chakra was being Dristhied by Rahu and Ketu from 2 sides) OR from a side and front, death is certain.
When Namanakshatra is afflicted from 1 side, loss of position will occur; from 2 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.
Nakshatras & communities
Brahmins Kshatriyas Vaishyas Shoodras
Purva Phalguni Purva Ashada Purva Bhadrapada Krittika Uttara Phalguni Uttara Ashada Uttara Bhadrapada Pushya Revati Anuradha Magha Rohini Punarvasu Aswini Hasta Abhijit
Nakshatras not included above have influence over communities other than the above four [Mlecchas - outcasts / foreigners / non Indians]. When one or more of these are afflicted, the respective community suffers.
Upagrahas - sensitive points from Surya
8 Nakshatras counted from the one on which Surya is standing are supposed to be occupied by the following Upagrahas. Nakshatra under occupation by Surya is called Bhookampa.
Table XIV
Name Stands on Nak. from Surya Graha to whom Shanti should be performed Vidhyunmukha 5th Sy Shoola 8th Ch Sannipatha 14th Ma Ketu 18th Bu Ulka 21st Gu Mahakampa 22nd Sa Vajra 23rd Sk Nirghata 24th Ra
Generally speaking, days corresponding to Nakshatras on which any of Upagrahas stand should be avoided for all auspicious undertakings [Chandr in those Nakshatras?].
Death generally occurs on a Nakshatra which is occupied by an Upagraha and is simultaneously under Papa Dristhi / Juti. For example, a girl married on a day coinciding with a day listed above will face the following consequences:
Vidyanmukha loss of sons Shoola loss of husband Sannipatha loss of husband shortly
Ketu loss of husband's brother Ulka loss of money Vajra loss of relations Kampa loss of position Nirghata loss of family
In addition to an Upagraha standing on a Nakshatra, if there be a Papa Dristhi, the indicated evil effect will be severe. For a native born on Purva Phalguni (cell 11), the following are Nakshatras on which various Upagrahas would be standing: [Weird info, since native born in Purva Phalguni has Chandr in Purva Phalguni; Surya can be anywhere else; but we got the point - author probably ment 'native which has Surya in Purva Phalguni'.]
Upagraha Nakshatra Cell
Vidyanmukha Swati 15 Shoola Jyeshta 19 Sannipatha Dhanishta 26 Ketu Revati 30 Ulka Krittika 2 Kampa Rohini 3 Vajra Mrigasira 4 Nirghata Ardra 5
By doing appropriate Shanti (propitiatory measure) to Graha indicated in Table XIV (col 3) the evil effects will be minimized.
Chapter 10
Latta
Latta is a sensitive point, Papa always, determined from Nakshatra occupied by a Graha and is usually a given number of Nakshatras in front of a Graha (clockwise) OR behind a Graha (anti-clockwise). Irrespective of whether a Graha is Subha / Papa, when Latta of a Graha falls on a Nakshatra, the latter is called as a Graha's Latta and denotes a particular kind of evil.
In Latta calculations, Abhijit is omitted.
Latta of Falls on Nak. [in front] Effect Sy 12th in front [12th] denoting defeat
Ma 3rd [3rd] suffering
Gu 6th [6th] sickness
Sa 8th [8th] fear
Ch 22nd behind [7th] fear / death
Bu 7th [22nd] loss of relatives
Sk 5th [24th] failure / fear
Ra / Ke 9th [20th] death
[Since information is given in 2 directions, instead of only in 1 direction, like 3rd column, there is probably some
'undercover' meaning or effect of those 2 directions - front & behind.]
In order that the reader gets familiar with the procedure for finding Latta points, an example chart has been prepared. Janma Nakshatra is assumed as Purva Phalguni and planetary positions assumed are as in example horoscope. Grahas, as they stand on Nakshatras, are shown; the respective Latta points are shown alongside.
If Surya's Latta has fallen on Janma Nakshatra and a Graha stands there, effects are as under: Ma loss of position; stomach disorders
Ma & Ch great fear
Ch bilious disorders; travel; itches Bu separation from dear ones Gu separation from Ruler
Sa loss of wealth / quadrupeds Ra various losses Ke fear from weapons
The following are the effects of Surya standing on Janma Nakshatra while Latta of another Graha has fallen on it. Ma house break-in, loss of wealth, fever and fear from weapons
Sa fever and fear from thieves
Bu commits folly
Gu suffers pains
Sk urinary disorders & dissensions with wife
Note: If Surya and Chandr together stand on Janma Nakshatra under the above Yoga, the effects would be still more
severe.
If Janma Nakshatra has an Upagraha on it, in addition to Latta and a Dristhi from a retrograde Papa (in SBC), death becomes a possibility.
If there is an Dristhi from a Papa who is Dristhing the front only, illness would result.
For instance, Surya is standing in cell 29 [BLUE one], whilst his Latta falls in cell 10 [RED one].
Chapter 11
Sensitive points from Chandr
For a common man, there are 6 kinds of Nakshatras called:
Nak. name From Janma Nak. (Ch at birth) Janma Ch was in at birth
Karma 10th
Adhana 19th
Vinasa 23rd
Samudayika 18th
Sanghatika 16th
For rulers, there is further:
Nak. name From Janma Desa (country) 24th
Jati (community) 26th
Abhisheka 5th
Manas 25th
Nagar consonant of Capital
Papa Juti or Dristhi (some say Juti only) occurs to the above sensitive points from Chandr, called Janma, Karma, Adhana Nakshatra etc., the effects are as follows:
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Karma suffering; sorrow
Adhana travels; wandering
Vinasa quarrels and misunderstandings with relatives
Samudayika untoward happenings
Sanghatika loss of wealth
Desa (country) destruction / troubles
Jati (community) losses in community
Abhisheka bondage
Manas sorrow
Nagar (consonant of Capital) government officials suffer Subha Juti or Dristhi to these Nakshatras are good and produce Subha effects.
If a Papa 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. Juti
b. Dristhi in SBC
c. Latta falling on Janma Nakshatra 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 Sy is standing on Ch and Ma stand on Death in
Janma Nakshatra Karma Nakshatra 12 nights
Karma Sanghatika 1 month
Sanghatika Jati 3 months due to disorders of wind
Vinasa Manas 6 months
Manas Janma 15 months
If Ma is standing on Sy and Ch stand on Death in
Janma Nakshatra Karma Nakshatra death by drowning
Karma Sanghatika 4 months
Sanghatika Samudayika 1 year due to diseases Samudayika Vinasa death due to stomach disorder
Vinasa Manas 1 year
Manas Janma 6 months
If Sa is standing on Ma and Ch stand on Death in
Janma Nakshatra Karma Nakshatra 3 months suicide using weapons Karma Sanghatika 1 year due to fire
Sanghatika Samudayika 4 months 4 days Samudayika Vinasa 8 months by women
Vinasa Manas 8 months due to restricted diet / hunger Manas Janma 6 months due to diseases
Upagrahas, Latta Nakshatras and the sensitive points from Chandr determining Karma, Adhana and other Nakshatras 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.
Chapter 12
Aspects
All Grahas Dristhi 15th Nakshatra counted from Nakshatra on which they are standing [15th Nakshatra is opposite
to the one Graha is occupying; Abhijit included].
Just as Guru, Mangal and Sani have additional full Dristhis on Bhavas other than 7th in general astrology, here too
there are additional Dristhis as shown below:
Graha in addition to 15Nak. Dristhied th Ma 7th, 8th, 10th Sa 3rd, 5th, 19th Gu 10th, 19th Sk & Bu 9th, 12th Ra 9th Ke 5th
In Sukla Paksha, Subhas Dristhi in front and Papas Dristhi backwards (behind). In Krishna Paksha, reverse. During day, Subhas look in front and Papas behind. At night, the reverse.
During first half of the day, Subhas look in front and Papas behind. During the second half of the day, reverse. These Dristhis are as applicable to Nakshatras.
Effects of Dristhis on Nakshatras by various Grahas are as follows:
Sy loss due to war
Ch, Ma, Sa losses
Bu, Gu gains
Sk victory
Ra [Ke?] obstruction
The effects produced by joint or double Dristhis (Dristhis falling on a Nakshatra from 2 Grahas simultaneously, irrespective of whether they are standing together or in different Nakshatras) are as follows:
Sy - Ch death
Sy - Ma death
Sy - Bu fleeing from battle Sy - Gu victory Sy - Sk death Sy - Sa death Ch - Ma death Ch - Bu loss Ch - Gu victory Ch - Sk gains Ch - Sa death / loss Ma - Bu gain Ma - Gu defeat Ma - Sk gain Ma - Sa death Bu - Gu defeat Bu - Sk gain Bu - Sa death Gu - Sk gain Gu - Sa defeat Sk - Sa death
The joint Dristhis of Surya, Mangal, Sani and Rahu are capable of causing death and obstruction.
The joint Dristhis of Subha Full Chandr, Subha Budh, Guru and Sukr cause gains, victory, happiness and prosperity. Dristhis of retrograde Papas are highly Papa and those of retrograde Subhas highly Subha. Papa in mean motion tend to do well. Aspect of a fast moving Subha produces sometimes Papa effects; in mean motion moderate effects; if eclipsed or combust (in general astrology) no effects. Papas in fast motion produces moderate effects; if eclipsed no effects.
When the country is engaged in war, the effects indicated by SBC have to be suitably delineated as follows:
Papas
causing affliction Effects
If 1 Papa fear If 2 Papas defeat
3 -//- danger 4 -//- bondage 5 -//- death
If Sa wound will be inflicted in flesh Ma loss of blood
Sy fracture of bones Ra all round losses
Subha unhurt and no loss
The time of occurrence of the above effects is when the afflicted Nakshatra is traversed by Chandr.
Aspects of Grahas falling on other Nakshatras have to be determined and considered along with all other afflictions.
Chapter 13
Price variations in various commodities or market fluctuations
All 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 Whichever is stronger Country Ra / Sa / Gu Province Ke/ Sy / Sk Town Ch / Ma / Bu Year Ra / Ke / Sa / Gu Month Ma / Sy / Bu / Sk Day Ch (always) Dhatu Sa / Ra / Ma Jiva Bu / Ch / Gu Moola Ke / Sk / Sy Controlled by Grahas Males Ra, Ke, Sy, Gu, Ma
Females Sk, Ch
Eunuchs Sa, Bu
White Sk, Ch
Red Sy, Ma
Yellow Bu, Gu
Black Sa, Ra, Ke
Strength of a Graha for these purposes is to be assessed from Rasi occupied by it [own, friendly, enemy's] and whether it is in retrogression, exaltation etc.
Rasi Strength Own 100% (full)
Friendly 75%
Neutral 50%
Enemy 25%
If Graha is in the middle of a Rasi, these percentages hold good; otherwise, pro-rata reduction has to be made.
Similarly, when a Graha 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 Graha causing Papa / Subha Dristhi / Juti.
If Lord of the country and Graha causing Vedha be one and the same, assign 100% strength for Vedha Dristhi / Juti; if the latter [causing Vedhs] is a friend of the former [Lord of county] - 75%; neutral - 50%; enemy - 25%. These assignments of strength are when Subhas are considered. If a Papa is causing Vedha and the Lord of the country and Graha causing Vedha be one and the same - 25%; Graha of friendly category - 50%; neutral - 75% and enemy - 100% (full).
If in addition to Vedha Graha also Dristhis the consonant the strength will be as under: Table XV
Strength Lord Friend Neutral Enemy Lord Friend Neutral Enemy Subha Papa Full [100%]20 [75%]15 [50%]10 [25%]5 [25%]5 [50%]10 [75%]15 [100%]20
3/4 [75%]15 [56,25%]11 ¼ [37,5%]7 ½ [18,75%]3 ¾ [18,75%]3 ¾ [37,5%]7 ½ [56,25%]11 ¼ [75%]15 1/2 [50%]10 [37,5%]7 ½ [25%]5 [12,5%]2 ½ [12,5%]2 ½ [25%]5 [37,5%]7 ½ [50%]10 1/4 [25%]5 [18,75%]3 ¾ [12,5%]2 ½ [6,25%]1 ¼ [6,25%]1 ¼ [12,5%]2 ½ [18,75%]3 ¾ [25%]5
Multiply the above figures by 5 to get percentages.
As in general astrology, all Grahas Dristhi 3rd and 10th from Rasi occupied with ¼th Dristhi strength; 5th / 9th with ½
Dristhi strength; 4th / 8th with ¾th Dristhi strength and 7th in full.
Dristhis of Sani to 3rd / 10th, Guru to 5th / 9th and Mangal to 4th / 8th are full, instead of the fractional strength for
others.
Dristhi on a Rasi in Rasi Chakra is deemed to be a Dristhi on the remainder of Panchka. Assume Guru Dristhi on Dhanur. Here, Guru would Dristhi all Namanakshatras falling under that Rasi, their respective Tithis, Swara and Nakshatras. Dristhi of a Graha enjoying own Navamsa but having ¾th Dristhi strength is treated on par with Dristhi
of a Graha enjoying 100% (full) Dristhi strength.
Example: Guru in Mithuna with Navamsa in own Bhava. Guru Dristhi on Kanya is only ¾ but in this special case, full Dristhi strength is allowed because Guru is enjoying own Navamsa.
For these purposes, Dristhis and Jutis have to be reckoned strictly on a mathematical basis allowing an orb of just 1° only. Where slow moving Grahas are involved, even this may have to be further reduced.
When is an Dristhi effective? When Dristhi arises in Rasi Chakra and the same Dristhi is also available on one of the constituents of Panchka in SBC. If it is a Subha, and since that Dristhi is assumed to be falling on 1 Panchka only, the strength thereof is assessed at 5/20; if that were to be a Papa Dristhi, its strength is only 4/20 based on the following
Table XVI Dristhi on Panchka Subha Papa 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Full Dristhi 1 2 3 4 5 48/60 0 36/60 1 24/60 2 12/60 3 4 - 3/4 45/60 0 30/60 1 15/60 2 3 0 45/60 4 36/60 0 12/60 1 48/60 1 18/60 2 3 - 1/2 30/60 0 1 0 30/60 1 2 0 30/60 2 24/60 0 48/60 0 12/60 1 36/60 1 2 - 1/4 15/60 0 30/60 0 45/60 0 1 0 15/60 1 12/60 0 24/60 0 36/60 0 48/60 0 1 0
This table uses the measure 60 : 1 (full). The numbers 1 - 5 against Dristhi on denotes Dristhi falling on one or more of the constituents of Panchka. The fractions highlighted are to be added to the values shown above them.
Nakshatras & commodities
The following is a list of 28 Nakshatras 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 Krittika as the first Nakshatra and Vrishabha as the first Rasi of Zodiac. (Vrishabha - Bull for Bullish / Bearish?)
3 Krittika Rice, oats, metals, til South in 8 months 4 Rohini Grains, liquids, old woolen goods East in 7 days 5 Mrigasira Quadrupeds, resins, yellow gram North in 2 months 6 Ardra Oil, salt, seeds, sandal, sweet smelling articles West in 1 month
7 Punarvasu GOLD, SILVER, cotton, millets, black silk North 2 months
8 Pushya GOLD, SILVER, ghee, rice, mustard, asafetida South 8 months 9 Aslesha Wheat, ginger, chillies, rice West 1 month 10 Magha Oil, oil-seeds, horse-gram, jaggery, millets South 8 months 11 P. Phalguni Wool, oil, SILVER South 8 months 12 U. Phalguni Black gram, green grass, rice, salt, garlic North 2 months 13 Hasta Sandal, camphor, roots North 2 months
14 Chitra GOLD, green grass, black / green gram, horses North 2 months 15 Swati Betel-nut, chillies, mustard, asafetida, dates North 7 days 16 Visakha Oats, rice, wheat, green gram, red gram South 8 months
17 Anuradha Yellow gram, rice East 7 days
18 Jyeshta Guggul, jaggery, camphor, mercury, bronze East 7 days 19 Moola White articles, liquids, salt, cotton West 1 month
20 P. Ashada Ghee, roots, rice West 1 month
21 U. Ashada Horses, bullocks, iron etc. East 7 days 00 Abhijit Raisins, dates, betel-nut, cardamom, horses East 7 days
22 Sravana Dry fruits, betel-nut East 7 days
23 Dhanishta GOLD, SILVER, MONEY, pearls East 7 days 24 Satabisha Oil, wine, amber, bones West 1 month 25 P. Bhadrapada Roots, nutmeg, metals, medicines South 5 months 26 U. Bhadrapada Jaggery, sugar, rice, pearls West 1 month 27 Revati Nuts in general, particularly coconut, betel-nut, pearls West 1 month 1 Aswini Rice, grass, camel, mule, ghee, cloth North 2 months 2 Bharani Millets, chillies, medicine South 8 months
Method of determining price variations
For determining price variations in a particular commodity / merchandise / mineral etc., note the ruling price on 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 Sarvatobhadra Chakra and study it minutely; at every stage, bear in mind mathematical accuracy and consider Dristhis / Jutis as applicable to Sarvatobhadra Chakra (and not general astrology) and see that they are within 1° of application.
Locate Nakshatra influencing a commodity; and also Grahas controlling that particular commodity and note the relevant Dristhis. 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 Chandr on 2nd Tithi (Dwiteeya; the first
occasion when Chandr can be observed immediately after a New Chandr); make a note of the two horns of Chandr - whether each horn is up or down. Chandr on this day very much looks like the horns of a ram. Compare this curve with the one that prevailed on Dwiteeya following previous New Chandr. 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 ruled by Panchka that are affected by Chandr will go up or down. Fall in prices will occur when Chandr is Subha in the general astrological sense. See classification of Grahas - bottom half.
And the commodities are those ruled by Nakshatras, as Chandr goes on transiting over each of them.
If on Dwiteeya a fall is indicated when Chandr is Papa (due to weak rays or Paksha Bala) and traverses over Nakshatras (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.
Chapter 14
Political astrology
Effects of 8 Graha combination in 1962
Varaha Mihira, based on his famous Koorma Chakra (which is exhaustively dealt with in his classic Brihat Samhita) has divided India into 9 sections allotting 1 section to each triad of Nakshatras commencing from Kartik. Important planetary phenomena like Ashta Graha Koota (convergence of 8 Grahas in one Rasi), 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 Maha Bharata war is going to recur in 1962 only and that 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 Maha Bharata war. A look at Chakra drawn for that period shows that there was only a combination of 6 Grahas in Meena and that Guru, Mangal and Ketu were far away from the congress of Grahas. Even Nakshatras affected then, Kurukshetra – the place where the battle raged, could be justified based on the division of country through Koorma Chakra.
Sapta Graha Koota (convergence of 7 Grahas) which occurred on 15th Jan 1934 in Makara, 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 differences between 2 Kootas broadly are:
a. Instead of Ketu, who is already in Makara for the ensuing Koota, there was Rahu in Makara in 1934
b. Guru was NOT a member of Koota in 1934 but was throwing his Subha Nakshatra Dristhi (10th) on Sani and
Mangal, will now be a member of the forthcoming Koota.
Yet, 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 2 triads of Nakshatras, beginning from Krittika whereon the direct Vedha Dristhis of 6 Grahas fall besides other Dristhis from Grahas Nakshatra wise. Grahas
that would be involved in the forthcoming Koota (1962) also cast their Vedha / Nakshatra Dristhis in much the same position plus Aslesha, thus pointing to Koota effects falling again in Bihar, Assam and Bengal.
There is a precedent also for 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 Ashta Graha Koota that occurred in Oct 1186 AD, in Rasi of Kanya. Similarities between 1186 and 1962 Kootas are:
a. The same 8 Grahas that are to assemble in Makara in 1962, assembled in Kanya in 1186 b. There was a solar Eclipse in 1186 similar to the one scheduled for 5th Feb 1962
c. Both Rasis - Kanya and 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 Juti of 6 Grahas in one Rasi, Sukr, Guru and Rahu being outside, whilst in 1962, Guru and Sukr are closely involved in 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
Guru, on its own, has the capacity to nullify / counteract all Papa effects in a horoscope and that the combined
power of both Guru and Sukr, when in conjunction, is beyond imagination. This is a very important difference between 1934 Koota on one hand and 1186 and 1962 Kootas on the other. 4 Subhas - Guru, Sukr, Budh and Chandr - will be literally huddled together within about 3° a few minutes after the eclipse. In spite of Graha Yuddha and combustion, this conjunction of 4 benefics within Koota does strengthen the hands of Guru to swallow the evils of other Grahas.
What happened in India after the last 8 Graha 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 1186 - 1202. Conversions on a mass scale went on merrily.
What does 1962 Koota indicate for Delhi, based on the precedents and study made using SBC 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 Aslesha is receiving Vedha from 6 Grahas on Dhanishta besides Nakshatra Dristhis of Sani and Mangal, and transit of Rahu over it. This looks like the worst hit Nakshatra. 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 Nakshatra Dristhis.
In 1186 Koota, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati bore the brunt of Vedha Dristhis as a result of which some portion of our motherland went under foreign rule. It looks, therefore, that Grahas this time are warning us that some portion of our land in North-Eastern direction may be grabbed by foreigners.
Incidentally, Aslesha also happens to be Janma Nakshatra of one of the big five in world politics today, who is also our beloved premier, Pandit Nehru. Furthermore, he is running Rahu Maha Dasa, Sani Bhukti, the former in 12th and
the latter in 2nd, both with Dristhi of Guru. 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 'Sukr 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 Grahas. Thus, this is not a case for making predictions based on Grahas only. We would, however, venture to forecast that he may quit or retire from politics for the reasons given in paragraph 2 below the chart for this Koota.
Dhanishta is the next Nakshatra that is worst affected by reason of 6 Grahas occupying that star plus Vedha of Rahu. Next worst hit is Sravana with 2 Papas in occupation plus Vedha of 4 Grahas. These 2 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 Koorma Chakra methodology and Nakshatras affected, the provinces on the Chinese coast and South Africa come under adverse influence denoting loss of life.
