Saravali
by King Kalyana Varma
Index
1.
Birth
of Horasastra Author's prayer and introduction
2.
Meaning
of Hora
3.
Rasi
Description Description of the 12 Rasis, limbs of Kalapurusha and their use,
synonyms of Rasis and Houses, zodiacal halves, their Lords and effects. Rasi
and Navansa rulers, importance of sub-divisions, Vargothamamsa, Lords of
decanates, Horas, Trimsamsas and Sapthamsas, different Vargas, benefic and
malefic Rasis, Gandantha, directions of Rasis, DigBala and KalaBala, day and
night Signs, Sirodara & Prishtodara Signs, strength of Rasi, synonyms of
Bhavas, additional synonyms, Kendra, Apoklima and Panaphara, Upachaya and
Anupachaya, exaltation and fall, long, medium and short ascensions of Signs,
favourable Rasis for journey and colours of Rasis
4.
Planetary
Characters Kalapurusha's soul etc., limbs from decanates, planetary portfolios,
directions and nature, synonyms of planets, planetary colours, deities, sex,
caste, elements, robes, substances, periods and Ritus, Lords of Vedas and
Worlds, description and nature of the planets from the Sun to Saturn, planetary
friendship permanent and temporary, five kinds of consideration of these,
planetary aspects and strengths, directional and positional strengths, temporal
and motional strengths, Ayana, Drekkana, Tribhaga and Naisargika Balas
5.
Miscellaneous
Matters States of planets, effects of various states, retrogression in
exaltation, good results in mid-life, Swakshetra, Mulatrikona etc., effects
thereof, inauspicious planets, exalted, retrograde, auspicious planets,
Nathonnatha Bala, Lords of year etc., Paksha Bala, planets with all kinds of
strengths, benefics and malefics with such strengths, planetary stages and
planets in odd, or even Signs
6.
(Yoga)
Karakas Planetary coworkers and effects thereof
7.
Planetary
Indications Lord of weekday etc., Bhava effects, planetary rulerships, or
Karakatwas and planetary places
8.
Copulation
(Conception) Menstruation, occurrence of pregnancy, disposition of fetus, birth
of twins, male, hermaphrodite, one male child and one female child, triplets
etc., parents, process of growth of embryo, miscarriage, comfortable carrying,
adversities to the pregnant woman, progress of progeny, time of delivery, natal
Moon, belated progeny, eye defects, dumbness, dullwitted, teethed at birth,
peculiar birth, short stature, lame by birth and birth sans legs, hands and
head
9.
Conditions
at Birth Kinds of delivery, place of delivery home, position of cot, delivery
on ground, number of attendants, position of light, birth out of fathers sight,
birth out of wedlock, evils to mother, resemblance, rounded by coil, features,
characteristics and nature, death of parents and happiness to parents
10.
Evils
at Birth Need to assess longevity, strength of male/female planets, kinds of
evils, longevity curtailed to minimum, Yogas adverse for eyes and ears, death
in few days, effects of time causing a disease, malefics and decanates, death,
exceedingly long life, elapsed longevity, timing infant death, death in
childhood, death in 3rd year, fateful degrees of the Moon etc.
11.
Evils
and the Moon Combinations to counteract lunar evils
12.
Evils
Canceled at Birth Evils relating to longevity nullified
13.
Lunar
Yogas Sunapha, Anapha, Durudhura, Kemadruma, different permutations, other
kinds of Sunapha etc., results of Sunapha, Anapha, Durudhura by Mars etc.,
lunar Yogas from the Sun, Moon in invisible and visible halves and Dhana Yogas
14.
Yogas
from the Sun Vasi, Vesi and Ubhayachari, effects of Vasi and Vesi by different
planets and effects of Ubhayachari
15.
Conjunction
of Two Planets
16.
Conjunction
of Three Planets
17.
Conjunction
of Four Planets
18.
Conjunction
of Five Planets
19.
Conjunction
of Six Planets
20.
Combinations
for Renunciation
21.
Nabhasa
Yogas 32 kinds of Nabhasa Yogas, rules for their formation and effects thereof
22.
Effects
of the Sun The Sun in 12 Rasis and special effects, when in aspects to other
planets
23.
Effects
of the Moon in Various Rasis The Moon in the 12 Rasis and special effects, when
in aspects to others
24.
Effects
of the Moon in Various Navansas The Moon in various Navansas and in aspect to
other planets
25.
Effects
of Mars in Various Rasis Mars in 12 Signs and special effects in case of
aspects from others
26.
Effects
of Mercury in Various Rasis Mercury in 12 Rasis and special effects in case of
aspects to other planets
27.
Effects
of Jupiter in Various Signs Effects for Jupiter's position in different Signs
and aspects from other planets
28.
Effects
of Venus in Various Signs Effects for Venus' positions in different Signs and
aspects from others
29.
Effects
of Saturn in Various Signs Effects for Saturn's position in different Signs and
aspects from others
30.
Effects
of Planets in Bhavas Sun to Saturn in the 12 Houses and individual results
31.
Two
Planets in Angles Effects of all possible 2-planet conjunctions in the
Ascendant, 4th, 7th and 10th
32.
Ninth
House and Effects thereof The 9th House, Jupiter in the 9th and aspects thereto
by individual planets/two planets, affliction to the 9th, the Sun and others in
the 9th with others, 3 planets in the 9th, 4 planets in the 9th, special
effects
33.
Tenth
House and Effects thereof The 10th House, individual planets in the 10th from
the Moon, two planets in the 10th from the Moon, three planets in the 10th from
the Moon, four planets in the 10th from the Moon, malefics in the 10th from the
Moon, livelihood, Signs and profession, planets in the 10th and source of gain
34.
Different
Houses and Worldly Affairs Several planets aspecting the Ascendant, general
aspects to the Ascendant, unaspected Ascendant, planetary conjunctions in the
Ascendant, AdhiYoga from the Ascendant, principles related to the 2nd House,
3rd House, 5th House, number of children, various kinds of progeny, as per
Hindu Dharma Shastras, sons and daughters, childlessness, loss of children, 6th
House, 7th House, 11th House, 12th House, miscellaneous matters
35.
Raja
Yogas
36.
Planetary
Rays Computation of rays of planets contributed at birth and effects of total
number of rays
37.
Pancha
MahaPurusha Yogas Malavya, Ruchaka, Sasa, Hamsa and Bhadra Yoga formation and
effects
38.
Effects
of Natural Constituents and Primordial Compounds Satva, Rajo and Tamo Gunas,
Akasa, Jala, Vayu, Agni and Prithwi Tatwas, births in such Tatwas, Windy,
Bilious and Phlegmatic temperaments, Luminaries in Pancha MahaPurusha Yogas
39.
Obstruction
to Rajayogas
40.
Calculation
of Longevity Selection of system for longevity, Amsayurdaya calculations,
additions for Ascendant's contribution, rectification for planetary
contributions, reductions for Amsayurdaya calculations, Vyayadi Harana,
Pindayu, Ascendant's contribution in Pindayu, reduction for rising planets,
Naisargikayurdaya, full span of life, unlimited longevity, span of full life
for various animals
41.
Moola
Dasa Order of the scheme, Satya's view, auspicious periods, inauspicious
periods, effects of the Moon, aspects to the Moon at the commencement of a
Dasha, major Lord's placement at the commencement of a Dasha, special effects
based on Navansa, Lagna Dasha, Naisargika Dasha, effects of adverse and favourable
planet's Dasha, different kinds of Dashas of the Luminaries based on their
dispositions, other placements of planets
42.
Effects
of Sub-Periods Distribution of sub-periods to planets in Moola Dasa,
Dasa-Bhuktis thereof, special considerations
43.
Evil
Effects of Dasa
44.
Antidotes
for Evil Dashas
45.
Effects
of Planetary Dignities Effects of exalted planets, planets in Moolatrikona, own
Signs, friendly Signs, debilitation Signs, inimical Signs, effects in Navansa,
more planets in exaltation, in Moolatrikona, in own Signs, friendly Signs,
inimical Signs and debilitation
46.
Female
Horoscopy Important Houses, the Moon and the Ascendant, Trimsamsa positions,
Moon/Ascendant in various Trimsamsas of various Signs, beastly lust of a
female, unchastity, mother and daughter to be unchaste, miscellaneous, rulers
of the 7th Sign and 7th Navansa, planets in the Ascendant, 8th House, female
with masculine disposition, religious order, Vedic exponent, application of
rules
47.
Aphorisms
of Death Reasons of death, death by drowning/fall, fire, hanging, due to a
female, trident's hit, hit by wood, by a club, due to royal wrath, due to
insects, intoxicants and machinery, in filthy surroundings, by thirst, weapons
and birds, 22nd decanate, 22nd decanate related to the 36 decanates of the Zodiac
and reasons of death therefrom
48.
Lost
Horoscopy Effects of births in the 12 different Ascendants in the context of
lost horoscopy
49.
Effects
of Horas 24 halves of the 12 Signs and effects thereof in the context of lost
horoscopy
50.
Effects
of Decanates 36 decanates of the Zodiac and effects thereof in the context of
lost horoscopy
51.
Effects
of Navansas 108 Navansas of the Zodiac and effects thereof in the context of
lost horoscopy
52.
Lost
Horoscopy The natal Ayana, other natal factors, position of the querist, personal
name, another method, lost horoscopy based on the Moon at query
53.
AshtakaVarga
Planetary BhinnashtakaVargas, method of preparation of A.V. charts
54.
Effects
of AshtakaVarga Effects of the A.V. of planets from the Sun to Saturn
55.
Manifold
Births
1. Glory to the Sun-God, whose very breathing causes
Creation in this world, with whose rising all the animals (living beings) wake
up (from the sleep of their ignorance), whose state at the head (zenith)
accentuates all activities (throws the brightest light on one's wisdom) and
whose setting (absence, weakness) causes all to sleep. Such Sun-God has his
efficacy spread (all over). 2-4. Varaha Mihira in his Horasastra, i.e. Brhat
Jataka, stated briefly the essence of the teachings of the learned sages viz.
ten divisions of the Zodiacal Sign, Raja Yogas, longevity, effects of planetary
periods etc. This could not be done elaborately by him and hence I am conveying
in this work such useful essence, as called out from Yavanas etc., rejecting
other unuseful portions, which may be appended to the said Brihat Jataka. 5. I,
Kalyana Varma, whose fame on account of patronizing Gods and administering
villages and cities is brilliant, like that of a female swan in the cage of the
universe, who is the king of Vyagrapada region, present this Saravali, an
astrological treatise, with a chaste heart. 6. Saravali is a river with chilly
water, which has taken its birth in the mountain called Kalyana Varma, to ward
off the thirst for astrology of those interested. Thus ends the 1st Ch. Birth
of Horasastra in Kalyana Varma's Saravali
1-5. The Creator Brahma has written on the foreheads of all
living beings their fates, which are deciphered by the astrologers through
their pure insight. The first and last letters in the word Ahoratra are removed
and the word Hora is thus born and has come to exist. The Zodiac and the
planets are therein, as discussed. Some scholars say Horasastra is indicative
of effects of one's Karma, i.e. fate. Some call Lagna, or half of a Rasi, as
Hora. In practice the science relating to horoscope is called Horasastra. Hora
is capable of analyzing the destiny. Barring this Horasastra there is no device
to help one earn money, to help, as a boat, to cross the ocean of unexpected
situations and to serve, as an advisor in journey. Thus ends the 2nd Ch.
Meaning of Hora in Kalyana Varma's Saravali
1-2. At the time of Pralaya (Destruction) the Universe
plunged into darkness and was flooded with water, when all of a sudden the
Sun-God with his brilliant rays appeared in the Universe. He created all the
planets and the 12 months. 3-4. Description of the 12 Rasis. The names of the
12 Rasis are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio,
Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. The Sign Aquarius resembles a man
holding a pot, while Gemini is compared to a couple holding Veena and mace. A
pair of fish is the imagination about Pisces. Sagittarius is compared to a man
having a hip, like that of a horse and holding an arch in his hands. Deer-faced
Sign is Capricorn. Virgo resembles a virgin sitting in a boat with a lamp in
her hands. A male holding Scales in his hand represents Libra. The other Signs
are identical with their names. 5-6. The Limbs of KalaPurusha and their Use.
The Signs Aries etc. represent the limbs of Kalapurusha, as under: Aries head,
Taurus face, Gemini arms, Cancer heart, Leo stomach, Virgo hip, Libra space
below navel and private parts, Scorpio private parts, Sagittarius thighs,
Capricorn knees, Aquarius ankles, Pisces feet. If at birth one has benefic
planet in a particular Sign, the particular limb will be strong. A malefic
makes such a limb weak. 7. Synonyms of Rasis. Kriya, Tavuru, Jutuma, Kulira,
Leya, Pathona, Jook, Kaurpika, Tauksha, Akokera, Hridaya Roga and Anthya are
the other names given, respectively, to Rasis from Aries onwards. 8. Synonyms
for Houses. Riksha, Rasi, Kshetra, Bha and Bhavana are identical names given to
a House by the sages. 9-10. Zodiacal Halves, their Lords and Effects. The Rasi
Chakra with 12 Rasis is called Bhagana. Six Signs counted from Leo to Capricorn
consist of Solar Half and the Sun rules this Half-Zodiac. Six Signs in the
reverse order from Cancer to Aquarius are Lunar Half and ruled by the Moon.
Barring Cancer and Leo, planets from Mars to Saturn get one Rasi each in each
Half. If at birth more planets occupy the Solar Half, the native is brilliant
and, if more planets are in Lunar Half, he is soft, good and lucky. 11. The Rulers
of Rasis and Navansas. Mars, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars,
Jupiter, Saturn, Saturn and Jupiter are the Lords, respectively, of Aries to
Pisces. The Navansas for these Rasis are calculated from Aries, Capricorn,
Libra and Cancer in their order. 12. Sub-Divisions Essential. The effects of a
horoscope should be predicted according to the divisions of Houses. Without
knowing the strength of such Lords, one cannot lay even a step forward in the
direction of astrology. 13. Vargothamamsa. The first Navansa of a Movable Rasi,
the 5th one in a Fixed Rasi and the 9th one in a Common (Dual) Rasi are called
Vargothamamsa. Should the natal Lagna be in such Vargothama Navansa, the native
becomes an important person in his circle. The rulers of Dwadasamasas start
from that Rasi itself. 14. Lords of Decanates and Horas. The Lords of decanates
are first Lord of the same Rasi, second Lord of the 5th Rasi therefrom and
third Lord of the 9th from the Rasi in question. The first Hora of an odd Rasi
belongs to the Sun, while the second one is ruled by the Moon. In the case of
an even Rasi the first Hora is ruled by the Moon and the second by the Sun. 15.
Lords of Trimsamsas. In odd Signs 5, 5, 8, 7 and 5 degrees are Trimsamsas of
Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Mercury and Venus, respectively, while the arrangement
is reverse in even Signs. 16. Lords of Sapthamsas. The Sapthamsas for the 12
Rasis from Aries onwards are, respectively, counted from Aries, Scorpio,
Gemini, Capricorn, Leo, Pisces, Libra, Taurus, Sagittarius, Cancer, Aquarius
and Virgo. The Lords thereof are those, in whose Rasis they fall. l7. The total
of the number of Horas and that of decanates is sixty (24+36) in the entire
Zodiac. The figure is increased by 72, if the total of Horas + Navansas is required,
i.e. 60+72=24+108=132. Each Rasi has 1800 Kalas (30°, each of 60'). 18.
Different Vargas. To know any kind of Varga (Hora, Navansa, Drekkana etc.)
adopt the following method. Convert the longitude into minutes of arc and
multiply by the Varga figure concerned. Divide the product by 1800. The
resultant figure will reveal the required Varga. 19. The malefic and benefic
effects of such Vargas are explained in detail in the Nashta Jataka chapters
(at the end). 20-21. Rasis Benefic and Malefic, Gandanta and its Effects. From
Aries onwards alternatively the Rasis are known, as malefic and benefic on the
one hand and male and female on the other hand. These are also classified, as
Chara (Movable), Sthira (Fixed, Immovable) and DvisvaBhava (Ubhaya, Dual, Common)
Rasis. The ending portions of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are called Gandanta.
It is said, that one born in Gandanta will not survive. He will either lose his
mother, or he will end the dynasty, i.e. he is the last of his descent and will
not have any children. If, however, he survives, he becomes a king with many
elephants and horses. 22. Directions of Rasis. The four Rasis from Aries
onwards indicate East, South, West and North, while the remaining Rasis repeat
in the same way. A journey undertaken by a person towards the direction
indicated by the Lagna, or the Moon (at the commencement of journey) yields
fruitful results. 23. DigBala and KalaBala. Human Signs, quadruped Signs,
Scorpio and watery Signs are, respectively, strong in the directions commencing
from the East. Further during night-time quadruped Signs, day-time human, or
biped Signs and the second half of Capricorn, Scorpio, Cancer and Pisces are
strong at the time of daybreak and of nightfall. 24. Gemini, Cancer, Capricorn
Aries, Taurus and Sagittarius are night Signs. Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Aquarius,
Pisces and Virgo are day Signs. The Signs Cancer, Capricorn, Aries, Sagittarius
and Taurus are called Prishtodaya, which rise with hind part. Sirshodaya Signs
(rising with head) are Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Virgo, Aquarius and Gemini. The
Sign Pisces is Ubhayodaya (rises with both head and hind part). 25. Strength of
Rasi. If a Rasi is aspected by its Lord, or by a planet, that is friendly to
its Lord, or by Mercury, or by Jupiter, it is said to be strong. Planets other
than the above do not lend strength by aspect. 26-27. Synonyms of 12 Bhavas.
Lagna Thanu and Sakthi, Second Artha and Dhana, Third Sahaja and Parakrama,
Fourth Bandhava and Griha, Fifth Putra and Pratibha, Sixth Ari and Vrana,
Seventh Stri and Kama, Eighth Vinasa and Dehavivara, Ninth Punya and Guru,
Tenth Karma and Mana, Eleventh Aya and Bhava, Twelfth Vyaya. 28-31. Additional
Synonyms. The 4th (Vesma) and the 8th are called, as Caturasra Houses. The 9th
is known, as Tapa, i.e. penance. The 4th has names, like?Sukha (happiness),
Jala (water), Patala (nether-world), Bandhu (relatives) and Hibuka. The other
names given to the 10th House are Karma (deed), Agna (command), Gagana (sky,
zenith) and Meshurana. The 5th and 9th are Trines. The 5th is the only House
connected with Dhi, while the 9th is Tritrikona, the Trine of Trine. The 7th
House is called Dyuna, Astha (setting), Jaya and Jamitra. The 6th is Shatkona,
3rd is Duschikya and 12th Rippha. Kutumba is the 2nd. 32. Kendra, Apoklima and Panaphara,
Effects thereof. The adjoining Houses with reference to Angles (Kendras) are
Panaphara. The Houses next to Panapharas are Apoklimas. The planets in Angles
give effects in one's boyhood. The effects of planets in Panapharas are felt in
the middle age, while the planets in Apoklima give result at the conclusion of
the native's life. 33. Upachaya and Anupachaya. The 6th, 10th 11th and 3rd are
called Upachaya Houses, while the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 12th
are Anupachayas. 34. Moolatrikonas of Planets. Leo, Taurus, Aries, Virgo,
Sagittarius, Libra and Aquarius are the respective Moolatrikonas for the
planets from the Sun onwards. 35-36. Exaltation and Fall. Aries, Taurus,
Capricorn, Virgo, Cancer, Pisces and Libra, respectively, are the Signs of
exaltation for the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. These
are deeply exalted at 10, 3, 28, 15, 5, 27 and 20 Degrees in the respective
Rasis. The Rasis opposite exaltation are the places of debilitation for the
planets concerned. And the respective degrees are of deep fall. 37-38. Long,
Medium and Short Ascensions of Signs. Pisces, Taurus, Aries and Aquarius are
Signs Of short ascension. Gemini, Sagittarius, Cancer and Capricorn are of
medium ascension. The long ascension Signs are Scorpio, Virgo, Leo and Libra.
The head and other organs of the native will be similar to the Sign ascending
at birth and other relative Signs. The planets occupying such Houses will also
influence the form and shape of the various organs. 39. Favourable Directions
for Journeys. The direction ruled by the Lord of a Rasi becomes Plava direction
for that Rasi. This is Yavana's school of thought. If the king undertakes his
journey towards such direction, indicated by the Rasi concerned, he attains
quick success. 40-4l. Colours of Rasis. From Aries onwards the following 12
colours are allotted to the various Rasis, respectively, red, white, green,
pink, brown, gray, variegated, black, golden, yellow, deep-brown and white. If
an idol of the Lord of the Ascendant is made in the colour allotted and is
worshipped, the native will destroy his enemies, just as Lord Indra destroyed
the demons. Thus ends the 3rd Ch. Rasi Description of Kalyana Varma's Saravali
1-2. Kalapurusha's Soul etc. and their Use. The Sun is the
soul of the Zodiac personified, the Moon mind, Mars strength, Mercury speech
(voice), Jupiter intelligence, Venus comforts, Rahu ego and Saturn grief. If at
birth planets indicative of soul etc. are strong, these significations will
equally be strong. If these planets are weak, the effects are only meager. But
in the case of Saturn it is different. 3-6. The counting of limbs according to
the decanate rising at birth should be identified, as under. If the first
decanate rises, count from head. If second, from neck and, if 3rd, from pelvis.
The 6 Rasis backwards from the Ascendant denote the left side of the body,
while the 6 forward Rasis from Lagna indicate the right side of the body.
Should the first decanate of a Sign ascend, the lapsed part of the Ascendant
denotes left side of the head and the part to rise yet indicates the right side
of the head, the 2nd and 12th denote right and left eyes, respectively, 3rd and
11th right and left ears, 4th and 10th right and left nose, 5th and 9th right
and left cheeks, 6th and 8th right and left chins and the 7th left side of the
face (area yet to rise) and the 7th right side of the face (portion already
descended). If the 2nd decanate rises, neck, shoulder, arms, side, heart,
stomach and navel are to be understood in the same order. Should the third
decanate rise, pelvis, anus, penis, testicle, thigh, knee, calf and feet will
be counted in the same order. The decanates occupied by malefics denote wounds
etc., while the ones by benefics indicate marks (moles) on the limbs concerned.
Should these planets be in their own Rasi, or Amsa at birth, then the wound, or
mole are right from birth. Otherwise these will be caused later on (in
appropriate periods). 7. Planetary Portfolios and their Use. The Sun and the
Moon are said to be the kings. Mercury is the prince, Mars Army chief, Jupiter
and Venus ministers, while Saturn is servant. The native acquires such
qualities, as of the strongest planet. 8. Planetary Directions. The Sun, Venus,
Mars, Rahu, Saturn, the Moon, Mercury and Jupiter are, respectively, the Lords
of the directions commencing from the East. 9. Planetary Nature. Jupiter,
Mercury and Venus are benefics in nature. Saturn, Mars and the Sun are natural
malefics. Mercury in the company of malefics and the waning Moon are also
considered malefics. 10-11. Synonyms of Planets. Heli and Bhanu are the other
names given to the Sun. The Moon is called Sasi. Kruradrik, Bhomisuta, Ara,
Rakta and Vakra are indicative of Mars. Hemna, Vid, Gna and Bodhana denote
Mercury. Idya, Ijya, Angira and Jiva are the Jupiter's names. Asphujit, Sita
and Bhrigu means Venus. Manda, Kona, Yama and
1. After discussing the Ch. Rasi Prabheda (Ch. 3) and Graha
Yoni Bheda, or Graha Gunadhyaya (Ch. 4) I now explain Misrakadhyaya
(Miscellaneous Ch.), which is the most supreme of all. 2-4. Avasthas, or States
of Planets. Planets have nine states of being, viz. Dipta (radiant), Svastha
(confident), Mudita (rejoiced), Santa (peaceful), Sakta (strong), Nipidita
(oppressed), Bhita (alarmed), Vikala (mutilated) and Khala. A planet in its
exaltation is said to be in Diptavastha. In its own House, it is in
Svasthavastha, friendly House Muditavastha, in beneficial Vargas Santavastha,
with bright rays Saktavastha, in combustion Vikalavastha, if defeated in
planetary war, Nipidita, in malefic Vargas Khalavastha and, if in fall, in
Bhitavastha. Notes. There are 27 Graha Samayas, i.e. planetary conditions.
These will help us know, as to what a planet is doing at a particular moment
with reference to either birth, or query. Such positions reveal specific
results. How to calculate these positions and the effects thereof are noted
below. Find out the number of Signs from Aries to Ascendant. Again find out in
what number of Sign is the planet, for which (Samaya) is required, counted from
Aries. Multiply these figures mutually and again the latest product be
multiplied by the total number of Dasa period years of the planet, as per
Vimsottari Dasha scheme. Divide this by 27 and the remainder indicates Graha
Samaya (some scholars, however, advise, that the planet's position is to be
counted from Lagna instead of Aries. It is wrong counting the planet's position
from Lagna, as the Sloka clearly says, vide Jyotisharnava Navanitam). Let us
assume, that in Virgo Lagna chart the Moon is in Sagittarius. Hence we count
six Signs from Aries through Virgo Ascendant and get 6. Again from Aries to
Sagittarius we get 9. Multiply 9 by 6 to get 54. The Dasha period of the Moon
is 10. When we multiply 54 by 10, we get 540. This, when divided by 27, yields
no balance and hence the 27th Samaya is denoted. Now the scheme of Samayas and
their effects (1-27). Snana: good family, children, respect, success and
position. Vastradharana: precious stones, money, position and clothes.
Pundradharana: dear to people, gains in foreign countries, hard work and
honour. Upadesa: lands, conveyances and happiness. Siva Puja: fond of lands, royal
wrath, expenses and litigations. Aposana: wealth, fond of wicked people.
Vishnvarchana: bile, grief, highly learned. Vipraradhana: fortune, gains from
lands, success over enemies, rich relatives. Namaskara: soft-spoken,
conveyances and capability to speak on either side in arguments. Adri
Pradakshina: bilious diseases, dysentery, litigations and penalties.
Vaisyadeva: position with king, good family, perennial progress. Athithi
Satkara: cheat, jimminks and monetary gains. Bhojana: sick, dismissed from the
circle, cheating. Ambhapana: bad meal, bad acts. Ahamkara: egoism and enmity
with people. Tambula: good position, high learning, money and fame of high
order. Nripalapa: respect, pious disposition, diviee cows. Kiritadharana: big
position in Army, learned, wealthy. Ekanta Sambhashana: lazy, soft-spoken.
Alasya: abundant education, lazy, careless. Sayana: very short-tempered, sick,
disputes in family. Amritapana: foolish, harmful, blaming elders, destruction
(some texts prescribe good results, which only seem to be sensible). Madhupana:
health, good children, beautiful wife, rich food. Dhanarjana: respect, much
wealth, skilful. Bhikshatana: loss, bad teaching. Nidra: long-lasting diseases,
drunkard. Sambhoga: attached to base women, cunning and revengeful. 5. Effects
of a Radiant Planet. Should a planet be in Dipta state at birth, the native
burns his enemies with the fire of his valour. He gathers all kinds of wealth.
His (band of) elephants soak the surface of the earth with the juice, or ichor
exuding from their temples. (That is the native will own a large number of
elephants. See the simultaneous literary ability of Kalyana Varma. A number of
such comparisons can be found in this work) 6. Effects of a Confident Planet.
Should a planet be in Svastha state at birth, the native acquires gold, family
etc. He will be a justice in a king's employ. He will own houses and will amass
grains. His family will prosper. 7. Effects of a Rejoicing Planet. If a planet
is in Mudita state at birth, the native will be pleasingly disposed, will have
wife, gold, diamonds etc., will win the entire band of his foes and will enjoy
all kinds of comforts in life. 8. Effects of a Peaceful Planet. If a planet is
in Santa, or peaceful state at birth, the native will have peaceful mind,
comfort and wealth. He will be a king's minister, will be learned, helpful to
others, religious and fortunate. 9. Effects of a Sakta Planet. If a planet is
in Sakta state at birth, the native will have wife, clothes, scents, garlands
etc. He will be famous, liked by all and have his name spread all-over. 10.
Effects of a Hurt Planet. If a planet is in Pidita (hurt, oppressed) state at
birth, the native will be subjected to grief and sickness and will have
enemies. He will be deprived of his own people and wander from one country to
the other. 11. Effects of an Alarmed Planet. Should a planet be in Bhita state
at birth, the native, even, if he were a king with varied paraphernalia, will
be troubled by enemies. He will lose his men. He will be defeated and will
become poor. 12. Effects of a Mutilated Planet. If a planet is in Vikala state
at birth, the native will be deprived of his place, or position, dirty-hearted,
poor and will wander here and there. He will be frightened by his enemies. 13.
Effects of a Planet in Khalavastha. Should a planet be in Khalavastha, the
native will grieve in sorrow, due to maintaining his wife (the native cannot
maintain even his wife), will lose all his wealth, will have an impure mind and
be never free from miseries. 14. Retrogression in Exaltation. If a planet is
retrograde, while in exaltation, it produces no effect (nothing good will
happen). This is the view held by some. Even, if it is in exaltation by its
entry in retrograde motion from the next Sign (for example Jupiter entering
Cancer from Leo), the effect is same, for it takes unduly long time in such
traversion. 15. Different Effects. A planet in exaltation is considered highly
strong. It is medium in strength in its Mulatrikona Rasi, or own House. Its
strength is only nominal, if it be aspected by a friendly planet, or be in a
friendly Rasi. 16-17. The elders among Yavanas say, that the Moon is of medium
strength for ten days commencing from Sukla Padyami, i.e. first of Bright Lunar
Half. During the following ten days (from the 11th day, or Ekadasi of Bright
Lunar Half through the 5th day, or Panchami of Dark Lunar Half, or Krishna
Paksha) she is exceedingly strong. And during the third ten-day period (from
the 6th day, or Shashti of Dark Lunar Half through the New Moon day, or
Amavasya) she has very little strength. If at birth the Moon has brilliant
rays, is bright circled and full, it makes the native an unencounterable king.
18. Good Results in Mid-Life. If at birth the Lord of Moon Sign, or the Lord of
the Ascendant, or Jupiter be in Kendra, the native is happy in the middle of
his life. 19-20. The effects revealed by various Rasis will correspond to the
strengths of their Lords. Should two planets have identical strength, the one
with higher Naisarga Bala will prevail. According to Chudamani Acharya the
Ascendant's strength equals that of its Lord. 21-24. Swakshetra, Mulatrikona
etc. In Leo up to 20°, it is the Sun's and the rest is his own House. The
Moon's exaltation zone is the first 3° of Taurus, with the remaining portion
being her Mulatrikona. Up to 12° in Aries Mars is in Mulatrikona, the rest is
his own House. Mercury in Virgo has the first 15°, as exaltation, the next 5
(15°1'-20°), as Mulatrikona and the remaining portion is termed, as own House.
In Sagittarius first 10° is Jupiter's Mulatrikona, with the rest being own
House. The first 5° in Libra is Mulatrikona of Venus and the balance his own
House. Aquarius is Mulatrikona for Saturn in the initial 20° portion and the
last 10° in Aquarius is his own House. 25. Effects of Exalted Planets etc. If a
planet is exalted, it gives auspicious results to full extent. It is futile, if
in debilitation. The results are limited in an enemy's camp. The auspicious
effects given by a planet are ¼ in a friendly House, ½ in own House and ¾ in
Mulatrikona Rasi. 26. Inauspiciousness of Planets. A planet is fully
inauspicious, if it is in its debilitation; it is somewhat better in inimical
House. Its inauspicious effects are nil, if it is exalted, ¾ in friendly House,
½ in own House and ¼ in Mulatrikona Rasi. 27. The planetary combination, that
produces Utpata, the planet, that is combust by the Sun, with less brilliance,
which is in debilitation, in enemy's camp, or, that is defeated in planetary
war: such a planet not only loses its potence to be auspicious, but also
becomes capable of bestowing malefic effects in full. 28-30. Effects According
to Exaltation etc. A planet in exaltation gives all kinds of wealth. It confers
ministership, or leadership over Army, if in Mulatrikona Rasi. If it is in own
House, it gives happiness, money, grains, wealth etc. In a friendly House, it
gives fame, splendour, abundant good fortune, long-lasting wealth and also
wealth through king. A planet, that is in its own Hora, makes one courageous.
31-33. A planet in its own decanate confers virtues, while the one in own
Navansa makes one famous. Courage, wealth and fame are bestowed by a planet
occupying its own Sapthamsa. One becomes devout and helpful, if a planet is in
its own Dvadasamsa. A planet in own Trimsamsa gives happiness and good
qualities. When a planet is aspected by a benefic planet, the native becomes
wealthy, famous, fortunate, chief of all, beautiful and happy. 34-35. If a
planet is with Ojha, or Yugma Bala (strength by being in male, or female
Rasis), the native is worshipped by the public, expert in arts, pleased, immune
to sickness and prone to fear of other Worlds. A planet with positional
strength gives perennial happiness, friendship, courage, fixity of mind and
independent profession, or work. 36-38. A planet with directional strength
takes the native to the direction ruled by it and gives clothes, jewels,
conveyances etc. And the native is happy in such a direction. A planet with
Ayana Bala similarly takes the native to its direction and confers various
kinds of wealth apart from fame. In both the cases, the planets should not be
combust, or debilitated. If a planet has Cheshta Bala, it sometimes gives
kingdom, sometimes respect, sometimes money and yet sometimes increases the
fame of the native. 39. Effects of Retrograde Planets. A benefic, if
retrograde, is strong and is capable of conferring kingdom. If a malefic is
retrograde, it causes grief and purposeless wandering. 40. Auspicious Planets.
A planet with clear rays, or, that is conjunct with the Moon, or, that has won
in a planetary war, is capable of bestowing complete happiness and kingdom,
that cannot be seized. 41. Diva Bala and Ratri Bala. A planet, that has Diva
Bala, or Ratri Bala, is capable of conferring lands, elephants etc. Such a
native defeats his enemies with courage and achieves kingdom and wealth. 42.
Effects of Lord of Year etc. The Lords of the year, month, week and Hora
improve two-fold in their Dasas happiness, wealth and fame. That is the Lord of
the month gives two-fold results, as against year Lord, the week Lord two-fold
of month Lord and the Hora Lord two-fold of week Lord. 43. Effects of Paksha
Bala. A planet with Paksha Bala destroys enemies and confers diamonds, robes,
conveyances, wife, gold, land and fame. 44. Effects of a Planet with all
Sources of Strengths. Should a planet have all kinds of strengths stated so far
and be bright with unobscured rays, it confers kingdom exceeding the desires of
the native. 45. Benefic Planets with all-round Strength. If at birth benefic
planets possess all-round strength, the native will have good habits, be
truthful, upright, beautiful, splendourous and be an expert in all deeds,
respectful towards the wise and Gods and will be blessed with scents, garlands,
robes, ornaments etc. 46. Malefics with all-round Strength. Should malefics be
with such all-round strength at birth, the native will be a miser, will do bad
acts, be selfish, jealous of virtuous people, intent on promoting quarrels,
wicked, torturous, dirty, ungrateful, slanderous and ugly. 47-50. Planetary
Stages and Effects thereof. It is boyhood, if a planet is in its own House, or
friendly House. In Mulatrikona Rasi, it is in youth and in adolescence in
exaltation. It is said to be in old stage, if it occupies an inimical House. A
planet in debilitation is in extrimis. The corresponding effects are felt in
the respective planetary Dashas, i.e. periods. The results for such stages are,
respectively, happiness, virtue, kingdom, sickness with debts and death, or
expenses. 51-52. Effects of Planets in Odd and Even Rasis. A planet in odd Rasi
with strength makes the native courageous and a warrior. If it is weak in odd
Rasi, the native is cruel and dull-witted. A planet in even Rasi gives soft
nature, fear for quarrels, love for water, flowers and clothes, good fortune,
health and protection of own men. Thus ends the 5th Ch. Miscellaneous Matters
in Kalyana Varma's Saravali
1. Karaka Planets. Planets posited in own House,
Mulatrikona, or exaltation and simultaneously in Angles become mutual Karakas,
or significators. Such kind of Yoga Karakas (co-workers) are counted only in
regard to Lagna's Angles. This view is held by Acharya Hari. 2. For example
Saturn in Libra, while Cancer Ascendant containing Jupiter and the Moon and
Mars with the Sun in Aries become mutual Karakas. 3. Planets posited in
exaltation, friendly Rasi, own Rasi, or Amsa also become Karakas. The Sun in
the 10th, as above, becomes greatly significant. This is Chanakya's opinion. 4.
Planets though not in Vargas, like own House, become Karakas, if they are in
Lagna, 4th, 10th, or even the 11th. But this view is not acceptable to great
sages. 5-6. Effects of Karakas. Even though a person may be born in base
strata, he will become chief, if he has Karaka Grahas. One born in royal family
without doubt becomes a king in such a case. While analyzing the Yogas, such
Karakatwas are along important and effects should be declared only on that
basis. Thus ends the 6th
1. Lord of Week-Day etc. The Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury,
Jupiter, Venus and Saturn rule the week-days etc. Whichever planet becomes the
Lord of the first week-day in the month of Aswina in the year of Aswina, will
become the Lord of month and year. 2-3. The fourth planet counted from the Lord
of the first year rules the second year. Similar counting of fourth Lords for
the subsequent years should be made to know the Lords thereof. There are 24
Horas (planetary hours) in each day (from one Sun-rise to the next). The first
Hora is ruled by the Lord of the week day, while the subsequent ones are ruled
by the Lords of the sixth week-days thereof. Thirty (Savana) days make one
(Savana) month. To know the Lord of the week-day in particular month, the
months past should be multiplied by 30, increased by one and divided by 7. The
remainder represents the Lord of the week-day counted from the earlier week-day
Lord. 4. A Savana month has 30 days and each month, viz. Chaitra, Vaisakha
etc., commences with the first day of Bright half and ends with the 30th Thiti
(Amavasya). 5-6. Bhava Effects. The good effects relating to a Bhava can be
better reaped, if an enterprise relating to that Bhava is started in an
Ascendant ruled by the Lord of that Bhava, or, when the Lord thereof is in an
Upachaya House, or on the week-day, Hora, year, or month ruled by that Bhava
Lord. The good effects will be 25% by year Lord, 50% by month Lord, 75% by Lord
of week and 100% by Hora Lord. 7-13. Planet's Rulerships. The Sun rules snakes,
wool, hills, gold, weapons, poison, fire, medicines, kings, Aryas (foreigners
in general), river banks, forest, wood and Mantras. The Moon indicates poets,
flowers, eatables, beads, silver, conch, salt, water, arrow, robes, ornaments,
females, Ghi, sesamum, oil and sleep. Mars rules blood, copper, Army, red
cloth. Mercury minerals, earth, king, destruction, swooning, bile and thieves.
Mercury rules Veda, writing, sculpture, medicines, expertise, ministership,
speech, jokes, birds, couples, fame, Vanaspathi (a large forest tree, which
bears fruit apparently without any blossoms) and gold. Jupiter rules
auspiciousness, virtue, physical stoutness, prowess, preceptorship, deputation,
city, state (province), gold, bed, conveyance, position, grains, residence and
sons. Venus rules diamonds, ornaments, marriage, scents, friends, wreaths,
females, cow dung, diagnosis (apart from meaning diagnosis also indicates end,
purity, rope to tying up a calf etc.), education, sexual enjoyment and gold.
Saturn is Karaka for lead, zinc, black metals, inferior grains, dead relatives,
fools, servants, mean women, salable goods, poor people and self-restraint
(apart from meaning self-restraint also means investing with sacred thread,
which is in vogue to give “second birth” to Brahmins). 14-15. Planetary Places.
The Sun rules Kalinga (a Coromandel district), the Moon Yavana (Greek,
Mohamedan, or European countries), Venus plain river banks, Jupiter Sindhu
(Indus), Mercury Magadha (southern part of Bihar), Saturn Saurashtra (Gujarat),
Mars Ujjain and the nodes Dravida country (five tribes: Dravida, Karnataka,
Gurjara, Maharashtra and Tailanga). Thus ends the 7th
1-3. A Female Menstruation. Without
the knowledge of conception time one cannot understand the effects of the
various divisions, like Rasi. That is why I explain below about conception,
which is the cause of births of all animals. As a result of Moon's transit in
Anupachaya Rasis and in aspect of Mars, a female obtains her menses. The Moon
is water and Mars is fire. Water produces blood and fire produces bile. When
blood is enraged by bile, the women gets her menstruation. 4-7. The
menstruation so caused makes the female capable of conception. If the Moon is
in Upachaya, it makes the menses defunct for conception. However, if the Moon
in Upachaya is aspected by Jupiter, or her friends, or especially Venus, the
woman affectionately cohabits with the male. If the Moon is aspected by Mars,
the female unites with a person other than husband. The Sun, if aspecting the
Moon, indicates a king, while Saturn aspecting denotes a servant. Similar
inferences should be made, if the Moon is aspected by malefics only, without
aspect of benefics. If the Moon is aspected by malefics, like Mars, then the
female gives up her home and becomes a prostitute. 8-10. The 7th House from
Lagna at the time of copulation indicates the disposition of the couple. If
there is a malefic's aspect to the Lagna at the time of copulation, the couple
unites angrily and with quarrel. Should it be benefic's aspect, then the sexual
enjoyment will be (pleasing), as enumerated by Vatasyayana Maharsi. If there be
both malefic and benefic aspects on the 7th, the sexual act is mixed in nature.
According to one's past deeds, to ripe its fruits the semen enters the womb and
conception ensues. 11-12. Occurrence of Pregnancy. If the transit Sun and Venus
be in Upachaya Rasis with strength with reference to the male partner's
nativity and occupy even Navamsas, there is scope of pregnancy to be caused by
the particular intercourse. Similar effects follow, if strong Moon and strong
Mars be in Upachaya Rasis in transit with reference to the female's horoscope
and be in even Navamsas. Alternatively Venus, Sun, Mars and Moon should be in
Upachaya Houses in own Amsas, or Jupiter be in Lagna, 5th, or 9th with strength
to cause pregnancy. 13. Disposition of Fetus. The child in the womb will be
according to the mental disposition of the couple and their desires and
according to Tridoshas (bile, phlegm and wind) prevailing. 14-15. Sex of the
Child. Should Lagna, Moon, Jupiter and the Sun be strong and be in male Rasis
and male Navamsas, birth of a male child be predicted. If they are in even
Rasis and even Amsas, predict female child. If strong Jupiter and Sun be in
male Rasis, male child will be born. Female child should be expected, if Venus,
Moon and Mars are in even Rasis. 16. Twin Birth. If the Sun and Jupiter be in
Gemini, or Sagittarius in aspect to Mercury, birth of two male children be
predicted. Two female children will be born, if Venus, Mars and the Moon be in
Pisces, or Virgo in aspect (of) Mercury. 17. Male Birth. If Saturn is in odd
House other than Lagna, a male child will be born. Such Yogas and strengths at
the time of Adhana should be properly assessed to predict birth of male, or
female child. 18-20. Birth of Hermaphrodite. Birth of a hermaphrodite should be
declared, if the Sun and the Moon be in odd Rasis and be in mutual aspect, or,
if Mercury and Saturn be in mutual aspect from odd Rasis, or, if Mars aspects
the Sun, who is in an even Rasi, or, if the Moon is in Lagna in odd Rasi. These
are the views of sages. If Mars aspects Mercury in odd Rasi and simultaneously
the Moon in even Rasi, same effect follows. Alternatively if Lagna, Moon and
Mercury be in odd Rasi and odd Navansa and aspected by Venus and Saturn, eunuch
birth is indicated. 21-22. One Male Child and One Female Child to be Born.
Should Lagna and Moon be in even Rasis and be aspected by a strong planet, then
there are twins in the womb (one male child and one female child). Similar
results follow, if the Moon and Venus are in even Rasis, or Common Signs and be
strong. 23-26. Birth of Triplets. The following Yogas prevailing at the time of
Adhana lead to births of triplets. Mercury remaining in Gemini Navansa
aspecting a planet, who also falls in Common Navansa (a), Mercury remaining in
Gemini Navansa aspecting a Sign, which ascends (b), Mercury in Virgo Navansa
aspecting a planet falling in Common Navansa (c), Mercury in Virgo Navansa
aspecting a Common Sign, which ascends (d), Mercury in Gemini Amsa aspecting a
planet in Gemini Amsa, or Sagittarius Amsa (e), Mercury in Gemini Navansa
aspecting the Lagna, which falls in Gemini Navansa, or Sagittarius Navansa (f),
Mercury in 7th aspecting a planet in Kanya, or Meena Navansa, or aspecting such
Lagna Navansa (g). Combinations (a) and (b) lead to birth of triplets - one female
and two males. Combinations (c) and (d) cause birth of triplets consisting of
two females and one male. Combinations at (e) and (f) cause three male
children, while the ones at (g) indicate three female children. 27. Mother,
Father, etc. If births take place in day-time, Venus indicates mother, while
the Sun indicates father. In the case of nights the Moon and Saturn,
respectively, play these roles. Similarly the Moon denotes mother's sister and
Saturn paternal uncle for day-time births, while Venus and the Sun take over
these portfolios, respectively, in the case of night births. 28. Effects of
such Planets. If the planets denoting father and paternal uncle are in odd
Bhavas, their well-being is assured. If the planets denoting mother and
maternal aunt are in even Bhavas, their well-being is to be predicted. 29-31.
Process of Growth of Embryo and Lords thereof. The embryo in the womb improves,
as under. First month coagulated blood, second mass of flesh, third limbs,
fourth bones, fifth skin, sixth hair, seventh movement, eighth feeling of
hunger and thirst, ninth excitement and tenth riped, like a fruit and ready for
coming out of the womb. These ten months are ruled, respectively, by Venus,
Mars, Jupiter, the Sun, the Moon, Saturn, Mercury, Lord of Nisheka Lagna, the
Moon and the Sun. The dispositions of these Lords indicate good, or bad of the
respective processes. 32-33. Miscarriage. Should a planet be affected by
celestial portents, or defeat by malefic at the time of intercourse,
miscarriage may take place in the month ruled by the planet concerned. The
Ascendant ruling at the time of intercourse can also become cause of
miscarriage. If Saturn and Mars be in the said Ascendant, or the Moon be in a
House of Mars, or Saturn, the results mentioned will come to pass. 34.
Comfortable Carrying. Should the Adhana Ascendant be occupied by Moon, or
should there be benefics in the 5th, 9th, 7th, 2nd, 10th, 4th and malefics
relegated to 3rd and 11th aspected by the Sun, the carrying female is safe.
35-41. Adversities to the Pregnant Woman. If at the time of Adhana the Sun and
the Moon are hemmed between two malefics, while the Ascendant has no benefic
aspect, the female concerned dies. The same effect prevails, if the said
Ascendant and the 7th are occupied by malefics and be without benefic aspect,
or, if the said Ascendant is occupied by Saturn and weak Moon aspected by Mars.
Again similar effects shall come to pass, if weak Moon and the Sun are in 12th,
Mars in 4th, while Venus is between two malefics. Both the child in the womb
and its mother leave this world, if malefics occupy the 4th from the said
Ascendant, or from the Moon, while Mars is in the 7th, or Lagna. The same
result follows, if Mars is in 4th, Sun in 12th and the Moon be decreasing and
be with malefic aspect. If the Sun is in Lagna, while the Moon is weak, or, if
Mars is in Lagna, while malefics are in 12th and 2nd without benefics' aspect,
death occurs of the mother along with child. The Sun in the 7th at Adhana,
while Mars is in Lagna, takes away the child along with its mother through
instruments. 42-43. Progress of Pregnancy. Should there be aspects from
Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, or the Sun to the Lagna, the process of pregnancy goes
on well. The embryo develops according to the state of the Lords of various
months (in transit). In the third month the pregnant woman develops tastes to
eat various things according to the disposition of the various monthly Lords
and Lagna Lord and the Yogas caused to them. 44-45. Time of Delivery. If at the
time of Nisheka (i.e. Adhana) the Sun is in a Movable Sign, delivery takes
place in the 10th month, if he is in a Fixed Sign, delivery in 11th month is
indicated and in a Dual Sign it is in 12th month. If a Movable Rasi ascends at
Adhana, delivery takes place in 10th month, a Fixed 11th and Dual 12th. 46-47.
The matter of delivery can be guessed through the Vargas of Nisheka Lagna. The
natal Moon can be in the 10th from Adhana Moon. This view is held by many
Acharyas. According to Badarayana the natal Ascendant will be in the 7th from
Adhana Lagna and natal Moon will be in the 7th from Adhana Moon. Since there
are several views on this, I explain below a view, which is acceptable to all.
48. View Acceptable to all about Natal Moon. Note the Dwadasamsa of the Moon at
the time of Adhana. When Moon is so many Signs away from her Adhana position
(in a month, when delivery is normally possible), delivery will take place. 49.
Should a Navansa of Saturn rule the Nisheka Lagna and Saturn be in the 7th, the
delivery takes place after three years. If Cancer be the Navansa Lagna with the
Moon in the 7th (from Rasi Lagna), delivery occurs after twelve years. 50.
Fraction of Day, or Night for Delivery. According to Nisheka Lagna being a day
Sign, or night Sign, delivery will be after so much of fraction of night, or
day having passed. 51-52. Thus should be understood the possible time of birth
in day, or night and the Lagna at birth. In similar manner the difference
between sunrise and birth, i.e. natal Ascendant and (week)day, fortnight,
Muhurta month etc. should be guessed. Such details relating to birth should
first be ascertained and then predictions should be issued with reference to
nativity by astrologers. 53-55. Yogas for Eye Defects. If at the time of Adhana
(or at birth) the Sun and Moon are in Leo identical with Lagna, the child born
will be blind. There should be aspect of Mars and Saturn on Leo. A bubble on
the eye should be predicted, if Mars and Mercury aspect the said Sun and Moon
in Leo Lagna. I shall further explain Yogas affecting the eyes. Should the 12th
be occupied by waning Moon, left eye is destroyed and, if by the Sun, it is the
right eye. If, however, benefics aspect (the said 12th and the Sun/Moon), then
by (suitable) efforts the eye can be repaired. 56. If malefics are in Rasi
Sandhi and the Moon is in Taurus aspected by Mars, Saturn and the Sun, the
native born will be dumb. If, however, there is benefic's aspect, the person
speaks later on. 57. If malefic planets are in Rasi Sandhis, while there is no benefic
aspect on the Moon, the native born is dullwitted. Should Saturn and Mars be in
a Navansa of Mercury, the birth is with teeth. 58. Should Mercury be in 5th, or
9th from the Ascendant, while all other planets are devoid of strength, the
child has 2 faces, 4 hands and 4 legs. 59. If the last portion of Capricorn
rises with aspect from Saturn and the Luminaries, the native is short-statured.
The same effect prevails, if the Moon is in Cancer identical with Ascendant and
aspected by Mars and Saturn. 60. If Pisces rises at birth with aspect from
Mars, Saturn and the Moon, the child born is lame. If there is a benefic's
aspect to the said combination, then relief can be expected after making
efforts. 61. Should Mars be in the Ascendant and fall in the ascendental
decanate, or a trinal decanate, receiving the aspect of malefics, while
benefics are devoid of strength, the child in the womb develops no head, no
legs and no hands, respectively. 62. Whatever is stated in this
1. In the absence of knowledge of longevity, attempts to know other information are futile. So I explain below Arishtas (evils) in order to determine longevity. 2. Male planets are strong in odd Rasis, bright lunar half and day-time. Female planets are strong in even Rasis, dark lunar half and night-time. 3. There are three kinds of evils, explained by astrological expounders. These are preordained, accidental and Yogaja (arising of planetary combinations). The third kind is dealt with below, while others are explained later on. 4. Should Jupiter be in 8th and in a House of Mars and aspected by Sun, Moon, Mars and Saturn, the child dies in 3 years. 5. If Saturn is retrograde in a House of Mars, while Moon is in 6th, 8th, or an Angle and aspect Mars, the child born lives for two years. 6-7. If Saturn joins Sun and Moon at birth, the life-span is only nine years, according to Brahmasaunda. Should Mars, Sun and Saturn be in Taurus identical with 8th, the native lives for one month even though Lord Yama may try to save him. 8-9. Even, if there be a single malefic in 8th House, owned by Venus and aspected by other malefics, the native lives for one year only in spite of the fact, that he may drink nectar. If Venus is in 12th, 6th, or 8th, owned by Sun, or Moon and is aspected by all benefics, the life-span is six years. 10-11. If Mercury occupies Cancer identical with 6th, or 8th from Ascendant and is aspected by the Moon, life is only up to 4. The efficacious Raja Yogas expounded by Yavanas may produce persons of high descent. Even such children are subject to premature end in this case. 12-13. If the birth star is identical with the one, in which Ketu rises, the native lives only for two months. Should the Sun be in 10th House identical with that of Mars, or Saturn and aspected by strong malefic, the native faces immediate death. 14-15. Should the Ascendant fall in Nigala, Sarpa, Pakshi, or Pasa decanate and be occupied by malefic planets, without the aspect of the decanate Lord concerned, the native lives up to 7 years only. If Rahu is in an Angle and aspected by malefics, the longevity is only 10, while, according to some, it is 16. 16-17. If malefics are Angles and Trines, while benefics are relegated to 6th, 8th and 12th, one born at the time of sunrise dies at once. If the three planets, viz. the Lords of Navansa Lagna, Moon Sign and natal Ascendant, are combust, the person lives just for a few years. 18. If the 6th is occupied by the Ascendant Lord, death occurs in the year corresponding to Rasi concerned. If the occupant is the Lord of rising decanate, death occurs in the month corresponding to Rasi concerned and, if it is Lord of Navansa Lagna, the Rasi concerned causes death in so many days. 19. If Saturn is in the Ascendant in aspect to malefics, longevity is only 16 days. If Saturn in the Ascendant is in the company of malefics, death occurs in a month and, if he is alone in the Ascendant without malefic connections, the child lives for one year. 20-22. If weak Moon is in the Ascendant excepting Cancer, Taurus and Aries and is aspected by malefics, the child passes away (soon). The Moon in 6th, or 8th, if aspected by malefics, causes death in one year, while, when aspected by benefics, she kills in the 8th year. Should the aspect be from both benefics and malefics, the life-span is only 4. This should be decided according to the strength of such bodies. 23-24. Should benefics be in 6th, or 8th and be aspected, or conjoined with retrograde malefic, without the aspect of benefic, the child lives only for one month. If malefics are in 12th, 2nd, 6th and 8th, without connection of benefics, the child dies in 6, or 8 months. 25-26. If the Lords of Lagna and the Moon Sign are together in 6th, 8th, or 12th and be combust, the child dies in the year corresponding to the Rasi. Should the Lord of the Ascendant be in 7th, defeated by a malefic and be without a benefic's aspect, death occurs in a month. Similar clues should be drawn from Moon and her dispositor. 27-28. If Moon is conjoined with Mars and Sun and be in 2nd, or 5th unaspected by benefics, the child doubtlessly dies in the 9th year. Sages declare, that, if the Ascendant Lord is in 8th in aspect to all the malefics, who are with strength, the child dies in the fourth month. 29-30. If the Lord of Moon Sign, the Sun and his son are in 8th, the child dies in the year corresponding to the Rasi concerned. Should the Moon be with malefics, be in 12th, 8th, 6th, or Ascendant and be not aspected by benefics, while benefics are non-angular, the child dies at once. 31-32. If malefics are in the oriental half of the Zodiac (from 10th to 4th Bhava Madhya) with benefics relegated to the occidental half, birth in Scorpio Ascendant causes what is Vajra Mushti Yoga. One born in such a Yoga does hardly live. According to Yavanas, if weak Moon is in Lagna, while malefics are angular, or in 8th, (instant) death is caused. 33-34. One born in twilight does not live long, if the Ascendant falls in lunar Hora, while malefics are posited in the end of the Rasis, which are angular, along with the Moon. Should the Moon be amidst two malefics and be in 7th, 4th, or 8th, even Gods cannot save one from (instant) death. 35-36. If the Moon is hemmed between two malefics, be in the Ascendant, 7th, or 8th and be in aspect to weak benefics, (infant) death follows. Should malefics be in 7th and 8th and be aspected by malefics, the child dies along with its mother. If there be aspect from benefics in such a case, the mother becomes sick (there will not be immediate death). 37-38. If the Moon be eclipsed and be in the Ascendant along with malefics, while Mars is in 8th, the child quits the world along with its mother. The mother dies of weapons along with the child, if it be a solar eclipse with Sun and malefics in the Ascendant, while Mars is in 8th. Should weak Moon be in the Ascendant and malefics be angular, or in 8th, without benefic's aspect, death is imminent. This view is of Satyacarya. 39-40. The undermentioned combinations cause death soon. Sun in 7th, while Saturn, or Mars is in Ascendant. Sun in Ascendant, while Saturn, or Mars is in 7th. Saturn, or Mars joining Moon and she not aspected by benefics. Malefics in Ascendant, 8th, 7th, 4th and 10th, the Moon be decreasing in 12th. 41-42. Moon, Sun, Saturn and Mars are capable of inflicting infant death, if they are together in Ascendant, 12th, 9th, or 8th, unaspected by Jupiter. If Ascendant is tenanted by Sun, or Moon, while malefics are in Trines, or 8th and be not aspected by, or conjoined with benefics, according to Yavanas, infant death is caused. 43-44. Venus joining the Sun and Saturn causes instant death. This combination doubtlessly gives death in the 9th year, if aspected by Jupiter. Death in childhood occurs, if Moon is conjoined with Mars, Sun and Saturn, provided unaspected by benefic planets. 45-46. If Sun is aspected by Mars and Saturn in the case of a day birth, it soon leads to death of the father. The Sun joining malefics (for day birth) also indicates the same effect. The child's father and paternal grandfather will face early death, if Sun is in Ascendant along with Mars and Saturn, but unrelated to Mercury, Jupiter and Venus. 47-48. If Sun is hemmed between two malefics, or is conjoined with malefics, one born during day-time loses his father early without any doubt. The child's father at once quits the world, if planet Sun has Mars and Saturn in 8th from him unaspected by benefics. 49-50. If at birth Sun is in a Movable Rasi along with malefics, the father of the child dies of poison, weapons etc. Malefics (or even a malefic) in 8th, 9th, or 7th from Moon can cause death of the child along with its mother. 51-52. The father of the child was away at the time of birth, if Sun is in a Movable Sign, in case of day birth and aspected by Mars. Saturn in a Movable Rasi and in aspect to the Sun in the case of night birth denotes same results. 53-54. In the case of night birth, if Saturn is in a Movable Sign along with Mars, the father undoubtedly dies in a distant place. If Sun joins Mars and Saturn in any Rasi, the father dies before the birth of the native. 55-56. If malefics are disposed in Ascendant, 8th, 7th, 6th and 12th, the child dies along with its mother. There is no doubt in it. Should only 6th and 8th be occupied by malefics, the mother does not die, but the child dies. The reverse is true, if malefics are in Ascendant, 8th and 7th. 57-67. Mars, or Saturn in 12th can deprive the native of his eyes. Saturn right and Mars left eye. The native becomes blind, if Sun and Moon are in 12th, while 6th and 8th are occupied by malefics. Even, if one among the Sun and the Moon is in 12th, damage to eye is indicated (Sun affects the right eye, while Moon affects the left one). If Rahu is in Ascendant, while Sun is in 7th, the native is blind by birth. Should 2nd and 12th be occupied by Moon and Sun, while malefics are in 8th and 6th, the person born is blind. If Moon is in 6th, Sun in 8th, Saturn in 9th and Mars in 2nd, simultaneously, the native is blind. Should Moon be in the company of Mars and Saturn and be posited in 8th, or 6th, the native looses his eyesight due to bilious and phlegmatic imbalances. Should the said Moon be conjunct other malefics, apart from Mars and Saturn, in this combination, if the House involving Moon is the 8th, the damage is to the right eye and, if it be the 6th, the left eye is damaged. Should, however, this combination be aspected by benefics, the damage is not at birth, but will be later on. If Moon is in 8th, or 12th along with Saturn and be aspected by malefics, eyesight is lost due to windy and phlegmatic complaints (here also 8th indicates right, while 12th the left eye). And, if benefics aspect the said Moon in 8th/12th, the loss is not at birth, but in the course of time. If Moon is thus associated with Saturn and Sun (in several ways), damage to eyes is to be predicted. 68-70. YOGAS ADVERSE FOR EARS. Moon in 11th, 3rd, or Ascendant along with malefics causes defects of the ears. If she is aspected by malefics, the effect is along with birth (i.e. immediate). Should 9th and 5th be aspected, or occupied by malefics, ear defects at the time of birth exist. Malefics in 9th affect the right ear, while in 5th they damage the left ear. Benefics aspecting, or occupying these Houses cause on the other hand good in respect of ears. 71-73. Whatever Rasi is indicative of a disease shall be treated, as the limb to be afflicted by such disease. The Moon Sign can also be similarly considered. Benefics cause birth marks on the right, or left side of the body, according to their occupation. Should malefics aspect these benefics, loss of concerned limb should be expected. Malefics and benefics according to their association with Moon and the visible and invisible halves (counted from Lagna) cause bad and good results in this respect. 74-76. DEATH IN FEW DAYS. The Sun and the Moon in the 3rd House identical with Pisces cause illness from birth and the child lives only for three days. If the Moon is in the 10th from the Ascendant, while the Sun singly, or with all others is in the 3rd asterism from that occupied by the Moon, the child lives only for one night. The life span is just one week, if the Sun and Mars are in the 7th from the Moon. 77-82. EFFECTS OF TIME OF STARTING OF DISEASES. The following combinations prevailing at the time of a disease cause death in so many days, as indicated: 1) Malefics in 4th and 8th from Lagna-10 days. 2) Malefics in 2nd and 12th from Lagna10 days. 3) The Sun in 5th, while Moon is in 9th from the Ascendant12 days. 4) The Moon in Angle, while the Sun is in 4th, or 8th 3 nights. 5) The Moon in the 4th, while the Sun is in the 6th 18 days. 6) The Sun in the 5th, or 9th from the Moon20 days. 7) The Sun in the Ascendant, or the 8th and in aspect to Saturn and Mars will finally inflict death on the patient. 83-88. Mars in Lagna, or other Angles, while Jupiter is not so causes death. The Sun in Lagna, Jupiter non angular and malefics in the 8th cause immediate death. Similar results should be predicted, if the Moon is in the Ascendant, while Jupiter is in a place other than Angles and malefics are in the 8th. Malefics in the 7th from the rising decanate, while the Moon is in the Ascendant will also cause death at birth. (In this case, the Moon shall be in the rising decanate, while malefics shall occupy the l9th decanate). A majority of planets in the 8thprimarily maleficsindicate longevity ranging from seven days to one month. A dead child is born, if Saturn is in the Ascendant, while Mars is in the 8th, with Jupiter being not in an Angle. 89-9O. MALEFICS IN RISING DECANATE AND TRINES THEREOF. Saturn in the rising decanate, while a malefic is in the 5th and another in the 9ththe latter two should be exactly on trinal decanates, as Saturn isindicates disease. Mars in the place of Saturn in the said combination denotes (infant) death, while the Sun so placed indicates disease, deformity, or death. 91. DEATH. If at birth Mars is in the Ascendant, while Venus is in an Angle, Mars causes death, when he resumes the same point in the next round in his transit. 92. If Jupiter is in a Trine, Ascendant Lord in the Ascendant and Mars in an Angle to one of them, it can cause immediate death. 93-97. EXCEEDINGLY LONG LIFE. The native lives for 108 years, if the 8th House is not occupied, while Ascendant is free from malefic residence and Jupiter is in an Angle. A span of over 108 years is granted, if Jupiter and Venus are in an Angle, while there are no malefics in Trines and the 8th. Predict 120 years of life, if Venus is in the Ascendant, Jupiter is in an Angle other than the Ascendant and the 8th House is not occupied by malefics. Similar span of life is given, if Jupiter is in Cancer Ascendant along with Venus, or the Moon, while the 8th House is not occupied. If Angles, Trines and the 8th House are not occupied by malefics, one's longevity is comparable to that of Gods. 98. ELAPSED LONGEVITY. Weak Moon along with malefics, if posited in the 8th, 7th, 12th, 1st, 5th, or 9th and unaspected by benefics will only grant elapsed longevity, i.e. immediate death. 99. TIMING INFANT DEATH. When the child with powerful infant mortal combinations is in its first year, death will come to pass, if the Moon with strength passes over the natal position of another qualified planet, or on its own natal position (i.e. Janma Rasi), or natal Ascendant. In all these cases, the Moon should be aspected by malefics. 100-103. DEATH IN CHILDHOOD. Any one group of the following planets joining in one House will cause death in five years: d) The Sun, the Moon, Mars and Jupiter, 2) Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon, 3) The Sun, Saturn, Mars and the Moon. Even, if a child is on the God's laps, it will die in 11th year, if the Sun conjunct Mercury is aspected by malefics. Death within 7 years of age will occur, if the Sun is in the Ascendant along with Mars and Saturn, while declining Moon is in the 7th House in a House owned by Venus, provided this combination is not aspected by Jupiter. Should the Sun and the declining Moon be in Angles and be conjunct with, or in aspect to Mars and Saturn, the child has a longevity of only 4 years. In these cases, i.e., where child mortality is indicated, there is no use of making any calculations. 104. DEATH IN THIRD YEAR. If waning Moon, or Lagna Lord be in the Marana Pada and aspected by all the malefics, but not benefics, the length of life is only 3 years. Notes: Marana Pada has been interpreted, as 8th House by some. But it actually means the Rasi counted so many Signs away from the Rasi, in which the 8th Lord is, as he is away from the 8th. Note how many Signs away the 8th Lord is from the 8th. So many Rasis away from the 8th Lord's Rasi is Marana Pada. 105-107. If all benefic planets are in the visible half of the Zodiac, while malefics are relegated the invisible half Rahu be specifically in the Ascendantat the time of birth, the longevity is only 3 years. Should Rahu be in the 7th House in exclusive aspect to the Luminaries and be unaspected by others, death before the age of 12 is denoted. 108-110. If Rahu is in Aquarius, Leo, or Scorpio identical with the Ascendant and is aspected by malefics, the life span is only 7. If Dhuma Ketu rises followed by fall of meteor and strong gale and, if birth occurs in Raudra Muhurta, or Sarpa Muhurta, the subject invites early death. 111-114. FATEFUL DEGREES OF THE MOON. The Moon is capable of inflicting death, if she is in any of the following degrees at birth: Aquarius 21, Leo 5, Taurus 9, Scorpio 23, Aries 8, Cancer 12, Libra 4, Capricorn 20, Virgo 1, Sagittarius 18, Pisces 10 and Gemini 22. If the Moon is in such degrees at birth, death is indicated in the corresponding year and the native cannot be protected by even God Yama. 115-118. Assess the strengths of Ascendant, Angles etc., at birth. Jupiter is life spirit of all natives. The time of death should be known through Jupiter. If he is in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and 11th, or Ascendant, he proves fatal at the age of 5 10, 46, 20. 30, 40 and 50, respectively. Th