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Contents Editorial 1 Sanjay Rath Jyotish News 6

Surya Shasthi Puja - The Worship of Sun God

Is Your Star Shining?

ANS, Astrologers Stake Counterclaim

Astro Hocus Pocus Will Remain, Says Chief Minister Ashok Chavan NASA Mission to Study Moon's Fragile Atmosphere Siddhah 15 Sanjay Rath The Yoga System 32 Swami Krishnananda Concept of Bhavottama 34 G.K. Goel Matangi: A Writeup 43 Visti Larsen & Andrew Foss Jyotish Basics Illustrated 51 0. D. Mande

अहिंसा परमो घमः 21111158 paramo dharmah --- ## Page 3 Editorial 4

From the pen of Pt. Sanjay Rath

Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy

"Don’t count the years you want to live. Ask yourself how much you have done for society at large with whatever opportunities the Almighty has provided you” - Dr. Y.S.Rajasekhara Reddy Dr. Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy, popularly known as YSR, was an astute politician and a charismatic mass leader. He was born to a Christian middle class family on July 8, 1949 in Pulivendula, AP (7824 14N50’), in the month of Asadha $ukla 08110851 tithi (S14 - Venus lord) in Mila naksatra (gandanta tara) in Brahma yoga, Garija karana. The birth time is stated as either 8pm or 10pm by two sources and we

Rasi YSR-1 May 14, 2004 13:39:25 (5:30 east) 77E 12, 28 N 36 As: 20Le 13 Su: 29 Ar57-AK #0: 5Pi05-PK Ma: 10 Ge 31- PiK Me: 4Ar10-GK Ju: 15 1608-8 Ve: 1Ge59-DK Sa: 16 Ge 14- AmK Ra: 16 Ar40-MK Ke: 16 1140 HL: 100 48 GL: 5Cp03 shall examine this in the next issue. At present we examine the swearing-in charts which are by far, the most important political charts. At 1.39pm’ IST on Friday, 14 May 2004 YSR was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh by Governor S.S.Barnala. Leo lagna shows that the government will be strong and with the fifth lord Jupiter placed in it, promises fame, protection and return to power. Weekday and hora lord is Venus carrying the fire and light of agni devata, its placement in a friendly sign in the 11" house is considered extremely auspicious. The government will have the energy (agni) to fulfil its commitments (Venus is 10th lord of commitments) and will show great enterprise (3 house lordship of Venus). The ekadasr tithi ruler Mars is a yogakaraka forming dharma-karmadhipati yoga with Venus in the 11" house. It shows that YSR government will use very strong methods to establish the rule of law and will also intervene in matters pertaining to religious establishments, some of which may not be taken very well (Mars). However, there will be good discipline, which is something India really needs. In simple words, YSR government would be strong in the face of criticism in all matters and will not hesitate to use strong arm methods to establish the rule of law. It is noteworthy 1 Other sources give a time of 1.59'pm. The lagna does not change from Leo although the navamsa does change from Virgo to Scorpio, which is incorrect given the facts of his gov- _ 11605 continued popularity. 2 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 --- ## Page 4 that during this tenure YSR saw to it that the murderers of his fathers were brought to court. He preferred to follow the rule of law rather than use thugs and gangsters, a lesson for many other politicians to learn. The conjunction of Saturn with the dharma- karmadhipati yoga in the 1 1" house involving the varesa Venus and tithi-lord Mars shows that this yoga would be focussed at the poorer sections of the people. Even Saturn becomes positive and its 11" house placement promises long life (completion of tenure), stability among the people (Saturn drsti - 5™ house) and very hardworking leader (Saturn drsti - lagna) who through sheer hard work and diligence will accomplish great goals. Elections 2009 Even his detractors will agree that during this first tenure YSR outperformed every expectation and returned to power in the next election in 2009 with an overwhelming majority. In the swearing-in chart, the lagna shows the government while the 6th house shows the enemies and 7th house in general stands for the opposition which is the check and balance. Many things happen in an election of which two important factors are (1) general mood of the people as being anti-incumbency or otherwise or simply neutral and (2) party politics including partnerships. In the elections of 2009, the Indian public was in a very angry mood against ‘partners of any kind’, particularly after the Left Bloc (CPI, CPIM etc) was seen as having blackmailed the Congress for many years and then when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh refused to budge any further, they took the nation to ransom by trying to topple the government in Delhi. What peeved the public mood even further was the manner in which the new supporters were also seen as vultures trying to prey on a weak government when comments from some politicians, like “am chakhoge” (are you ready to taste mangoes), were published showing that the only reason for supporting the Congress was to make a quick buck. What was most surprising was that none of the political pundits could see this seething anger in the Indian public already boiling with rage after the Mumbai 26/11 terror attack. The only thing the people understood was that all these political tie-ups and horse trading only makes the government weak and in the process the security and wealth of India is compromised. We must give credit to the brilliant Rahul Gandhi as being the only person who was able to see this and gave the clarion call for the Congress to fight the elections alone without any minor alliances (only major state level alliances in a few states). A man who can feel the pulse of the

Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° 3 --- ## Page 5 Editorial ॐ Chief Minister Andhra [Swearing-in chart -2, 2009]

Mo u Ju नि Rasi Mahakutami which was nothing but a congregation of otherwise bitter enemies of completely divergent political views. Till yesterday Chandrababu (TDP) was seen as opposing any further division of Andhra Pradesh and now he had joined hands with his bitter opponent Chandrasekhara Rao of TRS who has just one major objective of carving his state of Telengana out of Andhra Pradesh. The Communists (enemies of Congress during the elections and after - 6th YSR- 2 May 20, 2009 18:32:25 (5:30 east) 77E 12,28 N 36 As: 29Li01 Su: 5Tad0-PK Mo: 13Pi26-PK Ma: 27 Pi 28- AK Me (रि); 219 29-0९ Ju: = 144 59-0६ Ve: 20Pi50-AmK Sa: 20Le56-BK i मी Ra: 9Cp35 MK Ke: 90035 HL: 5Ge20 ` ©: 20005 house), who had lost their locus standii were Vimsottari Dasa [5 Year Compressed]

Sat: 2008-10-16 - 2009-07-31 Merc: 2009-07-31 - 2010-04-13 Ket: 2010-04-13 - 2010-07-31 Ven: 2010-07-31 - 2011-05-30 Sun: 2011-05-30 - 2011-09-01 Moon: 2011-09-01 - 2012-01-29 Mars: 2012-01-29 - 2012-05-14 Rah: 2012-05-14 - 2013-02-12 Jup: 2013-02-12 - 2013-10-16 Antarda$a in Mercury Dasa 2009-07-31 - 2010-04-13 Merc: 2009-07-31 - 2009-09-07 Ket: 2009-09-07 - 2009-09-22 Ven: 2009-09-22 - 2009-11-04 Sun: 2009-11-04 - 2009-11-17 Moon: 2009-11-17 - 2009-12-08 Mars: 2009-12-08 - 2009-12-22 Rah: 2009-12-22 - 2010-01-29 Jup: 2010-01-29 - 2010-03-03 Sat: 2010-03-03 - 2010-04-13 people deserves to lead them and Rahul Gandhi will surely make a great leader for India one day when he becomes the Prime Minister. In the swearing-in chart the 6th lord Saturn is placed in the 11th house and is conjoined badhakesa Mars which damages the 6th lord considerably as Mars will always exalt over Saturn. Saturn is also the 7th lord showing that the otherwise responsible opposition will try to array with the enemies. This will be in stark opposite to the Sun who will lead alone (Sun is always a loner). Truly YSR led the Congress party alone without major alliances whereas Chandrababu Naidu (responsible opposition) was misled by his advisers to form the 4 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 able to wriggle their way into this grand union and saw a weak TDP to extract maximum seats for sharing. In all this pandemonium, many TDP leaders who had suddenly lost their local berths to their erstwhile bitter enemies - TRS and Left Bloc felt that if they did not battle then now, their future in politics was doomed. The result was large scale dissidence. This was even worse with the TRS where the final list’ was finalised nine times! The dissidence among the leaders in the parties reached alarming proportions. YSR capitalised on this disarray, particularly because Saturn was transiting Leo. The opposition tried to unite but Saturn only exposed them as being crafty or greedy or simply confused in the eyes of the people. The net result was their rout in the elections. Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for the second time when he was sworn in by Governor N.D.Tiwari on May 20, 2009 at 6:32 pm at the stadium in Hyderabad, India (78 E 28’, 17 N 23’). Unlike the previous time when he had correctly chosen the vara of the 10th lord and yogakaraka Venus (Friday), this time he choose the weekday of Mercury which is placed in the 6" house with the 8" lord Sun. This combination in his natal chart, when weak, is favourable as it --- ## Page 6 constitutes the viparita rajayoga. However by energizing it in choosing the swearing-in to be on Wednesday, he was going to make the inimical forces (6" house) and dangers (8™ house) much stronger. The time chosen for the swearing in was extremely inauspicious to say the least. If he had consulted any astrologer, we wonder on what basis could the vara of the lord of the 8" house have been chosen for such an important occasion. Furthermore, when varesa Mercury as lord of longevity, was in marana karaka sthana in the 7" house conjoining the 10th lord Sun (which shows the leader or Chief Minister being afflicted by the marana yoga). This sunset yoga? is most terrible and clearly threatens the life of YSR as he was going to be the CM. Since this is raja abhiseka, the karaka of raja being Sun (agni tattva), the varesa is of utmost importance. Mercury is in a very cursed state being afflicted by conjunction with Sun and having the aspect of Saturn (in Leo - ruled by Sun) and Rahu. To add to the woes of this terrible muhurta, the tithi was krsna paksa ekadasi (K11 ruled by Mars). He was born in ekadast tithi showing tithi dosa at birth and the muhurta happening on the same tithi when Mars is involved in Rudra yoga with Moon and Venus is most undesirable. Jupiter in the 4" house will be incapable of protecting the native due to this tithi blemish.

YSR died due to a helicopter crash in a storm when the chopper was hit by lightening [Mercury rules natural calamities]. Please note that in the swearing-in chart Mercury had chosen to do the misdeed. The helicopter crash (Mars) and death happened on 2 2 swearing in was at sunset which was at 6:42:34 pm and which is normally prohibited. He should have waited for the evening or should have chosen the morning if he wanted a 604 500. ER .. .. .... . -- ५ 30 Sanjay Rath September 2009 at about 9.02 am on a Wednesday (ruled by Mercury). The journey was started in Virgo Lagna with exalted Mercury in it. What further confirmation can Mercury give? And, he was travelling in a direction (south-Mars) exactly opposite that ruled by the varesa

near Rudravaram.

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Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India E430 Helicopter Crash Site | Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° 5 --- ## Page 7 News

Astrology and Politics: Washington’s New Odd Couple

2009 n 2006 the astronomers demoted

couldn't care less; like the rest of the celebs with one name he knows the importance of good buzz and a high profile. Besides, since the planet of death and rebirth entered no-nonsense Capricorn (the sign that rules business, banking, government, and corporations) in 2008, we've seen the collapse of those once impenetrable institutions. Who's calling 01111111 i i a 19 9.11 1101. | 6 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° Oct. - Dec. 2009 Pluto a dwarf planet now? Pluto will remain in Capricorn until 2024 where it will continue to transform those establishments and our own lives as well. Which is why this may be the perfect time to hunker down with a good astrology book. “Politics and astrology might at first seem strange bedfellow,” Jessica Murray writes in her thought provoking book, Soul-Sick Nation, An Astrologer’s View of America (MotherSky Press, 2008). But maybe not so strange. These are extraordinary times with unparalleled problems; everybody has an opinion but no one seems to have the answers. Why not invite metaphysics into the conversation? If we're going to heal this country we need to think bigger and look deeper. Jessica Murray does exactly that. At the center of this book is the birth chart of America -- yes, countries like people have birth charts. Murray is a superb astrologer and she masterfully analyzes the chart of America (born July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, PA). This country has a nurturing Cancer sun (we want to take care of the entire world) with a freedom- loving Aquarius moon (we're not exactly as we appear) and a colorful and optimistic Sagittarius (the symbol of the cowboy) ascendant. Both powerful Pluto (which rules what is hidden and repressed) and ambitious Saturn (associated with reality --- ## Page 8 and responsibility) are prominent in the chart and she spends a good deal of the book dissecting those heavy weight planets and their contribution to America’s character and destiny. The most riveting part of the book is her analysis of the WTC bombings on 9/11 which took place at a time when Saturn (in Gemini, the sign of the twins) and Pluto (in Sagittarius, the foreigner) were facing off in the sky. Looking at this event as well as the chart of George W. Bush, the Bush administration and the war in Iraq all through the lens of astrology adds new layers of meaning. She also discusses the upcoming transits (planetary triggers) that are ahead of us. 2010 and 2011 are watershed years as there will be a series of extraordinary planetary patterns. Like the Chinese symbol for crisis, composed of two words, danger and opportunity, this period can be a real turning point. Will we repeat an old pattern or transform it? To her credit she doesn’t simply diagnose the problem; she shows us how to move forward. The last part of the book is inspiring and genuinely hopeful as she lays out a strategy for healing both as individuals and as a nation. Saturn and Pluto, those two cohorts, who figure so strongly in America’s chart and in the unprecedented events of the past decade take on the role of compassionate yet stern teachers who have the potential to restore this country’s dignity. Even if you are not a fan of astrology you can’t easily dismiss Ms. Murray; her book is well researched and well written; she is politically astute, and deeply passionate about America. Her book may not have all the answers but it does ask the right questions, and points us in the right direction. Ultimately, understanding the cycles of the planets and how they EE वि Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV «7 ५) 30 influence us provides a context in which to make sense of the current global crisis and even find a deeper meaning in it. In these uncertain times that is no small thing. Surya Shasthi Puja - The Worship of Sun God Anand Sagar Pathak in Sify Astrology “Surya Shasthi Puja” (also known as Chhath) comes after “Deepavali” on “Kartik Shukla Paksha Shasthi” which coincides with October- November. “Chhath Puja” will be performed on 24 th October 2009 (in the current year). “Chhath” is celebrated twice in a year “Kartik Chhath” is more important because fasting is easy in this month. The second occasion comes in the summer season in March- April which is called “Chaiti Chhath”. Waterless fasting is difficult in the summer season. Sun, in Hindu religion, is visualized as a deity who transits from east to west in his chariot pulled by seven white horses. The horses are the symbols of the seven days of the week. Some world famous temples were also constructed in honor of the Sun God. One such temple is the Sun temple at Konark near Bhubaneshwar in Orissa which was constructed by King Narasimhadeva in the 13 th Century A.D. It has been established by scientific research that all life in the biosphere and all the activities in the ecosystem of the earth are driven by solar energy. Therefore, the Sun is the real driver of the automatically operating life- support-system. This reality was realized by the rishis --- ## Page 9 News 8 « Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 9 30 \ and saints of ancient India ~ । and they devised method of offering respect to the “Surya Dev” (Sun God) on the occasion of “Surya Shasthi Puja”. “Chhath” is the leading puja of the “Middle Ganga Plains” in India . The main states are Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar . It has also spread to Jharkhand and adjoining Chattishgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The Ganga plain is one of the densely populated parts of the country and rural workers have migrated to metro cities in search of jobs. The proportion of such migrant workers is very high in Delhi , Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. The migrant workers either go to their native place for “Chhath Puja” or observe it at their place of work. When people celebrate “Chhath Puja” in Delhi and Mumbai, it becomes an important occasion for political leaders to come forward for organizing and managing the affairs of the celebration keeping an eye | on the electoral votes of migrant workers. These practices have popularized “Chhath Puja” in the country. Millions of such migrant workers make an annual journey back to their native place for “Chhath”. It is really hard to get railway reservation during this period. The government runs many special trains for commutation for about one month covering the three consecutive festivals of “Durga Puja”, “Deepavali” and “Chhath”.

This “Puja” can be performed only by married women and widows. Unmarried girls are not allowed. Men also observe this “Vrata” (Puja). The rituals extend for four days. On the “Kartik Chaturthi day” the whole house is washed and cleaned and a regular meal is cooked with utmost purity and care which is called “Nahana- Khana” ( Bath and Meal). Lauki (Bottle Gourd) is the most important vegetable which has to be compulsorily cooked on this day. “Chhath” songs in Bhojpuri, Maithili and Maghi (local dialects of Bihar ) keep reverberating in the air throughout the four-days-long rituals. On the “Panchami day”, in the evening “Kheer” is prepared with the combination of rice, milk and gur (jaggery). The “Parbaitin” (women fasting and performing puja) keep waterless fasting for the whole day on the “Panchami” and take only “Kheer” after sunset. This single meal of “Kheer” is called “Kharna” The “Shasthi” is also a day of waterless fasting which may continue for about 36 hours. The “Prasad” (offering) is prepared on the Shasthi day which includes “Thekua” (Khajoor) - a recipe made from wheat flour, gur and pure ghee. All seasonal fruits, dry fruits, coconuts etc are required. “Sup” --- ## Page 10 (household item made from bamboo for winnowing) is necessary for offering all the preparations to the Sun God. The people go to the river side or near a pond or any other water body or by the side of a well to offer “Arghya” (offering of milk and water) to the “Surya Dev”. The first “Arghya” is offered on the “Shasthi day” in the evening to the setting Sun and the second “Arghya” is offered on the “Saptami day” to the rising Sun. With the second “Arghya” the four day long “Puja” comes to a close and the “Parbaitin” break their fast. The festival is a big equalizer. The families of the weakest sections of the society also perform this “Puja”. Priests are not required for directing rituals. This becomes a 100% family affair in which there may be one or two “Parbaitins” but a large number of helpers. The do’s and don’t of this “Puja” are very strict and all possible steps are taken to keep the sanctity and holiness while preparing “prasad” and offering “‘Arghya”. The general belief is that the “Chhath Puja” conducted with purity and reverence brings prosperity and good health to the family. The mythological roots of this “Puja” can be traced to the Mahabhartha period when “Kunti” and “Karna” performed such worships by offering “Arghya” to the Sun. There is mention of Sun worship in Vedas also. As per tenets of Vedic astrology, Sun is the ruler of all the planets. It represents soul, health, general prosperity, father etc. Anyone with weak Sun is advised worship of this astrological planet. The simplest way to do so is to worship the God on the “Surya Shasthi Day”. This worship will also enhance the strength of the Sun in the horoscope of those people for whom Sun is the ruling planet or lords of good houses in the horoscope. Being the only visible God, the worship of Sun is easy. It is recommended for health and prosperity by Vedic Astrologers.

The Times of India, 26th October, 2009 How does the position of a star determine your life? What is the influence of stars on your health? These were some of the issues discussed at a seminar on astrology on Sunday. The event was conducted by Raman and Rajeswari Research Foundation at the Karnataka Secretariat Club. Astrologers spoke on various issues, medical astrology being a prime attraction. Dr S Krishna Kumar told the audience about the 12 signs and 24 nakshatras, and the related diseases that affect parts of the body. The talk analyzed the diseases, and their conventional and unconventional remedies. The latest trend of Vedantic meditation explained by Shirdi Nath Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV «9 --- ## Page 11 News | nN i 10 + Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV + Oct. - Dec. 2009 === ५५) 30 was another head-turner at the seminar. Talks on research in the field were also organized. “Astrology is not just about predicting events. It is a beam of light that helps take the right step for a successful life. It is something that leads from illusion to reality. Programmes like this are an attempt to revive the Vedic culture,” said Niranjan Babu, chief editor, The Astrological Magazine. ANS, Astrologers Stake Counterclaim Sakaal Times, 24th October, 2009 Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti (ANS) and astrologers have made contrary claims about the accuracy of astrology in predicting assembly poll outcome. While the ANS has said that the astrologers who took up the challenge of the ANS to predict the poll verdict have failed through and through, astrologers have said that the election results were as per their predictions. P pd otish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 A few weeks ago, after the assembly elections were announced, ANS -- which believes that astrology has no scientific basis -- had invited the astrologers to foretell results of the polls by looking at the horoscopes of candidates and political parties. Contestants were expected to choose any 10 candidates, obtain their horoscopes, and predict how they would fare. “We got some 50 replies. The astrologers have failed 101 per cent -- anyone can come and go through the file at our office,” said Dr Narendra Dabholkar of ANS. “We had made it clear that participating astrologers must also explain how they arrive at the predictions - must not be a mere guesswork. But almost nobody could give us reasoning behind the predictions,” he said. Besides, predictions themselves were proved to be way off-the-mark, he added. “We believe that astrologers are nothing but sellers of dream. Belief in astrology leads to fatalism. That is why we want to expose them,” said Dr Dabholkar. The ANS, which has over 100 branches in the state, had also announced prize of Rs 21 lakh for the right prediction, but astrologers in the state have failed to earn it. Dabholkar said that very soon ANS was planning to give another “test” to those who believe in astrology. “We would give them some horoscopes, without revealing the person’s identity. They will have to find out about each person’s marital status, financial condition, etc,” he said. Siddheshwar Maratkar of Pune-based Jyotish Vidya Prasarak Mandal, however, claimed that many astrologers had scientifically predicted about poll victory of the Congress-NCP front. --- ## Page 12 In a statement, Maratkar said that with the study of horoscopes of parties and their leaders, it was possible to predict poll outcome. The study helped to predict that the Congress-NCP front had better poll prospects as compared to the saffron alliance, the statement said. (With PTI inputs)

The Times of India, 22nd October, 2009 Off the vicious campaign trail, politicians cutting across party lines share a strange bonhomie and exchange tips about the best seamsters, takeouts - and astrologers. Now, more than the Lok Sabha elections, the local breed of semi-professional soothsayers is fielding questions about neophytes and rebels. Observers say that Balasaheb Thackeray, Sharad Pawar and Manohar Joshi all consult Dadar-based astrologer Vasudha Wagh, although each of the parties involved shrugs off the suggestion. Interestingly, Wagh was out of town, having returned home precariously close to counting day. However, she declines to speculate on whose stars are more favourably aligned this season. This year pop astrologer Bejan Daruwalla, more sought after by the media rather than serious political contenders, is off-colour. “I follow my heart when | make predictions. And my heart is not in the assembly elections,” he says. 'Rashichakra’ veteran Sharad Upadhye gingerly says he would wish to see individual horoscopes of VIP politicians before appearing to favour a particular alignment. “Predictions can go horribly wrong otherwise,” he laughs, sensibly safeguarding his reputation. “In fact, most astrologers are simply taking a shot in the dark.” ५) 30 Others who are willing to wager a guess, like Sharad Joshi who teaches astrology at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, prefer to stick with the exit polls. Joshi is confident that the Congress-NCP will make the grade and Ashok Chavan will remain CM, but for some reason, he may not complete his term. Likewise Pune astrologer Siddheshwar Maratkar makes do with Chavan’s date of birth, October 28, 1958, to vouch that the CM will return to his seat. Maratkar double checks his predictions with the party’s date of birth as well, and for this reason, the nine-year-old NCP also earns his confidence. As for the party that is the buzz this election, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, Maratkar sticks his neck out by defying the belief that the MNS will lend outside support to the Congress-NCP. “That will not happen,” he claims. A brief conversation with MNS spokesperson Shirish Parkar would have helped him. “We will play an important role in government formation,” Parkar said to 1 01 Wednesday evening. “By the way, each astrologer is granting us a varying number of seats in the assembly.” In the countdown to the big day, each party is closely studying a combination of exit polls and individual horoscopes to arrive at its own prospect chart. “We are looking at 60-65 seats,” says Sharad Pawar’s personal assistant T N Dhuwali. Ignoring the Rahu (dragon’s head) and Ketu (dragon's tail), namely the Congress- NCP alliance and the MNS, that squeeze its prospects, the Sena bravely places its faith in “anti-incumbency”. “You don’t need an astrologer to tell you that people are fed up with price rise, loadshedding, water shortage, and most of all, security,” says party secretary Anil Desai.mes of India, 22nd October, 2009. Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * 11 --- ## Page 13 News ५) 30 Astro Hocus Pocus Will Remain, Says Chief Minister Ashok Chavan Mid-Day, 22nd October, 2009 The results of the Assembly elections are out! At least, for the astrologers who made their predictions a day before the EVMs began their counting today. Nanda Kishore Jakadar, an astrologer from Bhandarkar Road, said, “Congress will win by 72 to 74 seats. Shiv Sena will follow by 68 to 70 seats and the MNS will be at the end with 12 seats. Ciy’'s Congress candidates Girish Bapat, Ramesh Bhagwa and Sachin Toure will win by marginal votes and Ashok Chavan will be CM again.”

Venkatesh Vanraj Wakede Shashtri, an astrologer from Pune, said no other party could compete with the Congress, which does not need any support from other parties. “Sharad Pawar and Suresh Kalmadi will work wonders together. Vijay Singh Mohite Patil and Harsh Vardhan Patil have big chancing of being CM,” he said. Accordingly to astrologer R D Pala from Mumbai, the stable stars of current Maharastra CM Ashok Chavan may support him to retain the chair. ‘Among all other candidates, including NCP’s Chhagan Bhujbal, Congress’s Narayan Rane and BJP’s Nitin Gadkari and Congress’s Shushil Kumar Shinde, Chavan by the virtue of his stars is close to his high command and remains the first choice for the post.”

Favourable stars

12 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° Oct. - Dec. 2009 numerologist and astrologer from Mumbai, “Sushil Shinde may be a surprise winner today, but Chavan’s stars are still more favourable.” Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray is also in the fray. “Uddhav is the third contender for the CM’s post, according to his stars,” added Baarot.

For most astrologers, Chavan is the most probable winner. Astrologer Suniiel Nayak from Mumbai, said, “There is a possibility of a hung assembly, which will be an advantage for Gadkari, if the Shiv Sena comes to power. Chavan is, however, leading the race.” NASA Mission to Study Moon’s Fragile Atmosphere Science @NASA, 23rd October, 2009 Oct. 23, 2009: Right now, the Moon is a ghost town. Nothing stirs. Here and there, an abandoned Apollo rover — or the dusty base of a lunar lander — linger as silent testimony to past human activity. But these days, only occasional asteroid impacts disrupt the decades-long spell of profound stillness. And this stillness presents scientists with an important opportunity. Currently, the Moon's tenuous atmosphere is relatively undisturbed. But that won’t be true for long. NASA is planning to return people to the Moon, and human activity will kick up dust, expel rocket exhaust, and release other gaseous emissions into the lunar atmosphere. Because the atmosphere is so thin, these disturbances could quickly swamp its natural composition. Right: “Lunar Ghost Town.” The landing site of Apollo 15. --- ## Page 14 If scientists are ever to know the lunar atmosphere in a relatively natural state, now is the time to look. So researchers are building a probe called the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) that will orbit the Moon and measure its wispy atmosphere better than ever before. “It’s important that we understand it in its pristine state before there’s much perturbation,” says Anthony Colaprete of NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California. “It's such a fragile system. It's possible that it will be hard to study once humans are once more living and working on the Moon.”

Right about now, you might be thinking to yourself: “Hold on a second. | thought the Moon doesn’t have an atmosphere!” And you would be almost correct. The Moon’s “atmosphere” is so tenuous that it's technically considered an exosphere, not an atmosphere. “It’s not anything like an atmosphere we would think of,” Colaprete says. For example, a cubic centimeter of Earth’s atmosphere at sea level contains about 100 billion billion molecules. That same volume of the Moon's exosphere contains only about 100 molecules. In fact, that's so thin that molecules in the lunar exosphere almost never collide with each other. Rather than constantly ricocheting off each other to create a cohesive, swarming mass of molecules as happens in Earth’s atmosphere, molecules in the lunar exosphere fly unimpeded, like microscopic cannon balls following curved, ballistic trajectories. And the weirdness of the exosphere doesn’t stop there. During the lunar night, the Moon's exosphere mostly falls to the ground. (Just imagine if our atmosphere fell to the ground at night!) When sunlight returns, the solar wind kicks up new particles to replenish the exosphere. Also, intense ultraviolet sunlight kicks electrons off particles in the lunar soil, giving those particles an electric charge that can cause them to levitate. Ambient electric fields lift these charged dust particles as high as kilometers above the surface, forming an important part of the exosphere. Lunar astronauts will have to live and work in this bizarre environment, so scientists want a better picture of the exosphere and its odd behaviors. Levitating dust can get into equipment, spacesuits, and computers, causing damage and shortening the hardware’s useful life. In fact, moondust wrecked havoc with the Apollo spacesuits, which were nearly threadbare by the time they returned to Earth. Knowing how much dust is floating around in the exosphere and how it behaves will help engineers design next-generation lunar hardware.

--- ## Page 15 News spectrometers and dust detectors will measure the concentrations of 18 different chemicals in the exosphere, including methane and water vapor. These sensors will document how those chemicals vary, both from place to place and over time. Beyond the inherent scientific value of understanding the chemical makeup of the Moon’s exosphere, knowing how chemicals move within the exosphere could help answer a question of keen 14 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 interest to future human habitants: How could the Moon have frozen reserves of water? Right: This animation shows how individual molecules may move near the surface of the Moon to form an exosphere. Evidence suggests that the Moon might harbor stores of ice in deep, dark polar craters. On the lunar surface, fierce sunlight would quickly sublimate any ice and the vapors would drift off into space. But a deep dark crater, combining unimaginable cold with an absence of sunlight, could provide a safe-haven for frozen water. A popular idea is that icy comets brought water to the Moon in a series of ancient impacts. But there’s a problem: Even if a comet landed in one of those dark polar craters by sheer luck, the heat of impact would evaporate most of the ice. So how could significant amounts of ice accumulate?

Suppose a comet hits the Moon and leaves some 1120 molecules on the exposed surface. That water could survive by, essentially, leaping to safety. Water molecules could “jump” across the lunar surface by escaping into the exosphere and later be recaptured by the surface as the exosphere breathes in and out. Individual water molecules could move around in this way until they land in one of the dark polar craters, where they would accumulate as solid ice. Data from LADEE should show whether this “jumping” process works in a way that could explain how cometary ice could have found its way into those craters. “We can estimate the likelihood that the water on the Moon is cometary in origin,” Colaprete says. --- ## Page 16 ॐ Sanjay Rath Siddhah

Stra 1 1 35 ent variables besides the graha dasa to like dasa based on sounds; होरदयः सदिधः 5. Naksatra and their various symbols horadayah siddhah including guna, gana, devata, shapes | | etc; Translation 6. Results of lordships of houses, calcu- Hora should be learnt from the established lation of bhavas etc; (siddha) sastra. 7. Drsti chakra, Sudarshana chakra and all chakras; Commentary y 8. Astakavarga method The established hora 58518 is Brhat Parasara Hora 58518 and the works of the eighteen seers of Jyotisa should be studied thoroughly. We list the important parts of hora 58518 10. Paficanga which should be studied and fully understood in order to appreciate the complete depth of Drekkana this (1080658 of Sri Guru Maharsi Jaimini. | 9. Transits of every kind including varga gocara; The construction of varga (divisional) 1. Graha and Upagraha: nature of the planets, chart has been taught in standard their guna, symbols, significations, astro- classic texts like Brhat Parasara Hora nomical notes and meanings, relationships and yogas;

2. Special ascendants including Bhava Ghatika and Hora Lagna; Arudha, Varpada and Prana pada; Vighatika Lagna and other special points and ascendants 3. Divisional charts including Parasara sixteen divisions, Nadiamsa (D-300), nava-navarh$a (D-81), nava-dvadasamsa or astottaramsa (D-108), dvadasa-dvadasamsa (D-144); Special ways to calculate the various ad- ditional special divisional charts like the drekkana, navamsa, hora, trimsamsa etc. य

न ®Trines to movable sign 4. Various types of dasa - Phalita and ayur Somanath dasa; naksatra and rasi dasa; Dasa of differ- Zodiacal J r odd, न reverse for even Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° 15 --- ## Page 17 Siddhah 6 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 ॐ Sastra. Most astrologers use three charts namely the Rasi (D1), Navamsa (D9) and Drekkana (D3) charts even though Parasara has taught sixteen divisional charts that constitute the nadiamsa. In this lesson, we examine additional methods of construction and use of divisional charts. The list given here is not complete in itself, but does cover most of the spcial constructions. Why do we need more division charts of the same type? The third house, for example, looks into various matters including siblings, sexuality and ojas that give the enterprise and drive in a person, the karma symbolized by the hands and various others. A varga chart does not cover everything symbolized by a house but covers at least one important subject. It is natural then to have more than one varga (divisional) chart to see the various matters of the bhava. The drekké@na or D3 chart looks into the various matters concerning the third house, where D implies ‘Division’ and ‘3’ implies the house it magnifies. There are at least four types of drekkana - D3 charts.

* The Parasara drekkana looks into siblings [Nomenclature -D-3 chart) * Somanatha drekkana examines ojas and sexuality; [Nomenclature -D-3S chart] * Jagannatha drekkana shows the karma phala or fruits of karma and is also used in the Nadi (nadiamsa) system; [Nomenclature -D-3J chart] * Parivrttitraya drekkana is used for rajayoga, (0806858 etc. [Nomenclature -D-3P chart] Parasara, Somanatha, Jagannatha and Parivrttitraya Drekkana Hora Just as we have a number of matters governed by the third house, and accordingly a number of drekkana charts, similarly there are a few types of hora charts as well. The most important governance of the second house is sustenance as this is the house of Hari (Visnu), from which food is eaten to sustain ourselves (the nativity of the chart). Other important governances are wealth, speech, family (including family deity), face etc. We study at least two important Hora charts — the Parasara hora for food and --- ## Page 18 ॐ Sanjay Rath

Table 2: Somanatha Drekkana

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1st Hora 0° - 15° 2nd Hora 15° - 30° Odd signs Sun, Leo Moon, Cancer Even signs Moon, Cancer Sun, Leo sustenance [nomenclature D-2 chart] and the Kasinatha Hora for wealth [nomenclature D-2K chart]. However, tables are provided for the following Hora chart calculations: * Parasara Hora [trines] * Parivrttidvaya Hora [zodiacal] * Manduka hora houses] [first — third + Jagannatha Hora [first - seventh houses, day-night line] * Kasinatha Hora [same lord basis, day-night line] Parasara Hora: Sustenance Parasara Hora deals with sustenance and is a function of demand and supply. The Moon shows the demand for any commodity as it rules the manas (mind) while the Sun shows the supply of the same. Sun Hora - Leo: Jupiter, Mars and the Sun are strong in the Sun’s Hora (Leo) while they are weak in Cancer (Moon's Hora). Even though Jupiter gets exalted in Cancer, in the Parasara Hora chart it is considered weak if placed in it. These three planets ruled the three vital resources of production — Jupiter shows ‘Men’, Mars shows ‘Material’ and Sun shows ‘Money’. If all three planets are in Leo Hora then there is abundant availability of Men, Money and Material for production. If either of these planets 18 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° Oct. - Dec. 2009 are in Cancer Hora, then the particular availability is low and can cause production problems. Even in vim$opaka strength calculations, the placement of Jupiter, Mars or Sun in Cancer Hora does not contribute to their strength. These three planets are also called ‘day strong’ (Leo) planets. Moon, Venus and Saturn are strong in the Moon’s Hora (Cancer) while they are weak in the Sun’s Hora (Leo). These three planets rule the three methods of ‘demand generation’. Moon Hora - Cancer: There is a very strong demand for any product or commodity if people love it (Moon) or if they are well aware of its benefits (Venus) or if the product is in short supply (Saturn). These three factors forms the fundamental basis of marketing where the peoples choice of colour, taste, odour and everything else associated with the sense organs (Moon controls the senses) in looked into. Venus is the advertisement side of marketing and being the asura guru he is always speaking of the benefits of the various material products. Saturn is the time factor which can cause products to get outdated and lose demand or can create a strong ‘false’ demand by short supply. These three planets Moon, Venus, and Saturn are also called ‘night strong’ planets for Hora purposes. Always strong Mercury: Mercury is different from both these groups and in the trader who is strong in both Leo (Sun’s Hora) and Cancer (Moon’s Hora). He is the one who picks up the product or commodity from the producers (Leo) and gives it to the retailer (Cancer) or people. Mercury is strong in both Leo and Cancer Hora, and is especially strong at the junction between --- ## Page 20 horas. Mercury is changeable by nature and tends to favour those he is influenced by. If Mercury is in the Sun’s Hora he tends to favour the producer/supplier and will encourage very good production and quality thereby becoming a ‘bearish trader’. Instead if Mercury is in Cancer Hora he will favour the demand side and ensures higher demand for available commodity/product thereby becoming a ‘bullish trader’. In stock markets one can see trends when Mercury transits the horas of Sun and Moon making the bear's and bull's, respectively stronger. The Nodes: Rahu and Ketu are strong in Moon’s Hora (Cancer) and Sun’s Hora (Leo) respectively. They tend to create extreme situation of demand and supply. Rahu can create very acute stronger and inflation can surge making the money (Sun) worthless. This is the real effect of a solar eclipse as Rahu causes demand to outstrip supply and the currency (and indirectly government that issued the currency) become worthless; and weak ५) 30 Sanjay Rath . Ketu is like an army getting into business and being headless, is the master of automation. Production shoots up and production carts decline causing the currency to become more valuable. In simpler words, the dollar can buy more and the Sun (both currency and government) become strong. Lagna just shows what a person favours - If the lagna is in Sun’s Hora while the person favours production in Moon’s Hora, he favours demand. ‘The buyer is always right’ is a typical statement of a good marketing executive with lagna in Moon’s hora and th e Moon also in Cancer hora.

Paras ara advises that the Hora should be divided into 3 parts (of 5° each to understand the potential strength of the pl anets). The illustration he cites

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is of the Sun itself in its own Hora (svahora). “When the Sun is in the beginning of its hora its fruits (yield or strength) is at its peak, middling in the middle and lowest at the end of a hora.” The Sun rules the first hora (0°-15°) of odd signs and second hora (15°-30°) of even signs. Its strength (money power) is the highest 100% in the beginning (0° of odd signs and 15° of even signs). As the seen moves further, its strength diminishes to 75% in the middle of the Sun’s hora (7°30’ of odd signs and 22°30’ of even signs). When the Sun is at the end of its hora, its strengths is the least i.e. when at 15° of signs or 30° of even sign, its strength reaches 50% of its vimsopaka value for hora. When the Sun is in Moon's hora its strengths reduces even further. When the Sun is at the beginning of Moon's hora its strength is 50% (i.e. at 15° of odd signs and 0° of even sings). In the middle of the Moon’s Hora its strength 20 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 reduces to 25% (l.e. at 22° 30’ of odd signs and 7° 30’ of even signs). At the end of the Moon’s Hora its strength is nil (zero) (i.e. at 15° of even sign and 30° of odd sign). If we draw a graph to show the fluctuations in money flow for production (supply/creation), we find a sharp upswing at the middle of even signs and end of odd signs. The example given by Parasara showing the Sun’s strength is an indicator of money flow. The initial peak at the beginning of odd signs is the capital available which goes into production. The second peak is actually the Moon's money i.e. money which has been made available from the demand side by way of loans, working capital etc. to ensure continuing of production as the goods go to the market. The third peak at 15° of even sign is again the Sun’s money which is realised after sales are completed. The example given for the Sun does not exactly apply to the remaining planets and the production/supply side of Men (Jupiter) and Material (Mars) is different. Similarly the demand side strength of Moon, Venus and Saturn also vary over the Horas of the --- ## Page 22 ॐ Sanjay Rath Moon and Sun in the three-fold manner. The Table 6: Parivrttidvaya hora strength of the nodes is reversed from the end of the sign. Parasara goes on the say that the vimsopaka strength (whether sadvarga, saptavarga, dasavarga or sodasavarga) is to be determined in this mannger. He has explicitly stated the ‘three-fold strength measurement for drekkana, navamsa and other divisional charts. Suffice is to say that the computer programs and calculators available should be upgraded to do this detailed calculation if the strength of planets in the various division (aspects of life) are to be used effectively. resources of money supply for meeting his personal needs as this is his birth We give an illustration to show the use of chart. the Sun’s position (Hora) to determine the money supply it may be noted that the same Parivrttidvaya Hora: Maraka cannot be literally applied to other planets (Apamrtyu) as their calculation are slightly different. In a horoscope (Chart 77), Sun is at 21° 4’ Cancer. Cancer is an even sign and the Sun’s Hora extends from 15° to 30°. Therefore the Sun is in its own Hora. The effect of Saturn is to follow the zodiac blindly as this is created by the Sun and Yama is the son of Sirya, the Sun god. Yama the god of death symbolises this nature of Saturn to The virhéopaka proportion for the Hora chart follow the elders blindly with the hope is at 2 points for sadvarga (6 divisions), 2 that one day they will achieve the points for saptavarga (7 divisions), 1.5 points Same perfection, the same light and for dasavarga and 1 point for sodasavarga. Shine. Whether it is the Parivrttitraya Since we are studying horoscopy in this drekkana or the Parivrttidvaya hora, illustration, we use "1 point’ as the maximum Parivritti simply means going around the or 100% strength of the Sun. zodiac as people circumbulate around a temple or holy shrine to be forgiven of sins (Saturn). The word used for the Sun at 30° Cancer = 50% = 0.5 Point spiritual circumbulation is pari-krama and is close to the word para-krama. Sun at 15° Cancer = 100% = 1 Point Therefore Sun at = {[21°04"- 15%) “ Dvaya means twice and traya means 21° 4 Cancer (30° - 15)] x (1 - 0.5)} thrice — thus Pari-vrtti-dvaya means to +05 circumbulate twice while Pari-vrtti-traya = {64 = 151 x 0.5} + 0.5 means to circumbulate thrice. = {0.4044 x 0.5} + 0.5 = 0.2022 +0.5 = 0.7022 Points APPLICATION In the Parivrttidvaya hora (PD Hora) chart of Rajiv Gandhi, the lagna is Sagittarius and the lagna lord Jupiter is placed therein. Sagittarius is both Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * 21 This strength of the Sun does not simply mean tons of money. It just shows the extent to which the person will have to get his own --- ## Page 23 Siddhah

As: Me: Ra: 14 Le 42 Su: 28Le34-AK Ju: 2Cn 49- AmK Ke: 2Cp49 HL: 2716 14 GL: 21124

D-2 (Pv)

August 20, 1944 7:11:28 (5:30 east) 72E 49, 18 N58 3Le50-GK Mo: 12Le13-PK Ve: 17Le10-MK Ma: 18Le40-BK Sa:

Chart 2: Sanjay Gandhi PD Hora

December 14, 1946 9:27:00 (5:30 east) 72 ६ 50,18 N 58 As: Me: Ra: 10 36 Su: 8 9८20-6 Ju: 28Sc27-AK Mo: 23Li53-BK Ve: 1216 30-PK Ma: lagna and paka lagna. The second house is Capricorn with seventh lord Mercury in it afflicted by the lords of the sixth and eighth house Venus and Moon. The nodes are in Libra in eleventh house owned by Venus. Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on 21 May 1991 in the Vimsottarm dasa of Rahu, Mercury antardasa Rahu pratyantar dasa. In transit, Rahu was in Sagittarius which is the paka lagna. The Moon transit was in Leo in trine to Lagna in PD hora. Although some astrologers advocate the use of the Parivrtti dvaya hora for rajayoga, we do not know the reason 22 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 1Vi13-DK 14 Ge 14- PK 4 9026-0 24Li40-AmK Sa (र): 15Cn 16-MK 17Ta50-PK Ke: 17 959 HL: 8Aq26 GL: 23Ta34 for the same. It is evident that this hora chart is based on the principle of Saturn as explained earlier and its use for timing the maraka (death) period using Vimsottar dasa is exceptionally accurate. The principle used is the standard rules to check the second and seventh house from lagna for death in old age, especially if the Moon associates with the eighth house. In the case of apamrtyu (premature death) like assassination, accident at young age etc, the second and seventh houses from paka lagna (sign occupied by lagna lord) has been found to be very accurate. In the Parivrttidvaya hora chart of Sanjay Gandhi, the lagna Libra is unoccupied and its lord Venus is in Taurus. Taurus is the Paka Lagna and we need to examine the maraka houses from this sign to determine apamrtyu - premature death. The second house Gemini is occupied by Mercury and is aspected by the Moon. The Moon in Sagittarius is also in the eighth house from the paka lagna. Sanjay Gandhi died in an air crash when private aerobatic biplane has an accident as he tried to make a loop on 23 June 1980. The 47150181 dasa was Moon dasa Mercury antardasa Saturn pratyantar dasa. Moon and Mercury associate with the second house and Saturn is placed in the seventh house from Paka Lagna in the PD Hora chart. In transit Moon was in Libra in the PD Hora Lagna on the date of death. Once again we see the accuracy with which the PD Hora can be used to time apamrtyu with the Vimsottar dasa and Moon transit. In the Parivrttidvaya hora chart of Indira Gandhi, the lagna Scorpio is occupied by Saturn and its lord Mars is in Capricorn. Capricorn is the Paka Lagna and we need to examine the maraka houses from this sign to determine apamrtyu - premature death. The second house Aquarius is unoccupied but --- ## Page 24 aspected by the nodes from Leo and Saturn and Rahu are the lords of Aquarius. The seventh house from Paka Lagna is Cancer and it is also unoccupied. Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her confidential security personnel on 31 October 1984 in the garden in Delhi when she was going to speak to a TV crew. The 17150119 dasa was Saturn dasa Rahu antardasa Rahu pratyantar dasa. We have already seen the ownership of second house from Paka Lagna by Rahu and Saturn and their placement in the PD Hora chart. Once again tragedy struck and apamrtyu occurred. In transit Moon was in Capricorn and normally we should have expected the Moon in Scorpio which is the Lagna in PD Hora chart or its trines. However we notice an exchange of signs between Saturn and Mars owning Capricorn and Scorpio causing the effect of the lagna and planets to shift — parivartana yoga. In the Parivrttidvaya hora chart of Mahatma Gandhi, the lagna Aries is occupied by Mercury and its lord Mars is in Taurus in the second house with Jupiter and Venus. Taurus is the Paka Lagna and normally we would examine the maraka houses from this sign to determine apamrtyu - premature death. However, the Moon is in the eighth house from lagna and it is very possible that the maraka houses from the lagna itself will determine untimely death, especially if this in an advanced age. Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Vinayak Godse on 30 January 1948 in the garden in Delhi when he was greeting people for evening prayers. The Vimsottarm dasa was Jupiter dasa Venus antardasa Venus pratyantar dasa. Jupiter and Venus in the second house from the Lagna of the PD Hora chart proved to be the maraka planets.

Rasi

November 19, 1917 23:12:00 (5:30 east) 81E51,25N 27 As: 27 © 36 Su: 48c08-DK Mo: 5 0036-७ Ma: 16 Le 23- MK Me: 138¢15-PK Ju (रि): 14Ta60-PiK Ve: 21 Sg 01-AmK Sa: 216) 4- ^< Ra: 10 59 34-BK Ke: 10 Ge 34 HL: 26Pi17 GL: 019 35

Chart 4 : Mahatma Gandhi PD Chart

D-2 (Pv)

October 2, 1869 7:29:29 (4:39 east) 69 € 49,21 N37 As: 81140 Su: 16Vi55-GK Mo: 28 Cn 07- AmK Ma: 26 Li 23- BK Me: 11Li45-DK ५५ (रि): 28Ar08-AK Ve: 24Li25-MK 58: 20 Sc 20- PiK Ra: 12Cn09-PK Ke: 12Cp 09 HL: 4 9613 GL: 15Cp 17 The Moon was not in trines to lagna, but instead in Virgo in trines to Paka Lagna. Pramod Venkatesh Mahajan was one of the leading lights of the Bharatiya Janata Party in India and a Cabinet Minister in the Vajpayee Government. Just as in the previous chart of Mahatma Gandhi, the Moon is in the eighth house and instead of the Paka Lagna we need to look at the maraka houses from the lagna itself, especially those occupied by planets. Lagna is Leo and the maraka houses are the second (Virgo) and seventh (Aquarius). Aquarius is occupied by Venus and is owned by Saturn and Rahu. Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV «23

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Chart 5: Pramod Mahajan

D-2 (Pv)

October 30, 1948 21:21:00 (5:30 east) 78 £ 28, 17 N23 As: 9 Ge 30 Su: 14 Li00-PiK Mo: 22Vi30-AmK Ma: Me: 26Vi53-AK Ju: 38g47-DK Ve: 4Vi%6-GK Sa:

On the morning of 22 April 2006 in Saturn dasa Rahu antardasa Venus pratyantar dasa, Mahajan’s estranged younger brother, Pravin shot him four times with his licensed .32 Browning pistol inside the former's apartment in Mumbai following a dispute. The first bullet missed Mahajan, but the other three were lodged in his liver and pancreas, damaging several internal organs. Mahajan was rushed to the Hinduja hospital where he was operated upon. After struggling for his life for 13 days, Mahajan suffered from a cardiac arrest and died on 3 May 2006 at 4:10 pm IST in the same period of the planets (Saturn, Rahu and Venus) associated with the seventh house from the Lagna in the PD Hora chart. Next day he was given a state funeral at the Shivaji Park crematorium in Dadar, Mumbai. In transit the Moon was in Capricorn on 22 April 2006 when the attack of the malefics for premature death was made. Once again, just as in the previous chart it is in the sixth house from the Lagna (Leo) in the PD hora chart instead of trines. Note that we have not considered the death Moon at Gemini on third May 2006. The murderer younger brother Pravin surrendered at the police and it is confirmed that the murder was a premeditated attack. Pravin accused his brother of “ignoring and humiliating him, and not giving him his due” and everyone seems to be buying the theory of ‘neglected brother who suffered from inferiority complex’ which is quite unacceptable given the fact that the Moon was transiting in the sixth house in the PD hora. Just as Godse had hated Gandhi for doing things (sixth house is that of serious enmity caused out of some action done) that caused the partition of India etc, Pravin should have had serious enmity due to things he has not mentioned. In any case, we have seen how the maraka planets from lagna work when the Moon is in the eighth house in PD hora chart and how the transit Moon should be in the sixth house during the event. We know that Scorpio and Aquarius are the own houses (home) of the nodes and that Virgo and Aquarius are their mulatrikona (office). Just as all other planets own two houses, one being their home (svaksetra) and office (milatrikona), so also the nodes own two houses. The ownership of the mulatrikona is generally neglected in Phalita jyotisa but in ayur jyotisa (longevity matters) it would not be wise to do so as the nodes are crucial planets in timing death. In the Parivrittidvaya hora of President John F. Kennedy, Pisces is the lagna which has two lords — Jupiter (svaksetra) and Ketu (mdlatrikona). Jupiter is placed alone in Gemini while Ketu is in Virgo with Rahu and would prefer to do bad things like killing. Reckoned from Virgo, the paka lagna, the second house is Libra with Saturn in it aspected by Jupiter which is the lord of the seventh house (empty otherwise). John F. Kennedy was assassinated on _ nooo.’ oo November 22. 1963 in Dallas, Texas at 24 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 --- ## Page 26 12:30 pm CST in a motorcade. Lee Harvey Oswald was charged with the crime, but was murdered two days later by Jack Ruby before trial. Saturn and Jupiter indicate that the ‘native and his attacker’ shall both be killed confirming that Lee Harvey Oswald did kill Kennedy. There are other theories and other assassins may have been on the prowl but the chart evidence shows that Oswald was the one. Kennedy's 11501180 dasa was Jupiter dasa Saturn antardasa Saturn pratyantar dasa confirming that (1) we need to look at Ketu as co-lord of Pisces in matters of death, (2) the maraka houses from Paka lagna work accurately in cases of premature death provided Moon is not in the eighth house, else the lagna itself shall furnish the maraka planets and (3) Vimsottart dasa is very accurate in timing death and apamrtyu provided the correct divisional charts are used. Dr. Shrikant Jichkar (September 14, 1954 - June 2, 2004) was a well respected and the most well educated Indian, although a politician by profession. He had 20 post- graduate University Degrees to his credit starting as a doctor with MBBS and MD, he studied law (L.L.B and L.L.M) followed by a Masters degree in ten subjects including DBM and MBA. He topped all this with D. Litt (Doctor of Letters) in Sarnskrta, the highest Degree in a University. It was not as if he was just writing papers to get degrees but actually got merit positions thanks to the exalted vargottama Jupiter in lagna in rasi chart. In the Parivrttidvaya hora chart lagna is Scorpio and Moon is not in the eighth house. Both lords of lagna are placed in Virgo which becomes the paka lagna. The second house is Libra showing the danger while travelling as it did for Kennedy. Libra has Jupiter in it while the seventh house Pisces has debilitated Mercury. Jupiter would not qualify as a maraka and instead gives all the evil

Chart 6: John F. Kennedy

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D-2 (Pv) Dr. Shrikant Jichkar September 14, 1954 2:45:00 (5:30 east) 78 € 6, 31१13 As: 15Cn 02 Su: 27Le19-AK Mo: 11Pi3-GK Ma: 15 8g 05- BK Me: 15 Vi35-AmK Ju: 0Cn45-DK ४७: 13Li14-MK 58: 13 Li 02- PK Ra: 178958-PK Ke: 17 Ge 58 HL: 1717801 GL: 1790 49 to the debilitated Mercury in Pisces. Venus is the lord of Libra and conjoins debilitated Saturn in the eighth house Aries thereby aspecting Libra. On 2 June 2004 while driving to Nagpur from his home at Amravati, his car collided with a bus and he succumbed to his injuries. He was under the 11150118 dasa of Venus, Mercury antardasa and Saturn pratyantar dasa. Once again Vimsottarm dasa has proved to be very accurate to the third level and all the rules we had checked earlier has again worked. Apamrtyu or premature death need not be only due to assassinations and Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV «25

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Chart 8: Swami Vivekananda PD Hora

January 12, 1863 6:33:00 (5:53 east) 88 E22, 22 ॥ 32 As: 265g 10 Su: 298g 26-AK Mo: 17Vi27-AmK Ma: 6 Ar 20- GK Me: 11Cp47-MK Ju: 4Li01-DK Ve: 7Cp07-PK Sa: 13 Vi 34- BK Ra: 228c15-PIK Ke: 2218 15 HL: 2190 58 GL: 128917 accidents. It can also be due to disease, suicide or even ‘iccha mrtyu’, which is the leaving of the body by an advanced sage. In the Parivrittidvaya hora chart of Swami Vivekananda, the lagna is Virgo and the lagna lord Mercury is in the second house with second lord Venus in Libra. These planets are aspected by Mars and Jupiter. The Paka Lagna is Libra and the second house Scorpio is unoccupied but its lord is in the seventh house from Paka with Jupiter. No doubt then, that Jupiter would qualify for a maraka from both lagna and paka lagna. Venus would not qualify for a maraka from paka showing

26 * Jyotish Digest Vol . / 15516 IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 that he need not have died and could have easily lived longer if he had so wanted. This is the vital difference between accidental deaths and spiritual deaths like ‘iccha mrtyu’. Suicide is very different from ‘iccha mrtyu’ as it has a side story of a rape, suffering due to disease or some malady the pain from which leads to self-destruction. Swami Vivekananda left his mortal coil on July 4, 1902 in the Vimsottar dasa of Jupiter, Venus antardasa and Mercury pratyantar dasa. What we learn from this rare case of recorded iccha mrtyu is that the death is not clearly indicated from the paka lagna but is clearly indicated from Lagna instead even when the Moon is not in the eighth house. It is not death in the sense of dying or being killed — it is like leaving the body based on the intelligence of the lagna as there is no further reasoning available to continue or that the karma of this body is complete and by staying on it could accumulate negative karma. In another sense it is as if the god of death Yama never came to take the soul, yet the soul left on its own. In fact the Parivrittidvaya hora is the finest method available to check when Yama is coming and what we can do to avoid apamrtyu and live our complete lives.

The table for drawing the manduka hora chart is given below.

Kalyanavarma in his monumental classic Saravali teaches: द्वादश चक्र भगणस्तस्याधो सिंहता रविनाथ | ककटकात्‌ प्ररिलोभम्‌ ZEN तथान्येपि तत्स्थानात्‌ ॥ dvadasa cakra bhaganastasyadhau simhata ravirnatha |karkatakat pratilobharn --- ## Page 28 sasi tathanyeapi tatsthanat || The twelve sign zodiac is divided into two parts [by an imaginary line] at the beginning of Leo [and Aquarius]. The signs in the half with Leo are ruled by the Sun and those in the half with Cancer are ruled by the Moon. Accordingly the six signs, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capricorn represent the Sun’s Hora. The remaining signs from Aquarius to Cancer represent the Moon's Hora. The ownership of the signs of the zodiac is also based on this line of bifurcation passing through 0° Leo and 0° Aquarius - the line of Indra and Tvasta Aditya, called the day-night line ‘aho-rarta’, from which the word hora is derived taking the last syllable of the day (ho from aho) and first syllable from night (ra from ratra). The Sun as Indra Aditya rules the solar half from Leo to Capricorn and as Varuna Aditya rules the Lunar half from Aquarius to Cancer as is taught in the rk Veda. The rays of the Sun [for spiritual purposes] decrease from Leo to Capricorn and again start increasing from Aquarius till they reach a maximum in Cancer. Leaving Leo and Cancer [specifically Magha naksatra in Leo and Pusya in Cancer] as the seat of the King and Queen (Sun and Moon), the remaining six planets own one sign each in either on the distance of planets from the Sun. Mercury being the closest is allotted Virgo and Gemini which is closest to Leo and Cancer respectively. Saturn being the most distant planet is allocated the most distant signs Capricorn (solar half) and Aquarius (lunar half). The other planets Venus, Mars and Jupiter own the signs in between, again based on their natural distances and distance from Leo/Cancer accordingly. 1. मीनौ पुचूछासूयसंलगूनौ मीनराशरिदविबली minau pucchasyasarhlagnau minarasirdivabali 22||

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1. If a planet is in Sun’s Hora in a sign which is in the Lunar half, then it is shifted to: a. another sign owned by its dispositor (same lord) in solar half or b. opposite sign 2. If a planet is in Moon's Hora in a sign which is in the solar half, then it is shifted to: 28 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 a. another sign owned by its disposi- tor in the lunar half or b. opposite sign Based on the above, we can have four types of hora charts: 1st : Rule 1 (a) and 2 (a) : A Hora 2nd : Rule 1 (b) ii) and 2 (b) : Jagannatha Hora

The use of day and night strong signs divides the zodiac into two groups’ of six signs each. Although Pisces is strong at both day and night, it is stronger in the day and is hence, kept in the day sign group as per the teachings of Parasara’. The Kasinatha hora is purely based on this teaching of Parasara whereby the signs are grouped into day and night strong signs and the ownership of the hora by the Sun (implying day strong) or the Moon (implying night strong). This hora chart is advocated by the tradition for enlightenment about one’s sadripu (six weaknesses) that are the real internal enemies and that which gives rise to external enemies.

While Parasara Hora tells us about the ‘quality’ or strength levels of the planets, Kasinatha Hora gives us the qualitative aspect of wealth and shows the specific areas of investments, returns from investments, assets creation and ownership etc. It shows how a person distributes his wealth or rather, holds it. ILLUSTRATIONS In the chart of J.R.D. Tata, among the biggest names in Asia in the last century in industry (mainly steel, automobiles and various sectors) the 2nd lord of wealth Jupiter is in lagna showing that the family name and reputation will be the corner --- ## Page 30 stone of his empire. Since Jupiter is also the fifth lord (shares, speculation) the empire will be controlled and owned through shares and the holding company bears the family name — ‘Tata Sons’. Jupiter or the Moon ins lagna brings fame and here it is the lord of wealth and power showing the cause of the fame. The Hora lagna in Capricorn (own sign of Saturn) shows the primary business that formed the root of growth is steel (iron and steel is ruled by Saturn). The 9th lord (fortune) and Saturn (4th lord and HL lord) go in 4th house forming a rajayoga. Saturn and Moon conjunction is a rajayoga in 4th, 10th or 11th house as these planets own the 4th, 10th and 11th houses of the natural zodiac. Lagna lord in 8th house shows that the native has the capacity to take many risks which may look like a gamble. Ketu (aerial direction) conjoins the hora lagna showing that Airlines business was always the dream of JRD for which he started the Tata Airlines and owned it till it was taken by the government through nationalisation and became Air India. The only planet strongly aspecting Jupiter is Saturn which is also the subhapati as it is the dispositor of the Moon showing success in the things ruled by it. Tata Tea, Tata Salt and other such things are ruled by the Saturn conjunction with the Moon. In the Kasinatha Hora chart of Dhirubhai Ambani, the lagna Pisces is conjoined Sun and has Jupiter in a Kendra with the Moon in the tenth house forming a very powerful Gajakesart yoga and a rajayoga of the lagna and fifth lords as well as the tenth and fifth lords. These planets by themselves also promise great fame as they have rasi drsti on the lagna. Jupiter the subhapati is also the lagna lord and aspects the Moon. This is a common ॐ Sanjay Rath

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D-2 (Kn) Ambani, Dhirubhai December 28, 1932 6:57:00 (5:30 east) 70E 26, 20 ॥ 53 As: 6 90 08 Su: 138g 12-PiK Mo: 2180 19-BK Ma: 24 Le 09- AK Me: 21 Sc 45- AmK Ju: 0009-0 Ve: 156S¢c28-MK Sa: 10Cp41-GK Ra: 18Aq11-PK Ke: 18Le 11 HL: 27 Sc 08 GL: 4 Sc 30 feature involving the charts of people who have ruled empires and can be seen in the chart of JRD as well. The second lord Mars is also the dispositor of the seventh lord of Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV «29 --- ## Page 31 ५)

business and trading as well as lord of hora lagna. It is placed in Cancer, the fifth house ruling shares and speculation and his is where Dhirubhai Ambani is destined to make his wealth. Mars is debilitated showing that he is not born into wealth. Mars gets complete nicabhanga rajayoga due to Jupiter and Moon (planet who gets exalted in Cancer and lord of Cancer) being in kendra to lagna. Ketu the co-lord of Scorpio is also joins Mars in the house of shares and speculation. He started his career as a dispatch clerk with A. Besse & Company and two years later was promoted and posted at the port of Aden. His first foray into business started with Rahu dasa and was in a partnership (1965) that fell through. Dhirubhai started his first textile mill called Reliance Textiles at Naroda, near Ahmedabad in the year 1966 in Rahu dasa Jupiter antardasa. Jupiter is all set to promote him to the hilt and he made his business stabilised as his capital grew. He started the brand called Vimal polyester and marketed it with the campaign “Only Vimal” (named after his nephew (Mercury — Vimal Ambani) in rural India and soon had the teeming millions running after the fabric. His success story that made him the richest man in India is related to the fifth and eighth houses — the houses of risk and speculation and the share market and that is how the Mars shall get its nicabhanga (cancellation of debility). He is the man who started the equity cult in India and got 58,000 investors for his first Reliance IPO in 1977 in Rahu dasa Venus antardasa. 30 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° Oct. - Dec. 2009 Venus is the eighth lord and this was a real gamble. Its placement in the ninth house with hora lagna brought huge capital into his coffers especially since the lagna is Pisces, the exaltation sign of Venus. The IPO was for a textile business which is ruled by Venus as well. But that is not sufficient — it is the magic of the Moon. Reliance is the only public limited company that is truly public and holds its Annual General Meetings in stadiums. In 1986, The Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries was held in Cross Maidan, Mumbai and was attended by more than 35,000 shareholders. It is like a mega festival which even the politicians will fail to call. That is the power of the Moon that pulls the public and this power to pull the public is his real wealth as the Moon is the dispositor of the second lord Mars. It is his real authority as the Moon is the fifth lord and it is his real reputation as Moon forms Gajakesari yoga with Jupiter. With the advent of Jupiter dasa, the time had come to crown him as the Emperor of the Share Market and a situation of war started when Reliance Industries came up against a rights issue regarding partly convertible debentures. A Bear cartel of stockbrokers (Saturn) from Calcutta floated a rumour that Reliance is working hard to maintain its share value and started to short sell the shares of Reliance. The Bulls of Bombay (Mars) countered by picking up the shares at BSE. One can see how these planets oppose each other in the Kasinatha hora chart and both sides are equally strong but for the fact that Mars seems weak and debilitated tempting Saturn to go for the kill whereas it is actually very strong due to nicabhanga rajayoga. The Bear’s (Saturn with Rahu) tried to call the bluff of the Bulls (Mars with Ketu) by --- ## Page 32 overselling under the badla system where there is a time-lag between selling and physical delivery at settlement and were confidant that the Bulls would fail to deliver (Mars is debilitated and weak, failure) the shares on the day of settlement. Huge trades were made to maintain the share price. Bears did not have the shares and were expecting the Bulls to shy away and they would claim non-settlement charges raking in huge bucks for nothing. Finally when the settlement day arrived, the Bears got the shock of their lives when the Bulls showed their horns and asked for delivery of the shares. In case of non-delivery they demanded unbadla of 20% of share price! The Bears rushed back to the share market to buy Reliance shares so that they could meet the delivery deadlines and this caused a further demand for the shares that resulted in skyrocketing the share price. Dhirubhai had won by a mile, and he was the king of the share market. That was Jupiter dasa Jupiter antardasa and Jupiter is not only the great nicabhanga of Mars but also chara darakaraka (business, prosperity) and lord of lagna and arudha lagna in rasi chart. That was only the beginning of a golden sixteen year run for Reliance and it went from a middle level company to be an Asian giant. The way a man fights for his wealth is seen from the second lord in Kasinatha hora chart. . The Sun shows one fighting like a lion, fair, square and straightforward; * Moon shows one who is moody and will move faster than the wind god Vayu, whose direction he rules; * Mars shows the guts of the tiger with the ५) power to stalk and even € when not hungry; * Jupiter is the sheer mass and strength of the ele- phant; . Venus is the suave and polished diamond that will glitter to attract and cut glass without even incur- ring a scratch on itself . Saturn is the ferocious bea ~ ~| who will smell you out 0 । & any hole and whose love (bear hug) is death. He [29 the patience and tenacity off हा the crocodile = * Rahu is the python whose coils can grip can crush anything and who waits stealthily for its prey. He eats much more than its size and groans to digest it for months . Ketu is the poisonous cobra — never forgets his enemies and will pursue them till kingdom come Here we see the Bull power of Dhirubhai Ambani with a debilitated Mars where he lets the opposition underestimate his prowess and then showed exemplary guts and guile. The uproar that the battle caused rocked the Parliament in Delhi and it was learnt that Dhirubhai Ambani had got a foreign investor with the name “Shah” who owned many companies in the tax heaven at Isle of Man to cover the bulls. The very names of the companies speaks volumes about the guts of this tiger — Crocodile Company, Lota? Company, Fiasco Company...this is not a joke — these are real companies through whom the money was invested and the beauty is that it was all perfectly legal (Jupiter's requirement to help Mars get nicabhanga). 2. 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The Yoga System

The Yoga System

here was a sannyasin who read books on pranayama, and thought it was all very good. In spite of instructions to the contrary by elders, the Swami went on practicing pranayama, concentrating his mind on the point between the two eye-brows, which should not be resorted to in the beginning stages without an expert guide by one’s side. Once, he was at his practice inside his room for three days, and was found missing by others around him. After a search, it was found that his room was bolted from within and he was inside. No shouting by people could wake him and the door had then to be broken open. Even shaking of his body by others could not bring him to consciousness; probably his pranas were locked up in a centre and could not move up or down. His Guru came and keeping his palm on the forehead of the student, he uttered OM, thrice. The practitioner came to his consciousness. People thought he had attained samadhi, but, to everyone's surprise, he was the same old person, with all his negative qualities, and exhibited no signs of one who had tasted samadhi. Later, on his death, his body got so decomposed and melted that it could not be lifted and had to be swept. The student had no spiritual illumination, but only got into a knot through wrong pranayama and spoiled his health in the 32 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° Oct. - Dec. 2009 end. Hence the insistent warning given in all scriptures of yoga. The prana should not be forced to get concentrated in any part of the body. One should not concentrate on any spot of the body above the neck, especially in the initial stages. Concentration on parts in the head directs the prana to that centre, the blood supply gets speeded up to the area and it is then that generally people complain of headache, shooting pains, and the like. No meditative technique should be wholeheartedly resorted to without proper initiation. Also, one should not be under the impression that one can heal others by passing the prana over their bodies. Beginners should not try these methods. One may pray to God for the health or prosperity of any person to whom one wishes good-will, but one should not place one’s palm or pass the prana over another in the earlier stages of practice; else one would be a loser. What little one has gained through sadhana might get depleted by such interferences. Out of enthusiasm, one is likely to exhaust one’s tapas in these ways. In advanced stages, where one is full with power, there is, of course, no such danger, for one cannot exhaust the ocean by taking any amount of water from it; only if the reservoir is a small well, there is fear of its being emptied. This is the reason why many seekers do not allow people to prostrate themselves before them and --- ## Page 34 touch their feet. This rule does not apply to advanced souls, but Sadhakas should definitely be careful. The gravitational pull of the earth draws the prana down and it tends to pass through the extremities of the body. Brahmacharins and, sometimes, also Sannyasins are often seen putting on wooden sandals, which are non-conductors ५) 30 of electricity, as a protection against this natural occurrence. If someone touches the feet of a student, the prana which he has conserved may pass on to the other, by means of the contact. The prana can be drained off by misdirection and overstrain. Let the pranayama continue slowly, and let no one be quick in the practice. कः || Suryamandalastakam Yanmandalam dviptakaram visalam ratnaprabham fibramanadirGpam| daridraduhkhaksayakaranfica punatu mam tatsaviturvarenyam|| yanmandalarn devaganai supujitarh viprai stutarn bhavanamuktikovidam| tam devadevar pranamami sdryarh punatu marh tatsaviturvarenyam| yanmandalam jhanaghanar tvagamyam trailokyapujyam trigunatmartpam| samastatejomayadivyartiparm punatu marh tatsaviturvarenyam| yanmandalarn gudhahamatiprabodham dharmasya vrddhirm kurute jananam| yat sarvapapaksayakaranfica punatu mam tatsaviturvarenyam|| yanmandalam vyadhivinasaduhkham yadrgayajuhsamasu sampragitam| prakasitar yena ca bhiurbhuvahsvah punatu mam tatsaviturvarenyam|| yanmandalam vedavido vadanti gayanti yaccaaranasiddhasanghah| yadyogino yogajusaica sanghah punatu mah tatsaviturvarenyam|| yanmandalam sarvajanesu pujitam |/011568 kuryadiha martyaloke| yat kalakaladimanadiripam punatu marh tatsaviturvarenyam| yanmandalarn visnucaturmakhakhyam yadaksaram papaharam jananam| yatkalakalpaksayakaranafica punatu mar tatsaviturvarenyam| yanmandalam visvasrjam prasiddhamutpattiraksap ralayagrahalbham| yasmin jagat sa.harate’khilafica punatu mam tatsaviturvarenyam|| yanmandalam sarvagatasya visnoratma param dhama visuddhatattvam| suksantarairyogapathanugamyarh punatu mam Yl = yanmandalarn brahmavido vadanti gayanti yaccaranasiddhasanghah| yanmandalam vedavidah smaranti punatu mar tatsaviturvarenyam| yanmandalam vedavidopagitarh yadyoginam yogapathanugamyam| tat sarvavedarn pranamami sdryarm punatu 1118171 tatsaviturvarenyam| -

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Concept of Bhavottama ॐ

Concept of Bhavottama

House Bhava Vartottama

he savants are well conversant with Vargottama Ascendant and Planets, which means that the ascending sign or planet(s) are in same zodiacal sign in birth (D-1) and any Varga charts. A planet is called Bhavottama when it is in same bhava (house) in birth and any Varga chart irrespective of sign occupied in these charts. This concept has almost become defunct when astrologers had started adopting different methods of house division and ignored the arsh (ancient) method of house division. Sage Parasara in BPHS teaches us following method of house » division: 8 The Concept of Vargottama and Fe Bhavottama leads the list and is a : तर very important and powerful tool in 5 predictive Astrology. This Concept g can only be applied and adopted if - method of judgment of the nativity # is based on divisional charts. MW: The predictive astrology is based ¢ On three main pillars, namely, ^ 1. Planets | ॥ 2. Signs | 3. Houses है 34 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° Oct. - Dec. 2009 explained this concept to his disciple Maitraye in chapter 3, slokas 4, 5 and 6 of BPHS: “Those, celestial bodies are called the planets (Grahas) that move through the Nakshatras (or asterisms) along the Zodiac (Bhachakra). The Zodiac comprises of 27 asterisms from Aswin to Revati and also divided in 12 equal parts known as signs (Rashis) from Aries to Pisces. The Zodiac sign which contains the rising (ascending) point at the time of Birth is called Lagna (ascendant)”. Based on the ascendant and the planets joining and separating from each other, the native’s good and bad fortune is deducted”. Parasara has given the concept of Bhavas (houses) along with 12 signs in the above narration. This is called the compartmental system of houses. In this, system the whole sign in which the degree of ascendant falls is considered the first house and subsequent sign as 2nd house and so on. The longitude of the ascending point becomes the most sensitive points of the ascendant i.e.1st house, and the sensitive points of other house will be 30° apart. The sensitive point of 10th house will fall in 10th sign from ascending sign and will have the same longitude as that of the ascending point in Lagna. In this system M.C. is not considered as the Mid-point or cusp of 10th house. M.C. is however given prime-importance due to it and is widely used for many other important purposes. --- ## Page 36 Prasana Marg annunciates following seven yogas, which lays down the basis of formation of yogas of all categories in Chapter Nine-Sloka: 49, 50, 51 and 52:

1. Those formed by position — Sthana (sign), 2. Those formed by Bhava (house) 3. Those formed by planets 4. Those formed by sign, Bhava and planets, 5. Those formed by sign and Bhava, 6. Those formed by Bhava and planets and 7. those formed by Sign and planets. 1. Sthana means 12 zodiac signs. 2. Bhava (house) means Lagna, etc. 12 houses. 3. The planets are Sun to Ketu- nine planets. The dominant cause of the yoga created by the combination of planets, houses and signs or any two of them indicates the nature of results to be experienced. The strongest in bringing about yoga is called Yogakarta (composer of yoga) and it is this combination which gives the yoga results. In the context of Vargottama last four yogas are most significant and are given in order of their merit and importance: a) Yoga of house, sign and planet- This yoga is formed when same sign is rising in two or more Vargas and simultaneously one or more planet(s) is / are in same Bhava(s) - obviously in same Signs ५) 30 G.K. Goel Planet(s) become both Bhava and Sign Vargottama and all the houses of two Vargas become Sign Vargottama. This gives strength to Lagna and it becomes auspicious. In such a case, if Moon also becomes Lagna Vargottama. This enhances the auspiciousness of the nativity many fold. 0) Yoga formed by Bhava and Sign - this yoga is formed when same sign is rising in two or more Varga’s.And any planet may or may not be in Vargottama. ©) Yoga formed with Sign and planet- this yoga is formed when a planet in the same sign in two Vargas. This planet is disposed to give auspicious results. In case, Moon is in Sign Vargottama, Moon Lagna becomes strong to provide auspicious results. d. Yoga formed by Bhava and Planet- this yoga is formed when a planet is in same Bhava in two or more Vargas. The last yoga (d) is termed as “Bhavottama “and this is the topic of discussion of this article. Mr. C.S.Patel has given the terminology of ‘Bhavottama ‘planets on pages18 to 21 of his book“Navamsa in Astrology” after scanning various classics and Nadi granths. Mr. Patel says On page 20 of this book: “Bhavottama means a planet in same * house in Rasi and Navamsa charts. It | enhances the good results of the house occupied. Research on this point is necessary” It is suggested that the following classics, books and including articles a ofthis scribe may be scanned forbetter ~~ 000000000 Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * 35 --- ## Page 37

ril 3, 19685 5:30 east) , 14 N 41 understanding on this subject: 1. Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra 2. Navamsa in Astrology by C.S.Patel —published Sagar Publication, New Delhi 3. Varga Chakra - a SJC Publication —same publisher as above. 4. Article -CONCET OF VARGOTTAMA by G.K.GOEL 5. Article- HOW TO JUDGE VARGA CHARTS by G.K.GOEL This study is based on following basic parameters (Savants may verify the findings in this articles based on their own parameters) A) Bhava are adopted on whole sign basis-i.e. one sign represent one complete house in all varga’s B) Chitra Pakchha Ayanamsa is adopted. The definition is as under: AYANAMSA = Tropical LONGITUDE OF STAR CITRA (SPICA 16) - 180 deg. This Ayanamsa value could be obtained by deducting 57 secs from the value of Lahiri’'s Ayanamsa for a period of 1950 -2050. C) True Rahu is adopted in this study- Mean Rahu is being use based on lona tradition because at that time As: 437 Su: 20PI0B-AmK Mo: 8Ar3s-PK Ma (रि: 17Le05-PK Me (रिः 28Pi33-AK Ju: 219 35- 0९ Ve: 17 निं 56-॥॥९ Sa: 18 Aq 29-BK Ra: 23Ta43-GK Ke: 23 ॐ 43 HL: 23 84 22 GL: 13Cn 63 36 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 other option were not available. However, savants may adopt true or mean Rahu according to their experience. D) JH HORA soft ware is used E) F) G) H) When Sixteen Varga scheme is adopted as per the teaching of BPHS, A SIGN IS DEVIDED IN 150 unequal SECTORS - largest sector is being of 30min arc and smallest sector is only of 1min. 40 sec. arc. Thus Ayanamsa value becomes very crucial in the construction of Varga charts. For the shake of convenience, let us call HOUSE VARGOTTAMA as ‘Bhavottama’ Bhovottama planet enhances the good effect of Varga chart as a whole. As an example if a planet is in Bhavottama in D-1 and d-9 charts, it will enhance prospects of marriage even if placed in adverse bhava say in 8th house. The planets’ placement even in 8 house WILL NOT CREATE HINDRANCE IN MARRIAGE. If a Bhavottama planet will be associated with one or more than one planet by association or aspect-(both planetary or sign aspect) it becomes ‘YOGAKARTA”". Other rules of judgment will be similar as given in references given above in this article. Examples Example-1-Male Date of birth- April3, 1965, 17.25 hrs , 77E36,14N41 Tz 05.30 hrs Mars and Ketu are Bhavottama and occupying 12H and 3H RESPECTIVELY BOTH IN D-1 and D-24 charts. The native was employed in a lucrative job in south India and Joined --- ## Page 38 management course conducted by Birla institute of Pilani, in Mars

Mars and Ketu are not directly connected with education in both charts, except that these Planets are Bhavottama and are also acting as 'YOGAKARTA'’ as they are being aspected by other planets in D-1 and D-24 charts. Example-2 Male- Born on Jan27, 1956, 23.00hrs, 77E36, 28N36.India, Tz 5.30hrsE Saturn is BHAVOTTAMA in D-1 and D-24 charts and is conjunct or aspected by many planets, thus becomes YOGAKARTA' for education. Mercury/ Saturn-He was admitted to IIT Delhi and completed B .Tec in civil engineering Ketu /Saturn —He has taken admission in management course of IIT Delhi. Venus/Saturn —-He has taken admission in Astrology courses at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan Sun/Saturn - Joined Law courses in Delhi University through competitive examination He had successfully passed all examinations with merit. Saturn is YOGAKARTA’ in this nativity for education as it is aspected as well as associated with several planets in both charts.

Male born on April 23, 1937, at 16.31hrs IST, 79E23, 25N21, India, Tz 5.30hrsE D-10 chart is sign Vargottama and ascending sign is occupied by Ketu. Thus Ketu becomes initiator for carrier matters. Mars and Venus though placed in 3h and April 3, 1985 17:25:00 (5:30 east) 77E 36,14 N41 As: 4४/13 Su: 20 Pi 08- AMK Mo: Me (रि): 28Pi33-AK Ju: 2Ta35-DK Ve: Ra: 2318 43-© Ke: 23 96 43 HL: January 27, 1956 23:00:00 (5:30 east) 77 E 36,28 NN 36 As: 20 Vi54 Su: Me (रि): 13 © 11- >॥ Ju (रि): Ra: 21Sc26-PK Ke: 13Cp31-MK Mo: 5le45-DK Ve: 2118 26 HL: `-0-24 ` January 27, 1956 23:00:00 (5:30 east) 77 E 36,28 N 36 13Cp31-MK Mo: 5Le45-DK Ve: 21Ta26 HL: As: 20 भी 54. Su: Me (रि): 13Cp11-PK Ju (रि): Ra: 21Sc26-PK Ke:

8Ar35-PK Ma (रि): 17Le05-PiK 17Pi56-MK 58: 2384 22 GL: 18 Aq 29- BK 13Cn 63 15 नी 10-BK Ma: 15 96 41- AmK 19Aq08-AK Sa: 750 57-GK 5Ta26 GL: 24 Ar 17 15Cn10-BK Ma: 15 96 41- AmK 19Aq08-AK Sa: 7 96 57- GK 518 26 GL: 24 Ar 17 Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV «37 --- ## Page 39

April 23, 1937 16:31:00 (5:30 east) 79 & 23, 25 ।५ 21 As: 12 11 Su: 9Ar63-MK Mo: 15Vid45-AmK Ma (रि): 12 50 04- BK Me: 29Ar12-AK Ju: 3Cp34-GK ४७ (रि): 1Ar18-DK 58: 6 Pi 49- PIK Ra: 248c36-PK Ke: 24 Ta 36 HL: 1Pi22 GL: 4Cn15 April 23, 1937 16:31:00 (5:30 east) 79 E 23, 25 N 21 As: 12Vi11 Su: 9Ar53-MK Mo: 15Vi45- AmK Ma (R): 12 Sc 04- BK Me: 20Ar12-AK Ju: 3 09 34-७५ Ve(R): 1Ar18-DK Sa: 6 Pi 49- PIK Ra: 24 Sc 36-PK Ke: 24 Ta 36 HL: 1Pi22 GL: 4Cn15 April 23, 1937 16:31:00 (5:30 east) 79 £ 23,25 N 21 As: 12 11 Su: 9Ar63-MK Mo: 15Vid45-AmK Ma (र): 12 50 04- BK Me: 29Ar12-AK Ju: 3Cp34-GK ४७ (रि): 1Ar18-DK 58: 6 Pi 49- PIK Ra: 248c36-PK Ke: 24 Ta 36 HL: 1Pi22 GL: 4Cn15 April 23, 1937 16:31:00 (5:30 east) 79E23,25N 21 As: 12४11 Su: 9Ar53-MK 0: 15Vi45-AmK Ma (रि): 12 Sc 04- BK Me: 29Ar12-AK उप: 3Cp34-GK Ve(R): 1Ar18-DK Sa: 6 Pi 49- PiK Ra: 248c36-PK Ke: ~~ 24836 HL: 1Pi22 GL: 4Cnt5 Example-4 8h respectively D-1 and D-10 charts, and are thus Vargottama as well as bhavottama . As such these planets are strong indicator as well as ‘yogakarta ' for profession. Ketu is occupying D-10 lagna which is in Vargottam. The native started his carrier in Rahu /Ketu period. Rahu/Venus - Venus is both house and sign Vargottama- His services were confirmed in this period. Venus and Mars are placed in 8th and 3rd houses respectively and are in Bhavottama in D-10 chart. The native did not have any problem in his carrier in the dasa of these planets. Saturn/Mars-This period was running from July3, 1996 to Aug13, 1997, and was coinciding with the retirement age of the native. Saturn was also transiting over natal Saturn. During this period ,in spite of all these factors, the native was absorbed on contract and continued on same post till the end of September 1997. The main reason was that Mars, the sub- dasa lord, was in Bhavottama. Now compare D-1 and D-3 charts of this native: Moon and Mars are Bhavottama in D-1 andD-3 Charts and acting as 'YOGAKARTA’ for co-born. These planets are associated with several planets in both charts The native was blessed with 5 sisters and two brothers in major dasa (s)of these two planets. Mars major period ended on Dec30, 1949 and his youngest brother was born on July7. 1949.

38 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 --- ## Page 40 Male born on March 18, 1917, at 2.18 AM IST, 79E23, 28N21, India, Tz 5.30hrs E. Moon is Bhavottama in D-1 and D-7 charts. Moon also becomes ‘YOGAKARTA’ for progeny as Moon is with Rahu and aspected by Mars, Sun, Ketu and Jupiter in D-1 chart ; and Mars and Ketu in D-7 chart. Moon is getting Argala from Rahu (2H) and from Mercury, Venus and Jupiter (4H). D-7 Lagna lord is also getting Argala (11H) from these three planets in D-7 chart .Moon thus becomes key planet in this nativity to give progeny along with Mars (though Combust) and Rahu. In the major periods of Moon , and also of Mars and Rahu ,the native was blessed with 3 sons and six daughter ( eldest daughter was born on Sep2,1935 and youngest Son was born on July 7, 1949) All the offspring’s are alive except eldest daughter who expired on March31,2006 after crossing the age of 70 years. Example-5 Male: 25.9.1980, 10.52.40 AM, 77E12, 28N36 TZ: 5.30 hrs.

Balance Dasa at Birth: Mercury 14 yrs 0 months 19days Ketu dasa ends on 13-10-2001

The sign Scorpio is rising both in D-1 and D-3 charts. The Sun and Saturn are sign Vargottam and Bhavottama in these charts and aspected by several planets (Mercury and Moon in D-1 charts and Ketu, Venus and Rahu in D-3 charts). Mercury is exalted in D-1 chart and Venus is exalted in D-3 chart. Venus is Karka of sister and strengthening the Yoga by its aspect on sun in D-3 chart.

March 18, 1917 2:18:00 (5:30 east) 79 E 23, 28 N 21 As: 19 99 18 Su: 3Pi60-PK Mo: 218922-BK Ma: 09 23- DK Me: 23 Aq01-AmK Ju: 13Ar30-MK Ve: 23Aq53-AK Sa (रि): 1Cn01-GK Ra: 23 30 39-PiK Ke: 23 Ge 39 HL: 29148 GL: 24 Ar 45 March 18, 1917 2:18:00 (5:30 east) 79 E 23,28 N 21 As: 19Sg 18 Su: 3Pi60-PK Mo: 218g22-BK Ma: 0 Pi 23- DK Me: 23 Aq 01- AmK Ju: 13Ar30-MK Ve: 23Aq53-AK Sa (रि): 1Cn01-GK Ra: 23 59 39-PK Ke: 23 Ge 39 HL: 29Li48 GL: 24 Ar 45 September 25, 1980 10:52:00 (5:30 east) 77 E 12,28 N 36 As: 8 9034 Su: 8Vi43-PK Mo: 18Pi57-PiK Ma: 24 Li 29- MK Me: 29Vi50-AK Ju: 29 Le 44- AMK Ve: 25Cn23-BK Sa: 6Vi53-GK Ra: 24Cn06-DK Ke: 24 Cp 06 HL: 27 @ 08 GL: 2516803 September 25, 1980 10:52:00 (5:30 east) 77 E 12,28 N 36 As: 8 9634 Su: 8Vi43-PK Mo: 18 Pi57-PIK Ma: 24 Li 29- MK Me: 29Vi50-AK Ju: 29 Le 44- AmK Ve: 25Cn23-BK Sa: 6 Vi 53- GK Ra: 24Cn 06-DK Ke: 24 Cp 06 HL: 27 Cp 08 GL: 25 16 03 Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * 39 --- ## Page 41

As: 10054 Su: 9Le04-DK Mo: 19VI49-MK Ma: 18 Ge 09- PIK Me: 23 Cn 01- AmK Ju: 20Cn20-AK Ve: 9le20-GK Sa: 21 Le 48-BK Ra: 15Le05-PK Ke: 15 Aq 05 HL: 0Cn22 GL: 28c59 August 26, 1878 16:43:00 (5:30 east) 77 € 13,28 N 39 As: 1Cp54 Su: 9le04-DK Mo: 19Vi49-MK Ma: 18 Ge 09- PiK Me: 23 Cn 01- AMK Ju: 29Cn20-AK Ve: 9Le20-GK Sa: 21 Le 48-BK Ra: 15Le05-PK Ke: 15 Aq 05 HL: 06022 GL: 2 60 59 As: 27Cp 09 Su: 14VI51-BK Mo: 5Cn19-PK Ma: है ची 49- PIK Me: 23VI41-AmK Ju: 7 59 06५९ Ve: 216 05-6 Sa: 27178 07- AK Ra: 28 99 37- 0 Ke: 28 Ge 37 HL: 28 Ge 03 GL: 3 125 October 1, 1972 15:45:00 (5:30 east) 77E12,28N 38 As: 2706009 Su: 14VI51-BK Mo: §Cn19-PK Ma: 6V149- PK Me: 23Vid1-AmK Ju: 790 06-॥॥९ Ve: 2Le03-GK Sa: 27 Ta 07- AK Ra: 2885937-DK Ke: 28Ge37 HL: 28Ge08 GL: 3vi22 1. There are following interesting features His sister was married in Venus/Sun period (operating from 19-2-2005 to 19-2-2006) with the active help and assistance of the native.

Example - 6 and 7

The couple was married on 27.11.2005. The husband was running Rahu major period. Rahu is placed in 8th house in Navamsa chart but is Bhavottama and Vargottam. The wife was running Ketu dasa. Ketu is placed in 6th house, but in Vargottama. Husband: 26.8.1979, 16.43 PM 77E13, 28N39 TZ 5.30 hrs.

Moon- major period balance at Birth 2 yrs 7 m 15 days. 1. The Capricorn sign is rising and Vargottam in both D-1 and D-9 charts. This indicates strong attachment among the couple. 2. Rahu and Ketu are Bhavottama and also Vargottam and placed in 2/8th house axis. Rahu is with 8th lord SUN, Yoga-Karka Venus and Ascendant lord Saturn. The native was married on 27.11.2005 in Rahu/Moon/Venus directional period though Rahu is placed in 8th house in D-9 cart. Besides Rahu which is Vargottama, Moon is the lord of Seventh house and conjunct with Dara Karka SUN and Venus in D-9 chart. Wife: 1.10.1972, 15:45 PM, 77E13, 28N39 TZ. 5.30 hrs.

Balance period of Saturn at Birth -16 yrs 1m 26days. Marriage 1. There are following interesting features 40 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° Oct. - Dec. 2009 --- ## Page 42 in this nativity. Saturn is Atma Karka and occupying Navamsa Lagna. Ascendant sign of wife in D-1 chart is the rising sign in Navamsa chart of husband.

nativity. The marriage was negotiated in the period of Mercury/Saturn/ Jupiter, Mercury and Saturn are Ascendant lords of D-9 and D-1 charts respectively. The Jupiter, being the Yoga-Karta, has made all arrangements for marriage When ever Venus is in Leo, and sun and/or moon are in Cancer sign, this yoga does not help marriage. But on account of strength of Vargottama planets, the marriage did take place. Venus is house Vargottama in D-1 and in this nativity. The marriage was performed on 27.11.2005 on commencement of Ketu/Ketu/Ketu period. The dasa of Ketu commenced on the day of marriage. This example clearly establishes the role of Rashi and Bhava Vargottama Planets provided they are aspected by other planets. This also establishes the validity of adopting true Chitra Paksha Ayanamsa D-9 charts. Besides, 7th lord Moon in D-1 chart is conjunct with up-pada lord Mercury in D-9 chart. Placement of moon and Mars in 7th house of D-1 and D-9 charts respectively, the husband is much younger in age compared to the age of native. ५) 30 G.K. Goel Note :- Bhovottama planets had arranged the marriage , but it could not last long on account of adverse yogas’ in wife chart as well as Venus is in Gemini navamsa in husband’s chart..The law suit is how pending in court for divorce.

Male: 25.11.1973, 8:46:24 AM, 77E13, 28N39 TZ-5.20 hrs,

Saturn Dasa balance at Birth - 5 yrs - 8 m 29 days. 1. Ketu Dasa commenced on 23-8-1996 2. Married on 29-1-2001 in Ketu/Jupiter/ Venus 3. Period (26-1-2001 to 23-3-2001) November 25, 1973 8:46:24 (5:30 east) 77E 12, 28 N 36 As: 3 9922 Su: 98c13-GK Mo: 128¢37-PiK Ma (रि): 1Ar49-DK Me: 19Li31-BK Ju: 13Cp49-MK Ve: 25 30 48- 2६ Sa (रि): 9Ge55-PK 6Ge 23 HL: 4Cp32 GL: 27Pi 38

0-9 November 25, 1973 8:46:24 (5:30 east) 77E 12,28 N 36 As: 39022 Su: 98¢13-GK Mo: 128¢37-PIK Ma (रिः 1Ar49-DK Me: 19Li31-BK उप: 13Cp49-MK Ve: 25 90 48-^९ Sa (R): 909 55-९९ Ra: 6 90 23-AmK Ke: 6Ge 23 HL: 4 00 32 GL: 27 Pi 38 Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° 41 --- ## Page 43

As: Me: Ra: November 25, 1973 8:46:24 (5:30 east) 77 € 12, 28 ॥५ 38 99022 Su: 19Li31-BK Ju: 65g23-AmK Ke: 13Cp49-MK Ve: 98¢13-GK Mo: 128¢37-PK Ma (रि); 1Ar49-DK 255048-AK 58 (र): 9Ge55-PK 6Ge23 HL: 40032 GL: 27938 Separated on commencement of Venus Dasa on 24-8-2003 This is an interesting nativity which depicts the role of Vargottama placements: As fifth and seventh houses are occupied by retrograde malefics, the chances of marriage are bleak. Similarly, fifth house is occupied by retrograde Mars in Acvani Nakshatra. The Karka Jupiter is in debilitation and its dispositor Saturn is retrograde and placed in Rahu/Ketu axis in 7th house. These are also not good indications either for progeny. However, the following features in this nativity are worth noticing.

1 Ketu and Rahu are house Vargottama and associated with Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in D-1 and D-9 charts. 2 The 7th lord Mercury though is in the sign of debilitation in D-9 chart, but in BHAVOTTAMA. Mars is in Vargottama. Mercury and Mars are in mutual aspect in D-1 chart. Mercury is aspected by Sun and Mars are aspected by Moon in D-9 chart. 42 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 The native was married on 29.1.2001 in Ketu/Jupiter/Venus period. Ketu is in Bhava Vargottama and in association with Jupiter and Venus which are ascendant lords of D-1andD-9 charts respectively. Besides other influences, Bhava Vargottama Ketu plays the key-role in arranging marriage.

1 Mars is in fifth house in D-1 and D-7 and becomes both Vargottama and bhavottama. Mars is aspected by Mercury in D-1 chart and by Jupiter in D-7 chart. 2 Venus is in house Vargottama in D-9 and D-7 chart and aspected by Jupiter in D-7 chart. 3 Ascendant of both D-1 and 0-7 charts are in Vargottama. 4 The native was blessed with the child in Ketu/Mercury period. Vargottama Ketu is giving auspicious argala to 5th house and Vargottama Mercury is aspecting 5th house and its lord. 5 In D-7 chart, Ketu is placed in 8th house and Mercury in 3rd house. With the result, the native should lose the custody of the child or child may not survive. 6 In D-9 and D-7 Venus is Bhavottama and this indicates the strong affinity of mother with child. Separation As soon as, Venus dasa commenced after 24-8-2003, both partners separated from each other and wife returned to her parental home with the child. It may be noted that no sooner Vargottama Ketu dasa was over; the marriage could not sustain on account of other evil Yogas and also resulted in the separation from the progeny. --- ## Page 44

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The Mahabhagavata Purana speaks of the emergence of the Mahavidya (Kinsley 1998, 22). The story goes that 57 Siva and his spouse Sati were arguing about whether to attend a spiritual rite held by $ Daksa Prajapati the father of Safi, as they had not been invited. Siva argues that it is his right to attend the same as his divinity is required for the rite to bear fruit, but as they had not been invited they should not attend and forbids Safi to do so. Commentary: Here Siva is referred to as the Guru as he gives the fruits of all Karmas by sitting in the center of the Digchakra. In the tradition he is worshipped here as Sri Vedavyasa for the same reason. As Siva had not being invited implied that Daksa had performed great Adharma. The argument ensued and 5 began to glow red with anger. Siva closed his eyes in fear and when he opened them saw 581 appearing in a most terrible form. Siva in fear walked away from Sati in the southern direction. Commentary: This situation holds special meaning since as per implication God will walk away once arguments ensue, and as per Hora Sastra Siva, or Sadasiva signified by Jupiter in the chart, and will find its Marana Karaka Sthana in the third house which is signified by Mars. This can also be adverse to life as for Jupiter the eighth or Grahana Graha in the Varachakra is Mars which is quite devastating for the body of Jupiter. Mars further rules the sourthern direction which is the path of Mars clearly showing the negatives of Mars manifesting during this incident. Safi seeing this immediately manifested herself in the form of Kali blocking his path. Siva then looks up to see Tara. He then turns around to find Bagalamukht blocking his path (north). He turns to his left (east) to find Bhuvanes$vari and right (west) to find Chinnamasta. In the process of turning he Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV १43

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५) 30 finds all ten Mahavidya blocking his path in all eight horizontal directions and further also Tara 4 him.

north-west. Here Safi manifesting in the ten directions is symbolic of 58 also presiding over the ten directions of Karma. According to verse four of the Siva Tandava Stotra, the Dasamahavidya preside over the fruits that the ten Digpalaka give to all those pursuing their Karmas. Worship of the Mahavidya can ensure the fruits of all ones work and grants success especially if such worship is prescribed keeping the Dasamsa (D-10) divisional chart in mind. The story does not end here as Safi ends up attending the spiritual rite alone and without Siva’s knowledge. There Safi after lamenting and complaining about the non- presence of her husband to her father Daksa, leaves her body in the middle of the spiritual rite. For this reason all Mahavidya worship cannot give fruit without the worship of Siva, as then surely all the fruits acquired or sought will surely disappear as the sanction of the Guru has not been sought. When Siva shortly after learned of this from Devarsi Narada, he in a furious mood creates Virabhadra from a strand of his hair and sent him and his Gana to demolish the rite which was held. Siva then began to dance the Tandava in a process of causing the destruction of the universe or Pralaya. Ketu represents hair and further represents the upwards direction of the Dig- and Kalachakras. This vertical up- or downwards 44 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 direction is the direction of loka or tala which follows after leaving this body provided rebirth in the same world is not indicated, and is based on Karma. Based on this Ketu is the natural cause of dissolution and Pralaya. 581 is later reincarnated as Parvati and marries Siva after great penance. 1812091 Appears According to the Sakti Sarhgama-Tantra (Kinsley 1998, 213), at an occasion Visnu and Laksmi had travelled to visit Siva and Parvati. There they offered food to Siva and Parvafi and some of the food fell to the ground. From these food-remnants arose a maiden who asked for leftover foods. The four then offered her their leftovers as Prasada. Siva then blessed the maiden that those who worshipped her would subdue their enemies and attain their desires. She then became known as Uccista-matangini. The leftover foods are the Prasada of the Ista Devata. Matangi is worshipped in this form so that we may receive the Prasada of our own Ista Devata. The boon arising from Siva implies that this is a means ot purifying or correcting the Atma itself as Siva is the pratyadhidevata of the Sun which is the naisargika Atmakaraka. This is further exemplified under the next heading. 1212707 Appears to Siva According to the Pranatosint Tantra (Kinsley 1998, 213), Parvati had travelled to visit her father in the Himalayas and had left Siva at home. Siva, who had unwillingly consented to her leaving for more than a few days, had become jealous and felt deprived of her when she had not arrived home and travelled to visit her in the guise of an ornament vendor. In her presence he offered to sell her seashell bangles but when enquired of his price he sought to test her fidelity by asking Parvafi to repay him with sexual favours. Sri Parvati --- ## Page 46 feeling enraged by this statement was ready to curse the vendor but realised through her intuition that this was no other than her own husband $ Siva himself. Hence, in reply she merely answered yes but asked that the payment be given at a later time. The vendor agreed and left the residence of Parvati for his home. Later that evening at his home as Siva prepared to perform his evening prayers Parvati arrived there at the Manasa Lake in the guise of a highly attractive outcaste woman and began to dance. When Siva enquired as to the ladies purpose there she answered that she was the daughter of a Candala and had arrived to perform austerities. Siva revealed that he himself was the giver of all boons and then took her hand, kissed her and prepared to make love to her. In the course of the same Siva found that he himself had been turned into a Candala. Realising himself to be in this state he further recognised the woman that had arrived to be his wife Parvati. Following their lovemaking Parvati asked Siva for a boon, namely that the form that she had taken to unite with Siva be known forever as Ucchista- candalini and that all those who seek to reach Siva have to worship this form for their penance to bear fruits. Notably the name Ucchista-candalini specifically refers 10 4818001 in the form where she united with Siva. This name is not interchangeable with that of Ucchista-Matangini despite indicating the same form. The process of attracting is known as Vasikarana and the two Graha responsible for this are Moon and Venus. Herein Venus is the one who helps one to attract oneself to the thought of marrying and finally also attracts a spouse through ५५) 30 Visti Larsen & Andrew Foss Adhidevata of Venus is 586, the spouse of Indra, and is responsible for giving everyone taste and a desire to explore the sense of taste through which all sensual experiences arise. Once this taste has been satisfied, the Pratyadhidevata of Venus being Indra ends the desire for exploring this sense anymore, and Indra further being the Adhidevata of Jupiter brings children into this world. The goal of Venus thus becomes Jupiter and the Pratyadhidevata of Jupiter is Sadasiva making this the real goal. Therefore herein the process of Vasikarana is to attract God and 14281800 thus can enable the worshipper to attract his/her Ista Devata or personal aspect of God for worship. Chandali is a lady who does not ascribe to the caste system and by implication also does not partake in the order and roles governing an established society. The male equivalent of the same being a Chandala. The incident occurring at the evening time is a reference to Siva Gayatri or sunset. Sunset is the time of the seventh house as the sun is placed in the seventh from the Lagna at this time. The natural seventh house is the sign of Libra which happens to be the cause of debilitation for the Sun, hence Matangi is associated with the Sun. Being further associated with the Sun whose Pratyadhidevata is 57 Siva, the importance of Matangi Sadhana in attaining the blessings of Siva comes to fore. The Sun, signifying Matangi, attains its Digbala in the natural % 1 tenth house. As per the tradition, the tenth house signifying Siddhi brings Matangi unde the grouping of Siddhividya. Similarly [1118५811 (Ketu) and Bagalamukht (Mars) are also Siddhividya, Vidya are which the marriage can occur. 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१११५४ as the remaining (Tara, Tripurasundari, Kal and Chinnamasta) are Mahavidya. Further, as per the teachings of the tradition, different forms of one particular Devi can be Mahavidya, Siddhividya or Vidya. It was in this form that the couple established the Grsnesvara Jyotirlifiga in the Kanyakavana forest, when by accident whilst Matangi was mixing sindoor and saffron with her thumb a beam of light appeared in her palm. This then became known as Kumkumesvara or Grsnesvara.

The Mahabharata (Ganguli 2008, xiii- 189) describes the emergence of the Rsi Sudra father, Matanga despite having all the rites performed for him as if he were a Brahmin became aware of his factual caste from a she-ass, when she complained about his mistreatment of her own child, which she ascribed to the caste from which he originated. When the caste of the bride is higher than that of the groom it causes degradation of the caste of the children and is termed a Pratiloma marriage (Rath 2006, 18-19). Specifically, the offspring of a Brahmin mother and father of a lower caste become members of the Candala caste responsible for maintaining the dead, burial grounds and also act as executioners and the likes. According to Parasara, Rahu signifies the Candala caste and the cruelty ascribed to ones of this nature arises from the nature of Rahu. Learning of his true caste he became unhappy and became determined to raise his own caste to that of a Brahmin. He set of to the forests to perform austerities to acquire the status of a Brahmin. Having performed severe austerities, which got the attention of the Devas, Indra appeared before Matanga to learn of his desire. Matanga revealed his intention to which Indra objected and stated this pursuit to be impossible. Matanga refusing to receive any other boon then continued for one-hundred more years. Arguing on several occasions with Matanga that the caste of Brahmin is unattainable without being reborn, Indra tried to sway Matanga but unsuccessfully. Thousands of years passed with Matanga increasing the intensity of his penances being reduced to mere skin and bones and standing on his toes alone to do penance, Matariga became exhausted being unable to attain his goal. The process of raising ones caste happens naturally through the courses of rebirth. According to the Mahabharata (Ganguli 2008, 22080101 a Brahmin motherand चच 46 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 --- ## Page 48 xiii-188) being born in any of the castes of Pulkasa or Candala one will have to exist for a period of one-thousand years before being born as a Sudra. Thirty- thousand years more are required for the status of Vaisya. Sixty-thousand more for the status of Ksatriya. Three-million-six- hundred-thousand years (3,600,000) will then transpire for one to become reborn as a fallen Brahmana, and one-trillion-eight- hundren-million years (1,080,000,000) will transpire before one is a Brahmana being initiated into the Gayatri and other sacred mantras. Four-hundred-thirty-two- billion years (432,000,000,000) years will pass before one becomes familiar with the Vedas and scriptures. According to the Pranatosini Tantra, at the end of one-hundred-thousand years of penance in the Sunshine, a Devi appeared before Matanga in the most pleasing form, being dark complexioned and radiating in a mass of light resembling Kalika in her Lalita form, known as Mahavidya Rajamatangini. She granted him the boons of attaining any of his hearts desires and subjugation of all enemies. According to the same Tantra, she was said to emerge on the month of Bhadrapada (Sun in Virgo) during Krsna Astami Tithi. Matangi is among the Siddhavidya. The comparison of Rajamatangint and Kalika also refers to Rajamatangini to be the Mahavidya form of 1421800. When describing the worship of Rajamatangin, the Pranatosini Tantra also uses the word ‘tejorasi’ which can either mean ‘mass of light’ or one of the three fiery signs of Aries, Leo or Sagittarius, all of which can be advised for her worship. The worship in the sunshine (atapyata) can refer to worship during the Abhijit Muharta which transpires during the midday. As Sumukhi she holds a skull as wellas ____ As Sumukhi she holds a skull as well as Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV «47 ५)

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Ucchista-matangini Midnight Bhadrapada Krsna Astami would place the Sun in Virgo as the Moon is either in Taurus or Gemini (approximately 84-96 degrees from the advent of Pisces). As the fourth house from the Moon is said to bring the form or २५०३ of the mother, it is more appropriate that the Moon be placed in Taurus where the fourth therefrom will be occupied by Leo and the Sun signifying Matangint. Saturn signifies her dark complexion and all idols of Slrya are worshipped in this dark complexion as Sirya’s prominent Tattva or element is Agni. Agni being signified by Mars gets exalted in the sign of Saturn indicating this complexion. According to the Brahma Yamala Tantra, Matanga also asked for the boon of being known as the father of the Devi Matangi due to which she was born as the daughter of Matanga and his wife Siddhimafi. It is from this incident that the Devi became known 85 Matang. Further according to the Pranatosini Tantra, she is known as the slayer of Matafgasura. Dhyana Astra The astras held by Matangini differ depending on the form she takes. Her 1008 as Matangini is depicted with four arms holding ankusa, asilata, pasa and khedaka. 30 Visti Larsen & Andrew Foss Red Yellow Dark gray Black --- ## Page 49

that the Moon be placed in Taurus where the fourth therefrom will be occupied by Leo and the Sun signifying Matangint. Saturn signifies her dark complexion and all idols of Slrya are worshipped in this dark complexion as Sirya’s prominent Tattva or element is Agni. Agni being signified by Mars gets exalted in the sign of Saturn indicating this complexion. According to the Brahma Yamala Tantra, Matanga also asked for the boon of being known as the father of the Devi Matangi due to which she was born as the daughter of Matanga and his wife Siddhimafi. It is from this incident that the Devi became known 85 Matang. Further according to the Pranatosini Tantra, she is known as the slayer of Matafgasura. Dhyana Astra The astras held by Matangini differ depending on the form she takes. Her 1008 as Matangini is depicted with four arms holding ankusa, asilata, pasa and khedaka. 30 Visti Larsen & Andrew Foss Red Yellow Dark gray Black --- ## Page 49

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scissors (kartari) which symbolises the bija mantra for the first house that helps overcome all problems with the Lagna or first house. According to Mantra Maharnava, the form which appeared to Matanga Rsi is described as playing the Vallaki, an instrument compared to the Vina. As the form which appeared to Matanga was Rajamatangini we may ascribe the Vina to her.As Rajamatangini is her Mahavidya 08 we can ascribe her Astra-manta to be: matangyai vinahastaya svaha|. The Karaka of all musical instruments is the Sun as well as the natural fifth house Leo. Therefore mantras which carry the power of the Vina should have aksaras corresponding to the fifth house. The fifth house also carries the Sarasvatl Bija ‘aim’ which carries the power of the Vina. The syllables have to be more than sixteen 48 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° Oct. - Dec. 2009 Bhavatarini Krsna ऽवथा Rajakali Amavasya 11 Daksinakalt Amavasya 10 Tara

9 Dhiimavati Krsna Trayodasi 4 syllables long and less than sixty-four. Herein if the Vina is making the first step towards spirituality it would correspond to between sixteen and twenty-four syllables (S. Rath 2007) to cross over the spiritual hurdles in life. Therefore, to arrive at the fifth house the Vinastra mantra should be seventeen syllables long. This also corresponds to the mantra arrived at as the Prasiddha mantra for Matanginr. Colours Varna or complexion defines the colour of any Devata. The forms of Matangi carry four distinct colours, namely Syama (dark gray, dark blue or dark green), Krsna (black), Pita (yellow) and Rakta (blood red). Specifically her form as Rajamatangint can, as per her Dhyana, be depicted as either dark gray or yellow. Yellow is the natural colour of the Devi which makes her yellow complexioned form the Mahavidya rupa (Rajamatangini), whereas the other is the Siddhividya rupa, and shares this colour with her forms --- ## Page 50 as Matangini, Ucchista-candalint and Vaisya-matangi. Sumukhr is depicted as red whilst Ucchista-Matangini is depicted as black. Ucchista-candali is the favourite of Siva whom which he united with during the evening. As a result her 1008 can be associated with the sunset which is also the Siva Gayatri. Rajamatangini appeared to Rsi Matanga during the day time after his many years of penance, hence her 108 and the light-yellow colour may be associated with the midday. Sumukhr is depicted as sixteen years old and of red complexion, an image which has a striking similarity with that of Sodasi (8 ८08 of 11085108) and has a complexion compared to that of the sunrise. Sumukhr is further described as holding a skull representing the intelligence of human beings which is associated with the Lagna and Brahma Gayatri. This finally brings Ucchista-matangini to the midnight and Kal Gayatri which is the form which received the Prasada from the Devatas and therefore may symbolise the means to approach the Ista Devata.

Whilst never described as riding any particular animal, Matangini is primarily depicted as being surrounded by parrots. Birds in general are signified by the Sun and Leo where Sri Garuda is the king of birds. The significance of the parrot is that among birds it has the power to imitate the spoken word or voices of other creatures. It symbolises the perfect student whose ability of repetition (Mercury) enables it to repeat acquired knowledge. Matangini therefore represents the voice of the teacher as the parrot symbolises the student. Worshiping her with this in mind ५) enables one to attain diksa of a qualified Guru. The importance of birds in teaching is pronounced in the Markendeya Purana where the Maharsi Jaimini is said to have learned the entire Purana from four birds named Pifigaksa, Vivodha, Suputra and Sumukha. Likely, the four birds each symbolise the four heads of Brahma each reciting the Vedas. Spouse The spouse of Matangi is known as Siva Matanga. The prefix to his name helps to distinguish him from the Rsi Matanga bearing the same name. Siva Matanga attained his form when in unison with Parvati in her form as Ucchista-chandalini. Here Siva had changed to that form on account of Parvatr's desire. Further, it was in this union that Siva granted the boon that all those who had to reach him had to worship Matangr first. The natural Rasi of Siva is Aquarius, the natural Hara bhava. It is during the Suns solar transit in this sign in the month of Magha that the Kumbha Mela is performed and when Jupiter arrives here it is Mahakumbha mela. Matangi sits in the sign opposite in the sign of Leo and acts as the doorway to Siva as a result. This is notably also the natural sign of Matangr and is where the Moon will exist during the Full Moon of Magha, perfectly tying into the boon that Siva had given.

Based on the teachings of the tradition the Tithi of worship of the Mahavidya furnishes the Rasi where the Mahavidya reside. This further furnishes the Prasiddha mantras of the Mahavidya. And example is worth mentioning herein. The Daksinakali mantra is traditionally well known as the twenty-two syllable mantra: krim krim (< hum hum hrim hrim Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV १49 30 Visti Larsen & Andrew Foss --- ## Page 51 ५) 30 daksinakalike hrirh hrirh hum hum krim [ता krim svaha. This mantra being twenty-two syllables corresponds to the tenth house as it being reduced from twelve corresponds to the number ten or tenth house of the natural zodiac namely Capricorn. Similarly the Rajakall mantra is twenty-three syllables long corresponding to the eleventh house in the chart.

Notably, when calculating Mantrakriya, Mantrabhoga and Mantradevata of the Daksinakali mantra, we find that the Mantrakriya corresponds to the number nine or ninth house as the mantra has nine words. The Mantrabhoga is the number of syllables being twenty-two and corresponds to the tenth house. The Mantradevata thus corresponds to the eleventh house which is from which the Tithi of worshipping Sri Daksinakali is derived, namely Amavasya lorded over by Rahu. Based on this the Prasiddha Matangi mantra is to be found. Her Rasi corresponds to the fifth house of Leo and therefore her mantra can be five, seventeen, twenty-nine syllables or other higher multiples of twelve added to five. To find this mantra we have perused the Matangi Sumukhi Kavacha. One such mantra appears with seventeen syllables in two forms: a) ucchistacandall matangi sarvavasankari namah b) ucchistacandalrn 11818041 sarvavasankari svaha |The Kavacha suggests a third variation of the same mantra being nineteen syllables long: ©) 81/11 -1१-11-1111151 = 2 | 11818097 sarvavasankari < Hee namah svaha 50 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV * Oct. - Dec. 2009 The third option is out of the question being that it doesn’t correspond to the fifth house after removing multiples of twelve, yet is a valid mantra as two names exist in the mantra and therefore two offerings can be made i.e. namah and svaha. Applying the same principles as we did with the Daksinakali mantra, we find that the two earlier mantras have four words making the Mantrakriya the fourth house. The Mantrabhoga is the fifth house based on the number of syllables, and finally the Mantradevata is the sixth house from which we derived the Tithi of worshipping Matangi, namely Dvadasi lorded over by Mercury.

* Complexion: ghanasyama or dark like a pregnant cloud. * Flower: Kadamba. * Mala: either Kadamba or Gunja. * Incense: mixed with aloe fragrance. + Garments: red. * Food: Chillies. * Astra or weapon: Vina mainly. * Animals associated: Parrot. * Month of worship: Sun in Aries (Vaisakha) and especially these two spring months of Chaitra and Vaisakha. This is the morning of the Deva hence she can be worshipped during Brahma muhurta as well. + Tithi of worship: Krsna Dvadasr. * Day of worship: Sunday (lording Leo) or Saturday (lording opposite sign from Leo). She is strong in the North-western direction from which she emerged. --- ## Page 52 0.0. Mande

0. D. Mande he casting of horoscope is an important step in the initial stage of astrology learning. After the ascendant and longitudes of planets are computed, the horoscope can be cast in any convenient format viz. North- Indian, South- Indian, Eastern etc. However, none of these formats can give a proper picture of the actual planetary positions in their orbits. This knowledge is essential in order to appreciate astronomical terms and phenomena such as ascendant, janma- rashi (moon-sign), geocentric longitudes, heliocentric longitudes, Rahu, Ketu, combustion and retrogression. With this objective in view, the author has prepared a set of three diagrams pertaining to a specific horoscope. The birth particulars of the native are as under:-- The natal chart and longitudes of planets are as under Asc 16:44, Sun 29:54, Moon27:7,Mars 21:3, Merc 21:57, Jup 21:19 Ven(R) 29:37 Sat(R) 15:2, Rahu/Ketu 14:21, Uranus 14:19, Neptune 22:29, Pluto 1:24 It is needless to say that the above longitudes are the usual geocentric longitudes with earth as fixed reference point for their measurement. But in reality the Sun is fixed and earth and other planets (except Moon) are revolving around him. January 13, 2006 20:51:08 (5:30 east) 77 & 12, 28 ॥ 36 The longitudes of planets measured with the Sun as reference point i.e. heliocentric longitudes, are different. These longitudes can be computed using Lahiri’s Indian Ephemeris. Having computed the geocentric and heliocentric longitudes at birth time of the native, the author has prepared a set of three diagrams. For the sake of simplicity, planetary orbits in the diagrams are shown as circular (instead of elliptical) and secondly, they are plotted ‘ not to scale ˆ ; this is unavoidable owing 10 very wide range of orbits from Mercury to Pluto. The three diagrams are as under:-- Diagram 1 : This diagram shows Denver (the place of birth), Delhi, Ascendant(l,e, the sign rising in the East at birth time), Sun, Moon, Moon-sign, Rahu and Ketu and their longitudes in geocentric system. As: 10Le 09 Su: 29 9 22- AmK Mo: 20Ge45-PK Ma: 20 Ar 53- PK Me: 21Sg08-MK Ju: 21Li15-BK Ve (रि); 29 99 57-^९ 38 (रि); 15Cn04-DK Ra: 14Pi23-GK Ke: 14४23 HL: 14 Aq 39 GL: 231127 Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° 51 --- ## Page 53 ५)

Diagram - 1 : Ascendant & Positions of Sun & Moon At 8.51 PM (Denvert Time) on Jan 13, 2006 (Geocentric System) ~a 40/ (2 १०541.) @ AS PER DENVER TIME ७014 7% NI TIoN OF \ (0 RELAT 52 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° Oct. - Dec. 2009 --- ## Page 54 ५) 30 0.0. Mande Diagram-2 : Positions of Planets At 8.51 pm (Denver Time) on Jan. 13, 2006 (Geocentric System) PIAGRAM-~2_ POSITIONS OF PLANETS AT 9+s/PMDENVER TIME) ON JAN 13,2006 _ ` (GEOCENTRIC SYSTEM) ॥ yak ~ ५2२२१ pe समर च 7 N fay ¥ Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV «53 --- ## Page 55 ५)

Diagram-3 : Positions of Planets At 8.51 pm (Denver Time) on Jan. 13, 2006 (Heliocentric System) २5९८ 13%. + DOTTED LINES INDICATE GEOCENTRIC A +न , ८०417095 ~ ^5 SEEN ~ FROM EARTH R=RETROGRADE ,0NLY 45 SEEN FRoM EARTH 54 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° Oct. - Dec. 2009 --- ## Page 56 (i) The Indian Standard Time (IST) is ahead of GMT by 5 hours and 30 minutes whereas Denver time is behind GMT by 7 hours and so the IST is ahead of Denver time by 12 hours & 30 minutes. The IST at the birth of native was 9.21 AM on 14 Jan 2006. (The birth chart has to be cast for the time & place of birth only.) (॥) East and West directions of the horizon are relative to the place of reference; what is ‘East’ in Denver becomes ‘West’ in Delhi and vice versa. (ili)Rahu & Ketu are the points at which the Moon's orbit intersects the plane of ecliptic and are always 180 degrees apart. These intersection points are constantly shifting westwards along the ecliptic and hence the movement of Rahu/Ketu is always retrograde. Diagram 2 : This diagram shows geocentric positions and longitudes of Sun, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. (The Ascendant, Moon Moon -sign , Rahu &Ketu are not shown in this diagram.) The earth is shown as fixed with the Sun moving around her.The other planets are primarily moving around the Sun but the entire system is shown moving around the earth. Diagram 3 : This diagram shows heliocentric positions and longitudes of planets covered in Diagram 2 (i) Venus and Saturn are retrograde in the horoscope and remarked to be so in this diagram. But retrogression of planet is an illusion and can take place when the concerned planet is close to the earth. In other words, a retrograde planet does NOT actually move backwards but only appears to be in retrograde motion as observed from the earth. The earth moves faster than Saturn ५) 30 but slower than Venus. Consequently, the dotted lines joining the earth and Venus/saturn in this diagram would move backwards indicating decreasing (geocentric) longitudes for these planets, as observed from the earth. It is ,however, pointed out that although retrogression of planet is an illusion it’s effect on a native’s life is very much real ! (॥) Venus has come in between the Sun and the earth and therefore Venus’ rays are ;overpowered’ by Sun'’s rays. Astrologically , Venus is said to have become ‘combust’ i. e. ineffective. Astronomically this phenomenon is termed ‘inferior conjunction’. If a planet were behind the Sun, it's rays would get completely blocked , creating a more severe ‘combust’ state for the planet. This phenomenon is termed ‘superior conjunction’. The two types of conjunction are possible in case of Venus and Mercury only. For the remaining planets only superior conjunction is possible. Conclusion It is hoped that this article would be educative for beginners , particularly those with non-science background. It may also serve as a teaching -aid for astrology teachers. 0.0. Mande Oct. - Dec. 2009 Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV «55 --- ## Page 57

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Karu Heenkenda, Thusitha Publications, Ratmalana-Colombo-Sri Lanka, 2006, 376 pages ISBN955-1419-02-2 S080 है 001 66७598८ he appropriate English T translation for the book written in Sinhalese is “Traditional Secrets of Astrology”. The book consists of 376 pages where first page is dedicated to Guru Pt. Sanjay Rath with a brief note of gratitude fo him (Guru Pranam). 12 chapters grouped each under 12 Genesha Mantras is the theme of the book. ॥ is very clear that the author’s intention was to impart the knowledge through the pacification of Load Ganesha . The reader was presented with Narada Ganesha Yantra at the end of the book , wishing them success in grasping contents without any hindrances in the mind. The author Karu Heenkenda tries to unveil some of the astrological rules given in great treatise like Brihat Parasara Hora Shatra of sage Parasara and other famous manuscripts. In each chapter, he exposed and introduced very interesting secrets from the tradition which were supposed to be new experience for the Sri Lankan Sinhalese reader. Karaka Sidhantha , Aragala, Nakshatra, Arudha, Kala and Dig Chakra could be cited as some of the examples. Above all , he managed to consolidate validity of all the rules given in the book supported by his own research along with quite a number of notable Sri Lankan horoscopes. In this context, it is presumed that he is the first Sri Lankan to write such an elucidated book based on his own research. Karu Heenkenda wrote a series of lessons, during the period of 2004/2005, published in 62 ° Jyotish Digest Vol. V Issue IV ° Oct. - Dec. 2009 Sri Lanka where he presented interesting basics in Vedic Astrology which were not generally in practice in Sri Lanka. At a certain instance it is reflected as though the author is concentrating specially on his students/admirers who have read these lessons, to bring in what was lack in those lessons. In that case, it seems more like a Astrological hand book than a traditional astrology book. Therefore it is presumed very useful for those who have a background in Vedic Astrology. On the other hand, the book will storm the brain of those who seeks knowledge, to become inquisitive to dig in for more and more knowledge on this divine subject. As given in the preface supplied by him to the book, he mentions that,” When the contents of the book is thoroughly studied, readers would be able to understand that Vedic Astrology is not merely confined to forecasting. In fact, since there are so many other methods which can be applied for forecasting, if any body wants to study the foundation of creatures on earth who are roaming round in birth after birth due to their karmic bondage and the desire of soul as to the way they select to fulfill their ultimate goals , | believe that the only subject which is prevailing in the world is non other ,Vedic Astrology.” “As a Teacher of Astrology, | expect not the followers who stay behind me in knowledge but who make their efforts to surpass me in knowledge.” The “Paramparika Jyotisha Rahas” will be a land mark among the books of Astrology printed in Sri Lanka in Sinhalese media. --- ## Page 64 Quality books in Vedic Wi nce serology by scholars of onMantraShastra, Nim- .s\itta, Svapna | Shastra atnas and Uparat nas \ 0 (AK) ou 'क RY Bo! lv sc 08

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