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RUHA CONCEPT
1. Introduction & calculation
Two chapters of Bhat Parsara Hor stra namely paddhyya (ruha or
pada) and upapaddhyya (Gauna or Upapda) are the foundation for understanding
the concept of ruha pada in jyotia.
1.1

Method of pada calculation

Parsara teaches the calculation of the ruha or pada for the Bhva and Graha
in paddhyya (ruha or pada). The pada of the Lagna will correspond to the ri
arrived at by counting as many ri from lagna lord as he is away from the lagna
bhva. Similarly for graha pada, count from the graha to its own ri and then count as
many ri from this own ri.
However, the ruha pada of any bhva or graha cannot be in the same bhva or
the seventh from it. In such a case where the ruha/pada falls in the same bhva or
the seventh from it, the ruha/pada should be taken as being in the tenth (10th) bhva
from the one arrived at. Similarly ruha or pada of the other bhva can be calculated
from their lords.
Unless otherwise specified, the word pada or ruha generally refers to
ruha lagna or lagna pada and this is of primary importance.
If a graha owns two ri or if a ri is owned by two graha, then consider the
stronger ri/graha respectively for the calculation of the graha/bhva pada
respectively. For this purpose note that (1) the planets from Mars to Saturn own two
signs each and (2) Aquarius is owned by Saturn & Rhu while Scorpio is owned by
Mars & Ketu. Determination of the stronger planet/sign is as per standard rules of
sources of strength of signs and planets (refer Nryaa da book by this author).
1.2

Nomenclature: The prefix A for ruha is used

Graha
Sun
Moon
Mars
Mercury
Jupiter
Venus
Saturn
Rhu
Ketu

Pada name
Srya pada
Candra pada
Kuja pada
Buddha pada
Guru pada
ukra pada
ani pada
Rhu pada
Ketu pada

Symbol
ASu
AMo
AMa
AMe
AJu
AVe
ASa
ARa
AKe

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House
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
House
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From Moon

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Pada name
pada, lagna pada, ruha lagna
dhana pada, koa pada
vikrama pada or bhratpada
matpada, sukhapada
mantra pada, Putpada
rogapada, atrupada, ripada
drapada, kalatrapada
maraa or mtyu pada, randhrapada
pitpada, dharmapada
karmapada, rajyapada
lbhapada
vyaya pada, gauna pada, upapda
Pada name
Srya bhva pada
Candra bhva pada

Symbol
AL
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A10
A11
A12 or UL
Symbol
AS1, AS2, AS3 etc.
AMo1, AMo2 etc.

2. ruha: income & expenditure

2.1.1 Source of income or financial gains
If the 11th from ruha lagna is either occupied or aspected by a planet, the
native will be happy and rich. The people causing these gains are seen from the natural
signification of these planets. Natural benefic planets show wealth coming through
various means while natural malefic planets indicate questionable means. If both
benefic and malefic planets are there then either both means exist or the dominant
planet shall have a say. If the planet(s) are in exaltation, mlatrikona or svaketra then
the native has good finances and comforts.
Jaimini stresses the need to examine the 6th house from ruha lagna for the
specific purpose of determining the means adopted for questionable income due to the
dictum tanou tana daa hara i.e. the 6th house is the daa (punishment) as the 11th
house (being 6th from the 6th house bhavat bhva principle) is the hara (destruction/
Rudra). For example if Mars is associated with the 6th from ruha lagna then the
native may join the police department and can have side income by using the methods
of Mars like threatening or putting fear in some form or manner. Such people are great
fighters as well since malefic planets in the 3rd or 6th house from AL give a lot of
parkrama.
If the 12th house from ruha lagna is neither occupied or aspected by a graha
while the 11th house from ruha lagna is either occupied or aspected by graha, then
the inflow is unobstructed without having the obligation of meeting expenses.

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2.1.2 Quantum of income or financial gains

The quantum of income or financial gains will correspond to the number of
planets placed in or aspecting the 11th house while the expenses will depend on the
number of planets placed in or aspecting the 12th house from ruha lagna. Wealth is
multiplied if the number for gains is much higher than that for expenses. Another
method of judging this is to examine the number of sarvakavarga dots in the 11th and
12th houses from AL. A greater number in the 11th house is conducive for a higher
income. Finally, it is the Nryaa da of the signs aspecting the 11th from ruha
lagna that give the periods of better income and raise. ruha pada of other bhva
placed in the 11th house from ruha lagna indicates gains from such bhva as well.
The quantum of gains is progressively more if

If there is argal on the 11th house, especially that of a benefic planet;

If the abovementioned planet causing argal is in svaketra, mlatrikona or
exaltation, the gains will be progressively higher.
If the said 11th house is aspected by a benefic planet, especially from lagna or 9th
house, the gains will be progressively higher.
If a planet is placed in the 11th house from ruha lagna in svaketra, mlatrikona or
exaltation, the gains will be progressively higher.
In all these cases, the 12th house from AL should also be free from malefic
association.

2.1.3 Source of expenditure or financial loss

Losses and expenditure is seen from the 12th house from ruha lagna. If the 12th
house from ruha lagna is either occupied or aspected by both benefic and malefic
planets, the native will have high earnings but many expenses as well. Just as
mentioned for the 11th house from AL, benefic planets cause income and expenditure
through fair means while malefic planets indicate unfair or illegal means. The
dominant influence maybe considered in the case of both benefic and malefic planets
besides realizing that both sources of income and expenditure shall prevail.
ruha pada of other bhva placed in the 12th house from lagna pada also
indicate the sources of troubles and losses provided they have malefic associations else
they will indicate heavy expenses inspite of high earnings.
The nature of the planet indicates the sources of losses and expenditure. Sun,
Venus and Rhu indicate expenses on government (king) account. If the Moon is also
involved with these planets then the losses will surely occur and will be quite heavy
threatening insolvency, debts and other problems. Sun causes trouble with top
government leaders or the king himself, Venus indicates bureaucrats while Rhu shows
troubles due to deadly politicians and schemers. In all such cases, the malefic planets in
the 6th house from ruha lagna should be stronger than those in the 12th house to show
success in the battle.

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If instead, Mercury is either placed, aspects or associates with the 12th from
ruha lagna, then the losses or expenses are due to relatives. A malefic planet
associating with mercury can indicate disputes and litigation as the cause of a financial
loss and trouble. Jupiter instead causes expenses due to huge (inflated) taxes besides
excessive personal expenses. Saturn and Mars show expenses due to elder/younger coborn respectively.
These very people indicated for losses shall be the source of income or gains if
these planets associate with the 11th house from ruha lagna.
Chart 1: Dhirubhai Ambani: Industrialist

Chart 2: Anang Uday Singh Deo: Cabinet Minister

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Chart 3: Businessman

Chart 4: Emperor Akbar

3. ruha: Health issues

Health related matters are examined from the mraka 2nd & 7th houses. If the
nodes Rhu or Ketu are placed in these houses from ruha lagna, the native will be
troubled by disorders of the stomach or fire. The stomach is kept in order by the garbha
agni (digestive fire). Thus, the nodes placed in the mraka houses causes troubles due
to the digestive fire or external fire hazards. Worshipping agni devat (adhi devat of
the Sun) is recommended.
Saturn & Rhu associating in the 2nd /7th house show premature death or
calamity. It can also show loss of leg or troubles in the knees provided the ninth house
from lagna is also afflicted. Lameness is sure to happen if the said sign is also owned by
Saturn while Saturn alone causes windy disorders. Venus and Ketu in the 2nd /7th
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can show spermatorrhea. Mercury afflicted by Ketu in the 2nd /7th house shows
breakage of bones, while its affliction by Saturn or Rhu causes various hormonal
disorders and excessive fat. Affliction by the Sun also causes hormonal disorders while
Rhu, Saturn & Sun will cause distress of bones and strange fevers. If the 2nd /7th house
happens to be owned by Mercury or Mars and is occupied by Mars & Saturn, nasal
disorders are indicated while Mars & Sun so placed caused nasal obstruction or
bleeding of the nose.
If Jupiter & Saturn are in the 2nd /7th house disorders of ears and/or eyes are
indicated. Mercury & Mars in signs other than those they own or Jupiter & Rhu so
placed in the 2nd /7th house show dental problems. Ketu placed in such houses aspected
by another malefic indicates that the native is adventurous, has (prematurely) grey hair
and a big male organ.
Chart 5: Blood disorders

Chart 6: Spine disorder

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4. Door to the ruha 7th house

If Jupiter, Venus or Moon are alone or in combination in the 7th house from
ruha lagna, the native will be very wealthy. If a planet (both benefic or malefic) is
exalted in the 7th house from ruha lagna, the native will be affluent and famous.
Moon & Jupiter placed in the 1st or 7th house from ruha lagna promise fame through
popularity and knowledge/intelligence respectively.
The 2nd house is also like the 7th house in this aspect and for this reason, the cara
drkraka is the significator of both 7th and 2nd houses. Mercury, Jupiter or Venus
placed in these houses promise wealth and riches due to spouse/business (7th house)
and family/inheritance etc (2nd house). In such houses, Mercury makes a person lord
over vast lands while Venus gives eloquence, poetry and entertainment skills that cause
the rjayoga.
Chart 7: Family wealth

Chart 8: Queen Victoria

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Chart 9: Andrew Carnegie

5. ruha & Darpada: Relationship issues

The ruha lagna indicates the individual personality as perceived by the world
and hence the Moon is the natural significator of the ruha lagna. The darpada is the
personality of the spouse or partners. In the case of individuals the ruha lagna is
important while for famous spouses the darpada needs examination.
5.1.1 Relationship with spouse
If the darpada is in a kendra or koa from the ruha lagna, then the native is
well off and also has good relationship with spouse (externally at least, as that is what
ruha is all about). Such people will never leave their spouse. Strong planets in the
ruha lagna/darpada give riches and fame due to the individual himself or spouse
respectively.
If the upapda is in a kendra or koa from the ruha lagna then the spouse is
well off and shall love the native. If instead, the upapda is in a dusthna (6th/8th/12th
house) from ruha lagna then the spouse shall reject the native and there shall be
quarrels and constant bickering.
5.1.2 Love affairs
Darpada also shows love affairs. If the darpada is in dusthna (6th/ 8th/12th
house) from ruha lagna, then the native will reject the spouse and have love affairs
(outside marriage). If the darpada has the influence of many planets but is in a kendra
or koa from ruha lagna, then the native has love affairs and loves spouse as well
(very large hearted indeed)! Venus & Mars are the chief instigators of such external
attachments while Jupiter and Saturn air the flame. Rhu is the clandestine operator.
The only serious obstruction to this comes from moka karaka Ketu.

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5.1.3 Cementing bonds

Even if the darpada is in dusthna (6th/ 8th/12th house) from ruha lagna, if at
least one planet connects the two of them while simultaneously being in kendra, koa
or upacaya (3rd, 6th, 10th & 11th houses of growth), then the relationship will gradually
mature after initial tribulations.
Chart 10: Hillary Clinton

Chart 11: President (Bill) Clinton

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Chart 12: Very large hearted man

Chart 13: 2 hour marriage!

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Chart 14: One night marriage!

6. Universal principles
The principles taught by Parsara are universal in nature in that whatever has
been stated for ruha lagna for the native is applicable to spouse from upapda and
other relations from the other bhva ruha. Further, the rules/dictum given for
ruha lagna are also applicable from krakma and pka lagna for the native while
for other relations, they are examined from their respective carakraka or the pka ri
of the bhva lords.

7. Upadea (Advise)
ruha is a very vast concept and it is not possible to teach everything in a few
hours. We have explained the basic ruled for judging the ruha lagna this time.
Further study includes
1. Bhva from ruha lagna like co-born from 3rd/11th houses from AL or co-born of
spouse from 3rd/11th houses from UL.
2. Marriage(s) and divorce/separation from Upapda and examination of subsequent
marriage from 8th house from UL etc.
3. Transits and other results from ruha have been discussed in the Deva Kerala
(Candrakala ni). One has to be very careful in understanding these principles as
some of the results are given for specific ni-ama and are not universally
applicable. Principles like transit of Jupiter in kendra from AL being very good or
aspecting the 2nd from UL (ri di on marriage date) for sustained marriage are
universally applicable.
4. Bhva ruha reckoned from the Srya lagna or Candra lagna are very vital. For
example the Sun in 2nd, 12th, 6th or 8th from AS3 or AS9 OR Mercury & Venus in AS3
or AS9, threaten lack of progeny and medical intervention will not work. Instead
Gyatri mantra with Jala bjkara (va) will solve the problem.

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5. Understanding Upapda is another issue especially when combined with the

Upapda from srya and candra lagna i.e. UL (A12), AS12 and AMo12. Life after
death is revealed from AMo12.
6. Examination of the various bhva pada with reference to the ruha lagna shows
the relationship of these persons (externally) with the native. Similarly if done with
the Upapda, the relationship with the spousal family comes to the fore. For
example if the Moon is in 7th from AL then the native finds the mother to be in
opposition or always controlling while the same Moon in the 7th from UL shows a
very difficult mother-in-law. Note that we have taken mother for Moon in the
example.
7. Graha pada are a separate matter altogether and they indicate the effect of people in
our lives. We have given some examples of the use of graha pada in our books.
Further study of this area is required.
With these words, we conclude this session of the conference on Concepts in
ruha.
OM TAT SAT