Tara Lagna Its Role in Determining Wealth

Shanmukha, Hyderabad

1.0

Introduction

Jaimini system of Astrology is replete with a variety of combinations for determining Raja Yogas
and wealth of native. These combinations are very unique and not easily understood by the students. Many
a time, even the scholars with high intelligence quotient fail to understand the correct interpretation of
these highly codified aphorisms of Jaimini. The reason for such failure is attributable to the very nature of
their expertise in Parasara system of Astrology. Understanding the basic canons of Vedic Astrology
including Parasara system is essential for deciphering the Jaimini Sutras. However, serious student of this
Jaimini system needs to unlearn their previous understanding of Jaimini to correctly decipher these sutras.
Importing Parasara concept of calculating longitudinal special lagnas to Jaimini system does forbid correct
view of Jaimini but also misleads the student to erroneous results. For example, there had been a couple of
attempts to calculate longitudinal Arudha (Savayava Arudha) by revered scholars like none other than Dr.
B.V. Raman which was never accepted by the scholars like Sri Iranganti Rangacharya. Similarly, there was
an attempt by another revered scholar to extend Sudarshana Chakra philosophy to Chara Dasha. The
accuracy of such attempts will be decided only by test of time.
This paper attempts in proving the fallacy of such attempts of extending principles from other
system of divination of Vedic Astrology to Jaimini System.

2.0

Tara Lagna (TL)

Jaimini systems mentions many special lagnas for delineating results of a horoscope. Scholars like
our Guru Maha Mahopadhyaya Sri Iranganti Rangacharya have demonstrated many of them without
contradicting the ancient literature with practical examples in his published articles. He instructed this
scribe that 18 lagnas were used by the scholars of yore of this system. This very fact of employing many
reference points in proclaiming results is the strength of this system and sometimes baffles the students in
disguise. One such important lagna in Jaimini system is Tara Lagna, which was explained vide sutras 2-4-27
to 2-4-30. One tradition famous on internet calls this lagna erroneously as Shri Lagna and accordingly
Jagannatha Hora software shows it as SL in the charts. However, there is subtle difference among scholars
of yore to modern JHora method in calculating this Tara Lagna. Ancient commentaries mentions this as
Nakshatra Lagna also.

2.1

Calculation of Tara Lagna:

Jaimini Sutra Chapter II Pada IV mentions this Tara Lagna and its importance in determining
prosperity.

--
trrkae maddyo daea 2-4-27

--
tasminnucce nche v rmata 2-4-28

--
svamitrabhe kichit 2-4-29

 --
durgatparath 2-4-30
Translation:

=
=
=
=
=
=

the birth star

Sun
part
number 1 in katapayadi numeric
starting
the dasha lord

The duration of Birth Star divided into 12 parts and the part of Nakshatra occupied by the Moon to be
noted. The sign obtained by counting the same number of signs from Janma Lagna (Ascendant) gives Tara
Lagna (TL).

2.2

Modern View of Commentaries:

The method as followed by modern commentators like Sri Sanjay Rath and scholars like Sri P.V.R.
Narasimha Rao1 is explained below.

Calculation of Sri Lagna2 (SL):

Step 1: Compute the fraction of Moons advancement in his constellation
Step 2: Add the same fraction of the entire zodiac to longitude if Lagna. This gives the longitude of
Tara Lagna.

If the lord of Sri Lagna is exalted or debilitated, the native is Srimanta (Wealthy Person)

If the lord of Sri Lagna is in own sign or a friendly sign, the natives fortune is proportionately
reduced.

If the lord of SL is in an inimical sign, the native is poor.

For example, a Native with Moon at 13 Li 06 (Swathi Star) and Lagna at 25 Vi 05.
Step 1: Constellation Swathi spans from 60 40 to 200 0 in sign Libra

1
2

Moon advancement in constellation

130 6 - 60 40 = 60 26

Fraction of Moon advancement

60 26 / 130 20

Sudasa shows Lakshmis Blessings Express Star Teller October 2001 issue Page 36
Jaimini Maharshi Upadesa Sutras by Sri Sanjay Rath M/s Sagittarius Publications, New Delhi. Page 216

Step 2: Same fraction of zodiac

Add this to Lagna

0.4825

0.4825 X 3600 = 1730 42

1750 5 + 1730 42

3480 47

180 Pi 47

The modern commentators calculate this special Lagna by extending Parasara principle of adding the
fraction of traversal of Moon in the birth constellation to the longitude of birth ascendant. The placement of
lord of this Lagna in exaltation or debilitation makes the native rich. The wealth of the native decreases
proportionately according to the dignity of the planet.
Exception: Some commentators like Sri P S Sastri mentions that if the birth ascendant is even, counting
shall be anti-zodiacal order.

2.3

The View of Ancient Commentaries of South India:

Now, let us shift our reference to unpublished commentaries available mostly in manuscript form either in
custody of individual or manuscript libraries, which will open the doors to new avenues of Jaimini system
of astrology.
One available Vriddha Karika3 verse deals with calculation and results of this special lagna. The same is
given below for the benefit of readers.

janmatra dvdaadh vibhakte yatra candram
lagnttvatatho rau nyaseddau dadhipa
sa yadyuccethav nce tadsydrjasevakau
svamitrarke sukh atrau nisva same sama
Liberal Translation:
The constellation occupied by Moon shall be divided into 12 parts and the number of the part occupied by
Moon shall be noted. The sign arrived by counting that number of signs from Birth Ascendant is denoted as
Tara Lagna (TL). The lord of constellation occupied by Moon as per the Vimsottari dasha scheme shall
deemed to be placed in TL. If this lord is exalted or debilitated in TL makes the native an employee of the

Ref: Jaimini Padyamritam by Sri Durga Prasada Dwivedi

King. If the lord is placed in own sign, inimical sign and neutral sign makes the native happy, poor and
common man respectively.
The longitude of lagna need not be consider in calculation of this lagna, though it seems mathematically
incorrect. The same is the case with most of the special lagnas of Jaimini System.
The same view is endorsed by commentaries Jataka Sara Sangraha of Raghava Bhatta and Jyotisha Phala
Ratnamala of Krishna Mishra. The relevant Sanskrit literature is given in appendix for the benefit of
inquisitive readers. The translation is not provided for the sake of brevity.
Exception: If the birth star lord is Ketu, count shall be anti-zodiacal order.
Extension of application:
1. If the dasha lord is conjunct with an exalted planet results in good wealth.
2. If the dasha lord conjunct with Moon results in good wealth.

2.4

An Example:

A Native with Moon at 13 Li 06 (Swathi Star) and natal Lagna at 25 Vi 05.

The duration of each part

130 20 / 12

1.11111111

Constellation Swathi spans from 60 40 to 200 0 in sign Libra

Moon advancement in constellation

130 6 - 60 40

60 26

Part of advancement in the whole star =

60 26 / 1.11111

5.79 part

6th part

Hence, count 6 signs from Janma Lagna Virgo to arrive at Aquarius as TL.
It shall be observed that Tara Lagna is Aquarius as per ancient method, where as it was Pisces 180
47according to modern method which uses the longitudinal based calculations.

2.5

Comparison of these two views

The following table summarizes the subtle differences between these two approaches.
S No

Parameter

Vriddha Karika View

Modern View

Remarks

Calculation of TL

The count is the

number of signs from
Birth
Ascendant
irrespective of its
longitude.

The TL is arrived by
taking the longitude
of Asc and also
traversal of Moon in
the star

Mathematically
the
modern view seems to be
correct.

Tara Lagna of the Aquarius

example
data
given
Results of TL
The Lord of Birth Star
is deemed to be
placed in TL and his
dignity in TL shows
the results
4
Authors endorse Vriddha Karika,
Raghava Bhatta
Krishna Mishra
Vanchanatha
Parameshwara
Laxmana Suri
Subbarama Jyosyaru
Iranganti
rangacharya
Kamalakantha
Shukla

Pisces 180 47

However, the view of

ancient scholar proves to
be practically working
TL differs by one sign

The dignity of Lord of Difference is obvious

TL shows the results

Kasirama Pathak
Dr.Suresh Chandra
Mishra
Dr. P S Sastri
Sanjay Rath
And many more

Apparently,
all
the
modern commentators,
who never seems to
consult
ancient
commentaries
got
trapped
in
literal
translation
of
those
sutras.
Most
south
Indian
commentaries
endorse
the ancient view.

And many more

3.0

Case Studies:

Some case studies are given below to showcase the correct application of Tara Lagna (TL). The table given
at the end summarizes cases of 24 charts chosen. The birth details are taken from various sources and the
accuracy of the birth details has been verified with the database of astrodatabank rodden ratings. The
ayanamsha used is 0034 25 more than Lahiri Ayanamsha, which is known as Dulakara Ayanamsha. Chadra
Hari Ayanamsha may also be used. This scribe doesnt want to involve in debate of correct ayanamsha as
the ayanamsha is very close to traditional Lahiri ayanamsha.

The List is not complete.

Star Lord in Exaltation:

Star Lord in Debilitation:

Star Lord in Own House:

Star Lord Conjunct Exalted planet:

Ref: Fortune and Finance by S.S. Chatterjee Page 347

Tara Lagna A comprehensive Study

Ayanamsha Used:

Lahiri Ayanamsha + 00-34-25

S No

Name

DOB Details

Birth Star

Star Lord

Tara Lagna

Analysis

Bill Gates

Uttara
Bahdra

Saturn

Aries

Debilitated in Tara
Lagna

Emperor Czar
Nicholas II

Revathi

Mercury

Pisces

Debilitaed in Tara
Lagna

A Garment
Exporter (Ref:
S.S. Chetarjee
Book)
Giorgio Armani

October 28,
1955
22: Hrs
(8:00West)
47N36, 122W19
May 19, 1868
0:15 (5:00 East)
30E15, 59N53
Oct 6, 1945
13:32 (5:30east)
74E49, 34N05

Hasta

Moon

Virgo

Moon Conjunct
Natal Moon and
Exalted Mercury

July 11, 1934

07:20 (1:00 East)
09E40, 45N01
July 30, 1863
7:00 (5:40 west)
85W08, 42N20
April 17, 1837
3:00 (04:58
West)
74W41, 41N45
July 18, 1919
18:17 (5:30 East)
76E 38, 12N18
Nov 7, 1954
06:15 (05:30
East)
78E36, 09N 33
Dec 17. 1888
23:55 (1:00 East)
18E55, 42N23
Sep 28, 1863
13:35 (2:00 East)
09W08, 38N43
Nov 15, 1889
05:55:00 (01:00
East)
09W12, 38 N 42
June 4, 1884
10:188 (05:30
East)
76E38, 12N18

Arudra

Rahu

Gemnini

Rahu gets Exalted

Sravana

Moon

Scorpio

Moon Gets Exalted

in TL

Pubba

Venus

Libra

Own House and

Conjunct Exalted
Saturn

Uttara
Bhardra

Saturn

Aquarius

Occupied Moola
Trikona House

Purava
Bhadra

Jupiter

Cancer

Exalted in TL

Mrigasira

Mars

Capricorn

Exalted in TK

Revathi

Mercury

Virgo

Exalted in TL

Ashlesha

Mercury

Pisces

Debilitated in TL

Chitra

Mars

Capricorn

Mars Exalted in TL

Hendry Ford I
(Rodden Rating :
B)
J.P. Morgan Sr.

Jyachamaraja
Wodeyar

Kamal Hasssan

King Alexander I

10

King Carlos I

11

King Emmnaul II
of Greece

12

Krishna Raja
Wodeyar

13

Lata Mangeshkar

14

Madhavrao
Scindhia

15

Mike Bloomberg

16

Nusli Wadia of
Bombay Dyeing

17

Queen Elizabeth
II

18

Superstar
Rajnikanth

19

Shah Rukh Khan

20

Ratan Tata

21

Vasundhara Raje
Scindia

22

Vijayaraje Scindia

23

Branson Richard

24

Anil Ambani

Sep 28, 1929

21:51 (5:30 East)
75E50, 22N43
March 10, 1945
23:45 (05:30
East)
72E50, 18N58
Feb 14, 1942
15:40 (04:00
West)
71N9, 42N21
Feb 15, 1944
13:30 (5:30 east)
72E50, 18N58
April 21, 1926
02:40 (0:00
west)
0W7, 51N30
Dec 12, 1950
23:56 (5:30 East)
77E35, 12N59
Nov 2, 1965
02:30 (5:30 East)
77E12, 28N36
Dec 28, 1937
06:29:00 (05:30
East)
72E50, 18N58
May 8, 1953
14:30 (05:30
East)
72E50, 18N58
Oct 12, 1919
23:00 Hrs
78 E 43, 23 N 50
July 18, 1950
07:10 (1:00 East)
0W31, 51N12

Pushyami

Saturn

Aries

Debilitated in TL

Uttarashada

Sun

Libra

Sun debilitated in
TL

Dhanishta

Mars

Cancer

Debilitated in TL

Swathi

Rahu

Gemini

Rahu exalted in TL
Gemini

Jyeshta

Mercury

Pisces

Mercury
Debilitated in TL

Sravana

Moon

Scorpio

Moon Debilitated
in TL Scorpio

Sravana

Moon

Taurus

Visakha

Jupiter

Capricorn

Moon Gets
Debilitated in TL
Scorpio
Jupiter Debilitated
in Capricorn TL

Satabhisham

Rahu

Gemini

Rahu gets exalted

in Gemini

Krittika

Sun

Aries

Sun gets exalted in

Aries

Makha

Ketu

Sagittarius

June 04, 1959

22:30 Mumbai

Krittika

Sun

Aries

As Makha is Ketu
Nakshatra, count
in anti-zodiacal
direction.
Ketu gets exalted
in Sagittarius
Sun exalts in Aries.
However, the
Ayanamsha used
here is Tarditional
Lahiri as against
my chosen
Dulakara
Ayanamsha

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