Bhrighu Yogavali - Part 3

A Mission Saptarishis Initiative

Translated by

Sri. Agnihotram Venkata Narayacharyulu and Smt. Shakuntala

Gowrishankar

Sanskrit Editor: Sri Chandrashehkhar Sharma

Special Thanks To: Upendra Angnihotram

Sanskrit Additional Comments: Guru Rajesh

Preface to 3rd Part

What must be re-iterated is the base of any horoscope is yogas which determine the real power of a
horoscope. The base of any yoga is the action committed in past life, this is mere lip service and so far
astrologers have done nothing to understanding the basis of how each yoga is formed. Bhrighu Yogavali is
one of those first manuscripts to give the past life karma behind each yoga, something our seniors could
never get hold of. The most important part here is to understand the basis each yoga and this can be
attempted by understanding the past life karma given by the Maharishi, this valuable part has been missing
in yogas for thousands of years and hence we are unable to say the reason/karma behind a Mahabhagya
yoga or a Gajakeshari yoga. Readers are requested to read the Damini Yoga results in the following
pages. - SA


|| atha pigala yoga phalam ||

Result of Pingala yoga.

saumy lagne dhane karme krrdyne suteyad ||

ncojjevdhanelagne yogoya pigalobhavet || 122||

Pingala yoga is formed when benefics occupy Lagna, 2 , or 10 houses and when
nd th

malefics occupy 7 house or 5 house, or are in their debilitation or exaltation rasis

th th

which happen to be either Lagna or 2 house. nd

tapasv niditaprve sdhvstr ca kalakit ||

ptrednatuktvvaipacttpa kta pur || 123 ||

The native (of this yoga) had abused an ascetic and defamed a virtuous married lady (by seducing
her) in his past life. However, later, repenting his actions, he made donations to worthy (capable)
people in the sanctuary of a temple.

prpyate ca dhanadhnyakaevddhi kaekaya ||

blyecalabhatedukhapittdhikya ca jyate || 124 ||

(on account of the above) the native in his present life will sometimes experience gain of wealth,
grains and sometimes loss of the same. He will be born with bilious nature (pitta) and will be sad
in his childhood.

tasyadukhasuttstrta prabhavennasukhakvacit ||

Because of this yoga, the native will not be happy and will face sorrows on account of children
and wife.

ukra uvca ||

Sukra asked,

ki jpya kasya pj ca ki dna ca kimauadham || 125 ||

What Japas, Pujas and danas (donations) (as remedial measures) should be performed and what
medicines should be taken?

bhguruvca ||

Bhrigu said,


anestriikhepacasahasra japamcaret ||

Bptrapalatriaccadanairnavamaalam || 126 ||

(The native should) perform japa to Saturn 3000 times and Ketu 5000 times each.

Take a brass vessel weighing 30 palas (a particular weight equal to 4 Karsas) and draw nine circles
(nava mandala) in the center with sandalwood paste,

rpaaharidvare caturviatpuktam ||

tasyoparisamsnaprvoktajapamcaret || 127 ||

fold a yellow coloured woollen cloth 24 times sit on it and perform the above said japa (in front of
that mandala).

japtecaktapuyaakadvdaahakam ||

rajatadviguadeyaayybhavyvicitrit || 128 ||

After completion of the japas, donate 72 (12 x 6) gold coins and double quantity of silver coins
along with a magnificently variegated cot (bed).


saptnnaprasthaprastha ca vastrahastcaturdaa ||

pacaratnasamyuktadadyccaivanasaaya || 129 ||

Also donate 7 cereals measuring a prastha (capacity equal to 32 palas), cloth measuring 14 hasthas
(1 hastha equals 24 angulas about 18 inches) and 5 gems without doubt.

etaddnaprakarttavyayadarharyatedhruvam ||

etaddnaprabhveasarvasiddhirnasaaya || 130 ||

The above donations should be given to a worthy (deserving) recipient after listening about them.
By doing so, the natives desires will certainly be fulfilled.

trijanmanimahdukhadnbhvepunapuna ||

japbhvemahatkaaprairapidhanairapi || 131 ||

The native in the next 3 births, will face great sorrows by not performing the (above said) danas
again and again. By not performing the (above said) japas, he will face worries on account of
health and finances.

kavin ca kta prano bhgu paribhita || 132 ||

Thus answered Bhrigu to Sukras question.

itipigalayogaphalam ||

End of Pingala yoga phalam.



|| atha viphala yoga phalam ||

Result of Viphala[1] yoga.

sutapeatruketre ca duekrre'thavpica ||

atruketreyadjvasatatirmriyatedhruvam || 133 ||

If 5th lord is a malefic or is placed in a rasi owned by a malefic or in a malefic house, and Jupiter is
placed in rasis owned by malefics, the children of that native will definitely die[2],

ityevaviphaloyogobhavatyevanasaaya ||

sthpyharaayogenabrhmaasya ca prvata || 134 ||

this (the above said) happens to be called Viphala yoga. It is formed because the native in his past
life, stole a deposit made by a Brahmin.

tenappenavaiputrasatnopahatobhavet ||

On account of this yoga, the native (in the present life) will not have children and even if he has
children, they will be slain.
 ukra uvca ||

Sukra asked,

ki jpya kasya pj ca ki dna ca kimauadham || 135 ||

What Japas, Pujas and danas (donations) (as remedial measures) should be performed and what
medicines should be taken?

bhguruvca ||

Bhrigu said,

rtiptrenaputrakrayennavamaalam ||

vipramrticatanmadhyekrayeccadanenaca || 136 ||

My son, take a brass vessel and draw a nava (new) mandala in the center. In the middle of the
mandala, draw a figure of a Brahmin with sandalwood paste.

Sanskrit Editors Comment: May be in the 1st line, should be (nave in place of
na). In astrology Putra also means 5, and hence nave putra could also mean 59, perhaps weight of the
brass vessel.


raktbarapardhyadvisahasrajapacaret ||

padmanbhatribjenajapakurynnasaaya || 137 ||

Wear a red garment, and perform Padmanabha tribeeja mantra japa for 2000 times (in front of
that figure) without doubt.

tatasthpanikdeynavaa pacahakam ||

rajatadvigua deyamuktphalacaturdaa || 138 ||

Later deposit 569 gold coins and double quantity of silver coins to be donated along with 14
pearls.[3]

Sanskrit Editors Comment: I think there is misprint in the first line, maybe it should
be meaning 6 x 5 = 30 gold coins instead of 569 gold coins.

saptnnaprasthaprastha ca guenaivaghutenaca ||

strpusayorvastrayugmadadydbrhmaa evaca || 139 ||

Also donate 7 cereals measuring a prastha (capacity equal to 32 palas) along with jaggery and
ghee. Later, donate pair of garments (clothes) to a Brahmin couple.


tatasturphala bhavyamymatreamatrayet ||

tvatestrudtavyabhaumenakta ca krayet || 140 ||

Next purify a coconut with maya mantra and give donations to 6 women. Also eat only in the
nights (i.e., fast in the morning) after seeing the stars on Tuesdays.[4]

tatogodnakayatntprvoktavidhincaret ||

etaddnopacreadhruvajvatisatati || 141 ||

Also make efforts to donate a cow as stated in the procedure earlier. By performing the remedial
measures and danas, the natives children will definitely live.

etaddnavinkutvputrasaukhyanajyate ||

putrsaukhyatathcaivajyatenacakasyacit || 142 ||

By not performing the above said danas, the native will definitely not get happiness from either
sons or daughters.


ubhayognisarvyadnetuviphalabhavet ||

yadnakurutednatadatenirddhanobhavet || 143 ||

All the subha (good) yogas[5] will become futile if danas are not performed and the native will
become poor at the end of his life.

kavin ca kta prano bhgu paribhita || 144 ||

Thus answered Bhrigu to Sukras question

iti viphala yoga phalam ||

End of Viphala yoga phalam.



|| atha mahodadhi yoga phalam ||

Result of Mahodadhi yoga.

mrtausitencadhane'rkajvasaumyrkiukrrivyayecapp ||

saumystrikoeyadijanmaklemahodadhicakradharonaripasyt || 145 ||

Mahodadhi yoga is formed when Venus is debilitated (Virgo rasi) in Lagna or when Sun, Jupiter,
Mercury occupy 2nd house or Saturn and Venus are functional malefics placed in 6th or 12th houses
and benefics occupy trikonas during birth (of the native). Mahodadhi yoga makes the native an
emperor.

iti mahodadhi yoga phalam ||

End of Mahodadhi yoga phalam.



|| atha picayoga phalam ||

Result of Pishacha yoga.

raviketragatejvejvaketreravirbudha ||

pacamerhucadraudvvadauguruyad || 146 ||

Pishaacha yoga is formed when Jupiter is in Leo (Suns rasi), Sun and Mercury are in Sagittarius
or Pisces (Jupiters rasis) and Rahu and Moon are placed in 5th house without any aspect from
Jupiter.

tadpaicikoyogobhaviyatinasaaya ||

prvatubhaginputroghtitastenappin || 147 ||

On account of killing sisters son (nephew) in the past life, the native in the present life is born
with pishaacha yoga.

tenayogaprabhveasatno'syanavidyate ||

As the result of this yoga, the native will not have issues in the present life.
 ukra uvca ||

Sukra asked,

ki jpya kasya pj ca ki dna ca kimauadham || 148 ||

What Japas, Pujas and danas (donations) (as remedial measures) should be performed and what
medicines should be taken?

bhguruvaca ||

Bhrigu said,

rhvarkajvaketnsaptapacanavatrikam ||

bjamatravieeamatrapacaatajapet || 149 ||

Perform individual beeja mantra japas for Rahu 3500 (7 x 500) times, Sun 2500 (5 x 500) times,
Jupiter 4500 (9 x 500) times and Ketu 1500 (3 x 500) times each.


pacaddnacakartvyaakaoaahakam ||

saptnnaprasthaprastha ca rathavabhasayutam || 150 ||

After performing the japas, donate 96 (16 x 6) gold coins. Also, donate 7 cereals measuring a
prastha (capacity equal to 32 palas) and a carriage along with a bull (bullock cart).

rajatadviguavastrakaramaottaraatam ||

tmraptrapalstriad ghutenapariprayet || 151 ||

Also donate double the quantity of silver coins, 108 karas (a particular measure of length equal to
24 thumbs) of cloth and a copper vessel filled with 30 palas of ghee.

bhavyvavvabhabhavyajpakyapradpayet ||

dattvdnadvijebhyastubhgineyaprapjayet ||152 ||

Donate a good horse and a good bull to venerable Brahmins by saying prayers and later honour
(worship) the nephew (sisters son),

Sanskrit Editors Comment: the donations have to be given to more than 2 brahmins, perhaps 6 as the
donations are primarily in multiples of 6.


pdyrghyedpayennityamsamekanasaaya ||

tatkardakatagrhyapdapraklanapibet || 153 ||

by offering him arghya (offering water to the hands) and paadya (offering water to the feet) daily
for a month. The native should then (after the puja) drink that water and receive the akshatas
(holy rice), that the nephew held in his hand.

purvametatprakartavyapacdauadhamcaret ||

tatacaivadvijastrbhyodattvprasavashitm || 154 ||

After performing the above procedures, offer danas to Brahmins and their wives (as a couple). The
native should then take medicine until delivery (birth of the child).

tvatestrudtavyamauadhaprpnuytsutam ||

etaddnopacareasatatiprpyatedhruvam || 155 ||

(the above said) donations should be given to 6 couples after completing above said japas.
Thereafter, both the native and wife should take medicines for getting children. By doing (the
above said) the danas and remedies, the native will definitely have children[6].


saptajanmanidridyadnbhvenanicitam ||

kavin ca kta prano bhgu paribhita || 156 ||

By not performing the above said danas, the native will become a daridra (poor) for the next seven
births. Thus answered Bhrigu to Sukras question.

itipaicayoga phalam ||

End of Pishaacha yoga



|| atha dmin yoga phalam ||

Result of Damini yoga.

sukheopiripuketrevyayeturyeaaake ||

sukheakrrasayuktasaumykedratrikoag || 157 ||

When 4th lord is placed in an enemys rasi, 12th, 4th, 6th or 8th houses, in conjunction with malefics,
and benefics are placed in either kendras or trikonas

akhilagrahnumnenadminyogasabhava ||

mitradrohaktaprvetenehanarajanmani || 158 ||

considering with respect to all the planets, Damini yoga is formed. On account of committing
treachery against a friend in the past life, the native is born with this yoga in the present life.

dhanahno'thavrogsukhamadhyepyudsati ||

athavsatatecitjyatentrasaaya || 159 ||
 the native[7] (because of this yoga) will be bereft of wealth, and have a sickly disposition even
though he will be happy in the middle part of his life. Also, without doubt, he will face worries on account
of children.[8]

ukra uvca ||

Sukra asked,

ki jpya kasya pj v ki dna ca kimauadham ||

What Japas, Pujas and danas (donations) (as remedial measures) should be performed and what
medicines should be taken?

bhguruvca ||

Bhrigu said,

tmraptrapalnpaca tanmadhyenavamaalam || 160 ||

Take a copper plate (vessel) of weighing 5 palas and draw fresh (new) nine circles (diagram) in the
centre


cadanenacakartavyatadagrekrayejjapam ||

pacabjansihasyasamasta tu dvayajapet || 161 ||

with sandalwood paste and later perform Nrusimha pancha beeja (containing 5 beejas) japa 2000
times.

tatodnaprakartavyanavaakacahakam ||

tasyasevprakartvytasyapjvieataha || 162 ||

(After completion of the japa) donate 54 (9 x 6) gold coins and do puja (to Lord Nrusimha) with
devotion

cadanairdhpadpaicaguanaivedyakaistath ||

rajatadviguavastrapacatkarasajakam || 163 ||

offering chandan (sandalwood powder), dhoop, deepa and jaggery as navivedya. Also donate
double quantity of silver coins and clothes measuring 50 karas (a particular measure of length
equal to 24 thumbs).

 savatsgpradadykturaddhyuktacamnava ||

tatacapadmanbhasya yatraprvecadhrayet || 164 ||

The native should also donate a cow along with its calf with faith. Later he should wear a
Padmanabha yantra on the hand above the elbow (below the shoulder).

Sanskrit Editors Comment: Parshva also means the waist, so this could mean one should tie the
yantra around the waist

asmindnopacrecacitkaakayobhavet ||

rmacalakmaangagodugdhena samanvitam || 165 ||

By performing the danas in the above said manner, the natives worries and troubles will definitely
reduce. take 3 lactating cows and an elephant bearing auspicious marks,

tvatetuprasdtavyabhojanapayasghtam ||

satnrthicadtavyadnnataramauadham | 166 ||

and donate to 6 brahmin couples after offering them food with payasam (rice boiled in milk) and
ghee. If the native wishes to have children, he should after giving the above donations take
medicines (for the same).[9]


yadnakurutednataddukhmahnbhavet ||

kavin ca kta prano bhgu paribhita || 167 ||

By not performing the (above said) danas, the native will definitely face huge worries.

Thus answered Bhrigu to Sukras question.

iti dmin yoga phalam ||

End of Damini yoga phalam.



|| atha cakradmin yoga phalam ||

Result of Chakradamini yoga.

budhaketragatojvojvaketre'thavbhgu ||

caturgrahobhavettatrayogoyacakradmin || 168 ||

Chakradamini yoga is formed when Jupiter is in Mercurys rasis (Gemini/Virgo) or Venus is in

Jupiters rasis (Sagittarius/Pisces) conjunct with (the rest of) 4 planets.

cturyaguasapannasakmvakralocana ||

suvaktdrghajv ca kiciddtmahsukh || 169 ||

The native born with this yoga will be clever, virtuous, wealthy and has crooked eyes. He will be a
good orator, long lived, happy and donate very little.

iti cakradmin yoga phalam ||

End of Chakradamini yoga phalam.



|| atha vgbhava yoga phalam ||

Result of Vaagbhava yoga.

turyesutevyayelbhegrahayugmabhavedyadi ||

rjamnyodhanhyacavgam ca paitasudh || 170 ||

Vaagbhava yoga is formed when there is conjunction of two planets each in 4th, 5th, 12th, and
11th houses. The native (born with this yoga) will be honoured by king, is wealthy and is an
eloquent orator. He is also a wise scholar.

iti vgbhava yoga phalam ||

End of Vaagbhava yoga phalam.



|| atha rmukha yoga phalam ||

Result of Srimukha yoga.

bhgurvcaspatiketreaniyuktabhgdaye ||

karkejvajasrycarmukhoyauvanesukham || 171 ||

Srimukha yoga is formed when Venus is in Mercurys rasi (Gemini) conjunct with Saturn in
Lagna, and Jupiter, Mercury and Sun occupy Cancer (2nd Bhava). Because of this yoga the native
will be happy in his youth.

viadvaragatennarjamnyomahdbhuta ||

gojvadhanasayuktomahyogobhgdita || 172 ||

Bhrigu said, after completion of 20 years, he will be honoured by the king in a very remarkable
way. He will have elephants and horses in addition to great wealth.

iti rmukha yoga phalam ||

End of Srimukha yoga phalam.



|| atha krra yoga phalam ||

Result of Krura yoga.

turyevpacamerhusuteakrrasayuta ||

krraketretrikoejakrrayogastadocyate || 173 ||

When Rahu is in 4th or 5th houses, 5th lord is conjunct with malefics and Mercury is in rasis owned
by malefics in trikona, Krura yoga is formed.

krodhsthlomhmansalajjodhanavstath ||

sadtrthbhilcakuilojyatepuna || 174 ||

The native will be of angry disposition, fat, exceedingly proud, bashful and wealthy. He will
always wish to travel to holy/sacred places (pilgrimages) and is dishonest.

iti krra yoga phalam ||

End of Krura yoga phalam.



|| atha gaja yoga phalam ||

Result of Gaja yoga.

lagnejve'thavukra uccev udaye'thav ||

kendratrikoagsaumyppaahevyaye'thav || 175 ||

When Jupiter or Venus are exalted in Lagna, or are out of combustion occupying Lagna, and
benefics are in trikonas or kendras and malefics are in 6th or 12th houses, Gaja yoga is formed.

gajayogebhavetputrorjamnyomahbala ||

sopimndhikakrodh drghyurbahuputraka || 176 ||

Because of this yoga, the native, is very strong, proud and be honoured by kings. He has angry
disposition, is long lived and will have many sons.[10]

iti gaja yoga phalam ||

End of Gaja yoga phalam.



|| atha adbhutasgarayoga phalam ||

Result of Adbhutasagara yoga.

catukedreyadsaumy ahelbhecappina ||

udbhtasgaresaukhyacakrvpisamohare || 177 ||

Adbhutasagara yoga is formed when benefics are in four kendras and malefics are in 6th and
11th houses. The native (with this yoga) is happy, will be a king and is equal to Vishnu (wealthy).

ityadbhutasgarayoga phalam ||

End of Adbhutasagara yoga phalam.



|| atha rddhvodbhta yoga phalam ||

Result of Urddhvodbhuta yoga.

mrttaukrredusayuktasturystebheubhubh ||

rddhodbhtobhavedyogorjamnyobhavedadhruvam || 178 ||

Urddhvodbhuta yoga is formed when Moon is conjunct with malefics in Lagna, Venus occupies
4th house in conjunction with benefics and 7th house is occupied by malefics. Because of this yoga,
the native will be definitely honoured by the king,[11]

kaesaukhyakaecitadhansvalpastujyate ||

mahattvarjamnyacamnasaukhyasadbhavet || 179 ||

he will experience troubles in life at one time and comforts at another, has little wealth, will be
respected and honoured by the king always (throughout his life).

etadyogaprbhaveayvajjvasamddhimn ||

kavin ca kta prano bhgu paribhita || 180 ||

On account of this yoga, the native will have great prosperity/success throughout his life. Thus
answered Bhrigu to Sukras question.

ityrddhodbhta yoga phalam ||

End of Urddhvodbhuta yoga phalam.



|| atha nipta yoga phalam ||

Result of Nipata yoga.

mrttauceameaheanrhustathkuja ||

tadyogoniptasthtparadeesadvrajet || 181 ||

Nipata yoga is formed when Lagna is a movable rasi and Saturn, Rahu and Mars are placed in
Lagna, 6th and 8th houses respectively. Because of this yoga, the native will always be travelling to
foreign lands.

kpaoduacittacadhanahnastathbhavet ||

athavsatatecitbhavennaivtrasaaya || 182 ||

He is a miser, has a wicked mind, and has no wealth. Also, he will have worries on account of
children.

anepacatatastridvisahasrajapajapet ||

tatodnaprakarttavyabhavyvagoyugatath || 183 ||
Perform japa for Saturn 30000 (5 x 3 x 2000) times and later donate a magnificent horse and a cow.

tatasuvaraakacarajatadviguatath ||

tatodnaprabhveaniptasyakayobhavet || 184 ||

In addition, also donate 6 gold coins and double quantity of silver coins. As the result of these
donations, the effect of Nipaata yoga is reduced.[12]

iti niptayoga phalam ||

End of Nipata yoga phalam.

 || atha vilsa yoga phalam ||

Result of Vilaasa yoga.

lagneecagateturyesaumyketreivrcaka ||

vilscamahdabhdtbhoktgudhika || 184 ||

Vilaasa yoga is formed when Lagna lord occupies 4th house in rasis of Mercury (Gemini/Virgo).
The native with this yoga is a devotee of Lord Shiva. He is also a hypocrite, generous, feeds others,
enjoys luxuries and is endowed with good qualities.

iti vilsayoga phalam ||

End of Vilaasa yoga phalam.



|| atha akrayoga phalam ||

Result of Sakra Yoga.

meamrttaalbhasthekarkegururdhanesthita ||

karmeukrasadsaumyakrayogecacakria || 186 ||

Sakra yoga is formed when Sun is in Aries that is the 11th house, Jupiter is in Cancer that is the
2nd house (i.e., for Gemini Lagna natives), Venus and Mercury occupy 10th house. The native of this
yoga is a king.

|| iti akra yoga phalam ||

End of Sakra yoga phalam.



|| atha mahia yoga phalam ||

Result of Mahisha yoga.

ripauturye'amecntyerhubhaumrkatatsut ||

mrtaucadrecakurutemtukaamtutrayam || 187 ||

When Rahu is in 6th house, Mars is in 4th house, Sun is in 8th house and Saturn is in 12th house and
moon is in Lagna, the natives mother experiences troubles/difficulties for 3 seasons (after the
birth).

asaumahiayogo'stiphalavasyaputraka ||

garbhptaktaprvatentramtaputraka || 188 ||

My son, now listen to the result of Mahisha yoga. The native in his past life had aborted a child.
On account of this, in the present life, his sons will be still born.

dharmasthnesthitojvasukhatenaprajyate ||

However, if Jupiter is present in the 9th house, he will have happiness.

 ukra uvca ||

Sukra asked,

ki jpya kasya pj ca ki dna ca kimauadham || 189 ||

What Japas, Pujas and danas (donations) (as remedial measures) should be performed and what
medicines should be taken?

bhguruvca ||

Bhrigu said,

krragrahajapakurydvieccandrabhaumayo ||

tatodnaprakartavyaguruyogtsukhabhavet || 190 ||

Perform japas to malefic planets especially to Moon and Mars and later give donations. Because of
these donations, by the grace of Guru, the native will have happiness.[13]

iti mahiayoga phalam ||

End of Mahisha yoga phalam.

 || atha devedra yoga phalam ||

Result of Devendra yoga.

kedrecatukepica uccakhejvrkabhaumrkakino'ge ||

ncastrikoepicappakhedevedrayogo'khilayogamukhya || 191 ||

Devendra yoga which is main yoga in all the yogas, is formed when planets Jupiter, Sun, Mars,
Saturn are exalted in 4 kendras, Moon is in Lagna and (functional) malefic planets are debilitated
in trikonas.

Sanskrit Editors Comment: This combination is possible only for chara lagna

iti devedra yoga phalam ||

End of Devendra yoga.



|| atha rjayoga phalam ||

Result of Rajayoga yoga.

saumykrrdhanelagnencaatrugheguru ||

pitukaamahsaukhyamantedukhprajyate || 192 ||

When benefics are placed in 2nd house, malefics are in lagna and debilitated Jupiter is placed in
enemys house[14], the natives father faces difficulties, native (himself) has happiness but will
face troubles in the last part of his life,

caturgrahyadlagnedhaneukroyadbhavet ||

dharmesaurripuketrerjayogemahsukh || 193 ||

Also, if 4 planets are placed in lagna, Venus is in 2nd house, Saturn is in 9th house that is an enemys
rasi, Rajayoga is formed. The native of this yoga has great happiness.

iti rjayoga phalam ||

End of Rajayoga phalam.



|| atha la yoga phalam ||

Result of Shula yoga.

chidrodayevyayekrrstatracadrasthitoyadi ||

athavpigrahsarvetristhneuyadsthit || 194 ||

When malefics are placed in the Lagna, 6th, and 12th houses, and Moon is also placed in one of
these bhavas and/or all grahas occupy these 3 houses,[15]

lepurktappalenaprahatova ||

tenappenadutmrogvdhanavarjita || 195 ||

Shula yoga is formed. In the past life, the native killed a bull with spear. On account of this crime,
in the present life, he will be a wicked person, sick, or will not have any wealth.

athasatnahetocabahucitprajyate ||

He will also have worries on account of children (i.e., by not having progeny etc,).
 ukra uvca ||

Sukra asked,

ki jpya kasya pj ca ki dna ca kimauadham || 196 ||

What Japas, Pujas and danas (donations) (as remedial measures) should be performed and what
medicines should be taken?

bhguruvca ||

Bhrigu said,

tmraptrapacapalatanmadhye pacamaalam ||

cadanenacakarttavyakrayedvabhktim || 197 ||

Take a copper plate (vessel) weighing 5 palas and draw five circles diagram in the middle. (In that
diagram) draw a figure of a bull with sandalwood paste.


tadagrekrayejjpyarudramatratriyabakam ||

sahasrapacakakryatatapuyasamcaret || 198 ||

Later perform Triyambaka rudra mantra japa 5000 times and perform the same amount of
religious ceremonies (punyam).

caturviatiakacahakagvatath ||

etaddnaprabhvealayogakayobhavet || 199 ||

Also donate 144 (24 x 6) gold coins, a cow and a bull. By performing the above said danas, the
effect of Shula yoga is reduced.

yadnakurutednatadcapacajanmasu ||

mahcitbhavettasyaputrairapidhanairapi || 200 ||

By not performing the above said danas, the native in the next 5 lives will face great troubles on
account of finances and children.

kavin ca kta prano bhgu paribhita || 201 ||

 Thus answered Bhrigu to Sukras question.

iti layoga phalam ||

End of Shula yoga phalam.

[1] Viphala means fruitless. Which may also means bereft of children who are considered to be
the fruit of married life. Guru Rajesh (GR)

[2]The meaning of Satru Kshetra is position in an inimical sign. Thus the above sloka means that
the 5th lord should be placed in an inimical sign, or in a malefic sign or in a malefic house and at
the same time Jupiter should occupy his inimical signs, which means the signs of Venus and
Mercury. - GR

What is important to note here is that for the first time we find remedial measures for each
[3]
yoga, the karma done in the past life to beget it in this life. Readers will observe the intricate
manner of remedial measure and the number of remedial measure given, something you would
not find even Parampara (tradional) Jyotish Gurus prescribing today. It is important to realize
what we do not know, then humility and subsequently further learning sets in. - SA
[4] Ritvamte Strisu datavyam here has a different meaning. Ritu is the period when the egg will be released in the women which
is considered as the period fit for coitus by the dharmasastras. Hence giving the Sri Phalam (here translated as coconutmay also
mean the fruit of bilva tree) in this period will ensure successful fertilization and pregnancy. According to the mantrasastras maya
mantram is Hreem.- GR

[5]A lesser known fact among jyotish scholars is which are those yogas, if unhealed slowly
destroy the effectiveness of even some good yogas present in the chart. The base of every
horoscope is Yogas and not Dasas, most authors unearth 100s of dasas but if you ask them to
quote the names of 50 yogas they cant whereas it is said that there are more than 100,000 yogas
(a maharashtrian astrologer had written a book on it) . The need of the hour is for Jyotish
organizations & publications to invest in projects to unearth rare materials on Yogas, something
no Jyotish institution has done in the last 100 years inspite of hefty amounts of donation. A one
million dollar donation in USA to a Jyotish organization has produced not even a single
material/book of our ancient Jyotish literature, lakhs of Rupees of donation to a famous jyotish
magazine from north of india has resulted in not even a single material of jyotish literature
coming out for the common astrologer. If organizations do not understand their role in shaping
astrological thinking then jyotish is doomed and will deteriorate, as it has happened in India in
the last 25 years where astrology is taught in classroom culture with no emphasis for classical
reading, the only emphasis is the notes of the classes. Instead of astrology being a karma
oriented shastra it has now become will I win the election shastra at the hands of astrologers
who are hungry for media fame. An astrologer was more respected 25 years back than now, self
promoting heads of jyotish organizations are the culprits of this decay in astrology.- SA

[6] Here also the sloka means that the medicine should be given to the women after her ritu
snanam.- GR
[7] Sukhamadhyepyudaasati means the native though placed amongst many comforts will be moody and melancholic.- GR

[8]Read verse 159 and understand the result of karma of treachery against a friend, the
Maharishi says such a one will become bereft of wealth, will face worries on account of
children, this gives us some clue as to how karma is being operated upon. Now see verse 158,
157 and see why 4L in bad houses or with a malefic the Maharishi is saying treachery against a
friend, the reason is since 4H is close friends and not 11H as taught all over India and in foreign
jyotish courses. We have 2 years back in our editorials mentioned with the Parasara shloka
(chapter 11/12 Verse 4) that Parasara talks about 4H as friend and so does Chandra Kala
Nadi/Deva Kerelam yet this has been ignored by most Jyotishis including Jyotish Gurus. 11H is
ones network of contacts whereas close friends are always close to ones heart (4H) as ones
mother (4H) is naturally close to ones heart. There is difference between philosophical heart and
physical heart as an organ. Thats the reason some take 5H as the physical organ and 4h as the
spiritual heart center as Mother is close to ones heart always and Mother (4H) cannot be in the
12th of losses from ones heart. Another way to look at is one uses sweet talk/PR to deal with
ones contacts (11H) for ones gains (11H) whereas with ones mother (4H) and close friends (4H)
one is always direct and there is no PR involved.- SA

[9]These two slokas 165 & 166 seem to be referring to some code words. Ramam cha
lakshmanam Naagam godugdhena samanvitam when translated literally mean take Rama and
lakshmana and naaga along with cows milk. This may be a code word for any ayurvedic
preparation - GR
[10] Gajayoge bhavet putro means the native with gajayoga will have a son respected by king and powerful. The native will also
be respected, having angry disposition, long life and many sons. - GR

[11] Turyaste bhe subhaasubhaah means both malefics and benefics should occupy the 4 th and 7th houses, besides Moon with a
malefic in the ascendant. There is no mention of Venus here. - GR

[12] Here Saumya Kshetre may also mean any benefic sign - GR
[13] Guru Yogaat sukham bhavet may also indicate that because of the presence of Jupiter in the 9 th house, the remedial
measures will give fruit and he will be happy. - GR

[14]Neecha satru gruhe guruh means Jupiter occupying either debilitation sign or inimical
signs. - GR
[15] Chidra actually means the 8th house. It is not 6th house. - GR