Roots of Naadi Astrology : A Comprehensive Study

Classical Naadi System

Dhruva Naadi based – Satya Jaataka

Section I

In thumb Naadi though there is a mention of Dasha Bhukti in Palm leaf reading which comes at the end of Kandam, in general reading of any Kandam, the reader points out the events that happen at particular age. This is the clue that this system of analysis is not entirely based on Parasara methods. Even if it is construed that they are reading only Bhava Phala, the timing factor is not attached to Bhava Phala as per Parasara or by any allied works like Jaataka Chandrika, Phala Deepika etc. Again considering results declared at certain ages due to unique planetary combinations is independent of its nature and irrelevant to house matters.

Therefore any other method deviating from the standard principles of Parasara, Jaimini & Tajika is considered as Naadi. This is the only best logic by which I can differentiate between Naadi and Traditional astrology. Dhruva Naadi or Satya Jaataka has many such deviations and therefore it is called Naadi. This scholarly work has delightful astrological matrix that would give a splendorous experience to the reader.

Birth epoch

Sage prescribes three birth epochs to consider the planetary influences on the native. First is the time of conception, second the appearance of the head at the Vagina of the mother of native, third is when the child falls out completely and touches ground. There is no way to record first two epochs especially in the modern conditions. The third one is normally considered for astrological recordings.

To Decide the Birth star:

Traditionally it is the practice to take the star in which Moon is located at the time of birth as birth star. Predictive part especially the Dasha readings in this work are based on the correct selection of birth star. Therefore, Sage suggests the following alternates to decide the correct birth star.

The 27 Stars are grouped into 9 segments consisting of 3 stars as a set governed by a planet

This is also the order of Dasha periods for the persons born on these Nakshatra which is called birth star.

Keeping the Dasha order based on star in which Moon is present at the time of birth, selection of actual birth star is based on the strength of star assessed as follows:

Judge the Shadbala of the following:

A.Planet represented by the Star where the Moon is posited at the time of birth

B.Planet represented by the Star where the Ascendant degrees fall in a sign.

The Star represented by the strongest planet out of Moon and Lagna planet will be treated as Birth star.

Any subject will be clearer when illustrated with example. So I take an example horoscope and maintain it as standard horoscope throughout and add up information for practical application of principles of this system.

Male born on 22 - 10 - 1976 at 5 PM at Hyderabad India

Moon is in the Star of Chitta whose lord is Mars and in Shadbala Mars gets 5.61 Rupa.

Lagna falls in Revathi Nakshatra whose lord is Mercury and he gets Shadbala of 7.80 Rupa

The Lagna falling in Revathi star is stronger than the Moon star Chitta. The birth star of this native is Mercury.

Please remember for Dasha calculation only Moon star is taken into consideration. For the assessment of horoscope the Lagna star Revathi is the birth star and its Lord Mercury is birth star lord.

Alternatively some suggest the birth star to be considered based on the shadbala strengths of the following lords

C.Lord of Moon Sign

D.Lord of Ascendant

According to above horoscope the Lord of the sign where Moon is posited is Mercury gaining shadbala of 7.80 Rupa

Lord of the Ascendant Jupiter gains only 6.45 Rupa.

Therefore birth star should be taken as Chitta where the Moon is posited.

This method is not convincing as the Sage has targeted star as specific Siddhanta. Obviously the correct method is to consider star position prescribed in the first formula.

PS. It is inspiring to deduce logic for tarabala in muhurtha. Normally the tarabala is matched for an auspicious work by taking the birth star reckoned from Moon. My logic is Birth star of Moon is subconscious instinct of the person and deals with constitution and personal matters of the person. Therefore, it is quite right to consider the Moon birth star for all personal and emotional matters like, health, healing, initiating, beginning of basic learning, occult rituals etc., But for material matters like money, luxuries etc., Star of Ascendant cusp is to be considered. However it is very much essential to consider the star of Dasha Lord who is actually the ruling planet for a particular period. This is the theory of cosmic vibration.

Determination of fortune:

a.The Lord of Lagna (Lagnadhipathi)

b.Navamsa sign lord where Lagna falls in Navamsa

c.Star lord of the birth Star of Moon or Ascendant whichever is stronger (Janma nakshatridhipati)

(Same lord can also appear as sign lord)

d.Dispositer of the above (sign lord where these lord are posited in Rasi chart)

Compute strength of the above planets according to shadbala

The computation of d, is the extended strength or weakness of dispositor who will decide the ultimate strength of the planets in a, b, c. If the dispositor gets minimum strength then the planet gets supported. If the dispositor becomes weak, the planet gets weak.

e.If all the 3 planets gets more than stipulated shadbala and their dispositor also gets minimum required shadbala, then the Native will have excellent fortune.

f.If any 2 planets and their dispositor gain full strength as above the native will be in a Good status and position

g.If only one planet along with dispositor gain strength the native will be have average position

h.If all 3 of them along with their dispositor are weak the native will have poor yoga (difficulties in life)

(Note: The basic strength of a, b, c is of prime importance, if it is less than prescribed shadbala, even if the dispositor gains more shadbala there is of no value. On the contrary if the prime planet gets shadbala and the dispositor lesser one then it should be compared with other two. The best way is to total up the strength of both planet and its dispositor and then divide by 2 and derive net shadbala which will be easier for comparison.)

Example horoscope: Fortune of the native:

1.The Lord of Lagna - Jupiter (Rupa 6.45) Weak

1a.Jupiter is in the sign Taurus - Venus is dispositor (Rupa - 5.53) ok

Average shadbala for Jupiter = 5.99 it is less than the prescribed.

2.Navamsa sign lord where Lagna falls in Navamsa in the sign of –Saturn that is Cpricorn, (Rupa - 8.06) strong.

2a.Saturn is in the sign Cancer –Moon is dispositor (Rupa - 8.66) strong.

Average shadbala for Saturn = 8.36 which is higher than required minimum. Therefore it is strong.

3.Birth star lord (as above in example) –Mercury (Rupa - 7.80) strong.

3a.Mercury is in Virgo–Mercury is dispositor (7.80) strong

Both being Mercury it is 7.8 which is higher than minimum.

Out of 3 planets two of them are strong therefore the fortune of the native is good.

This is the first hand analysis in a horoscope which gives a bird’s eye view of the status of native. This is an indication to astrologer to selectively focus on issues of life of native and study the related Bhavas and time factors based on Dasha.

(Note: Taking reference of Phaladeepika this rule can be extended to all bhavas and status if related matters can be assessed)

Significations of 12 Bhavas

The matters of houses given above are limited and with a few more additions I give below the modified versions which may be useful to reader.

Section II

The grand Pancha Siddantika of Satyacharya is discussed below:

Pancha Siddantika

1.Grahasheela

2.Karaka

3.Nakshatra

4.Vargottama

5.Adhipatya

1.Grahasheela Siddantika

This section deals with the planetary significations. The qualitative effects of these planets will be positive if they are strong by virtue of lordship and placements in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Sage. Negative effects of these planets will be experienced if they are weak. These effects are to be predicted during their Dasha periods.

(Note: This is the fundamental principle in Parasara, the natural signification of planets to fructify during the Dasha of the planet. Favorable and Unfavorable results are attributed to strength and weakness of planets computed on Shadbala formula)

SUN

Description

Dark Red little hair on head, strong bones, honey coloured eyes, upward looks, short in stature, 8 yojana

Humor quality

Hot, fury, bile - Pitta

Nature

Satwa Guna

No. of Rays

Five rays

Cereal

Wheat

Strength

Strong Day time/noon

Gem

Ruby

Caste

Kshatriya

Age

30 years of age

Direction

Eastern direction

Significations

Represents King, Intellectuals, Gold, Copper, Brass, Jewels, Fruit Bearing Trees, Vegetative Animals, Thatched House, Girls of Eight Years, Brinjal, Beans and Pungent Herbs, Thick Clothes

MOON

Description

White, Round Shape, Huge Body, One Yojana, Beautiful Eyes, Friendly Nature, Travel Oriented, Female Planet and Cold in Nature

Humor quality

Mild and Meek, Kapha/Vata soft in speech

Nature

Satwa Guna

No. of Rays

Twenty one

Cereal

Rice

Strength

Suklapaksha Night

Gem

Pearl

Caste

Vaisya

Age

70 years of age

Direction

North West Direction

Significations

Watery Nature, Poets, Strong Houses, Feminine Nature, Milk Oozing Trees, Rope, Chain, Silver, Sweets, Silk Cloth, Lilies, Salt, Cucumber, Plantain, Bronze, Brass, Rice, Ornaments of Youngsters

MARS

Description

Lean Waist, Built Muscles, Square Head, Fiery Upward Looks Seven Yojana

Humor quality

Pitta nature Cruel, Ferocious, Rash, Warm body

Nature

Rajoguna

No. of Rays

Five rays

Cereal

Red grains

Strength

Dark Lunar night

Gem

Coral

Caste

Kshatriya

Age

Four years of age

Direction

Southern direction

Significations

Sharp instruments, Bitter Taste, Wild Animals, Bricks, Fire, Thorny Trees, Roaming in Forests, Thieves, Mosquitoes, Bronze, Sin, Youth

MERCURY

Description

Green in Colour, Lean, Talkative, Fun Loving, Long Reddish Eyes, 8 Yojana, Dual Nature

Humor quality

Intelligent, Learned, Mixed humor, Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Nature

Rajasic

No. of Rays

Six rays

Cereal

Green - gram

Strength

Both Night & Day Strong

Gem

Emerald

Caste

Vaisya

Age

Teen age

Direction

North direction

Significations

Bangles, Blue Lilies, Betel leaves, Seed fruits, Centipedes, Bitter fruits, Village administration

JUPITER

Description

Huge or fatty body, Yellowish, noble nature, Brownish eyes, Elliptical shape

Humor quality

Kapha - Noble and generous, Clear speech, Intelligent

Nature

Satwa Guna

No. of Rays

Seven rays

Cereal

Bengal gram

Strength

Strong in day time

Gem

Yellow sapphire

Caste

Brahmin

Age

30 years of age

Direction

North East

Significations

Vedas, Religion, Fine Flowers, Betel Nut, Sweet fruits, Sugarcane, Interior wood decoration, Coconut trees

VENUS

Description

Handsome/pretty, proportioned limbs, Curly dark hairs, Lovely eyes, Soft speech

Humor quality

Personable, Feminine in nature Vata kapha

Nature

Rajasic

No. of Rays

Eight Rays

Cereal

Lima beans

Strength

Strong Bright half night

Gem

Diamond

Caste

Brahmin

Age

16 years of age

Direction

South East

Significations

White colour, Vitality, Jasmine, Artistic houses, Trees of watery places, Place of Enjoyments, Honey bees, and Sour fruits

SATURN

Description

Dark Colour, deep eyes, Lean nerve body, downward looks, 8 Yojana

Humor quality

Vata, Cruel, Pitiless, Idle and Slow

Nature

Tamasic

No. of Rays

Five Rays

Cereal

Sesame/Till

Strength

Night strong

Gem

Blue Sapphire

Caste

Shudra

Age

Old age

Direction

West

Significations

Bangles, Blue Lilies, Betel leaves, Seed fruits, Centipedes, Bitter fruits, Village administration

RAHU

Black, Tall, Skin, Abusing language, Talking ill of others, South - West, Paternal grand - father, Serpents, Poison, Twenty yojana, Psychic problems, Imprisonment, Foreign, Unethical, Fraud, Talkative, Low level occupations, Low castes, Gomed, Black grain,

KETU

Demonic looks, fiery talks, Venomous, Wounded limbs, Cruel: Salvation, Religious, Maternal Grand - father, Skin diseases, Suicide, Murder, Unhappiness, Grief, Fire accidents, Small jobs, Horse gram, Cat’s eye

The above information is useful in determining the details of many events. These will get modified by association aspect and strength of the plants. The strength of the planets is to be assessed based on shadbala.

The friendship and enmity relationship as per Satyacharya is given below which is based on his simple principle that from its Moolatrikona sign planets posited in 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12 and the Lord of his exaltation sign are friends to it and rest are not. This is evident from the ensuing sloka. There is no reference of Neutral planets in this sloka. Subsequently there is an explanation of Planetary avastha in which the neutral effect of planets is considered based on Ati Mitra (close friend), Mitra (friend), and Sama (Neutral), Shatru (Enemy) relationships. In the normal course of Bhava analysis only friendship and enmity are taken into account. The same is illustrated