Sarvatobhadra Chakra

- July 06, 2008

1. INTRODUCTION:
Sarvatobhadra Chakra is a tool used as part of Transit of Planets. The term
Savatobhadra means overall auspiciousness (sarva- overall; bhadra- auspiciousness)
and takes into consideration almost all factors in vedic atrology viz., the 28 nakshatras,
the 12 signs, the 30 tithis, the 7 weekdays and the 50 aksharas (Sankrit Alphabets) and
hence can be used for variety of analysis of planetary transits. Although the prime focus
here is analysis of transits, this can also be used for natal horoscope, dasa analysis etc.

This chart contains 9*9 = 81 boxes containing the nakshatras, signs, tithis, weekdays or
the aksharas. For reference purpose I have given the names to the column from 1 to 9
and that to the rows as A to I, although this is not done in the astrological texts and
other astrologers. I find giving names to the rows and columns will make it easier to
refer to a particular boxes. In subsequent article, the boxes will be referred as A1 (row
A, column 1), I9 (row I, column 9) etc.
2. THE CONCEPT OF VEDHA
The concept of vedha is very important in transit analysis. We can encounter this
concept while studying transits of planets from natal Moon and hence its understanding
is vital in any studies of transits. Vedha means to pierce and hence can means the
power of a planet to influence a favourable or unfavourable result. While in normal
transits of planets, vedha of other planets can nulify the benefic or malefic influences, in
Sarvatobhadra Chakra, the Vedha shows the influence of transiting (or natal) planets on
various nakshtras, signs, tithis, aksharas etc. The vedha of benefics are considered to
be favouable and that of malefics are considered as unfavourable. The influence is
stronger if they are exalted and retrograde while weaker if they are debilitated.

2.1. TYPES OF VEDHA

There are three types of vedha:

1. Across vedha: When seen from a transiting planet, the bodies falling across in the
Sarvatobhadra chakra comes under vedha from the said planet. Thus when the planets
transit on the nakshatra in the left wall of the chakra, the across vedha will be on the
nakshatras (and bodies) towards the right and vice versa. Similarly when the planets
transit the nakshatras on the upper wall of the chart, the accross vedha will be
downward. This vedha is more effective if the planets are in normal motion or stationary.

2. Fore vedha: When seen from a transiting planet, the bodies falling in the diagonal
seen in clockwise (zodiacal) direction are under fore vedha. This vedha becomes
effective when the planets are moving fast. This vedha is always more important for the
Lumineries, whose motion is always in forward direction.

3. Hind (rear) vedha: When seen from the transiting planet, the bodies falling in the
diagonal seen in anticlockwise (antizodiacal) direction are under hind vedha. This vedha
becomes effective when the planets are in retrograde motion, as their sight is backward.
This vedha is always effective for the nodes since they always move in retrograde
motion.

We have seen that that the impact of the vedha in one of the direction is dependent on
the motion of the 5 planets, excluding the luminaries and the nodes. When the planets
are stationary or moving in normal pace, the across vedha is more effective than others
and when moving in faster motion or retrogression, fore or hind vedha becomes
effective respectively. Since the Luminaries always move in forward direction, the fore
vedha is always effective, while rear vedha is always ineffective. Similarly, since the
nodes are always in retrograde motions, the hind vedha is always effective and fore
vedha is always ineffective.

2.2. VEDHA ILLUSTRATION

In this illustration, lets see the planets Mars and Mercury causing vedha to which
bodies. The bodies highlighted in yellow colour are having "Accross Vedha" while those
highlighted in green are having "Fore Vedha" and those highlighted by purple are
having "Hind Vedha" from the said planets i.e., Mars and Mercury. Since in the accross
Vedha, the vedha to the nakshatra is the most important, we shall only consider Ashwini
as receiving Vedha and ignore other bodies such as the aksharas (ma, l. etc) and the
signs (Cancer, Gemini, Taurus).
2.3. SPECIAL CASE OF VEDHA

When a transiting planet is in last quarter of the nakshatra preceding the corner or the
1st quarter of the nakshatra succeeding the corner, in addition to the normal vedhas,
they also cause vedha to the diagonal crossing the Purna Tithi and all the bodies falling
in that diagonal as well as all the vowels in the corner.

Thus this specific condition is met when a planet transits through last pada of Bharani,
Aslesha, Vishakha and Sravana and the 1st pada of Krittika, Magha, Anurdha and
Dhanistha.

3. SPECIAL NAKSHATRAS
Counted from the Janma Nakshatra (Moon's Asterism) certain nakshatras becomes
important for judgement of certain aspect of an event or life. These special nakstras are
also important in other areas of transits such as Navatara chakra hence their
understanding is extremely important for understranding not only Sarvatobhadra
Chakras, but also other areas of trasits as well. The nakshatras are as follows:

3.1. THE SHANNADI GROUP

Shannadi is derived from Shad-Nadi means 6 nadis. Nadi's generally mean sensitive or
vital points in a body (physical or symbolic) and signify the energy centers in the body
which has substantial control over the body in various areas. The Shannadi group of
nakshatras counted from Moon, are as follows:

1. 1st Nakshatra : Janma Nadi

2. 10th Nakshatra: Karma Nadi
3. 16th Nakshatra: Sanghatika Nadi
4. 18th Nakshatra: Samudayika Nadi
5. 23th Nakshatra: Vainashika Nadi
6. 25th Nakshatra: Manas Nadi

Janma Nadi: This is the Moon's nakshatra and is also called the Janma Tara (in
navatara scheme) or Janmarksha or Janmabha. This is the most important nakshatra in
any natal or transit analysis as it houses the Moon. It is said that the karaka for human
life is Moon and hence very important for human birth and also it is the prime sustrainer
in this virtual world. The body is fine and healthy as long as the Mind (signified by Moon)
relishes the stay in this world and it weathers away when the Mind has no more need to
sustain. It is said that the when the Mind stops relishing the experiences (good or bad)
in this world, there is no more attraction for the soul to re-incarnate and the body is out
of the bondage. From the brief description of the nakshatra and its strong association
with Moon, we understand that the overall experience, sustenance in this world
depends on the influences on the Janma Nadi.

Karma Nadi: There is a strong association of number 10th with the karma which we are
supposed to do to fulfil the mission for which we have taken birth. In the rasi chart, the
10th house is also the house of Karma and in the scheme of Nakshatra, the 10th
Nakshatra from the Moon is also associated with Karma. The influences on this
nakshatra will determine the access to various resources which the native can use in
fulfilling his work and how easily (or otherwise) the native will attain the results of his
work. This nakshatra becomes very important in muhurthas related to profession or
business, which involves realisation of an objective.

Sanghatika Nadi: This means Danger. As the name suggests, this nakshatras has a
strong bearing on the risks the native faces in fulfilling an objective. An example of risks
could be accepting an unfavourable alliance or partnership with someone due to
financial constrains etc.

Samudayika Nadi: This means environment. As the name suggests this nadi indicate
the support the native is going to get from the environment etc. For example, whether
the environment is going to be supportive or hostile to the native or an business
enterprise (in mundane astrology) is seen from this nakstra.

Vainashika Nadi: Vinash means destruction. As the name suggests this nakshatra has
a strong bearing on the ways and menthods which can cause destruction or trouble to
the wellbeing of the native or the event under consideration. In the analysis of business
enterprise, this has a strong say on the associates, friends and the partners.
Manasa Nadi: Manasa means the state of the mind. Thus, as the name suggests the
nakshatra has a strong bearing on the state of mind of the native at any point of time,
based on the planetary transits. In mundate astrology, it can represent the state of the
mind of people involved such as how peaceful or how agitated they are.

3.2. OTHER KEY NAKSHATRAS

Other than the 6 nakshtras of the Shannadi group, there are other nakshatras which
play a key role in the transit analysis. They are give below with their position from the
Moon in brackets:

1. Sampat Nakshatra (2): This is the nakshatras of wealth and assets. In mundane

astrology, this has a strong bearing on the net wealth or other current or fixed assets
that are created/ generated in the event under consideration. In the annual horoscopy of
the nations, this nakshatra can indicate the GDP and GNP of the nation generated in
the year under consideration and similarly in a business enterprise this can show the
net revenue/ assets of the company acquired.

2. Adhana Nakshatra (19): Adhana means conception. To understand the role of this

nakshatra in transit analysis, we need to understand what happens in conception.
During conception, the fertilized egg embeds itself to the wall of the uterus of the
mother, which nourishes till delivery of child. Thus this nakshatra has a strong bearing
on the place of activity and how well the place supports the native or the event (in
mundane astrology). This nakshatra has a strong bearing on whether the native will be
comfortable or successful in his homeland or abroad. While benefic influences would
make the native stay in his homeland, malefic influences will make him move away.

3. Jati Nakshatra (26): Jati means community. This nakshatra not only indicate the
relationshio of the native with his family members, relatives and friends, but also how
well the native will be supported by his fellow community members. In a business
enterprise, this indicate the relationship between the employer and employees and
among the employees; such as how harmonious they are and how well they support the
business bottomline.
4. Desha Nakshatra (27): Desha means country. This nakshatra is specifically
important in mundane astrology and it signifies how well the government support an
enterprise of a community such as a political party. This nakshatra also assumes great
importance in the horoscopy of national figures and leaders and signify the support they
receive from their government. Thus is a leader is sent to exile, this nakshatra is the key
to look for.

5. Abhisheka Nakshatra (28): Abisheka means coronations. As the name suggests,

this nakshatra is important in mundane astrology which deals with areas related to
leadership such as political astrology or business leadership (CXO's positions). In
general this nakshatra show the amount of influence, dominance and control the native
has over others. This also indicate how much freedom the native has and how well the
he enjoys the work, such that he becomes his own boss in that context. When there are
negetive influences on this nakshatra, this can show fall from power, bondage and exile
as well.

3.3. THE TRISHULA NAKSHATRAS

The trishula nakshatras are specifically important for the matters of longevity and dealth
and is a group of 4 nakshatras counted from Sun's nakshatra which form the Trishula or
the Trident of lord Shiva. Mythologically, Shiva is the lord of death and annihilation
among the three divine principles causing birth, sustenance and destructions. It is said
that the Trident in the hand of lord Shiva symbolises his power to destroy and hence in
astrology things named after Trishula or Shula signify death and annihilation. The three
nakshatras which are important in this context are 1st, 9th, 15th and 21st counted from
Sun.

3.4. THE UPAGRAHAS

There are yet another group of 8 nakshatras counted from Sun whose primary purpose
is to cause obstacles and troubles. They are:

1. 5th nakshatra: Vidyunmukha (mouth of lightning)

2. 8th nakshatra: Shula (sharp and piercing)
3. 14th nakshatra: Sannipata (trouble creator like Saturn)
 4. 18th nakshatra: Ketu (unpredictable)
5. 21st nakshatra: Ulka (fireball)
6. 22nd nakshatra: Kampa (shiver)
7. 23rd nakshatra: Vajraka (lighning)
8. 24th nakshatra: Nirghata (deadly)

While Malefic influences on these nakshatra can cause obstacles and troubles in ways
related to the nakshatra as well as the planets involved; benefics influencing the
nakshatras shall alleviate the troubles.

4. EFFECT OF PLANETS
4.1. BENEFICS & MALEFICS

Effect of various planets on the said nakshatras will give specific results related to the
nature of planets under consideration. While influences of benefics enhance good
fortune, influences of malefics cause suffering and destruction. In this context the
benefics are Jupiter, Venus, well associated Mercury and strong Moon and malefics are
Saturn, Rahu, Mars and Ketu and the Sun. Association of Mercury with Saturn and
Rahu makes it extremely diabolical while association of Sun and Mars makes it only
mildly malefic. Similarly dark Moon from Krsna Chaturdasi to Shukla Pratipada is quite
malefic while from Shukla Dvitiya to Shukla Ashtami and Krsna Ashtami to Krshna
Trayodashi are mildly malefic.

The specific effect of planets are as follows:

1. Sun: Misunderstanding and ego related problems

2. Moon: Pleasent happenings if strong and vice-versa
3. Mars: Loss of wealth
4. Mercury: Learning and efficiency at work
5. Jupiter: Overall prosperity and wellbeing
6. Venus: Sexual enjoyment and entertainment
7. Saturn: Sickness
8. Rahu: Deception and cheating
9. Ketu: Accidents and sudden happenings
4.2. STRENGTH OF INFLUENCE

Based on the diginity of the planets causing vedha, the influence will be modified in the
following way:

1. Exaltation: 3 times
2. Retrogression: 2 times
3. Debilitation: 1/2 times
4. Other dignity: 1 times (normal)

If a malefic planets gets exalted or retrograde, the it becomes extremely malefic. Thus it
is desirable to have benefics are retrograde or exalted and malefics as debilitated.

5. Effect of Vedha on Different Elements

Although we have only discussed on the vedha of planets on the vital nakshatras, it is
important to note the vedha on various other elements of the sarvatobhadra chakra viz.,
the akshara, tithi vara etc. Each element governs over various areas of life as used in
the judgement of panchanga. In addition to the janma and other vital nakshatra, native's
janma tithi, vara, rasi and akshara can also be noted. Benefic and malefic vedha on
these elements will have good or bad impacts on different areas of life as mentioned
below:

1. Vara (weekday): The weekday lord governs over the life force of the native. A strong
weekday lord gives good health and faster recovery from diseases and health disorders,
while weak weekday lord fails to do so. Applying this principle in Sarvatobhadra chakra,
we can say that malefic vedha on the Janma vara (the day on which the person is born)
can have negative impact on the native's health and vice-versa.

2. Akshara (Alphabet): Like Moon, the akshara is also related to sustenance of the

native in this world, while Moon sustains by giving comfort and good living condition, the
name sustains by giving a favourable image. Thus if there are malefic vedhas to the 1st
akshara of the name, the native's image may suffer and vice-versa.
3. Tithi (Lunar day): In the Panchanga scheme, Tithi rules over prosperity and has a
strong say on the finances in addition to the overall comfort and well being. Using the
same principle here, if there are malefic vedha on the native's janma tithi, the native will
face financial troubles as well as general lack of comfort. The tithis are grouped into 5
groups viz.,

i. Nanda : Pratipad, Shasthi, Ekadasi

ii. Bhadra : Dvitiya, Saptami, Dvadasi

iii. Jaya : Tritiya, Astami, Trayodasi

iv. Rikta : Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdasi

v. Purna : Panchami, Dasami, Purnima, Amavasya

Malefic vedha on the Purna Tithi in the muhurtha chart of an ailing person can show
death.

4. Rasi (Sign): The rasi governs over all the resources which we get from the mother
nature. Thus the vedha on the rasi would show accessibility to various resoures. In
addition, the Janma Rasi has a strong bearing on the health of the native while the
Janma Lagna has a strong bearing on his intellectual faculty. Thus malefic vedha on the
Janma rasi can cause heath troubles while that on the Janma Lagna can show incorrect
application of intelligence and incorrect decision making.

This can also be used in conjunction to the natal chart. In the natal chart, each sign will
be associated with a particular house. Malefic vedha on a sign can trouble the
associated house. If there are inauspicious yogas in a particular house, malefic vedha
on that sign can aggravate it further, while benefic vedha can alleviate the trouble to
certain extent. Similarly a favourable yoga can be stunted during a particular period if
there are malefic vedha on the associated sign and the yoga can flourish under benefic
vedha.

6. DASA & ANTARDASA

The dasa and antardasa of the planets involved in inauspicious yoga in the horoscope
can cause tremendous suffering, if both of them simultaneously cause vedha to a vital
nakshatra in the area related to the nakshatra. One has to judge the result based on
functional and natural nature of the planets involved as well as the yoga they form in the
natal chart. The adverse yogas give the adverse results during infavourable transits and
hence one has to watch out the transiting dasa, antardasa lord not only with respect to
normal transits but also from the viewpoint of sarvatobhadra chakra.

Similarly dasa, antar of benefic planets can give their benefic results when they have
benefic vedha on some vital nakshatras. Based on the functional nature of the planets
and the yoga they form one among the mentioned vital nakshatra would become more
important and a wise astrologer should ascertain that vital nakshatra before
pronouncing the results. For example, for the matter of yogas related to power, status
and fame, abhisheka nakshatra becomes extremely important. If the planets
contributing to the yoga simultaneously have vedha on the abhisheka nakshatra during
their periods and sub-periods, it can be predicted that the yoga will fructify.
Navamsa positions are first division of Mutable/Chara signs, 5 th ie middle of dual signs and end of fixed
signs

Tendency of Stars

1. Birth Star: It gives results according to its nature, but it's results are everlasting.

2. Sampath Star : Planet on this Star gives maximum benefic results, have great impact in
life of native. Benefic planets give more benefic results.
3. Vipath Star : It creates maximum obstructions and malefic results according to it's nature. But
benefic results are insignificant. e.g. Jupiter on this Star, gives malefic results to children &
family.

4. Khemya Star: It gives benefic results, which are enjoyed by whole-family.

5. Pratwara Star: It does not gives results directly. It gives disappointments. It effects others, who
associates with the native.

6. Sadhaka Star: Planets owning or occupying this Star gets 100% benefic results, but after some
efforts. Some of the native expect some quick benefic results, but these are delaved.

7. NaidhanaStar : Planets occupying this Star indicate hopeful nature of native, but it seldom
happens.

8. Maitra Star: Planets occupying this Star indicate all type of achievements through frinds.
Specially while travelling, through known or unknown persons. If a malefic planet is on this point,
this destroys the achievement’s of native.