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Varaha Mihira's
Sarvato
Bhadra Chakra

Introduction
The great VARAHA MIHIRA, whose works on Astrology are revered by many, writing about the Sarvato
Bhadra Chakra says that it is capable of showing immediate results, which can be verified and that this
Chakra enlightens the Three Worlds. The author of MANSAGARI (an Astrological text in extensive use in
North India) in a chapter entitled Sarvato Bhadra Chakra says that this will Illumine the Three Worlds.
Another author says that this Chakra will enlighten us about the past, present and future and is, therefore,
comparable to TRILOKYA DEEPA (a lamp for lighting up the Three Worlds). These bold statements not
only give a clue to the great importance attached to it by the reputed writers but also the fact that the
Chakra is a multipurpose tool.

In our enquiries we found that this Chakra is used for (i) predicting the price ranges of commodities like
Cotton, Gold, cereals and food stuff etc. (ii) the future of nations, results of battles etc. for purposes of
political astrology (iii) predicting events concerning a native's future, though to a limited extent.

Exhaustive literature on this subject is not available. We are, therefore, presenting in this booklet whatever
literature we could lay our hands on, in the hope that serious students of Astrology would pursue the
matter, carry out researches and make their experience available to the public in due course. The opinions
expressed by Varaha Mihira and the author of Mansagari is so clear and so firm, this matter really
warrants the serious attention of students of Astrology and may perhaps prove to be yet another method to
make predictions with greater accuracy. This could even be the missing link in the art of prediction,
without which we have been unable to predict with complete accuracy.

We refuse to believe that a personality of the stature of Varaha Mihira would have left anything for
posterity that is not really useful and his expression in the very first sloka says this Chakra will throw light
on the Three Worlds should be taken at its face value and applied with all sincerity and verified.

Doubts and ambiguities do exist in this book and will become apprent as the reader covers chapter after
chapter.
These are :
a. Has each planet one or three Vedha aspects ?
b. 16 cells are allotted for 16 vowels; it seems that a majority of these cells cannot
be put
to use by persons following languages other than Sanskrit
c. Constellation Abhijit has a cell for itself, but is not reckoned for many a purpose
d. Whether week days and birth ascendant are to be considered besides Panchka ?
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Research over a number of years in the different fields in which this Chakra can be used could only provide
appropriate answers to these or unearthing other available literature on the subject.

Mantereswara's PHALA DEEPIKA is one of the big five works on Astrology, the most condensed book,
clear cut in expression, yet covering a much wider field than other texts. There is a chapter allocated in this
book for Nakshatra gochara, Vedha, Latta etc. viz chapter 26. These are principal items in the S.B. Chakra
methodology. In skoka 47, Mantreswara mentions that benefic and malefic Vedhas (front,right and left
aspects which pass through cell to cell)
have to be considered in predicting transit effects. The mere fact that a highly condensed treatise as
PHALA DEEPIKA has allocated more than half a chapter to this Chakra illustrates the importance
attached to it by an authority like Mantreswara, the most recent writer.

Some of the students and researchers in Astrology including foreigners have been impatiently pressing us
for information and literature on this Chakra. Besides, it also became apparent to the translators that they
could not make any further headway into this branch of Astrology. Hence, this publication is being
released in the sincere hope that further researches will be made by those who have time and make know
the results.

We are deeply indebted to Shri KM Kharegat for all the help rendered in the compilation of this book and
to Karma Yogi Shri Upendra T Mehta for the financial and other assistance rendered. May the Nava
Grahas bestow peace and prosperity on them.

OM SADGURU PARAMATHMANE NAMAHA

OM NAMO BHAGAVATHE SIVANANDAYA

Sd/- NN Krishna Rau & VB Choudhary

Bombay, 20 January 1962
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index
Directions, Constellations, Signs of zodiac
Chart showing arrangement of Constellations and Signs

1 ------------ Lunar days (tithies)

---------- Namanakshatra & Swara

How to use the chart

2 Sarvato Bhadra Chakra

----------------------- and aspects
Special aspects
Classification of planets : Malefics/Benefics
Speed of planets

3 Panchka
Panchka for one with birth date
Panchka for one without birth date
Basic vowels

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Table showing relationship between vowels, consonants & tithies

Strength of planets
Friends, Neutrals, Enemies among planets
5 Effects of conjunction/aspect of planets

PAKSHA PHALA

6 ELECTIONAL ASTROLOGY (MUHURTHA) and Sarvato Bhadra Chakra

7 Diseases

8 DIRECTIONS

9 HORARY ASTROLOGY
Multiple Vedha
Constellations and Commodities
10 Upa-Grahas
Latta

11 Janma Nakshatra - sensitive points from Moon

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12 Aspects

PRICE VARIATIONS for various commodities

13 Constellations & Commodities

Method of determining price variations

POLITICAL ASTROLOGY

14 Effects of 8 planet combination in 1962

Chart showing Division of India as per Koorma Chakra
Sarvato Bhadra Chakra for Maha Bharata War
................ 7 planet combination in 1934
............... 8 planet combination in 1186 AD

15 .................8 planet combination in 1962

Appendix
A - Location of Constellations
B - Vowels and Consonants (Swara/Namanakshatra)
C - Example working of Price Variation
D - Chart XI & XII
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Chapter - 1
Directions, Constellations,
Namanakshatras, Swaras, Tithies

The Chart
Draw 10 vertical lines and 10 horizontal lines intersecting each other, so that you have
9 x 9 = 81 cells. Ensure that all the cells are square and of equal size,
so that the chart may be used with ease.

Entry from top left

Directions
Top of the Chart represents EAST, top left North-East and top-right South-East
Right side : SOUTH
Left side : NORTH
Bottom of the Chart : WEST, bottom-left North-West and bottom-right South-West

(EAST at the top may seem a bit unusual for we are used to NORTH at the top)

Constellation
The four cells at the 4 corners of the Chart are allotted to the 4 long vowels A, AA, E,
EE.

The remaining 7 cells each at the top, bottom and the two sides (29 cells) are allotted to
the 28 constellations (including Abhijit) of the Hindu Astrology as shown in the Chart I.
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Abhijit is a very small constellation and is located on the Nirayana zodiac at 6°-40'
Capricorn
to 10°-53'-20" Capricorn. This is based on the authority of Varaha Mihira and FC Dutt.
This
constellation is also in use in the Ashtottari Maha Dasa System. The above arrangement
is
based on the assumption that the 25 constellations, Aswini to Purva Ashada (20) and
Dhanishta
to Revati (5) are all occupying equal distances of 13°-20' each and the remaining 3
constellations
Uttara Ashada, Abhijit and Sravana occupy varying distances but totalling 26°-40'.

For location of all constellations, see Appendix A

There is a school of thought according to which all the 28 constellations occupy equal
distances on
the zodiac, i.e. 360 divided by 28; 12°-6/7' per constellation. In view of Varaha Mihira's
authority
about the location of Abhijit as also the distances occupied by the preceding and
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succeeding
constellations, it not be advisable to accept the opinion that all 28 constellations occupy
equal
distances, just to satisfy mathematical requirements.

In our studies, we have also come across some Almanacs in the country wherein even
today, Abhijit,
is shown in between Pura Ashada and Uttara Ashada.

These two differences of opinion may NOT be accepted until research proves it
otherwise.

Signs of Zodiac corresponding to Moon Sign

Cell #s 58, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71 and 72 are allotted to the 12 signs of the
zodiac
Taurus to Aries respectively. See Chart I

Lunar Days (Tithies)

Tithies are allotted among the 5 cells comprising the cell right at the centre, #81, and the
4 cells
at the North, East, South and West viz. 74, 76, 78 and 80 as shown here in Chart II.

73 74 75

1, 6, 11
80 81 76
Poornima
Aamavasya
4,9,14 5 & 10 2,7,12
78
79 77

3,8,13

1: Pradhama, 2: Dwiteeya, 3: Thriteeya. 4: Chaturthi, 5: Panchami, 6: Shashti,

7: Saptami, 8: Ashtami, 9; Navami, 10: Dasami, 11:Ekadasi, 12: Dwadasi,
13: Thrayodasi, 14: Chaturdasi, 15: Poornima or Full Moon OR Amavasya (in Dark Half)

Weeks days are also being included by some in the 5 cells hosuing Tithies in the
following manner :-
#76 - Sunday, Tuesday; 78 - Monday, Wednesday; 80 - Thursday; 74 - Friday & 81 -
Saturday.
Week Day does NOT form part of the PANCHKA (explained later) and may be ignored
until research
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proves it otherwise.

Vowels
The 16 vowels (in Sanskrit) are arranged in the Sarvato Bhadra Chakra is shown in Chart
I.
See also Appendix B for full details.

The natural order of occurrence of these vowels is :-

A (short); AA (long); E (short); EE (long); OO (short as in Cook); OO (long as in

School); RE (short as in Rig)
REE (long as in reach); LE (short) and LEE (long) - these two do not seem to occur in
languages other than
Sanskrit and some Indian vernaculars; AE (short); AE (long); O as in coke; OW as in
Cowdrey; AM as in KUM;
AHA as in AHAMED. These 16 vowels are the same as those taught in schools in the
very first lesson, in India.
In some vernaculars, only 12 are used.

Namanakshatras
The namanakshatras (19 consonants and 1 vowel) 20 in number are arranged as show in
Chart I.
Appendix B explains where the vowels/namanakshatras are used.

It will be observed that A is used both as a vowel (cell #1) and as a namanakshatra (cell
#34).
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Chapter - 2
Using the Chart
How to Use the Chart
Place the planets, on any given day and time, on the respective constellations.
Appendix A is a ready reckoner showing distances occupied by the 28 constellations on
the zodiac as per Nirayana and Sayana (Western) along with their English names.

The tara grahas (Tara : star, graha : planet, tara graha : planets which resemble stars)
namely,
Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn,
when in retrogression, aspect the right side;
when moving fast, aspect the left side;
when moving at normal speed, aspect the front.

The right and left aspects always pass an angle of 45° either to the right or the left,
starting from the cell
where the planet is situated, from one corner of the sign into the other and stops only on
reaching a
constellation in the cells flanking any one of the sides of the Chakra.

The front aspect is NOT supposed to pass through, sign to sign, but the constellation
at the end of the aspect alone gets the effect.

That is to say, the right and left aspects have their effects on the all the cells through
which the aspect passes,
but the front aspect affects only the constellation in front.
See charts V-a and V-b . Dragon's Tail in the Chart v-a has been placed in cell 16 mere
for illustrating the aspect
from that position.
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Dragon's Head (Rahu) and Dragon's Tail (Ketu) are always retrograde; Sun and Moon are
always considered
fast moving; The former two planets belong to Chhaya Graha (shadow planets); the latter
to Raja Grahas
(Kingly planets). These four planets will always aspect in all the three directions i.e.
left, right & front.
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Note : On the question of aspects, there are serious differences of opinions.

Some say, all planets aspect all the three sides while others who differ, say, all
planets have
only one aspect depending on speed/retrogression.
The translators' preference is for single aspect for tara grahas and three sides
aspect for the rest.

As already stated, the left and right aspects pass through sign to sign and affect the vowel,
namanakshatra,
rasi (Moon sign), lunar day (Tithi) and constellation occupying the aspected cells, while
the front aspect
affects only the constellation at the other extreme.

Special Aspects
Planets occupying the quarter of a constellation immediately adjacent to the four corner
cells (1, 9, 17 & 25)
affect the long vowels close to it.
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A planet in the A planet in the

Affects
Last Quarter of 1st Quarter of
Bharani Kartik A - cell #1
Ashlesha Magha AA - cell #9
Visakha Anuradha E - cell #17
Sravana Dhanishta EE - cell #23

along with the above, the same planet also affects Pournami or Amavasya

When constellation
its namanakshatra also get affected
is affected
Ardra EA, KHA, NG. CHA
Hastha PA, SH, N, THA
Purva Ashada BA, D, P, DH
Uttara Bhadrapad DA, TH, JH, YA

Pairs among consonants

There area few more consonants in actual use than those catered for in the Sarvato
Bhadra Chakra.
These are indicated in Appendix B

Classification of Planets
Benefics
Jupiter, Venus and Moon from 5th Lunar Day (Panchami) in bright half to 10th Lunar
Day (Dasami) in
dark half (both days inclusive).

Malefics
Saturn, Sun, Dragon's Head, Dragon's Tail, Mars and Moon from 11th Lunar Day
(Ekadasi) in dark half
to 4th Lunar Day (Chaturthi) in bright half (both days inclusive).

Mercury
Mercury is considered a malefic when conjunct with a malefic and their navamsas and
constellations
then happen to be the same; otherwise benefic.

Retrograde malefics are considered highly malefic and retrograde benefics highly
benefic;
when moving fast (more than mean motion) all planets retain their original
benefic/malefic nature.

Speed of Planets
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When the speed

Planet per day is greater
than
Mars 46'-11"
Mercury 113'-32"
Jupiter 14'-04"
Venus 75'-42"
Saturn 7'-45"

they are supposed to be fast, and therefore, aspecting the left side.

When retrograde (irrespective of speed), the aspect for the above planets is to the right;
and at all other time, front only.
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Chapter - 3
Panchka

Panchka
The consonant (namanakshatra) occurring first in the name, next the vowel (Swara), next
Lunar Day (Tithi).
next the constellation (Junma nakshatra) of birth and lastly the Moon sign (Rasi) are
known as the Panchka
in the order given.

Example :
Panchka for one with date of birth
Example Horoscope : Birth in Purva Phalguni 3rd Quarter
Sun in Pisces 7°
Moon in Leo 21°

Namanakshatra for this Quarter : Ti (vide Appendix A) corresponding to consonant T

Moon has traversed 164° from Sun : 164/12 = 13 plus
i.e. birth on the 14th Lunar Day or Chaturdasi bright half.
Moon is in Leo as the constellation falls in Leo.
The Quarter of constellation of birth provides the Namanakshatra with Swara, Tithi and
Rasi.

Thus, the Panchka for the native with above birth date would be :

Namanakshatra T - cell #41 Ti shown against 3rd Quarter Purva

Phalguni in Appendix A
(as in tea).
Swara E - cell #17
Tithi 14th - cell #80
Constellation Purva Phalguni - cell #11
Rasi Simha - cell #62
Lagna (birth Asdt) Meena (Pisces) - cell #71.

*Researchers are considering Lagna also in addition to Panchka.

Panchka for one without date of birth

For those who have no horoscope or recorded time of birth, these particulars are
determined with reference
to the name of the person concerned in the following manner :-

The name of the person is the one, using which, a person fast asleep, would wake up; or
if walking/awake,
would respond to. The mere sound produced when uttering a name is criterion,
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irrespective of the spelling

or the language. The following table would be of assistance in doing it.

Basic Vowels
A E OO AE OW

Consonants
K Kh G/NG Gh Ch
Chh J Jh T TT
D DD Th Thh Dh
DDh N P Ph B
BB M Y R L
V Sh Shh S H

This chart has only 5 basic vowels and 30 consonants. All names have to be brought
under one of
these vowels and consonants. The first vowel and consonant or the first consonant and
vowel, as
the case may be, is considered and provides the starting point.

RAMA has R and A as the first consonant and vowel, while ARUMUGAM has A and R
as the first vowel
and consonant. In names like RAMA (where first consonant is followed by a vowel), the
first consonant
is taken into account and in names like ARUMUGAM (where the first uttered sound is a
vowel followed
by a consonant), the vowel is ignored and consonant taken into account. Thus, in both
cases,
R provides the starting point. Now, locate the consonant R in the table above, which
reveals the Swara
in this case, AE.

Table showing relation between vowels, consonants and lunar days

Nanda Bhadra Jaya Sikta Poorna

Lunar Days
1,6,11 2,7,12 3,8,13 4,9,14 5 & 10
Basic Vowels A E OO AE OW
Consonants E Kh G Gh Ch
Chh J Jh T TT
Lunar Day 1 2 3 4 5
Consonants D DD Th Thh Dh
DDh N P Ph B
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Lunar Day 6 7 8 9 10
Consonants BB M Y R L
V Sh Shh S H
Lunar Day 11 12 13 14 Pournami/Amavasya

Assuming that Panchka is required for RAMA, details of which are as follows :

Namanakshatra R - cell # 43
Swara A - cell # 1
The basic vowel AE is determined from Table VI is a compound of A &
E.
It is permissible to do so. Where a doubt arises, it is safe to stick to the
vowel obtained from Table VI.
Tithi 14th L.D. - cell #80
Constellation Chitra 3rd Quarter - cell #14
A reference to Appendix A reveals that RA occurs against Chitra 3rd
Qr.

Rasi Tula - cell #64

Determination of the Panchka correctly is pof PIVOTAL IMPORTANCE. For those with
birth date
the Qr of the Constellation of birth provides the Swara with namanakshatra. Tithi and
Rasi are
determined otherwise. For those without date of birth, the initial consonant in name
provides
main Swara through Table VI; with the help of main Swara, using Table VII, tithi is
found;
Rasi and Constellation are determined with the help of Appendix A
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Chapter – 4
Strength of Planets

Strength of Planets
All planets enjoy full strength or 100% in own sign; 75% in friendly sign; 50% in neutral
sign;
and 25% in enemy sign.

The position is different in regard to the strength of planets in the matter of conferring
effects.

Benefics confer full or 100% in own sign; 75% in friendly sign; 50% in neutral sign; and
25% in enemy sign.
Malefics confer full or 100% malefic effects in enemy sign; 75% malefic effects in
neutral sign; 50% malefic
effects in friendly sign; and 25% malefic effects in own sign.

The effect of an aspect will be proportionate to the strength of the planet aspecting. The
word aspect used
throughout this book means left/right/front aspect or all of them as applicable, unless
otherwise stated.
Aspect to one or more of the Panchka is meant.

The effects of position (Kshetra bala - strength derived by reason of a planet's stay in a
sign) is doubled if
the planet concerned is retrograde. If too fast or in exaltation, trebled. Ownership,
exaltation, debilitation
signs are as is generally followed. Thus, after ascertaining the speed, position etc. results
should be pronounced.

Planet Friends Neutral Enemy

Sun Moon Mars Jupiter Mercury Venus Saturn
Moon Sun Mercury Mars Jupiter Venus Saturn None
Mars Sun Moon Jupiter Venus Saturn Mercury
Mercury Sun Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Moon
Jupiter Sun Moon Mars Saturn Mercury Venus
Venus Mercury Saturn Mars Jupiter Sun Moon
Saturn Venus Mercury Jupiter Sun Moon Mars

As a general rule, the 4th sign from Exaltation/Debilitation is known as the neutral sign,
except where it happens to be otherwise.
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Dragon's Head and Dragon's Tail are mutually friendly but enemies to the rest of the
planets

Planet Own Sign Exaltation Debilitation

Dragon's Head Virgo Gemini Sagittarius
Dragon's Tail Pisces Sagittarius Gemini

Effects of conjunction/aspect of each planet :

Sun
Worry; opposition from superiors; fever with cold; headache; travel; loss of
property/quadrupeds;
fear from quadrupeds; misunderstandings with parents; distress.

Full Moon
Gain of conveyance, ornaments, tasty dishes.

Weak Moon
Sorrow, bondage, travels.

Mars
Stomach or blood disorders; financial loss; loss of discriminating power; loss of relations;
agricultural
losses; upset of bile; failures; defeat in battle; long distance travel.

Mercury (Benefic)
Knowledge; honour from superiors and relatives; gains in business and agriculture;
freedom from
diseases; fame.

Mercury (Malefic)
Opposite results will be bestowed by Mercury in combustion, in enemy sign, in
debilitation or in
conjunction with malefic.

Saturn
Sickness, fear, sorrow, loss of servants, friends and relations; intermittent fever; bondage;
loss of
position; troubles due to or from women in low walks of life; death due to dangerous
undertakings;
defeat in battle.

Dragon's Head
Obstruction; heart diseases; fainting; intimacy with widows or low class women;
opposition from
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the learned.

Dragon's Tail
Obstruction; loss of grain/agricultural losses; upset of health to wife; pain in various part
of body.

Note : When Sun Mars and Saturn are aspecting Moon who is conjunct with one of them,
there will be diseases of head, fever, fistula, stomach disorders, bilious disorders
and obstruction or impediments from sources higher than human beings.
The bad effects flowing from a malefic ceases the moment malefic leaves the
constellation from which the aspect originated.

Jupiter
All round success; liking by superiors; peace; worship of the Lord; good luck and good
health.

Note : When Jupiter is conjunct with a malefic, sickness; wrath of superiors; failure; loss
of
reputation; sorrow; travel; sickness to children and bondage will result.

Venus
Company of and enjoyments with women including wife; favours from superiors;
marriage;
abundance of everything; children; happiness.

Note : Venus conjunct with malefic confers loss of money and quadrupeds; dissensions
with
women and other losses.
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Chapter – 5
Paksha Phala

Paksha Phala
Forecast of effects for the ensuing fortnight etc.

Somewhat on the lines of Varsha Phal (forecast for natives for the whole year) is foretold
based on
planetary positions prevailing on the 1st day of each Hindu Year, the effects for the
ensuing Paksha
(which is equivalent to a fortnight) either the dark or bright half or any particular day or
moment
can be found. For ascertaining the Paksha phala, the constellation on which Sun was
standing as per
Almanac, on the 1st day of the fortnight alone, is necessary. Thereafter, proceed to place
the rest of
the planets (without reference to almanac or ephemeris) based on the following table :-

Table VIII

Insert Sun on the appropriate constellation and then,

place

Dragon's Tail on 12th Constellation from Sun

Mercury 28th
Venus 3rd
Mars 5th
Moon 12th
Dragon's Head 16th
Saturn 26th
Jupiter 17th

During the month of October 1944, the native of the Example Horoscope was seriously
laid up and death was anticipated any day during that month. The major period and
the sub period then operating were very bad, capable of inflicting death. Sarvato Bhadra
Chakra drawn as per above table for the two fortnights commencing on 2 OCT 44 and
17 OCT 44 to ascertain the Paksha Phala are attached as Chart XI and XII - Appendix
D
with comments and deductions.

Likewise, the effects of a particular day are decided with reference to the position of
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Moon
as per ephemeris and the rest of the planets inserted as per the following table.

Table IX

Insert Moon on the appropriate constellation using ephemeris/panchang.

and then, place

Sun on 5th constellation from Moon

Mars 7th
Mercury 10th
Dragon's Head 13th
Jupiter 14th
Venus 19th
Dragon's Tail 21st
Saturn 25th

Similarly, the effects for a given moment or just before embarking on a new venture
are found by locating Sun from the ephemeris and inserting Sun on the appropriate
constellation and proceed to place the rest of the planets as per following table.

Table X

Insert Sun on the appropriate constellation and then place

Moon on 3rd constellation from Sun

Mars 7th
Saturn 12th
Mercury 13th
Dragon's Head 19th
Jupiter 20th
Dragon's Tail 25th
Venus 27th

A scrutiny of Tables VIII, IX and X may give rise to a host of questions and doubts such
as

a. Dragon's Head and Dragon's Tail never occupy opposite positions

b. Mercury does not get away from Sun as much as 11 constellations - Table X
c. Moon is always conjunct with Dragon's Tail in Table VIII
d. why assume fictitious positions for planets when actual locations are available
from ephemeris/panchang ?
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A possible answer to these questions could be that the Sages have devised a quick
method
of divining effects using only the location of Sun or Moon and considering the trend of
planetary transits as applicable to Sarvato Bhadra Chakra. The Author assures that
surprisingly
accurate results, immediately verifiable, will be obtained if delineation is done for
fortnight,
day and moment on this methodology.
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Chapter – 6
ELECTIONAL ASTROLOGY
(MUHURTHAM)

All undertakings done on a Lunar Day, Rasi (Moon sign), Constellation or Navamsa
(rising at
the time of commencing an undertaking), which is occupied by a malefic in the Chakra,
will
end in failure i.e. a marriage will not be enjoyed by the couple, a traveller may not return
or
a disease starting at that time may prove fatal.

If the Rasi, Navamsa or Constellation is afflicted when an undertaking is commenced :-

Rasi Loss of position

Constellation Losses
Navamsa death/failure
Rasi, Constellation & Navamsa death/serious loss
all three afflicted simultaneously or failure certain
" afflicted by Sun Sorrow
" " " Mars Death/quarrels
" " " Saturn Loss/disease
" " " Dragon's Head Wounds
" " " Dragon's Tail Poisonous effects
" " " benefic Success
" " " Mercury Knowledge
" " " Jupiter Well being
" " " Venus Good effects

Afflicted in the above context means aspect or conjunction.

In bright half, Moon causes good effects by his aspect/conjunction,

in dark half, evil effects.

The constellation just vacated or occupied or being aspected by a malefic should be

avoided
for all important undertakings, as failure is possible then. Assuming you are sending in
your
resume or plan to attend an interview on a day when Moon is occupying Aswini. If that
star
has just been vacated by or is under occupation by a malefic or a malefic aspect is falling
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on
Aswini, it is not advisable to go ahead, as failure is likely. If you can afford to wait for a
day
which is free from these 3 afflictions, go ahead on a day when there is benefic aspect on
the
constellation occupied by Moon.

Where one of the Panchka is afflicted, the degree of affliction is as follows :-

Just vacated DAGDA burnt the effect has just occurred

Under occupation JWALITA burning the effect is taking place
Going to be occupied DHOOMITA smoky the effect is going to take place

When affliction is caused by malefic :

DAGDA : Death or near effects

JWALITA : Upset of health by way of illness
DHOOMITA : pains, illness etc. preliminary to a disease

When affliction is caused by benefic, corresponding benefic effects will come

to pass.

If 1 amongst Panchkas is afflicted - upsets will occur

2 " " " - fear
3 " " " - losses
4 " " " - illness
5 " " " - death

When 1 amongst Panchkas is afflicted by 1 malefic - Upset

" " 2 malefics - Fear
" " 3 malefics - Losses
" " 4 malefics - Illness
" " 5 malefics - Death

When 1 malefic causes affliction, there will be confusion

2 malefics " loss of relatives
3 malefics " loss of wealth
4 malefics " troubles
5 malefics " death

Briefly and in broad outline, if

Constellation is afflicted, there will be confusion
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Namanakshatra " " loss

Swara (vowel) " " illness
Lunar Day (Tithi) " " fear
Rasi " " obstruction

In detail, the effects of affliction are as under :-

Fear from relatives; illness; loss of weight or

Constellation
upset of health; failures; confusion &c.
Fear from ruler/Govt; sorrow and worries;
Namanakshatra arguments with wife and servants; brooding
over losses; loss of quadrupeds; dysentery.
Upset of health; illness; loss of gold;
Swara/Vowel
misunderstandings/quarrels with relatives
Lunar Day/Tithi Confusion; loss of wealth; fall from height
Sorrow; upset of health and humours;
Rasi (Moon sign)
distress; even death

Any 2 of the Panchkas simultaneously under affliction - Loss of wealth

3 " " " - defeat in battle
4 " " " - defeat and death

Aspect/conjunction of 1 benefic - Good Luck

" 2 benefics - Gains
" 3 benefics - Success
" 4 benefics - Wealth

If Tithi is aspected by benefic - Gain of wealth

Constellation " - Good health and success
Rasi " - Happiness
Namanakshatra " - Fearlessness
Swara/Vowel " - Increase of Good Luck

If all 5 of the Panchka are simultaneously aspected by benefics,

there will be increases and all round gains.

Just as a malefic confers malefic effects, benefics confer benefic effects.

When a malefic and a benefic happen to stand on a single constellation,

the effect of the resulting aspect will be malefic.
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This is particularly so in the case of Mercury and to a large extent in the

case of Venus, Jupiter and Full Moon.
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Chapter -7
DISEASES
Method of using Sarvato Bhadra Chakra in connection with diseases

Erect Sarvato Bhadra Chakraa for the time at which a disease or sickness starts or an
accident occurs, and ascertain the benefic as well as malefic aspects to the Panchka.

If the aspect of a retrograde (Vakra) malefic has caused the start of a disease, death
would result; if a fast-moving malefic, the disease will be of a long duration.

Aspect of Sun would result in pains

" Mars " " respiratory disorders
" Dragon's Head/Tail " fits/fainting
" Saturn " " shooting pains

If at the start of a disease, a malefic aspects the

Constellation Eye diseases will occur

Namanakshatra Burning sensation, bronchial disorders,
(Consonant) bilious disorders, vomiting
Swara (Vowel) Diseases of mouth, teeth or ear
Skin diseases, headache, swelling on feet,
Tithi (Lunar Day)
rheumatic pains
Indigestion, fear from water, anger,
Rasi (Moon sign)
phlegmatic disorders; nervous complaints
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Chapter – 8
DIRECTIONS

The eight directions and the various constellations allotted to each direction are shown
in the Sarvato Bhadra Chakra - Chart I. At a given time, ascertain the sign of zodiac
occupied by Sun and the directions indicated by that sign in the S.B. Chakra is said to
be eclipsed (the word used in this context means a sort of affliction). The eclipsing of
a direction by Sun lasts a maximum of 3 months starting from the time of entry of Sun
into the first sign in a direction to the time of leaving the sign in that direction.
For example, East will be eclipsed from the time of Sun's entry into Taurus to the time
of leaving Cancer.

There is a school of thought which is of the opinion that the eclipsing of a direction is
neither forward nor backward but on both sides, that is to say, when Sun is on Ardra Star
(cell #5), the whole of East is agreed to be under eclipse i.e. the direction covered by the
star under occupation plus 3 constellations each on either side. Similarly, when Sun
occupies
Ashlesha (cell #8), the directions or just that much of the directions covered by the
constellations
in cell #5 to cell #12, both inclusive, will be eclipsed. This may look satisfactory from a
mathematical point of view. According to Shastra, when Sun is in the East, (cell #2 to
#8),
East is said to be under affliction; similarly for other directions.

Affliction of Swara (Vowels)

Just as the constellations get afflicted, vowels are liable to get afflicted too. The 16 long
vowels
occupy the 4 corner cells, as shown in the Chart. The 4 long vowels in cell #1, 33, 57 and
73
are in the East, those in cell # 9, 39, 61 and 75 are in the South and the remainder E, RE
(short),
AE (short) AM in the West and EE, REE, AE (long) and AHA in the North.

When a direction is eclipsed/afflicted, the vowels in that direction also get the same
affliction,
for 3 months. Similar affliction for 3 months also arises for the namanakshatras
(consonants),
rasis (Moon signs) and Tithies (Lunar Days).

When one of constituents of Panchka get eclipsed by Sun, the effects are :-

Constellation Sickness
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Consonant Loss
Vowel Sorrow
Rasi Obstruction/impediment
Tithi Death*

*death here denotes the seriousness of the effect, rather, it denotes that
the worst could happen under the circumstances.

Under these afflictions, no journeys should be undertaken, no marriage should be

performed,
no griha-pravesha (entry into house for the first time), no litigation launched or battle
waged
during the 3 months.

The 112 quarters of the 28 constellations have each a namanakshatra as per Appendix A.
When a malefic passes over a quarter of any constellation, the namanakshatra pertaining
to that
quarter is said to be under Vedha (malefic conjunction/obstruction). If both the Swara
(vowel)
and the namanakshatra (consonant) are under Vedhaa, there will be danger and loss of
position.
When the Panchka as a lot or majority of them are under Vedha, such natives should not
engage
in battle or join the fighting forces engaged in war, for death is likely.

Astrologers should consider these aspects carefully before advising their sovereign to
embark upon
any military adventure against another country.

When the Armed Forces attack another country or army, the attack should be made in the
direction
under Vedha/malefic conjunction (particularly Sun), when success is assured.

Where both the parties are under Vedha, the side which is under stronger Vedha will
succumb.
If the Vedha is identical, then the one that strikes first will win.

Effects of benefic aspect/conjunction to the constituent of Panchka

Constellation Good health

Namanakshatra Gains
Swara Happiness
Rasi Victory
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Tithi Increased lustre

All of them All round success and
simultaneously increased prosperity

Even though the chart erected for the time of first attack in the Goa Liberation Campaign
is
fit for discussion under Political Astrology, the chart is studied to illustrate some of the
above
Rules.

The star (constellation0 for GOA - Satabhisha, was only recently vacated by Dragon's
Tail.
Hence, DAGDA. Further, the chart reveals FIVE malefic aspects on two of the Panchkas
simultaneously.

GOA Liberation Chart for midnight 18 DEC 1961

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The consonant G falls in cell #52

The sound GO represents the 1st Quarter of Satabhisha cell #27
The constellation Satabhisha comes under Aquarius.

Deductions

West is afflicted because Sun is in the West.

The first tangible blow to the Goa Government came in the West with the sinking of
Alfonso de Albuquerque
The rasi which falls in cell #70 is being aspected by malefics from 3 sides.
The consonant in cell #52 is being aspected from two sides by malefics.

The afflictions noted above are far too many, which brought in the downfall of Goa
so soon.
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Chapter – 9
HORARY ASTROLOGY

Erect Sarvato Bhadra Chakra for the moment when a question is asked. Find out the
in the question. This 1st letter will be one of the consonants listed in Appendix
first letter
A
namanakshatra; if not, locate it in Appendix B, which will be coming under one of the 20
consonants covered by the SB Chakra (cell #33 to 56 barring the four corners).
If it is under malefic aspect or affliction, the astrologer should not answer the question.
Under such circumstances, evil effects would ensue. If Rasi is aspected by benefic, good
effects will follow. If there is both benefic and malefic aspect to the Rasi, mixed results
would follow depending upon the strength of planets involved.

The rules in the preceding para give only general effects, but if Rasi is under malefic
affliction,
proceed to answer the question under normal astrological rules for Horary Astrology,
treating
the indications given by SB Chakra as a corroboration.

If Rasi is Chara (Movable), lost property will not be regained; a sick person will not
recover and
a baby born will be short-lived.

Sthira (Fixed) sign indicates reverse or favourable results.

Ubhaya (Common) signs indicate quick recovery of lost articles/property, quick cure and
longevity for a child born.

Multiple Vedha/Multiple Aspects

When one of the constituents of Panchka is aspected by more than one malefic from two
sides,
say, right and left (as the consonant GA in the Goa Liberation Campaign Chart was being
aspected
by Dragon's head and Dragon's Tail from 2 sides) OR from a side and front, death is
certain.

When the namanakshatra is afflicted

from one side, loss of position will occur;
from two sides, death is possible.
When 2 or more malefics cause simultaneous Vedha,
loss of property, position and even death, is possible.

The district, town or country under Vedha from 2 sides will face destruction.
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Constellations & Communities

Purva Phalguni
Purva Ashada
Brahmins
Purva Bhadrapad
Kartik influence
Uttara Phalguni
Uttara Ashada
Kshatriyas
Uttara Bhadrapad
Pushya
Revati
Anuradha
Vaishyas
Magha
Rohini
Punarvasu
Aswini
Shoodras
Hastha
Abhijit

Constellations not included above have influence over communities

other than the above four. When one or more of these are afflicted,
the respective community suffers.

UPAGRAHAS (Sensitive points from Sun)

Eight constellations counted from the one on which Sun is standing are supposed
to be occupied by the following Upagrahas. The constellation under occupation by
Sun is called BHOOKAMPA.

Table XIV

Planet to whom
stands on # constellation
Name Shanti should be
from Sun
performed
VIDHYUNMUKHA 5th Sun
SHOOLA 8th Moon
SANNIPATHA 14th Mars
KETU 18th Mercury
ULKA 21st Jupiter
MAHAKAMPA 22nd Saturn
VAJRA 23rd Venus
NIRGHATA 24th Rahu
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Generally speaking, days corresponding to the constellations on which any

of the upagrahas stand, should be avoided for all auspicious undertakings.
Death generally occurs on a constellation which is occupied by an upagraha
and is simultaneously under malefic aspect/conjunction. For example, a girl
married on a day coinciding with a day listed above, will face the following
consequences :

Vidyanmukha Loss of sons

Shoola Loss of husband
Sannipatha Loss of husband shortly
Ketu Loss of husband's brother
Ulka Loss of money
Vajra Loss of relations
Kampa Loss of position
Nirghata Loss of family

In addition to an upagraha standing on a constellation, if there be a malefic

aspect, the indicated evil effect will be severe.

For a native born on Purva Phalguni (cell #11), the following are the
constellations on which the various upagrahas would be standing :

Vidyanmukha Swati Cell #15

Shoola Jyeshta 19
Sannipatha Dhanishta 26
Ketu Revati 30
Ulka Kartik 2
Kampa Rohini 3
Vajra Mrigasira 4
Nirghata Ardra 5

By doing appropriate SHANTI (propitiatory measure) to the planet

indicated in Table XIV (col 3), the evil effects will be minimised.
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Chapter – 10
Latta

Latta is a sensitive point, malefic always, determined from the constellation occupied
by a planet and is usually a given number of constellations in front of a planet
(clockwise)
OR behind a planet (anti-clockwise). Irrespective of whether a planet is benefic/malefic,
when the latta of a planet falls on a constellation, the latter is called as a planet's latta
and denotes a particular kind of evil.

In Latta calculations, Abhijit is omitted.

Sun's Latta falls on 12th constellation in front denoting defeat

Mars' 3rd suffering
Jupiter's 6th sickness
Saturn's 8th fear
Moon's 22nd constellation behind fear/death
Mercury's 7th loss of relatives
Venus' 5th failure/fear
Dragon's Head/Tail 9th death

In order that the reader gets familiar with the procedure for finding Latta points,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> link
an example chart has been prepared. The birth constellation is assumed as
Purva Phalguni and planetary positions assumed as are as in Example Horoscope.
Planets, as they stand on constellations are shown; the respective Latta points
are shown alongside.

If Sun's Latta has fallen on Birth Constellation

and a planet stands on Birth Constellation, effects are as under :-

Mars Loss of position; stomach disorders

Mars & Moon great fear
Moon bilious disorders; travel; itches
Mercury separation from dear ones
Jupiter separation from Ruler
Saturn loss of wealth/quadrupeds
Dragon's Head various losses
Dragon's Tail fear from weapons
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The following are the effects of Sun standing on Birth Constellation

while Latta of another planet has fallen on the Birth Constellation.

House break-in, loss of wealth,fever

Mars
and fear from weapons
Saturn Fever and fear from thieves
Mercury Commits folly
Jupiter Suffers pains
Venus Urinary disorders & dissensions with wife

Note : If Sun and Moon together stand on Birth Constellation under the
above yoga, the effects would be still more severe.

If Birth Constellation has an upagraha on it, in addition to latta and an aspect

from a retrograde malefic (in the S.B. Chakra), death becomes a possibility.

If there is an aspect from a malefic who is aspecting the front only,

illness would result.

The abov chart shows planets, as per their actual position, in BLUE and their Latta Points
are shown in RED.

For instance, Sun is standing in cell #29, whilst his Latta falls in cell #10.
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Chapter – 11
Sensitive Points from Moon

For a common man, there are six kinds of constellations called :

Birth Constellation on which Moon was standing at birth

Karma Nakshatra 10th from Birth Constellation
Adhana Nakshatra 19th "
Vinasa Nakshatra 23rd "
Samudayika Nakshatra 18th "
Sanghatika Nakshatra 16th "

For Rulers, there is further :

Desa (country) 24th from Birth Constellation

Jati (community) 26th
Abhisheka 5th
Manas 25th
Nagar consonant of Capital

Malefic conjunction or aspect (some say conjunction only) occurs to the above
sensitive points from Moon, called Janma, Karma, Adhana nakshatra etc. the
effects are as follows :

Janma Nakshatra Death (upset of health inclusive)

Karma Suffering; sorrow
Adhana Travels; wandering
Quarrels and misunderstandings
Vinasa
with relatives
Samudhayika Untoward happenings
Sanghatika Loss of wealth
Desa (country) Destruction/troubles
Jati (community) Losses in community
Abhisheka Bondage
Manas Sorrow
Nagar
Government officials suffer
(consonant of Capital)
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Benefic conjunction or aspect to these nakshatras are good and produce benefic
effects.
If a malefic stands on Janma Nakshatra and is afflicted in 5 ways, the person dies
within a month. These 5 ways of affliction are as under :-
a. conjunction
b. aspect in S.B. Chakra
c. latta falling on Birth constellation
d. upagraha standing
e. Vedha

If Karma Nakshatra is afflicted in 5 ways, death would occur in 2 months and 13 days
due to troubles from quadrupeds, snakes or fall from a height.

If Sanghatika Nakshatra is afflicted in 5 ways, death in 1 to 3 months due to

weapons/poison.

If Vinasa Nakshatra is afflicted in 5 ways, death in 3-5 days in a foreign place.

If Manas Nakshatra is afflicted in 5 ways, death in 4 months.

If Sun is standing on Moon and Mars stand on Death in

Birth Constellation Karma Nakshatra 12 nights
Karma Sanghatika 1 month
3 months due to
Sanghatika Jati
disorders of wind
Vinasa Manas 6 months
Manas Janma 15 months

If Mars is standing on Sun and Moon stand on Death in

Janma Nakshatra Karma Nakshatra Death by drowning
Karma Sanghatika 4 months
Sanghatika Samudayika 1 year due to diseases
Death due to
Samudayika Vinasa
stomach disorder
Vinasa Manas 1 year
Manas Janma 6 months

If Saturn is standing on Mars and Moon stand on Death in

3 months suicide
Janma Nakshatra Karma Nakshatra
using weapons
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Karma Sanghatika 1 year due to fire

Sanghatika Samudayika 4 months 4 days
Samudayika Vinasa 8 months by women
8 months due to
Vinasa Manas
restricted diet/hunger
6 months due to
Manas Janma
diseases

The Upagrahas, Latta constellations and the sensitive points from Moon determining
Karma, Adhana and other constellations are more usefully employed in finding the
seriousness of various transits, and do not seem to be meant for wholesale application
in reading a horoscope.
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Chapter – 12
ASPECTS
All planets aspect the 15th constellation counted from the sign on which they are
standing.
Just as Jupiter, Mars and Saturn have additional, full aspects on houses other than the
7th
house in general astrology, here too there are additional aspects as shown below :-

Constellations Aspected
Planet
in addition to 15th
Mars 7th, 8th, 10th
Saturn 3rd, 5th, 19th
Jupiter 10th, 19th
Venus 9th, 12th
Mercury 9th, 12th
Dragon's Head 9th
Dragon's Tail 5th

In bright half, benefics look in (aspect) front and malefics look (aspect) backwards or
behind.
In dark half, benefics look backwards and malefics, in front.

During day, benefics look in front and malefics, behind. At night, the reverse.
During first half of the day, benefics look in front and malefics, behind.
During the second half of the day, malefics look in front and benefics behind.
These aspects are as applicable to constellations.

Effects of aspects on constellations by various planets are as follows :

Sun Loss due to war

Moon, Mars, Saturn Losses
Mercury, Jupiter Gains
Venus Victory
Dragon's Head Obstruction

The effects produced by joint or double aspects (aspects falling on a constellation

from two planets simultaneously, irrespective of whether they are standing together
or in different constellations) are as follows :-

Sun Moon Death

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Sun Mars Death

Sun Mercury Fleeing from battle
Sun Jupiter Victory
Sun Venus Death
Sun Saturn Death
Moon Mars Death
Moon Mercury Loss
Moon Jupiter Victory
Moon Venus Gains
Moon Saturn Death/Loss
Mars Mercury Gain
Mars Jupiter Defeat
Mars Venus Gain
Mars Saturn Death
Mercury Jupiter Defeat
Mercury Venus Gain
Mercury Saturn Death
Jupiter Venus Gain
Jupiter Saturn Defeat
Venus Saturn Death

Note : The word death used in the context only denotes that the
maximum evil indicated is possible under such as aspect.

The joint aspects of Sun, Mars, Saturn and Dragon's Head is capable of causing death
and obstruction.

The joint aspects of benefics Full Moon, benefic Mercury, Jupiter and Venus cause
gains, victory, happiness and prosperity.

The aspects of retrograde malefics are highly malefic and those of retrograde benefics,
highly beneficial. Malefics in mean motion tend to do good. Aspect of a fast-moving
benefic produces, sometimes, malefic effects; in mean motion, moderate effects; if
eclipsed or combust (in general astrology), no effects. Malefic in fast motion produces
moderate effects; if eclipsed, no effects.

When the country is engaged in war, the effects indicated by the S.B. Chakra have to
be suitably delineated as follows :

If 1 malefic is causing affliction Fear

If 2 malefics are causing affliction Defeat
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3 Danger
4 Bondage
5 Death

If Saturn is causing the affliction Wound will be inflicted in flesh

Mars Loss of blood
Sun Fracture of bones
Dragon's Head All round losses
Benefic Unhurt and No Loss

The time of occurrence of the above effects is when the afflicted constellation is
traversed by Moon.

Aspects of planets falling on other constellations have to be determined and

considered along with all other afflictions.
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Chapter – 13
PRICE VARIATIONS IN VARIOUS
COMMODITIES
OR
MARKET FLUCTUATIONS

All minerals are called DHATU; vegetation MOOLA and all living beings are called
JIVA.
The town, the province and the country are but 3 classifications of a place :-

Lordship Whichever is stronger

Country Dragon's Head/Saturn/Jupiter
Province Dragon's Tail/Sun/Venus
Town Moon/Mars/Mercury

Year Dragon's Head/Tail/Saturn/Jupiter

Month Mars/Sun/Mercury/Venus
Day Moon (always)

Dhatu Saturn/Dragon's Head/Mars

Jiva Mercury/Moon/Jupiter
Moola Dragon's Tail/Venus/Sun

Males are controlled by Dragon's Head, Dragon's Tail, Sun, Jupiter, Mars
Females " Venus, Moon
Eunuchs " Saturn, Mercury

White is controlled by Venus, Moon

Red " Sun, Mars
Yellow " Mercury, Jupiter
Black " Saturn, Dragon's Head, Dragon's Tail

Strength of a planet for these purposes is to be assessed from the Rasi (zodiac sign)
occupied by it and whether it is in retrogression, exaltation etc.
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Own sign FULL or 100%

Friendly sign 75%
Neutral sign 50%
Enemy sign 25%

If the planet is in the middle of a sign, these percentages hold good;

otherwise, pro-rata reduction has to be made.

Similarly, when a planet is in retrogression, full retrogression strength is assessed

at the middle of retrogression, otherwise, pro-rata reduction has to be made.

At exaltation degree, full effect; 50% at debilitation; pro-rata in between.

Ascertain the lord of the Country and the relation between such lord of country and the
planet
causing malefic/benefic aspect/conjunction.

If lord of the Country and the planet causing Vedha be one and the same, assign 100%
strength
for the Vedha aspect/conjunction; if the latter is a friend of the former - 75%; neutral -
50%;
enemy - 25%. These assignments of strength are when benefics are considered. If a
malefic is
causing Vedha and the lord of the Country and planet causing Vedha be one and the same
- 25%;
Planet of friendly category - 50%; neutral - 75% and enemy - 100% or full.

If in addition to Vedha, the planet also aspects the consonant, the strength will be as
under :-

Table XV
Benefic Malefic

Lord Friend Neutral Enemy Lord Friend Neutral Enemy

Full 20 15 10 5 5 10 15 20
¾ 15 11¼ 7½ 3¾ 3¾ 7½ 11¼ 15
½ 10 7½ 5 2½ 2½ 5 7½ 10
¼ 5 3¾ 2½ 1¼ 1¼ 2½ 3¾ 5

Multiply the above figures by 5 to get percentages.

As in general astrology, all planets aspect 3rd and 10th from the sign occupied with ¼th
aspect
strength; 5th/9th with ½ aspect strength; 4th/8th with ¾th aspect strength and 7th in full.
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The aspects of Saturn to 3/10, Jupiter to 5/9 and Mars to 4/8 are full, instead of the
fractional
strength for others.

An aspect on a rasi (zodiac sign) in the rasi chakra is deemed to be an aspect on the
remainder
of the Panchka. Assume Jupiter's aspect on Sagittarius. Here, Jupiter would aspect all the
namanakshatras falling under that sign, their respective Tithies, Swara and constellations.
The
aspect of a planet enjoying own navamsa but having ¾th aspect strength is treated on par
with
the aspect of a planet enjoying full or 100% aspect strength.

Example : Jupiter in Gemini with navamsa in own house.

Jupiter's aspect on Virgo is only ¾ but in this special case, full aspect
strength
is allowed because Jupiter is enjoying own navamsa.

For these purposes, aspects and conjunctions have to be reckoned strictly on a

mathematical basis
allowing an orb of just 1° only. Where slow moving planets are involved, even this may
have to be
further reduced.

When is an aspect effective ? When the aspect arises in the Rasi chakra and the same
aspect is also
available on one of the constituents of Panchka in the S.B. Chakra. If it is a benefic, and
since that
aspect is assumed to be falling on one Panchka only, the strength there of is assessed at
5/20; if
that were to be a malefic aspect, its strength is only 4/20 based on the following table :-

Table XVI

Benefic Malefic
Aspect on # Panchka 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
0 1 2 3 4
Full Aspect 1 2 3 4 5
48/60 36/60 24/60 12/60 -
0 1 2 3 4 0 1 1 2 3
¾th
45/60 30/60 15/60 0 45/60 36/60 12/60 48/60 18/60 -
0 1 1 2 2 0 0 1 1 2
½
30/60 0 30/60 0 30/60 24/60 48/60 12/60 36/60 -
0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1
¼th
15/60 30/60 45/60 0 15/60 12/60 24/60 36/60 48/60 0
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This table uses the measure 60:1 or Full.

The numbers 1-5 against aspect on denotes the aspect falling on one or more
of the constituents of Panchka.
The fractions highlighted are to be added to the values shown above them.
Constellations & Commodities

The following is a list of the 28 constellations of Hindu Astrology and shows the
influence of each
of them over certain commodities/minerals etc. In the good old days, when this Chakra
originated,
the list used to start with Kartik as the first constellation and Vrishabha (Taurus) as the
first sign of
zodiac. (Vrishabha - Bull for Bullish/Bearish ??)

Kartik Rice, oats, metals, TIL South in 8 months

Rohini Grains, liquids, old woollen goods East in 7 days
Mrigasira Quadrupeds, resins, yellow gram North in 2 months
Ardra Oil, salt, seeds, sandal, sweet smelling articles West in 1 month
Punarvasu Gold, silver, cotton, millets, black silk North 2 months
Pushya Gold, silver, ghee, rice, mustard, asafoetida South 8 months
Ashlesha Wheat, ginger, chillies, rice West 1 month
Magha Oil, oil-seeds, horse-gram, jaggery, millets South 8 months
P. Phalguni Wool, oil, silver South 8 months
U. Phalguni Black gram, green grass, rice, salt, garlic North 2 months
Hastha Sandal, camphor, roots North 2 months
Chitra Gold, green grass, black/green gram, horses North 2 months
Swati Betel-nut, chillies, mustard, asafoetida, dates North 7 days
Visakha Oats, rice, wheat, green gram, red gram South 8 months
Anuradha Yellow gram, rice East 7 days
Jyeshta Guggul, jaggery, camphor, mercury, bronze East 7 days
Moola White articles, liquids, salt, cotton West 1 month
P.Ashada Ghee, roots, rice West 1 month
U. Ashada Horses, bullocks, iron etc East 7 days
Abhijit Raisins, dates, betel-nut, cardamom, horses East 7 days
Sravana Dry fruits, betel-nut East 7 days
Dhanishta Gold, silver, money, pearls East 7 days
Satabhisha Oil, wine, amber, bones West 1 month
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P. Bhadrapad Roots, nutmeg, metals, medicines South 5 months

U. Bhadrapad Jaggery, sugar, rice, pearls West 1 month
Nuts in general particularly coconut, betel-nut,
Revati West 1 month
pearls
Aswini Rice, grass, camel, mule, ghee, cloth North 2 months
Bharani Millets, chillies, medicine South 8 months

Method of determining price variations

For determining price variations in a particular commodity/merchandise/mineral etc. ,

note the
ruling price on the 1st day of the year/month/week etc. according to requirements. Erect
Rasi
chakra and study the same according to general astrological rules. Simultaneously, erect a
Sarvato
Bhadra Chakra and study it minutely; at every stage, bear in mind mathematical accuracy
and
consider aspects/conjunctions as applicable to Sarvato Bhadra Chakra (and not general
astorlogy)
and see that they are within one degree of application.

Locate the Constellation influencing a commodity; nnd also, the planets controllling that
particular
commodity and note the relevant aspects. Divide the ruling price by 20 and treat each
1/20th part
as a unit. The price variation, which is going to be determined, will be in terms of these
units, up or
down by one, two or more.

Appendix C illustrates the method of working.

There is another ancient method of predicting price variations in commodities, which has
the sanction
of ancient Sages. Observe Moon on the 2nd Lunar Day or Dwiteeya (the first occasion
when Moon can
be observed immediately after a New Moon); make a note of the two horns of Moon -
whether each
horn is up or down. Moon on this day, very much looks like the horns of a ram.
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Compare this curve with the one that prevailed on the Dwiteeya following the previous
New Moon.
(of course, this process needs to be carried out every lunar month or at least 2
observations to compare).
If any one of the horns is comparatively up or down when compared, some price
variation is bound to
occur. The price of commodities rules by the Panchka that are affected by Moon will go
up or down.
Fall in prices will occur when Moon is benefic in the general astrological sense.
(see classification of planets - bottom half) .

And the commodities are those ruled by Constellations, as Moon goes on transiting over
each of them.

If on Dwiteeya, a fall in indicated, when Moon is malefic (due to weak rays or Paksha
bala) and
traverses over the Constellations (ruling a particular commodity), the commodities
concerned will
record a fall.

Left horn, if higher than the one on previous Dwiteeya, indicates that the prices will go
down.
Right horn, if higher than the one on previous Dwiteeya, indicates rise in prices.
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Chapter – 14
Political Astrology

Effects of 8 planet combination in 1962

VARAHA MIHIRA, based on his famous KOORMA CHAKRA (which is
exhaustively dealt with in his
classic BRIHAT SAMHITA) has divided India into nine sections allotting one section
each, to each
triad of Constellations commencing from KARTIK. Important planetary phenomena like
the Ashta
Graha Koota (convergence of 8 planets in one sign), scheduled to occur in early FEB
1962 can be
studied and the areas, where the evil effects will befall, located. See KOORMA
CHAKRA.

A number of Pandits professing intimate knowledge of Hindu Shastra have been

proclaiming that
8 graha-koota of the size and magnitude which occurred thousands of years ago during
the Maha
Bharata War is going to recur in 1962 only and that, the Koota of 1962 would result in
World War
and major catastrophes. The answer to such critics is that there never was an Ashta Graha
Koota
during the Maha Bharata War. A look at the Chart drawn for that period shows that
there was only
a combination of 6 planets in Meena (Pisces) and that Jupiter, Mars and Dragon's Tail
were far away
from the Congress of Planets. Even the Constellations affected then, Kurukshetra - the
place where
the battle raged could be justified based on the division of country through Koorma
Chakra.

The Sapta-Graha Koota (convergence of 7 Planets) which occurred on 15 JAN 1934 in

Makar (Capricorn)
may be taken as a precedent to assess where the evil effects of the ensuing Koota, much
dreaded by
many, would most likely befall.

Basic difference between the two Kootas broadly are :

a. Instead of Dragon's Tail (Ketu), who is already in Makara for the ensuing Koota,
there was
Dragon's Head (Rahu) in Makara in 1934;
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b. Jupiter, was NOT a member of the Koota in 1934 but was throwing his benefic
constellational
aspect on (10th) on Saturn and Mars, will now be a member of the forthcoming Koota.

Yet, the Sapta Graha Koota of 1934 is believed to have brought about, in its wake, the
Bihar earthquake
resulting in loss of 7252 lives (as per Government estimates) besides heavy loss of
property.
The occurrence of the quake in that part of India is broadly justifiable as per Koorma
Chakra, for Bihar
is divided between two triads of Constellations, beginning from Kartik whereon the direct
Vedha aspects
of 6 planets fall besides other aspects from planets constellation-wise.

The planets that would be involved in the forthcoming Koota (1962) also cast their
Vedha/Constellational
aspects in much the same position plus Ashlesha, thus pointing to the Koota effects
falling again in Bihar,
Assam and Bengal.

There is a precedent also for the Ashta Graha Koota of 1962, which we propose as a
yardstick to measure
the evil effects of the same. That precedent is none other than the Ashta-Graha Koota that
occurred in
OCTOBER 1186 AD, in the sign of Kanya (Virgo).

Similarities between the 1186 and 1962 Kootas are :-

a. The same 8 planets that are to assemble in Capricorn in 1962, assembled in Virgo
in 1186;
b. There was a Solar Eclipse in 1186 similar to the one scheduled for 5 FEB 1962;
c. Both the Signs - Virgo (Kanya) and Capricorn (Makara) govern India;
d. Kala Sarpa Yoga is common to both.

Using Prof BV Raman's Ayanamsa, the planetary combination of 1934 was only a
conjunction of
6 planets in one sign, Venus, Jupiter and Rahu being outside, whilst in 1962, Jupiter and
Venus are
closely involved in the Koota, in much the same way as it happened in 1186. One of the
greatly
respected Sages in the field of Astrology, Sage Sukracharya, has stated that Jupiter, on
its own,
has the capacity to nullify/counteract all the malefic effects in a horoscope and that the
combined
power of both Jupiter and Venus, when in conjunction, is beyond imagination. This is a
very important
difference between the 1934 Koota on one hand and the 1186 and 1962 Koota's on the
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other. The
four benefics, Jupiter, Venus, Mercury and Moon will be literally huddled together within
about three
degrees a few minutes after the Eclipse. In spite of graha-yudha (planetary war) and
combustion,
this conjunction of 4 benefics within the Koota does strengthen the hands of Jupiter to
swallow the
evils of other planets.

What happened in India after the last 8 planet combination in 1186 ? There were no
newspapers then;
historians were not recording events as we do nowadays. Yet a reference to Indian
History pertaining
to that Period shows that a year later or a bit earlier, Muhammad of Ghor (also known
Muhammad Ghori)
founded his Empire and his flag started flying over Indian soil. Gujrat, Multan, Uch,
Lahore, Ajmer,
Delhi, Kannauj were successfully conquered and brought under his Rule between 1186-
1202.
Conversions on a mass scale went on merrily.

What does the 1962 Koota indicate for Delhi, based on the precedents and study made
using SB Chakra
for this Koota ? As explained in the chart, no change in Government is likely consequent
to the general
elections taking place within weeks of this Koota. This presages stability and continuance
of Administration
to a great extent.

From the chart for this Koota, it will be noticed that Ashlesha is receiving Vedha from
the 6 planets on
Dhanishta besides Constellational aspects of Saturn and Mars, and transit of Rahu over it.
This looks like
the worst hit Constellation. This star is in the direction of Bengal, Orissa and Virat in
Koorma Chakra.
When the Bihar Quake occurred, the very same star received maximum number of
Constellational aspects.
In the 1186 Koota, Uttara Bhadrapad and Revati bore the brunt of Vedha aspects as a
result of which
some portion of our motherland went under foreign Rule. It looks, therefore, that the
planets this time are warning us
that some portion of our land in North Eastern direction may be grabbed by
foreigners.

Incidentally, Ashlesha also happens to be the birth star of one of the big five in world
politics today, who
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is also our beloved Premier, Pandit Nehru. Furthermore, he is running Rahu Maha Dasa,
Sani bukti, the
former in 12th and the latter in 2nd, both with aspect of Jupiter. Astrologically, these
seem to be the
reasons behind the nasty predictions in circulation about his future. In this connection, it
is worth
remembering that Sage Sukracharya (in his book Sukra Kerala Rahasya - Secrets of
Kerala Astrology)
says that whilst there are various ways of finding longevity, the term of life of a man, is
wholesale in
the hands of GOD, more so for a man, handling the affairs of a nation not for personal
gain. In other
words, those dedicating their lives for purely Public Service or humanity, Karma Yogis
and Sanyasis
enjoy a sort of planetary immunity from the wrath of planets. Thus, this is not a case for
making predictions
based on planets only. We would, however, venture to forecast that he may quit or retire
from politics
for the reasons given in para 2 below the chart for this Koota.

Dhanishta is the next Constellation that is worst affected by reason of 6 planets

occupying that star plus
Vedha of Rahu. Next worst hit is Sravana with 2 malefics in occupation plus Vedha of 4
planets. These two
stars point to Gujarat and Rajputana surroundings.

Next in the intensity of affliction are Magha and Visakha. The former influences
Bengal/Orissa and the
latter, Maharashtra.

Based on the Koorma Chakra methodology and Constellations affected, the provinces on
the Chinese coast
and South Africa come under adverse influence denoting loss of life.

The next star in the order of affliction is Rohini with aspect of 3 planets and very little
effects of the Koota
are falling on it. At the worst, only 5 constellations are seriously affected out of a total of
28. So it appears
to be a safe proposition to predict that the effects of the Koota, in general, will be
experienced in just
one-fifth of the country, varying in intensity and that border troubles are indicated in N.E.
Corner and
mid-West of India. In the 1186 Koota, India did not suffer from earthquakes, Jala-pralaya
(incursion of
sea into land) etc. barring consequences of invasion and there should be no earthquakes
and catastrophes
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of that sort.

Even with regard to individuals, those born in the constellations Ashlesha, Dhanishta,
Sravana, Magha,
Visakha and Rohini alone stand to suffer bad luck. Ill health, adverse/untoward
happenings, in the order
of priority given, these being conditioned and limited by their current Maha Dasa and
Bukti. Those born
on other constellations have nothing to bother about. The severe afflictions of the stars
referred to above
is likely to make Rice, Wheat, Gold and Silver, to some extent, dearer.

The above is not Varsha-phal or Gochara-phal but is merely a study covering Ashta
Graha Koota only.
Mother Earth has been surviving an Ashta Graha Koota once every thousand years. This
Koota of 1962
is at the worst, third one, after Lord Jesus Christ.

Koorma Chakra
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Broadly, the arrangement is as follows :

The Central regions falling under Kartik, Rohin and Mrigasira is treated as the Centre
and the surroundings of this Centre have been equally divided into 8 directions.

In the above chart, the first 2 letters of each Constellation have been used on the lines of
Sarvato Bhadra Chakra.

Maha Bharata Yudha

Even the planetary positions are NOT accepted by all and the date of the battle varies by
almost
a thousand years according to those taking the planetary positions from other sources.

However, the object of producing this chart is to establish the fact that there was no 8-
planet
combination at least according to one good authority and that the spot where the battle
raged,
KURUKSHETRA, is justified by the occupation of the 6 planets in Meena (Pisces)
corresponding
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to Yamuna valley.

Almost half the number of constellations stand affected in the above chart; not so, in the
Ashta
Graha Koota chart for 5 FEB 1962.

Sapta Graha Koota

15th January 1934

Venus on this day was Sthamba (stationary) and started on a retrogression march.

This graha-koota is referred to as Sapta-Graha Koota, which is justifiable as such under a

particular
Ayanamsa only and not under all Ayanamsas.

Almost the same constellations are affected in this chart as in 1962 Ashta Graha Koota.
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Ashta Graha Koota

1186 AD

This chart broadly corroborates the Koorma Chakra divisions of the country.

Moola which is aspected from both sides influences Kutch, Ujjain, Malwa, Sind.
P. Bhadrapad, U. Bhadrapad and revati, which receive aspects from the Ashta Graha
Koota
influence Kashmir, Mathura, Hastinapur.
Mrigasira which receives aspects from both sides has influence over Ayodhya etc.

Due to Moghul invasion and the establishment of a foreign rule over the country brought
sufferings to inhabitants of the Upper Half of India.

What happened in areas influenced by U. Phalguni, Hastha and Chitra, is NOT known.
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Ashta Graha Koota

5th February, 1962

Planets shown in blue shows as they actually stand. Planetary aspects shown in Red.
For instance, Mars has aspects to 7th, 8th, 10th and 15th constellations from the one
it occupies - such aspects are shown in Red

Some suggest that Pushya is the ruling star for India.

It will be seen that this constellation is NOT affected in any way. Rasi governing Pushya
is also NOT affected. But the consonant for Delhi is affected from both sides. Whilst the
Congress Party Government is assured of continuance for another term, since Nagar
(item 11 under sensitive points) is affected, some changes in top officials/Ministers
is quite likely.

Almost the same Constellations that were affected in the 7 planet combination
stand affected in this chart as well.

Worst affected constellations in order are Dhanishta, Sravana, Ashlesha, Magha, Visakha
and
perhaps Rohini in a slight measure.
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Chapter – 15
Appendix

APPENDIX A

LOCATION OF HINDU CONSTELLATIONS,

THEIR ENGLISH NAMES
&
CORRESPONDING NAMANAKSHATRAS

Nirayana Sayana
# Hindu Name English Name 1 2 3 4
° ' ° '
1 Aswini 0-00 Beta Arietis 21-53 Chu Chay Cho La
2 Bharani 13-20 Alfa Arietis 35-13 Le Lu Lay Lo
3 Kartika 26-40 Beta Tauri 48-33 Aa Ee U A
4 Rohini 40-00 Alfa Tauri 61-53 O Va Ve Vu
5 Mrigasira 53-20 Lamda Orionis 75-13 Vay Vo Ka Ki
6 Ardra 66-40 Gama Geminorum 88-33 Ku Kam Nka Cha
7 Punarvasu 80-00 Beta Geminorum 101-53 Kay Ko Ha Hi
8 Pushya 93-20 Delta Cancri 115-13 Hu Hay Ho Da
9 Ashlesha 106-40 Zeta Hydrea 128-33 De Du Day Do
10 Magha 120-00 Alfa Leonis 141-53 Ma Me Mu May
11 P. Phalguni 133-20 Theta Leonis 155-13 Mo Ta Ti Tu
12 U. Phalguni 146-40 Beta Leonis 168-33 Tay To Pa Pi
13 Hastha 160-00 Delta Corvi 181-53 Pu Sha Na Dha
14 Chitra 173-20 Alfa Virginis 195-13 Pay Po Ra Ri
15 Swati 186-40 Alfa Bootis 208-33 Ru Ray Ro Tha
16 Visakha 200-00 Alfa Libra 221-53 Thi Thu Thay Tho
17 Anuradha 213-20 Delta Scorpi 235-13 Na Ni Nu Nay
18 Jyeshta 226-40 Alfa Scorpi 248-33 No Ya Ye Yu
19 Moola 240-00 Lamda Scorpi 261-53 Yay Yo Ba Bi
20 P. Ashada 253-20 Lamda Sagittari 275-13 Bu Tha Bha Dha
21 U. Ashada 266-40 Pi Sagittari 288-33 Bay Bo Ja Ji
22 Abhijit 276-40 Alfa Lyra 298-33 Ju Jay Jo Gha
23 Sravana 280-53 Alfa Aquila 302-46 Shi Shu She Sho
24 Dhanishta 293-20 Alfa Delphini 315-13 Ga Gi Gu Gay
25 Satabhisha 306-40 Lamda Aquari 328-33 Go Sa Si Su
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26 P. Bhadrapad 320-00 Alfa Pegasi 341-53 Say So Tha Thi

27 U. Bhadrapad 333-20 Gama Piscius 355-13 Thu Sma Gna Tha
28 Revati 346-40 Zeta Piscius 8-33 Thay Tho Cha Chi

Note : Four namanakshatras are given for each constellation.

The alphabet/consonant given #1 corresponds to the 1st Quarter,
#2 " " 2nd Quarter
#3 " " 3rd Quarter
#4 " " 4th Quarter

The location given under Sayana is based on an Ayanamsa difference of 21°-53'

as on 1st January, 1962. Suppose you are using Raphael's Ephemeris and wish to
determine the ruling star on any given day, Moon at 22° Aries would be occupying
ASWINI as per above tabulation.

Nirayana Positions can be derived from Raphael's Ephemeris by deducting

Ayanamsa
for the Year under consideration. Ayanamsa difference increases at approx. 51-¹/9''
(or say 51 seconds) per year.

APPENDIX B
SWARA & NAMANAKSHATRAS (CONSONANTS & VOWELS)

It will be observed that S.B. Chakra has only 20 cells wherein 20 consonants are
incorporated
while Table VI has 30 consonants and Appendix A has still more including some
compound
consonants. It has to be conjectured, therefore, that certain cells house more than just one
consonant. The following tabulation is a reconciliation between S.B. Chakra on one hand
and
Table VI on the other.

Respective
# Constellation Consonants involved Remarks
Cell #s
1 Aswini CH - L 55, 56
2 Bharanai L 56
3 Kartika A - E - U (OO)-A 9, 25, 33, 34
4 Rohini O-V 73, 35
5 Mrigasira V-K 35. 36
6 Ardra K, NKA - CHA 36. 50, 55
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7 Punarvasu K, H 36. 37
8 Pushya H, D 37, 38
9 Ashlesha D 38
10 Magha M 40
11 P. Phalguni M-T 40, 41
12 U. Phalguni T-P 41, 42
13 Hastha P - SH - N - DHA 42, 53, 46, 54
14 Chitra P-R 42, 43
15 Swati R - TH 43, 44
16 Visakha TH 44
17 Anuradha N 46
18 Jyeshta N-Y 46, 47
B & W are housed
19 Moola Y-B 47, 35
in cell #35
20 P. Ashada B - TH - BH - DH 35, 44, 48, 54
21 U. Ashada B-J 35, 49
22 Abhijit J - GH 49, 50
23 Sravana SH 53
24 Dhanishta G 52
25 Satabhisha G-S 52, 53
26 P. Bhadrapad S - TH 53, 44
27 U. Bhadrapad TH - SMA - GNA - TH 44, 53, 50, 44
28 Revati TH - CHA 44, 55

Note : When any of the following get afflicted, others in the group also get afflicted

W-V-B (Cell # 35), S-SH (Cell #53), SHH (treasury)-KH,

KH-NG-CHH
SNN-NNA (Vienna) - THH (Manintha)
PH-DH
D-TH-J-Y
Short vowel and Long vowel (A-AA etc)

Aspects on the following constellations also affect

Ardra GH, NG, CHH

Hastha SHH, NN, TH
P. Ashada DH, PH
U. Bhadrapad TH, JH, Y
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Note by translators : With the very limited knowledge of Sanskrit, the translators have
attempted
this reconciliation to assist students of Astrology and foreigners as
best as
possible. An expert may find some errors and commissions in this.
Thus, the
may not be useful in all the cases. This shortcoming has to be borne
in mind
and researchers have to evolve a practical method.

Appendix C
Price Variation
From the Financial Express of Bombay dated 9th January 1962, page 7, Sensitive Index
Numbers,
it will be observed that Iron-Steel on 8 DEC 61 was 90 and rose to 94+ early in JAN 62.
Let's take
for illustration purposes that an increase of 5% or 1/20th took place between 8 DEC 61
and 4 JAN 62.

Iron-Steel comes under Minerals or DHATU and therefore, ruled by Saturn, Mars and
Dragon's Head.
Purva Bhadrapad and Kartik, as per list for commodities rules metals whereas Uttara
Ashada rules
Iron particularly.

As per Prof. BV Raman's Ayanamsa, Saturn was traversing over Uttara Ashada upto 22
DEC 61; later
entered ABHIJIT, which Saturn would be traversing till 27 JAN 62. Thus, Uttara Ashada
had conjunction
of Saturn for major part of December. Thereafter, Saturn, while transiting ABHIJIT, his
Vedha was
falling on Purva Bhadrapad (a constellation governing metals). Mars, another planet
governing metals,
entered Moola on 14 DEC 61, entered Purva Ashada on 1 JAN 62 and stepped into Uttara
Ashada on
18 JAN 62. Malefic Vedha of Mars will be falling on Purva Bhadrapad during the entire
period of transit
of Mars through Moola and Purva Ashada (7th and 7th constellation aspects). Thus,
Saturn - lord of
base metals and Mars - another planet governing metals, were both conjointly throwing
their rays
on the two constellations controlling Iron-Steel.
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These are sufficiently strong indications for rise in price Index of Iron-Steel by one slab
or 5%.

Locally and elsewhere in the country, there are astrologers who, based on the above rules,
have
evolved certain modifications and it is said, they are able to correctly forecast price
variations of
even 5 naya paise per Tola in the price of Silver/Gold.

Some of the modifications are :-

a. The first Vedha aspect is treated on all fours with the left/right aspect as passing
through
cell to cell.
b. All planets are given one vedha aspect, front, right or left depending on
speed/retrogression.
c. The aspect of the lord is treated as full or 100%, friend 75%, neutral 50% and enemy
25%.
d. Benefic aspect from the lord/owner is taken at 100% whilst that of malefic is taken as
only 80%.
e. Mere Vedha is of no consequence; Vedha and aspect as understood in general
astrology,
sign to sign, must both exist simultaneously, for it to be reckoned.
f. Panchka is determined (i) for the commodity in the languages it is dealt/spoken of
locally
(ii) for the town in which the commodity is sold (iii) for the date. All these three are
considered
before price variation is arrived at.
g. The strength of Moon is 100% on Full Moon day and 0 when Sun and Moon are
conjunct;
pro-rata stength in between.
h. Strength of retrogression is worked as - ascertain total period of retrogression, 100% at
middle,
0 at start and end, pro-rata in between.
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Chart XI & XII

(Paksha Phala)
Chart XI

Deductions :

1. Birth Constellation DHOOMITHA because Saturn about to enter Birth Constellation.

2. NamaNakshatra cell #41 aspected by Sun
3. Linar Day (Tithi0 aspected by both Dragon's Tail and Moon
4. Swara cell #17 has affliction from Mars though not fully.
5. Birth Constellation has aspect of Jupiter

Aspects not affecting Panchka not shown.

Chart XII
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Deductions :

1. Birth Constellation JWALITA by Saturn and aspected by Dragon's Head

2. Rasi (Leo) aspected by Sun
3. Birth Ascendant (which is NOT one of the Panchka) is being seen by Dragon's Head
and
Dragon's Tail with whom Moon is conjunct.
4. Venus in cell #16 affords some relief being close to Swara cell #17.

Conclusion

In this chart, 3 malefics are aspecting 2 of the Panchka items, in addition to 3 malefics
aspecting
the Birth Ascendant. In chart XI, Birth Constellation aspected by Jupiter.

The sickness was justified --- danger to life did not occur because there was a benefic
aspect to one
of the Panchkas throughout.
Aspects NOT affecting Panchka not shown.
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0oo0oo0

Vidya Visharada
Jyotisha Kalaanidhi
Prof NN Krishna Rau, MAFA
(1905-1964)

0oo0oo0

How Do You Read A Horoscope ?

This note is dated October 31st, 1961*

Because many a prediction made by students of Astrology fail (the most recent and
glaring one
being that of election of President John F Kennedy for one reason or another, the
reasons
for which they are unable to detect, it is but natural they get dejected and go about asking
professionals How do you read a Horoscope?

I shall, therefore, detail in this note, some of the apparent causes of failure of predictions
made
by many, as I have been able to guess from my experience. I am also detailing the various
items
of information, tables etc.based on which an opinion could be expressed on a horoscope.

First and foremost, both the student and the professional, must have implicit faith in God.
Maharshi Parashara says, in the first six slokas of his immortal astrological classic
BRIHAT PARASHARA HORA,
this is NOT a science for those who

(a) learn astrology with a view to minting money with the help of planets and thus
change their present plight or
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(b) want to test the correctness or

(c) desire to change the status of a horoscope by knowing its weakness and
perform shanties to overcome such weakness and thus jump over the
purpose of creation or
(d) desire to go against the Will of God.

Actually, this science is for those who implicitly believe in God and sayings like BUDHI
KARMAANU
SARENA and so on. Just as we believe that every pot of milk we buy contains ghee, we
should not
doubt the Hand of God behind each horoscope. Credit goes to a Hindu Astrologer of
Bombay who
at the end of 19th Century, had the rare courage to forecast beggary in the 50th year of a
native,
who was only a babe in arms then, with an Estate to his share of the order rupees fifty
lakhs.
The writer knew the native of that horoscope intimately.Not only did the prediction come
true 100%
but the writer was able to witness how the saying BUDHI KARMAANU SARENA
worked. One has to
read a horoscope impartially, with an unbiased mind and the horoscope details should be
approached
in an inquiring mood with utmost respect to the planets and not as if one is going to do a
simple arithmetic calculation.

Almost all the Maharshies of India including those who have compiled the Maha Vakya,
Maha Bharatha, Ramayana, Veda, Vedanta and Gita have certified and assured us that
Astrology is the LIGHT with
which one can read the AKSHARA MALIKA (garland of letters) written by Lord
Brahma on the forehead
of everyone, said to be the gist of destiny. So, one should have firm faith in Astrology
and then only,
proceed further.

Where a horoscope does not fit in for a native or where predictions go wrong, approach
the matter in a
cool and dispassionate manner, locate the error and rectify the horoscope. Like the
Siamese Twins or Dionne Quintuplets, there may be a freak case, one in a thousand,
which may not come within the rules. Leave them alone, as all the secrets of God's
creation cannot be known to mankind.

Now coming to the subject proper, I am afraid the majority of horoscopes that we are
called upon to read nowadays are wrong in certain respects, possibly the graha-sputa
(planetary positions expressed in signs, degrees and minutes) given in most Indian
horoscopes do not tally with the actual positions occupied by planets on date of birth
when verified with the positions given in standard ephemeris (converted to Nirayana).
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Today, there no two Panchangas (almanac or ephemeris) which tally with each other,
subject to making due allowance for the difference in Ayanamsa. The majority of the
horoscopes that we see today are those erected with reference to such unreliable
panchangs. The reasons for these discrepancies are our Panchang compilers are still
following the out-of-date siddhantas, Vakyas and what not. Almost three decades ago,
Jyotishacharya CG Rajan of Madras openly admitted that the Vakya method of
compiling panchang cannot be relied upon. My fear that the Indian panchangs are not
accurate is so much that in the last 15 years, I have never read or given an opinion on a
horoscope, unless I have checked and recast the horoscope with reference to Raphael's
Ephemeris for the Year of Birth and using Prof. BV Raman's Ayanamsa. I think, today,
almost all the top-ranking astrologers use Raphael's Ephemeris, where there is no
possibility of error, for the planetary positions are periodically verified through large
telescopes. While noting down graha-sputa, I also make a note if there was an eclipse
(Lunar or Solar) on the preceding and following Full Moon or New Moon days. The
grahana peeda for Rahu, Sun or Moon has to be taken into consideration. Also, if there
are any strong parallel aspects between planets.
I have observed that parallel aspects many a time broadly act like a conjunction in one
sign. Other phenomena to be noted are : whether any planet is in Ati Manda Gathi,
Manda Gathi or Ati Seegra Gathi
or Sthambana (stationary). These have their own effects. I once came across a case
where, during the major period of Mars, lord of 5 and 10 standing in good position,
which fooled many astrologers, as they forecast many auspicious events whilst nothing
like that happened and the reason I found was that the Lord of major period (Mars) was
stationary on the day of birth.

Ayanamsa
The Ayanamsa used by me is that followed by my Guru, Prof BV Raman, through whose
grand-father's books I first started my study of astrology. I changed over to this
Ayanamsa some 20 years ago having
read a number of articles by Prof. BV Raman wherein he was reading the horoscopes of
natives of
different continents using his ayanamsa and tallying certain personal events in their lives.
I have not, so far, found any reason to forsake this ayanamsa. The reason for failure of a
prediction need not always be due
to the difference in ayanamsa. It may be due to wrong time of birth or not reading a
horoscope with correct
graha-sputa or failure to do rectification of a horoscope where needed. Further, a majority
of horoscopes
we now handle are correct only upto Rasi Chakra - even there, with the possibilities of
Mercury and Venus finding their way into different signs when checked-up.

Rectification
There is almost a fancy for many to rectify a horoscope. This is called for only in cases
where actual readings begin to fail and not in all cases as a rule. Further, I have explained
a method of rectification
based on actual events in life and adjusting Garba Sista.
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Having ascertained the correct graha-sputa, erect the Rasi Chakra placing (within the
signs) the planets,
as they actually stand on the horizon. Where there are two or planets, place them in the
order of their positions (ascending order by degrees), so that, from Rasi Chakra itself, you
could make out whether a planet is in subha madhya or papa madhya (hemmed in
between benefics/malefics) and the proximity to
one another or a malefic. Subha madhyama or papa madhyama occurs rather rarely and is
certainly, of more than ordinary importance. Broadly speaking, subha madhyama for a
planet enables it to confer
benefic effects more than what the present astrologers estimate.

Navamsa chakra should be drawn as the astrologer can estimate the kshetra bala of a
planet from this
and Rasi chakra. Remember the adage GRAHANAAM AMSAKAM BALAM. Navamsa is
compared to the
roots of a tree.

Bhava chakra is of pivotal importance. Whilst its importance is realised, Hindu

astrologers merely find out
the ascending degree and also the 10th bhava madhya; opposites of these being
descendant and Nadir; from these, we get the bhava arambhas. There is thus the " equal
house " system followed at least for
every 3 houses put together. Quite possibly, this system is good enough for Equatorial
Regions and say
up to 15° on either side of the Equator. Thus, for major part of India, this system may not
be found wanting. To ensure greater mathematical accuracy, I cast the Bhava Chakra
using Western methods and the
Table of Houses published by Raphael's , with the help of which, the individual cusps
are obtained for each latitude. This system is known as Placidian. Having worked out
this type of Bhava Chakra, it is converted into Nirayana, using the same ayanamsa used
for conversion of graha-sputa of the horoscope.

In other words, the methods of casting a horoscope and compiling graha-sputa I follow, is
exactly Western; thereafter, the entire chart is converted into Nirayana by deducting the
Ayanamsa.

The Rasi, Navamsa, Dasamsa (profession) and any other chakra necessary in a particular
case are drawn in traditional style. The Bhava Chakra (Nirayana) alone is drawn by me in
circular fashion (in Western fashion) showing the Bhava Arambha of each house (in
place of the cusp points) and planets are inserted
in the same manner as if it were a Western Horoscope, so that while giving predictions,
the astrologer sees

(a) whether a planet is in bhava sandhi or Rasi sandhi, subha/papa graha madhya
(b) proximity to malefic/benefic if any in same sign
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(c) the gravity of combustion if any or planetary battle and

(d) lordship of a planet in exact proportion.

It happens, in many cases, that planets like Sun and Moon will be owning say half of one
house and half of another, thus having two lordships, whereas the astrologer would be
giving predictions based on one
lordship only following the Bhava Chakra drawn by him in Hindu fashion. Similarly,
planets like Saturn who own two signs, may in fact be having lordship over 3 or 4 houses.
The astrologer having a look at the traditional Bhava Chakra (in the absence of Bhava
arambhas) reckons lordship over 2 houses and bases
his predictions on that. I think this is one reason why, in many major periods and sub-
periods, events not forecast, suddenly spring up causing bewilderment both to the native
and the astrologer.

Aspects
In many cases, aspects are not assessed in a realistic manner. For instance, an aspect
between a planet
in the last navamsa of Pisces and another planet in the first navamsa of Libra is ignored
for the latter happens to be in the 8th sign from Pisces. The 7th house aspect between a
planet say, in the first navamsa of Pisces and another in the last navamsa of Virgo is
taken as full. In other words, aspects are being considered as if there's a wall at the end of
each sign. Aspects should be considered somewhat on the lines of the graph given below
:

though it may not be necessary to work out the aspect strength mathematically.

Yogas
All the yogas operating on a horoscope, auspicious as well as inauspicious, should be
noted along with their effects and whenever a planet is considered, the yoga effects
should also be considered at all stages. It should be remembered that an inauspicious
yoga is like a drop of poison in a pot of milk. Whilst there are actually lakhs of yogas,
consideration of the 120 yogas given in Hora Ratna Maala - Appendix E, is the minimum
requirement. What is the use of Kesari Yoga between Jupiter as Lord of 8th and Moon as
Lord of 12th, assuming both are weak also ? Such insignificant Yogas should be
discounted. The same Kesari
Yoga between Jupiter as Lord of 9th and Moon as Lord of Asdt and if both are strong, is
sure to take the native higher up. Not taking note of all yogas in a horoscope, is also a
reason for failure of predictions.

Yogas applying to the 12 houses in a horoscope are given bhava-wise in

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I would draw the attention of readers to the set of CHAMARAADI YOGAS in Appndix
B of HORA RATNA MALA. One, two or three yogas are likely to be found in a number
of horoscopes, but no notice is taken of them. In brief, if the lord of a house is strongly
placed and the house itself is either conjunct or aspected by
a benefic, one of the Chamaraadi Yogas arises concerning that house.Opposite conditions
bring in one of the Ava Yogas indicating malefic results.

Dasa Varga Tabulation

Ascertain from the Dasa Varga table, the strength of planets on the lines of VIMSOPAK-
BALA as
enunciated by Maharshi Parashara in his BRIHAT PARASHARA HORA, so that the
strength of a planet
can be assessed and used for determining the quantum of auspicious/inauspicious effects.

Sayanadi Avasthas
Sayana Avasthas of the 9 planets and their effects (vide BRIAHT PARASHARA HORA)
have to be found
out and used in giving predictions concerning Major periods/Sub-periods. For instance,
SUN in NIDRA
Avastha is said to cause Oedema. When it does occur in some one's Surya Dasa, the
native gets
bewildered, for the astrologer has not worked out these avasthas and hence, not predicted
it.
Seldom do we see horoscopes giving details of this type.

Shad bala
Do not condemn a planet the moment you see it in debilitation or debilitated navamsa,
but consider
whether it has any of the shad-bala (six kinds of strength). Assess even roughly how it
stands with
regard to each one of the six kinds of strength. In the Example Horoscope, Mercury is in
debilitation,
but he is on his own star and in Ascendant, contributing to positional strength.

Nakshatra Chakra
Almost the whole of Nadi Jyotisha is based on the constellation on which the planets are
standing. Find
out the constellation on which the 9 planets are standing and note down their effects.
These effects are
given in Nadi Jyotisha published by Meena or in the Novermber 1954 issue of
Astrological Magazine,
page 780. Even though Mercury is debilitated, there is a difference when such Mercury is
standing on
REVATI, his own star. A planet standing in its own house is said to be Swakshetra,
whilst a planet on
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its own star is said to be in Sookshma Swakshetra.

Ashtaka Varga
The method of ascertaining longevity by the Ashtaka Varga has been stated by
Maharshies to be the
best among all the known methods ASHTAKA VARGA DASA MAARGAM
SAVESHAM UTTAMOTHAMAM.

Another sloka by Maharshies say that it is only through the Ashtaka Varga that the
impact of a malefic
yoga on a horoscope or the goodness of an auspicious yoga could be be assessed or
weighed.

Again, Ashtaka Varga is the method by which the day to day transit effects could be
deduced. What
is the use of Jupiter transiting your second house from Moon Sign if there are no bindus
in that sign in Jupiter's Bhinna Ashta Varga ? There is a belief among learned astrologers
that future indicated by the Ashtaka Varga methodology never fail. Further, the very
same Ashtaka Varga tables could be used for assessing the transit effects throughout the
course of life of a native. Even the dates of important events
like death of father/mother, marriage, birth, sex, number of children can all be predicted
from the same set
of charts.

We have thus far found out the various yogas in a horoscope, call this (1) Yoga phala.
Note these on a separate sheet of paper. Similarly, make a note of the constellations on
which the 9 planets stand at birth, with individual effects. Call this (2) Nakshatra chakra.
While so doing, make a note of the planets, if any, standing on their own star or on
auspicious stars. Planets standing on stars owned by lords of 1,5,9,10 acquire a special
power to confer good effects. (3) Sayanadi Avasthas of planets and their effects
(4) Ashta Varga tables for all the 9 planets, the Asdt, Samudaya Ashta Varga and their
effects.
(5) Note the graha-sputa (position of the planets in sings, degrees,minutes) of the 9
planets, Asdt and Gulika -- on a separate sheet of paper, and in remarks column, note
down important points (such as Yoga associated with, standing in own house/enemy
house etc., standing on special star, number of bindus in Ashta Varga, combustion etc.)
All these inputs help an astrologer form his opinion. The sum of the status
of all the 9 planets, Ascendant and Gulika, indicates the summit (or height) which the
native will ultimately reach/attain.

Gulika
Gulika is accepted as a sub-planet only in Kerala and parts of South India. Others ignore
it. Whenever
a doubt arises regarding the correctness of Ascendant in a horoscope, Kerala astrologers
treat the Asdt
as correct if Gulika is in Asdt or in trines. The sub-planet is looked at so reverently. The
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position occupied
by Gulika is as much a virtual point as Rahu/Ketu. I am convinced that omission of
Gulika altogether does
contribute to a partial failure of predictions, both in bhava phala and in major period/sub-
period effects.

Rasmi Chintha
There is no doubt that this methodology provides us with an easy yard-stick to determine
in a few minutes,
how good a horosocope is and to what heights the native would go on the material plane.

Major Period/sub-period effects (Vimshottari)

Maharshi Parashara, who wrote the first great book on Astrology, says that Vimshottari
Dasa System
is the best; and only where it fails, should Kala Chakra Dasa be relied upon. Other Dasa
System cannot stand in comparison with Vimshottari in many respects.

Only a few Maharshies have written about effects of Maha Dasa, Chidra, Sookshma and
Prana Dasas. These can be made use of in cases where rectification of birth time is
required. If one knows the date and time of any important event in one's life, such as an
accident, narrow escapes, academic achievement etc.,
rectification could be made if events do not tally with the ongoing Sookshma/Prana dasa.

The English translation MAHA DASA PHALA & BUKTI PHALA is unique in one
respect, namely, it gives
the special effects for different conjunctions/aspects on the lord of the sub-period. It also
includes Dasa
Phala under Dravida Shastra which gives the particular months and stars when some
notable events are likely. Make full use of these.

Whilst giving predictions concerning effects of any future sub-period in any major
period, do consider the
transits that are going to occur then, and whether they are favourable or otherwise.
Whichever Major
Period may be running, the actual givers of any benefic/malefic effects to a native are
Sun, Moon and Jupiter, they are the executive officers. It is only through these planets,
benefic/malefic effects are presented to a native. In general, when favourable transits take
place, auspicious effects arise and when transits are not fabourable, inauspicious effects
come to the fore.

Garba Shishta (balance of Major Period at birth) may be arrived at using the chart for
the same given in
Brihat Parashara Hora, based the degree occupied by Moon at birth rather than based
on tithi/lunar day.
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Shanties
Whilst we hear about the wonders played by shanties, I am personally of the opinion that
there is a limit
to depending on these. Miracles may have occurred in individual cases to the extent
justified by a native's
horoscope, however, a shanty cannot produce effects beyond what is indicated in a
horoscope. For instance, a man destined to suffer poverty cannot be turned into a rich
man by any amount of shanty nor can one destined to suffer diseases be totally relieved
of the same by chanting AROGYA SOOKTA.

Morals from other texts

A careful perusal of Sukra Kerala Rahasya (Secrets of Kerala Astrology) reveals that
opinion on a
house has to be pronounced with reference to :-

a. the bhava rasi

b. lord of the bhava
c. planets standing therein
d. planets aspecting that house.

If any two are GOOD and the rest poor, mediocre or average, bhava phala will be
average. Here is a yard-stick to measure bhava phala. A similar moral from Sarwartha
Chintamani (English Translation by
Prof. Suryanarayana Rao is a must-read ... publisher) is when considering a planet, look
also to its navamsa and the lord of such navamsa. If all these are strong, the planet under
consideration is taken to
be strong.

Having translated so many works on Astrology, I am convinced that the greater the
attention paid to a
horoscope, the greater is the accuracy of prediction and that, the following data, is a
MUST :

a. Correct graha-sputa
b. Rasi, Navamsa, Bhava and Dasamsa Chakras
c. Sayanadi Avasthas and effects
d. Nakshatra chakra with phala
e. Ashta Varga Phala for all the planets and Asdt
f. reading Maha Dasa and Bukti Phala with reference to transits that take place
when the bukti runs.

OM SADGURU PARAMATHMANE NAMAHA

OM NAMO BHAGAVATHE SIVANANDAYA

sd/- N N Krishna Rau

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October 31, 1961

[This is an edited version of the article written on 31st October, 1961. Times have
changed.
Computerised Horoscopes are the in thing today. However, the Ayanamsa used still
vary.
Under these conditions, get a FREE Computerised Horoscope and apply corrections
with
reference to Raphael's Ephemeris OR Chaithra Paksha Panchang
---- publisher]

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