Varaha Mihira's: Sarvatobhadra Chakra

Varaha Mihira's
Sarvatobhadra Chakra

NN Krishna Rau & VB Choudhary - Sarvatobhadra Chakra by Chistabo, A.D. 2013

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Introduction

The great VARAHA MIHIRA, whose works on astrology are revered by many, writing about the Sarvatobhadra
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
Sarvatobhadra 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 (1) predicting the price ranges of commodities like cotton, gold,
cereals and food stuff etc. (2) the future of nations, results of battles etc. for purposes of political astrology (3)
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 apparent as the reader covers chapter after chapter.
These are:

a. Has each Graha one or three Vedha Dristhis?
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. Nakshatra Abhijit has a cell for itself, but is not reckoned for many a purpose;
d. Whether weekdays and Janma Lagna are to be considered besides Panchka?

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.

Mantreswara's PHALADEEPIKA 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 Sloka 47,
Mantreswara mentions that Subha and Papa Vedhas (front, right and left Dristhis which pass through cell to cell)
have to be considered in predicting transit effects. The mere fact that a highly condensed treatise as PHALADEEPIKA
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

NN Krishna Rau & VB Choudhary
Bombay, 20
th
January 1962

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Chapter 1
Directions, Nakshatras, Namanakshatras, Swaras, Tithis ...................................................................................................... 5
Chakra ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Directions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Nakshatra .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Rasis of Zodiac corresponding to Chandr Rasi .................................................................................................................... 6
Tithis (lunar days) .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Vowels ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Namanakshatras....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2
How to use Chakra ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Special Dristhis ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Pairs among consonants .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Classification of Grahas ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Speed of Grahas ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 3
Panchka ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Panchka ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Basic vowels .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Consonants ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Table showing relation between vowels, consonants and Tithis .................................................................................... 10
Chapter 4
Strength of Grahas ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Strength of Grahas ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Effects of Juti / Dristhi of each Graha: ................................................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 5
Paksha Phala ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Paksha Phala ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 6
Muhurtha (Electional astrology) .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Chapter 7
Diseases ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Method of using Sarvatobhadra Chakra in connection with diseases............................................................................ 15
Chapter 8
Directions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Affliction of Swara (vowels) ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Effects of Subha Dristhi / conjunction to the constituent of Panchka ............................................................................ 16
Deductions .............................................................................................................................................................................. 17


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Chapter 9
Prasna (Horary astrology)......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Multiple Vedha ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Nakshatras & communities .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Upagrahas - sensitive points from Surya ............................................................................................................................ 18
Chapter 10
Latta ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Chapter 11
Sensitive points from Chandr ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 12
Aspects ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Chapter 13
Price variations in various commodities or market fluctuations......................................................................................... 23
Nakshatras & commodities................................................................................................................................................... 25
Method of determining price variations ............................................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 14
Political astrology ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Effects of 8 Graha combination in 1962 ............................................................................................................................... 26
Koorma Chakra ...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Maha Bharata Yuddha........................................................................................................................................................... 28
Sapta Graha Koota ................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Ashta Graha Koota ................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Ashta Graha Koota ................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Chapter 15
Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Appendix A............................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Location of Hindu Nakshatras, their english names & corresponding Namanakshatras ........................................... 31
Appendix B ............................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Swara & Namanakshatras (consonants & vowels) ............................................................................................................ 32
Appendix C ............................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Price variation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Chart XI & XII - Paksha Phala .............................................................................................................................................. 34
Chart XI ................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Chart XII .................................................................................................................................................................................. 34

Other text

How do you read a horoscope? ................................................................................................................................................... 35
Ayanamsa.................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Rectification ................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Aspects ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Yogas ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Dasa Varga Tabulation .............................................................................................................................................................. 38
Sayanadi Avasthas ..................................................................................................................................................................... 38

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Shad Bala ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Nakshatra Chakra ...................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Ashtakavarga .............................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Gulika .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Rasmi Chinta .............................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Major period / sub period effects (Vimshottari) ................................................................................................................... 39
Shanties ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Morals from other texts ............................................................................................................................................................. 39

Edited by Chistabo, A.D. 2013, version 2; illustrations done with Shri Jyoti Star 6; all my additions are in [ square
brackets ].


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Chapter 1
Directions, Nakshatras, Namanakshatras, Swaras, Tithis
Chakra
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 starts from top left.
Directions
Top of Chakra represents EAST, top left NORTH-EAST and top-right SOUTH-EAST
Right side: SOUTH
Left side: NORTH
Bottom of Chakra: 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.
Nakshatra
The four cells at 4 corners of Chakra are allotted to 4 long vowels A, AA, E (I), EE (II).
The remaining 7 cells each at the top, bottom and the two sides (29 cells) are allotted to 28 Nakshatras (including
Abhijit) of Hindu astrology as shown in chart I below.

N
O
R
T
H
S
O
U
T
H
1
9
17
25
32
etc.
WEST
EAST

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Abhijit is a very small Nakshatra and is located on Nirayana Zodiac at 6 40' Makara to 10 53' 20" Makara. This is
based on the authority of Varaha Mihira and FC Dutt. This Nakshatra is also in use in Ashtottari Maha Dasa system.
The above arrangement is based on the assumption that 25 Nakshatras, Aswini to Purva Ashada (20) and Dhanishta
to Revati (5) are all occupying equal distances of 13 20' each and the remaining 3 Nakshatras Uttara Ashada, Abhijit
and Sravana occupy varying distances but totaling 26 40'. For location of all Nakshatras, see Appendix A.

There is a school of thought according to which all 28 Nakshatras occupy equal distances on Zodiac, i.e. 360 divided
by 28 => 12 6/7' per Nakshatra. In view of Varaha Mihira's authority about the location of Abhijit as also the
distances occupied by the preceding and succeeding Nakshatras, it not be advisable to accept the opinion that all 28
Nakshatras 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 Purva Ashada and Uttara Ashada.

These two differences of opinion may NOT be accepted until research proves it otherwise.
Rasis of Zodiac corresponding to Chandr Rasi
Cells 58, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71 and 72 are allotted to 12
Rasis of Zodiac, Vrishabha to Mesha respectively (Vrishabha cell 58 to
Mesha cell 72). See also chart I.
Tithis (lunar days)
Tithis are allotted among 5 cells
comprising the cell right at the
center, 81, and 4 cells at the
North, East, South and West
viz. 74, 76, 78 and 80 as shown
here in chart II.

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 (Full Chandr) OR Amavasya
(New Chandr).

Weekdays are also being included by some in 5 cells housing Tithis in the following manner:
76 Sunday, Tuesday / 78 Monday, Wednesday / 80 Thursday / 74 Friday / 81 Saturday.

Weekdays do NOT form part of PANCHKA (explained later) and may be ignored until research proves it otherwise.
Vowels
The 16 vowels (in Sanskrit) are arranged in Sarvatobhadra Chakra as 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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 10
31 56 57 58 59 60 61 40 11
30 55 72 73 74 75 62 41 12
29 54 71 80 81 76 63 42 13
28 53 70 79 78 77 64 43 14
27 52 69 68 67 66 65 44 15
26 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 16
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17
73

74

1, 6, 11
Fri
75
80

4, 9, 14
Thu
81

5, 10, 15
Sat
76

2, 7, 12
Sun, Tue
79 78

3, 8, 13
Mon, Wed
77

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Namanakshatras
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).
Chapter 2
How to use Chakra
Place Grahas, on any given day and time, on the respective Nakshatras.
Appendix A is a ready reckoner showing distances occupied by 28
Nakshatras on Zodiac as per Nirayana and Sayana (western) along with
their English names.

Tara Grahas (Tara - star, Graha - planet, Tara Graha planets which
resemble stars) namely, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Sukr, Sani:

when in retrogression, Dristhi the right side;
when moving fast, Dristhi the left side;
when moving at normal speed, Dristhi the front.

(Read Rahu's Dristhi from this side facing South)

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

The front Dristhi is NOT supposed to pass through, Rasi to Rasi,
but Nakshatra at the end of Dristhi alone gets the effect.

That is to say, the right and left Dristhis have their effects on all cells
through which Dristhi passes, but the front Dristhi affects only
Nakshatra in front. See pictures 1 4 (on this page). Ketu in the
second picture has been placed in cell 16 mere for illustrating Dristhi
from that position.
(Read Ketu's Dristhi from this side facing North)

Rahu and Ketu are always retrograde. Surya and Chandr are always
considered fast moving. The former two Grahas belong to Chaya Graha
(shadow planets), the latter to Raja Grahas (kingly planets). These four
Grahas will always Dristhi in all three directions, i.e. left, right and front.

Note: On the question of Dristhis, there are serious differences of opinions.
Some say all Grahas Dristhi all 3 sides while others who differ, say all Grahas
have only 1 Dristhi depending on speed / retrogression. The translator's
preference is single Dristhi for Tara Grahas and 3 sides Dristhi for the rest.

(Read Surya's Dristhis from this side facing East)


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(Read Chandr's Dristhis from this side facing West)

As already stated, the left and right Dristhis pass through Rasi to Rasi and
affect the vowel, Namanakshatra, Rasi, Tithi and Nakshatra occupying the
Dristhied cells, while the front Dristhi affects only Nakshatra at the other
extreme.
Special Dristhis
Grahas occupying the quarter of a Nakshatra immediately adjacent to the
four corner cells (1, 9, 17, 25) affect the long vowels close to it. See second
picture on previous page for example (Ketu Dristhis 'i' in bottom-right
corner).

Along with the above, the same Graha also affects Pournami or Amavasya [Editor's note: since center cell 81 is on
front Dristhi of those affected cells, viz. 5, 13, 21, 26].

When Nakshatra is affected its Namanakshatra also gets affected
Ardra EA, KHA, NA, CHA
Hasta PA, SH, NA, THA
Purva Ashada BA, DA, PA, DHA
Uttara Bhadrapada DA, THA, JHA, YA
Pairs among consonants
There are a few more consonants in actual use than those catered for in Sarvatobhadra Chakra. These are indicated in
Appendix B.
Classification of Grahas
Subha [benefic]
Guru, Sukr and Chandr from 5
th
Tithi (Panchami) in Sukla Paksha to 10
th
Tithi (Dasami) in Krishna Paksha (both days
inclusive). [Ch - 5 days before and after New Chandr - Amavasya.]

Papa [malefic]
Sani, Surya, Mangal, Rahu, Ketu and Chandr from 11
th
Tithi (Ekadasi) in Krishna Paksha to 4
th
Tithi (Chaturthi) in
Sukla Paksha (both days inclusive).

Budh
Budh is considered a Papa when conjunct with a Papa and their Navamsa [Editors note: same Pada of Nakshatra]
and Nakshatra then happen to be the same; otherwise Subha.

Retrograde malefics are considered highly Papa and retrograde benefic highly Subha; when moving fast (more than
mean motion), all Grahas retain their original Subha / Papa nature.
Speed of Grahas
Graha
When the speed per day
is greater than
Mangal 46' 11" [cca. 146 %]
Budh 113' 32" [cca. 191 %]
Guru 14' 04" [cca. 281 %]
Sukr 75' 42" [cca. 127 %]
Sani 7' 45" [cca. 385 %]
A Graha in last
quarter of
A Graha in 1
st

quarter of
Affects
Bharani Krittika A - cell 1
Aslesha Magha AA - cell 9
Visakha Anuradha E - cell 17
Sravana Dhanishta EE - cell 23

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They are supposed to be fast [Editors note: at max speed, just before they decelerate], and therefore Dristhing the left
side. When retrograde (irrespective of speed), Dristhi for the above Grahas is to the right; and at all other time, front
only.
Chapter 3
Panchka
Panchka
Namanakshatra (consonant) occurring first in the name, next Swara (vowel), next Tithi, next Janma Nakshatra and
lastly Chandr Rasi are known as Panchka in the order given.

Example:

Panchka for one with date of birth
Example Horoscope:
Birth in Purva Phalguni 3
rd
Quarter
Surya in Meena 7
Chandr in Simha 21

Namanakshatra for this Quarter: Ti (vide Appendix A) corresponding to consonant T
Chandr has traversed 164 from Surya: 164/12 = 13 +, i.e. birth on 14
th
Tithi or Chaturdasi Sukla Paksha
Chandr is in Simha as Nakshatra falls in Simha
The quarter of Janma Nakshatra provides Namanakshatra with Swara, Tithi and Rasi.

Thus, Panchka for the native with above birth date would be:
Namanakshatra T cell 41 Ti (as 'tea') in 3
rd
qtr. Purva Phalguni in Appendix A
Swara E cell 17
Tithi 14
th
cell 80
Nakshatra Purva Phalguni cell 11
Rasi Simha cell 62
Lagna Meena 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 falls asleep, would wake up, or if walking / awake, would
respond to. The mere sound produced when uttering a name is criterion, 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


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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, are considered and
provide 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 Swara in this case, AE.
Table showing relation between vowels, consonants and Tithis
Tithis
Nanda
1,6,11
Bhadra
2,7,12
Jaya
3,8,13
Sikta
4,9,14
Poorna
5, 10
Basic vowels A E OO AE OW
Consonants E Kh G Gh Ch
Chh J Jh T TT
Tithi 1 2 3 4 5
Consonants D DD Th Thh Dh
DDh N P Ph B
Tithi 6 7 8 9 10
Consonants BB M Y R L
V Sh Shh S H
Tithi 11 12 13 14
Pournami
OR Amavasya

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

Namanakshatra R cell 43
Swara A cell 1 basic vowel AE determined from Table VI is a compound of A and E;
it is permissible to do so. Where a doubt arises, it is safe to stick to the vowel obtained from Table VI.
Tithi 14
th
cell 80
Nakshatra Chitra 3
rd
qtr. cell 14 reference to Appendix A shows that RA occurs against Chitra 3
rd
qtr.
Rasi Tula cell 64

Determination of Panchka correctly is of PIVOTAL IMPORTANCE. For those with birth date, the qtr. of Nakshatra
of birth provides 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 Nakshatra are determined with the help of Appendix A.
Chapter 4
Strength of Grahas
Strength of Grahas
All Grahas enjoy full strength or 100% in own Rasi; 75% in friendly Rasi; 50% in neutral Rasi; and 25% in enemy Rasi.
The position is different in regard to the strength of Grahas in the matter of conferring effects.

Subha confer full or 100% in own Rasi; 75% in friendly Rasi; 50% in neutral Rasi; and 25% in enemy Rasi.

Papa confer full or 100% Papa effects in enemy Rasi; 75% Papa effects in neutral Rasi; 50% Papa effects in friendly
Rasi; and 25% Papa effects in own Rasi.

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


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

Graha Friends Neutral Enemy
Sy Ch / Ma / Gu Bu Sk / Sa
Ch Sy / Bu Ma / Gu / Sk / Sa None
Ma Sy / Ch / Gu Sk / Sa Bu
Bu Sy / Sk Ma / Gu / Sa Ch
Gu Sy / Ch / Ma Sa Bu / Sk
Sk Bu / Sa Ma / Gu Sy / Ch
Sa Bu / Sk Gu Sy / Ch / Ma

As a general rule, 4
th
Rasi from exaltation / debilitation is known as the neutral Rasi, except where it happens to be
otherwise. Rahu and Ketu are mutual friends but enemies to the rest of Grahas.

Graha Own Rasi Exaltation Debilitation
Rahu Kanya Mithuna Dhanur
Ketu Meena Dhanur Mithuna
Effects of Juti / Dristhi of each Graha:
Surya
Worry; opposition from superiors; fever with cold; headache; travel; loss of property / quadrupeds; fear from
quadrupeds; misunderstandings with parents; distress.

Full Chandr
Gain of conveyance, ornaments, tasty dishes.

Weak Chandr
Sorrow, bondage, travels.

Mangal
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.

Budh (Subha)
Knowledge; honor from superiors and relatives; gains in business and agriculture; freedom from diseases; fame.

Budh (Papa)
Opposite results will be bestowed by Budh in combustion, in enemy Rasi, in debilitation or in conjunction with Papa.

Sani
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.

Rahu
Obstruction; heart diseases; fainting; intimacy with widows or low class women; opposition from the learned.

Ketu
Obstruction; loss of grain / agricultural losses; upset of health to wife; pain in various part of body.

Note: When Surya, Mangal and Sani are Dristhing Chandr 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 Papa ceases the moment Papa leaves Nakshatra from which Dristhi
originated.

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


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

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

Note: Sukr conjunct with Papa confers loss of money and quadrupeds; dissensions with women and other losses.
Chapter 5
Paksha Phala
Paksha Phala
Forecast of effects for the ensuing fortnight etc.

Somewhat on the lines of Varsha Phala (forecast for natives for the whole year) is foretold based on planetary
positions prevailing on 1
st
day of each Hindu year, the effects for the ensuing Paksha (which is equivalent to a
fortnight) either Krishna or Sukla or any particular day or moment can be found. For ascertaining Paksha Phala,
Nakshatra on which Surya was standing as per almanac, on 1
st
day of the fortnight alone, is necessary. Thereafter,
proceed to place the rest of Grahas (without reference to almanac or ephemeris) based on the following table:

Table VIII
Insert Surya on the appropriate Nakshatra and then, place

Nak. from Sy
Ke 12
th

Bu 28
th

Sk 3
rd

Ma 5
th

Ch 12
th

Ra 16
th

Sa 26
th

Gu 17
th

During the month of Oct 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. Sarvatobhadra Chakra drawn as per above table for the two fortnights commencing on 2
nd
Oct 1944 and 17
th

Oct 1944 to ascertain 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 Chandr as per ephemeris and the
rest of Grahas inserted as per the following table.

Table IX
Insert Chandr on the appropriate Nakshatra using ephemeris / Panchang and then, place

Nak. from Ch
Sy 5
th

Ma 7
th

Bu 10
th

Ra 13
th

Gu 14
th

Sk 19
th

Ke 21
st

Sa 25
th

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

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Table X
Insert Surya on the appropriate Nakshatra and then, place

Nak. from Sy
Ch 3
rd

Ma 7
th

Sa 12
th

Bu 13
th

Ra 19
th

Gu 20
th

Ke 25
th

Sk 27
th

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

a. Rahu and Ketu never occupy opposite positions
b. Budh does not get away from Surya as much as 11 Nakshatras - Table X
c. Chandr is always conjunct with Ketu in Table VIII
d. Why assume fictitious positions for Grahas when actual locations are available from ephemeris / Panchang?

A possible answer to these questions could be that Sages have devised a quick method of divining effects using only
the location of Surya or Chandr and considering the trend of Graha transits as applicable to Sarvatobhadra 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.
Chapter 6
Muhurtha (Electional astrology)
All undertakings done on a Tithi, Rasi, Nakshatra or Navamsa (rising at the time of commencing an undertaking),
which is occupied by a Papa in Chakra, will end in failure, i.e. a marriage will not be enjoyed by the couple, a traveler
may not return or a disease starting at that time may prove fatal.

If Rasi, Navamsa or Nakshatra is afflicted when an undertaking is commenced:

Rasi loss of position
Nakshatra losses
Navamsa death / failure
Rasi, Nakshatra, Navamsa simultaneously death / serious loss or failure certain
-//- afflicted by Sy sorrow
-//- Ma death / quarrels
-//- Sa loss / disease
-//- Ra wounds
-//- Ke poisonous effects
-//- Subha success
-//- Bu knowledge
-//- Gu well being
-//- Sk good effects

Afflicted in the above context means Dristhi or Juti.

In Sukla Paksha, Chandr causes good effects by his Dristhi / conjunction, in Krishna Paksha, evil effects.

Nakshatra just vacated or occupied or being Dristhied by a Papa 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
Chandr is occupying Aswini. If that Nakshatra has just been vacated by or is under occupation by a Papa or a Papa
Dristhi is falling 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 Subha Dristhi on Nakshatra occupied by Chandr.

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

Just vacated [left] 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 Papa:

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 Subha, corresponding Subha 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 Papa - upset
2 Papas - fear
3 Papas - losses
4 Papas - illness
5 Papas - death

When
1 Papa causes affliction - there will be confusion
2 Papas - loss of relatives
3 Papas - loss of wealth
4 Papas - troubles
5 malefics - death

Briefly and in broad outline, if

Nakshatra is afflicted - there will be confusion
Namanakshatra - loss
Swara (vowel) - illness
Tithi - fear
Rasi - obstruction

In detail, the effects of affliction are as under:

Nakshatra fear from relatives; illness; loss of weight or upset of health; failures; confusion etc.
Namanakshatra
fear from ruler / gov.; sorrow and worries; arguments with wife and servants;
brooding over losses; loss of quadrupeds; dysentery
Swara (vowel) upset of health; illness; loss of gold; misunderstandings / quarrels with relatives
Tithi confusion; loss of wealth; fall from height
Rasi sorrow; upset of health and humors; distress; even death

Any
2 of Panchkas simultaneously under affliction - loss of wealth
3 - defeat in battle
4 - defeat and death


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Dristhi / Juti of 1 Subha - good luck
2 Subhas - gains
3 Subhas - success
4 Subhas - wealth

If
Tithi is Dristhied by Subha - gain of wealth
Nakshatra - good health and success
Rasi - happiness
Namanakshatra - fearlessness
Swara (vowel) - increase of good luck

If all 5 of Panchka are simultaneously Dristhied by Subhas, there will be increases and all round gains.

Just as a malefic confers Papa effects, benefic confers Subha effects.

When a Papa and a Subha happen to stand on a single Nakshatra, the effect of the resulting Dristhi will be Papa.

This is particularly so in the case of Budh and to a large extent in the case of Sukr, Guru and Full Chandr.
Chapter 7
Diseases
Method of using Sarvatobhadra Chakra in connection with diseases
Erect Sarvatobhadra Chakra for the time at which a disease or sickness starts or an accident occurs, and ascertain
Subha as well as Papa Dristhis to Panchka. If Dristhi of a retrograde (Vakra) Papa has caused the start of a disease,
death would result; if a fast-moving malefic, the disease will be of a long duration.

Surya Dristhi would result in - pains
Mangal -//- - respiratory disorders
Rahu / Ketu -//- - fits / fainting
Sani -//- - shooting pains

If at the start of a disease, a Papa Dristhis

Nakshatra - eye diseases will occur
Namanakshatra (consonant) - burning sensation, bronchial disorders, bilious disorders, vomiting
Swara (vowel) - diseases of mouth, teeth or ear
Tithi - skin diseases, headache, swelling on feet, rheumatic pains
Rasi - indigestion, fear from water, anger, phlegmatic disorders; nervous complaints
Chapter 8
Directions
8 directions and various Nakshatras allotted to each direction are shown in Sarvatobhadra Chakra chart I. At a given
time, ascertain Rasi of Zodiac occupied by Surya and the directions indicated by that Rasi in SBC is said to be eclipsed
(the word used in this context means a sort of affliction). The eclipsing of a direction by Surya lasts a maximum of 3
months starting from the time of entry of Surya into the first Rasi in a direction to the time of leaving Rasi in that
direction. For example, East will be eclipsed from the time of Surya's entry into Vrishabha to the time of leaving
Karka.

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 Surya is on Ardra (cell 5), the whole of East is agreed to be under eclipse, i.e. the
direction covered by Nakshatra under occupation plus 3 Nakshatras each on either side. Similarly, when Surya
occupies Aslesha (cell 8), the directions or just that much of the directions covered by Nakshatras in cell 5 to cell 12,

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both inclusive, will be eclipsed. This may look satisfactory from a mathematical point of view. According to Shastra,
when Surya 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 Nakshatras get afflicted, vowels are liable to get afflicted too. 16 long vowels occupy 4 corner cells, as shown in
Chakra. 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 Namanakshatras (consonants), Rasis and Tithis. When one of constituents of
Panchka gets eclipsed by Surya, the effects are:

Nakshatra sickness
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 3 months.

112 quarters of 28 Nakshatras have each a Namanakshatra as per Appendix A. When a Papa passes over a quarter of
any Nakshatra, Namanakshatra pertaining to that quarter is said to be under Vedha (Papa Juti / obstruction). If both
Swara (vowel) and Namanakshatra (consonant) are under Vedha, there will be danger and loss of position.

When 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 Dristhis 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 /
Papa Juti (particularly Surya), when success is assured.

Where both the parties are under Vedha, the side which is under stronger Vedha will succumb.

If Vedha is identical, then the one that strikes first will win.
Effects of Subha Dristhi / conjunction to the constituent of Panchka
Nakshatra good health
Namanakshatra gains
Swara happiness
Rasi victory
Tithi increased lustre
All of them simultaneously all round success and increased prosperity

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

Nakshatra for GOA - Satabisha, was only recently vacated by Ketu. Hence,
DAGDA. Further, chart reveals 5 Papa Dristhis on two of Panchkas
simultaneously.

GOA Liberation Chakra for midnight 18
th
Dec 1961


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The consonant G falls in cell 52
The sound GO represents 1
st
Quarter of Satabisha cell 27
Nakshatra Satabisha comes under Kumbha.
Deductions
West is afflicted because Surya is in the West.
The first tangible blow to Goa Government came in the West with the sinking of Alfonso de Albuquerque.

Rasi which falls in cell 70 is being Dristhied by malefics from 3 sides.
The consonant in cell 52 is being Dristhied from 2 sides by malefics.

The afflictions noted above are far too many, which brought in the downfall of Goa so soon.
Chapter 9
Prasna (Horary astrology)
Erect Sarvatobhadra Chakra for the moment when a question is asked. Find out the first letter in the question. This 1
st

letter will be one of the consonants listed in Appendix A Namanakshatra; if not, locate it in Appendix B, which will be
coming under one of 20 consonants covered by SB Chakra (cell 33 to 56 barring the four corners).

If it is under Papa Dristhi or affliction astrologer should not answer the question. Under such circumstances, evil
effects would ensue. If Rasi is Dristhied by benefic, good effects will follow. If there is both Subha and Papa Dristhi to
Rasi, mixed results would follow, depending upon the strength of Grahas involved.

The rules in the preceding paragraph give only general effects, but if Rasi is under Papa affliction, proceed to answer
the question under normal astrological rules for horary astrology, treating the indications given by SB Chakra as
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) Rasi indicates reverse or favorable results.

Ubhaya (common) Rasis indicate quick recovery of lost articles / property, quick cure and longevity for a child born.
Multiple Vedha
When one of the constituents of Panchka is Dristhied by more than 1 Papa from 2 sides, say, right and left (as the
consonant GA in Goa Liberation Campaign Chakra was being Dristhied by Rahu and Ketu from 2 sides) OR from a
side and front, death is certain.

When Namanakshatra is afflicted from 1 side, loss of position will occur; from 2 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.
Nakshatras & communities
Brahmins Kshatriyas Vaishyas Shoodras
Purva Phalguni
Purva Ashada
Purva Bhadrapada
Krittika
Uttara Phalguni
Uttara Ashada
Uttara Bhadrapada
Pushya
Revati
Anuradha
Magha
Rohini
Punarvasu
Aswini
Hasta
Abhijit

Nakshatras not included above have influence over communities other than the above four [Mlecchas - outcasts /
foreigners / non Indians]. When one or more of these are afflicted, the respective community suffers.

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Upagrahas - sensitive points from Surya
8 Nakshatras counted from the one on which Surya is standing are supposed to be occupied by the following
Upagrahas. Nakshatra under occupation by Surya is called Bhookampa.

Table XIV

Name
Stands on Nak.
from Surya
Graha to whom Shanti
should be performed
Vidhyunmukha 5
th
Sy
Shoola 8
th
Ch
Sannipatha 14
th
Ma
Ketu 18
th
Bu
Ulka 21
st
Gu
Mahakampa 22
nd
Sa
Vajra 23
rd
Sk
Nirghata 24
th
Ra

Generally speaking, days corresponding to Nakshatras on which any of Upagrahas stand should be avoided for all
auspicious undertakings [Chandr in those Nakshatras?].

Death generally occurs on a Nakshatra which is occupied by an Upagraha and is simultaneously under Papa Dristhi /
Juti. 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 Nakshatra, if there be a Papa Dristhi, the indicated evil effect will be severe.

For a native born on Purva Phalguni (cell 11), the following are Nakshatras on which various Upagrahas would be
standing: [Weird info, since native born in Purva Phalguni has Chandr in Purva Phalguni; Surya can be anywhere
else; but we got the point - author probably ment 'native which has Surya in Purva Phalguni'.]

Upagraha Nakshatra Cell
Vidyanmukha Swati 15
Shoola Jyeshta 19
Sannipatha Dhanishta 26
Ketu Revati 30
Ulka Krittika 2
Kampa Rohini 3
Vajra Mrigasira 4
Nirghata Ardra 5

By doing appropriate Shanti (propitiatory measure) to Graha indicated in Table XIV (col 3) the evil effects will be
minimized.


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Chapter 10
Latta
Latta is a sensitive point, Papa always, determined from Nakshatra occupied by a Graha and is usually a given
number of Nakshatras in front of a Graha (clockwise) OR behind a Graha (anti-clockwise). Irrespective of whether a
Graha is Subha / Papa, when Latta of a Graha falls on a Nakshatra, the latter is called as a Graha's Latta and denotes a
particular kind of evil.

In Latta calculations, Abhijit is omitted.

Latta of Falls on Nak. [in front] Effect
Sy 12
th
in front [12
th
] denoting defeat
Ma 3
rd
[3
rd
] suffering
Gu 6
th
[6
th
] sickness
Sa 8
th
[8
th
] fear
Ch 22
nd
behind [7
th
] fear / death
Bu 7
th
[22
nd
] loss of relatives
Sk 5
th
[24
th
] failure / fear
Ra / Ke 9
th
[20
th
] death

[Since information is given in 2 directions, instead of only in 1 direction, like 3
rd
column, there is probably some
'undercover' meaning or effect of those 2 directions - front & behind.]

In order that the reader gets familiar with the procedure for finding Latta points, an example chart has been prepared.
Janma Nakshatra is assumed as Purva Phalguni and planetary positions assumed are as in example horoscope.
Grahas, as they stand on Nakshatras, are shown; the respective Latta points are shown alongside.

If Surya's Latta has fallen on Janma Nakshatra and a Graha stands there, effects are as under:

Ma loss of position; stomach disorders
Ma & Ch great fear
Ch bilious disorders; travel; itches
Bu separation from dear ones
Gu separation from Ruler
Sa loss of wealth / quadrupeds
Ra various losses
Ke fear from weapons

The following are the effects of Surya standing on Janma Nakshatra while Latta of another Graha has fallen on it.

Ma house break-in, loss of wealth, fever and fear from weapons
Sa fever and fear from thieves
Bu commits folly
Gu suffers pains
Sk urinary disorders & dissensions with wife

Note: If Surya and Chandr together stand on Janma Nakshatra under the above Yoga, the effects would be still more
severe.
If Janma Nakshatra has an Upagraha on it, in addition to Latta and a Dristhi from a retrograde Papa (in SBC), death
becomes a possibility.

If there is an Dristhi from a Papa who is Dristhing the front only, illness would result.

Chakra shows Grahas, as per their actual position, in BLUE, and their Latta points are shown in RED.


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For instance, Surya is standing in cell 29 [BLUE one], whilst his Latta falls in cell 10 [RED one].
Chapter 11
Sensitive points from Chandr
For a common man, there are 6 kinds of Nakshatras called:

Nak. name
From Janma Nak.
(Ch at birth)
Janma Ch was in at birth
Karma 10
th

Adhana 19
th

Vinasa 23
rd

Samudayika 18
th

Sanghatika 16
th

For rulers, there is further:

Nak. name From Janma
Desa (country) 24
th

Jati (community) 26
th

Abhisheka 5
th

Manas 25
th

Nagar consonant of Capital

Papa Juti or Dristhi (some say Juti only) occurs to the above sensitive points from Chandr, called Janma, Karma,
Adhana Nakshatra etc., the effects are as follows:

SarvatoBhadra Chakra E
Lg
3
9
Ash 6
Bhr 7
Krt 8 Roh 9 Mrg 1 Ard 2 Pun 3 Pus 4 Asl 5
Mag 6
P.p 7
U.p 8
Has 9
Cit 1
Swt 2
Vis 3
Anr 4 Jye 5 Mul 6 PAs 7 UAs 8 Abi 8 Srv 9
Dhn 1
Sht 2
P.b 3
U.b 4
Rev 5
a aa
i ii
lri lrii
e ai
o au
am ah
Ravi
Soma
Mang
Budh
Guru
Sukr Shan
Nanda
Bhadra
Jaya
Rikta Purna
Vrs Mit Kar
Sim
Kan
Tul
Vrk Dha Mak
Kum
Min
Mes
u a v k h D uu
m
T
p
r
t
ri n y bh j kh rii
g
s
d
ch
l

Do NOT
count
Abhijit

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Janma Nakshatra death (upset of health inclusive)
Karma suffering; sorrow
Adhana travels; wandering
Vinasa quarrels and misunderstandings with relatives
Samudayika untoward happenings
Sanghatika loss of wealth
Desa (country) destruction / troubles
Jati (community) losses in community
Abhisheka bondage
Manas sorrow
Nagar (consonant of Capital) government officials suffer

Subha Juti or Dristhi to these Nakshatras are good and produce Subha effects.

If a Papa 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. Juti
b. Dristhi in SBC
c. Latta falling on Janma Nakshatra
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 Sy is standing on Ch and Ma stand on Death in
Janma Nakshatra Karma Nakshatra 12 nights
Karma Sanghatika 1 month
Sanghatika Jati 3 months due to disorders of wind
Vinasa Manas 6 months
Manas Janma 15 months

If Ma is standing on Sy and Ch stand on Death in
Janma Nakshatra Karma Nakshatra death by drowning
Karma Sanghatika 4 months
Sanghatika Samudayika 1 year due to diseases
Samudayika Vinasa death due to stomach disorder
Vinasa Manas 1 year
Manas Janma 6 months

If Sa is standing on Ma and Ch stand on Death in
Janma Nakshatra Karma Nakshatra 3 months suicide using weapons
Karma Sanghatika 1 year due to fire
Sanghatika Samudayika 4 months 4 days
Samudayika Vinasa 8 months by women
Vinasa Manas 8 months due to restricted diet / hunger
Manas Janma 6 months due to diseases

Upagrahas, Latta Nakshatras and the sensitive points from Chandr determining Karma, Adhana and other
Nakshatras 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 Grahas Dristhi 15
th
Nakshatra counted from Nakshatra on which they are standing [15th Nakshatra is opposite
to the one Graha is occupying; Abhijit included].

Just as Guru, Mangal and Sani have additional full Dristhis on Bhavas other than 7
th
in general astrology, here too
there are additional Dristhis as shown below:

Graha
Nak. Dristhied
in addition to 15
th

Ma 7
th
, 8
th
, 10
th

Sa 3
rd
, 5
th
, 19
th

Gu 10
th
, 19
th

Sk & Bu 9
th
, 12
th

Ra 9
th

Ke 5
th

In Sukla Paksha, Subhas Dristhi in front and Papas Dristhi backwards (behind). In Krishna Paksha, reverse.
During day, Subhas look in front and Papas behind. At night, the reverse.
During first half of the day, Subhas look in front and Papas behind. During the second half of the day, reverse.
These Dristhis are as applicable to Nakshatras.

Effects of Dristhis on Nakshatras by various Grahas are as follows:

Sy loss due to war
Ch, Ma, Sa losses
Bu, Gu gains
Sk victory
Ra [Ke?] obstruction

The effects produced by joint or double Dristhis (Dristhis falling on a Nakshatra from 2 Grahas simultaneously,
irrespective of whether they are standing together or in different Nakshatras) are as follows:

Sy - Ch death
Sy - Ma death
Sy - Bu fleeing from battle
Sy - Gu victory
Sy - Sk death
Sy - Sa death
Ch - Ma death
Ch - Bu loss
Ch - Gu victory
Ch - Sk gains
Ch - Sa death / loss
Ma - Bu gain
Ma - Gu defeat
Ma - Sk gain
Ma - Sa death
Bu - Gu defeat
Bu - Sk gain
Bu - Sa death
Gu - Sk gain
Gu - Sa defeat
Sk - Sa death

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


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The joint Dristhis of Surya, Mangal, Sani and Rahu are capable of causing death and obstruction.

The joint Dristhis of Subha Full Chandr, Subha Budh, Guru and Sukr cause gains, victory, happiness and prosperity.

Dristhis of retrograde Papas are highly Papa and those of retrograde Subhas highly Subha. Papa in mean motion tend
to do well. Aspect of a fast moving Subha produces sometimes Papa effects; in mean motion moderate effects; if
eclipsed or combust (in general astrology) no effects. Papas in fast motion produces moderate effects; if eclipsed no
effects.

When the country is engaged in war, the effects indicated by SBC have to be suitably delineated as follows:

Papas
causing affliction
Effects
If 1 Papa fear
If 2 Papas defeat
3 -//- danger
4 -//- bondage
5 -//- death
If Sa wound will be inflicted in flesh
Ma loss of blood
Sy fracture of bones
Ra all round losses
Subha unhurt and no loss

The time of occurrence of the above effects is when the afflicted Nakshatra is traversed by Chandr.

Aspects of Grahas falling on other Nakshatras have to be determined and considered along with all other afflictions.
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 Ra / Sa / Gu
Province Ke/ Sy / Sk
Town Ch / Ma / Bu
Year Ra / Ke / Sa / Gu
Month Ma / Sy / Bu / Sk
Day Ch (always)
Dhatu Sa / Ra / Ma
Jiva Bu / Ch / Gu
Moola Ke / Sk / Sy

Controlled by Grahas
Males Ra, Ke, Sy, Gu, Ma
Females Sk, Ch
Eunuchs Sa, Bu
White Sk, Ch
Red Sy, Ma
Yellow Bu, Gu
Black Sa, Ra, Ke

Strength of a Graha for these purposes is to be assessed from Rasi occupied by it [own, friendly, enemy's] and
whether it is in retrogression, exaltation etc.

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Rasi Strength
Own 100% (full)
Friendly 75%
Neutral 50%
Enemy 25%

If Graha is in the middle of a Rasi, these percentages hold good; otherwise, pro-rata reduction has to be made.

Similarly, when a Graha 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 Graha causing Papa / Subha
Dristhi / Juti.

If Lord of the country and Graha causing Vedha be one and the same, assign 100% strength for Vedha Dristhi / Juti; if
the latter [causing Vedhs] is a friend of the former [Lord of county] - 75%; neutral - 50%; enemy - 25%. These
assignments of strength are when Subhas are considered. If a Papa is causing Vedha and the Lord of the country and
Graha causing Vedha be one and the same - 25%; Graha of friendly category - 50%; neutral - 75% and enemy - 100%
(full).

If in addition to Vedha Graha also Dristhis the consonant the strength will be as under:

Table XV

Strength
Subha Papa
Lord Friend Neutral Enemy Lord Friend Neutral Enemy
Full
20
[100%]
15
[75%]
10
[50%]
5
[25%]
5
[25%]
10
[50%]
15
[75%]
20
[100%]
3/4
15
[75%]
11
[56,25%]
7
[37,5%]
3
[18,75%]
3
[18,75%]
7
[37,5%]
11
[56,25%]
15
[75%]
1/2
10
[50%]
7
[37,5%]
5
[25%]
2
[12,5%]
2
[12,5%]
5
[25%]
7
[37,5%]
10
[50%]
1/4
5
[25%]
3
[18,75%]
2
[12,5%]
1
[6,25%]
1
[6,25%]
2
[12,5%]
3
[18,75%]
5
[25%]

Multiply the above figures by 5 to get percentages.

As in general astrology, all Grahas Dristhi 3
rd
and 10
th
from Rasi occupied with
th
Dristhi strength; 5
th
/ 9
th
with
Dristhi strength; 4
th
/ 8
th
with
th
Dristhi strength and 7
th
in full.

Dristhis of Sani to 3
rd
/ 10
th
, Guru to 5
th
/ 9
th
and Mangal to 4
th
/ 8
th
are full, instead of the fractional strength for
others.

Dristhi on a Rasi in Rasi Chakra is deemed to be a Dristhi on the remainder of Panchka. Assume Guru Dristhi on
Dhanur. Here, Guru would Dristhi all Namanakshatras falling under that Rasi, their respective Tithis, Swara and
Nakshatras. Dristhi of a Graha enjoying own Navamsa but having
th
Dristhi strength is treated on par with Dristhi
of a Graha enjoying 100% (full) Dristhi strength.

Example: Guru in Mithuna with Navamsa in own Bhava. Guru Dristhi on Kanya is only but in this special case, full
Dristhi strength is allowed because Guru is enjoying own Navamsa.

For these purposes, Dristhis and Jutis have to be reckoned strictly on a mathematical basis allowing an orb of just 1
only. Where slow moving Grahas are involved, even this may have to be further reduced.

When is an Dristhi effective? When Dristhi arises in Rasi Chakra and the same Dristhi is also available on one of the
constituents of Panchka in SBC. If it is a Subha, and since that Dristhi is assumed to be falling on 1 Panchka only, the
strength thereof is assessed at
5
/20; if that were to be a Papa Dristhi, its strength is only
4
/20 based on the following
table:


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Table XVI

Dristhi on
Panchka
Subha Papa
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Full Dristhi 1 2 3 4 5
0
48/60
1
36/60
2
24/60
3
12/60
4
-
3/4
0
45/60
1
30/60
2
15/60
3
0
4
45/60
0
36/60
1
12/60
1
48/60
2
18/60
3
-
1/2
0
30/60
1
0
1
30/60
2
0
2
30/60
0
24/60
0
48/60
1
12/60
1
36/60
2
-
1/4
0
15/60
0
30/60
0
45/60
1
0
1
15/60
0
12/60
0
24/60
0
36/60
0
48/60
1
0

This table uses the measure 60 : 1 (full). The numbers 1 - 5 against Dristhi on denotes Dristhi falling on one or more of
the constituents of Panchka. The fractions highlighted are to be added to the values shown above them.
Nakshatras & commodities
The following is a list of 28 Nakshatras 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 Krittika as
the first Nakshatra and Vrishabha as the first Rasi of Zodiac. (Vrishabha - Bull for Bullish / Bearish?)

3 Krittika Rice, oats, metals, til South in 8 months
4 Rohini Grains, liquids, old woolen goods East in 7 days
5 Mrigasira Quadrupeds, resins, yellow gram North in 2 months
6 Ardra Oil, salt, seeds, sandal, sweet smelling articles West in 1 month
7 Punarvasu GOLD, SILVER, cotton, millets, black silk North 2 months
8 Pushya GOLD, SILVER, ghee, rice, mustard, asafetida South 8 months
9 Aslesha Wheat, ginger, chillies, rice West 1 month
10 Magha Oil, oil-seeds, horse-gram, jaggery, millets South 8 months
11 P. Phalguni Wool, oil, SILVER South 8 months
12 U. Phalguni Black gram, green grass, rice, salt, garlic North 2 months
13 Hasta Sandal, camphor, roots North 2 months
14 Chitra GOLD, green grass, black / green gram, horses North 2 months
15 Swati Betel-nut, chillies, mustard, asafetida, dates North 7 days
16 Visakha Oats, rice, wheat, green gram, red gram South 8 months
17 Anuradha Yellow gram, rice East 7 days
18 Jyeshta Guggul, jaggery, camphor, mercury, bronze East 7 days
19 Moola White articles, liquids, salt, cotton West 1 month
20 P. Ashada Ghee, roots, rice West 1 month
21 U. Ashada Horses, bullocks, iron etc. East 7 days
00 Abhijit Raisins, dates, betel-nut, cardamom, horses East 7 days
22 Sravana Dry fruits, betel-nut East 7 days
23 Dhanishta GOLD, SILVER, MONEY, pearls East 7 days
24 Satabisha Oil, wine, amber, bones West 1 month
25 P. Bhadrapada Roots, nutmeg, metals, medicines South 5 months
26 U. Bhadrapada Jaggery, sugar, rice, pearls West 1 month
27 Revati Nuts in general, particularly coconut, betel-nut, pearls West 1 month
1 Aswini Rice, grass, camel, mule, ghee, cloth North 2 months
2 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 1
st

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 Sarvatobhadra Chakra and study it minutely; at every stage, bear in
mind mathematical accuracy and consider Dristhis / Jutis as applicable to Sarvatobhadra Chakra (and not general
astrology) and see that they are within 1 of application.


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Locate Nakshatra influencing a commodity; and also Grahas controlling that particular commodity and note the
relevant Dristhis. Divide the ruling price by 20 and treat each
1
/20
th
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 Chandr on 2
nd
Tithi (Dwiteeya; the first
occasion when Chandr can be observed immediately after a New Chandr); make a
note of the two horns of Chandr - whether each horn is up or down. Chandr on this
day very much looks like the horns of a ram. Compare this curve with the one that
prevailed on Dwiteeya following previous New Chandr. 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 ruled by Panchka that are affected by Chandr will go up or down. Fall in prices will occur when
Chandr is Subha in the general astrological sense. See classification of Grahas - bottom half.

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

If on Dwiteeya a fall is indicated when Chandr is Papa (due to weak rays or Paksha Bala) and traverses over
Nakshatras (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.
Chapter 14
Political astrology
Effects of 8 Graha 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 9 sections allotting 1 section to each triad of Nakshatras commencing from Kartik. Important
planetary phenomena like Ashta Graha Koota (convergence of 8 Grahas in one Rasi), 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 Maha Bharata war is going to recur in 1962
only and that 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 Maha Bharata war. A look at Chakra drawn for that period shows that
there was only a combination of 6 Grahas in Meena and that Guru, Mangal and Ketu were far away from the congress
of Grahas. Even Nakshatras affected then, Kurukshetra the place where the battle raged, could be justified based on
the division of country through Koorma Chakra.

Sapta Graha Koota (convergence of 7 Grahas) which occurred on 15
th
Jan 1934 in Makara, 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 differences between 2 Kootas broadly are:

a. Instead of Ketu, who is already in Makara for the ensuing Koota, there was Rahu in Makara in 1934
b. Guru was NOT a member of Koota in 1934 but was throwing his Subha Nakshatra Dristhi (10
th
) on Sani and
Mangal, will now be a member of the forthcoming Koota.

Yet, 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 2 triads of Nakshatras, beginning from
Krittika whereon the direct Vedha Dristhis of 6 Grahas fall besides other Dristhis from Grahas Nakshatra wise. Grahas

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

There is a precedent also for 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 Ashta Graha Koota that occurred in Oct 1186 AD, in Rasi of Kanya.
Similarities between 1186 and 1962 Kootas are:

a. The same 8 Grahas that are to assemble in Makara in 1962, assembled in Kanya in 1186
b. There was a solar Eclipse in 1186 similar to the one scheduled for 5
th
Feb 1962
c. Both Rasis - Kanya and 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 Juti of 6 Grahas in one Rasi, Sukr,
Guru and Rahu being outside, whilst in 1962, Guru and Sukr are closely involved in 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
Guru, on its own, has the capacity to nullify / counteract all Papa effects in a horoscope and that the combined
power of both Guru and Sukr, when in conjunction, is beyond imagination. This is a very important difference
between 1934 Koota on one hand and 1186 and 1962 Kootas on the other. 4 Subhas - Guru, Sukr, Budh and Chandr -
will be literally huddled together within about 3 a few minutes after the eclipse. In spite of Graha Yuddha and
combustion, this conjunction of 4 benefics within Koota does strengthen the hands of Guru to swallow the evils of
other Grahas.

What happened in India after the last 8 Graha 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 1962 Koota indicate for Delhi, based on the precedents and study made using SBC 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 Aslesha is receiving Vedha from 6 Grahas on Dhanishta besides Nakshatra Dristhis of
Sani and Mangal, and transit of Rahu over it. This looks like the worst hit Nakshatra. 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 Nakshatra Dristhis.

In 1186 Koota, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati bore the brunt of Vedha Dristhis as a result of which some portion of
our motherland went under foreign rule. It looks, therefore, that Grahas this time are warning us that some portion of
our land in North-Eastern direction may be grabbed by foreigners.

Incidentally, Aslesha also happens to be Janma Nakshatra of one of the big five in world politics today, who is also
our beloved premier, Pandit Nehru. Furthermore, he is running Rahu Maha Dasa, Sani Bhukti, the former in 12
th
and
the latter in 2
nd
, both with Dristhi of Guru. 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 'Sukr
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 Grahas. Thus, this is not a case for making predictions based on
Grahas only. We would, however, venture to forecast that he may quit or retire from politics for the reasons given in
paragraph 2 below the chart for this Koota.

Dhanishta is the next Nakshatra that is worst affected by reason of 6 Grahas occupying that star plus Vedha of Rahu.
Next worst hit is Sravana with 2 Papas in occupation plus Vedha of 4 Grahas. These 2 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 Koorma Chakra methodology and Nakshatras affected, the provinces on the Chinese coast and South Africa
come under adverse influence denoting loss of life.

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The next star in the order of affliction
is Rohini with Dristhi of 3 Grahas
and very little effects of Koota are
falling on it. At the worst, only 5
Nakshatras are seriously affected out
of a total of 28. So it appears to be a
safe proposition to predict that the
effects of Koota, in general, will be
experienced in just 1/5 of the
country, varying in intensity and that
border troubles are indicated in NE
corner and mid-West of India. In
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 of that sort.

Even with regard to individuals,
those born in Nakshatras Aslesha,
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
Bhukti. Those born on other Nakshatras 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 Phala or Gochara Phala 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
Broadly, the arrangement is as follows:
The central regions falling under Krittika, Rohini and Mrigasira is treated as the centre and the surroundings of this
centre have been equally divided into 8 directions.
In the chart, the first 2 letters of each Nakshatra have been used on the lines of SBC.
Maha Bharata Yuddha
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 Graha combination at least
according to one good authority
and that the spot where the battle
raged, Kurukshetra, is justified
by the occupation of 6 Grahas in
Meena corresponding to Yamuna
valley. Almost half the number of
Nakshatras stand affected in the
above chart; not so in Ashta
Graha Koota chart for 5
th
Feb
1962.

R
R
R

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Sapta Graha Koota
15
th
Jan 1934

[Original picture has Sani with Mangal.]

Sukr 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 Nakshatras are affected in this chart as in 1962 Ashta Graha Koota.
Ashta Graha Koota
1186 AD

This chart broadly corroborates
Koorma Chakra divisions of the
country. Moola which is
Dristhied from both sides
influences Kutch, Ujjain, Malwa,
and Sind.

P. Bhadrapada, U. Bhadrapada
and Revati, which receive
Dristhis from Ashta Graha Koota
influence Kashmir, Mathura, and
Hastinapur.

Mrigasira which receives
Dristhis from both sides has
influence over Ajodhya etc.

Due to Moghul invasion and the
establishment of a foreign rule

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over the country brought sufferings to inhabitants of the upper half of India.

What happened in areas influenced by U. Phalguni, Hasta and Chitra, is NOT known.
Ashta Graha Koota
5
th
Feb 1962

Grahas shown as they actually stand. Planetary Dristhis shown in small glyphs.
[Editor's note: original picture shows Chandr and Budh in Dhanishta.]

For instance, Mangal has Dristhis to 7
th
, 8
th
, 10
th
and 15
th
Nakshatra from the one it occupies - such Dristhis are shown
with glyphs.

Some suggest that Pushya is the ruling star for India.

It will be seen that this Nakshatra 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 Nakshatras that were affected in 7 Graha combination stand affected in this chart as well. Worst
affected Nakshatras in order are Dhanishta, Sravana, Aslesha, Magha, Visakha and perhaps Rohini in a slight
measure.


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Chapter 15
Appendix
Appendix A
Location of Hindu Nakshatras, their english names & corresponding Namanakshatras
# Hindu name
Nirayana
- '
English name
Sayana
- '
1 2 3 4
01 Aswini 0 00 Beta Arietis 21 53 Chu Chay Cho La
02 Bharani 13 20 Alfa Arietis 35 13 Le Lu Lay Lo
03 Krittika 26 40 Beta Tauri 48 33 Aa Ee U A
04 Rohini 40 00 Alfa Tauri 61 53 O Va Ve Vu
05 Mrigasira 53 20 Lambda Orionis 75 13 Vay Vo Ka Ki
06 Ardra 66 40 Gama Geminorum 88 33 Ku Kam Nka Cha
07 Punarvasu 80 00 Beta Geminorum 101 53 Kay Ko Ha Hi
08 Pushya 93 20 Delta Cancri 115 13 Hu Hay Ho Da
09 Aslesha 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 Hasta 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 Tula 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 Lambda Scorpi 261 53 Yay Yo Ba Bi
20 P. Ashada 253 20 Lambda 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 Lambda Aquari 328 33 Go Sa Si Su
26 P. Bhadrapada 320 00 Alfa Pegasi 341 53 Say So Tha Thi
27 U. Bhadrapada 333 20 Gama Piscius 355 13 Thu Sma Gna Tha
28 Revati 346 40 Zeta Piscius 8 33 Thay Tho Cha Chi

Note: 4 Namanakshatras are given for each Nakshatra. The alphabet / consonant given no. 1 correspond to 1
st

Quarter, no. 2 to 2
nd
Quarter etc. [Editor's note: Pada, 3 20' length.]

The location given under Sayana is based on Ayanamsa difference of 21 53' as on 1
st
Jan 1962. Suppose you are using
Raphael's ephemeris and wish to determine the ruling star on any given day, Chandr at 22 Mesha 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 /9'' (or say 51 seconds) per year.


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Appendix B
Swara & Namanakshatras (consonants & vowels)
It will be observed that SBC 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 reconciliation between SBC on one
hand and Table VI on the other.

# Nakshatra Consonants involved Respective cell no. Remarks
1 Aswini CH L 55, 56
2 Bharani L 56
3 Krittika 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
7 Punarvasu K - H 36, 37
8 Pushya H - D 37, 38
9 Aslesha D 38
10 Magha M 40
11 P. Phalguni M T 40, 41
12 U. Phalguni T P 41, 42
13 Hasta 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
19 Moola Y B 47, 35 B & W are housed in cell 35
20 P. Ashada B - TH - BH DH 35, 44, 48, 54
21 U. Ashada B J 35, 49
00 Abhijit J GH 49, 50
22 Sravana SH 53
23 Dhanishta G 52
24 Satabisha G S 52, 53
25 P. Bhadrapada S TH 53, 44
26 U. Bhadrapada TH - SMA - GNA TH 44, 53, 50, 44
27 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 Nakshatras also affect

Ardra GH, NG, CHH
Hasta SHH, NN, TH
P. Ashada DH, PH
U. Bhadrapada TH, JH, Y

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, this may not be useful in all the cases. This shortcoming has to be borne in mind and researchers have to
evolve a practical method.


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Appendix C
Price variation
From the Financial Express of Bombay dated 9
th
Jan 1962, page 7,
Sensitive Index numbers, it will be observed that iron / steel on
8
th
Dec 1961 was 90 and rose to 94+ early in Jan 1962. Let's take
for illustration purposes that an increase of 5% or
1
/20
th
took
place between 8
th
Dec 1961 [Figure 1] and 4
th
Jan 1962. Iron /
steel comes under minerals (Dhatu) and therefore, is ruled by
Sani, Mangal and Rahu.

Purva Bhadrapada and Krittika, as per list for commodities rules
metals whereas Uttara Ashada rules iron particularly. As per
Prof. BV Raman's Ayanamsa, Sani was traversing over Uttara
Ashada up to 22
nd
Dec 1961 [Figure 3], later entered Abhijit,
which Sani would be traversing till 27
th
Jan 1962. Thus, Uttara
Ashada had conjunction of Sani for major part of December.
Thereafter, Sani, while transiting Abhijit, his Vedha was falling
on Purva Bhadrapada (a Nakshatra governing metals). Mangal,
another Graha governing metals, entered Moola on 14
th
Dec 1961
[Figure 2], entered Purva Ashada on 1
st
Jan 1962 and stepped
into Uttara Ashada on 18
th
Jan 1962. Papa Vedha of Mangal will
be falling on Purva Bhadrapada during the entire period of
transit of Mangal through Moola and Purva Ashada (7
th
and 7
th

[8
th
?] Nakshatra Dristhis). Thus Sani, Lord of base metals and
Mangal, another Graha governing metals, were both conjointly
throwing their rays on 2 Nakshatras controlling iron / steel.
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:

The first Vedha Dristhi is treated on all fours with the left /
right Dristhi as passing through cell to cell
All Grahas are given one Vedha Dristhi, front, right or
left depending on speed / retrogression
Dristhi of the Lord is treated as 100% (full), friend 75%,
neutral 50% and enemy 25%
Subha Dristhi from the Lord / owner is taken at 100%
whilst that of Papa is taken as only 80%
Mere Vedha is of no consequence; Vedha and Dristhi as
understood in general astrology, Rasi to Rasi, must both
exist simultaneously, for it to be reckoned
Panchka is determined (1) for the commodity in the
languages it is dealt / spoken of locally, (2) for the town in
which the commodity is sold, (3) for the date. All these 3 are
considered before price variation is arrived at
The strength of Chandr is 100% on Full Chandr day and 0
when Surya and Chandr are Juti; pro-rata strength in
between
Strength of retrogression is worked as - ascertain total period of retrogression, 100% at middle, 0 at start and end,
pro-rata in between.
Figure 1 - Bombay, 8
th
Dec 1961, 12h, Raman Ayanamsa
Lg
1
24
yp
2
16
Sa
3
21 Sk
3
17 Gu
2
22
Bu
1
18 Ma
3
18
Ch
4
18 Sy
3
18
Ra
4
9
Ke
2
23
Ash 2
Bhr 3
Mag 2
P.p 3
U.p 4
Has 5
Cit 6
Swt 7
Vis 8
Dhn 6
Sht 7
P.b 8
U.b 9
Rev 1
a aa
i ii
lri lrii
e ai
o au
am ah
Ravi
Soma
Mang
Budh
Guru
Sukr Shan
Nanda
Bhadra
Jaya
Rikta Purna
Vrs Mit Kar
Sim
Kan
Tul
Vrk Dha Mak
Kum
Min
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Lg
2
25
yp
4
4
Sa
4
21
Sk
4
18 Gu
2
22
Bu
4
19 Ma
2
19
Ch
2
6
Sy
3
19
Ra
4
9
Ke
2
23
Ash 5
Bhr 6
Mag 5
P.p 6
U.p 7
Has 8
Cit 9
Swt 1
Vis 2
Dhn 9
Sht 1
P.b 2
U.b 3
Rev 4
a aa
i ii
lri lrii
e ai
o au
am ah
Ravi
Soma
Mang
Budh
Guru
Sukr Shan
Nanda
Bhadra
Jaya
Rikta Purna
Vrs Mit Kar
Sim
Kan
Tul
Vrk Dha Mak
Kum
Min
Mes
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T
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Lg
3
24
yp
1
23
Sa
3
21
Sk
1
18
Gu
2
22 Bu
4
18 Ma
1
19
Ch
1
25
Sy
1
19
Ra
4
9
Ke
2
23
Ash 4
Bhr 5
Mag 4
P.p 5
U.p 6
Has 7
Cit 8
Swt 9
Vis 1
Dhn 8
Sht 9
P.b 1
U.b 2
Rev 3
a aa
i ii
lri lrii
e ai
o au
am ah
Ravi
Soma
Mang
Budh
Guru
Sukr Shan
Nanda
Bhadra
Jaya
Rikta Purna
Vrs Mit Kar
Sim
Kan
Tul
Vrk Dha Mak
Kum
Min
Mes
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m
T
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Chart XI & XII - Paksha Phala
Chart XI
Deductions:

1. Janma Nakshatra Dhoomitha because Sani
about to enter Janma Nakshatra
2. Namanakshatra cell 41 Dristhied by Surya
3. Tithi Dristhied by both Ketu and Chandr
4. Swara cell 17 has affliction from Mangal
though not fully
5. Janma Nakshatrahas Dristhi of Guru.

Aspects not affecting Panchka not shown.

Chart XII
Deductions:

1. Janma Nakshatra Jwalita by Sani and
Dristhied by Rahu
2. Simha Dristhied by Surya
3. Janma Lagna (which is NOT one of
Panchka) is being seen by Rahu and Ketu with
whom Chandr is Juti
4. Sukr in cell 16 affords some relief being
close to Swara cell 17.

Conclusion

In this chart, 3 Papas are Dristhing 2 of
Panchka items, in addition to 3 Papas
Dristhing Janma Lagna. In chart XI, Janma
Nakshatra is Dristhied by Guru.

The sickness was justified - danger to life did
not occur because there was a Subha Dristhi to one of Panchkas throughout.

Aspects NOT affecting Panchka not shown.


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How do you read a horoscope?
This note is dated October 31
st
, 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 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. Maharishi Parashara says,
in the first 6 Slokas of his immortal astrological classic BRIHAT PARASHARA HORA, this is NOT a science for those
who:

(1) learn astrology with a view to minting money with the help of Grahas and thus change their present plight or
(2) want to test the correctness or
(3) 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
(4) 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 50
th
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 Grahas and not as if one is going to do a simple arithmetic calculation.

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Almost all Maharishis of India including those who have compiled Maha vakya, Maha Bharata, Ramayana, Veda,
Vedanta and Gita have certified and assured us that astrology is the LIGHT with which one can read 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 Graha Sputa (planetary positions expressed in Rasis, degrees and minutes)
given in most Indian horoscopes do not tally with the actual positions occupied by Grahas on date of birth when
verified with the positions given in standard ephemeris (converted to Nirayana). Today, there no 2 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 Panchangas. The
reasons for these discrepancies are our Panchang compilers are still following the out-of-date Siddhantas, Vakyas and
what not. Almost 3 decades ago, Jyotishacharya CG Rajan of Madras openly admitted that Vakya method of
compiling Panchang cannot be relied upon. My fear that the Indian Panchangas 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 Chandr or New Chandr days. The Gahanna
Peeda for Rahu, Surya or Chandr has to be taken into consideration. Also, if there are any strong parallel Dristhis
between Grahas. I have observed that parallel Dristhis many a time broadly act like a conjunction in one Rasi. Other
phenomena to be noted are: whether any Graha is in Ati Manda Gathi, Manda Gathi or Ati Seegra Gathi or Sthamba
(stationary). These have their own effects. I once came across a case where, during the major period of Mangal, 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 (Mangal) was stationary on the
day of birth.
Ayanamsa
Ayanamsa used by me is that followed by my Guru, Prof BV Raman, through whose grandfather'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 up to Rasi Chakra - even there, with the possibilities of Budh
and Sukr finding their way into different Rasis 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. Having ascertained correct Graha Sputa, erect Rasi Chakra placing (within Rasis) Grahas as
they actually stand on the horizon. Where there are 2 or [more] Grahas, place them in the order of their positions
(ascending order by degrees), so that, from Rasi Chakra itself, you could make out whether a Graha 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 Graha enables it to confer Subha effects more than what the present
astrologers estimate.

Navamsa Chakra should be drawn as the astrologer can estimate Kshetra Bala of a Graha 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 realized, Hindu astrologers merely find out the
ascending degree and also 10
th
Bhava Madhya; opposites of these being descendant and Nadir; from these, we get
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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 Bhava Chakra using Western methods and the Table of Houses
published by Raphael, 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 Ayanamsa.

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

(1) Whether a Graha is in Bhava Sandhi or Rasi Sandhi, Subha / Papa Graha Madhya
(2) Proximity to Papa / Subha if any in same Rasi
(3) The gravity of combustion if any or planetary battle and
(4) Lordship of a Graha in exact proportion.

It happens, in many cases that Grahas like Surya and Chandr will own say half of one Bhava and half of another, thus
having two Lordships, whereas the astrologer would be giving predictions based on one Lordship only following
Bhava Chakra drawn by him in Hindu fashion. Similarly, Grahas like Sani who own 2 Rasis, may in fact be having
Lordship over 3 or 4 Bhavas. The astrologer having a look at the traditional Bhava Chakra (in the absence of Bhava
Arambhas) reckons Lordship over 2 Bhavas 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, Dristhis are not assessed in a realistic manner. For instance, Dristhi between a Graha in the last
Navamsa of Meena and another Graha in the first Navamsa of Tula is ignored for the latter happens to be in 8
th
Rasi
from Meena. 7
th
Bhava Dristhi between a Graha say, in the first Navamsa of Meena and another in last Navamsa of
Kanya is taken as full. In other words, Dristhis are being considered as if there's a wall at the end of each Rasi. Aspects
should be considered somewhat on the lines of the graph given below, though it may not be necessary to work out
Dristhi strength mathematically.

Yogas
All Yogas operating on a horoscope, auspicious as well as inauspicious, should be noted along with their effects and
whenever a Graha is considered, 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
120 Yogas given in Hora Ratna Maala - Appendix E, is the minimum requirement. What is the use of Kesari Yoga
between Guru as Lord of 8
th
and Chandr as Lord of 12
th
, assuming both are weak also? Such insignificant Yogas
should be discounted. The same Kesari Yoga between Guru as Lord of 9
th
and Chandr as Lord of Lagna 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 12 Bhavas in a horoscope are given Bhava-wise in SECRETS OF KERALA ASTROLOGY and
HORA RATNA MALA. I would draw the attention of readers to the set of CHAMARAADI YOGAS in Appendix B of
HORA RATNA MALA. 1, 2 or 3 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 Bhava is strongly placed and Bhava itself is either conjunct or Dristhied by a benefic,

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one of Chamaraadi Yogas arises concerning that Bhava. Opposite conditions bring in one of Ava Yogas indicating
Papa results.

Dasa Varga Tabulation
Ascertain from Dasa Varga table the strength of Grahas on the lines of VIMSOPAKBALA as enunciated by Maharishi
Parashara in his BRIHAT PARASHARA HORA, so that the strength of a Graha can be assessed and used for
determining the quantum of auspicious / inauspicious effects.

Sayanadi Avasthas
Sayana Avasthas of 9 Grahas and their effects (vide BRIHAT PARASHARA HORA) have to be found out and used in
giving predictions concerning major periods / sub periods. For instance, Surya in NIDRA Avastha is said to cause
edema. When it does occur in someone'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.

Shadbala
Do not condemn a Graha the moment you see it in debilitation or debilitated Navamsa, but consider whether it has
any of Shadbala (6 kinds of strength). Assess even roughly how it stands with regard to each one of the 6 kinds of
strength. In the example horoscope, Budh is in debilitation, but he is on his own star and in Lagna, contributing to
positional strength.

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

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

Another Sloka by Maharishis say that it is only through Ashtakavarga that the impact of a Papa Yoga on a horoscope
or the goodness of an auspicious Yoga could be assessed or weighed.

Again, Ashtakavarga is the method by which the day-to-day transit effects could be deduced. What is the use of Guru
transiting your 2
nd
Bhava from Chandr Rasi if there are no Bindus in that Rasi in Guru's Binnashtakavarga? There is a
belief among learned astrologers that future indicated by Ashtakavarga methodology never fails. Further, the very
same Ashtakavarga 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 various Yogas in a horoscope, call this (1) Yoga Phala. Note these on a separate sheet of
paper. Similarly, make a note of Nakshatras on which 9 Grahas stand at birth, with individual effects. Call this (2)
Nakshatra Chakra. While so doing, make a note of Grahas, if any, standing on their own star or on auspicious stars.
Grahas standing on stars owned by Lords of 1, 5, 9, 10 acquire a special power to confer good effects. (3) Sayanadi
Avasthas of Grahas and their effects. (4) Ashta Varga tables for all 9 Grahas, Lagna, Samudaya Ashta Varga and their
effects. (5) Note Graha Sputa of 9 Grahas, Lagna and Gulika - on a separate sheet of paper, and in remarks column
note down important points (such as Yoga associated with, standing in own / enemy Bhava etc., standing on special
star, number of Bindus in Ashtakavarga, combustion etc.) All these inputs help an astrologer form his opinion. The
sum of the status of all 9 Grahas, Lagna and Gulika, indicates the summit (or height) which the native will ultimately
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Gulika
Gulika is accepted as a sub Graha only in Kerala and parts of South India. Others ignore it. Whenever a doubt arises
regarding the correctness of Lagna in a horoscope, Kerala astrologers treat Lagna as correct if Gulika is in Lagna or in
trines. The sub Graha is looked at so reverently. The 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 Chinta
There is no doubt that this methodology provides us with an easy yardstick to determine in a few minutes how good
a horoscope is and to what heights the native would go on the material plane.

Major period / sub period effects (Vimshottari)
Maharishi 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 Maharishis 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 / Dristhis 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 favorable or otherwise. Whichever major period may be running, the
actual givers of any Subha / Papa effects to a native are Surya, Chandr and Guru, they are the executive officers. It is
only through these Grahas that Subha / Papa effects are presented to a native. In general, when favorable transits take
place, auspicious effects arise and when transits are not favorable, 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 on degree occupied by Chandr at birth rather than based on Tithi (lunar day).

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 Shanti 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 Shanti 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 Sukr Kerala Rahasya (Secrets of Kerala Astrology) reveals that opinion on a Bhava has to be
pronounced with reference to:

a. Bhava Rasi
b. Lord of Bhava
c. Grahas standing therein
d. Grahas Dristhing that Bhava.

If any two are GOOD and the rest poor, mediocre or average, Bhava Phala will be average. Here is a yardstick to
measure Bhava Phala. A similar moral from Sarwartha Chintamani (Publisher's note: English translation by Prof.

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Suryanarayana Rao is a must-read) is when considering a Graha, look also to its Navamsa and the Lord of such
Navamsa. If all these are strong, Graha 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 Grahas and Lagna
f. Reading Maha Dasa and Bhukti Phala with reference to transits that take place when Bhukti runs.

OM SADGURU PARAMATHMANE NAMAHA
OM NAMO BHAGAVATHE SIVANANDAYA

NN Krishna Rau
October 31, 1961

[Publisher's note: This is an edited version of the article written on 31
st
October 1961. Times have changed.
Computerized horoscopes are the in thing today. However, Ayanamsa used still vary. Under these conditions, get a
free computerized horoscope and apply corrections with reference to Raphael's ephemeris OR Chaitra Paksha
Panchang.]


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Added by Chistabo

SBC in Sanskrit and English

Please bear in mind that, as with almost ALL Jyotish literature and information, there are few different versions of
SBC. This one has been drawn after some cross-comparing various (at least 3) data sources, including web pages.
Among those various sources there are only minor differences, particularly related to outer consonants (Pada 'names'
- Namanakshatras). Devanagari font is Sanskrit2003, IAST transcription font is URW Palladio ITU, glyphs font is
Astro.


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th

Pada, Uttara Bhadra 4
th
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