An Introduction

to

JAIMINI ASTROLOGY

G.V. Prabhakara Murthy

FOREWORD

Dr. Sagi Kamalakara Sharma,

M.A. (Telugu, Sanskrit, Astrology, English & Philosophy)

2-2-1133/5/6/1, Plot No. 204,

Shivananda Livings, New

Astrology is such an excellent subject which indicates many

things through Planets, Signs and Bhavas. Among major five
parts, 'Hora' plays a special role on human minds. In Hora
Sastra, various methods are there to observe the future of the
person. One among them is Jaimini. Jaimini approach is special
than others.
Jaimini sutras are very complicated and difficult to understand.
Writer of this valuable book Sri G.V. Prabhakara Murthy
introduces the Jaimini principles to the students who want to
study this subject. Understanding and explaining Samskrita
Slokas in Jaimini is somewhat problematic. For that purpose,
Sri G.V. Prabhakara Murthy given the gist of slokas which any
one can understand easily.
He has kept the order of the topics in such a way that a student
can gradually build up the knowledge without any difficulty. He
has dealt with the differences between Parashari system and
Jaimini system, the importance of Jaimini system in the
beginning of the book itself.
The KATAPAYA identifications are given at the end of the book.
If these are given in the beginning of the book, the student may
get confused with it because there are no Samskrita slokas in
the book and the student may not use this with proper
understanding.

Other topics like Karakamsha, Arudha, Upapada, Aspects,

Argalas, different Lagnas and Chara dasa are dealt with very
clearly. The best thing Sri G.V. Prabhakara Murthy has done is,
he has taken the example horoscope of Mrs. Indira Gandhi for
all workings.
I cordially appreciate the effort of Sri G.V. Prabhakara Murthy
who is teaching Astrology at Bharateeya Vidya Bhavan,
Bangalore. He not only studied astrology, but has worked in
different parts of it. Particularly he has studied but also worked
and right now teaching Jaimini Principles.
I expect many more works from Sri G.V. Prabhakara Murthy.
Sarva Sampathprada SRIMATA bless Sri G.V. Prabhakara
Murthy and his Family with good health, wealth and prosperous
useful life.
Shubham Bhuyath ....

Dr. Sagi Kamalakara Sharma

INDEX

PROLOGUE
1.

Introduction
Origin
Comparison between Parasari & Jaimini
Advantages of Jaimini

2.

Karakas

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3.

Arudha

4.

Plotting of Arudhas
Special rules for Kendras
Chakras- Udaya, Prakriti, Vikriti, Pada(krama)
&Graha Chakra

Aspects & Argalas

5.

Jaimini Karakas
Nitya Karakas
Naisargika and additional karakatwas for Planets
Characteristics of Atma-Karaka (of various planets)
Results from Atmakaraka

Aspects between Rasis

Categories of argalas
Strength of Rasis
Strength of Planets

Lagnas
Types of Lagnas
Hora Lagna
Bhava Lagna
Varnada Lagna
Ghatika Lagna

6.

Divisional Charts
Hora
Drekkana
Navamsa (Somanatha)
Amsa Lagna
Karakamsa Lagna
e Karakamsa Rasi

7.

Yogas
Yogada Planet

Rajayogas
Kemadruma Yoga

8.

Dasa Systems
Types of Dasas- Phalitha &Ayur Dasas
Chara Dasa
1. Savya - Apasavya Rasis
2.
Dual lordship
3.
Dasa order and Dasa years with special rules
4.
Dasa-Year calculation for dual lordship rasis
5. Anthar-Dasa periods in Maha Dasa and its order

9.

Interpretation of Rasi (Chara) Dasa

10. Delineation
Analysis of horoscope
Timing of Events

11. Longevity

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Life Span
Brahm a
Rudra
Maheswara
Sthira Dasa

12. Miscellaneous
a. KA,TA,PA,YA
b. Details of Adhyayas
c. Commentaries on Jaimini Sutras
d. Annexure
EPILOGUE

PROLOGUE

While studying a subject like astrology, it is not only essential

to know the language, grammar and the subject, but also the
spirit of the author with which it has been written. It is more so,
with the subject like Jaimini Upadesha Sutrani.
There are 10 chapters in Brihath Parasara Hora Sara (BPHS)
related to Jaimini methodology. Why should Jaimini pick up
these 10 chapters only which are not in a serial order. Jaimini
had achieved two purposes through it. The first - all the
anomalies in BPHS have been avoided. The second - no riders
are attached to any sutra. These sutras can be directly applied.
When we go through Raja Yogadhyaya of BPHS carefully, it
dawns that Jaimini sutras are supplementary to BPHS. The
study of BPHS is not complete without the study of Jaimini
sutras. In Rajayogadhyaya, Sage Parasara mentions that any
of the combinations from Lagna, Lagnadhipathi, Atmakaraka,
Karakamsa Lagna etc., are sufficient to provide Rajayoga.
The beauty of Jaimini sutras lies in the fact that it has nowhere
contradicted or denied any of the principles laid by Maharshi
Parasara. Jaimini cannot be learnt without learning the
principles of Parasara. Jaimini system is supplementary to
Parasara system.
A number of commentaries are available now. Many people
have translated the sutras both into English as well as regional
languages. Hence, there is a considerable difference in
understanding the sutras. Elaborate explanation is given
wherever different schools of thought are prevailing on the
principles in the annexure. Some of the subjects like Argalas
& Yogas are introduced. These concepts will be dealt in depth
in the advanced studies ..
With a lot of advantages, why then Jaimini system has not
gained popularity? To determine chara karakas, exact position
(longitudes) of the planets is essential. Earlier only the persons
familiar with graha-sputa were able to do it. Others, who
depend on almanacs (panchanga) were biased towards
Parasari system because by knowing planetary positions

through nakshtra padas, they could erect Janma-Kundali and

Navamsa-Kundalis easily. With the advent of computers and
astrological software it is now easy to find the exact longitudes
of planets. Other reason being that the earlier commentaries
like Kalpalata, Jataka Sara Sangraha etc. were not available
freely. Now, most of them are available. Hence, Jaimini system
is popular now a days.
This book is primarily meant for beginners. The topics are
arranged in such a way to make the student to follow the
subject easily. It also helps the faculty to teach the subject in a
comprehensive mode.
My interest in Jaimini was kindled, when Sri Dr. S. Krishna
Kumar, president Bharathiya Jyothisha Samsthan(R),
presented me Jataka Rajeeyam, a rare book on Jaimini system
in Telugu, printed in 1933. Then I started collecting all the
literature available on the subject. Sri Madhura Krishnamurthy
Sastry was kind enough to provide me the manuscripts like
Kalpalatha (by Somanatha); Neelakanta Vyakhya and others
on Jaimini sutras. He was also kind enough to enlighten me on
the subject and clarify my doubts whenever I approached him.
I am very grateful to both of them.
When I approached Dr. Sagi Kamalakara Sharma, M.A.
(Telugu, Sanskrit, Astrology, English & Philosophy),Head of
the Department, Osmania University, Hyderabad went through
my book and readily accepted to write foreword. My sincere
thanks to him for his kind gesture.
I am thankful to Sri C.B.R.K. Sharma, Hyderabad, Sri
S.N.Tekur for their valuable suggestions and my colleagues at
Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan for their support.
I am also thankful Sri M. C. Rangarajan, Sri K.N.
Balasubramanyam, Sri N.S. Jayaram and other students who
have helped me in bringing outthis book.
I thank Sri M.S. Hebbar for his beautiful design of the cover
page and Sri S. Sanath Kumar, Ravee Screens who has taken
keen interest in bringing outthis book, in time.

Chapter 1
Introduction
ORIGIN:
Parasara HORA SARA is the first authentic book on astrology
written by the great Maharishi Parasara Transits is the only
topic which does not find a place in this excellent book on
Astrology. Jaimini system of astrology may be termed as a
branch of Parasara system of astrology.
Maharishi Veda Vyasa was the son as well as the disciple of
Maharishi Parasara. Veda Vyasa segregated Vedas and put
them into proper order. He had also extensively analysed
Ashtadasa Puranas in his various works.
Maharishi Veda Vyasa had four disciples. They were i)
Vyshampayana ii) Paila iii) Jaimini and iv) Sumantha. Each one
of them propagated one out of four Vedas. Maharshi Jaimini
propagated Samaveda and also authored Jaimini Sutras,
Jaimini Bharatha and Purva-Mimamsa. There are many
references of Jaimini topics in Bruhat Parasara I HORA SARA 1
Jaimini has used sutras instead of slokas while writing the book
popularly known as 1JAIMINI UPADESHA SUTRAS 1 Sutras are
one of the wonders of Sanskrit language. It is shortest in form
with largest meaning. Sutras are typical and direct to the point.
A deep knowledge of Sanskrit is very essential to understand
the true meaning of Sutras in proper perspective. Sometimes it
could be possible to interpret altogether in a different meaning.
Jaimini system has its own distinctive features and appears to
be very accurate in timing of the events. It avoids elaborate
mathematical calculations like shadbala or vimshopakabala. It
uses minimum number of divisional charts and yogas.

Jaimini has given us this wonderful branch of astrology

developing certain aspects of Parasara system. The beauty of
the system is it does not contradict any of the principles of
Parasara system. In fact, it has depended on Parasara for
calculating various lagnas and Rasi &Graha swaroopaadhyas.
The teachings of Sage Parasara were carried forward by Sage
Jaimini who took up certain topics from Parasara hora sara.
The topics discussed by Maharishi Parasara in his Hora-Sara are
listed below.

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Chapter- 06 Visesha Lagnadhyaya

Chapter - 09 Rasi-Drishti Kathanadhyaya
Chapter- 31 Padadhyaya
Chapter- 32 Upa-padadhyaya
Chapter - 33 Argaladhyaya
Chapter - 34 Karakadhyaya
Chapter- 35 Karakamsa-Padadhyaya

8.
9.
10.

Chapter- 41 Raja Yogadhyaya

Chapter-48 Dasadhyaya
Chapter- 52 Dasa-Phaladhyaya

1.
2.

Jaimini has deliberated the above topics in detail in his great

work "Upadesha Sutraani".
Another speciality of Jaimini system is that Maharshi Jaimini
has not repeated what had been told earlier by sage Parasara,
like Rasi-sheeladhyaya and Graha-sheeladhyaya and also
advised, to use them freely, wherever necessary (Horadayah
siddhah 1-1-35).
Because of this lineage, MaharshiJaimini does not find the place
in the list of 18 great teachers (Ashtadasa pravartakas).

Comparison between Parasari and Jaimini:

Even though the roots of the Jaimini Sutras lie in Parasari
System, there are some marked differences in the approach
by the Sage Jaimini. Some of them areParasara System

Jaimini System

This is in the form of Slokas

This system has only Sutras.

This system covers all aspects.

This system has limited coverage.

Muhurtha and Mundane matters
are not covered. However, Horary
has been covered (Arudha Ratna
Siddhanjanam by Sri Siddanatha)

Lagna is the focal point for

analysis of Horoscope.

Lagna, Arudha, upapada lagna,

Karakamsas are the main
considerations for analysis of the
Horoscope.

Lagna, Karakas, _Dasa I bhukti are

considered for delineation

Arudha Padas and chara karakas

are considered

Karakas are elaborate [Naisargika,

Sthira & Chara]
Dasas are Nakshatra based
Period of Dasa is fixed for each
planet. The balance of dasa
depends on the longitude of Moon

Chara karakas are very important

Dasa periods are Rasi based
Rasi Dasa period varies for each
horoscope - from 1 year to 12
years depending on the location
of the planet (Lord of dasa rasi).

Planetary strength is determined by

Avastha of Planets and shadbala,
vimsopaka bala etc.
Bhava bala decided on shadbala,
ashtaka varga etc.

Direct assessment based on

rasi Strength.
Shadbala is not considered
Basically there are four sources of
strength.

Number of Dasas - based on Udu

dasa system. [32 Dasas]

Rasi based Dasa systems are

followed. 70 dasa systems are
available according to some
scholars

Many Karakatwas of planets are

considered

Focus is on Chara karaka only

Aspects between planets

Aspect between Rasis

Many Yogas [few thousands]

Very few yogas.

Parasara System

Jaimini System

Shodasa Vargas are used

Basically three Varga charts are

used - Dl, D9, D3

Rasi and Bhava are differentiated

No difference between Rasi and

Bhava

Distinct identity between Lagna &

Stronger of Lagna & 7th house is
71h house and are used independently used for delineation in some cases
Yogakarakatwa assigned to lords of
trines & quadrants

Yogakaraktwa assigned to planets

which associate with various
lagnas-kevala, yogada etc. And
combination of chara karakas like
Ak&Pk

There is no dual lordship for any of

the signs.

Dual lordship for Scorpio and

Aquarius is considered in few dasa
systems.

Trines are auspicious always.

Trines need not be auspicious

always.

Kemadruma yoga is both benefic and Kemadruma Yoga is always

malific. There is no cancellation of
malefic. There are cancellation
combinations for this yoga.
yoga. The combinations for
kemadruma yoga are different.

Advantages of Jaimini:
There are many advantages in Jaimini system.
1.

Error in birth time does not make much difference.

2.

Planets in rasi-sandhi are not considered weak. In

fact they become more powerful if their placement
in a rasi has higher longitude.

3.

Ayanamsa does not make much difference. Only

Planets in rasi sandhis may shift rasis when different
ayanamshas are used.

4.

Dasas are rasi based. Dasa system is not based on

Nakshatras.

5.

Dasa duration at birth does not get affected

whatever be the time of birth or janma nakshatra.

6.

Dispositors do not make any difference.

7.

Yogakarakas are well defined.

8.

Linkage between Bhavas (influence of Bhavas

among themselves) is easily found out through
Arudhas.

9.

No mathematical calculations like shadbala.

Assessment of the strength of planets is made very
simple.

Chapter 2
Karakas
There are two types of karakas in Jaimini. One is Chara (anitya)
karakas and another one is nitya karakas.
Chara karakas : The uniqueness of Jaimini is the introduction
of Chara karakas. There are 7 Chara karakas and they are
determined based on the planets' longitudes in a rasi. Hence,
they are not fixed like in Parasara system and vary from
horoscope to horoscope. This is reason for calling them as
chara karakas, as they vary from horoscope to horoscope. Any
planet can acquire any karakatwa, depending on its position in
a rasi at the time of birth. In this system, Karakatwas are not
given to Ketu, but Rahu can become karaka under certain
conditions. The Karakatwas play a significant role in the
delineation of horoscope in this system.

The seven chara karakas are 1.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Atma karaka
Amatya Karaka
Bhratru karaka
Matru Karaka
Putra Karaka
Gnati Karaka and
Dara Karaka

ATMA Karaka :The planet having highest longitude in a RASI

is Atmakarka and normally denoted as Ak.
AMATYA Karaka : The planet with the second highest
longitude in a RASI will be Amatyakaraka for that horoscope
and normally denoted as Amk.
BHRATRU Karaka :The planet with third highest longitude in
a RASI will be Bhratrukaraka for that native and normally
denoted as Bk.
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MATRU Karaka :The planet with fourth highest longitude in a

RASI will be Matrukaraka for that horoscope and normally
denoted as Mk.
PUTRA Karaka : The planet with fifth highest longitude in a
RASI will be Putrakaraka for that horoscope and normally
denoted as Pk.
GNATI Karaka : The planet with sixth highest longitude in a
RASI will be Gnathikaraka for that native and normally denoted
asGk.
DARA Karaka :The planet having least longitude in a RASI will
be Darakaraka for that horoscope and normally denoted as Dk.

In all the above assessments, the Rahu and Ketu are not taken
into account.
However, in some cases, where two planets
become eligible for the same karakatwa due to their positioning
at the same l9ngitude, one karakatwa would become vacant
and Rahu shall be considered for filling that Karakatwa.
When three or more planets have identical longitude, then all
the three become eligible for the same karakatwa.
In such
case, the Rahu is to be considered for the next karakatwa and
the Naisargika karakas are. considered for the other
karakatwas.
For example - if Sun is the Bhratrukaraka and
Moon & Mars have identical longitude in a rasi, then all the
three hold the same karakatwa; Rahu becomes Matrukaraka;
Putrakaraka being vacant, will be filled up by Jupiter, the
natural significatorof Children.
The longitude of Rahu shall be considered from the end of the
sign, as he traverses from the end towards the beginning of a
sign. That is subtracting the longitude of Rahu from 30 degrees
to get its true longitude in that sign.
When considering Rahu for filling up a vacancy created by two
or more planets having identical longitude, consider the
planet(s) having highest degree for first karakatwa. (But not
forAtmakaraka in 7 karaka scheme).
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For other planets consider the longitude as it is whether the

planet is direct or retrograde. In the chart of Smt. Indira
Gandhi, Jupiter is at 14 16' in Taurus and retrograde. However,
only 14 16' is considered while determinining the Karakatwa
and retrograde is not considered at all.

Nitya karakas: In BPHS sthira karakas are defined. They are

common for all the horoscopes. Though it is not uncommon in
using them in Jaimini system, Jaimini has attached additional
significations to the following planets.
Mars: Sisters, Younger brother, Brothers- in- law and Mother.
Mercury: Maternal uncle, Mother's sisters/ Step-mother, Wife
of Father's brothers and relatives from mother's side.
Jupiter: Husband, Paternal Grand-parents, Children, Cousins
and bosses or higher authorities.
Venus: Brothers, Parents, Son-in-law, Father-in-law, Motherin-law and maternal grand-parents.
When two or more planets represent the same relationship, the
planet which is having highest longitude shall be considered for
that karakatwa. When the planets are having identical
longitudes, then consider natural strength (Naisargika Bala) of
the planets. Saturn, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Moon and
Sun are stronger in ascending order.
The natural beneficence and natural malevolence of the planets
only are considered in Jaimini system

Naisargika and additional karakatwas for Planets: Where

ever it is not defined, then consider the sthira karakatwas
defined by Parasara system.
Smt.Indira Gandhi's chart has been taken as standard
example, since most of the people know her life and incidents
that occurred in her life.

Ju R
(14:16)

Ke
(10:34)

As
(25:38)

Mo
(5:31)
Ve
(21 :00)
Ra
(10:34)

Indira Gandhi

Sa

0013: 19-11-1917
TOB: 23:03
PCB: 81 E 52; 25 N 28

(21:47)
Ma
(16:23 )

Su
(4:07)
Me
(13:14)

Karaka

Planet

Longitude

Atma karaka

Saturn

21 :47

Amatya Karaka

Venus

21 :00

Bh ratru karaka

Mars

16:23

Matru karaka

Jupiter(R)

14:16

Putra karaka

Mercury

13:14

Gnathi karaka
Dara karaka

Moon
Sun

05:31
04:07

Characteristics ofAtma-Karaka (of various planets): The

characteristics of the Atmakaraka, when different planets
become atmakaraka as given below.
Sun: When the Sun is Atmakaraka, the native is courageous
and has endurance to face ups and downs in life. Unafflicted
sun is considered as benefic.

Moon: When Moon is Atmakaraka, the native is brilliant and

adopt to any situation.
Moon is always considered benefic.
Mars: When Mars is Atmakaraka, the native is bold and
dashing type and indulges in adventures and challenging tasks
in life. Mars is considered malefic.
Mercury: When Mercury is Atmakaraka the native is
intelligent. They are fond of materialistic gains. Mercury is
considered benefic.
Jupiter: When Jupiter is Atmakaraka, the native is self
confident and has high ambitions in life. Jupiter is considered
benefic.
Venus: When Venus is Atmakaraka, the native is gentle. They
are fond of worldly comforts and luxuries. Venus is considered
benefic.
Saturn: When Saturn is Atmakaraka, the native i~ principled in
life and hard working. Saturn is considered malefic. Generally,
it is observed that the native prospers in the later part of life.
Note: Maharshi Jaimini classified the planets into natural
benefics and malefics. There is no classification like functional
benefics and malefics as in Parasara system.
Results from Atmakaraka: This is the most important planet
in a horoscope and entire horoscope revolves around it. The
Atmakaraka, the rasi in which it is posited in Navamsa chart
(known as Karakamsa) and that rasi of Navamsa Kundali in
Janma-kundali (known as Karakamsa Rasi) are extremely
important in the assessment of the horoscope. The strength
of Atmakaraka determines the strength of the horoscope. The
position of AK determines the benefic or malefic results. He is
considered strong when posited in exaltation, Moola -Trikona,
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own house and friendly houses. He is considered weak when

posited in debilitation, combust and in inimical signs. The
inimical signs of the planets are listed below.

Sun: Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Capricorn and Aquarius.

Moon: Libra, Scorpio and Aquarius.

Mars: Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Aquarius and Pisces.

Mercury: Cancer, Scorpio, Aquarius and Pisces.
Jupiter: Taurus, Gemini, Virgo and Libra.
Venus: Cancer, Leo, Scorpio and Sagittarius.
Saturn: Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio and Sagittarius.
The benefic houses for Rahu and Ketu are given below. When
they are posited in these houses they deliver good results.

Rahu: Aquarius, Pisces, Aries and Taurus

Ketu: Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius.

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Chapter 3
Arudha
One of the beautiful concepts of Jaimini is Arudha. This gives
instant linkage between Bhavas. Arudha is also known as Pada.

Plotting of Arudhas: Arudhas are calculated for all the 12

Bhavas. Count the number of rasis its Lord is away from a
Bhava. The number of rasis counted from the position of the
Lord will be the Arudha of that Bhava.
Arudhas for all the 12 bhavas are termed as follows:
Lagna Arudha or Arudha Lagna -Arudha of 1st house [AL]
i.
Dhana or Kosha Arudha
-Arudha of 2nd house [A2]
ii. Vikrama or Bhratru Arudha
-Arudha of 3rd house [A3]
-Arudha of4'h house. [A4]
v. Vahana or Sukha Arudha
-Arudha ofS'h house [A5]
v.
Mantra or Putra Arudha
vi. Roga or Shatru Arudha
-Arudha of 6th house [A6]
vii. Kama or Kalatra or Dara Arudha -Arudha of 7th house [A7]
- Arudha of S'h house [AS]
viii. Mrityu Arudha
ix. Pitru or Bhagya Arudha
-Arudha of9th house [A9]
X.
Karma or Nrupa Arudha
- Arudha of 10th house [A10]
xi. Labha Arudha
-Arudha of 11th house [A II]
xii. Vyaya Arudha or Upa-pada
- Arudha of 12th house [UL]
[ Popularly known as Upa-pada Lagna]

Special rules for Kendras:

There are some exceptions in determination of Arudhas of a
house when its lord is posited in 1, 4, 7 & 10th houses (Kendras).
The rules are as below:
When a Bhava Lord is located in 1st or 7th house from the
rasi for which pada is to be determined - Arudha falls in
10th house [for that particular Bhava] from that rasi. For
example, for a Aries ascendant, if Mars is posited in
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Aries or Libra, the Arudha of 1st house will be Capricorn

[1oth house counted from 1st house].
When a Bhava Lord is located in 4th or 1oth house from
the rasi for which pada is to be determined - Arudha
falls in 4th house [for that particular Bhava] from that
rasi. For example, for a Aries ascendant, if Mars is
posited in Cancer or Capricorn, the Arudha of 1st house
will be Cancer [4th house counted from 1st house].
Note: This is the most popular method in practice while
preparing the Arudha chakra.
The Arudhas for 12 Bhavas of the example chart are as follows:

AL
UL

Ju
R

A4
AS
Indira Gandhi
Arudha Chakra
MO
A3

Ve
Ra
AS
AIO

Ke
As
Sa
A9,
All
Ma

Su
Me
A2

A6
A7

Chakras: Here chakra means not Varga kundalis.

It is the
order of reckoning rasis. Five types of chakras are used on
different conditions and occasions.
i. Udaya Chakra: All the Bhavas or Rasis are reckoned in

regular order (Zodiac direction - Mesha, Vrishabha and

so on). It is extensively used while delineating from
Lagna both in Parasari and Jaimini systems.
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ii.

Prakriti Chakra: If Arudha lagna or the sign, which is

under consideration, is an ODD sign, reckon the Bhavas
or Rasis in regular order (zodiac direction - Mesha,
Vrishabha and so on). If Arudha lagna is an EVEN sign,
reckon the Bhavas or Rasis in reverse order (Antizodiac direction - Mesha, Meena and so on). It is
extensively used in Rasi-dasas.

iii.

Vikriti Chakra: It is exactly opposite to Prakriti

Chakra. That is, If Arudha lagna or the sign, which is
under consideration is an ODD sign, reckon the Bhavas
or Rasis in reverse order (anti-zodiac direction - Mesha,
Meena and so on). If Arudha lagna is an EVEN sign,
reckon the Bhavas or Rasis in regular order (Zodiac
direction - Mesha, Vrishabha and so on). It is
extensively used in dasas like chara dasa in a female
horoscope.

iv. Graha Chakra: This is peculiar to Jaimini system.

Here, planets become Bhava lords commencing from
the rasi-lord, in regular order basing on their placement
in the horoscope. The lord of rasi, whose dasa is under
consideration, becomes Thanu Bhavadhipathi. Next
planet is Dhana Bhavadhipathi and so on. The
exception is Vyaya bhavadhi pathi, who is the lord of 6111
bhava. It is extensively used in rasi dasas.
v. Padakrama Chakra: Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna, Tula,
Vriscika and Dhanus are vishama-pada (Oja) rasis.
Kataka, Simha, Kanya, Makara, Kumbha and Meena are
sama-pada (Yugma) rasis. Though it is not separately
mentioned in any of the books, it is exclusively used to
determine the orderofChara dasa (Parasara method).
Note: Only 4 chakras are explained in Jataka Sara Sangraha.
But, Pada(arma) Chakra is required for determining the
dasa order of the chara dasa, which is explained in detail
at later stage in this book.

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Chapter 4
Aspects & Argalas
Aspects:
In this system, the aspects are considered between rasis and
not between planets.
The following is the rule All movable (Chara) rasis aspect all fixed rasis except the
adjacent one. (All movable rasis aspect 5th, 8th & 11th rasis
from them, Zodiac direction)
All fixed (Sthira) rasis aspect movable rasis except the
previous one.(AII fixed rasis aspect 3rd, 6th & gth rasis from
them, Zodiac direction)
All common rasis (Dwi-Swabhava) aspect each other.
(All common rasis aspect 4th, ih & 10th rasis from them,
Zodiac direction)
P&ss

Anes

Taunts

Aquanus

Gemini
Cancer

-r.~

Lro

Sagitta nus Scop

libra

Aspecting rasis
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
'C'
.
apncorn
. Aquarius
Pisces

Virgo

Aspected rasis
Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Scorr>io, Aquarius, Taurus
Libra, Capricorn, Aries
Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini
Aquarius, Taurus, Leo
Car>ricorn, Aries, Cancer
Pisces, Gemini, Virgo
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio
Aries, Cancer, Libra
Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius

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Sammukha rasi:
Eighth from Chara rasi, 61h from a sthira rasi and ih from
Dwi-swabhava rasi are known as Sammukha Rasis, sinc.e they
are in front of them.
Because of the above rasi aspects, the planets posited in a rasi
have aspects similar to that of a Rasi.
Adarsha rasi:
Adarsha means mirror. Adarsha rasi is the opposite one.
Depending upon the situation either it could be 7111 Rasi or
sammukha rasi. For example - Adarsa rasi for Aries is either
Libra or Scorpio depending on the situation.
Let us find out the aspects of planets for our standard
horoscope.

Ju R
Ke
(14:16) (10:34)

Indira Gandhi
MO
(5:31)

As
(25:38)
Sa
(21 :47)
Ma
(16:23)

Ve
Su
(21 :00) (4:07)
Ra
Me
(10:34) (13:14)

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 In the above chart - Ju-aspects Sa, Mo and vice versa;

Ma-aspects Mo and vice versa; Su & Me-aspect Sa &
Moon and vice versa; Ve, Ra-aspect Ke and vice versa

Argalas:
The effects of the planetary influence through rasi
aspect as mentioned above get modified by what is known as
'Argala'. Argala means - that which obstructs the influence of
a planet. But in Jaimini system, we may not take the meaning
literally, because there are good and bad Argalas. Hence, we
may define the Argala as modifying the influence of aspecting
planet- either for good or bad.
Argalas caused by natural benefics are called Subha Argalas or
benefic Argalas and Argalas caused by natural malefics are
called Papa or Asubha Argalas or malefic Argalas. Basically
there are 3 types of Argalas.

1. Primary Argalas:
a. The Planets in 4th, 2nd or 11th houses from any planet
(except Ketu) cause Argala.
b. This Argala gets neutralised if there is a planet in 1Oth,
12th or 3rd house respectively. The neutralising planets
are called 'Prathibandhakas'
c. Natural benefics cause Shubha Argala and Natural
malefics - papa argala.

2. Secondary Argalas:
a. The Planets in the 5th or 9th house from any planet (except
Ketu) cause Argala.
b. This Argala gets neutralised if there is a planet in 9th or 5th
house respectively. The neutralising planets are called
'Prathibandhakas'
c. Natural benefics cause Shubha Argala and Natural
malefics cause - papa argala or asubha argala.
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3. Tertiary Argalas:
a. When two or more malefics are posited in 3rd house from
Aspecting planet - cause Argala. It creates a special
Argala causing Raja Yoga.
b. There is no cancellation to this Argala. That is even if
planets are posited in the 11th house, this Argala does
notgetcancelled.
Special rule for Ketu: For Ketu, a planet in g'h house (counted
normally) causes Argala and if there is any planet in 51h house
will cause Prathibandhaka to the above Argala. Planets in 41h,
2nd, ll'hand 5111 houses will not cause Argala for Ketu.
If the counteracting planet I Planets are weak in strength, than
the planet(s) causing Argala, then they will not be able to
cancel the influence totally, but only reduce the effect.
Let us find out the Argalas and Prathibandhakas in the following
chart

Ju R
(14:16)

Ke
(10:34)

As
Indira Gandhi

MO
(5:31)

Ve
(21 :00)

DOB: 19-11-1917
TOB:23:03
POB:81 E 52; 25 N 28

Su
(4:07)

Ra

Me

(10:34)

(13:14)

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(25:38)
Sa
(21 :47)
Ma
(16 :23)

Planet
sun

Argala
Ve, Ra (2)
Su,Me(ll)
Su, Me (4)
Ke( II)
Ma (4)
Ke(2)
Ve, Ra (2)
Mo (2)
Ma (2)

Moon
Ma
Ju
Me
Ve
Sa

Prathibandhaka
Nil
Nil
Ju(1 0)
Nil
Mo (1 0)
Nil
Nil
Su, Me(12)
Ke(12)

J u (II)
Su,Me(5)

Nil
Nil

Moon(2)
Nil

Sun, Me (12)
Nil

Ra
Ke

Note: Earlier the Argalas were being calculated for all the
bhavas I planets. The present concept is that the argalas are to
be calculated only for yoga causing planets. This would help in
ascertaining the strength of yoga. They are not be used in
determining effects in all the cases.
Strength of Rasis:
In Jaimini System, assessing the strength of a Rasi or Planet is
much simpler, unlike in Parasari system, where there are
elaborate methods. Normally the strength is assessed for
Rasis. Primarily, there are FOUR sources of strength in Jaimini.

First source of strength:

The sign having a planet is stronger than the one
having no planet.

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The sign having more number of planets is stronger

than the one having less number of planets.
If both the signs have equal number of planets, a planet
having its exaltation, Moola-trikona or Swaskhetra in a
rasi, will strengthen that sign.
If both the signs are still having equal strength, the
natural strength of the sign shall be considered
(Dwiswabhava Rasi is stronger than Sthira Rasi and
Chara Rasi is weaker than Sthira Rasi).
Even then, if both signs have equal strength, consider
the strength of sign lords

Second source of strength:

o

The second source of strength of a sign is the aspect or

conjunction of its Lord, Jupiteror Mercury.

Third source of strength:

o

The Third source of strength is by the placement of its

Lord ina sign.
A planet that is in Kendra, Phanaphara and Apoklima
from Atmakaraka becomes more and more powerless.
A planet in Kendra is weak. A planet in Phanaphara is
still weaker and a planet in Apoklima is the weakest
one.

Fourth source of strength:

o

The fourth source of strength is by the aspect or

conjunction of its Lord, who is placed in an ODD sign
with malefics.
A Rasi lord also gets strength with the conjunction or
association ( PAC ) of a planet being in the state of
exaltation, Moola-Trikona, friendly house or in other
favourable conditions.

Application: The first source of strength is used to ascertain

the strength of a sign in Dasa-systems like Lagna & 7th house or
Lagna - Panchama - Navama etc.
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Second source is used in chara dasa, which is explained in this

book to ascertain the stronger of dual lords for Scorpio and
Aquarius.

Strength of Planets:
Atmakaraka is the strongest among all the planets.
A planet who has advanced more (longitude in degrees
and minutes) in a sign is stronger than the one who
moved less in a sign.
A male planet in a female sign or a female planet in a
male sign is strong, which is known as prathivesika bala.
From Atmakaraka, a planet who is in Kendra is stronger
(Poorna bala); in panapara the planet has medium
strength (Madhya bala) and in Apoklima, it is weak (Aipa
bala).
The natural strength of the planets in descending order
is as below.
Sun - Moon - Venus - Jupiter - Mercury - Mars and
Saturn.
That is Sun is strongest and Saturn is weakest in natural
strength (Naisargika bala).
The source of strength of signs and planets are used in
dasa systems and Graha Arudha.

Other source of strength :

A planet gets its strength, when it is placed in an Odd

Sign and if there are planets in 2nd and 12th from it. Even
Signs do not have this strength.

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Chapter 5
Lagnas
Many lagnas are being used in Jaimini system. Basically they
can be grouped into two types.
1.
2.

Phala-nirnaya Lagnas- fordelineation.

Dhana and Rajayoga Lagnas- for wealth and authority.

Phala-Nirnaya Lagnas: In Jaimini systems, six types

of Lagnas are predominantly considered for delineation. They
area.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Arudha lagna: It is principallagna for delineation.

Hora Lagna: It is used for material prosperity.
Bhava Lagna: It is used for delineation regarding
parents.
Varnada Lagna: It is used for nature of profession
and physique of native.
Ghatika Lagna: It is used for status in the life.
Pranapada Lagna: It is used for rectification of birth
time.

Dhana & Rajayoga Lagnas:

There are special lagnas like Indu lagna, Sree Lagna, Tripravana Lagna and many more, which will be dealt in advanced
studies.
Phala-Nirnaya Lagnas:
In the sutras of Jamini, one more lagna known as 'karakamsa
lagna' also finds place predominantly. The aspects/application
of Arudha lagna and Karakamsa Lagna will be dealt with
separately. The other lagnas are discussed as under.
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In the Jaimini System, the day duration, birth time etc., is

computed in terms of Ghatis and Vighatis.
Since in the
modern days, everyone is accustomed to the standard duration
Df 24 hours, this system (Hours and Minutes instead of Ghatis)
is adopted in computing various lagnas in the succeeding
paragraphs.
a.

Hora Lagna: Somanatha, one of the commentators on

Jaimini mentions 5 types of Hora in his Kalpalatha. Each
method has got its own application. Only two types are
explained in this book. This method is known as
Savayava Hora Lagna.
Find out whether Janma Lagna is in odd or even rasi.
Find out the day duration from Sun-rise to Sun-set for
day birth and night duration from Sun-set to Sun-rise
for night birth. Divide this duration by 12, which gives
the duration of each hora. (There are 12 horas during
the day and other 12 horas in the night making a total
of24 horas in a sayana day).
Find the time elapsed from the Sunrise to the birth time
for day birth and from the Sunset to the birth time for
night birth.

Day Birth:
Divide the elapsed time with the duration of day-Hora
time span (for day birth).
This will give duration of
each day hora.
There will be an integer and a fraction.
Add 1 to the integer and call this 'n'.
Count n from Janma lagna in normal direction (zodiac
direction) for ODD rasi births and count n from Janma
Lagna in reverse direction (anti- zodiac direction) for
even rasi births.
The rasi thus arrived is Hora Lagna.

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Multiply the reminder by 30.

Hora Lagna in degrees.

This gives the location of

Night Birth:

Divide the elapsed time with the duration of night-Hora

time span (for night birth). Divide the sum by 12. This
will give duration of each night hora.
There will bean integer and a fraction.
Add 12+1 to the integer and call this 'n' (or simply
adding 1 to the integer is sufficient since 12 will make
completion of one cycle of the zodiac).

1t
li

Count n from Janma lagna in normal direction (zodiac

direction) for ODD rasi births and count n from Janma
Lagna in reverse direction (anti-zodiac direction) for
even rasi births.
>
The rasi thus arrived is Hora Lagna.
Multiply the reminder by 30. This gives the location of
Hora Lagna in degrees.

Note: This is mainly used in Chara Dasa for longevity

purpose. It is slightly different from parasara's hora
lagna, where the counting is always from Sun's
longitude both for ODD and EVEN rasis.

b.

Bhava Lagna: Bhava lagna for a horoscope is determined

as follows:
Find out whether Janma Lagna is in odd or even rasi.
Find the time elapsed from the Sunrise to the birth time
[in hours] and Divide this by 2.
Add 1 to the Quotient and call this 'n'
Count n from Janma lagna in normal direction (zodiac
direction) for ODD rasi births and count n from Janma
Lagna in reverse direction (anti- zodiac direction) for
even rasi births.

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The rasi thus arrived is Bhava Lagna.

Multiply the reminder by 30.
Bhava Lagna in degrees.

This gives the location of

c. Varnada Lagna: In this system, all the 12 rasis have

Varnada Lagnas. The procedure for determination of
Varnada Lagna point for 151 house is elaborated as under:
If Janma lagna is in odd rasi, count in zodiac direction
from Aries to Janma Lagna.
If Janma lagna is In even rasi, count in anti- zodiac
direction from Pisces to Janma lagna. Call this 'A'.
Similarly, if Hora lagna is in odd or even rasi count from
Aries or Pisces in zodiac direction or anti- zodiac
direction up to Janma lagna respectively. Call this 'B'.
If both Janma lagna and hora lagna are either in odd or
in even rasi, then add: A+ B.
If Janma
i.e., one
A - B.
always]
Note:

lagna and hora lagna are in different rasis,

in odd and the other in even, then subtract:
[Subtraction should be from larger figure
Call this 'C'.

If A & B are equal, then consider the longitudes of both

lagnas and do the subtraction.
Expunge multiples of 12.
reminder]

[Divide by 12 and take the

Count C either from Aries in zodiac direction or from

Pisces in anti- zodiac direction depending on whether
Janma Lagna is in odd or even rasi, varnada lagna is
determined.
d. Ghatika Lagna: The method of determining Ghatika
Lagna is as follows:
Find the time elapsed from sun rise to the time of birth.
The duration of each Ghatika Lagna is 24 minutes.
Divide the time elapsed in minutes by 24.
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Expunge multiples of 12 of the quotient.

Add 1 to the Quotient and call this 'n'
Count n from Janma lagna in normal direction (zodiac
direction) for ODD rasi births and count n from Janma
Lagna in reverse direction (anti- zodiac direction) for
even rasi births.
The rasi thus arrived is Ghatika Lagna.
[Some scholars insist that Ghatika lagna should always be
computed from Sun's longitude only, since the start of the day
is reckoned from the Sun rise, There are other opinions
regarding method of counting -from Sun rasi or Janma Lagna].
Nisheka Lagna:

This Lagna is more described by P.prasara, Samara Singha and

others and Jaimini does not use it often.
Hence this is not
dealt in detail here.
Now, let us find out various Lagnas for the example chart of
Smt. Indira Gandhi.

Ju
R

Indira Gandhi

MO

Ve
Ra

DOB:19-11-1917
TOB:23:03
POB:Sl E 52; 25 N 28

Su
Me

26

Ke

As
Sa

Ma

Sun rise time on 19th November 1917 was 06hrs 26 mins.,

sunset time 17hrs, 09mins. The sun rise time on the next day
was 06 hrs 26 mins.

Bhava Lagna:
Time elapsed - 16hrs 37 mins or 16.62 hrs.
Dividing by 2- 8.31; adding 1 to quotient, we get 9*
Count from Sun rasi 9 rasis in anti- zodiac direction,
since the birth is in even rasi; we get Pisces
The time span of each bhava is 2 hours.
Longitude ofBLis 30 * 0.31 =9.2
Hora Lagna:
Duration of night hora - [(difference between Sunset
time on 19th and sun rise time on 20th Nov) I 12] = (13
hrs, 17mins/12)= 1 hr6mins. Or1.1 hrs.
Birth time is 23 hrs 03 mins.
Time elapsed in night hora is (23.05-17.15)=5.9 hours
Add 12+1 to integer, which becomes 18.
Janma Lagna is Cancer- even rasi.
The 18th hora from Sun rasi in anticlockwise direction
will be Gemini rasi.
The hora lagna will be Gemini Rasi.
The Longitude will be 30*. 9=27

Varnada Lagna:
We will calculate Varnada Lagna for the 1st house.
from
Janma Lagna is even. Cancer is 9th
Pisces(anticlockwise) (A)
Hora lagna is Gemini, odd rasi & is 3rd from Aries. (B)
Since Janma Lagna even & Hora Lagna is odd, (A-B) is
6(C)
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Counting 6 from Pisces, we get Libra.

So Varnada Lagna for 151 house is Libra.

Ghatika Lagna:
e Time elapsed fromTOB - 16 hrs 37 min or 997 mins.
Dividing 997 by 24, we get41.54
Add 1 to quotient &expungiJ:Jg multiples of 12, we get 6
61h from Cancer is Sagittarius, which is Ghatika Lagna for
th_is horoscope.
The Longitude will be 30* .54= 1612'
Uses of Lagnas:
1. Arudha indicates the wealth and (general tendency) of
the native. If it is Shubha Arudha, the native becomes
rich otherwise if papa-Arudha penury.
2. Raja yogas are known and delinated from ghatika lagna.
It is also used to ascertain the status in one's life.
3. Bhava lagna indicates about parents, their character etc.
4. Hora Lagna is used to determine the longevity and
rajayogas of parents and also for the material
prosperity.
5. Varnada lagna is used for the nature of profession and
physique of native.

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Chapter 6
DIVISIONAL CHARTS
Basically three divisional charts are extensively used in Jaimini
system. They are Hora, Drekkana and Navamsa. Their
construction is also different from Parasara method.
HORA(D-2):. The second type of Hora used is
Parivruttadwaya Hora. This is different from Hora Lagna
defined earlier. The Method of casting is as detailed below:

Each rasi is divided into two equal parts of 15 each. Thus

zodiac contains 24 horas in total. The first hora starts from
Aries and continues zodiacally.
Rasiin
D1
Chart

10

11

12

I Hora
(0-15)

11

11

II Hora
(15030)

10

12

10

12

Let us cast the Hora chart for the standard chart:

Ju

Su
Me
Indira Gandhi

Hora Chart
Ma

As
Sa

Mo
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Ke
Ra
Ve

DREKKANA(D-3): Chiefly two methods are employed to

erect drekkana chart.
Parivruttatraya Drekkana: Each rasi is divided into three
equal parts of 1oo each. Thus zodiac contains 36 drekkanas in
total. The first drekkana starts from Aries and continues
zodiacally.
Rasi in
Dl
Chart

10

11

12

I drekkana
(0-10)

10

10

10

I1 drekkana
(10'-20')

11

11

11

Illdrek
kana
(20'-30')

12

12

12

Krama- Vyutkrama Drekkana:

The first drekkana starts from Aries continues zodiacally for
ODD signs and the first drekkana starts from Pisces continues
anti-zodiacally for EVEN signs. This is also called Somanatha
method of Drekkana.
Rasi in
Dl
Chart

10

11

12

I Drekkana
(0-10)

12

10

12

11 Drekkana
(1GP-XI)

11

11

11

1I1 Drek- 3
kana

10

12

10

(20'-3)')

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Earthy signs - Ta, Vi, Cap - The sequence starts from

Virgo and is in counter-zodiacal direction
Airy signs - Ge, Li, Aq -The sequence starts from Libra
and is in zodiacal direction.
Watery signs - Cn, sc, Pi - The sequence starts from
Pisces and is in counter-zodical direction.

The above procedure is summarized in the following table

Navamsas

Ar, Le,
Sag

Ta, Vi,
Cap

12

11

10

Ge, Li, Aq

10

11

12

Cn, Sc, Pi

12

11

10

Note: The sequence is different from the method explained by

Krishna Mishra in Jyothish Phala Ratnamala and is not
detailed here.
The Navamsa chart for the standard horoscope is as below:
Ju

Su
Indira Gandhi
(Navarasa Chart)

Ke

Ra

Me

Ve
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As
Mo
Sa

Amsa Lagna:
The Lagna in Navamsa kundali is known as Amsa-Lagna.
Jaimini, it appears, has not attached as much importance as
Karakamsa lagna and Karakamsa rasi. If it is aspected or
posited with benefics, it confirms comforts and status to the
native. It is also used in Raja yogas.

Karakamsa Lagna:
The sign in which Atmakaraka is posited in navamsa is called
Karakamsa Lagna. That is Karaka (Atma) in Amsa-Kundali is
Karakamsa Lagna or simply known as Karakamsa. This is
different from (Navamasa)Amsa Lagna. It is one of important
reference points while delineating the horoscope. Profession,
disease, spouse and other important parameters are
delineated with reference to this. General readings from
Karakamsa are as below.
Aries:

If Ak is posited in Aries in Navamsa kundali, then the

native may suffer from the nuisance of rats & cats or
may involve with trading of animals.

Taurus: If Ak is posited in Taurus in Navamsa kundali, then

the native may get benefit through quadruped
animals.
Gemini: If Ak is posited in Gemini in Navamsa kundali, then
the native may Suffer from skin diseases.
Cancer: If Ak is posited in Cancer in Navamsa kundali, then
the native may face Danger from water.
Leo:

If Ak is posited in Leo in Navamsa kundali, then the

native may have fear and danger from wild animals.

Virgo:

If Ak is posited in Virgo in Navamsa kundali, then the

native may sufferfrom itches and allergies of skin.

Libra:

If Ak is posited in Libra in Navarr\sa kundali, then the

native may be involved in trading.

Scorpio: If Ak is posited in Scorpio in Navamsa kundali, then

the native may have fear from reptiles. He may also
be deprived of mother's milk.

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Saggitarius: If Ak is posited in Saggitarius in Navamsa

kundali, then the native may suffer from vehicle
accidents or fall from higher places. The native
may be fond of horse riding.
Capricorn: If Ak is posited in Capricorn in Navamsa kundali,
then the native may Gain from marine products.
Aquarius:

If Ak is posited in Aquarius in Navamsa kundali,

then the native may be involved with the
construction activities related to water bodies.

Pisces:

If Ak is posited in Pisces in Navamsa kundali, then

the native may be a philanthropist and attain
salvation attheend.

General:

If the angles and Trines from Karakamsa are

occupied by benefics, then the native is
knowledgeable and wealthy.

Karakamsa Rasi:
The sign in which Atmakaraka is posited in navamsa is referred
as Karakamsa rasi in rasi-kundali (D- 1 chart). lt_also plays an
important role like Karakamsa lagna.
When Karakamsa rasi is occupied by various planets, the
following results are indicated by sage Parasara.

Sun:

The native is engaged in Government jobs. If Sun is

in exaltation, the native may be a government
servant or even a high level minister. If in
debilitation, he may be an ordinary servant.

Moon:

The native will enjoy luxuries. The level of luxury

depends on the strength ofthe Moon.

Mars:

The native is engaged in matters related to weapons,

fire.

Mercury: The native is engaged in Business, trade, sculpture

or weaving. He is Well educated and intelligent.
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Jupiter: The native is humble and pious. He is a philosopher

and may be a priest.
Venus:

The native will have a full life span of 100 years. Very
lustful and engaged in political career.

Saturn: The native follows his family tradition.

Rahu:

The native is engaged in archery, machines or

dealing with poisonous chemicals. Or he may even
become a thief.

Ketu:

The native is engaged in the jobs involved with

elephants or similar animals. Or he may even
become a thief.

Note: The above results can be expected when the above

planets occupy Navamsa lagna also.
All the 12 houses from Karakamsa rasi are also to be analysed.
In the standard chart, Navamsa lagna is Leo.

Karakamsa Lagna is Virgo, since Ak Saturn is in virgo in

Navamsa.
Karakamsa rasi is Virgo in Janma kundali.

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Chapter 7
YOGAS
There are many yogas in Jaimini system. Basically, they can be
classified into 3 categories. 1. Dhana & Raja yogas (Wealth &
authority); 2. Daridra yogas (Poverty) and 3. Miscellaneous
yogas. These yogas chiefly arise with respect to Lagnas,
Atmakaraka, Karakamsa and Dusthanas. Few books like Jataka
Rajeeyam and Vanchanatheeyam deal mainly with Raja yogas.
Few important combinations I principles are given below.
1.

Association of chara karakas, other than Gnathi karaka

forms yoga. Of these the powerful one being the
association of Atmakaraka and putrakaraka. It becomes
more powerful when the association takes place either in
Janma lagna or in sth house from Janma lagna or
Karakamsa Lagna.

2.

Association of Lagna lord and

yoga.

3.

When lagnas of divisional charts along with Janma lagna is

aspected by a planet forms yoga.

4.

Similarly special lagnas Hora lagna, Ghatika lagna etc.,

along with Janma lagna is aspected by a planet forms
yoga.

5.

Placement of malefic in 6th and 8th houses forms yoga.

6.

When 6th and 8th lords become debilitated and aspect

Janma lagna forms yoga.

7.

If debilitated 6th & 8th lords posited in 3rd and 11th houses and
aspects lagna, yoga is formed.

8.

Benefic 6'h &8th lords aspecting lagna forms a Rajayoga

9.

When benefics posited

creates yoga.

in

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5th

lord is another powerful

Kendras from Atmakaraka

10. If Arudha lagna and Dara-arudha are mutually posited in

kendras forms yoga.
11. Karakamsa plays an important role while forming yogas.
In this connection, a planet causing yoga under specific
conditions is called Yogada. Yogada means giver of Yogas. A
planet becomes yogada, if
i.

It conjoins or aspects simultaneously Lagna and Hora

LagnaOR

ii.

It conjoins or aspects simultaneously Hora Lagna and

Ghatika Lagna OR

iii.

Even if a planet owns the rasi in which the above lagnas are
located, then also the planet becomes Yogada.
Yogada planet can bestow very high prosperity to the
native du.ring its dasa period.

Kemadruma Yoga:
The most malefic yoga mentioned in Jaimini is kemadruma
yoga. When there are malefics in 2nd and 81h from Janma Lagna
or Arudha Lagna or Karakamsa Lagna, this yoga is formed. The
important factor is that the both houses shall have same
number of planets. That is if there are two malefic planets in the
second house then the eigth house also shall contain two
planets.
It gives extreme poverty and the native lives by begging.

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Chapter 8
DASA SYSTEM
The distinctive feature of dasa system in Jaimini is its
classification. The dasa system is divided into two groups- one
being the Phalitha dasa and the other one being Ayur dasa. This
feature is not found in any other branch of astrology.
All the Dasas are Rasi based Dasas. There are 3 types in chara
Dasa. This particular chara dasa is used for both as phalitha
dasa and Ayur dasa. The methodology applied in calculating
dasa system and readings are based on rules mentioned by
Sage Parasara. Chara Dasa is widely used for determining the
timing of events. The Chara Dasa period for each native
depends on the placement of Rasi Lord in the horoscope and
this method of computation of Dasa period is unique. Because
the total dasa period varies from horoscope to horoscope, it is
popularly called chara dasa. There are some variants in this
dasa system. The method explained here has few deviations
from other authors.

Chara Dasa (Parasara method):

In order to assess the Dasa period, certain terminologies have
to be understood thoroughly. They areOja Rasis are - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Scorpio,
Sagittarius. They are also called Vishamapada rasis or Savya
rasis.
Yugma Rasis are - Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius and
Pisces.
They are also called Samapada rasis or Apa-savya
rash is.
Savya Chakra - The direction of counting of houses is done
zodiacally.
Apasavya Chakra -The direction of counting of houses is done
in anti-zodiac direction.
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The above concept is illustrated in the following chart-

Yugma

Yugma

Yugma

qa

r-

i'

.....

I
I

qa

I
I

qa

...

Savya Chakra

Apasavya
~

qa

qa

I
I

qa

Yugma

Yugma

Yugma

""'
~

NOTE: Padakrama (chakra) is followed here. The classification

of Oja and Yugma rasis are limited to this particular
type of Chara dasa only.
Method of Determination Chara Dasa The starting of Chara Dasa is always from the
Ascendant. To find out the sequence of dasa order, the
following rule is to be applied -

i'

From the Lagna, find out where the

Oja or Yugma Rasi.

gth

house falls - in

If it falls in Oja rasi, the order of Dasa is in zodiac

direction [Savya].
If it falls in Yugma Rasi, the order of Dasa is Antizodiac direction [Apasavya].
For example, for Aries ascendant, gth house is Sagittarius,
which falls in Vishamapada rasi.
So the order of chara dasa
will be in zodiac direction from Aries - i.e. Aries -TaurusGemini etc.
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For Cancer ascendant, the gth house falls in Pisces, which is

Samapada rasi.
So the order of chara dasa will be in antizodiac direction from Cancer- i.e. Cancer-Gemini-Taurus etc.
Dasa order for all the 12 ascendants are tabulated below for
easy reference.
Aries (zodiac direction): Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo,
Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius,
Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.
Taurus (anti zodiac direction):
Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius,
Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra;
Virgo, Leo, Cancer and Gemini.
Gemini (anti zodiac direction):
Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces,
Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius,
Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo and Cancer.
Cancer (anti-zodiac direction):
Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces,
Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius,
Scorpio, Libra, Virgo and Leo.

Leo (zodiac direction):

Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius,

Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries,
Taurus, Gemini and Cancer.

Virgo (zodiacdirection):Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius,

Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries,
Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and Leo.
Libra (zodiac direction):Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn,
Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus,
Gemini, Cancer, Leo and Virgo.
Scorpio (anti-zodiac direction):
Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer,
Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces,
Aquarius, Capricorn and Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius (anti-zodiac direction):

Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo,
Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces,
Aquarius and Capricorn.
Capricorn (anti-zodiac direction):
Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra,
Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus,
Aries, Pisces and Aquarius.
Aquarius (zodiac direction):
Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus,
Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra,
Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capricorn.
Pisces (zodiac direction):
Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer,
Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius,
Capricorn and Aquarius.

After determining the order of dasa, the dasa period of the rasis
are computed as per the following rules:
1. The number of years ofdasa of a rasi is equal to the number
of houses its Lord is away from it [excluding the rasi under
reference]. For example, for an Aries ascendant, if Mars is
located in Gemini, the dasa period of Aries is [3-1]2 years.
2. To compute the dasa period of a Vishamapada rasi, position
of its Lord is to be reckoned in zodiac direction; and of a
Samapada rasi in anti- zodiac direction.
3. If the Lord of a rasi is exalted, the dasa period of that rasi is
to be increased by one year.
4. lfthe Lord of a rasi is debilitated, the dasa period of that rasi
is to be decreased by one year.
5. IftheLord of a rasi is posited in his own rasi, the dasa period
is to be taken as 12 years.

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Note:

a.

Maximum number of years in chara dasa is 12 years.

Hence 1 year shall not be added to 12 years
(Swakshetra), when Mercury is posited in Virgo.

b.

Minimum number of years in chara dasa is 1 year.

Hence 1 year shall not be deducted from 1 year, when
Jupiter is posited in Capricorn.

Special rules for Scorpio and Aquarius:

For Scorpio rasi the lordship is given to Mars and Ketu.

For Aquarius rasi, lordship is given to two planets - Saturn and

Rahu.
For computing the dasa period of these two rasis, the stronger
of the above lords is to be found.
If Mars or Saturn becomes Ak consider them as
stronger than Ketu and Rahu respectively.
Otherwise consider the following criteria If both are in their own house, dasa period is to be
reckoned as 12 years.
If both of them are together in a rasi, then the normal
rule is to be applied.
If one lord is in its own house and the other in a
different rasi, then ignore the former and consider the
later.
lfthey are not together in one rasi, then preferthe lord
with strength
Strength:

a.

A planet aspected by the rasi lord, in which rasi it is

posited or Jupiter or Mercury is strong.

b.

A planet associated with another planet is strong than

the planet, which does not have association.

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c.

If both have equal associations, then consider the

strength of the rasi. Dwiswabhava rasi is stronger than
Sthira rasi and Sthira rasi is stronger than Chara rasi.

d.

Even then if both of them have equal strength, then

consider the planet which gives more number of years.

Now, let us compute the Chara Dasa period for the

following horoscope -

Ju

Indira Gandhi

Ke

As

Sa

DOB: 19-11-1917
TOB:23:03

MO

Ve
Ra

POB:81 E 52; 25 N 28

Ma

Su
Me

Dasa order - The ascendant is Cancer; the gth house is Pisces,

which is an apasavya rasi. Hence, the dasa chakra will be in
anti-zodiac direction. The dasa period is tabulated as below:
For Vishamapada (Oja) rasis, count from the sign to its lord in
zodiac direction (ZD).
or Samapada (Yugma) rasis, count from the sign to its lord in
anti-zodiac direction (AZD).

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Rasi & (ZD) or (AZD)

Lord

Position

(AZD)

Dasa starts

Dasa end

Nov 1917

Nov 1923

Dasa
period

Cancer (AZD)

Mo

7'"

Gemini (ZD)

Me

6'" rasi

Nov 1923

Nov 1928

Taurus (ZD)

Ve

8'" rasi

Nov 1928

Nov 1935

Aries (ZD)

Ma

5'" rasi

Nov 1935

Nov 1939

Pisces (AZD)

Ju

ll'hrasi

10

Nov 1939

Nov 1949

Aquarius (AZD)

Sa/Ra#

8"' rasi

Nov 1949

Nov 1956

Capricorn (AZD)

Sa

7'"

rasi

Nov 1956

Nov 1962

Sagittarius (ZD)

Ju

6"'rasi

Nov 1962

Nov 1967

Scorpio (ZD)

Ma/Ke$ 8'" rasi

Nov 1967

Nov 1974

Libra (ZD)

Ve

3"' rasi

Nov 1974

Nov 1976

Virgo (AZD)

Me

ll'hrasi

10

Nov 1976

Nov 1986

Leo (AZD)

Su

10"' rasi

Nov 1986

Nov 1996

rasi

#Saturn considered - Being Ak

$ Ke considered - Ma & Ke do not have associations; Ke is in

dual rasi.
Note: The total number of years in Chara dasa does not
indicate longevity. If life span is more, Chara dasa
periods of each sign repeat till the completion of life
span.

Sub- Periods (Antar dasa) in Chara Dasa:

The Sub-dasa of a rasi dasa is to be computed following similar
procedures of determining the chara dasa.
The sub-dasa
cycle depends on the gth house of the sign for which the dasa is
to be computed -whether it is oja rasi or yugma rasi. Ifthe91h
house is oja rasi, the antar dasa cycle will be zodiac direction; if
it is yugma rasi, it will be in anti-zodiac direction. The first
sub-dasa will be the second rasi from the sign for which the
antar dasa are to be considered.

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For example, if the sub-dasa period of Leo is to be computed,

then the g'h from Leo is Aries, which is a savya rasi. So the
sub- dasa cycle will be zodiac direction. For Sagittarius rasi,
the g'h house is Leo, which is an apasavya rasi. So the subdasa cycle would be in anti-zodiac direction.
Sub-dasa Period:
Since the number of sub-dasas are 12, the duration of rasi dasa
gets divided into 12 parts. So if the period of rasi-dasa is 8
years, the period of Antar-dasa will be 8 months.
Let us compute the Antar-dasa periods of Scorpio dasa for the
example horoscope mentioned above:

The g'h rasi from Scorpio is Cancer, which is in Apasavya group. So the sub-dasa cycle will be anti-zodiac
direction.
The starting sub-dasa will be the second from scorpio i.e. Libra(AZD).

The sub-dasa periods are as follows:

Main Dasa - Scorpio
Dasa period - 7 years
Sub-dasa period - 7 months
Sub-Dasa
Libra
Virgo
Leo
Cancer
Gemini
Taurus
Aries
Pisces
Aquarius
Capricorn
Sagittarius
Scorpio

Dasa period
7 months

Dasa start
Nov 1962
June 1963
Jan 1964
Aug 1964
Mar 1965
Oct 1965
May 1966
Dec 1966
July 1967
Feb 1968
Sept 1968
April 1969

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Dasa end
June 1963
Jan 1964
Aug 1964
Mar 1965
Oct 1965
May 1966
Dec 1966
July 1967
Feb 1968
Sept 1968
April 1969
Nov 1969

Chapter 9
INTERPRETATION OF RASI (Chara) DASA
Though chara dasa explained in this book is normally described
as ayurdasa by the ancient commentators, Sage Parasara
treated it as phalitha dasa and described it as below. For the full
details, the reader is advised to refer BPHS.
1. The results of a Rasi are interpreted on the basis of the
strength of its Lord.
2.

The results will be full, medium and poor based on the

strength of its Lord being strong, medium and weak
respectively.

3.

The Dasa of a rasi having a benefic planet as its Lord or

if a benefic planet is posited therein, the results of that
Dasa will be auspicious.

4.

During the Dasa of an auspicious rasi, when a malefic

planet posited in it, the rasi will deliver favourable
results first and then unfavourable results follow.

5.

During the Dasa of an inauspicious rasi, when a benefic

posited in it, the rasi will deliver unfavourable results
first and then favourable results follow.

6.

During the Dasa of an auspicious rasi, when benefic and

malefic planets are posited in it, the rasi will deliver
unfavourable results first and then favourable results
follow.

7.

During the Dasa of an inauspicious rasi, when a malefic

posited in it, the rasi will deliver unfavourable results
(mental and bodily sufferings) throughout its Dasa
period.

8.

There will be success and favour from the Government

during the Dasa of a rasi, if benefics are posited in 2nd
and S'h from that rasi.
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9.

There will be unfavourable results during the Dasa of a

rasi, if malefics are posited in 2"d and 51hfrom that rasi.'

10. There will be success and victory during the Dasa of a

rasi, if malefics are posited in 3rd and 6th from that rasi.
11. There will be troubles and failure during the Dasa of a
rasi, if benefics are posited in 3rd and 6th from that rasi.
12. There will be success and gains during the Dasa of a
rasi, either benefics or malefics are posited in l1 1hfrom
that rasi.
13. There will be happiness and good health during the
Dasa of a rasi, if benefics are posited in 5th and 8th from
that rasi.
14. There will be troubles during the Dasa of a rasi, if
malefics are posited in 5th, 9th and 8th from that rasi.
15. There will be inclination towards one's own religion
during the Dasa of a rasi, if benefics are posited in 9th
from that rasi.
16. There will be converse results during the Dasa of a rasi,
if malefics are posited in 9th from that rasi.
17. There will be mixed results during the Dasa of a rasi, if
both benefics and malefics are posited in 9th from that
rasi.
18. There may be trouble to the health of spouse during the
Dasa of a rasi, if malefics are posited in 7th from that
rasi.
19. There may be displacement or loss of house during the
Dasa of a rasi, if malefics are posited in 4th from that
rasi.
20. There may be trouble to the son of the native during the
Dasa of a rasi, if malefics are posited in 5th from that
rasi.
21. There may be trouble to the father of the native during
the Dasa of a rasi, if malefics are posited in 9th from that
rasi.
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22. There may be degradation or loss of status during the

Dasa of a rasi, if malefics are posited in 1Oth from that

rasi.
23. There may be all sorts of troubles and obstacles during
the Dasa of a rasi, if malefics are posited in 11th from
that rasi.
24. There may be all round success during the Dasa of a
rasi, if benefics are posited in ll'hfrom that rasi.
25. There may be all round success and gain of wealth

during the Dasa of a rasi, if benefics are posited in

Kendras from that rasi.
26. The Dasa of a rasi having a benefic planet posited in it
and a benefic planet is posited in the previous rasi; the
results of that Dasa will be auspicious.
27. The Dasa of a rasi having a malefic planet posited in it
and a malefic planet is posited in the previous rasi; the
results of that Dasa will be inauspicious.
28. There will be favourable results during the Dasa of a
rasi, if benefics are posited in 5th, 8th and 12111 from that

rasi.
29. There will be unfavourable results during the Dasa of a
rasi, if malefics are posited in 5th, 8th and 12th from that
rasi.
30. There will be favourable results during the Dasa of a
rasi, if an exalted or own planet is posited in it.
31. There will be unfavourable results during the Dasa of a
rasi, if it is devoid of any planet.
32. There will be extra-ordinary properties during the Dasa
of a rasi, if Venus posited in 2"d from that rasi.
33. There will be acquisition of Lands, vehicles and
properties during the Dasa of a rasi, if Moon has joined
with that Venus (posited in 2nd from that rasi).

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34.There will be conflicts over parental properties during

the Dasa of a rasi, if Rahu is posited in 2nd from that rasi.
But the native gets some kind of benefit during this
period.

Note:
1.

The benefics rasis are Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Pisces,

Gemini and Virgo owned by benefics Venus, Jupiter and
Mercury respectively.

2.

Before arriving at the conclusion, consider the Natal chart

along with transits of the planets over that Rasi.

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Chapter 10
Analysis of Horoscope
&

TIMING of EVENTS
While delineating a horoscope, the important reference
locations to be considered are o

Lagna

Arudha lagna

Upapada Lagna

Atmakaraka

Karakamsa Lagna

Karakamsa rasi and

Divisional charts

Care should be taken while delineating with reference to lagna.

Though there are other schools of thought, the order of
counting of houses (Bhavas) shall be considered in zodiac order
from ascendant. That is, for Cancer ascendant, First house is
Cancer, Second house is Leo, Third house is Virgo and so on. In
other words, irrespective of nature of Sign, whether it belongs
to Odd sign or Even sign, the counting and delineation shall be
done in normal zodiac order. However, Sign aspects and Yogas
shall be considered as per Jaimini system.
While delineating from Arudha Lagna, the order of counting
depends upon the type of sign - Odd or Even. If Cancer
happens to be Arudha lagna, then First house is Cancer, Second
house is Gemini, Third house is Taurus and so on.

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A simple example will make it clear. Assume for Taurus

ascendant, Venus is in Gemini along with Mercury.
Automatically, Cancer becomes Arudha Lagna. While reading
from Lagna, Lagna lord Venus is in second house along with
second lord Mercury. While reading from Arudha Lagna Cancer,
third lord Venus is in second house along with second lord
Mercury.
From Upapada, Atmakaraka, Karakamsa Lagna, Karakamsa
Rasi and divisional charts, the reading is in zodiac order
normally.
Atmakaraka plays an important role while delineating.
Consider the following additional reference points as ascendant
while delineating.
1.

Karakamsa Rasi in Janma Kundali (D-lchart)

2.

Karakamsa (Where Ak posited in Navamsa Kundali D-9)

3.

Sign in which Ak is posited in Drekkana Kundali (D-3).

Amatya karaka place an important role in marriage, child birth,

elevation in employment and social status. Planetary positions,
aspects and yogas shall be considered as per Jaimini principles
only.

Marriage:
In timing of marriage, Upapada plays an important role.
Upapada is also known as Gowna pada. Arudha lagna or Lagna
pada is primary and Gowna pada is second in priority among all
the padas.
Upapada, second house to Upapada and Kalatra-Arudha (A7)
are important houses. Similarly, Venus, Moon and Ketu (who is
not malefic in Chara dasa) are important planets. Transit of
Jupiter is also an important factor. In Jaimini Jupiter represents
husband.
The possibility of marriage taking place is high in the following
conditions.
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1.
2.
3.

4.
5.

During dasa or antar-dasa of Ulrasi dasa.

During dasa or antar-dasa of rasi dasa aspected by UL.
During dasa or antar-dasa of rasi having Venus, Moon
or Ketu in it.
During dasa or antar-dasa of rasi occupied or aspected
byDk.
Transit of Jupiter on the second house from UL in
Janma kundali ( D -I).

The natural tatwa and friendship or enmity among Ak and Dk

indicates the harmony between the wife and husband. If a
strong planet is posted in AL or 7th from it, the couple lives
happily. If AL and A7 are in quadrant or trine mutually, there
will be good understanding between wife and husband.
Otherwise, if they are in 6-8 position, the couple always quarrel
and there will not be any harmony between them.
Upapada or it's second house are important in matters related
to spouse. Benefic signs or benefic planets posited in these
houses ensures marital happiness and compatibility between
the couple.
Children:

Like in marriage, Upapada plays an important role in birth of

children and their nature. Upapada, 7th house from it and it's
navamsa rasi, Putra-Arudha and Putra karaka are important
while delineating regarding children. Similarly, their lords are
also to be considered. In Jaimini system 9th house is considered
for children. Jupiter and 5th house are also to be considered.
Sun, Jupiter and Rahu bestow more children and Saturn, Moon
and Mercury cause less children. Now a days one or two
children are only the norm, unlike in earlier days. In some
cases there is delay or denial of children. A number of
combinations are available in Jaimini for these conditions. We
may have to consider these factors also, which will be dealt in
advance studies.

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In Smt. Indira Gandhi's chart, the marriage and birth of

children occurred during the dasa of Pisces. Readers can verify
these facts with the principles mentioned earlier.
Marriage

: 26.03.1942
antardasa.

In Pisces major dasa and Gemini

I child birth: 20.11.1944

antardasa.

In Pisces major dasa and Libra

II child birth: 14.12.1946 In Pisces major dasa and Venus

antardasa.

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Chapter 11
LONGEVITY
In Earlier days, longevity was being considered first, before
going into the other details of a horoscope. It serves two
purposes -the first being to assess the yogas whether they are
going to fructify and the second being to plan ones life,
something akin to know the retirement date for future
planning.
The accuracy of longevity is supposed to be very high in Jaimini
system. Sage Jaimini has introduced a number of Ayur-Dasas
exclusively to calculate longevity not only for the native, but
also for his close relatives (or Kith & Kin).
However, in this chapter it is confined to calculate the span of
life rather than going into accurate calculation of longevity.

LifeSpan:
The fu II life span of a human being is considered to be 100 years
by most of the astrological books. This full span has been
divided into 3 categories namely, Alpayu, Madhyayu and
Deerghayu.Thusa. The span of Alpayu is
b. The span of Madhyayu is
c. The span of Deerghayu is -

upto 33 years
from 33 years to 66 years
from 66 years to 100 years

There are three methods to assess the life span.

Method I:
To assess the Longevity, comparison of the locations of the
following should be examined -

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a) Lagna Lord and Eighth Lord

b) Lagna and Moon rasi
c) Lagna and Hora Lagna

a)

The location of the Lagna Lord and the eighth Lord has
a significant influence on the Longevity of the Native.
Jaimini Sutras are very clear in spelling out the Criteria,
which are detailed below.

b)

In the above, two factors are involved. (i). Lords and

(ii). Rasis.

Alpayu:
If both the factors are placed in sthira rasis or
If either one is in chara rasi and the other one is in
dwiswabhava rasi.

Madhyayu:
If both the factors are placed in dwiswabhava rasis or
If either one is in chara and the other one is in sthira
rasi.

Deerghayu:
If both the factors are placed in chara rasis or
If either one is in sthira rasi and the other one is in
dwiswabhava rasi.
The assessment shall be made for all the three sets of factors. If
two or three sets of factors conform to one type of the life span,
then that shall be adopted. In case the 3 sets indicate three
different type of ayurdayas, then the ayurdaya indicated by
Lagna and Hora-lagnashall be adopted.
However, when three different ayurdayas are indicated by the
three sets and Moon is either in lagna or 7th house, then the
ayurdaya indicated by Lagna and Moon shall be adopted.
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Note: Since Jaimini uses 'Manda' for both Janma Lagna and
also for Saturn, there are variations in interpretations of this
sutra while determining the Longevity. Some scholars consider
the rasis occupied by Moon and Saturn for application of the
above rule.
Savayava Hora-Lagna is chiefly used in assessing the span of
life. The procedure to determine Savayava Hora Lagna has
explained earlier in this book.

Method II:
Determine the stronger of 8th Lord from Lagna or 8th Lord from
?'h house.
From Lagna if that Lord is in Kendra, it is
Dheerghayu; if he is Panapara it is Madhyayu; and if he is in
Apoklima, it is Alpaayu.

Method III:
Determine the stronger of 8th Lord from Atmakaraka or 8th
Lord from ?'h house from Atmakaraka. From Ak if that Lord is in
Kendra, it is Dheerghayu; if he is Panapara it is Madhyayu; and
if he is in Apoklima, it is Alpaayu.
However, if Atmakaraka is placed in gth house from lagna, then
alpayu becomes deergayu or deergayu becomes alpayu. But
madhyu remains same. It does not get altered.
Now the assessment of life span shall be made from all the
three methods. If two or three methods conform to one type of
the life span, then that shall be adopted. In case the three
methods indicate three different type of ayurdayas, then the
ayurdaya indicated by the strongest of Lagna, Hora-lagna and
Atmakaraka shall be adopted.
Each span of life is known as 'Kakshya'. In this context,
reduction in kakshya means reduction of ayurdaya by one
category- i.e., if the longevity is madhyayu, kakshya reduction
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means it becomes alpayu. In the case of a native being

categorized as alpayu, there cannot be kakshya reduction. In
a similar way, kakshya increase means it becomes dheerghayu.
The kakshya increase cannot be applied to a native already
classified as dheerghayu. The longevity arrived by the above
methods is subjected to the following corrections -

Kakshya reduction: This is also known as 'kakshya bras'.

Reduction of Kakshya can occur under the following conditions.
When 8th Lord from Lagna or 8th Lord from
joins or becomes Atmakaraka.

7th

house

When Atmakaraka or 7th from Atmakaraka is hemmed

between malefics or malefics in trikonas.
When Atmakaraka being a malefic and is debilitated or
associated with malefic planets.
When Lagna and the 7th house are hemmed between
malefic or have malefic in Trikona from them.
When Saturn is involved in determining the
if he is debilitated or in enemy sign or
malefic aspect, there is reduction of
However, if he is in his own house or exalted
is no reduction in kakshya.

longevity subject to
kakshya.
then there

Kakshya increase: This is also known as 'kakshya vriddhi'.

Increase of Kakshya can occur under the following conditions.
When Jupiter is in Lagna or in
malific association.

7th

house and has no

When Jupiter has benefics on either side of him or in a

trikona from him.
When Lagna and the
benefics.

7th

house are hemmed in between

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When Atmakaraka and 7th from Atmakaraka are

hemmed in between benefics.
When the Benefics are posited present in Lagna or yth
house or in a trikona from them.
When the Benefics are with Atmakaraka or in the
trikonas from him.
When the Atmakaraka being a benefic planet and is
not debilitated.
A number of Ayurdasas have been indicated in Jaimini sutras.
Sthira dasa and Niryana Soola dasa are prominent among
them. A brief description of them are given here. While
assessing the time of death, planets designated as Brahma,
Maheswara and Rudra play an important role.

Brahma: For computing Sthira dasa and for timing of death,

Brahma plays an important role. A planet becomes Brahma by
having certain criteria.
If the lord of 8th from Atmakaraka is posi!ed in
Atmakaraka, then he becomes Brahma.

3rd

from

Ascertain the stronger of Lagna or yth house.

Ascertain the the strongest of the lords of 6th, sth and
12th from the stronger of the above.

If thestrongest planet of the above is posited in an odd

rasi within visible half (that is from the starting point of
Lagna to the yth house in anti-zodiac direction), then
the planet becomes Brahma.
If Saturn, Rahu or Ketu becomes eligible as Brahma by
above rules, then that planet is called nominal
Brahma. The real Brahma is the 6th planet from the
nominal Brahma, the order of counting being Sun,
Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu
and Ketu.
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In case no planet is eligible to become Brahma by

above rules, then a planet in 8th house from Lagna /AK
is Brahma.
If no planet is posited in
house becomes Brahma.

8th

house, then the lord of 8th

If more than one planet becomes eligible to become

Brahma select the planet having highest longitude.
Even then, If more than one planet becomes eligible to
become Brahma as identified above select the one
having Rasi-Bala.
Brahma plays an important role in sthira dasa and
Brahma dasa.
Maheswara:

Lord of 8th house from Atmakaraka is Maheswara.

If the above planet is exalted or in his own house, then
the stronger of 8th and 12th lords from Atmakaraka
becomes Maheswara.
If Rahu or Ketu join Atmakaraka or in the 8th house
from Atmakaraka, then the 6th planet from Sun
becomes Maheswara.
If more than one planet becomes eligible to become
Maheswara, then select the stronger one among them.
Maheswara is death inflicting planet.
Rudra:

The stronger of 8th and

Rudra.

The other planet, if aspected by malefic becomes

supplementary or nominal Rudra.

Rudra determines the extent of longevity.

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2nd

lord from lagna becomes

Sthira Dasa: As the name indicates dasa periods are fixed for
all the horoscopes, unlike in chara dasa. All the chara rasis,
sthira rasis and dwiswabhava rasis have fixed periods of 7, 8
and 9 years respectively. The first dasa starts from the rasi,
where Brahma is posited and goes in regular zodiac direction.
Niryana Soola dasa: This dasa starts from lagna or 7th house,
whichever is stronger. If starting dasa rasi is ODD, then the
order of dasa is zodiac directi~n. On the other hand, If starting
dasa rasi is EVEN, then the order of dasa is reverse to zodiac
direction. Dasa period is fixed as 9 years for all rasis.

Let us determine the matters discussed in this chapter for the

standard horoscope.
Ju
R

Indira Gandhi

Ke

As
Sa

DOB:19-11-1917
TOB:23:03

POB:81 E 5,2; 25 N 28

MO

Ve

Ra

Died at 67 yrs.

Ma

Su
Me

Method 1:

a.
Lagna lord Moon is posited in Capricorn rasi - chara
rasi.
Eighth Lord Saturn is posited in Cancer - chara rasi.
Hence, Deerghayu
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b
Lagna is Cancer - Chara rasi
Moon is in Capricorn - Chara rasi
Hence, Deerghayu

c.
To find savayava hora lagnaLagna is cancer- even rasi; Time of birth is night.
Duration of night hora - [(difference between Sunset
time on 19th and sun rise time on 20th Nov) I 12] =( 13
hrs, 17mins/12)=1 hr6mins.Or1.1 hrs.
Birth time is 23 hrs 03 mins.
Time elapsed in night hora is (23.05-17.15)=5.9 hours
Add 12+ 1 to integer, which becomes 18
Janma Lagna is Cancer- even rasi.
The 18th hora from birth rasi in anti-zodiac direction
will be Aquarius rasi.
The savayava hora lagna will be Aquarius Rasi. This is
sthira rasi.
The rasis of Lagna and savayava hora lagna are Chara and
Sthira rasis respectively.
Two combinations indicate Deerghayu for the above native
in the First method.

Method II:
8th Lord from Lagna lord is Saturn.
8th Lord from 7th house is Sun.
Among Saturn and Sun, Saturn is stronger.
And that Saturn is in Kendra.
Hence, Deerghayu
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Method Ill:
8th
8th

e
e

Lord from Atmakaraka is Saturn.

Lord from ih house is Sun.

Among Saturn and Sun, Saturn is stronger.

And that Saturn is in Kendra.
Hence, Deerghayu

All the three methods suggest that the native is Deerghayu.

Let us examine if the native suffers kakshya hrasva For the above native, AK is Saturn.
e The 8th Lord from Lagna is Saturn.
Since Saturn is AK, there is Kakshya Hrasva
Also, the AK is between two malefics - Ke and Ma.
Hence there is reduction in life span(Kakshya hras)
and the Native becomes Madhyayu.
Smt. Indira Ghandhi died at her 67'h year.
To determine BrahmaBetween Lagna and ih house, the stronger is Lagna,
since AK is posited in it.
6th lord is Jupiter, 8th lord is Saturn and 12th lord is
Mercury.
None of the above three lords are posited in odd rasi
in visible half of zodiac.
So the Eighth Lord - Saturn - supposed to be
Brahma. Since Saturn is not eligible to become
Brahma, the 6th planet from it becomes Brahma.
In this case Mars is Brahma.

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To determine Maheswara Lord of eighth house from AK is Saturn.

So Saturn is Maheswara for this Native.
To determine Rudra Stronger of 8th and
since it also AK

2nd

Lord from Lagna is Saturn itself,

So Saturn becomes Rudra for this native.

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Miscellaneous
The Katapayadi Sankhya
The great men of the past have devised an easy
method to derivate the numbers through a formula
known as "Katapayadi Sankhya". This system has been
used even in classical Karnatak Music to indicate the
number of the Melakarta of any Raga. This formula is
derived from the Sanskrit alphabets grouped as under:

Kadi nava
~~

Ka

Kha

Ga

Gra

Gna

lll

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IJ

tr

Ta
z

Tta

Pa

Ph a

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'i

Ya

Ra

La

Va

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01a Chha
'If

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Tadi nava

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Sha Shha Sa

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The following is the method to determine the house numberTake the first two alphabets referred to and determine the
corresponding numbers.
The reminder
Reverse the numbers and divide by 12.
corresponds to the house number
Eg. - Let's examine word 'Pita'.
'Pa'isl; 'tha'isS; 'Pita'is 15
Reversing the above is 51 .
Dividing by 12, reminder is 3
The house to be referred is 3 from ascendant.
Some more examples are indicated below:
Take the word' Bhagya'
Bha is 4
Ya is 1
Bhagya is 41 _
Reversing &dividing by 12- reminder is 2
Word is 'mrutyu'
mais5
ya is 1
murtyu is 51
Reversing & dividing by 12- reminder is 3
51

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Sloka 33 of 1 Adhyaya and 1 pada clearly states that the

Katapayadi system of number is applicable to only rasis and not
for planets.

Details of Adhyayas:
It is said that Sage Jaimini has given out his thoughts in
Eight Adhyayas, of which, only four Adhyayas are available and
the others are missing. The topics deliberated in the different
Adhyayas are as follows:

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1st Adhyayalst Chapter - Sangnaprakarana

2nd chapter- Karakamsa
3rd chapter - Effects of Arudhas
4th chapter - Effects of Upa-pada
2nd Adhyaya 1st Chapter - Longevity
2nd Chapter - Mrutya Nirnaya
3rd Chapter- Dasa systems
4th Chapter - Dasa I Antardasa
3rd Adhyaya 1st Chapter - Raja Yoga
2nd Chapter- Details of death
3rd Chapter -Longevity
4th Chapter- Details of birth
4th Adhyaya 1st Chapter - Characterstics of native
(Physical & Mental)
2nd Chapter- Details of birth before delivery
3rd Chapter - Stree Jataka
4th Chapter- Details of birth

Commentaries on Jaimini Sutras:

Many scholars have written Commentaries on the Sutras
propounded by Sage Jaimini. Prominent among them are1. Jaimini Sutra- Commentary - Neelakanta
2. Jyotisha Phala Ratnamala
3. Jyothishya sara sangraha

Krishna Mishra
Gottumukkala
Raghava Bhattu

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4. Jaimini Sutrartha Prakashika -Akumalla Narasimha Suri

5. Kalpalatha

- Somanatha
Mishra

6. Jataka Rajeeyam

- Singayarya

7. Gauthama Samihita

- Gouthama

8. Vanchanadeeyam

- Vanchanatha

9. Jaimini Sutram tika sahita

- Venkatesha commentary

lO.Jaiminiya SutraVritti

- Balakrishnanda Saraswathi

ll.Jaimini padyamruthadaahrutham
12.Arudha Ratna Siddanjanamu

s/o

Krishna

- Durga Prasad Dwivedi

Siddanatha

13. Jaimini Sutras- Telugu Commentary- Lakshmanacharya.

14. Jaimini Sutrartha Vyahya

-Tamkara Nrusimha Daivagna

15. Jaimini Jatakachandrika

- Author not known

16. Jaimini Subhodini

- Author not known

There are also some Commentaries by the authors of recent

times on Jaimini Sutrams. Prominent among them are a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

B. Suryanarayana Rao
P.S. Sastry
B.V.Raman
Sanjay Rath

- Jaimini Sutras
- Jaimini Sutram
- Studies in Jaimini astrology
-Jaimini Maharshi's
Upadesha Sutras
lranganti Rangacharya - Jaimini Sutramritam
Madhura Krishna Murthy Sastry Though he has not exclusively dealt with
Jaimini Sutras, 2nd part of his Bruhat Parasara
Hora
Sastramu has dealt with Jaimini
principles and
some of them are very
exhaustive.

ANNEXURE
a. Reason for having 7 chara karakas:
Parasara and some of the commentators on Jaimini sutras
compared Atmakaraka with a king. (BPHS:Karakaadhyaya:912). When Atma-karaka is compared to a king, who is capable
of giving materialistic gains or physical troubles, then Rahu can
be considered for Atmakaraka.
In that case there are 8
karakas, with the inclusion of Pitru karaka and order is i)
Atmakaraka, ii) Amatya Karaka, iii) Bhatru Karaka, iv) Matru
Karaka, v) PITRU Karaka, vi) Putra Karaka, vii) Gnati Karaka
and vii) DARA Karaka.
Jaimini compared Atmakaraka with the God and said he is
capable of giving salvation or attachment to materialistic
world. (JS:Adhyaya I:Pada I:Sutra 11). In this case Rahu
cannot give salvation.
Neither Parasara nor Jaimini has defined the exaltation or
Moolatrikona points for Rahu, even though some of the
commentators had given different rasis for exaltation of Rahu
and Ketu. There is no uniform thinking on this matter. None of
the commentators have mentioned about Moolatrikona house
for these planets. As such, Rahu being Atmakaraka cannot fu lfi I
the condition of being in exaltation or Moolatrikona. Even in
shadbala, Rahu and Ketu are not considered. When the span of
longevity is calculated, one of the parameters to be seen is
Lagna lord and 81h lord. For Cancer ascendant, Lagna lord is
Moon. For 81h lord, Saturn is being considered by all, but not
Rahu.

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When we observe the order of seven chara karakas, they follow

the names of bhavas from lagna in order. Putra bhava follows
Matru bhava. In eight chara karaka scheme, it gets disturbed
since Pitru karaka follows Matru karaka, Which (Pitru Sthana) is
gth or lO'hBhava in normal Parasara scheme.
There is one more argument forwarded by the people following
8 chara karakas. Since, Atmakaraka is followed by Amatya
karaka, they equal Atmakaraka with a king only. Normally, in
this method, while calculating Arudha for Aquarius both Saturn
and Rahu are considered. Arudha is counted from the one who
ever is strong among these two. Similarly for Scorpio also.
However, majority of the astrologers do not consider Rahu and
Ketu at all while plotting Arudhas .

.
Hence, SEVEN karaktwas are only considered in this book.

b. Rules followed in calculating Arudhas.

Different methods are prevailing in calculation of Arudhas also.
Normally, Arudha is placed as many rasis from the lord, as he is
away from a Bhava, with an exception for kendras.
Most of the people follow the exceptions mentioned by
Parasara saying that the Arudha cannot fall in the same rasi,
where its lord is posited or 7th house from there. They place the
Arudha in the 10th place from the place it falls. In this method,
when the Bhavadhipathi is in the same house or in ?'h house
from there off, then 1Oth house from that Bhava becomes
Arudha. Similarly, when the Bhavadhipathi is in 4th or 10th
house, then 4th house from that Bhava becomes Arudha.

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In another method people do not consider this exception. They

plot the Arudha, wherever it falls as per the normal rule be it
the same house or ih house.
Yet in another method, this exception is applied only for ih
house and 1oth house. When the Bhavadhipathi is in a Bhava,
then the same Bhava becomes Arudha for that Bhava. When
the Bhavadhipathi is in 4th house, then 4th house itself is Arudha.
When the Bhavadhipathi is in ih house, then 10th house is
Arudha. When the Bhavadhipathi is in 1oth house, then 7th house
isArudha.
Considering exceptions mentioned by Sage Parasara, the first
method is only adopted in this book.
c. Dual Lordship:
Karakas are five types, depending upon the situation. While
considering the strength between Saturn and Rahu or Mars and
Ketu, some consider the planet among the two, who is
associated with Atmakaraka to be strong.
If Saturn or Mars happens to be Atmakaraka they
considerred first, otherwise the association or aspect of the
of the sign(not Atmakaraka), in which it is placed or
association or aspect of Jupiter or Mercury is considered
determining the strength of the planet among the two.

are
lord
the
for

d. Karakamsa-Rasi: There is a considerable debate on this

subject. The sign in which the Atmakaraka posited in Navamsa
is normally referred as Karakamasa. However, the word
Swamsa has been interpreted differently. Some take it as lagna
of Navamsa kundali. Some refer it as the position occupied by
Atmakaraka in Navamsa Kundali.
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e. Dasa Varshas: There are major differences while

computing the years for a rasi. The rule says one year for each
rasi from rasi to rasi lord. Normal practice is to count from rasi
considering it as zero till the sign where lord of rasi is posited. If
Mars is in Gemini, it is counted as 2 years for Aries sign. That is
Aries to Taurus one year and from Taurus to Gemini the 2nd year.
However, some count it as 3 years considering Aries as one,
Taurus is two and Gemini as the 3rd year (This has been found
even among the earlier commentators also). In this system,
there will be 12 years twice ( firsttime when the planet is in first
house, being swakshetra and second time when the planet is in
12th house), where as there will be no one year term at all.
Another major difference is adding one year for exaltation and
subtracting one year for debilitation. Some do not apply it at all.
In this book adding of one year for exaltation and subtracting of
one year for debilitation is followed except in two conditions.
1.

2.

When Mercury is in Virgo, 12 years are taken. No

addition of one year for exaltation.
When Jupiter is in Capricorn, 1 year is taken. No
subtraction of one yearfor debilitation.

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EPILOGUE
I am an ardent student of Jaimini. When I started teaching
Jaimini in Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan at Bangalore, I had a
problem - where to start. All the books available in the market
are translations of Jaimini sutras. The order of chapters and
quarters (adhyayas and Padas) are not systematically
arranged in Jaimini Sutras. The chapters dealing with Jaimini
system in Parasara Hora Sastra are arranged in a more
systematic way than Jaimini Sutras
To certain extent Sri B.V. Raman's book 'Studies in Jaimini' had
helped me. Study of various available works of Jaimini system
made me to think and I realised that there is a necessity for a
book on the subject for beginners. It resulted in an urge for
writing a book. This work which is in a lucid form for beginners
and for their easy understanding, is based on the principles laid
down by Sage Parasara.
I am only a student of astrology. I request the readers to
pardon me for mistakes, if any, committed inadvertently.
When I started working on the book, again I had a problem
regarding each topic, because of different schools of thought.
Be it 7 Chara Karakas or 8 Chara Karakas, Arudhas or for that
matter each and every topic on the subject. It is because of the
complicity of sutras. Each word has got different meanings and
each translator had taken the meaning what he felt was most
appropriate. Few points are given to understand it better.

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Chara karakas
Arudhas
Dual Lordship
Karakamsa-Rasi
Dasa Varshas
and many more.
The different schools of thought, is not only now, they were
existing even among earlier commentators of about 300 - 600
years ago.

There is an urgent need NOW that all the scholars and

others who have worked seriously on this subject come
together and evolve a common mode to the extent
possible.

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