Avasthas: Deeptaadi Avastha

3) Deeptaadi Avastha This avastha is based on the relationships of a planet in a particular chart. i.e temporary relationships and compound relation ships based on the position of planets in the chart. These avasthas indicate the energy or resources a planet have to express itself in the chart. These are of nine types, as follows: 1) Deepta Avastha: If a planet is in it's exaltation sign then it is said to be in Deepta avastha (Excited state). In Deepta avastha planet is a sort of excited and hyperactive. 2) Swastha Avastha: If a planet is in own Sign or Mooltrikon sign it is said to be in Swastha avastha (Healthy state). In swastha avastha planet is relaxed and dutiful and planet is able to express upto it's maximum. 3) Pramudita Avastha: When a planet is in great friend's sign then it is said to be in pramudita avastha (Happy state). In this state effects of planets are felt considerably although they are lesser as compared to Swastha avastha. In layman's language we can roughly say that it can give 75% of results (Although this grading is not scientific and not recommended for serious astrologers). 4) Shaanta Avastha: When a planet is in friend's sign then planet is said to be in Shaanta avastha (calm state). In Shaanta avastha planet is calm. Avasthas from 1 to 4 are considered good for a planet's placement in decending order from 1 to 4th 5) Deena Avastha: When a planet is in neutral sign then it is considered in Deena Avastha (Deena means poor or pityful) In Deena avastha a planet is not comfortable, suppose the state of a person who is not getting threat from anybody but still doesnot feel safe either. Deen Avastha is considered neutral for a planet's placement. 6) Vikala Avastha: when a planet is conjuncted with malefic it is considered to be in Viakala avastha (Afraid or Uncomfortable state). In vikal avastha the significance of planet is shadowed by the malefic it is conjunct with 7) Dukhit Avastha: When a planet is in enemy's sign it is considered in Dukhit avastha (Sad or Sorrowful state).In Dukhit avastha planet is weak and not comfortable in giving it's results. 8) Khal Avastha: when a planet is in great enemy's sign then it is called khal avastha (Harmed or Hurt state). Some astrologers include debilitation also in Khal avastha. In Khal avastha planet is not able to give it's results. 9) Kop Avastha: When a planet is eclipsed by Sun then it is called Kop avastha ("Burnt by anger" state) In Kop avastha effects of a planet are eclipsed by sun. Avasthas from 6-9 are considered bad for a planet's placement in ascending order.

Avasthas: Jaagritaadi Avasthas

This avastha is based on the natural relationship of a planet with other planets and position of a planet in a house. A planet can have a friendly, neutral or inmical relation with other planet. A planet can be in own house or other planet's house. Based on these 1) Jaagrit Avastha (Awake) 2) Swapna Avastha (Dreaming) 3) Sushupta Awastha (Sleeping) These avasthas can be explained as follows, 1) Jaagrit Awastha: When a planet is in own house or is exalted then a planet is said to be in Jaagrit awastha. As the name suggest, planet is considered awake means that he is fully concious and exhibit satwik properties, planet is capable of giving it's results to it's full capacity. 2) Swapna Avastha: When a planet is in Friend's house or in a neutral house then the planet is said to be in Swapna awastha. As the name suggest planet is considered in dreaming state. In this state planet exhibit rajsic properties and gives result to it's medium (as compared to it's full capacity) 3) Sushupta avastha: When a planet is in enemy's house or is in debilitation then the planet is said to be in sushupta avastha. As the name suggest planet is considered in Sleeping state and exhibit tamsic properties. In this state results of the planet is almost nil.

Avasthas of planets: Baal adi avastha

Various Avasthas of planets have been described. Avasthas are the states of a planet which are to be considered in the context of the effects of the Planets. Baal Adi Avasthas Five types of Avasthas are explained in BPHS Say: 1) Baal (Infant) 2) Kumar (young Kid) 3) Yuva (Adoloscent/Young) 4) Vriddh (Old) 5) Mrit (Dead) These Avasthas (Baal adi avasthas) are described on the basis of their position in the house they are situated in. Each house is divided in five parts of six degrees each. Counting of baal adi avasthas are started forward from begining of house in odd Signs and backward from end in even signs. In simple language, In odd signs they rule each part in sequence, whereas in even signs the sequence is reversed. Below is the table of baal adi avasthas in simplest

Baal (Infant): 1-6 degrees for odd signs, 25-30 degrees for even signs, Kumar (young Kid): 7-12 degrees for odd signs, 19-24 degrees for even signs, Yuva (Adoloscent/Young): 13-18 degrees for odd signs, 13-18 degrees for even signs, Vriddh (Old): 19-24 degrees for odd signs, 7-12 degrees for even signs, Mrit (Dead): 25-30 degrees for odd signs, 1-6 degrees for even signs,

Results of these Avasthas: These avasthas serve two purpose. First is the grade of result and second is the timing of result. By "Grade of Result of a planet" we means to what intensity or with which strength the effects of planets will be evident. BPHS explains this as below. Baal (Infant) - one fourth (1/4 of total strength) Kumar (young Kid) - half (1/2 of total strength) Yuva (Adoloscent/Young) - Full (with full strength) Vriddh (Old) - Neglibile (Minimal effects will be evident) Mrit (Dead) - Nil (Virtually no result of the planet may be evident) By "Timing of results" we mean when the graha will give the results. The planet in baal avastha will give results too early and within some time of starting it's dasha period. While Planet in mrita avastha graha may give results too late during it's dasa period

Avasthas: Ketu's shayanadi Avasthas effects Ketu in Shayan Avastha in Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, or Kanya, there will be plenty of wealth; if Ketu is in Sayan in other Rasis, increased diseases will follow. Ketu in Upavesan Avastha the native will suffer from ulcers and will have fear from enemies, windy diseases, snakes and thieves. Should Ketu be in Netrapani, the native will contract eye diseases and will have fear from wicked people, snakes, enemies and people of royal family. Ketu in Prakash Avastha the native will be wealthy and righteous, will live in foreign places, be enthusiastic and genuine and will serve the king. Ketu in Gaman Avastha will be endowed with many sons and abundant wealth, be scholarly, virtuous, charitable and excellent among men. Ketu in Agaman Avastha will incur many diseases, will face loss of wealth, will hurt (others) with his teeth (Danta Ghatin), be a tale bearer and will blame others. ketu in Sabha Avastha will be garrulous, very proud, miserly, licentious and skilful in evil branches of learning Ketu in Agam Avastha will be a notorious sinner, will enter into litigations with his relatives, will be wicked and troubled by diseases and enemies

ketu in Bhojan Avastha will always be distressed with hunger, penury and diseases and will roam all over the earth Ketu in Nritya Lips Avastha will be distressed, due to diseases, will have a floral mark on the eye (white of the pupil), will be impertinent and wicked and will plan evils. Ketu in Kautuk Avastha will seek union with dancing females (prostitutes), will suffer positional displacement, will take to evil paths and will roam all over Ketu in Nidr Avastha will be endowed with wealth and corns, will be virtuous and will spend his time sportively Avasthas: Rahu's shayanadi Avasthas effects Rahu in Shayan Avastha the native will experience miseries in abundance, but, if Rahu in Sayan is placed in Vrishabh, Mithun, Kanya, or Mesh, the native will be endowed with wealth and grains. Rahu in Upavesan Avastha the native will be distressed, due to ulcers, will be endowed with royal association, be highly honourable and ever devoid of financial happiness. Rahu in Netrapani Avastha will be troubled by eye diseases, will have fear from wicked people, snakes and thieves and will incur financial decline. Rahu in Prakash Avastha will acquire a high position, will perform auspicious acts and will obtain elevation of his financial state, will be highly virtuous, a chief in the kings court, charming, like freshly formed clouds (that will cause soon rain) and will be very prosperous in foreign places. Rahu in Gaman Avastha will be endowed with numerous children, be scholarly, wealthy, charitable and honoured by the king. Rahu in Agaman Avastha will be very irritable, bereft of intelligence and wealth, crooked, miserly and libidinous; Rahu in Sabha Avastha will be scholarly, miserly and endowed with many virtues, wealth and happiness Rahu in Agam Avastha will be always mentally distressed, will have fear from enemies and litigations with enemies, be bereft of his own men, will face financial destruction and will be crafty and emaciated Rahu in Bhojan Avastha will be distressed without food and dull-witted, will not be bold in his acts and will be bereft of conjugal and progenic happiness. Rahu in Nritya Lips Avastha will contract a serious disease, which seems difficult to subdue, will have afflicted eyes and will have fear from enemies, will decline financially and righteously. Rahu in Kautuk Avastha will be devoid of a position (place), be interested in others females and will steal others wealth Rahu in Nidr Avastha will be a repository of virtues, will be endowed with wife and children, be bold, proud and very affluent. Avasthas: Saturn's shayanadi Avasthas effects Saturn in Shayan Avastha the native will be troubled by hunger and thirst, will incur diseases in boyhood and later on he will become wealthy. Saturn in Upavesan Avastha will be troubled greatly by enemies, will contract dangers, will have ulcers all over the body, will be self-respected and will be punished by the king.

Saturn in Netrapani Avastha will be endowed with a charming female, wealth, royal favour and friends, will have knowledge of many arts and will be an eloquent speaker. Saturn in Prakash Avastha will be very virtuous, very wealthy, intelligent, sportive, splendourous, merciful and devoted to Lord Shiva. Saturn in Gaman Avastha will be very rich and endowed with sons, will grab enemys lands and will be a scholar at royal court. Saturn in Agaman Avastha will be akin to a donkey (foolish) and bereft of happiness from wife and children, will always roam pitiably without anybodys patronage. Saturn in Sabha Avastha the native will have surprising possessions of abundant precious stones and gold, will be endowed with great judicial (political) knowledge and will be extremely brilliant Saturn in Agam Avastha will incur diseases and will not be skilful in earning royal patronage. Saturn in Bhojan Avastha will enjoy tastes of food, will be weak-sighted and will be fickle-minded, due to mental delusion. Saturn in Nritya Lips Avastha will be righteous, extremely opulent, honoured by the king and brave, heroic in the field of war Saturn in Kautuk Avastha will be endowed with lands and wealth, will be happy, endowed with pleasures through charming females and learned in poetry, arts etc. Saturn in Nidr Avastha will be rich, endowed with charming virtues and valorous, will destroy even fierce enemies and will be skilful in seeking pleasures through harlots. Avasthas: Venus's shayanadi Avasthas effects Venus in Shayan Avastha the native, although strong, will incur dental disease, he will be very short-tempered, bereft of wealth, will seek union with courtezans and be licentious. Venus in Upavesan Avastha will be endowed with a multitude of nine gems (Navamin Vraja) and golden ornaments, be ever happy, will destroy enemies and will be honoured by the king, will have highly increased honours. Venus in Netrapani Avastha in Lagn, Yuvati, or Karm, there will be loss of wealth on account of afflictions of the sense of sight (heavy medical expenses, due to severe eye diseases); if Netrapani occurs, when Sukr is in other Bhavas, the native will own large houses. Should Sukr be in Prakash in its own Rasi, in its exaltation Rasi, or in a friendly Rasi, the native will sport, like a lofty elephant, will be equal to a king and be skilful in poetry and music. Venus in Gaman Avastha the native will not have a long-living mother, will lament over separation from his own people and will have fear from enemies. Venus in Agaman Avastha will command abundant wealth, will undertake to visit superior shrines, will be ever enthusiastic and will contract diseases of the hand and foot. Venus in Sabha Avastha will earn eminence in the kings court, will be very virtuous, will destroy enemies, be equal to Kuber in wealth, will be charitable, will ride on horses and will be excellent among men. Venus in Agam Avastha there will be no advent of wealth, but there will be troubles from enemies, separation from children and relatives, diseases and lack of pleasures from the wife.

Venus in Bhojan Avastha the native will be distressed, due to hunger, diseases and many kinds of fear from enemies in Kanya in Bhojan, the native will be very rich and will be honoured by scholars. Venus in Nritya Lips Avastha the native will be skilful in literature and intelligent, will play musical instruments, like lute, tabla etc., be meritorious and very affluent. Venus in Kautuk Avastha will be equal to Lord Indra, will attain greatness in the assembly, be learned and will have Lakshmi always dwelling in his abode. Venus in Nidr Avastha will be interested in serving others, will blame others, be heroic, garrulous and will be wandering all over the earth. Avasthas: Jupiter's shayanadi Avasthas effects Jupiter in Shayan Avastha the native will be strong, but will speak in whispers, he will be very tawny in complexion, will have prominent cheeks and will have fear from enemies. Jupiter in Upavesan Avastha will be garrulous and very proud, will be troubled by the king and enemies and will have ulcers on the feet shanks, face and hands. Jupiter in Netrapani Avastha will be afflicted by diseases, be devoid of wealth, fond of music and dances, libidinous, tawny in complexion and will be attached to people of other castes Jupiter in Prakash Avastha will enjoy virtues, will be happy, splendourous and will visit holy places, devoted to Lord Krishna. In Prakash Avastha if Jupiter is exalted, will attain greatness among men and will be equal to Kuber. Jupiter in Gaman Avastha will be adventurous, happy on account of friends, scholarly and endowed with Vedic learning and with various kinds of wealth Jupiter in Agaman Avastha serving force, excellent women and the goddess of wealth will never leave the natives abode Jupiter in Sabha Avastha will attain comparability with Guru (God of speech) in the matter of speech, will be endowed with superior corals, rubies and wealth, will be rich with elephants, horses and chariots and will be supremely learned Jupiter in Agam Avastha will be endowed with various conveyances, honours, retinue (many persons will take good care of him), children, wife, friends and learning, will be equal to a king, extremely noble, fond of literature and will take to the path of the virtuous Jupiter in Bhojan Avastha will always beget excellent food and horses, elephants and chariots, while Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, will never leave his house. Jupiter in Nritya Lips Avastha will receive royal honours, be wealthy, endowed with knowledge of moral law Dharma and Tantra, will be supreme among the learned and be a great grammarian. Jupiter in Kautuk Avastha will be curious in disposition, very rich, will shine, like Surya in his circles, be exceedingly kind, happy, honoured by the kings, endowed with sons, wealth and just disposition, will be very strong and he will be a scholar in the kings court. Jupiter in Nidr Avastha will be foolish in all his undertakings, will suffer irredeemable penury and will be devoid of righteous acts.

Avasthas: Mercury's shayanadi Avasthas effects Mercury in Shayan Avastha Should Budh in Sayan be in Lagn, the native will be lame and will have reddish eyes (like the black bee); if Budh is in Sayan in other Bhavas, the native will be addicted to licentious (disregarding certain rules) pleasures and be wicked. Mercury in Upavesan Avastha in Upavesan in Lagn, the native will possess (the seven principle) virtues; if Budh in Upavesan is in Lagn, receiving a Drishti from a malefic, or Drishtis from malefics, or is yuti with malefics, penury will result; if Budh in Upavesan is in Lagn, receiving a Drishti from a benefic, or Drishtis from benefics, or is yuti with benefics, financial happiness will follow. Mercury in Netrapani Avastha the native will be devoid of learning, wisdom, well wishers and satisfaction, but he will be honourable; if Budh is in Putr in Netrapani, the subject will be bereft of happiness from wife and sons, will be endowed with (more) female children and will gain abundant finance through royal patronage. Mercury in Prakash Avastha the native will be charitable, merciful and meritorious, he will cross the boundaries of ocean in respect of many branches of learning, he will be endowed with the great faculty of discrimination and will destroy evil people. Mercury in Gaman Avastha will visit the courts of kings on many occasions and Goddess Lakshmi will dwell in his abode Mercury in Agaman Avastha the same effects, due to his being in Gaman, will fructify Mercury in Sabha Avastha in Sabha and happens to be in exaltation, will be affluent and meritorious at all times, will be equal to Kuber, or will be a king, or a minister, will be devoted to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, will be virtuous and will attain full enlightenment. Mercury in Agam Avastha the native will serve base men and will gain wealth thereby, will have two sons and one fame bringing daughter. Mercury in Bhojan Avastha the native will face financial losses through litigations, will physically lose on account of fear from the king, will be fickleminded and will be bereft of physical and conjugal felicity Mercury in Nritya Lips Avastha will be endowed with honour, conveyances, corals (gems etc.), sons, friends, prowess and recognition in assembly, due to his scholarship; if Budh in Nritya Lips Avastha is in a malefics Rasi, the native will be addicted to prostitutes and will long for licentious pleasures. Mercury in Kautuk Avastha in Kautuk in Lagn, the native will be skilful in music; if Budh is in Yuvati, or Randhr with Kautuk, the native will be addicted to courtezans; if Budh in Kautuk is placed in Dharm, the native will be meritorious and attain heavens after death. Mercury in Nidr Avastha the native will not enjoy comfortable sleep, will be afflicted by neck, or neck joint (sandhi) diseases, will be devoid of co-born, afflicted by miseries galore, will enter into litigations with his own men and will lose wealth and honour. Avasthas: Mars's shayanadi Avasthas effects Mars in Shayan Avastha the native will be troubled by wounds, itch and ulcer. Mars in Upavesan Avastha the native will be strong, sinful, untruthful, eminent, wealthy and bereft of virtues. Should Mangal be in Upavesan in Lagn, the native will be extremely sinful and he will incur several diseases, will be indigent and

not peaceful. If Upavesan occurs for Mangal in Dharm, the native will lose his whole wealth apart from his wife and progeny. Mars in Netrapani Avastha If mars is placed in Lagn and happens to be in Netrapani, there will be penury; if placed in other Bhavas, Netrapani will confer rulership of a city. Mangal in Netrapani in Lagn will give poverty and will destroy the natives wife and progeny; if Mangal is in Netrapani in other Bhavas, this confers on the native all kinds of wealth and happiness from wife and children. The Dhan, or Yuvati position of Mangal in Netrapani will cause fear from lions and snakes apart from giving earnings from lands. Furthermore the natives wife will predecease him. Mars in Prakash Avastha Should Mars be in Prakash Avastha, the native will shine with virtues and will be honoured by the king. Mangal in Prakash in Putr will cause loss of children and of wife. If Mangal is in Prakash in Putr and happens to be there with Rahu, a severe (positional) fall will descend on the native. Should Mangal be in Prakash in Putr, or in Yuvati, the native will lose his wife and all children. If Mangal is placed in Putr in Prakash and is yuti with Sani, the native will kill cows. Mars in Gaman Avastha the native will be always roaming, will have fear of multiple ulcers, will incur misunderstandings with females, will be afflicted by boils, itches etc. and will incur financial decline. Should Mangal be in Gaman in Lagn, the native will be active in his assignments, will incur diseases of the joints, burning pains in the eyes and will obtain dental afflictions and the like, he will have fear from dogs and will adore the guise of a female. In other Bhavas Mangal in Gaman will bring royal favours, leadership and luxuries of life. Mars in Agaman Avastha the native will be virtuous, endowed with precious gems, will adore a sharp sword, will walk with the gait of an elephant, will destroy his enemies and will remove the miseries of his people. Mangal in Agaman will cause piles and diseases of the rectum. Mars in Sabha Avastha If Mars happens to be in exaltation, the native will be skilful in conducting wars, will hold the flag of righteousness aloft and will be wealthy; if Mangal happens to be in Sabha in Putr, or Dharm, the native will be bereft of learning; if Mangal is in Sabh in Vyaya, childlessness and no wife and no friends will result; if Mangal is in other Bhavas in Sabha, the native will be a scholar in a kings court (poet laureate), be very wealthy, honourable and charitable. Mars in Agam Avastha The native will be devoid of virtues and good deeds, will be distressed by diseases, will acquire diseases of the root of the ears (Karan Mularogam & Padamulam Urumulam etc.) and severe gout pains, will be timid and will befriend evil lot. Mars in Bhojan Avastha If Mangal is with strength, while in Bhojan Avastha, the native will eat sweet-food; if devoid of strength, will indulge in base acts and be dishonourable. If Mangal is in Bhojan, or in Sayan in Putr, or in Randhr, there will be untimely death for the native. In other Bhavas Bhojan of Mangal will confer wealth. Mars in Nritya Lips Avastha The native will earn wealth through the king and will be endowed with fullness of gold, diamonds and corals in his house. Should Mangal be in Nritya Lips and happens to be in Lagn, Dhan, Yuvati, or Karm, the native will receive all kinds of happiness; there will be miseries in abundance, if Mangal is in Nritya Lips and placed in Randhr, or Dharm, apart from incurring

untimely death. In other Bhavas Nritya Lips of Mangal will make the native akin to Kuber. Mars in Kautuk Avastha will be curious in disposition and will be endowed with friends and sons; if in Kautuk and simultaneously exalted, will be honoured by the king and the virtuous and will be virtuous himself. Mangal in Yuvati, or in Dharm in Kautuk will give several diseases and death of the first child and wife. In other Bhavas Kautuk will confer scholarship, various kinds of wealth, two wives and more female children. Mars in Nidr Avastha will be short-tempered, devoid of intelligence and wealth, will be wicked, fallen from virtuous path and troubled by diseases. In Nidr Mangal in Lagn, Dhan, Sahaj, Dharm, Karm, or Labh will give scholarship, foolishness and poverty. Putr, or Yuvati placement of Mangal in Nidr will give many miseries and many male children. Should Rahu join Mangal in Nidr in any Bhava, the native will have many wives, be miserable and will suffer from some diseases on the surface of the feet. Avasthas: Moon's shayanadi Avasthas effects Moon in Shayan Avastha the native will be honourable, sluggish, given to sexual lust and he will face financial destruction Moon in Upavesan Avastha will be troubled by diseases, be dull-witted, not endowed with mentionable wealth, will be hard-hearted, will do unworthy acts and will steal others wealth Moon in Netrapani Avasthsa will be troubled by great diseases (long lasting in nature), be very garrulous, wicked and will indulge in bad deeds. Moon in Prakash Avastha the native will be famous in the world, will have his virtues exposed through royal patronage, will be surrounded by horses, elephants, females and ornaments, will visit shrines. Moon in Gaman Avastha with decreasing rays, the native will be sinful, cruel and always troubled by afflictions of sight. If moon is in Gaman with increasing rays, the native will be distressed, due to fear. Moon in Agaman Avastha the native will be honourable, will suffer diseases of the feet, will secretly indulge in sinful acts, will be poor and devoid of intelligence and happiness. Moon in Sabha Avastha Will be eminent among men, honoured by kings and kings of kings, will be very beautiful, will subdue the passion of women and will be skilful in sexual acts, will be virtuous. Moon in Agam Avastha will be garrulous and virtuous and, if the said Candr is of dark fortnight, the native will have two wives, he will be sick, highly wicked and violent. Moon in Bhojan Avastha will be endowed with honour, conveyances, attendants, social status, wife and daughters, provided Candr is Full Purna; if in Bhojan and is of dark fortnight, auspicious effects will fail to come. Moon in Nritya Lips Avasths If moon is endowed with (fortnightly) strength, he will be strong, will have knowledge of songs and will be a critic of beauty of things; if in Nritya Lips and of dark fortnight, i.e. not endowed with strength, the person will be sinful; Moon in Kautuk Avastha the native will attain kingship, lordship over wealth and skill in sexual acts and in sporting with harlots. Moon in Nidr avastha If moon is waxing , being yuti with Guru, be in Nidr, the native will be quite eminent. If waxing moon is in Nidr, but devoid of Gurus Yuti,

the native will lose his wealth on account of females and female jackals will be crying around his abode (as though it were a cemetery). Avasthas: Sun's shayanadi Avasthas effects (Please note that these are general results taken from BPHS. For complete results we should see other factors also) Sun in Sayan Avastha The person will have poor digestion, will have many diseases, will have small but somewhat heavy legs, will have pittaj nature, may have heart problems and fistula in ano. Sun in Upavesan Avastha will be poor and will have to do hard and heavy work, will indulge in litigations, will be hard hearted will suffer poverty, will carry loads, will indulge in litigations, be hard-hearted, wicked and will lose in his undertakings. Surya in Upavesan will make one an artisan, black in complexion, devoid of learning and miserable. One will serve others. Sun in Netrapani Avastha will always be happy, wise, helpful to others, endowed with prowess and wealth, very happy and will gain royal favours. In Netrapani there will be all kinds of happiness, if Surya is in Putr, Dharm, Karm, or Yuvati. In other Bhavas Netrapani of Surya will give eye diseases and enmity with all. Sun if in Prakash Avastha will be liberal in disposition, have plenty of wealth, be a significant speaker in the assembly, will perform many meritorious acts, be greatly strong and endowed with charming beauty. If Surya is in Prakash, the native will be meritorious, religious and liberal, will enjoy pleasures, be equal to a prince and will enjoy the status of Kuber, the God of wealth. However, the Prakash of Surya, placed in Yuvati, or Putr will cause loss of the first child and will produce many litigations. Sun in Gaman Avastha will be disposed to live in foreign places, be miserable, indolent, bereft of intelligence and wealth, be distressed, due to fear and will be short-tempered. If Surya is in Gaman, the native will incur disease of the feet and will be very mean. Sun in Agaman Avastha will be interested in others wives, be devoid of his own men, be interested in movements and skilful in doing evil deeds, be dirty, ill-disposed and will be a talebearer. If in Agaman, Surya in Vyaya, or in Yuvati will destroy progeny and will give very limited wealth. Sun in Sabha Avastha will be disposed to help others, be always endowed with wealth and gems, be virtuous, endowed with lands, new houses and robes, be very strong, very affectionate to his friends and very kindly disposed Sun in Agam Avastha will be distressed, due to enemies, fickle-minded, evilminded, emaciated, devoid of virtuous acts and intoxicated with pride. If in Agam, Surya will give many miseries, an ugly appearance and foolishness. However, he will give wealth. Sun in Bhojan Avastha will experience pains in joints, will lose money on account of others females, will have strength, declining off and on, be untruthful, will incur head-aches, eat remnant food and will take to bad ways. Surya in Bhojan in Dharm will cause many hindrances to spiritual and religious undertakings. In other Bhavas Surya in Bhojan will cause head and ear diseases, apart from joint pains. Sun in Nritya Lips Avastha will be honoured by the learned, be a scholar, will have knowledge of poetry etc. and will be adored by kings on the earth.

Sun in Kautuk Avastha will always be happy, will be endowed with Vedic Knowledge and will perform Yagyas, will move amidst kings, have fear from enemies, will be charming-faced and be endowed with knowledge of poetry Sun in Nidr Avastha will have a strong tendency towards being drowsy, will live in foreign (distant) places, will incur harm to his wife and will face financial destruction. If Surya is in Nidr, the native will be predisposed to incur piles and elephantiasis, will experience a lack of peace and he will be liable to lose his first child. Avasthas: Shayanadi Avasthas: How to calculate Each avastha type is given a number say 1) Shayan (lying down), 2) Upavesan, (sitting) 3) Netrapani, (Eyes and hands) 4) Prakash, (glowing) 5) Gaman, (On the move/walking) 6) Agaman, (coming) 7) Sabha, (attending an assembly) 8) Agam, (Returning) 9) Bhojan,(Eating) 10) Nritya Lips,(Desirous) 11) Kautuk (Eager) 12) Nidr (Sleeping) Similarly each planet is given a number from 1 to 7 (sun to saturn), each sign is given a number from 1 to 12 (Aries to Pisces) and each nakshatra is given a number from 1 to 27 (From Ashwini to Revati)

The formula for calculating the Shayanadi avastha is Number of the Nakshatra (occupied by that planet) X (Multiply) Number of the planet X Number of sign in navamsha that planet is in + (Add) Janam Nakshatra (constellation occupied by moon) + Number of ghatis of birth + number of Lagna Rashi (Sign occupied by Lagna in Rashi chart) = Total Now divide this total by 12. You will get a reminder. This reminder will give you the corresponding avastha.

To get the Sub state, Take the square of the number of avastha of planet + Anka value of the person's name's first syllable (hindi varnamala) = Total (Anka value is 1 for a, ka, cha, ? a, dha, bha and va, 2 for i, kha, ja, ?ha, na, ma and sha, 3 for u, ga, jha, ta, pa, ya and sa, 4 for e, gha, ? a, tha, pha, ra and sa, 5 for o, ca, ?ha, da, ba, la and ha.) Divide the total by 12 = Remainder Now, Remainder + Constant additives of that planet ( Surya 5, Candr 2, Mangal 2, Budh 3, Guru 5, Sukr 3, Sani 3, Rahu and Ketu 4.) = Second Total Now divide second total by 3 = Second Remainder For second remainder 1 = Drishti 2 = Chesht 3 = Vichesht In Chesht sub state planet gives full result, In Drishti sub state planet gives half results and no results in third state. Another simple method to calculate these avasthas (The method which I use usually) is to use a good Horoscope making software. :)) Avasthas: Shayanadi Avasthas- General Description Besides three types of Dasha Discussed by us in previous posts. There is another types of Avastha. This is called Shayanadi avasthas. These avasthas indicate the mood of the planet. and which result will it give. Parashara says this type to be most important of all. Parashars discussed these avasthas in very detail. But these avasthas are one of the best kept secrets in astrology. And one of the less known types of avasthas. In coming posts we will discuss these avasthas. The reference is mainly from BPHS. Shayanadi Avashathas are of twelve types, 1) Shayan (lying down), 2) Upavesan, (sitting) 3) Netrapani, (Eyes and hands) 4) Prakash, (glowing) 5) Gaman, (On the move/walking) 6) Agaman, (coming) 7) Sabha, (attending an assembly) 8) Agam, (Returning) 9) Bhojan,(Eating) 10) Nritya Lips,(Desirous) 11) Kautuk (Eager) 12) Nidr (Sleeping)

There are further sub types of these. 1) Drishti 2) Chesht 3) Vichesht General effects of sayanadi avasthas as told in BPHS. If a benefic Grah is in Sayan, then that benefic planet will give benefid results in all his dasha and antardasha period. Because at that time planet is lying down and is in relaxed mood. he is feeling comfortable enough in that house that he can laydown and rest there. If any malefic planet is in Bhojan avastha, then that planet will destroy every happiness of that house. Bhojan means eating and a planet is eating that house and it's significations. When a planet is in 7H in the state of Nidr (sleeping) and is not getting any malefic aspect then native will feel auspisious effects related to that house. This is because that planet is sleeping there and is not in mood to harm. Similar effects can be described for 5th house But if a malefic is in 8th house in nidr then person will have untimely death due to punishment from the government. But if that planet is getting aspect from benefic and/or is in conjunction with benefic then that person will die untimely at sacred places/shrines. Parashara described the place of death as Ganga nadi specifically. If moon is in Kautuk or prakash avastha then person will have a great Rajayoga. If a malefic is in 10th house in sayan or bhojan avastha then that person will have to face problems due to his own bad deeds of present life any many past lives. These are just general effects of these avasthas as told by Parashara. In coming posts we will discuss how to calculate these avasthas and what are the effects with respect to different planets
Baladi Awasthas. These include five types of Awasthas with their results as shown against each: Name of I n odd In Even Results Awastha signs Sign Bat Awastha 0-6 degree 24-30 degree %results Kishore Awastha 6-12 degree 18-24 degree Y2 results Yuva Awastha 12-18 degree 12-18 degree Full results Vridha Awastha 18-24 degree 6-12 degree 112 results Mrita Awastha 24-30 degree 0-6 degree % results Please note that when a planet is of less than one degree or more than 29 degrees in any house, it is supposed to be at the Bhava sandhi and give almost no results. 4.2 Deepatadi Awasthas S.N. Awasthas Position of the Planet Results 1 Deepta Exaltation 100% benefic 2 Sukhita Mool Trikone sign 80% benefic 3 Swastha Ownsign/ Vargottam 70% benefic 4 Mud ita Friend's sign 60% benefic 5 Shanta In neutral sign with benefic 50% benefic planets or in benefic Varga 6 Sankata Retrograde 40% benefic 7 Prapeedita Combust 100% malefic 8 Deena Debilitated or static 75% adverse results 9 Vi kat With malefic planets 100% malefic 10 Khala Defeated in planetary war 80% malefic Dasha effects of Awasthas: Add up the sign numbers of lagna and that of the planets under consideration. Double the total and add to it the number of years of Vimshotri dash a of the planet. Divide the sum total by 27. The remainder gives the serial number of the Awastha of the planet for a particular chart with the resu Its as shown below against each: 1. Snan (Bathing): respect, honour, comforts, enthusiasm and successfu I ventures. 2. Vastra Dharan (Dressing up): Worldly comforts, reward for excellence, exalted life style and prosperity. 3. .Moda ( Happiness): Gains from overseas, recognition and fame. 4. Poojarambha (Ready for prayer): Property gains from various sources, status, comforts of vehicles, and favour from authorities.

5. Prarthana (Prayer): Troubles from authorities, bad name, and migration. 6. Pooja (Worship): Honour, authority, leadership, general happiness and prosperity. 7. Yajnarambha (Ready for yajna): Biliary disorder, additional work-load, troubles, and hindrance in education. 8. Prabhu- Dhyan (Divine meditation): Overcoming enemies, and enhancement in immovable property. 9. Upveshna (Sitting): Generous & humble to all, and comforts of a prestigious vehicle. 10. Pradakshina (Circumambulating for worship): Weak digestion, disease in abdominal region, and calumny. 11. Bhavna (Desire): Great success, bliss of worldly comforts, and mental satisfaction. 12. Atithi- Satkaar(Hospitality) : Enhanced reputation, wealth, respect, great name & fame at times due to illegal acts. 13. Bhojana (Dining): Disease, greed, dishonor, and social boycott. 14. ) ai-Seva (Enjoying water) : Hindered feeding, illmanners, evil at heart as well as in action. 15. Krodha (Anger): Calumny for no sufficient reasons, and humiliation. 16. Tambulashana (Chewing betel): Successful execution of jobs undertaken, victory, and enhanced learning. 17. Vasati (I nhabition): Construction of a house, adequate wealth, constant gains, exalted position at work, mental satisfaction, bygone worries, easy success. 18. Mukut-Prapti (Coronation) : Status of alike a great king, honour & wealth, mandate from public, Income from pious sources, and great comforts. 19. Mantra: Involvement in false activities or litigations, inattentive or drowsy, trickster in interactions. 20. Vilamba (Delay): Careless in execution of work, idle, procrastination, over confident, shirking from deep knowledge. 21. Nidra (Sleep): Anger, disease and disturbance because of dispute in family. 22. Madya-Paan (Drinking) : Addiction to toxic drinks, anxiety caused by indifferent behaviour, and treatment received from noble men. 23. Mishtaan Bhojan (Eating sweets) : Fine tuning with wife, comforts arisen from progeny, support from friends, and overall satisfaction. 24. Dhanagama (Inflow of wealth): Handsome earnings in business or profession, accumulating immovable property. 25. Kireeta Tyaga (Renouncing a throne): Indifferent attitude of supporters, loss of wealth, stepping down or resigning from a high position, and diseases. 26. Shayana ( Recumbence): Chronic disease, post of authority/ political success, and persona welfare. 27. Rati (Sensual pleasure): Distorted wisdom, melancholy, rivalry, wickedness, faithlessness, and relations with evil women.