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1. Carakaraka and spirituality

Sanjay Rath

ACVA Conference , Monday, November 24, 2002

The eyes will see nothing if the heart wants them to see
nothing. Desire covers the truth just as darkness covers the
earth. Seneca

* Creation of elements and karaka

* Conclusions
* Definitions
* Three types of Karak
* Determining Chara karak
* Svamsa
* Karakamsa
* Lagnams
* Illustrations
* Eight lotus petals
* Finding a deity
 * Atma: Ishta and Dharma
* Param, I fall Vishnu
* Planets in Trigones
* Palana Devata
* Guru Devata
* Atmakaraka (Soul)
* Planets as atmakaraka
* Atmakaraka in signs and houses
* AK from Lagnams
* Bibliography

 Bhagavat Géta
A few years ago when we were asked to read obligatory for Jyotish
students, we answered: Bhagavat Gita, Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra
and Mahrishi Jaimini upadeśa should become the basic reading of
jyotish aspirants.
We will examine the teachings of Srimad Bhagavat Gita to
understand the creation, soul and patterns of chara charak.

1. Creation, elements and karaku

2. Bhagavat Gita (7-2)

Translation of Srila Prabhupada:

 I will now reveal you phenomenal and non-phenomenal knowledge,
which you will learn nothing more.
Jyotish's comment
All knowledge of the creation of this manifested universe, both the
phenomenal (material creation) and beyond the phenomenal,
spiritual, which was revealed to Arjuna by Krishna is the
transcendental knowledge that forms the basis of Jyotis. Both jnana
(knowledge of creation and annihilation) and vijnana (knowledge of
higher creation and spiritual beings) are described differently. This is
the knowledge of vedanta, which is hidden knowledge. Jyotisha at
the highest level is a vedanta, in which the astrologer should rise to
the level of Trikalajiani.
1. Bhagavat Géta (7.4)

Translation of Prabhupada:
Earth, water, fire, air, ether, mind, intelligence and false ego - all of
these eight elements are my separate material energy.
Jyotish's comment
The five states of material existence, of all creation, are symbolized
as:

 Earth called bhümi or p? Thvitatva, solid state: Mercury,

 Water called apa or jala tatva, liquid state: Venus,

 Fire called anala or tatva agni, energy state: Mars,

 The air is called tatva vayu, gas state: Saturn,

 The ether named khaa or tatva akasha, vacuum: Jupiter

On the material level, they are panca bhuta and on the subtle level
they are known as panna tatva.
Therefore, every material creation consists of these five elements in
different proportions and in this way these elements will determine
the external appearance.
Manas, the mind of the universe as well as the person, class, group
or family in astrology are represented by the moon. A given material
element, a created object belonging to a class of objects of certain
shapes, can be described as a state with a dominant tatva, tatva
thvi, has a constitution, based on the proportions of the tatva
components. These define the class or family to which it belongs.
Buddhi refers to intelligence or knowledge related to the subject. It
defines the purpose of creation and the state of the effects of
various laws of nature, called Dharma. The laws of nature, through
which the body is created, are considered from the rising place in
the horoscope of the named Lagna, which is the basis of the dharma
trikona, including the fifth and ninth houses. Lagna represents
prajäpati, the creator.
Aha n kära refers to his independent identity and is a false ego (not
to be confused with Freud's ego). That is why it is called false
because identity is not permanent and it is the ego as it helps
identify the object and distinguish it from other bodies or creatures
in its class or family. In astrology it is represented by the sun.
Example 1: The Arabian Sea
We will use the example of the Arabian sea, in which in comparison
with other states, eg solid or gas, the advantage is liquid. In a
similar way in the body we can see the advantage of tatva
jala. Water is constantly moving due to various currents created by
the rotation of the earth. This movement is the energy result of
agnia tatva. The sea is the contents of the earth's crust, which is
dharma (buddhi) and is connected with it by the laws of nature,
which means that the water, having no particular shape, takes the
shape of this reservoir. Water in the sea contains a small part of the
air, or in other words a vacuum, and this part indicates the presence
of akasha tatva, which maintains the waters of the oceans in the
crust of the earth. There are many similar large water reservoirs that
separate continents known as seas. It is a family or a class of
 created bodies, to which it belongs and we call it mana. However,
we know that this special body that touches the west coast of India
is different from the water body on the east coast of India and other
parts of the world, so we call it the Arabian Sea. This particular
nameArabic is the concept of Ahankara, which helps to identify and
distinguish them from other seas.
We distinguish eight basic variables that define all bodies, both
animate and dead. Of course, we do not need more variables than
lagna and seven planets, starting with the Sun ending with Saturn to
define matter (material creation). The planets are the seven
Karara karotas we use now in astrology to arrange
horoscopes for material things that are not able to breed
offspring.
1. Bhagavat Gita (7-5)

Translation of
Prabhupada:
In addition to these energies, the powerful Arjuno, there is My
higher energy, which is all living entities using the resources of this
lower, material nature.
In addition to the material creation in this universe, there are living
beings who are included in the higher energy. These beings are
different from material entities and their name is Jiva or Jivatma; the
term is very similar to the word paramatma but the being is
different. Jivatma defines living beings who, while improving, acquire
higher and higher levels of intelligence, and free will is limited
(based on the upachayas signs) and is under the control of the laws
of karma, sin and rebirth. The definition of karma and sin varies
depending on the class of living entities (mana incompatibility) as
well as the class (ahankara) based on buddhi (intelligence). For
example, it is not a sin to kill a cow by a lion, but a great sin is the
killing of a cow by a human being. In this case, the definition of sin is
based on the concept of dharma (governing the laws of nature), this
is due to the incompatibility of classes distinguished as
mana. Between people, those who have been realized, have great
 knowledge, or clerics, or Brahman in other words, suffer greater sin
by killing a cow than vaiśya (merchants) who have knowledge. In
this case the definition of sin is dependent on true knowledge
(buddhi).
So the difference between the quality of sin is mana, represented by
the moon, and the result is that we consider the nodes of the moon
as planets governing accumulated karma. Rahu indicates the sins of
past karma and committed with full knowledge of the consequences,
while Ketu, represents the sins committed unconsciously. In a
positive sense Rahu represents punishment and redemption and
Ketu suffering and liberation. As a whole, they represent the
opposite points of bhoga and moksa.
These eight variables in the scheme resulting from the previous
çoclots have been modified to ten variables in the plan that contains
the Moon nodes - Rahu (emerging node) and Ketu (descending
node), additionally we refer these variables to lagna and seven
planets from the Sun to Saturn. Life being a resultant of not moksa
but on the spiritual level is represented by an individual yivatma and
its cooperation with other atmami, bodies from Rahu (excluding
Ketu). These seven planets from the Sun to Saturn and Rahu
are eight Karaka Goblets, which we use to arrange
horoscopes (jataka) and all other diagrams of living entities,
in other words, those who can breed offspring.

 Bhagavat Gita (7-6)

Translation of
Prabhupada:
All creatures created have their source in these two natures. Know
that I am the beginning and the end of everything material and
spiritual in this world.
Jyotish's comment
All created bodies fall into these two categories, revived (living) and
dead (not living).One of the methods to differentiate their nature
 forms the basis of two plans for a goblet.Dead bodies do not have a
givatma and we do not consider them to be beings having a spirit or
spirit in a similar sense.
 Conclusions
Bhagavat Gita separates the living and dead world and tells us that
we can distinguish these plans through the prism of the goblet from
the prism of the concept of sin resulting from the free will and
presence of the jivatma (the individual soul, the living entity).Visible
differentiation is the ability to beget, which is symbolized by Śiva
linga (the phallic symbol of Śiva as Pasupati or the ruler of all living
entities).
 definitions
Before risking a spiritual sketch of an entity and its mission, it is
important to understand the types of karaka used in Jjotisza. Karaka
means the maker in connection with relations paczakadi, where the
relationship between the planets is based on their distribution and
nature. However, it is much better to use the word karaka as a
signifier or a controller.
 Three types of karak
Graha means catching or maintaining and refers to the controlling
power of the planet (navagraha) through tatva and guna. Graha
becomes a karak by:
a) Natural characteristics, such as the significance of events and
outline. The meaning is called naisargika karaka or a natural
signifier. For example, the Moon is governed by mana and becomes
a natural signifier of the family, society or some social organization
as well as the mind. All nine planets have natural (Naisargika)
meanings and they are called Naisargika Karak.
b) Their ability means tatva, which determines the state of the body
- sthira karaka, or permanent signifiers. The seven planets from the
Sun to Saturn excluding the shadowy Rahu and Ketu are Sthira
karaka (permanent signifiers). Sthira Karaka defines the longevity or
duration of the material body, and the nodes, which are only points
in space, without material form, can not determine it. In this way,
the seven planets from the Sun to Saturn become a sthira
karak. This concept is used in Ayur Jyotisha, and sometimes it is
useful to consider Vimshottari dasa when we are looking for a time
of misfortune, death or time defining the illness of our relatives.
Table 1: Sthira Karak

Su Mo Ma Mer Jupit Ven Sa

n on rs cur er us tur
y n

Fa Mo Mo Unc Gran Fat Ol

th th the le dfath her de
er er r er r
br
ot
he
r

You Child Wif ot

nge ren e he
r (ma r
bro n's eld
the dia ers
r gra
m)

Son Sist
er

Husb Dau
and ght
(wom er
an's
diagr
am)

c) Their ability differs between similar bodies due to ahankära (mana

and buddhi) and in the case of living beings jévätma - karaka goblet,
temporary or temporary signifier.Karaka means signifier and goblet
means moving, changing, indicating temporary state.There are two
 karota goblet - one refers to the dead material creation where the
body is called sapta cakra karaka goblet (the scheme of the seven
time signifiers) - the second defining living spiritual beings
possessing the yivatma named asta goblet of the karak chakra
(scheme of eight time signifiers).
In this way, the karota goblet refers to the temporal significance
achieved by the planets by virtue of their longitude in the
signs. Both Parasara and Jaimini are unanimous on the eight planets,
excluding Ketu as a goblet in setting up the horoscope, mentioning
that the diagram of the seven goblins is also used. Chara Karaka
refers to the current incarnation and changes in the next incarnation
(depending on the length of the planets).Ketu being a mokshakaraka
is turned off, and birth is a manifestation of the lack of liberation,
moksa.
 Determination of cancer. Goblet
The power that defines the Goblet of Karak
Table 2: Finding a goblet of a goblet

l Lord Goblet of Comme

p Karakatwa nts

1 Planet Atmakara Lord,

with ka King
the
highes
t
length
regardl
ess of
the
sign

2 Planet Amatyakar Advisor

with aka ,
the Ministe
second r
highes
t
l Lord Goblet of Comme
p Karakatwa nts

length

3 Planet Bhratrikar Brother

with aka , Guru
the
third
highes
t
length

4 Planet Matrikara Mother

with ka
the
fourth
highes
t
length

5 Planet Pitrikarak Father

with a
the
fifth
highes
t
length

6 Planet Putrakara Childre

with ka n
the
sixth
highes
t
length

7 Planet Gjatikarak kin

with a
the
sevent
l Lord Goblet of Comme
p Karakatwa nts

h
highes
t
length

8 Planet Darakarak Spouse

with a
the
lowest
length

9 We count the length of

Rahu from the end of the
mark

Example 2: A goblet cakra chart

Diagram 1: Standard, birth diagram

Table 3: Karaka Goblet

standard, birth
Planet Lengt Lengt Positi Chara
h h on Karak
effect
ive

Sun 3s21 0
21 0 3
0
Bhratrikar
04 4 aka

Moon 10s19 19 5 4
0
Matrikarak
0
59 9 a

Mars 5s13 0
13 4 6
0
Putrakarak
40 0 a

Mercu 4s13 0
13 2 7
3
Gyatikarak
ry 23 3 a

Jupite 11s26 26 0 2
0
Amatyakar
r 07
0
7 aka

Venus 3s14 0
14 5 5
0
Pitrikaraka
55 5

Satur 9s26 0
26 5 1
0
Atmakarak
n 50 0 a

Rahu 2s25 0
30 - 8
0
Darakarak
45 25 4 0
a
5=
4 15
0

Table 4: Asta chara käraka cakra

Atm Amit Bra Ma Pitr Put Gyati dar

a tai tri tri i ra a

Sat Jupit Sun Mo Ven Ma Merc Ra

urn er on us rs ury hu
 svamsa
Sva refers to the ruler and means
a) Atmakaraka represents the soul associated with Paramatma (the
Sun). It determines the fact that the individual jevatma (soul) is
different from other souls as well as the difference between it and
Paramatma (the Supreme Soul). This diversity is due to ahankara
and consciousness.
b) The mana of the person who is represented by the amatyakarak
comes into contact with the mana of the society, group or people
with whom WłH is meeting (the Moon).Arudha Lagna (AL) is a
picture of the person in the current incarnation, so mana is working
on this image.
c) The laguna is representing the body of Włh, which comes into
contact with other bodies, both animated and dead, indicated by
planets and signs, respectively. The mark occupied by the lagna
ruler is called the lagna crate and Jupiter acts as its signifier. The
laguna is the master of the laguna (ASC) sign, indicating the
separateness defined as consciousness or sense of individuality,
which is the difference of each maharishi.
Three of atmakaraka, arudha lagna and lagna were mentioned by
maharishi Jaimilias and defined as consciousness - sva - which
determines various combinations associated with longevity. In this
way, svamsa contains navakha amakaraki or lagna (and in some
cases also arudha lagna).

 Karakamsa
The navams' sign occupied by atmakaraka is called karakamsa. The
word is composed of two parts
 karaka - which refers generally to the goblet of the goblet and
in particular to atmakarak,
 amsa - refers to the division of the basic diagram and in
particular to the navas.Karakamsa is a navams diagram, in which
tmakaraka is the first home.
Some contemporary astrologers consider this place in the rasi
diagram instead of navams. In this case, it would be better to
 specify such a sign raçi as karakamsa tulya rasi or karakamsaka, but
this should be distinguished from the karakamsa. For in the above
case the word karakamsaka would include three parts of karaka +
amsa + ka, indicating atmakaraka, his position in navams,
and ka would then create a reference to bhacakra (rasi diagram).
 Lagnamsa
The navamsa sign occupied by lagna is called lagnamsa. The term is
composed of two words
 lagna, which refers to the ASC - rising mark
 amsa which refers to a given division in the general diagram, in
particular to navams.
Lagnamsa is a diagram in navamsa where lagna is the first home.
In some works, like nadi, the lag sign in the diagram of rasi,
considered in navamsa is also called lagnamsa. For example, if
Pisces are lagging, then the Pisces in the navams diagram are called
lagnams. The second house of the diagram is Ram and in the
navams diagram it is called dhanamsa; the eleventh house of the
rasi diagram is Capricorn and in navamsa it is called labhamsa; the
twelfth house of the rasi diagram is Aquarius and in navamsa it is
called vyayamsa etc. In this way, there are two meanings of the
word lagnamsa, the first refers to the position and the second to the
very meaning of svamsa, division.
Lagnamsaka differs from lagnams in that it has an additional
word ka . This is rasi tulya lagnamsa, the sign in the rasi diagram is
occupied by laguna in the navams diagram.This term is used in
lagnamsaka dasa [1].

 Illustration
Svamsa, karakamsa and standard lagnams diagrams, birth.

Diagram 2: Lagnams Chakra

 Diagram 3: Karakamsa
Chakra

 Eight lotus petals

Let's focus on living beings and spirituality. Astadala Padma (eight
lotus petals) forms the basis of Hindu philosophy. It is based on the
Kalachakra or the wheel of time, which consists of eight spokes and
contains 28 constellations in these spokes. Each spoke of the wheel
is one of the cardinal (kendra) or intermediate (wheel) directions and
starts from the east and the movable, clockwise. Based on this
philosophy, we refer to asamamangalam krya, which is a ritual of
worshiping deities and planets within the horoscope before
conducting Praçna (Hour diagram) or studying the horoscope.
 Finding a Deity
Finding a deity consists of two stages. The first should determine the
guiding WH deity.There are three Ishtha Devata or deities directing
an individual soul to liberation, Pälana Devata or a deity directing his
present life, caring for his life and surroundings and defining a
 spiritual master or Guru Devata. These three forms constitute a
tripod in his life and refer to the Sun (the natural signifier of the
soul), the Moon (a natural mind validator and well-being in this life)
and Jupiter (the natural pacifier of Lagna Crata [2] and Guru)
respectively.
The second is to immediately identify the problem and find a
solution. It is a short-term measure that will help in spiritual
development, but it is important to find faith in God.All jyotiams are
carefully considering these resources because we should not end up
creating bad karma.

 Atma: Ista and Dharma Devata

Maharisi Jaimini [3] advises to consider the ninth and twelfth houses
of the Karakamsa [4] to describe the worshiped deity. The ninth
house rules dharma, while the twelfth house is ruled by moksha or
liberation. As far as Ätmakäraka indicates that the main goal is
achieving moksha, we see the person of Ishtha Devat through a
powerful planetary influence on the twelfth house of
Karaksha. Similarly, we see Dharma Devata through a powerful
planetary influence on the ninth house of Karaksha. Unlike Ishtha
devata, Dharma Devata helps the person achieve the ideals and
goals to which the soul aspires in this life and satisfy the desires in
the present incarnation.
A strong planetary influence
Step 1: Planets placed in the sign:
We can see a powerful planetary influence on the twelfth house
through the location of planets in this house. If more than one planet
is placed in this house, then we should consider whether the planets
have a position in raising or owning a house etc, in the absence of
such systems, the hint can give us their length (in the diagram,
ignoring signs) we take into account the planet with the highest
longitude, its strength will be described by devata ishtha.
Step 2: Planets that outline the character:
If there is no one in the twelfth house, then we define the planets
that are the aspects of the second home. In this case, we use
striking characters because the deities do not exist in the human
body. If it aspects more than the planet, then we consider a stronger
 one between them. Note that the aspecting planets indicate the
direction to find the deity and not the deity themselves.
Step 3: The character's lord:
The ruler of the house should be considered. If there are two rulers,
then the stronger one will define a devata.

 I am falling in Vishnu
Every part of this creature is a Guru, teacher and soul constantly
learning new lessons and using the knowledge of older lessons
constantly cooperating with other souls and the supreme soul. Rig
Veda teaches that the penultimate goal of every yivatma (a living
creature with a soul) is Vamnu, I am paramount. Devata ishtha will
eventually be Vishnu an avatar, although various deities could guide
HH to find the ultimate truth, depending on the influence on the
twelfth (moksha) and ninth house (dharma) of karakamsa.

Vishnu determines who is sarva vyapakeśvara devata or the One

who is everywhere, in every being on a large and smaller scale, alive
and dead, in every form and in every way. He pervades every part of
the creation that is His part. This is the essence of tatva akasza,
which is present everywhere and maintains all elements (parts)
together. It is related to the saga of sata and there is no further
division in this case. He is tatva äkäça, present in all signs and
makes them harmoniously interact. He keeps these parts of the
body together. He is the cause and controller of buddhi. Parasara
explains that the prevalence of this tatva is present in persons born
in the hamsa mahäpurusa yoga (Jupiter) and that they worship
Vishnu. In this way, devata isztha and dharma devata are Vishnu.

Table 5: Visëu avatära (Paräsara)

Graha Avatar

Sun Frame

Moon Krishna

Mars Narasim
ha

Merc Buddha
ury

Jupite Vamana
r

Venus Parasur
ama

Satur Kurma
n

Rahu Varaha

Ketu Matsya

Lagna Kalki

All Vishnu
plane
ts

Jaimini adds, [5] that if Ketu, mokshakaraka is in the ninth or twelfth

home of the karakamsa, then he has the desire for spiritual
 liberation. The same is true if these signs [6] are Pisces or Cancer
(the moksha trinity), signs of spirituality that have a strong
influence.
The ninth house of the Home Army is associated with the most
important deity that drives HH towards the goals of nature - that is,
devatä dharma. The real win is to defeat your own self . Pure
spiritual consciousness can only then connect to the consciousness
of the deity. We consider this kind of self-denial from the twelfth
house. The deity we see in the twelfth house of Karaksha becomes
devotee of Ishtha as directing the soul to high spiritual ideals. This
deity should be favorable because the whole effort of this life could
become meaningless.

 Planets in the Trinity

Trikoëe papa dvaye Mantrika [7] concludes that if two harmful
planets are trakai to karakamsa they create a person of mantra [8]
giving the knowledge of the sastra mantra or the authorities of
summoning supernatural forces through magical spells.
The maximum number of harmful planets affecting the three is four
and will give 100% strength. It will fall to 75% for three, 50% for two
and so on. The degrees of knowledge can be täntrika, yäntrika and
mantras successively. Täntrika comes from the word tan or body
and trai control them. In this way, tantra can control the bodies of
others or affect them favorably or not. Yantrika is the one who uses
tools and drawings (yantra).Mantrika, he who uses the Mantras
themselves. There are degrees of occult knowledge.The powers that
we are considering give occult and spiritual knowledge. How this
knowledge will be used is the next question.
"Papada ste nigrahaka : if the harmful planets also pertain, these
harmful planets in the triad (or, if at least three harmful planets are
in the triu), then the HH have the power to summon the spirits,
grahas etc by using magical spells.
"Subha d riste anugrahakah" : if they are describing beneficial
planets, then knowledge will be used for the good of all. We should
carefully consider that the beneficial we are talking about are not in
direct conflict with the harmful in yoga. Jaimini explains this point
with examples. If Jupiter and Rahu connect or embody the trinity,
then Włh is practicing black magic or can be influenced by
it. Problems appear in the second case as a symptom. If Saturn and
Jupiter combine or embody the trinity, then both HH and enemies
are destroyed, and HH may die fighting for another person or for
himself.
It is remarkable that any planet in the triad of kärakamsa will induce
Włh to spirituality.Natural harmful planets by nature tend to explore
higher spiritual truths, but if they are in the trinity to kärakamsa,
they will follow the diktat atmakaraka and direct life to spiritual
realization. Consider Mars in a situation of extreme anger - if such a
Mars is in the trinity of karakamsa, WŁH never uses violent methods
and instead looks for magical mantras or other methods, such as
wearing a coral ring, this action will eliminate the evil influence of
nature the planet. If atmakaraka naturally affects beneficial planets,
he uses this knowledge also for the good of others.
By giving a list of deities for the planets from the Sun to Ketu, Jaimini
adds [9] that if Saturn is placed in a harmful place in the ninth or
twelfth house of kärakamsa, WH does worship devils and allows
other forbidden acts, such as black magic. Venus, similarly placed,
makes WH allow himself black magic including sexual relations etc.
Diagram 4: Capital tantrika (Karakamsa)
Lagnamsa is a Scorpio, a sign associated with mysteries, showing
occult powers, together with Venus and Ketu in the trinity indicates
tapasvé (penance) yoga. However, the absence of the imposing
Saturn on lagnäms shows lack of renunciation and tapasvé yoga
makes the aspect not work completely but defines Venus' ability to
do penance and Ketu for occult studies.

With these abilities confirmed by the kärakamsa, who is in Virgo,

that (Mercury is ätmakäraka placed in the vargottama in the Virama
navamça). Two harmful planets Rahu and Sun (eclipses the
connection) are in the triad to the kärakamsa indicating that WH is
mäntrika. Jupiter is placed in the fall (vargottama) in Capricorn
affected by these harmful planets. Guru - caëdäla yoga indicates
that knowledge could be used for evil purposes such as killing
enemies (people). Exquisite (natural beneficial) Venus for
Kärakamsa is good and should use knowledge for good purposes.
 Without realizing the misuse of knowledge, let us remember how in
prison WH announced that Gaëeça would drink milk in all temples
and persuade people to give milk. A strange phenomenon occurred
when on September 21, 1995, millions of people around the world
reported that the offered milk to the various Gaëeç deities was
entirely drunk by him. Of course, the facts are controversial but it is
noteworthy that WH was under the siege of Saturn, antardaças Ketu,
daça pratyantara Venus, sükn Rahu daça of the Moon and daça
präëa Jupiter. The involvement of the first three planets: Saturn,
Venus and Ketu in yoga tapasvé shows that WH fulfills penance to
achieve this kind of "mysticism"? and the involvement of Rahu and
Jupiter in combination shows the use of its authorities as mäntrika.

 Pälana Devatä
Palana Devata is signified by the Moon and is responsible for guiding
the actions of family members in their material life. He looks after
the person during the current birth.Jaimini explains the method of
placing the deity in the sixth place from Amata Karak [10] (in
Navamsa) on the same basis as the twelfth from the Home
Army. Because the parent's profession in ancient times was
considered from this place. However, in modern diagrams this
feature can not be present and the Palana devata must be specified
for each diagram. This deity should be conducive to benefits in life
and financial prosperity and happiness.

Table 6: Planets and deities

Planet Paras Jaimini Harihara et.al.

ara

Sun Agni Siva All characters CIVA

Double sign: Gaëapati

1 dre? Käëa

Double sign: Skanda [11]

2 dre? Käëa

Moon jala Gaur Powerful Gaur

 Weak KALE

Weak in the Camu? Ä

Mars / amsa
sign

Mars Skand Skanda Male Skanda and

a characters Bhairava

Female signs Camuë? Ä,

Bhadrakälé
etc.

Mercu Vi? Eu Vi? Eu Movable and Vi? Ëu

ry double avatära
characters

Constant Frame
sign: 1 dre?
Käëa

Fixed mark: 2 K ?? ëa
and 3 dre?
Käëa

Jupiter Indra Sambaçiv All characters Mahävi? Ëu,

a Jagannath

Venus Saci Lak? Mé Signs of Annapürëa

satva [12]

Rajas signs Lak? Mé

Tamas signs Yak? And

Saturn Brah Vi? Ëu All characters çästa and ik?

ma (Näräyaëa ta
)

Rahu Durga All characters Sarpa (snake

deity)

Ketu Gaëapati All characters Gaëapati

 Guru Devatä
 The navamça sign of the bhrätrkäraka planet [13] is Guru devatä,
meaning the spiritual guide and teacher of the diagram. Gurus (s)
are indicated by bhrätrkärak as well as planets connecting and
picturing it in navamça. Guru (s) would teach dharma, jyotiça or
subjects related to spirituality (the Sun) or vedänga (Jupiter). Guru
(s) on other issues will be seen in other subdivision diagrams. The
methods of acting in the assessment of planetary influences on a
particular house should be traced on the basis of the rules described
above.

 Ätmakäraka (Soul)

The sign in navamça occupied by ätmakäraka gives us hints about

the desire for ätma and its nature ätmakäraka gives us important
information about the nature of ätma, its spiritual development etc.
1. If the harmful planet is ätmakäraką, it indicates a high level of
spiritual development, while the planet favorable as ätmakäraka
indicates a relatively lower level. Example: Rahu was ätmakäraka for
Srila Prabhupada and Ramakrishna Paramhamsa.
2. Ätmakäraka invariably indicates the suffering during her
Vimçottari give, especially in the case of a harmful planet. During
Näräyaëa daça sign occupied by ätmakäraka or aspiring, he will give
great achievements. If WH is spiritually developed then daça
ätmakäraka may be beneficial.
3. The retreating planet (R-retrogradation) as ätmakäraka indicates
deeply rooted desires as it is the cause of birth.
 Planets as ätmakäraka:
1. The Sun as an AK indicates that WH must learn to overcome his
own ego and become humble.
2. The moon as AK indicates that WH should take great care of
others and be full of compassion.
3. Mars as AK indicates that WH should refrain from all forms of
violence and stick to the path of Ahimsa.
4. Mercury as AK indicates that WH should control speech and be
truthful at all times.
 5. Jupiter as an AK indicates that WH should always respect the
Guru, the spouse and care for the children.
6. Venus as AK indicates that WH must be very pure and refrain from
illegal relationships and desire.
7. Saturn as AK indicates that WH can not give reasons for sadness
to others and must share sadness with others.
8. Rahu as AK indicates that WH may become a cheater and must
become free from deceit and be pure in heart.
 Ätmakäraka in signs and homes
Jaimini pointed out the effects of various AK positions in the
navamça. Read this very carefully and make a list of references.
 AK from Lagnäms
Count the number of characters from AK to lagna navamça, the
number will indicate the effects of the house, which will be the
dominant house. Check Karak's strength in such a house; do this
exercise in both Raçi and navamça. The results in Raçi determine
the worship of Sri Krishna and other holy persons in the navamça.
1. If the AK is in navamça Lagna, WH belongs to the royal family, it
is noble. If the ruler of navamça is in conjunction with Lagna WH,
although he is not born in a noble family, he rises to a high royal
estate. If the AK affects Lagna navamça, then the royal state is
visible from birth. The natural karaka 1 house (Sun) should be strong
to indicate the Rajyoga range.
2. If the Home Army is in the 2nd house, WH will be very spiritual
and a great saint. If Saturn is strong, sacrifices will be fulfilled, while,
Venus will be a strong WH will take severe austerities.
3. If the Home Army is in the 3rd house, WH will be rich and will
achieve prosperity in numerous endeavors. He will become a friend
of many powerful people.
4. If the Home Army is in the 4th house, WH will be Karma Yoga. If
the Moon and Jupiter are strong, it will be famous, while the strong
Sun indicates Rajyoga and the strong Saturn indicates a hard-
working person.
5. If the Home Army is in the 5th home WH is Dharma Parayana. He
is subordinate to law and his dharma is honest and conscientious. Is
 straightforward. If the sun is strong, it will have many good yoga. His
father's blessings will always protect him from misfortune.
6. If the Home Army is in the 6th home, WH will be sick and worry
about it. Get Saturn in this case, Lord Satya Näräyaë, with the full
moon and chant the OM TAT SAT mantra.
7. If the Home Army is in the 7th home, WH is blessed with a pure
heart and many joys.If Venus is strong, the marriage will be blessed.
8. If AK is in the 8th home, WH has many problems and
weaknesses. He will be defeated in fights. Enlist Saturn, Lord Satya
Näräyaë, with the full moon, chant the OM TAT SAT mantra.
9. If the Home Army is in the 9th home, WH is a very pious person
and is a rich lucky man.
10. If the Home Army is in the 10th home, WH is blessed with a pure
heart and a good home. WH will be a pillar of the family and for the
mother; The moon will bless him in strength.
11. If the Home Army is in the 11th home, WH will be courageous,
victorious in combat and able to perform various tasks. If Mars is
strong, it will establish Rajyoga.
12. If the Home Army is in the 12th home, WH is very rich and
blesses him with Srimati Lakshmi Dewi.

Om tat sat

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[1] Refer to Näräyaëa daça, Sanjay Rath, Sagar Publications
Ed.2001.
[2] The sign occupied by a lagna lord
[3] Jaimini's Upadeça Sutra: 2-1-68
[4] Sign occupied by the Ämmakäraka in the Navamsa
[5] Jaimini's Upadeça Sutra Sutra: 2-1-69
[6] Jaimini uses the terms "k? Yä" and "cäpa" to refer to the
kaöapayädi varga are Pisces and Cancer. Some translators have
preferred "Aries" and "Sagittarius" as the direct translation of the
concepts. (Stanza 2-1-70)
[7] Jaimini's Upadeça Sutra sutras: 2-1-83
[8] A person adapt at Mantra çastra.
[9] Jaimini's Upadeça Sutra: 2-1-80
[10] Amatya Karaka is the second of the Chara Karaka in the eight
planet scheme.Jaimini teaches? Amatya däse caiva ??.
[11] Skanda is Kartikeya, the warrior son of çiva.
[12] The Satwik planets are the Sun (Leo), Moon (Cancer) and Jupiter
(Pisces & Sagittarius). The Rajas Planets are Mercury (Virgo &
Gemini) and Venus (Taurus & Libra). The Tamas Planets are Mars
(Aries & Scorpio) and Saturn (Capricorn & Aquarius). This
should be Movable (Rajas), Fixed (Tamas) and Dual (Satwik).
[13] Third in the hierarchy after Atmakaraka & Amatyakaraka.