Real Jaimini Navamsa1 Revealed – 1 (South Indian Charts) An analysis based on Jyotisha Phalaratnamala of Krishna Mishra By Shanmukha, India [Dedication: This first article of my life is reverentially dedicated to my Guru Mahamahopadhyaya Sri Iranganti 2 Rangacharya .]
Shanmukha
Sage Jaimini gave utmost importance to Karakamsa chart and dealt with very specific and rare combinations from it. Karakamsa means the Navamsa sign occupied by Atmakaraka planet. Most of the scholars advocated Parasara Navamsa chart to analyze Karakamsa. But, Krishna Mishra in his Jyotish 3 Phalaratnamala advocated another way of reckoning Navamsa chart in line with 4 Prakriti chakra reckoning. My Guru Sri
a.k.a T.S.V.R.Nageswara
Rao, is 30 years, a graduate in Electonics and Communication Engineering, works in a Science organization of Indian Govt. He started his study of Astrology when he was 22 years old and though not traditionally trained, he is very fond of the wonderful system of Jaimini and learns it from his Guru Sri Iranganti Rangacharya. He, is now working on ancient commentarties on Jaimini and writes some of his musings on Jaimini system at his personal blog http://sutramritam.blogspot.com.
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Though it is Krishna Mishra Navamsa, My Guru calls it Jaimini Navamsa 2 Sri Rangacharya is an erudite scholar and authority on Jaimini system and has been publishing articles on Jaimini since the last five decades. 3 Jyotish Phalaratnamala is very important classic to understand Jaimini. 4 This Prakriti chakra reckoning means counting in zodiacal order for odd signs and reverse for even signs. The counting is based on oddity of signs not on the Vishama pada / Sama pada.
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Rangacharya, in his Jaimini Sutramritam, deciphered the verse of Krishna Mishra and advocates using this variation along with Parasara Navamsa chart. This paper is an attempt to understand Karakamsa chapter of Jaimini Sutras in the light of Phalaratnamala manuscript available with us. The venerable Sage Jaimini explained the Karakamsa in his Upadesa Sutras in the 2nd pada of 1st adhyaya. He says
अथ ांशो हाणाम ्
atha svāṁśo grahāṇām
Translation: Now, Sage is talking about the Swamsa. Literally it means the sign occupied by the Swa (Atmakaraka) planet in the Navamsa chart. Most of the recent commentators of Jaimini Sutras interpreted Swa as Atmakaraka, but 5 Krishna Mishra and his son Somanatha Mishra listed out five types of Karakas to be used 6
in various applications. Out of them, they particularly listed out Swakaraka as the lord of the special Lagna like Hora, Ghatika etc. and gave a great deal of importance. Yet, in this paper Atmakaraka as Swa is followed. Atmakaraka: The planet obtaining most advanced in longitude in any sign in the chart. There has been a great deal of discussion of calculating this planet. We follow the method by our Guru, of 7 Chara karakas out of 7 planets (out of 8 planets when two planets are on equal 7 degrees) and condemning Rahu for becoming Atmakaraka . The movement of planets is very less compared to the Lagna; so, Karakamsa Lagna is, indeed, a very coarse point. So, some scholars coined a new term Lagnamsa (Lagna of Navamsa chart) equivalent to the Swamsa and read the indicated results from Lagnamsa instead, which is not in the spirit of Jaimini. But in the humble opinion of this scribe, Sage Jaimini himself addressed the situation and precisely gave the methods overcoming this obstacle. The first thing one must recourse in analyzing the horoscope is to judge the strength (for example yoga and avayoga etc.) of the horoscope. So, in Jaimini system, utmost importance is given in analyzing the same and 8
which is based on Yogada planets and Argalas. So, by examining these points, the Yoga on the horoscope could be ascertained and then only the other combinations shall be analyzed within the purview of the strength of chart. Thus, the coarseness of Karakamsa is minimized to some extent. Yet, in this paper, for the sake of brevity and clarity, the charts of established persons are discussed highlighting the importance of Karakamsa. 5 6
Refer to Kalpalatha by Somanatha Mishra Refer to Jyotisha Phalaratnamala and Kalpalatha.
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Interested readers can read more info at my blog at http://sutramritam.blogspot.com or Jaimini Sutramritam by Sri Rangacharya. 8 There are 3 types of Yogada planets and they are calculated by aspecting planets on lagna and its 7th house in Rasi, Navamsa and Drekkana charts.
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Karakamsa9 : It is the sign in which Atmakaraka planet placed in Navamsa chart.
Construction of Jaimini Navamsa Chart:
Krishna Mishra in his Jyotisha Phalaratnamala 1st chapter, 3rd verse explained the calculation of his variation of Navamsa reckoning. The relevant sloka by Krishna Mishra is given here for the benefit of readers.
चरभे चरभात ि् रभे नवमात ् सतु भाभये मनु योऽिप जगः ु िवषमामतो िवपरीतमथो ु िवधरु ं शक कनम बधाः
carabhe carabhāt sthirabhe navamāt sutabhādubhaye munayo'pi jaguḥ viṣamātkramato viparītamatho vidhuraṁśaka kalpanamatra budhāḥ
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Translation : For Aries, Leo and Sagittarius the Navamsa reckoning starts direct from Aries. For Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, the Navamsa count is reverse from Capricorn. For Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, the Navamsa count is direct from Libra. For Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, the count is reverse from Cancer. It must be understood that Navamsa reckoning always starts from Movable sign, which is in accordance with Parasara with an exception of Prakriti Chakra reckoning. Krishna Mishra further explains the reckoning of Navamsa in this system in 11th chapter, 22nd verse as follows.
अंशकिवभागोजे मेण यु मे त ु िवपरीतम ्
रायंशकािन मतः वदि मनु योऽिखलशााः aṁśakavibhāgastvoje krameṇa yugme tu viparītam rāśyaṁśakāni kramataḥ vadanti munayo'khilaśāstrajñāḥ
Transaltion: The reckoning of Navamsa is regular and zodiacal for odd sign and regular and anti – zodiacal for even sign. So, summarizing the both verses, we can deduce the following table as ready reckoner with an advantage. Rasi Aries Taurus
1 Ar Cp
2 Ta Sg
3 Ge Sc
4 Cn Li
5 Le Vi
6 Vi Le
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7 Li Cn
8 Sc Ge
9 Sg Ta
This scribe had requested Jhora software maker to include Krishna Mishra Navamsa but as he was busy this scribe himself in the meanwhile has worked on an open source software for Saptarishis Astrology wherein Krishna Mishra Navamsa can be calculated; this will soon be available from the download section. 10
Adopted from Jaimini Sutramritam by Sri Iranganti Rangacharya.
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Gemini Cancer Leo irgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces
Li Cn Ar Cp Li Cn Ar Cp Li Cn
Sc Ge Ta Sg Sc Ge Ta Sg Sc Ge
Sg Ta Ge Sc Sg Ta Ge Sc Sg Ta
Cp Ar Cn Li Cp Ar Cn Li Cp Ar
Aq Pi Le Vi Aq Pi Le Vi Aq Pi
Pi Aq Vi Le Pi Aq Vi Le Pi Aq
Ar Cp Li Cn Ar Cp Li Cn Ar Cp
Ta Sg Sc Ge Ta Sg Sc Ge Ta Sg
Ge Sc Sg Ta Ge Sc Sg Ta Ge Sc
But, in the available manuscript of Kalpalatha by Somanatha Mishra, the illustrated son of 11
Krishna Mishra, gives another way of calculating Navamsa chart, vide the following verse .
अंशक िवभाग ु पवु श रीेित न
ु मेष मेषािद वृषत कािद
ु ु ािद किक णो मीनािद िमधनत ु तल aṁśaka vibhāgastu purvokta śastra rītyeti na meṣasya meṣādi vṛṣasyatu kanyādi midhunasyatu tulādi karkiṇo mīnādi
Translation: The calculation of Amsa (Navamsa) is not according to the usual method. Navamsa reckoning starts from Aries for Aries, from Virgo for Taurus, from Libra for Gemini and from Pisces for Cancer. In the humble opinion of this scribe either the above verse is corrupted or interpolated since it is prima face contradicts the important principle of Navamsa starting from movable sign for movable signs as it was stated in the above Kalpalatha’s verse that Navamsas start from
Pisces for Cancer. But, Krishna Mishra in his verse stated चरभे चरभात ् meaning that Navamsa starts from Movable sign for Movable sign. So, the interpretation given by Sri Rangacharya is probably the correct version of Krishna Mishra Navamsa. Now, we explain the application of Karakamsa for specific results. Yet, it must be kept in mind that in the Karakamsa chapter of Jaimini Sutras not every house results were indicated, but those principles can be extended with intelligent application. It must be understood that whatever the combinations from Karakamsa, be read from only the 12 Navamsa chart constructed in the above‐explained manner. Krishna Mishra in his Jyotisha Phalaratnamala gives utmost importance to the Yogada planet and houses from it, yet in this paper Karakamsa only be discussed. It has been observed by the scribe that Yogada and houses from Yogada are equally very important and perfectly valid. Vriddha Karika explains the clue to interpret the Karakamsa chart vide the following verse.
ु राशौ शभु ांश े वा करकांश े लांश े शभ ु हे शभ
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Courtesy: Sri Madhura Krishnamurthi Sastri and Manuscripts section of Saptarishis Astrology Some scholars advocate the Karakamsa lagna transposed to Rasi chart.
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उपह पाा े ो शभु ग े
पाप योग रिहते कै वं त िनिदशते ्
् िमे िमं िवजानीयात िवपरीते िवपयय ः
śubha rāśau śubhāṁśe vā karakāṁśe lagnāṁśaste śubhagrahe upagrahasya pāścātye svoccha svarkṣa śubharkṣage pāpa dṛgyoga rahite kaivalyaṁ tasya nirdiśet miśre miśraṁ vijānīyāt viparīte viparyayaḥ
Literal Translation: Karakamsa in benefic signs, benefic planets in Lagnamsa and planets in exalted, own house or in benefic signs without conjucntion or aspect of malefic planets indicate moksha for the native. The other effects can be understood from the benefic and malefic influence on the houses and the planets. The real clue to study the results of planets in the Karakamsa charts was indicated by Sri Rangacharya in his Jaimini Sutramritam and Krishna Mishra also endorses that method. For eample, if Venus in 2nd house, three types of results can be identified according to the longitude obtained by him. If between 0° ‐ 10°, Involved in Politics, 10° ‐ 20° , Sensuous , 20° ‐ 30°, lives for hundred years. But, in this paper a general attempt is made and advanced readers would do well to try those methods.
Houses from Karakamsa Lagna: Jaimini dealt with the results of Karakamsa in the 2nd Pada of 1st Adhyaya of Jaimini Sutras. Generally the planets show the influence of the native on the society and their dignity shows the extent to which it effects the society where as the bhavas show the external influence that the sociey puts on the native. So a planet as Atmakaraka indicate the born qualities of the native and in a bhava indicate the circumstances that society creates. The results of houses from Karakamsa Lagna are indicated below, the list is not complete, though. •
From Sutras 1‐2‐14 to 1‐2‐22 the results of the planets in Karakamsa and its second house are indicated. The Sage Jaimini indicated the results in a much‐codified “Katapaya” numeric system and word त (Tatra) numerically means the 2nd house, yet the results can be found from the Karakamsa also. A planet becoming Atmakaraka show the innate nature of the native and a planet in 2nd house show the recognition the native gets in the society. 13
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Nilakantha interprets as Karakamsa and Rangacharya interprets as the 2nd house.
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For example, Sage Jaimini says
िस कम ीवः शनौ १२२० prasiddha karmajjīvaḥ śanau 1220
that Saturn as Atmakaraka indicate the persons nature being karma yogi, yet in second house shows the way he does his work by the influence of the society and fanlly getting recognized. It was observed by this scribe that whenever the word त (Tatra) occurs in that chapter, the results can be understood either from the concerned
house in the previous verse or the Karakamsa itself. • Malefic planets in 3rd house indicate the person is a brave person. The malefic planets in 3rd and 6th house indicate native either a farmer or a person works hard for his livelyhood (कृ िषजीिव kṛṣijīvi) . The same is case with Jupiter in 9th house of Karakamsa. 3rd house also indicates the diseases and this chapter replete with a number of combinations for various specific diseases. • Fourth house from Karakamsa indicate the education, the buildings that native posesses and Phalaratnamala gives a great exposition of these results. Sutrartha Prakasika by Nrisimha Suri indicate the mating place from 4th of Karakamsa. • The Karakamsa Lagna and its 5th house indicate the innate talents and authorship of the native. The connection of Moon or Jupiter with the 5th house indicates authorship for sure and Krishna Mishra gives a number of combinations for excellence in various Indian Languages. • Seventh house indicate spouse, 9th house shows Guru, adultery and Dharma. • Jaimini indicates 10th house result with sutra
• िरःफे बधु े े वा मंदवत १् २४२
• riaḥphe budhe dṛṣṭe vā maṁdavat 1242
• If Mercury is placed in or aspects the 10th house, it gives the results like Saturn. • Sun in 10th house aspected by Jupiter indicate the person a herdsman. • It can be understood by looking at the results attributed to the 2nd house and 6th house and with the above cited verse that the planets in the 2nd, 10th and 6th house (for lesser extent though) indicate the professional inclination of the native. • 12th house shows devotion. Again, Krishna Mishra indicate specific combinations for devotion towards different sects of Hinduism. As it was cited earlier, he gave utmost important to the Yogada planet and attributes 5th house for Devata Bhakti.
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In this paper, some illustrative charts will be studied in light of above points, and it would take a complete book to explain each and every combination in Karakamsa chart.
Devotion – Ishta Devata Though this scribe doesn’t want to discourage the Parasara Navamsa chart for Karakamsa results, but an humble attempt here is made to show the efficacy of the Jaimini Navamsa chart to understand the Karakamsa chart. Sage Jaimini gave rare combinations to know devotion (Devata Bhakti) aspect of the native vide the sutras from 1‐2‐71 to 1‐2‐85. The 12th house from Karakamsa Lagna shows the devotion (Bhakti) of the native and Jaimini gave specific combinations for different forms of Istha Devata. The benefic influence on 12th house indicate the person attaining the mukti and vice versa. Krishna Mishra extended those combinations further and mentions that Devata Bhakti from 5th house of Yogada Planet. The efficacy of this wonderful Jaimini System will be proved with some illustratious charts.
Yoga For Attainment of Moksha, The Final Goal Sage Jaimini listed in his Upadesa Sutras that benefic planet in 12th house and more specifically Ketu in the 12th house leads to Moksha.
उे शभु े शभु लोकः ucce śubhe śubhalokaḥ
के तौ कै वं ketau kaivalyaṁ
When Karakamsa Lagna falls in Sagittarius and Ketu in 12th, the chances of native attaining the higher lokas is certain. Krishna Mishra further extends that the native will attain moksha in this incarnation if these combinations occur in benefic signs. Sage Jaimini lists out the importance of the sign in 12th house of the Karakamsa vide the sutra
िया चापयोः िवशेषण े १‐२‐७३ kriyā cāpayoḥ viśeṣeṇa 1‐2‐73 Translation: If the 12th house falls either in Pisces or Cancer or Aries or Sagittarius indicates the person attains final emancipation. The above principle can be further extended for 12th falling in Scorpio yet for a lesser result. 14 Example: Srila Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
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Reference: The Spiritual Dimensions of Vedic Astrology, Robert Koch, Page No. 369
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(Note: The horoscope was generated using an open source software modified by the scribe. This software is targeted mostly towards Jaimini system. The Savayava Hora Lagna (SHL) and Ghatika Lagna (GL) calculations are based on Jaimini Sutramritam and Jataka Sarasangraha by Raghava Bhatta. TL in the charts shows Tara Lagna, which was erroneously taken as Shri Lagna by some scholars. Phalaratnamala gives the calculation of Shri Lagna, which is, in fact, connected, to Venus and Moon sign lord. I hope now readers could understand why Shri Lagna is important for prosperity and Venus (Goddess Lakshmi), the Karaka for it) Srila Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is believed to be the incarnation of Lord Krishna, a great Vaishnava Saint of 15th century in eastern India. He is emotionally attached to Lord Krishna in Madhura Bhakti and often falls into the ecstasy of Love with Him. Karakamsa in Parasara Navamsa chart falls in Aquarius as Saturn being Atmakaraka. Mars and Sun in 3rd, Venus and Rahu in 4th, Moon in 8th, Mercury and Jupiter in 9th and Ketu in 10th house. Moon in 8th house never been praised by Jaimini literature. Though, malefic planets in 3rd house are a welcome combination, not for Sainthood. In contract, look at the Jaimini Navamsa chart. Karakamsa Lagna falls in Sagittarius Navamsa and Saturn being Atmakaraka with benefic aspect of Moon. In fact, Moon as Poornargala with no virodhargala, aspecting Atmakaraka itself is pravrajyayogaa for a Saint. Ketu in the 12th house in watery sign with aspect of exalted Sun and Mercury indicate the highest order of spirituality in the native. Mercury in 5th house with Sun gave him the 15 knowledge in Mimamsa Sastra and Vedanta respectively and he defeated most of his contemporary scholars. Full Moon in 10th house aspecting the Karakamsa Lagna with wonderful Argala proves the native’s ecstasy towards Godhead. Sage Jaimini speaks in his Upadesa sutras vide
ु योभगी िवाजीवी च पूण श
pūrṇendu śukrayorbhogī vidyājīvī ca
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It is a branch of Vedanta philosophy highlighting the importance of ritualism. In this context, Mimamsa means “Solution of problems by reflection and critical examination”.
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Translation: If full Moon and Venus occupy the Karakamsa or its 2nd, the native will be a person in enjoyment and well educated. Though Moon is not in KL but for his strong aspect on KL, Sri Chatanya was not in enjoyment of worldly affairs, but He often falls in ecstacy of Madhra Bhakti and He was well versed in the Sasthras. 16
Example: Ramanujacharya ; 10 Apr 1017; 12:15 hrs; 11N14, 78E56; 05:22 East, India
Krishna Mishra is very specific that combination of Saturn with Jupiter, or Saturn in Jupitarian signs makes a person belongs to Ramanuja Vaishnava Sampradaya. In the chart of 17 Sri Ramanuja , the great Vaishnavite Saint, you can find Jupiter in 12th house in Libra navamsa with Saturn, Mercury, Venus and Rahu. The conjunction of Jupiter with Rahu is not welcome, but three benefic planets veto the power of Rahu. Aspect of Moon and Venus does show the attachment He has with God. Jupiter and Mercury with exalted Saturn itself is more than enough to show his devotion towards Lord Vishnu. There is a combination in Phalaratnamala that Saturn with Rahu and aspect of Jupiter and Ketu makes a person a Yati (who is an ascetic, restrained his passions and devotes his life spreading a message). This combination doesn’t apply here in toto, though, Jupiter conjoining Saturn and Rahu made him a Yati, in fact he was revered as Yatiraja (King of Yatis). Krishna Mishra gives the following combinations for the Vaishnavism. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Saturn in signs of Mercury Saturn in Own Sign Saturn with Jupiter Saturn in Jupitarian signs 5. Saturn with Venus
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Vishnu Bhakti Madhvamatha Sampradaya Ramanuja Sampradaya ‐do‐ Venkatesa Bhakti
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Some sources quote 04 Apr 1017 as birth date, which is also correct, if Julian year is followed. Here Gregorian year is followed. 17 Reference: The Spiritual Dimensions of Vedic Astrology, Robert Koch, Page no. 96
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It could be understood how much research was done by ancient Jaimini commentators and how the combinations given above, work in Sri Ramanuja chart. Compare the Parasara Navamsa with Jaimini Navamsa chart, where in 12th house was not occupied by any planet excepting the aspect of a no. of planets, which is not enough to prove his phenomenal qualities. The 5th house not occupied by any planet in Jaimini Navamsa, but Sun aspects it with Poornargala shows his excellence in Vedanta and Bhagavatgita. He wrote Sri Bhashya on Brahma Sutras and Gitabhashya on Bhagavatgita. The yoga of Ketu in 12th for highest order of spirituality can be found in horoscope of Ramana Maharshi and Srila Pabhupada Bhakti Vedanta Swami, the founder of ISCKON. Example : Srila Prabhupada; 01 Sep 1896; 15:24 hrs • Some scholars erroneously take Rahu as Atmakaraka and in our humble opinion Rahu can’t become Atmakaraka and will prove his spirituality with Jaimini Navamsa. • Srila Prabhupada has Karakamsa Lagna in Taurus for Moon being Atmakaraka and Jupiter, Saturn and Ketu in 12th house. This combination itself shows the combination for renunciation of life. • As explained elsewhere in this paper, the combination of Jupiter with Mars and the influence of Ketu lead the person to renunciation.
• Jupiter in 12th and strong aspect of Mars with Ketu and Saturn in 12th house, though in the malefic sign, for the association of Jupiter the native is considered one of the greatest Vaishnava Saints of the last century. • Moon in Karakamsa and Sun in 5th house made the native to translate and comment on various Hindu scriptures. Example: Srila Bhakti Rakshaka Sridhara Maharaja; October 12th, 1895; 23:38 Hrs LMT, (‐ 5.53.20), Mayapur, 88E11, 22N34, India. (Courtesy: Robert Koch’s The Spiritual Dimensions in Vedic Astrology) 346
Atmakaraka is Sun placed in Virgo in Rasi Chart, in Virgo in Parasara Navamsa and in Taurus in Jaimini Navamsa chart. If you look at Parasara Navamsa, Mars occupies 12th house from Karakamsa, which may show devotion towards Nrisimha Deva for a Vaishnavite. But Srila Sridhara Maharaja was ardent devotee of Lord Krishna. Now, look at Jaimini Navamsa chart given above. AK Sun occupies Taurus Navamsa and 12th house is occupied by Moon, with aspect of Venus and well‐placed Saturn. Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya is believed to be initiated by a Vashnavaite from the order of Madhva Sampradaya. Krishna Mishra attributes the influence of Saturn in own signs for the path of Madhva Vaishnava Samradaya and the aspect of Venus from a Watery sign indicate the subtle connection with Radha Devi in Goudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya. Sun being Atmakaraka and the 2nd house from Karakamsa is occupied by Mars and aspected by Jupiter, Mercury and Rahu from Pisces and Ketu from Virgo. The influence of two benefic planets Jupiter and Mercury indicates that Srila Sridhara Maharaja’s excellence in Vedic scriptures, his authorship and renunciation in life. You can’t find these yogas from Parasara Navamsa chart. Example: Birth details withheld for obvious reasons
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Look at this chart of a most famous and equally criticized astrologer on the Internet Jyotish forums. In this chart, Saturn and Jupiter occupy the equal degrees and since the tie is between AK and AmK planets, no Rahu intrusion is necessitated. So, Saturn becomes Atmakaraka for being most advanced in longitude. Saturn and Rahu in Karakamsa Lagna, Mars in 5th, Sun in 9th house. Sage Jaimini says
िकोणे पापये मािकः trikoṇe pāpadvaye māntrikaḥ
ु शभु े अनाहकः
śubha dṛṣṭe anugrāhakaḥ
पाप े िनाहकः pāpa dṛṣṭe nigrāhakaḥ
Translation: If both 5th and 9 th occupied by malefic planets, then the native will be adept in mantra sastra. If benefics aspect, he will protect the people and if malefics aspect will control the spirits. This native is a very advanced in mantra sastra, prescribes the mantras according to the doshas in the horoscope and also wrote an excellent textbook on remedies using mantra sastra. Look at the aspect of the most benefic planets on trines. Jupiter from Sagittarius, exalted Venus and Moon from Pisces, aspect the 5th house, Mercury from Leo aspect the 9th house, which show the transformation from a mantrik into the person who protects. Though the Parasara Navamsa chart show the influence of malefics on trines, but Jaimini Navamsa is very clear with powerful aspect of all benefics on trines. This native claims to be a Vaishnavaite and devoted to Lord Jagannatha. In Parasara Navamsa chart, Mercury occupies the 12th house in Leo, which shows that. In Jaimini Navamsa chart, no planets occupy the 12th house, Mercury and Ketu aspect the 12th house. The aspect of Mercury does show the devotion towards Vishnu, this scribe strongly opines that the native shall involve in Ganesha worship, for the aspect of Ketu on 12th house. The aspect of Ketu is more powerful than Mercury’s since more planets involved in Argala for Ketu. No planet occupies the 2nd house and Jupiter from Sagittarius aspect the 2nd house. Since Jupiter has two powerful unobstructed argalas and Jupiter being in a Dual sign constitutes 18 Tripadargala , which show the native gets his living from teaching and consultation. Saturn and Rahu in this chart occupy Karakamsa. Rahu’s occupancy of Karakamsa lagna may indicate the allegations he receives now and then of deceiving others. This scribe reserves his opinion in this regard, though Krishna Mishra never praised the association of Rahu in Lagna. 18
Argala Rajayogas are very important in Jaimini system and was given a great exposition by Krishna Mishra. This concept will be discussed in ensuing articles.
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Example: Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, 18‐2‐1836; 6:23AM, 87E44, 22N53 Readers may criticize me for using a different horoscope than the usual one, but I have seen 19 a hand calculated horoscope by an eminent scholar Sri Vedavyas , where he used probably his own Ayanamsa. In that chart Rahu moves back to Sagittarius Navamsa conjunct Sun and Moon becomes most advanced planet in longitude.
In the horoscope of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, some scholars take Rahu as Atmakaraka, but based on our experience and teachings of our Guru, Rahu is condemned for being AK. According to Vriddha Karika, when two planets occupy same degree, then only Rahu can be considered for Chara Karaka scheme, as is the case with this chart. Yet here, since the tie is between AK and AmK, and Rahu is prohibited from becoming Atmakaraka, so Moon becomes AK here for being most advanced planet. Now, look at Parasara Navamsa, Moon occupies Aries Navamsa and 12th from Karakamsa is not occupied by any planet. Sun from Sagittarius and Venus from Virgo aspects the 12th house Pisces. Jaimini instructs us that Bhakti towards Shiva and Lakshmi for Sun and Venus respectively. But, it is well known fact that Sri Paramahamsa was strong devotee of Goddess Kali which cannot be easily explained with Parasara Navamsa. Now, look at Jaimini Navamsa given above. AK Moon occupies Aries Navamsa in this chart with no planet in 12th house from Karakamsa and aspects by Rahu and Sun from Sagittarius, Ketu from Gemini. Now, observe the two aphorisms of Sage Jaimini.
ु ां िशवे भिः रिव के त
ravi ketubhyāṁ śive bhaktiḥ
Translation: Sun and Ketu in 12th house of Karakamsa Lagna indicate the devotion towards Lord Shiva. 19
Parasara Jyotisham Part 2, Telugu Edition, by Sri Ekkirala Vedavyasa, PhD
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राणा तामांगायां च rāhuṇā tāmasyāṁdurgāyāṁ ca
Transaltion: If Rahu in 12th it indicate devotion towards Godess Durga or to the Tamasic deities. Though, Rahu is not in 12th house from Karakamsa lagna, but then he strongly aspects Pisces from the frontal aspect of Sagittarius making it a very strong aspect. The planets Sun, Rahu and Ketu clearly indicate the devotion towards Saivite Gods and especially the eternal attachment that Sri Ramakrishna had towards Goddess Durga. Amatyakaraka is Mars and Sage Jaimini instructs us to see devata bhakti (devotion to a particular deity) also from 6th planet from Amatyakaraka vide Sutra Amatya Dase Chaivam. Hence the 6th planet from AmK Mars is Rahu. Count like this, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu Goddess Durga.
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So, Rahu indicate bhakti towards Goddess Kali, Tamasic form of
Example: A Male native. 09 May 1979; 00:12 hrs, 17N41, and 83E03, IST
Over the years this native has been puzzled about Ishta Devata. He feels strongly attached towards Lord Rama and Lord Shiva, yet the Parasara Navamsa doesn’t give any clue about that. Venus being Atmakaraka placed in Aquarius in Parasara Navamsa chart, with no planet in 12th house. Hence the lord of 12th Saturn shall indicate the Ishta Devata which possibly could be Lord Vishnu. Now, if you look at Jaimini Navamsa chart, Atmakaraka Venus occupies Sagittarius Navamsa and its 12th is occupied by Sun aspected by Ketu, Mercury and Mars from Aries. It explains the native’s attachment towards Lord Rama and Lord Shiva being the family deity of the native.
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The native is known for his good reasoning, logical thinking often argumentative in his circles, often fond of reading legal cases in the newspapers due to the occupancy of Mercury and Mars in the 5th house, which is not found in Parasara Navamsa chart. Sage Jaimini Says
बधु ने मीमांसकः
budhena mīmāṁsakaḥ
कुजेन न ैयायकः
kujena naiyāyakaḥ
Translation: If Mercury occupies the Karakamsa Lagna or its 5th house, then the person will be adept in mimamsaka sasthra, and if Mars occupies them, then the native will be a logician or a lawyer. If you look at the 3rd house in Parasara Navamsa chart, three malefic planets found, which accroding to Jaimini produces a very brave person. Yet, the native is not that brave, though argumentative. But in Jaimini Navamsa chart, no planets in 3rd and Jupiter placed in 6th explain the native’s cowardary. Sage Jaimini says
कमिण पापे शूरः karmaṇi pāpe śūraḥ
ु े कतरः शभ
śubhe kataraḥ
Translation: If a malefic occupy the 3rd house, it makes a brave man whereas benefic makes one timid. Although this article might be portraying Parasara Navamsa as not to be included while doing Jaimini astrology but it is not the intention of this writer, his Guru has categorically said not to totally ignore Parasara Navamsa while doing Jaimini astrology and also said that Parasara Navamsa does not explain the sutras of Jaimini most effectively. In contrast Krishna Mishras Navamsa does explain the Karakamsa chapter of Jaimini Sutras effectively. There is more to this and will be continued in the 2nd part of this article.
To Be Continued …………….
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Real Jaimini Navamsa1 Revealed –2 An analysis based on Jyotisha Phalaratnamala of Krishna Mishra
By Shanmukha, India. Readership Level: Advanced
Shanmukha
[Dedication: This first article of my life is reverentially dedicated to my Guru Mahamahopadhyaya Sri Iranganti 2 Rangacharya .]
a.k.a T.S.V.R.Nageswara
Rao, is 30 years, a graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering, works in a Science organization of Indian Govt. He started his study of Astrology when he was 22 years old and though not traditionally trained, he is very fond of the wonderful system of Jaimini and learns it from his Guru Sri Iranganti Rangacharya. He, is now working on ancient commentaries on Jaimini and writes some of his musings on Jaimini system at his personal blog http://sutramritam.blogspot.com.
Karma Yoga in Karakamsa, Yoga for Professional Fame Jaimini says Saturn in Karakamsa or in 2nd house from Karakamsa Lagna indicate the person will be known for his work. The adhikara sutras
ूिस कमर्ीवः शनौ १-२-२० prasiddha karmajjīvaḥ śanau 1-2-20 and
् ु े वा मंदवत १-२-४२ िरःफे बधे riaḥphe budhe dṛṣṭe vā maṁdavat 1-2-42
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Though it is Krishna Mishra Navamsa, My Guru calls it Jaimini Navamsa 2 Sri Rangacharya is an erudite scholar and authority on Jaimini system and has been publishing articles on Jaimini since the last five decades. 296
say that Saturn in 2nd or Mercury in 10th or the aspect of Mercury on 10th indicate the person is known for his work. 3
Example: Mother Teresa , 26 August 1910; 14:25 hrs
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In the chart of Mother Teresa , Atmakaraka Moon placed in Scorpio Navamsa, with Venus and Jupiter, Ketu in trines. • Mercury in 2nd house and Saturn in 10th house is a combination for Karma Yoga is found in Jaimini Navamsa & not in Parasara Navamsa. Mother Teresa is a real mother for mankind and her service to the nation is recognized worldwide. In fact she was awarded Noble peace award for her service. • Moon as Atmakaraka with two exalted planets in trines in watery signs indicate the kind-heartedness and Love she showered on the helpless. Krishna Mishra gave a specific combination of Moon with Mercury for firm belief in traditions and she was well known for campaign against the birth control operations, for they are against Christianity.
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www.astrodatabank.com Marcello Borges quotes the photo-bio "Faith and Compassion, The Life and Works of Mother Teresa," in Portuguese by Raghu Rai and Navin Chawle, Element Books. Chawle is a civil servant in India and had close contact with the nun. On p.22, “Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu was born 26 August 1910 in Skopje. The date is often given as August 27, which is the date she was baptized." Astrolog quotes Astrol Auskunfsbogen for August 27, 1910, 2:25 PM MET. Helen Adams Garret gives August 26 (with 4:58 AM MET, no source) in the ISAR Emailleter Vol.41. As Yugoslovia was on the Julian calendar, the question remains of whether the date is OS or NS. 4 In order to maintain brevity of article, North Indian style charts are not given here, readers can download Jhd files of all the relevant charts in this article from download section. 297
• Look at the Moon in Karakamsa and Mercury in 2nd house. Jaimini indicates the Scorpio Navamsa हिनः (stanya haniḥ) as meaning the lack of milk. Karakamsa is placed in Scorpio Navamsa and the orphans played an important role in the life of Mother Teresa. • Exalted Jupiter in 9th house with Ketu shows the Mother’s firm belief in her religion. The relevant Jaimini adhikara sutra
् िनः सवादी गु भि १-२-५१ समे शभु ग्योगात धमर्
same śubha dṛgyogāt dharma nityaḥ satyavādī guru bhaktiśca 1-2-51
Translation: If benefic in 9th or aspect 9th, the person will be virtuous, truthful and devoted to preceptor.
Example: Mahatma Gandhi; 02 Oct 1869; 07:20 Hrs
In Mahatma Gandhi’s horoscope, Atmakaraka is Jupiter occupying his own Navamsa Sagittarius in Jaimini Navamsa, with Saturn and Mercury in 2nd, Rahu in 5th, Venus and Mars in 6th, Sun in 9th, Moon in 12th house. The yoga for professional fame is indicated by Saturn in own house and Mercury in 2nd house from Sg Karakamsa Lagna as per verses quoted previously, and Gandhiji was one of the greatest personalities and adored as Mahatma. Jaimini is again specific about the Mercurys placement in 2nd house.
ु विनजवायिँशिनो वहारिवद सौे
vanijastantuvāyaśśilpino vyavahāravidaśca saumye
Translation: The person will be either a businessman, a weaver, a sculptors, or adept in litigation ( in present scenario, may be a statesman, an executive etc.), if Mercury occupies 2nd house. 298
• Gandhiji’s accumen for his statesmanship and love for his weaving can be attributed to well placed Mercury in 2nd house. • Mars and Venus in 6th house, a prominent house in Artha trikona shows he was a qualified lawyer (Mars), and also involved with politics (Venus). • Well placed Sun in 9th house Leo, indicate his Satyavrata, though there is malefic aspect of Saturn, Rahu and Ketu, but Saturn is well placed in his own house, and Sun himself basically very strong. Yet, the differences with his Guru could not be ruled out, since aspect of Rahu and Saturn on the 9th house. Example: Srikant Jichkar; 14th September 1954; 2:05hrs, 5:30East, 21N09, 79E06, India.
Dr. Srikant Jichkar was a scholar-politician, a qualified medical doctor, an astrologer and a highly qualified person with tons of postgraduate degrees to his credit. Atmakaraka Sun placed in Sagittarius in Jaimini Navamsa, with Venus and Saturn in second house. Jaimini says Saturn in 2nd house indicate the person is well known for his work, Sun in Karakamsa and Venus in 2nd house indicate the person’s inclination towards politics though he was a qualified medical doctor. Mercury in 10th house in own house with well placed Rahu indicate the person is a doctor in allopathic, yet the influence of Sun and Venus on Karakamsa and its 2nd brought him into politics and he worked as a minister at state level a couple of times. Jaimini and Krishna Mishra attribute the signification of logic to Mars. The 2nd house from Karakamsa occupied by well-placed Saturn, itself indicate the person is well known for his work and the aspect of Mars from Leo explains the person’s logical approach and his lectures on analysis of budget were so popular. Moon in 5th house aspected by Mars shows he was a prolific writer and gave him a couple of books to his credit. Sun placed in the sign of Jupiter gave him the knowledge in Vedic scriptures. Krishna Mishra mentions that 4th house and 5th house are the houses of education and mentions different combinations for the expertise in the different branches. He mentions combinations of Moon and Mercury with other planets. He is specific that the combination 299
of Moon with Ketu indicates the person is a poet. Ketu’s occupancy of 4th house and benefic aspect of Mercury, Moon in 5th indicates the person is an educationalist having probably many degrees to his credit. Example: Swami Vivekananda; 12 Jan 1863, 06:33 hrs
In this chart of Swami Vivekananda, Karakamsa Lagna is Sagittarius as Sun is Atmakaraka. • Rahu in 2nd house and Saturn in 10th house of Karakamsa in Jaimini Navamsa indicate the Karma Yoga. Swami Vivekananda is known for his work and who fought for the revival of Hinduism and its application for the benefit of mankind. • Sun being Atmakaraka and well placed Moon occupying the 9th house indicate the person for his excellence in Dharmic life. The verse 1-2-51 cited above mentions that benefic influence on 9th house makes the native righteous, satya vadi and devoted towards the Guru. Swami Vivekananda is known for his quest for the truth, logical approach (Mars in 6th house), and devotion towards Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. In the Karakamsa chart of Swami Vivekananda, 12th house falls in Scorpio Navamsa and Venus and Jupiter occupies it. Sage Jaimini attributes devotion towards Parvati Parameswara (Sa Amba Sive) vide the following Sutra.
ु गणा सांबिशवे १-२-८०
guruṇā sāṁbaśive 1-2-80
Krishna Mishra extended the principle and lists out that Jupiter makes a person
ॄावािद Bramhātmavādi (Ardent follower of Advaita Vedanta)
Swami Vivekananda was an advaita follower and Sun being Atmakaraka adept in Vedanta.
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• Krishna Mishra lists out very important combinations for renunciation and which is perfectly valid in case of Swami Vivekananda. The literal interpretation of the combination gives that the influence of Rahu + Saturn in malefic house with aspect of Jupiter and Ketu makes the native either a renunciate or a यित (Yati) who is an ascetic, restains his passions and devotes his life spreading a message. Similarly Jupiter with Mars makes a person a renunciate. 5
• In this chart the 12th house Scorpio occupied by Jupiter with Venus in a malefic Martian sign and strong aspect of Rahu and Ketu, made him a Yati spreading the message of Indian spirtual values.
ु • Jaimini indicated that Rahu in Karakamsa or its 2nd makes a person जांगिलकः (jaṁgulikaḥ). The word was interpreted by most scholars that a person who roams in
forests, yet it could be interpreted as a person who travels a lot in the modern context, for example, service engineers, medical practioners in villages etc. 6
Example: Sri Viswanatha Satyanarayana , 10 Sep 1895; 07:21 hrs, Machilipatnam, India
Sri Viswanatha Satyanarayana, popularly known as “Kavisamrat” was the uncrowned monarch of Telugu literature. He was the most venerated and equally criticised writer of Telugu literature of 20th century. He is an Jnanapith awardee, the highest Indian award for literature and a protagonist with deep belief in indian traditional culture. He excelled in all forms of literature, be it novel, play, prosody, poems etc. • Atmakaraka Moon occupies Sagittarius Navamsa with Mars in Jaimini Navamsa. Saturn in 2nd for fame in the professional front, Jupiter in 6th (he retired as a 5 6
ु े Sage Jaimini treats Venus to be equivalent to Saturn for God worship - Devata Bhakti. शब Source: Jyotisha Ratnavali (Telugu) By K. Seshavatara Sastri, Part 2, page 229. 301
च 1-2-84.
principal). Jaimini and Krishna Mishra were very specific that the influence of Moon on the trines to Karakamsa Lagna makes an author. Moon in Karakamsa, Saturn in 2nd in own navamsa with aspect of Venus and Sun, Rahu in 5th gave him fluency in a number of languages including English (Rahu). • One important combination given by Krishna Mishra is the combination of Mars with Moon or Mercury gives the person fluent in Telugu language. For Atmakaraka Moon conjunct Mars, Sri Viswanatha had more than 100 books to his credit in Telugu and translated Srimat Ramayanam into Telugu. • One more specific combination given by Krishna Mishra is that the combination of Moon with Mars makes person adept in traditional attire and Sri Viswanatha was famous for his campaign for Hindu traditions and even wrote a couple of novels ridiculing the theory of Aryan Invasion. Aspect of Venus on Rahu in 5th house confirms the same. • In this chart, Venus and Sun occupies the 12th house. The Ishta Devata of Sri Viswanatha was Lord Sri Rama and their family constructed and maintained a Siva temple, the Linga being brought by his father from Banaras. He even translated the epic Ramayana with sheer devotion towards Lord Sri Rama. Though he was not a renunciate, yet he used to live a very dharmic and almost renunciate life and did tremendous work in spreading the Hindu culture through his books. • Krishna Mishra lists out a specific combination of Saturn with Venus for devotion towards Lord Venkateswara. Lord Venkateswara was their family diety. In this horoscope Venus occupies 12th house with a strong aspect of Saturn from Capricorn. The aspect of Rahu on 12th house is nullified by Karakamsa falling in Jupitarian sign. Example: Rukmini Arandale; 29 Feb 1904; 12:10 hrs, 09N56, 79E07, India
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Rukmini Arandale was a great classical dancer, brought out the Bharatanatyam to the general public. Bharatanatyam was only performed by the traditional families and she is the first female dancer to bring it out. Atmakaraka Mercury in Gemini sign in Jaimini navamsa, Saturn in 2nd, Venus in 4th, Moon in 8th, Sun in 10th and Jupiter and Mars in 12th house. Venus in 4th house is combination for excellence in classical arts. Saturn in 2nd house is a specific yoga for fame in professional front. So far we have seen celebrity charts, now the chart of a common man, the father of this scribe is discussed. Example: Nooka Raju; an Ayurvedic doctor, yet practices allopathy.
This native is a qualified Ayurvedic doctor yet practices Allopathy for his livelihood and leads a dharmic life. He has been doing the Gita Yagna since the last 30 years in the month of Kartika without break. Karakamsa falls in Libra in Jaimini Navamsa, Saturn being Atmakaraka. Jupiter and Sun occupies 5th house in Aquarius, Moon and Mars in 12th house and Mercury and Ketu in 2nd house. Though the native stopped his formal schooling at 8th standard, he is much respected for his traditional knowledge, for his speeches in Gita Yagna and dharmic life. Sage Jaimini says vide the following Sutra
रिवणा वेदांतज्ञो गीतज्ञ raviṇā vedāṁtajño gītajña
िविश वैयाकरणो वेदवेदा िव viśiṣya vaiyākaraṇo vedavedānga vicca
गु संबेण सांूदाय िसिः
guru saṁbandeṇa sāṁpradāya siddhiḥ 303
ु न मीमांसकः बधे budhena mīmāṁsakaḥ
Translation: If the following planets in Karakamsa Lagna or its 5th • • • •
Sun Æ Adept in Vedanta, Bhagavatgita, music Jupiter Æa Grammarian, adept in Veda Vedangas. Jupiter association gives excellence in traditions Mercury Æ adept in reasoning and Mimamsa sasthra.
This can be confirmed with Ketu and Mercury in 2nd house. Krishna Mishra interprets the second sutra viśiṣya vaiyākaraṇo… pertaining to Sun and adds 2nd house for exemplary attributes of the native. Venus in Karakamsa, Moon being the 10th lord and Mercury in 2nd house aspecting 10th indicate the person being an Ayurvedic Doctor and could prepare the medicines at home. Jaimini says if Moon occupy KL and aspected by Mercury it makes one a doctor. Here though that yoga doesn’t apply, but Moon is the 10th lord from KL and Mercury aspects on 10th house. Krishna Mishra says Moon with Mars makes the person adept in traditions, Moon with Venus make the person who wears religious symbols on his body and adept in Japa, good character etc. Look at the Ketu with Mercury in 2nd and Krishna Mishra was specific that the
native will have defective speech अुटवाक ् (asphuṭavāk) if Ketu in 2nd but for the Mercury’s (व) association veto this and gives the native good speech with recital of complex sanskrit verses. In Parasara Navamsa chart, Rahu occupies 12th house indicating the love towards Goddess Durga. But native is strong devotee of Lord Shiva. Now, look at the Jaimini Navamsa chart, where in Moon and Mars occupy the 12th house clearly indicating devotion towards Lord Shiva. Infact, he was instrumental in renovating an old Shiva temple in his native place right from its Bhumi Puja to inauguration. Ketu in 2nd house with Mercury indicates the native is an adept in mechanism. Though, he is a doctor, but a large share of his income comes from Radio and TV mechanic work. In fact this native can repair a variety of instruments without formal training. Sage Jaimini says
के तनु ा घिटक यी ketunā ghaṭika yantrī
Transalation: Ketu in 2nd house makes the native a watch-maker.
Yoga for Politics Jaimini gives yoga for politics and office in government in the following Adhikara Sutras. 304
तऽ रवौ राज कायर्परः १-२-१४ tatra ravau rāja kāryaparaḥ 1-2-14
ु े १-२-१९ राजकीयाः कािमनः शतििय शब rājakīyāḥ kāminaḥ śateṁdriyaśca śukre 1-2-19
ु े राज ूेः १-२-४१ तऽ रिव शब
tatra ravi śukra dṛṣṭe rāja preṣyaḥ 1-2-41
Translation: If Sun in 2nd house, the native leads political life or government servant. If Venus is in 2nd it makes one politician, passionate, and lives for 100 years. If Sun and Venus aspect the 2nd, the native lives as government servant. From the above sutras it can be deduced that planets Sun and Venus are the significators for the connection with the government. Moreover, Venus is the significator for the politics and Sun for the higher jobs like IAS in the government. So, the involvement of Sun and Venus with either Karakamsa Lagna or its 2nd or its 10th indicate the inclination towards the politics or government jobs. Example: Sri P.V.Narasimha Rao, Ex Prime Minister, India
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In the chart of Sri P. V. Narasimha Rao, Ex-Prime Minister of India, the Atmakaraka Venus occupies Sagittarius Navamsa in Jaimini Navamsa. Sun occupies 2nd, Mars in 3rd, Moon and Ketu in 5th, Mercury in 7th, Jupiter, Rahu in 11th and Saturn in 12th house. Sri P.V. Narasimha Rao had executed various offices as cabinet minister at both state level and national level, as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and finally as Prime Minister of
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India. He could miraculously run the minority government for full term of 5 years and introduced financial reforms in the country. • Venus in Karakamsa and Sun in 2nd house is a classical Jaimini Yoga for Politics. • Though no planet occupied the 9th house, but Jupiter’s aspect involving Guru Chandala Yoga and Moon’s aspect with Ketu and inimically placed Sun’s aspect, all lead to the allegations he faced in running the government. He was believed to bribe the opposition parties to attain the majority, and he could not reveal the true story even in his biographical novel “The Insider”. • Also he was the first Prime Minister convicted by the court of law. Look at the Bandhana yoga by Sun in 2nd and Saturn in 12th, Bandhana yoga occurs on Arudha Lagna in the Rasi chart as well. • Now, look at the Venus in Karakamsa, Moon and Ketu in 5th house. Sri Narasimha Rao was a scholar and translated a couple of Telugu works into Hindi and he was believed to fluently speak more than a dozen languages. Look at the influence of 4 planets on 5th house. Example: N.T. Rama Rao; 28 May 1923, 16:05 hrs, Nimmakuru, Andhra Pradesh, India N.T. Rama Rao (NTR) was an actor turned politician, Ex- Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, a most popular actor of the Telugu film industry. His portrayal of mythological roles were so popular and it is not exaggeration to say his portrait as Lord Krishna can be found in every household of Andhra Pradesh.
• Karakamsa falls in Cancer Navamsa of Jaimini Navamsa, Saturn being Atmakaraka. Venus in 2nd, Mercury in 3rd, Sun in 4th, Mars and Rahu in 5th, Jupiter and Moon in 9th and Ketu in 11th in Jaimini Navamsa Chart.
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• NTR was a famous actor earning good deal of money in films and suddenly entered politics and cruised into power. Saturn being Atmakaraka made him famous with the people of Andhra Pradesh. Look at the placement of Venus in 2nd house which finally brought him into politics. • He treated his elders, film directors and writers with much respect. Look at the Jupiter with Moon in 9th in own navamsa pisces. Sage Jaimini finally at the end of the Karakamsa chapter indicates a very important clue in interpreting the dasa as well. He says
सवषां च ैव पाके sarveṣāṁ caiva pāke
Translation: All these results can be applied for judging the sign dasas. 8
This clue is very important and ancient commentaries give much importance to the placement of planets in the dasa sign in both Rasi chart, Navamsa and Dwadasamsa chart. Conclusion: In this paper, the literal translation to the cryptic sutras of Jaimini is given and readers do well to read excellent Sanskrit and English commentary by Sri Rangacharya for better understanding of Jaimini System. A sincere attempt here has been made to understand the Karakamsa chapter of Jaimini Sutras with the aid of Krishna Mishra’s Phalaratnamala. Yet, only a couple of houses are discussed which indeed is the tip of iceberg. 9 These combinations can be applied to Yogada planet as well, which was given a great deal of exposition by Krishna Mishra. This scribe will attempt later to write an exposition on Yogada planets as to what is currently known and what Krishna Mishra expounded. Sage Jaimini indicated to see devotion from 6th planet from Amatyakaraka, which must be well researched. Why the 6th planet shows the devotion? The key lies with understanding 10 the reckoning of 6th house, which was given by a Vriddha karika . We conclude this article with an urge to the scholars to study the ancient commentaries to understand Jaimini concepts, as today the only source we follow is Jaimini’s Upadesha Sutras for which commentaries are most essential along with Vriddha Karikas. And this lack of in-depth study on commentaries is creating confusions in the already cryptic work of Sage Jaimini. We appreciate the lead taken by Saptarishis Astrology in bringing the manuscripts to the access of the jyotish fraternity. [Acknowledgements: This scribe takes the liberty to record the encouragement given by friends by their feedback on his blog, without which this article may not have come out in this form.] 8
For example, see the Drig dasa exposition by Raghava Bhatta in Jataka Sara Sangraha
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These Yogada Rajayogas must be applied in Rasi chart only, for example 5th house from Yogada in Rasi chart for devotion etc. 10 Vriddha Karikas are ancient Sanskrit verses on exposition of Jaimini Sutras, the authors of these Vriddha karakas are unknown but their verses (vriddha karakas) are often quoted by ancient commentators like Somanatha Mishra, Raghava Bhatta, Neelakantha. 307