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Functional Nature of Planets
Functional Nature of Planets
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prendujejyaukrca prabal uttarottaram |
kendvarkrkibhputr prabalca yathottaram || 9||
Translation:
Full Candra, Budha, Guru and ukra are stronger in the ascending order. Weak Candra, Srya, ani and Mangal
are stronger (in malefic disposition) in the ascending order.
Remarks:
Among the natural benefics Venus is considered to be the strongest, hence is considered as to be worst when
affected by the Kendradhipatya Dosa. The next is Jupiter which is followed by Mercury and Moon. Moon
becomes auspicious when strong in Paksha Bala and Mercury becomes auspicious when associated with other
Saumya Grahas. Thus the order of Grahas affected by the Kendradhipatya Dosa are Venus < Jupiter < Mercury
and Moon.
On the other hand the malefics are stronger in the order of weak Moon (in Paksha bala) < the Sun < Saturn <
Mars. i.e., Mars becomes highest in auspiciousness by the virtue of Kendra ownership. He is followed by Saturn,
Sun and the weak Moon. Mercury is considered to be higher in natural beneficence than Moon, hence his
position comes after the Moon, provided he is associated with other Krura Grahas.
The degree of beneficence in the decreasing order is as follows:
Venus > Jupiter > Saumya Mercury > strong moon > Krura Mercury> Weak Moon > the Sun > Saturn >
Mars.
Mercury is considered as Saumya when associated with other Saumya Grahas i.e., Jupiter, Venus and strong
Moon. It is considered as Krura, when associated with other Krura Grahas i.e., Mars, Saturn, Sun and weak Moon.
BPHS 34.10
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pradyekitau vpi mitho yogakrau tad |
yoge'smin jyate bhpo vikhyto v jano bhavet || 12||
Translation:
If there happens to be a full mutual aspect between a Kendra and Kona lord they cause Yoga. One born in such
Yoga will becomes a king and be famous.
Remarks:
In the verses 34.11 and 34.12, the sage mentioned about yoga caused by the virtue of sambandha between a
Kendra and a Kona lord. This sambandha cause Rajayoga which bestow kingship and fame. Kingship here means
huge authority and influence over many people and the power to rule over them. Fame and reputation also
comes with the authority and influence as people who are ruled (guided, governed etc.) will know and talk about
this person.
One should also judge the strength of Lagna and the 10th houses, because they govern the extent of fame one
receives in life. The Lagna rules fame that comes due to birth in a specific lineage, place or community, inherent
skills and knowledge etc. The 10th house rules fame that comes due to the ability to perform righteous action in
the society and the ability and authority to guide or govern people.
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For different Lagnas the Trishadaaya rulers simultaneously rule one among a
Kendra, Trikona, another Trishadaaya or a Dependent bhava. Based on that,
their natures are altered as follows:
1. Trishadaaya + Kendra = Inauspicious
2. Trishadaaya + Trikona = Auspicious
3. Trishadaaya + Lagna = Auspicious
4. Trishadaaya + Another Trishadaaya = Extremely inauspicious
5. Trishadaaya + Dependent bhava (2nd, 12th) = Inauspicious
6. Trishadaaya + Randhra (8th) = Extremely inauspicious and deadly
Dual Trishadaaya lordship: For Aries, Libra and Sagittarius Lagnas, Mercury,
Jupiter and Venus respectively become the lords of two Trishadaayas. This
makes them extremely inauspicious. Their dasas turn out to be the worst dasas
in the life of the natives of the mentioned Lagnas. The ideal situation is when
these dasas dont appear in their lifetime, which is based on the Moons
nakshatra position. For instance, one born in Aries Lagna will not likely face
Mercurys dasa in their lifetime, if they are born with Moon in Ketu or Venuss
nakshatra.
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Translation:
The effects due to the lords of Vyaya (12th), Dvitiya (2nd) and Randhr (8th) Bhava
depend on their association. In each group the strength will be in the ascending
order.
Remarks:
In the previous verses, the sage gave the principles for determining the
auspiciousness for the lords of Kendra, Trikona and Trishadaaya. This covered
the houses 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11. The houses remaining are the 2, 8 and
12. While the auspiciousness of Kendra lords depend on the naisargika
svabhaba of these lord, Lagna lord and the Trikona lords are always auspicious,
and Trishadaaya lords are always inauspicious.
When it comes to the lordship of the remaining houses viz., 2, 8 and 12, their
auspiciousness depends on the ownership of the other Bhava. For instance, for
Dhanu lagna, Saturn owns, the 2H and 3H. Since the 3H ownership makes it
inauspicious, Saturn will remain to be inauspicious as 2nd lordship will just
follow the nature bestowed by the 3rd lordship and will not have an independent
say.
Sun and Moon are the ruler of only one signs. Hence when they become the
lords of the 2nd, 8th and 12th, they remain neutral, neither auspicious nor
inauspicious.
Mentioned here are four groups of bhava lords (1) Kendra (1-4-7-10) (2)
Trikona (5-9), (3) Trishadaaya (3-6-11) and (4) Dependents (2-8-12). In each
of these groups, the strength increases in the ascending order. For instance
among the Kendras 10th is the strongest and among the Trikonas, 9th is the
strongest and so on.
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BPHS 34.12
pradyekitau vpi mitho yogakrau tad |
yoge'smin jyate bhpo vikhyto v jano bhavet || 12||
Translation:
If there happens to be a full mutual aspect between a Kendra and Kona lord
they cause a Rajayoga. One born in such a yoga will becomes a king and be
famous.
Remarks:
In the verses 34.11 and 34.12, the sage mentioned about yoga caused by the
virtue of sambandha between a Kendra and a Kona lord. This sambandha cause
Rajayoga which bestow kingship and fame. Kingship here means huge authority
and influence over many people and the power to rule over them. Fame and
reputation also comes with the authority and influence as people who are ruled
(guided, governed etc.) will know and talk about this person.
One should also judge the strength of Lagna and the 10th houses, because they
govern the extent of fame one receives in life. The Lagna rules fame that comes
due to birth in a specific lineage, place or community, inherent skills and
knowledge etc. The 10th house rules fame that comes due to the ability to
perform righteous action in the society and the ability and authority to guide or
govern people.
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BPHS 34.13
koeatve yadaikasya kendreatva ca jyate |
kendre koe sthito v'sau viedyogakraka || 13||
Translation:
If the Kona lord also becomes the lord of a Kendra, then its placement in a
Kendra or a Kona specifically prove to be a Yogakaraka.
Remarks:
For certain lagnas, say those owned by Venus and Saturn, one Graha becomes
the owner of a Kendra and a Trikona. In such cases, they become suo-moto
Rajayoga-karaka. The suo-moto Rajayoga karakas can bestow the yoga on their
own accord, without any sambandha of any other Grahas. However, they lack
the support which comes from the sambandha of two Rajayoga-karakas. Hence,
they get support for bestowing their auspicious results only when they are
placed in a Kendra or a Trikona. When they are placed in a Kendra, their Trikona
ownership takes the front seat in driving the Rajayoga. On the other hand if
they are placed in a Trikona, their Kendra ownership takes the front seat (vide
34.11).
On the other hand, if the Graha is associated with an inauspicious bhava such
as Trishadaaya or the 8th house by placement or conjunction with their lords,
then yoga does not manifest. This is similar to the situation whereby ownership
of the Trishadaaya or the 8th house render them ineligible to bestow Rajayoga.
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