Secrets of Sudarshana Chakra

Dasa: Part 1
Rahu is a highly malefic planet in the horoscope and it needs to be
carefully seen for understand the areas in life it is negatively
impacting. In a horoscope, determine the Rasi where Rahu is
placed. From there, count Kendra (1–4–7–10), Kona (5–9) and Ari
(6). From these places, Rahu will be placed in a Kendra, Kona or
Randhra and will suffer destruction when the period of that sign is
under operation.

Phalita Martanda 15.4. The Bhava having Rahu in its

Kendra, Kona or 8th house suffers destruction during the period
of that Bhava.

Phalita Martanda 15.5. The Bhava conjoined with Rahu

certainly gets destroyed. The Bhavas having naisargika Shubha
grahas in the Kendra, Trikona and Randhra from them prospers.

For instance, in the given horoscope, Rahu is debilitated in

Vrschika Rasi. The various Rasis affected by this are:

 Kendra: Vrschika (1), Kumbha (4), Vrsha (7) and Simha (10)

 Kona: Meena (5) and Karka (9)

 Ari: Mesha (6)

The next step is to look at the Bhavas falling in these Rasis. The
Bhavas need to be seen from three points (1) Janma Lagna (JL),
(2) Chandra Lagna (CL), (3) Surya Lagna (SL).

1. Vrschika: 12H (JL), 1H (CL), 4H (SL)

2. Kumbha: 3H (JL), 4H (CL), 7H (SL)
3. Vrsha: 6H (JL), 7H (CL), 10H (SL)
4. Simha: 9H (JL), 10H (CL), 1H (SL)
5. Meena: 4H (JL), 5H (CL), 8H (SL)
6. Karka: 8H (JL), 9H (CL), 12H (SL)
7. Mesha: 5H (JL), 6H (CL), 9H (SL)

The houses impacted are

 1H: CL*, SL

 2H:

 3H: JL

 4H: SL*, CL, JL

 5H: CL, JL

 6H: JL, CL

 7H: SL, CL

 8H: SL, JL

 9H: CL, SL
 10H:

 11H:

 12H: JL*, SL

* are the houses occupied by Rahu reckoned from the specified

Lagna. In this example, from Chandra Lagna, 1H is affected by
Rahu’s occupation, 4H is affected from Surya Lagna, and 12H is is
affected from Janma Lagna.

This indicates that The 2nd house, 10th house and 11th house are
not getting impacted by Rahu at all from all the three points
Janma, Chandra or Surya Lagnas. They can be called the immune
houses from troubles in life. On the other hand 4th house is
extremely affected from all the three Lagnas. From Janma Lagna it
is a Kona from Rahu, from Chandra Lagna it is a Kendra from
Rahu and from Surya Lagna, it is also a Kendra from Rahu. Thus
the 4th house is the most negatively impacted house in the
horoscope and the native will suffer from severe danger (Arista)
due to Rahu.

The houses 5th to 9th and then 12th houses are suffering on 3
counts. Among them, their level of negative impact will vary based
on the reference points from where they are getting impacted. The
level of importance can be taken as 3 pada for Lagna, 2 Pada for
Chandra lagna and 1 pada for Surya Lagna. The maximum
negativity for a house from this viewpoint can be 3+2+1 = 6 pada.

3H impact is thus, 3/6 = 50%. 5H impact is 2(CL)+3(JL)=5, which

is 5/6=83%. But the 9H impact is 2(CL)+1(SL)=3, which is
3/6=50%. Thus the impact of Rahu on all the houses need to be
judged.
Where the Bhava is occupied by Rahu, the weights need to be
multiplied by 2. For instance the weight for Janma Lagna is 3 for
12H. This is to be multiplied with 2, which makes it 6. The total
negative impact point for 12H is 6 (JL) + 1 (SL) = 7. The total
negative impact for 12H is thus 7/6 = 116%.

The next step is to ascertain the period. Lets take the 4H which is
severely afflicted. When 4 (for 4th house) is added to multiples of
12, that will give the age on which the native will suffer in the
matters of the 4th house, due to Rahu. There are two methods of
timing.

1. Fixed Lagna: According to this method, irrespective of the

12 years cycle, the Lagna is fixed. In this method, deriving age
is straightforward. The age will be 4 + (0, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 and
so on). Thus the age in which the trouble is signified are 4, 16,
28, 40, 52, 64 and so on.
2. Progressed Lagna: According to this method, after every
12 years, the Lagna moves to the next house. Thus for the 1st 12
year cycle, the Lagna coincides with the Janma Lagna (and also
Chandra and Surya Lagna). For the 2nd cycle, the Lagna is in
the 2nd house, for the next cycle, the Lagna moves on to the
3rd house and so on. According to this, the age signified by 4H
are 4, 15, 26, 37, 48, 59 and so on.

It is easy to compute the ages mentally. For fixed Lagna

method, the succeeding ages can be derived by adding 12
to the previous age. However, for moving Lagna method,
the succeeding ages can be derived by adding 11 to the
previous age. My recommendation is using the moving
Lagna method.
The negative impact on the 9H i.e., 50% can impact one of the
areas of native in the 9th house matters. In what years, it can be
9th, 20th, 31st, 42nd year etc. The native lost his father in the 20th
year. Note that only noting Rahu’s position is not sufficient to
predict demise of a person. This is just one of the contributing
factors among many.

Determining the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness index using 3

Lagnas involve elaborate calculation of graha (Shubha or Papa)
occupying the Kendra, Kona and Randhra from all the Bhavas.
That can perhaps be taken up in subsequent articles.

Secrets of Sudarshana Chakra

Dasa: Part 2
Phalita Martanda 15.6. Each of the 12 Bhavas should be
sequentially mapped to the duration of 1 year, 1 month, 2.5 days
and 5 hours. The Bhava which has Shubha Grahas in the Bhavas
other than 12th and 6th, or Papa Grahas in the 3rd, 6th or 11th,
manifests auspicious results.

Progression of Bhavas
In the method of Sudarshana Chakra Dasa, each Bhava counted
from the three reference points, Janma Lagna (JL), Chandra
Lagna (CL) and Surya Lagna (SL), firstly assigned 1 year each.
Everything happening in that year can be read by treating that sign
as the Lagna. For the sake of reference, we call this sign as the
Marsha Lagna.
In the fixed method of reckoning, after every 12 years, the Varsha
Lagna returns to the Janma Lagna (or Chandra and Surya Lagna).
Thus the 13th year, the Varsha Lagna coincides with the starting
reference points. Derivation of the Varsha Lagna is very
straightforward. One needs to know the Reference Age first and
then expunge the multiples of 12. How to know the year in
operation? This depends on whether the date of reference is before
or after the date of birth.

If the reference date is before the birth date, Reference Age =

Current year — Birth year.

If the reference date is after the birth date, Reference Age =

Current year — Birth year + 1.
For instance, in the given horoscope of a native born on 25th
August 1975, I want to know what happened in the 20th year.
Putting this in our equation.

If I am concerned about the period that is before 25th August,

then the equation is 20 = Current year — 25/08/1974. Thus
current year = 25/08/1974 + 20 = Year ending on
25/08/1994. I.e., From 26/08/1993 to 25/08/1994.

However, if my intention is to know the events that occurred in the

period after 25th August, then Current year = 25/08/1974 +
20 + 1 = Year ending on 25/08/1995. I.e., From
26/08/1994 to 25/08/1995.

After we have fixed the Varsha Lagna, the Masa Lagna can be
arrived by counting 1 Month for 1 Bhava counted from the Varsha
Lagna. Thus the 1st month in that year will be same as the Varsha
Lagna, the 9th month will be the 9th sign counted from the Varsha
Lagna and so on.

Within the month, the next level is the duration of 2.5 days or 60
hours. This can be derived by counting the periods of 60 hours
from the Masa Lagna. This can be further divided into duration of
5 hours.

If someone wants to know the events that may happen in

my 49th year? How to arrive at the Bhava? Expunging
the multiples of 12 i.e., 48 we arrive at 49–48= 1. The
event in the 49th year can be told by judging the 1st
house from 3 reference points i.e., Janma Lagna,
Chandra Lagna and the Surya Lagna.
What is mentioned above is based on fixed cycle method. As
per the moving cycle method, the progressed year jumps to the
alternate sign after every 12 years. Thus the 1st cycle starts with
the Lagna, the 2nd cycle starts from the 2nd house, the 3rd cycle
from the 3rd house and so on. The fixed cycle method is the
generally accepted method and is widely used. However,
we will use some examples to illustrate which method
works best.

Naisargika Shubha Graha

The Naisargika Shubha grahas are Guru, Shukra, well associated
Budha and Chandra with strong Paksha Bala. Wherever these
grahas are placed, they enhance the positive qualities of the Bhava
and reduces their negative qualities. However, we must look into
their positional strength (Rasi Bala) and Avastha as well. They are
well equipped to do good when they occupy their Uccha, Sva and
Mitra Kshetras. Their ability to do good reduces when they occupy
Neecha or Shatru, or is Asta (combust) or defeated in Graha
Yuddha.

In addition, we need to check if they are under Shubha or Papa

kartari yoga. If they are under Shubha Kartari yoga, they get
strong support from the grahas on either side. On the other hand,
when they are papa-kartari yoga, they become impotent to carry
out their work. It is as-if someone is blocked by strong stone walls
on both sides and is incapable in working.

The Shubha Grahas should ideally occupy the Kendras as this will
give best support for the native to work and reach his goal. This is
best suited in the horoscopes of Karma-yogi, whose mission in life
is to do great things and achieve great heights.
The next best placement are the Konas, where the native does not
have to work much, but is still rewarded with good finances and
resources. This is well suited in the horoscopes of those who wants
to enjoy life in its fullest.

So far we have covered 6 houses i.e., 1–4–7–10 and 5–9. Among

the remaining Bhavas, we have the Trishadaayas 3–6–11 and the
dependent houses 2–8–12. The Trishadaayas should ideally be
occupied by Naisargika Papagrahas as that gives drive and a
strong passion to overcome obstacles and achieve life’s goals.
Shubha grahas in the Trishadaayas can make one submissive,
timid and shy away from conflicts and obstacles.

Among the remaining Bhavas 2–8–12, shubha grahas in the 8th

house can give immunity from dangers in life, provided its not
Chandra. Ideally the 8th house should not be occupied, but if it is
ever occupied, it should not be occupied by papa-grahas as they
bring huge calamities in a person’s life. Shani is the only exception
as it can give long life in the 8th house, but it can also give some
chronic diseases.

Shubha grahas give excellent results in the 2nd house as it helps in

protecting one’s treasury, food, family etc. and also supports the
Lagna by causing Shubha Yoga (part Shubhakartati yoga).

Ideally no grahas should be placed in the 12th house as it is the

house of loss. The grahas placed in the 12th house can cause one to
leave one’s homeland and give away the personal belongings.
However, strong Shubha grahas are still welcome in the 12th
house, as it helps in donating wealth to charitable institutions or
spending them on good purposes. However, the Shubha grahas
should be strong, else, their own significations can be adversely
affected. On the other hand, the papa-grahas are never welcome in
the 12th house as they can cause uncontrolled expenditure, which
can drain away all the wealth and resources stored in the 2nd
house.

Naisargika Papa Graha

The naisargika Papagrahas are the Shani, Mangal and Surya.
Although many classify Surya as Papa-graha, it is actually not, as it
is a Sattva graha i.e., imbibed with benevolence. However, due it’s
fiery nature, it does cause much distraction to where it is placed.
So, it can be called as Krura-graha.

Shani and Mangal are the real papa-grahas. Among the nodes,
Rahu is like Shani and Ketu is like Mangal, hence they are also
papa-graha. However, Mangal and Ketu are the friends of the
Devas, hence their objective is to do good for the creation.

The Papa-grahas should ideally be placed in the Trishadaayas 3–

6–11, where they give strong drive, ability to face obstacles, defeat
others etc., thus helping in achieving life’s objective. In fact, if
anywhere the papagrahas should be placed, they should occupy
the Trishadaayas.

Papa-grahas in the Kendras can cause many obstacles in life and

make one defeated in fulfilling one’s goals and objectives.
Similarly, Papa-grahas in the Konas can mar one’s financial
prospects i.e., one is not rewarded enough for one’s work.

Malefics in the 2–8–12 can cause severe financial troubles and

even bankruptcy, if the Lagna lord is weak. If all the 3 Bhavas are
afflicted by papa-grahas, no doubt that person will suffer penury.
In the horoscopes of females, the affliction of the 3 houses can
mean severe marital discord or even separation from the spouse
Thus the best placement for the Papa-grahas are the 3–6–11.

The Bhavas
Now, lets see from a Bhava perspective, which Bhavas should be
occupied by which Graha, Shubha or Papa. Although it is not
possible to give everything with regards to the good or bad results
due to graha placements in a short article such as this, given here
some key highlights. One need to study the impact of each grahas
on the different Bhavas from standard jyotish books to gain
detailed understanding.

 Lagna: Should be occupied by only Shubha grahas.

Papagrahas here can cause mental anxiety, health troubles or
even financial difficulties.

 2nd house: Should be occupied by only Shubha grahas.

Papagrahas here can cause loss of wealth or discord with
family.

 3rd house: Ideally should be occupied by the papa-

grahas as that will give courage and drive. However, the 3rd
lord should be strong so that the significations of the 3rd house
does not suffer. Also best to have shubha grahas aspecting this
house from the 9th house. Shubha grahas occupying here can
give good luck due to its aspect on the 9th house, but will make
the native passive and timid. Shubha grahas in the 3rd house
also makes one miserly. However, Shubha grahas can make the
siblings strong and the native can gain support from the
siblings.

 4th house: Should be occupied by only Shubha grahas as

they will help in giving comforts and reducing anxiety in life.
This will also make the heart clean from any kind of
 cunningness and vile. Papagrahas here can cause much anxiety
and makes one leave home land and settle elsewhere.

 5th house: Should be occupied by only Shubha grahas.

Papa-grahas occupying here can cause restlessness,
anxiousness and even depression, provided the 5th lord is also
weak.

 6th house: Should be occupied by only Papa-grahas as

they will help the native defeat the enemies. In addition, the
Lagnesha should be strong and the 6th lord should be weak.
Among the Shubha grahas, only Guru gives excellent results in
the 6th house as it removes all enmity. However, Guru should
not be weak as then its own significations will suffer. It is good
to have aspect of Shubha grahas on the 6th house. Also, grahas
occupying or aspecting the 6th house should never be
retrograde, else, the enemies comes back time and again with
renewed vigour.

 7th house: 7th house is a Kendra and should by occupied

only by Shubha-grahas. Papa-grahas here can cause
difficulties in relationship, partnerships etc. It can also cause
difficulties in trade and commerce.

 8th house: This should ideally not be occupied by any

grahas, especially not any Papa-grahas. Shubha grahas,
besides Chandra, occupying the 8th house can give immunity
from diseases, protect sudden loss of wealth etc., provided 8th
lord is also strong. Papagrahas, besides Shani, occupying the
8th house can cause weaknesses, diseases and financial
difficulties. In the female horoscope, papa-grahas in the 8th
house can cause severe strain in marital relationships.

 9th house: Being a Kona, this should be occupied by

only Shubha grahas. Papagrahas occupying here can cause
 severe bad-luck. Strength of 9th lord shows the inclination of
the native towards charitable donations etc.

 10th house: All grahas give good results when

occupying the 10th house as it is a strong Upachaya
Houses. However, the grahas occupying here should not be
neecha, else, it can cause many failures. When Papa-grahas
occupy the 10th house, they can help in achieving great things
in life, however, the 10th lord should also be strong and not
occupy a Dusthana.

 11th house: This is the only house, where all grahas

can cause gain in life, irrespective of whatever state they
occupy. Even neecha grahas in the 11th house can give ample
gains. But Papagrahas in the 11th house can cause one to earn
from unscrupulous means. However, that can be removed if the
papagraha is aspected by shubha graha.

 12th house: Ideally no graha should be placed in the

12th house as all of them can cause expenditure or loss.
However, Shubha grahas occupying here is still better as it can
give better control over the expenditure. Also the native spends
on good things such as charity etc. Papa-grahas can cause one
to spend on vices, especially when the 12th lord is also weak.
Usually neecha grahas in the 12th house combined with weak
12th lord can cause uncontrolled expenditure.

Reckoning from the Varsha Lagna

Whatever has been said above regarding the occupation of Shubha
or papa-grahas need to be judged from the Varsha Lagna, Masa
Lagna and so on. That way, what is going to happen in that year or
month can be determined. For instance, if the 2–8–12 houses are
badly afflicted from a Varsha Lagna, the native is going to suffer
severely on the finance front. The situation can be redeemed to
certain extent, if this happens only with respect to one of the 3
Lagnas, while other 2 Lagnas don’t have such afflictions. If certain
good or bad events are reflected from both Janma Lagna and
Chandra Lagna, that event is very likely to happen.

Secrets of Sudarshana Chakra

Dasa: Part 3: The Tripod of Life
The basis of Sudarshana Chakra Dasa is that, all the three tripods
of Life, Sun, Moon and the Lagna are taken into consideration. It
is often said that the Bhavas should be seen from all the three
Lagnas, Surya Lagna, Chandra Lagna and Janma Lagna. However,
to implement is in real life analysis is nearly impossible. As it will
be extremely difficult to form an opinion if we see all the three
Lagnas. Often, we limit ourselves with only Janma Lagna and
Chandra Lagna and not use the Surya Lagna.

However, in the Sudarshana Chakra Dasa, the timing is based on

all three pivots. These three points are important as they anchor
the horoscope and all the life events revolve around them. How do
we use them in timing. Our tradition teaches that the Mahadasa
should seen from the Sun, Antardasa should be seen from the
Moon and the Pratyantardasa should seen from the Lagna. This is
exactly the concept that applies here.

Thus the results of the Mahadasas should be seen from Surya

Lagna. This usually lasts for 1 year. We know that Surya’s 360
degrees movement in a zodiac defines a year. Hence, the
Mahadasa is related to Surya. The Antardasa that lasts for 30
degrees Solar motion or a month is related to Moon. Why?
Because Moon makes approximately 360 degrees motion of the
zodiac in 1 month. On the other hand, the pratyantardasa of 2.5
days is governed by the Lagna which makes 360 degrees motion of
the zodiac in 1 day.

If we apply this logic, we will see that an event stands out when it
is supported by the Surya, Chandra and Lagna at three levels,
Mahadasa, Antardasa and Pratyantardasa. If one of them don’t
support the event, the event does not happen.

From my experience, I found following principles work

consistently. When I say Lagna below, it applies to Surya Lagna for
Mahadasa, Chandra Lagna for Antardasa and Janma Lagna for
Pratyantardasa.

1. The important players who give rise to specific events in life

such as marriages, child birth, new job, changes in job etc. are
(1) the Bhava (2) The Bhava lord, and (3) Karaka. In addition,
we have 2 other factors which work at some times, (4) The
Bhava based on Bhavat Bhavam, (5) the Lord of the Bhava
derived based on Bhavat Bhavam. We will call the Bhava
derived from Bhavat Bhavam as secondary bhava for keeping
things simple.
2. The Dasa Rasi (also Antar and Pratyantar Ras) should be
conjoined with or aspected by (1) Bhava lord or (2) The Karaka,
or (3) The secondary bhava lord.
3. If the above condition is not met, then the lord of the Dasa
Rasi should occupy (1) The Bhava, or (2) The Secondary Bhava,
or (3) Rasi owned by the Bhava, (4) The Rasi owned by the
Secondary Bhava, (5) The Rasi owned by the Karaka. One
should follow this sequence in the analysis.
4. If the above conditions are not met, then the lord of the Dasa
Rasi aspected by (1) the Bhava lord, (2) The karaka, or (3) The
Karaka can manifest the results.
5. Sometimes when the Dasa Rasi falls in the Bhava under
consideration, say 5th house for Children, it does not
automatically give results pertaining to children, unless (1) it
satisfies one of the above condition, or (2) it establishes contact
through lagna, by being placed there, or (3) Lagna lord is
placed in that Bhava or aspects it, (4) Bhava lord conjoins the
lagna lord, (5) Bhava lord aspects the Lagna, (6) Bhava lord
aspects the Lagna lord. For instance for a Dhanu Lagna native,
when the Dasa of Meena containing the 4th house is running,
the native can acquire home, only if it is conjoined or aspected
by its lord Guru, or Karaka Mangal. Or else, its lord Guru can
occupy or aspects the Lagna.
6. When a Rasi has more than one influences indicating an
event, it shall fructify. Always look for 3 independent influences
for an event to manifest. Sometimes, even if only one influence
is present, the event materialise, if in Gochara that Rasi is
conjoined or aspected by the Bhava lord or Karaka.
7. Astakavarga plays a very important part in Sudarshana
Chakra Dasa analysis, which will be covered later.

The rules requires considerable practice to master as the dasa is

little more complicated than its appearance. In subsequent
articles, I will demonstrate this using some examples, which will
make it clear.
Secrets of Sudarshana Chakra
Dasa: Part 4: Results of a Year vs.
Milestone Events
In Sudarshana Chakra Dasa, we can do two kinds of analysis and
the approach of both are somewhat different.

1. Results of the year: When the Dasa of a Rasi is in

progress, from the Sudarshana chakra dasa, we should be able
to see everything that is happening with us and around us. For
instance, we should be able to determine the state of our
health, finances, family, siblings, home, real estate, happiness,
mother etc. To judge this, we need to treat the Dasa Rasi as the
Lagna and proceed the analysis as we will do for any
Horoscope. More will be covered in the later section.
2. Key milestone events: Events such as Marriage, Child
birth, New job, change of job, bereavement of near and dear
ones etc. don’t happen regularly and for them to happen during
the period of Rasi in progress, there should be some association
of the Rasi with the event. Here the approach is to look for the
influences on the Dasa Rasi, such as conjunctions, aspects etc.
or conjunction, occupation or aspect of the Dasa Rasis with
various Bhavas, Bhava lords, Bhava Karakas etc.

Results of the year

Whichever Dasa Rasi is in progress, we need to do the following
analysis. This applies to the Antardasa Rasi (from Chandra) and
Pratyantardasa Rasi (from Lagna). Refer to the previous article for
details.

1. The Dasa Rasi should be conjoined with a strong natural

Benefic. Neecha Benefics can cause troubles in hidden ways.
Although they may appear benevolent, their results can be
negative. If the Dasa Rasi is conjoined with a Natural Malefic, it
can cause too much anxiety, stress and health troubles. The
troubles are lesser if they are strong (Uccha, Sva, Mula, Mitra
Kshetra). The troubles are intense if they are in Neecha or
Shatru Kshetra. The key principle here is that, when a Graha is
well placed in a Rasi, it does not do much harm and on the
other hand try to do auspicious.
2. The next thing to see are the Kendras because they
represent the field of action. They should ideally be occupied by
strong natural benefics. If so, the benefics will ensure that you
get all kinds of support to get your work done. But you need to
work for getting the good results. You will be in the driver seat
and will have a great sense of achievement and fulfilment. If
these are occupied by natural malefics, they an bring obstacles.
Worst, if the malefics are debilitated in the Kendra. This is akin
the situation that the house you are living in, the foundation is
eaten away by white ants or corroded by extreme weather
conditions.
3. Then the focus should shift to the Trikonas: The
trikonas should be occupied by the lords of other Kendras, the
Lagna lord or Natural Benefics. The trikonas ensures that you
are rewarded for your past actions. If the Trikonas are strong
then you can gain financially or otherwise, even for actions you
have not contributed much. This is akin to seating on the
backseat of a nice Mercedes car and getting pampered.
4. The Trishadaaya (3–6–11): These Bhavas should be
occupied by malefics for you to have strong enterprise, drive,
 valour, a dominating attitude. Benefics should not occupy the
6th, unless its Guru. But Guru should not be weak, else, its own
significations can be affected, i.e., either children will suffer
from some serious health troubles or they move away from you.
All planets are good in the 11th house. Benefics in the 3rd house
makes one timid and shy away from any difficulties. They don’t
want to take any challenge head on.
5. The Rudra Bhavas (2–8): The 2nd and 8th from any
Bhavas can be the source of serious troubles or death. Malefics
afflicting these places, not only can severely affect the health,
but can also give a lot of financial stress. Benefics are allowed
in the 8th house, as long as it is not Moon. Malefics, especially
Mars or Rahu are prohibited from the 8th house, else, its an
disaster. More so, if they are badly placed in the Rasi i.e.,
Neecha or Shatru.
6. The 12th house: The 12th house should ideally be
unoccupied, but natural benefics still don’t do much harm,
provided they are not badly placed in Rasi. The benefics can
prompt one to make donations for good causes. The 12th lord
should be strong for the expenses to be under control, else,
expenses can spiral out of hand.

Once the overall theme or the year is known, one can focus on
individual houses. For instance, 2nd house for family, wealth,
speech, eyes etc., 3rd house for siblings, valour etc. The following
key points should always be kept under consideration.

1. Note the Graha placed in the Bhava under

consideration. That Graha will have some impact on one or
more significations of the Bhava. One need to apply the
contextual knowledge to see what area of life is more affected.
For instance, when Guru occupies the 2nd house from the Dasa
Rasi, it can help in improving the bank balance, if the person is
 in a earning age, else, it can give good results for the family.
The understanding of the context and stage of life of the person
is very important here.
2. Note the Bhava owned by the graha occupying the
Bhava (from the Dasa Rasi) under consideration. The
events in life are manifested by the Bhava lords, while the
natural nature of the grahas indicate how they are manifested.
For instance if Shani becoming the 9th lord for Taurus Dasa
Rasi and occupying the 2nd house, it can give wealth no doubt,
but at the same time, it can also indicate some sickness to a
family member coinciding with the incoming of wealth. Or it
can give wealth after the native suffers some sickness. Usually
one can see multiple influences are happening at the same
time.
3. Note the Bhava where the Bhava lord is placed. That
is the area where the Bhava lord will try to make maximum
impact. For instance, in the above example, 2nd lord Budha
goes to the 9th house (Makara), which is a friendly sign, it is
possible that the native is giving wealth to father, or a temple.
Or instance donating for temple building fund, or a family
member going for high education. etc. Here the 2nd house is
the origin and the 9th house is the destination. 2nd house
indicate the person and 9th house indicate the place or
circumstances. It is also possible that the native is going to
supervise (vision 2nd house) construction of a temple (9th
house). There can be many possibilities, which an intelligent
astrologer need to decipher based on the context, life stage of
the person etc.
4. Similarly note, the Grahas aspecting the Bhava or the Bhava
lord. And also, the Bhavas and grahas aspected by the Bhava
lord.
5. There is order or precedence in the results. If a Graha
occupies a Bhava, its results will be dominant. This is followed
by aspect and then the placement of the Bhava lords. Which
means that if there are no conjunctions or aspect on a Bhava,
the results of the Bhava lords will manifests. Else, the results of
the occupation or aspect will always precede the Bhava lord.

Key Milestone Events

While one can judge everything happening in a person’s life from
the Dasa Rasi and the Bhavas counted from there, there are
certain events that the person will always remember. Events such
as marriage, child birth etc. are milestone events. The principles
for identifying such events are given in the part 3 of this article
“Secrets of Sudarshana Chakra Dasa: Part 3: The Tripod of Life”.

Secrets of Sudarshana Chakra

Dasa: Part 5: Gochara Analysis
The results of a Varsha Lagna are modified by the transiting
grahas. When a Shubha graha transits the Varsha Lagna or
Lagnesha or aspect them, they increase the auspiciousness and
reduces the inauspiciousness inherent due to their natal
disposition. On the other hand, when they are conjoined or
aspected by Papa-grahas, they increase the inauspiciousness and
reduce the auspiciousness.

Thus we need to reconcile influences of both the natal as well as

transit.
1. Natal auspicious + Transit auspicious = Highly auspicious
2. Natal auspicious + Transit inauspicious = mixed
3. Natal inauspicious + Transit auspicious = Mixed
4. Natal inauspicious + Transit inauspicious = Highly
inauspicious.

Phalita Martanda 15.16–18. When the Varsha Lagna or the

Varsha Lagnesha is placed in a Subha Sthana (1,2,4,5,7,9) and at
the same time conjoined or aspected by a Shubha graha in
transit, the year is invariably auspicious. When the Varsha
Lagna or Varsha Lagnesha is placed in a Madhyama Sthana
(3,10,11) and at the same time, is conjoined or aspect by Shubha
graha in transit, there is ample gain. However, when the Varsha
lagna or the Lagnesha is placed in a Dusthana (6,8,12) from the
Janma Lagna and at the same time conjoined or aspected by a
Papa-graha, the results are invariably inauspicious and the
native may suffer death like suffering.

Phalita Martanda 15.19. When the aforesaid Shubha and

Madhyama Varsha Lagna or Lagnesha is conjoined or aspected
by Papa-graha in transit, the results are mixed. The same can be
said when the Dusthana Varsha Lagna or Lagnesha are
conjoined with Shubha graha in Transit.

This is a “extremely important” concept. Why? Because the

transiting grahas cause variations in the natal influences on the
Varsha Lagna and the Lagnesha. If this was not so, then after
every 12 years, the results would have been more or less similar.
For instance, the 2nd house is activated in 2, 14, 26, 38, 50 etc.
However, we don’t see the same results in the mentioned year.
What causes the differences? It is the transit of the grahas which
cause the differences!
Few principles
One must also take note of few other standard results pertaining to
the transit of the grahas. This will help in fine tuning the analysis.

1. When the Lagnesha conjoins or aspects the Varsha Lagna,

the Bhava significations of the Varsha Lagna (reckoned from
the Janma Lagna) are heightened. For instance, whenever the
Varsha Lagna falls in the 5th house, the native does not
“always” experience the 5th house significations i.e.,
Knowledge, Children, Influence and power, Status, future
planning, speculation etc. Why? Because then everyone will in
their 5th, 17th, 29th etc. years will experience this. The Varsha
Lagna effectively behaves like 5th house only when (1)
Lagnesha transits it, (2) Varsha Lagna transits the Lagna, (3)
5th from the Varsha Lagna either occupies the sign in the natal
chart or in transit.
2. When the Varsha Lagnesha conjoins or aspects the Janma
Lagna in transit, the Bhava significations of the Varsha Lagna
becomes effective.
3. When the Varsha Lagnesha conjoins or aspects the Varsha
Lagna in transit, the Bhava significations of the Varsha Lagna
becomes effective. Similar is the case when the Varsha
Lagnesha occupies the Varsha Lagna. For instance, if the 5th
lord is placed in the 5th house, then during the Varsha Lagna of
the 5th house, the 5th house significations will be predominant,
else not.
4. When the Karaka of the Bhava falling in the Varsha Lagna
(reckoned from Janma Lagna) conjoin or aspect the the Janma
Lagna or the Varsha Lagna, the Bhava significations of the
Varsha lagna become effective.
5. When there is conjunction or mutual aspect between the
Varsha Lagnesha and Janma Lagnesha, the Bhava
significations of the Varsha lagna become effective.
6. Influence of strong Guru on the Varsha Lagna or Varsha
Lagnesha through conjunction or aspect makes the year
“Highly Auspicious”. This is applicable both in Natal as well as
transit.
7. Influence of Weak Shani on the Varsha Lagna or Varsha
Lagnesha through conjunction or aspect makes the year
“Highly Inauspicious”. This is applicable both in Natal as well
as transit.
8. The Varsha Lagna as well as the Lagnesha should not be
under papa-kartari yoga in either the Natal Chart or in Transit,
else it forebodes a period of anxiety and stagnation.
9. When the Varsha Lagnesha is defeated in Graha Yuddha or
combust by Surya, the period becomes that of defeat,
humiliation, helplessness, failures and depression.
10. When a Bhava lord (from Janma Lagna) or the Karaka of the
Bhava establishes sambandha with the Varsha Lagna or the
Varsha Lagnesha through conjunction or aspect in transit, it is
likely to manifest an event pertaining to that Bhava. The same
can be said if the sambandha is present in the natal chart. For
instance, when Guru or the 5th lord occupies or aspects the
Varsha Lagna or Lagnesha in Transit or Natal Chart, it may
cause child birth.

An important consideration
Which Bhava Results will be dominant in a Year? This depends on
the Bhava where the Varsha Lagnesha is placed. Few
considerations:
1. If the Varsha Lagnesha is fortified in Natal Chart as well as in
Transit, by (1) conjunction or aspects of shubha grahas, (2)
shubha kartari yoga, (3) placement in Uccha, Sva, Mula and
Mitra Rasis, (4) placed in 7th from the Sun, and (5) victorious
in graha yuddha then the results are going to be positive
pertaining to the Bhava where the Varsha Lagnesha is placed.
2. If the Varsha Lagnesha is weak in Natal chart as well as in
Transit, by (1) conjunction or aspects of papa grahas, (2) papa
kartari yoga, (3) placement in Neecha, Shatru Rasis, (4)
combusted by Surya, and (5) defeated in graha yuddha, then
the results are going to be native pertaining to the Bhava where
the Varsha Lagnesha is placed.
3. What is mentioned above for placement in a Bhava from the
Lagna, is also effective when the Varsha lagnesha (1) is
conjoined with a Bhava lord, (2) having mutual aspect with a
Bhava lord. For instance, when the Varsha lagnesha occupies
natal 7th house, there can be marriage. The same can be told
when the Varsha Lagnesha conjoins the natal 7th lord.
Alternatively, Varsha Lagnesha occupied by natal 7th lord, or
Kakara for Marriage, Venus can also give marriage.

Conclusion
We need to reconcile the influences arising out of Natal
disposition as well as the transit of the grahas on the Varsha Lagna
and the Lagnesha, to determine how auspicious and inauspicious a
year going to be, and also what kinds of events will manifest.

In summary, for a year to be good-

1. The Varsha Lagna should be occupied by a strong natural or

functional benefic (from Janma Lagna). If a dusthana lord
occupies the Varsha Lagna, the results will not be so
 inauspicious if the Graha is strong and / or aspected by Guru or
other strong benefics.
2. The Graha occupying the Varsha Lagna (if any) should be
strong in Uccha, Mulatrikona, Svarasi or Mitra Rasi. Weak
Grahas, such as those occupying Neecha, Shatru can bring
great trouble.
3. The Varsha Lagnesha should occupy a good bhava from the
Janma Lagna i.e., 1,2,4,5,7,9. This gives good health, wealth,
success etc. It should not occupy a Dusthana (6,8,12), or in
Papakartari yoga from the Janma Lagna. When the Varsha
Lagnesha occupies 3,10,11 from the Janma Lagna, the person
attains success after putting effort.

The same rules can be applied to the Masa Lagna / Lagnesha and
2.5 Dina Lagna/ Lagnesha.

Secrets of Sudarshana Chakra

Dasa: Part 6: Ashtakavarga
Analysis
Ashtakavarga is an integral part of Sudarshana Chakra Dasa.
Maharishi Parashara mentions that in Brhat Parashari Hora
Shastra, however, he does not give any clue regarding the usage of
Ashtakavarga in Sudarshana Chakra Dasa. He expects us to apply
the common knowledge available in this area to decipher the
results of Sudarshana Chakra Dasa.

BPHS 74.27–28. After ascertaining the effects of the years,

months etc. in accordance with the Sudarshana Chakra,
assessment of effects for the years, months etc. should be made
on the basis of AshtakaVarga. The benefic, or malefic effects will
be full, if the assessment from both produces the same results. If
they are different, the comparative strength of both should be
taken into account to declare the final results.

Why Ashtakavarga is important?

Irrespective of how well a Graha is placed in the Rasi chart i.e.,

Uccha, Sva, Mulatrikona or Mitra Rasi, if the Graha is having less
Bindus (auspicious dots) in the Rasi containing it, in its own
Ashtakavarga, the graha becomes impotent in bestowing the grand
results expected from its Rasi placement.

According to Horasara, the good or bad effects of a Bhava is given

in proportion to the auspicious dots in that Bhava. So if a Bhava
contains strong Benefics, but in Ashtakavarga, the Bhava does not
have sufficient auspicious dots, the good results are bound to be
feeble. On the other hand, there could be some negative results.

Horasara 17.xx. The Dasha effects arising out of the 12 Rāśis

should be determined for the several Grahas. In the Dashas of the
Grahas, which contain no benefic dots, or, which are placed in
fall, or in an enemy’s Bhava will bring about diseases, financial
loss, grief etc. If there are one, two, or three dots only, predict
loss of money, grains and cattle. With four dots, the effects are
medium, i.e. not bad and not good. Should there be five dots, all
desires will be fulfilled.

Horasara 17.xx. The effects revealed by the various Bhavas

will be in proportion to the benefic dots in the Bhavas occupied
by them. The results of the Dashas cannot be estimated without
such Ashtakavarga Kundalis.

Key Principles
Based on my understanding of Ashtakavarga, I am proposing the
following way to use Ashtakavarga in Sudardhana Chakra Dasa.

 (1) Sarva-Ashtakavarga (SAV) of Varsha Lagna: Only

consider the Janma Lagna for using the Ashtakavarga in the
analysis. If the Varsha Lagna has more than 26 auspicious dots,
the results will be moderately auspicious. The results becomes
progressively better with higher number of dots.

 (2) Bhinna-Ashtakavarga (BAV) of various Karaka

Grahas: Look at dots in the Rasi of the Varsha Lagna in the
Bhinna Ashtakavarga of all the Grahas. The natural
significations (Karakatva) of the Grahas (Karakas) become very
important here. If the rasi contains 3 or less auspicious dots,
the native suffers with regards to that Karaka. For instance,
when Taurus Rasi’s Dasa is running and in Surya’s
Ashtakavarga, Taurus containing Zero (0) Dots, then the father
may suffer calamity.

According to Horasara, some areas of life influences by the various

grahas are:

1. Surya: (1) Ability to influence, (2) Father

2. Chandra: (1) State of mind, (2) Intellect
3. Mangal: (1) Siblings, (2) ability to defend Sattva guna, (3)
Landed property
4. Budha: (1) Awareness of the surrounding, (2) Speech, (3)
Actions, (4) Intellect
5. Guru: (1) Health, (2) Wisdom, (3) Children, (4) Wealth
6. Shukra: (1) Marriage and relationships, (2) family
obligations, (3) sexual pleasures, (4) conveyances
7. Shani: (1) Longevity, (2) means of livelihood.

Horasara 17.xx. (1) One’s own ability to influence the matter in

the world and about his father should be known from Sūrya. (2)
His mind, the extent of wisdom and about his mother should be
known from Candra. (3) Mangal rules brother, Sattva Guna and
landed property. (4) Awareness, speech, act and wisdom are
under Budha. (5) His physical soundness, wisdom, sons and
wealth are governed by Guru. (6) Shukra governs his marriage,
family obligations and the pleasures out of marriage and
conveyances. (7) His longevity, means of livelihood and death are
governed by Shani.

 (3) Ashtakavarga of the Transiting Varsha

Lagnesha: Since the focus of a time is on the Varsha
Lagnesha, its transit holds great importance. If it is transiting
through a Rasi having high number of auspicious dots in its
own Bhinna Ashtakavarga, it will produce auspicious results
during that time.

 (4) Weak Graha in Bhinna Ashtakavarga of the

Varsha Lagnesha: In the Bhinna Ashtakavarga of the Varsha
Lagnesha, determine the graha occupying a Rasi having zero
(0) dots. The Bhavas owned by this Graha will suffer
destruction. The Bhava (from Janma Lagna) coinciding with
the Rasi having 0 dots will also suffer. On the other hand, the
Bhava gains, whose lord is placed in a Rasi having high number
of dots. Or the Bhava coinciding with the Rasi having high
number of dots also become successful.
Secrets of Sudarshana Chakra
Dasa: Part 7: Primary and
Secondary Cycles
Although we are commonly aware of Progression of the 3 Lagnas
once a year, there is yet another concept of progressing the various
Bhavas once in 10 years.

Phalita Martanda 15.16–18.  भावेशादिद्वादशानां दशा वर्षेषु

कल्पयेत ् |तदाद्यन्तर्दशास्तद्वन्मासस्दौ सद्बलै शभ
ु ा|| The lords of the
12 Bhavas should be imagined to have a period (dasa) of 10 years
each. Within each dasa of the the Bhava lords, imagine 12 sub-
dasa of 10 months each. When the Bhavesha are strong, then the
dasa periods are supposed to have auspicious results.

I think this is an very important verse and one that is hidden or

missing from various classics including Brhat Parashari Hora
Shastra.

One important question in Sudarshana Chakra Dasa is when the

Bhavas repeat in the same order every 12 years, what causes the
differences in the results. Why not the results are similar, if not
identical?

 One key answer to this is the Transit, which cause variation

to the results.
 The other important answer is that the yearly influences and
results are modified by a more fundamental cycle, the 10 yearly
cycle of each Bhava starting from the Lagnas (Janma, Chandra
and Surya), where the results are due to the strength of the
Bhava lords, as opposed to the Bhava themselves.

So, when the Annual Cycle of the Bhava repeats after every 12
years, the Primary influences of the 10 year cycle will modify the
annual results. Thus, the it will be misleading if we look at the
results of the Annual Cycle without considering the impact of the
10 yearly cycle.

The strength of the Bhava Lords

There is an elaborate scheme to find the strength of the Grahas,
called Shadbala. However, I propose to use only one of the 6
sources of strength. Why? Because it is one of the most significant
sources of strength and accounts for almost 40% of the Shadbala.
The other important source being Kalabala which is more
important from the perspective of choosing an opportune time for
an activity. The Sthana bala indicate the summary of strength
arising out of various placement of a graha, not only in the Rasi
chart but also in the varga. Hence, for determining the strength of
a Graha in Sudarshana Chakra Dasa, the Sthana Bala should be
enough. If there is a need, one should look into other sources of
strength only after determining the sthana bala, without which the
other strength will not be effective.