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Shashtiāńśa 1: Nature of the Shastiamsa Devatas

Varaha Mihira
Feb 26, 2016 · 16 min read
Given below are the names of the Shastiamsa Devatas. The order below applies for only
ODD signs. The order is reversed for EVEN signs.
Although the Jyotish classics such as Brhat Parashari Hora Shastra, Sarvartha
Chintamani, Jataka Tattva etc. have given the names of the Shastiamsa, there are some
variations in the names and also in the order. Irrespective, the real beauty of
Shastiamsa is in knowing their nature, Saumya or Krura, as this the first level
classification of the Shastiamsa. It is said that graha occupying Saumya Shastiamsa
bestow auspicious results, while those occupying Krura Shastiamsa bestow
inauspicious results. So far I found that only Phaladeepika gave the nature of the
Shastiamsa, but it is silent on their names.
The nature of the Shashtiāńśas, Shubha or Krura is derived from the meaning of the
names. Since, in the Sanskrit verses, the names are not numerically ordered, hence,
when mapped to the 60 Shashtiāńśas, some assumptions are needed. This has caused
some inaccuracies to creep in various interpretations. For instance, where to break up a
word and when not to is difficult. For instance take the world Kalinasa, are these two
words, Kali and Nasa as some have interpreted or just one word Kalinasa.
If you check this in many Jyotish classics, you will invariably find many variations. So,
which one is correct? To verify this, I have verified this in BPHS Tr. Santhanam, Jataka
Tattva by Mahadeva Tr. by V Subhramaya Shastri, Sarvartha Chintamani by
Venkatesha Tr. B. Suryanarain Rao, Sarvartha Chintamani by JN Bhasin and
Phaladeepika by Mantresvara Tr. Gopesh Kumar Ojha.
I used these texts to determine the variations and went back and forth to map them to
the right Shastiamsa based on majority of the opinion. In this process, I kept Maharishi
Parashara’s Brhat Parashari Hora Shastra as the base text and used the other books for
verification. In some places I adjusted the names and gave my final conclusion in the
places I found variations. I have finally concluded that, the mapping given in BPHS is
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There are few places where there are differences in the classification of Shubha and
Krura, primarily driven by incorrect mapping. Just blindly following one of the texts
and their classification can be misleading. I have highlighted where I found the
differences in this Shubha/ Krura classification and give my humble opinion. I am very
much convinced with my classifications regarding which other may differ. Since Jyotish
is such as vast field of Knowledge, differences in opinions are very much possible,
similar to many other discipline such as Psychology and Medicine.
LEGENDS: JT = Jataka Tattva, SC = Sarvartha Chintamani Tr. B. Suryanarain

Rao. PD= Phaladeepika.
BPHS 6.33–41. Shashtiāńśa. To calculate the Shashtiāńśa Lord ignore the Rāśi position
of a Graha and take the degrees etc. it traversed in that Rāśi. Multiply that figure by 2 and
divide the degrees by 12. Add 1 to the remainder, which will indicate the Rāśi, in which the
Shashtiāńśa falls. The Lord of that Rāśi is the Graha, ruling the said Shashtiāńśa. In odd
Rāśis the names of Shashtiāńśas are 1. Ghora, 2. Rakshasa, 3. Deva, 4. Kubera, 5. Yaksha,
6. Kinnara, 7. Bhrashta, 8. Kulaghna, 9. Garala, 10. Vahni, 11. Maya, 12. Purishaka, 13.
Apampathi, 14. Marutwan, 15. Kaala, 16. Sarpa, 17. Amrit, 18. Indu, 19. Mridu, 20.
Komala, 21. Heramba, 22. Brahma, 23. Vishnu, 24. Maheshwara, 25. Deva, 26. Ardra,
27. Kalinas, 28. Kshitees, 29. Kamalakar, 30. Gulika, 31. Mrityu, 32. Kaala, 33. Davagni,
34. Ghora, 35. Yama, 36 Kantaka, 37. Suddha, 38. Amrita, 39. Purnachandra, 40.
Vishadagdha, 41. Kulanasa, 42. Vamshakshaya, 43. Utpata, 44. Kaala, 45. Saumya, 46.
Komala, 47. Sheetala, 48. Karaladamshtra, 49. Candramukhi, 50. Praveen, 51.
Kaalpavak, 52. Dhannayudh, 53. Nirmala, 54. Saumya, 55. Krura, 56. Atisheetala, 57.
Amrita, 58. Payodhi, 59. Brahman, 60. Chandrarekha (InduRekha). The reverse is the
order for even Rāśis in so much, as these names are cased. Grahas in benefic Shashtiāńśas
produce auspicious, while the opposite is true in case of Grahas in malefic Shashtiāńśas.
Phaladeepika 3.5. In the case of an odd sign, the Krura Shashtiāńśa or unpropitious
1/60th portions are 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th, 30th, 31st, 32nd,
33rd, 34th, 35th, 39th, 40th, 42nd, 43rd, 44th, 48th, 51st, 52nd, and 59th. The rest are
Saumya or propitious ones. In the case of even signs, it is reverse, that is-the Shashtiāńśa
portions stated as Krura in the odd signs are the propitious or Saumya ones in the even
signs and vice versa.
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BPHS, Jataka Tattva and Sarvartha Chintamani. Where there are
differences, I retained the one proposed by Maharishi Parashara in BPHS, as that
appears to be more appropriate. The “#” mark against the Shashtiāńśa number
indicate the one having differences in names between different classics. Although
there are differences in the Shubha and Krura nature between what is suggested
by the Shashtiāńśa name and that proposed by Phaladeepika, I have retained the
one proposed by Phaladeepika.
60 Shashtiāńśa and their nature

Shashtiāńśa 1. Ghora: Horrible, ghastly, extremely fierce. Nature: KRURA.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtiāńśa 2. Rakshasa: Demons, opposite of Deva, follower of unrighteous path,

sinful. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtiāńśa 3. Deva: Brightness, light, follower of righteous path. Nature: SHUBHA.

Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtiāńśa 4. Kubera: Lord of wealth. Kubera is the Lord of Wealth and the god-king
of the semi-divine Yakshas in Hindu mythology. He is regarded as the regent of the
North (Dik-pala), and a protector of the world (Lokapala). His many epithets extol him
as the overlord of numerous semi-divine species and the owner of the treasures of the
world. Kubera is often depicted with a plump body, adorned with jewels, and carrying
a money-pot and a club. Nature: SHUBHA Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this
as Shubha.
Shashtiāńśa 5. Yaksha: Protector of hidden wealth. Yaksha is the name of a broad

class of nature-spirits, usually benevolent, who are caretakers of the natural treasures
hidden in the earth and tree roots. They appear in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist literature.
Nature: SHUBHA (?). According to BS Rao’s interpretation of Sarvartha Chintamani,
this is not Shubha. But according to JK Ojha in Phaladeepika this is Shubha. I am more
inclined to agree with Phaladeepika and classify this as Shubha. Why? Because Yakshas
are the classes of creatures who are given the task of guarding natural treasures. They
don’t harm anyone unless provoked. In Mahabharata, in the episode of interaction
between Yakshas and Yudhisthira, the Pandavas were rendered unconscious, to be
revived later. They were not killed in a fight! Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified
this as Shubha.
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depicted by half human, half horse form, like Centaur. Their character is clarified in the
Adi Parva of the Mahabharata, where they say: We are everlasting lover and
beloved. We never separate. We are eternally husband and wife; never do we become
mother and father. No offspring is seen in our lap. We are lover and beloved ever-
embracing. In between us we do not permit any third creature demanding affection.
Our life is a life of perpetual pleasure. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika
classified this as Shubha.
Shashtiāńśa 7. Bhrashta: Bhrasta means corrupt. One who is deviated from the
righteous path, sinful, bereft of benevolent qualities. Nature: KRURA (?). According to
both BS Rao (SC) and GK Ojha (PD) this is Shubha. However, in my humble opinion,
this should be considered as KRURA as one who is not on the righteous path, how can
that person be Shubha? Mantresvara classified this as SHUBHA, hence this needs to be
validated with experimentation and research. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified
this as Shubha.
Shashtiāńśa 8. Kulaghna: Destroyer (ghna) of one’s lineage (kula). Nature: KRURA.

Shashtiāńśa 9. Garala: Poison. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika

classified this as Krura.
Shashtiāńśa 10. Vanhi: Agni, Fire deity, one that burns. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara
in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtiāńśa 11. Maya: Illusion, delusion, truth is hidden. Nature: KRURA.

Shashtiāńśa 12. Purishak Disembodied soul, highly unsettled and looking for peace.
Jataka Tattva and Sarvartha Chintamani have mentioned this as Preta-Purisha.
Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtiāńśa 13. Apampati: The deity of the oceans. Apa is water and Pati is lord.
Apampati means lord of water or Jala tattva. Varuna is the another name for the lord of
the waters (Jala Tattva). JT: Varuna. SC: Apampati. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara
in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
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The son of Air deity, Pavana i.e., Pavana Putra Hanuman is also called Maruti. Nature:
SHUBHA Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtiāńśa 15. Kala: Time personified, kala-purusha, the eternal destroyer. Why, the
time personified should be depicted as Krurua? Because Kala has no emotions, no
sympathy and no kindness. It manifests the karma with the hands of steel and punishes
those who has broken the Dharma. Shani is the representation of Kala and is the most
punishing Graha in the Zodiac. Nature: KRURA Mantresvara in Phaladeepika
Shashtiāńśa 16. Sarpa: Serpents. JT: Ahi. SC: Sarpa. Sarpas have many connotation,
one who binds us to the material universe (Rahu), one who is sleeping at the base of
spine (Kundalini) etc. The Ashlesha Nakshatra is also governed by the Sarpas. The
Sarpas are different from the Nagas, who have more divine qualities, such as
Sheshanaaga. Nature: KRURA Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtiāńśa 17. Amrita: Nectar, Rejuvenation. JT: Chandra amrita. This could mean
Soma-Rasa or the juice oozing from Chandra, which is indicative of refined taste,
imagination and creativity. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified
this as Shubha.
Shashtiāńśa 18. Indu: Moon, Lunar deity, imagination, creativity, mental faculties,
delight. JT/SC: Chandra. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified
this as Shubha.
Shashtiāńśa 19. Mrdu: Soft, tender. JT: Mrdu. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtiāńśa 20. Komala: Delicate, fragile, soft, subtle. JT: Mrdu-komala. Nature:
SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtiāńśa 21. Heramba: Hera + Amba i.e., follower of the mother (Amba). JT/SC:
Padma. Heramba also known as Heramba Ganapati, is a five-headed iconographical
form of the Hindu god Ganesha (Ganapati). This form is particularly popular in Nepal.
Heramba is also known as the beloved son the Mother, representative of Ganesha who
was created by mother Parvati, who sacrificed his life to protect his mother. Nature:
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that this should be assigned to Vishnu. Lakshmisha means, the lord (isha) of
Lakshmi i.e., lord Vishnu. In my opinion Final verdict: #22 Shastiamsa should be
Vishnu, Lakshmisha as suggested by Jataka Tattva and Sarvartha Chintamani. Nature:
Shashtiāńśa 23#. Vishnu: The sustainer. JT/SC: Vaagisha. The lord speech (vac),
who is no other than mother Sarasvati. Final verdict: #23 Shastiamsa: Vaagisha
as suggested by Jataka Tattva and Sarvartha Chintamani. Nature: SHUBHA.
Shashtiāńśa 24#. Maheshwara: The destroyer. JT/SC: Digambara. Dig means

directions and Ambara means sky. The lord of all the direction and the sky. In Jainism,
Digambara is a sect who consider the space and the sky to be their clothes and choose
to remain naked, clad by the sky. Final verdict: #23 Shastiamsa: Digambara.
Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtiāńśa 25. Deva: The follower the lights. Deva is from Diva which means day, or
the time that is full of light. They are the follower of the righteous path (dharma) and
cause brightness in everyone’s life. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika
Shashtiāńśa 26#. Ardra: Wet, moist, very powerful like the Rudras of the Ardra
Nakshatra. JT: Ardra. SC: Indra. Even if we consider this to belong to Indra, it
represents power, opulence, influence and also arrogance. The Rudras, although
known to be fierce, they are the protector of the Pranas. They protect things from
getting destroyed or decayed. Hence they should be considered Shubha, although they
are fierce in nature. Indra is the devata for Thunder and Rains and is one who has full
control over the Indriyas (Sense Organs). Hence this Shastiamsa can indicate the
ability to self-control. Nature: SHUBHA. According to both BS Rao and GK Ojha this is
considered as Shubha. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtiāńśa 27#. Kalinasa: One who destroys strife. Kali means strife and Nasa
means destruction. Kalinasa is destruction of Strife, hence should be considered highly
auspicious. JT: Nasha. If we consider only Nasha as suggested by Jataka Tattva, then it
can’t be Shubha, as Naasha means destruction. However, Phaladeepika classified the
Shastiamsa 27 as Shubha, hence it can only be Kalinasa. Nature: SHUBHA,
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new life, rising time of the Sun. This is highly auspicious as this indicate new beginning
or the moment that is coming out of strife (black cloud) like a golden ray of sunlight.
Shashtiāńśa 29. Kamalakara: Creator of the Lotus i.e., Reclining Vishnu. As per the
legend, Lord Brahma who sits on the Lotus and symbolises creation of the material
universe is created from the Navel of Vishnu. This is supposed to be highly auspicious
as this represent the moment of creation where the Lotus is coming out of the Navel of
lord Vishnu, reclining in yoga nidra (meditative state). Nature: SHUBHA Mantresvara
in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtiāńśa 30. Gulika: Gulika is an Upagraha and is considered highly destructive.

JT/SC: Mandastamaja i.e. Son of Shani (Manda). Highly inauspicious. Nature:
KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtiāńśa 31. Mrityu: Highly destructive child (upagraha) of Mangal (Upagraha).

Highly inauspicious. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as
Krura.
Shashtiāńśa 32. Kala: Child (upagraha) of of Surya. Highly inauspicious. Nature:

Shashtiāńśa 33. Davagni: Davagni is also known as Davanal which means Forest fire,
highly destructive and beyond anyone’s control. Highly inauspicious. Nature: KRURA.
Shashtiāńśa 34#. Ghora: Horrible, ghastly, extremely fierce. Highly destructive. JT:
Bhaya. SC: Yamakantaka: Child (upagraha) of Guru. Highly inauspicious. Nature:
Shashtiāńśa 35. Yama: The god of death, extreme suffering, death like suffering.
Yama is merciless and highly duty-bound. He does not have mercy, kindness, empathy
for one whose death is near. He even didn’t spare the life of Markendeya Maharishi,
until lord Shiva stepped in. This means that when Yama strikes, Lord Shiva’s grace is
the only remedy. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as
Krura.
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separate which is as per BPHS and JT. The Satya shastiamsa (#36) mentioned by SC
should be assigned to the next shastiamsa. The SC next shastiamsa Amrita should be
pushed further to #37 to align with BPHS and JT. Final verdict: #36 Shastiamsa:
Kantaka. Nature: SHUBHA (?). According to both BS Rao and GK Ojha, this is a
shubha Shastiamsa, which also tallies with Phaladeepika. However, if the name be
Kantaka, then this should ideally be Krura. If this Shastiamsa to be taken as Shubha,
then there must be a hidden meaning to the term Kantaka. Mantresvara in
Shashtiāńśa 37#. Suddha: Pure, serene. JT: Sudha. SC: Amrita. My opinion: SC
Shastiamsa “Satya” should be assigned here and Amrita should be assigned to #37.
Final verdict: #37 Shastiamsa: Suddha, Satya. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in
Shashtiāńśa 38#. Amrita: Nectar. JT: Amrita. SC: Paripurna SC Shastiamsa Amrita
should be assigned here. Paripurna should be assigned to next #39 to align with BPHS,
JT Purnachandra and Purnendu. Final verdict: #38 Shastiamsa: Amrita. Nature:
Shashtiāńśa 39#. Purna Candra: Full moon, highly auspicious and benevolent. JT:
Purnendu. SC: Vishapradagdha. SC Shastiamsa Vishapradagdha should be assigned
to #40 to align with BPHS and JT. Final verdict: #39 Shastiamsa: Purna Candra.
Nature: KRURA (?). According to both BS Rao and GK Ojha, this is Krura. However,
the name suggests that this should be SHUBHA, as full moon is highly auspicious.
Shashtiāńśa 40#. Vishadagdha: Fully poisoned, can’t be resuscitated. JT: Visha. SC:
Kulanasa. SC Shastiamsa Kulanasa should be assigned to #41 to align with BPHS and
JT. Final verdict: #40 Shastiamsa: Vishadagdha, Visha. Nature: KRURA.
Shashtiāńśa 41#. Kulanasa: Destroyer of lineage. JT: Kali. SC: Mukhya. SC

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According to both BS Rao and GK Ojha this is SHUBHA. The name Kulanaasa means
destruction of the Kula or lineage; how can this be Shubha? In my humble opinion, this
should ideally be classified as KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as
Shubha.
Shashtiāńśa 42#. Vamshakshaya: Destroyer of lineage. JT: Nasha. SC:

Vamshakshaya. JT #43 Vamshakshaya should be assigned here. Final verdict: #42
Shastiamsa: Vamshakshaya. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika
Shashtiāńśa 43#. Utpata: Destructive, unsettling, revolutionary. JT: Vamshakshaya.

SC: Utpata. I think JT #44 Utpata should be assigned here. Final verdict: #43
Shastiamsa: Utpata. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as
Krura.
Shashtiāńśa 44#. Kala: Who is in the form of Kala or the time personified. JT: Utpata.
SC: Kalarupa. I think JT #45 Kalarupa should be assigned here. Final verdict: #44
Shastiamsa: Kala or Kalarupa. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika
Shashtiāńśa 45#. Saumya: Gentle, auspicious or Budha (Mercury). JT: Kalarupa.

SC: Saumya. I think JT #46 Saumya should be assigned here. Final verdict: #45
Shastiamsa: Saumya. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this
as Shubha.
Shashtiāńśa 46#. Komal: Fragile, delicate. JT: Saumya. SC: Mrdu. Soft. I think JT
#47 Mrdu should be assigned here. Final verdict: #46 Shastiamsa: Komala or Mrdu.
Shashtiāńśa 47#. Sheetala: Cooling, soothing, life giving. JT: Mrdu. SC: Su-
sheetala. I think JT #48 Sheetala should be assigned here. Final verdict: #47
Shastiamsa: Sheetala and Susheetala. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in
Shashtiāńśa 48#. Karaladamshtra: Big tooth jutting out of the mouth, dangerous.
JT: Sheetala. SC: Damstrakarale. JT #49 Damstrakarale should be assigned here.
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Shashtiāńśa 49#. Candramukhi: Seductive facial appearance of Chandra. JT:

Damstrakarale. SC: Seethabja. According to JN Bhasin SC edition, this is Indumukha.
Both of JT and SC Indumukha should be assigned here. Final verdict: #49
Shastiamsa: Chandramukha, Indumukha. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in
Shashtiāńśa 50#. Praveen: Adept, expert. JT/SC: Indumukha(x). I think this should
be Praveena. JT seemed to have missed this one. In SC JN Bhasin edition, this is
mentioned as Praveen only. Final verdict: #50 Shastiamsa: Praveen. Nature:
Shashtiāńśa 51#. Kaalpavaka: Shiva or Rudra in the form of destroyer of time.

Kalapavaka is also called Kalagni as Pavaka is the another name for Agni. See below
the Shiva prarthana (prayer). JT: Kalagni. SC: Poorna(x). Namaste astu Bhagavan
Vishveshvaraya Mahadevaya Trayambakaya Tripurantakaya Trikagni — Kalaya
Kalagni — Rudraya Nilakantaya Mrityunjayaya Sarvesvaraya Sadhashivaya Sriman
Mahadevaya Namah. I think the word Poorna in SC BS Rao edition is misleading. The
is clarified in SC JN Bhasin edition to be Kalagni. Final verdict: #51 Shastiamsa:
Kaalpavaka, Kalagni. Nature: KRURA (?). According to BS Rao this is Shubha while
according to GK Ojha this is Krura. The name is destructive as this is implying burning
of the older time, albeit for creation of something new. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika
Shashtiāńśa 52#. Dandayudha: Wielder of the Guru Danda (stick hold by the
preceptor of the spiritual lineage). Kartikeya is known as Dandayudhapani. JT:
Dandayudha. SC: Kalagnya(x). I think SC Kalagnya should be assigned to #51. Here
BPHS and JT are aligned. Final verdict: #52 Shastiamsa: Dhannayudha,
Dandayudhapani. Nature: KRURA(?). According to both BS Rao and GK Ojha, this is
Krura. However, the name suggests lord Kartikeya, who is the giver of all Siddhis; how
can it be Krura? This can however be interpreted as Guru wielding the staff, to punish
the evil doers. Hence, this Shastiamsa could be punishing. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtiāńśa 53#. Nirmala: Clean, pure, unadulterated. JT: Nirmala. SC:

Dandayudha(x). My opinion: SC Dandayudha should be assigned to #52. BPHS and
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Shastiamsa, but according to GJ Ojha this is Shubha. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika
Shashtiāńśa 54#. Saumya: Auspicious, gentle, tender, soft, benevolent. JT: Shubha.
SC: Nirmala(x). Final verdict: #54 Shastiamsa: Saumya, Shubha. Nature:
Shashtiāńśa 55#. Krura: Cruel, harsh, inauspicious. JT: Ashubha. SC: Shubha(x).
Final verdict: #55 Shastiamsa: Krura, Ashubha. Nature: SHUBHA(?). According to
both BS Rao and GK Ojha, this is SHUBHA. However, the name suggests that this
should be KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
Shashtiāńśa 56#. Atisheetal: Very cooling. JT: Sheetal. SC: Ashubha(x). Final
verdict: #56 Shastiamsa: Atisheetal, Sheetal, Atishubha. Nature: SHUBHA (?).
According to both BS Rao this is Krura while as per GK Ojha, this is SHUBHA.
Shashtiāńśa 57#. Amrita: Nectar, life giving, rejuvenating. JT: Sudha. SC:
Atishubha(x). Final verdict: #57 Shastiamsa: Amrit, Sudha, Atishubha. Nature:
SHUBHA (?). According to BS Rao, this is Krura while as per GK Ojha, this is SHUBHA.
This can’t be Krura as Amrita rejuvenates life and protects the Prana. Mantresvara in
Shashtiāńśa 58. Payodhi: Ocean, boundless water. JT: Payodhi. SC: Sudha-payodhi.
Final verdict: #58 Shastiamsa: Payodhi. Nature: SHUBHA Mantresvara in
Shashtiāńśa 59#. Bhramana: Travel, moving, non static, lack stability, fatigue. JT:
Bhramana. SC: Dyumani. Final verdict: #59 Shastiamsa: Bhramana Nature:
KRURA. According to BS Rao, this is Shubha while as per GK Ojha, this is Krura. In
ancient times, wandering, moving to a foreign land etc. was not considered auspicious
as one has to leave family and kinsmen behind. Travel is also associated with
wandering, causing fatigue, hence not considered auspicious. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
Shashtiāńśa 60. Candrarekha: Indu is Moon and Rekha is line. JT/SC:Indurekha.

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LEGENDS: JT = Jataka Tattva, SC = Sarvartha Chintamani Tr. B. Suryanarain

60 Shashtiāńśa and their nature

Shashtiāńśa 2. Rakshasa: Demons, opposite of Deva, follower of unrighteous path,

Shashtiāńśa 3. Deva: Brightness, light, follower of righteous path. Nature: SHUBHA.

Shashtiāńśa 5. Yaksha: Protector of hidden wealth. Yaksha is the name of a broad

Shashtiāńśa 8. Kulaghna: Destroyer (ghna) of one’s lineage (kula). Nature: KRURA.

Shashtiāńśa 9. Garala: Poison. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika

Shashtiāńśa 11. Maya: Illusion, delusion, truth is hidden. Nature: KRURA.

Shashtiāńśa 24#. Maheshwara: The destroyer. JT/SC: Digambara. Dig means

Shashtiāńśa 30. Gulika: Gulika is an Upagraha and is considered highly destructive.

Shashtiāńśa 31. Mrityu: Highly destructive child (upagraha) of Mangal (Upagraha).

Shashtiāńśa 32. Kala: Child (upagraha) of of Surya. Highly inauspicious. Nature:

Shashtiāńśa 41#. Kulanasa: Destroyer of lineage. JT: Kali. SC: Mukhya. SC

Shashtiāńśa 42#. Vamshakshaya: Destroyer of lineage. JT: Nasha. SC:

Shashtiāńśa 43#. Utpata: Destructive, unsettling, revolutionary. JT: Vamshakshaya.

Shashtiāńśa 45#. Saumya: Gentle, auspicious or Budha (Mercury). JT: Kalarupa.

Shashtiāńśa 49#. Candramukhi: Seductive facial appearance of Chandra. JT:

Shashtiāńśa 51#. Kaalpavaka: Shiva or Rudra in the form of destroyer of time.

Shashtiāńśa 53#. Nirmala: Clean, pure, unadulterated. JT: Nirmala. SC:

Shashtiāńśa 60. Candrarekha: Indu is Moon and Rekha is line. JT/SC:Indurekha.

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