Planetary Yoga: 1-13

from B.V. Raman,

Three Hundred Important Combinations.

1. Gaja-kesari Yoga
2. Sunapha Yoga
3. Anapha Yoga
4. Dhurdhura Yoga
5. Kemadruma Yoga
6. Chandra-Mangala Yoga
7. Adhi Yoga
8. Chatussagara Yoga
9. Vasumathi Yoga
10. Rajalakshana Yoga
11. Vanchana Chora Bheethi Yoga
12. Sakata Yoga
13. Amala Yoga
14. Parvata Yoga
15. Kahala Yoga
16. Vesi Yoga (papa-vesi and subha-vesi)
17. Vasi Yoga (papa-vasi and subha-vasi)
18. Obhayachari Yoga

B.V. Raman's "Remarks" regarding the Yoga

1. Gaja-kesari Yoga

Definition. : If Jupiter is in a kendra from the Moon the combination goes under the name Gaja kesari.

Results. Many relations , polite and generous, builder of villages and towns or magistrate over them ; will have a lasting reputation even long after death.

Here as well as elsewhere, great difference in the enjoyment of results should be pronounced. The original writers say that the person born in this yoga will build villages and towns.

A literal interpretation of the results leads one nowhere. they have to be adapted to suit modern conditions and climes. One born in this yoga may become a member of Municipality and engineer or if the yoga is really powerful, a mayor.

The results ascribed to a yoga are subject to qualification or modification according as the yoga-karakas are strong or weak.

There are magistrates from the village to the district with different powers. From a builder of a small shrine or choultry to the builder of a large and rich temple there is much difference. Combinations are given but the results of the same conjunction will vary with the strength of the planets, bhavas and the constellations.

2. Sunapha Yoga

Definition. : If there are planets (excepting the Sun) in the second house from the Moon, Sunapha is caused.

The Moon plays a very large part as well in the following two yogas. The house must be occupied by planets excepting the second may be occupied by Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn either singly or multiply.

Again the nature of the yoga depends to a large extent upon the nature of the lord or lords occupying the second.

Thus take Taurus as the Moon's Rashi and Mercury, Jupiter and Venus being placed in Gemini. This is a powerful Sunapha Yoga capable of giving rise to much wealth.

The intensity of the yoga will be heightened if Lagna happens tobe Leo as in this case the yoga will have reference to the 10th and 11th houses. As usual the results will find expression in the Dasas and Bhukthis of the planets responsible for causing the yoga.

3. Anapha Yoga

Definition. : If there are planets in the 12th from the Moon Anapha Yoga is formed.

Results :

Well-formed organs, majestic appearance, good reputation, polite, generous, self-respect, fond of dress and sense Pleasures. In the later life, renunciation and austerity.

In Anapha also the Sun is not taken into account. The remarks made for Sunapha apply to this also with slight variation.

4. Dhur-dhura Yoga

Definition. If there areplanets on either side of the Moon, the combination goes under the name ofDhurdhura.

Results. the native is bountiful.

He will be blessed with much wealth andconveyances.

• There are 31 varieties of Sunapha,

• and an equal of Anaphacombinations;

• and there are something like 180 varieties of Dhurdhura.

details refer to the English translation of Jathakaby Prof. B. Suryanarain Rao.

Whatever may be the results ascribed to different yogas, one important truth emerges, that is, The person gets money, power, fame and reputation of varying gradations. This, of course, does not apply to strictly Pari-v Raja Yoga s.

• Many varieties of Sunapha, Anapha and Dhurdhura are formed by permutations and combinations of the five planets and their results should be particularly noted.

• If Mars is in the 2nd and Mercury is in the 12th a kind of Dhurdhura is formed.

• Similarly Mars in the 12th and Mercury in the 2nd gives rise to another kind;

• And Jupiter in the 2nd and Mercury in the 12th gives rise to yet another type though all these go under the name of Dhurdhura.

• Each conjunction in these permutations produce different results.

To give a simple illustration:

• take Mars in the 2nd in Capricorn where he is exalted

• And Jupiter in the 12th in Scorpio in a friendly sign.

• Now take Jupiter in the 2nd and Mars in the 12th (in his own house),

results in both cases be the same? All situations must be carefully analysed.

5. Kemadruma Yoga

Definition.: : When there are

no planets on both sides of the Moon,

Kemadruma Yoga is formed.

Some authors say that if planets are in a kendra from birth or from the Moon or if the Moon is in conjunction with a planet there is no Kemadruma. There are yet other authors who say that these yogas arise from kendras and navamshas but these observations are not generally acceptable. Varahamihira adds emphasis by saying that when persons born in royal families are subjected to such degradations much more of these unfortunate results must be predicted than in the case of persons born in ordinary families.

Sorrows mean physical as well as mental. The word neechcha is used in the original and this refers to such acts as are prohibited by the religious, moral and social codesand are therefore held to be disgraceful.

6. Chandra-Mangala Yoga

Results.Earnings through unscrupulous means, a seller of women, treating mother harshly and doing mischief to her and other relatives

Remarks. : The results given above Are those ascribed by ancient writers. With due respect to the ancient masters in the science I have to observe that

• Chandra Mangala Yoga acts as a powerful factor in establishing one's financial worth.

The earnings will generally be through such occupations as toddy con tract, One has to cater to the baser needs of men, but when the Moon and Mars are well disposed, the earnings will be through other approved means. The yoga is said to arise by the association of Mars and the Moon but I feel that the yoga will also be formed if the Moon and Mars are in mutual aspect. Take the Moon in Taurus and Mars in Scorpio. take the Moon in Cancer and Mars in Capricorn. these are excellent positions. The combination can be productive of good if it occurs in the2nd, 9th, 10th or 11th house.

7. Adhi Yoga

Definition. If benefics are situated in the 6th, 7th and 8th from the Moon, The combination goes under the name of Adhi Yoga.

Results. The person will be polite and trustworthy, will have an enjoyable and happy life, surrounded by luxuries and affluence, will inflict defeats on his enemies, will be healthy and will live long.

Remarks. A dhi Yoga is one of the most important combinations. Astrological authorities classify this Adhi Yoga as Papa-adhi Yoga and Shubha-adhi Yoga.But Varahamihira and that section of astrologers do not seem to favour such a classification. Bhattotpala, the erudite commentator of the writings of Varaha mihira suggests the existence of Papadhi Yoga. Varahamihira distinctly observes Soumyehi : implying clearly only the benefics, viz., Mercury,Jupiter and Venus. All these benefics may be in the 6th, 7th or 8th or in two houses or all of them may be in any one of these houses.

• If there is one planet in full strength in any one of these signs, that person be comes a leader.

• If there are two, he will be a minister and if there are three, he will occupy an eminent station in life.

• If all the three benefics, devoid of strength, are in the three signs above mentioned, then also Adhi Yoga will be present but the influence it exerts would indeed be feeble. A dhi Yoga may be considered as a Raja Yoga or almost its equivalent.

8. Chatussagara Yoga

Definition.: Chatussagara Yoga is causedwhen all the kendras are occupied by planets.

Results.

the person will earn good reputation, be an equal to a ruler,

have a long and prosperous life,

be blessed with good children and health

A nd his name will travel to the confines of the four oceans.

Remarks. : According to the dictum Kendras-hatibalassuhuhu planets disposed in kendras add great strength to the horoscope. The four angles in A horoscope are like the four walls of a building.

9. Vasumathi Yoga

Results. :

The person will not be a dependent but will always command plenty of wealth.

BV Raman's "Remarks: Vasumathi Yoga has more to do with wealththan with anything else. The Vasumathi re sulting from the Lagna seems to have more influence than the one formed with reference to the Moon. By implication it also means that two benefics will give less wealth while only one benefic will give ordinary wealth. If the upachayas happen to be exaltation places, the yoga becomes extremely powerful while the reverse holds good in case the upachayas happen to be debilitation places. When counted from the Moon all the four upachayas cannot be occupied because there will be only three benefics left.

10. Raja-lakshana Yoga

Results.

the native will possess an attractive appearance And he will be endowed with all the good qualities of high personages.

BV Raman's "Remarks: The weak Moon or badly associated Mercury cannot make a person possess a beautiful appearance. However, the yoga seems to contribute Adrishta or luck in such a way that the person can command respect, dignity and regard. One need not necessarily be a king to inherit all the virtues, for all kings are not virtuous. Personalities or strokes of luck which many will not have and which many covet. "

11. Vanchana Chora Bheethi Yoga

Definition: The Lagna is occupied by a malefic with Gulika in a trine:

or the Lord of Lagnais combined with Rahu, Saturn or Kethu.

Results.: the native will always entertain feelings of suspicion towards others around him. He is afraid Of being cheated, swindled and robbed.

BV Raman's "Remarks. : "Here three sets of combinations can apply:

• ascendant must have an evil planet with Gulika disposed in the 5th or 9th.

• Gulika should be associated with the lords of 1, 4, 7, 10, 5 and 9.

• Lord of Lagnashould join Rahu or Saturn or Kethu.

In all these cases, the person will not only have fears from cheats, rogues and thieves but he will also have huge material losses. The combinations pertaining to this Yoga are found in almost all horoscopes, so that we are all guilty of cheating and being cheated one another in some form or the other. It is a tragedy of our social life that a merchant minting millions at the cost of the poor is left scot-free while the poor, committing theft in the face of poverty and want, are booked by law. Cheating is practiced in a variety of ways. Fertile brains find countless methods to cheat their associates. The merchants have various ways of cheating their clients. The lawyer is equally successful. The medical man commands many ways to defraud his patients.

Gulika is considered the son of Saturn and his position is to be carefully fixed in the Zodiac. TheYoga given above refers to persons who will be the victims of fraud but the same combination can also be extended to apply to those who perpetrate the deeds. "

12. Sakata Yoga

Definition.

The Moon in the 12th, 6th or 8th from Jupiter gives rise to Sakata Yoga.

the native loses fortune and may regain it. He will be ordinary and insignificant. He will suffer from poverty, privation and misery. He will be stubborn and hated by relatives.

While the generality of astrological is that Sakata Yoga is productive of evil there is difference of opinion as regards the of this Yoga. The great Parasara and Varahamihira say that when all the planets are in 1st and 7th, Sakata is caused.

Prof. Rao opines this definition leaves room for doubt as to why it should be the 7th. On the contrary, the definition above appears more reasonable inasmuch as Yoga is generated by the Moon occupying the three dushthamshas from the greatest benefic Jupiter thus obstructing the free flow of fortune; but it is also open to objection as will be seen from the following observations :

In the large number of horoscopes examined by me I have been able to mark that Sakata Yoga has not really made the native s poor and wretched but often the degree of poverty and wretchedness has been nominal.

I have a work entitled Sukranadi which says that one born in Sakata will have his fortune obstructed now and then. The exact words used are "Sakatayogajatasya Yogobhangam Pade- pade".

The periods of misfortune will accord with the times of transits in malefic Rasis, viz., 6th, 8th and 12th.

In other words, every time the Moon transits the 6th, 8th and 12th from the radical Jupiter, the effects of Sakata are realised.

According to the definition given above, Sakata is caused by the Moon being placed in the 6th or 8thor 12th from Jupiter. When one planet is in the 8th from the other, naturally the other will be in the 6th.

13. Amala Yoga

Definition : The 10th from the Moon or Lagna should be occupied by a benefic planet.

Results.

The person will achieve lasting fame and reputation. His character will be spotless and he will lead a prosperous life.

Remarks.As in interpreting every combination, due consideration should be given to the strength of the lord causing the Amala And the aspects and associations he receives. Some benefic planets must occupy the 10th from Lagna or the Moon to cause Amala.

If no benefic is present, then Amala is not caused. But yet on the strength of the dictum "Udayat Indutovapi Yegrahadasamasthithaha Te sarve artha- pradagneya swa dasasu yatoditha" which means that any planet in the 10th from Lagna or Chandra would give, during his Dasa, much wealth , a malefic also is not ruled out. A mala means pure and when the Yoga is present, prosperity and affluence will be achieved through fair means while a malefic, whilst giving wealth, may make the means questionable.

After all, the end justifies the means according to some and, therefore, Amala makes one scrupulous as to the means he employs for earning while a malefic in the 10th while no doubt good in its own way, as causing wealth to come, would not make one famous or a man of character.