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Ch. 30. Upa Pad

1-6. O Brahmin, now I tell you about Upa Pad, the auspiciousness of which will confer on the
native happiness from progeny, wife etc. The Pad of Lagn, as discussed earlier, is of prime
importance. Upa Pad is calculated for the Bhava, following the natal Lagn. This Upa Pad is
also called Gaun Pad. O excellent of the Brahmins, if Upa Pad is yuti with, or receives a
Drishti from a benefic Grah, one will obtain full happiness from progeny and spouse. Should
the Upa Pad be in a malefic' s Rasi, or receives a Drishti from, or is yuti with a malefic, one
will become an ascetic and go without a wife. If (in the said circumstances) there be a benefic
Drishti (on Upa Pad, or the related malefic), or a yuti, deprival of spouse will not come to
pass. In this case Surya, being exalted, or in a friendly Rasi, is not a malefic. He is a malefic,
if in debilitation, or in an enemy's Rasi.

Notes. Regarding Upa Pad calculations, there are more than two views on the same Sloka of
Maharishi Parashar, or an identical Sutra from Jaimini. In this text, the word ' Anuchar' is
used, which denotes 'the Bhava, following the Lagn at birth'. Normally this is Vyaya Bhava.
However, when we study other commentaries on Jaimini (Chaukhambh Hindi edition), we are
taught, that it is Vyaya Bhava in the case of an odd Rasi ascending and it is Dhan Bhava in the
case of an even Rasi ascending. Accordingly the Pad for the 12 th , or the 2 nd from Lagn is
called Upa Pad. In calculating Upa Pad the rules mentioned in verses 4 and 5 of the previous
chapter be kept in mind.

7-12. Effect from the 2 nd from Upa Pad. If the 2 nd from Upa Pad is a benefic Rasi, or receives
a Drishti from, or is yuti with a benefic, the same good results (as for wife and sons) will
come to pass. If there is a Grah in the 2 nd from Upa Pad in its debilitation Rasi, or debilitation
Ahs, or is yuti with a debilitated, or malefic Grah, there will be destruction of wife. If the said
occupant be in its exaltation Rasi, or Navahs, or receives a Drishti from another Grah, there
will be many charming and virtuous wives. Oh Brahmin, if Mithun happens to be the 2 nd from
Upa Pad, then also there will be many wives. O excellent of the Brahmins, if the Upa Pad, or
the 2 nd therefrom be occupied by its own Lord, or, if the said Lord is in his other own Bhava,
the death of wife will be at advanced age.

13-15. Wife from the 2 nd of Upa Pad (up to Sloka 22). If a Grah being constant indicator of
wife (i.e. the 7 th Lord, or Sukr) is in its own Bhava, there will be loss of wife only at a later
stage. If the Lord of Upa Pad, or the constant significator of wife is in exaltation, the wife will
be from a noble family. Reverse will be the case, if he is debilitated. O Brahmin, if the 2 nd
from Upa Pad is related to a benefic, the wife will be beautiful, fortunate and virtuous.

16. Should Sani and Rahu be in the 2 nd from Upa Pad, the native will lose his wife on account
of calumny, or through death.

17. The native's wife will be troubled by disorder of blood, leucorrhoea (Pradar) etc., if Sukr
and Ketu are in the 2 nd from Upa Pad.

18. Budh with Ketu in the 2 nd from Upa Pad will cause breakage of bones, while Rahu, Sani
and Surya will cause distress of bones.

19-22. Budh and Rahu in the 2 nd from Upa Pad will give a stout-bodied wife. If the 2 nd from
Upa Pad happens to be one of Budh' s Rasis and is tenanted by Mangal and Sani, the wife of
the native will suffer from nasal disorders. Similarly a Rasi of Mangal, becoming the 2 nd from
Upa Pad and occupied by Mangal and Sani, will cause nasal disorders to one's wife. Guru and
Sani will, if be in the 2 n from Upa Pad, cause disorders of ears and/or eyes to the wife. If
Budh and Mangal are placed in the 2 nd from Upa Pad other than their own Rasis, or, if Rahu is
with Guru in the 2 nd from Upa Pad, the native's wife will suffer from dental disorders. Sani
and Rahu together in one of Sani's Rasis, which is the 2 nd from Upa Pad, will cause lameness,
or windy disorders to the native's wife. These evils will not come to pass, if there happens to
be a Yuti with, or a Drishti from a benefic (or from another benefic in the case of affliction
being caused by a benefic himself).

23-23V2. O Brahmin, all these effects be deduced from the natal Lagn, Lagn Pad, the 7 th from
Upa Pad and the Lords thereof. So say Narada and others.

25-28. About Sons. If Sani, Candr and Budh are together in the 9 th from one of the said places
(Sloka 23), there will be no son at all, while Surya, Guru and Rahu so placed will give a
number of sons. Candr so placed will give a son, while a mixture of Grahas will delay the
obtainment of a son. The son, caused by the Yuti of Surya, Guru and Rahu, will be strong,
valorous, greatly successful and will destroy enemies. If Mangal and Sani are in the said 9 th ,
there will be no son, or a son will be obtained by adoption, or brother's son will come in
adoption. In all these cases odd Rasis will yield many sons, while even Rasis will cause only a
few.

29-30. Many Sons and Many Daughters. O Brahmin, if Simh happens to be Upa Pad and
receives a Drishti from Candr, there will be a limited number of children. Similarly Kanya
will cause many daughters.

3 1 . Co-born form Lagn Pad (up to Sloka 36). Rahu and Sani in the 3 rd , or the 1 1 th from Lagn
Pad will destroy the co-born of the native. Rahu and Sani in the 1 1 th will indicate the
destruction of elder brothers and/or sisters and in the 3 rd younger ones.

32. If Sukr is in the 3 rd , or the 1 1 th from Lagn Pad, there would have been an abortion to the
mother earlier. Same is the effect, if Sukr is in the 8 th from natal Lagn, or from Lagn Pad.

33-36. These are the effects, o Brahmin, as stated by Maharishis for the 3 rd and the 1 1 th from
Lagn Pad. Should Candr, Guru, Budh and Mangal be in the 3 rd , or the 1 1 th from Lagn Pad,
there will be many valorous co-born. Should Sani and Mangal be in the 3 rd , or the 1 1 th from
Lagn Pad, or give Drishtis thereto, younger and elder co-born will, respectively, be destroyed.
If Sani is alone in one of the said Bhavas, the native will be spared, while the co-born will die.
Ketu in the 3 rd , or the 1 1 th will give abundant happiness from one's sisters.

37. Other Matters from Lagn Pad (up to Sloka 43). If the 6 th from Lagn Pad is occupied by a
malefic and is bereft of a Yuti with, or a Drishti from a benefic, the native will be a thief.

38. If Rahu is in the 7 th , or the 12 th from Lagn Pad, or gives a Drishti to one of the said
Bhavas, the native will be endowed with spiritual knowledge and be very fortunate.

39. If Budh is in Lagn Pad, the native will Lord over a whole country, while Guru will make
him a knower of all things. Sukr in this context denotes a poet/speaker (also see Ch. 29, verse
30).

40. O excellent of the Brahmins, if benefics occupy the 2 nd from Upa Pad, or from Lagn Pad,
the native will be endowed with all kinds of wealth and be intelligent.

41. One will surely become a thief, if the Lord of the 2 nd from Upa Pad is in Dhan Bhava and
is there yuti with a malefic Grah.

42-43. O Brahmin, if Rahu is in the 2 nd from the Lord of the 7 th , counted from Upa Pad, the
native will have long and projected teeth. Ketu in the 2 nd from the Lord of the 7 th , counted
from Upa Pad, will cause stammering and Sani in the 2 nd from the Lord of the 7 th , counted
from Upa Pad, will make one look ugly. Mixed will be the effects, if there are mixed Grahas.

Ch. 31. Argala, or Intervention from Grahas

1. O Maharishi Parashar, you have told of auspicious effects, related to Argala. Kindly narrate
its conditions and effects.

2-9. Formation of Argala. Maitreya, I explain below Argala to know the definite effects of
Bhavas and Grahas. Grahas in the 4 th , 2 n and the 1 1 th cause Argalas, while obstructors of the
Argala will be those in the 10 th , 12 th and 3 rd from a Bhava, or a Grah. If the Argala causing
Grah is stronger than the obstructing one, the former will prevail. Or, if the number of Argalas
are more than the obstructing Grahas, then also the Argala will prevail. If there are 3, or more
malefics in the 3 rd they will cause Vipreet Argala (more effective intervention), which will
also be harmless and be very favourable. The 5 th is also an Argala place, while the Grah in the
9 th will counteract such Argala. As Rahu and Ketu have retrograde motions, the Argalas and
obstructions be also counted accordingly in a reverse manner. Maharishis say, that the Argala,
caused by one Grah, will yield limited effect, by two medium and by more than two, excellent
effects. Argalas should be counted from a Rasi, or a Grah, as the case may be. The Argala,
which is unobstructed will be fruitful, while the one duly obstructed will go astray. The
Argala effects will be derived in the Dasha periods of the Rasi, or Grah concerned.

Notes. 'Argala' in Sanskrit is figuratively used to denote an impediment, or obstruction. Some
suggest, that the Argala obstruction places are countable from the Argala place instead of
from the original place, or Grah. This is not logical and a glance into Gochar Vedha
(obstructions during transits) will confirm our findings.

10. Special. The Argala, caused by placement of a Grah in the first one fourth part of the Rasi,
is countered by another, placed in the 4 th quarter of the respective obstructive Rasi. Similarly
2 nd quarter's Argala is eliminated by the 3 rd quarter placement of another Grah.

Notes. If the Argala causing Grah and the obstructing Grah are in the respective quarters, the
obstruction will come to pass. Otherwise not.

11-17. Argala Effects. Should there be Argala for the Arudh Pad, for the natal Lagn and for
the 7 th from both, the native will be famous and fortunate. A malefic, or a benefic, causing
unobstructed Argala, giving a Drishti to Lagn will make one famous. Similarly a malefic, or a
benefic, causing unobstructed Argala, giving a Drishti to Dhan Bhava denotes acquisition of
wealth and grains, to Sahaj Bhava happiness from co-born, to Bandhu Bhava residences,
quadrupeds and relatives, to Putr Bhava sons, grand sons and intelligence, to Ari Bhava fear
from enemies, to Yuvati Bhava abundant wealth and marital happiness, to Randhr Bhava
difficulties, to Dharm Bhava fortunes, to Karm Bhava royal honour, to Labh Bhava gains and
to Vyaya Bhava expenses. The Argala by benefics will give various kinds of happiness, while
benefic effects will be meddling with malefic Argalas. Argala by both benefics and malefics
will yield results.

Notes. 1. Argala can be caused by a benefic, which is known, as Subh Argala. This Argala
can be from a malefic also, so that the benefic, causing Argala, stalls the malefic role. If the
benefic's Argala is obstructed by another, then the benefic will become ineffective in Argala
and the first-mentioned malefic will operate freely.

2. Argala can be by a malefic with reference to a benefic, so that the native does not enjoy
good effects, due to the benefic. This is Pap (malefic) Argala. If the Argala is eliminated by a
benefic, or a malefic, then the first mentioned benefic will be at liberty to act, according to his
own disposition.

18. Should there be (unobstructed) Argala for Lagn, Putr and Dharm Bhava, the native will
doubtlessly become a king and fortunate.

Ch. 32. Karakatwas of the Grahas

1-2. 1 now detail below Atma Karak etc., obtainable from among the 7 Grahas, viz. Surya to
Sani. Some say, that Rahu will become a Karak, when there is a state of similarity in terms of
longitude between (two) Grahas. Yet some say, that the 8 Grahas, including Rahu, will have
to be considered irrespective of such a state.

3-8. Atma Karak Defined. Among the Grahas from Surya etc. whichever has traversed
maximum number of degrees in a particular Rasi is called Atma Karak. If the degrees are
identical, then the one with more minutes of arc and, if the minutes are also identical, then the
one with higher seconds of arc, have to be considered. In that case these three are called
Anthya Karak, Madhya Karak and Upakheta. In the case of Rahu deduct his longitude in that
particular Rasi from 30. The Karakas will have to be decided, as above and, as per further
rules given below. Out of these Karakas, Atma Karak is the most important and has a prime
say on the native, just as the king is the most famous among the men of his country and is the
head of all affairs and is entitled to arrest and release men.

9-12. Importance of Atma Karak. O Brahmin, as the minister cannot go against the king, the
other Karakas, viz. Putr Karak, Amatya Karak etc. cannot predominate over Atma Karak in
the affairs of the native. If the Atma Karak is adverse, other Karakas cannot give their benefic
effects. Similarly, if Atma Karak is favourable, other Karakas cannot predominate with their
malefic influences.

13-17. Other Karakas. The Grah next to Atma Karak in terms of longitude is called Amatya
Karak. Similarly following one another in terms of longitude are Bhratru Karak, Matru Karak,
Pitru Karak, Putr Karak, Gnati Karak and Stri Karak. These are Char Karakas, or inconstant
significators. Some consider Matru Karak and Putr Karak, as identical. If two Grahas have the
same longitude, both become the same Karak, in which case there will be a deficit of one
Karak. In that circumstance consider constant significator in the context of benefic/malefic
influence for the concerned relative.

18-21. Constant Karakatwas. I narrate below the constant Karakatwas, as related to the
Grahas. The stronger among Surya and Sukr indicates the father, while the stronger among
Candr and Mangal indicates the mother. Mangal denotes sister, brother-in-law, younger
brother and mother. Budh rules maternal relative, while Guru indicates paternal grand father.
Husband and sons are, respectively, denoted by Sukr and Sani. From Ketu note wife, father,
mother, parents-in law and maternal grand father. These are constant Karakatwas.

22-24. Bhavas Related. These constant significances are derivable from the Bhavas, counted
from the said constant Karakatwas. The 9 th from Surya denotes father, the 4 th from Candr
mother, the 3 r from Mangal brothers, the 6* from Budh maternal uncle, the 5 l from Guru
sons, the 7 th from Sukr wife and the 8 th from Sani death. The learned should consider all these
and declare related effects accordingly.

25-30. Yog Karakas. O Brahmin, I make below a passing reference to Yog Karakas (mutual
co-workers). Grahas become Yog Karakas, if they are in mutual angles identical with own
Rasis, exaltation Rasis, or friendly Rasis. In Karm Bhava a Grah will be significantly so.
Grahas simply (not being in friendly, own, or exaltation Rasis) in Lagn, Bandhu and Yuvati
Bhava do not become such Yog Karakas. Even, if they be placed in other Bhavas, but with
such dignities, as mentioned, shall become Yog Karakas. With such Grahas even a person of
mean birth will become a king and be affluent. One born of royal scion, then will surely
become a king. Thus the effects be declared, considering the number of such Grahas and the
order the native belongs to.

31-34. Bhava Significance. I now narrate the significance of the Bhavas. Tanu Bhava denotes
the soul (self), Dhan family, finance, wife etc., Sahaj younger brothers/sisters, Putr progeny
and Yuvati wife. It is also said, that a Grah in Putr becomes a Karak for wife. The Karakatwas
of the Bhava in order are Surya, Guru, Mangal, Candr, Guru, Mangal, Sukr, Sani, Guru,
Budh, Guru and Sani.

35-37. O excellent of the Brahmins, after knowing the merits of Tanu Bhava etc. the good and
bad effects can be declared. Ari, Randhr and Vyaya are Trikas, Dusthan, or malefic Bhavas.
Sahaj, Ari, Karm and Labh are Upachayas. Dhan, Putr, Randhr and Labh are Panapharas and
Sahaj, Ari, Dharm and Vyaya are Apoklimas. Association with Trikas will inflict evils.
Kendras and Konas (Putr and Dharm) are auspicious Bhavas, the association with which turns
even evil into auspiciousness.

(Also see Ch. 34 for more information)

Ch. 33. Effects of Karakans

1. O Brahmin, as laid down by Lord Brahma, I now tell you about the effects of Karakans
identical with Mesh etc. (Karakans is the Navahs, occupied by the Atma Karak Grah)

2-8. Karakans in Various Rasis. If Atma Karak happens to be in Mesh Navahs, there will be
nuisance from rats and cats at all times. A malefic joining will further increase the nuisance.
Should Atma Karak be in Vrishabh Navahs, happiness from quadrupeds will result. Should
Atma Karak be in Mithun Navahs, the native will be afflicted by itch etc. Should Atma Karak
be in Kark Navahs, there will be fear from water etc. If Atma Karak happens to be in Simh
Navahs, fear will be from tiger etc. If Atma Karak happens to be in Kanya Navahs, itch,
corpulence, fire etc. will cause trouble, while, if Atma Karak is in Tula Navahs, he will make
one a trader and skilful in making robes etc. Vrischik Navahs, holding Atma Karak, will bring
troubles from snakes etc. and also affliction to mother's breasts. There will be falls from
height and conveyances etc., if it is Dhanu Navahs, that is occupied by Atma Karak. Makar
Navahs in this respect denotes gains from water dwelling beings and conch, pearl, coral etc. If
it is Kumbh Navahs, holding Atma Karak, the native will construct tanks etc. And in Meen
Navahs the Atma Karak will grant final emancipation. The Drishti of a benefic will remove
evils, while that of a malefic will cause no good.

9-11. O Brahmin, if there be only benefics in Karakahs and the Navahs of Lagn receives a
Drishti from a benefic, the native will undoubtedly become a king. Should the Kendras/Konas
from the Karakahs be occupied by benefics, devoid of malefic association, the native will be
endowed with wealth and learning. The combination of benefic and malefic influence will in
this context yield mixed results. If the Upakheta (UpaGrah, vide Ch.32 Sloka 5) is in its
exaltation, or own, or friendly Rasi and is devoid of a Drishti from a malefic, the native will
go to heaven after death.

12. If the Atma Karak is in the divisions of Candr, Mangal, or Sukr, the native will go to
others wives. Otherwise the contrary will prevail.

13-18. Effects of Grahas in the Karakahs. O Brahmin, if Surya is in the Karakahs, the native
will be engaged in royal assignments. If the full Candr is there, he will enjoy pleasures and be
a scholar, more so, if Sukr gives a Drishti to the Karakahs. If strong Mangal is in Karakahs, he
will use the weapon spear, will live through fire and be an alchemist. Should strong Budh be
Karakahs, he will be skilful in arts and trading, be intelligent and educated. Guru in Karakahs
denotes one, doing good acts, endowed with spiritualism and Vedic learning. One will be
endowed with a longevity of 100 years, be sensuous and will look after state affairs, if Sukr is
in Karakahs. Sani in Karakahs will give such livelihood, as due to the natives family. Rahu in
Karakahs denotes a thief, a bowman, a machinery maker and a doctor, treating poisonous
afflictions. If Ketu be in Karakahs, one will deal in elephants and be a thief.

19-22. Rahu-Surya in Karakahs. Should Rahu and Surya be in Karakahs, there will be fear
from snakes. If a benefic gives a Drishti to Rahu-Surya in Karakahs, there will be no fear, but
a malefic Drishti will bring death (through serpents). If Rahu and Surya occupy benefic Shad
Vargas, being in Karakahs, one will be a doctor, treating poisonous afflictions, while the
Drishti from Mangal on Rahu-Surya in Karakahs denotes, that the native will burn either his
own house, or that of others. Budh's Drishti on Rahu-Surya in Karakahs will not cause the
burning of one's own house, but that of others. If Rahu and Surya happen to be in Karakahs
and are in a malefic' s Rasi, receiving a Drishti from Guru, one will burn a house in one's
neighbourhood, while the Drishti of Sukr will not cause such an event.

23-24. Gulik in Karakahs. Should the full Candr give a Drishti to Gulik, placed in the
Karakahs, the native will lose his wealth to thieves, or will himself be a thief. If Gulik is in
Karakahs, but does not receive a Drishti from others, one will administer poison to others, or
will himself die of poisoning. Budh's Drishti in this context will give large testicles.

25-29. Effects of Drishtis on Ketu in Karakahs. If Ketu is in Karakahs, receiving a Drishti
from a malefic, ones ears will be severed, or one will suffer from diseases of the ears. Sukr,
giving a Drishti to Ketu in Karakahs, denotes one, initiated into religious order. One will be
devoid of strength, if Budh and Sani give a Drishti to Ketu in Karakahs. If Budh and Sukr
give a Drishti to Ketu in Karakahs, one will be the son of a female slave, or of a female
remarried. With Sani's Drishti on Ketu in Karakahs one will perform penance, or be a servant,
or will be a pseudo-ascetic. Sukr and Surya together, giving a Drishti to Ketu in Karakahs,
will make one serve the king. Thus, o Brahmin, are told briefly the effects of Karakahs.

30-3 1 . Effects of the 2 n from Karakahs. If the 2 n from Karakahs falls in the divisions of
Sukr, or Mangal, one will be addicted to others' wives and, if Sukr, or Mangal give a Drishti
to the 2 nd from Karakahs, the tendency will last till death. If Ketu is the 2 nd from Karakahs in a
division of Sukr, or Mangal, addiction to other's wives will not prevail, while the position of
Guru will cause such an evil. Rahu in the 2 nd from Karakahs will destroy wealth.

32. Effects of the 3 r from Karakahs. A malefic in the 3 r from Karakahs will make one
valorous, while a benefic in the 3 rd from Karakahs will make one timid.

33-35. Effects of the 4 th from Karakahs. If the 4 th from Karakahs happens to be occupied by
Sukr and Candr, one will own large buildings, like palaces etc. Similar is the effect of an
exalted Grah in the said 4 th . A house, made of stones, is denoted by the occupation of the 4 th
from Karakahs by Rahu and Sani. Mangal and Ketu in the 4 th from Karakahs indicate a house,
made of bricks, while Guru in the 4 th from Karakahs denotes a house, made of wood. Surya in
the 4 th from Karakahs will give a house of grass. If Candr is in the 4 th from Karakahs, one will
have union with his wife in an uncompounded house.

36-40. Effects of the 5* from Karakahs. If Rahu and Mangal are in the 5* from Karakahs, one
will suffer from a pulmonary consumption, more so, if Candr gives them a Drishti. The
Drishti of Mangal on the 5 th from Karakahs will bring boils, or ulcers, Ketu's Drishti on the
5 th from Karakahs will cause dysentery and other diseases, caused by (impure) water. If Rahu
and Gulik happen to be in the 5 th from Karakahs, there will be fear from mean people and
poison. Should Budh be in the 5 th from Karakahs, the native will be an ascetic of the highest
order, or one, holding staff. Surya in the 5 th from Karakahs denotes one, using a knife. Mangal
in the 5 th from Karakahs denotes one, using a spear. Sani denotes a bowman, if Sani is placed
in the 5 l from Karakahs. Rahu in the 5 l from Karakahs denotes a machinist. Ketu in the 5 1
from Karakahs denotes a watch maker. Sukr in the 5 th from Karakahs will make one a poet
and an eloquent speaker.

41-45. Effects of Karakahs and the 5 th from there. If Guru and Candr are in Karakahs, or the
5 th thereof, the native will be an author. Sukr will make one an ordinary writer, while Budh
will indicate, that the writing skills are less than those of an ordinary writer. Should Guru be
alone, one will be a knower of everything, be a writer and be versed in Vedas and Vedanta
philosophy, but not an oratorian, or a grammarian. Mangal denotes a logician, Budh a
Mimamsaka (follower of Karma Mimansa), Sani indicates, that one is dull-witted in the
assembly, Surya denotes, that one is a musician, Candr denotes a follower of Sankhya
philosophy (of Maharishi Kapila, who enumerated 25 true principles with emphasis on final
bliss) and indicates, that one is versed in rhetorics and singing and Ketu, or Rahu denotes, that
one is a Jyotishi. Should Guru be related to the positions of Karakahs, or the 5 th from there,
while the Karakahs is caused by others than him, the effects, as stated, will effectively come
to pass. Some say, that the 2 nd from Karakahs should also be similarly considered.

46. Effects of the 6 th from Karakahs. If the 6 th from Karakahs is occupied by a malefic, the
native will be an agriculturist, while he will be indolent, if a benefic is in the 6 th from
Karakahs. The 3 rd from Karakahs should also be similarly considered.

47-48. Effects of the 7 th from Karakahs. If Candr and Guru are in the 7 th from Karakahs, the
native will beget a very beautiful wife. Sukr in the 7 th form Karakahs denotes a sensuous wife,
while Budh in the 7 th from Karakahs indicates a wife, versed in arts. Surya in the 7 th from
Karakahs will give a wife, who will be confining domestic core, while Sani in the 7 th from
Karakahs denotes a wife of a higher age bracket, or a pious and/or sick wife. Rahu in the 7 th
from Karakahs will bring a widow in marriage.


49. Effects of the 8 l from Karakahs. If a benefic, or the Grah, owning the 8 l from Karakahs,
happens to be in the 8 th from Karakahs, the native will be long-lived, while a malefic, placed
in the 8 th from Karakahs, will reduce the life span. Drishti/Yuti of both benefics and malefics
will yield a medium span of life.

50-56. Effects of the 9* from Karakahs. If the 9 X from Karakahs receives a Drishti from, or is
occupied by a benefic, the native will be truthful, devoted to elders and attached to his own
religion. If a malefic gives a Drishti to, or occupies the 9 th from Karakahs, one will be
attached to his religion in boyhood, but will take to falsehood in old age. If Sani and Rahu,
one will betray his elders and be adverse to ancient learning. If Guru and Surya, one will
betray his elders and will be disobedient to them. Should Mangal and Sukr give a Drishti to,
or occupy the 9 th from Karakahs and are joining in six identical Vargas, a female, ill-related to
the native, will die. Budh and Candr giving a Drishti to, or occupying the 9 th from Karakahs
and joining in six identical Vargas will cause imprisonment of the native, due to association
with a female not of his own. If Guru is alone, related to the 9 th from Karakahs by Drishti, or
by Yuti, the native will be addicted to females and be devoted to sensual enjoyments.

57-60. Effects of the 10* from Karakahs. If the 10* from Karakahs receives a Drishti from, or
is conjoined by a benefic, the native will have firm riches, be sagacious, strong and intelligent.
A malefic, giving a Drishti to the 10 th from Karakahs, or occupying this Bhava, will cause
harm to his profession and deprive him of paternal bliss. Budh and Sukr, giving a Drishti to
the 10 th from Karakahs, or conjoining this Bhava, will confer many gains in business and will
make him do many great deeds. Surya and Candr, giving a Drishti to the 10 th from Karakahs,
or conjoining this place and receiving a Drishti from, or be in Yuti with Guru, the native will
acquire a kingdom.

61-62. Effects of the 1 l l from Karakahs. If the 1 1* from Karakahs receives a Drishti from, or
is yuti with a benefic, the native will enjoy happiness from co-born apart from gaining in
every undertaking of his. If a malefic is in the 1 1 th from Karakahs, the native will gain by
questionable means, be famous and valorous.

63-74. Effects of the 12* from Karakahs. If the 12* from Karakahs has a benefic, the
expenses will be on good account, while a malefic in the 12 th from Karakahs will cause bad
expenses. If the 12 th from Karakahs is vacant, then also good effects will follow. If there
happens to be a benefic Grah in exaltation, or in own Bhava in the 12 th from Karakahs, or, if
Ketu is so placed and receives a Drishti from, or is yuti with a benefic, one will attain heaven
after death. One will attain full enlightenment, if Ketu is in the 12 th identical with Mesh, or
Dhanu and receives a Drishti from a benefic. If Ketu is in the 12 th from Karakahs, receiving a
Drishti from a malefic, or is there yuti with a malefic, one will not attain full enlightenment. If
Surya and Ketu are in the 12 th from Karakahs, the native will worship Lord Shiva. Candr and
Ketu denotes a worshiper of Gauri. Sukr and Ketu of Lakshmi and a wealthy person. Mangal
and Ketu of Lord Subramanya. Rahu will make one worship Durga, or some mean deity. Ketu
alone denotes Subramanya's, or Ganesh's worshipper. If Sani is in the 12 th from Karakahs in
a malefic' s Rasi, one will worship mean deities. Sukr and Sani in the 12 th from Karakahs in a
malefic' s Rasi will also make one worship mean deities. Similar inferences can be drawn
from the 6 th Navahs, counted from Amatya Karak's Navahs.

75-76. Miscellaneous Matters (up to Sloka 84). O Brahmin, if there are two malefics in a Kon
from Karakahs, the native will have knowledge of Mantras and Tantras (formulas for the
attainment of super-human powers). If a malefic simultaneously gives a Drishti to two
malefics in a Kon from Karakans, the native will use his learnings of Mantras and Tantras for
malevolent purposes, while a benefic's Drishti will make him use the learnings for public
good.

77-84 1 /2. If Candr is in the Karakans, receiving a Drishti from Sukr, the native will be an
alchemist and, if receiving a Drishti from Budh the native will be a doctor capable of curing
all diseases. If Candr is in the 4 th from Karakans and receives a Drishti from Sukr, the native
will be afflicted by white leprosy. If receiving a Drishti from Mangal, the native will have
blood and bilious disorders and, if receiving a Drishti from Ketu, the native will suffer from
black leprosy. Should Rahu and Mangal be in the 4 th , or 5 th from Karakans, the native will
suffer from pulmonary consumption and, if simultaneously there happens to be Candr' s
Drishti on the 4 1 , or the 5 l , this affliction will be certain. Mangal alone in the 4 1 , or the 5 l
will cause ulcers. If Ketu is in the 4 th , or the 5 th , one will suffer from dysentery and afflictions,
due to (impure) water. Rahu and Gulik will make one a doctor, curing poisonous afflictions,
or will cause troubles through poison. Should Sani be alone in the 4 th , or 5 th , the native will be
skillful in archery. Ketu lonely placed in the 4 th , or the 5 th will make one a maker of watches
etc. Budh lonely placed in the 4 th , or the 5 th will make one an ascetic of the highest order, or
an ascetic, holding staff. Rahu, Surya and Mangal, respectively, in these places denote a
machinist, a knife user and a spear, or arrow user.

85-86. Candr and Guru in the Karakans, or in the 5 th therefrom denotes a writer well versed in
all branches of learning. The grade of writership will comparatively descend in the case of
Sukr and even further in the case of Budh.

87-92V2. Grahas in the 5 th from Karakans. Should Sukr be in the 5 th from Karakans, the native
will be eloquent and a poet. Guru denotes, that he be an exponent and be all knowing, but be
unable to speak in an assembly. He will be further a grammarian and a scholar in Vedas and
Upanishads. Sani will make one ineffective in an assembly, while Budh will make him skilful
in Karma Mimansa. Mangal in Karakans, or the 5 l therefrom will make one justice, while
Candr in Karakans, or the 5 th from there denotes a Sankhya Yogi, a rhetoric, or a singer.
Surya in the 5 th from Karakans will make one learned in Vedanta and music. Ketu will make
one a mathematician and skilful in Jyotish. Should Guru be related to the said Ketu, these
learnings will be by inheritance. All these as well apply to 2 nd and 3 rd from Karakans and to
the Karakans itself apart from applying to the 5 th from Karakans.

93-93 1 /2. Should Ketu be in the 2 nd , or 3 rd from Karakans, the native will be defective in
speech, more so, if a malefic gives a Drishti to Ketu, as above.

94-99. If malefics be in Karakans, Arudh Lagn and the 2 nd and 8 th from these places, there
will be Kemadrum Yog, the effects of which will be still severer, if Candr' s Drishti happens
to be there. The effects, due for these Yogas, will come to pass in the Dasha periods of the
Rasis, or Grahas concerned. Kemadrum Yog will operate additionally, if there are malefics in
the 2 nd and 8 th from the Rasi, whose Dasha will be in currency. The results of such Yog will
also be inauspicious. If the 2 nd and 8 th in the Kundali, cast for the beginning of a Dasha, have
malefics, then also Kemadrum prevails throughout the Dasha.

Ch. 34. Yoga Karakas

1. O Brahmin, thus I have told you about the effects, derivable through Karakans. Now listen
to the effects, arising out of lordships of Grahas over Bhavas.

2-7. Nature due to Lordships of Grahas. Benefics, owning Kendras, will not give benefic
effects, while malefics, owning Kendras, will not remain inauspicious. The Lord of a Kon will
give auspicious results. The Lord of Lagn is specially auspicious, as Lagn is a Kendr, as well
as a Kon. Putr and Dharm Bhava are specially for wealth, while Yuvati and Karm Bhava are
specially for happiness. Any Grah, owning Sahaj, Ari, or Labh Bhava, will give evil effects.
The effects, due to the Lords of Vyaya and Randhr Bhava, will depend on their association. In
each group the significance will be in the ascending order. Randhr' s Lord is not auspicious, as
he owns the 12 th from Dharm Bhava. If the Lord of Randhr Bhava simultaneously owns
Sahaj, Yuvati, or Labh Bhava, he will prove specifically harmful, while his simultaneous
ownership of a Kon will bestow auspicious effects. The Grah, owning a predominant Bhava,
will stall the effects, due to another, owning a less significant Bhava and will give his own
results. Randhr' s lordship of Surya and Candr is not evil.

8-10. Natural Benefics and Malefics. Guru and Sukr are benefics, while Candr is mediocre in
benefice and Budh is neutral (a benefic, when associated with a benefic and a malefic, when
related to a malefic). Malefics are Surya, Sani and Mangal. Full Candr, Budh, Guru and Sukr
are stronger in the ascending order. Weak Candr, Surya, Sani and Mangal are stronger (in
malefic disposition) in the ascending order. In revealing maleficence, due to rulership of
Kendras, Candr, Budh, Guru and Sukr are significant in the ascending order.

1 1-12. Lordships of Kendras and Konas. If there be an exchange between a Lord of a Kendr
and a Lord of a Kon, or, if a Lord of a Kendr is yuti with a Lord of a Kon in a Kendr, or in a
Kon, or, if a Lord of a Kon is in a Kendr, or vice versa, or, if there happens to be a full Drishti
between a Lord of a Kendr and a Lord of a Kon, they cause a Yog. One born in such a Yog
will become a king and be famous.

1 3 . If one and the same Grah gets the lordships of a Kon, as well as a Kendr, or, if a Grah is in
a Kendr, or in a Kon, it will prove specially a Yog Karak.

14. Lordship of Kendr. It has been said, that a malefic, owning a Kendr, will become
auspicious, which is true, only when it simultaneously Lords over a Kon and not by merely
owning a Kendr.

15. If the Lords of a Kendr, or a Kon own simultaneously an evil Bhava, he does not cause a
Raj Yog by mere relations stipulated (as per Ch. 34, Slokas 1 1 and 12).

16. Rahu and Ketu. Rahu and Ketu give predominantly the effects, as due to their yuti with a
Bhava Lord, or, as due to the Bhava they occupy.

17. If Rahu and/or Ketu are in Kendr, receiving a Drishti from, or in association with the Lord
of a Kon, or of a Kendr, it will become Yog Karak.

18. O Maharishi Parashar, please narrate, according to the Rasis rising, as to which Grah is a
Yog Karak and which is inauspicious.

19-22. Grahas and Mesh Lagn. O Brahmin, listen to these with examples. Even though
Mangal is the Lord of Randhr Bhava, he will be helpful to auspicious Grahas. Sani, Budh and
Sukr are malefics. Auspicious are Guru and Surya. The mere Yuti of Sani with Guru will not
produce auspicious effects (although they own a Kon and a Kendr). If Guru is at the disposal
of a malefic, he will surely give inauspicious results. Sukr is a direct (independent) killer. Sani
etc. will also inflict death, if associated with an adverse Grah (Sukr).

23-24. Grahas and Vrishabh Lagn. Guru, Sukr and Candr are malefics. Sani and Surya are
auspicious. Sani will cause Raj Yog. Budh is somewhat inauspicious. The Guru group (Guru,
Candr and Sukr) and Mangal will inflict death.

25-26. Grahas and Mithun Lagn. Mangal, Guru and Surya are malefics, while Sukr is the only
auspicious Grah. The Yuti of Guru with Sani is similar to that for Mesh Lagn. Candr is the
prime killer, but it is dependant on her association.

27-28. Grahas and Kark Lagn. Sukr and Budh are malefics, Mangal, Guru and Candr are
auspicious. Mangal is capable of conferring a full-fledged Yog and giving auspicious effects.
Sani and Surya are killers and give effects, according to their associations.

29-30. Grahas and Simh Lagn. Budh, Sukr and Sani are malefics. Auspicious effects will be
given by Mangal, Guru and Surya. Guru's Yuti with Sukr (though, respectively, Kon and
Kendr Lords) will not produce auspicious results. Sani and Candr are killers, who will give
effects, according to their associations.

31-32. Grahas and Kanya Lagn. Mangal, Guru and Candr are malefics, while Budh and Sukr
are auspicious. Sukr's Yuti with Budh will produce Yog. Sukr is a killer as well. Surya' s role
will depend on his association.

33-34. Grahas and Tula Lagn. Guru, Surya and Mangal are malefics. Auspicious are Sani and
Budh. Candr and Budh will cause Raj Yog. Mangal is a killer. Guru and other malefics will
also acquire a disposition to inflict death. Sukr is neutral.

35-36. Grahas and Vrischik Lagn. Sukr, Budh and Sani are malefics. Guru and Candr are
auspicious. Surya, as well as Candr are Yog Karakas. Mangal is neutral. Sukr and other
malefics acquire the quality of causing death.

37-38. Grahas and Dhanu Lagn. Only Sukr is inauspicious. Mangal and Surya are auspicious.
Surya and Budh are capable of conferring a Yog. Sani is a killer, Guru is neutral. Sukr
acquires killing powers.

39-40. Grahas and Makar Lagn. Mangal, Guru and Candr are malefics, Sukr and Budh are
auspicious. Sani will not be a killer on his own. Mangal and other malefics will inflict death.
Surya is neutral. Only Sukr is capable of causing a superior Yog.

41-42. Grahas and Kumbh Lagn. Guru, Candr and Mangal are malefics, while Sukr and Sani
are auspicious. Sukr is the only Grah, that causes Raj Yog. Guru, Surya and Mangal are
killers. Budh gives meddling effects.

43-44. Grahas and Meen Bhava. Sani, Sukr, Surya and Budh are malefics. Mangal and Candr
are auspicious. Mangal and Guru will cause a Yog. Though Mangal is a killer, he will not kill
the native (independently). Sani and Budh are killers.

45-46. General. Thus the auspicious and inauspicious effects, derivable through the Grahas,
due to their lordship, according to the rising Rasi, have to be estimated. Apart the effects, due
to Nabhash Yogas etc., should also be known, which I narrate, as under.

Ch. 35. Nabhash Yogas

1-2. O excellent of the Brahmins, explained below are 32 Nabhash Yogas, which have a total
of 1800 different varieties. These consist of 3 Asraya Yogas, 2 Dala Yogas, 20 Akriti Yogas
and 7 Sankhya Yogas.

3-6. Names of Nabhash Yogas. The 3 Asraya Yogas are Rajju, Musala and Nala Yogas. The 2
Dala Yogas are Maal and Sarpa. The 20 Akriti Yogas are Gada, Sakat, Shringatak, Vihag,
Hal, Vajr, Kamal, Vapi, Yup, Shar, Shakti, Danda, Nisk, Koot, Chatr, Dhanushi (Chap),
Ardh, Candr, Chakr and Samudr Yogas. The 7 Sankhya Yogas are Vallaki, Daam, Paash,
Kedara, Sool, Yuga and Gola Yogas. Thus these are 32 in total.

7. Rajju, Musala and Nala Yogas. All the Grahas in Movable Rasis cause Rajju Yog. All the
Grahas in Fixed Rasis cause Musala Yog. All the Grahas in Dual Rasis cause Nala Yog.

8. Maal and Sarpa Yogas. If 3 Kendras are occupied by benefics, Maal Yog is produced,
while malefics so placed will cause Bhujang, or Sarpa Yog. These Yogas, respectively,
produce benefic and malefic results.

9-11. Gada, Sakat, Vihag, Shringatak, Hal, Vajr and Yav Yogas. If all the Grahas occupy two
successive Kendras, Gada Yog is formed. Sakat Yog occurs, when all the Grahas are disposed
in Lagn and Yuvati Bhava. If all confine to Bandhu and Karm Bhava, then Vihag Yog occurs.
All Grahas in Lagn, Putr and Dharm Bhava cause Shringatak Yog, while all Grahas in Dhan,
Ari and Karm Bhava, or in Sahaj, Yuvati and Labh Bhava, or in Bandhu, Randhr and Vyaya
Bhava cause Hal Yog. Vajr Yog is caused by all benefics in Lagn and Yuvati Bhava, or all
malefics in Bandhu and Karm Bhava. In a contrary situation, i.e. all benefics in Bandhu and
Karm Bhava, or all malefics in Lagn and Yuvati Bhava, Yav Yog is generated.

12. Kamal and Vapi Yogas. If all the Grahas are in the 4 Kendras, Kamal Yog is produced. If
all of them happen to be in all the Apoklimas, or in all the Panapharas, Vapi Yog occurs.

13. Yup, Shar, Shakti and Danda Yogas. If all the 7 Grahas are in the 4 Bhavas, commencing
from Lagn, they cause Yup Yog, if from Bandhu, Shar Yog occurs, if from Yuvati, Shakti
Yog occurs and, if from Karm, Danda Yog is formed.

14. Nauka, Koot, Chatr and Chap Yogas. If all the Grahas occupy the seven Bhavas from
Lagn, Nauka Yog occurs, if from Bandhu, Koot Yog is formed, if from Yuvati, Chatr Yog
occurs and, if from Karm, Chap Yog occurs. Here again the Grahas should occupy seven
continuous Bhavas.

Quoted from Saravali. If the seven Grahas occupy continuously seven Bhavas, commencing
from a Bhava, which is not angular to the Lagna, the Yoga produced is known, as Ardh
Candra Yoga.

15. Chakr and Samudr Yogas. If all the Grahas occupy six alternative Rasis, commencing
from Lagn, Chakr Yog is formed. Samudr Yog is produced, if all Grahas occupy six
alternative Rasis, commencing from Dhan Bhava.

16-17. Sankhya Yogas. If all Grahas are in one Rasi, Gola Yog is formed, if in 2, Yuga Yog is
formed, if in 3, Sool Yog occurs, if in 4, Kedara Yog occurs, if in 5, Paash Yog is formed, if
in 6, Daam Yog occurs and, if in 7, Veena Yog is produced. None of these seven Yogas will
be operable, if another Nabhash Yog is derivable.

18. Effects of Nabhash Yogas (up to Sloka 50). Rajju Yog. One born in Rajju Yog will be
fond of wandering, be charming, will earn in foreign countries. He will be cruel and
mischievous.

19. Musala Yog. One born in Musala Yog will be endowed with honour, wisdom, wealth etc.,
be dear to king, famous, will have many sons and be firm in disposition.

20. Nala Yog. One born in Nala Yog will have uneven physique, be interested in
accumulating money, very skilful, helpful to relatives and charming.

21. Maal Yog. One born in Maal Yog will be ever happy, endowed with conveyances, robes,
food and pleasures, be splendourous and endowed with many females.

22. Sarpa Yog. One born in Sarpa Yog will be crooked, cruel, poor, miserable and will
depend on others for food and drinks.

23. Gada Yog. One born in Gada Yog will always make efforts to earn wealth, will perform
sacrificial rites, be skilful in Shastras and songs and endowed with wealth, gold and precious
stones.

24. Sakat Yog. One born in Sakat Yog will be afflicted by diseases, will have diseased, or
ugly nails, be foolish, will live by pulling carts, be poor and devoid of friends and relatives.

25. Vihag Yog. One born in Vihag Yog will be fond of roaming, be a messenger, will live by
sexual dealings, be shameless and interested in quarrels.

26. Shringatak Yog. One born in Shringatak Yog will be fond of quarrels and battles, be
happy, dear to king, endowed with an auspicious wife, be rich and will hate women.

27. Hal Yog. One born in Hal Yog will eat a lot, will be very poor, will be miserable, agitated,
given up by friends and relatives. He will be a servant.

28. Vajr Yog. One born in Vajr Yog will be happy in the beginning and at the end of life, be
valorous, charming, devoid of desires and fortunes and be inimical.

29. Yav Yog. One born in Yav Yog will observe fasts and other religious rules, will do
auspicious acts, will obtain happiness, wealth and sons in his mid4ife. He will be charitable
and firm.

30. Kamal Yog. One born in Kamal Yog will be rich and virtuous, be long lived, very famous
and pure. He will perform hundreds of auspicious acts and he will be a king.

3 1 . Vapi Yog. One born in Vapi Yog will be capable of accumulating wealth, be endowed
with lasting wealth and happiness and sons, be free from eye afflictions and will be a king.

32. Yup Yog. One born in Yup Yog will have spiritual knowledge and will be interested in
sacrificial rites. He will be endowed with a wife, be strong, interested in fasts and other
religious observations and be distinguished.

33. Shar Yog. One born in Shar Yog will make arrows, be head of a prison, will earn through
animals, will eat meat, will indulge in torture and mean handiworks.

34. Shakti Yog. One born in Shakti Yog will be bereft of wealth, be unsuccessful, miserable,
mean, lazy, long lived, interested and skilful in war, firm and auspicious.

35. Danda Yog. One born in Danda Yog will lose sons and wife, will be indigent, unkind,
away from his men and will serve mean people.

36. Nauka Yog. One born in Nauka Yog will derive his livelihood through water, be wealthy,
famous, wicked, wretched, dirty and miserly.

37. Koot Yog. One born in Koot Yog will be a liar, will head a jail, be poor, crafty, cruel and
will live in hills and fortresses.

38. Chatr Yog. One born in Chatr Yog will help his own men, be kind, dear to many kings,
very intelligent, happy at the beginning and end of his life and be long-lived.

39. Chap Yog. One born in Chap Yog will be liar, will protect secrets, be a thief, be fond of
wandering, forests, be devoid of luck and be happy in the middle of the life.

40. Ardh Candr Yog. One born in Ardh Candr Yog will lead an Army, will possess a
splendourous body, be dear to king, be strong and endowed with gems, gold and ornaments.

41. Chakr Yog. One born in Chakr Yog will be an emperor, at whose feet will be the
prostrating kings, heads, adoring gem studded diadems.

42. Samudr Yog. One born in Samudr Yog will have many precious stones and abundant
wealth, be endowed with pleasures, dear to people, will have firm wealth and be well
disposed.

43. Veena Yog. One born in Veena Yog will be fond of songs, dance and musical
instruments, be skilful, happy, wealthy and be a leader of men.

44. Daamini Yog. One born in Daamini Yog will be helpful to others, will have righteously
earned wealth, be very affluent, famous, will have many sons and gems, be courageous and
red4ettered.

45. Paash Yog. One born in Paash Yog will be liable to be imprisoned, be skilful in work, be
deceiving in disposition, will talk much, be bereft of good qualities and will have many
servants.

46. Kedara Yog. One born in Kedara Yog will be useful to many, be an agriculturist, be
truthful, happy, fickle-minded and wealthy.

47. Sool Yog. One born in Sool Yog will be sharp, indolent, bereft of wealth, be tortuous,
prohibited, valiant and famous through war.

48. Yuga Yog. One born in Yuga Yog will be heretic, be devoid of wealth, be discarded by
others and be devoid of sons, mother and virtues.

49. Gola Yog. One born in Gola Yog will be strong, be devoid of wealth, learning and
intelligence, be dirty, sorrowful and miserable.

50. Ancestors say, that the results, due to said (Nabhash) Yogas, will be felt throughout in all
the Dasha periods.

Ch. 36. Many Other Yogas

1-2. Benefic and Malefic Yogas. If there be a benefic in Lagn, Subh Yog is produced, while a
malefic in Lagn causes Asubh Yog. Benefics in both Vyaya and Dhan Bhava cause Subh
Yog. Malefics in both Vyaya and Dhan Bhava cause Asubh Yog. One born in Subh Yog will
be eloquent, charming and virtuous, while his counterpart will be sensuous, will do sinful acts
and will enjoy (swallow) others' wealth.

3-4. Gaj Kesari Yog. Should Guru be in a Kendr from Lagn, or from Candr and be yuti with,
or receiving a Drishti from benefic, avoiding at the same time debilitation, combustion and
inimical Rasi, Gaj Kesari Yog is caused. One born in Gaj Kesari Yog will be splendourous,
wealthy, intelligent, endowed with many laudable virtues and will please the king.

5-6. Amal Yog. If there be exclusively a benefic in the 10 l from Lagn, or Candr, Amal Yog
exists. Amal Yog will confer fame, lasting till Candr and stars exist and will make the native
honoured by the king, enjoy abundant pleasures, charitable, fond of relatives, helpful to
others, pious and virtuous.

7-8. Parvat Yog. Benefics in Kendras will produce Parvat Yog, as Yuvati and Randhr Bhava
are vacant, or are occupied by only benefics. One born in Parvat Yog will be wealthy,
eloquent, charitable, learned in Shastras, fond of mirth, famous, splendourous and be the
leader of a city.

9-10. Kahal Yog. Should Bandhu's Lord and Guru be in mutual Kendras, while Lagn's Lord
is strong, Kahal Yog occurs. Alternatively Bandhu's Lord, being in his own, or exaltation
Rasi, should be yuti with Karm's Lord. In effect the native will be energetic, adventurous,
charming, endowed with a complete Army, consisting of chariots, elephants, horses and
infantry and he will Lord over a few villages.

11-12. Chamar Yog. If Lagn's Lord is exalted in a Kendr and receives a Drishti from Guru,
Chamar Yog is formed. This Yog also occurs, if two benefics are in Lagn, or Dharm, or
Karm, or Yuvati Bhava. The effects of Chamar Yog are: the native will be a king, or
honoured by the king, long lived, scholarly, eloquent and versed in all arts.

13-14. Shankh Yog. If Lagn's Lord is strong, while the Lords of Putr and Ari Bhava are in
mutual Kendras, then what is known, as Shankh Yog, is produced. Alternatively, if Lagn's
Lord along with Karm's Lord is in a Movable Rasi, while Dharm's Lord is strong, Shankh
Yog is obtained. One born with Shankh Yog will be endowed with wealth, spouse and sons.
He will be kindly disposed, propitious, intelligent, meritorious and long-lived.

15-16. Bhairi Yog. If Vyaya, Tanu, Dhan and Yuvati Bhava are occupied, as Dharm's Lord is
strong, the native obtains Bhairi Yog. Again another kind of Bhairi Yog is formed, if Sukr,
Guru and Lagn's Lord are in a Kendr, while Dharm's Lord is strong. The results of Bhairi
Yog are: the native will be endowed with wealth, wife and sons. He will be a king, be famous,
virtuous and endowed with good behaviour, happiness and pleasures.

17. Mridang Yog. If Lagn's Lord is strong and others occupy Kendras, Konas, own Bhavas,
or exaltation Rasis, Mridang Yog is formed. The native concerned will be a king, or equal to a
king and be happy.

18. Shrinath Yog. If Yuvati's Lord is in Karm Bhava, while Karm's Lord is exalted and yuti
with Dharm's Lord, Shrinath Yog takes place. The native with Shrinath Yog will be equal to
Lord Devendra (god of gods).

19-20. Sharad Yog. Should Karm's Lord be in Putr Bhava, while Budh is in a Kendr, as Surya
with strength is in Simh, Sharad Yog is formed. This will again be obtained, if Guru, or Budh
is in a Kon to Candr, while Mangal is in Labh Bhava. One born in either kind of Yog will
obtain wealth, spouse and sons, be happy, scholarly, dear to the king, pious and virtuous.

21-22. Matsya Yog. Benefics in Dharm and Tanu Bhava, mixed Grahas in Putr Bhava and
malefics in Bandhu and Randhr Bhava: this array of Grahas at birth will produce Matsya Yog.
In effect the native will be a Jyotishi, be a synonym of kindness, be virtuous, strong, beautiful,
famous, learned and pious.

23-24. Kurm Yog. If Putr, Ari and Yuvati Bhava are occupied by benefic Grahas identical
with own Bhava, or exaltation, or friendly Rasi, while malefics are in Sahaj, Labh and Tanu
Bhava, in own Bhava, or in exaltation, Kurm Yog is formed. The results of Kurm Yog are: the
native will be a king, be courageous, virtuous, famous, helpful, happy. He will be a leader of
men.

25-26. Khadg Yog. Should there be an exchange of Rasis between the Lords of Dhan and
Dharm Bhava, as Lagn's Lord is in a Kendr, or in a Kon, Khadg Yog is obtained. One with
Khadg Yog will be endowed with wealth, fortunes and happiness, be learned in Shastras, be
intelligent, mighty, grateful and skilful.

27-28. Lakshmi Yog. If Dharm's Lord is in a Kendr identical with his Mooltrikon Rasi, or
own Rasi, or in exaltation, while Lagn's Lord is endowed with strength, Lakshmi Yog occurs.
The native with Lakshmi Yog will be charming, virtuous, kingly in status, endowed with
many sons and abundant wealth. He will be famous and of high moral merits.

29-30. Kusum Yog. Sukr in a Kendr, Candr in a Kon along with a benefic and Sani in Karm
Bhava: these Grahas thus cause Kusum Yog for one born in a Fixed Rasi ascending. Such a
native will be a king, or equal to him, be charitable, will enjoy pleasures, be happy, prime
among his race men, virtuous and red-lettered.

31-32. Kalanidhi Yog. If Gum is placed in Dhan, or Putr Bhava and receives a Drishti from
Budh and Sukr, Kalanidhi Yog is caused. In effect the native will be virtuous, honoured by
the kings, bereft of diseases, be happy, wealthy and learned.

33-34. Kalpa Drum Yog. Note the following four Grahas: Lagn's Lord , the dispositor of
Lagn's Lord (a), the dispositor of the Grah "a" (b), the Navahs dispositor of the Grah "b". If
all these are disposed in Kendras and in Konas from Lagn, or are exalted, Kalpa Drum Yog
exists. One with Kalpa Drum Yog will be endowed with all kinds of wealth, be a king, pious,
strong, fond of war and merciful.

35-36. Trimurthi Yogas. Counted from Dhan's Lord, if benefics occupy the 2 nd , 12 th and 8 th ,
Hari Yog is formed. If the 4 th , 9 th and 8 th with reference to the Rasi, occupied by Yuvati's
Lord, are occupied by benefics, Hara Yog is obtainable. Brahma Yog is generated, if, counted
from Lagn's Lord, benefics are in the 4 th , 10 th and 1 1 th Rasis. One born in anyone of the said
three Yogas will be happy, learned and endowed with wealth and sons.

37. Lagn Adhi Yog. Should benefics be in Yuvati and Randhr Bhava, counted from Lagn and
be devoid of Yuti with and/or Drishti from malefics, Lagn Adhi Yog is produced, making one
a great person, learned in Shastras and happy.

38-39. Effects of Lagn's Lord's Division Dignities. Lagn's Lord in Parijatahs will make one
happy, in Vargottama will give immunity to diseases, in Gopurahs will make one rich with
wealth and grains, in Simhasanahs will make one a king, in Paravatahs will make one a
scholar, in Devalokahs will make one opulent and endowed with conveyances and in
Iravatahs will make one famous and honoured by kings. (Vargottama indicates a Grah,
occupying the same Rasi and the same Navahs)

Ch. 37. Candr's Yogas

1 . If Candr with reference to Surya is in a Kendr, one's wealth, intelligence and skill will be
little, if in a Panaphara, will be meddling, if in a Apoklima, will be excellent.

2-4. In the case of a day birth, if Candr, placed in its own Navahs, or in a friendly Navahs,
receives a Drishti from Guru, one will be endowed with wealth and happiness. One born at
night time will enjoy similar effects, if Candr is in its own Navahs, or in a friendly Navahs,
receiving a Drishti from Sukr. In a contrary situation, the Drishti from Guru, or from Sukr on
Candr will make one go with little wealth, or even without that.

5. Adhi Yog from Candr. If benefics occupy the 8 th , 6 th and 7 th , counted from Candr, Adhi
Yog obtains. According to the strength of the participating Grahas, the native concerned will
be either a king, or a minister, or an Army chief.

6. Dhan Yog. Should all the (three) benefics be Upachaya, counted from Candr, one will be
very affluent. With two benefics, placed in the 3 rd , the 6 th , the 10 th and the 1 1 th , one will have
medium effects in regard to wealth. If a single benefic is there, the wealth will be negligible.

7-10. Sunaph, Anaph and Duradhar. If there is a Grah other than Surya, in the 2 nd from Candr,
Sunaph Yog is formed, if in the 12 th from Candr, Anaph Yog is formed and, if in the 2 nd and
12 th from Candr, Duradhar Yog is caused. One with Sunaph Yog will be a king, or equal to a
king, endowed with intelligence, wealth, fame and self-earned wealth. One born in Anaph
Yog will be a king, be free from diseases, virtuous, famous, charming and happy. One born in
Duradhar Yog will enjoy pleasures, will be charitable and endowed with wealth, conveyances
and excellent serving force.

11-13. Kema Drum Yog. Excluding Surya, should there be no Grah with Candr, or in the 2 nd
and/or 12* from Candr, or in a Kendr from Lagn, Kema Drum Yog is formed. One born in
Kema Drum Yog will be very much reproached, will be bereft of intelligence, learning,
reduced to penury and perils.

Ch. 38. Surya's Yogas

1. Vesi, Vosi and Abhayachari Yogas. Barring Candr, if a Grah among Mangal etc. be in the
2 nd from Surya, Vesi Yog is formed, if in the 12 th from Surya, Vosi Yog is formed and if in
both the 2 nd and the 12 th from Surya, Ubhayachari Yog is caused.

2-3. Effects of Vesi, Vosi and Ubhayachari Yogas. One born in Vesi Yog will be even
sighted, truthful, long-bodied, indolent, happy and endowed with negligible wealth. One born
with Vosi Yog will be skilful, charitable and endowed with fame, learning and strength. The
Ubhayachari native will be a king, or equal to a king and be happy.

4. Benefics, causing Vesi, Vosi, or Ubhayachari Yogas, will give the above-mentioned
effects, while malefics will produce contrary effects.

Ch. 39. Raj Yog

1-2. O excellent of the Brahmins, I now narrate below the Raj Yogas, making one entitled to
royal honour. These were told to Parvati by Lord Shiva once upon a time, the gist of which is,
as follows.

3-5. Raj Yogas are to be known from the Karakahs Lagn and the natal Lagn. On the one hand
the pair of Atma Karak and Putr Karak should be considered and on the other hand the natal
Lagn's Lord and Putr' s Lord should be taken into consideration. The effects, due to such
association, will be full, or a half, or a quarter, according to their strengths.

6-7. Maha Raj Yog. Should Lagn's Lord and Putr's Lord exchange their Rasis, or, if Atma
Karak and Putr Karak (Char) are in Lagn, or in Putr Bhava, or in the exaltation Rasi, or in
own Rasi, or in own Navahs, receiving a Drishti from a benefic, Maha Raj Yog is produced.
The native so born will be famous and happy.

8. If Lagn's Lord and Atma Karak are in Tanu, Putr, or Yuvati Bhava, yuti with, or receiving
a Drishti from a benefic, a Raj Yog is formed.

9-10. Should there be benefics in the 2 nd , the 4 th and the 5 th , counted either from Lagn's Lord,
or from Atma Karak Rasi, one will become a king. Similarly malefics in the 3 r and 6 X from
Lagn's Lord, or from Atma Karak Rasi will make one a king.

1 1 . One will be related to royal circles, if Sukr is the Karakahs, or in the 5 th there from, or in
Lagn, or in Arudh Lagn, receiving a Drishti from, or yuti with Guru, or Candr.

12. Even, if a single Grah gives a Drishti to the natal Lagn, or Hora Lagn, or Ghatik Lagn, the
native will become a king.

13-14. If the Shad Vargas of Lagn are occupied, or receive a Drishti from one and the same
Grah, a Raj Yog is doubtlessly formed. Accordingly, if the Drishti is full, half, or one fourth,
results will be in order full, medium and negligible.

15. If the 3 Lagnas (natal, Hora and Ghatik) are occupied by Grahas in exaltation, or in own
Rasi, or, if the natal Lagn, the Dreshkan Lagn and the Navahs Lagn have exalted Grahas, Raj
Yog is formed.

16. If Candr and a benefic are in the Arudh Lang, as Guru is in the 2 nd from the natal Lagn
and both these places are receiving Drishtis from Grahas in exaltation, or Grahas in own Rasi,
there will be a Raj Yog.

17. If Lagn, Dhan and Bandhu Bhava are occupied by benefics, while a malefic is in Sahaj
Bhava, one will become a king, or equal to a king.

18. The native will be wealthy, if one among Candr, Guru, Sukr and Budh is exalted in Dhan
Bhava.

19. If Ari, Randhr and Sahaj Bhava are occupied by debilitated Grahas, as Lagn's Lord is
exalted, or is in own Bhava and gives a Drishti to Lagn, there is a Raj Yog.

20. Again a Raj Yog is formed, if Ari's, Randhr's and Vyaya's Lords are in fall, or in inimical
Rasis, or in combustion, as Lagn's Lord, placed in his own Rasi, or in its exaltation Rasi,
gives a Drishti to Lagn.

21. If Karm's Lord, placed in his own Bhava, or in its exaltation Rasi, gives a Drishti to Lagn,
a Raj Yog is formed. Similar is the case, if benefics are in Kendras.

22. If the Atma Karak Grah is in a benefic' s Rasi/Navahs, the native will be wealthy. If there
are benefics in Kendras from Karakahs Lagn, he will become a king.

23. If the Arudh Lagn and Dar Pad are in mutual Kendras, or in mutual Sahaj/Labh Bhavas, or
in mutual Konas, the native will doubtlessly become a king.

24. If two, or all of Bhava, Hora, Ghatik Lagnas are receiving a Drishti from exalted Grahas, a
Raj Yog is formed.

25. If Bhava, Hora and Ghatik Lagnas, their Dreshkanas and Navahsas, or the said Lagnas and
their Navahsas, or the said Lagnas and their Dreshkanas receive a Drishti from a Grah, a Raj
Yog is formed.

26-27. If Arudh Pad is occupied by an exalted Grah, particularly Candr in exaltation, or by
Guru and/or Sukr (with, or without exaltation), while there is no Argala by a malefic, the
native will become a king. If the Arudh Pad is a benefic Rasi, containing Candr, while Guru is
in Dhan Bhava, the same effect will prevail.

28. Even, if one among Ari's, Randhr's and Vyaya's Lords, being in debilitation, gives a
Drishti to Lagn, there will be a Raj Yog.

29-3 1 . The native will become a king, if a Grah, ruling Bandhu, Karm, Dhan, or Labh, gives a
Drishti to Lagn, while Sukr gives a Drishti to the 1 1 th from Arudh Lagn, as Arudh Lagn is
occupied by a benefic. The same effect will be obtained, if a debilitated Grah gives a Drishti
to Lagn and is placed in Ari, or Randhr Bhava. Again similar result will prevail, if a
debilitated Grah, placed in Sahaj, or Labh Bhava, gives a Drishti to Lagn.

32. 1 now tell you of the Raj Yogas, based on the Grahas with different dignities and on the
Drishtis and Yutis of the Grahas.

33-34. Dharm's Lord is akin to a minister and more especially Putr's Lord. If these two
Grahas mutually give a Drishti, the native will obtain a kingdom. Even, if these two are yuti
in any Bhava, or, if they happen to be placed in mutually 7* places, one born of royal scion
will become a king.

35. The native will attain a kingdom, if Bandhu' s Lord is in Karm Bhava and Karm's Lord is
in Bandhu Bhava and, if these Grahas give a Drishti to Putr's and Dharm's Lords.

36. If the Lords of Putr, Karm, Bandhu and Lagn are yuti in Dharm Bhava, one will become a
ruler with fame, spreading over the four directions.

37. Should the Lord of Bandhu, or of Karm Bhava join either the Putr's Lord, or Dharm's
Lord, the native will obtain a kingdom.

38. If Putr's Lord is in Lagn, Bandhu, or Karm Bhava, yuti with Dharm's Lord, or Lagn Lord,
the native will become a king.

39. Should Guru be in his own Rasi identical with Dharm Bhava and yuti with either Sukr, or
Putr's Lord, the native will obtain royal status.

40. Two and a half Ghatis from mid-day, or from mid-night is auspicious time. A birth during
such an auspicious time will cause one to be a king, or equal to him.

41. Should Candr and Sukr be mutually in Sahaj and Labh Bhava and receiving Drishtis from
each other, while they are placed elsewhere, a Raj Yog is obtained.

42. Should Candr, endowed with strength, be Vargottahs and receives a Drishti from four, or
more Grahas, the native will become a king.

43. One will become a king, if Lagn in Uttamahs receives a Drishti from four, or more
Grahas, out of which Candr should not be one.

44. If one, or two, or three Grahas are in exaltation, one of a royal scion will become a king,
while another will be equal to a king, or be wealthy.

45. If four, or five Grahas occupy their exaltation Rasis, or Mooltrikon Rasis, even a person of
base birth will become king.

46. If six Grahas are exalted, the native will become emperor and will enjoy various kinds of
royal paraphernalia.

47. Even, if one among Guru, Sukr and Budh is in exaltation, while a benefic is in a Kendr,
the native will become a king, or be equal to him.

48. If all benefics are relegated to Kendras, while malefics are in Sahaj, Ari and Labh Bhava,
the native, though may be of mean descent, will ascend the throne.