Thandavamalai – 3 by R. Ramanathan

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i) the planets, which are establishing relationship with the Dasa Lord; or

ii) the planets, which are of similar nature as that of the Dasa Lord.”

Among the subsequent bhukthis also, which bhukthis are qualified to confer the results of the Dasa Lord? To answer this question, the author has compiled this verse.

The author has prescribed two parameters for the bhukthi-lords viz., (i) relationship; and (ii) nature, in order to assess whether they are capable to confer the results of the Dasa Lord or not.

(i) By ‘relationship’, he mentions the association / combination, mutual aspect, interchange, etc. between the dasa Lord and bhukthi Lord.

(ii) By ‘nature’, the author prefers to test the functional nature of the planet only, irrespective of its natural (naisargika) status. In the verse 3 supra itself, the author has categorized the functional beneficence or malfeasance of planets in five categories viz. Trines (1,5,9), Trishadis (3,6,11), Angles (4,7,10), Dhana-Vyayesh (2,12) and Randhresh (8).

Therefore, on two counts, the bhukthi Lords will exhibit the results of the Dasa Lord, firstly while establishing relationship and secondly coming under the similar category of planetary nature.

To elicit further, suppose we consider the period of a benefic Dasa Lord (Lord of a Trine as well as an Angle), the benevolent results can be felt during the bhukthis of

1)  the planets that are establishing relationship, by association / combination / mutual aspect / interchange with the Dasa Lord.

2) the Trinal or Angular lords.

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When the Bhukthi Lord is neither related with the Dasa Lord nor of similar nature, then the results could be felt with reference to their functional nature and according to their bhala (strength) in the horoscope. Here, the originality of the Bhukthi Lord could be felt during its sub-period.

Naturally, this implies that the Dasa Lords have no role to play during the sub-periods of unrelated Bhukthi Lords. But, this is not correct. Because, the Bhukthi Lords are either promoting or preventing the results denoted by the Dasa Lord. As a result, always mixed results could be felt during the sub-periods of unrelated Bhukthi Lords. Therefore, in this case, the results should be arrived at by the joint merit of both the planets, concerned.

As the planets discussed here, are unrelated and from different compartments/categories, the results during their mutual periods and sub-periods, are invariably of mixed nature. The author has insisted the astrologers to take due care to assess their comparative strengths so as to decide the predominant nature of results, either beneficence or malfeasance.  Thandavarayar, has made emphasis on ‘due care’, by quoting the example ‘as if walking on the edge of the razor’. 

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When the Dasa Lord and Bhukthi Lord are coming under these two categories (trinal-angular or angular-trinal) and if they are related, then it signifies fructification of a perfect Raja Yoga. Therefore, the results should certainly be auspicious.

Further, the author has stated that these two lords won’t confer any inauspicious results, even if they are unrelated. This is a significant departure from the tenets enunciated in the preceding verses 29 and 30 for an unrelated planet. Because, in the absence of any relationship between the Dasa Lord and Bhukthi Lord, the Bhukthi Lord supposed to exhibit its effect according to its functional nature.  In other words, there won’t be any effective Raja Yoga in operation. Then, the logic behind the author’s statement “Even if they are unrelated inauspicious results couldn’t be expected” is questionable.  Logical solution to this point is on the following two perspectives:

(i) Verse 16 supra runs as, the dasas of both (Kendra and Kona Lords) are yoga dasas and the dasas of the planets posited therein also be yoga dasa.”  Therefore, with reference to this, both of them are qualified for conferring auspiciousness.

(ii) As per the previous verse (No.29) for any unrelated planet results should be arrived at by the joint merit of both the planets. It implies that, both of them being meritorious, results are auspicious.

Readers may think about the need for writing this much lengthy justification for conferring auspicious results to unrelated trinal-angular Lords. Even the famous Laghu Parasari Shloka IV(32) quotes as follows (of course according to one version):

“. . . . The Lord of the Angle in his Dasa and Antar of the Lord of Trine, vice-versa, both give evil effects when there is no mutual relationship between the two.”

This explanation contradicts the earlier shloka No.II(18) of the same text which runs as

” . . . . even in the Dasas of benefics having no relation with the Lords of the Angles and Trines (as Yoga karaka planets) Raja Yoga is generally caused”

In light of the above, Thandavarayar’s present verse is undoubtedly a significant departure from unwarranted interpretation of Shloka IV (32) of Laghu Parasari. 

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“During the sub-periods of a Maraka planet, if a Raja Yoga is in operation, then the yoga results are increasingly felt in the subsequent sub-periods (even of malefics) also.”

“Aarambho Raja Yogasya Bhavedh Maraka Bhukthishu

Prathayanthi Thamaarabhya Kramasa Papa Bhukthaya”

Actually, the correct version should be

“Aarambho Raja Yogasya Padhedh Karaka Bhukthishu

Prathayanthi Thamaaraptha Kramasa Papa Bhukthaya”

I prefer to revise the meaning of the verse according to the corrected version, as below:

“During the Dasa of Raja Yoga Karakas, Raja Yoga Phal will be felt from the very inception of the Dasa, i.e. from the sub-period of Dasa Nath himself and continue to flow even in the sub-periods of malefics (3^rd, 6^th and 11^th lords) also.”

In verse 26 supra, Thandavarayar has already stated that the Dasanath, whoever may be, will not confer fruits according to his own nature during his own Bhukthi (Swabhukthi).

But, current verse is an exception to the earlier one.  That is why, in commentary of verse no.26 itself, it has been commented that the swabhukthi will not give effects of the Dasa Lord unless otherwise some special yogas are caused by the planet concerned.

According to this verse, Raja Yoga Phal continues to flow in the subsequent sub-periods (inclusive of malefics) also.

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When a Yoga-Karaka planet establishes relationship with a benefic, then there exists a manipulation of an extra-ordinary Raja Yoga. Therefore, irrespective of their other blemishes, if any, the Yoga-Karaka bestows powerful Raja Yoga results during the sub-period of the related benefic in its main period on the native.

Even in the absence of any relationship with a benefic, the Yoga-Karaka planet can confer Raja Yoga results during the sub-periods of the benefics in its main period. But, the quantum of beneficence in this case will certainly be inferior than that of the above (related-benefic).

Here, it should be observed that Thandavarayar has not mentioned Raja Yoga results during the sub-periods of Yoga-Karakas in the main period of any benefic, whether related or unrelated to Yoga-Karaka. Actually, during the sub-periods of Yoga-Karakas in the main period of any benefic, auspicious results will be felt, but not Raja Yoga results.

The intrigue difference between these two lies on the fact that “the Bhukthi Lord is the ultimate authority to fructify an event, but his role is limited within the ambit of the results denoted by Dasa Lord.”  Therefore, when the Dasa Lord by being a Yoga Karaka is representing Raja Yoga results, the benefic Bhukthi Lords can promote those Raja Yoga results.  But, when the Dasa Lord is a mere benefic and the Bhukthi Lord is a Yoga-Karaka, the results are not Raja Yoga but merely auspicious.  These can be summarized as below:

Thandavarayar, here also has preferred to weigh the strengths of planets to assess the intensity of auspiciousness / Raja Yoga on the native.

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Here, kind attention of readers may be invited to verse No.16 supra, which runs as “The dasas of both (Kendra and Kona Lords) are yoga dasas and the dasas of the planets posited therein also be Yoga dasas”.

By combining the above two perspectives we can easily infer that the Nodal planets in Trine or Angle without any association are perfect Yoga Karakas.  Therefore, during the main and sub-periods of the Rahu and Ketu, auspicious results can be anticipated.  Here, it is to be noted that both the nodes can never be in trines simultaneously.

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a)    Bad in the sub-period of unrelated benefics;

b)   Mixed in the sub-period of related benefics; and

c)    Worst in the sub-period of unrelated Yoga-karakas”

The entire relationship may be synthesized under the two sets of parameters, viz. Planetary Status (Yoga-Karaka, Benefic, Malefic and  Maraka) and Relationship (Related and Unrelated), of which some of them are listed below:

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“During the main period of Maraka planets, maraka phal will not occur during the sub-period of related benefics. But, they prove their blemishes during the sub-periods of unrelated malefics”

“The Bhukthi Lord is the ultimate authority to fructify an event, but his role is limited within the ambit of the results denoted by Dasa Lord.”

Therefore, the Dasa Lord, being a Maraka, sways the death inflicting nature in store upon the native, during its main period. In the sub-periods of benefics, the death like dangers could not be fructified, more specifically, when benefics are related with Dasa Lord. In the sub-periods of malefics, as the Dasa Lord can easily satisfy his evil intentions, the maraka-phal could not be averted.  In the following table, Maraka Dasas for each ascendant and the probable death inflicting sub-periods are tabulated.

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According to this verse, during the main period of Maraka planets, maraka phal will not occur during the sub-period of related benefics.  But, this is an exception to the earlier verse no.28, wherein it has been stated that the effects of the Dasa Lord can be fully felt without fail during its major period in the sub-periods of the planets, which are establishing relationship with the Dasa Lord.

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“In the world surrounded by water, during the Sub-period of Venus in the Main-period of Saturn or vice-versa, the results (auspicious or inauspicious) are enhanced, as the Dasa Lord and Bhukthi Lord are mutually supportive with each other”

It is a well established principle that any planet which owns both Angle as well as Trine is a Yoga-Karaka, par excellence. Therefore, Venus and Saturn are mutually Yoga-Karakas, by nature. Hence, these two planets are enhancing the results more.

On this context, it is interesting to point out some shlokas of Kalidasa mentioned in Uttara Kalamrita 6(28) to 6(31) as below in spite of the fact, the subject has to be researched thoroughly:

“When Venus and Saturn . . . . . . . .are strong and equally powerful to cause Yoga, they will, in their mutual Dasas and Bhukthis make the man concerned a beggar seeking alms and the powerless being, even though he born a king or a Kubera.  If, however, one of the two be strong and the other weak, the stronger one will cause the Yoga. Should both of them be weak and be so mutually placed that one occupies the 12th, 8th or 6th from the other happens to own such places; or be associated with the lords of these houses, they tend to be auspicious and grant wealth and happiness to the man concerned. When one of them is the lord of an auspicious Bhava and the other of an unfavorable one, even then, both of them will produce good results. Should they both be malefics they will prove extremely favourable to the native.”

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“As (per the astro-principles) explained earlier, I now will consolidate and narrate the characteristics of planets for each sign in the order”

According to that, the author is about to consolidate and narrate the characteristics of all the planets for all the twelve signs. This description follows on the lines of Madhya Parasari as well as Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra Chapter 36.

The entire observation regarding the characteristics of planets will be consolidated in a tabular form and be presented later.

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“Saturn, Mercury and Venus are absolute malefics; Jupiter and Sun are benefics; Jupiter will become malefic if he conjoins with Saturn”

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Actually, 2^nd house is of neutral in nature. But, Venus a natural benefic as an angular lord (7^th) becomes a malefic. Combining these two, i.e. because of co-ownership of 7^th, Venus becomes a malefic.

Jupiter, being 9^th and 12^th Lord is benefic; as 12th is neutral and 9^th a trine. But, if Jupiter conjoins with Saturn, who is a malefic by being 11^th Lord, Jupiter looses all its beneficence. This is in tune with verse no.20 supra which runs as “The Dharma-Karmathipas will not confer their yoga results to the individual, if they are simultaneously owning 8^th or 11^th houses also”

Regarding marakaphal, Venus is an absolute Maraka as he owns both 2^nd and 7^th houses. But, here Thandavarayar has stated that Venus won’t kill. Probably, he might have gone by the saying “Dwaimaraka Na Marakah“.  But, this view was not endorsed by Brihat Parasara Hora, Jataka Chandrika, etc.

The results may be consummated as below for Aries Ascendant:

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“Jupiter, Venus and Moon are malefics; Saturn and Sun are benefics; Saturn alone is a Raja Yoga Karaka”

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By owning 9^th and 10^th houses, Saturn becomes a benefic; Sun is a benefic, as he being a natural malefic owns an angle house. Saturn qualifies himself as a first rate Yoga Karaka, since he possesses 9^th, a trinal house and 10^th, an angular house.

Here, categorizing Venus as a malefic is not correct. Because, being a Lagna Lord, he is a best benefic for Taurus natives. Further, these verses are silent on the nature of Mars and Mercury. Mars may also be considered as benefic for Taurus natives, because he owns 7^th and 12^th houses.  Since, 12^th is neutral in nature and 7^th an angular one, the ownership of Mars on these, confers the status of a benefic. But, due consideration should be given to the houses of Moolatrikona. Here, Moolatrikona falls on 12^th i.e. at Aries.  Therefore, he is of neutral nature.

Mercury is the Lord of 2^nd and 5^th.  Second house is neutral in nature and being 5^th Lord, Mercury qualifies himself as benefic.

The results may be consummated as below for Taurus Ascendant:

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“Mars, Jupiter and Sun are malefics; Venus is the only benefic; If Saturn conjoins with Jupiter, then derive results as told for Aries natives”

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When Saturn conjoins Jupiter, then there exists Dharma Karmathipa Yoga akin to that of Aries Ascendants. In both the cases, the Dharma Karmathipa Yoga is defunct.

Jupiter, a natural benefic, being 7^th and 10^th Lord is subject to the blemish of Kendrathipathya Dosha. Further, Saturn is the Lord of 8^th and 9^th. Therefore, regarding the sangama of Jupiter and Saturn, the results of Aries were retold here, which is in tune with verse no.20 supra which runs as “The Dharma-Karmathipas will not confer their yoga results to the individual, if they are simultaneously owning 8^th or 11^th houses also”

Regarding, Maraka phal, Thandavarayar has stated that the Moon will not kill the native.  Actually, the word utilized by the author is ‘Karak’, which denotes here the second Lord, Moon. But, some authors interpreted this as ‘Ayush Karaka’, Saturn and not that of Moon.  However, in view of the controversy, it is preferred to go by Brihat Parasara Hora, which supports that Moon as a Non-Killer for Gemini natives.

Mars, Jupiter and Sun are marakas by being malefics for Gemini natives.  Further, the marak status to Jupiter should be emphasized as the verse 8 supra runs   “As angular Lords (by sign), the Jupiter and Venus are dominant killers, if they occupy 12th (Vyaya) to the 8th (Ayushthana) i.e. 7th house”

Of course, Mercury, another benefic also, the 1^st and 4^th Lord for Gemini natives.  However, his beneficence should not be underestimated as Mercury is the Lagna Lord, a yogakaraka par excellent. But, the present verse is silent upon it.

The results may be consummated as below for Gemini Ascendant:

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“Venus and Son of Moon (i.e. Mercury) are absolute malefics; Jupiter and Mars are benefics; Mars is capable of conferring best Raja Yoga”

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Jupiter is the owner of 6^th and 9^th houses. Jupiter here is declared as benefic in spite of his 6^th Lordship. Is it correct? Thandavarayar might have assigned such a status considering its own nature (i.e. Atmaswabhava), which is very congenial with luminaries.  Of course, this is supported by Brihat Parasara Hora.

By owning 5^th and 10^th houses, Mars becomes a benefic; Mars qualifies himself as a first-rate yoga-karaka for Cancer Ascendants. In this regard, attention of readers is invited to verse no.10, which runs as “Mars as Lord of 10th and 5^th is a best yogakaraka (for Cancer Ascendant). . . . .”

While explaining Marakaphal, the author has stated that Sun will not kill the Cancer natives. In this regard, it may be stated that Thandavarayar has extended the principle laid down for Moon to Sun also, as both of them are luminaries. Venus, Mercury and Saturn are Marakas. Saturn is the owner of 7^th and 8^th houses also.  Therefore, he is the chief maraka.

The results may be consummated as below for Cancer Ascendant: