A Comparative Study of BSP Vs BCP by Abhishekha

Article by Abhishekha, USA

Preface

For the last 2 years we have been flushed with emails, phone calls from all quarters as to the source of the magical Bhrighu Saral Paddathi which as per many have re-christened astrology but one question remained unanswered the logic of these magical sutras. Mentor a year back had asked us to find out the logic behind it and our limited mind had given up on it. As if to answer mentors questions Abhishekha on his own has worked and created the logic. As per us his work exhibits sheer GENIUS but what is Genius to some is not so to others especially those who can’t see others prosper, a trait common among astrologers. Abhishekha’s logic might not be the Rishis logic/ might not be the logic of the writer of BSPs yet it speaks of a genuine logical approach in unraveling the mystery of BSPs. – SA Editor/Publisher

Introduction

Saptarishis Astrology Research Team did a splendid job in their recent volume (volume 7) of the magazine. One of the key article series in all their volumes were Bhrigu Saral Paddathi (Bhrigu is the Sage, Saral means Easy, Paddathi means Method). I wrote an article today (Dec 5, 2009) on the same with a different perspective titled – “A Look into Maharshi Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology” [1]. In this current article I would summarize the findings of the last article and try to do a comparative study of BSP with BCP (Maharshi Bhrighu’s Chakra Paddhati).

The columns defined in the table above are described in detail below –

Rule # – This is the BSP (acronym for Bhrigu Saral Paddathi) Rule number as given in the Volume 6 & 7 of the SA magazine.

Planet – The rule is about the planet in this column.

House – The effect of the planet is faced in this house relative to the placement of the planet in the natal chart.

Aspect – The particular aspect of the planet that falls on the mentioned house.

Age – The age of the native in which he/she experiences the effect of the planet.

Transit – The transit period of natural of the planet to return to its placement in the natal chart.

Position – The approximate position of the transit planet with respect to the natal position of the planet in the time specified by the Age column.

Aspect from Transit Planet – The aspect from the transit planet at the age of the native mentioned with respect to the natal planet.

BCP House Activation – According to Maharshi Bhrigu’s Chakra Paddhati, the house that is activated in the natal chart in the age of the native specified.

BSP Rule # 6 and BCP

BSP Rule states that in the 27^th year of the native, Mars implements 10H from itself.

In the article – “A Look into Maharshi Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology”, I discussed the possible reasoning behind this rule.

When transit Mars would be in the 3H from natal Mars, it would aspect the 10^th from natal Mars by its 8^th Aspect.

When transit Mars would be in the 4H from natal Mars, it would aspect the 10^th from natal Mars by its 7^th Aspect.

When transit Mars would be in the 7H from natal Mars, it would aspect the 10^th from natal Mars by its 4^th Aspect.

As per BCP, the house activated in one’s chart in the 27^th year is the 3^rd house.

Readers who are not familiar with BCP (Maharshi Bhrighu’s Chakra) are requested to refer to SA Volume 3.

Mars is the karaka of the 3H and is the natural signification of Agni tattwa (element). Mars gets digbala in the 10H. The 10^th from Mars will be zone for status, work and position where Mars will punish or reward depending on one’s karma in the 3H of urges.

Readers are encouraged to read the “Publitorial” of SA Vol7 on “Unlocking of Karma” where the connection between 3H and 10H is indicated.

Why 27th year for this activation?

As per BCP, the 3H of urges gets activated in the years – 3, 15, 27, 39 etc. However, why did Maharshi Bhrigu mention 27^th year specifically?

The reason is also very simple. In a human life, there are two planets that give the energy or Agni to execute a task. They are Sun and Mars. Sun gives light and Mars gives heat. Both these planets get digbala (or directional strength) in the 10H. Now, Sun matures in the 22^nd year and Mars in the 28^th year. Between 22^nd and 28^th year, 27^th year is the only year when according to BCP, the 3H of urges gets activated in the native’s life. Thus, the 27^th year is when the native will be tested on matters of the 3H and rewarded or punished accordingly by the 10^th House from Mars. This is the age when we are put to test by the planet of energy – Mars.

BSP Rule # 8 and BCP

BSP Rule states that in the 38^th year of the native, Rahu implements 6H from itself.

In the article – “A Look into Maharshi Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology”, I discussed the possible reasoning behind this rule.

When transit Rahu would be in the 12H from natal Rahu, it would aspect the 6^th from natal Rahu by its 7^th Aspect.

When transit Rahu would be in the 12H from natal Rahu, the 6^th from natal Rahu would be conjunct transit Ketu.

As per BCP, the house activated in one’s chart in the 38^th year is the 2^nd house.

The rule given here by Maharshi Bhrigu is nothing less than work of pure genius. The house that implements at the 38^th year is the 6^th house from Rahu. It is widely known by all that the 6^th house from any planet signifies its enemy zone or weakness. Rahu’s biggest enemy is also known by all – it is none other than shower of light Jupiter. Jupiter is also the karaka of the 2H. Thus, in the 38^th year, Rahu implements its enemy house and thus works as an agent Jupiter.

Why 38th year for this activation?

As per BCP, the 2H of wealth gets activated in the years – 2, 14, 26, 38 etc. However, why did Maharshi Bhrigu mention 38^th year specifically?

Jupiter matures at 16 years of age. The next 2^nd house cycle should have been 26^th year of the native. However, Venus matures in the 25^th year and thus over shadows the effect of Jupiter in the 2^nd house. The human mind, in very generic terms, at the age of 25 is more focused on Venus than Jupiter. The next cycle of 2H comes at the age of 38 and this is when the 6^th from Rahu gets activated (or in other terms Jupiter).Thus, the 38^th year is when the native will be tested on matters of the 2H and rewarded or punished accordingly by Jupiter (also indicated by the 6^th house from natal Rahu).

BSP Rule # 9 and BCP

BSP Rule states that in the 24^th year of the native, Ketu implements 12H from itself.

In the article – “A Look into Maharshi Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology”, I discussed the possible reasoning behind this rule.

When transit Ketu would be in the 10H from natal Ketu, it would aspect the 12^th from natal Ketu by its 3^rd Aspect.

When transit Ketu would be in the 10H from natal Ketu, transit Rahu would aspect the 12^th from natal Ketu by its 9^th aspect.

As per BCP, the house activated in one’s chart in the 24^th year is the 12^th house.

The rule given here by Maharshi Bhrigu is nothing less than work of pure genius. The house that implements at the 24^th year is the 12^th house from Ketu. Ketu is the planet for detachment and thereby death. It is a known fact that people with Ketu in their Ascendant would have surely faced death face-2-face in their lives. Also, people with Ketu in Lagna (and/or aspecting the 5H) are prone to have childbirth issues than people without the combination. The 12^th from Ketu would be indicated by a planet that does just the opposite i.e. give life. The only planet that can do so is the Moon – the mother.

Thus in the 24^th year, the 12^th from Ketu gets implemented as it acts as an agent of Moon.

Why 24th year for this activation?

As per BCP, the 12H of loss gets activated in the years – 12, 24, 36, 42 etc. However, why did Maharshi Bhrigu mention 24^th year specifically?

Moon matures at 24 years of age. Thus, the 24^th year is when the native will be tested on matters of the 12H and rewarded or punished accordingly by Moon (also indicated by the 12^th house from natal Ketu).

BSP Rule # 10 and BCP

BSP Rule states that in the 40^th year of the native, Jupiter implements 9H from itself by its 9^th aspect.

In the article – “A Look into Maharshi Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology”, I discussed the possible reasoning behind this rule.

When transit Jupiter would be in the 5H from natal Jupiter, it aspect the 9^th House from natal Jupiter by its 5^th Aspect (Relative trine placement of natal and transit Jupiter).

As per BCP, the house activated in one’s chart in the 40^th year is the 4^th house.

4^th house of the horoscope is the Vidya sthana (the seat of knowledge). The three houses of moksha (Moksha Trikona) in a natal chart are 4^th, 8^th and 12^th Houses. In the natural 4H of Cancer it gets exalted. Apart from this, the cycle of 12 years of Jupiter has a relation with 12 houses of a chart stressing the connection of Jupiter with the moksha trikona of any chart.

Jupiter is the karaka of the 5H and the 9H and is also the natural signification of Akash tattwa (element). In a chart, Akash Tattwa gets merged with Jala Tattwa (Moksha Trikona) with time. In childhood, Moon is the primary karaka of the 4H but Jupiter shares this responsibility with the Moon as one grows up.  However, the 9^th from Jupiter indicates dharma and it is a very clear connection with the 4H. Only a person clean at heart can follow his dharma. The 9^th from Jupiter will be the zone for righteousness, luck and dharma where Jupiter will punish or reward depending on one’s karma based on one’s 4H of purity at heart.

Why 40th year for this activation?

As per BCP, the 4H of knowledge and learning gets activated in the years – 4, 16, 28, 40 etc. However, why did Maharshi Bhrigu mention 40^th year specifically?

In a human life, the primary karaka of 4H is Moon. Jupiter matures at 16 but it is said that Jupiter truly is man of 30 years of age. Moreover, out of pancha tatvas (five elements one is made up with), man takes considerable time to comprehend the influence of Akash Tattwa. 4^th and 16^th year are very tender years of native so Moon would primarily function there. 28^th year is when Mars matures so the focus would be Agni. 40^th year would then perhaps be the only age when the 9^th aspect of Jupiter can be completely experienced.

Even in BSP-8 we say Jupiter (as the significator of the 6H from Rahu) giving effect only in the 38^th year.

In BSP-11 as well Jupiter’s 5^th aspect will give result only in the 32^nd year.

In BSP-10, we see Jupiter’s 9^th aspect giving result in the 40^th year.

BSP Rule # 11 and BCP

BSP Rule states that in the 32^nd year of the native, Jupiter implements 5H from itself by its 5^th aspect.

In the article – “A Look into Maharshi Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology”, I discussed the possible reasoning behind this rule.

When transit Jupiter would be in the 9H from natal Jupiter, it aspect the 5^th House from natal Jupiter by its 9^th Aspect (Relative trine placement of natal and transit Jupiter).

As per BCP, the house activated in one’s chart in the 32^nd year is the 8^th house.

8^th house of the horoscope is the Gupta sthana (the seat of hidden/occult knowledge). The three houses of moksha (Moksha Trikona) in a natal chart are 4^th, 8^th and 12^th Houses. Apart from this, the cycle of 12 years of Jupiter has a relation with 12 houses of a chart stressing the connection of Jupiter with the moksha trikona of any chart.

Jupiter is the karaka of the 5H and the 9H and is also the natural signification of Akash tattwa (element).  In a chart, Akash Tattwa gets merged with Jala Tattwa (Moksha Trikona) with time. In childhood, Saturn is the primary karaka of the 8H but Jupiter shares this responsibility with the Saturn if one has the promise in one’s chart to know hidden knowledge.  It also shows Tapasya or severe penance without which true knowledge cannot be gained. However, the 5^th from Jupiter indicates creativity, innovation, knowledge assimilation power and it is a very clear connection with the 8H for an occult knowledge seeker. Only a fertile mind can grasp the mysteries of the occult. The 5^th from Jupiter will be zone for knowledge, intellect and purva punya and this is where Jupiter will punish or reward depending on one’s karma based on one’s 8H of austerity and penance.

Why 32nd year for this activation?

As per BCP, the 8H of occult knowledge gets activated in the years – 8, 20, 32, 44 etc. However, why did Maharshi Bhrigu mention 32^nd year specifically?

In a human life, the primary karaka of 8H is Saturn. Jupiter matures at 16 but it is said that Jupiter truly is man of 30 years of age. Moreover, out of pancha tattwas (five elements) one is made up with, man takes considerable time to comprehend the influence of Akash Tattwa. 8^th and 20^th year are years where longevity is very critical and important so Saturn would primarily function. 32^nd year would then perhaps be the only age when the 5^th aspect of Jupiter can be completely experienced.

Even in BSP-8 we say Jupiter (as the significator of the 6H from Rahu) giving effect only in the 38^th year.

In BSP-10, we see Jupiter’s 9^th aspect giving result in the 40^th year.

BSP Rule # 13 and BCP

BSP Rule states that in the 20^th year of the native, Saturn implements 3H from itself by its 3^rd aspect.

In the article – “A Look into Maharshi Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology”, I discussed the possible reasoning behind this rule.

When transit Saturn would be in the 9H from natal Saturn, it would aspect the 3^rd from natal Saturn by its 7^th Aspect.

As per BCP, the house activated in one’s chart in the 20^th year is the 8^th house.

8^th house of the horoscope is the Gupta sthana (the seat of hidden/occult knowledge).
It is also Ayus sthana (the house of longevity).

It was clearly mentioned in “BSP Rule #11 and BCP” that how the primary karaka of the same 8H changes from Saturn to Jupiter as the age of a person progresses. In ages 8 and 20, longevity is the primary concern of the 8H.

The karaka of the 8H is Saturn and its 3^rd aspect is indeed deadly. Saturn’s 3^rd aspect is sometimes compared to the 3^rd eye of Shiva. Saturn’s 3^rd aspect would indicate work, labor, bondage, slavery, constricted feeling, also position, social status, karma. Saturn is a giver of social marriage as well. It can also signify travel, separation, poverty, sorrow and solitude.

Why 20^th year for this activation?

As per BCP, the 8H of longevity gets activated in the years – 8, 20, 32, 44 etc. However, why did Maharshi Bhrigu mention 20^th year specifically?

The primary karaka of 8H is Saturn. Although Saturn reaches maturity at 36 years but in case of longevity he is the primary karaka. Moreover, Sun the primary karaka of the 1H of health matures at 22 years. Thus if any major event related to Saturn has to happen to the native especially with matters of the 8H, 20^th year would seem the best time.

About Author: He was introduced to jyotish by his Kulguru at the age of eight. After the initial trigger early in life, he has pursued the study of jyotish with utmost passion ever since. He writes with the pen name Abhishekha and is the Editor/Publisher of AIAC Times, Chicago.