Article by Buddhike Sri Harsha Indrasena, Sri Lanka

This article analyzes the horoscope of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the Indian nationalist leader and statesman who became the first prime minister of independent India, using five different ayanamshas in common usage.

The different ayanamshas that were used are Dulakara, Lahiri, Raman, Yukteshwar and Sri Surya Siddhanta (SSS).

The recorded date and place of birth of late Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru is 14^th November 1889 at Allahabad, India. Time of birth has been given as 11.36pm LMT in “https://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Nehru%2C_Jawaharlal”.

Dr. B. V. Raman gives the time of birth in his book “Notable Horoscopes” (page 318) as 11.30pm and his lagna as Cancer. He is not specific about the time zone. Therefore it is not unfair to consider this 11.30pm as 11.30pm IST (11.27.24pm LMT).

The horoscope of Jawaharlal Nehru was chosen for the study for several reasons:

The time of birth is less ambiguous. Only two figures have been proposed and are widely accepted as correct.
The birth was in a Rashi Sandhi (late Cancer / early Leo)
Only a single planet, Sun, was in a Rashi Sandhi. This is a less complicated situation than many planets changing signs with different ayanamshas. Sun is a highly significant planet in horoscopes of politicians.

Since both Sun and Ascendant were in margins of signs, this horoscope was very sensitive for ayanamsha errors. It is possible that Lagna falls either in late Cancer or early Leo, and Sun in late Libra or early Scorpio depending on the kind of ayanamsha used.

The article is in two parts. In the first part (Part I) the ascendant is verified using chosen ayanamshas, and in the second part (Part II) the major life events are analyzed using Chara Karakas and Karaka Dasas.

The 7/8 Chara Karaka scheme of Maharishi Parashara was used through out as per my understanding and modifications on the topic. Translators of ancient texts have found eight (8) Chara Karakas as follows: Atma Karaka (AK), Amatya Karaka (AmK), Bhratru Karaka (BK), Matru Karaka (MK), Pitru Karaka (PiK), Putra Karaka (PK), Gnati Karaka (GK) and Dara Karaka (DK). There are different opinions regarding how and when these Chara Karakas should be applied in practice. In my modification I reduced the above mentioned 8 portfolios to 7 as follows (in the descending order):

Atma Karaka (AK)
Amatya Karaka (AmK)
Bhratru Karaka (BK)
Matru Karaka (MK) and/or Pitru Karaka (PiK)
Putra Karaka (PK)
Gnati Karaka (GK)
Dara Karaka (DK)

Please note that in the above modification of this author’s Chara Karaka scheme, MK and PiK are always considered together and both portfolios always go to one planet that has the fourth highest number in degrees. So, in essence, only 7 portfolios and 8 planets (including Rahu) are considered. In accordance with Maharishi Parashara, Rahu is considered for a portfolio only if two planets share the same degree.

To predict events using Chara Karakas, Karaka Dasa was used. The length of year was taken as 360 day Savana Year.

Jagannatha Hora 7.51 software was used in all the calculations and preparation of charts. Chara Karakas and Karaka Dasas were also computed using the same software using the option “7/8 Chara Karaka scheme of Parashara”. However in JHora MK and PK are considered together as MK/PK. Since I do not agree with this I have changed MK/PK portfolio as MK/PiK portfolio. The planet representing the portfolio of PiK in JHora was given the portfolio of PK by the author.

Chara Karakas were used in the interpretation due to a solid reason. Since Sun was in a Rashi Sandhi, depending on the ayanamsha used Sun would be placed either in last degrees of Libra or early degrees of Scorpio. This variation of placement changes the all Karakatwas of the horoscope. Interpretation of such two sets of Karakatwas is like interpreting two different horoscopes!

Part I

Verification of Ascendant

There are two times of birth given by two authentic sources. It is commonly believed, universally accepted and agreeable to almost all Vedic astrologers that Mr. Nehru was born in Cancer. It is not the purpose of this article to find out which time is correct or to rectify time of birth. Rather both times will be used because these times are considered to be correct by most astrologers.

The lagna sphuta for the two recorded times of birth based on five different ayanamshas are as follows:

	11.36 pm LMT	11.30 pm IST
Lahiri	0 deg 11’ Leo	28 deg 17’ Cancer
Raman	1 deg 37’ Leo	29 deg 44’ Cancer
Sri Surya Siddhanta	1 deg 38’ Leo	29 deg 45’ Cancer
Yukteshwar	1 deg 33’ Leo	29 deg 40’ Cancer
Dulakara	29 deg 37’ Cancer	27 deg 43’ Cancer

According to Dulakara ayanamsha there is no dispute about Nehru’s Lagna whether he was born at 11.30pm IST (11.27.24pm LMT) or 11.36pm LMT, for for both times the lagna is Cancer. All other ayanamshas fail at 11.36pm LMT (Leo lagna) but go well with Cancer ascendant if the time is taken as 11.27.24pm LMT (11.30pm IST).

Most astrologers believe that times given in https://www.astro.com/astro-databank are much more reliable than any other source. In that case those who practise Raman, Yukteshawar and SSS ayanamshas will be required to subtract 8 minutes from 11.36pm LMT to get Cancer ascendant whereas those who practise Lahiri ayanamsha need only one minute to be subtracted from 11.36pm LMT to get Cancer ascendant. There is no need of time correction if Dulakara ayanamsha is employed.

Part II

For the sake of uniformity and convenience 11.30pm IST has been considered as time of birth in the rest of the discussion. See Figure 1A, Figure 1B and Figure 1C. 11.36pm LMT (11.38.36pm IST) was ignored since this time does not give Cancer ascendant with the ayanamshas other than Dulakara ayanamsha.

The only difference in different Rashi charts is the placement of Sun in Libra in Figure 1A and in Scorpio in Figures 1B and 1C. However this change of sign of Sun gives rise to a different set of Chara Karakas in Figure 1A as opposed to Figures 1B and 1C.

Horoscope Analysis

The only difference in charts constructed using Dulakara and other ayanamshas is placement of Sun. Therefore the effects of only Sun will be discussed against chosen ayanamsha. There is no difference in the analysis of other planets in two occasions.

Dulakara Ayanamsha Horoscope

Chara Karakas (modified 7/8 charakaraka scheme of Parasara)

Sun – AK 29 Li 43′ Visa

Moon – AmK 17 Cn 32′ Asre

Mars – GK 9 Vi 25′ UPha

Mercury – BK 16 Li 36′ Swat

Jupiter – MK/PiK 14 Sg 36′ PSha

Venus – DK 6 Li 49′ Swat

Saturn – PK 10 Le 13′ Magh

Rahu 12 Ge 09′ Ardr

Figure 1A Dulakara Ayanamsha Chart

In Figure 1A above, Sun, a functional benefic and Atma karaka is placed in 4^th, a quadrant, human and an airy sign with Neechabhanga Raja Yoga. Sun is in conjunction with Venus who is the most benefic planet in this chart. Venus is exceptionally strong because she is in her Moolatrikona sign with full Digbala strength. Venus is the Duplicate Yogi and its association with Sun gives extra strength to Sun. Sun is aspected by functional malefics Saturn and Rahu, but on the other hand Saturn and Rahu are political planets who are capable of giving success in politics. Saturn is Putra karaka hence its aspect on Atma karaka Sun is beneficial for fame and power (a Raja Yoga). Sun’s aspect on 10^th is another advantageous position for political success.

For a politician debilitation of Sun or Mars in general is not a disadvantage. I have seen many successful politicians with debilitated Sun or Mars. Politicians with debilitated Sun or Mars are said to be easily approachable by the common man. Even children are not scared of such people. It is said that Nehru was fond of children and children affectionately called him ‘Chacha Nehru’ (Uncle Nehru). His birthday, 14 November, is celebrated in India as Baal Divas (Children’s Day). Although debilitation is often considered as a weak placement for a planet it is not always so. Even in the horoscope of Albert Einstein Mercury is in debility in Pisces. In Jaimini sutra it has been mentioned that planet in debilitation is strong. Debility is a special status for a planet to be which is only possible in one out of 12 signs. A debilitated planet has the advantage of attaining Neechabhanga Raja Yoga when the dispositor is conjoined with the debilitated planet. In Nehru’s chart, Sun and Venus are in the same sign so there is cancellation of debility of Sun. However it is true that Mr. Nehru did show poor qualities of a debilitated Sun once in a while. He could not prevent creation of Pakistan. He had unsuccessful clashes with China.

He was a renowned orator. In his Dulakara horoscope (Figure 1A) 2^nd house lord Sun is conjoined with pleasant and functional benefic Venus and natural Karaka for speech Mercury. It is said that Nehru was able give many speeches on different topics on a single day. The speech “Tryst with Destiny” is most famous.

Lahiri Ayanamsha Horoscope

Chara Karakas (modified 7/8/charakaraka scheme of Parasara)

Sun – DK 0 Sc 17′ Visa

Moon – AK 18 Cn 06′ Asre

Mars – PK 9 Vi 59′ UPha

Mercury – AmK 17 Li 10′ Swat

Jupiter – BK 15 Sg 11′ PSha

Venus – GK 7 Li 23′ Swat

Saturn – MK/PiK 10 Le 47′ Magh

Rahu 12 Ge 43′ Ardr

Figure 1B Lahiri Ayanamsha chart

In Figure 1B Sun, a functional benefic, is positively placed in 5^th. However this is the second Panapara house, which is weaker than quadrants. Sun is also placed in a watery sign in D1 and Navamsa charts, which are not a comfortable position for a fiery planet like Sun. Above all, Sun in Figure 1B is isolated from rest of the planets because it is not conjoined or aspected by any other planet whether benefic or malefic (except for by AK-Moon by Rashi Drishti). Such a position of Sun is less favourable to obtain political power.

In Figure 1B the Atma Karaka is Moon. Although Moon is in lagna in her own sign, Moon is subjected to Papakarthari Yoga and hence weak. Since he had been born on a Saptami tithi, Cancer is a Dagdha Rashi, which also renders Moon weak.

Raman, Yukteshwar and SSS Ayanamsha Horoscope

Chara Karakas (modified 7/8/charakaraka scheme of Parasara)

Sun – DK 1 Sc 43′ Visa

Moon – AK 19 Cn 31′ Asre

Mars – PK 11 Vi 26′ Hast

Mercury – AmK 18 Li 37′ Swat

Jupiter – BK 16 Sg 37′ PSha

Venus – GK 8 Li 49′ Swat

Saturn – MK/PiK 12 Le 14′ Magh

Rahu 14 Ge 10′ Ardr

Figure 1C Raman, Yukteshwar and SSS Ayanamsha chart

The only difference in Figure 1C as opposed to Figure 1B is that of placement of Mars and Nodes in D9; otherwise both horoscopes are the same. Therefore what was said with respect of Lahiri ayanamsha holds equally well with Figure 1C.

Sun has the same (weak) Digbala strength in Figure 1A, Figure 1B and Figure 1C charts. Do not be mislead by the fact that because Sun is in 4^th in Figure 1A and 5^th in Figures1B & 1C Sun has more Digbala strength in Figures 1B & 1C. Digbala strength is measured from Midheaven to longitude of Sun. Since the chosen ayanamsha affects both Sun and Midheaven equally there is no difference in Digbala strength of Sun in Figures 1A, 1B and 1C.

In Figures 1B and 1C, placement of Sun in 5^th makes a strong Mala Yoga by six planets. But there is similar though less potent Mala Yoga even in Figure 1A formed by four planets placed continuously from 1^st to 4^th houses.

Chara Dasa Analysis

In Nehru’s chart, no planets share the same degree in longitudes. Therefore, Rahu does not own a Chara Karaka portfolio. This is true with respect to all five kinds of ayanamshas considered in this article.

Dulakara Karaka Dasa Analysis

Karaka Dasa (360 day Savana Year)

AK Su: 1889-11-14 1892-10-29

AmK Mo: 1892-10-29 1904-08-28

BK Me: 1904-08-28 1907-08-13

MK/PiK Ju: 1907-08-13 1912-07-17

PK Sa: 1912-07-17 1913-07-12

GK Ma: 1913-07-12 1915-07-02

DK Ve: 1915-07-02 1918-06-16

AK Su: 1918-06-16 1927-04-30

AmK Mo: 1927-04-30 1927-04-30

BK Me: 1927-04-30 1936-03-13

MK/PiK Ju: 1936-03-13 1943-02-05

PK Sa: 1943-02-05 1953-12-09

GK Ma: 1953-12-09 1963-10-18

DK Ve: 1963-10-18 1972-08-31

He was educated in India during AmK-Moon, who is well placed in quadrants from AK-Sun and lagna in D1 and D9 charts.

He went to Britain for studies in 1905 with the onset of the Dasa of BK-Mercury. Mercury is placed in 9^th from AK in D9 and conjoined with AK-Sun in D1. Mercury is a natural Karaka for education. He remained in Britain to learn Law during the Dasa of MK/PiK-Jupiter. He finished studies in the same major period and returned home in 1912. Jupiter is badly placed in 3^rd from AK-Sun in both D1 (in Moolatrikona sign) and D9.

He married on 7^th February 1916 when Dasa of DK–Venus had just started. Dasa of DK gives marriage. In both Rashi and Navamsha charts DK-Venus is well placed in quadrants from AK-Sun. He was probably blessed with a good wife and life. On the day of marriage he was running the sub period of AmK-Moon. In both Rashi and Navamsha charts AmK-Moon is well placed in quadrants from DK-Venus. In D9 Moon is in conjunction with Venus.

DK Ve MD: 1915-07-02 (23:27:00) – 1918-06-16 (23:27:00)

Antardasas in this MD:

AK Su: 1915-07-02 – 1915-10-22

AmK Mo: 1915-10-22 – 1917-01-11 (marriage)

BK Me: 1917-01-11 – 1917-05-03

MK/PiK Ju: 1917-05-03 – 1917-11-05

PK Sa: 1917-11-05 – 1917-12-12 (birth of Indira)

GK Ma: 1917-12-12 – 1918-02-25

DK Ve: 1918-02-25 – 1918-06-16

On 17^th November 1917, his daughter Indira Priyadarshini was born. Major period lord DK-Venus is aspected by PK-Saturn in D1. Sub period lord was PK-Saturn. Dasa of PK gives children. Saturn is placed in a trine from Lagnamsa in D9 but in 8^th from DK-Venus. So he was blessed with a daughter and not a son.

His real initiation into politics came when he came in contact with Mahatma Gandhi. In 1919 he joined the Indian National Congress (INC) which was fighting for greater autonomy from the British. This happened at the beginning of Atma Karaka Dasa of Sun. Sub period lord BK-Mercury is in conjunction with AK-Sun and aspected by PK-Saturn in D1.

AK Su MD: 1918-06-16 (23:27:00) – 1927-04-30 (23:27:00)

Antardasas in this MD:

AmK Mo: 1918-06-16 – 1918-06-16

BK Me: 1918-06-16 – 1919-11-29 (first contact with Mahatma Gandhi)

MK/PiK Ju: 1919-11-29 – 1921-01-14

PK Sa: 1921-01-14 – 1922-10-24

GK Ma: 1922-10-24 – 1924-06-04

DK Ve: 1924-06-04 – 1925-11-16

AK Su: 1925-11-16 – 1927-04-30

In December 1929, Jawaharlal Nehru was elected as the President of the INC. The major period lord was BK-Mercury who is in conjunction with AK-Sun and aspected by PK-Saturn. Dasas of AK and PK can elevate the person to power. Sub period lord was PK-Saturn itself.

BK Me MD: 1927-04-30 (23:27:00) – 1936-03-13 (23:27:00)

Antardasas in this MD:

MK/PiK Ju: 1927-04-30 – 1928-06-16

PK Sa: 1928-06-16 – 1930-03-26 (president of Congress party)

GK Ma: 1930-03-26 – 1931-11-05 (lost father)

DK Ve: 1931-11-05 – 1933-04-18

AK Su: 1933-04-18 – 1934-09-30 (leader of Congress party)

AmK Mo: 1934-09-30 – 1934-09-30

BK Me: 1934-09-30 – 1936-03-13 (wife’s death)

In 1931 he lost father during sub period of GK-Mars of major period of BK–Mercury. GK is the significator of rivals. In D12 Mars is the lord of 12^th from MK/PiK-Jupiter and is placed in 8^th from Jupiter (Figure 2). In D12 Mercury is placed in 12^th from MK/PiK–Jupiter with malefic Ketu. In D9 Mars is placed in 8^th from MK/PiK-Jupiter and Mercury is aspected by 8^th lord Jupiter from MK/PiK-Jupiter.

Figure 2 Dulakara Dwadasamsa (D12) chart

In 1934 Gandhi formally resigned from politics and Nehru became the leader of the INC. This happened during the AK-Sun’s sub period of BK-Mercury major. Dasa of AK gives Raja Yoga effects. Major period lord BK-Mercury is in conjunction with AK-Sun in D1. In both D9 and D10, Sun and Mercury are in trinal relationship.

His wife died on 28^th February 1936 after a prolonged ill health during BK–Mercury / BK–Mercury. Mercury is placed in 3^rd from DK-Venus in D9.

Jawaharlal Nehru spent in Jail for 10 years in 7 occasions from 1921 to 1945. The longest and the last instance that he was in jail happened to be from 1942 to 1945. He was arrested in August 1942 during Quit India Movement. This initiated during the sub and major period of MK/PiK–Jupiter. Jupiter is badly placed in 3^rd house from AK–Sun in both D1 and D9. Jupiter itself is badly placed in 6^th in both D1 and D9. Jupiter is aspected by GK-Mars in D1.

MK Ju MD: 1936-03-13 (23:27:00) – 1943-02-05 (23:27:00)

Antardasas in this MD:

PK Sa: 1936-03-13 – 1937-07-30

GK Ma: 1937-07-30 – 1938-11-01

DK Ve: 1938-11-01 – 1939-12-18

AK Su: 1939-12-18 – 1941-02-02

AmK Mo: 1941-02-02 – 1941-02-02

BK Me: 1941-02-02 – 1942-03-22

MK/PiK Ju: 1942-03-22 – 1943-02-05 (arrested and sent to jail)

Starting from Jupiter’s sub period he was in jail continuously for 3 years including the whole sub period of GK–Mars of PK–Saturn. GK signifies rivals. GK-Mars in Dulakara horoscope is placed in 12^th from AK-Sun in D1. During this prolonged unfavourable sub periods of MK/PiK-Jupiter and GK-Mars he spent the longest time continuously in Jail.

PK Sa MD: 1943-02-05 (23:27:00) – 1953-12-09 (23:27:00)

Antardasas in this MD:

GK Ma: 1943-02-05 – 1945-01-25 (spent in jail)

DK Ve: 1945-01-25 – 1946-11-04 (released from jail)

AK Su: 1946-11-04 – 1948-08-13 (Prime Minister of India)

AmK Mo: 1948-08-13 – 1948-08-13

BK Me: 1948-08-13 – 1950-05-23

MK/PiK Ju: 1950-05-23 – 1951-10-09

PK Sa: 1951-10-09 – 1953-12-09 (1^st Lok Sabha election victory)

Nehru was released from jail on 15^th June1945 in the sub period of DK-Venus. Venus is well and strongly placed from AK-Sun in both D1 and D9, and Venus is aspected by PK-Saturn in D1.

Nehru raised the flag of independent India in New Delhi on 15th August 1947. He became the first prime minister of independent India. This happened during the major period of PK–Saturn and sub period of AK-Sun. AK and PK Dasas give Raja Yoga effects. In his Dulakara horoscope (Figure 1A), AK-Sun is aspected by PK-Saturn, and PK-Saturn is placed in the sign of AK-Sun. Sun and Saturn are well placed in D9 in 4^th and 5^th respectively. In D1 Saturn is in 2^nd, the house of status in society and Sun is in 4^th aspecting 10^th the house of worldly affairs. Accordingly this PK-Saturn/AK-Sun period happened to be exceptionally beneficial for him. He continued to hold this post, which was initiated on a highly favourable day, continuously until his death in 1964.

General elections to the first Lok Sabha since independence was held between 25^th October 1951 and 21^st February 1952. The Indian National Congress stormed into power with 364 of the 489 seat. This was the sub period of PK-Saturn of the major period of the same.

His mother died in 1954 (GK–Mars / DK–Venus). GK is the lord of rivals. In D1 GK-Mars aspects MK/PiK-Jupiter. Venus is the lord of 3^rd from MK/PiK-Jupiter in D9. Mars is placed in 8^th from MK/PiK-Jupiter in D9. In D12 both Mars and Venus are in 8^th from MK/PiK-Jupiter. In D12 Mars is also the lord of 12^th from MK/PiK-Jupiter (see Figure 2 above).

GK Ma MD: 1953-12-09 (23:27:00) – 1963-10-18 (23:27:00)

Antardasas in this MD:

DK Ve: 1953-12-09 – 1955-07-22 (lost mother)

AK Su: 1955-07-22 – 1957-03-02 (2^nd Lok Sabha election victory)

AmK Mo: 1957-03-02 – 1957-03-02

BK Me: 1957-03-02 – 1958-10-12

MK/PiK Ju: 1958-10-12 – 1960-01-13

PK Sa: 1960-01-13 – 1962-01-02 (liberated Goa)

GK Ma: 1962-01-02 – 1963-10-18 (3^rd Lok Sabha, Sino-Indian War)

Nehru led the Congress to a major victory in the 1957 elections during the sub period of AK–Sun. But his government faced rising problems and criticism because of the major period lord of GK–Mars (rivals). Mars is badly placed in 12^th from AK–Sun in D1. But Mars is well placed in 10^th from AK-Sun in D9. Hence he was able to continue to be in power despite major oppositions.

He liberated Goa from Portuguese occupation on 18/19^th December 1961 during the sub period of PK-Saturn, and then he formally annexed it to India. It increased his popularity, but he was criticized for the use of military power (because of GK–Mars’ major period).

In the 1962 elections, Nehru led the Congress to victory yet with a diminished majority. This was because of the sub period of GK-Mars. GK is the significator of rivals but Mars is well placed from AK-Sun in 10^th in D9.

During the same sub and major period of GK-Mars, the Sino-Indian War began on 20^th October 1962. (But unlike in Goa during the sub period of PK-Saturn) India technically lost, but China gained no territory as well (GK-Mars is well placed from AK-Sun in D9). The war ended on 21^st November 1962. Nehru was widely criticized for his government’s insufficient attention to defence.

Nehru’s health deteriorated and he spent months recuperating in Kashmir through 1963. This was the time when sub period of GK–Mars of major period of the same was in operation.

He passed away on 27^th May 1964 during the sub period of AK-Sun of the major period of DK-Venus. Venus is the owner of 12^th from AK-Sun in D9. Sun is aspected by the same Venus in D9. Therefore his death took place during the Venus/Sun Chara Dasa period. Planets related to 12^th from AK in D9 bring about death.

DK Ve MD: 1963-10-18 (23:37:00) – 1972-08-31 (23:37:00)

Antardasas in this MD:

AK Su: 1963-10-18 – 1965-04-01 (death)

AmK Mo: 1965-04-01 – 1965-04-01

BK Me: 1965-04-01 – 1966-09-13

MK Ju: 1966-09-13 – 1967-10-30

PiK Sa: 1967-10-30 – 1969-08-08

GK Ma: 1969-08-08 – 1971-03-20

DK Ve: 1971-03-20 – 1972-08-31

Lahiri Karaka Dasa Analysis

Karaka Maha Dasas (360 day Savana Year)

AK Mo: 1889-11-14 – 1901-09-13

AmK Me: 1901-09-13 – 1904-08-28

BK Ju: 1904-08-28 – 1909-08-02

MK/PiK Sa: 1909-08-02 – 1910-07-28

PK Ma: 1910-07-28 – 1912-07-17

GK Ve: 1912-07-17 – 1915-07-02

DK Su: 1915-07-02 – 1919-06-11

AK Mo: 1919-06-11 – 1919-06-11

AmK Me: 1919-06-11 – 1928-04-24

BK Ju: 1928-04-24 – 1935-03-19

MK/PiK Sa: 1935-03-19 – 1946-01-20

PK Ma: 1946-01-20 – 1955-11-29

GK Ve: 1955-11-29 – 1964-10-12

DK Su: 1964-10-12 – 1972-08-31

He was educated in India during AmK-Mercury, who is well placed in quadrants from AK-Moon in both D1 and D9. But it is debilitated in Navamsa. In D24 Mercury is exalted and conjunct with AK-Moon. AmK Dasa stands for education.

He went to Britain for studies in 1905 with the onset of BK-Jupiter’s major period. Jupiter is badly placed in 6^th from AK-Moon in D1 but in Moolatrikona sign. Jupiter is in 9^th from AK-Moon in D9 but again placed in 6^th house. In D24 Jupiter is placed in 12^th from AK-Moon. In none of the charts Jupiter is associated with AmK-Mercury. Overall Jupiter’s placement is not conducive for education in Lahiri ayanamsha chart (Figure 1B).

He continued to study in Britain during the major periods of MK/PiK-Saturn and PK-Mars. Saturn is badly placed in 8^th from AK-Moon in D9. In D24, Saturn is debilitated and placed in 8^th from both AK-Moon and AmK-Mercury. Therefore again MK/PiK-Saturn is not conducive for educational matters.

Mars is placed in a quadrant with debilitated AmK-Mercury from AK-Moon in D9. In D24, PK-Mars is placed in 6^th from both AK-Moon and Amk-Mercury. He finished education in the Maha Dasa of PK-Mars and returned to India in 1912.

He married on 7^th February 1916 when dasa of DK–Sun had just started. DK stands for marriage partner. In D1 DK-Sun is well placed from AK-Moon but in D9 DK-Sun is ill placed in 8^th from AK-Moon. On the day of marriage he was running the sub period of AK-Moon. In D1 or D9, AK-Moon is not related to DK-Sun. But because AK stands for self marriage is still possible in the Dasa of AK.

DK Su MD: 1915-07-02 (23:27:00) – 1919-06-11 (23:27:00)

Antardasas in this MD:

AK Mo: 1915-07-02 – 1917-01-28 (marriage)

AmK Me: 1917-01-28 – 1917-06-21

BK Ju: 1917-06-21 – 1918-02-16 (Indira was born)

MK/PiK Sa: 1918-02-16 – 1918-04-05

PK Ma: 1918-04-05 – 1918-07-10

GK Ve: 1918-07-10 – 1918-12-01

DK Su: 1918-12-01 – 1919-06-11(? contact with Mahatma Gandhi)

On 17^th November 1917, the daughter Indira was born during sub period of BK-Jupiter of DK-Sun’s major period. In D1, DK-Sun is placed in the house of PK-Mars. However BK-Jupiter is not related to PK-Mars in D1, D9 or D7. So sub period cannot be explained with Lahiri Ayanamsha. This can only be explained considering Jupiter’s natural Karaka status for children.

His real initiation into politics came when he came in contact with Mahatma Gandhi. In 1919 he joined the Indian National Congress (INC). In 1919 he was running major period of DK-Sun till June and after that AmK-Mercury. Since the date he joined INC is not clear I do not comment on this event.

In December 1929, Jawaharlal Nehru was elected as the President of the Congress Party. This happened during the major period of BK-Jupiter. In D1 Jupiter is aspected by PK-Mars. In D9 BK-Jupiter is placed in 9^th from AK-Moon. PK can confer the nativity with power, fame and status. Since the date of the incident is not clear I do not comment on the sub period which is either MK/PiK-Saturn or PK-Mars. But sub period of PK-Mars is favourable for the event.

BK Ju MD: 1928-04-24 (23:27:00) – 1935-03-19 (23:27:00)

Antardasas in this MD:

MK/PiK Sa: 1928-04-24 – 1929-09-20

PK Ma: 1929-09-20 – 1930-12-30 (? president of Congress party)

GK Ve: 1930-12-30 – 1932-02-23 (lost father)

DK Su: 1932-02-23 – 1933-03-03

AK Mo: 1933-03-03 – 1933-03-03

AmK Me: 1933-03-03 – 1934-04-27 (? leader of INC)

BK Ju: 1934-04-27 – 1935-03-19 (? leader of INC)

In 1931 he lost father. Major period lord was BK-Jupiter. Jupiter is not associated with 3^rd, 8^th or 12^th from MK/PiK-Saturn in D9 in Figure 1B. Therefore I cannot explain this event with Lahiri ayanamsha.

In 1934 Gandhi formally resigned from politics and Nehru became the leader of the INC. This happened during the BK-Jupiter’s major period. Jupiter is aspected by PK-Mars in D1. BK-Jupiter is placed in 9^th from Karakamsa. This happened during the sub period of either AmK-Mercury or BK-Jupiter itself.

His wife died on 28^th February 1936 after a prolonged illness during MK/PiK–Saturn’s major period. Saturn is the owner of 8^th from DK-Sun in D9. She died in the sub period of PK-Mars. In D9, 12^th and 3^rd houses from DK-Sun are aspected by Mars. Hence his wife died in the sub period of Mars of the major period of Saturn.

MK/PiK Sa MD: 1935-03-19 (23:27:00) – 1946-01-20 (23:27:00)

Antardasas in this MD:

PK Ma: 1935-03-19 – 1937-03-22 (death of wife)

GK Ve: 1937-03-22 – 1939-01-11

DK Su: 1939-01-11 – 1940-08-19

AK Mo: 1940-08-19 – 1940-08-19

AmK Me: 1940-08-19 – 1942-06-10

BK Ju: 1942-06-10 – 1943-11-06 (spent in jail)

MK/PiK Sa: 1943-11-06 – 1946-01-20 (spent in jail)

Jawaharlal Nehru spent in Jail for 9 years in 7 occasions. The longest and the last instance that he was in jail happened to be from 1942 to 1945. He was arrested in August 1942 during Quit India Movement and was released only on 15^th June1945 after 3 years. This happened in the major period of MK/PiK–Saturn. Saturn is badly placed in 8^th from AK-Moon in D9. However Saturn is not associated with GK-Venus, signifying rivals, in D1 or D9. Sub period lord BK-Jupiter is in the Nakshatra of GK-Venus (Figure 1B).

Nehru raised the flag of independent India on 15^th August 1947. He became the first Prime Minister of independent India. This happened during the major period of PK–Mars. PK is a Raja Yoga Karaka. The sub period was that of GK-Venus. Although the GK signifies rivals, in Figure 1B Venus is in conjunction with AK-Moon in D9. Hence he attained power.

PK Ma MD: 1946-01-20 (23:27:00) – 1955-11-29 (23:27:00)

Antardasas in this MD:

GK Ve: 1946-01-20 – 1947-09-12 (prime minister of India)

DK Su: 1947-09-12 – 1949-02-27

AK Mo: 1949-02-27 – 1949-02-27

AmK Me: 1949-02-27 – 1950-10-20

BK Ju: 1950-10-20 – 1952-01-29

MK/PiK Sa: 1952-01-29 – 1954-02-01 (1^st Lok Sabha election victory)

PK Ma: 1954-02-01 – 1955-11-29 (? lost mother)

General elections to the first Lok Sabha since independence was held between 25^th October 1951 and 21^st February 1952. The Indian National Congress (INC) stormed into power with 364 of the 489 seat. This was the major period of PK-Mars. However the sub period lord MK/PiK-Saturn does not indicate the event. Sub period lord is not aspected by AK or PK in D1 or D9. Saturn is badly placed in 8^th from AK-Moon in D9.

His mother died in 1954 in the major period of PK–Mars. Mars aspects 12^th and 3^rd house from MK/PiK–Saturn in D9. Even the other sub period lord in 1954, i.e. MK/PiK-Saturn, is the owner of 8^th from MK/PiK-Saturn in D9. Hence this event could have happened in 1954.

Nehru led the Congress to a major victory in the 1957 elections during the sub period of DK–Sun of major period of GK-Venus. Venus is in conjunction with AK-Moon in D9, hence capable of giving Raja Yoga. DK-Sun is in the house of AK-Moon in D9, hence capable of giving Raja Yoga. But his government faced rising problems and criticism because of the major period lord of GK–Venus was in operation. But Venus is well placed in 4^th from AK-Moon in D1, and in conjunction with AK-Moon in D9. Therefore he was able to continue to be in power despite major oppositions.

GK Ve MD: 1955-11-29 (23:27:00) – 1964-10-12 (23:27:00)

Antardasas in this MD:

DK Su: 1955-11-29 – 1957-03-23 (2^nd Lok Sabha election victory)

AK Mo: 1957-03-23 – 1957-03-23

AmK Me: 1957-03-23 – 1958-09-14

BK Ju: 1958-09-14 – 1959-11-08

MK/PiK Sa: 1959-11-08 – 1961-08-29

PK Ma: 1961-08-29 – 1963-04-21 (liberated Goa, 3^rd election victory)

GK Ve: 1963-04-21 – 1964-10-12 (criticisms, poor health, death)

He liberated Goa from Portuguese occupation on 18/19^th December 1961 during the sub period of PK-Mars, and then he formally annexed it to India. It increased his popularity, but he was criticized for the use of military force (because of GK–Venus’ major period).

In the 1962 elections for 3^rd Lok Sabha, Nehru led the Congress to another victory yet with a diminished majority. He was successful because of the sub period lord of PK-Mars. GK-Venus’s major period was the reason for reduced popularity.

The Sino-Indian War began in 20^th October 1962. India technically lost, but China gained no territory as well. The war ended on 21^st November 1962. Nehru was widely criticized for his government’s insufficient attention to defence. This was the period when sub period of PK–Mars of major period of GK-Venus was in operation.

So during the sub period of PK-Mars of major period of GK-Venus three important events happened; liberation of Goa, victory of general election and loss of Sino-Indian war. He won twice but lost once during the same period. This is a bit contradictory situation encountered with Lahiri ayanamsha.

Nehru’s health deteriorated and he spent months recuperating in Kashmir through 1963. This was the time when sub period of GK–Venus of major period of the same was in operation.

He passed away on 27^th May 1964 during the sub period of GK-Venus of the major period of the same GK-Venus. Venus is NOT the owner of 12^th, 3^rd or 8^th from AK-Moon, nor is Venus aspected by any planet related to 12^th from AK-Moon in D9. Therefore this crucial event of death of this late Prime Minister of India cannot be explained with Figure 1B of Lahiri Ayanamsha.

Raman Karaka Dasa Analysis

Karaka Maha Dasas (360 day Savana Year)

AK Mo: 1889-11-14 – 1901-09-13

AmK Me: 1901-09-13 – 1904-08-28

BK Ju: 1904-08-28 – 1909-08-02

MK/PiK Sa: 1909-08-02 – 1910-07-28

PK Ma: 1910-07-28 – 1912-07-17

GK Ve: 1912-07-17 – 1915-07-02

DK Su: 1915-07-02 – 1919-06-11

AK Mo: 1919-06-11 – 1919-06-11

AmK Me: 1919-06-11 – 1928-04-24

BK Ju: 1928-04-24 – 1935-03-19

MK/PiK Sa: 1935-03-19 – 1946-01-20

PK Ma: 1946-01-20 – 1955-11-29

GK Ve: 1955-11-29 – 1964-10-12

DK Su: 1964-10-12 – 1972-08-31

There is no difference in Dasa periods between Lahiri and Raman Chara Dasas. The only difference in the horoscope (Figure 1C) is that in Raman’s D9 chart Mars goes to 2^nd to Moolatrikona sign. To avoid repetition and conserve space Dasa analysis for Raman ayanamsha will not be written down here. It is as same as for Lahiri ayanamsha. But I would like to stress out the point that even in Figure 1C Venus is not associated with 12^th house from AK-Moon in D9. Hence Mr. Nehru’s death in the Chara Karaka Dasa of GK-Venus cannot be explained even with Raman’s ayanamsha. The same holds good with respect to Yukteshwar and Sri Surya Siddhantha ayanamshas.

Conclusion

It is up to the reader to decide which ayanamsha gives the best results. I tried my best to remain impartial and unbiased in the preparation of this article. All five ayanamshas were capable of predicting events to a greater or lesser degree. None of the ayanamshas failed all together as a whole.

The only way to decide which ayanamsha is correct is to study carefully the principles, methods and materials behind the ayanamsha in consideration. Some ayanamshas are scientific, straightforward and give better clear-cut results consistently than others.

About Author: I started reading on Vedic astrology when I was 15 years old. I learnt by self study. In addition to classic Vedic astrology I am also interested in Western astrology, Magi Astrology and a few modern variants of Vedic astrology. I incorporate and blend all branches of astrology known to me when analysing charts which I do as a hobby at leisure time and am a consultant surgeon by profession. The best single word that I can find as of today to describe astrology is “Astrology is a Science”, and as such we should not stick ourselves only to ancient texts.