Vimsottari Dasa-Sri Sanjay Rath

Word meanings

Saraswati: derived from ‘Sarasah’ meaning (a) full of Rasa or nectar (Sa+Rasa). There are seven Rasa’s which lead to the physical creation of all beings. These seven Rasa are the Lords of the saptamsa (one-seventh division) of a sign. Thus, Saraswati is the mother of all creation and is also referred to as BHU Devi or the Earth Mother. (b) Commendable enlightening speech borne from perfect knowledge and truthful countenance. Thus, Saraswati is the giver of such exemplary speech [arising from truthful countenance and knowledge (of all arts, crafts and sciences)].

Pavaka: Pure, clear, bright and shining like Agni (fire); illuminating; n. Pavakaa illuminator.

The Best Udu Dasa

Parasara teaches that Vimsottari is the foremost Udu Dasa because in Kaliyuga[1] the maximum period of the Vimsottari dasa system (120 years) is equal to the Purna Ayus (Full longevity: 120 years) of the human being.

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This complete longevity of 120 years is represented by 120 degrees of the zodiac based on the Time-space equation from Manu[2] Smriti[3] whereby one day of the Deva is equal to a year in the life of human beings. By the term Deva (derived from Diva[4]) the Sun is referred to and its average daily motion of one degree in the zodiac. Thus 120 human /earth years would correspond to 120 degrees in the zodiac. There are three Brahma Nabhi[5] in the zodiac at zero degree Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. These navels are 120 degrees apart. These navel represent the end or a new beginning and is conceptualized as Gandanta. Their separation of 120 degree is the longevity span of the human being. There are other dictum which refer to other transits of the Sun as the 21/2 Degree transit. However, these shall refer to beings other than human or for other purposes.
Lesson #01: The first step in Vimsottari dasa is to determine the Param Ayus (maximum longevity) of any body, both animate and inanimate.
Nakshatra

The angular span of 120 degrees is divided into nine mansions of the Moon called Nakshatra or simply constellation. Each Nakshatra has an angular span of 13020’ (or 800’) and is composed of four parts called Pada. Each Pada, being one-fourth of a constellation is 3020, (or 200’). The first Nakshatra is Aswini which is reckoned from zero degree Aries and spans the range 00–13020’ Aries. The second Nakshatra starts from 13020’ Aries and extends till 26o40’ Aries. In this manner nine Nakshatra cover the span of 1200 from 00Aries to 300Cancer. Similarly two other sets of nine-Nakshatra span the space from 00 Leo to 300 Scorpio and 0o Sagittarius to 30o Pisces respectively (Fig1-1). The Navagraha in the order of Ketu, Venus, Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury are the lords of the nine constellation as reckoned from Aswini. This order of planets also determines the lordship for the other two complimentary sets of nine constellation (Table 1-1).
Dasa Period

Dasa periods have been spelt out by Parasara[6] for the planets as Sun – 6 years, Moon – 10 years, Mars – 7 years, Rahu – 18 years, Jupiter – 16 years, Saturn – 19 years, Mercury – 17 years, Ketu – 7 years and Venus – 20 years. These have also been indicated in the Table 1-1.
Order of Dasa

The dasa follows a definite sequence in the regular order of the constellations. The Dasa are furnished by the planets owning the constellations. For example, if the first dasa is reckoned from Bharani (2), then the first dasa shall be initiated from Venus, the lord of Bharani. The order of the constellations are Bharani(2)-Krittika(3)-Rohini(4)-Mrigasira(5)-Ardra(6)-Punarvasu(7)-Pusya(8)-Aslesha(9)-Makha(10) etc. Thus, the order of the Dasa shall be Venus (Bharani), Sun (Krittika), Moon (Rohini), Mars (Mrigasira), Rahu (Ardra), Jupiter (Punarvasu), Saturn (Pusya), Mercury (Aslesha) and Ketu (Makha).

Applicability

Parasara has advised the use of this Vimsottari dasa for all purposes as it is the best Udu dasa. Whereas he has given a very specific rule (Criteria-1) for the use of Ashtottari Dasa (108 years) by stating[7]4 that Rahu in a quadrant or trine from the Lord of Lagna determines the applicability of Ashtottari dasa, subsequently he gives the following advise (Criteria-2):-



“If birth is at day in Krishna Paksha[8] or at night in Sukla Paksha[9], the use of Ashtottari dasa is advised.” If this advise is to be taken at face value, then by implication the Vimsottari dasa would apply only if birth is at night in Krishna Paksha or at day in Sukla Paksha. Considering Criteria-1 & 2 together, Ashtottari dasa will be applicable in about 25% charts. Thus, Vimsottari dasa is applicable in about 75% birth charts[10]. Summing up, check the following:-

1) Whether Rahu is placed in a Kendra or Trikona from Paka Lagna (i.e. the sign occupied by the Lord of Lagna).

2) Whether birth at day time is in Krishna Paksha, OR Whether birth at night time is in Sukla Paksha.

3) If both of (1) or (2) above is applicable, then use Ashtottari dasa, else apply Vimsottari dasa.
Determination of Starting Dasa

It has become a common practice to initiate the Vimsottari dasa from the constellation occupied by the Moon. However specific rules exist for determining the starting constellation. Determine the following five constellations: -

(i) Lagna Nakshatra: the constellation, which houses the rising degree of the ascendant.

(ii) Janma Nakshatra: the constellation, which is occupied by the Moon in the horoscope (Birth chart).

(iii) Name Nakshatra: the constellation/Pada indicated by the first letter in the name of the person (refer Table – at Appendix I).

(iv) Prasna Nakshatra: the constellation occupied by the Moon at the time of query or examination of a chart, and,

(v) Utpanna[11] Nakshatra[12]: the fifth constellation counted from the constellation occupied by the Moon in the birth chart.

Lesson # 2:
stronger amongst Name Nakshatra and Prasna Nakshatra is used to determine the dasa related to a horary (Prasna) chart, and
the stronger amongst Lagna Nakshatra, Janma Nakshatra and the Utpanna Nakshatra is used to determine the dasa’ s for natal chart (horoscope).

Although there maybe many methods to determine the relative strength of constellation, a few rules are given here.

(i) Determine the number of planets in Kendra (quadrants) to the signs occupied by the constellation[13]7. Larger number of planets in quadrant shall determine the stronger.

(ii) If they are equal or if the constellations are in mutual quadrant, then the association or aspect of Jupiter, Mercury or Lord of the constellation is a source of strength[14].

Lesson # 3: Whenever in doubt prefer the Moon constellation in Manushya Jataka(horoscope/charts relating to human beings) as the Mana (Mind) signified by the Moon shall determine the fortune.
Lesson # 4: In case there are four or more planets in quadrant to Lagna, then Tara dasa (a modification of Vimsottari dasa) shall apply.

In the case of Tara[15] dasa, the strongest planet in Kendra initiates the dasa, which is followed by other planets in the Kendra[16]. Thereafter planets in Panapara[17] and Apoklimas[18] furnish the dasa. The dasa periods are the same as for Vimsottari dasa.
Calculation of Dasa Balance

After having determined the strongest constellation that will initiate the Vimsottari dasa, the next logical step is to determine the balance of dasa.

Step 1: Determine the exact longitude of the Lagna/Moon as the case maybe. (Say M)

Step 2: Expunge the longitude of the starting point of the constellation (Say N) from it. Thus we have (M-N) the progress in the constellation.

Step 3: Since the span of the constellation is 13o20' or 800', expunge the progress in the constellation determined from previous step from the span to determined balance of constellation to be covered i.e. 13o20' - (M-N).

Step 4: the balance of dasa is obtained by multiplying the dasa period of the lord of the constellation with the ratio of balance of constellation to be covered (Step 3) and complete span

i.e. Dasa Balance = Dasa period X {13020' - (M-N)} / 13020'

or, Dasa Balance = Dasa period X { 1- [(M-N)/13020'] }
Illustrations

Example 1

Let us determine the starting dasa, dasa balance and Vimsottari Dasa of Male born on 12 November 1934 at 6:20' PM IST at Lat: 20N30', Long:85E50', India. The birth chart as follows:-


Determination of Starting Dasa

(i) Lagna Nakshatra: Rohini (4) in Taurus.

(ii) Janma Nakshatra: Uttar Sadha (21) in Capricorn

(iii) Utpanna Nakshatra: 5th from Janma Nakshatra: Poorvabhadra (25) in Aquarius.

Seven planets are placed in quadrant to the Moon sign and this is the strongest. Thus the Moon shall determine the starting constellation as Uttar Sadha (21). The lord of this constellation is the Sun, which shall furnish the first dasa at birth.
Calculation Dasa Balance.

Dasa Period of Sun = 6 Years

Longitude of Moon = 10s 50 51' 13.00"= 3050 51'13"(M)

Longitude of starting point of Uttar Sadha = 9s 260 40'=2960 40' (N)

Thus, balance of dasa = Dasa period ´ { 1- [(M-N)/ 13o20'] }

= 6 X {1- [(3050 51'13" – 296040')/13020']}

= 6 X {1- [9011'13"/13020']}

= 6 X {1- [33073”/48000”]}

= 6 X 0.31098[19]

= 1.865875

= 1 Year 10 Months 11 Days 17hr-9min-36sec.

Thus the Vimsottari dasa ending date of the Chart 1 is as follows:
Year Month Day Hour Min Sec
Birth: 1936 11 12 18 20 00
Add, Sun Dasa Balance:(+) 1 10 11 17 9 36
Moon Dasa Start Date 1937 9 24 11 29 36

The starting date of the Moon Dasa is 24 September 1937 and starting time of 11-29'-36" AM should be noted separately for drawing the Dasa Pravesh Chakra (Dasa Initiation Chart).

Vimsottari Dasa table of Chart1







Starting Date

Ending Date

Dasa

Planet

Period

Y

M

D

Y

M

D

1 Janma

Sun

1-10-11

1936

11

12

1937

9

24

2 Sampat

Moon

10

1937

9

24

1947

9

24

3 Vipat

Mars

7

1947

9

24

1954

9

24

4 Kshema

Rahu

18

1954

9

24

1972

9

24

5 Pratya

Jup

16

1972

9

24

1988

9

24

6 Sadha

Sat

19

1988

9

24

2007

9

24

7 Vadha

Merc

17

2007

9

24

2024

9

24

8 Mitra

Ketu

7

2024

9

24

2031

9

24

9 Ati-mitra

Ven

20

2031

9

24

2054

9

24
Example 2

Determine the dasa for Male born on 7 August 1963 at 9:15’ AM IST at Lat:21N28’ Long:84E01’, India.



The Rasi Chart is as follows:

Date of Birth: August 7, 1963; Time of Birth: 9:15:00 pm (21N28 84E01')

In Chart 2, all four quadrants are occupied by four planets. Normally the conjunction of four or more planets in a Kendra gives Pravrajya (renunciation) Yoga and in this case, they are in separate signs and as per Lesson#4, Tara Dasa is applicable in the chart.
Step 1: Determination of the strongest planet

The four planets in quadrants are Jupiter, Rahu, Ketu and Mars. The nodes Rahu & Ketu are exalted in Gemini & Sagittarius respectively and are stronger than Jupiter in own sign (Pisces) or Mars in an inimical sign. Both nodes are equally aspected as per Rasi Drishti by Jupiter and are not conjoined any planets. In such a scenario we can use Bhava Bala[20] wherein the tenth house has a total strength of 10.53 Rupa and the fourth house has 9.37 Rupa. Thus Ketu is the strongest planet.
Step 2: Order of Dasa

The order of the dasa is based on Kendradi dasa. The planets in Kendra furnish the initial dasa’s on the basis of their strengths. This is followed by the dasa’s of planets in Panapara & then Apoklimas. Thus the order of Dasa for Chart 2 is as follows:-

Ketu, Rahu, Jupiter, Mars, (Kendra)

Sun, Venus, Saturn (Panapara),

Mercury, Moon (Apoklimas).

NOTE: This is the beginning of undoing the fixed concepts that many of you may have developed and in trying to make the mind more flexible to think. However, I will end this PART LESSON on Vimsottari Dasa with the words that all the DASA function simultaneously (which includes the various types of Vimsottari). It is only a question of dominance of one over the other.

To be continued ….(Vimsottari#2)

HARI OM TAT SAT

[1] Kaliyuga refers to one of the four eon’s which is the present Age of Iron. It started with the disappearance of Bhagavan Sri Krishna in 3102 B.C.

[2] One of the fourteen sons of Brahma in one life of Brahma and the progenitor(s) of the Human race.

[3] Vedic Literature can be broadly classified as the Smriti and Sruti. Sruti means that which was heard (by the Maharishi’s) and is the voice of God. These include the Veda etc. Smriti means that which is remembered and can be commented or generally adapted.

[4] Diva means light and hence Deva is a giver of light of knowledge or enlightenment or a giver of energy. The Sun is the source of all energy in the solar system. Thus, it is not only the Deva, but also the Atmakaraka or soul personified.

[5] navel of Brahma signifying a new beginning

[6]

[7]

[8] Krishna means dark; Paksha means fortnight. Thus Krishna Paksha means Dark fortnight or waning phase of Moon.

[9] Sukla means bright; Paksha means fortnight. Thus Sukla Paksha means Bright fortnight/waxing phase.

[10] Let us see the Mathematics. If we use the Paksha Criteria, then 50% are for Vimsottari and the other for 50% Ashtottari. Now, for Ashtottari the second criteria is not in EXCLUSION, but in INCLUSION. Thus, out of the 50%, another half (Kendra + Kona=6 signs out of 12) shall be excluded as Rahu will not be in Kendra/Kona to Paka Lagna. Now 50% of 50% is 25% applicable for Vimsottari Dasa.

[11] Kshema is the 4th Star, Adhana is the 8th Star and Utpanna is the 5th Star/ Nakshatra as reckoned from the Nakshatra occupied by the Moon.

[12] The Moon’s longitude is used for calculating the dasa balance as these are only relative positions of the Nakshatra from their overlord - the Moon.

[13] Constellations could span over two signs and the position of the Lagna or Moon should be the deciding factor about the sign being referred to. For example if the Constellation is Punarvasu (Gemini 20o to Cancer 3020’), and if the Moon is in Cancer 20, then the sign for checking planets in quadrants is Cancer.

[14] Similar to the second source of strength given by Jaimini and later explained by Varahamihira (Brihat Jataka).

[15] Tara is the spouse of Jupiter (Brihaspati) who, is the Guru of Vimsottari Dasa. That is why the periods of the Sun & Moon are equal to the period of Jupiter {i.e. Sun (6)+Moon (10)= Jupiter (16)}. On the other hand Venus (Sukracharya) is the Guru of Ashtottari dasa as the periods of the Sun (6) and Moon (15) equal the period of Venus (21) in Ashtottari dasa.

[16] Kendra are the Cadent houses i.e. the 1st, 4th, 7th & 10th house.

[17] Panapara are the Succeedent houses i.e. the 2nd,5th, 8th & 11th houses.

[18] Apoklimas are the precedent houses i.e. the 12th,3rd,6th & 9th houses.

[19] This ratio is called Nakshatra Balance

[20] Refer to Graha & Bhava Bala by Dr B V Raman. Although some would suggest Graha Bala instead of Bhava Bala, this cannot be computed for the nodes





Longevity related Notes On Vimsottari Dasa
Dasa Sesham[1]

Calculation of longevity should be done as per traditional tools. Separate Vimsottari dasa’s can be calculated from the fifth, fourth and eighth constellation from Janma Nakshatra[2] . These are called Utpanna dasa (5th Star), Kshema dasa (4th Star) and Adhana dasa (8th Star). Compare the ending dates of dasa’s under this to that of Janma Vimsottari (as determined in previous chapter). If the ending dates are close, then it can spell the end of life.

Illustration

Determine the Utpanna, Kshema and Adhana dasa of Male born on 7 August 1963 at 9:15’ PM IST at 21N28’ 84E01’(Chart 2).



In Chart 2, the Janma Nakshatra is Satabhisaj (24) and the Kshema star (4th) is Revati (27) ruled by Mercury; the Utpanna star (5th) is Aswini (1) ruled by Ketu and the Adhana star (8th) is Rohini (4) ruled by Moon. The Nakshatra balance is 0.001157 and the balance of Dasa can be easily calculated from this.
Kshema dasa balance
Full period of Mercury dasa = 17 years.
Balance of Mercury dasa = 17 X 0.001157 = 0.019669 Years = 0 Year 0 Month 7 Days
Thus, Ending date (Mercury) = 1963-08-07 (Birth Date YYYY-MM-DD) (+) 0-00-07 (Add)
= 1963-08-14(YYYY-MM-DD) or1963 Aug 14
Utpanna Dasa Balance
Full period of Ketu dasa = 7 years.
Balance of Mercury dasa = 7 X 0.001157 = 0.008099 Years
= 0 Year 0 Month 3 Days
Thus, Ending date (Ketu) = 1963-08-07 (Birth Date YYYY-MM-DD) (+) 0-00-03 (Add)
= 1963-08-10(YYYY-MM-DD) or1963 Aug 10
Adhana Dasa Balance
Full period of Moon dasa = 10 years.
Balance of Moon dasa = 10 X 0.001157 = 0.01157 Years
= 0 Year 0 Month 4 Days
Thus, Ending date (Moon) = 1963-08-07 (Birth Date YYYY-MM-DD)
(+) 0-00-04 (Add)
= 1963-08-11(YYYY-MM-DD) or1963 Aug 11
Table2-1 :Kshema Dasa Table

Starting Date

Ending Date

Dasa Planet Period Age Y M D Y M D
4 Kshema Merc 0-0-7 0 1963 8 7 1963 8 14
5 Pratya Ketu 07 07 1963 8 14 1970 8 14
6 Sadha Ven 20 27 1970 8 14 1990 8 14
7 Vadha Sun 06 33 1990 8 14 1996 8 14
8 Mitra Moon 10 43 1996 8 14 2006 8 14
9 Ati-mitra Mars 07 50 2006 8 14 2013 8 14
1 Janma Rahu 18 68 2013 8 14 2031 8 14
2 Sampat Jup 16 84 2031 8 14 2047 8 14
3 Vipat Sat 19 103 2047 8 14 2066 8 14


Table2-2 :Utpanna Dasa Table

Starting Date

Ending Date

Dasa Planet Period Age Y M D Y M D
5 Pratya Ketu 0-0-3 0 1963 8 7 1963 8 10
6 Sadha Ven 20 20 1963 8 10 1983 8 10
7 Vadha Sun 06 26 1983 8 10 1989 8 10
8 Mitra Moon 10 36 1989 8 10 1999 8 10
9 Ati-mitra Mars 07 43 1999 8 10 2006 8 10
1 Janma Rahu 18 61 2006 8 10 2024 8 10
2 Sampat Jup 16 77 2024 8 10 2040 8 10
3 Vipat Sat 19 96 2040 8 10 2059 8 10
4 Kshema Merc 17 113 2059 8 10 2076 8 10



Table2-3 :Adhana Dasa

Starting Date

Ending Date

Dasa Planet Period Age Y M D Y M D
8 Mitra Moon 0-0-4 0 1963 8 7 1963 8 11
9 Ati-mitra Mars 07 7 1963 8 11 1970 8 11
1 Janma Rahu 18 25 1970 8 11 1988 8 11
2 Sampat Jup 16 41 1988 8 11 2004 8 11
3 Vipat Sat 19 60 2004 8 11 2023 8 11
4 Kshema Merc 17 77 2023 8 11 2040 8 11
5 Pratya Ketu 7 84 2040 8 11 2047 8 11
6 Sadha Ven 20 104 2047 8 11 2067 8 11
7 Vadha Sun 6 110 2067 8 11 2073 8 11

Notes: The Utpanna, Kshema and Adhana Dasa are always calculated on the basis of the longitude of the Moon, even if the Lagna is stronger than the Moon as in this case.

Comparing dasa The four Dasa (i.e. Janma, Kshema, Utpanna & Adhana) are compared carefully to determine similarity in the ending dates of dasa. If the ending dates are the same in at least two of the dasa, then ill-health, accidents, premature death and other evils can be anticipated.

1. Comparing Table 2-1 & Table 2-2, we find that the fifth dasa in both end in 2006 AD showing danger. Now compare the dasa length in both. The fifth dasa in Table 2-1 is of the Moon for 10 years while that in table 2-2 is of Mars for 7 years. Take the shorter period and we can narrow down the danger period from 1999 to 2006.

2. Comparing Table 2-1 & Table 2-3, we find that the first dasa in both end in 1970 AD showing danger. Now compare the dasa length in both. The first dasa in Table 2-1 is of the Ketu for 7 years while that in Table 2-3 is of Mars for 7 years. Take the shorter period and we can narrow down the danger period from 1963 to 1970. During this period the native had many close encounters when as a baby he fell into a dam and was rescued by the timely intervention of his grandmother who dived in after him. Later in February 1969 he was badly mauled by a dog and had to undergo treatment for a few months. These incidents are represented by the planets having the Kshema Dasa [Ketu in a constellation of Venus clearly indicates danger from dogs, and specifically feminine-bitch) and Adhana dasa (Mars in a constellation of Moon shows the danger of accidents (Mars) in water (Moon) and the person who saves is seen from the house where 7th house occupied by Mars is the fourth (Mother/Aunt) from the fourth house (Mother) indicating grandmother].

3. Comparing Table 2-2 & Table 2-3, we find that the seventh dasa in both end in 2040 AD indicating danger or premature death. Now compare the dasa length in both. The seventh dasa in Table 2-2 is of the Jupiter for 16 years while that in Table 2-3 is of Mercury for 17 years. Take the shorter period and we can narrow down the danger period from 2024 to 2040. In this manner the dangerous periods should be determined and after calculating the longevity, the death inflicting dasa can be determined.
Death inflicting Dasa

1) The Dasa Sesham can cause death as all dasa tend to be evil towards their end. If the Sesham coincides for Utpanna, Adhana, Kshema or Janma Vimsottari dasa, then it can cause death.

2) The Janma dasa (First Vimsottari dasa) can cause death for Balarishtha[3] Jataka. The Vipat dasa (Third Vimsottari dasa) can cause death for Yogarishtha[4] and Alpa Ayus[5] Jataka[6]. The Pratya dasa (Fifth Vimsottari dasa) can cause death for Madhya Ayus[7] Jataka. The Vadha dasa (Seventh Vimsottari dasa) can cause death for Poorna Ayus[8] Jataka.

3) The dasa of the lord of the sixth house can bring wailing at home, especially in the antardasa of the lord of the eighth house when the death of the native himself can occur[9] . Similarly, dasa of Lord of eighth and antardasa of lord of the sixth can give death.

4) The stronger of the Lords of the 2nd or 8th house is called Rudra and it’s dasa or association can cause death of the native[10]. Similarly, the Rudra for parents are determined from the Sun or Venus (for Father) and Moon or Mars (for Mother) .

5) The dasa of a planet in Rasi-Sandhi (especially Gandanta) can bring sorrow and disease or even death. If it is in the last degree of the sign, then its dasa can produce death[11] .

6) Niryana Dasa[12] :For day birth, add the longitudes of the Sun and Saturn whereas for night birth add the longitudes of Rahu and Moon. The point arrived at by the sum of the longitudes will be in some constellation. The dasa of the lord of this constellation and antardasa indicated by the degree of the longitude sum can also determine death.

7) Gulika Dasa: The dasa/antardasa of the planets indicated by the longitude of Gulika in a constellation or that of planets associated with it can be death inflicting and harmful. The body can develop or be afflicted by poisonous substances.
Illustration

Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore was born on the 7th May 1861 at 2:51’ AM LMT at 22N40’ Lat & 88E30’ Long on Krishna Paksha Trayodasi (ruled by Jupiter) in the Vedic month of Chaitra.

Rabindranath Tagore was a great worshipper of Vishnu and perhaps, the greatest poets of his time. The Lagna has the Moon in it, and any computation will clearly bring out the importance of the Moon in initiating the Vimsottari Dasa. The Vimsottari dasa starting dates (from Moon)are as under:

Merc 1856-06-02 ; Ketu 1873-06-02 ; Venus 1880-06-02 ; Sun 1900-06-03 ; Moon 1906-06-03 ; Mars 1916-06-03 ; Rahu 1923-06-03 ; Jup 1941-06-03



It would be very difficult to explain the death of Rabindranath Tagore in Jupiter Dasa Jupiter antardasa, especially when Jupiter is the lord of Lagna and is also exalted in the ninth from Arudha Lagna. However Gulika is in Visakha Nakshatra ruled by Jupiter and hence Jupiter shall give the results of Gulika in its initial period. This resulted in death.

4. The dasa of the planets associated with the second and seventh house can also be death inflicting.

5. Divisional Charts: The death of the native can be studied form the Rasi and Trimsamsa whereas that of other relatives are to be seen from the other divisional charts. Parasara explains these as Drekkana (D-3) for co-born, Saptamsa (D-7) for children, Navamsa (D-9) for spouse, Dasamsa (D-10) for those related in the profession, Dwadasamsa (D-12) for Parents and elders, Vimsamsa (D-20) for Guru’s and Sisya (Upasana), Chaturvimsamsa (D-24) for teachers and students (Siddhi) and so on.
Assignment

Q1: Draw the Utpanna, Kshema and Adhana Dasa in your own chart and indicate the evil periods.

Q2: What is the reason for calculating these three types of Vimsottari Dasa based on the longitude of the Moon instead of Lagna?

Q3: Determine the period of death of at least two persons related to you (in any manner) using divisional charts.

Q4: Why are planets associated with the 2nd/7th houses death inflictors? Show at least one case where this has proved to be correct. What remedy does Parasara prescribe for this position or ownership of planets?

Q5: What is the importance of the Moon in averting Balarishta? What are the ages of Balarishta, Yogarishta, Alpa Ayus, Madhya Ayus and Poorna Ayus?

Q6:Case Study: Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, Born on 14 November 1889; 11:00’PM LMT Allahabad (25N27’ 81E51’). Explain the the following events:
1. death of his wife (28 Feb 1936); [Sun-Merc]
2. death of Father (6 Feb 1931), [Venus-Merc]
3. Marriage (8 Feb, 1916); [Venus-Sun]
4. Birth of Daughter (19 Nov, 1917) when he was in jail; [Venus-Moon]
5. His death 27 May 1964 [Rahu-Merc]
6. His illness that started in Feb 1963 [Rahu-Sat]

Q7: Case Study: female born 23 January 1950, 6:15’ AM Ghaziabad, India. Husband died in Venus-Rahu-Venus Vimsottari Dasa-Antar-Pratyantar. Explain why?

HARI OM TAT SAT




[1] Sesham means ending or finishing

[2] (JP 18-35)

[3] Balarishtha refers to infantile death (0 to 12 years). If this is destined, then the Janma dasa itself can cause death.

[4] Yogarishtha refers to teenage death around 12 to 20 years age. If this is destined, then the Vipat or third dasa can cause death.

[5] Alpa Ayus indicates premature death within 36 years. If a few other life determining factors are strong, then this can be within 40 years.

[6] Parasara



[7] Madhya Ayus refers to middle life where the longevity is from 36 to 72 years. Another classification is 40 to 80 years.

[8] Poorna Ayus or full life refers to the longevity in the range of 72 to 108 years. Another classification is 80 to 120 years. For more details refer to my translation of Jaimini’s Upadesa Sutra.

[9] (JP 18-25)

[10] (JP 18-38) The reference is to Sthira Karaka or fixed significators that are used in Ayur dasa or longevity estimation.

[11] (JP 18-27)

[12] This is different from the Niryana Shoola Dasa and should not be mistaken. Niryana dasa has been defined as the death inflicting period of the Vimsottari dasa (or other Udu dasa) by the following Sloka in Jataka Parijata (JP 18-36):