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Divisional Divisional Charts and their application This is for preliminary reading. Application of Divisional charts and their detailed use will be shown at the conference. Karma & Free will After death a person carries with him the dharma (and the Karma), which can be divided into two broad parts called Sanchita Karma and Prarabdha Karma. Sanchita Karma is finished in various types of hells and suffering in the life after death whereas Prarabdha Karma has to be carried into another body and can be burnt only through experience. So, only the most elevated souls who have complete control over their Indriya's (sense's) are not affected by these experiences in this life. All others are. Based on the Prarabdha Karma, Krishna decides the circumstances of birth, experiences and length of life that a person has to undergo to complete this Prarabdha. Sometimes one life is not enough and many births maybe necessary. The conception chart is used to determine the past karma. In fact the Dwadasamsa (D-12 Chart) of the Nisheka (Conception) tells us many details. This is not a practical proposition, but not an impossibility given the direction of development of the biological sciences. The Janma Kundali (Birth Chart) is the perfect map of the Prarabdha Karma and the Shastyamsa (D-60 Chart) is the most vital in the Shodasavarga scheme of Parasara. The D-60 gets the highest weightage in the Vimsopaka Bala scheme and hence establishes its priority over others. This chart also tells us about the Prarabdha Karma in addition to the Navamsa, Rasi and other charts in their relative importance (weights assigned by Parasara in Vimsopaka scheme). Given this paradigm of the theory of Karma and rebirth, we hardly have any space to maneuver and it seems that the journey through this life is an inevitable jail term that we must bear. This is true. Now the hard question is what is the role of Jyotish and in what way is the Jyotish going to help in altering the inalterable or changing that which cannot be changed as the term is fixed and so is the sentence inevitable. In reply some astrologers offer platitudes like making the suffering easier by knowing that this was an eventuality and that this is only a natural reaction to what we had done, but then this is a nice logical analysis and is not really supported by the

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traditional texts or literature. Harihara the author of Prasna Marga1 answered this question in detail. After reading that, all doubts will disappear and you will realize the great job that Dr Raman has done. Like every other birth, the Atma rides (Arudha) this Mana (MindMoon), which controls this Sareera (Body). The Atma remembers all it’s past incarnations but the Mana, being new and aware of this incarnation alone cannot understand the reason behind the various forms of suffering that it sees and experiences. It expresses anger when a feeling that injustice has been done (based on its awareness and concept of justice) this is Mars and later this passion results in sorrow as the Atma does not cooperate with the Mana being aware that the Prarabdha Karma is being burnt through this anubhava (experience). It is here that Jupiter intervenes. If Jupiter is strong in Simhalokamsa or is strengthened by adoration of one's DIKSHA GURU (be careful here - not Siksha Guru's like K N Rao or myself and Achyutananda Dasa has warned us to be very careful with the advent and advancement of Kali Yuga w.r.t guru's), then one is directed in the path of self correction through recitation of prayers for forgiveness and protection from evil experiences that are destined to come. This is the point made by Harihara when he was explaining the value of Prasna. Prasna tells us whether the native has done better or worse Karma from his birth till the time of Prasna. By implication, Karma done in this life is immediately recorded by Chitra Gupta (sitting on the star Chitra -linked to Chitra Paksha Ayanamsa maybe). [Some astrologers advise the worship of Chitragupta the assistants of Yama on Chaitra (derived from Chitra) Poornima so that they may skip some records of your bad Karma!!!]. These immediate recording results in an alteration or influence to the birth/natal chart and have a profound influence on the immediate and long-term future. 1.

If the Natal Chart planetary positions are better than the Prasna chart, then the person has fallen further in this life i.e. accumulated more bad karma.

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If the Natal chart planetary indications are worse than the Prasna chart then infer that he has done better Karma in this life, and to that extent shall have a better future.

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If the indications of the Natal and Prasna chart are the same, then he is merely sailing through this life experiencing the past Karma.

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That the effect of this Karma can alter the indications of the Janma Kundali including longevity.

It is evident from the above clear statements that the Karma we do in this life is immediately recorded from the moment the Karma is performed

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translation Dr B V Raman

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and has an immediate impact on the future whether immediate or distant or subsequent births. It is here that another question crops up. This is the question of FREE WILL. Now, what is free will? It means the power to determine the action that one shall take as a consequence to or for the purpose of some event or goal. It is a goal directed action and not an involuntary action. This is where the question of Upachaya comes up and the houses 3,6,10 & 11 deal with the actions that one can or will take given the various inputs from the environment (33% is bounded rationality like the Simonian model of decision making). Thus, in the first place, this action itself is bounded by various inputs and this is called bounded rationality depending on four factors that are like four boundaries of a plot - Information (Knowledge) called BUDDHI [Dharma-Ayana], Resources that are focused on VRIDDHI or increase of wealth [Artha-Ayana], Abilities that fulfill desires based on (the purity of) the purpose SUDDHI [Kaama -Ayana] and finally Time that is the final giver of emancipation and end of all Karma whether Sanchita or Prarabdha called SIDDHI [Moksha-Ayana]. Here comes the greatest teaching of the Gita "KARMA IS YOUR BIRTH RIGHT BUT YOU HAVE NO RIGHT (ADHIKARA) ON THE FRUITS". This adhikara or right to freedom of Action is the only birth right given by God. Hence Harihara (Prasna Marga) prays madhyäöavyädhipaà dugdhasindhukanyädhvam dhiya dhéyäyämi sädhvahaà buddhe suddhyai våddhyai ca siddhye

Once again we come to the definition of the self (SWA) and find that the Atma is merely an observer and hence these houses or UPACHAYA for reckoning the right to action or exercise of free-will is not at the level of the Atma and is merely a process of action and reaction of the Mana and Sareera in this manifested Universe. Thus, this is only to be seen from the Lagna and especially, the Moon, especially the tenth house from the Moon. Kalyan Verma (Saravali) has given a very detailed explanation on the placement of individual planets or groups of them in the tenth from the Moon. Why is so much importance being given to the Moon for this free-will? It is the mind where the seed of all action is generated and hence Moon the Mana-karaka is the playground for this Maya to act on. This is what the Bhagavat Gita teaches "Give the reigns of the horses (of your mind) to Krishna and see how He shall steer you through the battlefield of life (Life in the Kali Yuga is viewed as a battle field)". The Rig Veda is very clear about the generation of this seed of all action in the mind in Vishwamitra's prayer to Brihaspati:

zui cmkE Rb Rh& SpitmXvre;u nmSyt, AnaMyaej Aacke.

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çucimarkairbåhaspatimadhvareñu namasyata| anämyoja äcake|| 2.

May Brihaspati (the Deva Guru -note my earlier explanation to the importance of the Diksha Guru and Jupiter) the granter of success (to all our actions - the term adhvareshu refers to the inviolable principle or the TRUTH that must prevail like OM TAT SAT ) give us good thoughts (that lead to such actions that are inviolable the inviolable principle also refers to holding back such thoughts that lead to such Karma that would violate the principles of Dharma).

It is evident that this concept of free will is limited to the Mana and that too the Upachaya's i.e. those thoughts that are action related. Having accepted the limited free will concept, we now come to the method of Vedic remedial measures called Mantra i.e. Mana + Trai or protection of the Mana from (a) generating such seeds of evil thought that result in evil Karma, as well as (b) protecting against the provocation from the experiences of Past karma that can bring anger, sorrow and passion (Rajas) and ignorance (Tamas) to dominate the Mana and raise the level of the Mana to that of the Atma (self realisation). Vivaha (i.e. Marriage and its specific form) maybe destined in the form of an ANUBHAVA and to say that two people were married for so many births or shall continue together for so many births is fine if you are a priest solemnizing the marriage but not as a Jyotish. How the Mana will react to the various experiences that it is subject to and is so confused about (not having the knowledge of Prarabdha) is what a Jyotish should be looking for. This is where he can guide if he is aware of the pitfalls and troubles that can result from a mismatch like Kuja Dosha.

Importance of Divisions Vedic Astrology is known for its wide scope encompassing a multitude of systems each comprising of intricately worked paradigms that are synchronized with clockwork perfection. Bhavana-dipaih samastam Jatakavi hit am vi chin tayenm ati man Ebiv i na n a sakyam padamapi gunt am m ahashastre [Saraval i 3.12].

Kalyan Verma opines that Varga’s (divisions and divisional charts) are the lamps that provide enlightenment about the Bhava’s (houses) and without these (brilliant Jyotish tools) it would be impossible to venture a step into this great subject (of Vedic astrology). It is evident that the divisional charts hold the key to predictions and understanding the horoscopes.

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Rig Veda 3.62.5

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The birth of twins provides the greatest challenge to all astrologers. The general concept that the Rasi chart is the be all and end all of Jyotish takes a beating as the Birth Chart and sometimes even the Navamsa charts of twins are invariably the same, yet their fortunes, looks etc are totally different. It becomes amply clear that there is yet another chart that is far more important than the Rasi & Navamsa Charts. This is the Shastyamsa Chart (D-60) as Parasara gives the highest weightage to this chart under the Vimsopaka Bala scheme (20-Point strength based on divisional dignities). We must respect the teachings of the Maharishi's for this knowledge to unfold and attempt to look beyond what our mind believes to be the final truth. Every facet of life finds place in one of the twelve signs of the zodiac and the twelve houses of the horoscope. This results in the clubbing of many aspects in a particular house or sign thereby making the interpretation very subjective. Assigning natural lordships to planets over individual matters (Naisargika Karakatwa) supports this. For example, the fourth house rules over properties, mother, home, happiness, vehicles, formal education etc. While the examination of the Bhava may not be able to give a clear-cut picture and additional examination of the natural significator like Moon for mother, Venus for vehicles, Mars for properties, Ketu for home etc. will make the reading easier, but definitely not affirmative. This is where intuition steps in and the gifted astrologer is bailed out. If the invaluable tool of divisional chart were added, the reading would not only be accurate, but quite detailed. In fact, the ‘intuitive’ element can never be fully divorced from Vedic Astrology. But then such brilliant tools like the Varga’s work like a microscope showing the astrologer various hidden facets of the chart as well as many facts and details that would otherwise be invisible in the Rasi Chart.

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Divisions of a sign Division refers to an orderly division of the 30 degrees of a sign into parts called Amsa. The charts constructed on the basis of the ownership of these divisions3 are called Divisional Charts or simply D-Charts. The sign is divided into ‘N’ number of parts where ‘N’ refers to the Varga number. Each part is called an Amsa and maps into a specific sign of the D-N Chart. If any planet or Lagna is placed within an Amsa, then it is also in the mapped sign of the D-Chart. To understand this, let us consider the chart of a person born on the 7th of August 1963. Some of the planetary positions are Lagna 14 0 Pisces, Jupiter 260 07’ Pisces, Moon 19057’ Aquarius and Saturn 26050’ Capricorn. The Rasi (D-1 Chart) will have Jupiter and Ascendant in the first house in Pisces, Moon in the 12th house in Aquarius and Saturn in the 11th house in Capricorn. Let us attempt to determine the Drekkana divisions and D-3 chart. Here ‘N’ = 3 and each sign of 300 longitude is divided into three parts of 100 each. Each of these divisions is called an ‘Amsa’ and more specifically a Drekkana or ‘Trine division’. The three Drekkana of all signs would be in the longitude range (1) 0-100, (2) 100-200 and (3) 200-300. The first Drekkana of a sign is mapped to itself, the second is mapped to the sign in the fifth from it and the third is mapped to the sign in the ninth from it. Figure 1: D-Chart construction

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The ownership of individual divisions & signs by planets has been mentioned in traditional literature:

BaaOmaacCivaccand`riva&Saukv`M ak` ojyamaMdak-marojyaa:. maoYaaidBaanaamaiVpa: k`maoNa tdM Sakanaamaip to Bavaoyau:..

Trans: Mars, Venus, Merc, Moon, Sun, Merc, Ven, Mars, Jup, Saturn, Saturn & Jupiter are the lords of the 12 Rasi’s reckoned from Aries. These planets (in the said order also) lord the Amsa’s (Divisions). Vyankatesh Sharma - Sarvartha Chintamani (Sloka 1.06)

kjaBaRgaubauQaondurivaiSaiSasautisat$iQaraya-mandSainajaIvaa:.gaRhpa navaBaagaanaamajamaR gatulakk-TaVaSca.. Kalyan Verma (Saravali Sloka 3.11)

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Thus, Lagna at 140 Pisces is in second Drekkana and is mapped into Cancer the fifth house from Pisces. Jupiter at 26 0 is in the third Drekkana of Pisces and this is Scorpio in the D-3 Chart. Moon is in the second Drekkana of Aquarius and is placed in Gemini in D-3 Chart. Saturn at 270 is in the third Drekkana of Capricorn and is mapped to the ninth house from Capricorn (i.e. Virgo) where it is placed in the D-3 Chart.

Nomenclature The divisions of the zodiac and the divisional charts constructed on the basis of ownership of these divisions are named on various criteria. These include: 1.

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The division number: This is the numer by which the sign is divided into parts. For example ‘Saptamsa’ composed from Sapta meaning seven and amsa meaning portion. Thus, this is the one-seventh division of a sign. Other reference numbers: For example, it is well known that there are 27 Nakshatra. Hence the name Nakshetramsa coined from Nakshatra and Amsa (portion) refers to the one - twenty seventh ( 1/27) division or the divisional chart prepared from this division occupied by the Lagna and nine planets. Usage and focus: Every divisional chart (or division) has a specific use and a clearly defined focus on a specific area of activity. For example, Siddhamsa is coined from Siddha referring to that body of knowledge which a person learns and achieves perfection in and Amsa means portion. So, Siddhamsa refers to the division/divisional chart where we study the learning process. This is the 24 th division (D-24 Chart). This is also called the Bhamsa from the word ‘Bha’ (as in Bhachakra which is the primary representation of the zodiac as composed of 27 Nakshatra. Multiple names: Divisions (D-charts) can have multiple names from either of the three aforementioned methods. For example the 16 th division is called Shodasamsa

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[Shodas (sixteen) Amsa (portion)]. This is also called Kalamsa based on the 16 Kala’s in a 24-hour day. Rao’s Method: The nomenclature introduced by Dr.K.N.Rao refers to each divisional chart directly by its division number. For example, the Siddhamsa is simply called the D-24 Chart or just D-24 when the division in the Rasi chart is being referred to.

Table 1: Nomenclature Division Primary Name Other names D-1 Chart Rasi Bhagana, Bha chakra D-2 Chart Hora D-3 Chart Drekkana D-4 Chart Chaturthamsa Tureeyamsa D-5 Chart Panchamamsa D-6 Chart Shastamsa Kauluka D-7 Chart Saptamsa D-8 Chart Astamsa D-9 Chart Navamsa Dharmamsa D-10 Chart Dasamsa Swargamsa D-11 Chart Rudramsa Labhamsa D-12 Chart Dwadasamsa Suryamsa D-13 to D-15 Charts Not used in Vedic Astrology D-16 Chart Shodasamsa Kalamsa D-17 to D-19 Charts Not used in Vedic Astrology D-20 Chart Vimsamsa D-21 to D-23 Charts Not used in Vedic Astrology D-24 Chart Siddhamsa Chaturvimsamsa D-25 to D-26 Charts Not used in Vedic Astrology D-27 Chart Nakshatramsa Bhamsa, Saptavimsamsa D-28 to D-29 Charts Not used in Vedic Astrology D-30 Chart Trimsamsa D-31 to D-39 Charts Not used in Vedic Astrology D-40 Chart Khavedamsa Swavedamsa D-41 to D-44 Charts Not used in Vedic Astrology D-45 Chart Akshavedamsa D-46 to D-59 Charts Not used in Vedic Astrology D-60 Chart Shastyamsa Some higher Divisional charts D-72 Chart Asta-Navamsa D-81 Chart Nav-Navamsa D-108 Chart Astottaramsa Nav-Dwadasamsa, Dwadas-Navamsa, (are the two methods of chart construction), D-144 Chart Dwadas-Dwadasamsa D-150 Chart Nadiamsa Chandra-Kala Amsa D-300 Chart Ardha-Nadiamsa 1. Other systems: There are other totally different Varga Charts based on other criteria.

Example - Astakavarga: The Varga charts constructed on the basis of the contribution of Rekha4 and Bindu5 by the eight factors (Lagna and seven planets from Sun to Saturn).

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Rekha lit. vertical line

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Bindu lit. Dots. Thus, Rekha and Bindu refer to marks and dots contributed by the individual planets (and Lagna).

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Technical terms Like every other system, there are various technical terms used in the examination of Divisional charts. Getting accustomed to the verbiage helps in understanding and using the system. 1) Varga: Division or Divisional Chart in general usage. 1. Amsa means portion and generally refers to the division of a sign. It also refers to individual D-charts when used in conjunction with the reference to the division. Example: Navamsa – Nav (Nine) + Amsa (division) refers to the one-ninth portion of a sign and the D-9 Chart specifically. 2. Yoga means union and refers to the association of two bodies, whether mobile planets/Lagna or static signs in any of the four methods of Sambandha6. Any planet that brings about an association between the Lagna, Hora Lagna and Ghatika Lagna by ownership, placement or aspect is termed a Yogada . 3. Subhapati: Subha means benefic and specifically refers to the Moon, as it is the sustainer of this life. Subhapati is the dispositor of the Moon and its dignity in the various divisional charts is examined to determine the health and longevity of the native. If the Subhapati aspects or conjoins the Lagna or Atmakaraka, it is elevated to the position of a Kevala. In addition if it associates with the Hora Lagna (HL) or Ghatika Lagna (GL) it is further elevated to a Kevala Yogada and if both HL and GL are also associated with the Kevala, then it is a Kevala Mahayogada. 4. Karya Rasi is the house, which is the center of focus of the activity related to a Divisional chart. A D-chart may have many important houses like a Dasamsa where the sixth house is examined for service related matters or the seventh house is examined for business, but the focus is the tenth house and for the Dasamsa, the tenth house is the Karya Rasi. The Lord of the Karya Rasi in the Rasi Chart should be well placed in the concerned divisional chart for the activity (Karya) to prosper. 5. Karyesh is the significator of the Karya (activity) and will vary from one chart to another depending on the activity involved. For example, in the Dasamsa (profession) a person can have many Karyesh depending on the activities he is involved in. As an example let us consider President Bill Clinton. He is a politician and also a lawyer. The Karyesh for politics is the Sun (note - Moon is for Bureaucracy) and that for a legal profession is Jupiter. Depending on the placement and strength of these planets in the Dasamsa, the rise or fall or changes in career can be studied and predicted. The concept of Argala is vital to determine as to which of these Karyesh shall bloom or perish at any point of time as the dasa’s change. 6. Karaka means significator and are classified into the three categories of Naisargika, Chara and Sthira karaka. Details about Karaka and other basic principles like Rasi & Graha drishti, Argala etc, can be learnt from any standard book.

Harmonics Since the twelve sign division is the primary division, it follows that all sub-division of the sign will fall in a sequence that repeats after every twelve

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Two planets can associate by (a) conjunction (b) mutual aspect (c) exchange of signs or constellations, or (d) aspect/placement in each others signs.

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divisions. Thus, for example, the D-16 Chart ( Shodasamsa or Kalamsa) will be the first harmonic (or second cycle) of the D-4 Chart (Chaturthamsa). This can be expressed mathematically as 16 = (12 x 1)+ (4); where 1 represents the first harmonic. Similarly, the D-40 (Khavedamsa) Chart is the third harmonic (or 4th cycle) of the D-4 Chart as 40 = (12 x 3) + (4). Table 2: Divisional Charts Cycle Level of Consciousness Physical Conscious Sub-Conscious Super- Conscious Supra- Conscious

Cycle/ Harmonic Primary Secondary/ First harmonic Tertiary/ Second harmonic Quaternary/ Third harmonic Pentenary/ Fourth harmonic

Divisional Charts range (D-1 to D-12) (D-13 to D-24) (D-25 to D-36) (D-37 to D-48) (D-49 to D-60)

The first cycle of divisional charts from Rasi chart (D-1) to Dwadasamsa (D-12) rules over the physical plane and covers such matters as physical body (D-1), material wealth (D-2), brothers & sisters (D-3), immovable properties (D-4), children (D-7), authority over others (D-5), spouse (D-9), work (D-10) and parents (D-12). The second cycle or first harmonic rules over the conscious plane. Technically it covers charts D-13 to D-24, but Parasara has restricted the scope to the three primary areas of mental activity namely Shodasamsa or Kalamsa (D-16) ruling over matters of general mental happiness, luxuries, vehicles etc; Vimsamsa (D-20) wherein spiritualism, occult studies etc are examined and Chaturvimsamsa (D-24) for all kinds of learning (which is actually considered a heritage from the society). The third cycle or second harmonic rules over the sub-conscious plane covering charts D-25 to D-36. Parasara advises us to focus on two charts in this group, namely, Nakshetramsa (D-27) for strengths & weaknesses and Trimsamsa (D-30) for all evils. For example if the Moon is exalted and placed in a quadrant in the D-27 Chart, we can infer that the native is mentally very strong. A weak Mercury in this chart can show speaking disorders or a weak speech. The fourth cycle or third harmonic rules over the super-conscious plane covering charts D-37 to D-48. However, the good & bad accruing to the destiny of the individual due to the Matrilineal karma (seen from Khavedamsa D-40 Chart [as 40 = (12x3) + 4] and that from the Patrilineal Karma (seen from the Akshavedamsa D-45 Chart [as 45 = (12x3) + 9] are considered important in the Shodasavarga scheme of Parasara. The fifth cycle or fourth harmonic rules the supra-conscious plane covering the charts D-49 to D-60. At this level, the heritage (equivalent of D-12) of the karma from past births is relevant and the Shastyamsa (D-60 Chart) is vital. Parasara gives the highest weightage to this chart in the Shodasavarga scheme. There are much higher planes of Consciousness and some other divisional charts like the Nava-Navamsa (D-81), Ashtorramsa or Navamsa-Dwadasamsa (D-108) and Dwadasamsa-Dwadasamsa (D-144) are used.

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Theory of Divisions The divisions of the signs and the construction of Divisional charts from them are based on certain principles and bear certain characteristics.

Principle of equal span The divisions of the signs are normally equal in size except for two very high divisions (Nadi and Ardha Nadi amsa i.e the D-150 and D-300). For example, the Navamsa is the one-ninth division of a sign i.e. 1/9th portion of 300 = 3020’. The span of every Navamsa is 3020’ arc. This uniformity continues in all divisions except in the Nadiamsa, which is based on the principle of Chandra Kala Nadi7. However, scholars are divided in this issue and a majority feels that the principle of equal span for all divisions is based on the mapping of time divisions with the divisions in geocentric zodiac and this will invariably produce uniformity in the size of the divisions. This issue has been discussed under Nadiamsa and the principle of equal span has been followed in all other divisions.

Regular and irregular ownership The reckoning of the ownership of the divisions is normally regular in that the first division of a succeeding sign is in continuity with the last division ownership of the preceding sign. For example, the last Navamsa of Aries is Sagittarius and Taurus succeeds Aries. The first Navamsa of Taurus is Capricorn which is the sign following Sagittarius in the regular order of reckoning. Thus, the Navamsa is a regular division. However, the last Dasamsa of Aries is Capricorn and the first Dasamsa of Taurus is also Capricorn. Thus, the ownership of the Dasamsa divisions is not regular when proceeding from one sign to another. Hence, the Dasamsa is an irregular division. The exceptions have been explained in each of the subsequent chapters.

Kalyan Verma’s mathematical model Kalyan Verma has given a simple mathematical model for determining the number of divisions advanced by any planet (or Lagna) in a sign. It maybe noted that this model merely helps to calculate the number of divisions advanced and the number arrived at finally is not the sign number (as has been erroneously used by some astrologers).

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Hence the name of one of the important Nadi texts is Chandra Kala Nadi.

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ilaPtanaamaYTadSaSataina pirvat-naO: svagaRhat\.. 3.17 Translation: …Each Rasi has 1800 Kala 8 [since 300 x 60’ = 1800’].

lagnaadInaaM ilaPta &oyaa: svagaRhaidvaga-saMgairpta:. AYTadSaSatBa@ta labQa: syaadIiYsatao vaga-:..3.18 To calculate the number of divisions advanced by any planet/Lagna its longitude (irrespective of signs) is converted into minutes of arc, multiplied by the D-Chart number and divided by 1800 (the total longitude of a sign). The quotient is converted into the next higher integer (irrespective of whether the remainder is more or less than half). Illustration: Calculate the Hora (D-2), Drekkana (D-3), Navamsa (D-9) and Dasamsa (D-10) of Jupiter placed at 26007’ in Pisces.

Step-1: Ignoring the sign placement in Pisces, we have the longitude as 26007’ = (26 x 60) + 7 = 1567’ Step-2: Multiply the longitude (1567’) by the D-Chart Number and divide by 1800. Step-3: Whatever be the remainder, convert it to the next higher integer. This gives the division it is placed in.

Longitude

Jupiter is in the…

X Division /1800 =

Next Integer

1567 X 2/1800

1.741

2.000

2nd Hora

of Pisces

1567 X 3/1800

2.612

3.000

3rd Drekkana

of Pisces

1567 X 9/1800

7.835

8.000

8th Navamsa

of Pisces

1567 X 10/1800

8.706

9.000

9th Dasamsa

of Pisces

Illustration: Determine the Shodasavarga of the Lagna having a longitude of 15031’23” in Cancer. Step-1: Longitude = 15 0 31’ 23” Converted to Minutes = 931.3833 Step-2 Varga D'-Chart Long x D Hora Drekkana Turyamsa

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1800 1.03487 1.552306 2.069741

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Step-3 Lagna is in.. 2 Hora of Cancer 2 Drekkana of Cancer 3 Turyamsa of Cancer

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7 9 10 12 16 20 24 27 30 40 45 60

3.622046 4.656917 5.174352 6.209222 8.278963 10.3487 12.41844 13.97075 15.52306 20.69741 23.28458 31.04611

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Saptamsa of Cancer Navamsa of Cancer Dasamsa of Cancer Suryamsa of Cancer Shodasamsa of Cancer Vimsamsa of Cancer Siddhamsa of Cancer Bhamsa of Cancer Trimsamsa of Cancer Khavedamsa of Cancer Akshavedamsa of Cancer Shastyamsa of Cancer

Microscopic view of specific house in Rasi Chart The Rasi chart is the body of the native and shows how he shall view this world and shall react to the various inputs from the environment. Other divisional charts as like a microscopic magnification of one of the aspects dealt with one specific house (at least) in the Rasi Chart. For example, the Dasamsa (D-10 Chart) shows the working environment of the individual and his career. In the Rasi Chart, the same is examined from the tenth house. Thus, the tenth house in the Rasi chart has expanded into another complete chart making the examination of events easier. Such a simultaneous examination of the Rasi Chart and any individual D-Chart is called the microscopic examination and essentially reveals hidden attributes and ways in which the native shall react to the inputs coming from the specific environment.

Independent view The Divisional charts are independent aspects of the environment and hence, can be examined independent of the Rasi Chart as well. Such an independent examination reveals details of how the matters concerned exist, influence and change with time. It shows the changes in the environment itself. Whether a person is on leave or holiday, his office may continue to function and people may continue to do the things the do. Various changes like new regulations, orders, colleagues joining and leaving continue. These changes may affect the native directly or indirectly and the Dasamsa shall reveal all these changes.

Independent planetary dignity The dignity of a planet like placement in exalted, own, friendly or debilitated sign in the D-chart has an independent say in the affairs related to the concerned chart. Say a planet is exalted in a quadrant in the Rasi chart and

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debilitated in a Dusthana9 in the Siddhamsa and say that the dasa of the said planet were to function in childhood. Then we would one naughty child in our hands who would have excellent health, running around all the time and refusing to study (Siddhamsa the D-24 chart shows the education environment and its impact). The exception is the Navamsa10 (D-9 Chart) where the dignities of the planets shall directly affect those in the Rasi Chart. These include: 1. Neechabhanga: A planet placed in debility (Neecha) in the Rasi chart, if exalted in the Navamsa results in Neechabhanga or cancellation (Bhanga) of debility. It indicates a sudden rise in fortune. 2. Ucchabhanga: A planet placed in exaltation (Uccha) in the Rasi chart, if placed in debility in the Navamsa chart results in Ucchabhanga or cancellation of exaltation. It indicates a sudden reversal in fortune. 3. Vargottama: A planet/Lagna placed in the same sign in the Rasi and Navamsa is said to have the privileged status of being Vargottama and shall generally give very beneficial results.

Divisional Schemes Parasara’s Shodasa Varga The Shodasa Varga (or Sixteen Chart) scheme11 of Parasara employs the most vital 16 charts. These sixteen divisional charts are 5.

Rasi (D-1: Physical body),

6. Hora (D-2: Wealth), 7.

Drekkana (D-3: Co-born),

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Chaturthamsa (D-4, fortune, properties),

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Saptamsa (D-7: children),

10. Navamsa (D-9: Self & spouse), 11. Dasamsa (D-10: Power, Career & Profession),

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Dusthana are the evil 6,8 & 12 house.

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Navamsa is also called the Dharma-amsa. After a person dies, only Dharma follows him to the next life. It is for this reason the Navamsa has the power to alter, upset or strengthen the Rasi chart based on the dignities and placement of planets in it. It gives the blessings or curses we have carried forward from an unclosed Karmic account. 11

There are other schemes depending on the extent and depth of study to be done on the chart. The scheme of Jaimini adds the Shastamsa (D-6: enemies), Rudramsa (D-11) and Panchamamsa (D-5) charts to the Parasari scheme and thus, does not deviate from the primary usage of the divisional charts. Some other later day astrologers advise the use of Dasavarga (Ten divisional charts: Jataka Parijatha) while others recommend Shadvarga (Six divisional charts) and Saptavarga (Seven divisional chart) schemes. Some astrologers have also differed on the methodology of construction of the divisional charts while others have differed on its usage like recommending the Drekkana (D-3 chart) for Karmaphala (Results of deeds or profession) instead of co-born.

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12. Dwadasamsa (D-12: Parents & elders), 13. Kalamsa (D-16: Vehicles, all luxuries & happiness), 14. Vimsamsa (D-20: Worship and spiritualism), 15. Siddhamsa (D-24: Education & all learning), 16. Bhamsa (D-27: strengths & weaknesses), 17. Trimsamsa (D-30: all evils), 18. Khavedamsa (D-40: Matrilineal Karma showing good /bad), 19. Akshavedamsa (D-45: Patrilineal karma showing good/bad) and 20. Shastyamsa (D-60: Own past Karma showing good/bad).

The Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra gives the names and presiding deities of these divisions of the zodiac. According to Satyacharya’s12 principle for Vimsottari dasa, the dasa lord acts as the Sun. By extension, the antardasa13 lord acts like the Moon and the Pratyantar dasa 14lord acts as the Lagna. The divisional deities provide the clue to propitiation during the Vimsottari dasa and sub-periods. For example, if during a particular antardasa the native suffers from a setback in career, the deity of the Dasamsa (D-10 chart) occupied by the planet governing the antardasa should be propitiated for immediate relief. OM TAT SAT

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Satya Jataka of Satyacharya. It provides valuable insight into interpreting the Vimsottari and other dasa as well as longevity analysis. An important text of Vedic Astrology. 13

Also called Bhukti, it is the sub-period.

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Sub-sub period.

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