Marriage Matching

     

Principles of Marriage Matching A compilation of the teachings of Sanjay Rath and Visti Larsen

Samir Shah Shah January 2007

    Table of Contents 1 Appreciation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 2 A note on the küta points system ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 3 Basic principles---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 3.1 Lagna matching ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 3.2 Çubhapati matching------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 3.3 Upapada matching -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 3.4 Ghätaka matching--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 3.5 Rajju matching -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 3.6 Vedha matching ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 3.7 Räçi küta matching ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 3.8 Gaëa matching -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 3.9 Stri dérgha matching-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 3.10 Dina matching ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 4 Additional methods---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 4.1 Vaçya matching ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 4.2 Varëa matching ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 4.3 Gotra matching-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 5 The Upapada --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 6 Examples -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 6.1 Example 1 – Prince and Princess of Wales ------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 6.2 Example 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 6.3 Example 3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 6.4 Example 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 6.5 Example 5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 7 Conclusion ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18

Principles of marriage matching

1

    1 Appreciation This article is a compilation of the teachings of Sanjay Rath, and, more directly to me, my Guruji Visti Larsen. They have worked tirelessly and selflessly to spread the light of jyotiña to students across the world. It is something for which I will remain always grateful.


2

    2 A note on the küta points system The paramparä teaches that each of the factors considered in the küta system are relevant for a particular area of life. The relative importance of each of these factors will depend on the prevalence of the related activity or circumstance in the lives of a married couple. It teaches, therefore, that simple summation of points will not give a satisfactory analysis. Instead, the relevance of each factor to the match in question should be considered, and a conclusion reached on this basis.

3 Basic principles Before discussing the basic principles of marriage matching, it is important to emphasise that all of these principles can and should be applied with respect to the lagna as well as the Moon – and in certain cases the former is more important. The integral nature (lagna) of a person must be considered along with their society and mental disposition (Moon) when determining the nature of a relationship such as marriage. The principles described in this section are those that should always be applied in marriage and relationship matching.

3.1 Lagna matching This applies as much to marriage as to any other interaction. The method is to compare the lagnas of both individuals in the following manner: •

•

•

See the placement of one person’s lagna from the other. If they are in 2/12 or 6/8, this suggests that there will be some natural incompatibility between the two people Consider the naisargika sambandha of both lagna lords. If they are friendly, then the initial reaction of the two people towards each other will be good. Thus it is advisable to ensure that the two lagna lords are friendly to one another. Next, consider the tatkälika sambandha of the two lagna lords in each persons chart. If this sambandha is good, the relationship will improve over time. If it is bad, then the relationship will deteriorate over time for reasons indicated by the relative placement of one graha from the other. Depending on what the naisargika sambandha between the two grahas is, this will cause the relationship to tend towards becoming sama (neutral), çatru (inimical) or ati-çatru (very inimical). It is advisable therefore to ensure that in both charts the tatkälika sambandha of both planets is good.


3

    3.2 Çubhapati matching This is similar to lagna matching – except it uses the chandra-lagna instead. Here, we are considering the relationship between the family/social circles of each person. The same method of analysis applies. Since the social circles of the two partners are bound to meet and interact after their marriage, this factor is important in matching.

3.3 Upapada matching The upapadas of a prospective couple should be matched to ensure that each person is able to accept the other person as a marital partner. The upapada of one person should be in trines or 7th to the lagna of the other, and vice versa. If this condition attains, then each partner will see the other as a possible spouse. When applying this principle, it is important to identify which upadada both partners are currently experiencing, by accounting for previous relationships.

3.4 Ghätaka matching The principle of ghätakai is very important in marriage matching. If a person were to marry someone whose birth tithi was the ghätaka tithi to their own, they would see much emotional suffering from this partner. Similarly, one should not marry someone whose lagna is in ghäta to their janma raçi. Any matches where there is a ghätaka conflict are not advisable. Table 1 shows the ghäta tithi and lagna for each janma räçi. Janma räçi Meça Våñabha Mithuna Karkaöa Siàha Kanyä Tula Våçcika Dhanus Makara Kuàbha Ména

Ghäta tithi Nanda Pürëa Bhadra Bhadra Jaya Pürëa Åkta Nanda Jaya Åkta Jaya Pürëa

Ghäta lagna (opposite sex) Tula Våçcika Makara Meça Karkaöa Kanyä Ména Våñabha Mithuna Siàha Dhanus Kuàbha

Table 1: Extract from the Ghätaka chakra

The paramparä teaches that for the male partner, ghätaka should be reckoned from the lagna instead of the janma räçi.

i

Refer to Visti Larsen. Jyotiña Fundamentals, My Masters Words. Sagar Publications. 2005


4

    3.5 Rajju matching The 27 nakñatras are divided into five rajju groups as shown in Table 2. Rajju Nakñatras 1. Padarajju (foot) Açwini, Äçleñha, Magha, Jyeñta, Müla, Revati 2. Kaöirajju (thigh) Bharaëi, Puñya, Pürvaphälguné, Anurädha, Pürväñädha, Uttarabhadrapada 3. Nabhirajju Kåttikä, Punarvasu, Uttaraphälguné, Viçäkha, Uttaräñädha, (navel) Pürvabhadrapada 4. Kantarajju Rohiëé, Ärdra, Hasta, Swäti, Çrävaëa, Çatabhiñaj (neck) 5. Çirorajju (head) Mågaçira, Citra, Dhaniñöha Table 2: Rajju

To identify where a problem will arise, count from the prospective groom’s rajju to the prospective spouse’s rajju. The resulting number will give results as follows: One - the couple will wander and not be settled in life (padarajju). •

•

•

•

•

Two - have monetary problems (kaöirajju). Three - children can suffer (nabhirajju). Four - wife may die or have ill health (kantarajju). Five - husband may have ill health or die (çirorajju).

The last two rajjus are less important, and need not be worried about unless combinations in the couple’s charts indicate otherwise. Matches involving the first three rajjus should not be advised.

3.6 Vedha matching Vedha means penetration, piercing and disturbance, and indicates the ability of one nakñatra to greatly influence and control another. Whilst vedha need not necessarily be negative, its effect is to be avoided in marriage matching. The reckoning of vedha is based on the advice given by Harihara in Praçna Märga. The nakñatras are grouped into vedha groups as per Table 3, where nakñatras in the same group cause mutual vedha. The janma nakñatras of one partner should not cause vedha to that of the other. This can also be applied to the udaya nakñatras of the couple.

Vedha groups Açwini Jyeñta Bharaëi Anurädha Ärdra Çrävaëa Kåttikä Viçäkha Rohiëé Swäti Äçleñha Müla Magha Revati Puñya Pürväñädha Punarvasu Uttaräñädha Pürvaphälguné Uttarabhadrapada Hasta Çatabhiñaj Uttaraphälguné Pürvabhadrapada Mågaçira Citra Dhaniñöha Table 3: Vedha


5

    3.7 Räçi küta matching This has been elucidated by Sanjay Rath in his Saàbandha article, based on the advice given in Praçna Marga. It is an important consideration in marriage matching. Count from the sign occupied by the Moon in the male chart to the sign occupied by the Moon in the female chart. The resulting number gives results as indicated in Table 4.i Number Indication 1 General well being and compatibility is indicated. Check the nakñatra match. If the nakñatra are different, it is excellent and in the case of marriage, sons and grandsons will issue from the wedlock. If they are the same then there shall be fear of poison and one of them could suffer severe ill-health and/or children could also suffer due to näga nadi or other flaws. This is sure to happen if the nakñatra is Bharaëi (2), Rohiëé (4), Ärdra (6), Puñya (8), Äçleñha (9), Magha (10), Hasta (13), Jyeñta (18), Müla (19), Pürväñädha (20), Dhaniñöha (23) or Çatabhiñaj (24). 2 Good compatibility; financial problems and hardships (Harihara). 3 Excellent friendship and relationship; long term if planets concerned are friends. 4 Very compatible; growth in wealth 5 Very compatible; many children 6 Fairly compatible; short term relationship; destruction and ruin (Båhaspati) unless the çubhapati are mutually friendly; separation or quarrel - if the çubhapati are mutual foes or there is vedha, then the intensity of evil is very high (Harihara). If they are friends, then this can be considered. 7 Excellent compatibility, especially in matters concerning the opposite sex. 8 Diseases (Madhavächarya); destruction and ruin (Båhaspati) unless the çubhapati are mutually friendly; separation, quarrel or death and if the çubhapati are mutual foes or there is vedha, then the intensity of evil is very high (Harihara). However, if the passive partner (Moon) has an even Janma räçi, then this match is to be rejected (Harihara). 9 No compatibility and no growth; in case of a marriage, loss of children is indicated (Madhavächarya); 10 Quarrels and misunderstanding (Madhavächarya); marriage maybe considered if the çubhapati are friendly (Båhaspati) and will last, but there will be many quarrels. 11 Sorrow is indicated (Madhavächarya). 12 No compatibility and many problems; especially financial losses (Madhavächarya) and poverty (Harihara). Table 4: Räçi küta

i

Source: Sanjay Rath, Sambandha (Relationships) article at http://srath.com


6

    3.8 Gaëa matching Gaëa matching is done with regard to the attitude and general worldview of both partners. The gaëa of the janma nakñatra shows the nature of the person’s family. The gaëa of the lagna shows that of the individual. Here, planets in the lagna will modify the nakñatra gaëa – sattvic planets have deva gaëa, rajasic planets have manuñya gaëa, and tamasic planets have räkñasa gaëa. In order that a couple is able to coexist in harmony, it is desirable to ensure that both partners have a similar disposition in this regard – so when matching, they should ideally have the same gaëa.

3.9 Stri dérgha matching This is used to determine how much support the spouse will get from the husband’s family and social circle. Traditionally, it is the bride that leaves her home to join the groom’s family, and in doing so undergoes significant overhaul in circumstances. For this reason, the amount of support and comfort she receives in her new home is an important consideration. The jyotiña should decide, depending on the nature of the relationship, whether stri dérgha matching will be important to the sustenance of the relationship. The principle is to see the distance between the groom’s natal Moon and the bride’s natal Moon. The greater the distance, the better – it should ideally be greater than 15 nakñatras. This is based on the pakça obtained by the bride’s Moon with respect to that of the groom. If it is in the çukla pakça, then the bride receives good light from the groom and his family. If the opposite is true, then we can infer that the bride’s family will be more supportive of the relationship than the groom’s.

3.10 Dina matching Dina means day – and this refers to the day to day life and activities of a couple. This matching factor is based on the navatara chakra – which is used in the analysis of transits. Just as the transit of the Moon on the 3rd, 5th and 7th nakñatras from its natal position gives unfavourable results, the matching of two people whose natal Moons fall in these relative positions will be unfavourable. Sanjay Rath explains that the reason for this is so that when one person is experiencing an adverse transit, the other is not – and is thereby able to give their partner support during that period. If dina kuta is not present with respect to the janma nakñatra, the couple will not be able to support each other and will find it difficult to share in their daily life. If it is not present with respect to the lagna nakñatra, then there can be a more evident disparity of views and the chance of arguments. Thus for dina küta matching, the janma (or lagna) nakñatra of the prospective bride should be an odd number from nakñatra from that of the prospective groom. This will enable one partner to be more sympathetic with the emotional ups and downs of the other.


7

    4 Additional methods Some additional matching techniques are presented here. The paramparä teaches that these techniques are not necessary all the time – and should only be consulted if there is a particular need.

4.1 Vaçya matching Vaçya means subdued, tamed or humbled, and this is used to determine whether one partner will ‘win over’ the other. This effect is temporary, lasting only a year, and need only be considered if the two people need to be attracted to one another. Each lagna has a vaçya räçi which will dominate it, as shown in Table 5. A person will be able to win over over people whose lagnas fall in the vaçya räçi. Lagna Meça Våñabha Mithuna Karkaöa Siàha Kanyä Tula Våçcika Dhanus Makara Kuàbha Ména

Vaçya räçi(s) Siàha, Våçcika Karkaöa Kanyä Våçcika, Dhanus Tula Mithuna, Ména Kanyä, Makara Karkaöa Ména Ména Kanyä Meça

Table 5: Vaçya räçis

4.2 Varëa matching The paramparä teaches that varëa kuöa is important for couples who work together – but less so otherwise. Partners should preferably have janma nakñatras of the same varëa – where the varëa of each nakñatra has been elucidated in Prasna Marga. The lagna can also be considered in this regard. Harihara states that it is best if both partners have the same varëa, but acceptable if the groom has a ‘higher’ varëa than that of the bride. The opposite is considered unfavourable. Here, the order of varëas is, in descending order, Braùmin, Kñatriya, Vaiçya, Çudra. If one partner’s nakñatra is Anuloma (mixed-caste), then it is acceptable for the partner’s nakñatra to be of any of the four discrete castes. If one partner’s nakñatra is Pratiloma (no-caste), then the other partner’s nakñatra should also be the same. The classification of the nakñatras into castes can be learnt from Praçna Marga. Principles of marriage matching

8

    4.3 Gotra matching Gotra means family, lineage – it shows which åñi is influencing the mind of the person in work. The paramparä teaches that gotra matching is only necessary if the couple is going to be working together, or if one partner is required to have a sympathetic viewpoint to the other in matters regarding work. The nakñatras are divided into 7 gotras as given in Table 6. Gotra Maréchi Vaçiñta Äìgirasa Atri Pulastya Pulaha Kåtnu

Nakñatras

Açwini, Puñya, Swäti, Abhijét Bharaëi, Äçleñha, Viçäkha, Çrävaëa Kåttikä, Magha, Anurädha, Dhaniñöha Rohiëé, Pürvaphälguné, Jyeñta, Çatabhiñaj Mågaçira, Uttaraphälguné, Müla, Pürvabhadrapada Ärdra, Hasta, Pürväñädha, Uttarabhadrapada Punarvasu, Citra, Uttaräñädha, Revati Table 6: Gotra

The gotras of the janma and lagna nakñatras of both partners should preferably be different.


9

    5 The Upapada In order to successfully perform the matching that has been described so far, it is necessary to determine which upapada both natives are presently experiencing. This can sometimes be quite problematic; some pointers to help in this pursuit are given below. When in doubt about which upapada a person is experiencing, it is prudent for the jyotiña to cast a praçna. The placement of the upapada in the praçna navämça will indicate the immediate past relationship of the person. The upapada in the praçna räçi will indicate the present relationship of the person. It should be in trines, or have similar planetary influences to the corresponding upapada in the natal chart. Upapadas in the natal chart that are in certain ways afflicted will tend not to manifest in a sustained relationship or marriage, or to curtail it. Some common factors are: •

•

•

•

•

An upapada whose lord is involved in a curse, and otherwise weak, will not normally bring about marriage. If the second lord from an upapada is afflicted in this manner, then marriage will occur but it will not last. An upapada associated with the nodal axis can cause the person to become ‘stuck’ in that relationship, seemingly without progress or termination. Upapadas badly placed from the karaka for marriage, Venus, indicate t hat the person is not able to love the partner and therefore will not sustain the relationship. Here the placement in the 6th (maraëa käraka sthäna) or 4 th (päcakädi saàbandha) is unfavourable. If the lord of the upapada is ill placed in the navämça, then the person will not want to sustain the relationship. This applies also to the lord of the second from the upapada.

Often there may be several contradictory indications that need to be taken into account. In such cases it is up to the discretion and intuition of the jyotiña to assess the result of these interactions.


10

    6 Examples 6.1 Example 1 – Prince and Princess of Wales

Lagna matching Prince Charles’ lagna is Cancer, and Princess Diana’s lagna is Virgo. The Moon is naturally friendly to Mercury but Mercury is inimical to the Moon. So the Princess may have been less attracted to the Prince initially than he was to her.

In the chart of Prince Charles, the tatkälika sambandha between the Moon and Mercury (placed in samasaptaka) is not good – suggesting that the relationship will tend to become neutral over time. In Diana’s chart, the Moon and Mercury are in 6/8 placement and so they are temporal enemies. Thus, the relationship will in her experience become very inimical over time. This was indeed the case.


11

    Çubhapati matching Prince Charles’ janma räçi is Aries, and Princess Diana’s is Capricorn. The natural relationship of Saturn and Mars is netural, indicating that the social circles of the two families will get on tolerably. However, in Princess Diana’s chart, the tatkälika sambandha is bad indicating that the relationships will sour over time. Ghätaka matching Diana’s janma räçi is Capricorn, and the ghäta tithi to this is åkta tithi. Prince Charles was born on çukla chaturdasi which is a åkta tithi! Thus we can infer that the princess would have seen a lot of mental suffering from this relationship. Rajju matching Prince Charles’ rajju is padarajju, whilst Diana’s is çirorajju – thus the affected rajju is çirorajju, suggesting that there is no major problem here. Vedha matching There is no vedha conflict in this match – as neither persons janma or udaya nakñatra is causing vedha onto the other. Räçi küta matching Prince Charles’ chandra lagna is in Aries, and Diana’s is in Capricorn; counting from one to the other gives ten. This does not bode well and indicates a quarrelsome relationship. Given that the çubhapati relationship can be expected to deteriorate over time, this doesn’t give much hope for the sustenance of this marriage. Gaëa matching Prince Charles’ lagna nakñatra is Puñya, which has deva gaëa, whilst Princess Diana’s is Citra, which has räkshasa gaëa. This is an unfortunate combination, where the natural temperament and outlook of both people does not match, and results in further incompatibility. A similar situation attains when the janma nakñatra is analysed in this regard. Stri dérgha and dina matching Counting from Açwini (Prince Charles) to Dhaniñöha (Princess Diana) we get 23, which is an odd number and also greater than 15. This is good for both stri dérgha and dina matching. It does not, however, nullify the doshas that have already been established.

It is evident based on this relatively simple process that this match was not a good one, and could not realistically be expected to last. The reasons for the breakage of the marriage can be determined by an individual analysis of both charts and the respective upapadas.


12

    6.2 Example 2

Lagna matching Both partners have the same lagna, with lagneça Mercury. This shows that the two people are naturally similar in disposition, and is very good for compatibility. In both charts, however, Mercury is in or having graha dåsti on Virgo, showing that it is more supportive of the 4 th house Virgo in both cases – so it might sometimes create a little discord between the two lagnas. Çubhpati matching The male partner’s çubhapati is Saturn, while hers is the Moon. The Moon is not inimical to any planets and so there is no great problem here. Upapada matching Both partners are on their second upapadas, i.e., Libra for him and Pisces for her. His upapada is in trines to her lagna, whilst her upapada houses Mercury and Rähu, both of which influence his lagna. So it is evident that both partners saw the other as a prospective partner when they met.


13

    The influence of the A7 on the UL in both charts shows that this relationship is one of mutual attraction. Ghätaka matching There is no ghätaka conflict in this match – excellent! Rajju matching His janma nakñatra is Çrävaëa and hers is Äçleñha. Counting from his nakñatra rajju to hers we get 3. This suggests that any children born of this relationship could suffer, and remedial measures should be performed with this in mind. Vedha matching There is no vedha conflict in this match – as neither persons janma or udaya nakñatra is causing vedha onto the other. Räçi küta matching Counting from the sign occupied by his Moon to that occupied by hers, we get 7. This is excellent, and ensures a good mutual relationship. From this we also know that the dina küta will be good. Gaëa matching The male partner has Rähu in lagna, having räkñasa gaëa, while the female partner has deva gaëa due to Punarvasu nakñatra rising. Thus there is a disparity in the attitudes of the two people, and this can cause some tension in the relationship.

His janma nakñatra has deva gaëa, whilst the female partner’s janma nakñatra has räkshasa gaëa. This shows the nature of each person’s family. We can infer from this that the two families or social circles have some discord between them. Stri dérgha and dina matching Counting from Çrävaëa to Äçleñha we get 15. This is good for both stri dérgha and dina matching. It ensures that both partners will be able to sympathise with the troubles of the other.

We see from this analysis that this is a very good match overall. There is no ghätaka dosha which is the source of suffering in many relationships. Some tension can be expected from the gaëa conflict – but this is something that can be overcome given the other positive factors present.


14

    6.3 Example 3

Analysis of this match using the principles given above will show that there are no major problems anticipated from this relationship. The raçi küta is not so good, as her chandra lagna falls in the 12th from his. This suggests that her family is more supportive of the relationship than his. Harihara also states that this placement is bad for finances in particular. However, this is only one setback amongst many positive factors.


15

    6.4 Example 4

In this example also there are no significant problems. At first glance, it would appear that the lagna matching is poor, with Mercury and Mars (the two lagna lords) being temporally and naturally inimical in both charts. However, there is a parivartana in the male partner’s chart between lagneça Mercury and Venus. Now if we look at the relationship between Venus and Mars in both charts, then we find it is much better.


16

    6.5 Example 5

The male partner in this case is on their second upapada, and the female partner on their fourth. In his case, the first upapada is placed on the nodal axis, whilst its lord is suffering a curse. The upapada itself is placed in the 6th house from Venus. The strength of the lord Jupiter, however, caused marriage to take place, but was not able to prevent the subsequent breakage of the relationship. In her case, the first upapada is ill placed from Venus, and the subsequent two are both strongly linked to the kalätra çaapa in the 5th house. Thus the native would have seen this curse manifest in both these relationships. Matching the two charts, we see that both partners have nakñatras in the same rajju group, though lorded by the opposing planets Moon and Rahu. This can indicate an attitude of overprotectiveness between the partners, but one which may not necessarily be detrimental. The dina küta reckoned from janma and lagna nakñatras gives an even number, which is not desirable. This indicates that on a day-to-day level there could be some mismatch between the outlook and feelings of the partners. However, there are no other major flaws in the match. Principles of marriage matching

17

    7 Conclusion These marriage matching techniques will, if used properly, enable the jyotiña to identify the problem areas in a prospective or current relationship, and advise appropriate measures for their remedy. There can sometimes, however, be a tendency to become pessimistic about the problems apparent in a match. To this I think it is useful to apply the words of Harihara in Praçna Märga, that pure love transcends any barriers to its expression, and is able and should be permitted to overcome any tumult that may be cast upon it. In a wider perspective, I believe this is an injunction that no experience or action, if performed in clear conscience, can work contrary to a person’s spiritual development. What is presented here is merely the first stepping stone toward a deeper understanding of the principles of marriage matching. It is my hope that this small compilation will help all çiñyas of jyotiña to develop and go beyond this foundation as we together, and guided by the Gurus and Devatäs, uncover the hidden knowledge of the tradition. Should you have any queries or comments, you can contact me at http://rayofsolaris.co.uk.

      


18

Marriage Matching

Recommend Documents