Achyuta Jyotish WorkshopP.V.R. Narasimha Rao Sri Jagannath Centre New Brunswick, NJ, USA January 25-26, 2003 Choosing the Right Dasa System January 26, 2003 8:00 am - 9:00 am Dasa Systems Nakshatra dasas vs Rasi dasas Ayur dasas vs Phalita dasas Generic dasas vs Conditional dasas Nakshatra Dasas Normal Vimsottari dasa Variants of Vimsottari dasa Kshema (4th star from Moon’s star) Utpanna (5th star from Moon’s star) Adhana (8th star from Moon’s star) Lagna Vimsottari dasa Conditional Dasas Narayana dasa What is Narayana dasa Variations of Narayana dasa Varga Narayana dasas for native for relatives Lagnamsaka dasas (computed in rasi from navamsa lagna) Padanadamsa dasa (computed in navamsa from rasi AL and judged in rasi) . Other rasi dasas Lagna kendradi rasi dasa Sudasa (Sree lagna kendradi rasi dasa) Drigdasa AK Kendradi rasi dasa Trikona dasa Paryaaya dasa . Ayur Dasas Shoola dasa of native of relatives Niryana shoola dasa Navamsa dasa Brahma dasa Mandooka dasa Sthira dasa . Other Special Dasas Moola dasa Kalachakra dasa Sudarsana chakra dasa Yogini dasa .highly abused Dasas for annual charts Tithi Ashtottari dasa Patyayini dasa . 2003 11:30 am .Use of Conditional Nakshatra Dasas January 26.12:30 pm . for timing the events related to the theme .Conditional Dasas Their conditions symbolize some special factors in life Some special themes are present in life Better than Vimsottari dasa. On Themes (part 1) Ashtottari dasa Ketu is the governor Theme: Exporting/giving things Look at influences on Ketu in the chart Shodasottari dasa Rahu is the governor Theme: Importing/getting things Look at influences on Rahu in the chart . On Themes (part 2) Dwadasottari dasa Venus is the governor Theme: Art. culture. music. entertainment Look at influences on Venus in the chart Panchottari dasa Sun and lagna govern this dasa Theme: Establishing some lineage Look at influences on Sun in the chart . On Themes (part 3) Sataabdika dasa Lagna is the governor Theme: Upholding strong ideals and beliefs Look at influences on lagna in the chart Chaturaseeti sama dasa The 10th lord (Indra) governs this dasa Theme: Position. money and achievements . honor. On Themes (part 4) Dwisaptati sama dasa Hara/Moon is the governor Theme: Desires and their fulfillment Look at influences on Moon Shashtihayani dasa Sun governs this dasa Theme: A strong spiritual purpose Look at influences on Sun . On Themes (part 5) Shattrimsa sama dasa Mercury is the governor Theme: Money. sustenance and livelihood Look at influences on Mercury Apply conditional dasas in the order given above!! Time for examples! . 2003 2:15 pm .3:45 pm .Using Narayana Dasa January 26. Narayana dasa of rasi Movement of lagna or 7th house with time Twelve charts for each person! Three factors: Natal chart Dasa pravesha chart Transits: Fine-tuning of results . 11th Deha & Jeeva. trines. 8th Malefics in 3rd.Basic Judgment Judgment from dasa lagna Benefics quadrants. 6th. 2nd/12th. Paaka & Bhoga Argalas by dasa rasi on dasa rasi Marana karaka sthana . Basic Judgment (contd) Ashtakavarga Strong lords of 1st and other quadrants Weak lords of dusthana Link contributions and antardasas Look out for strong and weak signs in SAV Chara karakas in quadrants from dasa sign prosper . Basic Judgment (contd) Three parts of a dasa Sign/house Lord of the sign Occupants and aspectors Reverse the order for prishthodaya signs Arudhas in quadrants/trines prosper. in dusthanas suffer Use divisional charts for interpretation . jeeva.Dasa Pravesh Charts Chart cast at the commencement of dasa Accurate in Narayana dasa (don’t use in nakshatra dasas) Strength of the chart and yogas. results in corresponding antardasas Strength and influences on deha. paaka and bhoga in DP chart . Panchanga & DP chart Panchanga = pancha bhootas Tithi = water = prosperity Vaara = fire = physical vitality Nakshatra = air = changes Yoga = ether (aakaasa) = relationships Karana = earth = accomplishments Check the placement of the respective lords from lagna and dasa sign . Jupiter. Rahu and Ketu (and other planets too) Saturn and Rahu in 1st. 8th and 12th from dasa sign: horrible Jupiter in trines: very good Transits from bhoga too .Transits Take dasa sign (or 7th) as lagna Check the transits of Saturn. Varga Narayana Dasa For D-n. Take the sign containing him in D-n as lagna The rest is the same as rasi Narayana dasa Fine timing of events related to a varga Further variations for other relatives Siddhamsa variations . take the nth lord in rasi. Take the sign in rasi. Take that instead of lagna and find Narayana dasa. Lagnamsaka shows dharmik self’s physical manifestation. That is lagnamsa. Dasa shows how one fulfills dharma in the physical plane! . That is lagnamsaka.Lagnamsaka Dasa Take navamsa lagna. it will protect you!) Shows how fortune (based on past acts of dharma) aids one’s material efforts . Place it in navamsa. Interpret it from rasi chart. Dharmo rakshati rakshitah! (If you protect dharma.Padanadamsa dasa Take AL in rasi chart. find Narayana dasa in navamsa. Taking that as lagna. 5:00 pm . 2003 4:00 pm .Mantra Essentials: Choosing the Right Mantra January 26. Basics What is mantra? How does a mantra work? Religion and god Power of concentration Various aspects Sound Thought . Four Purusharthas Dharma: Duty Artha: Purpose (money) Kaama: Desires Moksha: Liberation Which one do you want a particular mantra to help you with? . Purusharthas & Mudras Dharma: Ring finger Artha & dharma: Middle & ring fingers Kaama: Little finger Moksha: Index finger Self: Thumb . For Moksha Ishta Devata The 12th from AK in navamsa Occupant or lord (if empty) . Planets and Moksha Givers Sun: Rama or Shiva Moon: Krishna or Parvati Mars: Narasimha or Subrahmanya Mercury: Buddha or Vishnu Jupiter: Vaamana or Sadashiva Venus: Parasurama or Lakshmi Saturn: Koorma or Narayana/Brahma Rahu: Varaha (Venkateswara) or Durga Ketu: Matsya or Ganesha . use Sreem or Hreem or Kleem Same beeja can be used for Ishta Devata .For Artha Palana Devata The 6th from AmK in navamsa Occupant or lord (if empty) Goddesses may be worshipped for artha Based on the guna of the planet (satwik/rajasik/tamasik). Planets and goddesses Sun: Maatangi Moon: Bhuvaneswari Mars: Bagalaamukhi Mercury: Tripurasundari Jupiter: Taaraa Venus: Kamalaa Saturn: Kaali Rahu: Chhinnamastaa Ketu: Dhoomaavati . . Pray to his nakshatra deities.For Recognition in Career Dasamsa is important Jyotirlinga of the 5th lord in dasamsa Take the 10th lords from lagna and Moon in rasi. Take the more important planet based on dasamsa. Planets and Jyotirlingas Sun: Om Namassivaaya Namo Raameswaraaya Moon: Om Namassivaaya Namassomanaathaaya Mars: Om Namassivaaya Namo Bheemasankaraaya Mercury: Om Namassivaaya Namo Mallikaarjunaaya Jupiter: Om Namassivaaya Nama Omkaareswaraaya Venus: Om Namassivaaya Namastryambakeswaraaya Saturn: Om Namassivaaya Namah Kaaleswaraaya Rahu: Om Namassivaaya Namo Naageswaraaya Ketu: Om Namassivaaya Namo Viswanaathaaya . For Dharma Dharma devata from the 9th from AK in navamsa Guru devata from BK . For Marriage Fasting on upapada weekday Praying to deity shown by the 2nd lord from upapada Links to DK in navamsa and 2nd from UL in rasi examined . More Principles Nakshatra deities of planets make planets give results faster Simple mantras in “Vedic Remedies in Astrology” Influences on mantra pada (A5) During the kaala of the planet . Mantras and Houses Number of words: Source house Number of letters: House of fruits Arudha house: Devata sthana (seat of the deity) Devata sthana should not go to 6th . org Narasimha Rao: http://www.C. “Jaimini Maharishi’s Upadesa Sutras”.SriJagannath. “Narayana Dasa” and “Vimsottari & Udu Dasas” by Pt.VedicAstrologer. Narasimha Rao “Crux of Vedic Astrology: Timing of Events”.org Yahoogroups: vedic-astrology (general discussion open to public) srijagannath (discussion for only SJC students) varahamihira (discussion for advanced SJC students) Books: “Vedic Astrology: An Integrated Approach” by P. Sharma .R.V. Santhanam or G.Information Sri Jagannath Centre: http://www. Sanjay Rath “Brihat Parasara Hora Sastram” translated by R.