Sarvatobhadra Chakra1. INTRODUCTION: Sarvatobhadra Chakra is a tool used as part of Transit of Planets. The term Savatobhadra means overall auspiciousness (sarva- overall; bhadra- auspiciousness) and takes into consideration almost all factors in vedic atrology viz., the 28 nakshatras, the 12 signs, the 30 tithis, the 7 weekdays and the 50 aksharas (Sankrit Alphabets) and hence can be used for variety of analysis of planetary transits. Although the prime focus here is analysis of transits, this can also be used for natal horoscope, dasa analysis etc. I find giving names to the rows and columns will make it easier to refer to a particular boxes. 2. column 1). column 9) etc. I9 (row I. although this is not done in the astrological texts and other astrologers. weekdays or the aksharas. For reference purpose I have given the names to the column from 1 to 9 and that to the rows as A to I.This chart contains 9*9 = 81 boxes containing the nakshatras. signs. In subsequent article. THE CONCEPT OF VEDHA: The concept of vedha is very important in transit analysis. the boxes will be referred as A1 (row A. Vedha means to pierce and hence can means the power of a planet to influence a favourable or unfavourable result. While in normal transits of . We can encounter this concept while studying transits of planets from natal Moon and hence its understanding is vital in any studies of transits. tithis. 2. Similarly when the planets transit the nakshatras on the upper wall of the chart. tithis. 2. they also cause vedha to the diagonal crossing the Purna Tithi and all the bodies falling in that diagonal as well as all the vowels in the corner. Aslesha. Hind (rear) vedha: When seen from the transiting planet. VEDHA ILLUSTRATION: In this illustration. These special nakstras are also important in other areas of transits such as Navatara chakra hence their understanding is extremely important for understranding not only Sarvatobhadra Chakras. The vedha of benefics are considered to be favorable and that of malefics are considered as unfavorable. We have seen that that the impact of the vedha in one of the direction is dependent on the motion of the 5 planets. the across vedha will be on the nakshatras (and bodies) towards the right and vice versa. Vishakha and Sravana and the 1st pada of Krittika. Similarly. Across vedha: When seen from a transiting planet. This vedha is more effective if the planets are in normal motion or stationary. TYPES OF VEDHA: There are three types of vedha: 1. 1st Nakshatra : Janma Nadi 10th Nakshatra: Karma Nadi 16th Nakshatra: Sanghatika Nadi 18th Nakshatra: Samudayika Nadi 23th Nakshatra: Vainashika Nadi 25th Nakshatra: Manas Nadi Janma Nadi: This is the Moon's nakshatra and is also called the Janma Tara (in navatara scheme) or Janmarksha or Janmabha. are as follows: 1. SPECIAL NAKSHATRAS: Counted from the Janma Nakshatra (Moon's Asterism) certain nakshatras becomes important for judgement of certain aspect of an event or life. 6. The Shannadi group of nakshatras counted from Moon. fore or hind vedha becomes effective respectively. aksharas etc. When the planets are stationary or moving in normal pace. the across vedha will be downward.2. This is the most important nakshatra in any natal or transit analysis as it houses the Moon..e. Taurus). signs. The bodies highlighted in yellow color are having "Across Vedha" while those highlighted in green are having "Fore Vedha" and those highlighted by purple are having "Hind Vedha" from the said planets i. Gemini. Since in the across Vedha. the bodies falling in the diagonal seen in anticlockwise (anti-zodiacal) direction are under hind vedha. the vedha to the nakshatra is the most important. SPECIAL CASE OF VEDHA: When a transiting planet is in last quarter of the nakshatra preceding the corner or the 1st quarter of the nakshatra succeeding the corner. in addition to the normal vedhas. 5.1. 3.1.planets. Thus this specific condition is met when a planet transits through last pada of Bharani. we shall only consider Ashwini as receiving Vedha and ignore other bodies such as the aksharas (ma. This vedha becomes effective when the planets are moving fast. vedha of other planets can nulify the benefic or malefic influences. 2. the fore vedha is always effective. as their sight is backward. It is said that . the hind vedha is always effective and fore vedha is always ineffective. 2. Thus when the planets transit on the nakshatra in the left wall of the chakra. This vedha is always effective for the nodes since they always move in retrograde motion. while rear vedha is always ineffective. since the nodes are always in retrograde motions. in Sarvatobhadra Chakra. Magha. but also other areas of trasits as well. Since the Luminaries always move in forward direction. 3. Anurdha and Dhanistha. This vedha becomes effective when the planets are in retrograde motion. This vedha is always more important for the Luminaries. 4. 3. the Vedha shows the influence of transiting (or natal) planets on various nakshtras. l. 2. The influence is stronger if they are exalted and retrograde while weaker if they are debilitated. the bodies falling in the diagonal seen in clockwise (zodiacal) direction are under fore vedha. Fore vedha: When seen from a transiting planet. let’s see the planets Mars and Mercury causing vedha to which bodies. Nadi's generally mean sensitive or vital points in a body (physical or symbolic) and signify the energy centers in the body which has substantial control over the body in various areas. excluding the luminaries and the nodes. etc) and the signs (Cancer. The nakshatras are as follows: 3. Mars and Mercury. whose motion is always in forward direction. the bodies falling across in the Sarvatobhadra chakra comes under vedha from the said planet. THE SHANNADI GROUP: Shannadi is derived from Shad-Nadi means 6 nadis.3. the across vedha is more effective than others and when moving in faster motion or retrogression. The influences on this nakshatra will determine the access to various resources which the native can use in fulfilling his work and how easily (or otherwise) the native will attain the results of his work. strong under nation assets 2.the karaka for human life is Moon and hence very important for human birth and also it is the prime sustrainer in this virtual world. the 10th house is also the house of Karma and in the scheme of Nakshatra. It is said that the when the Mind stops relishing the experiences (good or bad) in this world. In the analysis of business enterprise. dominance and control the native has over others. In the rasi chart. this nakshatra can indicate the GDP and GNP of the generated in the year under consideration and similarly in a business enterprise this can show the net revenue/ of the company acquired. To understand the role of this nakshatra in transit analysis. This nakshatra becomes very important in muhurthas related to profession or business. the fertilized egg embeds itself to the wall of the uterus of the mother. such that he becomes his own boss in that context. In mundate astrology. but also how well the native will be supported by his fellow community members. there is no more attraction for the soul to re-incarnate and the body is out of the bondage. relatives and friends. sustenance in this world depends on the influences on the Janma Nadi. we understand that the overall experience. such as how harmonious they are and how well they support the business bottomline. As the name suggests. From the brief description of the nakshatra and its strong association with Moon. As the name suggests this nakshatra has a strong bearing on the ways and menthods which can cause destruction or trouble to the wellbeing of the native or the event under consideration. Vainashika Nadi: Vinash means destruction. malefic influences will make him move away. it can represent the state of the mind of people involved such as how peaceful or how agitated they are. as the name suggests the nakshatra has a strong bearing on the state of mind of the native at any point of time. this has a bearing on the net wealth or other current or fixed assets that are created/ generated in the event consideration. This also indicate how much freedom the native has and how well the he enjoys the work. This nakshatra also assumes great importance in the horoscopy of national figures and leaders and signify the support they receive from their government. 4. This nakshatra has a strong bearing on whether the native will be comfortable or successful in his homeland or abroad. whether the environment is going to be supportive or hostile to the native or an business enterprise (in mundane astrology) is seen from this nakstra.2. the 10th Nakshatra from the Moon is also associated with Karma. During conception. friends and the partners. based on the planetary transits. Thus. As the name suggests. which involves realisation of an objective. which nourishes till delivery of child. This nakshatra not only indicate the relationshio of the native with his family members. there are other nakshatras which play a key role in the transit analysis. bondage and exile as well. OTHER KEY NAKSHATRAS: Other than the 6 nakshtras of the Shannadi group. The body is fine and healthy as long as the Mind (signified by Moon) relishes the stay in this world and it weathers away when the Mind has no more need to sustain. 5. This nakshatra is specifically important in mundane astrology and it signifies how well the government support an enterprise of a community such as a political party. this indicate the relationship between the employer and employees and among the employees. When there are negetive influences on this nakshatra. we need to understand what happens in conception. In mundane astrology. Sanghatika Nadi: This means Danger. In general this nakshatra show the amount of influence. Thus this nakshatra has a strong bearing on the place of activity and how well the place supports the native or the event (in mundane astrology). As the name suggests this nadi indicate the support the native is going to get from the environment etc. Manasa Nadi: Manasa means the state of the mind. Samudayika Nadi: This means environment. Jati Nakshatra (26): Jati means community. Adhana Nakshatra (19): Adhana means conception. In the annual horoscopy of the nations. Karma Nadi: There is a strong association of number 10th with the karma which we are supposed to do to fulfil the mission for which we have taken birth. While benefic influences would make the native stay in his homeland. this has a strong say on the associates. . They are give below with their position from the Moon in brackets: 1. this nakshatra is important in mundane astrology which deals with areas related to leadership such as political astrology or business leadership (CXO's positions). Abhisheka Nakshatra (28): Abisheka means coronations. this can show fall from power. 3. this nakshatra is the key to look for. In a business enterprise. For example. Thus is a leader is sent to exile. 3. Desha Nakshatra (27): Desha means country. An example of risks could be accepting an unfavourable alliance or partnership with someone due to financial constrains etc. Sampat Nakshatra (2): This is the nakshatras of wealth and assets. this nakshatras has a strong bearing on the risks the native faces in fulfilling an objective. 8. 9th.4. Each element governs over various areas of life as used in the judgement of panchanga. The three nakshatras which are important in this context are 1st. Venus. 5th nakshatra: Vidyunmukha (mouth of lightning) 8th nakshatra: Shula (sharp and piercing) 14th nakshatra: Sannipata (trouble creator like Saturn) 18th nakshatra: Ketu (unpredictable) 21st nakshatra: Ulka (fireball) 22nd nakshatra: Kampa (shiver) 23rd nakshatra: Vajraka (lighning) 24th nakshatra: Nirghata (deadly) While Malefic influences on these nakshatra can cause obstacles and troubles in ways related to the nakshatra as well as the planets involved. 4. 2. 5. benefics influencing the nakshatras shall alleviate the troubles. Shiva is the lord of death and annihilation among the three divine principles causing birth. 4. In this context the benefics are Jupiter. 15th and 21st counted from Sun.2. Association of Mercury with Saturn and Rahu makes it extremely diabolical while association of Sun and Mars makes it only mildly malefic. THE UPAGRAHAS: There are yet another group of 8 nakshatras counted from Sun whose primary purpose is to cause obstacles and troubles. Benefic and malefic vedha on these elements will have good or bad impacts on different areas of life as mentioned below: . While influences of benefics enhance good fortune. They are: 1. Mythologically. 3. 3. vara. 5. BENEFICS & MALEFICS Effect of various planets on the said nakshatras will give specific results related to the nature of planets under consideration. EFFECT OF PLANETS 4. Exaltation: 3 times Retrogression: 2 times Debilitation: 1/2 times Other dignity: 1 times (normal) If a malefic planets gets exalted or retrograde. 2. Effect of Vedha on Different Elements: Although we have only discussed on the vedha of planets on the vital nakshatras.1. the akshara. Sun: Misunderstanding and ego related problems Moon: Pleasent happenings if strong and vice-versa Mars: Loss of wealth Mercury: Learning and efficiency at work Jupiter: Overall prosperity and wellbeing Venus: Sexual enjoyment and entertainment Saturn: Sickness Rahu: Deception and cheating Ketu: Accidents and sudden happenings 4. 5. the influence will be modified in the following way: 1. It is said that the Trident in the hand of lord Shiva symbolises his power to destroy and hence in astrology things named after Trishula or Shula signify death and annihilation. In addition to the janma and other vital nakshatra. 3. it is important to note the vedha on various other elements of the sarvatobhadra chakra viz. 4. 7. sustenance and destructions. 8. 4. Rahu. influences of malefics cause suffering and destruction.3. 6. STRENGTH OF INFLUENCE: Based on the diginity of the planets causing vedha. rasi and akshara can also be noted.3. The specific effect of planets are as follows: 1. tithi vara etc. THE TRISHULA NAKSHATRAS: The trishula nakshatras are specifically important for the matters of longevity and dealth and is a group of 4 nakshatras counted from Sun's nakshatra which form the Trishula or the Trident of lord Shiva. 7. 2. Mars and Ketu and the Sun. 9. 3. native's janma tithi. Similarly dark Moon from Krsna Chaturdasi to Shukla Pratipada is quite malefic while from Shukla Dvitiya to Shukla Ashtami and Krsna Ashtami to Krshna Trayodashi are mildly malefic.. Thus it is desirable to have benefics are retrograde or exalted and malefics as debilitated. the it becomes extremely malefic. 6. well associated Mercury and strong Moon and malefics are Saturn. The tithis are grouped into 5 groups viz. Applying this principle in Sarvatobhadra chakra. it can be predicted that the yoga will fructify. In the natal chart. if both of them simultaneously cause vedha to a vital nakshatra in the area related to the nakshatra. In addition. If there are inauspicious yogas in a particular house. Shasthi. Navami. Ekadasi ii. Dasami. The adverse yogas give the adverse results during infavourable transits and hence one has to watch out the transiting dasa. Chaturdasi v. Akshara (Alphabet): Like Moon. Amavasya Malefic vedha on the Purna Tithi in the muhurtha chart of an ailing person can show death. Trayodasi iv. while Moon sustains by giving comfort and good living condition. each sign will be associated with a particular house. the name sustains by giving a favourable image. Astami. Malefic vedha on a sign can trouble the associated house. antardasa lord not only with respect to normal transits but also from the viewpoint of sarvatobhadra chakra. Saptami. status and fame. Thus the vedha on the rasi would show accessibility to various resoures. Using the same principle here. Similarly a favourable yoga can be stunted during a particular period if there are malefic vedha on the associated sign and the yoga can flourish under benefic vedha. Nanda : Pratipad. 3. Purna : Panchami. abhisheka nakshatra becomes extremely important.1. Tithi (Lunar day): In the Panchanga scheme. Dvadasi iii. . Rasi (Sign): The rasi governs over all the resources which we get from the mother nature. Rikta : Chaturthi. the akshara is also related to sustenance of the native in this world. if there are malefic vedha on the native's janma tithi. Vara (weekday): The weekday lord governs over the life force of the native. Thus if there are malefic vedhas to the 1st akshara of the name. we can say that malefic vedha on the Janma vara (the day on which the person is born) can have negative impact on the native's health and vice-versa. Jaya : Tritiya.. the native will face financial troubles as well as general lack of comfort. For example. 2. Based on the functional nature of the planets and the yoga they form one among the mentioned vital nakshatra would become more important and a wise astrologer should ascertain that vital nakshatra before pronouncing the results. 4. for the matter of yogas related to power. Bhadra : Dvitiya. If the planets contributing to the yoga simultaneously have vedha on the abhisheka nakshatra during their periods and sub-periods. Similarly dasa. while weak weekday lord fails to do so. One has to judge the result based on functional and natural nature of the planets involved as well as the yoga they form in the natal chart. antar of benefic planets can give their benefic results when they have benefic vedha on some vital nakshatras. Purnima. the native's image may suffer and vice-versa. 6. A strong weekday lord gives good health and faster recovery from diseases and health disorders. DASA & ANTARDASA The dasa and antardasa of the planets involved in inauspicious yoga in the horoscope can cause tremendous suffering. i. This can also be used in conjunction to the natal chart. malefic vedha on that sign can aggravate it further. while benefic vedha can alleviate the trouble to certain extent. Tithi rules over prosperity and has a strong say on the finances in addition to the overall comfort and well being. Thus malefic vedha on the Janma rasi can cause heath troubles while that on the Janma Lagna can show incorrect application of intelligence and incorrect decision making. the Janma Rasi has a strong bearing on the health of the native while the Janma Lagna has a strong bearing on his intellectual faculty.