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Sage Atri’s Vidyashram

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ttri is the Rishi present in all Manvantras. He was among the three main seers who propounded the sacred thread (after Brihaspati) which has three strands symbolizing Creation (Brahma and the letter A), sustenance (Vishnu and the letter U) and Dissolution (Shiva {m} and the letter M). Together these three strands show the vow that a Brahmin takes to recite and adhere to Aum." Brahmarsi Atri is the seer of the fifth mandala (book) of the Rigveda. He had many sons, including Soma, Datta, and Durvasa, who are the incarnations of the Divine Trinity Brahma, Vishnu, and Rudra. He is among the Sapta Rishi (seven luminous or eternal sages in the sky) symbolized by the great bear and the seven stars around it. Named Megrez in Latin. The star is also considered as δ (Delta) or the 4th star in the Great Bear constellation.

Guru: Shri Iranganti Rangacharya

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ranganti Rangacharya is one of the oldest authorities on Jaimini alive today, born in 1927, he started astrology at the age of 25 in 1952. Later in 1960 he started meticulous study of Jaimini astrology & thus has 48 rich years of experience in Jaimini at this age of 82. Author of numerous articles since 4 decades, 9 books who inspite of weak health contributes to the cause of Jaimini. His work Jaimini Sutramritam published by Sagar Publications, New Delhi is considered a classic by the serious student of Jaimini Astrology. In this column he is assisted by his Sishya (student) Shanmukha along with additional notes where required.

Q1: If we use Dual sign then it will aspect all the other dual signs, how to determine which of the rasi dristhi (sign aspect) is more effective and which is least effective? This is based on my presumption that there is differentiation in aspect strength and I can be wrong. Question by Pritam Trivedi, Mumbai Shri Iranganti Rangacharya: Yes, there is differentiation in aspect strength. The strongest of sign aspect is Sammukha (Frontal) aspect. The rest is in the order of Prakriti chakra reckoning of signs. For example, Gemini aspects Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. Since Virgo is the Sammukha rasi (also known as Abhimukha rasi, Darpana rasi) for Gemini, the aspect on Virgo by Gemini is the strongest aspect. The next stronger is the aspect on Sagittarius, and last is Pisces. Sishya: Relevant shloka is given in Somanatha’s Kalpalatha

ु िं उा पार्ि ूकटी करोित अथ ूाधाेन सख

atha prādhānyena sammukhadṛṣṭiṁ uktvā pārśvadṛṣṭi prakaṭī karoti The following table was given by Sri Rangacharya in his Jaimini Sutramritam which may be used by the readers with advantage. This table is very essential, for example, to use Drig Dasa for which the Aspect Arudha must be calculated. Aspect Arudha calculation is completely based on this table which gives the order of Sign aspect strength for each sign. Please read the Drig Dasa article by Sri Rangacharya published in Saptarishis Astrology. 210

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Aspected Signs

Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

Scorpio, Leo, Aquarius Libra, Capricorn, Cancer Vigro, Sagittaius, Pisces Aquarius, Scorpio, Taurus Capricorn, Libra, Aries Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius Aquarius, Taurus, Leo Aries, Capricorn, Cancer Pisces, Gemini, Virgo Leo, Taurus, Scorpio Cancer, Aries, Libra Sagittarius, Virgo, Gemini

Q2: How and where is Amatyakaraka to be used, can it be used in transits and if so how exactly it is to be used? Shri Iranganti Rangacharya: It is, indeed, a question that needs much explanation. Sometimes, in place of Atmakaraka, Amatyakaraka can be used. Especially, in case of Raja, Amatya Yogas, Amatyakaraka can be extensively used. For example, Manipravala yoga also can be extended to Amatyakaraka planet for which Graha Chakra reckoning must be used. Coming to Transits, Phalaratnamala gives transit results for Yogada planet which may be extended to this planet as well. But, much research needs to be done in this area. Q3: Jaimini Rishi has described which Lagna to see the financial prospects of a native? Are there more than one lagna for it, if so please teach us. Shri Iranganti Rangacharya: Arudha Lagna, Indu Lagna and Tara Lagna are to be used for financial prosperity. Q4: I think Jaimini Rishi is the only Rishi to give so much importance to Navamsa in terms of finding combinations and yogas in D9, whereas other rishis have not given so, is this true, if not can you explain which other works you have found in your experience which gives detailed works on divisional charts? Shri Iranganti Rangacharya: Yes, Jaimini has given much importance to Navamsa chart. In addition to Navamsa, Drekkana chart is also extensively used in this System. The other divisional charts that find occasional usage are Panchamamsa and Saptamsa charts. The other divisional charts in the Parasara system need not be mixed with this system. Q5: Humble Sir, in Jaimini Sutras Chapter 1 Pada 2, it is written SU. 20.--Prasiddhakarma

jeevaha sanow. If Sani joins Atmakaraka in the Navamsa, he will produce a famous person in his own line of business. How is this sutra to be understood, usually we take Saturn to be Dukhakaraka (sorrow giver) and he joining with AK should ideally give more grief to oneself hitting hard at our center, thereby how is Jaimini Rishi indicating Saturn joining Atmakaraka why he is 1) producing a famous person 2) why in the same line of business. (The above translation is taken from Late B Suryanarayain Raos work) 211

Shri Iranganti Rangacharya: First of all, interpreting any sutra in Jaimini Sutras can’t be done in isolation. It must be remembered that the Sutra quoted above has many preceding Sutras. So, the first sutra in that series starts with a word Tatra, which shall be interpreted as the 2nd house. So, Saturn in 2nd house produces a person who does a famous work. As we all know, Saturn is the real doer, so Saturn in 2nd definitely produces a person known for his work. The above cited Sutra has much more to comprehend, since the ensuing sutra gives a word च (cha) which attributes other results indicated in the next sutra also for Saturn. Any natural malefic planet conjoining Atmakaraka definitely spoils AK and indicates evil results. Q6: Sorry for asking this very simple query In Jaimini Sutras Chapter 1 Pada 2 SU. 23. Ravirahubhyam sarpanidhranam. If Sun and Rahu join Atmakaraka in the Navamsa the person dies by snake-bites. Query: Dear Sir a) what is the logic behind using Sun here, Rahu for snakes is understood but why conjoining of Sun, is it since Sun is the natural Atma karaka (referring to as an individual) b) If Sun or Rahu is having Rasi Drishti on the AK in D9 then would the result be the same? Shri Iranganti Rangacharya: As the case of previous question, the sutra quoted here, also needs to be understood in correct manner. This sutra is also a sutra in a series, so must not be interpreted in isolation. In “Sutra Vangmaya”, some sutras are Adhikara sutras and some are upasutras. So the Adhikara sutras can be applied anywhere in interpreting other sutras, where as upasutras must be applied then and there. As you all know, Jaimini Sutras are written in Sutra Vangmaya style and hence, the commentaries are very essential for understanding Sutra Vangmaya. The correct interpretation goes like this. If the fourth house of Karakamsa Lagna is occupied by Moon and aspected by Sun and Rahu, the native dies by snake-bite. It is known fact that Rahu will eclipse only Sun and Moon, not other planets. Rahu is the planet representing Snake. So, the Sutra is very clear and cogent. Having said the correct purport of the sutra, the query 2 is not necessary.

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