Madhya Parashari

This ancient scripture is also believed to be written by the unknown author of Laghu Parashari and deals with further interpretations and hints about Vimshottari Dasa.

1. After bowing before Parashara Munni and examining his Hora Sara, the essence, of Nakshatra Dasha System is being described here.

2. It is prayed that the Sun etc. nine planets and Aries etc. Twelve Rashis (signs) may always shower their blessings upon mankind.

3. The learned have advised to consider the Ascendant and the 9th house for the wealth of the native; and the 4th and 10th, for his happiness and prosperity.

4. The 8th house from the Ascendant and the 8th from the 8th i.e. the 3rd are the two houses of longevity. The 12th (Vayaya) from them i.e. the 2nd and 7th are Marakasthanas.

5. Except the Sun and Moon, all the other planets when they own the Marakasthanas become Maraka planets. Lords of the 6th, 8th, 12th and Rahu-Ketu are also Marakas.

6. Lords of the Vipat, Pratyari and Vadha Stars have been considered in Jataka Shastra as Marakas. 3rd, 5th, 7th stars from the birth star are called respectively Vipat, Pratyari and Vadha stars.(6)

7. The Lords of the 2nd and 12th counted from the sign where in the Moon is posited in the birth chart; the Lord of the 22nd decanate from the decanate the rising sign falls and also the 23rd asterism from the asterism under which the birth has taken place – these four too have been considered as Marakas.

This brings to the end of the Samajna Adhyaya

Chapter 2

Rajayoga Adhyaya

1. Now the effects of the Rajayoga etc. depending upon the position, sign and aspect of planets are being described.

2. The learned Astrologer should first of all learn to find out the Spasht Ascendant, Spasht Rashi (Sign) through Spasht movement of the heavenly bodies(2).

3-4 ½ . First of all consider the longevity of the native: Whether his life span is short, medium or full; there after the horoscope be studied for other indications. When a native has not to live long it is useless to know the other events of his life. Then assess the properties and effects, good or bad, of the twelve houses.

Inauspicious Houses

4-5 ½ . The house formed by the sum of the 11th, 3rd, 8th, 6th and 12th will certainly destroy its own properties.

Auspicious Houses

5-6 ½ . Angular signs (1-4-7-10) are benefic and Trinal signs (9-5) are good and auspicious. The house formed by the sum of these, even if it is evil, will give good effects. In this case also compute in the same manner as explained in the case of previous Shloka.

Pecularities of the Angular and Trinal Signs

6-7. The great Rishis have given the name of Angles to the four houses (1st, 4th, 7th and 10th) from the Ascendant and the 4th and 10th of these are more auspicious. The same way amongst the Trines (1st, 5th and 9th) consider the 9th and 5th more beneficent.

Planetary Aspect

9-10. Now let us examine the various combinations of Rajayoga. Trines have been described as the abode of Goddess Lakshmi and the Angles, as that of God Vishnu. Their union i.e. the relationship between their Lords, cause the native to become a Chakravarti Raja.

11. If the Lord of the 9th is in the 5th or that of the 5th is in the 9th and both mutually aspect each other, the native will be an emperor.

12. The Lords of the 5th and the 9th may occupy any house in the Chart, if they are 7th from each other, then the native, born of a royal family, is sure to be a ruler.

13. If the Lord of the 4th (Vahana House) is in the 10th (Mana House) and that of the 10th is in the 4th and are being aspected by the Lord of the 5th or 9th, the native will be a ruler.

14. If the Lords of the 5th, 10th, 4th and the Ascendant (Asc.) occupy any house with the Lord of the 9th in the Chart then the prince shall have plenty of elephants, horses etc., means of conveyance and extend his empire with his valour.

15. When the Lords of the 4th and 10th associate with that of the 5th and are aspected by that of the 9th, the native will be a king.

16. If the Lord of the 5th associating with the Lords of the 9th and that of the 1st occupies the Ascendant, the 4th or the 10th, then the native born of a royal family will become a King.

This brings to the end of Raja Yoga Adhyaya