Now discussed is Dimbha Chakra based on Jatakabharanam:
Notes: This Chakra or diagram is used to knowing about specific effects distributing the various Nakshatras, with reference to the natal Sun’s Nakshatra position, among the various limbs of the figure of a boy. This however does not mean that predictions are restricted to childhood or to male natives only.
The details are as in the ensuing verses.
714 – 717. Method of Distribution: (a) The first three Nakshatras from the one occupied by the natal Sun should be noted down on the head of the figure. The distribution continues with the next three on the face, the next two on shoulders, the next two on the arms, the next two on the palms, the next five on the chest, the next one on t e navel, the next one on the privities, the next six on the knees, and the last two on the feet. Based on the natal Nakshatra (Le. the one occupied by the Moon) falling in a specific limb of the body, results as prescribed by the sages should be declared.
(b) Bala Bhadra comments as under. Dundhi Raja suggests distribution of six Nakshatras on the knees, and two on the feet. This is contrary to the basic tenets. For the work Svarodaya clearly states as under.
(c) Counted from the Sun’s Nakshatra position at birth, distribute three on the head, three on the face, two on shoulders, one each on the two arms, one ‘each on the two hands (i.e. lower arms),five on the chest, one on the navel, one on the privity, six on the knees, and one each on the two feet should be distributed. In this distribution, note the limb on which the’ Nakshatra (occupied by the Moon) falls. Result should be based accordingly.
Notes: Abhijit Nakshatra is not considered in Dimbha Chakra.
Now assume the Sun, at birth is in Asvini. Then, the distribution in Dimbha Chakra will be:
Head : Asvini, Bharani and Krittika. (3)
Face : Rohini, Mrigasira and Arudra (3)
Shoulders : Punarvasu and Pushyami. (2)
Upper Arms : Aslesha and Makha. (2)
Lower Arms : Poorva Phalguni and Uttara Phalguni (2)
(Each shoulder, upper arm and lower arm will get one staar each.)
Cbest : Hasta, Chitta, Svathi, Visakha, and Anuradha. (5)
Navel : Jyeshta. (1)
Privity : Mula. (1)
Knees : Poorvashadha, Uttarshadha, Sravana, Dhanishta, Satabhisha,
poorva Bhadra. (6)
Feet : Uttarabhadra and Revathi. (2)
The Dimbhaka Chakra given in Svarodaya agrees with the one given in Garuda Purana, chapter 60, slokas 18 – 20.
Suppose one with the Sun in Asvini as above is born with natal Nakshatra (Le. the Moon’s position) in Jyeshta. Hence his Dimbha Cakra’s Nakshatra will be in the navel. Accordingly results for “navel” should be foretold.
Dimbha Chakra’s effects are otherwise for a specific relationship with the Nakshatras occupied by the Sun and the Moon at birth. The diagram suggested is for understanding the effects only.
“Dimbhaka” means an urchin. The suggestion implied is to place the Nakshatras on the figure of a boy, for easy identification.
We can in fact do even without a boy’s figure drawn. Results for Dimbha Chakra are discussed in the ensuing verses.
718. On Head: If the birth Nakshatra falls on the head in Dimbha Chakra, the subject will be endowed with diamonds, gold, beautiful robes and wonderful fans made of palm leaves. (That is, the person will Iead a rich life with various paraphernalia.)
Notes: One will get silk clothes, according to Garuda Purana (GP).
719. On Face: If the birth Nakshatra falls on the face in Dimbha Chakra, the subject will eat sweet food, will enjoy comforts of “beds and seats” (Le. will live in a well-furnished home), be a good speaker, be ever happy and be with a smiling face.
Notes: The effects given in this verse indicate that the person concerned will have comforts of food and furniture, be happy with a smiling face & C.
720. On Shoulders: If the birth Nakshatra falls on a shoulder in Dimbha Chakra, the person will possess well-projected shoulders like (the back of) an ox, be a jewel of the family, will give gifts to festivals of temples etc. (Le. will contribute to religious undertakings), be valorous, heroic and exceedingly liberal.
721. On Arms: If the birth Nakshatra falls on an arm in Dimbha Chakra, the person will leave his country, be very arrogant and be very heroic. He will earn wide fame in foreign countries.
Notes: The native will lose his position (GP).
722. On Palms: If the birth Nakshatra falls on a palm in Dimbha Chakra, the person will be bountiful (or eloquent), be bereft of virtues, be an examiner of commodities and precious stones and be truthful as well as untruthful.
Notes: One will be a thief (GP).
723. On Chest: If the birth Nakshatra falls on the chest in Dirnbha Chakra, the person will be equal to a ruler, a virtuous man among his family members, will have an unsullied and widespread fame and be skilful in scriptures.
724. On Navel: If the birth Nakshatra falls on the navel in Dirnbha Chakra, the person will be patient, be timid in respect of undertakings related to war (Le. will lack fighting sprit, be an expert in arts, righteous and be exceedingly munificent.
725. On Privity: If the birth Nakshatra falls on the privity in Dimbha Chakra, the person will defeat even the pride of Manmatha – the Hindu god of beauty – (i.e. will be of enviable beauty), will perform good deeds, be interested in songs and dances, an expert in arts and endowed with unparalleled fame. Notes: The person will be an adulterer (GP).
726. On Knees: If the birth Nakshatra falls on a knee in Dimbha Chakra, the person will move in many countries, will be unstable due to his enthusiasm in sexual love, weak-bodied, wicked and devoid of truthfulness.
727. On Feet: If the birth Nakshatra falls on a foot in Dimbha Chakra, the person will be interested in agricultural activities, be less religious, will abandon his duties (i.e. be undutiful), be in servitude and short-lived.
Notes: “Sarmojjhita” should read as “Karmojjhita” to indicate that the native will abandon his duties.
These are the effects for Dimbha Chakra.
Thus ends the second chapter dealing with inauspicious phenomena at birth and effects of years and others in Bora Ratnam authored by Bala Bhadra, son of illustrious Damodara, the excellent among astrological scholars.
