Harihara Brahma Yoga
Definition.-If benefics are in the 8th or 12th from the 2nd lord ; or if Jupiter, the Moon and Mercury are in the 4th, 9th and Sth from the 7th lord;
or if the Sun, Venus and Mars are in the 4th, 10th and 11th from the lord of Lagna, the above Yoga is caused.
Results.-One born in this Yoga will be an eminent scholar in Vedas, truthful, surrounded by all pleasures a pleasing speaker, fond of sex pleasures,
conqueror of enemies, helpful to others and engaged in virtuous deeds.
Remarks.-This seems to be a somewhat complicated Yoga. Three combinations are comprehended, viz., (a) benefics should occupy the 8th and 12th from the 2nd lord; (b) Jupiter, Moon and Mercury must be in the 4th, 9th and Sth respectively from the 7th lord ; or (c) the Sun, Venus and Mars must be in the 4th, 10th and 11th from the lord of Lagna. The Yoga to be effective must be strong and be disposed as suggested above. Thus, pride of place has been given to Lagna, the 2nd and 7th lords. There seems
to be some good reason for considering these three factors. Lagna represents the birth or creation of the individual. The 2nd represents the wealth which is so very essential for protection or preservation while the 7th being the house of Maraka signifies desrruction. These three activities of creation, protection and destruction are carried on by the Hindu Trinity,
v2., Brahma, Vishnu or Hari and Mahe-shwara or Hara and hence the combination is termed Harihara Brahma Yoga.