Dr.
Shanker Adawal
Astrology
is a harmonious blend of science and art. This is a unique method of
interpretation of the correlation of planetary influences. This implies that
there is a constantly moving relationship between the objects of the universe
such as the Sun, the Moon and the planets and the small moving objects as the
human beings, animals and the like. Whatever is born or done at given moment of
time adopts the qualities of that particular moment. In as much as a man
identifies himself with the physical-self and the physical world around him, so
he is indissolubly part of it and subject to the changing pattern as formed by
the planets in their orbits. Only by the recognition of that which he senses as
greater than himself he can attune himself to what is beyond the terrestrial
pattern.
The
entire basis of astrology rests on the premise that the pattern of a person
correlates with the planetary pattern at his birth moment. The planetary
pattern at his birth moment. The pattern will at times exteriorize as “events”.
The accuracy of these which can be checked up in earlier life gives the
astrologer the belief that tendencies deduced from calculation of future deeds
may be expected to evaluate as certain types of happenings in later life. When
the astrologer applies a great deal of common sense he rises above the evidence
of his limited senses.
Yogas,
in astrological parlance, are specified commutations or combinations of planets
in the different houses of the chart, i.e. certain positions of planets
relative to each other or one another or to the ascendant or to the Moon. These
constitute the special features and these play vital roles in the evaluation of
horoscopes. Yogas are capable of changing the entire complexion of the chart. This
general term Yoga, applies to either one of good augury or of bad. They confer
auspicious results and lift one to dizzy heights or cause evil in experiencing
untold miseries. In popular language the benefic one is called a Yoga and the
malefic one is known as Arishta. Some Arishta Yogas are so bad that they annul
even strong Raja Yogas. Thus the result of an apparently promising chart may
invariably fail the native. Yogas formed from or in relation to the ascendant
give results usually from one’s childhood while those formed from or in
relation to the moon sign fructify after a described age of years and the
degree of manifestation will depend upon the merits and demerits of the acts
and deeds of the native. It should be kept in view that none of these Yogas
will ever become operative to the exclusion of any of the other Yogas present
in the horoscope. It is, nevertheless, quite possible to distinguish one Yoga
from the other.
Yogas
become fruitful when the planets are powerful both in the Rasi chart and in the
Navamsa chart. Hence the axiom “Grahanam
amsakamabalam”.
Yogas
which are known as quasi permanent indications in a horoscope tend to show the
degree of good luck or adversity a person is likely to experience during his
life time.
All
Yogas are combinations of planets but all combinations of planets do not constitute
Yogas. They may be Arishtas as well. There are many types of benefic Yogas like
Dhana Yogas, Raja Yogas and Gnana Yogas. Malefic Yogas mean and include Agnana
Yogas. Maaraka Yogas, Dur Yogas, Ava Yogas and the like. In general Yogas which
are benefic or malefic govern health, personality, success and happiness in
life, financial affluence, high education, psyche, physique, family life,
friends and relations, one’s conduct, pleasures, enjoyment of life and fortune
and the like.
Yoga
is a word difficult to define precisely in English language. According to
dictionary, the term Yoga means conjunction, joining, unity, unison,
combination, junction etc. The word Yoga in the general term is derived from
the term Samyoga which literally means a conjunction or chance. But, in
astrology, Yogas are formed in several ways due to interplanetary relationship
of planets or placement of planets. According to Vaidhanatha Deekshit the
established relationship between planets are 1. Conjunction; 2. Exchange of
house; 3. Mutual or special aspect; 4. Prestigious position; and, 5. Strength of
some special kind.
Planets
are divided into three groups viz. Benefics, Neutrals and Malefics depending on
their rulership of certain houses in any horoscope. According to sage Parasara
there are benefics, malefic and neutrals for every ascendant or sign but
according to Vasishta, Ganpati Muni etc.; there are Ati subhas (highly beneficial ones), Subhas (benefic) Paapas (malefic)
and Ati papas (most dangerous malefics).
Vishama grahas of mischievous planets
is another category defined by some ancient writers. There are places of
elevation and fall for all the planets. Planets which cause Yogas give full,
proportionate or minimal results depending upon these factors. Maha Yogas are:
Pancha Maha Purusha Yogas viz. Hamsa, Maalavya, Bhadra, ruchaka and Sasa,
Sthira Lakshmi Yoga, Chatussara Yoga, Parijata Yoga, Adhi Yoga, Pushkalaa Yoga,
Siva Yoga, Vishnu Yoga, Saarva bhowma Yoga, Chakravarti Yoga, Utkrishta Raja
Yoga, Maha Bhagya Yoga, Sree Yoga, Kalaanidhi Yoga, Aiswarya Yoga, Ayanta
Dhyanalabha Yoga, Shubhra Yoga, Gajakesari Yoga, Raja Yoga and others. Therer
are in all 3016 Yogas in vogue including Nabhasa Yogas, Aukrui Yogas, Ashubha
Yogas, Duryogas and Ava Yogas.
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