1. An insight into Kuja dosha_Trivedi

AN INSIGHT INTO Kuja Dosha MARITAL MALADIES AND REMEDIES

MRIDULA TRIVEDI T. P. Trivedi, R. Asthana

Preface

'An insight into Kuja Dosha' is the outcome of our extensive research on one very intriguing and burning aspect of astrology, Mangli dosha, which has been so comprehensively dealt with in this prodigious work for the first time. This work incorporates dictums and sutras of yore, supplemented by observations from our experience and supported by more than hundred case studies. Placement of Mars in certain houses of horoscope is termed as Kuja dosha or Mangli dosha, which is feared with dreadful consequences. However, Kuja dosha or Mangli dosha has been very much fallaciously understood- not only by the common man but by few astrologers as well. The precocious knowledge of Mars dosha or its erroneous exceptions either prevented a betrothal from taking place or its dissolution later on. We are astonished to come across the works of several writers where the 'Mars dosha' has either been consigned to insignificance or some works where it has been given the primacy it certainly doesn't deserve. There have been birth charts where Mars has had no inimical effects despite being posited in the 7th or the 8th house of the horoscope. On the contrary, domestic life has been found to be severely disturbed despite there being no Mars dosha. We do not wish to presume here that if Mars is posited in the 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or the 12th house of the birth chart, will necessarily lead to disruption in marital life. Additionally, we aim to dispel the notion that if Mars is not posited in these situations, will cause a blissful marital life. Such a horrible picture of Mangli dosha is sometimes painted that boys and girls having Mangli dosha are classified as a different species altogether and the fact is mentioned prominently in matrimonial adver- tisements. Even those who do not generally subscribe to astrology give credence to this affliction under the belief that the dosha would cause hiccups in early stages of married life. Parents are so over-awed by Mangli dosha that they want to know first thing after the birth of their child, whether or not he or she is Mangli. It should be known that according to well-established principles of astrology 50% of the popu- lation is non-Mangli and the remaining 50% is Mangli. Then why is this segregation of Mangli population? Perhaps this has to do with the lack of knowledge about the evil effects of Mangli dosha.

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From the foregoing it is inferred that Mangli dosha is a conundrum, which requires ponderous and deep research. On the basis of analyses of several thousand cases we have tried to cogitate and have come to infer various facts that were either not known to us or were ignored by us. This is not appropriate to take it for granted that if the Mars, in the horoscope of the girl, occupies six specific houses, the boy should also have Mars placed in any of those specific houses where Kuja dosha is given rise to, and thus both will be Mangli and marital life will remain happy. A Mangli girl can marry a non-Mangli boy and vice versa under placement of Mars in specific signs. For example, if the boy is not Mangli and the girl has Mars in the 7th house in the sign of exaltation i. e. Capricorn, the married life will be happy. Similarly a girl having Mars placed in Pisces in the 8th house or in Scorpio in the 4th house should not be treated as Mangli and Mangli boy may not be recommended to her. Generally the placement of Mars in Aquarius or Leo does not give rise to Kuja dosha. If in a girl's birth chart Mars occupies the 7th house in Scorpio, Aries or Capricorn it is presumed that Mars dosha does not exist. Texts say that if Mars is in Cancer or Aquarius it does not give rise to any ill effects. Even if it is expostulated that Mars does not give rise to any adverse effect in either of the situations enumerated above, wouldn't it be said that, if a husband were to decease or meet a severe accident in the above cases, that it is the consequence of Mars' dosha. There are innumerable such rules and many such findings which reveal astonishing facts in reference to Kuja dosha. And all these have been explained in this work 'An insight into Kuja Dosha'. We are striving here to know the veracity of Mars's dosha and move in right direction. While examining horoscopes at the time of marriage, girl or groom's horoscopes should not be rejected merely on the ground of its being afflicted with Mars's dosha. The book has been divided in five sections named as under:

1. Astro-dimensions of Mars 2. Astrological dimensions of Kuja dosha 3. Conjunctions of Mars with other planets 4. Practical case studies 5. Remedial measures. Mars is much mysterious and abstruse planet and it is quite arduous to understand the role of Mars in case of individuals. Same planet Mars in the horoscope can result into extremely happy conjugal life whereas similar placement of Mars, in the other, can disintegrate or devastate the

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life of the native. A proper analysis of the Mars' position is therefore essential, for many factors are taken into account to predict the outcome. A common conviction abont Mars being only a malefic, brutal, dreadful and injury -inducing planet would be forsaken by one, as he studies the results of Mars in all the 12 houses. As a benefic, Mars also bestows the native with the bliss of the life. The introduction to planet Mars and its general results in varions houses of a birth chart have been explained in the first section 'Astro-dimensions of Mars' under chapters 'Mars in Zodiac' and 'General results of Mars'. The second section has been assigned to Kuja dosha and the adversities caused by it. In the chapter "Kuja dosha: defined and described' is presented a vivid account of formation of Kuja dosha and from where to count it. It is a general practice to reckon Mars dosha from the position of Moon or Venus as well, in addition to ascendant. Would it not give 18 such positions in a single horoscope liable to be labelled as Mars dosha. Such misgivings are tried to be set right. It is an important belief that if a Mangli girl is wedded to a Mangli groom, then the adverse effects of Kuja dosha are cancelled. It would not be digressing from the snbject to add that 75% of Mars dosha is balanced by Saturn, Rahu and Ketu and 25% by the Sun. Planets, who are simultaneously responsible for causing ill effects like Mars dosha, are also discnssed in this chapter. In fact for matching of birth charts in respect of Kuja dosha proper weighment of dosha is essential. How can the Kuja dosha be measured numerically has been explained in this chapter. By following the same, proper snggestion for the match can be given in respect of happy married life when the intensity of Kuja dosha does not deviate more than 25 to 50%. Being familiar with Kuja dosha, we now proceed to learn about various adversities brought about by Mars in different placements causing dosha, in next chapter 'Adversities caused by Mars in different houses'. Under six sub-chapters evil effects due to Mars in six sensitive houses has been discussed. The final observations and our opinion are based on classical dictums, which are exhaustively dealt and explained in this chapter. Total outcome of Kuja dosha has been analysed most scientifically along with all available Sanskrit shlokas explaining Kuja dosha and its adversity. These observations are those, which sages have propounded, in their classical works, but the researches and practical observations have modified these sutras to a great extent. When and how Kuja dosha gets cancelled and its adversities are not at all experienced by the native, is one of the very important chapters

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of this work. Many persons in whose horoscope Kuja dosha has been cancelled, balanced or neutralized are leading very happy marital life. There are many misconceptions about the cancellation or neutralization of the Kuja dosha; even sages differ from each other. There is no end to confusion regarding the intensity of Kuja dosha and when it is really harmful and when there is no harm in spite of apparent Kuja dosha in the birth chart. We have devoted a complete chapter 'Annulment of Kuja dosha" on various factors when Kuja dosha becomes ineffective or invalidated. The views of many scholars and sages have been quoted and finally we have broached what we have actually experienced after the study of thousands of birth charts. Jupiter's benevolence has been accepted and acclaimed by one and all. It is believed that association or aspect of Jupiter neutralises the adversity caused by Mars. But as a result of our extensive research in the past 20 years we have confidently put forth the diametric view, as we have found that the effect of Jupiter on Mars does not cancel the Kuja dosha, on the contrary it enhances the intensity of the adversity. Kalyan Verma has mentioned a lot about the relationship of Mars and Jupiter in Saravali. Other classics have also been taken into consideration in favour of our observations. We found that Mars alone could not do that much harm to the native as it could do when associated or aspected by Jupiter. It either resulted in widowhood or divorce. This has been dealt exhaustively in the chapter ' Re-understanding Jupiter's role in Kuja dosha'. In case of females we have found that Mars in 5th house also plays a negative role and may also cause early widowhood. All those positions of Mars affecting the 7th or the 8th house are classified as Kuja dosha, then why not Mars in 5th, from where it aspects the house of Saubhagya, be similarly grouped. A separate chapter has been written for the role of 'Mars in the 5th house for females'. These findings are of great use. All scholars of astrology will do well to further examine these findings in practical horoscopes they come across. In the section of 'Conjunctions of Mars with other planets' we have dealt with the exact nature of effects rendered by Mars whenever it is conjoined with other planets. When does Mars remain under control and when its adversity gets heavily multiplied and when it takes a completely different shape. Conjunction of Mars with certain planets proves rather beneficial, instead of causing adversity. In this connection we have first explained the verdicts of sages as mentioned in various classical works followed by our research findings in respect to conjunc- tions of Mars.

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The most significant and ntilitarian part of this work is the section on 'Practical case studies', which is based on vast research carried out during last thirty years to ferret out the precise results of Kuja dosha for different signs and for different ascendants. Placement of Mars in the 7th house for Aries ascendant will be absolutely different than that for Taurus or Libra ascendant. Mars in 8th house may cause early widowhood for few ascendants while for others same position of Mars may end up in separation, divorce or unhappy marital life. Still in few other cases similar Mars in 8th honse may not do any harm as snch, as in the case of Leo or Taurus. There was immense necessity for scrutiny on Mangli dosha as till now we base our predictions only on classical works. There are limitations of classical writings of sages and they have not mentioned what Mars will do if it is placed in particnlar house giving rise to Kuja dosha in all the twelve signs. Due to dearth of this comprehensive knowledge about the results of adversities caused by Kuja dosha many predictions miserably fail. We took as many horo- scopes as was practically possible for us for specific positions of Mars for a particular lagna e. g. For Aries ascendant, placement of Mars in the 7th house was required to be examined. We found that in abont a dozen birth charts similar incidents have happened. The wife or hnsband died soon after marriage within a short span of time. This practical observation held good for all other such cases where Mars was placed in Libra in the 7th house. Similarly for all other ascendants same exercise was iterated and final observations have been given with confidence. As in all six sensitive houses, if joined by Mars, give rise to Kuja dosha. For twelve ascendants, there are thus 72 kinds of placements of Mars, which were reqnired to be studied for exact happenings in respect to marital life. We have studied at least 10 cases of each ascendant before conjecturing any conclusion, and have illustrated one, two or three cases for each kind of Kuja dosha and given the particulars of other persons where similar observations were noted.

It does not snffice to apprehend what kind of adversity one is going to face in life. The marriage may fail or the life partner may die soon or otherwise one may face innumerable miseries in marital life due to varions kinds of placements of Mars. The wife may be disloyal or the hnsband may have a secret wife or otherwise there may be very loose moral values of either of the life partners giving pain to other one. It is quintessential to know the process of prevention of such adversity. How to get rid of snch adverse probabilities? How can widowhood be saved or unhappy marital life is converted into happy conjngal life? This

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all is exhaustively discussed in the section on 'Remedial measures'. The remedies and preventive measures can be largely divided into six parts. 1. Remedies by election of auspicions Muhurt 2. Remedy by Vishnu Pratima Vivah or Tulsi Vivah. 3. Remedies by way of recitation of mantras, stotras and sooktas 4. Remedy by observation of Vrat. 5. Remedies by way of Donation or charity. 6. Remedies by wearing suitable gemstone and using suitable colours Remedies as suggested in Lal Kitab have also been given for discerning readers, so that they can reap the best fruits of this work. Various such measures have been explained and rare stotras and vedic mantras have been propounded which have not been written in any such work previously. The chapter of Remedies is the soul of this book. Any research work of this magnitude requires inspiration from inside and affection from outside. Had such inspiration not come from someone whose divine beauty is beyond any description, the work of mortal being, would have never seen the light of the day. She was none but Goddess of learning, who fired our imagination when after the day's hard work, body was fatigued and refused to obey the orders of mind, it was her blessings and motivation that infused new life. Any organized work of this mammoth dimension would require the assistance of sincere co-workers. We thank all associates who have assisted in one or the other way during the process of research carried out in this work. Mr. Sunil Dhaka, Principal of Hewett Polytechnic has cooperated in the preliminary stage of this book in selection of concern- ing mantras from the classical works. Last but not the least, this work does not pretend to be complete in any sense of the term. It is none but an attempt to serve the interest of the common man. We are more than anybody else conscious of many defects and blemishes - which would have inadvertently crept in this book. For this we shall be extremely grateful to accept any suggestion from the valued readers.

Makar Sakranti Mridula Trivedi Rakesh Asthana Samavat 2062 T.P. Trivedi C-43A, Sector A,

CONTENTS

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PREFACE vii-xii

Section 1: ASTRO-DIMENSIONS OF MARS

Ch. 1.1 Mars in Zodiac 3

Ch. 1.2 General results of Mars 8

Ch. 13 Mars and Marriage: Various Combinations 18

Section 2: ASTRO-DIMENSIONS OF KUJA DOSHA

Ch. 2.1 Kuja dosha: Defined and Described 35

Ch. 2.2 Adversities caused Due to Kuja Dosha 41

Ch. 2.2.1 Mars in The Acendant Lagna 43

Ch. 2.2.2 Mars in The Second House 48

Ch. 2.2.3 Mars in The Fourth House 53

Ch. 2.2.4 Mars in The Seventh House 60

Ch. 2.2.5 Mars in The Eighth House 67

Ch. 2.2.6 Mars in The Twelth House 75

Ch. 2.3 Mars in The Fifth House in a female Nativity: 81 A research finding Ch. 2.4 Annulment of Kuja Dosha 103

Ch. 2.5 Re-understanding Jupiter's role in Kuja dosha 111

Section 3: CONJUNCTIONS OF MARS WITH OTHER PLANETS

Ch. 3.1 Mars-Saturn conjunction in various houses of KD 136

Ch. 3.2 Mars-Moon conjunction in various houses of KD 143

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Ch. 3.3 Mars-Venus conjunction in various houses of KD 150 Ch. 3.4 Mars-Mercury conjunction in various houses of KD 156 Ch. 3.5 Mars-Sun conjunction in various houses of KD 161

Ch. 3.6 Mars-Jupiter conjunction in various houses of KD 166

Ch. 3.7 Mars-Nodes conjunction in various houses of KD 171

Section 4: Research Findings on PRACTICAL CASE STUDIES

Ch. 4.1 Kuja Dosha due to Mars in the Ascendent 177 Ch. 4.2 Kuja Dosha due to Mars in the Second House 206 Ch. 4.3 Kuja Dosha due to Mars in the Fourth House 238

Ch. 4.4 Kuja Dosha due to Mars in the Seventh House 265

Ch. 4.5 Kuja Dosha due to Mars in the Eighth House 314

Ch. 4.6 Kuja Dosha due to Mars in theTwelth House 366 Ch. 4.7 Observations summed- up 392

Section 5: PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR KUJA DOSHA

Ch. 5.1 Selection of Suitable Muhurt 410 Ch. 5.2 Vishnu Pratima Vivah 421 Ch. 5.3 Remedies through Mantras 424 Ch. 5.4 Remedies through Stotras 437

Ch. 5.5 Mangal Kavach and Mangal Yantra 479 Ch. 5.6 Vrat: A Remedy for Marital Maladies 489 Ch. 5.7 Donation: A Noble deed, superb remedy indeed 510

Ch. 5.8 Remedies through Gemstones 520 Ch. 5.9 Using colours consonant with planets 547 Ch. 5.10 Remedies for from 'LALKITAB' 556

CONCLUSION 572

SECTION 1 ASTRO-DIMENSIONS OF MARS

"Science is organized knowledge.Wisdom is organized life. " - Immanuel Kant

CHAPTER 1.1

MARS IN ZODIAC

M ars, known from ancrent times and named after the Roman god of war, the red planet, is the fourth planet from the Sun and the most Earth-like planet in our solar system. It is also the second nearest planet to the Earth. At one and a half times the distance the Earth is from the Sun, Mars is the planet that has been most visited by human spacecraft and the only one that humans can realistically travel to in the near future. It is also the planet we know the most about after our own. It is about half the size of Earth and has a dry, rocky surface and a very thin atmosphere.

SIZE

Mars is about 4,222 miles (6790 km) in diameter. This is 53% (a little over half) of the diameter of the Earth.

MASS AND GRAVITY

Mars' mass is about 6.42 x 1023 kg. This is 1/9th of the mass of the Earth. A 100-pound person on Mars would weigh 38 pounds.

LENGTH OF A DAY AND YEAR ON MARS

Each day on Mars takes 1.03 Earth days (24.6 hours). It has an orbital period equal to 687 earth days (it takes this long for Mars to orbit the Sun once) and a rotational period equal to 24hrs 37mins 22.6 sec's. Therefore there are 668 Martian days in a Martian Year.

MARS' ORBIT

Mars is 1.524 times farther from than the Sun than the Earth is. It averages 141.6 million miles (227.9 million km) from the Sun. Its orbit is very elliptical; Mars has the highest orbital eccentricity of any planet

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in our Solar System except Pluto. Mars has a very eccentric orbit. Its orbit can vary from 249 million km to 207 million km. Because of this Mars also experiences the seasons.

TEMPERATURE RANGE

Mars' surface temperature averages -81 °F (-63 ℃). The temperature ranges from a high of 68° F (20° C) to a low of -220°F (-140° C). Mars is much colder than the Earth.

MARS' MOONS

Mars has 2 tiny moons in orbit, Phobos and Deimos. They were discovered in 1877, by Asaph Hall. These two moons are irregular in shape and are most likely asteroids caught by Mars's gravitational pull a long time ago and neither of them are large enough to become spherical. They both have synchronous rotations and always keep their same face toward Mars. Phobos orbits at a distance of less than 6000 km from the surface of Mars (9270 km from its centre) and is the largest of both with a maximum diameter equal to 27 km. It has been discovered that the moon is falling very slowly towards the planet at a rate of 10 km a century. In which case it will collide with the planet's surface .after 40 million years. The surface is covered with craters. The moon has an orbital period of 7hrs 39mins. Deimos is even smaller than Phobos. Its longest diameter is equal to 15 km. It orbits at 23400 km from the planet's centre, and nnlike Phobos is in a stable orbit.

MARS' SURFACE (PLANETARY COMPOSITION)

Crust and Surface: The surface of Mars is dry, rocky, mostly covered with iron-rich basaltic rock (an igneous rock). Mars has a thin crust, similar to Earth's. There are low-lying plains in the Northern Hemi- sphere, but the Souther Hemisphere is dotted with impact craters. The ground is frozen; this permafrost extends for several kilometres. Mantle: Silicate rock, probably hotter than the Earth's mantle at corresponding depths. Core: The core is probably iron and sulphides and may have a radius of 800-1,500 miles (1,300-2,400 km). Olympus Mons, on Mars, is perhaps the largest volcano in the Solar System. It is I7 miles (27 km) tall and over 320 miles (520 km) across. It is thonght to be extinct.

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The north and south poles of Mars are covered by ice caps composed of frozen carbon dioxide and water. Scientists have long thought that there is no liquid water on the surface of Mars, but recent photos from Mars indicate that there might be some liquid water near the surface. The surface of Mars shows much evidence of the effects of ancient waterways upon the landscape; there are ancient, dry rivers and lakes complete with huge inflow and outflow channels. Scientists think that most of the water on Mars is frozen in the land (as permafrost) and frozen in the polar ice caps.

ATMOSPHERE

Mars has a very thin atmosphere. It consists of 95% carbon dioxide (C02), 3% nitrogen, and 1.6% argon (there is no oxygen). The atmo- spheric pressure is only a fraction of that on Earth (about 1% of Earth's atmospheric pressure at sea level), and it varies greatly throughout the year. There are large stores of frozen carbon dioxide at the north and south poles. During the warm season in each hemisphere, the polar cap partly melts, releasing carbon dioxide. During the cold season in each hemi- sphere, the polar cap partly freezes, capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide. Occasionally, there are clouds in Mars' atmosphere. Most of these clouds are composed of carbon dioxide ice crystals or, less frequently, of frozen water crystals. There are a lot of fine dust particles suspended in Mars' atmosphere. These particles (which contain a lot of iron oxide) absorb blue light, so the sky appears to have little blue in it and is pink/yellow to butterscotch in colour.

SPACECRAFT VISITS

Mariner 4 was the first spacecraft to visit Mars (in 1965). Two Viking spacecrafts landed in 1976. Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars on July 4, 1997, broadcasting photos.

Planetary Data

· Mass: 6.42 x 102 kg · Diameter: 6787 km · Density: (Water = 1) = 3.94 · Mass: (Earth = 1) 0.107 · Volume: (Earth = 1) = 0.15

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· Mean density: 3940 kg/m3 · Escape velocity: 5000 m/sec · Average distance from Sun: 1524 AU · Rotation period: 1.026 Earth days · Revolution period (Sidereal period) 686.98 Earth days · Tilt of axis (in degrees): 25 · Maximum surface temperature: 310 Kelvin · Minimum surface temperature: 150 Kelvin . Highest point on surface: Olympus Mons · Atmospheric components: 95% carbon dioxide, 3% nitrogen, 1.6% argon · Surface materials: basaltic rock and altered materials

Mythology of MANGAL - The Mars

In Vedic mythology Mars appears to have been born of the Earth. SARVA, the archer, represents the element of Earth as the supporter of life. Sarva's wife VIKESI, the dishevelled, is the Earth goddess. The Puranic literature of ancient India declares that Angaraka, Mars is their son born of the Earth. Mars is further identified with the Kartikeya, the god of war. He is the son of the god Shiva, who was born without Shiva's union with a woman. Kartikeya was born with six heads as the six goddesses of the lunar constellation, Kritika, nurtured him, Kartikeya kills the seemingly invincible demon Taraka, and releases the Devas from Taraka's oppression. These myths depict valor, strength and courage, and most fittingly, the protective quality of Mars. Thus, Mars is known as the protector of dharma, the sacred path and purpose in life that each of us follows. In the Zodiac, ANGARAKA or MARS is regarded as a God of martial character, red in every aspect. Even the Romans held him as their Guru. In the Zodiac, He is the Lord of "Mesha" and "Vrischika". He stays 1 1/2 months in each Rasi taking 18 months to complete the cycle. A prayer to this planet frees one from debts, poverty and illness afflicting the skin. This graha bestows property and conveyance (Loco- motion). A prayer to Angaraka can restore loss of eyesight. Tuesdays are intended for the worship of Angaraka who loves the chanting of Sama Veda. If one observes the fast on Tuesday for 21 times, the unlucky influence of Tuesday (Mangal) can be got rid off. The legend that depict the influence of the worship of MANGAL goes as follows, and is narrated whenever a worship or offering is made to the deity. An old woman used to observe fast on every Tuesday. Her son was

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named Mangaliya. Mangal deity in disguise of a Brahmin came and asked her "1 am hungry. 1 shall prepare my own food but you plaster the ground with cow-dung." The woman said, "Today is a Tuesday; I do not plaster cow-dung on this day. I shall sprinkle water and you can prepare food." The Brahmin said, "1 shall only cook on a cow-dung plastered surface." The woman refused and said that she could do anything else except cow-dung plaster." The Brahmin said, "Let your son lie upside down, 1 shall cook on his back." After some thought, the woman agreed to this and called her son. The disguised Brahmin lit the furnace on his back and cooked food. After cooking, the Brahmin asked the woman to call her son so that he could take the auspicious food. The woman, in grief, said why he cut jokes and that after your cooking on his back, he would have died. The Brahmin explained and insisted her to call the son. When insisted the woman called, and the son came running. The Brahmin said, "Old woman, your fast is successful. With kindness, your mind is also full of devotion and faith. May you be ever happy." The deity (Mangal) in disguise disappeared.

Mars-the Planet of Legends

Mars, the Roman god of war, has always had a special fascination for the mankind. Indeed, there is even a slight connection as both blood and Mars owe their red colour to iron and oxygen. Mars holds an important role in Indian astrology and its calculations. Mangal Dosha or the evil effects of Planet Mars influence the predictions in matters like Family, Happiness, Longevity of spouse and Fulfilment in sexual relation etc. The role of planet Mars in conjugal life is well established in all form of Astrology. How much damage Mars will do, depends on several other factors, like: the strength of the 7th Lord (the ruler of marriage). + occupation of good or bad planets in the 7th house or their benefic/ malefic aspects + the strength of the planet giving longevity to the spouse etc. And yet, Mars is a strong regulator of marital harmony. According to Sage Parashar, the father of Vedic Astrology, Mars afflicted horoscope of a partner in a marriage gets nullified if the spouse also has a similar affliction i. e if the spouse is also a Manglik. Interestingly, the affliction may be strong in one case and rather mild in the other but nevertheless, if both are Mangliks (Mars afflicted horoscopes cases), the ill-effects of Mars do not become operative for either partner.

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यो मां पश्यति सर्वत् सर्व व गयि पश्यति । तस्याहं न प्रणश्यामिस च मे न पणश्यति // He, who sees Me (the universal self) present in all beings and all beings existing within Me, never looses sight of Me, and I never lose sight of him.

CHAPTER 12

GENERAL RESULTS OF MARS

n Vedic astrology Mars is known as MANGAL, ANGARAKA and KUJA. These names in Sanskrit mean, "auspicions, burning coal, and the fair one". Mars is a malefic. He rules over the two sidereal signs of Aries and Scorpio. He is exalted in Capricorn and debilitated in the opposite sign of Cancer. Mars is often depicted as a god with a red body exemplifying the natural colour of the astronomical body in the sky. Like Surya, the Sun, Mars' most powerful position is "in the 10th House. He is a particularly beneficial planet for Cancer or Leo ascendants. His nature is PITTA, or fiery. His gem is red coral and his direction is south. Mars' day is Tuesday and he reaches full maturity at the age 28. Mars, considered to be the Commander-in-chief of the planetary army, is dry, hot, masculine and fiery planet. It is red in colour. It is significant of both constructive and destrnctive energy. All matters related to strength and stamina, brother, courage, fire, land and related things, opposition and enemies, accident and injuries etc. are governed by Mars. Ambition, desire, impulse, passion, cruelty, brute and rash behaviour, temper, aggression, irritation, violence and animal behaviour all come under the domain of Mars. Kuja is a karaka, or indicator, of brother and siblings and landed property. It is also significator of valiance, enemies, scandals, opposi- tions, weapons, diseases, injuries; and also assertion, aggressiveness, soldiers and military endeavours, rnechanical ability, engineers and surgeons, commanders and rulers, accidents, violence and war, ambition, strength, arguments and conflict, passion and desire. Generally, Mars is said to be a malefic planet. Under favourable

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aspects or association virtues like self-confidence, good muscular strength, independent view, determination, good character, courage, strength, stamina, sharp wit, heroic deeds, endurance, activity, energetic and constructive attitude and fearlessness are bestowed on the native. However, afflicted and weak Mars exhibits rashness, frequent loss of temper, & violent, irritable, stubbom, impulsive, and destructive tenden- cies. The native is fond of opposite sex and intoxicating things.

Parts of the body

Mars govems the extemal genital organs, left ear, face and head, nose, sense of taste, the muscular system, uterus, bladder, prostate gland, testicle, colon and rectum. It rules over the muscles and red bone marrow.

Diseases

Mars rules over disease of heat, such as all acute fevers, particularly with eruption like small pox, chicken pox, measles, mumps, typhoid, malaria. As Mars govems blood, bleeding disorders, menstrual disorders, cuts, wounds, boils, carbuncles, ulcers, lacerations, burns, headache, high blood pressure, pimples, tumor and eruption are also the diseases caused by Mars.

Places

Mars rules over fire and fireplace, kitchen, slaughter house, war field, engine rooms, boiler, mines and factories, police station, industrial area and smith shop etc.

Profession

Employment in military, police, paramilitary forces and soldiers, chemist, dentist, surgeons, butchers, barbers, sailors and carpenters are repre- sented by Mars. Those dealing in iron, steel, weapons of wars, tools, fire are also govemed by Mars. It also indicates dealers in Coral, Ruby, Red articles and also thief, dacoit, murderer etc.

Products

Tea and coffee (with Venus), ground nut, betel nut, mustards, brandy & whisky (with Moon), metallic oxides, pungent things, land, building, old material, knife, axe, sword, gun, iron and steel (with Saturn) etc are denoted by Mars. Before we commence our study of Kuja dosha i. e. the adversities, particularly on the aspect of marriage, due to placement of Mars in few

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sensitive houses, it would be pertinent to acquaint ourselves with the general effects of Mars in a birth chart in all the twelve houses, in brief.

Mars In : First House

If Mars is placed in the ascendant, the native is courageous, vigorous, valorous, strong & powerful having an instinct of domination over others. It also gives self-confidence, vitality, enterprise and independent and ambitious temperament. Mars in ascendant gives youthful appear- ance. The native would appear younger than his age. On the other side, the afflicted Mars may also give aggressive, irritable, headstrong, rash, impatient, quarrelsome and hard-hearted nature. There may be problems in chest & vulnerability to high fever, problems of blood diseases, skin ailment and myopic vision. Such natives should always take due precautions, as they are likely to have accident resulting in injury particularly on head. Early part of life in childhood may not be happy. Any trouble to mother is also indicated. In absence of any favorable combination or aspect the marital life of the native will not be happy as this position of Mars lends its direct aspect on the 7th house.

Mars In : Second House

The 2nd house of the horoscope signifies financial prosperity, accumu- lation & savings, speech, vision and family in general. If Mars is placed in the second house, the native earns money through his own efforts, hard work and endeavors, and he tends to be over generous and extravagant. Though he may be a good conversationalist, his speech at times may be harsh. The native is full of energy and activity and due to this he is able to overcome the impediments in the path of his progress. As this Mars is placed 8th from the 7th house it adversely affects the health of the wife or the husband. The wife may suffer from menstrual problems, obstetric problems i.e. any complaint related with pregnancy and childbirth may be there. Any operation may have to be undertaken for the birth of child or any other abdominal or gynecological problem. In case of men, disease of skin, blood, eye and teeth may be there. Loss of hearing and premature loss of teeth in advancing age is likely. Frequent injuries, cuts and burns are also possible. The native may suffer losses during the transaction of older or inherited properties and purchase of new one. Placement of Mars in the 2nd house as a lord of 4th or the 10th house is likely to cause financial loss to the parents during the childhood of the individual. Mars in 2nd house is also considered an adverse placement for the happy married

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life. In case of heavy affliction it may also bring about separation and divorce. If Mars in 2nd house is afflicted the native may not be able to accumulate money because of heavy losses and uncontrolled expenditure resulting into many troubles and disputes over finances. In such cases hasty decisions and speculation should be avoided.

Mars In : Third House

The third house chiefly rnles over brothers or sister and relatives, courage, capacity and effort and the will power or determination. It also governs throat and ear. The position of Mars in the 3rd house is not auspicious for one's relation with his co-born, particularly brothers. Quarrels and disputes, which may sometimes turn violent, with close relatives, are likely. The native is brave, active, energetic, courageons, idealistic, enthusiastic, learned and determined. He should try to control his reckless and rash attitude which may otherwise cause him set backs. Caution during travel is always required as proneness to accidents during travel and journey is there. The native remains anxious and worried due to family misunder- standings though the sense of independence and desire for supremacy and his inflated ego may be contributory factor in dispute. Ear defects to the extent of partial or complete loss of hearing or disease of throat may trouble during the adverse vibration of planets. Suicidal thonghts may also haunt him if the affliction of 3rd house is heavy. However, if Mars is placed in own, friendly or exaltation sign the adversities are modified to a large extent. The native is either eldest or the youngest among co-boms.

Mars In : Fourth House

The fourth house is related to mother, her health and prosperity, native's home and domestic environment, landed or immovable properties, conveyances and movable assets, all permanent possessions and inher- itance descending by the family lineage, & school and college education. It also shows gains to maternal uncle, prosperity and profession of the spouse, etc. Placement of Mars in the 4th house is generally an inauspicious combination. If the Mars is situated in its own sign or the sign ruled by Sun or Jupiter the relation with his mother will be cordial and native will enjoy the affection and protective association of mother in childhood. But if Mars is placed in inimical sign the individual will be deprived of happiness from the side of mother or there may be maladjustment between mother and his spouse. Family dispute and

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quarrels with mother may also be a cause of worry. This may somewhat disturb the married life too. Mars in the 41h house gives the individual force, energy and enterprise and makes them bold, dashing and able to fight out adverse situations and professional or personal enemies. Such individuals love discipline and loyalty. They are generous, helpful and accommodating, efficient and successful leaders in army or paramilitary forces. There natives are liked and favored by persons in high positions of powers and when a strong Mars is in the 4th house the individual himself comes to wield the position of power. The native is lucky in the matter of property. Though he may receive property in legacy still he tends to acquire and create his own property too. The Mars in the 4th house gives injuries to the head due to any accident or fall from height. Ailment of the heart and disturbance in circulatory system are likely. Disturbances in digestion and hyperacidity may also be there. Therefore these natives should chart out their life style so as to avoid the troubles of heart and blood pressure. The native enjoys the comfort of vehicle and good conveyances even from childhood. However, his vehicle may require repair more often than normal.

Mars In : Fifth House

The 5th house is the house of progeny, emotions, feelings, intelligence and all material and physical pleasure, faith and respect of god, interest and capability in management & administration, inclination in specula- tion and love affairs. The placement of Mars in the 5th house is adverse for wife, friends and children. It causes abortions. Dangerous childbirth may be predicted in female's chart. Being the significator of progeny Mars in the 5th house also rules the menstrual cycle, uterus and other related organs of the body. Disturbances in menstrual cycle, repeated abortions, still birth, diseases of uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and infertility may be there and some of these may require surgical intervention due to Mars in the 5th house. Adverse position of Mars and its association with Satum or Rahu can also cause carcinoma of uterus and ovaries. It can also give bum, cut, or wound in the area below navel. Mars in the 5th house gives bad temper & annoyance. The native is disturbed in thoughts and is unhappy. Such natives having Mars in 5th are generally good in administration and hard taskmasters. They themselves have a flavor for discipline and direction and they prefer the same attributes in their colleagues or associates. They respect their elders and teachers and have fluctuating faith in god. Mars in the 5th house also makes backbiters and mischief mongers particularly if Gemini,

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Sagittarius or Pisces sign falls in 5th house. This is adverse disposition for females as far as conjugal bliss is concerned.

Mars In : Sixth House

The 6th house in birth chart is known as house of sickness. It signifies diseases, enemies, accidents, debt, mother's brother etc. Placement of Mars in the 6th house is generally good. The native overpowers his enemies and is fearless, daring, dashing and courageous. The native enjoys good health and physical strength, resistance and immunity to disease. He will be victorious and successful in politics. He has good digestive power. He is wealthy but there is heavy expenditure of money. However afflicted Mars would give fever and inflammation. When Mars is afflicted the native will have many accidents and injuries, losses and troubles through workers and trouble through enemies. The cause of death would depend upon the afflicting planet. Relation of native with matemal uncle or aunt would not be smooth. Mars in the 6th house sometimes indicates theft, dacoity or robbery with violence. These natives rise to the position of power by their own efforts and endeavors particularly when Sun is also favorable (3,10,11,6). The native has also a religious bent of mind and respects the elders of the family. If afflicted, it gives rise to constant abdominal complaints or ulcers in the intestine. Blood disorders and muscular ailments may also be there. This is an adverse disposition for debts and repayment of loans due to considerable losses.

Mars In : Seventh House

The 7th house rules over marriage, marital happiness, spouse, desire and passion, and all those with whom the native transacts in any manner. This position of Mars is adverse for all the matters relating to marriage and married life. Mars in 7th certainly damages and destroys the marriage and married life of the native. As the native is quarrelsome and fault finding in nature there is always dispute, disharmony, clashes, tensions and mal-adjustment between the two partners. There may be cases of beating, torture, violence and injury at the hand of spouse. These circumstances and differences between the couple, including the pressure from the parents, may lead to separation and ultimately divorce. Some- time the marital life as such is peaceful and harmonious but due to the evil effects of Mars it is cut short by fatal accident or suicide. These evils, however, may be reduced to a large extent by proper matching of the horoscopes of the couple at the time of marriage. Mars also confers

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a great amount of sexual passion thus resulting into love affairs or marriage at an early age. This position indicates an extra-marital affair too. The native indulges in extra marital relationship, which is also adversely affected by the Mars in the 7th house. Placement of Mars in the 7th house is also bad for contracts and partnerships. The native is a hard bargainer in business transactions. Such natives are good fighters but not shrewd strategist. Skin ailments, headache, tuberculosis, injuries to head, diseases related with blood or genital organs, blood pressure are likely. Extreme anger of the native is also harmful. In case of men having Mars in the 7th house, woman is the cause of main worry.

Mars In : Eighth Honse The 8th house is also known as the honse of death. Thus it deals with the longevity of the native, nature of death, in addition to legacies, gifts and nnearned wealth, obstacles and impediments. When Mars occupies the 8th honse in the birth chart, it indicates the sndden or violent unnatural death of the native. If Mars is in fiery sign the death may be due to accident; if in earthy sign the death may be due to acnte illness. If it occupies an airy sign the death is due to air accident or cerebro-vascular accident, and if it is in watery sign the death is due to drowning. This position of Mars is adverse for- the native as well as his or her sponse. The native may be short lived, or he or she may loose his wife or husband early in life. It also adversely affects happiness, harmony or mutual relationship between the couple. Quarrels, conflicts and dispute may mar domestic life. Strained relations may even lead to separation or divorce. There is risk of injuries due to accident, fall from height or fall from animals. Injuries or diseases of the genital organs, piles, fissure, fistula, blood disease or surgical intervention for any disease are also likely for the native or his or her spouse. The eyesight suffers and requires correction. Financial mismanagement causes him indebted and thus worried. Danger from the thieves and enemies is there. Marriage can also be affected due to various types of legal actions. Native may also indulge in extra marital relations. However, auspicious affects of other planets in the birth chart conld reduce the adversities. This position of Mars is favourable for income and eamings, and increase in property through legacy or inheritance. The native commands over several people. The damage to marital affairs and health is not dependent upon Mars being exalted or debilitated or in friendly or vargottam navamsa. Thus Mars in the 8th house results into strongest Kuja dosha and the native having Mars in 8th must be married after proper matching

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of horoscopes and not to a person having Mars in 8th or 7th house. A proper matching of the horoscopes and suitable remedial measures may be the only way to reduce the adversity regarding marital life, love or health.

Mars In : Ninth Honse

This house is the house of fortune. The 9th house decides long journeys, religion, spintual inclination, grand children; guru; virtnes and charities. If Mars is in the 9th house the native commands respect in society. He comes in contact with persons in power. He may become the member of the management committee of a religious, social, political, educational or a charitable organization. He is forceful in beliefs and is religious, liberal, active, enterprising and energetic and has tendency to perform many things at a time. He may have few long journeys or foreign travels which may be associated with some troubles. He may also have some emotional relationships with the other sex, which may invite opposition or criticism. His relations with his brothers are not very harmonious or else some of his brothers suffer illness or die early. The presence of Mars in the 9th house is also adverse for the legacy of the person. The native is deprived of his share in the inherited property due to which disputes, fights, and litigation may take place.

Mars In : Tenth Honse

The 10th house relates to profession, occupation or means of livelihood. It is also related to all matters affecting one's name, fame, honor and recognition. Mars gives the best result in the 10t house. All astrologers of past and present have agreed this. Abdul Rahim Khan-e-Khana, an -important member of the cabinet of King Akbar, and also a learned astrologer, had said that success would touch the feet of person who has Mars in the 10th house. The native is wealthy, courageons, respected, and famous. He gains through business or profession. Here Mars gives the best result in the matters of profession or career and is also good for matters of trade and business. However, the best results of Mars in the 10th house are obtained when it is not associated with any other planet, and its relationship with the lord of the 10th house is also good. It may give better results in sign Leo rather than in Aries or Scorpio. It would give very good result in the matter of service and also in the political career of the individual. Gains may be there through speculation in property of any kind. Gains from the father and also by legacy are also indicated. As the 10th house also refers to the father of the native,

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Mars1 position in the 10th house provides harmonious relation between the father and native and even if lord of the 10th house and Mars are not very friendly or well disposed, relations with father would not turn inimical. If afflicted, the native would be of revolutionary nature. The position of Mars in the 10th house gives rise to Kuldeepak Yoga i.e. the native is most popular in his family for shouldering all the responsibilities of the family.

Mars In : Eleventh House

The 11th house deals with profits and gains, income, acquisitions, accomplishment of arnbition, elder brother and friends etc. Placement of Mars in the 11th house is one of the most auspicious placements. It endows the native with excellent qualities. Such natives are valiant, courageous, intelligent and posses good character. They are eloquent and forceful speakers. Individual effort towards earning income is rewarded and his wishes accomplished. In own, friendly or exaltation sign (Aries/ Scorpio, Capricorn, Leo, Sagittarius, Pisces) the native becomes the beneficiary of unearned wealth too. Properties and assets are owned/ accumulated through gift, adoption, and marriage or by his or her income. He may also acquire property by force and fair or foul means. The native wields considerable influence in higher echelons or acquires position of power in politics. He has few real friends and in case of affliction trouble or loss through unreliable friends could be there. Aspect of Mars over the 5th house affects prospects of education and children. Though it gives problematic birth of child, one or more intended or unintended abortions may also be there. Education may be disturbed and native's inclination and abilities of management is affected depending upon other favorable or unfavorable influences over the 5th house. The native is sometimes cunning and clever and does not hesitate to achieve his goal even by conspiracy, treachery, or force or violence. The native may earn money by liaison work or even by bribery.

Mars In : Twelth Honse

Position of Mars in the 12th house is generally an adverse position. There is a danger of injury through accidents, animal's bite or unsocial elements (thieves, robbers, and enemies) which may cause lose of blood. Opera- tion (particularly in females, like surgery during delivery), disturbance in menstrual cycle, blood disorders or defects of vision especially in the left eye are likely. Secrete enemies are there. And the native suffers loss through misplaced confidence, theft or dacoity. Heavy losses in garnbling

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or speculation will be there. Many times loss of assets, property or cash is due to penalty from the govt. Property may be sold to make up for other losses. The native may also give his property in donation or gift. Loss of business especially due to fire and electricity is also the result. The native suffers loss of prestige due to many scandals and may be accused of being involved in unlawful activities, such as smuggling, taking bribe and criminal act, etc. He will have to face inquiries, would be liable for any penalty or punishment including imprisonment. If in service, the native may have to take early retirement due to any reason. Dismissal from service may also result, if the affliction is heavy. Mars in the 12th may also tend the native to lead a secluded life by accepting sanyaas. Mars in 12t house is also bad for married or marital life. This position of Mars causes effective Kuja dosha. Good aspects or benefic signs in 12th house reduce the adversity of Mars.

यथा पृक्षा: फलन्त्यत्र, परेश्यः उपकारका: भरः वथैव सः धन्य, परेभ्यः यस्य जीवगम्।। As trees give fruit for the benefit of others, the person, whose life is dedicated for the welfare of others, is praiseworthy.

CHAPTER 1.3

MARS AND MARRIAGE: VARIOUS COMBINATIONS

t is believed that Mars plays havocs in the marital life, if adversely placed. It is not always so, until unless Mars occupies specific houses in particular signs and gets afflicted by malefic planets. There are certain dispositions of Mars when such affliction of Venus by Mars or Saturn may cause dis-balance in sexual life and enhancement in passion which may result into immoral sex. All this should be carefully examined before reaching final conclusion. Certain guidelines regarding behaviour of Mars in reference to marriage and related matters are given below, just to have a preliminary overview of Mars and marital aspects. Mars indicates energy, youth, vitality, crime, courage, independence, blood, fire, logic, killers, conspiracy, wounds, management, organisational & executive ability, leadership qualities, muscles, strength, vigour, violence and anger etc.

1. In case of female natives, everything about husband, marriage & marital life is to be judged by the 7th house, its lord and Mars, apart from the association and aspect on the 7th house. The 8th house does play a very important role in the judgement of the length of conjugal life, health of husband and conjugal bliss etc. The 8th house indicates widowhood, dowry, and removal from the house of parents', and foreign links. Varah Mihir writes that 8th house in a woman's chart indicates longevity of her husband. 2. Mars governs the sex life of a woman; therefore position of Mars is to be examined carefully. Placement of Mars in a particular constellation, navamsa, sign and house will decide the sexual

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nature, sex life, loyalty or disloyalty and truthfulness of the woman. Mars, Scorpio sign, the 8th honse and its lord are always adverse for normal sex behaviour. The affliction of any of these will canse problems in sex life. 3. A retrograde or combnst Mars associated with Mercnry, Venus or Moon, in a woman's chart, may make her frigid unless aspected by or associated with benefics. 4. Venus is the Karaka of wife in the birth chart of a male whereas Mars is the significator of husband and sex behaviour in a woman's chart. A strong Mars in a females chart will make her extremely passionate. The debilitated Mars as 7th lord and its conjunction with the Sun and aspect from Saturn will give adverse results to a female, regarding her sex life and passion. In addition to that, stronger affliction of the 7th house and Mars will create problems in married life. 5. Placement of Mars in the ascendant or conjunction with the lord of ascendant will make the girl bold to enjoy her sex life by taking some amount of risk. 6. Relationship between Mars and Saturn: Mars brings into action the thoughts brought by Saturn. Action cannot be done without thinking or planning. This is the reason of exaltation of Mars in the sign of Satum. When Saturn is placed in the sign of Mars Aries, it is debilitated. This shows that any action or activity withont thoughts or planning will be harmful or damaging, that is why Mars gets exalted in the sign of Saturn & Satum gets debilitated in the sign of Mars. This point is to be properly nnderstood by us that if Mars is under the influence of Saturn & Saturn is well placed, anspicions events will come in evidence. On the contrary, if Saturn is inflnenced by strong Mars, negative effects & damages will be there. A strong Mars and weak Saturn, and strong Saturn and weak Mars cause disasters. If Mars and Saturn are well placed in horoscope the native will be quite successful in his life. 7. When Mars is placed in a sensitive house and is aspected by Rahn in the case of a woman, her lnst will be immensely enhanced. Aspect of benefic planets will however check it. The 8th honse, its owner and Mars, in addition to Scorpio sign, represent desire of sex or intensity of passion. If the 8th honse is afflicted by Mars, Venus or Saturn etc., the native will be lustfnl. Placement of benefics in the 8th honse will restrict passion and immoral sex to

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a great extent. Any relation of the 6th lord with Scorpio sign or the 8th lord, increases the passion, specially in relation to moral values. 8. If Mangli dosha is present in a birth chart, Moon and Venus should be examined to verify conjugal happiness and life of the husband. 9. Dr. B. V. Raman writes in his famons book 'How to jndge a horoscope', that when Venns, Mars and Jupiter in one horoscope are situated in a trine or 3/11 position in the other horoscope, it is a favourable position. (That is, if in the boy's horoscope Venus is in Taurus and in the girl's horoscope in Cancer or Virgo, it is good.) When the Sun and the Moon have similar harmonious positions, except 2/12 (dwi-dwadasa), there is usually strong attachment. Here again if the husband's Sun is in Cancer and the wife's is in Virgo, the needed harmony exists. When the Sun and the Moon are disposed as snggested above but Mars in one case is in a sign, which happens to be the 12th from Venus in the other horoscope, attachment exists, bnt there cannot be normal happiness in their private lives. If Venns in one horoscope is in a sign occupied by Saturn, a serions and industrious partner is indicated. Mars in the 7th, aspected by benefics, indicates frequent quarrels leading to mis-understandings. Saturn in the 7th confers stability in the marriage but the husband or wife manifest coldhess and not warmth. A strong malefic in the 7th affects marital happiness unless nentralized by a benefic aspect. If the Janma Rasi (Moon-sign) of the wife (or husband) happens to be the 7th from the position of the lord of 7th (in the other) the married life will be lasting and built on mutual understanding and affection. 10. In the horoscope of males, Venus is the significator of wife and if it is hemmed between malefics, more than two marriages are indicated- legitimate or illegitimate. If Venus is combust or afflicted or placed in inimical sign, adversities are bound to appear. If Venus falls in the sign of luminaries, happiness of conjngal life is curtailed and it is further worse if Venus occupies Cancer or Leo & it is hemmed between Moon & the Sun. In such a case if the influence of Saturn is also prominent over lnminaries or the 7th house, the marriage may be completely denied. 11. If Venus and Moon are conjoined, either in the ascendant or 7th honse, problems in the settlement of marriage will be there. If the combination is further afflicted by Mars, the marriage may be completely denied. In the horoscope of an Indian astrologer of

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worldwide fame the conjunction of Moon, Venns & Mars in the ascendant, denied marriage to him completely. His ascendant was ruled by Venus and the 7th house was owned by Mars. 12. In the horoscope of women, Mars & Sun represent their husbands. Afflicted Mars will create unhappiness in the married life of females. Placement of Mars in the 7th house is extremely adverse in female natives. There is nsnally unhappy marriage and many times it ends into disasters, separation or loss of spouse. Such females are more inclined towards their sex life and affliction of snch a Mars canses perversion of sex. We have fonnd that snch a Mars of 7th honse is damaging, even if there is aspect of benefic planets. The life partner of such a female will be short-tempered, aggressive, handsome, rash, dynamic, dashing, courageons, bold, industrions, independent, forceful, assertive, strong, energetic and ambitions. Placement of Mars in the 7th honse, in addition to 8th house, is worst in female nativity. 13. In the horoscope of males, if the Mars is placed in the 7th house, adversities will damage the bliss of conjngal life. The wife will be good looking and smart bnt she may not be obedient, loyal, truthful, faithful, or dedicated to her hnsband. Mars in the 7th honse will make the partner quite assertive and bold. Afflicted Mars in the 7th honse indicates quarrels & unpleasantness in married life. Generally, such a Mars gives dissatisfaction and distrust to partner. In number of cases Mars in the 7th house, in the female nativity, resulted in the death of the life partner.

Illustration No. 13.1 Horoscope No. 60

In this chart Mars is placed in 7th honse in own sign Scorpio. She killed her husband quite cleverly, as he was creating obstacles and problems in her meeting her boyfriend. Later on, that Mohamedden boy also left her, alleging that when she was not loyal to her husband how can she be loyal to him. 14. If Mars joins the 7th house, even if it is aspected by Jupiter & Moon, adversities cannot be ruled out. We have experienced that it is only the Sun, which can check the adversities of Mars. If the Mars is associated with the Sun or placed in the sign of Sun or aspected by Sun, anywhere in the horoscope, Mars will not give malefic results or its adversities will be largely curtailed. Many shlokas state that Kuja dosha gets cancelled by the aspect of Moon or Jupiter bnt that is misleading. We have found it incorrect. If Mars is

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afflicted by Rahn, Ketu, Saturn or Mercury one will be brutal, destructive, killer, cruel, rash, criminal and illogical. 15. The evil effects of Mars depend on the sign it is present in, and they vary according to the nature of signs. If posited in hot and fiery signs, the partner will surely be of rash temperament; if it is in watery sign, the partner will be inclined to drinks. But it does not give very bad effects in Aries and Scorpio though there may be chances of more than one marriage, if other combinations also confirm. If Mars is posited in Capricorn in the 7th, one will happily enjoy his or her marriage and his social status also gets enhanced. The native will have sexnal unions & extra marital relations with the persons of high walks of life. But married life will not be unhappy. Mars, when present in earthy signs, or gets affliction from Saturn, indicates delay in marriage.

Illustration No. 1.3.2. Horoscope No. 63 In this case Mars in placed in Capricorn in the 7th house. She is a charming and clever woman who had a love marriage. However presence of Mars in the 7th house brought her physically close to a smart, billionaire, handsome man of worldwide fame and very high statns. She stayed with him like her beloved round the clock for approximately three years. Her husband got many promotions due to her proximity with that man. Here Mars in the 7th house did not bring any serious disaster in her marital life, so long as she lived. 16. If Mars is placed in 7th, it will cause death by fever, fire, firearms, accident or operation. If Mars is placed in fixed signs i.e. Taums, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius, the spouse may die in any accident or mishap.

Illustration No. 1.3.3. Horoscope No. 65

In this horoscope of a beantiful brunette Mars is placed in the 7th house in Aquarius i.e. in a fixed sign. Her husband committed suicide when he came to know of her illicit love affair. One day when he had to come home early during office hours he found the native in compromising position with her lover. In this birth chart there is mutual exchange between 7th lord Saturn & 9th lord Mars. Ketu joins the 8th house, which is adverse for the life of husband. The husband of native in question was DIG in police posted in Lucknow. The eighth house, which represents marital

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happiness, is hemmed between Mars & Saturn. As a result she had to bear the brunt of widowhood within 10 years of marriage. Mars in the 7th house made her adulterous & created uncontrollable passion in her. However she also died under mysterious circum- stances after about 10 years of the death of her husband. 17. It is said that Mars does not give rise to Mangli dosha in Aquarius & Leo, anywhere, but this is not dependable. Here, in the aforesaid illustration, Mars in Aquarius caused early widowhood.

lllustration No. 1.3.4. Horoscope No. 61

Mars is placed in the 7th house in Scorpio which is aspected by Jupiter as well, that way as per various aphorisms, Kuja dosha should be cancelled, but it did not happen so. After 21/2 years of marriage she lost her husband in an accident on 16.3.1976. She got married on 9.12.74 at the age of 20. Mars in own sign in the 7th house under the aspect of Jupiter resulted in early marriage and early widowhood as well. So, one should never think that Mars in Aquarius; Leo, Scorpio, or Aries would always neutralise Kuja dosha. Even the aspect of Jupiter over Mars does not promise elimination of Kuja dosha. 18. If Mars is placed in the 7th house in Pisces, longevity of wife will be hampered, as Mars becomes 2nd & 8th lord. This is the statement of various scholars of astrology, but we do not agree with this. In horoscopes no. 66, 67 and 68 Mars occupies the 7th house in Pisces sign but there had not been any detrimental effect on the longevity of their wives. So it should be well understood that Mars in Pisces in 7th house is not deleterious for conjugal life or life partner. 19. In Capricor ascendant, Mars gets debilitated in the 7th house. It has been written in texts that if Mars is placed in debilitation it does not cause Kuja dosha. However we have come across many cases, which belie this statement.

lllustration No. 135. Horoscope No. 76

The native was bom in Capricom ascendant with debilitated Mars in the 7th house. Here Mars is associated with 8th lord Sun. 7th lord Moon joins the 9th house in association with Yogakaraka Venus. The native got married on 10.2.96 and got separated on 8.1.99 but he suffered a lot and went to jail also. Various false charges were imposed on him. He again got married with a very ordinary girl on 9.3.99. The father-in-law demanded money from him every

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month. The native made his best efforts to save his marriage. He was beaten number of times by his wife and parents-in- law. But he tolerated even that much so that he may stay with his wife, but planets played their negative role. The parents-in-law made a deceitful complaint of dowry against him. He went to jail once again for about 3 months. The native is extremely simple and a low paid employee. He is quite soft hearted and has decent behaviour but placement of debilitated Mars in the 7th house with Sun resulted into miserable married life, one after another, and divorce with both of them after many false charges and imprison- ment. How can we justify these adversities if we consider this placement of Mars as not causing Kuja dosha. Here we would like to affirm that Mars in 7th house in debilitation causes strong Kuja dosha and brings havoc in married life. Generally, Sun restricts adversities if associated with Mars, provided Sun does not own trikas. 20. When the lord of the 7th house or Mars are under the influence of Rahu or Saturn it will result into the increased influence of opposite sex. The lady will be attracted towards that person whose Saturn or Rahu aspects the Mars of her birth chart. 21. When Venus of a male native falls in the same sign in which Mars of the female native is present; there will be a feeling of attraction and love at first sight. Greater attraction and deeper love may be expected if the degrees of Venus of the male and that of Mars of the female are closer to each other. Same results of love and attraction should be expected if Venus of the male aspects the Mars of the female. e. g. If in the horoscope of a male native Venus falls in Aries and in the horoscope of a female native Mars joins Libra, both will love each other and will always remain attracted towards

• each other, if they come in contact by any chance. 22. If Ketu is posited in the 7th house in the sign of any malefic planet, there will be a secret marriage or Gandharva Vivah. If Mars and Ketu are conjoined in the 7th house in Aries, Cancer, Scorpio or Leo signs, there will be a secret marriage and the commitment will be stronger. 23. Ketu should be treated like Mars for the judgement of Mangli Dosha. This is especially so, if Ketu is placed in the 7th house, 8th house or ascendant. 24. If the lord of the 7th house or Mars occupies the 2nd house one will get married to a relative. If 2nd and 7th houses are related with

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each other in one or other way marriage will take place with distant relative or friend's child. 25. If Mars and Rahu are conjoined in the 7th house the friendship with the person of another community will take place. If Mars and Rahu are conjoined or associated with 7th lord or Venus, inter-caste marriage is likely to take place. The 9th house indicates traditions and if the 9th house has any relation with the 7th house or its significator or its lord, in addition to malefics like Rahu, Saturn, Ketu etc., inter caste marriage in lower class will take place. If benefics like Jupiter and Venus are there in 9th house, in combi- nation of love marriage, the marriage will take place in a higher class. Satum and Rahu, if they afflict the combination, may result into inter-religion marriage. 26. Death of the life partner may take place when the following combinations are under affliction. a. If Sun is debilitated in the 7th house and is associated with Mars, Rahu and Satum. b. When Sun, Moon, Venus join the 7th house with nodes i.e. Rahu or Ketu. c. If Rahu is placed in the 7th house under Papakartari Yoga formed by Mars & Saturn. d. If Moon is placed in the 4th house in Scorpio in Jyestha Nakshatra and the 7th house is also afflicted, the native may lose his wife. e. If the ascendant is a dual sign and the Sun occupies it, and Saturn falls in 7th provided 7th lord is weak or afflicted. f. When Saturn, Mars and Rahu occupy 7th house in Cancer sign, the native may lose his wife. g. When there is mutual exchange between 8th and 7th lords under the aspect of malefics, the spouse will expire soon after marriage. h. If the 7th lord occupies the 6th house with 6th lord, there will be disaster. Loss of partner is likely to take place. i. Placement of Rahu & Mars in the 8th house may cause untimely loss of the husband provided the 7th house is hemmed between malefics.

Illustration No. 1.3.6. Horoscope No. 97

In this case Mars and Rahu are placed in the 8th house. This

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beautiful lady lost her husband in a road accident, 10 years after marriage. He was a class one officer. Mangli dosha was not balanced in the horoscopes and the marriage was not recom- mended. In many other cases too, conjunction of Rahu with Mars in the 8th house caused untimely death of the husband, in female nativities. j. The native will die if the7th house is hemmed between Mars and Satum and the eighth lord occupies the 7th house. In a case, the native was a charming woman who was involved in illicit love affair with a doctor, which ultimately forced her to commit suicide, leaving behind a son and a daughter. k. When lord of the 5th house is in 7th and is afflicted as well, 7th is afflicted with malefics along with weak Venus, death occurs due to abortion or at the time of birth of a child. 1. If Mars is the 8th lord and aspects the 8th house where the 7th lord is placed, the death of husband will take place. m. Placement of Mars in the 5th house is also adverse for the life of husband for a female nativity. This has been discussed in a separate chapter. n. If Mars occupies the 8th house and Satum is placed in the 2nd, the husband will expire; and if it is reverse i.e. Saturn in 8th & Mars in 2nd, the woman may herself die. In the case of horoscope no. 105, the husband of the native expired, while in another case having Mars in 2nd and Saturn in 8th the native herself died in an accident. In both the cases the deaths were untimely. If Mars is in the eighth and Saturn is in 8th, 2nd, or 6th house, then adversities are bound to come. Similarly if the Satum is placed in the 8th house and Mars occupies the 5th or 2nd house or even the ascendant, the death of partner or separation may be the result. o. Placement of Mars & Ketu in the 7th house may be extremely adverse for bringing widowhood especially if Mercury is associated as lord of 2nd or 7th house. (Horoscope No. 60) p. If the lord of the 2nd house occupies the 12th house & Saturn is placed in 6th house, death of husband may take place. In horoscope no. 116, the husband of the native died in a jeep accident within one year of their marriage. q. If 5th lord Mars is in 8th and 8th lord Saturn is in 5th, or vice versa, death of husband will take place.

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The horoscope of Mrs. Maneka Gandhi has such combination and had to bear the brunt of widowhood at a very young age. 27. If the Sun and Moon are conjoined in the 7th house in a male nativity the married life will be spoiled. Same results will come into view in 8th house in a woman's chart. The adversity will be further enhanced, if Venus also conjoins Sun and Moon in the concerning houses. 28. The position of Mars should be examined from Venus, the lord of 7th house and 7th house itself for the judgement of the nature of marital life. 29. Adverse results are bound to come in a female nativity if Mars comes under the influence of Satum. Here one should not forget that Mars is the significator of husband. In male nativity the Karaka of wife is Venus & if Venus is afflicted by Saturn, in one or the other way, there will no serious problem in married life, because Saturn is friend of Venus. However, if Venus is afflicted by Mars, Sun or Moon, the marital life will be problematic. 30. In a female nativity Mars, the Sun and Saturn play a vital role in deciding the status of one's marriage. Here Mars is the Karaka of husband and signifies the longevity, merits, courage, honour, profession, progress and prosperity of the husband. The Sun rules the education, direction, strength, smartness, agility, and also the caring attitude and element of love of the husband towards the wife. Saturn rules miseries, obstacles, delay, denial, problems, separation, distress, despair, disharmony, dissatisfaction & disappointment etc. So, the affliction of Mars or Sun by Saturn is most undesirable in a female horoscope. If the 7th lord or Venus occupy 6th, 8th, 12th house or get debilitated and are retrograde from 26° to 1°, there will be failure in love affair and inauspicious results will be evident. Murders, insults, harsh behaviour and other such activities may also be the outcome. This will be further aggravated if any of the malefic planets is conjoined with the7th lord or Venus or the planets in the 7th house. 31. If Mars, Venus and Saturn occupy the 2nd or 12th place from the 7th lord there will be failure of love affair and the same will not transform into marriage. 32. In a female horoscope, exalted or debilitated Saturn, if adversely placed, does not cause death of the husband but results into ailments which come under the Karakatva of Saturn like neuro- logical complaints, asthma, pain, windy complaints, spondylitis, lameness etc.

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Mr. H.N. Katwe writes in his classical work "Mangal Vichar" that Mars plays a significant role in matching of horoscopes of boys & girls for marriages especially in our Indian society. Generally a girl having Kuja dosha should be married to a boy having Kuja dosha approximately of the same intensity. Strength of Jupiter and Saturn should also be judged for a happy marital life. Mr. H.N. Katwe believes that placement of Mars in lagna in Aries, in the 4th house in Scorpio, in the 7th in Capricom, in the 8th in Cancer and in the 12th house in Sagittarius does not cause Kuja dosha. Acharya Balmukund holds the same opinion and has mentioned it in heading "Mangli Vichar Ke Tark" on Page 40. Mr. Katwe believes that Mars and Sun both should be taken into consideration for the judgement of the nature, behaviour, merits, posi- tion, profession, conjugal bliss, family life etc. of the husband. If Sun in a female nativity is afflicted by Saturn, by aspect or association, there will be much difficulty in the settlement of marriage or the father of the girl will suffer from poverty at the time of marriage or the marriage may take place after the death of father. But the married life will be generally happy and the husband would be young. If the father does not die before marriage, he prospers after the marriage. If Mars is afflicted by Saturn or Satum is placed in the 4th or 8th house, there will be negative results such as widowhood, separation, or loss or denial of children, poverty, problems, failure in undertakings, distress, disappointment etc. after the birth of a son. But in that case Mars or Satum must influence Jupiter or the 5th house in one or the other way. These results come in evidence when Saturn transits over radical Mars. In spite of merits, wisdom, education & ability the husband fails to settle himself in profession & finance, even till the age of 50. He may go for second marriage also. In that case, rise of fortune of the wife takes place after the second marriage of her husband. The adverse results as mentioned above should be expected only when Mars and Saturn are conjoined or both aspect each other. They may be placed opposite each other under mutual aspect or Saturn is placed in the 4th house from Mars or Saturn is 8th from radical Mars. These results will be more prominent when Mars is placed in sensitive houses of Kuja dosha. For all kinds of adversities, Saturn should be behind Mars. This point should be noted carefully. If Mars is placed in remaining houses other than those where placement of Mars gives rise to Kuja dosha, the adversities, problems, tensions, disasters, havoc & obstacles are not expected. But if Mars is

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associated or aspected by Saturn, even in those positions, similar adverse results appear. We have found that if either Mars or Satum own the ascendant or 7th house and have mutual aspect or association marital maladies are bound to create disasters and adversities in one's married life.

Some Important Points: Regarding Kuja dosha

This is taken for granted and has been suggested by all sages, who have written anything about Kuja dosha, that Kuja dosha of same intensity is desirable in the horoscopes of boy & girl. That is to say, that a proper balancing of Mangli dosha in both the birth charts will nullify all adversities of marital maladies caused due to Mangli dosha, for both of them. It has also been said by all scholars that 75% of adversities caused by Mars get balanced by Satur, Rahu or Ketu in the other horoscope. Acharya H.N. Katwe has given a new observation, which is found very accurate and gives astonishing results as per our experiences as well. All students of astrology are advised to follow these observations in the study & matching of horoscopes for marriage. He says that a girl, in whose horoscope, the 2nd, the 4th or the7th house is afflicted, does not enjoy the happiness of married life either due to denial of marriage or due to divorce or widowhood. If a girl has such affliction of the concerning houses, she must be married with a boy having similar affliction of Venus by Saturn, either by conjunction or opposition or by dwi-dwadash (2/12) position. If married with such a boy, all adversities will be neutralised and both will live happily. In a woman's horoscope placement of Mars in the sensitive houses results into problems, accidents, unhappiness and disappointments, losses, loss of position and ailments etc to the husband., Similarly, in man's horoscope if Venus is afflicted in the conceming houses, the wife will be troubled in one or the other way. Therefore, for the purpose of matching of birth chart, the position of Venus in the horoscope of the boy must be examined carefully. The Sun should also be taken into consideration for the judgement of marital aspect of the girl. Affliction of Sun with Saturn is worst and this affliction must be given due importance & weightage while matching the birth chart of a female with a male native. It is believed that Kuja dosha, if present in the horoscope of the girl, brings disaster, poverty, death, unhappiness, miseries, maladies, ail- ments, distress and denial of children to her husband. We also believe

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that if Kuja dosha is present in the horoscope of a woman in true sense, there will be unhappiness in their married life due to one or the other reason mentioned above. First of all, we must know whether Kuja dosha present in a particular birth charts is active? If it is inactive i. e. Kuja dosha has been cancelled, no importance to that inactive Kuja dosha may be given. For various ascendants Kuja dosha acts in different ways and gives different results. In many cases it may destroy the conjugal bliss and at some places it may bring widowhood or poverty, accident or ailment. This is really a matter of regret that so far no scholar of astrology has taken pains to find out the actnal results of Kuja dosha in various horoscopes for various ascendants in the sensitive houses. However, we have observed that Kuja dosha is most wrongly understood by the astrologers of today. We know very senior scholars of astrology who apply the formulas of Kuja dosha verbatim without application of their observations, experience and knowledge. Kuja dosha was not considered so important as it has been specified in the books of astrologers of today. Maharishi Parashar, Maharishi Varahmihir, Acharya Mantreshwar, Acharya Kalyan Verma and many classical scholars have not mentioned anything about Kuja dosha. They are said to be "Father of Astrology". They originated astrology on the basics of siddhies they had. Why did they have not mentioned even a word like Mangli Dosha or Kuja Dosha in their big classical works like Brihad Hora Parashar, Phaldipika, Saravali and Mansagari etc. They mentioned the results of Mars, like all other planets in all the twelve houses but they did not call it Mangli Dosha. It is first of all in "Dev Keralam", that Kuja dosha was mentioned for the adversities created by Mars in one's married life or marriage. Dr. B. V. Raman has mentioned in "How to judge a horoscope Vol. II" and "Muhurtha" that Kuja dosha does not occur if Mars occupies Leo or Aquarius anywhere in the horoscope. He has further explained that Kuja dosha is not present if Mars occupies second house identical to Gemini or Virgo sign, the 4th house identical to Scorpio or Aries, the 7th house identical to Capricorn or Cancer, the 8th house identical to Sagittarius or Pisces, the 12th house identical to Taurus or Libra. We do not agree with this configuration with dne honour & regard to Dr. B. V. Raman. However, we will discuss more about cancellation of Kuja dosha further in a separate chapter. Here we discussed, in tit bits, about certain specific positions of Mars, Venus and Saturn, which play distinct negative role in conjugal

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life. Now we intend to deal with the Kuja dosha exhaustively, in the next section, both on the basis of astrological classics and onr experience and individnal case stndies. Various adversities in the marital life, cansed dne to different sitnations of Mars, and the conditions when Kuja dosha is ineffective or cancelled are discussed at length. Next section also encompasses two chapters on two interesting bnt misnnderstood facts viz. Kuja dosha dne to placement of Mars in the 5th house (in a female nativity) and Jupiter's questionable role in enhancing the maladies.

SECTION 2 ASTRO-DIMENSIONS OF KUJA DOSHA

यदीच्छसि वशीकर्वु जगदेकेन कर्मणा। परापवादसस्येभ्यो वां चरक्ती निवारय।। If you want to influence or control the world with your single act, you can do it by stopping your tongue critcising others (like stop- ping the cattle grazing the field).

CHAPTER 2.1

KUJA DOSHA : DEFINED & DESCRIBED

A n adverse Mars sows the seeds of discord in one's married life. If it is negative or detrimental it can shatter the marital life and can even result into separation or divorce. Mars is a first rate malefic planet which gives rise to Kuja dosha or Mangli dosha if placed adversely in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or the 12th house of any birth chart. There are many misunderstandings about Kuja dosha, not only among common men but also among the so-called astrologers. We have observed several times in our practice of astrology that Kuja dosha has been most misinterpreted, incorrectly applied and illogically explained by astrologers. Many times much emphasis is given to Kuja dosha, though it is not at all required. On the other hand strong Kuja dosha is ignored due to imperfect knowledge of the subject or improper and insincere handling of the birth chart. Mangli dosha should be understood logically and scientifically Mars is a planet of violence, crime, disasters, miseries, death of the spouse, mis-happenings, bloodshed, anger and criticism etc. The malefic effect of Mars on the 7th house - the house of life partner- will spoil the matters of this house and would cause death of the husband or wife, miserable married life, uncontrollable anger, violence with spouse, infidelity, sickness, misunderstandings and mis-happenings. This is the common influence of Mars on the 7th house, in male or female birth charts alike. The 8th house has got vital importance in female nativity. The 8th house governs conjugal bliss, life span of husband, length and status of married life etc. in the horoscope of women. Generally, presence

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of Mars in the 8th house in a woman's horoscope leads to widowhood. If the horoscope of the husband of such a lady shows strong indications of long life, life will not be lost bnt he will then suffer from mental trouble or physical disability following an accident or sickness. The couple may be deprived of children or suffer from the pangs of poverty. Thus the effect of Mars on the 7th or 81h honse will canse adversity in the marriage of a woman. In the chart of men, the 7th honse rules both wife and conjugal life. The 8th house is not connected with the marital happiness or the life span of the wife. But the 8th house does indicate longevity and the cause of death etc. Inflnence of Mars on the 8th house, in the chart of a man, will bring health-related problems snch as sickness, accidents and unnatural, untimely or violent death. Therefore, one must try to understand the difference of influence of Mars on the 8th house in the birth chart of a male or a female nativity. In the woman's horoscope snch a Mars will be harmful to the hnsband whereas in a man's chart it will adversely affect him only and not his wife. But indirectly it will be bad for the wife too as any kind of adversity to the husband will, in turn, affect her. Therefore, the Bhava Deepika of Kerala says: -

लग्ने व्यये च पाताले, जामित्रे च अष्टमे कुजे। स्त्रीणां भर्तृविनाशः स्यात, पुरुषं भार्या विनश्यति।।

According to the Agastya Samhita

धने व्यये च लग्ने तुर्ये च पाताले, जामित्रे चाष्टमे कुजे। कन्या भर्तृ विनाशय भर्ता कन्या विनाशकृत।। lt means if Mars occnpies lagna, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or the 12th honse in a birth chart, the loss of husband or wife will take place. The meaning of this sloka should not be applied as it is. It only means that the placement of Mars in these sensitive places causes marital maladies. So the placement of Mars in these houses has been termed as Mangli dosha or Kuja dosha. The lagna represents body, the Moon represents mind and Venns represents attraction, love and sexual plea- sure. The importance of these elements in married life needs no explanation. Mars, which has an element of fire, is a planet of killing, violent deaths, snicides, widowhood and accidents etc. Therefore Mangli dosha, if present in a birth chart in a true sense, may cause any of such adversity depending upon the exact position of Mars in a particular chart.

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Generally people are very much scared of Kuja dosha. It is understood that Kuja dosha causes loss of spouse but it is not always so. Many people think that the loss of spouse can take place only if Mangli dosha is present in the birth chart. We have observed in hundreds of horoscopes where no Kuja dosha was present yet, they lost their spouse. If Kuja dosha is present in any horoscope, one must try to study it seriously. Proper judgement of aspect, association, lordship and signs should be made before reaching any conclusion. The maximum intensity of Kuja dosha is in the 8th house while it is minimum in the 2nd house. Quantum of Kuja dosha in 8th, 7th, 1st, 4th 12th and 2nd will be in decreasing order. The adverse placement of Mars in the 8th house may cause widowhood while Mars in the 2nd house will trigger off family feuds.

From where to count the houses?

It is opined that Kuja dosha or Mangali dosha should be taken into consideration not only from the lagna but also from the positions of Moon and Venus. Various write-ups suggest that it should be counted from the strongest of the three i.e. the lagna, the Moon or the Venus. If we start analysing Kuja dosha from lagna, and as well as from the Moon and Venus, there will be situation that there are twelve houses in a horoscope and placement of Mars in 18 places would cause Kuja dosha. Though we do not condemn this view we believe that Kuja dosha is effective only from lagna. Kuja dosha remains present in the birth chart if Mars occupies the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or the 12th house, counted from the ascendant.

Mangli dosha: from Rashi chart or Bhava chart?

Mangali dosha should never be taken into account by Rashi chart. It should be judged from Bhava chart only. If Mars occupies the 9th house in Rashi chart and has shifted in the 8th house in the Bhava chart, the native should be considered a strong Mangli.

Measurement of intensity of Kuja dosha

In fact, 75 % of malefic effect of Mars is cancelled by Saturn if both are placed in the same house in the charts of the husband and wife. If Mars is debilitated in the 8th house, 75 % of adversity will be nullified if Satum is placed in the 8th house in the sign of its debilitation in the partner's birth chart. Similarly, Rahu and Ketu, if placed in the sensitive houses, nullify 75 % adversity caused by Mars. This has been given in

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the form of a table so that Kuja dosha may be measured in the horoscope of a boy and a girl before the settlement of their marriage. Intensity of Kuja dosha cannot be the same in both the charts. However, if 25% variation is there, marriage can take place.

8"' and 7"' 4th, 12th and 2nd Mars Saturn Sun Mars Saturn Sun Rahu Rahu Ketu Ketu

Debility 100 75 50 50 37.50 25

Inimical 90 67.50 45 45 33.75 22.50

Neutral 80 60.00 40 40 30.00 20.00

Friendly 70 52.50 35 35 26.25 17.50

Own 60 45.00 30 30 22.50 15.00

Exaltation 50 37.50 25 25 18.75 12.50

Planets who are simultaneously responsible for Knja Dosha

The preceding subsection may have given an illusion to our readers that 'Kuja Dosha' is solely created by the adverse placing of Mars. But the fact is that while the fiery planet Mars is most malefic as far as 'Kuja Dosha' is concerned, other planets of malefic nature cannot be ignored. The following shloka has indicated this aspect:

शून कुदुंबगतौ यदि पापौ, द्वार वियोग ज दुः खदौ। सप्तम निधनगतौ यदि पापौ, भर्तृवियोग ज दुः खदौ।।

i. e. Should the rulers of the 2nd and 7th houses be malefic, they cause harm to wife. Should malefics occupy 7th and 8th houses, they cause harm to the husband. Garga Samhita indicates the same view in a different way:

स्ती सशीलां कुलजां विघते नानाभिधां स्त्री स्पटरश्मि जालै: । पाप: स्वभोव्ये स्मरमोजस्तनीयः करोति भार्या चपला विशीलम्।।

Thus, the aphorism points to the fact that the presence of malefics and not only Mars results in Kuja Dosha'. We can conclude that the presence

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of the natural malefics- Mars, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu and Sun- must be taken into consideration. Mantreshwar has focussed his attention on the malefic Ketu, by stressing on reckoning Ketu as Mars. (The rule can be applied to cover Rahu as well.) Another aphorism from a classic points towards the association of Saturn and Kuja Dosha: रंथेण भतीवेण कारकेणात्र जाकिणा। चिन्तयो यथाऽस्त शुकाभ्यां भृतेतिवुवत्परे।। Though 7th house and Venus are considered for the husband, 8th house and Saturn should also be considered so. Similarly, another aphorism points to another malefic, Sun: कलत्रेशे खौयाषि पापराश्यंश संयुते। पापण्विते व दृष्टे वा वकी पाप परोयणा।। i. e. If the lord of the 7th, or the Sun occupy a malefic sign or navamsa, conjoined with or aspected by malefics, the wife will be perverted and do sinful acts.

Conclusion

Kuja Dosha is not only related to Mars but also with other malefic planets- Rahu, Ketu, Sun and Saturn- though with varying degrees of intensity. As many astrologers are ignorant of this fact, their predictions are incorrect.

The counting of 'Kuja Dosha'

We have already talked about the planets, which are responsible for 'Kuja Dosha'. However, we are yet to focus our attention on the starting point, from where these positions in a native's horoscope are to be analysed. Most assertive aphorism on the subject has been given by none other than Kalidas: लग्नेन्दु शुकाद् दुस्स्थाने यर्घस्ति क्षितिः संभवः। तदद् शापाक समये दोष माहुर्मनीषिणः ।। Should Mars be adversely placed with reference to Lagna, Venus or the Moon, wise men predict adversity during his rule (period). Another aphorism goes a step further to assign respective weight to different three cases:

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लग्नेन्दु कारकैक्ये तू लग्नादेव विचिन्तयेत। लग्नालूर्प चन्द्र लग्नान्त्रिपादं शुकादर्थ पापे माहुर्गभीन्दा।।

The unit of Dosha counted from lagna is 1, from the Moon 3/4 and from Venus 1/2 .. Should they be placed together, they should be treated from lagna alone. However, we are not in full agreement with this view, as it would mean that placement of Mars in 18 places, in a birth chart, can cause Kuja Dosha. In this way, everyone may in one way or the other, become Mangli. We, therefore, feel that Mangli dosha should be judged from lagna only, for all practical purposes and for matching of horoscopes for marriage, and not from Moon and Venus.

Who will bear the brunt of Kuja dosha?

It is often a natural query that who, in particular, of the two i. e. the husband or wife, is likely to bear the brunt of Kuja dosha after marriage? The reply to this question is that if any misfortune happens to one of them, the other is bound to suffer. However, our experience about a large number of couples, with either or both, having Kuja dosha, shows that the individual with heavier Kuja dosha suffers more. '

अत्यासग्ना विनाशाय दूरस्था म फलप्रदाः - सेवितव्यं मध्यभागेनराजा वहिर्गुरु: स्त्रियंः ॥ King, fire, guru(preceptor) and woman-these all must be served or used adopting a middle path (Neither be very close to them nor very far away), because they are the cause of decline if very close and don t give any result if very far.

CHAPTER 2.2

ADVERSITIES CAUSED DUE TO KUJA DOSHA

H aving clarified the different permutations and combinations in detail, which can result in 'Kuja Dosha', we are in a position to enumerate the various maladies associated with each of them. Indeed 'Kuja Dosha' is associated with marital maladies of different nature, but conceiving death of spouse in every case would be a mistake. The astrologers often present an inflated version of Kuja Dosha because of their lack of knowledge to calculate the adversities. It is for this reason, that we are presenting an analytical picture of the various adversities related to different houses. The basic rule, it should be noted, is that the adversities are a direct function of the characteristics asso- ciated with a particular house. For example, the eighth house in a woman's horoscope represents longevity of husband but the vice versa (i.e. in case of male) is not true. Thus presence of Mars in the 8th house, in the birth chart of a woman, may result in death of her husband, but it would be a big mistake if the same is predicted for a man. Hence, a clear picture of the characteristics, related to each house, must be in an astrologer's mind. In the following pages, we have enumerated various effects of Mars in different houses where its presence is termed as to cause Kuja dosha i. e. lagna, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, and the 12th. These are general results, which occur in a nativity and affect his or her life, especially, the marital life. These should be studied along with other considerations, such as the sign

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which Mars is in, the nature of the sign whether it is fiery, earthy, airy or water, etc. It should also be seen if there is any aspect of benefic, yogakaraka or malefic planet.

शेले रोले न माणियय मौदिचक न मजे गवे। साधवां न हि सर्वत्र चन्दनं न वने वने।। Gems are not found on the surface of mountains as Mukta mani is not found from every elephant. There is no dearth of men but good persons are not available everywhere, similarly there are many tress but sandal trees are not found in every forest.

CHAPTER 2.2.1

MARS IN THE ASCENDANT {LAGNA)

T he lagna is associated with the personality, body composition, character, health during childhood and will-power of an indi vidual. Thus, broadly speaking, the Kuja Dosha will give results which have direct implication on above characteristics. However, let us first look into the ideas enunciated by sages: Mantreshwar writes in Phaldipika:

क्षततमुति करोडल्पायुस्तनौधनसाहसी। i. e. The subject will have an injured limb; will be short lived, cruel and adventurous.

Lagna Varahi Jyotish

'लग्ने व्यये वणे चैव।

i. e. the native is troubled with furuncles and boils, if Mars occupies the lagna.

Bhrigu Sutram

देहेवण भवति। दृढगात्रः चौरबुभूषकः बृहन्नभि। रक्तापाणि: शूरो बलवान मूर्खः, कोपवान सभानशौर्य धनवान। चापलवान चित्ररोगी कोधी दुर्जनः ।।स्वोच्चे स्वक्षेत्रे आरोग्यम् दृढगात्रवान राजसम्मान् कीर्ती दीर्घायुः।।

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पापशत्रुयुते अल्पायु।। स्वल्पपुत्रवान् वातशूलादिरोगः दुर्मुखः ।। स्वोच्चे लग्नक्ष धनवान।। विघावान नेत्रविलासवान।। तत्र पापयुते पापक्षेत्रे पापदृष्टियुते नेत्ररोगः ।।

i. e. If Mars is in the ascendant the native will have wonnd marks on the body or marks left by boils. He will have a stout body, stealing habit, a big navel and reddish hands. He will be cruel, stupid, ill-tempered, valorous, wealthy, and unstable, and will suffer from peculiar diseases. He will also be of wicked disposition. If Mars is in his own signs (Aries or Scorpio) or exalted (Capricorn), the native will be healthy and of strong constitution, and will get honours from government enhancing his reputation. He will be long-lived. If Mars is in conjunction with a malefic or inimical planet, the native will be short-lived, have a few children, an ugly look and suffer from disease and rheumatic pains. If Mars is exalted in the lagna, the native will be wealthy and fond of sight seeing. If Mars is associated with or aspected by malefic or is in enemy's sign, the native will snffer from eye diseases.

Chamatkar Chintamani

विलग्ने कुजे भौमेसति दण्डलोहाग्निभीति: मानस् तपेत कलत्रादिधातः स्त्री पुत्रनाशः शिरोनेत्रपीड़ा फलाना : कार्य सिद्धि: पाके परिणामेसदैव प्रतिकार्ये उपसर्गविघ्न: भवेत् इति अग्रेण अन्वयः अतएव मानस - तपेत तथापिद्वितीयः फेसरी किम् सिध्वद् उधमी स्थादितिभाव:। i.e. If Mars is posited in lagna, the native has fear from (should be cautious about) bamboo stick, iron rod, iron (e.g. handcuff) and fire. He has mental agony. His kin and his wife will die. He has problems in the head and eyes. Hurdles come at the last stage of his assignments i.e. the works do not get accomplished. Even if the subject is very indnstrions and courageous, his failure in his assignments is certain. Jageshwar

यदा मंगला 'लग्नगो मानवानां- । चपुः गुपुष्टि तुष्टं सरयतं च कुर्यात।। i.e. the native is healthy and robust. His face is red-coloured Varahmihiracharya writes in Brihat Jatak: लग्ने कुजे क्षततनुः ।

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i.e. The subject having Mars in lagna is injured in battlefield.

Narayan Bhatt

तपेन्मानसं कलत्रादि घातः शिरो। नेत्र पीड़ा विपाके फलानां सदैवोपसर्गः ।।

i.e. there is mental tension, trouble to the wife, trouble in head, pain in the eyes, and obstacles in doing good work. Vaidyanath writes in Jatak Parijal:

कूरः साहसिको ऽटनोतिचपले रोगी कुजे लग्नगे।

i.e. If Mars occupies lagna, the native is cruel, courageous, and talkative, and has ill health. Kalyanvarma writes in Saravali:

बूरः साहसनिरतः स्त्थोऽल्पायुः, स्वमानशौर्चयुतः। क्षतगातः सुशरीरो वके लग्नाश्रिते चपलः ।।

i.e. if Mars is posited in lagna, the subject would be cruel, courageous, stupid, short-lived, egotistical, and with distorted body. If the Mars happens to be retrograde, the subject is of beautiful body and if it is well fortified, the native is naughty. Garga mentions in Garga Hora:

गुदरोगी श्लथं नाभौ,कण्डू कु ठादिनांकितः । मध्येदेशे भवेद्व्यंगः सवाचयो लग्नगे कुजे।। तनुस्थानस्थिते भौते दृष्टिभिर्वा विलोकिते। लोहाश्मादि क् ता पीड़ा कोधोऽत्यन्तस्तनो भवद्-। । रवतपीडा शिश्षुत्वे थ वातरवत थ जायते। मस्तके कंठगध्ये च गुहोगपि वणेभवेत ।।

i.e. The native will have genital problems, itching or leprosy in navel, troubles in the waist because of iron, stone, and will be very ill-tempered. He will have blood deficiency in childhood, gastric disorders, and birthmark at forehead or genitals. Jeevnath mentions in BhavaKotuhalam: धरापुत्रे लग्रं गतवति यदा जन्मसमये। प्रहारी लौहासाढ़ नलशरदण्डादपि भयम्।। विनाशोभार्याया: शिरसि वयनेरोगपटली। प्रतापस्तयापि प्रभवति मृगेद्रेण च समः ॥

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It means that if Mars is in the lagna, the subject is attacked with an iron weapon. The wife of the native dies early. He suffers from headache and eye disease though the subject is as courageous and valorous as lion. Kashinath writes in Lagna Chandrika: भौमे लग्ने कु पश्र रोगी बन्धु विवर्जितः। असत्यवादी निर्दव्यो जायते परदारिकाः ।। Meaning, if Mars is posited in lagna, the subject is ugly, liar, and poor, and has illicit relations. He does not have any kin.

Jatakalankar

अन्धः दुष्टकर्मा: परभवनरतः परगृह वासरतः । परस्त्रीरतो यास्यात् क्षीणकाय क्षीण शरीरश्व भवेत।। If Mars is in the lagna the native is independent and his eyesight is weak. He is corrupt morally and spends his life in others' house. He is keen on having relations with others' wife, and is physically weak.

Mansagari

उदरदशनरोगी शैशवे लग्नभौमे पिशुनमीतकृशांगः पापकृत कृष्ण पः! भवति चपलचिन्तो तीचसेवी कुचैली सकल सुखविहीन सर्वदा पापशीलः ।। The Mansagari says that, if Mars is in lagna, the subject suffers from diseases related to stomach and trunk, in childhood. The subject is weak bodied, does sinful acts, has dark complexion, degraded, having sensual disposition, wears dirty clothes and is always unhappy.

Gunakar

लग्ने क्षतांगः ।

The body is having boils and furuncles. Pt. Dhundiraj writes in Jaatakaa Bharanam:

अति गति भमता च कलेवर क्षतयुतं बहुसाहसमुग्रतामा तनुभृतां कुरुत' तनुसंस्थितो ऽवनिसुतोगमनागमनानि· च।। (Ch.17; sl.25)

A native, with Mars in lagna, has visitations in his mind and wounds

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and mole on his skin. He is aggressive and adamant. He is unstable and keeps on wandering and remains disturbed.

Stree Jaatakam

लग्नाश्रिते भूतनये प्रसूते नारी महारक्त सुदुः रिवातागीम्। गृतप्रभावर पतिगर गिरस्तरं सुदुर्भगांग् गर्व समश्थितां य ।।

If Mars is placed in the lagna of a woman she is of ill temper and suffers from various diseases. There is much bleeding during menses. She fails to influence her husband. She may be divorced. She is cruel and vainglorious.

Comments and Conclusion

If Mars is posited in the lagna or the 1st house, it is likely to give the following results.

1. The native has to undergo surgery and suffers from injury, wounds, boils, cuts, scars, and hypertension. 2. He is impulsive, liar, ill-tempered, stubborn, of independent view, arrogant, cruel, and hard-hearted and does not hesitate in speaking bitter truths. He can not tolerate criticism and negative replies. His likes and dislikes are very strong. 3. He has unhappy married life. The native cannot enjoy conjugal bliss due to bad temper and unyielding nature. 4. Though he is brave, courageous, and hard working, he has no patience.

यौवनं धनसम्पत्ति: प्रभूत्वमविवेकिता । एकैकमप्यनर्थाय किमु यत्र चतुष्टयम्।। Youth, financial riches, ownership and haughtiness, anyone of these alone happen to be the reason of disaster. What can be said where all the four remain together.

CHAPTER 2.2.2

MARS IN THE SECOND HOUSE

T he second house Mars is very important, particularly in a woman's horoscope. And probably this aspect has been most neglected by the astrologers. Here it should be stated that south Indian astrolo- gers give weightage to Kuja dosha of the 2nd house. Let us now see what the sages say on the aspect:

Phaldeepika

वचसि विमुखो निर्विघार्थ कुजे कुजनाश्रितः ।

The subject will look ugly, be deprived of learning and wealth. He will be dependent on bad people. Narayan Bhatt mentions in Chamatkar Chintamani:

यस्य धने द्वितीयभावे अंगारक: भौमः भवेत्। तस्य विघयमाने लब्धे धने वा सति कुदुम्बे स्वजन विषये किं न किंचित् फलमित्यर्थः ।यथा मर्कटः वानरः कण्डहारं केनापि कण्डे समारोपितं गुन्जदि रचित हार त्रायते रक्षति, तथा सोपि कृपणः धनं रक्षति न तद् थनं कदाचिदापि कुदुम्बोपयोगाय भवति इति भाव: तथा तस्य बाद भग्नः पराजितः पुनः भूयोऽषि विवादार्थे सम्मुख न कोपि भवेत् अतिमुख्यतरः स्यात इत्याशयः॥ Meaning, a person having Mars posited in second house, has no enjoyment of family even if he has one (i.e. family) and similarly no

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enjoyment of money even if he has some (i.e. if in good quantity). The family and money is like a necklace in the neck of a monkey. He has no family happiness and pleasures drawn from money. The native, with Mars in the 2nd house, will always dominate his opponents in debate. The defeated person will never show his face to the native Jeevnath writes in Bhavakotuhalam:

कुदुम्बे 'माहेयः प्रभवति यदायस्य जननं। प्रलब्धे वित्तेशे स्वजनजतः किंफलमलम्॥। यदा मुक्ताहारं क्षितिपतिजर्नैपितमिम गले सूत्रायन्ते सततमभितोमर्कटगणाः।।

If Mars is posited in 2nd house of the subject, he squanders money he receives from his kins. Just like a monkey who breaks pearl necklace by assuming it to be ordinary, he misuses this money. Varahmihir describes in Brihatjatak:

कृत्सित अन्नभोंक्ता/ Person will eat stale food. Vaidyanath mentions in Jatak Parijat:

धातुर्वादकृषि कियाटनपर: कोपि कुज नित्तगे।

The native suffers from body ache & eye disease, and develops bad blood with wife & relatives.

Jageshwar:

धने कूरखेटा मुखेवाथ नेत्रे, तथा दक्षिणांसे तथा कर्णके वा। सांम्य दृष्ट युक्ते धनं चेत्।। If no benefic has an aspect on, or is in conjunction, with Mars, the subject has injury in the face, eye, right shoulder or ear. Parashar writes in Brihat Hora Parashar:

'स्वधननाशनम्'

There is loss of money. Pt. Dhundiraj mentions in Jaatakaa Bharanam:

अधनतां कुजनाश्रयता तथा विमतितां कृप्यातिविहीनताम्।

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The subject is poor, dependent on wicked people, and cruel. He easily picks fight with others. He has evil mentality. Bhrigu Sutram

विघाहीन लाभवान्। षष्ठाधिपेन युतः तिष्ठति चेत नेप्रवेपरीत्यं भवति।। शुभदृष्टे परिहारः। सर्वोच्च स्वक्षेत्रे विघावान, नेत्रविलास: ।। तत्रपापयुतक्षेत्रेपापदृष्टे नेत्ररोगः/ कुदन्त।। कामिनी कष्ट भवति। तत्र पापयुते पापक्षेत्रे, पापदृष्टेकामिनीहीनः ।।

Though he is not learned, he has money. If sixth lord is associated with Mars, the native suffers from eye disease. However, his eyes remain all right, if Mars is aspected by a benefic. If Mars is in Capricorn or Scorpio, the subject may suffer from diseases related to eye and teeth. He may incur wrath of the king and should be cautious with fire or thieves. He will lose money and suffer because of wife. If the lord of the second house is a malefic, the native will be deprived of married life. Kalyan Verma writes in Saravali: Poverty, eating stale food, de- formed face, being dependent on bad people and lack of knowledge are the characteristics of this native. Jataka Parijat: Subject will be engaged in wandering, pursuit of agriculture, metallurgy and he is hot headed. Comments and Conclusion The 2nd house or the 'Dhan Bhava' is related to family, speech, face, throat, eyes, and education. Thus the adverse placement of Mars would make an impact on these dimensions of marital life. A break up of impact as suggested by sages is:

(1) Impact on Financial position

. Subject is devoid of wealth or he cannot enjoy money in spite of having it. · He has to be dependent on bad people. · His source of income is through working under bad people. . Cannot make good use/any use of money received from the kin.

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. He misnses his money. · Agriculture / metal related work / profession related to debate (such as lawyer), trade, indnstry and wandering are fit for the native. He may live abroad. · Subject is poor and eats low quality food. · Subject may be a gambler. . He may suffer loss of money and has fear from king or thieves. · Subject does not take to work or delays his work.

(2) Impact on physique . Subject may have an ugly or deformed face. · Subject may not be able to speak fluently. · May suffer from body ache, or eye disease. . May suffer from injury in the face, eye, right shoulder and ear. This happens when Mars has neither a benefic aspect nor a conjunction . with a benefic.

(3) Impact on nature / behaviour etc.

· The snbject may have ill temperament. . The snbject may be enemy of wicked people. He is in constant fight with his enemies. . He may be cruel. · The subject is truthful but fool or lacks knowledge. . The subject is fond of enjoying life in various ways. · The snbject may have evil mentality.

(4) Impact on Family & Marriage

. If the lord of the 2nd honse is a malefic, the snbject may be withont wife or is devoid of conjugal bliss. . Subject may have no enjoyment of family life even if he has one. · He develops bad blood with relatives including wife. · May not have healthy children (the Mars in second honse has an aspect on fifth honse)

We are in total agreement with the financial dimensions of impact as the 2nd honse is "Dhan Sthan" and adverse placement of Mars is snre to make a mark on this important constituent of marital life. If extremely adverse, the conple may find it difficnlt to keep the wolf from the door for entire life. The sitnation aggravates if their horoscopes are not properly matched. Some sages have mentioned that the snbject may be

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rich and lustful but this seems to be true for even signs. Similarly, the subject may be deprived of children if he has feminine Moon sign. The natives, with odd Moon signs, are likely to be blessed with children. As far as professions are concemed, agriculture (and animal husbandry) and business related to buildings are associated with Gemini (Mithun), Cancer (Karka) and Aquarius (Kumbha). The professions related to machinery, wood, coal, and navigation are associated with Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. The medical profession may be related with Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. If the subject happens to have even sign in the second house, he is likely to lead a happy life, accumulate wealth and have farsightedness, truthfulness and wound marks. The eating of bad quality food has been predicted by most of the sages. This, however seems to be for odd signs. Most maladies, related to the impact on family and marriage, are associated with odd signs, though the extreme happenings like disharmonious relations with wife are possible, if the sign is fiery. Further, the aspect, on the 5th, 8th & 9th house would damage subject's health and luck respectively. This would be more evident if there is a conjunction with malefic / debilitated / posited in enemy sign. The second bhavastha Mars assumes great importance during horoscope matching: one can not afford to neglect this aspect as it may result in financial misery; affect health of the couple, have- impact on the offspring; and cause disturbances in family life and incompatibility among marital partners.

यथात्रोटयेत मकर्ट: कष्टहारं पुनः । सम्मुखं को भवेद्वादमग्न- ।।

The second bhavastha Mangal, usually, damages the health of the life partner and increases family problems. Generally, there are differences between the husband and the wife, and money problems.

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जानीयात् प्रेषणे भृत्यान् बान्धवान् व्यसनाऽडगमे। मित्रं चाऽडपत्तिकालेषु भार्यी च विभवक्षये।।

Servants are tried on being deputed for a work, family members at the time of grief, friends in trouble and wife is tried when money is lost.

CHAPTER 2.2.3

MARS IN THE FOURTH HOUSE

n the matter of marital aspect, the 4th house is called 'Sukh-Sthan' and thus the 'Kuja dosha' related to 4" house cannot be neglected. The materialistic pleasures-house, vehicle, and household goods- dominate the life of a person in Kaliyuga and thus this has an inseparable concern in horoscope matching. As per our vision, let us first look into the views of sages on the topic:

Phaldipika

साहन्मातृ क्षोणीसुखालय वाहनः ।

The person is without friends, mother, lands, happiness, house and vehicles.

Lagna Varahi

चतुर्थे सुख वर्जिता:।

Mars in the fourth house deprives one of happiness.

Jataka Bharanam

दुः खं सुहददाहनतः प्रवासा कलेवरे रुग्बलताबत्वम् प्रसूतिकाले किल मंगलाख्यं रसातलस्थ फलमुक्त मार्ये।

If Mars is in the fourth house, the native remains unhappy with his friends and vehicle. He lives in foreign land and suffers from heart disease. He is physically weak.

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Mantreshwar

सुहृदि विसुहन् मात श्रेणी- सुखालय वाहनः ।। He has no triend, mother, happiness, land, house or vehicte. Chamatkar Chintamani

यदा भूसतः भौमः तुयीवे चतुर्थस्थाने संभवेत। तदाजानानांग्रहा: सानुकुलः शुभफलदाः किं कितेन इत्यर्थः । तस्मात सुहदवर्ग सौख्यं बंधु-मित्रगृह-मात्राद। जनितं सुखं न किंचित् विचिन्त्यं,यथा भूमिपालात्। राज: शकाशात् कृपा च दया च वस्त्रं च प्रसादं। मिश्र ग्रामादि: ताः कृपावस्त्रभूमिः लभेत्।। If afflicted Mars was posited in the fourth house, there would not be any beneficial outcome, even though the other planets are favourable. He will get nothing from his friends, though he receives honours, land and dresses from the king.

Stree Jataka

चतुर्थगो भूतनयो पसूतः नारी हताशां हतकर्म कृत्याम् सौख्येन हाना विधवा विशालां जनैर्निरस्ता सतत सर्रोषरम /।

The woman having Mars in the fourth house is of weak body. She remains unhappy with her own acts and is cast down by the people around her. Such hostile attitude of the people causes her intense anguish.

Jeevnath

चतुर्थ भूपुत्रे भवातजनतं यस्य सबलाः / किमन्ये ख्याघाः सततमतुकुलास्तनभृतः । सुहदवर्गात सौख्यं प्रभवति न किंचिन् निजेगृ हातत्रपाशत्रो: क्षोणीनरपात कृपा वस्त्र पटली। Even if other eight planets, including the Sun, are very strong, they cannot give any positive result collectively or individually, because the destructive power of Mars dominates all other planets. The subject does not get any benefits from friends and relatives. He has fear from enemies,

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but there is one positive point - the subject may get awards and dresses from the king and the rich people

Kalyan Varma

बन्धुपरिस्छदर्राहतो भवति चतुर्थेऽथ वाहर्नावहीन :- । अतिदु · खे: संततः परिगृहवासी कुज पुरुषः । ।

A person, with Mars in the fourth house, has no relatives, no food to eat, clothes to wear and vehicle to move. Melancholy and sadness shall be visited upon him and he will have no roof over his head.

Mansagari

जड.मतिरति दीनोएंधुसंस्थे a भौमे न भवति। सुखभोगी बन्धुदीनश्र दुः खैा। भमति सकलदेशे नीचसेवातूरतः परधन परनारी लुब्धधितः सदैव ।/

The presence of Mars in the 4th house spoils the intelligence of an individual. He is unhappy and wanders from one place to another in search of peace, which he does not get anywhere. His fortune declines; he has to serve the downgraded. He is keen on having relations with others' wives and grabbing their money.

Kashinath

चतुर्थे भूसते कृष्णः पित्ताधिवयोर्डार निर्जित: वृथाटनोहीनपुत्रो महाकामी च जायते ।।

His complexion is dark; he suffers from windy and phlegmatic com- plaints; has a lot of enemies, wanders aimlessly, has no son and is libidinous.

Jaidev

असुखवाहन धान्यधनां विकल धी: सुखगेसति भूसुतं/ /

The subject has no vehicle, happiness and money. He lacks clarity of thought process.

Vaidyanath

भौमे बंधुगते तु बंधुरहितः स्त्रीनिर्जतःशौर्यवान/

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The subject has no family. He is under control of his wife and is valorous.

Garga

कुजे बंधौ भूम्याजीवो नरः सदा।

The subject is always dependent on agriculture.

Jages h war

सभौमे विदग्धं, विभग्न,यदा मंगले तुयीएवं। प्रपत्रे सुखं किं ताराणां तथा मित्र सौख्यम। कथं तत्य चिंतयं थिया थीमता वा परं। भूमि तो लाभवाभं प्रयाति।। The house of the native will either be damaged or set on fire. While friends would bring him no happiness, other types of comforts would elude him. He lacks intelligence though he earns some profit through land.

Vashishtha

भौमः सुचिरं चतुर्थे। When Mars is posited in the fourth house, the native gets good clothes.

HillaJataka

चतुर्थो बंधुहानिश्च हायनं चाष्टमें धुवं /

Brother dies in the eighth year.

Parashar

चतुर्थे बंधुमरणं शत्रुवृद्धिर्धनव्ययः।

Mars in the fourth house causes death of co-boms, increases enemies and loss of money.

Gunakar

विसुख: पीडि.त मानस: श्चतुर्थे।

One is deprived of happiness and remains tense. Narayan Bhall

कृपावस ,त्रभूमिर्लभेत भूमिपालात्।।

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Land and clothes are obtained with King's favour ..

Punjraj

आर: सबलश्रतुर्थे पित्तज्वरी वा वृण ण जनन्याः। भवेत्रितांनं वृणार्तः पार्श्रेथवारे दहतेन दग्ध।।

The positioning of Mars in the 4th house would result in long limbs. The subject has no enjoyment of his body. He keeps patience in the battlefield. He is poor, strongly built, lacks magnanimity, and always borrows money from others.

Bhrigusutram गृहच्छिदम। अष्टमे वर्षे पित्ररिष्टं मातृरोगी। सौम्ययुते पर गृहवासः /निरोगशरिरी, क्षेत्रहीन:,धन्ट रन्यहीन:, जीर्णगृहवासः । उच्चे स्वक्षेत्रे शुभयुते मित्रक्षेत्रे वाहनवान, क्षेत्रवान, मातृ दीर्घायुः। नीचक्षे पापमृत्युयुतेमातृनाशः ।सौम्ययुते वाहन निष्ठावान। बन्ध हुजन द्वेषी स्वदेश परित्यागी वस्त्रहीनः ।

If Mars is placed in the fourth house, there is conflict in the family. In the 8th year of subject's life, tragedy strikes his father and mother is seriously ill. If benefics are in conjunction with Mars, one has to live away from home. While he does not suffer from any ailments or disease, he remains homeless and without money. He has to live in an old and damaged house. If Mars is exalted or is in his own or friendly house or is in conjunction with benefics, the native may have vehicle and house and his mother lives long. But if Mars is debilitated or associated with malefic or the lord of 8th, death of mother may take place. If associated with a benefic, subject has desire for vehicle. He has bad relations with brother and relatives. The subject settles abroad leaving his own country and also remains naked.

Comments and Conclusion

The fourth house or the 'Sukh Sthan' is directly concerned with materialistic pleasures, which have now become an essential component for the success of marital life in this 'Kaliyug'. The different features as pointed by different sages for Mars in the fourth house are:

1. Impact on materialistic pleasures

. His house may be burnt.

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. He may live in other's honse. . He may be deprived of garments and good food. . He may have to live away from home. . He may be short of money. · He may have to live in a damaged house. . He may be withont vehicle or land. . If Mars is exalted / in own house/ in conjunction with benefics, he gets materialistic pleasure. . He may be dependent on others for money. . He may have to depend on agriculture. · He may get some profit through land, using intelligence. · Comforts elnde him. · He may get rewards of materialistic pleasures throngh king and rich people.

2. Impact on Marriage & family:

. The subject is unlucky from the point of view of relatives and friends. He will always have strained relations with them and apart from sufferings and sadness he would not get anything from them. · His marital life is spoiled due to relatives. . He may wander from country to country. (This may also be a bone of contention in his married life). · Lack of materialistic pleasure noted above may also cause serious strains in married life. . His mother may die. This may not only be detrimental to formation of his personality and attitnde towards women as psychology says, but also on the composition of the family, which the couple is connected with. · His fortune may decline leading to strains in marital life. . He may be anxions to be associated with others' wives. This aspect is further activated by the fact that the subject may be highly sexnally inclined. . The subject may have no family. . The subject may be under the control of his wife if Mars is well fortified and associated with benefics. . Family of the subject may be disturbed.

3. Impact on physique & behaviour etc.

. The subject may be short lived if Mars is debilitated / in enemy sign / or is associated with a malefic.

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. The snbject may be dark complexioned, strongly built with long limbs. · He may have no enjoyments of his body. · He may have to suffer from ailments and diseases. · He has a lot of enemies but keeps patience in the battlefield. · He may lack magnanimity. . He lacks mental stability and hankers after materialistic pleasures.

Our observations

Looking at the previons analysis, our readers must have noticed that the evil tendencies of Mars get aggravated if it is in male fiery signs / in conjunction with a malefic / debilitated / in enemy signs. The resnlts get reversed or at least neutralised if Mars is exalted / associated with a benefic / in friendly signs. Further many good results can be expected if the native happens to have Mars in even signs as the fourth house. Thongh Mars has been considered to be the 'karak' (significator) of land, house, agriculture, and animals, our assessment is just opposite. The basic nature `of this hot & fiery planet is destructive and thus in normal state, it is not the facilitator of anything but a destroyer of the materialistic aspect. It is only in exceptionally benefic or fortified permutations that Mars becomes a facilitator of these. It is a destroyer by nature like a fire, which does not distinguish between animal and man, and living and non-living things. We strongly feel that disastrons and unbalanced placement of Mars can render of the couple's life unhappy. Further, the full aspect of Mars on the 7th honse may lead to incompat- ibility among the marrying partners. However, we give only 50% weightage to the 4th honse Mars and thus the native having Mars in the 4th house is considered a light Mangli.

श्लोकेन वा तदर्धेन पादेनैकाक्षरेण वा। अबन्ध्यं दिवसं कुर्याद् दानाध्ययन कर्मभिः॥

The human life is precious. Its everyday is significant. Therefore to make everyday worthy one must study, and/or perform rituals like daan (donation), yagya etc.

CHAPTER 2.2.4

MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE

T he seventh house pertains to conjugal bliss, husband, wife, and marriage and thus unbalanced 'Kuja Dosha' in the 7th house can have grave consequences upon the marital life. The sages have indicated the evils that are associated with the position of Mars in the 7th house. Presence of malefic Mars in the 7th house makes an individual strongest mangli and consequently widowhood, loss of life partner, separation, murder, accidental death, and carnal crimes etc are indicated. This is the worst position of Mars, if not properly balanced, in the other birth chart. Let us gloss over various aphorisms told by different sages:

Phaldeepika

अबुचितकरो रोगार्तो डस्स्तेऽध्वगो मृतदारवान/

The person is born to do improper acts. He suffers from various diseases and wanders from place to place and loses his wife.

Chamatkar Chintamani

सप्तमे मेदिनीज: कुजः स्पर्धिनां वादिनां पहारादनौः ताडनपीडनाभि: मुहुः पुनः पुनः भगदः पराजयकारी, तथा दम्पतिघ्नः स्त्रीपुसो: नाशकः अर्थात् पुंजन्मकुंडलिकायां सप्तमेविघमान: स्त्रीघ्नः, कन्यका जन्मकुंडल्या a तत्पतिघ्न: इतिशेष: तथा अनुद्धारभूतंन निश्रितेन पाणिग्रहेण विवाहेन हेतुना, वाण्ज्यित :- व्यापारहेतो: प्रयाणेन निवृत्तिः न परावृत्य आगमन स्यात् इत्यर्थः ।

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विवाहशयात् व्यापार लांभद्वा बहुकाल विदेशस्थोभवेत इतिभावः ।।

The subject has to stay away from his home, for a long time, as a result of some business engagement or any other reason, after marriage. One has to face repeated defeats by his enemies. The 7th house Mars leads to death of spouse. Jeevnath writes in Bhavakotuhalam: कुजे कांतागारं गतवति जनोऽतीवलघुतां समाधत्ते, युद्धे प्रबलरिपुणासक्षततनुः । तथा कांताघाती परविषयवासी खलमति र्निवृत्तो वाण्ज्यिादपि परवधूरगनिरतः । वा 'परवधूरगविरतः ।' पाठांतरम्।

The person, having Mars in the 7th house, is very unlucky. He is defeated by enemies, deprived of wife and has to live abroad. He has cruel mentality and leaves his business. He is engaged in adultery with very young women. Generally the partners are short tempered, complex natured, mysterious and of independent and vague ideas.

Lagna Varahi

सप्तमे पुंश्चली दाराः /

Mars in the seventh house makes the woman adulterous.

Mansagari

मुनिगृहगतभौमे - नीचसंस्थेऽरिगेहेयुवति मरणदुः ख जायते मानवानाम्/ मकर-गृह निजस्थे नाऽन्यपत्नीश्रथत्ते चपलमतिविशालां दुष्टाचित्तोवि पाम्।।

The subject's wife will die and he faces sorrow as a result of this tragedy. He is always in troubles. He commits lot of atrocities and has belligerent temperament. If Mars is exalted or in its own sign, the death of wife does not take place, but she is perfidious and ugly.

Varahmihir

"स्त्रीभिर्गतः परिभवम्"

The wife insults the subject.

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Kalyan Varma 'मृतदारो रोगार्त्तोडमार्गरतो भवति दुः खितः पापः । श्रीरहितः संतप्तः शुष्कतनुर्भवति सप्तमे भौमे।।' The 7th house Mars results in the death of subject's wife. He is sickly and weak, involved in sinful acts, unhappy, and poor.

Mantreshwar "अनुचितकरो रोगार्तो इस्ते 5ध्वगो मृतदारवान्/"

The subject does improper acts, remains sickly, wanders and his wife dies.

Jaidev

"अबलागतगेह संचयो गनर्थोऽरिभयोघने कुजे।"

Though the subject has a home, he remains sickly, does destructive acts and has fear from enemies.

Vaidyanath

स्त्रीमूलप्रविलापको रणरुचिः कामस्थिते भूमिजे। The wife has to weep and is fond of war.

HillaJatak

सप्तत्रिंशन्मिते वर्षे जायानाशं a सप्तम: ॥ The wife dies in the 37th year.

Kashinath

'भूमिपुत्रे सप्तमगं। धिराक्तो ऽपिको पवान्/ नीचसेवीवंचकश्रव निर्गुणोऽपि भवंन्नरः //' The subject suffers from blood related diseases; is of ill temperament, and works under wicked people. He is a cheat and lacks qualities.

Parashar

"स्त्रियां दारमरण -नीचसेवन नीचस्त्री संगम/ कुजोवतें सुस्तनर कठिनोर्ध्वकुचा।।"

Death of the wife takes place. The subject satisfies his sexual urge through other women. His wife has well-developed breasts.

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Jageshwar

'यदा मंगलः सप्तमें स्यात तदानी प्रिया मृत्युमाप्तोत्यवश्यं वणैवा/ परं जाठरे कूररोगैश्रव रक्तद् विचार्यत्विदं

सुखं नो नराणां तथा नां कयाणां तथा पादमुष्टिपरहारै र्हतः स्यात् /।" The death of the wife takes place. The subject suffers from diseases related to digestion and scars on the body. The subject remains unhappy. He does not get any fame in business; gets insulted as a result of physical torture by enemies, and loses competition with enemies.

Vashishtha

भौमः किल सप्तमस्थो जायां कुकर्मनिरतां तनुसन्ततिं च। Wife is of bad character and the subject does not have many children.

Punjraj

यौवनरेप्यप्तीता। क्षितिजे नरस्य रमणी पित्तवणेनान्चिता दग्धा वा विसवहिना यदित्तदा वा बस्तिरोगान्विता।भूमिपुत्रे घूनभावोपयाते कांताहीन: सततं मानवः स्यात् ।। Wife will be full of youth and energy even if marriage takes place late. The subject's wife suffers from bile or dies in arson or suffers from diseases related to vagina. The death of wife is certain.

'Vridha Yavan Jataka'

'नानानर्थ व्यर्थचित्तो पसगैंवैरिवातैर्मानव' हीनदेहम्। दारापत्यानंतदुः खपतप्तं दारागार्रेगारकोयं करोति।।' The subject suffers from mental agony. He is humiliated by enemy. He is bodily weak and troubled by sorrows including those related to wife & children. He may suffer fire injury at the age of 17th.

Stree Jatakam अस्ते स्थितौ वै धरणी सुतस्तु। बाल्ये पसूते विधवां च नारीम्।

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दुष्ट स्वभावा विभवेन हीना सुकृत्सितांगी गुणवर्जिता च।। If Mars is in the 7th house in a girl's chart she becomes widow after marriage. She is crooked by nature; deprived of wealth and qualities.

Bhrigu Sutram

स्वदारपीड़ा। पापर्क्षे पायुते स्वक्षे स्वदारहानि: ।शुभयुते जीवति। अपत्यनाशः विदेशवासः । विगततनु: मघपानप्रियः, रणचि: । उच्चमित्रस्वक्षेत्रे शुभयुते पापक्षेत्रे ईक्षणवशात् कलत्रनाशः ।चोर व्यभिचार मूलेनकलत्रान्तरं दुष्टस्त्रीसंगः। भगचुम्बकः । मन्दयुते दुष्टे शिश्नचुम्बकः ।चतुन्या दमैथुनवान्।केतुयुते वन्ध या रजस्वला स्त्रीसंभोगी। तत्र शत्रुयुते बहुकलत्रनाशः अवीरः अहंकारी। शुभदटे न दोषः । Wife suffers from body aches. If Mars is in Scorpio, death of wife takes place. If Mars is a benefic (yogakaaraka), death of wife does not occur, but death of children takes place. One has to live in foreign countries. The body of such subject is weak. He is addicted to liquor and has belligerent nature. He is a homosexual. If Mars is in conjunction with or aspected by Saturn, the native does intercourse with animals. He does kissing on genitals. If Mars is associated with Ketu, he does sexual acts even with a woman having menstruation. If the Mars is in conjunction with Venus, the subject has to see the death of many of his concubines. He is weak and vain. However if aspected by a benefic, the above-mentioned adversities do not take place.

Comments and Conclusion

The presence of Mars in the 7th may result in serious tragedies if proper matching of horoscopes is not done. Our sages have given a compre- hensive list of the results expected in this sitnation. An analytical summary of such results is given below:

A. Impacts on personal dimensions and nature etc.

1. The subject may suffer from diseases and is of weak constitution. 2. The subject may be ugly and may suffer form bile and burns.

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3. He may suffer from blood-related diseases. 4. He may suffer from diseases related to digestion. 5. The subject may commit a lot of atrocities. 6. He may have a belligerent temperament and may get involved in destructive acts. 7. He may be a cheat. 8. He may have to suffer form burns at the age of 17th. 9. He may be addicted to liquor. 10. He may suffer from mental agony.

B. Impact on materialistic dimension

1. Subject may be poor. 2. Subject may live in many countries. 3. May be devoid of wealth or may get it from bad means / working under bad people. 4. Subject has no fame in business or may leave it. 5. Subject works under wicked people. 6. He is very unlucky and may have wandering mentality. 7. He may lack qualities. 8. Subject may be proudy.

C. Impact on Family and Marriage

1. The subject may be engaged in sinful and improper acts. This aspect can act as fire in the marital life of the individual. 2. The wife of the subject may die. Many 'keeps' are there, if Mars is in conjunction with or aspected by Venus. 3. The subject may have few children & other agonies related to children. 4. The subject may suffer insults at the hands of his wife. She may be belligerent and cruel. 5. The subject's wife may suffer from many diseases. 6. Subject may have illicit relations with other women to satisfy his sexual urge. 7. The wife of the subject may be of loose character. 8. He may be at the zenith of immoral acts if:

a. Mars is in conjunction with or aspected by Saturn. b. Mars is in conjunction with or aspected by Ketu. The subject may be homosexual / have intercourse with animals / kisses genitals.

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c. Subject may have interconrse with a woman going through menstruation cycle. 9. He may fight with women.

We agree with the fact that 7th house Mars has the potential to canse harm to the married life to any extent. The matching of horoscopes of such mangli individnals is a mnst before marriage. As already explained, the results mentioned above get cancelled or reduced (depending also on the other combinations in the horoscope), if Mars is associated with a benefic or is exalted, well fortified / or is in its own sign or is yogakaaraka. In the same way, the possibilities of the above are greatly enhanced if Mars is associated with a malefic, is debilitated or is in enemy sign. As far as Rashis are concerned, the above listed evils are expected if the snbject happens to have Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Sagit- tarins or Pisces sign in the seventh honse. The bad results are likely to be absent or much reduced if the native has any other Rashi in the 7th honse. Mars in these Rashis generally canse the maladies like wife's death, two marriages, and defeat at the hands of his enemies. He earns bad name in business and suffers from diseases. The native remains poverty-stricken and has to bear insults from his bad- natured wife. Mars in this house aspects the lagna, the 'Dhan Bhava' and the 10th honse. Thus, we strongly feel that the nnbalanced or nnmatched marriage will lead to financial disasters, deformities in the body, decline in character of the native, accidents, boils and pimples. It is our experience that the sponse of the subject is often very beautiful but of bad nature or character. Further,' Mars of Aries, Scorpio, Capricorn and Aquarins emboldens the possibility of second marriage. By nature, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarins, Capricorn, Scorpio and Leo 'Rashis' make a Martian native intelligent, arrogant, grumpy and unfriendly. The weightage given to the placement of Mars in the 7th honse is 100% and thns the native, having Mars in the 7th honse, is a strong mangli. Unless the subject marries after getting his or her horoscope properly matched with that of his or her sponse-to-be, many marital maladies are likely to occur.

विद्या मित्रं प्रवाहो च भार्या मित्र गृहेषु / व्याधि तस्यौषधः मित्र धर्मो मित्र मृतस्य च /। In a foreign place knowledge is like a friend: wife is a friend at home. For a sick patient medicine is his friend and for one who is going to die Dharma only is his friend.

CHAPTER 2.2.5

MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE

't has already been mentioned elsewhere in the book that the Mars in the 8th house in case of women is more dangerous, as it is related to "Maangalya" or marital happiness in general and to the span of husband's life in particular. The widowhood symptoms in a woman's horoscope would consequently be related to the 'Kuja dosha' of 8th house. Further, it should be noted here that the 8th house 'Kuja dosha' is associated with several grave consequences, if remained unbalanced in case of a man's horoscope, too. It is for this reason that the various aphorisms have given a grim picture of the placement of Mars in the 8th house. These aphorisms are given below: Phaldeepika

कुतनुरधनोऽल्प 7 युश्छिदे कुजे जननिन्दितः /

The person has deformed body. He is short lived, poor and cursed by people.

Chamatkar Chintamani

अष्टमे भूमिस्नु: भौमः चेत् तस्य विधाने भाग्ये अति अन्ये शुभा: खेचराः ्किकुर्युः। कुजस्य दुष्टफलदत्वेन शुभफलप्तिबन्धकत्वात्। सत्कृतः मानितः अपि सखा किं न शत्रुयते शत्रुरिव आचरति। प्रयत्नेकृति अपि उपसर्गै: विघ्नैः भूयते प्रारब्थकार्ये विघ्ना: संभवंति इत्यर्थः ।।

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If Mars is posited in the 8th house, benefics like Venus and Jupiter, cannot give their positive results because Mars becomes not only an impediment to the results of a benefic but also acts as an active malefic. The friends of the subject do enemy-like acts though he gives them a lot of honour. While he chooses right means to achieve the desired ends, he cannot achieve this goal and he faces a lot of hurdles in his life. Jeevnath writes in Bhavakotuhalam:

"क्षमापुत्रे मृत्यौ कविगु बुधाः किं तनुभृतः

लायत्ते प्रकुर्युर्येचान्येप्रभवतिविधानेऽपि नितराम् तस्य स्वजननिवहा: किं न सहसा प्रयत्ने यातेऽति प्रवरगदजा वघनपटली"//

The different benefics like Venus, Jupiter, Mercury cannot support the native, if Mars is posited in the 8th house, for Mars reduces the strength of benefics by his malefic prowess and becomes impediment to the good effects of the other planets. The native suffers from many incurable and serious diseases. Business gives no success to the subject. Varahmihir describes in Brihat Jatak: " स्वल्पात्मजो " निर्धनगे"

The subject has few off springs.

HillaJatak

पंचविंशे तथा 'वर्षे मृ त्युकर्ताष्टमः कुजः ।

He dies at the age of 25. «

Jaideva "रुधिरार्तोगतनिश्रयः कुधी र्विदयो निन्धतमः कुजेष्टमें ।"

The subject suffers from blood-related diseases. He is fickle-minded, cruel and full of evil thoughts, hence condemnable.

Mantreshwar

"धनकनक चरार्कः सवंदा चैवभोगी"पाठान्तर।

The subject has distorted body (i.e. diseased). He is poor, short-lived and condemned by people.

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Jataka Bharanam

वैकल्यं स्याभैत्रयोदुर्भगत्वम रक्तापीड़ा नीचकर्म प्रवृत्तिः । बुद्धे राध्यम सज्जनानां च निन्दर रन्ध स्थाने मेदिनी नंन्दने डिस्मन।।

If Mars is posited in the 8th house, the native has defective eyes. He is unfortunate, troubled by blood-diseases, of low intellect and commits sinful acts.

Kashinath 'अष्टमे मंगल कुष्ठी स्वल्पायुः शत्रुपीड़ितः अल्पदव्यः

The subject is infected with leprosy, is short-lived, troubled by enemies, poor, sickly and lacks quality.

Jyotirvivek Ratnakar

परलयभवंन संसी मंगल क्षीण नीचे। वजति निधन भावं नीरमध्ये मनुष्यः //

If debilitated or weak Mars is situated in the 8th house, the native dies in water (of drowning).

Kalyan Varma

"व्याधिप्रायोऽल्पायुः कुशरीरोनीचकर्मकर्ताच। निधनस्थे क्षितितनये भवति पुमान् शोकसंतप्तः।।"

The subject is diseased, short-lived, does sinful acts and lives in sorrow and melancholy.

Mansagari

If debilitated Mars is posited in the 8th house, the subject dies as a result of drowning. If Mars is in Aries or Capricorn or Scorpio, the arms and legs of the individual are blue (the skin turns blue as a result of leprosy.) and he is long-lived. By 'Pathantar' (difference in scripts) the subject gets gold, silver and is a 'Bhogi' (fond of materialistic pleasures).

Jageshwar

शरीरं कशं कि शुभंतस्य कांश परं स्वस्य वर्णो भवेच्छत्रु तुल्यः /

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प्रवासेकृते नाशमायति कामो यदा मृत्युगो भूमिजो वै विलग्नः ।।

The subject is physically weak, poor, and his relatives are his enemies. His ambitions do not get fulfilled despite much effort.

Vashishtha

सर्वेग्रहा दिनकर प्रमुखा नितांतं मृत्युस्थिता विदधते किल दुष्टबुद्धिम्। शस्त्रभिघात परिपीडितगात्रभागं सौख्यैविहीनमतिरोगणैरुपेतम्।।"

The native becomes wicked and his body organs suffer from pain due to weapon injury. He is shorn of happiness and health.

Lagna Varahi

स्वल्प पुत्राष्टम कुजे। The native has few children.

Stree Jatakam

मृत्यु स्थितौ भूतनयः प्रसूते प्रभूत रोगां सुकृशा विनाशम्। दारिद्रय दुःख क्षत शोक भाजां हिंसाधिकरा कान्ति विपर्जितां च।।

With Mars in the 8th, the female native is ridden with many diseases. She is of weak constitution, without lustre, without husband, violent and poor.

Garga

"मृत्युंगतो मृत्युकरोमहीजः शस्त्रादि लूतादिभिरग्नितो वा। कुशठप्रणाशोगृहिणी प्रपीडा नयत्यधो नाशक मानयेच्च।।"

The subject dies either from weapon injury or from burns or leprosy or decay of body organs. The wife of the subject suffers from pains and obtains 'Adhogati' (painful end).

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The Mars in 'Ashtam Bhava' (eighth honse) is death cansing.

Kashyap

"1. संग्रामाद, 2. गोग्रहणात्, 3. स्वहस्तात्, 4. निजशत्रुतः, S. द्विजपाश्रवति, 6. अश्मपातात्, 7. काष्ठात, 8. कूपपापाततः, 9. भित्तिपातात, to. गुप्तरोगात, 11. विषभक्षणतः, 12. -चौरप्रहरणात् भौम मृत्युः स्यान् मृत्युभावगे/"

If Mars is in the 8th honse in different Rashis or signs (i.e. Mesha to Meena) different resnlts, as per Rashis, follow:

Mesha (Aries) : Death in war/ by accident or fire/ by weapon. Vrishabha (Taurus) : Death while resisting the theft of cows, by illness, cut, operation, septic or boils. Mithun (Gemini) : Death in his own hand, by air crash, hostage, by skin infection. Karka (Cancer) : Death as a result of enmity, death in foreign land, insanity, madness. Singh (Leo) : Death from snake bite. The native meets with accident but is not killed. Does not hamper marital life. Kanya (Virgo) : Death due to stone injury, suicide, and enmity. Tula (Libra) : Death due to injury from wood, woman and poison. Vrishchik (Scorpio): Death from falling into well, or water, or dropsy. May give long life, too. Dhanu (Sagittarins): Death dne to a wall crash or from burns. Makar (Capricorn) : Death due to genital diseases, enmity, and accident. Kumbh (Aquarins) : Death dne to consuming poison, snicide, or hypertension. Meena (Pisces) : Death due to injury received from thieves, drowning in river or pond or abscess in liver.

Bhrigu Sutram

नेत्ररोगी। मध्यमायुः। पित्ररिष्टम्।मूत्रकृच्छरोगः । अल्प पुत्रवान्। वातशूलादिरोगः । दारसुखयुतः । करवालान् मृत्युः। शुभयुते देहारोग्वान्। दीर्घायुः। मनुष्यादिवृद्धि। पापक्षेत्रे पापयुते ईक्षवशात्

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वातक्षयादि रोगः मूत्रकृच्छाकिथं वा। भावाधिये बलयुते पूर्णायुः।

The subject suffers from gastric trouble, eye and urine related diseases. Tragedy strikes his father. The native enjoys pleasures through women. He dies from sword injury. However, if in conjunction with benefics, the subject has healthy body, long life and prosperity in house. If in malefic Rashi or in conjunction with or aspected by a malefic, the native suffers from Vaat (gastric disorders)/ Chhaya (tuberculosis) and from pain at the time of urinating. However, the subject has long life if the lord of 8th is powerful.

Comments and Conclusion The list of various impacts of the placement of Mars in the 8th house is as follows:

1. Impact on physique and nature etc .:

. The subject may have deformed or weak body. · The subject may be short-lived. . The subject may suffer from many serious diseases, which cannot be cured. · Subject may suffer from blood-related diseases, eye trouble, urine and kidney trouble and tuberculosis. · Subject may suffer from weapon injury. · Subject may be cursed by people. · Subject may be fickle minded. . Subject may suffer from leprosy. · Subject is a Bhogi and wicked in nature

2. Impact on Materialistic pleasures, finances, profession etc .:

. Subject may be poor. · Subject's desires remain unfulfilled. · Subject is doomed to failures and faces a lot of hurdles. · Friends may turn enemies. · Subject's kin may suddenly become his enemies. · Subject cannot succeed in business. · Subject may lack qualities. · Subject is a Bhogi and by Pathantar, he gets Gold, Silver and other items.

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3. Impact on Family & Marriage:

· Subject has few offspring. . Sorrows and sufferings are part of his life. · Subject is deprived of happy life. . The wife of the subject suffers pain. · The subject enjoys pleasures through women. The above maladies grow further following the conjunction of a malefic, being in enemy sign or being debilitated. Conversely, when Mars is exalted, conjunct with a benefic or in it's own sign, above written possibilities are reduced or abolished. The bad outcome is more probable if the native happens to have odd sign in the 8th house. The results may become even worse if fiery sign is there in the 8th house. The even sign on the other hand may result in positive results like simple life, richness, and enjoying importance among people. The adverse placement of Mars in the eighth house is definitely a bad omen for the native. However, astrologers are advised to take Saturn as well as the strength of the lord of the 8th house before reaching any conclusion, regarding subject's death. The 8th house represents obstacles, impediments, calamities, sorrow and cause of death and therefore this position of Mars is the crescendo of Mangli dosha in a woman's horoscope. This bhava position indicates the maladies in marital life. Total destruction of marital happiness should be understood from this bhava position. The pangs of unhappiness destroy the physical beauty of the native. There is strong possibility of widowhood following the death or murder of the spouse. Mars in 8th house casts full drishti (aspect) on Kutumb Bhava (the 2nd house) and consequently, the native has to bear financial and other losses. According to Parashar, the native is in for financial loss or defeat. Most sages have taken this position as the most malefic. The native, who collects wealth through illegal means, is fond of eating. He suffers from blood pressure, pneumonia, boils, cuts, and injuries. He is prone to accidents and has to undergo surgery.

MARS IN 8fh: GRAVE FOR FEMALES

Our readers must have noted that the sages have not properly deciphered the impact of the Kuja dosha in 8th house which, in our opinion, should be done. It would not be wrong to say that the longevity factor of a woman's husband has been underplayed. It has been already mentioned that the 8th house represents "Mangalya' or marital happiness of women. If Mars occupies the 8th house in her

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horoscope, she is afflicted with Kuja dosha and we consider it as a deadly combination on a horoscope can have. Mars in the 8th honse of a woman's horoscope may result in:

· Late marriage. · Separation with hnsband if marriage takes place in the 21st year. However, the couple wonld either get rennited after the 28th year, or a litigation which had been continning for a long time wonld be finalised in that year. . The hnsband may snffer injuries in an accident or his health may be affected. Mental depression and disorder to husband are most likely to take place. . Hnsband is likely to expire soon after marriage or he will be afflicted with disease. · Imbalances are expected in marital life ranging from sexnal imbalance to financial imbalance. The exact nature of the maladies or sorrows will however depend on the exact planetary configu- ration.

धनहीनो न हीनश्च धनिकः स सुनिश्चयः । विघारत्नेन यो हीनः स हीनः सर्ववस्तुषु।।

Money can be earned by knowledge or skill. Therefore one must yearn to acquire knowledge or master any skill. (No one is poor if he does not have money, because the real wealth is knowledge. Without the wealth of knowl- edge one is poor in real sense, therefore one must strive to gain knowledge first.)

CHAPTER 2.2.6

MARS IN THE TWELTH HOUSE

T he 12th house signifies expenses, travelling, bed pleasure, pur- chasing power, enjoyment, abandoning, and sleep etc. These dimensions have direct or indirect relationship with marital life of an individual. For example, this house is directly linked with the sexual life of the native. Similarly, indirect impact can be exemplified in the. factor of loss of enjoyment. It is for this reason that this house deserves attention at the hands of an astrologer while diagnosing Mangli Dosha. Let us look at the various aphorisms given by our sages on the topic:

Phaldeepika

धनसुखयुतोऽशोक: शूरो भवे सुशीलः कुजे। नयनविकृतः कूरोदारो व्यये पिशुनोथम।। Mars in the 12th house, makes the native a talebearer and cruel. He will be deprived of wife and will be mean by nature. He will suffer from eye diseases.

Chamatkar Chintamai

सं0 टी0-द्वादशः व्ययभावगः कुजः अर्थस्य द्व्यस्य नाशं करोति,तथा शताक्ष: इंद्रः ओअ लोहघातैः शस्त्रप्रहारैः

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सक्षतः तेन घातकर्ता क्षतेन सह वर्तमानः स्यात/स नरः अपि अरिघातक: भवेत इति भावः ।मृथा किवदन्ती भयं मिथ्याजनश्रुति: भयंभीतिः दस्युतः चौरात् कलिः कलहो भवेत। तथा पारधीहेतु दुः ख भृतयजनित्तहेतु दुः खं विचिन्त्यम्।।

Mars in the 12th house results in loss of money. The subject suffers from weapon injury. He has wound marks. He is tormented by rumour mongers. Theft may occur in his house. He picks up fights and develops bad blood with others. He has also to suffer at the hands of servants. The life is full of sorrows and hurdles.

Jeevnath

कुजोऽपाये यस्य प्रभवति यदा जन्म समये। तदा वित्तापायं सपदि करुते तस्य सततम्।। कलंक प्रख्याति पिशुनजनतश्चौरकुलतो। भयं वा शस्त्रदेरपि रिपुकृतं दुः खमाधिकम्।।

The subject loses money at early age. He is in the grip of false rumours and criticisms. He remains in a state of squalor. He has fear from enemies, thieves and weapons.

Maan Sagari

'परधनहरणेच्छुः सर्वदा चंचलाक्षश्चपलमति विदारी हास्ययुक्त: प्रचंडः । भवति च सुख भागी द्वादशस्थे च भौमे परयुवति विलासी साक्षिक: कर्मपूरः ।'

The subject has tendency to grab others' money. His eyes are captivating ('Chanchal'). Though he has sharp brain, he has to wander. He is 'Hansmukh' i. e. jovial, is of strong built, and has relations with other women. He is the one who completes his undertakings and may have to become a witness in the court of law.

Vaidyanath

'भौमे विरोधी धनदारहीन: ।'

The subject is controversial and deprived of wife and wealth.

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HillaJatak

पंचवेदमिते वर्षे हानिदों द्वादशः कुजः ।

At the age of 45, he suffers loss.

Kalyan Verma

'नयनविकारी पतितो जायाघ्नः सूचकश्चा। द्वादशग परिभूतो बंधन भाक भवति भूपुत्रं/।'

He is a patient of eye and is of loose character. He poses threat to his wife. The subject turns out to be an informer. He is insulted and lodged in jail. Jaidev

बन्धनात्यययुतो ऽल्पदृगवलो मित्रनूत कुमतिमान् कुजेऽन्त्यये। The subject will be imprisoned and will face crisis equivalent to death. He is weak and" suffers from eye diseases. He is troublesome to his friends.

Mantreshwar

'नयनविकृतः कूरोऽदारो व्ययूपिशुनोऽथभः /

The subject suffers from eye disease. He is cruel and deprived of wife. Moreover, he is involved in immoral acts.

Stree Jatakam

व्यया श्रितो भूतनयः प्रसूते नारी प्रगल्भा गुण वर्जिता च, असद व्यया पापरता नृशंसा सदातुरां स्थान विवर्जितां च।।

The woman, in whose birth chart Mars is in the 12th house, lacks qualities. She is audacious, immoral, performs sinful acts and is deprived of a place for living.

Lagna Varahi

जाति भष्टश्च द्वादशं/

If Mars is in the 12th house, the native is outcast by his own community.

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Kashinath

'असद्व्ययी व्यये भौमे नास्तिको निष्ठुरः शठः / बहुपैरी विदेशे a सदागच्छति मानवः //

The subject spends money in sinful works. He is atheist, garrulous and a continuous and frequent visitor to a foreign country. He has many enemies.

Punjraj

भूमि पुत्रे चेद् व्ययसीन संस्थे द्रव्यं पुंसा नीयते। क्षत्रियैस्तत्। घातः कटयां दक्षः वामे च पादे वामे कर्णे लोचने तत् स्त्रिया वा।। पुण्याधिक्यादल्पकं तन्नृनार्यो: पापाधिक्याचाधिक वातदंगम्। दग्धं वाच्यं वहिनावज्युधोत्थं घातं यद्वा सवणं दीर्घकालम्।। कुजो वा व्ययस्थ्तिश्चेन मनुजस्यनूनम्। : तदापितृव्यो निधनं प्रयांति पितृस्वसादृष्टयुतो न सदिभः ।

The Subject suffers materialistic losses at the hands of thieves and dacoits. The wife of the subject sustains injury in any organ of her left side. If Mars is well placed, the wound lasts only for a few days, else it becomes chronic. Uncle (i.e. 'Chacha' or 'phoopha') expires.

Garga

कोपनो बहुकामाढयो व्यंगों धर्मस्य दूषकः /

The Subject is short tempered, lustful, without some important organ, and gets involved in immoral acts. He develops bad blood with friends and relatives.

Jageshwar

'तथा कर्णकंठे परारक्तपीड़ा जन नैवमान्यः ।' The subject has to suffer from extreme pain in the eye, throat or through some blood related disease.

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Vashishtha

'क्षितिसुतो बहुपापभाजम् /'

The subject is extremely immoral. « Parashar

'व्यये नेत्ररुजं भातृनाशं कुरुते।'

The subject has to suffer from eye disease and his brother will die.

Vridha Yavan Jatakam

स्वमित्रं बैरं नयनाति बाधा कोधान्निभूति विकलत्व मंगे। धनव्ययं बन्धनं मल्प तेजो व्यवस्थभौमो विदधाति नूनंम।।

Enmity with friends, trouble in eyes, short temper, handicap in limbs, loss of money, imprisonment and loss of vigour are the results of Mars in the 12th house: There is loss of money at the age of 45.

Bhrigu Sutram

दव्याभावः / पापयुत दांभिक:। शत्रुयुंत राजंबधनम्। दव्यनाशादियोगकर .• / दुर्बुद्धिमान / मातनाशस्तथा च भातुकष्टः अष्टाविंशतिवर्षे।'

The subject is poor and of evil mentality. If associated with a malefic, he is vain and arrogant. If posited in the inimical sign, the subject may face imprisonment. He has to suffer loss of wealth. When he attains the age of 28 years, his mother dies and the brother is afflicted with mental agony.

Comments and Conclusion

Thus, the 'Mangli Dosha' of twelfth house is in no way to be ignored and requires careful analysis by an astrologer. The adverse placement of Mars in this house can fetch several bad results, especially, when horoscopes remain unmatched. The list of effects, as enunciated by different sages, is:

1. Impact on Financial Aspect:

. The subject suffers loss of money.

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2. Impact on Physique, Behaviour and experiences:

. Subject may sustain weapon injury. . Subject may be tormented by rumour mongers, enemies, squealer and servants.

आलसीन कुतो विघा अविघस्य कुतो धनम.। अधनस्य कुतां मित्र अमित्रस्य कृतो सुखम् ।। Lazy persons cannot have knowledge, ignorant may not have wealth, poverty stricken may not have friend and friend less persons have no pleasure.

CHAPTER 2.3

MARS IN FIFTH HOUSE IN A FEMALE NATIVITY

A RESEARCH FINDING

T he malefic Mars mars the matrimonial matters when it adversely affects the houses related to this aspect. The 7th house, in a birth chart, rules over marriage, married life and all about husband and wife. Besides, the 8th house, particularly in a female native, rules over marital bliss, longevity of spouse and 'Saubhagya'. Therefore adverse influence of Mars upon these two houses, namely 7th and 8th, is capable of damaging the marriage and married life. And, as such all those positions of Mars in a birth chart, wherefrom it directly influences either of these houses, are termed as Mars Dosha or Kuja Dosha. Mars1 position in the 7th house may bring about or cause from small cuts, boils or minor injury to accidents resulting into major injury, burns, impurity of blood resulting into infection and the jeopardy of unnatural end of life, like murder. In the horoscope of a woman, such placement of Mars is responsible for marital disturbances of all kinds viz. discord, disharmony on mental plane, absence of conjugal bliss, and in the adverse circumstances even the widowhood or other physical problems to the spouse. Mars in the 8th house, in case of female nativity, under adverse conditions, may endanger the life of the partner and affect her 'saubhagya'. As such in our humble opinion Mars in 8th house for women should be regarded as to be causing stronger Kuja dosha, than in the case of their male counterparts. The 8th house in a woman's

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horoscope bears more ominous portends as compared to the 8th house in males. Likewise placement of Mars in the 2nd house is adverse for female native, in respect of marital matters, as it directly aspects the 8th house. However, it is not so bad for men as affliction of the 8th house in a man's birth chart, though causes disturbances, does not deprive him of marital bliss. For the adversity of marital life, in case of men, Mars in the 8th house is not as damaging as in the 7th house. Therefore all such positions of Mars in a male nativity from where it affects the 7th house i. e. Mars in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, and 12th give rise to Kuja dosha. Whereas in a female nativity all such positions of Mars, from where it affects the 7th or the 8th house, cause Kuja dosha. Hence positions of Mars in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, and 12th houses are taken into account to find out the evils of Kuja dosha. In this connection, there is one more position of Mars and that is the 5th house, from where also, it aspects the 8th house and can cause disturbance in married life. So why should not this position of Mars in the 5th house be considered to cause Kuja dosha in female nativity? In our view, based on the research after study of a large number of such birth charts, the placement of Mars in the 5th house in a woman's chart leads to strong Kuja dosha. It is so as it aspects the 8th house which is dealt for marital happiness and aspect of Mars over it spoils the happiness of married life, in the same way, as it does from 2nd or 1st house. While matching horoscopes, Kuja dosha is given prime importance. In the charts of girls, importance to Mars in the 5th should be given equal to other positions of Kuja dosha, whereas in case of male nativity 'Panchmasth Mangal' (Mars placed in the 5th) may not be taken to cause Kuja dosha. Quite a few references, in the form of aphorisms, quoted by our learned sages, are available in various texts, which clearly support the view that the placement of Mars in the 5th house gives rise to Kuja dosha. Our study of a large number of practical cases has shown that disturbances, discord or disharmony prevailed in the life of women who had Mars in the 5th house. Before we give some illustrations to prove our point, it would be relevant to leaf through few observations, made by our revered sages, regarding the placement of Mars in the 5th house. Chamatkar Chintamani पंचमे कुजे जाठरः अग्नि: उदराग्नि: वलीयान् प्रबलः, किल्विषे पापे अपि अनल्पा भूयसी मति: स्यात् स्वयं a अन्तः मनसि दुग्धवत् तप्यतं सदैव व्याकुल: स्यात्

MARS IN FIFTH HOUSE, IN A FEMALE NATIVITY 83

इत्यार्थः, तदानी एक एव कुज अजातं अन्यत् जांते अपत्यं निहन्ति नु मारयत्मेव/ /

The snbject has intense 'Udaraagni' (has good digestion), he feels intense hunger. His 'Papkarma Buddhi' increases and he does evil acts (Papkarma) in quick successions. The subject has a lot of desires and ambitions, however they remain nnfnlfilled. It is for this reason that the subject keeps on boiling inside just like milk in a pot kept on the fire. The Mars in fifth honse destroys subject's born or unborn children.

Jeevnath

'अपत्येक्ष्मापुत्रे भवति जठराग्ने: परबलता, न सन्तापो जीवत्यपि यदि च जीवत्यपि गदी सदान्ता: संतापः खलु मतिरनल्पा धनिचये, कृतेऽपि स्वर्गाप्तिर्नहि जनिमतामर्थ निबहः।'

Jatharagni' is intense i.e. the subject eats in excess and can digest it as well. The children of the snbject die or remain diseased. He is tronbled by heart related agony and is very intelligent. He can attain heaven, throngh spiritual efforts but remains withont money, as the money does not accumnlate.

Kalyan Varma

'सौख्यार्थः पुत्ररहितश्रलमतिरपि पंचम कुजेभवति। पिशुनोऽनर्थप्रायः खलश्र विकलो नरो नीचः ।/' The snbject is unhappy, poor, childless and talkative. He is destrnctive, villain, and has low mentality.

Mansagari 'तनय भवन संस्थे भूमिपुत्रे मनुष्यां भवति तनयहीनः पापशीलोऽति दुः खी/ यदि निजगृहतंगे वर्तते भूमिपुतः कृशमलयुतगात्रं पुत्रमेके ददादि ।।' The subject is childless, commits sins and remains nnhappy. If Mars is in its own sign, the subject has only one child who is very weak and thin.

Varahmihir

'असुतो धनवर्ज्जितः /'

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The subject is childless and poor.

Jaideva

'असुतथनकुवातवान् विबुद्धि: सुहृदवला सुखवर्जितःसुतस्थे।।'

If Mars is posited in the fifth house, the subject is childless, and is troubled by 'Kapha' and 'Vaat' related diseases (cough and gastric disorders). He lacks intelligence and does not derive happiness through friends or wife.

Mantreshwar

'विसुखतनयो ऽमर्धप्रायः सुतं पिशुनोऽल्पधीः /'

The subject is childless; many mishaps are associated with his luck. He is not intelligent and is a squealer.

Kashinath

पंचमे च धरापुत्रे कुसन्तानः सदा जः। बन्धुवर्गे विरक्तश्र नरो दीनोऽपि जायते।।' The children of the native are not good. He himself is diseased, has rift with near and dears, and is poor.

Garga

'रिपुदृष्टो रिपुक्षेत्रे नीचो वा पापसंयुतः। भूमिज: पुत्रशोकार्ति करोति नियतं नृणाम्।।' If fifth house Mars is in enemy's sign, debilitated or in conjunction with or aspected by a malefic, the death of son is certain.

Parashara 'पंचमे पितृहानि a धनायतिसुतौपशः //'

The subject loses his father. He gets money, children and earns fame.

Bhrigu Sutram

'निर्धनः पुत्राभावः, दुर्मागो, राजकोपः । षष्ठवर्षे आयुधेन र्किचिद्दण्डकालः । दुर्वासनज्ञानशीलवान्। मायावादी, तीक्ष्ण धीः। उच्चे स्वक्षेत्रे पुत्रसमृद्धि, अन्नदानप्रियः । राजाधिकारयोगः । शत्रुपीड़ा। पापयुते

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पापक्षेत्रे पुत्रनाशः / बुद्धिभंशादिरोगः । रंधेशे पापयुते पापी। वीरः / दत्तपुत्रयागः / पुत्रार्तिः दुर्मतिः / स्वजनंदः उदरेव्याधि: पत्नी कष्टम्।

The snbject is poor, childless, commits sinful acts and incurs the wrath of king. He has to face injury from a weapon in the sixth year. He gets involved in sinful acts to satisfy his sexual urge. He is learned, rational, materialistic and highly intelligent. If in Capricorn/Aries/Scorpio, the subject is blessed with many sons. He donates food and achieves higher position and is an officer. He has troubles through enemies. If posited in debilitated sign or in conjunction with a malefic, son of the subject would die (Putra Shoka). He has to adopt a child (Dattak Putrd). He has conflicts with own people. He suffers from stomach related diseases and his wife is surrounded by sorrows/pains. These aphorisms are general in nature and do not take the specific aspect into consideration. They, however, point towards some dimensions of marital maladies. Take the aspect of death of children/sons/ eldest child, for example. One cannot think of happy marital life accompanied with childlessness. Multitude of strains- ranging from social, psychological or biological- are associated with this kind of marital life. The placement of Mars in fifth honse is detrimental towards the happiness of marital life from the point of view of progeny. It is thus surprising that the fifth house has, thus far, been neglected, by texts, as far as the potentiality of Kuja Dosha is concerned. Thns, logically the, fifth honse has potentiality for becoming 'Kuja Dosha creator. This view gains currency in the Jataka Chandrika of Kalidasa.

पंचस्थानगो दोषलग्नेन्दुगु संस्थिते। बुधे स्थिते न दोषोऽस्ति दृष्टे दोष न चिन्तयेत।

This aphorism allndes to the fact that the fifth house Mars had been recognised by a school of thonght as the potential canser of 'Kuja Dosha'. Thus, the fact that fifth house Mars creates Kuja Dosha was a 'submerged reality'. As already pointed out, our experience on the subject has given ample evidence in confirmation to the fact. We feel that astrologers must keep this aspect of Mars in their tool kit while detecting the compatibility of horoscopes. Further, we strongly feel that neglect of this fact over centuries was like neglect of an important disease by a doctor and

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consequently many remain uncured. Many women who could have led happy marital life had been put on inaccuracy of astrology. Earlier the escape from the sin, the better. Given below are some illustrations that show the presence of Mars in the fifth house, in women's horoscopes, causes strong Kuja dosha and affects their married life, if not properly balanced.

Illustration no. 2.3.1 Horoscope no. 1

Owner of a beantiful personality in her youth but unfortunate in respect of martial bliss, the lady of this horoscope was born in Virgo ascendant with exalted Mars posited in the 5th house, with the benefic aspect of Jupiter-the 7th lord. Lagna lord Mercury and the 11th lord Moon conjoin Mars in the 5th house. Exalted Venus occupies the 7th whereas the 7th lord Jupiter is in the lagna. Saturn aspects the 7th house from the 10th. Apparently, there seems to be no cause of martial misfortune and one may even be justified in declaring a happy and long lasting married life until he considers the presence of Mars in the fifth house as a strong Kuja Dosha. The lady was married to a smart and handsome person at an early age of 19 on 2.5.1964. She was blessed with one daughter and two sons. However, with the passage of time, an abyss between the husband and the wife began to appear. Her husband's growing interest in other young girls and physical relations with many of them was enough for her to endure, which ultimately resulted in divorce. Having severed her relations with him and passing a lonely life she easily fell into the emotional lap of a married Muslim officer and had a "Gandharva Vivah" with him. Both loved each other and led life happily, in spite of sharp innnendoes and criticism from friends and relatives. But destiny put her cruel hands on her life once again. History repeated itself and after 7 year this man deserted her and got married with another lady. She was left at the crossroads where she had nothing else but humiliation, defamation and tensions to live with. Mars joins the 5th house as the lord of 8th and 3rd. As such it should have a concern only with children and health of the native but it did not restrict itself to that and resnlted into marital discord, which made her life miserable. Her position and respect in society got a heavy drubbing because of her failed associations and she realized that in second case her status was not more than a concnbine, and that too did not last long. In fact this all resulted due to presence of Kuja Dosha because of Mars' position in the 5th honse, though in exaltation, which was not balanced as both of her partners were non- mangli.

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Illustration No. 2.3.1 Horoscope No.1 Born on 11.2.1945 at 10:15:00 hr. Place: Delhi Long 77:12E Lat. 28:39N Balance of Mahadasha of Moon 6Y2M19D

LAGNA

VEN RAH SAT 7 5 JUP

8 4

6

KET RAH 9 3 SAT SUN MON 12 MAR SUN

MER MON MAR 10 VEN 2

MER

KET ASC. 11 JUP

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc. 161:09 Sun 299 : 29 Moon 284 : 59 Mars 274 : 48 Mercury 286 : 47 Jupiter 152 . 57 R Venus 346 :03 Saturn 71 : 10 R Rahu 83 : 29 Ketu 263 : 29 NAVAMSA

ASC RAH MON MER RAH MON 12 2

3 11 MER MAR

MAR 1

4 10 JUP SAT

JUP 7 SAT 5 9

KET 8

VEN SUN SUN KET VEN

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Illustration no. 2.3.2 Horoscope no. 2

The lady was born in Sagittarius with Mars, along with Sun and Mercury, in the 5th honse. Mars here is placed in own sign Aries and Sun is exalted. Saturn aspects the 7th house. She tied the nnptial knot at an early age with an IAS Officer. Few years passed making adjustments and com- promises and three children were bom. The husband developed relations with some other lady and deserted her in the midst of her life. All the efforts and resources of her family and friends to reunite the couple proved futile. She was ultimately divorced putting an end to the remotest chance of marital happiness being revived. Conjugal bliss was denied to her from the very beginning. Placement of Mars in the 5th honse, from where it aspects the 8tht can be held responsible for the marital disaster in her life. Saturn also aspects the 7th house and thus both 7thand 8th honses are heavily afflicted. The aspect of Saturn and Mars over the 12th honse is also adverse bnt the placement of Mars in the 5th resnlted in legal separation of the native.

Illustration no. 2.3.3 Horoscope no. 3

The native was bom when Virgo was ascending in the east, with exalted Mars in the 5th honse. Seventh house is aspected by its own lord Jupiter from the 3rd. Mercury and Venus occupy the 8th house. This brilliant, beautiful and bewitching girl is professionally an engineer. She was married on 24.4.1992. A son was bom to her on 1.7.1993. Hnsband went away from her when she was pregnant. He never came back to her in spite of persistent persuasions, prayers and petition by the native and her parents, not even to see his son. Resigned to fate she decided to live alone. She works in a repnted organisation and earns a handsome salary. Professional aspect of her life is qnite illnstrions bnt the marital aspect is extremely shoddy. Aspect of Mars over the 8th house has caused devastation in her martial life when she is leading a life full of frustration and stress in absence of conjugal bliss. The reason for this is the presence of Mars in the 5th house.

Illustration no. 2.3.4 Horoscope no. 4

The native was bom when Taurus was ascending in the east. Mars, Ketu and Saturn are placed in the 5th honse while the Moon and Mercury are posited in the 7th house. Thus, there is exchange of lords of 5th and 7th. Jnpiter lends its aspect over the 5th and 7"1 honses. The native has not been married at all. She remains unwed despite the aspect of Jpiter over

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Illustration No. 2.3.2 Horoscope No.2 Born on 20-04-1951 at 23:21:00 hrs. Place: Ramnagar Long 81:12E Lat. 24: UN Balance of Mahadasha of Moon 1Y 7M 14D

LAGNA

SUN JUP MER VEN 10 8

MAR

11 7 RAH 9 RAH

JUP 12 6 SAT MON

3

KET SUN MER 1 5 MAR KET

ASC SAT 2 4

MON VEN

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 252 :08 Sun 06 :40

Moon 171 : 11

Mars 14 : 29 Mercury 13 : 42

Jupiter 336 : 38 Venus 43 : 12

Saturn 153 : 36

Rahu 323 : 48

Ketu 143 : 48 NAVAMSA

SUN MAR MER VEN RAH JUP 3

SUN 6 2 MON RAH SAT ASC. MON 4

7 1 VEN

MAR 10 MER JUP 8 12 KET

9 9 KET SAT

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Illustration No. 2.3.3 Horoscope No.3 Born on 26.05.1971 at 14:00:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51N Balance of Mahadasha of Moon OY 10M 20D

LAGNA

VEN SUN MER SAT MON V. 7

B 4

KET JUF KET

3 MON

MAR 12 RAH MAR SUN 10 2 RAH SAT 11 JUP ASC. VEN MER

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 158:01:21 Sun 40 : 59:44

Moon 64 : 51:48

Mars 287 : 16:30 Mercury 17 : 13: 17

Jupiter 217 : 45: 10 R Venus 16 : 00: 10 Saturn 33 : 37:04 Rahu 293 : 50:59 Ketu 113 : 50:59 NAVAMSA

ASC. SƯN MAR SUN KET SAT 1! -

2 10

KET SAT 12

MAR 3 9

VEN 6

RAH

4 MER JUP 8 MON

5 7 MON MER JUP VCN RAH

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Illustration No. 2.3.4 Horoscope No.4 Born on 26:12:1951 at 16:08:00 hrs. Place: Landsdowne Long 79:30 E Lat. 30:15N Balance of Mahadasha of Saturn 6Y 9M 21D

LAGNA

JUP ASC. 3 1

12 JUP RAH 2

KET 11 RAH

DO KET MAR 6 MON MER 10 SAT

MON MAR 7 9 SUN MER VEN SAT VEN SUN

. PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 55:06 Sun 250 : 39

Moon 221 : 53

Mars 174: 35 Mercury 232 : 57 R

Jupiter 342 : 13 Venus 208:07 Saturn 171 :02 Rahu 340 : 35

Ketu 160 : 35 NAVAMSA

VEN SUN SAT KET 4 6 MON RAH 7 3

SUN JUP MAR VEN

SAT 5

8 2

MER ASC. 11

MAR

9 1 KET MON 12 RAH 10

JUP MER

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the 5th and 7th houses. Though other reasons of denial of marriage are also there, which is not the subject and scope of this chapter, this chart adds to demonstrate the adversity of Mars in the 5th house in the chart of a female native.

Illustration no. 2.3.5 Horoscope no. 5

In this birth chart with Capricom lagna, Mars being the lord of 4th and 11th houses, occupies the 5th house, in association with 6th and 9th Iord Mercury. Conjunction of 4th and 9th lords Mars and Mercury, lords of angle and triangle, is very auspicious. Retrograde Saturn occupies the 2nd house in Aquarius from where it aspects the 8th house. The 8th house also receives the aspect of Jupiter and Mars. Aspect of Jupiter over 8th tends to improve or save her marital bliss, which is heavily afflicted due to the aspect of Satum and Mars. She entered into matrimony on 26.4.1982 with an extremely smart, handsome, tall, suave and noble person. Her married life was going smooth except for the development of cardiac trouble to her husband. But the illness gradually picked up severity resulting in occurrence of heart attack twice. As the destiny would have it he suffered a third attack, which proved fatal, on 6.8.1993, cutting short the span of marital life only to 11 years plus. There is no sign of widowhood if we do not consider the presence of Mars in the 5th house causing a strong Kuja dosha. The lord of 7th house Moon falls in the 9th house i. e. the house of fortune and the 7th house is also devoid of any malefic aspect. Despite this the curse of widowhood fell on her at a young age of 29. Placement of Mars in the 5th house did play its role in. marring the conjugal bliss at an early age.

Illustration no. 2.3.6 Horoscope no. 6

In this birth chart of Aquarius ascendant Mars occupies the 5th house. Saturn from the 10th house aspects the 7th while Mars aspects the 8th house. The 2nd lord Jupiter occupies the 7th house and aspects the 8th lord Mercury and lagna. Moon and Saturn are in opposition to Sun and Venus. The lady is unmarried so far. Apart from other combinations, the placement of Mars in the 5th house is responsible for denial of happiness of marriage. Illustration no. 2.3.7 Horoscope no. 7 This is the horoscope of an ill-starred lady who lost her husband in an accident within six months after marriage on 4.11.1994. Nobody could even have dreamt of this unfortunate event when she was being married

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Illustration No. 2.3.5 Horoscope No.5 Born on 18:6:1964 at 20:55:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51N Balance of Mahadasha of Moon 6Y 9M 7D

LAGNA

MAR SIN SAT KET JUP MER RAH VEN 11

12 8

SAT 10

JUP - 7

ASC. MAR 2 6 MER MON 3 5 KET MON SUN RAH VEN

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 272:33 Sun 64:02 Moon 173 : 38

Mars 37 : 27 Mercury 53:40

Jupiter 22:09 Venus 66 :05 R Saturn 311 : 40 R Rahu 38 : 55 Ketu 248 : 55 NAVAMSA

RAH MAR KET 9 11 SUN MAR 12 SAT 8 VEN

10

7 JUP

ASC MON 4

SAT MER

2 6

3 5 RAH SUN VEN JUP KET MON MER

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Illustration No. 2.3.6 Horoscope No.6 Born on 15:05:1957 at 01:20:00 hrs. Place: Hardoi Long 80:10E Lat. 27:20N Balance of Mahadasha of Saturn 7Y 2M 4D

LAGNA

MER SUN KET VEN MAR 12 10

MER 1 9 KET ASC. SUN MON 2 8 VEN SAT JUP 5

MAR 3 JUP 7 RAH

MON 4 6

SAT RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 309 :07

Sun 30 : 27

Moon 221 : 31-

Mars 73:07 Mercury 17 :23 R

Jupiter 148 : 36 R Venus 38 : 24

Saturn 229 : 02 R Rahu 206 : 16 Ketu 26 : 16

NAVAMSA

MAR SUN KET VEN RAH 10 8

JUP SAT 7 MON

9

6 VEN 12 MER

MAR 3 SUN

5

ASC JUP KET MON MER 2 4 2 SAT RAH

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Illustration No. 2.3.7 Horoscope No.7 Born on 02:06:1969 at 10:00:00 hrs. Place: Manpuri Long 79:01 E Lat. 27:14 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 1Y OM 18D

LAGNA

RAH SAT SUN VEN MER 3 JUP SUN 2 KET 6 MER ASC. 4

SAT

VEN

10

MAR 8 12 RAH = MAR JUP 9 MON KET MON

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 110:01.22 Sun 48 : 01 :54 Moon 251 : 13:36

Mars 226 : 03 : 10 R Mercury 42 : 21 :32 R

Jupiter 152 : 49:04 Venus 03 : 19 : 13

Saturn 10 : 33:05

Rahu 333 : 41 :21 Ketu NAVAMSA 153 : 41 :21

MER SUN KET VEN 9 11

12 JUP B MAR

KET MON SAT 10

MER 7 VEN ASC RAH 4

JUP MON SAT

2 6

3 5 MAR SUN RAH

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off by happy parents on 24.6.1994. Even the examination of her birth chart wouldn't, if Mars in the 5th house had not been considered to cause Kuja dosha. Mars, the yogakaaraka for Cancer ascendant, occupies the 5th house in its own sign Scorpio. Mars obtains the vargottam navamsa and receives the aspect of Sun and Mercury. The seventh house is aspected by its own lord, Saturn and is unafflicted. On the other hand the 7th house is benefited by the aspect of benefic Jupiter. However, the aspect of the 3rd and the 12th lord Mercury, over the 5th and Mars, is damaging. The aspect of the 7th lord, Saturn, on its own house and aspect of 9th and 6th lord Jupiter on the 7th cannot be the cause of death of her husband. The 8th house refers to longevity of the life partner, which gets the damaging aspect of Mars. In view of this, except for Mars in the 5th house, who else could be held culpable for shattering all beatitude of her life.

Illustration no. 2.3.8 Horoscope no. 8 Born in Leo ascendant with yogakaaraka Mars in the 5th house, the extremely charming lady of this horoscope from a very high family would have thought herself the luckiest one when she was chosen to tie the nuptial knot from among more than hundred girls by her husband. Jupiter's presence in the 7th house was highly appreciated by self-styled pandits and astrologers at the time of marriage. (We do not consider Jupiter very auspicious in the 7th house, which has been dealt in detail in our other books.) She was married on 5.10.1973 with a pilot officer of Indian Air Force when she was running Rahu-Jupiter period. Destiny had something else for her in store. Her husband died in a plane crash on 2.3.1978 putting an abrnpt end to her blissful marital life. She was compelled for the second marriage by her parents and relatives, which was performed on 29.9.1979. Though presence of Rahu in the 8th house with a mutual aspect with 6th and 7th lord Saturn is also not appreciable, the Mars in the 5th house is most liable for this disaster. (The 8th house, in addition, receives the aspect of 12th lord Moon and 6th and 7th lord Saturn.)

Illustration no. 2.3.9 Horoscope no. 9

Bom in Gemini ascendant, with Mars in the 5* house, this versatile, intelligent lady is a very senior IAS officer. She was married to her batch- mate of IAS on 27.12.1984. In spite of having all materialistic pleasures possible on earth, her marital life remains unhappy. Her husband belonged

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Illustration No. 2.3.8 Horoscope No.8 Born on 07:11:1950 at 01:41:00 hrs. Place: Delhi Long 77:13 E Lat. 28:39 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 7Y 2M 4D

LAGNA

KET MON RAH SAT 4 b SUN MER 7 3

VEN JUP 5

8 2

ASC.

MAR 9 JUP 1

SUN KET MAR MER MON 10 12

VEN SAT RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 135 : 15 : 51 Sun 20 : 40 :36 Moon 157 : 25:07

Mars 247 : 15:06

Mercury 203 : 48 : 10 Jupiter 304 : 43 : 39

Venus 198 : 53 :04

Saturn 155 : 32 : 53

Rahu 334 : 21 : 33 Ketu 154 : 21 : 33 NAVAMSA

VEN MON SUN MER MAR

7 RAH MAR KET SAT 5

JUP 2 MER 00 8

ASC 11 RAH KET SAT 9 SUN

JUP 10 12

VEN MON

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Illustration No. 2.3.9 Horoscope No.9 Born on 20:11:1959 at 20:30:00 hrs. Place Allahabad Long 81:50 ELat. 25:27 N Blance of Mahadasha of Saturn 9Y 8M 29D

LAGNA

KET ASC. 2

VEN 5

3

RAH 6 12 KET

VEN 9

SUN 7 SAT 11

MON MAR

SAT MER SUN MAR RAH 8 10

JUP JUP MON MER

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 66 : 35 Sun 196 :08 Moon 219 : 49 Mars 195:01 Mercury 219 : 30

Jupiter 222 : 15

Venus 149 : 51

Saturn 249 : 48 Rahu 160 : 14

Ketu 340 : 14

NAVAMSA

RAH SAT VEN KET JUP

9 7

MON 10 6 MER

SUN MAR SUN S

MAR 2

12 4

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to a different cadre, so both had to live separately. It is said that distance creates love but here distance created more distance between them. Native is deeply attached to her mother, who herself is not a very virtuous lady. Ironically she has been very instrumental in nurturing the differ- ences between the couple. The native has been passing life in virtual separation. The 7th house is occupied by Saturn. The 7th lord Jupiter is situated in the 6th house under paapkartari yoga. And to augment it, the marital happiness (8th house) is damaged by the cruel aspect of Mars from the 5th house.

Illustration no. 2.3.10 Horoscope no. 10

This unfortunate young lady became widow within 10 years of her marriage. She was married on 27.11.1983. First son was born on 26.9.1984 and the second daughter on 16.3.1990. Her life was otherwise going on smoothly when all of a sudden, a puff of air blew out the lamp of her joy and happiness, inflicting upon her the curse of widowhood. Her husband lost his life in an accident on 21.3.1993. Mars in this lady's birth chart is placed in the 5th house. Also the 7th house is occupied by the 12th lord Moon and the 7th lord Saturn is in the 6th on the axis of Rahu and Ketu. This planetary combination apart, the placement of Mars in the 5th house triggered the tragedy that brought darkness in the mid- day of her life.

Illustration no. 2.3.11 Horoscope no. 11

This horoscope belongs to a lady who at this age of 53 is passing a dejected and desolate life. Her journey on to the road of matrimony had started on a rather happy note. At a very young age of 16, when she was still a student of high school, she was forced into wedlock on the persistent persuasion and dogged demand for the marriage from boy's side. Her husband was then studying law. Slowly clock of future moved forward but not the career graph of her husband who had taken law as profession. In true manner he is not settled as yet. The native has been blessed with two sons. First was born on 28.10.1967 and the second on 28.11.1969. But as the fate would have, she could not get any happiness from the side of her children too. Both her sons are disobedient to the extent that they abuse her. She does not get any support from any member of family and is passing very unhappy life. She had to live separately from her husband for 10 years. In the birth chart, with Aries ascendant, Mars is placed in the 5th house. The 7th lord Venus is placed in the 6th house under paapkartari yoga formed by Mars and Sun.

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Illustration No. 2.3.10 Horoscope No. 10 Born on 10:01:1962 at 21:15:00 hrs. Place Pilibhit Long 79:48 E Lat. 28:37 N Blance of Mahadasha of Jupiter 12Y 4M 27D

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Illustration No. 2.3.11 Horoscope No. 11 Born on 09:11:1959 at 17:30:00 hrs. r Place: Lucknow Long 80: 56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Saturn 18Y 8M 4D

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Asc 27 : 24: 42 Sun 203 : 05:30

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Jupiter 341 : 47: 33 R Venus 156 : 32: 19 Saturn 167 : 09:01 Rahu 314 : 09: 46 Ketu 134 : 09:46

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Sun is placed in the 7th house. This adverse position of the 7th lord and 7th house along with Mars in 5th causing Kuja dosha are responsible for misfortune in marital life. These are the few case studies where some or the other problem prevailed in the marital life of the natives and all of them had Mars in the 5th house. There may be some additional features also but the presence of Mars in the 5th house can not be given less importance. There are still many more cases where no other planetary configuration seems responsible for the unhappiness in the life after marriage except for the adverse placement of Mars in the 5th, aspecting the house of conjugal bliss in the female nativity. It is our humble submission that while matching the horoscopes for marriage due weight must be accorded to this placement of Mars to curtail the evils of Kuja dosha.

लोभेन बुद्धिश्चलति लोभो जनयते वृषाम्। तृषातो दुः खमाप्नोति परत्रेह च मानवतः ।। Intellect deviates from the right path through greed, greed generates desire and a desire-bound person bears sorrow in this world and thereafter.

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ANNULMENT OF KUJA DOSHA

t is the complexity of Kuja dosha that has compelled us to dedicate a full section to situations abrogating the dosha. A number of exceptions to the 'Kuja dosha' have been pointed out by our sages, making the concept complex and task of an astrologer difficult. It is, for this reason, that we are presenting coverage of the exceptions to the dosha as pointed by the sages at different places.

Muhurt Chintamani mentions

तनु धन सुख मदना युलाभ व्ययग: कुजस्तु दाम्पत्यम्। विघटयति तद्-गृहेशो न विघटयति तुगमित्रगेहेवा।। Mars placed in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, 11th or 12th houses in bride or bridegroom's chart causes devastation in marital life, but it is not evil, if placed in its own house (Aries or Scorpio) or in exaltation (Capricorn) or in friend's house.

स्वक्षेत्रे उच्च राशिस्थिते उच्चांश स्वांशगेऽपिवा। अंगारके न दोष्स्यात कर्क्यां सिंहे न दोषभाक।।

Also meaning thereby, that Mars does not confer dosha if it occupies 'in those houses) its own sign, exaltation sign, or remains in its own or exaltation navamsa. It is harmless in Cancer or Leo. If Mars is well placed, exalted, is in own sign, is a yogakaraka or s in its Mooltrikona sign or Mars is associated or aspected by benefic

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planets, the intensity of Kuja dosha will be appreciably rednced. This rule can safely be adopted to include other malefics, causing Kuja dosha, namely Rahu, Ketu, Saturn and Sun. However, it should be noted, here, that if the planets are combust, the 'Kuja Dosha' does not get cancelled. If the 7th house is well fortified and auspicious, or fortunate combinations are present in the birth chart indicating happy and everlasting married life, the bad effect of Kuja dosha will be largely minimized. The Jataka Chandrika of Kalidas has mentioned a few exceptions to the Kuja Dosha. चतुस्सप्तमगे भौमे मेष कर्क्यालिनक्रगे। यदा राशौ शशुभं प्रोक्तं कुजदोषो न विघते।। When Mars is placed in Aries or Scorpio, identical to the 4th honse, or if Mars occupies Cancer or Capricorn identical to the 7th honse, no Kuja Dosha arises. Another noteworthy classic the Muhurt Parijat says: अजे लग्ने व्यये चावे पाताले वृश्चिके कुजे। घूने मृगे कर्किचाष्टौ भौमदोषो न विघते।। If Mars is in the lagna in Aries, in fourth in Scorpio, in seventh in Capricorn, in eighth in Cancer or in twelfth in Sagittarius, there is no Mangli dosha. It means the native is not mangli. The Muhurt Chintamani has a slightly different view. घूने मीने घटे चाष्टौ भौमदोषो न विघते। If Mars is in Pisces in the 7th house or in Aquarius in the 8th, there is no mangli yoga. Another exception to the dosha given by Kalidas is: स्थानपंचकगो दोशः कुजस्य गुणसथवा/ बुधेन सह संस्थित्या दृष्टे ar नैव संभवेत /। If there is 'dosha'because of Mars being in thc above five places namely 4th, 8th, 2nd, 1st or the 12th house, but if Mars is associated with or aspected by Jupiter or Mercury, the dosha is cancelled. However, we have a different view on the aspect of Jupiter, which will be discnssed later. Mangli dosha gets cancelled in various situations: Sages have proponnded many rules when presence of Kuja dosha gets cancelled antomatically.

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द्वितीये भौगदोषस्तु युग्म कन्यकर्योविना। चतुर्थे भौमदोषस्तु मेष वृश्चिकर्योविना।। सप्तमे भौमदोषस्तु नक कर्कटकर्योविना। अष्टमे भौमदोषस्तु धनु ्मीनकर्योविना।। द्वादशे भौमदोषस्तु वृष तौलिकर्योविना। कुम्भे सिंहे न दोषः स्यात भौमस्येति मनीषिणः ।।

This sloka means that Mangli dosha is not present if Mars joins the 2nd house in Gemini or Virgo. And one is not Mangli if Mars falls in the 4th house in own sign Aries or Scorpio. If Mars is placed in the 7th house in the sign of its exaltation or debilitation i.e. in Capricorn or Cancer, there is no Kuja dosha. One is not Mangli if Mars occnpies the 8th house in the sign of Jupiter i.e. Sagittarius or Pisces. If Mars joins the 12* house in any sign ruled by Venus i. e. Taurus or Libra, one is free from Mangli dosha. Apart from this if Mars is placed in Leo or Aqnarins anywhere in the birth chart, there will be no Mangli dosha. The sloka does not mention anything abont the cancellation of Mangli dosha in reference to ascendant. We believe that placement of Mars in Aries and Capricorn, in the ascendant, will not give rise to Mangli dosha. Dr. B. V. Raman has also mentioned in his text on Mnhurta that under the above conditions, one will not be a Mangli. He mnst have found it correct in his observations about the negative and positive effects of Mars in varions houses and signs. Let ns illnstrate the same in the following chart. One will not be Mangli if the signs, as shown in the following chart, fall in the 1st, 2nd, 4*, 7*, 8* or the 12th honse and Mars is tenanted there.

3,5,6,11 2,5,7,11

1,5,10,11

1,5,8,11

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2. Knja dosha gets balanced by Shani dosha in other chart

जामित्रे च यदा शौरिर्लग्ने वा हिबुके तथा। अष्टमे द्वादशेवाउपि भौमदोष विनाशशकृत।।

This means if Mars joins 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12* house in one of the matching horoscopes and Saturn occnpies either of these honses in the other birth chart, Mangli dosha gets cancelled.

3. शनि भौमोऽ्थवा कश्चिप्तापौ वा तादृशो भवेत। तेष्वेव भवनेष्वेव भौम दोर्ष विनाशकृत।।

If any strong malefic planet is in the same house of a woman's chart, in which Mars is posited in the man's chart, Kuja dosha is cancelled.

4. वाचस्पते नवम पंचम केन्द्रसस्थे जाताऽइ.ना भवति पूर्ण विभूतिर्युक्ता। साध्वी सुपुत्रजननी सखिनी गणादया सप्ताष्टके यदि भवेद् शुभग्रहोऽपि।।

If Mars is in 1st, 4*, 7th, 8th, and 12th and Jupiter is in 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, or 10th, there is no Kuja dosha. The girl will be lucky to have all good qualities, children etc. Benefics in 7th or 8th will also give good results.

5. गुरु मगल संयोगे भौमदोषो न विघते। चन्द्र मंगल संयोगे भौमदोषो न विघते।।

This means that Kuja dosha does not exist if Mars is associated with Jnpiter. Similarly Mangli dosha is ineffective if Mars is accompanied with Moon. This means, if Jupiter or Moon aspect or conjoin Mars, Kuja dosha does not occur. However, this is one of the most confnsing and incorrect statements. Those who know astrology and have experience of snch kinds of Kuja dosha where Mars is under the inflnence of Moon or Jnpiter, can very well understand that adversities of Kuja dosha remain largely unchanged. The adversities of Kuja dosha cannot be minimized by the inflence of Moon or Jupiter. On the contrary, experience shows that the adversities of Kuja dosha enhance in both the cases- to say Kuja dosha becomes more effective.

6. अजे लग्ने व्यये चापे पाताले वृश्चिके कुज। घू न भृगे कर्किचष्टौ भौम दोषो न विघते।।

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Mars in Leo in lagna, Mars in Scorpio in 4th, in Capricorn in 7th, in the 8th in Cancer or in the 12th in Sagittarius also does not cause Kuja dosha.

7. न मंगली पश्यति यत्र जीवः । न मंगली केन्द्रगते च चन्द्रे।। न मंगली चन्द्र - भृगु द्वितीये। न मंगली केन्द्रगते च राहौ।।

This means that the aspect of Jupiter over Mars cancels Mangli dosha. One is not mangli if Moon is in quadrant. Mangli dosha dies out if Moon and Venus occupy the 2nd house. When Rahu joins a quadrant, Kuja dosha is neutralized. The above sloka is quoted by many astrologers, time and again, according to their convenience. With the help of these slokas one is convinced that Kuja dosha does not exist in the concerned horoscope. How unfortunate it is! In fact, these slokas have been written due to lack of experience by those who wanted to prevent the fear of Kuja dosha. After leafing through thousands of horoscopes, containing Kuja dosha, it is felt that aphorisms, as propounded in above slokas, .are incorrect. The effects of Kuja dosha do not pale away in any of the conditions mentioned in these slokas.

8. Mars in moveable signs: no Mangli dosha

चरराशिगते भौमे चतुरष्टव्यये धने। लग्ने पाप विनाश: स्यात शेषे पापं विशेषतः ।।

Should Mars occupy the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 8th, or 12th house in a movable sign, then its effects become innocuous. But if the above places are found to be fixed or in dual Rasis, Mars becomes a malefic triggering dosha. The contents of this sloka cannot be applied verbatim or else wrong conclusion will bring about a shadow upon one's married life.

9. Moon, Jupiter or Mercury if aspect or join Mars: No Mangli dosha

पंचम स्थानगे भौमे लग्नेन्दु गुरु संस्थिते। बुथेस्थिते न दोषोऽस्ति दृष्टे दोष न चिन्तयेत्।।

If Mars occupies any of the above five houses, but is accompanied by Moon, Jupiter or Mercury, the dosha does not exist. Even when Mars

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is aspected by them, one should not even think of harm. We have already explained that if Jupiter or Moon aspect or join Mars, Mangli dosha will not be cancelled. As far as Mercury is concerned, it is most inimical to Mars and the association of Mercury and Mars, will rather enhance the Kuja dosha instead of its cancellation.

सबले गुरौ भृगौ वा लग्ने घूनेऽपि वाऽथवा भौमे।। वक्रिणि नीच ग्रहे वाडर्क स्थले वा न कुजदोषः।।।

lf strong Jupiter or Venus is deposited in the lagna or the 7th house and that Venus is not with Mars or Mars is retrograde, debilitated or in inimical sign, Kuja dosha becomes ineffective.

11. केन्द्र त्रिकोणे शुभद्ये च त्रिषयायेडऽप्पस्द्ग्रहाः । तदा भौमस्य दोषो न मदने मदपस्तथा।। Benefics in Kendra and Trikona, malefics in Trik and 7th lord in the 7th house will strengthen the 7th house, and this will reduce the adverse effects of Kuja dosha.

12. अर्केन्दुक्षेत्रजाताना भौमदोषो न विघते।

There is no Mangli dosha for the natives born in Cancer and Leo ascendants.

13. अस्तगे नीचगे भौमे शशत्रु क्षेत्रगतेऽपिवा/ कुजाष्टम भवो दोषो न किंचिदपि विघते।।

If Mars is combust, debilitated or posited in inimical sign there is no dosha of 'ashtamasth Mangal' i. e. Mars placed in 8th. 14. कुजाकान्त भेशो यदि कन्द्र कोणे तघोषनाशं तज्ज्ञाः /

If the lord of the sign, afflicted by Mars, is in quadrant or triangle, Mars' dosha is cancelled.

15. राशिमैत्री यदा चास्ति गणमैत्री यदा भवत्। अथवा गण बाहुल्य भौमदोषो न विघते/

There is no mangli dosha if the lords of moon signs of both the partners are friendly, there is Gana Maitri or there are plentiful of matching points.

Erroneous exceptions of Kuja Dosha

Many authors of today have described Kuja dosha in their own way and

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we have gone through their writings, where they have discussed about the exceptions of Kuja dosha. Let us first of all mention what they have said. It is ethical if we do not name them because we have not found their observations regarding exceptions of Kuja dosha correct.

a. If Mars is placed in Cancer, Leo, Capricom or Aquarius, there will be no Kuja dosha. This means placement of Mars in the sign of Moon, Sun & Satum does not give rise to Kuja dosha. b. At various places it has been written that Mars dosha gets cancelled, if Jupiter or Moon conjoin with Mars or aspect Mars. We totally disagree with it. c. Few scholars penned that Kuja dosha will be ineffective, if Mars is in a moveable sign such as Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricom. We have not found it correct in the birth charts of thousands of natives. d. Presence of Jupiter and Venus in the lagna cancels Kuja dosha of all kinds. e. Mars does not give rise to Kuja dosha, if it falls in Aquarius or Leo anywhere in the birth chart. f. If Mars is in conjunction with or aspected by Jupiter, Mercury, bright Moon or Venus, no dosha is caused. g. In Jataka Chandrika it has been stated that Mars does not give rise to Kuja dosha, if exalted or debilitated. h. If Mars is placed in own sign, Aries or Scorpio, anywhere, no Kuja dosha will be there. i. There will be no Kuja dosha, if Mars falls in the 2nd house in Gemini or Virgo, in the 4* house in Aries or Scorpio, in the 7* house in Cancer or Capricom, in 8th house in Sagittarius or Pisces, and in the 12th house in Taurus or Libra. j. If Mars falls in Magha, Ashwini or Moola constellation, i.e. in the constellation of Ketu, there will be no Kuja dosha irrespective of other factors. k. If Mars is placed in Sagittarius for Capricom ascendant, in Pisces for Virgo ascendant or in Aquarius for Cancer ascendant there is no Mars' dosha. l. For Cancer and Leo ascendant any kind of Kuja dosha is ineffective.

There are so many exceptions of Kuja dosha given by various sages and scholars. However we strongly condemn all these exceptions on the

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basis of our study of the science of astrology and vast experience of about 35 years. We have examined many thousands birth charts having Kuja dosha and all such exceptions as mentioned above have failed miserably. Let us forcefully invite the attention of readers so that they should not be misguided by the so-called exceptions of Kuja dosha. We will prove it on the basis of practical illustrations in this book and that will be an eye opener. Acharya Mukund Ballabh & Mr. H.N. Katwe have mentioned that Kuja dosha is not present if Mars is placed in the lagna in Aries, in the 4* house in Scorpio, 7th in Capricorn, in 8th in Cancer and 12th in Sagittarius. This view appears to be more authentic because -

a. Mars if placed in Aries may not harm the native as it is placed in own & fiery and moveable sign. b. For Leo ascendant, Mars happens to be the Yogakaraka & in the 4th house it may not harm, as it is there in its own sign Scorpio, which is watery but fixed sign. c. For Cancer ascendant, Mars is Yogakaraka and if it is placed in 7* house in Capricorn, which happens to be sign of exaltation of Mars, there will be no Kuja dosha. Here Mars is exalted, placed in earthy, movable sign. d. For Sagittarius ascendant, Mars is said to cause no Kuja dosha in Cancer because it is the lord of 12* house & 5th house and its placement in the 8* gives rise to Vipreet Rajyoga. However, this disposition of Mars may not be auspicious for children. This sign Cancer is the sign of debilitation of Mars but it is friendly and movable sign. e. Mars in 12th house in Sagittarius is said to cause no Kuja dosha. For Capricorn ascendant, Mars is the lord of 11th & 4th house. Jupiter, who is friendly to Mars, owns Sagittarius. 4th & 11th lord in 12th house is considered bad but the above-mentioned great scholars of astrology consider that Mars in 12th house does not give rise to Kuja dosha. It does not appear to be very scientific as far as our humble opinion is considered.

न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विघवे। तत्स्वयं योगसंसिद्धः कालेनात्मनि विन्दति ।।

On earth no purifier is as great as knowledge. He who has at- tained purity of heart through practice of Karmyogaautoatically sees the light of truth in the self, in the course of time.

CHAPTER 2.5

RE-UNDERSTANDING JUPITER'S ROLE IN KUJA DOSHA

Unlike friends, though friends T he computation of planetary positions and weighing of their relative strengths is a task that arrives at a high degree of accuracy provided due care is taken with respect to all astrological factors. Several operational factors have to be taken into account concerning the planet while judging a horoscope. There are certainly a few traditional interpretations, which yield to certain definitive, down-to-earth and practical predictions, forming the guiding principles for most of the practitioners of Astrology. Among the many intriguing problems and aspects of esoteric astrology, the nexus of Mars and Jupiter is held very important. Their mutual stationing, nature of aspect, and ownership of Mars and Jupiter are usually considered auspicious. This is based on the view that Jupiter's high degree of wisdom influencing Mars' aggressive pride acts as an encouragement to the latter to move ahead in wisdom and bold action. In actual cases, the result often proves quite opposite. Especially, much depends on the signs on which Mars and Jupiter are posited. A mistake in taking this into consideration introduces elements of inaccu- racy. We may take here one example. The relationship between Mars and Moon is considered good. Both are friendly to each other, but do

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they yield good result when aspecting each other? Mars is debilitated in Moon's sign, while Moon is debilitated in Libra, while Saturn gets exalted in it. In this chapter, an attempt has been made to enquire into the queer aspect of this quite unfriendly behaviour exhibited by staunch friends Mars and Jupiter. The general understanding is that Mars and Jupiter are friends. That Jupiter's aspect on or conjunction with Mars reduces the evils caused by the malefic nature of Mars. Kuja dosha, for example, is treated as cancelled if Mars is associated with Jupiter or is aspected by it. However, blindly following this as a rule leads to wrong calculations. Kuja dosha is not cancelled or mitigated, if Jupiter provides its aspects to Mars. If we examine the nature of Mars and Jupiter we will find that Mars is exalted in Capricorn where Jupiter gets debilitated, while Jupiter's exaltation sign is cancer where Mars is debilitated. This indicates that they are not strictly friendly, though they remain friends. मित्राणि सूर्यादगुरुभौमचन्दा: सूर्येन्दुपुत्रौ रविचन्द्रजीवाः। भानु: सशुक्रः राशिससूर्यभौमा मन्देन्दुजौ शुक्र बुधौ क्रमे ण।।

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Mars actually has twin streaks. It is aggressive and short-tempered. These play havoc in various forms in the native's life. These faults cause accidents, injuries, fires, burns and hatred. They give rise to personality defects, which actually tend to harm those persons who remain in close association with such persons. On the other hand, the good points in favour of the Martian person are that they are bold and frank. With Jupiter, the opposite is the case. For total lack of patience and tolerance in Mars, Jupiter exhibits remarkable tenacity in holding on to itself against the onslaughts of misfortunes. The ascendance of Jupiter means that the subject is gentle, sober, wealthy, intelligent and blessed with happiness and children. He has a saintly temperament and possesses a lot of patience and tolerance. These opposite natures of Mars and Jupiter have let pundits proclaim that Jupiter nullifies all Mars's evils or at any rate minimises them.

Thus, Jupiter's placement in lagna counteracts all evils स्वातिशाययतिबल: स्फुरदंशुमाली

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स्थितः प्रशमयेत सुरराजमन्त्री। एको बहूनि दुरितानि सदुस्तराणि भक्त्या प्रयुक्त इव चकधरे पणामः।। सा0.12/1

The classics have mostly opined that the native having Mars Jupiter together in his birth chart will be an artisan, Vedic scholar, and an intelligent and volnble person. The native will be fond of using weapons. शिल्पश्रुतिशास्त्रज्ञो मेधावी वाग्विशारदो मतिमान्। अस्त्र परियपंधानः सुरगुरुकृजयो: समागतयोः ।। सा0. 15/4 Our own experience and interpretation of actual happenings in lives of some natives has made ns conclnde that though Mars and Jupiter are friends, the resnlt of their actions is often adverse. They are together like the legendary triumvirate of Brahma and Vishnn and Shiva, the creator, the preserver and the destroyer, existing next to each other, but each facing in opposite direction. So is the condition of Mars and Jupiter, together back to back, each looking in the other direction: Janns faced. This curious nature of their inter-relationship and its effect on a native's life is a matter of serions consideration.

Mars' Influence: The Sinner's wink

Mars is a violent and fearless planet excessively proud of itself and aggressive to all intents and purposes. When Mars is positioned along with Jupiter, considered a 'guru' among planets the aggressive nature of Mars does not permit Jupiter to exhibit its goodness to its full extent. The friendship of Mars and Jnpiter may be seen as that between a criminal and saint. Under the nefarious inflnence of the criminal, most of the good qualities of the saint get snbdued if not cancelled altogether. Mars, on the other hand, gets a lot of shelter from Jupiter, the large- hearted planet. Underneath this easily acquired shelter, Mars exhibits its worst nature resnlting in mnch hardship and harm to the native. When Mars is conjoined with or when it opposes Jupiter, there is havoc in the native's life. The creative nature of Jupiter is totally curtailed. Jupiter then confers its anspicions effect in only those areas of life, which are beyond the pale of Mars. Any area where Mars has no role to play will not be deprived of the beneficence of Jupiter and, in fact, Jupiter will not be a hindrance to Mars in snch matters. Jnpiter may be seen, in fact, as provoking Mars with its endless preaching and sermonising.

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Contrary to popularly held view, therefore, we cannot blindly conclude that Jupiter checks the evils of Mars. In fact, being friends it unwittingly aids and abets Mars in its evil designs at places.

Wanted to do wrong: Role of Mars

Now, if Mars occupies the sign ruled by Jupiter, i.e. Sagittarins or Pisces, it will damage the house, as is its wont. It is difficult to change one's nature unless one is kept under strict administrative control like that of the Sun. Jupiter lacking in ability at administrative control, Mars takes over the reins when posited in Jupiter's sign. Again, should Jupiter be placed in the sign of Mars, good result cannot be expected from that honse. It is like a sage residing in a ruffian's house; the good qualities of the sage are somehow stifled. There is a great difference in the effects in case of Mars residing in the sign of Jupiter and in Jupiter residing in the sign of Mars. In the former case, the damaging effects of Mars will be observed while in the latter event, the benefic effects of Jupiter are curbed. This, in our view, makes for a curious and complex case of friendship between Mars and Jupiter, For those who are not able to gulp it down that Jupiter and Mars are not good to the native if they dispose each other, we would like to put it in a different manner. In Vedas Jupiter is named as Brihaspati and Mars as Angarak. The nomenclature Brihaspati is derived in Sanskrit from 'Brih' 'Dhatu' which basically implies expansion. So the main significance of Brihaspati is expansion of everything, which is aspected by it. In astrology the Jupiter is treated to be the benefic-most planet and all virtnous things are ascribed to it. Friendship is, undoubtedly, nothing but a very virtuous thing and it can't happen that Jupiter can betray the friendship with a friend like Mars. Such is the commitment of the friendship of Jupiter. But we all know that no such virtuous and pious commitments are attached in astrology to Mars. Therefore, it happens that whenever Jupiter aspects Mars it helps the Mars to get its all qualities extended to the maximum extent. If Mars becomes the dispositor of Jupiter than it is the Jupiter who looses everything to Mars and gets characterised himself as Mars. Therefore, the great pioneers of astrology, like Kalyan Verma had rightly concluded about the effects of Jupiter that get modified with the relation of Mars. Hence it is crystal clear that whenever unblemished Jupiter aspects Mars it creates all sitnations conducive to the expansion of the fullest Kuja dosha in a nativity. Therefore, our experience is not contrary to the

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logical conclusion of the astrological principles and attributes of the planets, Jupiter and Mars. In another instance, if Jupiter occupies its own sign but is aspected by Mars, there will be some evil effects. If Mars occupies its own sign, much of the expected auspicious effects of Jupiter are suppressed. If Mars occupies its own sign and Jupiter aspects it, Mars is greatly perturbed and has a tendency to display its harmful nature. The increase in Mars's tendency to harm in such a combination is directly proportional to the degree of aspects. The greater the aspect the greater is the prospect of disaster in the native's life.

बहुभि: क्षतेः कृशागो निष्ठुरवाक्यः शठः पराधीनः / सथगजपदातियोधी रथेन विपुलश्रमैश्च सुखित: शरधारकोथ परसैन्ये।। परस्पर क्रांधनष्ट सुखवित्तः कार्मुकसंस्थे वक्रे गुरुष्वसक्तः पुमान् भवति/। -सा0 - 25/17

If Mars occupies Sagittarius, the native will receive many wounds; shall be emaciated; will be harsh in speech; shall be crafty, alienated, a warrior endowed with chariots, elements and army men. He will throw arrows on enemy's army from his chariot, be happy with hard work, will lose his happiness and suffer many losses, and will not honour elders. Kalyan Verma hints that Mars, if in Pisces, does not favour the native.

रोगार्तो मन्दसुतः प्रवासशीलः स्वबन्धुपरिभूतः। माया वंचनदोषैहत सर्वस्वो विषादी च।। जिह्वोऽतितीक्ष्णशोको गुरु द्विजावज्ञको सदाहीनः । ईत्सिवेत्ता ज्ञाता स्तुतिप्रियोऽन्त्ये कुजे ख्यातः । -सा0- 25/23-24

Should Mars be in Pisces at the time of one's birth, the person will be troubled by diseases, will have indifferent children, will live in foreign lands, will be insulted by his own relatives, will lose all his money on account of a cunning and deceitful disposition, will be depressed in spirits, shall be very miserable, will disrespect elders and Brahmins, shall be unkind, will try to gauge others' desires, will be fond of others praise and become famous. Thns, Mars gives malefic results in the signs owned by Jupiter because of its inherent nature. The doings of Mars canse npheavals in the life

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of the native and may even become a cause of total destruction of the man. There is a great need to understand this, if such a ruling of planets exists in one's birth chart, and take the remedial measures in all respects.

Habits of Grandeur: Stand of Jupiter

What happens when Jupiter occupies the sign of Mars?

वादिगुणैः सम्पन्नः प्रयत्नरत्नाभरण संसर्गः । सत्वात्मजार्थबलयुक् पगल्भविख्यात कर्मा च।। ओजस्वी बहु तुर्बहुव्ययार्थः क्षतांकितशरीरः । चण्डोगदण्डनाथो जीवे क्रियगे भवेत् पुरुषः ।। -सा0 - 27/1-2

If Jupiter is posited in Aries at birth, one will be argumentative in disposition and will acquire precious stones and ornaments out of own efforts. Sons and wealth will attain eminence, the native will go in for many expenses, will have an injured body and will confer cruel and fierce punishment. बहुशास्त्राणां कुशलो नृपतिर्बहुभाषयकारको निपुणः / देवालयपुरकर्ता सद्बहुदारोल्प पुत्राश्च।/ व्याध्यार्तः श्रमबहुलः प्रसक्तदाषो गुरो भवत्यलिबि दम्भेन धर्मनिरतो जुगुप्सिता चार निरतश्च/। -सा0 - 27/16

If Jupiter occupies Scorpio, the native will be an expert in Shastras, shall be a king, a commentator of many 'Bhashas', skilful, will construct temples and towns, will have many wives but few sons, shall be troubled by diseases, undergo many difficulties, shall be virtuous and will indulge in contemptuous acts. Varahmihira also has stated in chapter 18 of Brihat Jatak that a person born with Jupiter in Aries or Scorpio will be a commander of armies, will be very rich, will have many wives and children, will be liberal in gifts, will have good servants, will be of a patient nature and of bright appearance, will be happy with his wife and will be of great fame. But if Mars occupies Jupiter's sign, the subject will have many enemies, will be the minister of a kind, will be of widespread fame, will be fearless and will have very few children. This is expressed thus:

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असहः पचण्डशूरः परस्वसन्तान संग्रह णर्शालः / अटवी निवासगोकुल मांसरुचि: स्यानमृतप्रथमदारः॥। 25/9

If Mars occupies a Jupiterean sign, i.e., Pisces or Sagittarius, and is aspected by Jupiter, the reverse is the position and the native is devoid of wife and happiness. Thus,

अनृत वंचनपापं परविवरान्वेषणेषु निपुणः च। सेवा विनय कृतज्ञं कापटिक सौम्यसंदृष्टः -सा0 - 27/28 Should Jupiter occupy a Martian sign, i.e., Aries or Scorpio, and is also aspected by Mars, one has a disobedient wife and children.

'Aspects' of Love and War

Kalyan Verma finds that if Jupiter occupies the Martian sign and is aspected by Mars or Mars occupies Jupiterean sign and is aspected by Jupiter, one will have problems so far as marriage, subsequent marital life and conjugal harmony are concerned.

संग्राम विकृतांग कूरं वधकं परांपतापकरम्/ जनयति कुजेन दृष्टो देवगुरुर्नष्टपरिवारम् /। -सा0 - 27/57

Should Jupiter occupy its own sign and Mars lends its aspect on it, the native will be injured in war, will be cruel, will cause torture, will harm others and will loose children. We observe that when Jupiter occupies Martian sign or Mars occupies Jupiterian sign or even if they are aspected by their dispositors, the results will be on the adverse side as far as family life, health and children are concerned. The exact results will depend upon various other factors such as the house occupied, lagna, aspect of other planets etc. The nature of planets so posited should be carefully interpreted on the basis of placements. Jupiter is unable to exhibit talents whenever it is in contact with or is under the influence of Mars one way or the other. Mostly, Jupiter's Karakatwa is marred under such positions and malefic nature of Mars gets enhanced depending on the house occupied. So, it is evident from the above that when Mars and Jupiter get

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influenced by each other, either by aspect or the placement in each other's signs, Mars' influence will predominate over that of Jupiter.

Authoritative Version

The following instances are noted as corroboration of the above views regarding the mutually inimical position of Mars and Jupiter when linked with each other. Astrologers before the time of Varah Mihira, in fact, considered Mars and Jupiter as mutually inimical, like astrologer Yavaneshwar and great dramatist Sudraka of yore mention in their works. It was Varah Mihira who first took a different stand and tried to yoke a friendly knot between Mars and Jupiter and this has wrongly persisted to this day. But if we look into the opinion of the famous astrologers even of this period, we find that they have rejected the stand of Varah Mihira. Kalyan Verma finds faults with Varah Mihira's Hora Tantra. Jagdeva, in his monumental Jatak Chandrika, does not give much credit to Varah Mihira and accepts the stand of Yavaneshwara. Accordingly, the combination of Mars and Jupiter, or the mutual aspect between them, creates in natives a desire of acquiring wealth or makes their nature jealous, greedy and ambitious. If the combination takes place in the sign of Mars or Satum (i.e., Aries, Scorpio, Capricom, and Aquarius), the native becomes rebellious, resentful and controver- sial, through he has lot of resources and energy at his command. Vaidyanath says that if Jupiter falls in the 7th house in the signs owned by Mars or Saturn, the native will have affairs with other women. The conjunction of Mars/ Jupiter or Mars/Satum also causes various involvements with opposite sex. Dr. B. V. Raman has also mentioned in 'Three Hundred Important Combinations' that an exalted Jupiter if posited in Lagna opposite to Mars, which occupies the 7th house, Mati-Bhanga yoga is caused, i.e. one loses his wisdom. The Founder of the Astrological Magazine and author of many astrological books Prof. Suryanarain Rao has also described in 'Satyoga Manjari' under the heading 'Various Forms of Imprisonment' that:

(i) If Kuja (Mars) joins the 7th and Guru (Jupiter) occupies Lagna the person will suffer from brain diseases; (ii) Jupiter/Mars association curtails the accumulation of wealth even if in good position.

This combination of Mars and Jupiter is particularly bad for marital life,

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sponse, and progeny and for the health of children. One shonld never think that evils of Mars get cancelled by the aspect or association of Jupiter. Kuja dosha gets promoted by the aspect of Jupiter. Similarly, if Mars and Jnpiter are related with each other in respect to the 5th house, one will have to nndergo serions mental tortnre on acconnt of progeny. Jupiter-Mars opposition in the 5* and 11th honses will canse the death of young child or the denial of happiness in respect to children. In case of many other good factors and where the Lagna is quite strong, one may have only female issues. If Jupiter and Mars are related or have mutual exchange of houses in respect to 51h, 6th, 8th or 12th houses, denial of happiness from children is to be expected.

How to Read the Rules

All the verses of Saravali discussed in this chapter denote either the results of Mars under the inflnence of Jnpiter or the resnlts of Jnpiter under the effect of Mars. However, these rules cannot be applied verbatim and must be seen in their complete perspective. In the sloka No. 17 and 18 of chapter 25 of Saravali it is written of Mars occupying Sagittarius:

(a) "The native receives many wonnds and shall be emaciated.' This does not mean that one would receive wonnd and his body will be emaciated if Mars in Sagittarius occupies any of the twelve houses of the horoscope. These results should be expected when Mars in Sagittarius occupies the Lagna, the 6th or the 8th. That is, this part of the rule is applicable for Sagittarins, Cancer and Tanrus only. (b) 'The native's speech will be harsh' This is true for Scorpio ascendant. Under that position, Mars will occupy the 2nd honse in Sagittarius resnlting in harshness of his speech. (c) 'The subject will be crafty, alienated, a warrior or an army man.' This part is applicable if Mars in Sagittarius falls in the 10th or the 4th honse i.e., it is true for Pisces and Virgo ascendants. (d) 'He will throw arrows on enemies' forces' or in modern parlance inflict grave losses on the army throngh today's methods. This part is applicable for Mars in Sagittarins in the 6th honse i.e. for Cancer ascendant. (e) The native will lose his happiness and money dne to anger and will not honour elders.

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This part of the sloka is applicable if Mars in Sagittarius occupies the 4th house and the Lagna to some extent i.e., for Virgo and Sagittarius ascendants.

Thus we see that any position of a planet needs to be properly and precisely defined lest unnecessary mistakes creep in. In the Sloka No. 6 of Chapter 27 Kalyan Verma describes about the results of Jupiter in Scorpio. He writes that so placed Jupiter gives many wives. Bhattotpal also has the same opinion. This is applicable for Jupiter in Scorpio in the 7th house. Jupiter in the 5th in Scorpio may bestow a few sons only, as the author writes. So placed Jupiter also gives diseases and other difficulties. This should be read for Jupiter in Scorpio in the 6th or the 8th house. Similarly, Mars in Jupiterian sign under the aspect of Jupiter keeps the native devoid of wife. This means that if Mars falls in the 7th house or the 2nd house, identical to sign Pisces or Sagittarius, under the aspect of Jupiter, the native will not get marital bliss or may not get happiness from wife or may not get married at all. Before confirming the results of any nativity, other factors and placements must also be taken into account. In this chapter, an attempt has been made to evaluate the finer aspects working in relation to planets in various positions. Such rendering also establishes that Mars' evils are enhanced under the influence of Jupiter while Jupiter does not exhibit its good qualities under the influence of Mars. This is the essence of the Slokas and views of Sages as quoted in this chapter. In our own experience, we have come across cases when even exalted Jupiter in the 7th house and exalted Mars in Lagna have created severe disasters in the native's life. Generally, this placement of Jupiter in Cancer is treated very beneficial for marital life. Similarly, we have invariably noticed that Mars in the 4th house in any sign and Jupiter in the 10* house resulted in separations, sometimes temporary but mostly permanent. If Mars is tenanted in the 11th house and Jupiter is opposite to Mars in the 5* house, the native is found to suffer loss of young children or children will be denied to him. The following adversities have been recorded during our practice of astrology, which indicate severe losses under the baneful influence of the undesirable Mars/ Jupiter conjunction. It may be noted that there are beneficial results also out of such configurations but overall the native ends up in heavy losses.

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1. The conjunction bestows authority on the native and provides him with a nice job, but his/her employment is not permanent: The native may get transferred frequently or may have to switch over from one job to other. 2. The accumulated wealth is lost and one suffers from diseases, wounds and operations. Even deformities in limbs may occur if Mars occupies a Jupiterian sign and is aspected by the Moon. lf the aspect is powerful, deformation in limbs will exist right from birth. If not so powerful deformity in some form or other is likely to strike in later stage of life. If Mars stationed in a Jupitarean sign is aspected by Satum, there will be physical deformation, lack of happiness and an attachment to religion different from his own. 3. The combination is most undesirable from the point of view of progeny, particularly if the 5th house is afflicted due to the placement of either Jupiter or Mars in it while the other is in opposition to him. If the affliction is powerful there may not be any children or the children will die shortly after birth or the pregnancy may end up in miscarriage. If the aspect or conjunction of Jupiter and Mars is not so strong only female children will be bom in the beginning. if at all the native is blessed with a son it will be late in life. One sad and common feature of this combination of Jupiter and Mars is the death of a young son or sons, if they are bom in the first place. 4. The native will have contacts with high-placed officers, ministers etc. If the Mars/Jupiter combination occurs in Pisces, Cancer or Scorpio, the native will be blessed with many children. The fortnne shines at the age of 28 or thereafter. This combination causes much cvil if found in female signs. Either there is a break in education or it is not completed. The native tends to be a liar, does backbiting with his associates. He is egotistical, selfish, and arrogant and does not fulfil his commitments. In male signs, marriage is either delayed or he marries twice. 5. If Mars and Jupiter join in the 7th house or are placed under the aspect of each other, synchronised with the 7th house, there will be a second marriage after separation from the first spouse. If the conjunction takes place in a female sign, there is much difficulty in the settlement of marriage and during childbirth. 6. If Mars, Jupiter and Venus are placed in a quadrant from each other, there will be serious problems like separation, death, murder or total curtailment of marital happiness.

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7. For Virgo ascendant, if Mars occupies the 7th house (i.e. the sign of Jupiter, Pisces) the wife's life will be short. There will be danger to the life of the wife during Mars' Dasa. Also, this period will be generally full of miseries. For Aries and Virgo ascendant, if Jupiter is stationed in a Martian sign, the native will not live long. Thus, Kuja Dosha should be taken to be more powerful when Jupiter and Mars are in opposition and Venus is in a quadrant in reference to the 7th house. Even if Mars, Venus and Jupiter are associated, there will be discord in marriage. There are certain exceptions that we have found in our observations. For instance, the evils of Mars remain very much under control when the Sun also comes into the picture. If Mars and Sun are associated and conjoin Jupiter or are placed in opposition to Jupiter, one may not expect destruction or disaster. Even if Mars occupies Leo, its evil effects will be checked. The placement of Mars in Jupiterean sign or the placement of Jupiter in a Martian sign causes damage to certain aspects of life but, if Mars comes under the influence of the Sun either by aspect or conjunction, good results are assured.

Conclusions on a Strange Astrological Relationship

The relationship between Jupiter and Mars chiefly and adversely influ- ences the state of health (especially deformities), marital life and progeny. Different case histories cited in the following discussion establish the veracity of the fundamental principles, as elaborated above. What needs to be stressed is that great caution is needed in selecting the match for matrimony when the horoscope of the prospective match shows a queer relationship between Mars and Jupiter. The conclusion regarding the chart can only be arrived at safely after a careful judgement of the sign, house, ownership, aspect and association of the two planets. The nature of results will vary according to the position of Mars. A few cases of various positions of Mars in opposition to Jupiter are taken up as below.

Illustration No. 2.5.1 Horoscope No. 12

Mars in 2nd Challenges Jupiter

It may be noted that Mars is placed in 2nd house, opposite to Jupiter. Jupiter joins Martian sign, Venus is also in quadrant to them. The rule is applicable. Her husband was a doctor. He committed suicide on 19.3.85 due to family quarrels, within three years of his marriage. The lady of this horoscope is now leading a very miserable life.

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Illustration No.2.5.1 Horoscope No. 12 Born on 19.7.1952 at 11:23:00 hrs.

Place: Hardoi Long 80:10 E Lat. 27:29 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mars 1Y 10M 2D

LAGNA

MAR JUP MON 7 SUN

00 SUN 8 4 MER SAT VEN MER KET VEN KET 3 MON

12 RAH

2 RAH 10

MON MER MAR ASC. 1

JUP SAT JUT

PLANETARY DEGREES .

Asc 170 : 27

Sun 93 : 17

Moon 63 :09

Mars 196 : 38 Mercury 119: 37 Jupiter 23 : 35

Venus 100: 01 Saturn 166 : 12 Rahu 299 : 38 Ketu 119 : 38

NAVAMSA

MER KET SAT 5 3

RAH 6 SUN 2 SAT

MAR ASC 4 SUN MON 1

VEN 10

MER 12 JUP 8 KET

JUP MON RAH 11 9 VEN MAR

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Illustration No. 2.5.2 Horoscope No. 13

Mars in 4th Challenges Jupiter The native is a smart and talented engineer in R.D.S.O. posted at Lucknow. He got married in 1980 with the daughter of a Managing Director of L.S.G.E.D. During the year 1985 they lost all hopes of begetting children. Gradually, this feeling of never becoming a father overwhelmed the native who started disliking his wife. Afterwards, this created lots of havoc in both the families resulting in separation. In this horoscope, the native has a minor Kuja dosha due to placement of Mars in the 4th house. The aspect of Jupiter on Mars aggravated the evils of Kuja dosha so much that they have been separated. It should be taken for granted that Jupiter- Mars opposition in a horoscope will be creating serions damages and losses in marital life. In case of such natives the partners should also have similar afflictions.

Illustration No. 2.5.3 Horoscope No. 14

Mars in 7th Challenges Jupiter

Note that exalted Mars joins 7th house. Jupiter occupies Lagna in the exaltation sign. Both Jupiter and Mars are exalted and aspect each other in this position. This position, even of exalted Jupiter and Mars could not check the great wrecking in the marital life of this most beautiful and talented girl. She got married with an engineer in February 1975. This was a love and inter-caste marriage. After a continuous strained 5 years of their married life, the girl divorced her husband. We can see that Kuja dosha is enhanced due to opposition of Jupiter, resulting in the miserable married life, havoc and disasters.

Illustration No. 2.5.4 Horoscope No. 15

Mars in 12th Challenges Jupiter

Here Mars joins 12th house and is tenanted in the sign of Jupiter. Jnpiter also aspects him by sitting in opposition to him. The 12* house is connected with bed-pleasure. The husband of this beautiful lady has slept with her three times only in her married life of 8 years. Her husband has a concubine. The native is leading a very critical and miserable life without him. Had Jupiter cancelled Kuja dosha, why did this disaster come in her life?

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Illustration No. 2.5.2 Horoscope No.13 Born on 17:03:1954 at 18:01:00 hrs. Place: Muzaffarnagar Long 77:42 E Lat. 29:28 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 1Y 3M 5D

LAGNA

SUN VEN JUP KET 4 4 KET SAT 7 MON 3

MER v. 5

MAR 8 2 JUP

ASC M1ON RAH 9 MER -

RAH MAR SAT 10 12

SUN VEN

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 148:02

Sun 333 : 10

Moon 130:56 Mars 235 : 30 Mercury 308 : 53 Jupiter 55 : 10

Venus 344 : 32 Saturn 195 : 29 R

Rahu 267 : 32

Ketu 87 : 32 NAVAMSA

VEN KET 10 MAR 7 =

MAR SUN SAT RAH MER

SAT MON

12 6

3 JUP KET 1 5 JUP

ASC RAH VEN 2 4

MER SUN MON

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Illustration No. 2.5.3 Horoscope No. 14 Born on 05.11.1954 at 23:50:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Rahu 9Y 6M 9D

LAGNA

KET KET 5 3

6 JUR 2

MON ASC. JUP 4 SUN

MER 7 1

SAT 10 MAR MAR 12

SUN VEN = RAH VEN MER SAT RAH MON

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 113 : 7 Sun 199 : 34

Moon 312 : 56 Mars 286 : 52 Mercury 186 : 24 R

Jupiter 96:29 Venus 214 : 22 R Saturn 198 : 56

Rahu 255 : 9 Ketu 75 : 9

NAVAMSA

SUN KET SAT MAR = SUN MON SAT MER

KET 10

7 -

ASC JU'P

MON RAH VEN

5

MEK 3

MAR RAH VEN

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Illustration No. 2.5.4 Horoscope No. 15 Born on 07:01:1957 at 12:28:00 hrs. Place: Bulandshahar Long 77:54 E Lat. 28:24 N Balance of Mahadasha of Jupiter 2Y 9M 4D

LAGNA

MON MON MAR

MAR ASC KET KET 12

4 10 MER

MER 7

5

VEN SUN

SAT JUP 6 8 SUN JUP RAH RAH VEN SAT

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 03 : 17 Sun 263 : 27 Moon 331:01 Mars 354:03 Mercury 270 : 57 R

Jupiter 158 : 24 Venus 239 : 47 Saturn 226 : 41 R Rahu 213 :02 Ketu 33:02 NAVAMSA

JUI VEN JUP

VEN ASC 2 12

3 11

MAR MON MAR RAH

MON MER 10 RAH KET

MER 7

KET 5 9 SAT

SAT SUN 6 8

SUN

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Illustration No. 2.5.5 Horoscope No. 16

Mars opposing Jupiter

This kind-hearted and beautiful girl had suffered a great misery after her marriage. She got married in Bombay on 6.4.83 and got separated on 22.10.83. The reason was very simple; the treatment of her mother-in- law was worst possible. She was compelled to leave a good husband who could not take a stand against his mother. See the position of Mars in 4th house and opposition of Jupiter and Venus in 10th. Thus, Mars caused a Kuja dosha in 4th, which is neither minimised nor cancelled on account of Jupiter's aspect, rather Jupiter has enhanced Kuja dosha. Various examples may be given in reference to our findings. There is a great need of further research on the valuable combination to avoid many a mishap. But the researches must be conducted on the basis of classical texts under practical experience.

Illustration No. 2.5.6 Horoscope No. 17

This is the horoscope of an executive officer of U.P.D.E.S.C.O. She is a Christian lady who got married with a Hindu boy. This marriage was an inter-caste as well as an inter-religion marriage. The couple met while they were studying in the University. The boy proposed to the girl, which she willingly accepted, as the boy looked exceptionally simple, inclined towards study and did not belong to a very highly placed family. A court marriage was solemnised on October 19, 1978 but this was not revealed to the families. On 22nd April 1979, the boy's father arranged a marriage, which was solemnised by Arya Samaj rituals. The husband of the girl nevertheless had the tendency to be attracted by any girl he saw. He kept drifting from the wife and inclined towards extra-marital affairs neglecting the wife and leaving her at the mercy of her in-laws. There were many fights basically with the family. They are at the moment separated practically, though the boy's parents are trying now to get back the girl and repent for their misdeeds. The position of Mars in the 4th house may be noted in opposition to Jupiter. It is clear that thus Mars Dosha has been enhanced to a considerable extent. Mars alone will not cause so many evils as when there is also an opposition of Mars by Jupiter. The following conclusions are established therefore:

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Illustration No. 2.5.5 Horoscope No. 16

Born on 16.10.1956 at 09:10:00 hrs. Place: Varanasi Long 83:00 E Lat. 25:20 N Balance of Mahadasha of Rahu 3Y 3M 26D

LAGNA

KET 7 SUN 10 RAH SAT 6 MER MAR MON MAR JUP 11 5 MON VEN JUP 2 VEN KET 12 4

RAH 3 SAT SUN

ASC. MER

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 220 : 54:06

Sun 149 : 29 : 57

Moon 317 : 32 : 22

Mars 320 : 06: 51 Mercury 132 : 22: 13

Jupiter 147 : 34 : 53

Venus 138 : 15 : 17

Saturn 217 : 17 : 33 Rahu 216 : 22 : 29 Ketu 36 : 22 : 29

NAVAMSA

SUN VEN SAT MON MAR MER 8 6

JUP 9 5 RAH

KE 7

10 4

• RAH

MAR MER 3

SUN KET

JUP ASC. VEN 12

SAT MON

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Illustration No. 2.5.6 Horoscope No. 17 Born on 09.04.1952 at 12:00:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Rahu 9Y 6M 9D

LAGNA

SUN MER JUP KET VEN 5 3

MON 6 SAT 4 RAH ASC

MAR 7 1 JUP 1

KET 10 VEN MER SUN 12 MER

MAR MON 9 11 SAT RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 92:06 Sun 356 : 09

Moon 162 : 59 Mars 201 : 41 Mercury 349 : 28

Jupiter 02:06 Venus 128 : 57

Saturn 169 : 29

Rahu 304 : 27

Ketu 124 : 27 NAVAMSA

VEN SUN MON KET SAT

JUP MAR SAT 5 3

KET 6 2 ASC. MAR

4

MON 7 JUP

VEN 10

RAH 8 2 SUN

MER RAH MER

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A. Should Mars occupy Jupiterean sign, Sagittarius or Pisces, the results will be disastrous. B. Should Jupiter occupy Martian sign, Aries or Scorpio, the results will be quite unhappy. C. Should Mars occupy Jupiterean sign and is also aspected by Jupiter, the greater havoc will be there with respect to the house having Mars. Here Mars comes under the provocation through well- intentioned influences of Jupiter. D. Should Jupiter occupy Martian sign and is also aspected by Mars the results are near fatal and evils are evident.

And if Mars and Jupiter, related to each other, have by combination, combined or square influence on Venus, marital disharmony is sure to be there. As such the following points should be kept in mind while com- menting on the relationship of Mars and Jupiter :-

1. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer where Mars is debilitated. On the contrary Mars is exalted in Capricorn where Jupiter gets debili- tated. 2. Jupiter does not harm Mars, but Mars harms Jupiter. If Mars gets stationed in Jupiterian sign, there will certainly be one or the other loss due to the malefic nature of Mars. 3. Similarly, if Jupiter occupies Martian sign, he will not be able to exhibit his good qualities due to the terror of Mars, where Jupiter is tenanted. 4. Mars does not speak to Jupiter or allows Jupiter to benefit the native in those areas, which are under the control of Mars. Thus the native will be affected by Jupiter's goodness only in those areas where Mars has nothing to do and are out of the areas of Mars. 5. Mars and Jupiter are peculiar friends. So Jupiter does not check the evils of Mars. Under such a position when Jupiter (Guru) is with Mars, Mars gets encouraged to harm more and more because of their friendship and shelter. 6. We have observed that though Jupiter and Mars are friends but they are opposite in nature. Mars in the sign of Jupiter is more harmful than any other sign, similarly Jupiter in the sign of Mars should not be treated as good. We are referring all this in context of the 7th house in particular. So if both of them come in contact either by aspect or association there is bound to be harm. Since Mars in 1s1, 2nd, 4*, 7th, 8* and 12* causes Kuja dosha which is treated

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as bad for matrimonial happiness in one way or the other, if Jupiter is also associated with so placed Mars Kuja dosha is enhanced and not cancelled or minimised. 7. If Venus, Mars and Jupiter are in quadrant from each other the havoc after marriage will come with great intensity. 8. Sun is the kindest of all planets. It is honoured for discipline and strict control. Jupiter and Mars both are friends of the Sun. So, when the combination of Jupiter and Mars is under the influence of the Sun, the evils of Mars are greatly minimised. 9. If Mars and Jupiter are placed together or in opposition of each other, the native must get married with a person having similar affliction in her or his horoscope.

SECTION 3 CONJUNCTIONS OF MARS WITH OTHER PLANETS

THE COJUNCTIONS WITH MARS

We have already discussed the effects of Mars, in all the sensitive houses, where Kuja dosha is given rise to. These results get modified heavily, or may even be reversed, due to the conjunction of Mars with other planets in these houses. It has been said earlier that while 'Kuja Dosha' or 'Mangli Dosha' is at it's zenith for Mars, other natural malefics namely 'Rahu', 'Ketu', Sun and Saturn do also cause or augment the effects of Kuja dosha and therefore cannot be ignored while diagnosing whether the subject is Mangli. Further to add to this, our readers must have noticed while going through the results of Mars in various houses that the net or evident impact of 'Mangal Dosha' is very much dependent on the association of Mars with some malefic or benefic. It is for this reason that combination of Mars with other planets must not be ignored while matching the horoscope for marriage. Hence we are presenting a comprehensive coverage of the planetary chemistry related to Mars. In the following pages we will discuss about the effects that the conjunction of Mars, with other planets, generates: -

1. Mars-Saturn conjunction. This is an important conjunction of two first-rate malefic planets. 2. Mars-Moon conjunction in various houses has also got an important bearing on the results of Kuja dosha. 3. Mars-Venus conjunction 4. Mars-Mercury conjunction 5. Mars-Sun conjunction 6. Mars-Jupiter conjunction 7. Mars-Nodes conjunction

वरोथाद्धवति सग्मोछ्ः सग्गोहात्स्यृतिविभगः स्मृतिभंशाद बुद्धिताशो बुद्धिनाशात्प्रणश्यति /1

From anger arises infatuation. From infatuation, confusion of memory: from confusion of memory, loss of reason: and from loss of reason one goes to complete ruin.

CHAPTER 3.1

MARS-SATURN CONJUNCTION

M ars and Saturn are malefics of high order as far as 'Mangli Dosha' is concerned. The basic characteristics of Mars like fickle mindedness, expertise in killing others, red eyed, bilious nature, representative of war, weapon, wound and fire, young etc. have already been described. The Saturn however is deceptive, bilious in constitution, lazy, having long hands and feet, disturbed mind; is slow in habits, tall, and has thick hair and large teeth. Stupidity, cruelty, backbiting, high caution and responsibility are it's characteristics. Especially for our naïve readers, it should here be clarified that although the two planets individually are capable of producing certain traits, combination of the qualities of the two planets does not necessarily result when they are in a conjunction in a house. The effects of the two lords in combination gets moulded on the basis of their lordship, nature of the house they are in and their disposition to the lord of the house. Sometimes, the evils of the two lords also disappear and 'Raja Yoga' results. (a) Mars-Saturn Combination in the 'Lagna' - Let us look at the observations made in the different texts: In Chapter 31, sloka 59* of Saravali Kalyan Verma writes: संग्रामलब्थविजयो जननीद्वेष्यो भवेत्पुरुषः । भौमार्कजयोर्लग्ने हसवायुः क्षीणभाग्यश्च /। The subject emerges victorious in wars and is the enemy of his own mother, short lived and unlucky.

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The Hora Sara says that if Mars and Saturn are present in one house, the native is afflicted with windy and bilious complaints like rheumatism and gastric troubles. Should they be in 3rd, 6th, 10* or 11* house, such effects cannot be anticipated; on the other hand, the stature of the native will be equal to that of a king and he is liked by all. He will be popular and famous.

कुजमन्दयांऽस्तु योगे नित्यारतो वातपित्तरोगाभ्याम्। उपचय भवन नैवं नृपतुल्यां लोकसंमतः ख्यातः।

Pg. 277; 19th

Acharya Meena Raj writes in the 'Vridha YavanJataka' chapter 42, sloka 15th

कुजेन युक्तो रवि जो विलग्ने करोति पापेन रत मंनुष्यम् / जनातिगं निष्ठुर वाक्यरक्तं प्रभूत कोपं कुजनानुरक्तम्।।

The subject commits sinful acts, works against the people, has harsh tone, is extremely short tempered and wicked. Also he is in contact with wicked and 'Nindit' (condemned) people.

Garga: The subject, who commits sinful acts and defies others, is harsh- toned, short-tempered and wicked. Lagna is said to be the base of a horoscope and the malefic conjunction in lagna has a deterministic impact on an individual's life. The results, however, differ as per ascendant of the native. Let us look at the different results of the combination for different ascendants.

(a) For Aries ascendant: For Aries, Mars happens to be the lord of the lagna. Further Saturn is in an inimical house in debility. The effects of lord of lagna (and 8* house) and inimical lord of the 10th and 11th in debility are not satisfactory. The evils are reduced if Jupiter happens to have an aspect on the combination. (b) For Taurus Ascendant, Saturn is a Rajayoga Karaka and Mars is lord of the 12th and the 7 . Here again, Saturn is in a very friendly sign and good for the native, but Mars in enemy camp, in conjunction with Saturn does not augur well for satisfactory conditions and general well being of the native. Here also, aspect by a benefic planet can reduce the adversity of the impact. (c) For Gemini Ascendant, the combination is that of lords of 9 and the 11th in Mercury's house, which is partially good and partially

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bad. Intellectual development is likely to be retarded and only meager earnings will result from any occupation to be undertaken by the native. But the person will have enormous patience to do volume of work, which though will be infructuous. He will suffer from skin diseases. (d) In Cancer, Saturn joining Mars in debility does not produce a healthy combination. Although Mars is a 'Rajayoga Karaka', the unholy Saturn, lord of 8*, makes one moody, extra cautious and lethargic. Marital life will be tough sailing. (e) In Leo, Saturn is in a bitter enemy's camp but Mars as lord of 9th and the 4th is in a bosom friend's house. The latter is able to assert him in all possible ways and Saturn's malfeasance does not seriously affect, although it does tell upon the 7th house results in the choice of wife and 6th house results so far as health is concerned. (f) In Virgo, Saturn and Mars make a rather unholy combination, both being lords of two evil houses, 6* and 8th. Although this makes for 'Vipreet Rajayoga,' it does not usually ensure a life with bright features, unless redeeming features are present in the horoscope. (g) For Libra, exalted Saturn is a 'Rajayoga Karak' and Mars owns a 'Marak' house. The interests of the native are varied and his moods, handwriting, and character keep on changing. Mars is not allowed to misbehave beyond certain limits provided Satum is not debilitated in navamsa. (h) For Scorpio, a real test case arises for the combination. One is ascendant lord and the other is the inimical lord of the 4 . Very often this combination spawns warriors, commanders and fighters of losing battles. Peculiar type of inconsistent dynamism plays a part in life and conjugal life is usually not smooth sailing. (i) In Sagittarins, Mars is friendly and Saturn well placed. The younger brothers and sisters of the native will have some deficiency or the other. The combination of the two deadly malefics is said to be toned down by a sober influence of Jupiter or the lord of the house, but the association of the 3rd and 5 lords brings disequilibrium in native's life regarding his mental state and progeny. (j) In Capricorn, some contradictory influences usually operate not- withstanding the fact that Mars is in exaltation, although in Saturn's house, and Saturn in his own house. Saturn is a 'Maarak' and Mars is the lord of Kendra and 11th. Good and bad elements alike prevail unless it is duly aspected by a benefic.

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(k) In Aquarius ascendant, some reservations necessarily predominate, unlike Capricorn; Mars is in an enemy's house with the lord thereof. The dynamism of Mars will make the native restless, impatient, and irascible, sometimes a ruthless tyrant or dictator. Saturn gives some dignity. The combination is, in any case, unwholesome and detrimental. Professional prospects will be usually very satisfactory. (1) In Pisces, the combination of the lords of the 9* (and 2nd) and 12th (and 11th) does not augur smooth sailing. Mars is somewhat passable as lord of the 9th and friend of Jupiter, but Saturn is not welcome there as lord of the 12 *. Here again, Mars is heavily afflicted and interests in varied line flash but nothing of utility value will accrue. Interests in philosophy and spiritualism are likely, although desultory in nature. Unless countered by other factors, the combination is not good in such ascendant.

(b) Mars-Saturn combination in the 2nd house:

The Hora Sara says that if Mars and Satum are present in one house, the native is afflicted with windy and bilious complaints like rheumatism and gastric troubles. Should they be in 3rd, 6th, 10* or 11th house, such effects cannot be anticipated; on the other hand, the stature of the native will be equal to that of a king and he is liked by all. He will be popular and famous.

कुजमन्दयोऽस्तु योगे नित्यार्तो वातपित्तरोगाभ्याम्। उपचय भवने नव नृपतुल्यो लोकसंमतः ख्यातः ।।

Pg. 277; 19 Acharya Meena Raj writes in the 'Vridha YavanJataka' sloka 15th of chapter 43

सौरान्वितो भतनयो धनस्थो नर प्रसुते परदाररक्तम्। निःस्वं रुजार्त कृतकस्वभावविनष्टशीलशुभवर्जितांगम' ।।

The subject, fond of other's wife, is destitute, diseased and believes in artificial behaviour. Though he is of good character, the native does not possess sacred characteristics. Garga says, the native, who is wealthy and possesses grains, pearls and other costly stones, has few sons and is a liar. The combination usually gives heavy expenditure, as the second

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house is the regulator of 'Dhan' (money). Further the combination may result in mental derangement. The person will have no patrimony; will have diseased eyes and a deformed limb. He will speak harshly and will meet his end through blood poison, or weapon hit. The person will command self respect and will be amiable.

(c) Mars-Saturn combination in the 4fh house Kalyan Verma writes in Saravali, in 60th sloka of chapter 31. पानान्नसौख्यरहित: स्वजनैस्त्यक्तो भवति जातः। भौमार्कजयोर्हिबुके मित्रैश्च विवार्जितः पापः ॥ The subject has to suffer from pangs of hunger and thirst, and is forsaken by his own relatives. He is devoid of friends and commits sinful acts. The Hora Sara says that if Mars and Saturn are present in one house, the native is afflicted with windy and bilious complaints like rheumatism and gastric troubles. Should they be in 3rd, 6*, 10th or 11th house, such effects cannot be anticipated; on the other hand, the stature of the native will be equal to that of a king and he is liked by all. He will be popular and famous.

कुजमन्दयोऽस्तु योगे नित्यार्तो वातपित्तरोगाभ्याम्। उपचय भवने नैवं नृपतुल्यो लोकसंमतः ख्यातः ॥ Pg. 277; 19 Acharya Meena Raj writes in the 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' in chapter 45, sloka 15*

भौमान्वितः सूर्यसुतः सुखस्था नर पूसतेबहुदुः खभाजम असद्व्ययं स्नेहविवर्जितागंम् सुनीचकर्माणमतिप्रयुक्तम्।।

If Mars and Saturn are placed in the 4* house the native has to face lot of agonies. He spends on wicked and immoral activities. He is deprived of love and affection and remains involved in immoral activi- ties. Garga says that the native will be subjected to much grief. He will spend wrongfully, perform mean acts and be garrulous and unfriendly. The presence of two malefics in the fourth house results in concep- tion taking no effect. As per natal chart, the native is afflicted with diseases and troubled by relatives, and remains childless. His mother is sickly and short-lived. He will not lead a comfortable life and gets involved in litigation regarding ancestral properties. He will adopt a son.

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(d) Mars-Satnrn combination in the 7th house In chapter 31, sloka 61 of the Saravali, Kalyan Verma writes

जायासुख्सुतहीनो दैन्यपरो व्याधिते व्यसनशील: / भौ मांकज योर्दशमेन सत्यवचनोनरो भवति।।

The subject is deprived of wife, happiness and children. He is poor, sickly, lecherons, and greedy and tronbled by others. The combination does not promote the prospects of the 7* house affairs. The native will generally have intrignes with other women and his marriage might be delayed. The partner will have sickly appearance or short life and be fickle minded. In matching of the horoscopes this position of the two malefics will have to be scrutinized carefully in the charts of both boy and girl and the malfeasance of the lords snitably allowed for. Further 'Bhrigu Sutram' has cautioned the astrologer while predicting about this combination if Mars is highly afflicted. The subject may be a homosexual or even does shameful sexnal acts like kissing genitals, if Saturn is associated with Mars.

Vridha YavanJataka, chapter 48, sloka 15th says कामाश्रितो भूतनयःससौरो नर पसूते बहुरोगभाजम्। क्षीणागंमात पिशनस्वभाव सुदुष्टकर्माणमति परूढ़ग।

The subject is diseased, weak, squealer, vain and involved in sinful acts.

(e) Mars-Saturn combination in the 8th house

Acharya MeenaRaj writes in the 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' in sloka 15* of Chapter 49*

सौरान्वितो भूमिसुतो ऽष्टमस्थोनर प्रसुतेविकृतं विमुक्तम्। सुदृ ष्दांर मतिवर्जितांगम गुणैर्विहीन। परदुश्भाजम्।। The subject has physical deformities, wicked wife and lacks intelligence. Though he lives abroad, he is devoid of qualities and forsaken by all. Garga: He suffers from many diseases, has emaciated body, pro- motes quarrels, and commits sinful acts, but he is very handsome. The effects related to the marital affairs are same as in the 7th. Mars in the 8th is stated to inflict maximum affliction on matrimony and when conjunct with another malefic, he does no less damage. The person suffers from mental diseases, epilepsy, heart complaints and heart attacks. Death is likely throngh weapons, missiles and poisonons dis- eases.

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(f) Mars-Saturn combination in the 12th house

Acharya Meena Raj writes in the 'VridhaYavanJatakas1 in sloka 15* of chapter 53

व्ययाश्रितो भूतनयः ससौरो नर प्रसूते विधिशास्त्रहीनम् वणार्दित नेत्र यजासमेतं दौर्भाग्यकामोपहतं सदैव / /

The subject has no knowledge of rituals. He is wonnded, tronbled, unlucky and ungrateful. Garga: The subject will be ngly, devoid of intelligence, childless, and has an extremely wicked wife. He will live in foreign countries. The snbject is likely to suffer from severe complaints in the left eye and ear. His parents will be troubled and earnings will be spent on debanchery and on persons with immoral character. Most expenses will be through a brother, and he will die of consnmptive diseases and from injuries and burn.

(g) Mars-Satnrn combination in the 5th house भौमान्वितः सूर्यसुतः सुतस्थो नरं प्रसूते क्षतजार्दितांगम। स्त्रीनिर्जितं दुष्टमति कृतघ्नं क्षमाविहीन परपैशुनेप्सुम।।

The snbject is inflicted and troubled with wonnd and injury. He is pained by females; is wicked, backbiter and does not easily forgive others' faults. Garga: The subject is devoid of the knowledge of Shastras, and afflicted with wounds, boils, and eye diseases. He is unlncky and sexually distressed. In the 5* honse, the conjnnction does not have good effects nnless the planets own quadrants and trines, without simultaneous ownership of the three evil houses, the 6th, the 8* and the 12th. The nsnal effects otherwise are that the person is cruel, dull and deprived of happiness from his children.

चन्दन शीतलं लाक, चन्दनात, अपि चन्द्रमा:' चन्द्र-चन्दन्यो:मध्ये शीतला साधु-संगतिः 'Sandal is considered cold in the world and Moon is colder than sandal. But company of a noble person is coolest as compared with Sandal and the Moon.

CHAPTER 3.2

MARS-MOON CONJUNCTION

M oon is the closest planet to Earth and stands for body, prosperity and for king's favour. However, the conjunction of Moon with Mars results in several distortions, though it is good for finance. The subject may be deceptive, wicked, liar, disobedient and harsh towards his mother. However, some positive aspect of a benefic, or some other points in aid, will reduce this adversity and instead the subject may be brave and victorious. The conjunction, however, is excellent combination from financial angle. Mantreshwar writes in Phaldeepika chapter 18, sloka 2nd:

कूटस्त्रयासवकुम्भपण्यू शिवं मातु: सवकः शशी सज्ञः प्रश्रितवाक्यमर्थनिपुणं सौभाग्यकीत्यान्वितम्। विकान्तं कुलमुख्यमस्थिरमति वित्तेश्वरं सगिंरा वस्त्राणां ससित: करियादिकुशलं सार्किः पुनर्भूसुतम्।।

The subject may deal in hammers, ploughs and similar rough implements and earthen pots. He will not obey his mother. The subject is likely to earn profit from business related to rough implements like hammers, plough and other steel instruments. Also he may earn money from the sale of spurious liquor and earthen jars. Sages have termed this yoga as 'Chandra Mangal Yoga'. However, they have always associated some negative qualities with these positive points. For example, the subject with this yoga, may be a successful businessman in liquor, which was socially ridiculed or condemned in ancient times.

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Thus, translated in today's context, the jobs like custom and excise and tannery etc. come in the purview of 'Chandra Mangal Yoga'. The conjunction is especially instrumental in the accumulation of wealth though the means may be anachronistic in ancient times. Sages have not appreciated the combination from the point of view of marriage. An aphorism from a well-known classic has mentioned that: 'The subject has unhappy marital life because his wife is quarrel- some and short-tempered. If the native is a female, she will be too bold, arrogant and commanding. She may even drink. If Mars were in adverse aspect, there would be much discord and disharmony. This will be particularly in the 7th and the 4* house and in Aries, Leo and Sagittarius signs. If Mars is in Cancer having an aspect of Saturn, wife of the native may be lewd and vulgar'

(a) Mars-Moon Conjunction in the 'Lagna'

This conjunction in lagna is excellent for prosperity and accumulation of wealth -· a general feature of Chandra Mangal Yoga. However, the placement of both has some alterations on the features associated with placement of Moon in lagna. We have already analysed the impact of Mars in lagna. Let us look at the features associated with Moon in lagna:

Garga:

In an aphorism sage Garga says that if full Moon is posited in lagna' the subject is beautiful, wealthy and soft by temperament. But if it is of 'ashtami' in 'Krishna Paksha' (8* day of dark lunar half) the subject is weak. The Moon in Aries, Taurus and Cancer makes the native wealthy and beautiful. However in other ascendants, the native becomes lethar- gic, sickly, poor and may suffer from cough, breathing trouble, Vaat (windy complaints) and may have depression. He may be injured by animals and suffer at the hands of king and thieves.

Kashinath says that: The subject is lethargic, pure, involved in worldly pleasures, rich, religious and ungrateful.

Hilla Jataka writes that the subject has to suffer in his 27* year.

Kalyan Verma

If posited in Aries, Taurus and Cancer, the subject is intelligent, handsome, rich, full of qualities, lucky, and has administrative powers.

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Else the subject is proud, degraded, deaf, dumb, lame and dark com- plexioned. He writes in 'Saravali' chapter 31, sloka 26:

रक्ताग्निपित्तदोषैरभिभूतो जायते नरो राजा। क्षोणीसुत हिमकरयोर्लग्ने तीक्षस्वभावश्च।

The subject suffers from diseases related to blood, bile, fire (i.e. digestion) and is short tempered. विघ्याधिपे m यदि चन्द्रसूनौ लग्ने सुखे लग्नपसंयुते वा। बलान्चिते पापदृशा विहीने विघायशस्वी भवति प्रजातः //

{Jataka Parijať' chapter 11, sloka 20)

Since for Aries ascendant, fourth house is owned by Moon, the subject may get fame because of his deep knowledge. For Gemini ascendant, the following aphorism in the classic is well applicable. It says that if the lord of the 2nd is with Mars in the ascendant, the subject will suffer from ear trouble. Vaidyanath writes in Jatak Parijat, chapter 11, sloka 67: सितः सुतारीशयुतो विलग्ने नरेशंकोपान्नयनप्रमाद: । धनेशभौमो यदि लग्नयातौ कर्णस्यरोगं कथयन्तिः तज्ज्ञा:।। Note: The writer has experienced that malefic conjunction of the lord of 2nd may lead to eye trouble. Thus 2nd house conjunction is important for ear and eyes. Prithuyassas writes in Hora Sara, chapter 23, sloka 10: रक्तेन्दुयुतौ लग्ने दशमे वा धर्मपुत्रलाभे वा। धनवान् भूपति तुल्योऽनुक्तेषु युतौ तु बन्धुसुखहीनः ।। If Mars and Moon are posited together in the lagna, the 10th, the 9th, the 5th or the 11th, the native will become wealthy and equal to king. In other bhavas he is deprived of his relatives and happiness. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka chapter 42, sloka 7:

भौमान्चितः शीतकरो विलग्ने पुष्टस्वभाव जनयेन् मनुष्यम्।

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धनेन हीनं विषयप्रसक्त विलक्षणं क्षेमसमस्तगात्रम् ।।

The subject is virtuous, poor, doused in worldly pleasures and has astonishing intelligence, skilled body and personality.

Garga: The subject is wicked, poor, talkative and not virtuous.

(b) Mars-Moon Conjunction in the 2nd House:

Jataka Parijat: The classic has some important aphorisms related to the conjunction. Vaidyanath writes in Jataka Parijat, chapter 11, sloka 52:

धनस्थे यदि लग्नेशे"निधिमान् बलसंयुते। दुर्बले पापसंयुक्ते वञ्चनादिफल -: वदेत।।

If the lord of the ascendant is posited in the second house, he is rich, but the subject is cheated if the lord of lagna is weak and in conjunction with a malefic. This holds good for Cancer ascendant only, as for Cancer ascendant, the lord of the lagna is Moon. Thus its association with the malefic Mars in the 2nd house may give these result. Another aphorism of the classic says,

Acharya Meena Raj writes in Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 43, sloka 7:

धनस्थितो रात्रिपति: सभौमो नरं विघत्ते जनताभिभूतम्। विरक्तदारं जठरं कृतघ्नं प्रेष्यं खलं कान्तिविवर्जितं च।।

The subject has to suffer defeats, has no love for his wife, eats a lot of food, is ungrateful, earns money by serving others, and is wicked. Prithuyassas writes in Hora Sara, chapter 23, sloka 10: रक्तेन्दुयुतौ लग्ने दशमे वा धर्मपुत्रलाभे वा। धनवान् भूपति तुल्योऽनुक्तेषु युतौ वु बन्धुसुखहीनः ।।

lf Mars and Moon are posited together in the lagna, 10th, the 9th, the 5* or the 11th, the native becomes wealthy and equal to a king. In other bhavas, one is deprived of his relatives and happiness. Garga says, The subject will be ruled by the public and troubled right from the birth. Apart from having a dejected wife, he will look old, remain ungrateful and serve others. He is wicked and looks bright. (c) Mars-Moon Conjunction in the 4th House:

Kalyan Verma writes in "Saravali" chapter 31, sloka 27:

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सकलंशो निर्दव्यः 'सुखसुतधनबन्धुहीन/च पताले कुजशष्निोर्विकलश्च भवेत्तथा जातः //

The subject is bellicose, destitute, devoid of happiness, children, money and relatives and has a disturbed mind. Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara' chapter 23, sloka 10th:

रक्तेन्दुयुतौ लग्ने दशमं m धर्मपुत्रलाभे वा धनवान् भूपति - तुल्योऽनुक्तेषु, युंतौ तु बन्धुसुखहीनः।।

If Mars and Moon are together in the lagna, the 10th, the 9th, the 5th, or the 11th, the native becomes wealthy and equal to a king. In other bhavas, one is deprived of his relatives and happiness. Vridha Yavan Jataka: page no. 632, 7th

चन्द्रान्वितो भूतनयः सुखस्थः स्वल्पायुंष संजनयीन्त मर्त्यम्। क्षमाविहीन परदाररक्तं जनातिगं साधुविवर्जित च।।

The subject is short-lived, unforgiving, fond of others' wives, dear to people, forsaken by his own children.

(d) Mars-Moon Conjunction in the 71h:

Kalyan Verma writes in Saravali chapter 31, sloka 28:

क्षुद्रः परधनलुब्धा बहुपलापो न सत्यवचनश्च / ईर्ष्यामुक्तो मनुजः कुजरशशश्नो: सप्तमस्थानो।

If Mars and Moon are posited in the 7th, the native is short-lived, greedy for other's money, verbose, liar and jealous. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha YavanJataka'in chapter 48, sloka 7:

कलत्रगः शीतकर: सभौमो नर प्रसूते जठरार्तिभाजम्। विवेकषस्त्रार्थविहीनभुग खलप्रसंगाप्तमहाभयं च/।

The subject, who suffers from stomach disorders, lacks reason and knowledge. He is aggressive, and remains in fear because of his friendship with wicked people. Garga: The subject will suffer from stomach disorders, be devoid of learning, be forceful and will have illicit relations.

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(e) Mars-Moon Conjunction in the 8th: Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara' chapter 23, sloka 10th: रक्तेन्दुयुता लग्ने दशमे थर्मपुत्रलाभे वा। धनवान् भूपति तुल्योऽनुक्तेषु युतौ तु बन्धुसुखहीन: // If Mars and Moon are together in the lagna, the 10th, the 9th, the 5th, or the 11 *, the native becomes wealthy and equal to a king. In other bhavas, one is deprived of his relatives and happiness. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridhayavan Jataka' chapter 49, sloka 7:

चन्द्रोऽष्टमस्थ: क्षितिजेन युक्तो नरं प्रसूते विधन विसंज्ञम्। रुजार्तदेहं गतमानबुद्धिं पराजितांगं परतर्ककं च।।

The subject is impecunious, absent minded, diseased, lacks fame and respect, lacks brain; is weak, and one who has to beg. Garga: Subject will have a bad disposition, be troubled by diseases, miserable, unsuccessful and be able to understand others' feelings.

(f) Mars-Moon Conjunction in the 12th:

Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'VridhaYavan Jataka' chapter 53, sloka 7:

व्ययाश्रितो रात्रिपति: सभामा नर प्रसतकठिन स्वभावम्। विहीनवृत्तिं बहुशुद्धरक्त भयान्वितं शीलविवर्जित च/ /

The subject is hard hearted, does degraded work, has extremely angry temperament, and is fearful and characterless. Garga: The subject is hard hearted; will have mean professions; be fond of a high degree of purity; be fear stricken, and not virtuous. He is inimical to the public, interested in basemen and will be burdened by expenses on bad deeds.

Comments and Conclusion

We can dichotomise the results into benefic and malefic categories: Benefic: The subject, whether men or women, are brave and remain composed in difficulties. Despite all odds, such people work with confidence and patience without asking for a favour from any one. They

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are punctual, benevolent and magnanimous. They never get angry. They have well-established friends. His or her soft-spoken nature hypnotizes everyone. They don't face hurdles at any instance. Though they are stable in business, their financial situation improves slowly and gradnally. They spend on good and sacred activities and have no sexual perversion. They strongly oppose injustice on any one and are truthful. They can go to any corner of the world to do business.

Malefic: They are criminal, dipsomaniacs, regular visitors to bawdyhouse, gamblers, interested in cinema and stage and careless about their future. They are extremely sensitive which leads to extreme anger and they can go up to any extent to crush their opponents. They are extremely subjective and leisure loving. They run away with others' wives, get involved in unusnal and unnatural copulation - with animals, or masturbation etc. They hate to work and are untruthful, wicked, unstable in jobs, destitute, indebted, and involved in lottery and races, which lead to penury.

वाणी: रसवती यस्य, यस्य श्रमवती किया। लक्ष्मीः दानवती यस्य सफलं तथ्य जीवितम्।।

He who has sweetness in his tongue, hard labour in his work and wealth for donation, leads a successful life.

CHAPTER 3.3

MARS-VENUS CONJUNCTION

B oth Mars and Venus are directly associated with the marital domain of one's life. It is for this reason that Mars-Venus conjunction holds decisive ramifications in one's marital life and also on 'Kuja Dosha'. Venus stands for wife in a male horoscope and thus its association with Mars must hold important focus for an astrologer in balancing of horoscope. Let us first look at the various aphorism which are relevant:

(a) Mars-Venus Conjunction in the 'Lagna'

Kalyan Verma writes in "Saravali" chapter 31, sloka 55:

शुककुजयोर्विलग्नेवेश्यानिरतः कुशीलकर्मा- स्त्रीहेतोर्नषृधनो न तु चिरजीवो भवेत्पुरुष।।

The subject has regular intercourse with prostitutes; has evil mentality, evil actions; squanders away the money accumulated by his wife and has short life span. · Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara' chapter 23, sloka 18:

कुजभृगुयोगे चपलः स्त्रीवशगो दुष्टकर्मकरः । लग्नसुखास्पदभवने कलाधिको ग्रामनता m ।।

The subject is fickle minded and is under his wife's control. He will indulge in sinful acts if Mars and Venus are disposed in one house. Should the conjunction be in the 1st, the 10th, or the 4th, one will be chief . of his caste or head of his village. Garga: The subject will have phlegmatic imbalances, will undertake

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futile assignments, will entertain and will be interested in committing sinful acts. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 42, sloka 14: कुजेन युक्तो भृगुजां विलग्ने नर प्रसूत कफपीडितांगम्। वृथाश्रमं वंचनक कृतघ्न प्रभूतवैरं विनयेन हीनम . ।। The subject suffers from 'Kapha' troubles; is unsuccessful, a cheat, ungrateful; has lot of enemies and lacks politeness. (b) Mars-Venus Conjunction in the 2nd House-

Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara' chapter 23, sloka 18:

कुजभृगुयोगे चपलः स्त्रीवशगो दुष्टकर्मकरः । लग्नसुखास्पदभवने कुलाधिको ग्रामनेता वा।।

The. subject is fickle minded and is under his wife's control. He will indulge in sinful acts if Mars and Venus are disposed in one house. Should the conjunction be in the 1st, the 10th, or the 4*, one will be chief of his caste or head of his village.

Garga: The subject will be sickly, unwise, and ill natured; have few sons, and will be blamed in arguments. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 43, sloka 14:

शुकान्वितो भूतनयो धनस्थे नरं विघते व्यसनश्रमार्तम्। नीचानुरक्तं श्रुतिषस्त्ररक्तं विनिन्दतं सत्यविवर्जितं च।। The subject suffers a lot because of his bad habits and remains in crises; has affection for degraded people. He gets no praise and does not lead a moral life.

(c) Mars -- Venus Conjunction in the 4th House-

Kalyan Verma writes in "Saravali" chapter 31, sloka 56:

बन्धुसुतमित्रहीनो मानसपीडाभिरर्दित पुरुषः / भौमसितयोश्चतुर्थे नानादुः खै र्भवेत्तपतः / /

The native is devoid of brothers, children, and friends; suffers from mental agonies, and remains unhappy. Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara' chapter 23, sloka 18:

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कुजभृगुयोगे चपलः स्त्रीवशगो दुष्टकर्मकरः । लग्नसुखास्पदभवने कुलाधिको ग्रामनेता वा।।

The subject is fickle minded and is under his wife's control. He will indulge in sinful acts if Mars and Venus are disposed in one house. Should the conjunction be in the 1st, the 10th, and the 4th, one will be chief of his caste or head of his village. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 45, sloka 14:

भौमान्वितो दैत्यगुरुः सुखस्था नर पसते विफलोघमं च। चरित्रहीन विरत स्ववर्गे कदर्यमल्पश्रुतमोजसार्तम् ,//

i. e. the subject's efforts go in vain; he is characterless, isolated from his near and dears and has evil mentality. He is inexperienced and learned; faces trouble becanse of his angry temperament.

(d) Mars-Venus Conjunction in the 7th House-

Kalyan Verma writes in "Saravali" chapter 31, sloka 58: स्त्रीलोलुपः कुचरितः स्त्रीहेतो: प्राप्तवान्महादुः खम्। भौमसितयोर्युवत्यहीनाचारो भवेत्पुरुषः ।।

The subject will wander after women, will have a bad history, will experience abundant grief due to his relations with women and will possess mean conduct. Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara' chapter.23, sloka 18:

कुजभृगुयोगे चपलः स्त्रीवशगों दुष्टकर्मकरः । लग्नसुखास्पदभवने कुलाधिको ग्रामनेता m।।

The subject is fickle minded and is under his wife's control. He will indulge in sinful acts if Mars and Venus are disposed in one house. Should the conjunction be in the 1st, the 10th, and the 4th, one will be chief of his caste or head of his village.

Garga: The subject will be rejected by people; will be troubled by blood oozing body; be insulted by others and be unjustly disposed. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 48, sloka 14:

शुकान्वितोभूतनय कलत्रे नरं प्रसुते जनतानिरस्तम्।

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विहीनकोश क्षतजार्तदेह पराभिभूतं नयधर्महीनं।।

The subject does not get public approval and faces opposition from the public. He cannot accumulate money, is injury prone, defeated by his enemies, and lacks morals.

(e) Mars-Venus Conjunction in the 8th House- Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara' chapter 23, sloka 18: कुजभृगुयोगे चपलः स्त्रीवशगो दुष्टकर्मकरः । लग्नसुखास्पदभवने कुलाधिको ग्रामनेता वा।।

The subject is fickle minded and is under his wife's control. He will indulge in sinful acts if Mars and Venus are disposed in one house. Should the conjunction be in the 1st, the10th, and the 4*, one will be chief of his caste or head of his village.

Garga: Will be desirous of doing sinful acts; be untrnthful; have many enemies; be defeated and be a miser. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 45, sloka 14:

शुकान्वितो भूमिसुतोऽष्टमस्थो नंर प्रसूत- कृतकानुराम् सत्येनहीन च दयाविहीन प्रतापहीन जड़तासमेतम्/।

The subject has artificiality in his behaviour. He does not lead a moral life and lacks mercy, fame, skills and qualities. He is stubbornly rigid.

(f) Mars-Venus Conjunction in the 12th House-

Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara' chapter 23, sloka 18: कुजभृगुयोगे चपलः स्त्रीवशगो दुष्टकर्मकरः। लग्नसुखास्पदभवने कुलाधिको ग्रामनेता वा।। The subject is fickle minded and is under his wife's control. He will indulge in sinful acts if Mars and Venus are disposed in one house. Should the conjunction be in the 1st, the 10% and the 4th, one will be chief of his caste or head of his village.

Garga: The native will not have much wealth. He will be distressed due to sons, uncharitable, always sickly, very mean, and ungrateful. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 53, sloka 14:

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व्ययाश्रितो भूतनयः सशुका नरं पसते धनधान्ययुक्तम्। पुत्रार्दित दानविहीनवृत्ति सदातुर हीनतर कृतघ्नम् ।। The subject is rich; troubled by his son; lacks charitable tendency; always in pains; worthless and ungrateful.

Comments and Conclusion

The planetary kingdom has two marital couples: Sun-Moon & Mars- Venus, latter being the couple of modem times. The Mars -Venus conjunction in the kingdom can be subdivided into two sub stages.

(a) When the conjunction precedes Sun. (b) When it is behind Sun.

In the former, the bright rays from Venus fall on Mars. The 'Tambravarna' of Mars gets dull and becomes pleasing 'Dhawal Tambravarna'. In the latter, the rays of Mars fall on Venus and thus the Venus appears pink- giving a pleasing appearance. Consequently, these sub-stages have differential ramifications on individual life.

(a) Conjunction Precedes Sun In this case, the wife of the native is beautiful. She is loaded with qualities and is of 'Tambrashamal' (wheatish fair) complexion, tall, charming, having large eyes and very dark hair and is very attractive. She is rigid, fearless, having beautician's knowledge. Though she plays with the emotions of her husband, she loves him. She knows the art of making love but has less passion or desire. She is garrulous, pleasure or comfort seeking and jovial. While she keeps her husband in her control, she is adept at household work and also on worldly affairs. The husband, who also plays with her emotions, is of independent mentality. The conjunction is futile for Aries, Taurus, Libra, Scorpio, Capri- corn, Aquarius and Pisces ascendants and gives negative results and bad luck. The native of Gemini and Aquarius however may remain childless. For other ascendants, the results are normal. In all, this conjunction is inauspicious ('Aasubha') in aspects other than 'Pranaya' (love).

Inauspicions results: The subject may not get promotion in job and may remain stagnant. He is financially broken. In some Moon signs, child- lessness may be a possibility. In some, it may be an uncertainty. The worthy successor of the house may expire. The subject is morally corrupt.

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He does not get name and fame in his individual business. While his income is less and sources of income difficnlt, his expenses go np.

(b) Conjunction is behind Sun In this case, the wife of the snbject is good thongh ordinary in looks, short in height, well-built, disfigured appearance with bright, large and jewel like eyes and dense black hair. The face is rounded having high nose; is 'Tanvangi' and extremely noxious. She is adept at honse management and an extremely good host though she does not care about her husband's position and is shameless at many times. However, she does not lack love for her hnsband and is well aware of worldly affairs. In crisis, she may become corrupt. She may remain childless or the children may be weak. She is spendthrift and hence money does not accnmnlate. Though her husband may be involved with other women she will not complain abont it. This conjunction is extremely painful for Aries, Taurus, Libra, and Scorpio ascendants. Either, the subject remains stagnant (i.e. devoid of promotion), responsible / or the contributing person in the family expires.

यथा वृक्षा: फलन्त्यत्र, परेभ्यः उपकारकाः ।

नरः तथैव सः धन्य, परेभ्यः यस्य जीवनम् ।। That person is praised who does well for others like those trees, which give fruit to others.

CHAPTER 3.4

MARS - MERCURY CONJUNCTION

Let us look at different classics on the subject:

(a) Mars-Mercury Conjunction in the 'Lagna' -

Kalyan Verma writes in "Saravali" chapter 31, sloka 47: हिंस्त्रोडग्निकर्म कुशलो धातोर्वादे कृतश्रमा दूतः । भौम बुधयोर्विलग्ने गप्त्यधिकारी भवेत्पुरुषः।। The subject is violent, skilled at fire-related works, does hard work in j metallurgy. He may be an ambassador or a secret officer, and is benevolent. Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara' chapter 23, sloka 16: कुजबुधयोगे मलिनः चपलो दुशट स्त्रीनायकोऽल्पसंतुशा: परान्नकाइक्षी केन्द्रेशवर्थागमं सुख लभत।। The native has vacillating and destructive mind. He is satisfied with little. He will be dirty and like to eat others' food. Should these two be in an angle, the native will be wealthy and happy.

Jataka Parijata: The native is expert in fire and mineral works, becomes an ambassador and protects others' things.

Garga: The subject will have good speech and will be rich, beautiful, passionate, modest and fond of having relations with other women. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 42, sloka 12:

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भौमान्वितः सोमसुतो विलग्नकरोति' म्त्य परवचंक 'च। विवादशील विकृतानुकारसंदा प्रवासाभिरतं नृशंसम् / 1

The subject may be deceptive and fraudulent, bellicose, always living away from home and is merciless.

(b) Mars-Mercury Conjunction in the 2nd House -

Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 43, sloka 12: भौमो धनस्थः शशिपुत्रयुक्तो नरं प्रसूते गतवित्तदारम्। दोशान्वितं व्याधिभिरर्दितांगम् गुणैर्विहीन हतबन्धुकृत्यम्।।

The subject is deprived of wife and money, is troubled by many diseases and lacks quality. He is destructive for his relatives. Garga: The subject will be very rich, free from vices and dear to the king.

(c) Mars-Mercury Conjunction in the 4th House -

Kalyan Verma writes in "Saravali" chapter 31, sloka 48:

बान्धवरहित: सहितो मित्रैश्च थनान्नभोग वाहनवान। हिबुके बुधभूसुतया: स्वजनेशु निराकृतो जातः -

The subject is devoid of relatives but has a lot of friends. Though he has a lot of money, food, sources of enjoyment and vehicle, he is cursed by his own people. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 45, sloka 12: भौमान्चितः सोमसुतः सुखस्थो नरं परसूते क्षतजार्तदेहम्। स्त्री चौर्यपानव्यसनाभिभूतं घूतप्रियं प्रीतिविवर्जिताम्।।

If Mars and Mercury are posited in the fourth house, the subject suffers from injuries. Besides, the native is addicted to several bad habits, including drinking, making love with different women and theft etc. Fond of gambling he has no love for any one.

Garga: He will have wounded physique and will steal women (have relations with various women). He will be a drunkard, a gambler, and attached to none.

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(d) Mars-Mercury Conjunction in the 7th House -

Jataka Parijat: The native loses his first wife, changes place, and is argumentative by nature. Kalyan Verma writes in "Saravali" chapter 31, sloka 49: भमति च देशाद्देश कर्मकरो नीचपरिभूत: भौमेन्दुजयोर्घूने सुविवादकरो मृत प्रथमदारः ।। The subject is a wanderer, a labourer, troubled by wicked people, is beautiful / handsome, conflict stimulator, and kills his first wife. Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara' chapter 23, sloka 16: कुजबुधयोगे चपलो दुशट स्त्रीनायकोऽल्पसंतुशटः । मलिनः परान्नकाइक्षी केन्द्रेशवर्थागमं सुखं लभते ।।

The native has vacillating and destructive mind. He is satisfied with little. He will be dirty and like to eat others' food. Should these two be in an angle, the native will be wealthy and happy. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 45, sloka 12:

सौम्यान्वितो भूमिसुतः कलत्रे नरं प्रसूते कुटिलं हृदिस्थम्। कौटिल्ययुक्तं प्रभया विहीन निरस्तपुत्रं विकल सदैव।। The subject is wicked by heart, cunning, having evil plans, personality less, insulted by sons and always restless. Garga: He will be of crooked disposition, a cheat; not a splendor and have defective limb.

(e) Mars-Mercury Conjunction in the 8th House -

Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara' chapter 23, sloka 16: कुजबुधयोगे चपलो दुशट स्त्रीनायकोऽल्पसंतुशटः / मलिन: परान्नकाइक्षी केन्द्रेशवर्थागम सुखं लभतं //

The native has vacillating and destructive mind. He is satisfied with little. He will be dirty and like to eat others' food. Should these two be in an angle, the native will be wealthy and happy. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' (Page 730, 12th)

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सौम्यान्वितो भूमिसुतोऽशटमस्थो नरं प्रसुत्गलगण्डभावम्। अकालवृद्धं वनिताविहीन कृतघ्नताढयं सुनृ शंसभावम्।।

The subject, who suffers from Galgand disease (glands in the neck), becomes old in his youth. He is deprived of wife, ungrateful, and very cruel.

Garga: The native will have low mentality and will suffer from a serious disease. He is frandnlent and a miser.

(f) Mars-Mercury Conjunction in the 12th House -

Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara' chapter 23, sloka 16:

कुजबुधयगेचपलादुष्ट स्त्रीना यकोऽल्पसंतष्टुः । मलिन: परान्नकाइक्षी केन्द्रेशवर्थागमं सुंखलभंत ।।

The native has vacillating and destructive mind. He is satisfied with little. He will be dirty and like to eat others' food. Should these two be in an angle, the native will be wealthy and happy. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' (12th, 807)

व्ययाश्रितोभूतनयः ससौम्यो नंर प्रसूत विकृतानुकायम् लज्जाविहीन बहुरोगभाजं गति प्रहीनं गतसत्यशैचम्।।

The subject gets involved in unlawful activities. He is shameless, a liar, impure, suffers from diseases and leads a stagnant (i.e. without success) life.

Garga: He will be ugly to look at, shameless, troubled by many diseases, insensible and be devoid of valour and vitality.

Comments and Conclusion:

If the conjunction precedes the Sun, the subject is extremely thoughtful, cool, helpful, intelligent, swift, soft spoken, excellent debater and truthful. He may cure others. However, this sitnation is also associated with several unfavourable outcomes. The subject, a person of angry temperament, has no faith in others. He is hard hearted, liar, illusionary, shifts blames on others, baseless, proud, making many mistakes in writing, gives false evidence, may face imprisonment, suffer from lisp (Totla) and one who does not complete his assignments. If the conjunction follows the Sun, the subject has capability to solve typical problems with ease. He is benevolent and magnanimous, a prolific writer and has perfect presentation. He is of independent attitude,

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unpleasant but truthful, does not fight against injustice, is intelligent though does not get public sympathy. The negative qualities that the native may possess are equally grave. The subject, who may be a glib liar, is in the habit of interfering in others1 affairs, preparing fraudulent papers and promissory notes, and playing tricks in arguments. He is of angry temperament, irritable, and always ready to force his decision or views on others. He becomes false evidence or an informer. He is a cheat in using others' papers for his own use. He may suffer from diseases like Hernia and Kidney troubles. Since Mercury is close to Sun, the other yogas do not show their effects.

अष्टादश-पुराणंशु, व्यासस्य वचन-द्वयम्। परोपकारः पुझयाय, पापायपर-पीड़नम् The two quotations of Vyas ji, that the benevolence is virtue and teasing others is sin, are found in Hindu mythologies.

CHAPTER 3.5

MARS-SUN CONJUNCTION

T st us look at the different aphorisms, in the different classics, on /his malefic combination:

(a) Mars-Sun Conjunction in the 'Lagna'-

Kalyan Verma writes in "SaravalF chapter 31, sloka 6: रवि भौमयोर्विलग्ने पित्तप्रकृतिर्महाहवे शूरः। कोधी विक्षतगात्रः कूरश्च शठः कठोः स्यात्।।

The subject is of bilious nature, brave in wars, short-tempered, wounded, cruel, wicked and hard hearted.

Hora Sara: The combination of the Sun and Mars in the 10th, the 11th, the lagna or the 8* causes one's birth in a royal family and bestows upon him great strength, while the conjunction in other houses gives wealth. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 42, sloka 2:

भौमेन युक्तो दिनपः प्रसूते लग्नाश्रितः पापपरं मनुष्यम्। पराभिभूतम् सुतरां सुचेष्टं सुनिष्डुरं कूरमतिं सदैव।।

The subject is involved in a number of sinful acts; gets defeated at the hands of his enemies; commits sins; is of dry nature and has cruel mentality.

Garga: The subject will be unhappy because of his father. He is of wicked mentality. He will wander from place to place and will be of mean mentality.

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(b) Mars-Sun Conjunction in the 2nd House -

Hora Sara: The combination of the Sun and Mars in the 10th, the 11th1, the lagna or the 8th causes one's birth in a royal family and bestows upon him great strength, while the conjunction in other houses gives wealth. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 43, sloka 2:

धनस्थितस्ततीक्ष्णकरः सभौमो नरं दरिद्रं सततं विघत्ते। व्ययेतलज्जं घृणया विहीनं सदातुरं पापसमन्वितं च।। The subject is destitute, shameless and merciless; remains restless and is sinful.

Garga: The subject will suffer from penury and is shameless, unkind and sinful.

(c) Mars-Sun Conjunction in the 4th House -

Kalyan Verma writes in "Saravali" chapter 31, sloka 7:

बन्धुजनवित्तविहीन: समस्तसुखवर्जितः क्षुभितः । कुजसूर्ययोश्चतुर्थे भवति पुभान् सवंता. द्वेष्यः //

The subject is deprived of wealth, relatives and all types of pleasures. He is unhappy and revolts against every one.

Hora Sara: The combination of the Sun and Mars in the 10th, the 11th, the lagna or the 8th causes one's birth in a royal family and bestows upon him great strength, while the conjunction in other houses gives wealth. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 45:

भौमान्वितस्तीक्ष्णकरः सुखस्था नर [hud क्षतजार्तदेहम्। प्रसूतिवातापहतं विपुण्य श्रमार्दितकोपसमन्वित च /।

The subject suffers from pain due to injury; he suffers from congenital and wind related diseases. His good deeds never see the light of the day; he works hard and is short tempered.

Garga: The subject will suffer from blood and wind related diseases. He is unlucky, subjected to troubles and short tempered. (d) Mars-Sun Conjunction in the 7th House -

Kalyan Verma writes in "Saravali" chapter 31, sloka 8:

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स्त्रीविरह दुः ख खिन्नः स्त्रीहेतो: परिभवं सदा प्राप्तः / रविरुधिरयोर्युवत्यां विदेशगमने खो भवति The subject has to suffer, as he has to keep away from of his wife. He will face defeats because of his wife and has to do a lot of travelling in foreign countries.

Hora Sara: The combination of the Sun and Mars in the 10th, the 11th, the lagna or the 8th causes one's birth in a royal family and bestows upon him great strength, while the conjunction in other houses gives wealth. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 48, sloka 2:

कामाश्रितस्तीक्ष्णकरः सभौमो नर प्रसूत परवादरक्तम् - दानेन क्षतपीड़िताग गुरुद्विजानां निरतं नृशंसम्। ।

The subject is involved in arguments, lacks sacrificing temperament, suffers from injury and is detached from Brahmins and teachers.

Garga: The subject is cruel, interested in others' wife, lacks magnanim- ity; feels a lot of hunger but he is attached to preceptors and Brahmins.

(e) Mars-Sun Conjunction in the 8th House -

The subject suffers from blood-related diseases and loss of blood as a result of accident etc. He is naughty, sinful, and absent-minded and does not earn fame. Hora Sara: The combination of the Sun and Mars in the 10th, the 11th, the lagna or the 8* causes one's birth in a royal family and bestows upon him great strength, while the conjunction in other houses gives wealth. Garga: The native will suffer from blood-related diseases. With vacil- lating mind, he is prone to commit sinful acts. He is devoid of friends and lacks mental vigour and wealth.

(f) Mars-Sun Conjunction in the 12th House -

Hora Sara: The combination of the Sun and Mars in the 10th, the 11th, the lagna or the 8* causes one's birth in a royal family and bestows upon him great strength, while the conjunction in other houses gives wealth.

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Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' 2nd, Page 705 व्ययाश्रितस्तीक्ष्णकर: सभौमो नरं प्सुते व्यथित कृशागम्। पराभिभूतं बहुपापरक्त दुष्टसवभावगुणवर्जितं च //

The subject is unhappy, of weak body, defeated by enemies, involved in many sinful acts and lacks qualities.

Garga: The native will always be in distress, troubled by others, wicked and devoid of good qualities. He will have an emaciated body.

Comments and Conclusions

The subjects are of strong built, full of blood, and have strength to withstand all the difficulties. They are excessively passionate, benevo- lent, truthful, Satwik, opposed to injustice, rigid, unpleasant, innocuous, compromising, magnanimous for servants. They have conflicts with elders and cut his coat according to their pocket. They are disciplined and have limited friends' circle. They are loved by their family members and get their work done through persuasion and love. This apart, they aspire for higher posts while they are independent by nature and have to do service. Such persons want to reach the summit of his work and do not like small assignments, jobs, and business. These people may work in police, excise, custom, forest department and medical profes- sions. They are also fond of mechanical jobs. The subjects face a lot of hurdles and are glib liar, vain, highly ambitious, and fond of glutting over other's debt. They are egocentric and lechers, who survive on hotel's food and thus remain ill. They may be addicted to liquor, remain untidy and have satyriasis. They are short tempered and may go to any extent in anger. They are shameless and pick up fight with others. As the native is faultfinding and mean, he tries to find ways and means to harm others. They may run away with others' wives, create conflicts in others' family and may take commissions to acquire property or for lechery. The subjects with this conjunction may suffer from many diseases like asthma, gout, tuberculosis and heat related diseases. This conjunc- tion, if posited in the 4th, the 6th or the 8th, for Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, causes the subject to suffer from T. B., diabetes, heat storke etc. For Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn the subject may suffer from stomach diseases. For Gemini, Aquarius and Libra, the subject suffers from gastric disease. For Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, the subject may suffer from asthma, hydrocoel, and appendicitis etc. In nutshell, the results are

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benefic for the male moon signs and malefic for the female moon signs. For lagna, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 10* the subject is generally childless or issnes may be stillborn, or short lived, for male moon signs. For female moon signs, the subject has many issnes, if the moon sign happens to be Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. However under this combination, one of the danghters of the native brings bad name to him, if the conjunction is posited in lagna, 3rd, 5th, 7th or 9th. The first child of the subject may expire and he may live in penury. While his own family members may deceive the native, he is ignorant about his own good. Besides, he is not prepared to listen to others and is proud of his intelligence. The subject is troublesome to his father since birth, if the conjunction is in the 2nd, the 4th or the 8th honse. He may suffer injury in accidents. The father of the snbject dies in his infancy and his accumnlated money is wasted. The subject's family is poor and the birth of the subject augments this condition. It should be seen that for other positions in male moon signs, the subject's father has continnons increment in fate from financial angle thongh he may have to remarry. For Aries, Led and Sagittarins, in 5th, 10th and 11th house, the subject is an officer who earns fame, name and respect. He may be in police, excise or medical line. In the 10th, subject suffers from son-related pains.

माता पस्य गृहे नास्ति,भार्या च प्रियवादिनी। अरण्यं तेन गन्तव्यं, यथाऽरण्यं तथा गृहम्।।

He, whose home is deprived of his mother and sweet speaking wife, should leave the home and go to the forest, as both the home and forest are equal to him.

CHAPTER 3.6

MARS-JUPITER CONJUNCTION

T et us look at the different aphorisms in important classics, which have been written on the matter. (a) Mars-Jupiter Conjunction in 'Lagna' - . Kalyan Verma writes in "Saravali" chapter 31, sloka 51:

मन्त्री गुणप्रधानां धर्मक्षेत्रे पलब्धपरीकीर्तिः । बुधकुजयोर्विलग्ने नित्योत्साहीभवंत्पुरुषः /

i.e. the subject may be an officer, chief; is qualified and has qualities; earns fame in theology and remains enthusiastic. Jataka Parijat: The native acquires chief's post; is always enthusiastic and interested in theology. Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara': (Page 276; 7th)

कुजगुरुयोग बलवान् दीर्घायुः पुत्रवान विनीतश्च रिपुरन्धरिः फलेषु व्यसनी रोगान्वितोऽल्पपित्रश्च / 1

If Mars and Jupiter were in one house, the native would be long lived, polite and will have sons. However, if the conjunction is in the evil houses (i.e. 6, 8, 12), the subject may be addicted to vices and will not have much wealth.

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Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 42, sloka 13:

भौमान्वितो देवगुरुर्विलग्ने नरं प्रसूते कठिन स्वभावम्। स्वअल्पात्मजं त्रासकरं जनानां कुकर्मरक्तं प्रियसाहसं च।। i. e. the subject is hard hearted; has few sons; is fearful; commits sinful acts and is brave.

Garga: Will be hard hearted, will have few sons, will entertain others, be interested in doing sinful acts.

(b) Mars-Jupiter Conjunction in the 2nd House -

Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara': (Page 276; 7th)

कुजगुरुयोग बलवान् दीर्घायुः पुत्रवान विनीतश्च रिपुरन्धरि: फलेषु व्यसनी रोगान्वितोऽल्पपित्रश्च//

If Mars and Jupiter were in one house, the native would be long lived, polite and will have sons. However, if the conjunction is in the evil houses (i.e. 6, 8, 12), the subject may be addicted to vices and will not have much wealth. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 43, sloka 13:

जीवान्चितो भूतनयो धनस्थो नरं प्रसूते रुजया समेतम्। विवेकहीनं कृतकस्वभावं स्वल्पात्मजं बान्धव निन्दितं च।।

i. e. the subject is sickly and lacks reason. He is of evil mentality and has few sons. He is condemned and criticised by his own men.

Garga: Be sickly, unwise, bad natured, have few sons and will be blamed in arguments.

(c) Mars-Jupiter Conjunction in the 4th House -

Kalyan Verma writes in "Saravali" chapter 31, sloka 52:

बन्धुहृत्सम्पन्नः स्थिरचित्तः सौख्यभाक भवेद्धिबुके/ भौमामरपूजितयोर्नृ पसेवी दवगुरुभक्तः /।

The subject enjoys the company of friends and relatives. He is of steady temperament, lecher, is in the service of the king and is devoted to his teachers.

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Jatak Parijat: The subject is engaged in royal service. Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara': (Page 276; 7th)

कुजगुरुयोग बलवान् दीर्घायुः पुत्रवानविनीतश्च। रिपुरन्धरिः फलेषु व्यसनी रोगान्वितोऽल्पपित्रश्च / 1

If Mars and Jupiter were in one house, the native would be long lived, polite and will have sons. However, if the conjunction is in the evil houses (i.e. 6, 8, 12), the subject may be addicted to vices and will not have much wealth. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 43, sloka 13:

भौमान्चितो देवगुरु: सुखस्थः करोति मर्त्य विजितं सुदीनम्। कदर्यमल्पात्मजमिष्टपापं स्वबन्धुमुंक्त- कलहानुरक्त .

i. e. the subject is merciless, interested in wicked acts, forsaken by relatives and has degraded thoughts and mentality. He has few sons and has to face defeats.

Garga: Be successful, poor, and akin to cupid, interested in sins, forsaken by relatives and will have penchant for arts.

(d) Mars-Jupiter Conjunction in the 7th House -

Jatak Parijat: The subject earns fame & acquires wealth.

Kalyan Verma writes in "Saravali" chapter 31, sloka 53:

गिरिदुर्गतोयकानन विचरणशीलः सुबान्धवः शूरः । कुजजीवयोर्युवत्यां जायाहीनः पुमान्भवति।।

i. e. the subject wanders in jungles, forts, water, mountains; has a number of good relatives, is brave and is devoid of wife. Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara': (Page 276; 7th)

कुजगुरुयांग बलवान् दीर्घायुः पुत्रवान विनीतश्च रिपुरन्धरि: फलेंषु व्यसनी रोगान्वितोल्पपित्रश्च /1

If Mars and Jupiter were in one house, the native would be long lived, polite and will have sons. However, if the conjunction is in the evil houses (i.e. 6, 8, 12), the subject may be addicted to vices and will not have much wealth.

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Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' page 730, sloka 13th: भूमिसुतः कलत्रे नरं प्रसूते प्रियदुष्टसंगम्। व्यर्थाश्रम पापकदर्थिताग्नरेन्द्रसेवांप्तमहारिसंघम्यम् ।।

The subject is deeply involved with wicked people; does hard work for futile works; has distorted organs because of sinful acts; works in government jobs where he faces a lot of enemies.

Garga: The subject will mix with masses, wander aimlessly and will have injured body on account of his sons. (e) Mars-Jupiter Conjunction in the 8th House - Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara': (Page 276; 7th) कुजगुरुयांग बलवान् दीर्घायुः पुत्रवान विनीतश्व / रिपुरन्धरि: फलेषु व्यसनी रोगान्वितोऽल्पपित्रश्च ।।

If Mars and Jupiter were in one house, the native would be long lived, polite and will have sons. However, if the conjunction is in the evil houses (i.e. 6, 8, 12), the subject may be addicted to vices and will not have much wealth. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka' chapter 49, sloka 13:

जीवान्चितो भूमिसुतोऽष्टमस्थो नरं प्रसूते कुधनैः समेतम्। विहीनवित्तं बहुशत्रुपक्षं पराजितागंम् कृपणस्वभावम्।। i. e. the subject eams money through wicked means; lacks money earned through sacred means; has several enemies; has troubled body and is a miser.

Garga: Will have illegal money; be destitute, base; have many enemies; lose money because of his merciful nature and be defeated.

(f) Mars-Jupiter Conjunction in the 12th House - Prithuyassas writes in 'Hora Sara': (Page 276; 7th) कुजगुरुयांग बलवान दीर्घायुः पुत्रवान विनीतश्च रिपुरन्धरिः फलेषु व्यसनी रोगान्वितोऽल्पपित्रश्च /।

If Mars and Jupiter were in one house, the native would be long lived,

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polite and will have sons. However, if the conjunction is in the evil houses (i.e. 6, 8, 12), the subject may be addicted to vices and will not have much wealth. Acharya Meena Raj writes in 'Vridha Yavan Jataka': Pg 807, 13th व्ययाश्रितो भूतनयः सजीवो नरं प्रसूतेऽतिविनकीर्तिम्। कमाादितं दुः खपरं पराढयं व्ययातुरं बान्थवपीड़ितं च।।

i. e. the subject is very poor, fame less, overworked troubled by enemies, expenses and relatives; and remains unhappy.

Garga: Be notorious; be sexually distressed; be miserable; be bumed by expenses; be at the disposal of others and suffer due to relatives. Comments and Conclusion Good Results

The subject witnesses a dramatic change in his life span. He gets an authority, which continues with him, life long. He has hold in his office. His efforts are well organised and thus succeed. He is never short of money to fulfil his requirements. He has a bit of property. The children of the subject face troubles. The subject has many friends. He is cool by nature, problem solving and soft-spoken, though his' relations with brother may not be smooth. He is an atheist and his job or business goes with ease.

Bad Results

The fellow has authority but it does not stay. The subject may lose his job and has to sit at home. The accumulated money may get wasted. He suffers from typical (i.e. unusual) diseases. The subject hates hard work and tries to avoid taking any responsibility or work. This combi- nation may give extremely bad results in relation to progeny of the subject.

· Either he remains childless. · or the issue gets aborted, as a result of some accident. . or the child may die at the time of birth or some years later. · or he has daughters only. . or the sons may die in young age. The conjunction is extremely destructive from the point of view of progeny.

परस्परस्य मर्माणि ये भाषन्ते नराधमाः - त एवं विलयं यान्ति वल्मीकोदरसर्पवत् -

If one is privy to his friend's secrets, he must never divulge it to anyone. This will only increase the enmity and both will be harmed.

CHAPTER 3.7

MARS-NODES CONJUNCTION

Since classics have given scattered tit bits on the topic we are giving an extract of what is written, in addition to what we have observed.

Mars-Rahu Conjunction

(a) Mars-Rahu Conjunction in the lagna -

The subjects are rigid, obstinate and wicked. They cannot even think of being dependent on any one. Their study remains incomplete. They are extremely egoistic. If any one hurts their ego, they are prepared to go to any extent to settle their score. They are self-centered. They are mediocre and may have multiple marriages. If first wife survives, she is belligerent and children may face death. She may suffer an accident in which her fetus may get destroyed.

(b) Mars-Rahu Conjunction in the 2nd House -

The conjunction gives good results for Cancer and Leo ascendants and for others the results are extremely distressing. The elder male members of the family expire during his infancy. The subject is wicked and misguiding. He may cheat others. Though he would have accumulated enough money, he makes further accumulation through wicked means. He may have a business of credit creation in which he is highly successful and lucky. He is soft spoken. The money starts coming at the age of 26. He may have to marry more than once ('Dwibharya yoga'), if not, financial crisis troubles him through out life. He may earn money through deceit i. e. he may amass money which morally belongs to others.

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(c) Mars-Rahu Conjunction in the 4th Honse -

The subject does not get Sukh (happiness) of parents. This conjunction is not good and thus the subject remains worried lifelong. He may marry twice. This conjunction is extremely disastrous from the point of view of occupation. The subject keeps on changing business and remains much unstable. Money does not stay with him and thus he faces financial crisis. Finally he has to switch from business to service where he may be underpaid or may face demotion. He is thus devoid of wealth and property and has poor life style. By nature he is short tempered though his wife is good-natured. The subject is however lucky from the point of view of children. The issues are well educated though they give no enjoyment or care to their parents. They are long lived though the entire life is unhappy.

(d) Mars-Rahu Conjunction in the 7th House -

The subject has two wives and it is the second wife who gives more pleasure. The rise in career / business starts only after the 2nd marriage. He has sharp intellect and is research oriented mind. The wives are extremely good-natured. (e) Mars-Rahu Conjunction in the 8* Honse -'

The subject may be extremely short lived and the cause of the death may be accident. He gets no help from any relative or friend though his father- in-law may help him.

(f) Mars-Rahu Conjunction in the 12h House -

The subject often has two marriages. He accidentally consumes poison, either himself or through someone else, but always has narrow escape. The subject of this conjunction is deeply involved in theology and God is his devotion. But he does not get materialistic pleasure. He has to live out for most of his life.

Mars-Ketn Conjunction

This is one of the worst combinations for causing adversities of all kinds. This conjunction produces murderers, smugglers, kidnappers, rapists and terrorists etc, if it takes place in the concerning houses viz. 1st, 3rd, 5th, 8th or 12 . However Ketu, if conjoined with Mars, multiplies the Kuja Dosha heavily and there is no escape from widowhood or separation, if the conjunction has been formed in the 7th, 8 or the 4th house. The

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adversity gets further enhanced, if Mars, under such circumstances, owns trikas. It has been observed that opposition of Saturn and Rahu with Mars and Ketu is most damaging, destructive and disastrous. Invariably the combination of Mars and Ketu produces very evil results particularly during their Dasa- Bhukti.

(a) Mars-Ketu conjunction in the Lagna: This gives rise to uncontrollable hypertension, high headedness, impulsive and hasty actions, large ego, stubbornness and revengeful nature. (b) Mars-Ketu conjunction in the 2nd Honse: Family quarrels take place, in addition to loss of money, and problems regarding children, health and disturbance in the academic sphere trouble the native. (c) Mars-Ketu conjunction in the 4th House: Mars and Ketu mostly break the relationship due to separation. Heart trouble is also most likely to be there. Property matters will be questionable and behaviour with mother will be harsh. The 4* house indicates sweet home of the native but if Mars and Ketu are there the sweetness of the home changes into bitterness and it becomes impossible to live together under the same roof. (d) Mars-Ketu conjunction in the 7th House: Mars-Ketu conjunction in the 7th house indicates widowhood or loss of wife as the case may be. It has also been observed that during adverse dasa- bhukti of Mars, the native himself dies due · to any accident. Serious conflict, difference of opinion and fight take place between husband and wife, particularly during their dasa bhukti and one may commit suicide or may even kill the other one, provided 5* house is also afflicted. (e) Mars-Ketu conjunction in the 8th House: Untimely violent death of the native takes place or widowhood is caused during the period or sub period of the navamsa lord occupied by Mars or Ketu. Apart from imprisonment and prosecution, various blood related and inflammatory diseases like piles, fistula, blood cancer, ulcerative colitis are also likely to place. (f) Mars-Ketu conjunction in the 12th House: The combination of Mars and Ketu in the 12* house results into extramarital relationship, separation, accidents, unquenchable

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passion and losses due to theft, deceit or misplaced confidence or dacoity. Eye trouble, muscular pain and defective limb due to injury, cut, or boil are also likely. Mars Ketu conjunction is decidedly worse than Mars-Saturn or Mars-Rahu conjunction with regard to marital bliss.

SECTION 4 RESEARCH FINDINGS ON PRACTICAL CASE STUDIES

अयशस्करमर्थघं कर्म यत् परपीड़नम्। भयाद् वा यदि वा लोभान्न कुर्वीत कदाचन।। One must not do any act, which destroys his fame or wealth and is detrimental to others.

CHAPTER 4.1

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN ASCENDANT

n South India the native having placement of Mars in the 1st house is not considered mangli. There are many shlokas in which the placement of Mars in 2nd honse is said to canse Kuja dosha and not in the ascendant. Dr. B. V. Raman has also specified so. However, during our research oriented study of 30 years it has been observed that it will be a blunder if we do not grant Kuja dosha to Mars in the ascendant. Mars in the ascendant is as adverse as Mars in 7* or 8th as far as marital bliss is concerned. If Mars occupies the ascendant it lends it unfavourable aspect over 4th, 7th and 8th honse, which are related with the marriage, marital harmony, and married life etc. We humbly opine that Mars, if placed in the ascendant, gives rise to strong Kuja dosha resnlting into marital disaster, separation, early widowhood, murder, suicide, polygamy and extremely miserable married life. Mars in the ascendant makes one quite active, smart, short tempered, energetic and youthful in appearance even in old age. It gives muscular tronble, accidents, angnish, short temperament, blood pressure, impulsive and revengeful attitude and independent way of thinking. He cannot be easily dominated by others and does not like predominance of any one. Only persons governed by Sun can dominate him. However, the harsh and rigid nature of the native canses disturbance in married life. We have observed in innumerable birth charts that the Mars in the ascendant has resulted into early demise of sponse within 10 years of marriage, particularly in case of females. If Mars is well disposed or is Yogkaraka or is under the inflnence of Sun and Venus, the married life remains intact but conjugal bliss is

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absent. There are frequent quarrels, conflicts, contradictions, confusion, suspicions, allegations, harassment, tortures, tensions, frustrations and disappointment. We will be discussing hereunder various such cases for all the 12 ascendants where Mars occupies the ascendant. We would like to share onr interesting finding that the placement of Mars in ascendant gives least adversities to the natives who are born in Taurus and Libra ascendant.

Mars in 1st house

For Aries Ascendant

Placement of Mars in the ascendant in Aries gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Many times astrologers believe that Mars in own sign Aries in the ascendant will not create any problem regarding married life. However, it is not so if we study practical cases of Mars in Aries in the ascendant. In fact, Mars owns 1st and 8th and aspects the 4th, 7th and 8th houses. The 7th and 8th houses are connected with marriage and married life, particnlarly in female nativity. Here, Mars will give rise to effective Kuja dosha and canse marital disaster. In one way or the other, the native may suffer from loss of spouse, death of spouse or separation. It sometimes leads to maladjustment with the life partner. Thus, Mars in Aries in the ascendant should not be ignored with regard to Kuja dosha and unhappy married life.

lllustration no. 4.1.1 Horoscope no. 18

She was married on 5.12.61 and was leading a happy married life with her partner. Suddenly husband snffered from serious illness and expired on 1.1.69 i. e. after 7 years of her marriage during the Sun-Venus dasa- bukti. Mars in the ascendant in Aries is responsible for her widowhood. Here Rahn has also played the negative role in shortening the span of her married life. Rahu is the dispositor of Mars and obtains the navamsa of Sun. Thus Mars causes heavy Kuja dosha resulting into early widowhood.

Observation 1.1

Mars in the ascendant in Aries creates problems in married life and curtails happiness of married life either by widowhood, separation, and loss of wife or polygamy. However, Mars in Aries in the ascendant does not show inclination towards adultery.

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Illustration No. 4.1.1 Horoscope No.18 Bom on 4.3.1938 at 08:30 hrs. Place: Rawalpindi Long 73:08 E Lat. 33:38 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 5Y 6M 6D

LAGNA

VEN MEP ASC KET VEN MER KET SA SAT MAR 2 12

3 MAR 11 SUN SUN

JUP 10

JUP 7 MON

5 9 MON RAH 6 8

RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES . Asc 05 : 40: 16 Sun 239 : 53:09 Moon 122 : 49: 37 Mars 08 : 18:00 Mercury 335 : 15:50 Jupiter 290 : 23:35 Venus 339 : 09: 44 Saturn 343 : 04: 28 Rahu 216 : 27 : 49

Ketu 36 : 27:49

NAVAMSA

SUN MAR MON

MON ASC SUN MAR 3 1

A 12

KET 2 MER JU 5 1 KET

MER RAH 8 8 JUP RAH 6 10

VEN 9

SAT VEN 7

SAT

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Following are details of some other birth charts, which were also examined to deduce the above observation:

1. Male DOB 08.03.1906 TOB 09:15 Bareilly T/44 2. Male DOB 06.04.1951 TOB 05.47 Agra T/59

2. Male DOB 30.08.1941 TOB 21:47 Reevan D/36 4. Female DOB 25.01.1976 TOB 02:09 Almora S1/99

3. Female DOB 07.09.1973 TOB 21:52 Ludhiana R1/10 6. Male DOB 08.07.1949 TOB 02:15 Mysore R1/95 7. Female DOB 02.07.1945 TOB 00:31 Almora R1/98

Mars in 1st house

For Taurus Ascendant

Placement of Mars in Taurus in the ascendant gives rise to in effective Kuja dosha to the best of our experience and study. We have observed that persons having Mars in the ascendant do not face serious marital problems until unless Mars is afflicted. Here Mars is the lord of 7th and 12* houses and if it is posited in the ascendant, one will be married in the family, which will be known to the family of the native in any manner. The native is strong minded, stubborn, short tempered, confident, impulsive, energetic, egoistic, active, dynamic and dashing. Such natives always want their predominance over their life partner. However, in spite of serious and sensitive set backs in married life marriage remains intact. Their life partners also have the tendencies of Mars. Mostly there is ego clash and long lasting quarrels. In fact, Mars does tend one toward immoral activities but does not break the marriage. In one case, Mars and Venus are conjoined in Taurus ascendant, and this conjunction falls over the axis of nodes. The affliction has been further enhanced due to aspect of Saturn over the ascendant. This is a very pretty and charming lady who has faced innumerable problems and anguish of her husband from time to time. She left the home for few months with the intention of divorce. The husband tortures her lot but the marriage is still intact even after 15 years of her marriage. In this case lagna and 7* lord, Mars and Venus, both are heavily afflicted but the divorce was saved. In many other cases Mars in Taurus ascendant has resulted into happy married life. Unhappy conjugal life will only be there if Mars is afflicted in the Taurus ascendant.

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Illustration no. 4.1.2 Horoscope no. 19

She was bom in Taurus ascendant with Mars and Venus therein. She is a smart girl who has always been a centre of attraction among males. In spite of having a concern for her moral valnes, she became weak at times. However, she was married on 18.2.94 with a bank officer. She has been blessed with a son on 2.10.1995. She is living happily with her husband and son. Mars in the ascendant has resulted in short temperament, high headedness, over confidence and predominance over her husband. However, there had never been any problem in her married life. This is so becanse Mars and Venus in the ascendant are unafflicted.

Observation 2.1

It is our humble observation that Mars if placed in Taurus ascendant does not create any disaster in married life. In fact, this is our humble opinion about Mars that it remains very much under control if placed with Sun or in the sign of the Sun or under mutual aspect or exchange with the Sun. However, Mars if conjoined or placed with or in the sign of Venus remains quite liberal as far as morals are concerned but does not spoil the marriage. It has also been observed that Mars in Taurus or Libra ascendant does create popnlarity, inclination and interest in opposite sex and that too withont damaging conjugal life. The natives having Mars in Taurus ascendant, particularly females, should be checked and restricted as far as their association with opposite sex is concerned. Following are details of some of the birth charts, which were also examined to dednce the above observation:

1. Female DOB 11.09.1960 TOB 11:36 Etawah R/84 2. Male DOB 14.09.1943 TOB 21:30 Lucknow Q/75 3. Male DOB 27.09.1975 TOB 20:55 Lucknow C/125 4. Male DOB 07.02.1976 TOB 13:18 Lncknow WI/3 5. Male DOB 13.01.1944 TOB 15:36 Karnataka W1/23

Mars in 1st house

For Gemini Ascendant

Mars if placed in Gemini ascendant causes effective Kuja dosha. One may lose his or her life partner due to accident or illness. Separation is also possible if Saturn, Rahu or Sun have anything to do with the 7th house or its lord. Mars is the lord of 6 and 11th honse, for Gemini ascendant. The lord of the ascendant is inimical towards Mars and the

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Illustration No. 4.1.2 Horoscope No. 19 Born on 30.4.1970 at 07:00 hrs.

Place: Allahabad Long 81: 50 ELat. 25:57 N Balance of Mahadasha ot Mars 1Y 7M 21D

LAGNA

SUN ASC. SUN SAT

SAT MAR JUP

JUP VEN 3 1

MAR VEN 12

MON 2 RAH MON KET 5 11 RAH

00 KET 8

6 10

JUP 7

JUP

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 41 : 15 Sun 15: 51 Moon 303 : 32 Mars 44 : 16 Mercury 28 : 53 R

Jupiter 186 : 35 R Venus 39 : 14 Saturn 18 : 18 Rahu 315 : 32 Ketu 135 : 32 NAVAMSA

MAR VEN VEN ASC MAR 2 12

RAH 3 11

RAH 1

4 10

SUN KET SUN 5 MER KET MON 8 MER JUP SAT 6

SAT MON JUP

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN ASCENDANT 183

lordship is also related with the malefic houses, 6th and 11th. Thus Mars in Gemini ascendant will certainly spoil the married life, either by death or separation. This is also an adverse location of Mars, which curtails marital happiness due to differences in opinion with the spouse, or due to indulgence in licentious deeds.

Illustration no. 4.1.3 Horoscope no. 20

The native is very charming, beautiful and pretty girl with Mars in the ascendant in inimical sign of Mercury. She was deeply involved with a boy and had a very long courtship but could not marry him. She intensely desired a child from her boyfriend but he firstly refused as how would she carry and grow up the child. She then married another person who was a doctor, on 7.5.89 so that she can easily carry and give the name to the child of her boyfriend. Before marrying she made an agreement with the doctor that they will not have any physical relation- ship. As he was deeply in love with the native, without any positive response from her side, he somehow agreed and accepted the condition. The native married him and within a short period she was happy to conceive the child of her previous lover. After begetting the child she was shocked to know that her paramour was not only disloyal towards her but also made efforts to defame her. Her paramour started calling her his concubine and her child as an illegitimate one. Here, Mars has given rise to effective Kuja dosha. Mars obtains navamsa of Venus and Venus obtains the navamsa of Saturn. This is a planetary disposition tending her towards adultery. The 5th lord Venus is retrograde and is placed under papakartari yoga, and is also aspected by malefic Saturn. Santan-karka Jupiter, who is debilitated in the 8* house in association with Saturn, is aspected by Mars, justifying the illegitimate and immoral birth of a child.

Observation 3.1

Placement of Mars in Gemini ascendant causes effective Kuja dosha. If Mars is unafflicted, it may cause separation or unhappy married life. However, if Mars is associated with Rahu, Ketu or Saturn in any manner, then this disposition of Mars may even cause loss of life partner. Anyway, 7th house should also be examined in case of males, and 8* house in females, before reaching any conclusion. Following are details of few more birth charts, which were also examined to deduce the above observation:

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Illustration No. 4.1.3 Horoscope No.20 Born on 14.4.1961 at 11:00:00 hrs. Place :: Pratapgarh Long 82:02 E Lat. 25:52 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mercury 15Y 9M 7D

LAGNA

MON MER SUN ASC. VEN MAR 2

RAH 5 MAR SUN KET w

MON 6 12 MER VEN JUP RAH SAT 7 11 KET

8 10

JUP SAT

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 83 : 28 : 48 Sun 0:43 :09

Moon 347 : 37 :58 Mars 85 : 57 : 38

Mercury 343 : 09 : 51

Jupiter 281 : 14 :01 Venus 355 : 32 :07 R Saturn 276 : 01 :02 Rahu 132 : 00 : 34

Ketu 312 :00 :34

NAVAMSA

JUP ASC Jt'P SUN

SUN MAR 3

RAH 4 MAR 12 VEN RAH SAT 2

VEN

SAT

KET 8

6 10 KET

9 MON MER 7

MER MON

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN ASCENDANT 185

1. Female DOB 30.10.1960 TOB 21:13 Delhi T/53 2. Female DOB 13.06.1938 TOB 06:00 Bijnor T/67 3. Female DOB 06.10.1954 TOB 12:52 Meerut T/89 4. Female DOB 16.05.1955 TOB 07.55 Jaipur B1/44 5. Female DOB 17.08.1 949 TOB 01:45 Indore B1/64 6. Male DOB 02.11.1960 TOB 21:10 Ramanathpuram B1/331

Mars in 1$t house

For Cancer Ascendant

Placement of Mars in Cancer, in the ascendant, gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. Here Mars is Yogkarka as it owns 10th & 5* house. The placement of Mars in Cancer ascendant makes the native charming, active, dynamic, energetic, smart, impulsive and mostly fair in complex- ion. This Mars does not create any problem in married life until unless the 7th house is also afflicted. Mars in Cancer ascendant may be adverse regarding birth, health, progress or happiness of children, if Mars or the fifth house is afflicted. However, persons born in Cancer or Leo ascendant do not enjoy very happy married life but also, differences and problems do not become serious.

Illnstration no. 4.1.4 Horoscope no. 21

The native was married to a beantiful charming girl on 11.3.86 and was blessed with a son on 25.9.89. The native had got involved with a girl related to him, from March 89. The native was very serious for the girl due to whom he had earned lot of defamation and disrespect in the society. On 18.5.94 the girl was married to another boy. However differences started between the native and his wife because of his involvement with the girl. In spite of differences between the two, their married life is still intact. Mars is the Yogkarka for Cancer ascendant and its placement in the ascendant does not cause any serious adversity, if unafflicted.

Observation 4.1

Mars in Cancer ascendant gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. In spite of minor disturbances married life remains happy & intact. Separation or any other disaster is possible only if the 7* house is afflicted in one or the other way and if the affliction lends its adversity to the Mars, problem regarding happiness of children may also take place. Following birth charts were also examined to deduce the above observation:

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Illustration No.4.1.4 Horoscope No.21 Born on 09.06.1961 at 08:00:00 hrs. Place :: Aonla Long 79:09 ELat. 28:17 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 4Y 1M 11D

LAGNA

MON RAH MER VEN SUN MER 5 3

MAR 2 SUN 6 6

KET ASC. 4 4 MAR MON 7 VEN

JUP 10 SAT RAH

JUP SAT 12

9 11

KET

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 90 46 38 Sun 54 42 08 Moon 05 29. 38 Mars 115 11 12 Mercury 75 56. 52

Jupiter 283 30 56 R Venus 09 28 19 Saturn 275 49 00 Rahu 126 49 00

Ketu 306 55 05 NAVAMSA

MON RAH SUN RAH VEN

JUP VEN 5 3

JUP 6 2

MER MON

MAR ASC. SAT 7 1

SUN 10 SUN KET 0O 8 12

KET 9 11 SAT KET MER MAR

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN ASCENDANT 187

1. Female DOB 31.07.1968 TOB 05:15 Jhansi T/26 2. Female DOB 05.10.1962 TOB 02:00 Varanasi T/94 3. Female DOB 20.08.1966 TOB 05:05 Gwalior S/45 4. Male DOB 19.07.1953 TOB 05:23 Muzaffarnagar D1/91 5. Male DOB 13.08.1970 TOB 16:20 Delhi D1/101 6. Female DOB 01.07.1957 TOB 06:20 Lucknow Q/26 7. Male DOB 27.04.1946 TOB 12:20 Lucknow C/89 8. Female DOB 01.08.1968 TOB 05:30 Lucknow B1/137 9. Male DOB 08.04.1971 TOB 00:34 Batticola B1/311

Mars in 1st honse

For Leo Ascendant

Placement of Mars in Leo, in the ascendant, gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. Mars is Yogkaraka for Leo ascendant, as it owns 4th & 9th houses. Here, Mars aspects the 4th house of its own. Therefore, matters regarding sweet home are sound. It has also been repeatedly said that Mars does not give adverse results in Leo or whenever it is under the influence of Sun. Therefore, we believe that Mars in Leo in ascendant gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha.

Illustration no. 4.1.5 Horoscope no. 22

The native is a beautiful and charming lady who was married to a very handsome, smart, decent and fun loving man on 15.6.86. She has been blessed with a son. She is leading a happy as well as prosperous married life. Mars is yogkaraka for Leo ascendant and its placement in Leo in the ascendant gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha.

Observation 5.1

Mars in the ascendant in Leo does not cause mangli dosha. Married life is generally happy & prosperous. In fact for persons bom in Cancer & Leo ascendant married life remains questionable because the lord of ascendant are luminaries and the 7th lord Satum is inimical to them, therefore, the nature of husband & wife is just opposite to each other. Only due to this reason certain differences arise between the couple. However, placement of Mars in Leo ascendant does not cause any negative outcome in the married life. Following birth charts were also examined to infer the above conclusion:

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Illustration No. 4.1.5 Horoscope No.22 Born on 26.10.1964 at 02:58:00 hrs. Place :: Kanpur Long 80:04 E Lat. 26:27 N Balance of Mahadasha of Rahun 10Y IM 2D 1

LAGNA

JUF RAH VEN

MON 6 SUN 4 RAH 7 MER MAR 3 MON SAT

8 2 JUP DO

ASC. 11

MAR - 9 SAT

SUN KET 10 12 KET MER VEN

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 144 39 :05 Sun 189 08 :07 Moon 72 31 :35 Mars 120 33 :33 Mercury 195 42 :38 Jupiter 30 06 : 18 R Venus 150 06 : 16 Saturn 305 01 :27 R Rahu 60 47:28 Ketu 240 47:28

NAVAMSA

RAH MAR SUN

KET 9 7 MON JUP 10 SAT 6 MER VEN 8

MER 5

MON JUP 2

VEN 12 4

3

SUN ASC SAT RAH MAR KET

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN ASCENDANT 189

1. Female DOB 13.09.1957 TOB 3.50 Patna T/33 ? Male DOB 05.10.1966 TOB 5.00 Pakwali D1/125 3. Male DOB 26.01.1948 TOB 31/35 Ishta Meerut Q/16 4. Female DOB 07.08.1957 TOB 7.10 New Delhi C/120 5. Male DOB 13.07.1931 TOB 7/20 Istha Varanasi C/186 6. Male DOB 03.10.1925 TOB 57/6 Istha Kanpur D/134 7. Male DOB 26.10.1964 TOB 2.58 Kanpur S1/252 8. Male DOB 28.06.1963 TOB 9.15 Deoband W1/167

Mars in 1st house

For Virgo Ascendant

Placement of Mars in Virgo, in the ascendant, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. This disposition of Mars is especially adverse for females. Here, Mars is the lord of 3 rd 8c 8th house and aspects the 8* house, which is damaging for the longevity of the husband. It may cause separation or loss of life partner. Generally, snch natives are good looking but they may suffer from bilious complaints, blood trouble, hypertension and skin problem. It has also been observed that the native suffers from serious ailments, operation, burn or injury etc. during adverse vibrations of Mars. Placement of Mars in the ascendant in inimical sign Virgo makes the conjugal life unhappy, unless the 7* house is well disposed and strong.

Illustration no. 4.1.6 Horoscope no. 23

She is a beantifnl, smart and talented girl who was married on 30.6.1983 at the delicate age of 18. She led a miserable marital life, harassed and tortured everyday. Her husband expired on 24.7.1997 in a road accident. Here, Mars, who is the 8th lord, aspects the 8* and 7* house, which resnlted in widowhood at 32 years of age. She is passing her life in isolation with her only son.

Illustration no. 4.1.7 Horoscope no. 24

The native is a medical professional engaged in the faculty of a medical college. Her initial married life was quite unhappy for a few years. Thereafter, her husband died in a road accident and she had to bear lots of tribulations for many years. The younger brother of her husband was very sympathetic towards her. Compassion grew into liking and both tied the nuptial knot on 28.4.1998. However, as the destiny desired for her, even after 5 years of her second marriage, she is childless and passing a very strained life.

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Illustration No. 4.1.6 Horoscope No.23 Born on 19.01.1965 at 22:00:00 hrs. Place :: Gorakhpur Long 83:23 E Lat. 26:45 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 3Y 11M 21D

LAGNA

JUP RAH MON

7 5

KET 8 4 MAR

SAT

MER 3 VEN

SUN MON 12

SUN 10 2 RAH t MER VEN KET ASC. 11

MAR SAT JUP

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 156 : 24 : 12 Sun 279 : 02 : 31 Moon 125 : 45 : 31 Mars 125 : 45 : 31 Mercury 154 : 10: 02 Jupiter 255:05:11 Venus 22 : 53 : 17 Saturn 255 : 49 : 43

Rahu 59 :05 : 12 Ketu 239 : 05 : 12 NAVAMSA

KET KET MON 12 10

SUN MAR 9 SAT

SUN = ASC. MAR MON 2 8

MER S

VEN 3 MER VEN 1 JUP

SAT JUP RAH 4 6

RAH

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN ASCENDANT 191

Illustration No. 4.1.7 Horoscope No.24 Born on 1.11.1968 at 5:00:00 hrs. Place: Morena Long 78:04 E Lat. 26:30 N Balance of Mahadasha of Jupiter 7Y 1M 8D

LAGNA

SUN RAH SAT 7 KET 5

VEN 8 MER JUP MAR

MON 6

3

12

10 RAH SAT 2

KET, = VEN SUN MAR ASC. MON MER JUP

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 175 : 14 : 44 Sun 195 : 11 : 28

Moon 327 : 24 : 38 Mars 151 : 31 : 37 Mercury 176:41:06

Jupiter 153:55:50 Venus 229 : 41 : 17 Saturn 357 : 22 : 38 R Rahu 345:59:00 Ketu 165:59:00 NAVAMSA

MER SAT KET MON 6 4

7 3 MON

SUN JUP S

RAH 8 2 KẸT

MAR ASC

VEN 9 SUN JUP

10 VEN MER 12

MAR SAT

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Observation 6.1

Effective Kuja dosha is there, particularly for females, if Mars occupies the ascendant in Virgo resulting into unhappy married life, loss of life partner, ailment or operation of the spouse. Separation also cannot be ruled out if the 7th house contains Saturn, Rahu or Sun. In many cases widowhood has come into evidence around 30-36 years of age. Here, Mars is the lord of 3rd and 8th house and becomes extremely malefic, as Virgo is it's inimical sign. The horoscope should be examined carefully and the position of Jupiter should be judged properly before arriving at any conclusion. The ascendant lord Mercury is inimical to Mars; therefore, native also suffers from many troubles connected with blood, skin and stomach. Following are some other birth details, charts of which were also examined to infer the above conclusion:

1. Female DOB 02.05.1967 TOB 15.5 Lucknow S/28 C 2 Female DOB 01.11.1968 TOB 05.00 Murauna S/55 C 3. Male DOB 15.02.1950 TOB 20.30 Delhi C/54 4. Male DOB 10.07.1950 TOB 12:08:30 Bareily C/109

2. Male DOB 13.10.1970 TOB 06:18:28 Lucknow B1/272 6. Male DOB 06.12.1968 TOB 02:24 Batti Cola B1/309 7. Male DOB 01.08.1970 TOB 13.00 Lucknow B1/349 8. Male DOB 24.10.1972 TOB 05.30 Etawah S1/201 9. Female DOB 19.01.1965 TOB 22:00 Gorakhpur W1/357 10. Male DOB 04.01.1970 TOB 04.00 Varanasi W1/164

Mars in 1st house

For Libra Ascendant

Placement of Mars in Libra, in the ascendant, is certainly an adverse disposition of Mars, which gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Here, Mars creates many problems in married life. The native is adulterous and has a tendency to switch over from one to another, i.e. he has an aptitude to change frequently. The native has extreme passion but the life span of such a native is short. This disposition of Mars in Libra ascendant often causes heart trouble, which may result in open-heart surgery. The loss of life partner can also not be ruled out. The family of the life partner is generally known before the settlement of marriage or they would have lived in the same locality during childhood or played together. Accidental deaths may also take place if the 8* house if afflicted & the lagna lord

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Venus is weak. Proper examination & regular check up of heart region will be of immense benefit. Hypertension, muscular problems, bums & boils are the regular feature, if Mars joins Libra ascendant.

Illustration no. 4.1.8 Horoscope no. 25

The person in discussion is a smart and handsome man who was married on 9.5.77. The native is a business tycoon in packaging plastics. He was an engineer by profession but due to his acumen in business he set his foot in the world of commerce. He was intimately involved with his sister-in-law, which created lot of differences between him and his wife. The native also suffered heart attack on 19.2.91 and had to undergo bypass surgery on 12.9.94. He has visited several foreign countries. However, lately he had a precipitous downfall in his business. Mars is Maarkesh for Libra ascendant and its placement in the ascendant creates problems to self. We have mentioned that Jupiter's aspect or association does not eliminate the adversity caused by Kuja dosha. On the contrary, it is enhanced. In the present birth chart Jupiter falls in the 7th house and has mutual aspect with Mars. Even then the native suffered heart attack and had to undergo open-heart surgery. Jupiter in the 7th house does not make one loyal towards the life partner, until unless the Sun also influences the 7th house in any manner. Jupiter's direct aspect on Mars has not done any good to the native by eliminating or neutralising the effect of Mars in the ascendant.

Observation 7.1

Placement of Mars in Libra, ascendant, is more harmful for self but not damaging for married life unless 7th house, its lord or Venus are afflicted. We have our humble observation that Mars remains under control with Venus or in the sign of Venus, if it is absolutely unafflicted by the association or aspect of malefic. Generally, this disposition of Mars does not cause separation or widowhood until unless the 7* or 8* houses are under the influence of malefic. However the native has short life, and he may suffer from heart problem, open-heart surgery, hypertension, bums, or accidental death. This is so because Mars is the lord of two 'Maaraka' houses, 2nd & 7th. However, Mars does not kill the native during its period. Following are details of some more birth charts, which were also examined to infer the above conclusion:

1. Female DOB 24.3.1967 TOB 19:45 Allahabad T/S 2. Male DOB 12.10.1931 TOB 7:54 Masulipatnam T/70

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Illustration No. 4.1.8 Horoscope No.25 Born on 20.7.1952 at 14:45:36 hrs. Place: Jabalpur Long 79:57 E Lat. 23:10 N Balance of Mahadasha of Rahu 5Y 6M 2D

LAGNA

SAT JUP MON 8 6

5 MER SUN MAR

VEN KET 7 RAH SUN 10 4 VEN KET RAH MER JUP 3 MON

ASC 12 2

MAR SAT

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 190 : 21 : 44 Sun 94 : 18:02 Moon 75 : 55: 18 Mars 197 : 03:49 Mercury 120 : 24:49 Jupiter 23 : 44: 51 Venus 101 : 18: 34

Saturn 166 : 16:51 Rahu 298 : 26:31 Ketu 118 : 26:31 NAVAMSA

MAR MON

KET MER SAT 1] 9 MAR

KET 12 8 JUP

MON 10

MER 7 VEN

ASC SUN

2 6 SAT RAH 5 JUP VEN RAH 3 SUN

.

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN ASCENDANT 195

3. Female DOB 15.10.1961 TOB 06:45 Varanasi T/82 LM 4. Female DOB 26.11.1927 TOB 05:20 Bareilly S/36 5. Male DOB 25.09.1951 TOB 09:44 Meerut C/11 HO 6. Male DOB 27.03.1967 TOB 21:00 Lncknow C/163 7. Male DOB 02.12.1974 TOB 15:50 Lncknow B1/188

Mars in 1st honse

For Scorpio Ascendant

Placement of Mars in Scorpio, in the ascendant, does not canse effective Kuja dosha. Here, Mars owns the ascendant and joins it too, so it does not give rise to any negative effect in relation to the mirth of married life. However, it is harmfnl for health of own as it may give rise to hypertension. Generally, snch persons are very serions, extremely com- plicated and love of sensnal pleasnre is their weakness. They cannot be commanded or ruled by others except by those who are ruled by Snn. Such natives are very aggressive, dynamic, dashing, dominating, drastic, decisive, impulsive, energetic, active and smart. But they are rarely appreciated for these qnalities. If Mars is afflicted in Scorpio ascendant by Mercury, Saturn or nodes, unnatural end of life may also come in the middle age.

Illustration no. 4.1.9 Horoscope no. 26

She is leading a prosperons married life for the last 33 years and has been blessed with three worthy sons. The husband is a senior officer who is presently working as a general manager in a government organisation. Her married life is generally average. There had never been any serious problem in her married life. In many other cases too, we have found that such persons don't lead unhappy married life. Generally, they seek pleasures readily wherever they get the same. In one case of Mars in Scorpio ascendant the native was involved with a princess who was minister in the congress govt. in U. P. She was multimillionaire and very beautiful young lady of 30 yr. who got attracted towards this native with Mars in Scorpio ascendant. This spoiled her married life. Another Scorpio born native, with Mars in the ascendant, died aronnd 45 years of age dne to massive heart attack. Such natives with Mars in Scorpio ascendant face problems in love marriage, in spite of many love affairs.

Observation 8.1

Placement of Mars in Scorpio ascendant gives rise to ineffective Kuja

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Illustration No. 4.1.9 Horoscope No.26 Born on 27.10.1948 at 08:30:00 hrs. Place: Delhi Long 77:13 E Lat. 28:39 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 6Y 6M 3D

LAGNA

RAH JUP SUN KET

7 VEN 10 MAR 6 MER

DO SAT = MON

SAT 2

MON 12 4

ASC. SUN VEN 3

JUP MAR KET MER RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 215 20.35 Sun 190 27 47

Moon 120 55- 23 Mars 223 59 08 Mercury 176 56 34 R Jupiter 243 07 43 Venus 150 44 02 Saturn 130 47 48

Rahu 11.52 40 Ketu 191 : 52 40 NAVAMSA

JUP MER RAH SAT

MON 6 4

7 3 RAH SAT 5

MAR 2

SUN KET ASC. VEN JUP 1 MON

MAR MER 10 12

SUN KET VEN

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dosha. This position of Mars does not create adversity in married life until 7th house and its lord are afflicted. Following are details of some other birth charts, which were also examined to infer the above conclusion:

1. Male DOB 07.01.1941 TOB 03:05:05 Sultanpur T/8 2. Male DOB 24.01.1941 TOB 04.35 Agra T/47 3. Male DOB 16.01.1971 TOB 04.54 Chittargarh D1/223 4. Male DOB 08.11.1948 TOB 07.25 Lucknow B1/36 5. Male DOB 10.08.1937 TOB 14.14 Muzaffarnagar C/12 6. Male DOB 19.11.1947 TOB 17.24 77E 2, 29N 12K/56 7. Female DOB 06.12.1974 TOB 05.37 Saharanpur B1/104 8. Female DOB 17.02.1971 TOB 01:35 Kanpur B1/155

Mars in 1sf house

For Sagittarius Ascendant

Placement of Mars in Sagittarins ascendant gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Here, Mars owns the 51h and 12th houses and, therefore, the native tends towards love marriage and liking towards opposite sex. However, this position of Mars brings unhappy married life. There is ego clash or clash of interests of each other.

Illustration no. 4.1.10 Horoscope no. 27

This is the horoscope of a very famous and successful paediatrician. She was exceptionally beautiful and charming and was always appreciated for her outstanding beauty. She had a long lasting love affair with a doctor who was inferior to her in every respect. She was the danghter of chairman of U.P.S.E.B. Her parents were quite reluctant for her marriage with her boyfriend. But destiny cannot be changed. She got married with the same boy during the year 1985 at 31 years of age & her marriage was irrevocably damaged within two years. Similarly a Christian girl, who had a love marriage, was involved in many love affairs. Her adulterous predilections ultimately resulted in divorce. In another case, illusion of another female was shattered who regarded a bank manager as her husband for 7 years. One is highly impulsive & emotional, if Mars occupies the Sagittarius, & the goodness of the native generally creates problem in his or her marriage.

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Illustration No.4.1.10 Horoscope No.27 Born on 6.10.1954 at 12:54:00 hrs. Place: Meerut Long 77:44 E Lat. 29:1 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 3Y 8M 17D

LAGNA

KET MON VEN

10 8

7 MER MAR RAH SAT

JUP

12 6 SUN

MON 3

KET 1 5

ASC MAR VEN MER 2

RAH SAT SUN JUP

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 254:57 Sun 169 :. 17 Moon 271 : 45 Mars 267 : 18

Mercury 194 : 40

Jupiter 94 : 1 Venus 212 : 31 Saturn 95 : 24 Rahu 256 : 47 Ketu 76 :47 NAVAMSA

RAH VEN KET SUN

7 JUF 3 SUN

MER SAT VEN 5

2

= MON ASC. JUP MAR 9 MER SAT 1

MAR RAH 10 12

MON KET

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Observation 9.1

Placement of Mars in Sagittarius, in the ascendant, causes effective Kuja dosha. One is inclined towards love & liking, and also has a love marriage if the other combinations of the 5th, 7* or 9* house are related with each other in one or other way. Both, married life & love affairs, are full of problems, tensions and utmost failure. Following are details of some more birth charts, which were also examined to deduce the above observation:

1. Female DOB 06.10.1954 TOB 12:52 Meerut T/83 2. Female DOB 12.02.1960 TOB 04.00 Gorakhpur D1/246 3. Female DOB 03.12.1965 TOB 09.00 Lucknow R/72 4. Female DOB 18.06.1954 TOB 20.30 Bombay B1/282 5. Male DOB 21.02.1943 TOB 04.00 Hardoi D/114 6. Male DOB 22.03.1956 TOB 02.25 Gorakhpur B1/114 7. Male DOB 08.04.1971 TOB 00.34 Batti Cola B1/310 8. Male DOB 01.05.1954 TOB 22.00 Suharal B1/329 9. Male DOB 16.6.1965 TOB 19:23 Saharanpur B1/359 10. Female DOB 14.11.1965 TOB 11:05 Lucknow B1/390

Mars in 1$t house

For Capricorn Ascendant

Placement of Mars in Capricom in the ascendant, gives rise to Ruchchaka Mahapurusha Rajayoga. Here, Mars is the lord of 4th & 11thhouses and aspects the 4* house but it causes effective Kuja dosha. One may lead unhappy married life. The conjugal life will be full of tensions and frustration. But any serious problem such as widowhood, divorce or death will not be there.

Illustration no. 4.1.11 Horoscope no. 28

She was married on 24.11.49 with a very handsome and smart person. She was issue less and led a very hard life, at least in old age. There usually were minor differences in opinion with her husband in respect of money matters otherwise married life was generally happy. She was a skilled artist who earned great recognition in this field. She died on 19.11.1999 due to serious attack of asthma. Exalted Mars in the ascendant made her quite energetic, enthusiastic and active. Thus, exalted Mars in the ascendant did not curtail marital bliss, neither it deluged marriage or caused separation or any other serious adversity. She

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Illustration No.4.1.11 Horoscope No.28 Born on 20.2.1930 at 4:54:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Jupiter OY 1M 15D

LAGNA

SUN VEN SAT RAH JUP 11 9

12 MAR MER 8 MON

SƯN VEN 10

RAH 1 7 KET

ASC. 4 MAR MER JUP 2 6

3 5

SAT MON KET

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 275 : 6 Sun 307 : 39 Moon 213 : 13 Mars 287 : 20 Mercury 44:07 Jupiter 310 : 52 Venus 256 : 09 Saturn 13 : 24

Rahu 193 : 24 Ketu NAVAMSA

VEN MER JUP MAR 12 10

MER 1 KET 0 SUN MON ASC. 11 KET JUP 2 B

5 VEN SAT RAH. MAR 3 SAT RAH 1

SUN 4

MON

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN ASCENDANT 201

died at the age of 70, just 15 months after the death of her husband on 17.8.1998. A young doctor girl had many carnal relations and ultimately she was successful in marrying a handsome colleague of same profession. Both are running a large nursing home and she is leading a happy married life in spite her colourful past. Generally, the exalted Mars in the ascendant gives rise to low moral values unless Jupiter influences the ascendant or the 5th house. In another case, a man was deeply involved with a married lady for many years. He got married at 28 years and had a happy married life in spite of his extra marital relationship. A famous physician of Allahabad had his sister-in-law as her concubine & she used to move with him everywhere. He was a bold person & tried a lot for the surrender of famous dacoit "Dadua'. He was about to be successful in his endeavours but one-day we read in the newspaper that he was murdered by "Dadua" due to certain misunderstanding. In the horoscope of this native, the 8* house was aspected by malefic & was heavily afflicted. We don't mean to say that exalted Mars in the ascendant caused such adversities. In the horoscope of the above-discussed native the indications of murder were there. However, exalted Mars in the ascen- dant does not cause effective Kuja dosha 8c married life remains intact.

Observation 10.1

Exalted Mars in the ascendant gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. Married life continues though extra marital relations may cause minor upheaval for a short period. This is a good disposition of Mars for energetic, dynamic & dashing personality. It gives youthful appearance but the native is very much self-oriented, even in love affairs. Following are some other birth charts, which were also examined to infer the above conclusion:

1. Female DOB 23.12.1967 TOB 09:12 Vrindaban T/22 2. Male DOB 11.10.1954 TOB 13:20 Sagar(M.P) R/75 3. Female DOB 28.04.1956 TOB 01.50 Dehradun T/74 4. Male DOB 18.01.1964 TOB 07:00 Sultanpur BI/126 5. Male DOB 21.12.1952 TOB 10:00 Garhwal Q1/199 6. Female DOB 28.11.1967 TOB 11:30 Lucknow K/62

Mars in 1st house

For Aquarius Ascendant

When Mars occupies the Aquarius ascendant, ineffective Kuja dosha .

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arises. Mars owns 3rd & 10th house and aspects the 4*, 7th & 8th houses. There is no serious damage in the married life until unless 7th house is not adversely afflicted. This is not a good disposition for health as one may suffer from hypertension. stomach complaints and blood impurity. Head injury can also not be ruled out.

Illustration no. 4.1.12 Horoscope no. 29

The native was a captain in army & was married on 21.5.77. He was blessed with two daughters and one son respectively on 29.1.79, 8.3.80, and 13.9.81. The married life is generally happy. The native is smart & valorous. He lost his right eye in Indo-Pak war on 16.12.71. He & his wife are looking after the business of transport & cooking gas.

Observation 11.1

In many cases we have observed that the placement of Mars in the ascendant in Aquarius does not affect the married life of the native. Any serious injury, wound operation or accident cannot be ruled out. Following are some other birth charts, which were also examined to infer the above conclusion:

1. Female DOB 15.03.1977 TOB 05:07 Allahabad B1/126 2. Male DOB 13.04.1945 TOB 04:52:23 Solan BI/41 3. Male DOB 08.03.1964 TOB 06:25 Lucknow J/115 4. Female DOB 03.01.1970 TOB 11:17 Bikaner Q1/20 5. Female DOB 02.03.1947 TOB 06:10 Madras K/60

Mars in 1st house

For Pisces Ascendant

Placement of Mars in Pisces ascendant gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. Here, Mars owns 2nd & 9th houses & aspects the 7th. 8* & 41h houses. Though Mars is a 'Maarkesh' for Pisces ascendant, even then we have not observed its negative effects in the ascendant except the adverse effects on the health of the life partner. Married life is generally smooth.

Illnstration no. 4.1.13 Horoscope no. 30

Native is a senior scientist who has visited many countries for the research on various drugs. He married a T.V. artist on 9.5.86 and has been blessed with two sons. Married life is generally happy but the health

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Illustration No. 4.1.12 Horoscope No.29 Born on 13.4.1945 at 4:52:23 hrs. Place: Solan Long 77:06 E Lat. 30:54 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 4Y 1M 19D

LAGNA

SUN MON MER SAT SUN

VEN RAH 12 10 MON MER 1 MAR 9 KET

ASC. VEN

MAR 11

2 00

JUP S

SAT JUP

RAH 3

4 6

KET

• PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 312 : 57 : 38 Sun 309 : 32 : 44

Moon 05 : 26 : 37

Mars 321 : 30 : 33 Mercury 0 : 41 : 53 R

Jupiter 145 : 56 : 20 R Venus 03 : 58 : 58 R Saturn 72 : 02 :52

Rahu 79:42:00

Ketu 259:42:00 NAVAMSA

RAF MAR MON SUN MER VEN RAH 11 9

SAT 00 SUN 12 JUP

10

MAR MER 7

ASC 4 SAT MON VEN 6 KET

JUP KET 3 5

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Illustration No. 4.1.13 Horoscope No.30 Born on 07.01.1957 at 12:10:00 hrs. Place: Bulandshahar Long 77:49 E Lat. 28:30 N Balance of Mahadasha of Jupiter 2Y 11M 23D

LAGNA

MON ASC. KET 1

MAR 11 KE' 10 10 MER MON MAR

12 SUN

MER 6 JUP

4 SAT VEN

5 SUN VEN 7 RAH

SAT JUP RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 357 : 00 : 14: Sun 263 : 27 :30 Moon 330 : 50 : 58 Mars 354 : 02 : 11 Mercury 271 : 01 : 12R

Jupiter 158 : 24:27 Venus 239 : 46:46 Saturn 226:42:04 Rahu 214:26:03 Ketu 034:26:03 NAVAMSA

ASC. KET MAR VEN 11 - JUR

10 2 2

MAR MER

KET MON JUP VEN 12

3 SAT 6 MER RAH

4 8 MON SUN

SAT 7 SUN RAH

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in various birth charts of Pisces ascendant, with Mars therein, that the health of the life partner remains questionable, often. But married life is mostly happy 8c prosperous. If the 7th lord Mercury is afflicted in any manner, only then the life will be disturbed.

Observation 12.1

We have observed that Mars in the ascendant in Pisces does not hamper married life, hence it gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. However, the health of the spouse may require attention frequently. Following are some more birth charts, which were also examined to infer the above conclusion:

1. Female DOB 28.04.1947 TOB 05:06 Delhi S/67 2. Female DOB 02.04.1951 TOB 05.00 Lucknow C/157 3. Female DOB 24.04.1962 TOB 05:9:36 Meerut B1/318 4. Male DOB 07.07.1949 TOB 23:45 Jalandhar Q1/342 5. Male DOB 07.01.1957 TOB 12:10 Bulandshahr P/15 6. Male DOB- 12.09.1941 TOB 31/30 Etawah H/63 Ishta

ar ददा विनयं विनयाघाति पात्रताम्। पात्रात्वाद्धवमाप्नोति धनाद्धर्मय ततः सुखम्//

Education bestow politeness, politeness confers ability. Money is obtained from ability, religion from money and happiness from religion is achieved.

CHAPTER 4.2

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SECOND HOUSE

S econd house governs wealth, monetary possessions, ownership of immovable property, gains and savings. Mixed results are ob served when Mars is tenanted alone in the second house. Mars, if joins the 2nd as 4th and 10* lord, gives loss of property, assets or money, to one or both the parents, during the childhood of an individual. Mars in 2nd may also curtail the life of husband as the 2nd house is 8th from the 7th house. We have personally observed that Mars in the 2nd house is more harmful for females as compared to males. Mars in the second or eighth house can cause accident resulting into injury in skull during Mars' sub period in the major period of any planet. This position of Mars tempts the native to purchase new property and part away with old property. However, this is not a good position of Mars for financial matters. Mars in the 2nd house causes marital disturbance and various problems in the family. It is adverse disposition of Mars, which makes one to suffer from Kuja dosha. In fact, the adverse Placement of Mars in the 2nd house may give rise to widowhood, if Mars is afflicted by malefics. Mars aspects the 5th, 8th & 9th house from here. Many' times, one suffers from trouble connected with children, lack of pros- perity, mental disorder, stomach ailments, piles, accidents and operations. We will illustrate few cases of Mars in the 2nd house, and the results thereof.

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Mars in 2nd house

For Aries Ascendant:

Mars is the lord of ascendant & 8th house and if placed in the 2nd, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. The native will be stubborn, arrogant, aggressive, strong, impulsive and adamant in nature. He will have many complications in his nature though he would not be much secretive. Family life will be disturbed & his wife will not behave properly with him. The native would carry out the orders of his wife in the beginning due to immense love for her. But soon thereafter the native comes to know that his love and liking for his wife has made him absolutely henpecked and he has become the puppet in the hands of his spouse. This leads to serious misunderstandings and one has to bear separation or loss of spouse.

Illustration no. 4.2.1 Horosope no. 31

The native is a handsome and smart class 1 officer who got married with a charming, slim, tall and intelligent girl. He inspired her to appear in IAS exams. She followed the advice of her husband and is now an IAS officer holding a decent position. After success in IAS the wife became supercilious, ill tempered, adamant and arrogant. Gradually, severe misunderstandings crept in between the two. They have been separated now and have filed the case of divorce in the court of law. The worst part of the life of the native had been his married life, which is at the verge of divorce after 16 years when it became impossible for him to live together.

Illustration no. 4.2.2 Horosope no. 32

She is a beautiful and charming young girl who was married on 7.5.99. She has very high ambitions and aspirations in life. On 1.12.2000 her husband fell from a roof of multi-storey building and expired on the spot. All her desires and ambitions were crushed. She is now serving in a private organisation as a personal secretary of C.M.D. The adversity of Mars in the 2nd house has been further enhanced due to adverse aspect of Maarkesh Venus who occupies the 8th house. In other words 2nd & 7th lord Venus is aspected by 1st & 8th lord Mars. Thus, there is mutual exchange of Mars & Venus identical to 2nd & 8th house. Venus falls in Anuradha Nakshatra whose lord is Saturn, therefore, she lost her husband in Rahu-Saturn dasa-bhukti.

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Illustration No. 4.2.1 Horoscope No. 31 Bom on 28.2.1959 at 10:30:00 hrs. Place: Nagpur Long 79:12 E Lat. 21:10 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 15Y 6M 28D

LAGNA

VEN ASC. MAR MAR VEN KET KET 12

3 11 SUN

SUN MER

MER

4 10

7 MON

5 9 SAT

6 8

SAT JUP MON RAH JUP RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 027:51:51 Sun 315 : 34 : 16 Moon 200 : 20:37 Mars 044 : 51 : 54 Mercury 327 : 26:38 Jupiter 218 :09:32 Venus 341 : 20:42 Saturn 251 : 59 : 15 Rahu 170 : 10:35 Ketu 350 : 10:35 NAVAMSA

KET MON MAR MER 10 8

SUN VEN 11 SAT SUN RAF 9

12 6 JUP

3 3 KET MER 5 MON

ASC. VEN JUP 2 4 SAT RAH MAR

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Illustration No.4.2.2 Horoscope No. 32 Born on 3.1.1976 at 12:05:00 hrs. Place: Calcutta Long 88:20 E Lat. 22:30 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun OY 7M 11D

LAGNA

JUP ASC. MAR MAR JUP

KET 2 12

KET SAT

MON SAT 10 MER 7 MON MER RAH SUN

6 8

SUN VEN RAH VEN

. PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 01 :28: 14 Sun 258:29: 01 Moon 278 :38 : 12 Mars 53:16:35 R Mercury 277:02: 19

Jupiter 352:10:53 Venus 218:35:31 Saturn 97:21:57 R Rahu 206:59:51 Ketu 26:59:51 NAVAMSA

MON RAH MON MER MER ASC. 2 RAH 12 11 3

MAR t

MAR 4 10 JUP

JUP

5 9 KET SUN 8 KET VEN VEN SAT SUN SAT

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Observation 12

For Aries ascendant, Mars in the 2nd house gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. One suffers from miserable married life, separation or death of spouse. One also suffers from problems connected with children, stomach disorder, blood troubles, operation & accidents. Generally, such a native believes in extreme love or extreme hate. We also considered many other birth charts to reach at the above observation, some of which are being given below for the benefit of the readers.

1. Female DOB 03.01.1976 TOB 12:05 Calcutta (82) W 2. Male DOB 08.06.1949 TOB 02:30 Lucknow (107) 3. Male DOB 20.04.1970 TOB 06;00 Lucknow C1/48 4. Male DOB 19.07.1964 TOB 11:55 Patiala C1/125 5. Male DOB 28.02.1959 TOB 10:30 Nagpur G1/177 6. Male DOB 27.02.1974 TOB 09:30 Allahabad W1/1 LM

Mars in 2nd house

For Taurus Ascendant

Placement of Mars in the 2nd house in Gemini, for Taurus ascendant, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Here, Mars happens to be a Maarkesh in a way, as it owns 7th & 12th house and joins inimical sign Gemini. Here, Mars aspects 5th, 8th & 9* houses and curtails conjugal bliss, marital harmony, mutual intimacy and understanding, to a considerable extent. This position of Mars may also bring death of spouse early in life, as this is 8* from 7th house and 7th from 8 *.

Illustration no. 4.2.3 Horosope no. 33

She was born in Taurus ascendant with Mars in 2nd in association with 2nd & 5* lord Mercury and the ascendant lord Venus. Mars obtains navamsa of Venus and is inimical to Mercury, which is associated with Mars and is its dispositor as well. She was married on 16.2.97 with a computer engineer who did MBA after marriage and is now teaching in a professional institute. Husband has handsome earning but does not give even a penny to his wife. She was therefore forced to earn money to meet her expenses through service from 10.5.99. It was a very difficult time for her when she delivered a male child on 16.3.2001 and no one from her in-law's place took care of her. She is dejected due to recalcitrant nature of her husband. On many occasions even a slip of

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SECOND HOUSE 211

Illustration No. 4.2.3 Horoscope No.33 Born on 10.6.1972 at 04:58:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 2Y 4M 23 D

LAGNA

ASC SUN MAR MAR VEN

VEN MER MON SAT MER 3 KET SAT 12

KET SUN MON

N 5 11

8 RAH

6 10 RAH

7 9 JUP JUP

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 51 : 16 : 53 Sun 55 : 42 : 46 Moon 34 : 40 : 17 Mars 84 : 39 :45 Mercury 61 : 57 : 49 Jupiter 251 : 49 : 30 R Venus 67 : 31 : 32 R Saturn 47 : 43 : 50 Rahu 273 : 02 : 15 Ketu 93 : 02 : 15 NAVAMSA

SUN SAT MAR SAT 5 3

KET MAR

ASC. JUP 2

MON JUP KET 4 MER 7 1

10 RAH SUN

8 RAH 12

VEN MER 9

VEN MON

212 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

her tongue resulted into physical hits and tortures. She wants to leave her life partner forever, as it is becoming almost impossible for her to live together with her in-laws. We mean to say that the placement of Mars in the 2nd house caused many tortures, rifts & misunderstandings leading to a miserable married life and aversion towards emotions of love and belonging.

Illustration no. 4.2.4 Horosope no. 34

The native is a successful & rich contractor. He was born in Taurus ascendant with the placement of Mars in 2nd house under the mutual aspect with Saturn. 2nd house is adversely afflicted due to placement of Sun & Mars & aspect of Saturn over these. The ascendant is also weak as its lord Venus joins the 12th house. However, the native was married on 20.2.75. Wife expired on 17.4.82 in a fire accident caused due to a stove. He had two children, one son and one daughter, from her. The native couldn't wait even for one year & remarried on 18.7.82.

Observation 2.2

Placement of Mars in Gemini in 2nd house, for Taurus ascendant, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. This disposition of Mars may even cause death of the life partner due to any accident. Family life becomes miserable & financial aspect is also below par. On many occasions conjugal bliss is absent due to disturbance in financial matters. Other family members like in-laws also interfere in the married life of the couple causing various adversities & problems. We also considered many other birth charts to reach at the above observation, some of which are being given below for the benefit of the readers.

1. Male DOB 24.06.1953 TOB 54/28 Sultanpur G/137 Ishta 2. Male DOB 16.09.1930 TOB 38/43/30 Bareilly C1/222 shta 3. Male DOB 09.09.1962 TOB 22:35 Sitapur G/374 4. Male DOB 04.08.1951 TOB 02:20 Bombay G1/23 5. Female DOB 10.04.1976 TOB 07:45 Gorakhpur Q1/98 6. Female DOB 04.03.1976 TOB 11:30 Lucknow Q1/218 7. Female DOB 02.12.1960 TOB 26/40 Kanpur K/52 Ishta 8. Female DOB 02.05.1976 TOB 03:25 Delhi K/57

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SECOND HOUSE 213

Illustration No.4.2.4 Horoscope No.34 Bom on 30.6.1953 at 03:17:00 hrs. Place: Dehradun Long 80:54 E Lat. 26:50 N Balance of Mahadasha of Moon 1Y 8M 24D

LAGNA

VEN ASC. SUN SUN MAR VEN

JUP MAR KET 3

4 MER JUP 12

KET MER 2

5 11

MON 8

RAH MON

6 10

SAT SAT 7 9 RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 45 : 28:54 Sun 74:36:21 Moon 291 :00:55 Mars 77: 15:15 Mercury 99 : 59 :28 Jupiter 48:39:08 Venus 29:06:13 Saturn 177:22 : 19 Rahu 280:07 :31 Ketu 100:07:31 NAVAMSA

JUP RAH MAR RAH ASC. JUP 3 1 MON MAR 4 12

MON SUN 2

5 11 SUN

8

MER

SAT 6 10

VEN SAT 7 9 KET MER VEN KET

214 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Mars in 2 "d house

For Gemini Ascendant

Placement of Mars in Cancer in the 2nd house, in Gemini ascendant, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Here, Mars is the lord of 11th & 6th houses and if it is placed in the 2nd house in the sign of debilitation, in Cancer, it will spoil the marital prospects and happiness. Peculiar marriage takes place under the influence of such a Mars. Here, 6* lord Mars aspects the 5th house in addition to 8th & 9th houses. Accidents, operations 8c blood troubles are quite likely to be there.

Illustration no. 4.2.5 Horosope no. 35

She was married on 20.9.90 with her so-called uncle who was old enough to be her father. In fact, she was married with a person who was a close friend of his father and had developed relations with her. On one fine morning she ran away with her 'uncle' and married him. Due to ownership of 6th & aspect on 8th by Mars, her heart was operated on 17.6.88 and her one breast was removed. Soon after marriage she suffered physical dissatisfaction and frustration on that account as her husband was nearly 50 years old. She had no way out except to live with her husband and lead a miserable and unhappy married life. In navamsa Mars join the 7th house. The dispositor of Mars, Moon, obtains the navamsa of its debilitation. Mercury, Jupiter & Moon have obtained the navamsa of debilitation in the chart. The 7th lord Jupiter falls in 12* house under retrograde motion in inimical sign. This shows the possi- bilities of physical distance or separation with her husband.

Illustration no. 4.2.6 Horosope no. 36

This horoscope belongs to the daughter of a very famous Hindi author. She is professor in Sanskrit. Mars joins the 2nd house in association with Satum & 2nd lord Moon falls in the 6th house in debilitation. There is mutual exchange between Mars & Moon and both are debilitated. She was born is Jyeshtha nakshatra. Lord of 7th, Jupiter, falls in the 6th house over the axis of nodes. This is an adverse placement for marital happiness. She has not been married so far, even at the age of 57 years, in spite of her few affairs of love 8c liking. She was burnt in a fire accident at 4 years of age. The left eye was operated during childhood. She was seriously involved somewhere between Nov. 77 to Jan. 87 and the affair ended into mishap. She suffered serious problems in her backbone in Nov. 82 on Deepawali. Thus she is leading an unhappy life,

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Illustration No. 4.2.6 Horoscope No. 35 Born on 4.10.1964 at 0:05:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Venus 4Y 6M 13D

LAGNA

JŲP ASC MAR JUP

RAH 4 MON 2

5 1

SAT MAR VEN RAH

SUN 3

MER 6 12

MON 9

VEN 7 KET

SAT 8 10

KET SUN MER

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 88 :37 Sun 167 : 12 1

Moon 143 : 38

Mars 107 : 52 Mercury 158 : 0

Jupiter 32 :9 R Venus 124 : 23 Saturn 305 : 41 R

Rahu 63 . 16

Ketu 243 : 16 NAVAMSA

VEN MER KET VEN ASC SUN 2 KET

5 SUN - 3

6 12 MER

JUF

7 MAR 11 RAH

MAR 10 SAT RAH 8 MON SAT MON JUP

216 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No. 4.2.6 Horoscope No. 36 Born on 08.10.1947 at 21:45:00 hrs. Place: Allahabad Long 81:50 E Lat. 25:57 Balance of Mahadasha of . Saturn 12Y 7M 21D

LAGNA

SAT MAR RAH ASC. RAH MON

4 2

MON MAR SAT

SUN 6 12

VEN 7 11

MER KET VEN 8 10

JUP MAR SUN KET JUP

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 61 :05 :37 Sun 171 : 24 :29 Moon 97 : 47 :39 Mars 101 : 12 :24 Mercury 195 : 46 : 14 Jupiter 213 : 47 :53 Venus 180 : 46 :00 Saturn 116 : 45 :04 Rahu 31:03:53 Ketu 211 : 03:53 NAVAMSA

MON SAT 8 6

MAR VEN 9 5 JUP

KET MER SUN 7

KET RAH 10 4 SUN 1 RAH JUP

3

ASC MER

MAR MON 12 2

VEN SAT

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SECOND HOUSE 217

now realising that she has done a blunder by remaining single, as she remains absolutely lonely, proceeding towards the old age rapidly.

Observation 3.2

Placement of Mars in the 2nd house in Cancer gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Generally, the marriage is very pecnliar due to one or the other reason. Love affairs either fail or take place with the person of very different status or age. Health remains questionable. Operation, burns, accidents, etc. are quite possible. In few cases married life is smooth where Moon is associated with Mars & 7* lord Jupiter is well placed in quadrant or triangle or 7th house is well disposed. This position of Mars must be studied very carefully before reaching the final conclusion. We also considered many other birth charts to reach at the above observation, some of which are being given below for the benefit of the readers.

1. Female DOB 13.04.1978 TOB 10:12 Lucknow CI/170

2. Male DOB 03.08.1970 TOB 02:35 Chandigarh C1/254 3. Male DOB 15.09.1964 TOB 23:40 Lucknow C1/297 4. Female DOB 19.01.1978 TOB 16:00 Lucknow Q1/262 5. Male DOB 21.09.1949 TOB 00:30 Aligarh Q1/332 6. Male DOB 18.06.1959 TOB 06:00 Bulandshahr R1/76 7. Female DOB 08.10.1947 TOB 21:40 Allahabad K/11

Mars in 2nd house

For Cancer Ascendant

Placement of Mars in Leo, for Cancer ascendant, in the 2nd house gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. Generally, Mars remains under control whenever it comes under the influence of Sun and does not exhibit evil results, until unless afflicted by other planets. Married life remains intact though minor conflicts and confusions cannot be ruled ont. If Mars in 2nd house and its lord are further afflicted, family rifts, misunderstanding with in-laws & financial matters become questionable. For Cancer ascendant Mars is a yogakaraka planet, as it owns 5th & 10th houses. Mostly snch position of Mars makes one to earn money by his own endeavours. If Venus supports, one enters into love marriage but it is not at all essential that love will last between the couple even after marriage.

218 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration no. 4.2.7 Horosope no. 37 She was bom in Cancer ascendant with the placement of Mars in 2nd house. Here, Mars is heavily afflicted because there is mutual aspect of Mars with Saturn who is tenanted in 8th house. 5th lord Mars & 7th lord Saturn both aspect the 5th house & lagna lord Moon. There is mutual exchange between Sun & Mars. She is an officer in a bank. However, the 5* house is also aspected by 9* & 6* lord Jupiter, which resulted into love marriage with a very ordinary unsettled boy. She was blessed with two children, son & daughter. It will not be out of place to mention that she was bom in Jyeshtha nakshatra 4th pada. The 7th lord Saturn occupies the 8th house under the mutual aspect with Mars. Moon's major period is running from 14.6.2001 to 14.6.2011. During Moon-Mars dasa- bhukti she left her house in October 2002 and asked for permanent separation from 27.12.02. In fact, there were only minor charges against her husband, which were quiet insufficient for divorce. She was involved with someone secretly and that actually became the cause of separation. Even after two years she or her husband have not filed the case of divorce in the court of law, due to Jupiter's aspect on 7th & 5th house. In fact, this is a case where Mars is heavily afflicted in the 2nd house and Moon is placed in Jyeshtha nakshatra under debilitation. The 7th lord is also afflicted. Therefore, her family life is spoiled. It's not Mars in the 2nd house in Leo who should be held responsible for the marital discord in this case.

Observation 4.2 Placerent of Mars in Leo, in the 2nd house for Cancer ascendant, causes ineffective Kuja dosha. No serious disaster in the married life takes place. There are only minor disturbances due to in-laws but marriage remains intact without any serious disturbance. Mars happens to be a Yogakaraka for Cancer ascendant & does not give adverse result in Leo. This position of Mars tends one towards making love. Some of the few other horoscopes, which were taken for study, are given below: 1. Male DOB 21.08.1957 TOB 03:47 Lucknow (67) 2. Female DOB 15.07.1961 TOB 07:00 Dehradun C1/53 3. Female DOB 26.10.1949 TOB 23:50 Behror(Raj.) G/87 4. Female DOB 17.09.1968 TOB 03:30 Mathura G/207 5. Female DOB 16.06.1978 TOB 08:30 Lucknow Q1/127 6. Female DOB 16.06.1978 TOB 07:30 Lucknow Q1/139 7. Female DOB 07.02.1980 TOB 17:59 Indore Q1/146 8. Female DOB 20.04.1965 TOB 12:45 Kanpur Q1/153

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SECOND HOUSE 219

Illustration No. 4.2.7 Horoscope No. 37 Born on 20.04.1965 at 12:45:00 hrs. Place: Kanpur Long 80:19 E Lat. 26:27 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mercury 3Y 1M 25D

LAGNA

MER SUN RAH MAR VEN JUP v. RAH 6 2 JUP SAT ASC.

7 SUN

10 VEN MAR MON 8 12 KET MER MON KET SAT

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 110:02:29 Sun 06:37:28 Moon 237 : 31:09 Mars 135 : 21 : 14 Mercury 348 : 31:47 R Jupiter 36 : 07:32 Venus 08:43:50 Saturn 320 : 13 :35 Rahu 51 :09:08 Ketu 231:09:08 NAVAMSA

KET MON SAT SUN VEN 00 10 8

JUP 11 7

MER JUP RAH 9

MON 12 6

KET 3 MAR VEN

SAT MAR 4 ASC 2 RAH MER SUN

220 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Mars in 2"d house

For Leo Ascendant

Placement of Mars in Virgo, in the 2nd house, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Family life remains disturbed due to one or the other reasons. Here, Mars is the lord of 4* 8c 9* houses, hence a yogakarka, but 2nd house is inimical for Mars. Hence, it gives rise to various adversities, such as differences, delay, distances, dejection, divorce, distress, despair, disappointment, disagreement and depression.

Illustration no. 4.2.8 Horosope no. 38

She was married on 21.5.67. Her husband was an electrical engineer in N.T.P.C. After 4 years of marriage some where in Dec.91 her husband got involved with a women named Hansa Nandi and he became very serious soon thereafter. She came to know about the involvement of her husband in Jan. 93 when he was completely exposed and accepted his affair with her. He decided and declared on 8.10.95 that he would live with Hansa Nandi only and not with her. This resulted into mutual divorce after some time. Yogakarka Mars occupies the 2nd house with debilitated Venus under the adverse aspect of Saturn. Lagna & its lord Sun are hemmed between Saturn & Mars which has made her life most problematic. 7th & 2nd lords, Saturn & Mercury, occupy the 12* house in inimical sign Cancer and that is a clear indication of divorce. In another case, placement of Mars in Virgo caused the assassination of the native due to certain involvement even after two marriages. This disposition of Mars causes late marriage, which has been observed in many cases. The above native was married during 31st year of age. Another native was married at 40* years of age & suffered serious eye complaint. Married life is unhappy, generally, and may even end into separation, if 7* lord is adversely placed in 12th or 8th house. The life of husband is curtailed.

Illustration no. 4.2.9 Horosope no. 39

A lecturer working in Aligarh University was married on 17.2.95 at 45 years of age as Mars was placed in 2nd house in Virgo in association with Ketu. She suffered the miserable married life of 5 months as her husband was a big fraud and had married her in spite of her other 4 marriages. Divorce took place on 2.7.95.

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SECOND HOUSE 221

Illustration No. 4.2.8 Horoscope No. 38 Born on 19.8.1946 at 6:39:23 hrs. Place: Shahjahanpur Long 79:55 E Lat. 27:53 N Balance of Mahadasha of Venus 11Y 2M 19D

LAGNA

MON RAH MAR VEN MER SAT

6 4

7 JUP SUN 3

MER SAT

KET 8 2 RAH

ASC. SUN 9 1 MON

KET MAR 10 12 JUP VEN

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 134 : 40: 15 Sun 122 : 20: 42 Moon 19 : 11:09 Mars 162 : 52 : 58 Mercury 104 : 03 : 19 Jupiter 180 : 01 : 24 Venus 167 : 24:07 Saturn 98: 57:30 Rahu 55 : 06:22 Ketu 235 : 06:22 NAVAMSA

SUN SAT MON

MAR VEN 6 4 VEN 7 3 JUP RAH KET 5

MER 8 2

ASC. RAH KET SUN

JUP 12 MAR

MER SAT 10 MON

222 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No. 4.2.9 Horoscope No. 39 Bom on 22.6.1950 at 10:46:48 hrs. Place: Aligarh Long 78:04 E Lat. 27:54 N Balance of Mahadasha of Venus 3Y 3M 26D

LAGNA

RAH MER SUN MAR KET

VEN 6

7 MON SAT 3 SUN JUP 5

2 MER VEN

ASC. 11 MON SAT JUP 9 1

MAR 10 12

KET RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 138 : 56 : 17 Sun 67 : 03 : 36 Moon 144 : 25 : 24 Mars 160 : 56 : 30 Mercury 47 : 33 : 03

Jupiter 314 : 15:01 Venus 30 : 42 : 53 Saturn 140 : 37 : 11 Rahu 339 : 58 : 41 Ketu 159 : 58 : 41 NAVAMSA

SAT KET MAR MER 7 5

MON 8 4 RAH JUP 6

SUN 3 MER

12 VEN KET

10 VEN 2

SUN 1 MON SAT ASC. RAH JUP MAR

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SECOND HOUSE 223

Observation 5.2

Mars in Virgo in the 2nd house, for Leo ascendant, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Married life suffers & conjugal bliss is absent. Divorce or death cannot be ruled out if the lord of 7th house is placed in trikas. Marriage is delayed or obstructed. We also considered many other birth charts to reach at the above observation, some of which are being given below for the benefit of the readers.

1. Female DOB 19.08.1946 TOB 06:39:23 Shahjahanpur C 1/331 2. Female DOB 24.09.1944 TOB 03:50 Varanasi W1/39 3. Female DOB 21.08.1978 TOB 05:50 Varanasi W1/63 4. Female DOB 09.07.1950 TOB 09:47 Lucknow R1/70 5. Male DOB 24.08.1963 TOB 06:05 Lucknow R1/88 6. Female DOB 14.10.1957 TOB 04:25 Nairobi R1/112

Mars in 2nd house

For Virgo Ascendant

Placement of Mars in Libra in the 2nd house, for Virgo ascendant, causes effective Kuja dosha. Here, Mars is the 8* & 3rd lord and joins the sign of Venus in 2nd. This may even cause the death of the life partner or separation or otherwise. One suffers from miserable married life. There is lot of intervention and interference of family members in the married life of the native.' It has also been observed that something abnormal with life partner is there. Illustration no. 4.2.10 Horosope no. 40 This horoscope belongs to a beautiful girl who was very proud of her femininity. She was engaged in a good job and had a strong determination that she would never use feminism for any kind of prosperity, job, occupation, promotion or for any kind of success in life. Presence of 7* lord Jupiter in the ascendant with the aspect of exalted Venus had made her extremely attractive as far as physical & facial charm is concerned. She was married on 10.10.97 with a boy who was a classmate of her in primary classes. Soon after marriage she came to know that her husband was doing nothing and used to take strong steroids for mental balance. He was a sex maniac. Every time he desired to be involved in sensual acts with her, irrespective of time, i. e. day, noon, evening, morning or night. One day she could see the prescription of a doctor & was shocked to know that he was suffering from peculiar

224 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No. 4.2.10 Horoscope No. 40 Born on 26.1.1969 at 23:33:19 hrs. Place: Shimla Long 77:10 E Lat. 31:06 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 5Y 1M 2D

LAGNA

SAT VEN MON MAR

RAH 7

00 8 JUP KET 4

6

9 3

SUN 12

MER SUN SAT VEN 10 RAH MER 2

MAR ASC 11 JUP MON

KET

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 177:06:49 Sun 283 : 12: 13 Moon 28 : 42: 17

Mars 201 : 56:39

Mercury 288 : 57: 35 R Jupiter 162 .34 : 12 R Venus 330 : 10: 40

Saturn 356 :27 : 18

Rahu 338 : 35 : 45

Ketu 158 : 35 :45 NAVAMSA

SUN KET MAR MER JUP 7 VEN 4

SAT VEN RAH

6

MON 9 MER

12

10 KET 2

MON ASC. 11 1

RAH SUN SAT MAR JUP

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SECOND HOUSE 225

mental disease. It was not possible for her even to talk on phone even to her family members. Her parents and other family members were not allowed to meet her. In other words, she was confined in the house. It became impossible for her to go anywhere out of that house. On one fine morning when everybody was sleeping, she came out through a ventilator with the help of a rope made of sarees. She was not even wearing a sleeper at that moment and did not have even a penny with her. However, she just kept on running as long as she could, to find someone for help. She told her story to a poor man who assisted her in selling one of her gold rings. Anyway, she came back to her home after few days. There had been a police search before her arrival, which she came to know after reaching the parent's place. It is a long story of tragedy. Parents were shocked to see her as she had lost more than 18 kg. of her weight in just 14 days. Ultimately, she was successful in getting divorce on 26.8.99. Mars occupies Libra & owns 3rd & 8* houses. However, the 7th house is also afflicted heavily due to placement of Rahu, Satum & Venus indicating early divorce. Here, the lagna lord Mercury is retrograde in the 5th house & is aspected by malefic Mars. Mars also lends its aspect over Moon in 8th house. Mutual aspect of Moon and Mars, identical to 8th & 2nd house, is also adverse. The 7th lord Jupiter aspects the 7th house from ascendant, which was not enough to save the divorce. In another case of Mars in Libra in 2nd, the marriage took place with a very handsome 8c smart captain in army who was impotent, whereas the native had intense desire of physical gratification. This resulted in all possible differences between the two. In one more case of the same position of Mars, husband committed suicide. Thus, this is an adverse disposition of Mars.

Observation 6.2

lf Mars occupies the 2nd house in Libra, married life will be unhappy either due to divorce, death of life partner or due to any other physical problem of the spouse. The wife may be fraud or sex maniac. Similarly, the husband may suffer from impotency or have intense sex desire. The native will be involved with persons other than spouse. This is really most undesirable placement of Mars and gives rise to effective & strong Kuja dosha. We also considered many other birth charts to reach at the above observation, some of which are being given below for the benefit of the readers.

226 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

1. Female DOB 05.08.1967 TOB 09:20 Sitapur (85) 2. Female DOB 19.07.1952 TOB 11:23 Hardoi (86) 3. Female DOB 22.06.1950 TOB 10:46:48 Aligarh C1/12 4. Female DOB 26.01.1969 TOB 23:33:19 Shimla C1/199 5. Female DOB 17.01.1937 TOB 23:00 Ferozabad C1/114 6. Male DOB 27.05.1952 TOB 14:40 Gonda Q1/32 7. Male DOB 09.02.1952 TOB 21:00 Rajgarh Q1/33

Mars in 2nd house

For Libra Ascendant

Placement of Mars in the 2nd honse in Scorpio, for Libra ascendant, gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha as far as happiness and prosperity of married life is concerned. Mars happens to be a yogakaraka for Libra ascendant, it does not harm the matters regarding the second honse. Conjngal bliss remains nndisturbed if the 7* honse is well disposed. However, here the 7th lord Mars falls in fixed, watery and aggressive sign therefore, hindrances arise in the settlement of the marriage due to which the marriage is mostly delayed. In such cases Mars lends its aspect over the 5* house in Aquarins, so many times problems regarding children give rise to serions setback. Illustration no. 4.2.11 Horosope no. 41 She was born in Libra ascendant and the lagna lord Venns occnpies the 7* honse and is aspected by Jupiter. The aspect of Venus on lagna, both in Rashi and navamsa, made her extremely attractive and charming. Her appearance was a point of conversation among the stndents of University and ontside. Everyone aspired to see or to talk to her. She also got involved with innnmerable males as far as love and liking was concerned. The scandal of her affair with her brother-in-law created havoc in the family of her sister. Her beanty was sweet poison for others that resnlted into heart breaks of a few. She was married in November 1967 after a long courtship in a Jain family, though she was a Brahmin girl. Her married life was smooth except for some minor differences. She was blessed with one daughter and one son, thongh both of them created lots of problem for her dne to their disobedience and arrogance. She died on 4.12.1991 after a prolonged illness of cancer.

Observation 7.2

Placement of Mars in the second honse in Scorpio, for Libra ascendant, causes ineffective Kuja dosha bnt it often delays the marriage. In many

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SECOND HOUSE 227

Illustration No. 4.2.11 Horoscope No. 41 Born on 18.3.1937 at 21:02:00 hrs.

Place: Bareily Long 79:24 E Lat. 28:20 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mars 6Y 9M 19D

LAGNA

SUN VEN MON RAH

SAT KET MAR 8 JUP 5

MER. 7

10

1

11 VEN 3

MER

JUP RAH 12 2

MAR ASC. SUN SAT MON KET

• PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 190 : 27: 18 Sun 334 : 38 : 46

Moon 53 : 43: 16

Mars 218 : 36: 37 Mercury 328 : 19: 06

Jupiter 269:28:51

Venus 11: 15: 17

Saturn 332 : 32: 53

Rahu 235 : 52: 15

Ketu 55 : 52: 15 NAVAMSA

RAH JUP MER 11 9

12 8 VEN RAH SAT 10

1 7

KET 4 ASC. SUN VEN SAT MON MAR 2 6

JUP 5 MAR 3 MER SUN KET MON

228 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

cases love and inter-caste alliances also take place. Married life is generally smooth or happy. The only point of worry remains the aspect of children in the form of their negative attitude, ill temperament, disobedience, arrogance and disrespectful approach. This is due to the aspect of Mars over the 5th house. This is also an adverse combination for loss of husband though in advance age. We also considered many other birth charts to reach at the above observation, some of which are being given below for the benefit of the readers.

1. Female DOB 14.12.1944 TOB 04:13 Kanpur (74) 2. Male DOB 24.01.1956 TOB 09:45:30 Lucknow (78) 3. Female DOB 12.07.1950 TOB 14:25 Jhansi .C1/103 4. Female DOB 19.01.1958 TOB 12:00 Lucknow W1/51 Night 5. Male DOB 27.02.1969 TOB 22:45 Patna W1/182 6. Male DOB 02.05.1969 TOB 18:05 Lucknow Q1/19 7. Male DOB 19.12.1976 TOB 03:43 Delhi Q1/106 8. Male DOB 26.09.1982 TOB 09:05 Lucknow Q1/240

Mars in 2nd house

For Scorpio Ascendant

Placement of Mars in the second house in Sagittarius, for Scorpio ascendant, causes effective Kuja dosha. Here, the Mars is the lord of ascendant and the 6* house and if it is placed in the 2nd house the death of the partner is likely in the middle age. The partner suffers from various diseases from time to time. Here the 7th lord Mars is placed in the 8th house, if reckoned from the 7th house and that indicates problems regarding the health of life partner.

Illustration no. 4.2.12 Horosope no. 42

The native is a famous homoeopathic physician of Lucknow. He was born in Scorpio ascendant with Mars in the 2nd house aspected by 2nd lord Jupiter, from the 8th house. The native was married with a decent girl around the age of 17. His wife was extremely loyal and fully dedicated to him. However, she suffered from various physical ailments such as inflammation in the kidney and the problems of heart. She ultimately died of some undiagnosed disease on 4.7.1998.

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SECOND HOUSE 229

Illustration No. 4.2.12 Horoscope No. 42 Born on 21.02.1943 at 02:31:00 hrs. Place: Azamgarh Long 79:24 E Lat. 28:20 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 17Y 7M 11D

LAGNA

VEN SAT JUP MAR

1 MER 10 6

SUN KET SUN KĒT RAH v.

MER MON 2

RAH SAT VEN 7

3

MAR ASC. JUP

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 225 : 44 : 52 Sun 308 : 15 : 18 Moon 134 : 55 : 0 Mars 265 : 16 :47 Mercury 281 : 58 : 28 Jupiter 82 : 43 :02 R Venus 331:09:30 Saturn 42 : 43 : 28 Rahu 121 : 51 : 19 Ketu 301 : 51 : 19 NAVAMSA

RAH JUF SUN KET

MER 7 SAT

10 MAR 6

VEN

MON 5

MON

12 4 VEN 3 SUN ASC MAR KET RAH JUP MER SAT

230 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Observation 8.2

Placement of Mars in the second house in Sagittarius for Scorpio ascendant, causes effective Kuja dosha. The partner of the native snffers from various ailment and dies in the middle age, as per onr hnmble observation. Married life is just average if not happy. This is also an adverse disposition of Mars for loss of money due to theft, deceit or misplaced confidence. The native suffers due to relations and close relatives. We also considered many other birth charts to reach at the above observation, some of which are being given below for the benefit of the readers.

1.Male DOB 28.12.1974 TOB 03:31:39 Kanpur C1/19 2. Female DOB 27.09.1969 TOB 11:10 Muzaffarnagar C1/24 3. Female DOB 29.11.1982 TOB 07:50 Allahabad C1/232 4. Female DOB 17.10.1969 TOB 10:10 Nanpara G1/50 5. Female DOB 12.09.1954 TOB 11:24 Varanasi G1/85 6. Male DOB 15.02.1973 TOB 02:35 Kanpur W1/38 7. Female DOB 07.03.1956 TOB 01:30 Saharnpur W1/132 8. Male DOB 30.01.1958 TOB 03:39 Saharanpur W1/144

Mars in 2nd honse

For Sagittarius Ascendant

Placement of Mars in the 2nd house in the sign of exaltation, Capricorn, for Sagittarius ascendant, gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. Generally the marital life is smooth and full of feeling of belonging but the native predominates over the spouse. Here, Mars is the lord of 12* and the 5th houses and its placement in the 2nd house generally makes the native financially sound.

Illustration no. 4.2.13 Horosope no. 43

. A careful examination of the horoscope reveals that Mars, Jnpiter and Saturn are exalted in the birth chart. Venus occnpies the own sign Libra and obtains own navamsa. Sun obtains own navamsa. Thus this appears to be a potent horoscope. 11* honse contains 11* and 6* lord Venus, 2nd & 3rd lord Saturn, and 7* &10* lord Mercury giving rise to strong Vasumati yoga that too formed in the most auspicious house i. e. the 11* house. He was married with a very ordinary girl on 21.11.1981 and

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Illustration No.4.12.13 Horoscope No. 43

Born on 21.11.1954 at 08:49:00 hrs.

Place: Allahabad Long 81:50 E Lat. 25:57 N Balance of Mahadasha of Moon 4Y 4M 28D

LAGNA

KET MAR SUN

10 8 MER RAH 7 VEN SAT JUP

6 MON

3 MAR

KET 5

SUN MER 4 ASC. MON 2 VEN JUP RAH SAT

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 245 :35 Sun 215:02 Moon 167 : 27 Mars 297 : 28 Mercury 197:09

Jupiter 96:40 R

Venus 205 : 44 R Saturn 200 : 46 Rahu 252 : 21

Ketu 74: 21 NAVAMSA

MON SAT MER SAT ASC. MAR MON 1 3 1 MER 12 VEN KET

JUP SUN 11 KET

JUF RAH 00 SUN RAH MAR 6 10

MAR 7 9

232 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

was blessed with two daughters and two sons. One of his sons died at the age of 3 months as he had a hole in his heart. One of his daughters, who was extremely beautiful and charming, died on 13.12.1999 due to a fire accident which occurred at home.

Observation 9.2

Placement of Mars in the 2nd house in the sign of exaltation Capricorn, for Sagittarins ascendant, gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. The marital life remains at par. The native has control over spouse. Finan- cially the native is well off. This position of Mars often creates problem regarding future prospects of children. Some of the few other horoscopes, which were taken for study, are given below:

1. Female DOB 04.12.1967 TOB 07:55 Bareilly (36) 2. Male DOB 03.04.1958 TOB 01:31:55 Kathmandu (123) 3. Male DOB 21.02.1965 TOB 06:52 Jaipur C1/25

2. Male DOB 18.04.1973 TOB 23:55 Barabanki C1/69

3. Male DOB 28.01.1964 TOB 04:43 Allahabad C1/136

4. Male DOB 04.09.1971 TOB 02:00 Allahabad C1/356

5. Male DOB 04.09.1971 TOB 03:20 Aligarh G1/131

Mars in !2nd house

For Capricorn Ascendant

Placement of Mars in the 2nd house in Aquarius, for Capricorn ascendant, generally makes one financially sound and gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. Family disturbances may arise due to in-laws. This is a good disposition for landed property. Illustration no. 4.2.14 Horosope no. 44 The native is a civil contractor and was married with an exceptionally beautiful girl from Thailand. He has been blessed with two daughters. Native is living with his wife happily leaving aside minor squabbles with his parents-in-law. The native is born in Capricorn ascendant. The 11th and 4th lord Mars joins the 2nd house in association with 2nd lord Saturn. The conjunction of Mars and Saturn in the 2nd house has only created minor disturbances in his marital life and has made the native very rich. He owns a lot of landed property and jewelry.

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Illustration No. 4.2.14 Horoscope No. 44 Born on 19.3.1964 at 3:19:00 hrs. Place: Pratapgarh Long 81:57 E Lat. 25:52 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 0Y 3M 29D

LAGNA

SUN JUP MON RAH MAR SAT KET

MER VEN

SUN MAR 12

MAR KET 10 JUP 1 1

VEN ASC

MON 2

5

KET RAH

. PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 280 : 11 Sun 334 : 58 Moon 39 : 15 Mars 328 : 23 Mercury 340 : 28 Jupiter 0:54 Venus 19 : 23 Saturn 306 : 4 Rahu 73 : 52 Ketu 253 : 52 NAVAMSA

MON MON ASC JUP MAR 12

= MAR 3 JUP RAH

1 RAH 1

10

7 SUN KET SUN 5 MER 9 KET 8 SAT MAR VEN VEN SAT

234 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Observation 10.2 Placement of Mars in the 2nd house in Aquarius gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha and married life remains happy and prosperons. Some of the few other horoscopes, which were taken for study, are given below:

1. Male DOB 31.5.1973 TOB 23:20 Rai Bareilly G/120 2. Male DOB 19.5.1973 TOB 23:15 Agra C1/290 3. Male DOB 26.4.1943 TOB 01:30 South Africa C1/336 4. Female DOB 17.05.1973 TOB 23:16 Jhansi Q1/6 5. Male DOB 19.05.1941 TOB 00:09 Srinagar Q1/312 6. Female DOB 29.03.1977 TOB 02:45 Mysore S1/5

Mars in 2nd house

For Aquarius Ascendant

Placement of Mars in the 2nd house in Pisces, for Aquarius ascendant, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Marriage is obstructed or delayed. For females this is an adverse disposition of Mars and it may even result into accident of husband or self. However, this is an encouraging position of Mars for all professional aspects. Mars is the lord of 3rd and 10* honse and happens to be anspicions for all professional and financial aspects.

Illustration no. 4.2.15 Horosope no. 45

The native, the son of a famous income tax lawyer of Lucknow, is a practising chartered accountant. He was married on 7.3.2002 at the age of 31 years and has been blessed with a son. The father of the native expired on 2.6.2002 at 55yrs. of age and the native met with a serious accident on 14.5.2004 cansing many fractures in the body, particularly in legs. His married life is also disturbed due to family members, as they repeatedly curse his wife for bringing bad luck for the family. This often results in harsh discussions causing tensions and disputes with his wife.

Observation 11.2

Placement of Mars in the 2nd house in Pisces, for Aquarius ascendant, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. This position of Mars is bad for the health or the life span of the life partner. Family distnrbances, tensions, and distress are likely. However professional and financial aspects will be sound.

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SECOND HOUSE 235

Illustration No. 4.2.15 Horoscope No. 45 Born on 22.12.1971 at 10:40:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of . Mars 3Y 7M 17D

LAGNA

MAR SAT MAR VEN RAH MON 12 7 SUN

ASC KET

SAT MER JUP VEN RAH 5

MON 7

4 SUN MER JUP KET

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 327 : 12 Sun 246 : 13 : 23

Moon 299 : 43 : 23

Mars 333 :37 : 41 Mercury 228 : 31 : 41 R Jupiter 236 :41 : 30 Venus 275 : 13 : 12 Saturn 37 : 32 : 36 R Rahu 282 : 16 : 29

Ketu 102 : 16 : 2

NAVAMSA

JUP SAT RAH SUN 8 VEN 01 KET 11 7 MER

VEN 9

JUP 12 6 MON SAT 3 MAR

RAH S MAR -

ASC. KĒT MON 2 4

MER SUN

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Illustration No. 4.2.16 Horoscope No. 46 Born on 29.9.1973 at 18:05:00 hrs. Place :: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Rahu 2Y 3M 1D

LAGNA

ASC. MAR SAT MAR KET 11 - JUP 2 10 '

12 SAT 3 9 RAH

KET JUP 6 SUN

4 8

VEN 7

RAH MON SUN VEN

MER MON MER

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 347 : 19 :41 Sun 162 : 43 : 36 Moon 198 : 19 -: 46 Mars 15 : 05 : 40 R Mercury 181 : 43 .56

Jupiter 278 : 47 : 46 Venus 205 : 16 :41 Saturn 70 : 58 : 14

Rahu 249 : 02 :38 Ketu 69 : 02 : 38 NAVAMSA

SAT MON JUI SUN VEN RAH 10 8

11 MER KET

9

MON 12 6

MAR JUP, 3 SAT RAH MAR 5

SUN 4 ASC. MER 2 KET VEN

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SECOND HOUSE 237

Some of the other birth charts, which were also examined to arrive at the above conclusion, have the following details: 1. Male DOB 02.06.1960 TOB 10:09:35 Orai Q1/130 2. Female DOB 12.03.1968 TOB 06:20 Ferozabad R1/115

Mars in 2nd house

For Pisces Ascendant

Placement of Mars in the 2nd house, for Pisces ascendant, gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. Mars is the lord of 2nd and 9th house and if placed in the 2nd in own sign Aries, makes the life happy and prosperous.

Illnstration no. 4.2.16 Horosope no. 46

She is the daughter of a multimillionaire who brought good luck to her father and husband both. She was married in November 1998 with a tall, handsome MBA boy who had an average job. Soon after her marriage there has been an unbelievable progression in the career graph of her husband. He was honoured and awarded as the best employee of his organisation and was sent to receive the award to Greece. She has been blessed with a son and is leading a very happy and prosperous life. In this horoscope Mars occupies Aries in the 2nd house and is aspected by Mercury, Venus and Moon. Lagna lord Jupiter also lends its aspect over the 7th house and Sun. In such a situation Mars does not harm or create any kind of problem in one's conjugal life.

Observation 12.2:

Mars if placed in the 2nd house in Aries, for Pisces ascendant gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. One leads happy and prosperous married life. Some of the few other horoscopes, which were taken for study, are given below for the benefit of the readers:

1. Male DOB 28.01.1942 TOB 09:50 Lucknow C1/114 2. Male DOB 27.12.1973 TOB 12:15 Lucknow C1/182 3. Female DOB 16.02.1968 TOB 20:00 Ghazipur H/62 4. Female DOB 28.04.1947 TOB 05:15 Dethi J/111

आहारनिद्राभयसन्ततित्व सामान्यभेतत्प शुभिर्नराणाम् ज्ञान हि तेषार्माथकं fyftrtd झ्ञानेन हीना: पशुभि समान। Food, sleep, fear and procreation -all the four qualities are equally present in humans and animals, but the knowledge is one quality, which is possessed by human beings only. Therefore humans with- out knowledge are equivalent to animals.

CHAPTER 4.3

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE FOURTH HOUSE

M ars, if placed in the 4* house, spoils the happiness of marriage. Generally, one is devoid of sweetness of home. Separation takes place due to this kind of Kuja dosha. This position of Mars is worst if present in the horoscope of females. We have mentioned in our earlier chapters, and sages have claimed, that placement of Mars in Aries or Scorpio in 4th house will not give rise to Kuja dosha. We will study it by examination of horoscopes. How far this principle comes true in the present time? If Mars joins the 4th house, individual is quite egoistic, proud or one is very high-headed. He or she is not able to carry out orders and fulfil desires of his or her life partners, if the desire is against his or her nature. Such persons must exercise great control over their negative temperament against their life partner. Suspicions and doubts are the biggest enemies of such natives who have Mars in the 4* house. Many times girls become hysterical, panicky and irritating. Mostly Mars in the 4* house curtails the happiness of conjugal life and creates distances. It gives rise to serious differences in opinion, finally resulting into divorce and the. like. The result of the placement of Mars in the 4* house will be altogether different for various ascendants or may largely be modified due to conjunction, aspect or exchange of houses. We will discuss the results of Mars in the 4* house, with regard to marriage and married life, for various ascendants. Whenever Mars will

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE FOURTH HOUSE 239

own 6th, 8th, or 12th house the adversity will be more severe. As per our humble observation relationship of the 4* house with 'trikas' is harmful for martial bliss.

Mars in 4th house

For Aries Ascendant

For Aries ascendant, Mars is the lord of ascendant and 8* house, and joins its sign of debilitation in the 4th house. Mars will lend its aspect over 7th, 10th and 11th houses and will harm the matters under the domain of these houses in one or the other manner. Here, Mars will own the 8* house as well and aspect the 7th house, so widowhood cannot be ruled out.

Illustration no. 4.3.1 Horoscope no. 47

Here, Mars and Venus are conjoined in the 4* house and these planets own 7th and 8* houses respectively. The native was the wife of a renowned Bhagwat Vyas of Ayodhya who expired in the year 2000, suddenly at the age of 39 yr. Thus she suffered the curse of widowhood at an age of 35 yr. and has now to lead the life in isolation. Her husband was exceptionally bright, handsome and was blessed with an impressive personality. He was capable of attracting a large crowed during his discourses on Bhagwat. His speeches used to create abundant emotion and stir sentiments so much so that every one in the audience had tears in his eyes while hearing discourse on Bhagwat by him. Pt. Madhav Prasad ji was advised several preventive measures to reduce the adversity of the 'Maarkesh'. Somehow he could not follow the advice due to his very busy schedule. However, in the horoscope of his wife, which we are here concerned with, placement of Mars in the 4th house denied conjugal happiness to her. She was leading an unhappy conjugal life pervaded with disappointment, distress, frustrations and tensions. It will not be out of place to discuss the horoscope of Pt. Madhav Pd. Dewedi (Bom on 6.11.61 at Ayodhya). He was bom in Cancer ascendant and all planets were placed in quadrants except Mars, who occupies the 5* house. He was blessed with 3 daughters and one son. He was not mangli but was married to a mangli girl and that became the cause of his death at 39 yr. of age. Kuja dosha of his wife was almost balanced in the horoscope of Pandit ji as Rahu joins the ascendant and Saturn joins the 7* with Ketu. Even then the tragedy of early death could not be nullified nor the married life be made happy. The lords of their

240 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No. 4.3.1 Horoscope No. 47 Born on 19.9.1964 at 08:04:00 hrs. Place Faizabad Long 82:08 E Lat. 26:46 N Blance of Mahadasha of Rahu 17Y 2M 5D

LAGNA

ASC. JUP RAH JUP

2 12 RAH 11 MON 3 SAT MON MAR SAT VEN MAR 4 10

VEN MER

5 MER KET ĐO 6 8

KET SUN SUN

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 15 :41 : 57 Sun 153 : 18 40 Moon 307 : 16 : 19 Mars 99 : 20 : 14 Mercury 135 : 32 :02 Jupiter 32 : 43 : 50 R Venus 108 : 40 : 17 Saturn 306 : 27 : 55 R Rahu 64 : 21 : 16 Ketu 244 : 21 : 16 NAVAMSA

MAR KET 6 4

7 3 MER 5

RAH 8 2 KĘT

JUR SAT = SUN MER ASC. MON 9 1

VEN MON MAR 10 12

VEN RAH SAT JUP SUN

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE FOURTH HOUSE 241

moon signs are Venus and Saturn who are quite friendly. There were sufficient matching points as per ashta kuta matching even then the tragedy of death occurred. That's why we have repeatedly said that matching of Kuja dosha and ashta kuta is not sufficient for happy and lasting married life. There are other factors like Bhava Melapak and Graha Melapak, which play vital role in matching charts, which we will be discussing in our forthcoming book "Match Making Mystiques". Panditji was passing through the major period of Saturn from 21.10.98 to 24.10.2001. Saturn was a Maarkesh for him as it owns 7th and 8* house and joins the 7* house over the axis of Rahu and Ketu, with 6th and 9th lord Jupiter. As soon as Saturn entered in Taurus on 7.6.2000 this Maarkesh became quite active and fatal. It was Ashtam Shani who killed him soon after the commencement of its transit in 8th.

Observation 1.4 For Aries ascendant, placement of Mars in the 4* house may cause separation or the death of life partner, if the 7* lord is also afflicted. This gives rise to unhappy married life as well. Thus, this position of Mars causes effective Kuja dosha. Following are the details of few birth charts, which were also studied to deduce the above conclusion:

1. Male DOB 04.12.1964 TOB 16:32 Delhi 41/3070 2. Female DOB 21.10.1955 TOB 22:30 Moradabad B1/53 3. Male DOB 17.03.1931 TOB 41:20 Gorakhpur B1/91 Istha 4. Male DOB 22.09.1966 TOB 20:00 Allahabad B1/185 5. Male DOB 19.09.1964 TOB 20:04 Faizabad C1/122 6. Male DOB 26.08.1953 TOB 22:23 Mumbai M/21 Mars in 4th honse For Taurus Ascendant

For Taurus ascendant, Mars is the lord of the 7* and the 12th houses, hence it happens to be a Maarkesh for the native, and if placed in the 4* house in Leo it gives rise to separation or unhappy married life. The native may suffer from trouble connected with chest and brain. This Mars also delays the marriage.

Illustration no. 4.3.2 Horoscope no. 48

Here Mars occupies the 4* house in Leo and aspects the 7* house of its own. She is a doctor by profession who is at present working in

242 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No. 4.3.2 Horoscope No. 48 Born on 8.10.1966 at 19:57:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Saturn 16Y 9M 18D

LAGNA

SAT RAH ASC. RAH

3 1 MON 4 12 SAT

MON JUP

JUP 2

MAR 5

MAR 8

VEN 6 10

VEN SUN MER 7 9

KET SUN MER KET

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 34 : 58 :33 Sun 171 : 27 :59 Moon 94 : 52 -: 39 Mars 124:04:56 Mercury 190 : 31 : 31 Jupiter 98 :08:36 Venus 163 :24:31 Saturn 331 : 27 : 14 Rahu 23 : 16 : 45 Ketu 203 : 16:45 NAVAMSA

KET MER MAR VEN 12 10

KET 1 SAT ASC. SUN 11 MAR 2 8 VEN S MER MON RAH 3 MON 7

RAH JUP 6 4 JUP SAT SUN

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE FOURTH HOUSE 243

Singapore as a general physician. Her marriage was appreciably delayed as she was married on 9.2.2000 at the age of 34 years. Initially her husband used to behave very roughly with her. Later on she came to know that he was suffering from some mental disorder from an early age, which was kept secret. She moved for divorce in the court of law, when it became impossible for her to stay with her husband any more, and ultimately the court granted divorce in May 2003. She hardly enjoyed any happiness of conjugal life, for which placement of Mars in the 4th house is responsible. For Taurus ascendant Saturn happens to be yogakaaraka and is placed in 11th house under retrograde motion. Aspect of Saturn over Sun, the ascendant and ascendant lord Venus caused much delay in the marriage.

Observation 2.4

Mars in the 4th house, for Taurus ascendart, becomes a 'Maarkesh' and does not give good results regarding happiness of home. The native may not be able to enjoy the conjugal bliss. If Mars is afflicted by Rahu or other malefic planets, separation or divorce the is result. Following are the details of few birth charts, which were also studied to deduce the above conclusion: 1. Male DOB 14.12.1965 TOB 19:17:57 Farukkhabad T/24,

2. Male DOB 16.05.1965 TOB 06:05 Biswan C1/75 3. Male DOB 16.05.1965 TOB 06:05 Biswan B1/156 4. Male DOB 21.08.1957 TOB 23:30 Lucknow C1/57

3. Female DOB 24.04.1950 TOB 06:48 Dehradun C1/329 6. Male DOB 03.08.1961 TOB 01:00 Ambikapur C1/393

Mars in 4th house

For Gemini Ascendant

For Gemini ascendant, Mars is the lord of 11th and 6* houses and its placement in Virgo in 4th house does make one mangli. It is more adverse in the case of a female and not so for males. Here, Mars has a negative impact and should be considered as effective or active Kuja dosha. Virgo sign is inimical to Mars and the upachaya lord if placed in kendras spoils the results of that house. One may not seek divorce but will lead a very unhappy conjugal life.

244 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration no. 4.3.3 Horoscope no. 49

She is an alloy of beauty and intelligence. She was married to a very handsome and smart boy but her tendency to dictate, slowly created distance between the two. This, later on, resulted into tensions, frustra- tions and confrontations. She is leading a miserable married life though her husband also has the same complaint. They are at the verge of divorce after 17 years of marriage. They are blessed with a beautiful, intelligent and bright daughter of 16 years of age. They may have a mutual settlement of separation if both are able to sort out the problem of their child. Here, Mars and Mercury both occupy the 4th house whereas 7th lord Jupiter joins the 8th house with 8th lord Satum under retrograde motion. The 7* house is also afflicted heavily and the 4th house, which indicates sweet home and happy family, contains upachaya lord Mars in inimical sign Virgo with inimical Mercury. Here Mars damaged her home. The husband is also mangli but the affliction of 7th house has resulted into this situation. She got married on 16.6.86 after a long courtship. Her husband inspired her for appearing in IAS and helped her a lot in this matter. Ultimately she was selected in 1.R.A.S. in 1988. Thereafter she decided to enter in family way and was blessed with a daughter on 23-11-88. Mars in 4* created havoc in her life and conjunction of Mercury with Mars made her very egoistic, overconfident and peevish, which has resulted into the present unpropitious situation that she is at the verge of divorce.

Observation 3.4

For Gemini ascendant, Mars plays quite an adverse role if placed in Virgo in the 4* house, as Mars is the lord of 6th and 11th house i.e. upachayas. Upachaya lords give adverse result wherever they are placed except in upachayas. Therefore the 4th house, which rules family pleasure and sweet home, gets afflicted for Gemini bom if Mars is tenanted here. Many times divorce is quité possible but conclusion should be drawn only after examining the 7th house as well. Following are the details of few birth charts, which were also studied to deduce the above conclusion:

1. Male DOB 28.07.1965 TOB 02:29 Lucknow D1/66

2. Male DOB 07.07.1965 TOB 04:48 Kanpur B1/83

3. Male DOB 06.11.1968 TOB 20.35 Kanpur B1/86

4. Male DOB 13.10.1970 TOB 21:35 Lakhimpur B1/292

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Illnstration No. 4.3.3 Horoscope No. 49

Born on 5.9.1961 at 00:02:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Jupiter 15Y 3M 27D

LAGNA

MON VEN ASC. 4

RAH 5 MON

KET VEN SUN 3 MAR MER 6 12

SA RAH 9

JUP SUN 7 1 KET

MAR 8 10

MER SAT JUP

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 62 : 14 : 0

Sun 138 : 38 : 57

Moon 80 : 33 : 47

Mars 168 : 43 : 23

Mercury 156 : 24 : 59

Jupiter 274 : 34 : 20 R

Venus 103 : 59 : 24

Saturn 270 : 20 : 38 R

Rahu 123 : 54 : 49

Ketu 303 : 54 : 49 NAVAMSA

VEN KET SUN MON RAH MAR 8 6

v.

MER 7 JUP

SAT 4 01

SAT

MER 11 MON MAR 3 JUP

VEN ASC. SUN 12 2

KET RAH

246 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

5. Male DOB 11.11.1968 TOB 08:45 Lucknow B1/293

6. Female DOB 05.09.1974 TOB 02:12 Lucknow

Mars in 4* house

For Cancer Ascendant

For Cancer ascendant, Mars happens to be a Yogkaaraka planet, as it owns 10th and 5th houses. Placement of Mars in the 4th house, for Cancer ascendant is identical to Libra sign. The relationship of Venus and Mars does not show a healthy conjugal life. This position of Mars may give high edncation, prosperity and immovable property but it curtails marital harmony and many times it brings strife. In various cases of Cancer ascendant we have observed unhealthy relationship between husband and wife, which might even lead to divorce. In one such case, as this was a bitter observation made on his horoscope, the native consulted many other astrologers. Most of them assured happy married life because Mars was Yogkaaraka and according to them it was not at all damaging. The native returned back to us only after final divorce and expressed his guilt and explained about all the sufferings, experienced by him due to non-acquiescence of our observations in this regard.

Illustration no. 4.3.4 Horoscope no. 50

The native is a scholar of science and was distinguished for his educational career and talent throughont. First of all his marriage was settled with a pretty and charming girl. Father of this boy demanded scooter and money in dowry. The engagement was broken due to negative repercussion in the family of the girl. Finally marriage of the native took place on 14.3.1994 with an ordinary girl. The girl was suffering from mental disorder. One day she ran away to her parent's place to never retum back and filed a case of divorce against the native. The native got married second time on 19.5.2001 with a most ordinary and 4 years elder girl. She also created havoc in the life of the native. She was sex maniac and demanded unbearable physical contacts. She was very authoritative and always tried to dictate her husband for all undertakings. Lot of defamation, conflict and confron- tation on various issues was there, as long she was living with the native. At present he is living all alone. Thus placement of even Yogkaaraka Mars created absence of family happiness and absolute loss of conjugal bliss.

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE FOURTH HOUSE 247

Illustration No.4.3.4 Horoscope No. 50 Born on 9.9.1965 at 02:22:00 hrs. Place: Gorakhpur Long 83:23 E Lat. 26:45 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mars 3Y 9M 27D

LAGNA

RAH JUP SUN MER JUP

5 3

6 2 RAH

SAT ASC 4 MAR 7 1 VEN

10 MON SUN MER MON 12

KET 11 KET MAR SAT VEN

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 98 : 49 :55 Sun 142 : 35 : 58

Moon 299 : 04 : 14 Mars 199 : 11 : 35 Mercury 126 : 52:06

Jupiter 65 : 19 : 28

Venus 180 : 47 : 17 Saturn 320 : 16 : 43

Rahu 45 : 13 :04

Ketu 225 : 13 :04

NAVAMSA

SUN VEN MAR SAT RAH MER 7 5

JUP MON 4 KET 8

6

3 MER

12

10 MAR 2 RAH

JUP SUN KET VEN ASC. SAT

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Observation 4.4

For Cancer ascendant, placement of Yogkaaraka Mars in the 4th house is quite effective and active to harm the native regarding family happiness. Generally, Mars in Libra in the 4th house brings divorce and if 4* lord Venus is also afflicted, adversity gets further enhanced. Following are the details of few birth charts, which were also studied to deduce the above conclusion:

1. Male DOB 09.09.1965 TOB 02:22 Gorakhpur D1/99 2. Female DOB 31.10.1968 TOB 23:32 Lucknow B1/137 3. Male DOB 25.09.1962 TOB 03.00 Lakhimpur B1/157 4. Male DOB 07.09.1950 TOB 04:17 Mumbai B1/230 5. Female DOB 11.01.1954 TOB 19:30 Shimla B1/373 6. Female DOB 10.12.1972 TOB 22:05 Dehradun Q1/3 7. Male DOB 20.10.1946 TOB 01:26 Lndhiana R1/11

Mars in 4th honse

For Leo Ascendant

For Leo ascendant, Mars happens to be a Yogkaaraka as it owns 4th and 9th houses. Here, Mars joins 4* in Scorpio and give rise to Ruchchaka Mahapurusha Rajyoga. We have explained that Mars in 4th house does not cause effective Kuja dosha, if it falls in Aries or Scorpio. For Leo ascendant, Mars in 4* house is identical to Scorpio sign. Here, Mars gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha.

Illustration no. 4.3.5 Horoscope no. 51

She was born in Leo ascendant and Yogkaaraka Mars joins the 4th house in Scorpio. She got married with an IAS officer on 27.1.93. Here Mars is unaspected by any malefic in the 41h house. She is generally leading a happy married life and has been blessed with one son. It will not be out of place to mention that there had been proper matching in regard to balancing of Kuja dosha and high number of matching points in ashta kuta.

Illustration no. 4.3.6 Horoscope no. 52

She was married with a good-looking boy on 23.4.92. She was blessed with a daughter on 6.4.94. After a year or so she had enough proof of adulterous nature of her husband. She was heavily shocked to know that her husband was not only fully involved with some other demoiselle but

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Illustration No.4.3.5 Horoscope No. 51 Born on 9.8.1969 at 06:38:09 hrs. Place: Ranikhet Long 79:25 E Lat. 29:39 N Balance of Mahadasha of Rahu 17Y 4M 9D

LAGNA

SAT MON SUN JUF SUN

VEN 6 4

7 3 MON MER KET VEN

RAH 5

MAR 8 2

ASC. 11 MER RAH SAT VET 9 1

JUP 12 MAR 10

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 125:08:46 Sun 112 : 50:26 Moon 67 : 08 :29 Mars 224 : 34 : 39 Mercury 129 : 47 : 30 Jupiter 160:25:07 Venus 73:12:01 Saturn 15 : 23:04 Rahu 328 : 14 : 15 Ketu 148 : 14 : 15 NAVAMSA

JUP

JUP ASC. RAH RAH MER

1 MER 3

4 12

2

SAT 5 11

SUN 8 VEN SAT MAR SUN 6 10 VEN KET 9

MON MAR 7

KET MON

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Illustration No. 4.3.6 Horoscope No. 52 Born on 14.12.1974 at 22:35:00 hrs. Place: Azamgarh Long 83:10 E Lat. 26:03 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 1Y 4M 27D

LAGNA

KET SAT

6 4

3 SAT

JUF V. SUN MAR MER 8 2 KET RAH

ASC 11

MON JUP 9

SUN VEN MON VEN MAR 10 12

MER RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 131 : 47:32 Sun 238 : 48: 58 Moon 250 : 3S. 22 Mars 219 : 09:24 Mercury 235 : 57:46 Jupiter 317 : 14:04 Venus 248 : 09:43 Saturn 83 : 42:08 R Rahu 226 : 48: 47 Ketu 46 : 48: 47

NAVAMSA

KET VEN SUN SAT KET JUF VEN 5 3

2 SAT

MER ASC. MAR 6

MON MON 4

7

10

SUN 12 JUP = RAH MAR 9 MER RAH

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE FOURTH HOUSE 251

had a daughter from her too. She filed the case of divorce in the court of law in 1996, and finally court granted permanent separation to her in the year 1999. Yogkaaraka Mars occupies the 4th house but here it is heavily afflicted as Mars is conjoined with its enemy, Mercury and Rahu. Mars aspects 8th lord Jupiter and 7th honse whereas 7th lord Satum aspects the 8th house, the Moon and Venus in addition to ascendant. Jupiter in 7* is always adverse, which we have mentioned in our various articles. Affliction of 4th house, 4th lord and mutual aspect between 7th lord Saturn and 8th lord Jupiter resulted in separation after marriage.

Observation 5.4

For Leo ascendant, placement of Mars in the 4th honse in Scorpio does not canse effective Kuja dosha. Problems in marriage may arise only if Mars is heavily afflicted by inimical planets, is retrograde or aspected by malefics in addition to the affliction of 7th house. Otherwise, Mars gives rise to inactive Kuja dosha in 4th honse, for Leo ascendant. Following are the details of few birth charts, which were also studied to deduce the above conclusion:

1. Male DOB 19.11.1963 TOB 12:45 Lucknow B1/346 2. Male DOB 23.07.1969 TOB 4/30 1stha Lucknow C1/78 3. Male DOB 08.10.1965 TOB 04:42:52 Mumbai CI/184 4. Male DOB 28.01.1973 TOB 33/45 Ishta Amritsar Q1/128 5. Female DOB 31.10.1978 TOB 02:20 Aligarh Q1/338 6. Male DOB 10.03.1969 TOB 16:30 Lncknow S1/95 7. Male DOB 20.09.1982 TOB 04:00 Karnal S1/67

Mars in 4th house

For Virgo Ascendant

For Virgo ascendant, Mars owns 3rd and 8* honses and falls in Sagittarins in 4th house. Here, Mars gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Married life is miserable, conjugal bliss is absent and the spouse may leave the world in young age.

Illnstration no. 4.3.7 Horoscope no. 53

This is the horoscope of an individual who was married during 1985. His wife was also in service. They were blessed with two children. But due to serious friction between them his wife separated in 1989 from the native who was an engineer. Unable to bear with the still grave

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Illustration No. 4.3.7 Horoscope No. 53 Born on 1.2.1958 at 22:10:00 hrs. Place: Delhi Long 77:13 E Lat. 28:39 N Balance of Mahadasha of Rahu 8Y 7M 24D

LAGNA

KET MON JUP RAH

1 5 SAT 8 4

6

MAR g 3 MON MER

SUN 12

VEN SUN 10 2

1 MAR VEN SAT JUP ASC. 11

MER RAH KET

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 164 : 17:40 Sun 289 : 03 : 23 Moon 79: 35:35 Mars 245: 13:55 Mercury 269 : 24:57 Jupiter 188 : 05: 10 Venus 282 : 46:35 Saturn 239: 26:00 Rahu 192 : 09 : 59 Ketu 12: 09: 59

NAVAMSA

MAR SUN VEN SAT VEN ASC. SUN 3 SAT KET 4 12

MAR MON KET 2

5 11 MON

8 RAH RAH 6 10

9 MAR 7 JUP MER JUP

. KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE FOURTH HOUSE 253

situation she ultimately committed suicide after separation. The native was remarried in May 1999 with a good-looking girl. But she too could not adjust with the native and nltimately divorced him after one year of marriage. The lord of 8th honse occupies the 4* along with ascendant lord Mercury. The 4* house, Mars and Mercury are placed under Paapkartari Yoga. 2nd lord Jupiter is closely associated with Rahu in inimical sign Libra in 2nd house resulting into the denial of marital happiness. Thus placement of Mars in 4th house in Sagittarius is quite adverse and denies conjugal bliss of a sweet home.

Observation 6.4

For Virgo ascendant, Mars in the 4th honse in Sagittarins gives rise to strong and effective Kuja dosha. We believe, it is the one of the worst kind of mangli dosha and further adversity will be exhibited if Jupiter is adversely placed and afflicted. There may be denial of conjugal bliss, death of life partner or divorce. Following are the details of few birth charts, which were also studied to deduce the above conclnsion:

1. Male DOB 28.04.1959 TOB 16:45 Karnal 11/3095 2. Male DOB 19.01.1945 TOB 22:25 Agra B1/276 3. Male DOB 30.09.1970 TOB 07:25 Muzaffarnagar B1/370 4. Male DOB 11.11.1967 TOB 04:30 Agra C1/191 5. Male DOB 15.03.1941 TOB 18:47 Kanpur C1/ 6. Male DOB 09.10.1952 TOB 06.20 Jhansi C1/332

Mars in 4th honse

For Libra Ascendant

For Libra ascendant,. Mars is exalted in the 4* honse. The Mars is the lord of 2nd and 7th houses, thus it becomes a 'maarkesh'. Here, Mars owns the 7* and aspects the 7th too. One generally gets a beantiful wife and, in general, married life is smooth. In many cases we have observed that Mars in 4* house in exaltation sign generally makes the married life happy. However, the snbject is of suspicious natnre.

Illustration no. 4.3.8 Horoscope no. 54

This horoscope belongs to a world-renowned capitalist, who was initially working as an ordinary commission agent in the field of plastics. Later on he started taking small contracts and thereafter purchased one

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Illustration No. 4.3.8 Horoscope No. 54 Born on 15.10.1954 at 7:16:00 hrs. Place: Kanpur Long 80:41 E Lat. 26:28 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun OY 8M 23D

LAGNA

MON KET VEN SUN

DO RAH MER SAT 9 5

JUP 7

MAR 10 4 JUP

MAR

3 KET =

MER 12 2 VEN SAT SUN MON RAH ASC

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 192 : 29:23 Sun 177 : 56:53 Moon 38 : 21 -: 05 Mars 272 : 41: 16 Mercury 200 : 51:09

Jupiter 94:59:27 Venus 214:45:37 Saturn 196 : 22:31 Rahu 256 : 16:0 Ketu 76 : 16:0 NAVAMSA

SAT KET MON MER 11 9

MCN 12 8

SAT MAR KET 10

MER 7

MAR JUP 4 ASC. VEN RAH SUN 2 6

SUN 3

JUP VEN RAH

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE FOURTH HOUSE 255

machine for the processing of plastic films. In a period of 25 years he became one of the most renowned and successful businessman in plastics. He is now having business relations in more that 100 countries. This is an excellent horoscope in which four planets Moon, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are exalted. And three of them are in kendras giving rise to Ruchchaka, Hans, and Shasha Mahapurush Rajyogas. He has been liked and loved by innumerable ladies due to his impressive and versatile personality. 2nd and 71h lord Mars is exalted in the 4* house and is unaspected by any malefic planet. Married life is generally happy. He has been blessed with 3 fortunate children. Mars and Saturn both aspect the 7* house even then he is enjoying conjugal bliss. Conjunction of Saturn and Mercury, for Libra ascendant, is marvellous and gives unexpected achievements and heights, and makes one very rich.

Observation 7.4

Mars in the 4th, in the sign of exaltation, does not give rise to effective Kuja dosha. The subject generally leads a happy and prosperous life. Following are the details of few birth charts, which were also studied to deduce the above conclusion:

1. Female DOB 20.03.1975 TOB 21:00 Shahdara B1/109 2. Female DOB 25.09.1971 TOB 07:40 Allahabad B1/216 3. Male DOB 30.11.1952 TOB 04:45 Karnal C1/55 4. Male DOB 04.02.1947 TOB 00:49 Meerut C1/132 5. Female DOB 14.03.1975 TOB 20:27 Lucknow Q1/30 6. Female DOB 28.03.1975 TOB 08:42 Delhi Q1/236 7. Female DOB 09.01.1981 TOB 03:00 Jaipur Q1/343

Mars in 4th honse

For Scorpio Ascendant

For Scorpio ascendant, placement of Mars in the 4* house in Aquarius gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Here, Mars is the lord of the ascendant and 6* house, and its placement may give other benefits of the 4* house but it does destroy marital happiness. In case of effective Kuja dosha the aspect or conjunction of Mars with Jupiter and Moon enhances the Kuja dosha.

Illustration no. 4.3.9 Horoscope no. 16

She was quite charming, intelligent and highly educated girl who was

256 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

married on 21.4.83 and was divorced after 3.5 months on 7.8.83. In fact, she suffered from frequent fits of epilepsy. Here lagna lord Mars is tenanted in the 4* house with 9* lord Moon and is aspected by 2nd and 5th lord Jupiter. Many will conclude that the adversity of Kuja dosha has been neutralised due to such a good combination of conjunction of Mars and Moon, and aspect of Jupiter and Venus. Here placement of 7th lord Venus in Leo is also quite a negative factor for a happy married life. After soliciting divorce she lived alone. Havoc of Kuja dosha in 4* house in Aquarius destroyed sweet home.

Observation 8.4

Placement of Mars in Aquarius in 4th house for Scorpio ascendant damages conjugal bliss and in case of affliction of Mars, the adversity of Kuja dosha may lead to divorce. Following are the details of few birth charts, which were also studied to deduce the above conclusion:

1. Male DOB 27.11.1907 TOB 07:37 Allahabad CI/2992 2. Male DOB 22.10.1956 TOB 08:22 Bahraich C1/171 3. Female DOB 04.11.1971 TOB 08:20 Allahabad C1/282 4. Male DOB 25.01.1956 TOB 11:33 Faridabad C1/3 03 5. Male DOB 17.01.1937 TOB 53/10 Lucknow M/8 Ishta 6. Female DOB 27.09.1956 TOB 10:30 Belgalm M/22

Mars in 4th house

For Sagittarius Ascendant

For Sagittarius ascendant, placement of Mars in 4* house in Pisces gives rise to effective Kuja dosha, and it is worse if 4th lord Jupiter occupies the 12th house. Harmony of married life is curtailed but disaster does not take place. Problem regarding children may creep up in the absence of proper balancing of Kuja dosha with the life partner.

Illustration no. 4.3.10 Horoscope no. 55

She is living in U.S.A and was married around 25 years of age. The husband is not mangali. She is troubled with a number of physical ailments. The married life is also not happy, though it is not miserable as well. Here Mars is placed in the 4th house with debilitated Mercury, the lord of 7th and 10th houses. This has caused the problem of depression

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Illustration No. 4.3.10 Horoscope No. 55 Born on 11.3.1966 at 02:59:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Blance of Mahadasha of Rahu 1Y 8M 25D

LAGNA .

MAR JUP VEN KET

MER RAH 10 8

SUN MON

SAT 11 7

SUN SAT MAR MER 12 6 6

VEN 3

KET 2 4 ASC. MON JUP RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 264 : 26: 0 Sun 326 : 28: 33 Moon 198 : 42:52 Mars 337 : 40: 15 Mercury 342 : 15: 17 Jupiter 58 :46:41 Venus 283 : 42 : 2 Saturn 326 : 29:23 Rahu 34 : 21: 8 Ketu 214 : 21: 8 NAVAMSA

SUN MON VEN MER

SA 9 7

10 6 JUP MAR RAH 8

RAH 11 5 KET

KET 2 SUN VEN 12 SAT MON

ASC. MER JUP 3

MAR

258 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

and short temperament to her. Business of her husband is not running smooth due to improper match of Kuja dosha.

Observation 9.4

For Sagittarius ascendant, placement of Mars in the 4th house in Pisces is not much harmful but it certainly curtails the happiness of married life to some extent. However, if Mars is aspected by Jupiter, the adversity will be enhanced. If the 4th lord Jupiter is placed in 12th house and aspects Mars from the 12* house itself, Kuja dosha gets multiplied and may create temporary separation. Following are the details of few birth charts, which were also studied to deduce the above conclusion: 1. Male DOB 23.7.1973 TOB 18:13 Jaipur X1/136 2. Male DOB 13.5.1960 TOB 22:50 Lucknow B1/235

3. Male DOB 25.12.1971 TOB 07:09 Champavat Q1/78

Mars in 4th house

For Capricorn Ascendant

For Capricorn ascendant, if Mars falls in the 4* house in Aries, there is no Kuja dosha. Sages have correctly observed that Mars does not create Kuja dosha if placed in 4th house in own sign Aries or Scorpio.

Illustration no. 4.3.11 Horoscope no. 56

She is a beautiful woman who was married on 25.1.98 with a strong, rich and handsome man. She was blessed with a daughter on 10.8.2001 and a daughter thereafter. The husband is running a famous Bar and restaurant and has many heavy contracts. He loves the native. She is quite fortunate to have such a caring and loving life partner. She is bom in Capricorn ascendant with Mars in the 4th house and yogakaaraka Venus in the 9th house. Retrograde Jupiter joins the ascendant and obtains Neech Bhanga. She is thus quite fortunate with regard to happy married life. Mars did not harm her conjugal life at all.

Observation 10.4

For Capricorn ascendant, placement of Mars in the 4* house in Aries gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. This Mars does not curtail marital bliss until unless other combinations afflict 7th house.

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Illustration No. 4.3.11 Horoscope No. 56 Born on 17.8.1973 at 17:45:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Saturn 7Y 5M 19D

LAGNA

MON MAR SAT RAH KET MON 12 8

MER JUP 10

MAR - 7

ASC 4

JUP SUN MER 6 VEN 5 RAH VEN 3 SAT KET SUN

• PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 288 : 01: 58 Sun 120 : 56: 39

Moon 341 : 25: 05 Mars 08 : 32: 09 Mercury 105 : 19: 31 Jupiter 281 : 27: 54R Venus 154 : 40: 03 Saturn 68:07:03

Rahu 253:04:07

Ketu 73 :04: 07

NAVAMSA

SUN ASC. RAH JUP MAR 4 2

SUN S MAR JUP

VEN RAH

6 12

9 KET SAT

7 MON VEN

SAT MER MON 8 10

MER KET

260 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Following are the details of few birth charts, which were also studied to dednce the above conclusion:

1. Female DOB 03.12.1973 TOB 11:00 Gorakhpur V1/208 2. Female DOB 18.03.1983 TOB 03:30 Calcutta 41/2983 3. Female DOB 29.02.1972 TOB 05:22 Chakradharpur X1/259 4. Male DOB 15.03.1953 TOB 04:44 Delhi B1/339 5. Female DOB 19.02.1925 TOB 57/22 Raipur C1/198 Ishta 6. Female DOB 26.05.1947 TOB 22:13 Jaunpur C1/130

Mars in 4th house

For Aquarius Ascendant

For Aquarius ascendant, placement of Mars in Taurs in 4* house is very harmful, particnlarly if 4th lord Venus occnpies the 12th house. This gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Here Mars is lord of 3rd and 10th houses and creates problems, tension and damage to the married life. If Venns does not occupy the 12th house, married life will remain intact but true feeling of belonging will be absent. If 4th lord Venus is afflicted or joins the 12th house, the adversity may take the form of Separation. This is an effective Kuja dosha.

Illustration no. 4.3.12 Horoscope no. 57

She is in-charge of a renowned school at Lucknow. She had a love marriage on 29.2.96 after a long courtship. After about 5 years she was blessed with a son on 29.11.2000. Her husband is of very suspicious character and used not to give money for her monthly expenditure. He also misbehaved and tortured her physically and mentally. She is now separated and is at the verge of divorce. She was bom with the Mars in the 4* honse in Taurus, with Ketu. Satum and Moon both occupy the 5th house. 7th house is aspected by Mars and Satum both, along with Jupiter and Mercury. The 4th and 9th lord Venus occupies the 12* house, which has been the cause of separation from her husband. The 7th lord Sun is aspected by Saturn. This has further increased the negative occurrences in her married life.

Observation 11.4

For Aquarius ascendant, the placement of Mars in Tauns gives rise to effective Kuja dosha and curtails marital bliss in general but divorce

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE FOURTH HOUSE 261

Illustration No. 4.3.12 Horoscope No. 57 Born on 30.3.1974 at 04:00:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mars 3Y 2M 7D

LAGNA

SUN KET SAT SUN VEN MAR MON 12 10

MER JUP 9

ASC. MER JUP KET MAR 2 8 RAH

VEN 5

SAT 3 7 MON

RAH 4 6

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 30 : 16 : 58 Sun 335 : 21 : 00 Moon 60 : 35 : 02 Mars 53 : 52 : 28

Mercury 318 : 24 : 06

Jnpiter 311 : 23 : 09

Venus 299 : 02 : 52 Saturn 65 :06 : 44

Rahu 238 : 58 : 20 Ketu 58 : 58 : 20

NAVAMSA

RAH SUN SAT KET VEN MER 6

MAR 5 MON 7

JUP 10 4

JUR MAR

3

SUN ASC. KET 12 2

SAT MON VEN RAH MER

262 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

does not take place until unless 4th lord Venus or 7th house is afflicted heavily Following are the details of few birth charts, which were also studied to deduce the above conclusion:

1. Female DOB 25.07.1962 TOB 21:40 Jamnagar X1/151 2. Male DOB 14.09.1975 TOB 17:35 Lucknow B1/80 3. Female DOB 15.04.1955 TOB 03:08 Delhi B1/241 4. Female DOB 27.01.1976 TOB 08:05 Lucknow C1/266

Mars in 4th house

For Pisces Ascendant

For Pisces ascendant, placement of Mars in the 4th house in Gemini gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Here, Mars is placed in the 4* house in inimical sign Gemini, thus creates disasters in marriage. Conjugal bliss is curtailed. One behaves harshly with parents and is blessed with property. Here, Mars is killer as it owns 2nd house and is 8* from its own 9* house. If Jupiter, Saturn or Moon afflict Mars either by conjunction or aspect, Kuja dosha is enhanced resulting into divorce. Many readers will be astonished to read that Mars gets afflicted by conjunction or aspect of Jupiter or Moon or both, while the general belief is just opposite. We have observed frequently and have written many articles on the observation that Kuja dosha gets multiplied by association or aspect of Jupiter or Moon. Jupiter gets exalted where Mars is debilitated and vice-versa. Moon gets debilitated in Martian sign Scorpio and Mars gets debilitated in Moon's sign Cancer but Moon and Mars are friends. Similarly, Jupiter and Mars are friends but these planets do not behave like friends. On the contrary Moon and Jupiter behave inimically with Mars. This has strengthened our above-mentioned ob- servation.

Illustration no. 4.3.13 Horoscope no. 58

She was married on 9.2.1987 with a junior engineer during the 27* year of age, during the major period of Venus. Her father was a rich B.D.O. at Chandausi. She was very proud of the richness of her family, therefore she failed to adjust with her husband and returned back to her father's place within one year of her marriage. For last 15 years she is living all alone and doing a job of teacher in a small school. Her father could not bear the shock, as she was not ready to go back to her husband in

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Illustration No. 4.3.13 Horoscope No. 58 Born on 14.10.1960 at 17:00:00 hrs. Place: Chandausi Long 78:49 E Lat. 28:27 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mercury 16Y 6M 19D

LAGNA

ASC. MARS KET

1 11

2 10

KET MON 12

MARS J 9 JUP SAT

RAH 6 SUN MON 8 00

JUF MER 5 7

SAT VEN SUN RAH MER VEN

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 346 : 26 Sun 177 : 48 Moon 107:01 Mars 77 : 19 Mercury 202 : 27 Jupiter 244 : 47 Venus 207:51 Saturn 259 : 10 Rahu 140:06

Ketu 320 : 06

NAVAMSA

KET MON RAH MAR MER JUP VEN 7 9

10 6 SUN SAT

00

2 JUP

12 MAR 4

3 MON ASC. RAH SUN 1 SAT KET MER VEN

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spite of his forceful and repeated persuasion. Her father expired soon after she divorced her husband. Mars occupies the 4th house in Gemini. Jupiter and Saturn are placed in the 10th house. Thus, Mars receives the aspect of Jupiter and Saturn which, has enhanced the adversity Kuja dosha. The 7* house is also afflicted heavily, as it is jointly aspected by both Mars and Saturn. The 6th lord Sun occupies the 7th house and 7th lord Mercury occupies the 8th house. Thus, heavy affliction of the 7th house and afflicted Kuja dosha ruined her married life completely within one year. After the death of her father her relations with mother too got a drubbing because of her insensitive and rude behaviour.

Observation 12.4

For Pisces ascendant, placement of Mars in the 4* house in Gemini gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Family life is miserable, emotions are vanished and the feeling of belonging is absent; conceit and vanity destroy the conjugal bliss. If Jupiter, Saturn or Moon conjoin with or aspect Mars, intensity of Kuja dosha gets further enhanced. Divorce may take place if 7* house is also afflicted in addition to placement of Mars in the 4th house under affliction. Following are the details of few birth charts, which were also studied to deduce the above conclusion:

1. Female DOB 13.07.1966 TOB 11:08 Allahabad K/35 2. Male DOB 21.05.1942 TOB 03:30 Srinagar Q1/45 3. Female DOB 28.10.1975 TOB 16:40 Lucknow Q1/246 4. Female DOB 17.03.1978 TOB 18:05 Lucknow R1/289 5. Male DOB 20.07.1966 TOB 22:20 Lucknow D1/364 6. Male DOB 06.06.1953 TOB 02:00 Jinj a C1/272 Bugembe

अत्रोचयने आयुः कर्म च [hod च विघया निधनमेव च। पंचैतान्यपि सूज्यन्ते मर्भस्थस्येव देहिकः ।।

Age, destiny, money, education and death-all these five are determined by Brahma even while the creature remains in the womb.

CHAPTER 4.4

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE

P lacement of Mars in the 7* house can give varying results depending upon the sign that he is in i. e. results may vary for the different ascendants. Let us discuss the cases having Mars in the 7* house ascendant-wise.

Mars in 7th house

For Aries Ascendant

Mars will own the ascendant and the 8* house. Its placement in the 7* house is adverse from both angles. Parashar has written that if the lord of lagna is placed in the 7th house, the spouse will not live long and will die early. If the planet is a natural malefic it will be further adverse. Similarly, if the lord of 8* house is placed in the 7* house the health of spouse will be questionable. For Aries ascendant, Mars is the lord of ascendant and 8th house and if it is posited in the seventh house, the wife will be killed or die early, because Mars in Libra will give second marriage or contacts with many other women as well. Here, Mars causes active Kuja dosha.

Illustration no. 4.4.1 Horoscope no. 59

Mars is placed in the 7th house in Libra under the aspect of benefic but retrograde Jupiter. Sun, Moon, Venus and Saturn occupy the fifth house

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Illustration No. 4.4.1 Horoscope No. 59 Born on 10.9.1950 at 20:41:00 hrs. Place: Sagar Long 78:44 E Lat. 23:50 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 4Y 6M 1D

LAGNA

RAH ASC. RAH

2 12

3 11 JUP

JUP 1

10 SUN MON 7

VEN SUN SAT MON MAR 9 VEN 8 MER SAT MAR 6

KET MER KET

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 10: 28: 25 Sun 144 : 10:01 Moon 124 : 04:45 Mars 206 : 29 : 18 Mercury 156 : 51 : 48 R Jupiter 307 : 21 : 15 R Venus 127:30:49 Saturn 148 :49 :45

Rahu 335 : 32 : 0 Ketu 155 :32:0

NAVAMSA

MON RAH VEN MER MAR VEN 5 3

MON 6 2 MAR

KET ASC.

7 -

RAH 10

SUN 8 12 MER

JUP 9

SAT SAT JUP SAT 13 KET

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that resulted into love marriage with a very beautiful, intelligent, smart and highly qualified girl. She was also mangli as Mars, in her birth chart, was placed in the 8* house in Cancer, and that too was aspected by Jupiter. The native had adulterous nature. He is a wealthy and handsome person and is very popular among politicians. His father is a famous politician and was an M.P. The native's wife used to fight with him due to his movement, interest and full involvement with other ladies. He was blessed with 3 beantiful danghters. Around 1992 the native married another woman clandestinely. She started living with him. When it became known to the first wife of the native she created nuisance shouting at him in the presence of others. She had acrid arguments with the native regarding his second marriage and other adulterous activities of the native. At that time the native reacted very diplomatically. He somehow cooled her down and a few days later he took her to the top roof of his multi-storied house. It was 2.6.95 when the native of this horoscope pushed his wife from the roof and killed her. Jupiter's aspect over Mars in the 7* house was not of any benefit as far as cancellation of Kuja dosha is concerned. The native was sent to jail in spite of his all resources and wealth.

OBSERVATION 1.7

In Libra Mars creates passion, and sexual excesses but its lord Venus is neutral with Mars. For Aries ascendant, if Mars is placed in the 7* house the wife will die or be killed in any accident or mishap. The native may marry twice. He/she will be very passionate and may commit licentious deeds. Following horoscopes were also studied to arrive at the observation given above:

1. Male DOB 14.09.1963 TOB 20:10 Jaunpur El/31 2. Male DOB 17.11.1959 TOB 17.00 Bombay C1/246 3. Female DOB 13.11.1972 TOB 17:24:45 Rohtak C1/327 4. Male DOB 31.03.1967 TOB 08.00 Bangkok C1/385 5. Male DOB 30.09.1978 TOB 18:40 Kanpur Q2/31 6. Male DOB 11.02.1969 TOB 11:05 Kuchha J2/72 7. Male DOB 28.02.1967 TOB 10:00 Azamgarh H1/17

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Mars in 7th house

For Taurus ascendant

If Mars occupies the 7th house, for Taurus ascendant, it falls in Scorpio i.e. in its own sign. Mars also owns the 12th house in addition to the 7* house, which makes Mars a Maarkesh. This is an adverse disposition of Mars where it will give rise to widowhood. The husband of the native will die in any accident or mishap soon after marriage. The aspect of Jupiter on the 7th house and over Mars will not prevent the adversity.

Illustration no. 4.4.2 Horoscope no. 60

The lord of the 7* house Mars in Scorpio joins the 7* house itself in association with 2nd and 5* lord Mercury and Ketu. Saturn occupies the 10th house and there is mutual aspect between Mars and Saturn. She was deeply involved with a Muslim boy. Marriage could not be held with that boy, as she was a Hindu. Due to utmost pressure of her parents she got married in Oct. 87 with a handsome engineer boy. She was blessed with a daughter in 88 and soon thereafter she diplomatically, cleverly, and intelligently managed to murder her husband in Jan 1989. Here 5th lord Mercury is placed with 7* lord Mars. This is also a Madan Gopal Yoga, which makes one adulterous. Mercury provided her negative intelligence and Ketu further enhanced the intensity of Mars. Mutual aspect between Mars and Saturn further aggravated the intensity of Mars but side by side being a Yogakaaraka made her fortunate as well. In spite of the murder of husband she was not accused of any charge. Within one year she managed her 2nd marriage with the same Muslim boy.

Illustration no. 4.4.3 Horoscope no. 61

Here Mars is placed in the 7th house in Scorpio. Thus she is an active mangli girl. Jupiter occupies the lagna. Thus there is mutual aspect between Jupiter and Mars. Her father was Chairman of UPSEB and consulted us about the matching of horoscope with a doctor boy. He was not mangli and therefore the proposal was strongly and rightly con- demned. Many astrologers of Varanasi advised.for the marriage because, according to them, Kuja dosha was neutralized by Jupiter's mutual aspect. Mr. Chairman did not give any importance to our observation that Kuja dosha gets enhanced by Jupiter's association or aspect. He performed the marriage of the native on 9.2.74 with the same boy. Her husband, who was a very handsome and smart doctor, got crushed by a car on 16.3.76. Thus she suffered widowhood. According to Mr. H.N.

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 269

Illustration No. 4.4.2 Horoscope No. 60 Bom on 2.11.1965 at 19:42:00 hrs. Place: Aligarh Long 78:4 E Lat. 27:54 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 3Y 5M 19D

LAGNA

ASC. JUP JUP RAH 3

4 12 RAH MON SAT 2 SAT v. = MON

00

MER MAR 6 KET 10

MER 9

VEN SUN 7 MAR SƯN VEN

KET

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 53 : 19:48 Sun 196 : 04:27

Moon 300 : 03:26 Mars 237 : 51: 24 Mercury 217 : 04:43 Jupiter 67 : 37: 19 R

Venus 243 : 10: 44 Saturn 317 : 13: 24 Rahu 41 : 35 :24

Ketu 221 : 35 : 24

NAVAMSA

MAR RAH VEN 3 SAT MER 6 2

SUN ASC.

MON KET 7 1 RAH VEN

10

MAR 8 12 SAT 9 11 JUP MON MER JUP SUN KET

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Illustration No. 4.4.3 Horoscope No. 61 Born on 16.2.1954 at 11:36:00 hrs. Place: Calcutta Long 88:20 E Lat. 22:30 N Balance of Mahadasha of Saturn 0Y 10M 27D

LAGNA

ASC. JUP 3 1 MON KET 4 12 SUN JUP VEN MON MER KET 2 SUN S 11 VEN MER RAH 8

MAR 10 RAH

MON SAT 7 9

SAT

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 43:30:54 Sun 303 : 49:06 Moon 106:01:43 Mars 280 : 20: 32 Mercury 321 : 31:40 Jupiter 53:14:59 Venus 307 : 58:57 Saturn 196 : 7 : 52 Rahu 270 : 29: 49 Ketu 90 : 29:49 NAVAMSA

MER MER ASC. 3 1

JUP

JUP KET 4 12

SAT KET 2

5 11 SAT

8 RAH SUN MON RAH

6 10

7 9 VEN SUN MAR VEN MON MAR

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE: SEVENTH HOUSE 271

Katwe Saturn is just a honse behind Mars, which is also damaging and makes one active mangli.

OBSERVATION 2.7

For Taurus ascendant, placement of Mars in the 7* house in Scorpio will give rise to active Kuja dosha. The husband of the woman may die in any accident or mishap, soon after marriage. Following horoscopes were also studied to arrive at the observation given above:

1. Female DOB 28.10.1963 TOB 19.25 Lucknow B1/99 2. Female DOB 07.06.1969 TOB 11:45 Baroda 12/92 3. Female DOB 15.08.1969 TOB 00:05 Bahari Q1/136

Mars in 7th house

For Gemini Ascendant

For Gemini ascendant, Mars will own 11th and 6* house. Here its placement in the 7th honse will give ailment to the life partner. If it is placed with Sun there will be no problem in the married life becanse the Sun controls the actions of Mars. However, if 8* lord Saturn joins the Mars in the 7th house, this will be damaging.

Illustration no. 4.4.4 Horoscope no. 62

She was born in Gemini ascendant with Sun and Venus in the 7* along with Mars. The 7* lord Jupiter, who aspects the 7* house Mars, has mntual exchange or Vinimay Parivartan Rajayoga. She had a love marriage on 9.2.2000 with a handsome boy involved into the profession of manufacturing medicines i.e. pharmaceutical. She is leading a happy married life.

Observation 3.7

For Gemini ascendant, if Mars is placed in 7th honse in Sagittarins, ailments to hnsband and professional problems to him may appear. If Mars and Saturn join in the 7* house there will be disaster. If the Sun is associated with Mars in 7th, the married life will generally be happy. Following horoscopes were also studied to arrive at the observation given above:

1. Male DOB 5.11.1965 TOB 21.12 Gorakhpur E1/88 2. Male DOB 18.3.1956 TOB 12:15 Mirzapur E1/97

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Illustration No.4.4.4 Horoscope No. 62 Born on 7.1.1977 at 16:30:00 hrs. Place: Bareilly Long 79:24 E Lat. 28:20 N Balance of Mahadasha of Saturn OY 3M 13D

LAGNA

JUP ASC. MON SAT

KET 2 JUP

MON 5 I KET

VEN SAT

6 12

9

SUN MER 7 11 RAII MAR VEN

SUN 8 10

MER RAH

MAR

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 70 : 50: 18 Sun 263 : 30: 16

Moon 106 :- 30: 16 Mars 251 : 16:46 Mercury 260 ; 51: 36 R Jupiter 27 : 44: 45 R Venus 309 : 42:09 Saturn 111 : 53: 17R Rahu 186 : 30:57 Ketu 06 : 30:57 NAVAMSA

JUP VEN KET 11 4 SUN

12 SAT 8 MON MAR RAH

10

MER - 7

ASC 4 SAT MAR

2 6 KET

JUP SUN 5

VEN MON MER 3

RAH

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 273

3. Female DOB 07.01.1977 TOB 04:30 Bareilly M1/57 4. Male DOB 28.04.1954 TOB 09:50 Delhi Q2/99 5. Female DOB 12.10.1954 TOB 05:00 Bareilly J1/3 6. Female DOB 15.12.1978 TOB 19:23 J1/38 J2/72

Mars in 7th house

For Cancer Ascendant

If Mars is placed in the 7th house, for Cancer ascendant, it will give rise to inactive Kuja dosha. In other words, here Mars will promote the husband or wife. Early and happy marriage with a good-looking life partner will take place.

Illustration no. 4.4.5 Horoscope no. 63

Exalted and unaspected Mars in the 7th house resulted in happy married life. Here the 7th lord Saturn occupies the 9* house under retrograde motion. She had an early love marriage around 20 years of age. Few years after marriage she got involved with a multi millionaire as soon as major period of Mars started. It was well known to her husband but the married life remained intact. On the contrary her husband got many promotions and elevation due to associations of his wife (native) with the wholesole owner of the organization, where his husband was working.

Illustration no. 4.4.6 Horoscope no. 14

Exalted Jupiter in the ascendant and exalted Mars in the 7th house has resulted into RajaBhang Yog. Jupiter is the 6th lord and aspects the 5th house and 5th lord Mars. She had a love marriage with a Srivastava boy. Due to lot of interference of mother-in-law, her marriage failed and after 5 or 6 years she started living separately. Here the lord of 6th house Jupiter's aspect over Mars in the 7th house caused the adversity. Saturn is also exalted. In spite of three Mahapurush Rajayoga i.e. Hans Mahapurush Rajyoga, Shasa Rajayoga, Ruchchak Rajyoga, she suffered from the pangs of separation. She is now serving as a teacher in a small school. In another case, husband is a Major General in Army. She is little dissatisfied due to adulterous nature of her husband but there is no serious problem in married life as Mars is exalted in the 7th house. Thus, the placement of Mars in the sign of exaltation cancels the Kuja dosha and does not disturb married life, unless other negative combinations are present.

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Illustration No. 4.4.5 Horoscope No. 63 Born on 25.11.1967 at 22:55:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Venus 12Y 6M 18D

LAGNA

SAT RAH JUP MON

3 VEN 6 2

ASC. 4 MER KET 7 RAH

MAR JUP 10

MON MAR SUN SAT

8 12 11 SUN MER VEN KET

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 117:48:23 Sun 219 : 20:44 Moon 138 : 17: 18 Mars 271 : 53: 16 Mercury 201:55:08 Jupiter 131 : 18:54 Venus 173 : 32:01 Saturn 342 · 24 : 34 Rahu 04 : 01:53 Ketu 184 : 01:53 NAVAMSA

MER ASC. MER RAH 11 1 RAH MAR 2 10

JUP 12

3 9

MAR 6 VEN SUN MON KET 4 8 JUP

KET SAT SUN 5 7 VEN SAT MON

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 275

Illustration no. 4.4.7 Horoscope no. 64 The native was engineer-in-chief in irrigation. He has a robust and impressive personality due to Jupiter's aspect over the Cancer ascendant and over its lord Moon. Here, the 9th lord Jupiter joins the 9th house and 10th house is aspected by its own lord Mars. The ascendant lord Moon and the 9* lord Mercury are under mutual aspect giving lot of strength to fortunes. Placement of retrograde debilitated Saturn is like exalted Saturn as per rules of retrograde planets. We may add that exalted planets, if retrograde, give results of debilitation. In this horoscope Mercury is also exalted, in addition to Mars. Saturn and Venus are debilitated but obtain Neech Bhang Rajyoga, i.e. cancellation of debili- tation. The Sun and Jupiter obtain own signs, respectively. These combinations have resulted into unexpected rise of native as he comes from humble circumstances. The native got married on 11.12.61 during sub period of Mercury in the major period of Rahu when Jupiter was transiting the 7th house from ascendant and was crossing the radical location of Mars, with an exceptionally beautiful female having captivating, chiselled and proportionate physique and outstanding merits. The native has been blessed with 3 daughters, and one son after the daughters. We want to specify that native is mangli as Mars is posited in the 7* house. In spite of 42 years of marriage he is leading a very happy and prosperous conjugal life, full of love and care for each other. In this case we can also say that the exalted Mars in the 7th house does not make the native mangli. A man or a woman, having Mars in Capricorn in 7th, will not suffer from any kind of adversities of Kuja dosha even if there is mutual aspect between Mars and Saturn. Here it is inactive Kuja dosha.

Observation 4.7

For Cancer ascendant, placement of Mars in Capricorn will cancel Kuja dosha. But if Mars is afflicted by the aspect of 6th lord Jupiter or 8th lord Saturn, married life will be disturbed; otherwise the Yogakaraka Mars will result into happy marriage. Following horoscopes were also studied to arrive at the observation given above:

1. Female DOB 25.10.1954 TOB 22:57 Patna (18) 2. Male DOB 11.5.1971 TOB 10:23:30 Mau Rampur B1/352 3. Male DOB 26.11.1967 TOB 10:33 Solon El/24 4. Male DOB 16.10.1954 TOB 23:59 Mainpuri C1/234

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Illustration No. 4.4.7 Horoscope No. 64 Born on 16.9.1939 at 03:30:00 hrs. Place: Ghazipur Long 83:36 E Lat. 25:36 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mars 1Y 11M 9D

LAGNA

JUP KET SUN MER

SAT S 3 VEN 6 2

ASC. 4

MON 7 KET

RAH I SAT

MAR SUN 10 MAR MER 12 JUP

MON 11

RAH VEN

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 119 : 06:34 Sun 149:07:54

Moon 182 : 57: 54

Mars 274 : 19: 25 Mercury 143 : 13:44

Jupiter 342 : 18:55 R Venus 151: 50:45 Saturn 07:20:37 Rahu 186 : 41:46 Ketu 06 : 41 : 46

NAVAMSA

MAR ASC. KET SAT 1 11 VEN 2 10

MAR 12

KET SAT 9 SUN 3 RAH

VEN

8

MER 7 SUN RAH MON JUP MER MON JUP

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 277

5. Female DOB 29.12.1950 TOB 20.00 Khurja 12/63 6. Male DOB 10.07.1939 TOB 06:10 Aligarh H/52 7. Female DOB 10.03.1945 TOB 15:10 Udaipur K/6

Mars in 7th honse

For Leo ascendant

Here Mars is a Yogkaaraka, as it owns the 4th and the 9th houses. However, if Mars is placed in the 7th house in Aquarius it will not protect the native from marital disturbances. Though according to a few earlier mentioned aphorisms, Mars does not cause Kuja dosha in Aquarius and Leo signs anywhere, we have not found it correct in our experience.

Illustration no. 4.4.8 Horoscope no. 65

She was born in Leo ascendant with Mars in the 7* house. The 7* lord Satum is also placed in the sign of Aries. Mars obtains navamsa of exaltation. There is mutual exchange between 7th lord Satum and 9* lord Mars giving rise to Vinimay Parivartan Rajayoga. She got married to a very handsome and smart IPS officer, when she was 21 years of age. The combination for good fortune is present in this birth chart. Her husband received many promotions. By 1981 he was D. I. G. of Police. At a time on 25.2.82 when the native was involved in adultery, her husband caught her red-handed with her lover. In fact her husband, who had gone out, was not expected to come back so soon. The native was sleeping in her bedroom with a subordinate of her husband and was caught in a most undesirable position. Her husband could not bear the shock of infidelity of his wife and shot himself by his service revolver on 28.2.82. She suffered from the curse of widowhood at the age of 41. However, she got the job on compassionate grounds in place of her husband after his death, and later died at the age of 54 years in 1995. In another case of Leo ascendant, Mars in Aquarius in 7* and Saturn in the ascendant caused miserable married life. The wife developed a tumor of 12 kg of weight and the native himself suffered from paralysis.

Observation 5.7

For Leo ascendant, placement of Mars in the 7th house makes one active mangli and may result into disasters and death of spouse. In case 7th lord Saturn, occupies the ascendant adversity of Mars will be heavily reduced. Following horoscopes were also studied to arrive at the observation given above:

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Illustration No. 4.4.8 Horoscope No. 65 Born on 24.5.1941 at 11:32:00 hrs. Place: Varanasi Long 83:00 E Lat. 25:20 N Balance of Mahadasha of Venus 12Y 10M 21D

LAGNA

SUN KET MON MER RAH

SAT JUP 4 VEN 6

7 3

MAR SUN MER JUF R 2 VEN

ASC. 11 MAR MON I SAT

RAH 10 12 KET

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 125 : 35: 20 Sun 39 : 37: 54

Moon 18 : 04 : 19

Mars 312 : 21 : 27 Mercury 58 : 33: 17

Jupiter 36 : 25:27 Venus 48 : 52: 10 Saturn 26 : 55: 52

Rahu 156 : 56:37 Ketu 336: 56:37 NAVAMSA

VEN SUN ASC. VEN RAH 3 SUN 12 RAH

JUP 2 2 JUP 5

MAR MON MER 6 10 MAR

MON KET 9

SAT MER SAT KET

KIUA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 279

1. Female DOB 04.02.1949 TOB 19:00 Delhi K2/47 2. Female DOB 09.05.1973 TOB 13:55 Lucknow C1/3 3. Female DOB 19.12.1969 TOB 22:35 Gorakhpur C1/206 4. Female DOB 14.09.1963 TOB 20:10 Jaipur E1/64 5. Male DOB 13.04.1975 TOB 14:55 Jaipur E1/81 6. Male DOB 06.02.1949 TOB 20:30 Johanseburg C1/366 7. Female DOB 30.11.1971 TOB 10:30 Behraich C1/390 8. Female DOB 04.02.1949 TOB 19:00 Delhi 12/76 9. Female DOB 13.12.1969 TOB 12:05 Delhi D1/126 10 Male DOB 08.03.1994 TOB 18:36 28N39,77E 13 N1/72

Mars in 7th house For Virgo ascendant

For Virgo ascendant, Mars is the lord of the 3rd and the 8* houses. If it is placed in the 7th house it will disturb the married life, provided 7th lord Jupiter is adversely placed or afflicted. We have found that for a male nativity, if Mars joins the 7th house in Pisces without affliction, married life will hot be disturbed but the health of wife will be quite bad.

Illustration no. 4.4.9 Horoscope no. 66

The native is a topper of I.A.S examination of his batch. He was bom in Virgo ascendant with Mars in the 7th in Pisces. Here Mars is the lord of 3rd and 8th houses, whereas 7* lord Jupiter occupies the 8* house under the aspect of 5* and 6th lord Saturn. The 7* house in hemmed between malefics giving rise to Papakartari Yoga. The native got married around 26 year of age and the married life is extremely happy. He is also blessed with two sons. Here we would like to illustrate one more case of Virgo ascendant with Mars in 7* in Pisces. She is the wife of the native whose horoscope has been analysed above. In fact, the Chairman of Hydel Project consulted us at the time of the marriage of his son. His son was bom in Rohini constellation and the girl was born in Ashlesha constellation. There were only 12 matching points out of 36. There were nadi dosha, gana dosha, graha matri dosha but even then the match was strongly recommended. We never give mu'ch importance to matching points from very early times in our journey of astrology. We have explained this point in our books 'Predicting Marriage' and 'Vaivahik Sukh: Jyotishya Sandarbh'. The couple is leading an exceptionally happy married life. We explain it in the following case.

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Illustration No. 4.4.9 Horoscope No. 66 Born on 15.4.1964 at 18:04:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Moon 7Y 2M 26D

LAGNA

MAR SUN MER MON RAH

JUP VEN 7 5

4 8

SAT

KET 9 RAH

12 MAR MON 10 2 VEN

1 KET ASC. 11 SAT MER SUN JUP

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 177 : 11 Sun 2:22 Moon 43 : 40 Mars 349: 50 Mercury 18:02 Jupiter 7:25 Venus 47: 50 Saturn 308 : 50 Rahu 72 : 18 Ketu 252 : 18 NAVAMSA

SUN MON JUP VEN 7 5

KET 8 MER 4

KET 6

MAR JUP SAT 3 VEN

RAH 12

10 2 MON RAH MAR ASC. SAT MER SUN

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 281

Illustration no. 4.4.10 Horoscope no. 67

She is born in Virgo ascendant with Mars in 7th in Pisces. The 7th house is hemmed between two malefics, Rahn and Satnrn, giving rise to Papakartari Yoga. She got married in her 20th year with the native of Illustration no. 4.4.9 and is leading exceptionally happy conjngal life. At the time of matching of both the birth charts it was found that Graha Melapak and Bhava Melapak have quite strong matching. Both are born in Virgo ascendant with Mars in the 7th in Pisces. The 7th house in both the horoscopes is placed under Papakartari Yoga. The 9* honse is strong in both the cases, therefore the matching was recommended quite strongly in spite of only 12 matching points. After about 15 years of marriage there has been no problem, no unhappiness, or any tragedy in their married life. Here Kuja dosha of one horoscope has cancelled the dosha of another. We wonld like to point ont that in the same ascendant the same placement of Mars wonld nullify the Kuja dosha.

Illnstration no. 4.4.11 Horoscope no. 68

The native is a retired member of UPSEB. He and his wife were popnlar in the department as most snitable, impressive and handsome conple. Both partners are exceptionally good looking and smart. They are Kashmiri Brahmins. This is the horoscope of male native with Mars in the 7th house in Pisces, having no adverse aspect. There is mutual exchange between 4* and 7th lord Jupiter and 9th lord Venus giving rise to Vinimay Parivartan Rajayoga. The wife of the native also has Mars in 2nd house in Scorpio. Both are living quite happily. Their married life is full of love, care, happiness, and great feeling of belonging for each other. Till this age of 64, Mars of the 7th house has not spoiled the married life of the native.

Illustration no. 4.4.12 Horoscope no. 69

She was born in Virgo ascendant with Mars in the 7th house in Pisces in association with the 12th lord Sun, lagna lord Mercnry and Rahu. The combination of 7th honse Mars, Snn, Rahn, and Mercury receives the aspect of Jnpiter and Satnrn, one benefic and other malefic. She got married on 19.6.49 at the age of 17. After leading a married life of 34 years, at the age of 61 years, she suffered the loss of her husband. In spite of affliction and combustion of Mars and affliction by the asso- ciation of Mercury and aspect of Saturn she led a happy married life for 34 years and got two sons and one daughter. The 9th house is strong

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Illustration No. 4.4.10 Horoscope No. 67 Born on 23.01.1970 at 22:45:08 hrs. Place: Meerut Long 77:45 E Lat. 29:1 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mercury 9Y 5M 2D

LAGNA

MAR SAT JUP KĘT

7 5

8 4 MON

RAH MON S

MER 9 3 SAT MON

SUN KET 12 MAR VEN SUN 2 VEN 10 1 = MER JUP ASC. SAT RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 164:35 Sun 279 : 51 Moon 112 : 36- Mars 335 : 40 Mercury 260 : 33 R Jupiter 191 : 23 Venus 279 : 35 Saturn 8:58 Rahu 320 : 38 Ketu 140 : 38 NAVAMSA

RAH SUN SAT

VEN RAH ASC. SAT 3 1

SUN 12 VEN

MAR =

MON 00 JUP MAR MON 10 JUF 9 KET 7

MER KET MER

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 283

Illustration No. 4.4.11 Horoscope No. 68 Born on 13.11.1941 at 02:20:00 hrs. Place: Allahabad Long 81:50 E Lat. 25:57 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 4Y 4M 16D

LAGNA

JUP SUN MER MON RAH MAR SAT 7 5

8 4

KET 6

VEN 9 3

MON 12 MAR RAH JUF 10 2 SAT

11 VEN SUN MER ASC. KET

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 152:31 Sun 207 : 3 Moon 124 : 57 Mars 348 : 4 Mercury 188 : 1 Jupiter 56 : 34 Venus 253 : 54 Saturn 32 : 23 Rahu 147: 56 Ketu 327 : 56 NAVAMSA

MAR MER MON SUN REH KET 11 9

00 12 SAT

10

• 7

ASC. 4 SAT JUP VEN 2 6

MAR MON

MER 3 RAH SUN KET JUP VEN

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Illustration No. 4.4.12 Horoscope No. 69 Born on 10.4.1932 at 18:05:00 hrs. Place: Kanpur Long 80:19 E Lat. 26:27 N Balance of Mahadasha of Moon 5Y 4M 21D

LAGNA SUN MAR MOON MER VEN 7 RAH 5

4 JUP 00 KET

JCP 6

9 3

SAT 12

SUN MER SAT MON 10 MAR RAH 2 VEN

ASC. KẸT

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 172: 49:41 Sun 357:30:50 Moon 46 : 8 : 43 Mars 342 : 42 : 18 Mercury 357 : 22: 43 R Jupiter 109 : 41: 51 Venus 42 : 52:06 Saturn 280 : 54: 29

Rahu 333 : 00:04 Ketu 153: 00:04 NAVAMSA

SUM SAT MER VEN MON 3 V. MON 2 ASC. RAH

RAH

SAT MAR 7 VEN

10 KET

KET SUN 12 MER JUP MAR 9

JUP

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 285

as well. Mars in the 7th house did not harm the lady much. Here Kuja dosha is inactive. In all cases illustrated above Mars in Pisces in the 7th house was not disastrous and did not cause any havoc, tragedy, misery or problem in their conjugal life.

Observation 6.7:

For Virgo ascendant, if Mars is placed in the 7th house in Pisces, it will not be disastrous for married life or for the life of spouse. If Mars is heavily afflicted along with 7th lord Jupiter disturbance will arise but in all such cases health of wife will require lot of care and treatment. Some of the other birth charts, which were also considered, have following details:

1. Female DOB 13.06.1975 TOB 13:30 Saharanpur S1/49 2. Female DOB 01.03.2000 TOB 21:15 Delhi K1/63 3. Male DOB 29.12.1971 TOB 23:50 Hardoi E1/48

Mars in 7th house

For Libra ascendant

For Libra ascendant if Mars occupies the 7* house in Aries, it is not good for a happy married life. Mars is the lord of the 7th and the 2nd houses, for Libra ascendant. Thus Mars becomes a strong 'Maarkesh'. Since, here in 7* house, Mars will occupy its own sign, Aries, it will bring problems to the spouse. Family life will be unhappy and one may indulge in immoral activities. Mars will aspect 10th, 2nd and the ascendant, therefore it will be harmful for health, profession and finance as well. For Libra ascendant, Mars gives the worst result but in Aries it will not cause the death of life partner or separation, though marital life will be unhappy. There will be no mutual understanding or love between the couple and it may only be an adjustment between the husband and wife.

Illustration no. 4.4.13 Horoscope no. 70

The native is a civil service officer. He was born in Libra ascendant with Moon and Mars in the 7* house. He is quite a handsome and smart boy. During preparation of IAS he met with a girl of most ordinary appearance and elder in age. However, both had a long courtship of about 6 years. The boy had assured the girl for marriage under any circumstances. Both were Brahmins. Age of the girl was advancing gradually. There was

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Illustration No. 4.4.13 Horoscope No. 70 Born on 19.2.1972 at 22:41:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 1Y 8M 5D

LAGNA

VEN MON SAT MAR 6 JUP 9 5

SUN KET MER 7 RAH 10 KET 4

RAH

SUN MON MAR 3 MER

12 2

JUP ASC. VEN SA

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 189:40:40 Sun 306 : 41: 42 Moon 10 :07:40 Mars 12 : 33: 24 Mercury 308 : 41:27 Jupiter 248 : 49 : 49 Venus 347 : 32: 17 Saturn 36 : 27:24 Rahu 281 : 28:39 Ketu 101 : 28: 39

NAVAMSA

RAH JUP 10 SAT SUN KET 7 7 MON MER

SAT MAR VEN 9

12 6

3 JUP 5 -

SUN RAH

MER 4 KET 2 ASC MON MAR VEN

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 287

pressure from her parents for marriage .- Whenever she asked the boy for marriage, he always deferred the proposal till he takes all the four attempts of IAS. He got the snccess in the third attempt and that was the critical moment when the girl pressed him hard for marriage. There were, now, innumerable proposals of very beautiful and rich girls for him after qnalifying into IAS. By this time the girl was 30 and the boy was 29. The girl had waited for 6 years for marriage with this boy, as both loved each other. There had always been full assurance of marriage. The boy was neither saying yes or no even after qualifying into IAS. Ultimately the boy was convinced and married her on 26.11.2002. The marriage is intact and happy till date, thongh possibilities of upheavals in their life, after a few years, can not be ruled out.

Illustration no. 4.4.14 Horoscope no. 71

Native was bom in Libra ascendant. Mars is in the 7th house in Aries. Native is handsome, smart boy and had a love marriage with a quite good-looking and smart girl. Married life is generally happy but she has predominance over the native. Mutual aspect between Venus and Mars has given innnmerable love affairs to the native. Actually this is bringing some problem in the married life now.

Illustration no. 4.4.15 Horoscope no. 72

She is wife of an IAS officer, having Jupiter in the ascendant and Mars and Saturn in the 7th house. She got married on 1.9.92 and was blessed with a daughter on 24.2.94. Her husband met with many accidents and suffered ill health due to presence of Mars in the 7th house. Her married life is also quarrelsome. The husband suffered a lot in his professional sphere with many inqniries, allegation and charges etc. Mars obtains vargottam navamsa and its association with Saturn in the 7th honse has nnllified the adversities of Kuja dosha bnt the aspect of retrograde Jupiter, the lord of 3rd and 6th honse, over Mars is also responsible for marital unhappiness. However, the marriage is intact and there is no possibility of separation or death of spouse. In most of the cases, whether men or women, we have observed that placement of Mars in the 7* house had not been much disastrous. This gives unhappy married life. The marriage generally takes place after 2I years or 28 years of age. If the spouse is not having Kuja dosha and there is no balancing of Kuja dosha there will be many quarrels between the couple, due to difference in their opinions. If Saturn's aspect is not there the predominance of wife will also be there. Any kind of separation

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Illustration No. 4.4.14 Horoscope No. 71 Born on 20.09.1973 at 09:30:00 hrs. Place: Allahabad Long 81:50 E Lat. 25:27 N Balance of Mahadasha of Rahu 13Y 5M 20D

LAGNA

MAR MON SUN MER KĒT SAT 8 6 RAH 9 VEN

1 JUP 10 4

JUP 1 MAR

11 3 MON KET SAT ASC. 12 2 RAH SUN VEN MER

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 201 : 39: 49 Sun 153 : 33: 19 Moon 70 : 00': 38 Mars 15 : 46: 37 R

Mercury 167:20:03

Jupiter 278 : 54: 39 R Venus 204 : 26: 10 Saturn 70 : 35 : 29 Rahu 250 : 16: 18 Ketu 70 : 16: 18 NAVAMSA

JUP JUP ASC. MER 2 12

MER SUN

3 11 VEN

SUN RAH VEN MON RAH 4 10 KET

MON SAT 7 KET MAR SAT 5 9 MAR

6 8

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 289

Illustration No.4.4.15 Horoscope No. 72 Born on 28.2.1970 at 22:35:00 hrs. Place: Lakhimpur Long 80:47 E Lat. 27:57 N Balance of Mahadasha of Saturn 7Y 7M 8D

LAGNA

MAR MON

SAT 6

JUF 5 KET

SUN RAH 7 VEN MER 10 4

MER KET

SUN MAR SAT 3 RAH

ASC VEN 12 2 MON JUP

• PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 196 : 06: 19 Sun 316 : 15: 19 Moon 221 : 16:51 Mars 01 :59:45 Mercury 298 : 15: 49 Jupiter 192 : 24: 25 R Venus 324 : 41 : 33 Saturn 11 : 20: 22 Rahu 318:20:30 Ketu 138 : 20:30 NAVAMSA

RAH JUP RAH MAR VEN 12 10

MAR 1 9

SUN ASC. SAT 11 SUN

VEN

JUP

7 MON

4 MON MER 6

KET SAT MER KET

290 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

will not take place in spite of quarrelsome life. Aspect of Jupiter over Mars will enhance the adversities where as Yogkaaraka Saturn's aspect over Mars will minimize the same.

Observation 7.7:

For Libra ascendant, if Mars is placed in 7th house in Aries, there will be an active Kuja dosha, which will bring lot of misunderstandings, unhappiness, miseries, tensions, conflicts and differences with the life partner. But relations with life partner will not be broken by separation or death. Some of the other birth charts, which were also considered, have following details:

1. Female DOB 30.05.1962 TOB 16:00 Lucknow J2/80 2. Female DOB 01.05.1964 TOB 06:43 Lucknow (33) 3. Male DOB 03.07.1943 TOB 14:02 Lahore C-1/211 4. Male DOB 25.07.1958 TOB 12:25 Lucknow M1/84 5. Female DOB 07.10.1973 TOB 08:10 Lucknow El/19 6. Male DOB 25.06.1949 TOB 01:30 Lucknow B1/195 7. Female DOB 06.02.1957 TOB 00:40 Allahabad B1/392 8. Male DOB 24.02.1957 TOB 22:00 Lucknow M1/86 9. Male DOB 18.12.1958 TOB 04:18:19 Haldwani J2/4 10.Male DOB 14.05.1966 TOB 17:22 Etawah Q2/9 11. Female DOB 30.07.1943 TOB 12:14 Aligarh J2/39

Mars in 7th honse

For Scorpio Ascendant

In case of Scorpio ascendant, if Mars is placed in the 7th house, the separation with spouse is possible. Here, Mars is the lord of ascendant and the 6* house. The 6th house is 12* from 7th. 12th house indicates separation or divorce. The relationship between 6th and 7th house is worse than that of 7th and 8th house. Here, Mars joins the 7* house as lagna lord and that is always adverse, as we have explained in observations No. 1.7. The effects of Mars in 7* in Taurus will be further spoiled to create havoc in marital life, if Saturn and Mars are under mutual aspect.

Illustration no. 4.4.16 Horoscope no. 73

She was born in Scorpio ascendant where lagna lord Mars occupies the 7th house in conjunction with the 9th lord Moon, which happens to be the best benefic for Scorpio ascendant. The lord of 3rd and 7th house,

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 291

Illustration No. 4.4.16 Horoscope No. 73 Born on 5.9.1958 at 12:00:00 hrs.

Place: Kanpur of Long 80:19 E Lat. 26:27 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 1Y 10M 2D

LAGNA

MAR JUP

MON 7 RAH 10 SAT 6

KET

KET 1 5 SUN MER

2 VEN SUN MER MAR MON VEN 12 4

3 - ASC SAT JUP RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 129 : 35: 23 Sun 138 : 54: 29

Moon 35 : 54: 13

Mars 31 : 25:30 Mercury 122:01:07

Jupiter 186 : 20: 29

Venus 121 : 28: 16 Saturn 235:56:06

Rahu 179 : 43: 35

Ketu 359 : 43:35

NAVAMSA

KET MER VEN 7 5

JUP 8 SUN RAH MON .

SAT 6

12 MAR

10 KET 2 MAR ASC - JUP SUN RAH MON SAT MER VEN

292 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Saturn, occupies the ascendant. Thus Saturn occupies the lagna, and Moon and Mars join the 7th, and they aspect each other. This lady got married in the year 1981 with a high-class businessman. After about 17 years of marriage her husband got deeply involved mentally and physically, with a lady who was 18 years elder to him. The native tried her level best to save her marriage but ultimately received disappoint- ment and failure. The conjugal bliss turned into inimical relationship. Placement of Mars in Taurus in the seventh house is always untrustwor- thy for a happy marital life. Such Mars will give rise to positive or active Kuja dosha.

Observation: 8.7

For Scorpio ascendant placement, of Mars in the 7th house causes active Kuja dosha. The native or the spouse will be involved somewhere and that will be disastrous for their conjugal bliss. Some of the other birth charts, which were also considered, have following details:

1. Female DOB 05.9.1958 TOB 12:00 Kanpur (122) 2. Female DOB 20.1.1964 TOB 18:20 Patna E1/34 3. Male DOB' 28.7.1962 TOB 15:12 Lucknow M1/9 4. Male DOB 28.8.1943 TOB 13:12 Bankura J2/26 5. Female DOB 12.7.1964 TOB 17:00 Kanpur J1/31 6. Male DOB 18.1.1976 TOB 03:10 Mordabad K2/16 7. Male DOB 17.4.1957 TOB 21:10 Allahabad J1/68 8. Female DOB 28.7.1962 TOB 15:12 Lucknow W1/79

Mars in 7th house

For Sagittarius ascendant

Mars in the 7* house, for Sagittarius ascendant, will result into divorce or unhappy married life. There is a possibility of miserable love marriage. Here, placement of Mars will give rise to active Kuja dosha as it is lord of 12* and 5th houses. Whenever 12th lord joins the 7*, or vice versa, adversities in married life are bound to come.

Illustration no. 4.4.17 Horoscope no. 74

The native is an IAS officer and comes from the family of many IAS officers. In this horoscope the 12th lord Mars joins the 7* house in association with 11th and 6th lord Venus. Rahu also joins Mars and Venus, in the 7* house. Affliction of Venus by Mars and Rahu in

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 293

Illustration No. 4.4.17 Horoscope No. 74

Born on 30.7.1964 at 17:5:00 hrs.

Place: Delhi Long 77:13 E Lat. 28:39 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mercury 9Y 2M 2D

LAGNA

MON JUP MAR VEN RAH 10 8 SAT KET 7

SAT SUN

MON 12 6

MER 3 MAR VEN RAH 5 JUP MER

ASC 2 4

KET SUN

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 251 : 39: 25

Sun 103 : 57: 13

Moon 352 : 48: 15

Mars 66:27:06

Mercury 130:27:07

Jupiter 29:27:06

Venus 62 : 55:44

Saturn 310 : 07: 15R

Rahu 68 :09:09

Ketu 248 :09:09

NAVAMSA

KET KET 5 3

2

ASC. MER

MER

VEA 7

MON 10 SAT SUN MON SAT 8 2

MAR 9 RAH 11

JUP SUN VEN MAR RAH JUP

294 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

the 7th house is very adverse for conjugal bliss. The native got married with a beautiful girl recently but soon after marriage misunder- standings, suspicion and maladjustment with wife resulted into separation. In this birth chart 7th lord Mercury occupies the 9th house and lagna lord Jupiter aspects 7th lord Mercury and the ascendant. Rahu, Sun and Saturn have a tendency of separation. If any of these planets occupy the 7th house with Mars or the 7th lord, chances of divorce become enhanced.

Illustration no. 4.4.18 Horoscope no. 75

The native is born in Sagittarius with retrograde Mars in Gemini in 7th. The 7th lord Mercury is posited in the 12th house in Scorpio. Thus there is mutual exchange between 12th lord Mars and 7th lord Mercury. They are living happily, there is no problem in their married life. Retrograde Mars is responsible for cancellation of Kuja dosha. Retrograde Mars becomes a benefic in 7th and 8th house. On the contrary, retrograde benefics become malefics in these houses.

Observation: No. 9.7

For Sagittarius ascendant, if Mars is placed in the 7th house in Gemini, it will result into miserable and unhappy married life. It is active Kuja dosha. If Mars is afflicted by Venus, Rahu or Saturn and 7th lord is also adversely placed in 6th or 12th house, there are strong indications of separation. This position of Mars may also result into unhappy love marriage provided 5th house in aspected or associated by 7th and 9th lord, in one or the other way. If Mars is retrograde, it will behave nicely and here inactive Kuja dosha will take place. Married life will be free from miseries and maladies in that case. Some of the other birth charts, which were also considered, have following details:

1. Female DOB 11.06.1968 TOB 19:20 Lucknow B1/72 2. Male DOB 05.10.1945 TOB 14:00 Damoh B1/165 3. Male DOB 26.05.1974 TOB 22:00 Ajamgarh K1/81 4. Male DOB 02.05.1944 TOB 10:04 Montgomery K1/95 5. Male DOB 01.07.1970 TOB 18:30 Allahabad J1/67 6. Male DOB 21.12.1960 TOB 07:57 Delhi Q1/154 7. Male DOB 09.03.1976 TOB 03:20 Jammu Q1/173

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 295

Illustration No. 4.4.18 Horoscope No. 75 Born on 29.11.1975 at 09:20:00 hrs. Place: Luc know Long 80:56 ELat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Moon 1Y 9M 26D

LAGNA

JUP KET MAR SUN MER

10 8

7 RAH

SAT 9

JUP 12 6 VEN

3 MON

MAR KET 1 5

ASC SUN VEN 2 4

MER RAH MON SAT

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 258 53: 48 Sun 222 46 10 Moon 170 54 11

Mars 65 29 20 R

Mercury 222 55 13

Jupiter 351 26 54 R Venus 177 33 05 Saturn 99 15 41 R Rahu 208 18 10 Ketu 28 18 10 NAVAMSA

SUN MER RAH 7 5

MAR MON VEN SAT 4 MON 6

KET 9 3 RAH

12 JUP JUP 10 2

• KET MAR SUN ASC.

MER VEN SAT

296 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Mars in 7th house

For Capricorn Ascendant

For Capricorn ascendant, placement of Mars in the 7th house in Cancer, has been considered to cause no Kuja dosha, according to various aphorisms in Sanskrit mentioned earlier. Mars owns the 4* and the 11th houses, for Capricorn ascendant. Therefore, Mars is not a benefic for this ascendant. In Cancer Mars gets debilitated. Moon and Mars are friends. Why Moon is debilitated in Martian sign Scorpio and why Mars gets debilitated in Moon's sign Cancer! Here we attempt honestly to know the result of Mars in Cancer in the 7* house. Jeevnath mentions in "Bhava Kautuhalam" in chapter IX sloka 13

अंगारके मदनमन्दिरमिन्दुभावं मन्दान्विते हरिभमे जनने डंगनायाः । वैधव्यमेव नियत कपटप्रबंधांद्वारांगना भवति सैव वरांगनापि।।

i.e. If in a horoscope Mars is in Cancer in the 7th house, the woman will suffer loss of her hnsband. In case Mars and Saturn are conjoined in the 7* house in Leo, she will certainly suffer widowhood. She may do prostitution in spite of her background of a noble family. We have found that Mars in Cancer in the 7* house is not so harsh or cruel to canse widowhood. Acharya Jeevnath is correct in saying that only when Mars and Saturn are conjoined in Cancer in 7* house or there is mutual aspect between Mars and Saturn or otherwise Satum joins Martian sign Aries or Scorpio, widowhood takes place. In case Mars and Venus are conjoined in the 7th house, or Venus joins the ascendant or falls in Aries or Scorpio, only then the woman may go for licentious deeds. We have observed that Mars in the 7th house in Cancer will not create havoc in married life, unless it is afflicted by Saturn or Venus gets afflicted by Mars. It is also important that Cancer is a moving sign and placement of Mars in moving sign curtails Kuja dosha automatically. Thus, Mars in Cancer in 7* may bring unhappiness, distress, despair, disappointment, dissatisfaction or dejection but that will not resnlt into loss of spouse or divorce, until unless evil affliction of Kuja dosha are present.

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 297

Illustration no. 4.4.19 Horoscope no. 76

The native of Capricorn ascendant has Mars and Sun in the 7* house. The 7th lord Moon is conjoined with Venus, who is also a yogakaraka and is under debilitation in the 9th house. Moon is also placed close to Venus in inimical sign. Venus and Moon obtain navamsa of Saturn. Whenever Venus and Moon are adversely associated, or are close to each other, it creates disaster. Thus both, Mars and Venus, are afflicted in one or the other way. As a result native got married 1st on 10.2.96. Due to misunderstandings the wife divorced him on 8.1.99 and filed the case of dowry. He went to jail and had to be there for 100 days. Second marriage took place with an ordinary looking girl on 9.3.99 but he was again divorced on the charges of dowry and sent to jail, where he had to stay from 13.2.2003 to 8.4.2003. The native is a very simple and ordinary man of low status earning around 6 thousand per month. In both the cases he suffered a lot due to his misfortune only. A case of dowry is still going on. The native is therefore having very tough time. Affliction of the 9* house with 7th lord has resulted into such havoc. The 9th lord Mercury is placed in the 8* house over the axis of Rahu and Ketu, which should also be taken into consideration.

Illnstration no. 4.4.20 Horoscope no. 77

The native is an IRS officer presently working as Joint income tax commissioner. Jupiter and Mars are placed in the 7th house. Jupiter is exalted in 7* and Mars obtains Neech Bhang Raj Yog. Lord of the 7* house Moon occupies the ascendant. Thus, Jupiter and Mars are under mutual aspect with 7th lord Moon. What should it do in respect of her marriage? She should marry a good-looking boy at an early age. But it did not happen so due to Kuja dosha. She is most ordinary looking lady with short height. She got attracted towards one of her inspectors, who was much lower in status, though quite good looking, fair, tall and smart. In spite of lack of willingness of the boy he was forced into wedlock which took place on 7.12.96. Married life does not appear to be happy .. The difference in their status and working in the same department has resulted into marital problems but the marriage is intact and will remain so. In this horoscope Yogkaraka Venus occupies the 8* house in Leo. This is also not good for happy married life.

298 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No. 4.4.19 Horoscope No. 76 Born on 6.8.1970 at 17:40:00 hrs. Place: Kanpur Long 80:19 E Lat. 26:27 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 1Y 7M 20D

LAGNA

SAT RAH

12 8

RAH SUN MAR 10 SAT 1 7 JUP

MER 4

KET SUN MAR 2 6 MON VEN

3 JUP MON 5 VEN MER VET

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 270 : 55: 19 Sun 110 : 09: 48 Moon 156 : 21: 21 Mars 108 : 53: 28 Mercury 135 : 33: 19 Jupiter 185 :22:02 Venus 154:29:04 Saturn 28 :25:50 Rahu 309 : 25:55 Ketu 129 : 25:55 NAVAMSA

MON VEN RAH MAR KET SAT 11 9 JUP 12 8

MON SUN

VEN 10

7

ASC. L SUN MER

6

RAH MAR 3 5 MAR MER SAT KET

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 299

Illustration No. 4.4.20 Horoscope No. 77 Born on 25.09.1966 at 14:58:00 hrs. Place: Kanpur Long 80:19 E Lat. 26:27 N Balance of Mahadasha of Moon 1Y 4M 10D

LAGNA

SAT RAH = SAT 12 MON 8

JUP MAR 10 RAH 1 7 KET

ASC 4 VEN MON JUP MAR SUN

2 6 MER

5

KET SUN MER VEN

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 280 : 19: 14 Sun 158 : 28: 38 Moon 291 : 30:57

Mars 115:59:07 Mercury 170 : 15:55

Jupiter 96:16:58 Venus 146 : 56:52 Saturn 332 : 25 : 28 R Rahu 23 : 49: 54

Ketu 203 : 49:54 NAVAMSA

KET SUN SUN ASC. KET .12 MAR

3 11

MON MAR MER SAT MON MER 10 SAT 7 JUP

9 VEN 5 JUP

VEN RAH 6 RAH

300 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration no. 4.4.21 Horoscope no. 78

Here, Mars is placed in Cancer with 6* lord Mercury and Ketu. Mars obtains navamsa of its exaltation. The 7th lord Moon occupies the 12th house. The native is unmarried even at the age of 50 years though he is quite handsome, smart and meritorious. Many Rajayogas are present in this birth chart but Adhi Yoga is the most important one. Yogkaraka Venus occupies the 6th house, opposing Moon placed in the 12th. Moon- Venus mutual aspect is extremely adverse and both these obtain the navamsa of Venus. Here Mars is responsible for denying any happiness of marriage. In a number of cases, we have found that Mars in the 7th house in Cancer may or may not do very bad, depending upon the association, with Mars and the 7th lord. Mars- Ketu, Mars-Sun, Mars-Rahu, Mars- Saturn, Mars-Jupiter, Mars-Mercury combinations are quite adverse in 7th house. The author has explained in "Bhava Kautuhalam" that debilitated Mars in 7th brings widowhood but we believe strongly that only Mars in Cancer in 7* cannot do so. If Satum is with Mars, or has mutual aspect with Mars, only then the death of husband is possible. In one such case Saturn occupies Capricorn with Jupiter and Mars in 7th and 7th lord Moon joins the 2nd house in Aquarius. In spite of Jupiter's aspect over 7* and Mars, she had very late marriage and soon after suffered from the agony of widowhood. Thus, Mars in 7* in Cancer will not harm much in respect of life of spouse but married life will be unhappy .We don't agree that Kuja dosha gets neutralised if Mars joins Cancer in 7 *. In many cases if Mars is unafflicted in 7th in Cancer, the married life had been smooth. It is only the aspect and association of malefic planets whose influence enhance the intensity of Mangli Dosha resulting into unhappiness, divorce, or death.

Observation No. 10.7

Placement of Mars in the 7th house under debilitation, i. e. in Cancer will not neutralise Kuja dosha. Marital maladies, tensions, difference of opinion, and conflicts between the couple are likely to take place. Affliction of Mars will enhance the adversity and intensity of Kuja dosha resulting into denial of marriage, death of spouse or divorce. Some of the other birth charts, which were also considered, have following details:

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 301

Illustration No. 4.4.21 Horoscope No. 78 Born on 20.08.1953 at 17:47:00 hrs.

Place: Ayodhya Long 82:12 E Lat. 26:47 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 3Y 10M 26D

LAGNA

JUP VEN MON

11

8 MAR RAH

KET MER 10

7 -

ASC 4

RAH SUN

JUP MAR MER 2 KET 6 SAT 3 5

MON SAT VEN SUN

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 290:36:05 Sun 123: 57:27 Moon 245 : 52: 51 Mars 110 : 44: 26 Mercury 107:32:08 Jupiter 58:36:40 Venus 85 : 37: 14 Saturn 179:56:09 Rahu 280:01:03 Ketu 100 : 01:03

NAVAMSA

MON RAH VEN SUN 5 3

SAT MON JUP 6 2 VEN KET SUN ASC. 4

7 1

MAR 10

MAR RAH 00 12

MER SAT 11 JUP 9

KET MER

302 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

1. Female DOB 31.10.1962 TOB 13:00 (9) 2. Male DOB 03.07.1955 TOB 08:30 Lucknow (14) 3. Female DOB 22.08.1966 TOB 16:25 Azamgarh (17) 4. Male DOB 23.11.1945 TOB 11:22 Rangpur C1/319 5. Male DOB 06.08.1970 TOB 17:40 Kanpur J1/29 6. Male DOB 15.06.1974 TOB 21:30 Khurja V1/82 7. Female DOB 16.03.1980 TOB 02:45 Bulandshar V1/74

Mars in 7th house

For Aquarius ascendant

Placement of Mars in the 7th house, for Aquarins ascendant, does not neutralise or cancel Kuja dosha. Here Mars is placed in the sign of Sun, Leo, and the Sun and Mars are friends and hot in nature. Both are aggressive, courageons and energetic. Mars is violent but Sun is not. The placement of Mars in Leo in 7th house will create disasters and will ruin married life. Here Mars owns the 3rd and the 10th honses, therefore a malefic for Aquarius ascendant. It has been stated in shlokas that Mars does not canse Kuja dosha if it joins Leo or Aquarins anywhere in the birth chart. We are not at all in agreement with this view.

Illustration no. 4.4.22 Horoscope no. 79

The native was a class one officer in a govt. department. He is an electrical" engineer and topper of his time. He got married in June 92 during snb period of Yogkaaraka Venns in the major period of Mercury. He was blessed with a danghter in June 93 during the same dasa bhukti. Just after 30 days of the birth of daughter, the wife disappeared from the house in Roorkee city where they were living. In spite of best efforts of the whole family they conld not search the wife of the native. Parents of the girl sned the native and his parents that they have compelled her to suicide as she was facing terrible plight with them. 70 years old parents and the native were sent to jail. The bail was not granted to them for more than three months. Later the case was decided in favour of the girl. The native and his family had no way ont except to compromise with them at their conditions. They had to pay rupees 10 lakhs to them for compromise and withdrawal of the case. Soon after withdrawal, the wife of the native, who was presnmed dead, came ont of her home or where she was living secretly. In fact she was in deep love with a boy and it became impossible for her to live without him. Therefore, immediately after one month of

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 303

Illustration No. 4.4.22 Horoscope No. 79 Born on 2.7.1963 at 23:01:00 hrs. Place: Roorkee Long 77:53 E Lat. 29:52 N Balance of Mahadasha of Jupiter 4Y 9M 16D

LAGNA

SUN JUP RAH JUP SAT

VEN 12 10 MER 1 9 KET

ASC. 11

2 8

SAT MAR 5 SUN RAH MAR 7 VEN 3 MON MER 4 6

KĘT MON

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 323 : 11: 15 Sun 76:46:05 Moon 209: 19:06 Mars 142 : 22: 45 Mercury 63 : 52:05 Jupiter 323 : 53: 19 Venus 60 : 52: 14 Saturn 299 : 05: 27 R Rahu 87:04:26 Ketu 267:04:26 NAVAMSA

MON SUN SUN ASC. RAH 12 MON JUP RAH 3 11

JUP 1

4 10

7

MAR VEN KET 5 9

8 KET MER MAR SAT 6 MER VEN SAT

304 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

begetting a child she eloped with her boyfriend. The plan was foolproof. The native had to suffer a lot as he was terminated from class one job and could not get any suitable and appropriate job so far. He has also decided not to marry again and is passing a lonely life with very old parents. In this birth chart Mars occnpies the 7th honse in Leo and is nnaspected by any benefic or malefic planet. The lord of the 7th house, Sun, falls over the axis of Rahn and Ketu, and in conjunction with Mercury and inimical Venus. Mars obtains navamsa of Venus, and is in conjunction with Venus in the 7th honse in navamsa chart. Thns, the Mars in Leo cansed great tragedy with the native in respect of wife and married life.

Illnstration no. 4.4.23 Horoscope no. 80

This is a case of love marriage, which took place on 1.10.79 after a long courtship of 5 years. During courtship, she noticed that in spite of safety measnres taken, she has conceived. However, she got married around 4 months after conception with her fiancee who was very handsome, smart and brilliant. At this time he was a mnltimillionaire. However, placement of Mars, Venns and Sun in Leo has ruined her married life. The husband now mishandles her and beats her miserably. At frequent intervals she has been tortured in various ways. She was living with him only to rear her children but now she has filed the snit of divorce to come out of her present life, which is full of tragedies. Thus, we see that Mars in Leo is extremely adverse. Here the adversity is reduced because 7* lord Sun is also associated in 7* house. We have observed earlier also that whenever Mars is in association with Sun the adversities are rednced.

Illnstration no. 4.4.24 Horoscope no. 81

This is the horoscope of one of the top most industrialist of the conntry. Mars and Venus are conjoined in the 7th honse in Leo. The 7th lord Sun occupies the 8* honse. Mars obtains Vargottam navamsa but the lord of 7th, Sun, is hemmed between malefics, Mars and Saturn. Here Yogkaraka Venus in 7th gave a dynamic, exceptionally beantiful, very intelligent and decent wife. The native moves with innumerable yonng women around the world. The wife is chaste and quite sincere and truthful to him bnt married life is unhappy and they have hardly lived together. Both are running their independent indnstries and have very less concern with each other. We believe that conjunction of Mars and

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 305

Illustration No. 4.4.23 Horoscope No. 80

Born on 5.9.1955 at 17:45:00 hrs.

Place: Moradabad Long 78:45 E Lat. 28:50 N

Balance of Mahadasha of Mercury 1Y 3M 5D

LAGNA

MON KET MON

12 10

ASC. JUP

KET 11

2 8 RAH

SUN 5 VEN MAR SUN VEN 3 7 MAR SAT

4 6 RAH SAT MER JUP MER

. PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 303 : 52: 46 Sun 138 : 54: 57

Moon 359 : 00:28

Mars 132 : 32: 14 Mercury 162 : 27: 15

Jupiter 114 : 50: 12

Venus 140 : 03: 18 Saturn 203 : 04:31

Rahu 239: 24:07

Ketu 59:24:07 NAVAMSA

MON MER VEN

RAH SAT 9 7 KET

10 6 MAR SUN JUP 00

JUP 11 5

MON MAR RAH' 12 4

ASC. VEN KET 1 3

SUN MER SAT

306 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No. 4.4.24 Horoscope No. 81 Born on 29.9.1953 at 04:56:00 hrs. Place: Kanpur Long 80:19 E Lat. 26:27 N Balance of Mahadasha of Rahu 16Y 9M 0D

LAGNA

JUP RAH MON 12 10

9

ASC. KET

2

RAH MAR 5 VEN JUP MAR VEA MON 7 SAT

SUN 4 6 SAT MER KET SUN MER

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 322 : 36. 21 Sun 162 : 48: 14 Moon 67 : 35:28 Mars 136 : 01: 21 Mercury 178 : 59:39 Jupiter 62:51:30 Venus 133 : 14:52 Saturn 184 : 01: 18 Rahu 277 : 33: 34

Ketu 97 : 33:34

NAVAMSA

RAH ASC. RAH SUN 12

3

VEN SUN

4 10 VEN 7 MAR JUI

5 MAR MON

MON SAT JUP KET MAR 6 SAT KET MER

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE 307

Venus in 7th in Leo is worst, as compared to other signs. In this case 7th lord Sun joins the 8th house. This is not so adverse. If the Sun had joined the sixth house, the results would have been further adverse towards separation. In another case Mars is placed in the 7th house and Satum joins the ascendant. Both, Mars and Saturn, aspect each other. The 7th lord Sun joins the 11th house. Venus, Mercury and Ketu occupy the 10th house and Jupiter aspects Mars and Sun. The married life of the native is unhappy due to difference of opinion but seriousness is not there. Jupiter's aspect over the 7th house and 7th lord has saved the native from serious marital maladies.

Observations 11.7

For Aquarius ascendant, placement of Mars in Leo in 7th house will cause active Kuja dosha. Married life will not be happy. Problems and miseries will be aggravated if Venus conjoins Mars in the 7* house. Venns and Sun have inimical relationship, therefore if the Sun is also associated with Venus, married life will be disastrous. If the 7* lord Sun joins the 6th house, adversities will be further aggravated. The aspect of lagna lord Saturn over Mars will not aggravate adversities provided Mars is unafflicted in the 7th house. Conjunction of Mars and Venus in the 7th will give beautiful life partner but he or she may be adulterous. The native himself will also be involved in licentious deeds. Some of the other birth charts, which were also considered, have following details:

1. Male DOB 01.12.1949 TOB 12:40 Karnal (329) 2. Male DOB 25.12.1964 TOB 10:30 Sultanpur Q2/62 3. Male DOB 14.09.1970 TOB 16:38 Bhadoi S1/41 4. Female DOB 21.09.1970 TOB 17:20 Jaipur S1/55 5. Male DOB 24.06.1980 TOB 10:10 Lucknow Q1/170 6. Male DOB 14.12.1964 TOB 12:05 Bareilly Q1/281 7. Male DOB 26.06.1948 TOB 22:35 Lucknow R1/59

Mars in 7th honse

For Pisces ascendant

For Pisces ascendant, the placement of Mars in Virgo in the 7* honse does not break marriage unless affliction of Mars by Saturn or Venus is there. If Mars is conjoined with Saturn the adversity will make the married life problem some. Here in the 7th house Mercury is the owner

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of Virgo sign and thus Mars is ruled by Mercury. Mars will be the owner of 2nd and 9th houses, for Pisces ascendant. Due to ownership of 9th house Mars should bring good luck after marriage. Mars rules 2nd house therefore also becomes a Maarkesh, for Pisces ascendant. During the period of navamsa lord of Mars, adversities will take place. The married life will be generally harmonious if Mars is unafflicted in Virgo in the 7 *. After marriage there will be increase in income and happiness. In most of the cases, in male nativities, we have found that Mars here does not give good-looking wife. Wife will be short tempered and the husband will be compromising. In case of affliction of Mars, unhappy marriage or two marriages are likely to take place.

Illustration no. 4.4.25 Horoscope no. 82

She was born in Pisces ascendant. Mars is in Virgo in the 7* house. 7* lord Mercury joins the 10* house in association with Sun and Venus. Lagna lord Jupiter and fifth lord Moon conjoin in the 2nd house. This shows happy family life. Mars is unaspected by any malefic or benefic planet and joins navamsa of its exaltation. She got married on 27.1.89. There was mutual divorce with her husband on 16.8.90 as the husband was physically unfit for marital happiness. Her 2nd marriage took place on 1.7.95 after a love affair, at 30 years of age. She has been blessed with a son after 7 months of marriage on 8.9.95. However, Mars in Virgo resulted into 2nd marriage after divorce. She is leading happy married life. Other combinations of divorce are also present in this horoscope like Saturn in 12 . We intend to say that Mars in Virgo in the 7 house does create problems in married life in early stages but ultimately, one has smooth married life.

Illustration no. 4.4.26 Horoscope no. 83

The native is a Karma Kandi Pandit working for a great organisation of country. Saturn and Rahu join lagna where as Mars, Ketu and Jupiter join the 7 . The 7th lord Mercury occupies the 8th house. In spite of such an adverse combination the native is living life peacefully, without much upheavals. The conjugal life of the native, though, is quarrelsome. The native underwent mental depression due to such problems before and after marriage. Mars did not canse any serious havoc, death, or divorce. For unhappiness of married life conjunction of Ketu and Mars in tiie 7, placement of lagna lord Jupiter in the 7th and conjunction of Saturn and Rahu in ascendant is responsible. Mars in 7* house did not harm the native or his wife.

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Illustration No. 4.4.25 Horoscope No. 82 Born on 12.1.1965 at 11:00:00 hrs. Place: Lncknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Venus 17Y OM 2D

LAGNA

ASC. JUI RAH JUP MON SAT MON 11 RAH 2 10

SAT 12 SUN VEN MER 6 MAR

4 8 KET SUN 5 7

VEN KET MAR MER

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 343 : 284 37 Sun 268 : 26: 59 Moon 15 : 19: 43 Mars 153 : 04: 17 Mercury 245 : 33: 32 Jupiter 22 : 44: 44 Venus 246 : 30: 17 Saturn 309 : 00:47 Rahu 59 : 19:39 Ketu 239 : 19:39 NAVAMSA

KET VEN SUN SAT JUP MER

MAR 6 RAH 10

8

LI MON v.

MON 12 MAR

12 VEN MER 4 KET 3 SUN ASC. JU!P * RAH SAT

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Illustration No. 4.4.26 Horoscope No. 83 Born on 20.11.1968 at 15:00:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Saturn 15Y 9M 15D

LAGNA

SAT ASC. - RAH 11

2 SAT RAH 10

12 VEN 3

6 MAR KET SUN JUP 4 MON MAR VEN SƯN 7

MON MER KET MER JUF

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 354 : 22 : 53 Sun 214 : 42 : 43 Moon 215 : 34 : 12

Mars 163 : 19 : 29 Mercury 205 : 15:46 Jupiter 157 : 18:04 Venus 253 : 12:08 Saturn 356 : 07 :46 R

Rahu 345:06:04

Ketu 165:06:04 NAVAMSA

JUP MAR KET MER JUP 10

MAR 12 - ASC. SAT

SAT VEN =

KET MER 2 8 RAH

SƯN 5 MON SIJN MON 7 3 4 RAH VEN

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In varions other cases too, Mars in 7th. has not cansed any disasters. They all had one marriage and their married life is smooth and happy.

Observation 12.7

For Pisces ascendant placement of Mars in Virgo will not canse any serious adversity to the married life of the native. This is dne to the ownership of the 9* house by Mars. We have found that this is inactive Kuja dosha and may not be taken seriously unless other malefic combinations and affliction of Mars are also present in the birth chart. Some of the other birth charts, which were also considered, have following details:

1. Male DOB 15.10.1925 TOB 28/05 Bulandshahar L1/61 Ishta 2. Female DOB 20.04.1967 TOB 12:00 Dharmshala E1/47 3. Male DOB 12.04.1935 TOB 05:03 Lucknow C1/362 4. Male DOB 21.10.1940 TOB 17:02 Muzzafarnagar K2/43 5. Female DOB 18.07.1965 TOB 22:50 Kanpur C1/286 6. Female DOB 12.01.1965 TOB 11:00 Lucknow C1/299 7. Female DOB 12.07.1982 TOB 23:44 Faridabad C1/302 8. Male DOB 25.03.1982 TOB 06:28 Delhi 11/7

Comments and Concinsion

It is believed that the placement of Mars in the 7* house gives rise to fateful events e.g. death of the spouse, divorce, miserable married life, accidents, illness, operations and burns etc. It is also believed that if Mars falls in the 7th house in own, exalted or movable signs or in Leo or Aquarius signs, there will be no Kuja dosha. It is also widely accepted that the conjunction, or aspect, of Moon or Jupiter with Mars in the 7* house, or anywhere, will neutralise all the adversities caused by Kuja dosha. Some of these statements are correct, some partially correct, while remaining do not appear to be correct. It is most unscientific to say that a woman will suffer widowhood if Mars occupies the 7th house. We have done a lot of work on the aspect of marriage and have frequently penned our observations in varions books and astrological jonrnals. We have realised that there is great need of research on the practical aspect of Kuja dosha. We have collected hundreds of horoscopes for a particular placement of Mars giving rise to Kuja dosha. Mars in the 7th and the 8* honse is considered to be the worst. We have studied innumerable

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horoscopes of various ascendants where Mars occupies the 7th house, and have observed that exalted Mars in the 7* house, i. e. for Cancer ascendant, is not so adverse. Here, with Mars in 7th, one may lead a happy married life with his wife unless the 7th lord or the 7th house is afflicted heavily. Similarly Mars in Pisces or Sagittarius, i. e. in Jupiter's sign, in the 7* house will not cause adversities like death, divorce and other marital maladies. If Mars is placed in Aries or Scorpio in the 7* house, i.e. in own sign, it will be disastrous for marital happiness. One may lose the spouse in any accident or mishap. One will be adulterous and commit licentious deeds. Most of the problems in married life come due to such undesirable activities and many times women suffer from the pangs of widowhood, if Mars occupies the 7th house in its own sign. As far as placement of Mars in Gemini or Virgo in concerned, it may cause separation, if occupies Gemini under affliction. Mars in Virgo in the 7* house is not adverse. Thus in airy sign, Gemini, Mars will give adverse results in the 7th house, whereas in earthy sign, Virgo, it will not give adverse results. If Mars occupies the 7* house in the sign of Venus, Libra or Taurus, it is quite adverse for happy marriage, as one will enter into camal activities due to excess of passion. One will ignore his wife or husband. This situation of Mars may ruin one's life. Death or separation will take place under such condition. If Mars is in the 7th house in Aquarius, in airy sign, it will be quite adverse for the spouse. Loss, physical ailments, other miseries, separation etc. are likely to happen. Mars under debili- tation in 7*, in watery sign Cancer, is adverse. There may be denial of marriage or separation. Even in case of multiple marriages no physical enjoyment will be there. Differences arise, with husband over certain issues. If Moon is well placed, adversities will be reduced. Mars in fiery sign Leo in 7* house gives the worst result. In many cases such Mars gives rise to love marriage. Even then separation takes place or there is complete disinterest in spouse and interest in other person. The married life will be unhappy. In other words, if Mars is harmful we call it active or effective Kuja dosha and if it is not dangerous we call it inactive Kuja dosha. Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are fiery signs. Mars creates active Kuja dosha in Aries and Leo but not in Sagittarius. Aries, Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are earthy signs, out of which Mars causes active Kuja dosha in Tauns only and not in Virgo or Capricorn. It gives rise to inactive Kuja dosha in Virgo and Capricorn. Gemini, Libra, Aquarius are airy signs where it will give rise to active Kuja dosha. There may be worst results in Libra,

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worse in Aquarius and bad in Gemini. Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces are watery signs. Mars gives adverse results and becomes active in Scorpio, Cancer and becomes inactive in Pisces. Just in a view.

1. Aries ascendant: Mars in Libra causes active Kuja dosha. 2. Taurus ascendant: Mars in Scorpio causes active Kuja dosha. 3. Gemini ascendant: Mars in Sagittarius causes inactive Kuja dosha. 4. Cancer ascendant: Mars in Capricorn causes inactive Kuja dosha. 5. Leo ascendant: Mars in Aquarius causes active Kuja dosha. 6. Virgo ascendant: Mars in Pieces causes inactive Kuja dosha. 7. Libra ascendant: Mars in Aries causes active Kuja dosha. 8. Scorpio ascendant: Mars in Taurus causes active Kuja dosha. 9. Sagittarius ascendant: Mars in Gemini causes inactive Kuja dosha. 10. Capricorn ascendant: Mars in Cancer causes active Kuja dosha. 11. Aquarius ascendant: Mars in Leo causes active Kuja dosha. 12. Pisces ascendant: Mars in Virgo causes inactive Kuja dosha.

Thus, Mars in 7* does not give rise to Kuja dosha in Sagittarius, Aries, Capricorn, Pisces and Virgo. In the remaining eight signs Mars gives adverse results in 7* house like death of spouse, separation, ailments, lack of involvement, differences and complete loss of conjugal bliss etc. We have thus observed that the placement of Mars in the 7* house is not always adverse. Apart from the observations made' above for all the ascendants the results can be modified largely if Mars in 7* house is afflicted by malefics or 7th lord has a negative placement in 'trik' houses. The exact result of Mars will depend upon various other factors as well, such as the aspects of malefics or benefics, navamsa occupied by Mars or the planets (benefic or malefic) placed in the sign, navamsa or constellation of Mars. Those planets that fall in Mragshira, Chitra or Dhanishtha will also influence Mars and those who will join Aries or Scorpio will also modify the positive or negative results of Mars. An overall judgement of Kuja dosha or aspects, as mentioned above, requires serious consideration, so as to reach the final result rendered by Mars in the 7* house in regard to marriage and married life.

विघ्या मित्रं प्रवाहो च भार्या मित्रं गृहेषु। व्याधि तस्यौषध मित्रं धर्मो मित्रं मृतस्य च।।

According to Acharya Chanky a, knowledge is one's friend in foreign land, wife is friend in house: medicine is friend to an ailing man while religion only is the friend to a dying person.

CHAPTER 4.5

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHT HOUSE

T he eighth house is the most misunderstood house. It is believed that the eighth house is worst and most malefic one, as it represents death. How wrong it is to label the eighth house as the house of death whereas we should call it the 'house of life'. This is always the 12t house that hampers longevity, as it indicates the loss of life. Father's longevity should be judged from the 8* house as it is 12* from 9 . The 8th house indicates life thus 12th from 8 i.e. 7* rules loss of life. There is so much confusion and misunderstanding about the 8th house that & complete voluminous book is required for explanation. The 8th house is 10th from 11th and 11th from 10th, therefore, this house indicates accomplishments of ambition in regard to profession and placement at high level of administration and management. It denotes the group of masses under the native's control. We don't intend to explain the secrets of the 8th house here but we have to explain the effect of Mars if placed in 8* house, for various ascendants. Dr. B. V. Raman has also stated this fact in "Hindu Predictive Astrology" chapter XXX on female horoscopy, that marital happiness must be adjudged from the 8th house. From the 7th house, passion, her husband's and her own character and fortune should be determined. Dr. B. V. Raman has pointed out following combinations for widowhood: 1. Conjunction of the lords of 7th and 8th house with malefic combinations.

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2. Rahu and Moon in the 8th house with evil aspects. 3. Lord of the 7th house with Saturn and aspected by Mars. 4. Moon & Rahu in the 8th house and the lord of 7th with Satumn aspected by Mars. 5. The conjunction of the lords of 1st and 8th houses in the 12th house, with a malefic aspect of Mars on the 8th house. 6. The 7th house and its lord between two malefics, without any beneficial aspect

lt is believed that Mars in the 8th house brings loss of husband i.e. widowhood takes place soon after marriage. Placement of Mars in the 8th house is really disastrous for female natives. The 8th house represents 'Saubhagya', 'Suhag', i.e. 'Mangalya' of a female. If Mars joins the 8th house in the horoscope of a female she may suffer.

(a) Poverty or (b) Denial of children (c) Serious problem of health of husband, his accident, deforma- tion -of limb or mental depression. (d) Divorce or mental and marital maladies, serious differences, misbehaviour and complete loss of marital harmony. (e) Loss of husband, unnatural death of husband in accident or any other mishap.

Let it be made clear that in the horoscope of females the eighth house rules the loss of husband or loss of marital happiness but it is not so in case of male nativity. In that case 8th house indicates longevity, span of life, cause of death etc. Presence of Mars in 8th house in the horoscope of males will result into accidents, operations, fall from the roof, air crash, or fire etc. One may suffer from many diseases of blood and muscles. But here, Mars will not kill the wife of the native. We have found that many persons having Mars in the 8th house are leading a happy married life, though they suffered from a number of accidents or underwent serious opera- tions. Men are not mangli, if Mars is placed in 8th house, as per our humble observations. This is so because such a Mars dose not cause any adversity in married life, even then it has been mentioned that presence of Mars in the 8th house gives rise to Kuja dosha, equally for men and women. Wife will be distressed if any thing happens to her husband. An accident resulting into loss of any limb of the husband will bring continuous sufferings to the native.

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Let ns conclude that the placement of Mars in the 8* honse in the horoscope of women will result into problems regarding marriage and married life but that will not be so in the horoscope of men. We opine humbly that if a man having Mars in 8th honse gets married with a non- mangli girl, there will be no mishappening. In case, a woman has Mars in her 8* house the husband mnst essentially have Kuja dosha in her birth chart otherwise marital disasters like separation, death or destruc- tion will take place. This is for the first time that we are expressing humble bnt daring observation in regard to Kuja dosha. We have reached this conclnsion after going throngh many dozen horoscopes of such conples where Mars was placed in the 8th honse, in a male nativity, and the lady was not having Kuja dosha or was having very minor evil of Mars in her horoscope. Let us now go throngh the practical case studies of natives, ascendant wise, having Mars in their 81h house and see what went wrong in their respective lives.

Mars in 8th house

For Aries Ascendant

For Aries ascendant, the placement of Mars in Scorpio in the 8th house, will not have any impact on the married life of the male natives but it will create problems for female natives. Here, Mars in the 8th honse may canse obstacles in marriage, or the marriage may be broken after settlement. Here, Mars is the lagna lord, therefore in 8th house, in own sign Scorpio, and may not harm women as well. Mars will aspect the 11th honse, the 2nd honse and the 3rd honse. The 2nd house pertains to family of the native, therefore, minor disturbances in the family life may take place.

Illustration no. 4.5.1 Horoscope no. 84

The native is a senior 1.A.S. Officer. He is born in Aries ascendant. Mars & Ketu are posited in the 8* house in Scorpio. Retrograde Saturn joins the 11th house, thus there is mntual aspect between Mars and Saturn. Conjunction of Ketu and Mars enhances the intensity of Kuja dosha, but as has been repeatedly said the placement of Mars in the 8* house for male nativity will not bring havoc in married life. The native got married on 27.1.93 and his married life is quite happy and prosperous. His 1st son died in infancy. However, he was again blessed with a fortnnate son and is now leading a family life full of conjngal bliss, enthnsiasm and

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Illustration No. 4.5.1 Horoscope No. 84 Born on 27.9.1965 at 19:26:00 hrs. Place: Allahabad Long 81:50 E Lat. 25:28 N Balance of Mahadasha of Rahu 9Y 5M 11D

LAGNA

ASC. RAH JUP RAH

12 JUP 2 11 SAT SAT 1

4 10

7 MON VEN

S 9

MAR MON SUN 6 8

KET VEN MER SUN MER MAR KET

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 12 : 27: 46 Sun 160 : 52: 54 Moon 193: 00:07 Mars 211:55:55 Mercury 160 : 50:58 Jupiter 67 :08: 17 Venus 202 : 41: 12 Saturn 318 : 54: 22 Rahu 43 : 05: 15 Ketu 223 : 05: 15 NAVAMSA

RAH

SAT SUN MER S 3 VEN

6 ASC MAR 2

MAR RAH

KET 7 SUN MER

10 VEN MON

8 MON 12 SAT JUP KET 9

JUP

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prosperity. Let us illnstrate the case of his wife as well. This will assist in exploring the cancellation of Kuja dosha. Illustration no. 4.5.2 Horoscope no. 51

This horoscope belongs to the wife of above native. She was born in Leo ascendant. A yogkaaraka Mars is present in the 4th house hence it gives rise to Kuja dosha. She is born in Ardra constellation and Gemini sign whereas her husband (case mentioned above) was bom in Swati constellation in Gemini. 27 points matched with each other and there is no nadi dosha, and there is strong graha matri between lords of their moon sign. This is a good matching. According to established norms of Kuja dosha the husband is strong mangli therefore the wife or husband shonld have snffered marital disharmony due to one or the other reason. We, therefore, opine that male native will not suffer from evils of Kuja dosha when Mars joins the 8th house. While female native will be snbjected to varions miseries of conjugal life under the same situation of Mars.

Illustration no. 4.5.3 Horoscope no. 85

The native is a civil engineer, working as a principal in a government institnte since Oct. 99 since the age of 30 years. He was bom in Aries ascendant & Mars is placed in the 8th house, under the aspect of no malefic planet. The 7* lord Venus is retrograde in ascendant, in conjunction with 10th and 11th lord Satnm. Native got married on 26.1.99 with a beautiful, talented and convent educated girl. He is leading an extremely happy married life. He is prosperous and has also been blessed with a son on 7.11.2000. Thus the Mars has done no harm to married life of the native, in spite of hemming of 7th honse between malefics. The wife of native, whose horoscope is being mentioned nnder, is not mangli.

Illustration no. 4.5.4 Horoscope no. 86

She was born in Leo ascendant with Venus in the lagna. Yogkaraka Mars is placed in the 11* honse. The 7th lord Saturn falls in the 12th house with the 12th lord Moon. Combination of Saturn and Moon cannot be appreciated. The ascendant is also hemmed between malefics like Sun and Saturn. Venus falls in inimical sign in own nakshatra in ascendant. Retrograde Jupiter who joins the 8" honse, aspects the lagna lord Sun, 2nd and 11th lord Mercury, the 6th and 7th lord Saturn and 12th lord Moon. It is believed that when Venus joins the sign of luminaries and is hemmed

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Illustration No. 4.5.3 Horoscope No. 85 Born on 30.3.1969 at 07:58:00 hrs.

Place: Meerut Long 77:42 E Lat. 29:00 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 6Y 5M 3D

LAGNA

SUN ASC SUN MER

MER VEN RAH

RAH SAT 2 12

VEN SAT 11

1

4 10

MON

5 9 MON 6

MAR JUP 8

KET MAR JUP KET

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 20 : 10: 43

Sun 345 : 47 : 21

Moon 121 : 04: 56

Mars 228 : 59: 31

Mercury 335 : 59:01

Jupiter 156 : 40: 25 R Venus 0: 38: 56 R

Saturn 02 : 40 : 29

Rahu 336 : 45: 45

Ketu 156 : 45: 45 NAVAMSA

SUN RAH JUP MON

KET VEN SAT 8 MAR MER 9 5

7

10 4

MER 1

MON VEN SAT 3

MAR SUN 2 ASC RAH 12

JUP KET

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Illustration No. 4.5.4 Horoscope No. 86 Born on 2.10.1975 at 03:50:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mercury OY 11M 22D

LAGNA

JUP KET MAR SUN MER SAT MON

RAH 7 VEN MAR SAT MON 5

2

= ASC. VEN -

10 12 KET

RAH SUN MER JUP

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 135 : 02: 11 Sun 164 : 35 : 19 Moon 119 : 13:57 Mars 61 : 30: 14 Mercury 179 : 26: 11 R Jupiter 357 : 41:09 R Venus 125 : 20:32 Saturn 97 : 43:39 Rahu 209 : 15:08 Ketu 29 : 15:08 NAVAMSA

MON SUN VEN RAH JUP VEN 4 2 KET

• v. SUN

12 MER

ASC. 7 MAR = RAH

KET MAR SAT 10 8 MER SAT MON JUP

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 321

between the luminaries, problems in married life are bound to come or else marriage will be denied or will be appreciably late. But in the present case Jupiter's aspect over Sun & Moon has mollified the adversities. Moreover, Sapta Grahmalika raj yoga from 11th to 3rd house has strengthened the horoscope a lot. She got married on 26.1.99 around 24 years of age and is leading an extremely happy married life. She has been blessed with a son on 7.11.2000 and is quite prosperous. Her husband is very much loving, caring and adjusting with her. As far as we know they have never fought and argued with each other.

Illustration no. 4.5.5 Horoscope no. 87

She was born in Aries ascendant with Mars in the 8* house. Moon is also conjoined with Mars along with Sun, Mercury 8c Rahu. Thus five planets occupy the 8* house. She got married on 11.12.92. The husband is an IRS officer and he is not mangli. We have repeatedly said that the 8* house is the most misunderstood house for females. It indicates marital happiness and behaviour of husband towards her, so Mars in the 8th house has not harmed her at all as far as conjugal bliss is concerned even after 5 years of her marriage. She has also been blessed with a son on 8.11.2000 during the sub period of Jupiter in Venus. In any birth chart, if lords of 7* and 9* houses are placed with strong ascendant, the negative results of Mars and other planets will automatically be curtailed. In the present birth chart 9* lord Jupiter occupies the 11th house and aspects the 7th house where as 7th house Venus is placed in the 9th house. It means she is fortunate in respect of marriage. The 7* lord Venus obtains own navamsa and 9* lord Jupiter also obtains own navamsa, thus she is fortunate in respect of husband and married life, in spite of having strong Kuja dosha.

Illustration no. 4.5.6 Horoscope no. 88

The husband of the lady of illustration no. 4.5.5 is an IRS officer. He was born in Aquarius ascendant. Mars is placed in the 61h house in association with 5* and 8* lord Mercury over the axis of Rahu & Ketu under the aspect of Saturn. Yogkaraka Venus is placed in the 5th house under Papakartari Yoga. In this horoscope both the Karmik control planets, Saturn and Moon, are conjoined in Taurus where Moon is exalted. This resulted into high education and success in I. R. S. The moon sign of both are sam saptaka from each other, which always indicates happy conjugal life.

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Illustration No.4.5.5 Horoscope No. 87 Born on 13.12.1974 at 14:17:00 hrs. Place: Varanasi Long 83:00 E Lat. 25:20 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mercury 7Y 11M 28D

LAGNA

KET ASC. KET SAT SAT 12 2 JUP 3 11

JUP

10

VEN 5

MAR 6 8 VEN MON SUN MAR MON MER SUN MER RAH RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 11:33:41 Sun 237 : 26:49

Moon 233 : 43: 45 Mars 218 : 12:30 Mercury 233:51:06

Jupiter 317:03:53

Venus 246 : 28: 16 Saturn 83 : 47: 47

Rahu 226 : 49: 32 Ketu 46 : 49: 32 NAVAMSA

KET SUN SAT KET JUP VEN MAR 3 SAT 2 VEN MON MER ASC. 4

7 1

10

12 SUN S JUP = RAH MAR RAH MON MER

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Illustration No. 4.5.6 Horoscope No. 88

Born on 4.8.1972 at 21:04:36 hrs. Place: Bharatpur Long 77:29 E Lat. 27:13 N Balance of Mahadasha of Moon 2Y 9M 18D

LAGNA

MON VEN SA RAH 12 10 JUP

KET 1 9

ASC MER SUN 11 MAR MON 2 SAT

RAH VEN 3 7

4 6 JUP KET MER SUN MAR

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 328 : 42:50 Sun 108: 50:57 Moon 49 : 33: 45 Mars 119 : 55 : 46 Mercury 114 : 23 : 19 R

Jupiter 245 : 40: 19 R Venus 65:30:02 Saturn 54:09:40 Rahu 272 : 34: 03

Ketu 92 : 34:03 NAVAMSA

KET MAR JU ASC. JUP

MON 4

SAT 2

5 1

KET MON MER 3

12 MAR

RAH SAT SUN 7 11 MER 10 SUN VEN 8 RAH VEN

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In this illnstration we find that the husband is not mangli and the wife is strong mangli but it has not created disharmony in their married life because 7* and 9* houses are quite strong and well disposed in the horoscope of wife. Illustration no. 4.5.7 Horoscope no. 89 The native got married around 28 years of age. She is bom in Aries ascendant with Mars in the 8th house in Scorpio. The 7th lord Venus is also placed in the 8* house in conjunction with Mars. Thns, Sun is debilitated in the 7* house with 6* lord Mercury and is aspected by Saturn. This has further afflicted the 7th house. Mars is also placed under Paapakartari Yoga bnt obtains own navamsa. She is therefore leading a very miserable married life. She has been married with a good looking and smart farmer. Ph.D. in English has been conferred on her and she is also a beantiful, smart and a decent woman. Here, Mars resulted into unhappy married life.

Illustration no. 4.5.8 Horoscope no. 90 She is bom in Aries ascendant with retrograde Mars in the 8* house. She got married on 27.4.99. Here retrogression of Mars has further enhanced the adversity and tendency to canse widowhood. Jnst after two months of marriage on 27.6.99 her husband was crushed by a train. She, thns, lost all the happiness of her yonth and also her dreams were badly shattered. Her life is now full of darkness. She is M.A., B. Ed. Her father died on 4.4.93 and her mother died on 19.8.81. Placement of 9* lord Jupiter in 6th house in inimical sign Virgo over the close axis of Rahu & Ketu may be noted. Thns, she suffered a lot in her life due to retrograde Jupiter in the 6th and Mars in the 8* house. 2nd and 7* lord Venus occupies the 12* house and is associated with Rahu there. This further confirms the miseries of married life. So, Mars in the 8* house in Scorpio under retrograde motion has caused widowhood. It is active Kuja dosha, for females, and inactive Kuja dosha, for males. Illustration no. 4.5.9 Horoscope no. 91 The native was bom in Aries ascendant with Mars in the 8th house in Scorpio. Ketu and Mercury are placed in 7* whereas 7th lord Venns joins the 9* lord Jupiter in the 5* house. 7* and 8* honses are afflicted. She was involved in a serions love affair for 4 years. Her marriage took place on 28.3.96 with the same boy. Here, Mars played its evil role in the 8th house and the marriage was broken next day dne to certain serious misunderstandings with her husband on the day of marriage itself.

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 325

Illustration No. 4.5.7 Horoscope No. 89 Born on 4.11.1963 at 17:08:00 hrs. Place: Faridkot Long 74:47 E Lat. 30:42 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mars 4Y OM 12D

LAGNA

JUP ASC. MON RAH MON JUI

2 12

3 11 RAH

1

4 10 SAT

7 SAT SUN MER

5 9 KET 00 KET MAR SUN 6

VEN MER MAR VEN

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 08:24:24 Sun 197 : 58:45 Moon 59 :01:14 Mars 223 :41:54 Mercury 197 : 37:47 Jupiter 347 : 47:21 R Venus 215 : 18:48 Saturn 293 : 15:48 Rahu 79: 38:28 Ketu 259 : 38:28 NAVAMSA

RAH MER SAT ASC SUN 4 2

VEN ASC SAT 3

MON 6 12 RAH KET MER 9 VEN SUN JUP 7 11

JUP MAR MON 8 10

KET MAR

326 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No.4.5.8 Horoscope No. 90 Born on 2.5.1969 at 6:04:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Rahu 6Y 2M 24D

LAGNA

RAI VEN RAH ASC.

VEN SUN MER MER

SAT 2 12

3 SUN SAT 11

1

10

7 MON

9

MON JUP 6 8 MAR KET MAR JUP KET

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 27 : 38:03 Sun 18 : 00:27 Moon 195 : 22: 26 Mars 233 : 12: 17R Mercury 38 : 23 : 59

Jupiter 153 : 21:36 R Venus 347:09:40 Saturn 6:50:06

Rahu 336 : 12:44

Ketu 156 : 12: 44 NAVAMSA

MAR MER SAT JUP 10 8

KET MON H1 7

JUP VEN KET MON 9

MER 12 6 SUN

3 MAR RAH SAT RAH - 5

ASC SUN 2 VEN

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 327

Illustration No. 4.5.9 Horoscope No. 91 Born on 11.10.1967 at 18:30:00 hrs.

Place: Delhi Long 77:13 E Lat. 28:39 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 1Y 5M 26D

LAGNA

SAT ASC. SAT

RAH ? 12

RAH 11

10 MON

MON JUP 7 VEN JUP KET MER

5 9 VEN 6 8 MAR KET MER SUN SUN MAR

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 06 : 44: 11

Sun 174:07: 11

Moon 276 : 43 : 12

Mars 238 : 13: 22

Mercury 199: 10:33

Jupiter 125 : 14: 44

Venus 131:43:09

Saturn 344 : 56 : 17 R

Rahu 04 : 38:38

Ketu 184 : 38:38 NAVAMSA

MON MER RAH JUP ASC. RAH JUP

MAR VEN

SUN 4 1 V.

VEN

MON 12 MER 6 MAR

SUN

7

SAT 8 10

KET SAT KET

328 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

OBSERVATION 1.8

Placement of Mars in the 8* house in Scorpio is adverse for matrimonial harmony for women. If Mars is retrograde in Scorpio it will give worst results to female natives like loss of husband. However, such a Mars will not be creating any distnrbance in conjugal bliss of male natives. Following are the details of some other birth charts, which were also studied to derive the above inference:

1. Male DOB 26.11.1967 TOB 10:30 Solan C1/180 2. Male DOB 20.07.1969 TOB 00:05 Bhatinda C1/240 3. Male DOB 13.12.1942 TOB 16:07 Bareilly J1/85 4. Female DOB 07.03.1969 TOB 09:10 Allahabad W1/80 5. Male DOB 16.08.1952 TOB 21:00 Bhatinda Q1/81 6. Male DOB 17.01.1973 TOB 11:45 Shahjahanpur Q1/96 7. Male DOB 19.11.1947 TOB 26/16 Karnal K/53 lshta

Mars in 8th honse

For Taurus Ascendant

Mars in the 8* house, for Taurus ascendant, would fall in the sign of Jupiter, Sagittarius, which is a friendly sign for Mars. It causes ineffective Kuja dosha or serious disturbances are not to be expected.

Illnstration no. 4.5.10 Horoscope no. 92

She got married on 25.11.93. Mars occupies the 8* house with Rahu in Sagittarius. Saturn aspects the 7th house and 2nd and 5th lord Mercury. She has been blessed with two sons, first on 8.11.95 and the other on 6.7.2003. Her married life is generally happy though Kuja dosha is quite strong dne to placement of Mars, Rahu, Saturn and Ketu in sensitive honses where Kuja dosha is cansed.

Illustration no. 4.5.11 Horoscope no. 93

The native is the husband of the female, whose chart has been discnssed above. In this birth chart, Mars occupies the 10* house in Virgo and no planet occupies the sensitive house. However, the 7* lord Mercury in the 12th honse in Scorpio is not enconraging. The 8* lord Moon occupies the 7* honse in inimical sign. Jupiter and Saturn both aspect 7* honse and Moon.

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 329

Illustration No. 4.5.10 Horoscope No. 92 Born on 23.2.1973 at 11:45:00 hrs. Place: Varanasi Long 83:44 E Lat. 25:20 N Balance of Mahadasha of Jupiter 15Y 3M 24D

LAGNA

ASC KET KET SAT 3 1

4 SAT 12

SUN MER 2 SUN

5 MER

00 JUP VEN JUP

6 10 VEN

7 9

RAH MON RAH MAR MAR MON

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 48 : 55. 08 Sun 311 : 00:44 Moon 200 : 34:06 Mars 254 : 12:44 Mercury 328 : 45:04 Jupiter 276 : 29:05 Venus 299 : 37:01 Saturn 50 : 14:07 Rahu 262 : 03:25 Ketu 82 : 03: 25 NAVAMSA

MON ASC SAT

KET MAR 4 2 MON

MAR S KET

JUP SAT MER 3

VEN 6 12

SUN MAR JUP 11 RAH 10 RAH VEN 8 SUN

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Illustration No. 4.5.11 Horoscope No. 93 Born on 17.11.1970 at 09:30:00 hrs. Place: Chandigarh Long 76:47 E Lat. 30:43 N . Balance of Mahadasha of Rahu 1Y 10M 04D

LAGNA

SAT MON SUN MER

10 8 RAH JUP 11 7

RAH VEN

12 6 MAR

KET 3 MON SAT 5 KET

JUR 2 ASC. SUN 4

MER VEN MAR

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 244 : 24:25 Sun 210 : 56: 10 Moon 78 :37:57 Mars 174 : 08:37 Mercury 222 : 49: 32 Jupiter 204: 45:33 Venus 200 : 08: 52 R Saturn 25 : 15:07 R Rahu 304 : 54:42

Ketu 124 : 54:42 NAVAMSA

ASC. VEN MON VEN JUP KET SUN JUP KET MON 12 SUN

MAR 5 11

8 MAR RAH SAT 6 10

RAH 7 SAT MER MER

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 331

He is leading generally a smooth married life for the last then years. Marriage took place on 25.11.93. Two sons were born on 8.11.95 and 6.7.2003. Affliction of the 7* house is definitely there as discussed above. The wife of the native, therefore, suffers from various physical ailments. Professional aspect of the native is also quite problem-some though he belongs to multimillionaires' family.

Illustration no. 4.5.12 Horoscope no. 94

She got married on 27.2.78 with an I.A.S. topper. She has been blessed with 3 sons, Ist on 31.12.78, 2nd on 29.4.81 and 3rd on 24.9.82. Her husband is a very handsome and smart man. He is still very popular among beautiful females. Some how or the other he got involved with a muslim lady though he is a Brahmin. This resulted into havoc in her married life and she left the home, children and husband around June 95. She struggled hard from the year 91 to June 95. After this temporary separation she was cheated miserably by many people. She served in a small organization at a very low salary to meet her both ends. She had a miserable married life. Ultimately now in old age her husband has reconciled the matter due to intervention of children. Her husband brought her back around early 2001. They are now living together and there is no major problem with them, though her husband has a long list of licentious activities. Saturn and Rahu separated her for 5 years but Mars in 8* in Sagittarius did not harm her husband much. It is believed that Mars in 8th house brings widowhood. Here, the observation that Kuja Dosha becomes inactive when Mars occupies the 8th house in Sagittarius seems to hold water.

OBSERVATION 2.8

If Mars occupies the 81h house in Sagittarius it give rise to Kuja dosha, which is supposed to be cancelled according to one of the most important aphorisms stated earlier. Here, Mars is the lord of 12* and 7th house and its placement in the 8th house constructs Vipreet Rajyoga. Here, the 8th house is owned by Jupiter, thus it is a friendly sign for Mars. We have observed that the placement of Mars in Sagittarius, in the 8th house, is not at all fatal. In case of women widowhood or separation should not be expected except some minor disturbances such as opposition of family members, financial losses, professional set backs or interest in others etc. Following are the details of some other birth charts, which were also studied to derive the above inference:

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Illustration No.4.5.12 Horoscope No. 94 Born on 18.3.1956 at 10:53:00 hrs. Place: Nainital Long 79:33 E Lat. 29:40 N Balance of Mahadasha of Moon 6Y 3M 17D

LAGNA

SUN VEN ASC KET VEN

MON JUP 3 1

12 SUN

MER JUP KET MON 2

11 MER

RAH SAT 6 10

9 7 7 MAR RAH SAT MAR

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 57 : 41:28 Sun 334 : 20: 55 Moon 44:56:51 Mars 258 : 48:09 Mercury 317 : 37:09 Jupiter 119 : 38: 25 R Venus 18 : 23:44 Saturn 219 : 30:49 R Rahu 228 · 45 : 23 Ketu 48 : 45: 23 NAVAMSA

SUN MER JUP MON KET 5 MAR VEN SAT 4

RAH 9 3 KET

12 SUN MER JUP 10 2 MON ASC. 1 - RAH MAR 11 VEN SAT

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 333

1. Female DOB 17.02.1973 TOB 11:15 Kanpur (72) 2. Male DOB 26.03.1956 TOB 10:15 Lucknow C1/341 3. Female DOB 26.08.1962 TOB 06:39 Dehradun Q2/7 4. Male DOB 13.04.1954 TOB 09:25 Vapin 12/83 5. Female DOB 27.03.1971 TOB 10:10 Allahabad D1/45 6. Male DOB 18.10.1969 TOB 20:40 Kanpur K1/76

Mars in 8th house

For Gemini Ascendant

The 8th house indicates marital happiness in the birth charts of women. This is not so with male nativity. For Gemini ascendant, Mars is the lord of 6th & 11th house and it owns sign of exaltation in the 8* honse. Here the placement of Mars canses Vipreet rajyoga. It is strong & effective Kuja dosha. One should not misunderstand that exalted Mars in the 8* house is free from Kuja dosha. In male nativity, it may cause accidents, burn, operation, scar, boils, injury, cut etc. but, in female nativity, Mars gives quite adverse results regarding conjugal bliss.

Illustration no. 4.5.13 Horoscope no. 95

She is a beautiful Kashmiri girl. She was hardly 20 years old when a business tycoon met her in a party and asked her to join any of his organization. Later, she became his concnbine. After few years she was thrown ont of the life of the multibillionaire. Now she had lost everything she had and earned nothing but great defamation, dishonor, disrespect, dejection, disappointment, distress & despair. Many persons know everything abont her as she lived as a second woman in the life of someone. Mars is exalted in the 8th honse and in navamsa chart Mars & Venus join 7* honse in Leo. This exalted Mars of the 8* honse spoiled the life of this beautiful lady for whom her impressive appearance & charm became her biggest enemy. But astrologically, placement of Mars in the 8th house, though in exaltation, spoiled her life.

Illustration no. 4.5.14 Horoscope no. 96

The beantiful lady in discussion is bor in Gemini ascendant with Mars in the 8th honse in the sign of exaltation, Capricorn. Her husband was murdered within 3 years of her marriage. In navamsa chart, placement of Mars in the 8* honse in its sign of debilitation, Cancer, along with Venns, is also an adverse combination for conjugal bliss. Here, placement of Mars, in the 8* honse, in its sign of exaltation ruined her life, as she

334 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No. 4.5.13 Horoscope No. 95 Born on 12.2.1979 at 14:40:00 hrs. Place: Delhi Long 77:13 E Lat. 28:39 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 5Y 8M 21D

LAGNA

ASC JCP

4 SAT 4 2

MON 5 - RAH MER JUP KET

6 12

MAR SAT

SUN MON VEN RAH MER 7

10 KET 8 VEN MAR SUN

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 75 :39: 18 Sun 299 : 29: 26 Moon 122 : 24 : 49 Mars 294 : 13:55

Mercury 301 : 55: 17

Jupiter 98 :04:27 R Venus 254 : 14:05 Saturn 138:20:00 Rahu 143 : 55 : 31 Ketu 323 : 55: 31 NAVAMSA

MON KET 12 10

MON 9

ASC. =

KFT RAH 2

MAR 5 VEN MAR VEN MER 7

SAT 6 RAH MER JUP SUN SAT SUN

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE :535

Illustration No. 4.5.14 Horoscope No. 96

Born on 28.9.1971 at 23:00:35 hrs.

Place: Farrukhabad Long 79:35 E Lat. 27:23 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 1Y 4M 1D

LAGNA

SAT ASC. KET S.AT

4

5

KET 3 SUN . MER 6 12 VEN MAR 9

RAH MON

7 11

SUN 10

MON JUP MER VEA JUP MAR RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 68 : 24:8

Sun 161 :28:00

Moon 263 : 35: 29

Mars 290 : 48: 46

Mercury 153 : 30:39

Jupiter 219 : 4 : 30

Venus 170 : 4 : 23

Saturn 42 : 58: 44 R

Rahu 289 : 46: 50

Ketu 109 : 46:50 NAVAMSA

MON SUN SAT RAH 10

MER 7

MAR KET MER VEN

MON 12 6 JUP

RAH SUN v. SAT

ASC 2 KET JUP MAR VEN

336 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

had to suffer the curse of early widowhood. Her in-laws blamed her fate for such a tragedy. She had to live the torturous life and pain given to her by her in-laws. OBSERVATION 3.8

Mars in the 8* house in the sign of exaltation, Capricorn, is harmful for females regarding the marital happiness & chastity. It is effective Kuja dosha. Following are details of some of the other horoscopes, which were also examined to derive the above inference.

1. Male DOB 03.06.1971 TOB 06:45 Lucknow Q2/69 2. Male DOB 17.01.1964 TOB 16:55 Varanasi (124) 3. Female DOB 04.10.1971 TOB 22:25 Hardoi 02/10 4. Female DOB 19.12.1967 TOB 17.15 Kanpur J1/15 5. Male DOB 02.04.1975 TOB 10:20 Meerut Q1/37 6. Male DOB 30.04.1971 TOB 08:45 Calcutta Q1/55 7. Female DOB 10.01.1949 TOB 15:58 Agra Q1/119

Mars in 8th house

For Cancer Ascendant

In spite of being Yogkaraka, Mars, if placed in Aqnarius in the 8th honse, creates havoc in married life. It may result into divorce or widowhood. Illustration no. 4.5.15 Horoscope no. 97

She is the danghter of a very rich and renowned IAS officer. She was married to a very handsome, smart, and loving boy with heavy pockets, as well. Mars is yogkaraka for Cancer ascendant being the lord of 5* and 10* house, therefore many astrologers claimed her Mars to be ineffective in causing distress in married life. Sages have mentioned that placement of Mars in any house in Leo or Aquarius cancels Kuja dosha bnt it is not so, in onr humble observation. Here, Mars created havoc in her married life. She got married on 27.2.91 8c snffered widowhood after 10 years and 6 months of her marriage during Mars-Saturn dasa- bhukti on 9.8.2001. It may be noted that even if yogkarakaMars occupies the 8th honse in Aqnarins, widowhood cannot be ruled ont. There is mutual exchange between Mars & Saturn and Saturn is debilitated. 7th house is hemmed between malefics causing Papakartari yoga. It has been stated by sages and we have also mentioned that Mars does not canse Kuja dosha if joins Aqnarins anywhere. This aphorism does not seem to be correct.

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 337

Illustration No. 4.5.15 Horoscope No. 97 Born on 29.12.1969 at 20:27:00 hrs. Place: Baraut Long 77:15 E Lat. 29:6 N Balance of Mahadasha of Venus 12Y 7M 20D

LAGNA

SAT MON KET

5 3

2

MAR ASC. RAH JUP 7 SAT

MER MON 10

KET MER 12

SUN 9

VEN JUF SUN VEN MAR RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 112 : 40:39 Sun 254 : 17:37 Moon 138 : 14:28 Mars 317 : 01:26 Mercury 273 : 52: 18 Jupiter 188 : 33: 18 Venus 248 : 01: 19 Saturn 08 : 38 : 29 Rahu 320 : 46:00 Ketu 140: 46:00 NAVAMSA

MAR RAH VEN MER JUP

SAT 11

MAR 12 8

MER 10 KET

RAH 1 1

ASC. SUN A

MON 6

JUP KET MON 3 5

VEN SAT SUN

338 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illnstration no. 4.5.16 Horoscope no. 98

This horoscope belongs to a female who was married on 6.6.1991 with a class one officer. The husband is a handsome, smart, polite and very decent person. The native was a sex maniac. Even on the first night, her husband saw her engaged in unnatural acts for gratification. Later, he was very much shocked to hear her telephonic conservation with her younger brother as he had picked the extension simultaneously & his wife couldn't notice it. They had physical relationship for last many years & were talking about the same issne with full involvement. However, her husband was a sincere officer & used to work 8 hrs with full dedication in office. One day, in want off some office document, he came back home around 3:00 O'clock & saw wife fully engrossed with someone in his bedroom & the man with whom she was lying was one of his superior. He then came to know that his wife invites his office colleagues & superiors almost everyday during the day. It was unbearable for her husband now. He went to his parents-in law & told all about her. In due course of time her husband came to know that she was having such physical relationship with many of her relatives & friends, even before her settlement of her marriage. Her husband filed divorce on the basis of corruption and moral turpitude, which was granted on 26.8.92. From that day she is leading a most pathetic & problematic life and has eamed lot of defamation. Yogkaraka Mars occupies the 8th house with Saturn, Mercury and Sun. All these are placed 7th from Moon. The 7th house is hemmed between malefics giving rise to Papakartari Yoga. There is mutual exchange of Mars & Saturn in navamsa. Adhi Yoga has been formed but all kendras are vacant & these combinations spoiled her married life due to her own blunders.

OBSERVATION 4.8

Mars in 8th for Cancer Ascendant causes effective Kuja dosha. If Mars joins 8th house in Aquarius i. e. for Cancer ascendant, it will be disastrous for happy married life that may result into widowhood or separation. Chastity of female is also doubtful. Following are details of some of the other horoscopes, which were also examined to derive the above inference:

1. Female DOB 04.04.1977 TOB 02:30 Lucknow J2/11 2. Male DOB 13.09.1909 TOB 21:00 Gurudarpur J1/36 3. Female DOB 23.02.1949 TOB 03:25 Rampur J1/83

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 339

Illustration No. 4.5.16 Horoscope No. 98 Born on 27.2.1964 at 15:21:00 hrs. Place: Varanasi Long 83:00 E Lat. 25:20 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 0Y 1M 26D

LAGNA

JUP RAH MON RAH

VEN v.

SUN 6 2

MER MAR ASC. 4 SAT 7 1 -

MON 10

JUF 12VEN 8

9 11 KET KET SUN MER MAR SAT

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 100 : 50: 32 Sun 314 : 29:05 Moon 133 : 01: 21 Mars 312 : 15: 11

Mercury 302 : 18: 32

Jupiter 356 : 26: 44 Venus 356 : 09: 19 Saturn 303 : 41: 50 Rahu 76 : 15:03 Ketu 256: 15:03 · NAVAMSA

SAT

8 6 KET RAH MER 5

SUN MON VEN 7 JUP MAR 10 MON

MAR KET RAH SUN R 3 VEN

SAT ASC. JUR 12 2 MER

340 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

4. Male DOB 10.02.1949 TOB 26/58 Pratapgarh K/23 Ishta 5. Female DOB 22.01.1966 TOB 05:25 Lucknow H/67 6. Male DOB 12.04.1960 TOB 12:30 Lucknow H/84

Mars in 8th house

For Leo Ascendant

If Mars is placed in the 8th house in Pisces there will be no serious calamity or widowhood, especially if the lagna lord Sun is in conjunction with Mars. Mars happens to be Yogkaraka for Leo ascendant, as it owns 4th & 9th houses. In 8th house, it joins Pisces, whose lord Jupiter is friendly to Mars. Here, Mars aspects 111l, 2nd, and 3rd houses. However, Mars does not harm much, in case of either- men or women, except giving some physical ailments, injuries, burns and loss of blood.

Illustration no. 4.5.17 Horoscope no. 99

Here, Mars is placed in the 8th house along with the Sun & Mercury. In this horoscope the 8th lord Jupiter occupies the 7* house, in conjunction with Rahu. Though minor health problems are present, married life is quite prosperous. She has only one problem with her husband that he hardly makes any conversation & at times he enters into samadhi keeping absolute silence continuously, for days together. Here Mars in Pisces in the 8th house has not created any havoc in married life.

Illustration no. 4.5.18 Horoscope no. 100

The native is a class one officer in government sector. He is leading a very happy & prosperous married life. He is blessed with two daughters & one son. Mars is placed in the 8th house in conjunction with Sun in friendly sign Pisces. The native is enjoying married life of high order.

OBSERVATION 5.8

Being a yogkaraka for Leo ascendant, Mars in the 8th house, causes an ineffective Kuja dosha and does not impair the marital bliss. Following are details of some of the other horoscopes, which were also examined to derive the above inference:

1. Male DOB 09.03.1953 TOB 37/47/30 Jabalpur B1/350 Ishta 2. Male DOB 10.07.1973 TOB 10:00 Chandigarh C1/316

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 341

Illustration No. 4.5.17 Horoscope No. 99 Born on 23.3.1951 at 16:00:00 hrs. Place: Bareilly Long 79:24 E Lat. 28:20 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun OY 7M 11D

LAGNA

SUN MER VEN SAT MON

MAR 4

7 KET 3

JUP RAH

2

ASC. KET JUP RAH VEN

9 1

SAT 10 12

MON MER SUN MAR

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 127 : 51:48 Sun 338 : 48: 36 Moon 158 : 37: 26 Mars 353 : 18: 56 Mercury 350 : 32:32 Jupiter 329 : 59: 16 Venus 09 : 16:28 Saturn 155 : 34:57 Rahu 325 : 46:55 Ketu 145:46:55 NAVAMSA

ASC. RAH MON RAH JŲP VEN 4 2

5 JUP VEN 1

SAT 3

SUN 6 12 MON

MAR MER

7 SAT

KET SUN 10

KET MAR MER

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Illustration No. 4.5.18 Horoscope No. 100 Born on 6.4.1964 at 16:00:00 hrs. Place: Sitapur Long 80:52 E Lat. 25:11 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 1Y 5M 27D

LAGNA

SUN MER VEN RAH MAR JUP 6 4 RAH 7 3

SAT S

8 2 VEN

MON ASC. 11 SAT KET , MER 9 IJUP

10 12 KET MON SUN MAR

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 141 : 23: 17 Sun 353 : 17:40 Moon 276 : 41: 14 Mars 342 : 49: 54 Mercury 12 : 22: 42 Jupiter 05 : 15:02 Venus 38 : 49: 14 Saturn 308 : 00: 14 Rahu 72 :25:52 Ketu 252 : 25:52 NAVAMSA

MON VEN JUP 8 6

SAT 9 MAR 5 MER KET 7

SUN 10 4 MER KET SUN RAH 1 RAH

11 3

SAT ASC. 12 2

MAR JUP MON VEN

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 343

3. Female DOB 17.07.1973 TOB 09:20 Dehradun J2/32 4. Female DOB 16.11.1973 TOB 01:49 Lakhimpur K1/49 5. Male DOB 17.12.1941 TOB 23:00 Allahabad H/45 6. Female DOB 19.05.1977 TOB 13:10 Dehradun S1/51

Mars in 8th honse

For Virgo Ascendant

Here Mars, if placed in the 8th house in Aries, with or without malefic influence, will cause disaster, havoc or even widowhood. If Mars is retrograde, without affliction, in the 8* house in Aries, there will be no serious problem in married life.

Illustration no. 4.5.19 Horoscope no. 101

The native was very handsome & smart at his young age. He is employed on a reputed post in a bank. He was married on 25.7.71. Blessed with two daughters & one son, he is enjoying life with his family.

Illnstration no. 4.5.20 Horoscope no. 102

She lost her husband at 35 years of age on 5.11.84 just after a few days of assassination of Mrs. Indira Gandhi. The husband suffered from severe septic & could not be hospitalized, as a result of which he expired & she underwent the curse of widowhood at quite a young age. In this horoscope, Mars & Rahu occupy the 8* house 8c 7* lord Jupiter joins the 5th house, which aspects the ascendant. Even then, Mars played its most negative role in the 8* house. One should not, therefore, confuse that if Mars is placed in own sign in 8th, it will not cause adversity. Of course, the intensity of adversity will be further enhanced if Mars is associated with Rahu, Ketu or Saturn.

Illnstration no. 4.5.21 Horoscope no. 103

She is a beautiful doctor & had been married with a smart cancer specialist of countrywide fame. Here retrograde Mars in 8* in Aries has not resulted into any adversity as far as conjugal bliss is concerned till 46 years of age as on date. The 7th lord Jupiter aspects Mars. However, the Mars in the 8th house has resulted into many ailments & troubles connected with blood.

OBSERVATION 6.8

For Virgo ascendant, if Mars is placed in the 8th house, in Aries, under affliction, loss of husband may come in evidence. In case this Mars is

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Illustration No. 4.5.19 Horoscope No. 101 Born on 3.12.1958 at 01:00:00 hrs. Place: Allahabad Long 81:50 E Lat. 25:57 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 6Y 4M 6D

LAGNA

KET MAR JUP MON

7 SUN 5

VEN 8 RAH 4

MER SAT 9

MON 12

10 KE 2

MER SUN 11 VEN JUP ASC

SAT RAH MAR

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 152:37:02 Sun 226 : 50: 14 Moon 121 : 13: 43 Mars 25 : 22: 31 R Mercury 241 : 52:09 R Jupiter 204 : 51:41 Venus 232 :04:52 Saturn 242 : 45: 37 Rahu 177 : 43: 27 Ketu 357 : 43:27 NAVAMSA

MON SUN KET MER JƯP SAT KET MAR 12 8

VEN

MON 10

MER 1

ASC. SAT

VEN RAH 2 6 JUp v. SUN MAR RAH 3

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 345

Illustration No.4.5.20 Horoscope No. 102

Born on 27.5.1949 at 13:49:42 hrs.

Place: Delhi Long 77:13 E Lat. 28:39 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 1Y 10M 25D

LAGNA

MAR SUN MON KET SAT

RAH MER 7 VEN 5

8 4

9 3

JUP SAT 12

JUP SUN

10 2 MON MER VEN - = KET ASC. RAH MAR

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 152: 57

Sun 42 : 32

Moon 35 :46

Mars 26 : 59

Mercury 53 : 22 R

Jupiter 275 :57 R

Venus 53 : 13

Saturn 126 : 44

Rahu 0:31

Ketu 180 : 31 NAVAMSA

SUN JUF JUP RAH SAT 10 SUN 12 MAR 9 RAH ASC. VEN 11 MON

8

MAR 5

SAT MER 3 7 KET

MAR KET 4 6

VEN

346 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No. 4.5.21 Horoscope No. 103 Born on 18.12.1958 at 02:00:00 hrs. Place: Haldwani Long 79:31 E Lat. 29:13 N Balance of Mahadasha of Jupiter 3Y 3M 24D

LAGNA

MON MAR JUP KET 5

8 MER RAH 4

SUN VEN 9 3 SAT 12

MON KET 10 2

SUN VEN MER JUP ASC MAR SAT RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 176:48:06 Sun 242 : 07:26

Moon 330 : 34: 11 Mars 23 : 21:05 R Mercury 226 : 32: 29 Jupiter 207 : 59:26 Venus 250:59:43 Saturn 244 : 31: 32 Rahu 176 : 45: 13 Ketu 356 : 45: 13 NAVAMSA

KET SUN SAT SUP MAR 5 MON

MER 8 4

MON RAH VEN VEN 6

3 JUP

12

KET SAT 10 2

• MAR MER ASC. RAH SUN

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 347

retrograde or aspected by benefics, there will be no problem in married life. Following are details of some of the other horoscopes, which were also examined to derive the above inference:

1 Female DOB 17.10.1973 TOB 04:52 Lucknow E1/8 2. Male DOB 03.07.1943 TOB 14:02 Lahore C1/212 3. Female DOB 03.09.1973 TOB 09:00 Lucknow C1/280 4. Female DOB 13.05.1966 TOB 16:45 Jaipur C1/288 5. Male DOB 03.12.1958 TOB 01:00 Allahabad C1/360 6. Female DOB 30.07.1943 TOB 12:14 Aligarh J2/18 7. Male DOB 11.07.1958 TOB 11:55 Meerut 12/48

Mars in 8th house

For Libra Ascendant

For males, if Mars is placed in Taurus in the 8th honse, it is not bad, as, far as married life and conjugal bliss is concemed but it will prove bad for the health of the couple. For women, Mars if placed in Taurus in the 8* house, may canse widowhood, especially, if aspected or conjoined by malefics, like Satum & Rahu.

Illustration no. 4.5.22 Horoscope no. 104

The native was bom in Libra ascendant, with Mars in the 8* under retrograde motion. Mars is unaspected by any malefic. The native retired in oct.2003 and was re-appointed. His married life is intact & there had been no serious problem. Mars in the 8* house, under the mutual aspect with Sun, has resulted into many accidents & fractures. Here, again, we see retrograde M ars in the 8th house though it happens to be a maarkesh, for Libra ascendant

Illustration no. 4.5.23 Horoscope no. 105

She was bom in Libra ascendant & in Ashwini nakshatra. 2nd & 7* lord Mars occupies the 8* house under mutual aspect with Satum. For Libra ascendant, placement of Mars in the 8* house & Satum in 2nd certainly canses widowhood or own death before 36 years of age. She got married on 11.3.61 at the age of 34 years in Moon-Rahu dasa-bhukti 8c lost her husband in a plane crash on 17.1.62 during Moon-Jupiter dasa-bhukti. She suffered from the agony of widowhood only after 10 months of her marriage. Here, 8* lord Venus obtains navamsa of Jupiter; therefore, sub period of Jupiter proved fatal.

348 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No.4.5.22 Horoscope No. 104 Born on 9.12.1943 at 03:55:29 hrs. Place: Aligarh Long 78:4 E Lat. 27:54 N Balance of Mahadasha of Venus 10Y 3M 27D

LAGNA

MON MAR SAT SUN

6

9 JUP MAR VEN 5

RAH 7

KET 10 RAH

KET JUP MON SAT 11 3

SUN ASC 12 2 MER VEN MAR

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 193: 11 Sun 232 : 53

Moon 19:47 Mars 48 : 30 R Mercury 248 : 13

Jupiter 123: 56 Venus 187 : 37 Saturn 60 : 39 R Rahu 106 : 17

Ketu 286 : 17 NAVAMSA

JUE VEN

KET MAR 9 = MER RAH 2 8 SUN

10 SAT 1 7

ASC SUN JUP MON KET 6

VEN 5 RAH SAT MON 3

MAR MER

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 349

Illustration No.4.5.23 Horoscope No. 105 Born on 6.3.1927 at 21:15:00 hrs. Place: Ambala Long 76:49 E Lat. 30:19 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 5Y 7M 18D

LAGNA

MER MON MAR RAH SAT VEN 6 KET 5

SUN JUP

10

SUN MON RAH JUP 3 =

12 2

KET SAT ASC. MER VEN MAR

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 180 :04 Sun 322 : 13

Moon 02 : 36 Mars 43 : 49 Mercury 334 : 15

Jupiter 318 : 17

Venus 347 : 10 Saturn 224 : 43

Rahu 71 : 22 Ketu 251 : 22 NAVAMSA

JUP SUN SAT MON MAR 6 VEN MER 5

KET 7

RAH KET 10 4

RAH MER SUN MON 11 3

VEN 2 SAT ASC. 12 MAR JUP

350 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

OBSERVATION 7.8

For Libra ascendant, 'placement of Mars in the 8* honse, is certainly · adverse for females, especially if Mars is aspected, associated with Saturn or Rahu. Retrograde Mars in 8th honse is not so dangerous. For male nativity, Mars in 8th, in Tanrus, will not spoil married life. Following are details of some of the other horoscopes, which were also examined to derive the above inference:

1. Male DOB 24.05.1966 TOB 17:22 Lncknow B1/92 2. Male DOB 24.07.1947 TOB 12:57 Gorakhpur C1/270 3. Male DOB 30.03.1972 TOB 21:20 Delhi C1/318 4. Male DOB 15.10.1943 TOB 2/20 Istha Jodhpur J2/110 5. Male DOB 05.09.1960 TOB 10:08 Lakhimpur J1/42 6. Male DOB 26.12.1943 TOB 05:50 Meerpur Q1/214

Mars in 8th honse

For Scorpio Ascendant

For Scorpio ascendant Mars is the lord of ascendant & 6th honse. If Mars occupies the 8* honse in Gemini, married life will snffer serionsly.

Illustration no. 4.5.24 Horoscope no. 106

She was born in Scorpio ascendant with the placement of Mars in the 8* honse. She is well employed and is earning a handsome salary after having acquired very high education in computers. She was married on 6.5.1998 after a long love affair for many years. She had a miscarriage in 1998 itself dne to misbehaviour of her hnsband. Thereafter, her married life took a very adverse shape. After many conflicts, confron- tations, confnsions she lost all terms with her hnsband & does not have any talking terms & physical relations with her husband for last 5 years. She is at the verge of divorce in spite of intervention of many well- wishers & family members. Placement of Mars in the 8* honse is responsible for this adversity & divorce. It will not be ont place to mention that her husband is also mangli. Graha Maitri 8c high number of matching points, as many as 26 out of 36, are there, even then divorce is going to be finalised within a short period from now. Horoscope of husband is given below.

Illnstration no. 4.5.24 A Horoscope no. 107

Here, it may be distinctly noted that high number of matching points

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 351

Illustration No. 4.5.24 Horoscope NO. 106 Born on 13.10.1975 at 10:42:00 hrs. Place: Varanasi Long 83:00 E Lat. 25:20 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 0Y 5M 1D

LAGNA

JUP KET MAR RAH

9 7 MON 6 SUN

SAT MER

VEN = 5

MON VEN 2

JUP SAT 12 4

SUN 3 1 ASC RAH MER MAR KET

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 237:43:01 Sun 175 : 43: 37 Mcon 279:03:01 Mars 65 : 21: 12 Mercury 168 : 00:21 R Jupiter 356 : 11: 12 R Venus 132 : 05: 14 Saturn 98 : 28:50 Rahu 208 :48:09 Ketu 28 : 48:09 NAVAMSA

ASC. RAH JUP

MON MER 1 11

2 MON 10

JUP VEN 12

RAH 3 9 MER 6 SUN SAT MAR VEN 4 8

KE MAR SAT 5 7

SUN

352 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No. 4.5.24 A Horoscope No. 107 Born on 8.9.1972 at 22:00:00 hrs. Place: Muzaffarnagar Long 77:42 E Lat. 29:28 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 2Y 9M 8D

LAGNA

ASC. SAT KET 3 1

4 12 VEN SAT

KET VEN SUN 2

MAR 5

SUN MER RAH 8 MAR MER MON 6 10 RAH 9

JUF MON 7 JUP

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 33 : 21: 21 Sun 142: 37:20 Moon 153 : 50 -: 13 Mars 142 : 12:48 Mercury 132 : 27 : 32

Jupiter 245 : 19:47 Venus 97 : 15:25 Saturn 56 : 35:46 Rahu 271:23:06 Ketu 91:23:06 NAVAMSA

RAH JUP 12 10

ASC. MER MON

MON = KET

JUP 2 0O

RAH 5 SAT SAT

3 SUN 7

MAR SUN MAR VEN 4

MER KET VEN

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 353

does not mean stable and happy marriage. Improper balancing of Kuja dosha will not nentralise the adversities indicated to the natives. So, Kuja dosha, if arises due to presence of Mars in 8th honse, must be analysed seriously and preventive measures shonld be undertaken. Illustration no. 4.5.25 Horoscope no. 108 She was married on 23.4.1992 and songht legal divorce in 1999, as her husband was physically involved with some other girl. If the planetary position is unfavourable, one enters into such adverse circumstances that he or she has no way ont. Mars occupies the 8t honse as lagna lord. As a result of which she led a very tronblesome married life till 1996 when she filed the case of divorce in court of law, after the birth of a daughter on 6.4.94. Here Mars in 8th, in Gemini, is aspected by Jupiter. Mars obtains own navamsa. The 8th house rules marital happiness, which was not only absent, but the life was also troublesome as long as she stayed with her husband. Now she has obtained legal divorce & living separately with her daughter. OBSERVATION 8.8 Mars is the lagna lord for Scorpio ascendant & if it is placed the in 8th house in Gemini, it will be disastrous. Here it will be inimical sign of Mars in 8th house. Being the 6th lord as well, placment in 8th house will give rise to Vipreet Rajyoga. Married life will be unhappy if Saturn, Rahu & Ketu afflict Mars. Following are details of some of the other horoscopes, which were also examined to derive the above inference:

1. Female DOB 01.10.1975 TOB 11:10 Mainpuri EI/42 2. Male DOB 22.11.1975 TOB 07:37 Lucknow C1/339 3. Male DOB 22.11.1975 TOB 07:37 Lucknow Q2/2 4. Male DOB 29.09.1962 TOB 10:10 Lucknow Q2/109 5. Male DOB 29.06.1953 TOB 15:36 Allahabad Q1/16 6. Male DOB 08.06.1970 TOB 06:10 Lucknow Q1/93 7. Male DOB 22.06.1985 TOB 16:45 Lucknow Q1/254 8. Female DOB 30.06.1985 TOB 16:24 Lucknow Q1/196

Mars in 8th house

For Sagittarius Ascendant

For Sagittarius ascendant, Mars is the lord of 5* & 12th house & it will fall in the sign of debilitation in the 8th honse. This placement of Mars is quite adverse not only for conjugal bliss but also for the life of the

354 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illnstration No.4.5.25 Horoscope No. 108 Born on 15.5.1974 at 19:00:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Rahu 8Y 4M 22D

LAGNA

VEN SUN MER MAR

KET SAT 9 7

10 RAH 6

MON 00 JUP MON S v. JUIP

2

VEN SUN MER

12 KET 4

3 ASC. 1 RAH SAT MAR

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 214 : 35: 11 Sun 30 : 49: 55 Moon 313 : 46: 52 Mars 81:37:28 Mercury 43 : 24:02 Jupiter 320 : 09: 13 Venus 348 : 29: 49 Saturn 69:07:27

Rahu 236 :07:42 Ketu 56 : 07:42 NAVAMSA

MAR JUP MER 6

7 3 KET MON S RAH

2 MER 00 8

SUN ASC. KET VEN 9 MON RAH MAR

SAT JUP

10 12 VEN SAT SUN

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 355

female native. Serious disasters will appear in their married life during the adverse dasa-bhukti. Illustration no. 4.5.16 Horoscope no. 109 She had a love marriage after a long courtship with a politician. Mars occupies the 8th house in the sign of debilitation & the 7th lord Mercury is hemmed between Mars & Saturn. The husband was involved with many women, as physical indulgence was his biggest weakness. The husband was a rich man & spent millions of rupees over beautiful girls. On 7.6.95 when she had a hot discussion with her husband, after catching him red handed with other women, the husband killed her by throttling her throat. Here, Mars in Cancer in the 8th house resulted into murder of the native by her husband. Let us also mention the horoscope of her husband who was born in Aries ascendant with Mars in 7th house. Both were strong mangli, then why the husband murdered his wife. The moon sign of the lady in questions is Aries and the birth constellation is Bharani, whereas her husband was born in Sagittarius moon sign & Moola constellation. 20 matching points are present out of 36. In spite of graha maitri 8c well balanced Kuja dosha the biggest tragedy with the native took place on 7.6.95 when her husband killed her with his own hands. It is therefore our humble submission that mangli match should not be recommended where Mars occupies 7th or 8th house or vice versa, in the birth charts of husband or wife. Similarly, a boy or a girl, if born in Leo or Aquarius moon signs, should never be married together. High number of matching points are not of much avail and one should not confuse with it.

OBSERVATION 9.8 Mars in 8th house for Sagittarius ascendant causes very effective and damaging Kuja dosha. Serious happenings in life can be expected. Following are details of some of the other horoscopes, which were also examined to derive the above inference:

1. Female DOB 04.09.1966 TOB 15:00 Bhilai B1/78 2. Male DOB 09.07.1957 TOB 17:00 Kenya C1/176 3. Female DOB 06.09.1951 TOB 14:30 Bareilly C1/263 4. Female DOB 16.10.1962 TOB 12:42:30 Pratapgarh E1/95 5. Male DOB 24.01.1963 TOB 3 04:30 AM M1/3 6. Male DOB 24.07.1955 TOB 17.00 Unnao C1/334 7. Male DOB 05.07.1940 TOB 32/10 Amroha C1/378 Ishta

356 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No. 4.5.26 Horoscope No. 109 Born on 23.8.1951 at 16:25:00 hrs. Place: Muzaffarnagar Long 77:42 E Lat. 29:28 N Balance of Mahadasha of Venus 1Y 11M 24D

LAGNA

JUP MON 10 8

RAH 10 7

RAH MAR 9 RAH 6 SAT

SUN VEN 3

MER MON SUN

KET 5 VEN MER 4 KET

ASC. SAT 2 MAR

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 264 : 19:42 Sun 126 : 19: 12 Moon 25 : 20: 37 Mars 100 : 02: 02 Mercury 140 : 20: 31 R Jupiter 350 : 23: 44 R Venus 143:07:57 R Saturn 157 : 52: 13 Rahu 316 : 46: 35 Ketu 136 : 46:35 NAVAMSA

RAH MAR VEN

SAT SUN MER 9

JUP KET 10 MON 6

00

11 5

JUP 2

RAH SUN

SAT 12 4

MAR 1 ASC. 3 VEN KET MON MER

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 357

Mars 8th house

For Capricorn Ascendant

For Capricom ascendant, placement of Mars in the 8th house will result into separation due to serious dissatisfaction. Here, Mars owns 4th & 11th houses and its placement in 8th house in Leo will certainly not result into loss of husband but the married life will be unhappy. If other combinations support, Mars in 8th in Leo will result into separation, otherwise the conjugal life will be miserable. The adversity of Mars gets heavily minimised in the sign of Sun or if associated with the Sun.

Illustration no. 4.5.27 Horoscope no. 110

She is the youngest girl who qualified IAS and acquired 1st position in her batch. Mars is the lord of the 4th & the 11th houses and occupies the 8th house in association with Venus & Saturn. Thus, she is strong mangli. Here, the 7* lord Moon joins the 7th house in association with the 9th lord, Mercury. Though it is a good combination for a fortunate marriage which took place on 15.2.2002, Papakartari Yoga around 7th house & 7th lord resulted into torturous married life which ultimately ended on 16.3.2003 as a result of legal separation.

Illustration no. 4.5.28 Horoscope no. 111

She was bom in Capricorn ascendant with Mars, Sun & Mercury in the 8* house. In spite of yogkaraka Venus in the 7* house she could not enjoy marital happiness as her 1st marriage which took place on 17.2.92, was later dissolved. She got married again on 20.6.96 after seeking divorce from her husband. Yogkaraka Venus helped her in this case to enable her for the 2nd marriage, which is running smooth. Once again, we see in this case that the association of Mars with Sun & in the sign of Sun in the 8* house has curtailed the adversity 8c resulted into divorce with the husband and happy married life with second husband.

OBSERVATION 10.8

Mars in the 8th honse is certainly bad for happy married life but it is not fatal for the husband. This will simply result into separation after an unhappy married life. Following are details of some of the other horoscopes, which were also examined to derive the above inference:

1. Female DOB 18.10.1968 TOB 13:30 Lucknow C1/174 2. Male DOB 25.06.1948 TOB 20:30 Jai sor Q1/258

358 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No. 4.5.27 Horoscope No. 110 Born on 7.7.1978 at 20:11:00 hrs. Place: Dehradun Long 78:03 E Lat. 30:19 N Balance of Mahadasha of Saturn 1Y 7M 1D

LAGNA

KET SUN JUP = KET 12 8

MON MER 10

• 7

ASC. SAT 4 MAR VEN MON MER RAH 2 6

RAH 3 5 SAT SUN JUP MAR VEN

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 275 : 15: 46 Sun 81:33:50 Moon 105 : 33: 12 Mars 139 : 44:34 Mercury 104 : 02: 19 Jupiter 83 : 37: 39 Venus 121 : 18:33 Saturn 124 : 20:08 Rahu' 156:04:35 Ketu 336 : 04:35 NAVAMSA

SUN SAT VEN JƯP 12 10

SUN VEN 1 RAH 9

ASC 11 RAH SAT MON JUP 2 8 MER

5 KET KET

3 1

MON 4 6

MER MAR MAR

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 359

Illustration No. 4.5.28 Horoscope No. 111 Born on 12.9.1972 at 15:25:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Rahu 0Y 10M 28D

LAGNA

SAT JUP

= 9

12 RAH 8

KET VEN 10

7 MON

ASC. SUN MER 4

RAH MAR SAT KET VEN

2 6

JUP MON SUN MER MAR

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 274 : 38: 37 Sun 146 : 14:45 Moon 199 : 18: 59 Mars 144 : 35 : 47 Mercury 139 : 32: 48 Jupiter 245:31:01

Venus 101 : 10:05 Saturn 56 : 44:38 Rahu 270 : 50: 20 Ketu 90:50:20 NAVAMSA

MON RAH MON JUP 12 10

1 9

ASC KET 11

JUP 2 MAR 8 SUN

5 RAH

3 VEN 7

MAR VEN SAT 4 6

SUN MER KET SAT MER

360 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

3. Female DOB 05.01.1980 TOB 08:30 Devaria R1/50 4. Male DOB 11.11.1966 TOB 12:30 Amethi R1/65 5. Male DOB 14.06.1978 TOB 22:30 Lucknow RI/118 6. Male DOB 09.02.1965 TOB 05:02 Lucknow K/20 7. Male DOB 13.07.1959 TOB 08:31 Allahabad J/76

Mars in 8th house

For Aquarius Ascendant

Illustration no. 4.5.29 Horoscope no. 112

The horoscope in discussion reflects the painful and darker side of life. The native's life had been passing through very long intervals of grief and happiness. She was leading her life with a very successful professor. For achieving success in their life they had to overcome the paths filled with obstacles. In this horoscope lagna lord Saturn is placed in 7 . So her marriage was not delayed. During Mars Venus dasa-bhukti, when Jupiter was transiting in the 7th house over lagna lord Saturn, the marriage of the native took place very extravagantly, at the age of 20 years. The father of the native had spent lakhs of rupees to make the atmosphere glow with beautiful illuminations and pervade with fragrance of perfume etc. But as soon as she entered into the home of her parents- in-law, pain, grief, distress and dissatisfaction penetrated in her life. All the servants and workers of home were given leave because she had to do each and every work of the home. Even her husband wasn't ready to even listen to her cries. Every big and small comfort was available in the home but she was strictly told not to sit on the stool, even for a second. Otherwise, the torturous experiments were done on her. They considered their daughter-in-law as lifeless animal who had no rights. Native's father was shocked on knowing her precious daughter's con- dition and collapsed. All these miseries, terrible and pathetic condition that the native had to face were due to placement of Mars in the 8 house in inimical sign.

Illustration no. 4.5.30 Horoscope no. 113

She is a good-looking female who had long affair with a person of lower status. After a courtship with a TV mechanic of other caste, she got married with him on 5.12.87. Soon after marriage, the differences with husband started. She made desperate efforts to save her marriage in spite of unbearable tortures. After getting a good job she divorced her husband. Gradually, few males got attracted towards her and showed

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 361

Illustration No. 4.5.29 Horoscope No. 112 Born on 20.7.1948 at 20:29:00 hrs. Place: Faizabad Long 82:8 E Lat. 26:46 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 4Y 10M 17D

LAGNA

RAH MER VEN 12 RAH 10

9 MON l

ASC. SUN SAT

2 JUP

MER 3 7 VEN KET 6 4 MON JUP KET MAR MAR SUN SAT

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 303 : 16 Sun 94 : 38 Moon 269 : 15 Mars 158 : 51 Mercury 74: 52 Jupiter 237 : 1R Venus 61 : 52 Saturn 119 : 21 Rahu 17:0 Ketu 197 : 0 NAVAMSA

SAT RAH KET 00 MAR 6 JUUP MON SUN 5 VEN MER

10 4

SUN MER 3

12 MON RAH 2 ASC. MAR VEN SAT KET JUP

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Illustration No. 4.5.30 Horoscope No. 113 Born on 9.8.1965 at 22:00:00 hrs. Place :: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Venus 4Y 9M 2D

LAGNA

RAH JUP

12 10

SAT 9 MON

ASC SUN SAT 11 RAH 2 8 KET

MER 5

VEN JUP MER VEN 7

4 6

MON KET SUN MAR

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 317 : 38 Sun 113 : 23 Moon 263 : 29. Mars 179 : 51 Mercury 124 : 8R

Jupiter 60 : 41 Venus 144 : 42 Saturn 322 : 26 R Rahu 46 : 53 Ketu 226 . 53 NAVAMSA

SAT SUN ASC. SAT MER RAH 11 - MER 2 10

SUN 12

RAH 3 9 KET

6 MAR VEN 8 MON

7 KET VEN MON JUR MAR JUP

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 363

their love towards her, which was only passion. Then she entered into carnality. In her horoscope lagna lord Saturn is placed in lagna itself and obtains navamsa of Mars. Yogkaraka Venus is placed in the 7* house in inimical sign, in association with 5th and 8th lord Mercury. Mutual aspect of Saturn and Venus is responsible for her relations. Mars is adversely placed in the 8th honse and also obtains vargottam navamsa in most inimical sign Virgo. The intensity of evil of Mars has further strengthened as it occupies the 7th house in navamsa chart. These combinations resnlted into her marital mishap. Following are details of some of the other horoscopes, which were also examined to derive the above inference:

1. Male DOB 22.12.1966 TOB 16:29 Lncknow B1/140 2. Male DOB 14.06.1965 TOB 47/20 Lucknow C1/322 Ishta 3. Male DOB 31.10.1955 TOB 14:54:38 Ranikhet J2/3 4. Female DOB 08.11.1970 TOB 13:30 Kanpur K2/19 5. Female DOB 21.07.1963 TOB 21:45 Lucknow K1/55 6. Male DOB 08.11.1970 TOB 13:24 Kanpur Q1/339 7. Male DOB 28.02.1950 TOB 05:30 Lucknow K/59

Mars in 8th house

For Pisces Ascendant

Mars owns the 2nd and the 9th house, for Pisces ascendant, and if it joins the 8th honse, marital disasters take place. Mars in Libra is always adverse for conjugal bliss, if associated with Venus. If there is mutnal aspect between Mars and Saturn the intensity of Kuja dosha will be enhanced or be mnltiplied. Saturn in the 7th and Mars in the 8th for Pisces ascendant will canse divorce. Mntnal exchange between Mars and Venns will also prodnce adverse resnlts.

Illustration no. 4.5.31 Horoscope no. 114

She is extremely charming and captivating girl whose father had been chief secretary in govt. She was married at the age of 24 during the Mercury-Mercury, dasa bhukti with a charted accountant in U.S.A. Conjunction of Mars, Venns and Moon in Libra in the 8th house resulted into divorce within a year or two. In fact, when she visited ns, she did not reveal the fact that she was a divorcee. She asked when would her marriage take place? After examining her horoscope she was told that she had already been married and divorced and her hnsband had been

364 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No. 4.5.31 Horoscope No. 114 Born on 25.12.1970 at 12:50:00 hrs. Place :: Mumbai Long 72:50 E Lat. 18:58 N Balance of Mahadasha of Jupiter 4Y 1M 22D

LAGNA

ASC. SAT SAT RAH

11

2 10

RAH 12

9 SUN MER

KET 6

JUP 4 8

SUN JUP MON 5 7

MER MAR VEN KET MÓN MAR VEN

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 344:30: 27 Sun 249 : 38: 0 Moon 209 : 52: 24 Mars 198 : 22: 7 Mercury 257 : 09: 10R Jupiter 212:30:37 Venus 206 : 10: 0 Saturn 22 : 44: 53 R Rahu 301 : 18:58 Ketu 121 : 18: 58 NAVAMSA

RAH SAT MAR KET VEN SUN MON 7

MER 10 6

JUP

5

2

MAR VEN JUP 12 4

ASC. RAH MER 1 3

SAT KET SUN MON

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE 365

working either in bank or in a job related with accounts. It was amazing for her and thereafter, she told everything correctly and felt extremely sorry for giving wrong information. She was told that she will get married after a small love affair in the year 1987 itself and second marriage will be quite satisfactory. She was married happily after 7 or 8 months. Here Mars in the 8th house created havoc in her married life and mutual aspect with Saturn intensified the Kuja dosha, which caused separation within a very short period after marriage.

OBSERVATION 12.8

Placement of Mars in the 8th house in Libra does not cause widowhood even if afflicted, but it brings unhappiness, separations and loss of conjugal bliss. This position of Mars also gives rise to licentious deeds at a very young age. Following are details of some of the other horoscopes, which were also examined to derive the above inference:

1. Female DOB 03.01.1956 TOB 11:41 Kanpur C1/235 2. Male DOB 10.08.1965 TOB 21:30 Kampala 3. Male DOB 25.07.1952 TOB 22:10 Meerut Q1/243 4. Male DOB 03.10.1946 TOB 18:10 Kanpur E/38

विनय राजपुत्रेभ्य:पमडितेभ्यः सुभाषितम् अनृतं घूतकारेभ्यः स्त्रीभ्यः शिक्षेत कैतवम् //

Acharya Chanakya tells that one must learn something from everyone. He says that one should learn civility and courtesy from king's sons, gentle and gracious speech from the learned, lie from gamblers and deceit from women.

CHAPTER 4.6

KUJA DOSHA DUE TO MARS IN THE TWELTH HOUSE

P lacement of Mars in the 12th house gives rise to Kuja dosha but here the intensity of Kuja dosha automatically gets minimised. On the basis of intensity of the adversity Kuja dosha can be divided in two groups. 2nd, 4* and 12th house tented by Mars will not cause too strong Kuja dosha but if Mars occupies the 7th, 8th or 1st house the Kuja dosha is powerful enough to harm the native. The 12th house signifies debts, deceits, losses, theft, extra martial relationship, long journeys, miseries, suspicions and other adversities. Whenever Mars joins the 12th house in a birth chart one is inclined towards sensual pleasure, many times leading to extra marital relationship. The desire remains unfulfilled and therefore excess requirement leads them to immoral path. This curtails marital happiness. One enters under the sphere of suspicion and is then forced to pay its cost. We have observed that such kind of placement of Mars tends towards the immoral gratification of desire, even during very early and young age. Mars aspects the 6th and 7* house from here in addition to the 3rd house. So, this is equally harmful for male and female alike. 12th Mars gives enough courage to move fearlessly on the immoral path. What kind of resnlt will, the 12* house Mars bestow on the native will exactly depend on the sign in which it is placed and its lordship.

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE TWELTH HOUSE 367

Mars in 12th house

For Aries Ascendant

For Aries ascendant Mars happens to be the lord of lagna and 8* house and its placement in the 120 house gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. Mars forms Vipreet Rajayoga and aspects 3rd, 6th and 7th houses. Here, Mars owns the ascendant and does not spoil the married life. ft has been observed that such a Mars causes heavy financial loss due to punishment, penalty or prosecution. Married life remains intact.

Illustration no. 4.6.1 Horoscope no. 115

The native was prosecuted for a bank robbery and murder of a peon during July 1995. He was sent to jail under section 302 of IPC. Later on court exonerated him by giving the benefit of doubt. He was married in Nov. 2001 and is leading a happy married life. Mars in 12th has not damaged his married life. Jupiter and Mars occupy the 12th house under the mutual aspect with Saturn. Thus, the intensity of Mars is enhanced, even then there- had been no adverse effect of so called Kuja dosha present in his horoscope.

Observation 1.12

Mars in 12th in Pisces, for Aries ascendant, does not cause effective Kuja dosha. The married life remains intact though financial stress, losses or any negative hapening regarding finance is likely. Following are some of the other birth charts, which were also studied along with the above example to arrive at the conclusion:

1. Male DOB 09.05.1945 TOB 04:40 Lucknow C1/45 2. Male DOB 22.06.1975 TOB 01:30 Kanpur R1/25 3. Male DOB 18.05.1977 TOB 03:30 Devaria R1/47 4. Female DOB 17.10.1960 TOB 57/40 1shta Lucknow K/5 5. Male DOB 11.04.1949 TOB 06:45 Agra E/9

Mars in 12th house

For Taurus Ascendant

For Taurus ascendant, Mars is the lord of 7th, and 12th houses and gives rise to effective Kuja dosha, if placed in the 12th house in own sign Aries. Here, Mars is the 7th lord and aspects 7* in addition to the 3rd and 6th. Here, 7* lord Mars in the 12th creates marital disturbances, discord and

368 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No. 4.6.1 Horoscope No. 115 Born on 9.6.75 at 3:35:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Moon 7Y 6M 27D

LAGNA

KẸT JUE ASC. SAT KET MER SUN MER MON JUP MAR

MAR SUN 2 MON SAT 3 3

VEN

VEN 4 10

7

5 9

8 RAH 6 RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 26:07:07 Sun 53 : 58:08 Moon 43 : 12: 19 Mars 350 : 19: 57 Mercury 56: 45:07 Jupiter 354 : 40: 11 Venus 99 : 00:30 Saturn 84 : 21 : 55 Rahu 217 : 26: 16 Ketu 37 : 26: 16 NAVAMSA

MAR MON SAT 10 8

JUP KET 11 7

JUP KET g

MER 12 6 VEN

3 3 MAR RAH SUN MON 5 RAH

SUN ASC. 2 4 MER VEN SAT

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE TWELTH HOUSE 369

even widowhood if Mars in the 12th is afflicted in addition to the malefic influence on 7th or 8th.

Illustration no. 4.6.2 Horoscope no. 116

This is the horoscope of an exceptionally charming and beautiful lady w ho w as m amied in M ay 1972 during M ars-M ars dasa-bhukti She lost her husband in a jeep accident within one year of marriage in May 73 during Mars-Rahu dasa-bhukti. Thus adverse role of Mars in the 12th house, in Aries, can easily be noticed in this birth chart. The ascendant and the 7th house both are hemmed between malefics giving rise to papakartari yoga. Venns, Rahu and Moon occupy the 8th house under the adverse and mutual aspect of Saturn and Rahu, which caused the biggest sorrow in her life due to deprivation of her husband's compan- ionship, within one year of marriage. Mars has definitely played role of effective Kuja dosha in this birth chart.

Illustration no, 4.6.3 Horoscope no. 117

Though the native had a love marriage on 5.12.87 after a very long courtship, lot of misunderstandings, conflicts, and quarrels made his life miserable. After the birth of two sons he came to know that his wife was mentally and physically involved with number of persons during different sections of time. He somehow got many of her previous love letters, written by different boys and men. Later on, he investigated the matter and found many shocking incidents of sensual happenings of her life. He asked his wife about the same but she did not confess. He used to beat her, thereafter frequently, whenever his wife tried to make false excuses of her past misdeeds. This ultimately resulted into divorce. In this birth chart 7* lord Mars occupies the 12th house in Aries. The 8* house is occupied by Rahu under mutual aspect of Saturn and Ketu. However, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury and Sun are well placed in the 9* house. That's why the native remarried in 2002 and he is now enjoying life with his 2nd wife. Here, Mars in 12* played the role of effective Kuja dosha resulting into separation with his wife and children.

Observation 2.12:

For Taurus ascendant, Mars in 12* house in Aries, results into dishar- mony of conjugal life, which may lead to divorce in most of the cases.

370 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Illustration No. 4.6.2 Horoscope No. 116 Born on 19.2.1955 at 12:22:00 hrs. Place: Asansol Long 87:00 E Lat. 23:40 N Balance of Mahadasha of Venus 1Y 2M 19 D

LAGNA

MAR ASC. JU JUP KET MAR KET 3 1

4 12

SUN 2

SUN

MER

10 MER 6

RAH SAT 7 9

VEN MON SAT MON RAH VEN

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 56:50:40 Sun 306 : 37:08 Moon 265 : 51: 15 Mars 01 : 44:28

Mercury 293 : 23: 14 R Jupiter 87 : 41:33 R Venus 261 : 19:38

Saturn 207 : 51: 23 Rahu 250 : 58: 42

Ketu 70 : 58: 42 NAVAMSA

SAT VEN MER MAR JUP 7 5 SUN MON RAH 8 4

RAH 6

3 SAT 9 JUP

KET 12 MER KET 10 2

SUN VEN ASC. 11 1

MON MAR

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE TWELTH HOUSE 371

Illustration No. 4.6.3 Horoscope No. 117 Born on 15.1.1974 at 14:17:00 hrs. Place: Dehradun Long 78:03 E Lat. 30:19 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mars 2Y 4M 9D

LAGNA

MAR ASC. KET KET SAT MARS

SAT 1

4 12

2 2

v. 11 SUN VEN MER SUN

11!P 6 10 VEN JUP MER

RAH MON 7 RAH MON

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 46: 15: 18 Sun 271 : 19: 26

Moon 182 : 09: 48 Mars 14:47:07 Mercury 275 : 09:24

Jupiter 294 : 08:09

Venus 284 : 51: 25 Saturn 65:56:48

Rahu 244 : 47: 40 Ketu 64 : 47: 40 NAVAMSA

VEN RAH ASC. 3 VEN RAH

4 12

MER 2

JUP 11 MER MAR

SUN JUP MAR SAT KET 10 SUN 6

SAT MON 9

KET MON

372 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

This is effective Kuja dosha. Widowhood can also not be ruled out if the 8th house is ill disposed. Following are details of some of the other birth charts, which were also studied along with the above example to arrive at the conclusion:

1. Male DOB 15.03.1972 TOB 09:44 Lucknow B1/274 2. Male DOB 21.05.1964 TOB 05:45 Agra B1/274 3. Male DOB 17.08.1958 TOB 23:15 Muharrag B1/308 4. Female DOB 15.03.1972 TOB 09:44:56 Lucknow C1/33 5. Male DOB 17.09.1973 TOB 23:00 Lucknow CI/258 6. Male DOB 12.07.1975 TOB 03:15 Lucknow Q1/57

Mars in 12th house

For Gemini Ascendant

For Gemini ascendant, Mars is the lord of the 11th and the 6th house and if placed in the 12t house in Taurus, it gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha . It is clearly stated that Mars in the 12th house, in Venusian sign Taurus or Libra, does not cause Mangli dosha. In other words Mangli dosha is ineffective in that case.

Illustration no. 4.6.4 Horoscope no. 118

Her husband is a regional manager in a nationalised bank. She has been blessed with two daughters and one son and is leading a very happy married life with her husband and children. She was married on 15.12.74 and children were born on 27.9.75, 4.12.76 and 20.9.80 respectively. She was born in Gemini ascendant with Mars and Sun in the 12th house in Taurus. Here, Mars has given rise to ineffective Kuja dosha, though in navamsa it is placed in the 7th house with Rahu, in own sign Aries. Thus, the native is leading a married life full of conjugal bliss.

Observation 3.12

For Gemini ascendant placement of Mars in 12th house in Taurus gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. Here, Mars forms Vipreet rajayoga as well, and aspects 3rd, 6th and 7* houses. This may cause health problems, eye trouble, injuries, operation, stomach trouble and inimical activities of opponents. The husband will be handsome, smart, active, energetic, loving and caring, provided the 7* lord Jupiter is well placed. Following are some of the other birth charts, which were also studied along with the above example to arrive at the conclusion:

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE TWELTH HOUSE 373

Illustration No. 4.6.4 Horoscope No. 118

Born on 29.5.1951 at 6:33:00 hrs.

Place: Shahjahanpur Long 79:55 E Lat. 27:53 N Balance of Mahadasha of Jupiter 6Y 0M 3D

LAGNA

JUF MER SUN VEN SUN MAR

MAR ASC. KET MER 5 VEN

RAH MON 3

SAT 6 12 JŲP

KET

7 IRAH MON

SAT 8

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 61 : 48 : 47

Sun 43 : 41 : 39

Moon 328 : 19: 25

Mars 42 : 02:48

Mercury 19 : 32 : 10

Jupiter 344 : 25:50

Venus 86 : 56:28

Saturn 152 : 21 : 38

Rahu 322 : 09: 11

Ketu 142 : 09: 11

NAVAMSA

RAH JUP MER

MAR SUN VEN MON B 6

9 5 KET

7

SAT 10 4

SAT 1 RAH MAR VEN 3 MON

JUP KET MER 12 2

ASC. SUN

374 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

1. Female DOB 02.06.1966 TOB 06:06 Gorakhpur (64) 2. Male DOB 06.08.1961 TOB 04:00 Jahanabad B1/62 3. Female DOB 18.10.1985 TOB 21:15 Lucknow C1/35 4. Male DOB 19.07.1964 TOB 03:55 20N5580E M/24 5. Male DOB 02.04.1972 TOB 10:40 Moradabad R1/111 6. Female DOB 21.01.1976 TOB 16:05 Kanpur R1/257

Mars in 12th house

For Cancer Ascendant

Mars happens to be a yogkaaraka for Cancer ascendant and its placement in the 12th house in inimical sign Gemini may cause minor disturbances in married life but no serious disaster, separation or loss of partner takes place. This is adverse location for the birth of children. This is ineffective Kuja dosha .

Illustration no. 4.6.5 Horoscope no. 119

The native is a computer engineer and was married on 16.7.94 with an extremely beautiful girl. He faced lot of troubles and problems in the birth of children. He was married in 32nd year of age, as Saturn occupied the 7th house. Placement of Mars in the 12th house in Gemini made her wife dissatisfied due to his extremely busy schedule. However, minor differences were solved soon. They are leading a happy married life. Thus, here Kuja dosha is ineffective.

Observation 4.12

Placement of Mars in the 12* house in Gemini gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. This is an adverse location of Mars regarding the birth of children. Following are details of some of the other birth charts, which were also studied along with the above example to arrive at the conclusion:

1. Male DOB 14.07.1968 TOB 07:40 Lucknow B1/223 2. Male DOB 20.09.1945 TOB 02:00 Delhi CI/21 3. Male DOB 25.09.1962 TOB 03:00 Lakhimpur Kheri C1/74 4. Male DOB 19.07.1953 TOB 05:23 Muzffarnagar C1/352 5. Male DOB 19.08.1962 TOB 03:20 Kanpur R1/45 6. Male DOB 01.10.1947 TOB 01:50 Lucknow R1/272 7. Male DOB 27.04.1976 TOB 12:05 Lakhimpur Kheri R1/277

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE TWELTH HOUSE 375

Illustration No. 4.6.5 Horoscope No. 119 Bom on 25.9.1962 at 03:00:00 hrs. Place: Lakhimpur Long 80:47 E Lat. 27:57 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mercury 6Y 2M 2D

LAGNA

MAR MAR

MER 5 3

6 MON SUN MON RAH 2

JUP RAI! ASC. 4

VEN 7

SAT 10

KET SAT KET 12 8

MER 0 11 VEN SUN JUP

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 118 : 32:26 Sun 158 : 00: 37 Moon 115:08:55 Mars 87:09:43 Mercury 178 : 24: 18R Jupiter 311 : 24:08 R Venus 201 : 58: 17 Saturn 281 : 36: 36 R Rahu 104 : 16:44 Ketu 284 : 16: 44 NAVAMSA

MON SUN VEN VEN SAT

ASC SA KET MAR 11 JUP KET 2 10 SUN MON 12

MAR 3

6 JUP MER RAH

7 RAH MER

376 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Mars in 12* honse

For Leo Ascendant

Mars happens to be a yogkaaraka for Leo ascendant. However in the 12th house it gets the sign of its debilitation. Here, Mars gives unfavourable results regarding Kuja dosha as it is effective Kuja dosha and leads to unhappy married life, excessive sensual pleasure and extramarital rela- tionship, if unsupported by benefic combinations.

Illustration no. 4.6.6 Horoscope no. 120

This horoscope belongs to a convent-educated girl who passed her college education with brilliance, but had to leave her education in the middle. In her horoscope, Venus occupies the 7th house with 12th lord Moon, and Mars occupies the 12th house under debility. The 7th lord Saturn occupies the lagna, from where it aspects the 7th house of its own. However, the 7* house and the 7* lord both are placed under paapkartari yoga. She was a girl of small structure and wheatish complexion but a charming face. She had many boyfriends right from the start, and not only this, she was infatuated towards many handsome boys even from her adolescence. She used to meet many of them on the pretext of coaching or the like. Once at a tourist place she happened to meet a foreign delegation. One of the delegates, who was a smart man, impressed her. She could not resist the temptation to talk to him. During further talks she came to know that he was staying locally for some time. The meeting ended with the exchange of addresses and with the promise to meet again. Though there was much difference in the age between the two, the girl could not stop herself meeting him again and again. She started visiting him everyday and soon became pregnant. The English man was already married and his family was living in his home place, but the girl was madly in love with him. The matter came to the knowledge of her parents through her friends. She was pressurised to get the pregnancy terminated but she vehemently refused. Under very awkward circumstances the English man was forced to marry her. Both coon left the country. And there the miseries of life started for this young umfortunate lady who had to be content with the status of a concubine. It is heard that she is passing life in distress and planning to come back and get divorce. Here, the placement of Mars in the 12th house under debility has given rise to effective Kuja dosha and that spoiled her educational career also.

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE TWELTH HOUSE 377

Illustration No. 4.6.6 Horoscope No. 120 Born on 8.2.1978 at 18:55:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Rahu 15Y 4M 11D

LAGNA

KET JUP RAH MAR

4 JUP 2 SAT 3

VEN MAR MON S

8 2

SUN ASC. 11

MER SAT VEN MON 1

RAH 10 12

SUN MER KET

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 130 : 10:44

Sun 295 : 52: 48

Moon 308 : 37:08

Mars 91 : 48: 17 R Mercury 282 : 33 : 25

Jupiter 62 : 44: 35 R

Venus 300 : 02: 17

Saturn 124 : 11: 39

Rahu 163 : 15: 40

Ketu 343 : 15:40 NAVAMSA

RAH SUN

MER SAT 5 3 SAT

6 MAR 2

ASC. MAR 4

JUP RAH VEN 7 - KET MER

SUN 10

00 8 12

JUP = MON VEN KET MON

378 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

Observation 5.12

For Leo ascendant, placement of Mars in the 12t house gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Debilitated Mars in the 12th honse creates immense passion and infatnation for the pacification of immoral ambition. If Mars is nnsnpported, the native may seek sensnal pleasure with many, resulting into unhappy married life. There will be suspicions, doubt and distrust by the life partner. Following are details of some of the other birth charts, which were also studied along with the above example to arrive at the conclusion:

1. Male DOB 03.11.1947 TOB 03:00 Delhi W1/336 2. Female DOB 02.12.1962 TOB 23:00 Lucknow G1/56 3. Male DOB 22.03.1961 TOB 21:15 Ranchi G1/55 4. Male DOB 03.12.1977 TOB 23:45 Lncknow B1/79 5. Male DOB 02.10.1964 TOB 07:00 Risia BJ/191 6. Male DOB 24.05.1965 TOB 14:30 Pipari Q1/4 7. Male DOB 13.09.1949 TOB 04:30 Raipur Q1/114

Mars in 12* honse

For Virgo Ascendant

Placement of Mars in Leo, in the 12th honse, for Virgo ascendant, does not give rise to effective Kuja dosha. This has been observed that Mars behaves nicely whenever it is under the influence of Sun, either dne to association or by the placement in the signs of Sun. In such a condition, Mars is restricted to normal behaviour, especially with regard to married life.

Illnstration no. 4.6.7 Horoscope no. 121

One of the most famous and successful woman of the country, she is exceptionally charming and captivating. She had broken many records of merits and beauty during her academic career. She had a love marriage on 28.6.74 with a Brahmin. The couple was extremely impressive and was leading married life full of love, joy, care and adjustment with each other. After 14 years of her marriage in 1988 she got deeply involved in an extra marital love affair with a multimillionaire, which created some problem in her married life but the marriage is still intact and full of love. The reason for extra marital relationship is not the presence of Kuja dosha. In this horoscope Venus is conjoined with Mars in Leo in the 12t house. The ascendant is hemmed between Satum and Mars. Sakata

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE TWELTH HOUSE 379

Illustration No. 4.6.7 Horoscope No. 121 Born on 20.9.1953 at 7:30:00 hrs. Place: Monghyr Long 86:59 E Lat. 25:24 N Balance of Mahadasha of Moon 2Y 4M 19D

LAGNA

JUP SAT MAR VEN

SUN MER

KET KET 6 JUP g 3

MON MAR 13

RAH VEN MON RAH 10 2

SUN 11 1

SAT MER ASC.

. PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 172 : 42: 47 Sun 153 : 36: 10 Moon 290 : 09:07 Mars 130 : 09: 17 Mercury 163 : 56:33 Jupiter 62 : 14:39 Venus 121 : 51:22 Saturn 182: 57:26 Rahu 278 : 43: 34 Ketu 98:43:34 NAVAMSA

SAT JUP RAH VEN MER 7 5 MON

8 KET 1 MAR

MON SUN MAR 6

3

12 RAH

10 2 MER

SAT KET 11 1

JUR ASC. SUN VEN

380 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

yoga and Kemadruma yoga are also present here. Moreover, Venus and Saturn have mutual aspect in navamsa. These compelled her to incline towards a multimillionaire. In various other cases, we have found that Mars in 12th in Leo does not damage conjugal bliss. She has been blessed with a brave son and two charming daughters.

Observations 6.12:

Mars in 12t, for Virgo ascendant, causes ineffective Kuja dosha. This may enhance the sensual desire of the native and liking towards others. Mars in Leo tends to lose its negative qualities, as per our humble observation. Following are details of some of the other birth charts, which were also studied along with the above example to arrive at the conclusion:

I. Female DOB 16.09.1972 TOB 06:55 Kanpur (32) 2. Male DOB 30.09.1970 TOB 07:25 Muzaffaranagar B1/370 3. Male DOB 24.05.1965 TOB 14:30 Pipri (120) 4. Male DOB 17.08.1944 TOB 08:45 Jaipur B1/254 5. Female DOB 07.10.1968 TOB 05:45 Pune El/1 6. Male DOB 25.05.1963 TOB 14:43 Bombay B1/204 7. Male DOB 07.11.1949 TOB 04:41 Kashipur Q1/72 8. Female DOB 16.09.1972 TOB 06:55 Kanpur R1/23

Mars in 12* house

For Libra Ascendant

Placement of Mars in the 12th house in Virgo, is certainly adverse and gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Here, Mars is the lord of 2nd & 7* house and happens to be a maaraka, for Libra ascendant. Mars causes worst adversity if falls in the inimical sign Virgo in 12t. This combi- nation tends one towards excessive indulgence in immoral sensual activities. This also spoils the happy married life due to such intemper- ance. Many times spouse is also involved in similar acts. The death of life partner may also take place if the adversity of Mars is enhanced due to association or aspects of malefic.

Illustration no. 4.6.8 Horoscope no. 122

She was born in Libra ascendant with Mars and Ketu in the 12th in Virgo. She was married in June '71 and lost her husband on 24.2.96 due to serious illness. However, she enjoyed her married life for about 15 years. In another case where Mars and Mercury were conjoined in the 12th

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE TWELTH HOUSE :381

Illustration No. 4.6.8 Horoscope No. 122 Born on 3.3.1950 at 23:10:00 hrs. Place: Karnal Long 76:59 E Lat. 29:41 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu IY 9M 7D

LAGNA

RAH MAR KET

6 SAT S MON

SUN MER JUP VEN 10

JUP VEN SAT MON SUN MER 11 3

MAR 12 ? ASC KET RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 202:28:43 Sun 319 : 25 : 19 Moon 129 : 57:44 Mars 165 : 26:39 R Mercury 300 : 11: 21 Jupiter 297:51:00 Venus 282 : 10: 42 Saturn 143 : 10:02 R Rahu 344 : 17: 25 Ketu 164 : 17: 25 NAVAMSA

VEN MAR MAR KET SUN SUN ASC KET MON MON 2 12

3 VEN

4 10

7

5 MER SAT 9

RAH MER SAT JUF 6 8

JUP RAH

382 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

house she was deeply involved, with a Muslim boy, in immoral acts for 10 years. Thereafter, she was married in year 2000 and lost her husband in 2004.

Observation 7.12

Mars in the 12* house in Virgo gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. It tends one towards immoral acts during teenage and that reflects a negative influence in conjugal life. Many times severe affliction of Mars in 12* in Virgo proves to be curse for a native by loss of life partner in one or the other way. Following are details of some of the other birth charts, which were also studied along with the above example to arrive at the conclusion:

1. Female DOB 20.09.1974 TOB 08:25 Lucknow (30) 2. Male DOB 28.12.1966 TOB 01:40 Gola Gokaran (102) 3. Female DOB 11.03.1982 TOB 21:40 Siohi W1/66 4. Female DOB 22.11.1966 TOB 04:23 Pratapgarh W1/391 5. Male DOB 14.01.1949 TOB 02:55 Amritsar B1/74 6. Female DOB 07.02.1950 TOB 00:34:18 Lucknow B1/89 7. Male DOB 27.09.1972 TOB 09:40 Dehradun Q1/13

Mars in 12th house

For Scorpio Ascendant

Mars in 12th in Libra, for Scorpio ascendant, gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha . The native is involved with others but the married life remains undisturbed. Sages have written that Mars in Libra in 12* does not make one Mangli.

Illnstration no. 4.6.9 Horoscope no. 123

The native is married to a very pretty and beautiful lady. He is leading a happy married life with one daughter and son. He is living with high degree of conjugal bliss. He is born is Scorpio ascendant with Mars in 12th which has a mutual aspect with Saturn.

Observation 8.12

Mars in 12th in Libra, for Scorpio ascendant, gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. The married life remains happy and intact. Following are details of some of the other birth charts, which were also studied along with the above example to arrive at the conclusion:

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE TWELTH HOUSE 383

Illustration No.4.6.9 Horoscope No. 123 Born on 5.9.1963 at 11:24:00 hrs. Place: Kanpur Long 80:14 E Lat. 26:27 N Balance of Mahadasha of Saturn 12Y 6M 8D

LAGNA

KET MON RAH MAR JUP SA 7 MER 10 6

SUN VEN

2 SAT SƯN VEN MON JUP 12 4

3 - KET ASC. MAR MER RAH

PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 210:05:36 Sun 138 : 36 : 41 Moon 337 : 52 : 44 Mars 181:56:00 Mercury 161 : 38:50 Jupiter 354 : 59 : 14 Venus 140 : 17: 55 Saturn 194 : 45 : 59 Rahu 85 : 40:45 Ketu 265 : 40:45 NAVAMSA

SAT MER RAH 5 3 RAH SUN MON 6 2

JUP ASC

MAR VEN 7 MER

10 SAT

8 12 KET = KET MAR SUN 9 VEN MON JUF

:384 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

1. Female DOB 24.10.1942 TOB 09:34 Lucknow C1/330 2. Female DOB 27.02.1967 TOB 00:20 Lucknow M/47 3. Female DOB 22.07.1967 TOB 14:30 Lucknow M/76 4. Female DOB 09.12.1925 TOB 06:13 Bareilly L/8 5. Male DOB 11.08.1965 TOB 13:05 Katihar Q1/129 6. Male DOB 19.07.1967 TOB 16:30 Lucknow R1/246 7. Male DOB 26.02.1952 TOB 01:10 Secunderabad H/43

Mars in 12th house

For Sagittarius Ascendant

Placement of Mars in the 12th house in Scorpio, for Sagittarins ascendant, gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. However, this is an adverse location of Mars, for birth of children. Many times loss of first pregnancy takes place. Here, Mars is the lord of 5th and 12th house and it aspects the 3rd, 6th and 7* houses. The sponse is generally wise, intelligent, logical and well behaved. The native predominates over sponse. Operation of stomach region is quite likely.

Illustration no. 4.6.10 Horoscope no. 124

This horoscope belongs to a very pretty, charming, intelligent and highly qualified lady who got married in her 28th year of life on 4.6.1993, with a marine engineer. Her married life is qnite congenial, in spite of mntual aspect between Mars and Satnrn. She had a miscarriage, after her first conception, on 13.3.1996 resnlting into her serions condition involving a major operation. As far as her marital life is concerned she is leading a very happy and prosperons conjngal life. Thns Mars in own sign in the 12th house has not played any destructive role in her married life. Since Mars also owns the 5th house and joins the 12th, matters regarding children get spoiled.

Observation 9.12

Placement of Mars in the 12th house, in own sign Scorpio, does not make one mangli. In other words it is ineffective Kuja dosha and does not disturb the married life. The predominance over life partner is also there in most of the cases. Bnt it is a disconraging location of Mars in respect of children. Following are details of some of the other birth charts, which were also studied along with the above example to arrive at the conclnsion:

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE TWELTH HOUSE 385

Illustration No. 4.6.10 Horoscope No. 124 Born on 3.10.1965 at 12:10:00 hrs. Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun 2Y 11M 17D

LAGNA

RAH JUP MAR KET

10 8 SAT VEN 7 .

SAT MON

9

12 6 SUN MER

3 JUP

u. 1 5

ASC MAR SUN 2

MON KET VEN MER RAH

. PLANETARY DEGREES Asc 244 : 28 : 24 Sun 166:28:08 Moon 264 : 41 : 26 Mars 215 : 55:05 R Mercury 170 : 49 : 13 R

Jupiter 67 : 29:34

Venus 209 : 16: 11 Saturn 318:32:01 Rahu 42 : 58: 33 Ketu 222 : 58 : 33 NAVAMSA

RAH ASC VEN SAT VEN RAH SUN 1

MER SAT

SUN 12 4 4

MER 2

MAR S 11

8 MAR MON 10

JUP MON KET 7 9

KET JUP

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1. Female DOB 05.12.1959 TOB 08:15 Kanpur (15) 2. Female DOB 08.12.1944 TOB 13:03 Lucknow (37) 3. Female DOB 07.11.1963 TOB 11:33 Delhi 7/92 4. Female DOB 10.04.1969 TOB 01:30 Delhi B1/66 5. Female DOB 01.09.1967 TOB 14:50 Hardoi B1/395 6. Male DOB 23.07.1969 TOB 16:30 Kanpur Q1/38 7. Male DOB 31.08.1969 TOB 03:10 Lucknow R1/26

Mars in 12th house

For Capricorn Ascendant

For Capricor ascendant, Mars is the lord of 4th and 11 * house and its placement in the 12th honse canses effective Kuja dosha. Happiness of married life is absent. Divorce is also possible. The adversity will be further enhanced if Mars conjoins with Saturn, Rahu or Ketu.

Illustration no. 4.6.11 Horoscope no. 125

This horoscope belongs to a Sikh native who was married on 27.9.84. The wife was extremely beantiful and charming. This was the only reason that the native had doubt over her chastity due to his suspicious nature. She was deeply hurt after facing baseless charges and suspicions placed against her by her husband. It was beyond her tolerance so she songht divorce within 16 days of her marriage. The native repented a lot thereafter. He begged excuse number of times but she did not retum back. The life in the period of 15 days, during which she stayed with the native, was full of mental and physical torture and nuisance that the mere thonght of going back to her hnsband used to send chill down her spine. In the horoscope of the native Mars and Saturn occupy the 12th honse. Yogkaraka Venns is also placed under papakartari yoga (414 मुध्ये भृगे द्विभार्यायाम सम्भवः /) After few years of divorce, he remarried. His second wife is also quite unhappy with the native due to his extramarital relationships. Here Kuja dosha is enhanced due to associa- tion of Satum with Mars in the 12th.

Observation 10.12

For Capricorn ascendant, Mars is the 4th and the 11th lord and it aspects 3rd, 6th and 7th houses. Thus, the houses of marriage, marital happiness and sweet home are spoiled heavily. We believe that whenever Mars owns the 4th house and joins any of the trik houses, the house of marital happiness is spoiled. Similarly, if the lord or lord of trik houses join the

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE TWELTH HOUSE 387

Illustration No.4.6.11 Horoscope No. 125 Born on 7.3.1958 at 04:25:00 hrs.

Place: Lucknow Long 80:56 E Lat. 26:51 N Balance of Mahadasha of Sun OY 2M 27D

LAGNA

KET MER SUN MAR SAT

12 VEN 8

MER SUN KET 10 RAH 1 1 JUP

VEN ASC. 6 MON

MAR RAH 3 5

SAT JUP MON

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 282:52:07 Sụn 322 : 35 : 32

Moon 159 : 27 : 22

Mars 269 : 10:47

Mercury 325 : 26 : 12

Jupiter 187 : 48 :20 R

Venus 282 : 18 : 32 Saturn 241 : 44: 55

Rahu 188 : 48 : 26

Ketu 08 : 48 : 26

NAVAMSA

ASC SUN MER MER MON MON SAT KET 12 VEN 2

KET SUN VEN SAT 11

10

RAH 9 JUP

RAH MAR

6 8 JUP MAR

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4th house, the home of the native, consisting of the native and his wife, gets spoiled. Mostly 4th house is not taken into consideration in the examination of the matters regarding marriage but it is equally important. Here the placement of Mars gives effective Kuja dosha. Following are details of some of the other birth charts, which were also stndied along with the above example to arrive at the conclusion:

1. Female DOB 12.03.1956 TOB 04:06 Saharanpur W1/128 2. Male DOB 16.11.1967 TOB 11:15 Delhi BI/189 3. Male DOB 17.03.1973 TOB 03:04 Lucknow B1/270 4. Female DOB 14.11.1965 TOB 11:08 Delhi C1/4, 11 5. Male DOB 16.11.1967 TOB 11:15 Delhi Bl/189 6. Male DOB 30.03.1954 TOB 03:44 Bareilly M/62 7. Male DOB 22.03.1956 TOB 02:25 Gorakhpur H/47

Mars in 12th house

For Aquarius Ascendant

Placement of Mars in the 12t house in the sign of exaltation, for Aquarius ascendant, is slightly adverse for conjugal life. Here, Mars owns the 3rd and the 10th honse and aspects the 3rd, 6* and 7th. As such it may cause problems with co-boms and may cause äccidents. There will be tensions and frustrations in the married life due to difference of opinion with the life partner.

Illustration no. 4.6.12 Horoscope no. 126

She was born in Aquarius ascendant with exalted Mars in the 12* house. The 12* lord Saturn occupies the 4th house and Mars is associated with Rahu. She is not enjoying the happiness of marital life due to her divergent views and opinion with her husband. The native and her husband are working as sub-editors in reputed newspapers but lack congenial atmosphere at home.

Observation 11.12

Mars in the 12th house, in the sign of exaltation, gives rise to slightly effective Kuja dosha. It is not very serious mangli dosha but it should not be overlooked as well. Accident and quarrels with co-borns are also likely. Following are details of some of the other birth charts, which were studied along with the above example to arrive at the conclusion:

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE TWELTH HOUSE 389

Illustration No.4.6.12 Horoscope No. 126 Born on 14.5.1971 at 02:40:00 hrs.

Place: Mumba Long 72:50 E Lat. 18:58 N Balance of Mahadasha of Ketu 2Y 1M 18D

LAGNA

SUN MAR RAH MER SAT VEN SUN 12 10 MON MER 1 VEN ASC KET 11

SAT 00 2 JUP

MAR 5

RAH 3 7

4 6 MON JUP KET

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc j 325 :25:39 Sun 28 : 59. 22

Moon 249 : 15:56

Mars 281:34:05

Mercury 03 : 47 : 21

Jupiter 219 : 19: 42 R

Venus 00:55:03 Saturn 32 : 00 : 24

Rahu 295 :04:35

Ketu 115:04:35 NAVAMSA

MAR MER MON MAR VEN VEN ASC. MON 3 1

12 MER KET 2

RAH 5 KET v. 11

8 SAT RAH

6 10 JUP SAT

SUN JUP 7 SUN

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Illustration No. 4.6.13 Horoscope No. 127 Born on 20.2.1966 at 08:48:00 hrs. Place: Dehradun Long 78:03 E Lat. 30:19 N Balance of Mahadasha of Mars 1Y 3M 7D

LAGNA

ASC. RAH SAT MER MAR

JUP MON SUN

RAH 11

SAT JUP 10 MER VEN MAR MON 12 SƯN 3

VEN 6

A 8 KET

5 1 KET

PLANETARY DEGREES

Asc 347:03:05 Sun 307 : 39:20

Moon 304 : 14:41 Mars 323 : 02:38 Mercury 318 : 57: 38

Jupiter 57 : 54:28 Venus 275 : 13:54 Saturn 324 : 11: 54

Rahu 36 : 33: 13

Ketu 216 : 33 : 13 NAVAMSA

MER MAR SAT MON

10 8

RAH VEN 1! SUN 1

RAH VEN MER 12 JUP 6

KET

MAR 5 KET

SUN JUP 2 4

ASC MON SAT

KUJA DOSH DUE TO MARS IN THE TWELTH HOUSE 391

1. Female DOB 14.11.1954 TOB 11:20 Lucknow C1/4 2. Male DOB 05.05.1956 TOB 02:10 Azamgarh C1/67 3. Female DOB 27.12.1971 TOB 10:00 Jaunpur C1/109 4. Male DOB 31.12.1980 TOB 10:45 Gorakhpur Q1/348

Mars in 12th house

For Pisces Ascendant

Placement of Mars in the 12th house in Aquarius, for Pisces ascendant, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha . In fact, whenever Mars falls in the sign of Saturn or Mercury, problems in married life arise. But it is not disastrous. This gives rise to minor Kuja dosha, not severe. Dr. B. V. Raman has opined that Mars in the 12th gives 50% dosha as compared to Mars in the 7th or the 8th house.

Illustration no. 4.6.13 Horoscope no. 127

The native is dealing in lime for the last 20 years. Mars, in his birth chart, occnpies the 12th house in association with Mercury, Saturn, Moon and Sun. This is an adverse location for accnmulation of wealth. The native earned millions of rupees and lost due to wrongly diverted planning and over confidence. This has created slight disturbance in his marital life, too.

Observation 12.12

Mars in the 12th in Aquarius gives rise to minor Kuja dosha, for Pisces ascendant. This creates slight disturbance in married life due to financial stress and family conflict. This is also an adverse location for financial aspect and trouble in foreign conntries. Following are details of some of the other birth charts, which were also studied along with the above exarnple to arrive at the conclnsion:

1. Male DOB 06.12.1954 TOB 15/32/30 Lncknow R/47,48 1shta 2. Female DOB 07.01.1953 TOB 11:10am Mathura B1/127 . 3. Male DOB 15.01.1953 TOB 11/12 Meerut 1shta 4. Female DOB 23.06.1959 TOB 01:00 Lucknow K/32 5. Female DOB 26.06.1956 TOB 12:00 Amritsar P/22

नेत्रे धन्ये तु वर्तेते, अन्धानां मार्गदर्शके। गर्तेभ्यः कण्ट-'कभ्यः च, ये दीवान् रक्षतः तथा।।

Those eyes are appreciated, which guide blind persons and whichj protect the helpless from pits and th

CHAPTER 4.7

OBSERVATIONS AT A GLANCE

W e have explained with the help of innumerable practical birth charts as to when Kuja dosha is effective and when not, due to placement of Mars in various houses for various ascen- dants. We have just enumerated our humble observations and request all serious scholars of astrology to further enrich these observations with their findings from the study of practical birth charts. There are various views of various scholars and sages in regard to effective or ineffective Kuja dosha, but at places many of their views are contradictory. Modern writers of astrology have also written a lot on the issue of Kuja dosha but there also dissimilarities exist. We have, therefore, made a sincere endeavour to ferret out the observations on the adversity of Kuja dosha for each ascendant, after a research oriented study of a number of horoscopes with the same disposition of Mars causing Kuja dosha, for different ascendants individually. Hereunder, we have placed all the observations delineated on the practical case studies of Kuja dosha for different ascendants, as discussed in previous chapters, at one place. We hope readers will be benefited.

Mars in the 1st House

Observation 1.1

Mars in the ascendant in Aries creates problems in married life and curtails happiness of married life either by widowhood, separation, and loss of wife or polygamy. However, Mars in Aries, in ascendant, does not show inclination towards adultery.

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Observation 2.1

It is our humble observation that Mars if placed in Taurus ascendant does not create any disaster in married life. In fact, this is our humble opinion about Mars that it remains very much under control if placed with Sun or in the sign of the Sun or under mutual aspect or exchange with the Sun. However, Mars if conjoined or placed with or in the sign of Venus, remains quite liberal as far as morals are concerned and does not spoil marriage as well. It has also been observed that Mars in Taurus or Libra ascendant does create popularity, inclination and interest in opposite sex and that too without damaging conjugal life. The natives having Mars in Taurus ascendant, particularly females, should be checked and restricted as far as their association with opposite sex is concerned.

Observation 3.1

Placement of Mars in Gemini ascendant causes effective Kuja dosha. If Mars is unafflicted, it may cause separation or unhappy married life. However, if Mars is associated with Rahu, Ketu or Saturn in one or the other way, this disposition of Mars may even cause loss of life partner. Anyway, 7th house should also be examined in case of males, and 8th house in females, before reaching any conclusion.

Observation 4.1

Mars in Cancer ascendant gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. In spite of minor disturbances married life remains happy & intact. Separation or any other disaster is possible only if 7th house is afflicted, in one or the other way, and if the affliction lends its adversity to Mars, problem regarding happiness of children may also take place.

Observation 5.1

Mars in the ascendant in Leo does not cause mangli dosha. Married life is generally happy & prosperous. In fact for persons born in Cancer & Leo ascendant married life remains qnestionable because the lord of the ascendant are luminaries and 7* lord Saturn is inimical to them; therefore, the nature of husband & wife is just opposite each other. Only due to this reason, certain differences arise between the couple. However, placement of Mars in Leo ascendant does not cause any negative outcome in the married life.

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Observation 6.1

Effective Kuja dosha is there, particularly for females, if Mars occupies the ascendant in Virgo resulting into unhappy married life, loss of life partner, ailment or operation of the spouse. Separation also can not be ruled out if, 7th house contains Saturn, Rahu or Sun. In many cases widowhood has come into evidence around 30-36 years of age. Here, Mars is the lord of 3rd and 8th house and becomes extremely malefic, as Virgo is its inimical sign. The horoscope should be examined carefully and the position of Jupiter should be judged properly before arriving at any conclusion. The ascendant lord, Mercury, is inimical to Mars; therefore, native also suffers from many troubles connected with blood, skin and stomach.

Observation 7.1

Placement of Mars in Libra ascendant is more harmful for self but not damaging for married life, unless 7th house, its lord or Venus is afflicted. We have our humble observation that Mars remains under control with Venus or in Venus' sign if it is absolutely unafflicted by the association or aspect of malefic. Generally, this disposition of Mars does not cause separation or widowhood until unless the 7th or 8th houses are under the influence of malefic. However the native has short life, and he may suffer from heart problem, open-heart surgery, hypertension, burns, or acciden- tal death. This is so because Mars is the lord of two Maaraka houses, 2nd & 7th. However, Mars does not kill the native during its period.

Observation 8.1

Placement of Mars in Scorpio ascendant gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. This position of Mars does not create adversity in married life until the 7th house and its lord are afflicted.

Observation 9.1

Placement of Mars in Sagittarius in the ascendant cause effective Kuja dosha. One is inclined towards love & liking, and also has a love marriage, if the other combinations of the 5th, 7th or 9th house are related with each other, in one or other way. Married life & love affairs, both are full of problems, tensions and extreme failures.

Observation 10.1

Exalted Mars in the ascendant gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha.

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Married life continues, though extra marital relations may cause minor upheaval for a short period. This is a good disposition of Mars for energetic, dynamic & dashing personality. It gives youthful appearance but the native is very much self-oriented, even in love affairs. Observation 11.1

In many cases we have observed that the placement of Mars in the ascendant, in Aquarius, does not affect the married life of the native. Any serious injury, wound operation or accident cannot be ruled out.

Observation 12.1

We have observed that Mars in the ascendant, in Pisces, does not hamper married life, hence it gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. However, the health of the spouse may require attention, frequently.

Mars in the 2nd House

Observation 1.2 For Aries ascendant, Mars in the 2nd house, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. One suffers from miserable married life, separation or death of spouse. One also suffers from problems connected with children, stomach disorder, blood troubles, operation & accidents. Generally, such a native believes in extreme love or extreme hate.

Observation 2.2

Placement of Mars in Gemini in the 2nd house, for Taurus ascendant, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. This disposition of Mars may even cause death of the life partner due to any accident. Family life becomes miserable & financial aspect is also below par. On many occasions conjugal bliss is absent due to disturbance in financial matters. Other family members, like in-laws, also intervene in the married life of the couple causing various adversity & problems.

Observation 3.2

Placement of Mars in the 2nd house, in Cancer, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Generally, the marriage is very peculiar due to one or the other reason. Love affairs either fail or take place with the person of very different status or age. Health remains questionable. Operation, burns, accidents, etc. are quite possible. In few cases married life is smooth where Moon is associated with Mars & 7* lord Jupiter is well

396 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA

placed in quadrant or triangle or the 7th house is well disposed. This position of Mars must be studied very carefully before reaching the final conclusion.

Observation 4.2

Placement of Mars in Leo in the 2nd house, for Cancer ascendant, causes ineffective Kuja dosha. No serious disaster in the married life takes place. There are only minor disturbances, due to in-laws, but marriage remains intact without any serious disturbance. Mars happens to be a · Yogakaaraka for Cancer ascendant & does not give adverse result in Leo. This position of Mars tends one towards making love.

Observation 5.2

Mars in Virgo in 2nd house, for Leo ascendant, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Married life suffers 8c conjugal bliss is absent. Divorce or death cannot be ruled out, if the lord of 7* house is placed in trikas. Marriage is delayed or obstructed.

Observation 6.2

If Mars occupies 2nd house in Libra, married life will be unhappy either due to divorce, death of life partner or due to any other physical problem of the spouse. The wife may be fraud or sex manic. Similarly, the husband may suffer from impotency or have intense sex desire. The native will be involved with persons other than spouse. This is really most undesirable placement of Mars and gives rise to effective & strong Kuja dosha.

Observation 7.2

Placement of Mars in the second house in Scorpio, for Libra ascendant, causes ineffective Kuja dosha but it often delays the marriage. In many cases, love and inter-caste alliances also take place. Married life is generally smooth or happy. The only point of worry remains the aspect of children in the form of their negative attitude, ill temperament, disobedience, arrogance and disrespectful approach. This is due to the aspect of Mars over the 5th house. This is also an adverse combination for loss of husband, though in advance age.

Observation 8.2

Placement of Mars in the second house in Sagittarius, for Scorpio ascendant, causes effective Kuja dosha. The partner of the native suffers

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from various ailment and dies in the middle age, as per our humble observation. Married life is just average if not happy. This is also an adverse disposition of Mars for loss of money due to theft, deceit or misplaced confidence. The native suffers due to relations and close relatives.

Observation 9.2

Placement of Mars in the 2nd house in the sign of exaltation Capricorn, for Sagittarius ascendant, gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. The marital life remains at par. The native has control over spouse. Finan- cially the native is well off. This position of Mars often creates problem regarding future prospects of children. Observation 10.2

Placement of Mars in the 2nd house in Aquarius gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha and married life remains happy and prosperous. Observation 11.2 Placement of Mars in the 2nd house in Pisces, for Aquarius ascendant, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. This position of Mars is bad for the health or the life span of the life paitner. Family disturbances, tensions, and distress are likely. However, professional and financial aspects will be sound.

Observation 12.2

Mars, if placed in the 2nd house in Aries, for Pisces ascendant, gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. One leads happy and prosperous married life.

Mars in the 4th Honse

Observation 1.4

For Aries ascendant, placement of Mars in the 4th house, may cause separation or the death of life partner if the 7th lord is also afflicted. This gives rise to unhappy married life as well. Thus, this position of Mars causes effective Kuja dosha.

Observation 2.4

For Taurus ascendant Mars is the lord of 2nd and 12th houses, hence it happens to be a Maarkesh for the native, and if placed in the 4* house in Leo, it gives rise to separation or unhappy married life. The native

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may suffer from trouble connected with chest and brain. This Mars also delays the marriage.

Observation 3.4

For Gemini ascendant, Mars plays quite an adverse role if placed in Virgo in the 4* house, as Mars is the lord of 6th and 11th honses i.e. upachayas. Upachaya lords give adverse result wherever they are placed, except in upachayas. Therefore the 4* house, which rules family pleasure and sweet home, gets afflicted, for Gemini born if Mars is tenanted here. Many times divorce is quite possible but conclusion should be drawn only after examining 7th house as well.

Observation 4.4

For Cancer ascendant, placement of Yogkaarka Mars in the 4th house is quite effective and active to harm the native regarding family happiness. Generally, Mars in Libra in the 4th house brings divorce and if 4* lord Venus is also afflicted, adversity gets further enhanced. Observation 5.4 For Leo ascendant, placement of Mars in the 4* honse in Scorpio, does not cause effective Kuja dosha. Problems in marriage may arise only if Mars is heavily afflicted by inimical planets, is retrograde or aspected by malefic in addition to the affliction of the 7th house. Otherwise, Mars gives rise to inactive Kuja dosha in the 4* house in Leo ascendant. Observation 6.4 For Virgo ascendant, Mars in the 4* house in Sagittarins, gives rise to strong and effective Kuja dosha. We believe it is the one of the worst kind of mangli dosha and further adversity will be exhibited if Jupiter is adversely placed and afflicted. There may be denial of conjugal bliss, death of life partner or divorce. Observation 7.4 Mars in the 4th in the sign of exaltation does not give rise to effective Kuja dosha. The subject generally leads a happy and prosperons life. Observation 8.4 Placement of Mars in Aquarins in the 4th house, for Scorpio ascendant, damages conjugal bliss and in case of affliction of Mars, the adversity of Kuja dosha may lead to divorce.

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Observation 9.4 For Sagittarius ascendant, placement of Mars in the 4th house, in Pisces, is not much harmful but it certainly curtails the happiness of married life to some extent. However, if Mars is aspected by Jupiter, the adversity will be enhanced. If the 4* lord Jupiter is placed in the 12* house and aspects Mars from the 12* house itself, Kuja dosha gets multiplied and may create temporary separation.

Observation 10.4

For Capricom ascendant, placement of Mars in the 4th house, in Aries, gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. This Mars does not curtail marital bliss until unless other combinations afflict the 7* house.

Observation 11.4

For Aquarius ascendant, the placement of Mars in Taurus, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha and curtails marital bliss in general but divorce does not take place-until unless 4th lord Venus or the 7th house is afflicted heavily.

Observation 12.4

For Pisces ascendant, placement of Mars in the 4th house, in Gemini, gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Family life is miserable, emotions are vanished and the feeling of belonging is absent; conceit and vanity destroy the conjugal bliss. If Jupiter, Satum or Moon conjoin with or aspect Mars, intensity of Kuja dosha gets furthers enhanced.

Mars in the 7th House

Observation 1.7

In Libra, Mars creates passion, and sexual excess but its lord Venus is neutral with Mars. For Aries ascendant if Mars is placed in the 7th house the wife will die or be killed in any accident or mishap. The native may marry twice, he/she will be very passionate and may commit licentious deeds.

Observation 2.7

For Taurus ascendant placement of Mars in the 7th house in Scorpio will give rise to active Kuja dosha. The husband of the female may die in any accident or mishap soon after marriage.

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Observation 3.7

For Gemini ascendant if Mars is placed in 7th, honse in Sagittarius. ailments to husband and professional problems to him may appear. If Mars & Saturn join in the 7th house, there will be disaster. If the Sun is associated with Mars in 7th the married life will generally be happy.

Observation 4.7

For Cancer ascendant, placement of Mars in Capricorn will cancel Kuja dosha. But if Mars is afflicted by the aspect of 6th lord Jupiter or 8th lord Saturn, married life will be disturbed, otherwise the Yogakaaraka Mars will resnlt into happy marriage.

Observation 5.7

For Leo ascendant, placement of Mars in the 7* honse makes one active mangli and may result into disasters and death of sponse. In case the 7th lord Saturn occupies the ascendant adversity of Mars will be heavily reduced.

Observation 6.7 For Virgo ascendant, if Mars is placed in the 7th house in Pisces, it will not be disastrons for married life or for the life of sponse. If Mars is heavily afflicted along with 7th lord Jupiter, disturbance will arise, but in all such cases health of wife will require lot of care and treatment.

Observation 7.7

For Libra ascendant, if Mars is placed in the 7th house in Aries, there will be an active Kuja dosha which will bring lot of misunderstanding, unhappiness, miseries, tensions, conflicts and differences with life partner. But relations with life partner will not be broken due to death or separation.

Observation: 8.7

For Scorpio ascendant, placement of Mars in the the 7th honse, canses active Kuja dosha. The native or the spouse will be involved somewhere and that will be disastrous for their conjngal bliss.

Observation: No. 9.7

For Sagittarins ascendant, if Mars is placed in the 7th house in Gemini, it will resnlt into miserable and unhappy married life. It is active Kuja

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dosha. If Mars is afflicted by Venns, Rahn or Saturn and the 7th lord is also adversely placed in 6th or 12th house there are strong indications of separation. This position of Mars- may also result into unhappy love marriage provided 5* house, is aspected by or associated with 7th and 9th lord, in one or the other way. If Mars is retrograde, it will behave nicely and here inactive Kuja dosha will take place. Married life will be free from miseries and maladies in that case.

Observation 10.7

Placement of Mars in the 7th honse nnder debilitation, i. e. in Cancer will not nentralize Kuja dosha. Marital maladies, tensions, difference of opinion, and conflicts between the conple are likely to take place. Affliction of Mars will enhance the adversity and intensity of Kuja dosha, resulting into denial of marriage, death of spouse or divorce.

Observations 11.7

For Aqnarius ascendant, placement of Mars in Leo in the 7th house will cause active Kuja dosha. Married life will not be happy. Problems and miseries will be aggravated if Venns is conjoined with Mars in the 7th honse. Venns and Snn have inimical relationship. Therefore, if the Snn will also be associated with Mars and Venns married life will be disastrons. If 7th lord Snn joins the 6th house adversities will be further aggravated. The aspect of lagna lord Satnrn over Mars will not aggravate adversities provided Mars is nnafflicted in 7th house. Conjunction of Mars and Venus in the 7th will give beautiful life partner but he or she may be adulterous. The native himself will also be involved in licentious deeds.

Observation 12.7

For Pisces ascendant, placement of Mars in Virgo will not cause any serious adversity to the married life of the native. This is due to owner ship of the 9th house by Mars. We have found that this is inactive Kuja dosha and may not be taken serionsly nntil nnless other malefic combinations and affliction of Mars are also present in the birth chart.

Mars in the 8* House

Observation 1.8

Placement of Mars in Scorpio is adverse for matrimonial harmony, for females. If Mars is retrograde in Scorpio it will give worst resnlts to

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female natives like loss of husband. However such a Mars will not be creating any disturbance in conjugal bliss of male natives. Observation 2.8

If Mars occupies the 8th house in Sagittarius it gives rise to Kuja dosha, which is supposed to be cancelled according to one of the most important aphorisms stated earlier. Here, Mars is the lord of 12th and 7th house and its placement in the 8th house forms Vipreet Rajyoga. Here the 8th house is owned by Jupiter, thus it is a friendly sign for Mars. We have observed that the placement of Mars in Sagittarius in the 8th house is not at all fatal. In case of females, widowhood or separation should not be expected except some minor disturbances such as opposition of family members, financial losses, professional set backs, interest in others etc.

Observation 3.8

Mars in the 8* house in the sign of exaltation, Capricorn, is harmful for females regarding the marital happiness & chastity. It is effective Kuja dosha.

Observation 4.8

Mars in 8th for Cancer Ascendant causes effective Kuja dosha. If Mars joins the 8th house in Aquarius i. e. for Cancer ascendant, it will be disastrous for happy married life that may result into widowhood or separation. Chastity of female is also doubtful.

Observation 5.8

Being a yogakaaraka for Leo ascendant Mars in 8th house causes an ineffective Kuja dosha and does not impair the marital bliss.

Observation 6.8

For Virgo ascendant, if Mars is placed in the 8th house in Aries, under affliction, loss of husband may come in evidence. In case, this Mars is retrograde or aspected by benefics there will be no problem in married life.

Observation 7.8

For Libra ascendant placement of Mars in the 8th house is certainly adverse for females, especially if Mars is aspected by or associated with Saturn or Rahu. Retrograde Mars in 8th house is not so dangerous. For male nativity, Mars in the 8th in Taurus will not spoil married life.

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Observation 8.8

Mars is the lagnalord for Scorpio ascendant & if it is placed in 8th house in Gemini it will be disastrous. Here it will be inimical sign of Mars in 8th house. Being the 6th lord as well, placement in 8th house will give rise to Vipreet Rajyoga. Married life will be unhappy if Mars is afflicted by Satum, Rahu & Ketu.

Observation 9.8

Mars in the 8th house for Sagittarius ascendant causes very effective and damaging Kuja dosha. Serious happenings in life can be expected.

Observation 10.8

Mars in the 8th house for capricorn ascendant, is certainly bad for happy married life but it is not fatal for the husband. This will simply result into separation after an unhappy married life.

Observation 11.8

Mars in the 8th house, for Aquarius ascendant, would fall in the sign of enemy, Mercury, and thus would cause effective Kuja dosha. There will be differences with the spouse and life will be full of tortures. Separation may also result.

Observation 12.8

Placement of Mars in the 8* house, in Libra, does not cause widowhood even if afflicted, but it brings unhappiness, separations and loss of conjugal bliss. This position of Mars also gives rise to licentious deeds at a very young age.

Mars in the 12* House

Observation 1.12

Mars in 12th in Pisces, for Aries, ascendant does not cause effective Kuja dosha. The married life remains intact though financial stress, losses or any misshapening regarding finance is likely.

Observation 2.12

For Taurus ascendant, Mars in the 12* house in Aries, results into disharmony of conjugal life, which may lead to divorce in most of the cases. This is effective Kuja dosha. Widowhood can also not be ruled out if 8th house is ill disposed.

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Observation 3.12

For Gemini ascendant placement of Mars in the 12th honse in Tanrus gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. Here Mars forms Vipreet rajayoga as well and aspects 3rd, 6th and 7th house. This may cause health problems, eye trouble, injuries, operation, stomach tronble and inimical activities of opponents. The hnsband will be handsome, smart, active, energetic, loving and caring provided 71h lord Jupiter is well placed.

Observation 4.12

Placement of Mars in Gemini in the 12th house gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. This is an adverse location of Mars regarding the birth of children.

Observation 5.12

For Leo ascendant, placement of Mars in the 12th house gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. Debilitated Mars in the 12th house creates immense passion and infatnation for the pacification of immoral ambition. If Mars is nnsnpported, the native may seek sensnal pleasnre with many, resulting into nnhappy married life. There will be snspicions, donbt and distrnst by the life partner.

Observations 6.12

Mars in 12th, for Virgo ascendant, does form ineffective Kuja dosha. This may enhance the sensual desire of the native and liking towards others. Mars in Leo tends to lose its negative qualities, as per our humble observation.

Observation 7.12

Mars in 12th house in Virgo gives rise to effective Kuja dosha. It tends one towards immoral acts dnring teenage and that reflects a negative inflnence in conjugal life. Many times severe affliction of Mars in 12th in Virgo proves to be cnrse for a native cansing loss of life partner, in one or the other way.

Observation 8.12

Mars in 12th in Libra, for Scorpio ascendant, gives rise to ineffective Kuja dosha. The married life remains happy and intact.

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Observation 9.12

Placement of Mars in the 12th honse in own sign Scorpio does not make one mangli. In other words it is ineffective Kuja dosha and does not disturb the married life. The predominance over life partner is there in most of the cases. Bnt it is a discouraging location of Mars in respect of children.

Observation 10.12

For Capricorn ascendant, Mars is 4th and 11th lord and it aspects 3rd, 6th and 7th house. Thus the honses of marriage, marital happiness and sweet home are spoiled heavily. We believe that whenever Mars owns the 41h honse and joins any of the trik honses, the honse of marital happiness is spoiled. Similarly if the lord or lord of trik houses join the 4* house the home of the native, consisting of the native and his wife, gets spoiled. Mostly 4* house is not taken into consideration in the examination of the matters regarding marriage but it is eqnally important. Here the placement of Mars gives effective Kuja dosha.

Observation 11.12

Mars in the 12* honse in the sign of exaltation gives rise to slightly effective Kuja dosha. It is not very serious mangli dosha but it should not be overlooked as well. Accident and quarrels with co-boms are also likely.

Observation 12.12

Mars in the 12th in Aquarins gives rise to minor Kuja dosha, for Pisces ascendant. This creates slight distnrbance in married life dne to financial stress and family conflict. This is also an adverse location for financial aspect and trouble in foreign countries.

SECTION 5 PEVENTIVE MEASURES FOR KUJA DOSHA

MARTIAL MALADIES AND REMEDIES

ujadosha may create havoc in one's married life if it is not balanced in the birth chart of the life partner. Strong Kuja dosha L nay cause widowhood, separation, insanity, accidents resulting into physical disability, denial or loss of children, poverty or lack of prosperity or the like. In various cases Kuja dosha gives rise to suicide or accidental death, murder and kidnapping etc. If such indication, due to Kuja dosha, is present in any birth chart, what should be done? The destiny cannot be changed but the intensity of the adversity caused by the Kuja dosha can definitely be considerably minimized by observation of various preventive measures suggested by our ancient sages. Kuja dosha is caused due to presence of malefic planets in sensitive houses of the birth chart. If Mars and /or any malefic joins the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th,or 12th house in a horoscope, Kuja dosha is said to be present. Adversities get automatically neutralized if a similar Kuja dosha is present in the birth chart of the spouse. If the Kuja dosha is present in one horoscope and is not present in the horoscope of the spouse, adversities will appear after the marriage in one or the other way. To minimize such adversities following preventive measures have been found to be very useful. We have advised these rectificational measures to various subjects who were facing different kind of miseries related to their conjugal bliss, prosperity, health, children, profession and mental disorder etc. Preventive measures can broadly be grouped into following categories:

1. Selection of a suitable Muhurt for marriage 2. Recitation of appropriate Mantras and Stotras 3. Observation of suitable Vrat 4. Daan or Donation-giving in Alms money, articles or grains to the

2. Wearing of suitable Gems poor.

मुख थन्यं तदेवास्ति, नदति गधुरं हि यव । मधुना सदृशैः शब्दैः, सर्वदा क्लेशहारकम्।।

That mouth is worth praising, which speaks sweet words like honey and removes all the troubles with sweet words.

CHAPTER 5.1

SELECTION OF SUITABLE MUHURT FOR MARRIAGE

It has been quite distinctly mentioned in various texts that the time of performance of any work or the moment at which any specific work is undertaken is of great importance. If we can find out an appropriate Muhurt for marriage that will certainly prevent the adversities of Kuja dosha. A mangli girl should not be married in the Nakshatra or the sign of Mars. A boy or girl bom in Jyestha nakshatra should never be got married in the month of Jyestha. Following asterisms have been specified as suitable for marriage: 1. Rohini 2. Mragshira 3. Magha 4. Uttaraphalguni 5. Hasta 6. Swati 7. Anuradha 8. Moola 9. Uttarashada 10. Uttarabhadrapada 11. Revati Suitable year, month, day and nakshatra should be selected for marriage after proper consideration of the placement of malefic planets in the birth chart. In the following pages we will explain how to elect proper Muhurt for marriage.

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1. We have mentioned eleven constellations, which are approved by sages for the performance of marriage. But there are four other constellations also which have been permitted, by some other sages, as suitable for marriage. · Aswini · Chitra · Sravana · Dhanishtha Last 3 ghatis of all these nakshatras should be avoided for marriage. 2. When Jupiter transits in Leo for approximately one year, the marriages are prohibited. Similarly when Sun transits in Jupiter's sign Sagittarius or Pisces, marriages are not permitted. We believe that to avoid marriage for the whole year of Jupiter's transit in Leo is not practical. Therefore marriages should be avoided only when Jupiter transits in vargottam navamsa i.e. the transit of Jupiter in the first pada of Poorvabhadrapada must be strictly avoided for marriage. 3. Similarly the transit of Jupiter in the sign of debilitation i.e. Capricorn, is also adverse for performing the marriage. However, only the period when Jupiter transits in the first 5 degrees of Capricom should be avoided. 4. Marriages are not performed when Jupiter or Venus are combust. 5. Marriages are not performed during Adhik Maas i.e. the month having two Sun sankraanti or the month having no Sun sankraanti. 6. Krishna Paksha i.e. the Shradha paksha is strictly prohibited for marriage. 7. Ang Paksha (fortnight having 13 days only) should also be avoided for marriage. 8. 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha to new moon day i.e. Pratipada of bright lunar half is also bad for marriage. 9. The day of solar and lunar eclipse and one day before it and three days after are very bad for any auspicious work including marriage. 10. If there is total lunar or solar eclipse, the nakshatra in which the eclipse occurs should be rejected for any auspicious work for six months, and three months for partial eclipse. 11. Holaashtak takes place from ashtami of Phalgun shukla paksha to purnamashi. This period of 8 days is adverse for performing any auspicious work. 12. Four months Sravana, Bhadrapada, Ashwin and Kartik are prohib- ited for marriage etc. This is called chaturmaas.

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13. Purnamashi i.e. full moon day is good for marriage provided it is identical to the nakshatra of marriage. 14. No marriage or auspicious celebration should be there in Bhadra. This is well known that Bhadra is most inauspicious. 15. Following yogas are inauspicious for marriage and other celebra- tions: a. first half of Parigha. b. first three ghatis of Vishkkumbh and Vajra c. first five ghatis of Shoola d. first six ghatis of Ganda and Atiganda e. first nine ghatis of Vyatighat 16. When the Sun transits at 2°, 11°, 20° and 29° it is said to be the period of Mriytu Baan. These dates and nakshatras, which fall in Mrityu Baan, are also inauspicious for marriage. 17. Dagdha tithis are very bad for marriage a. 6th tithi (Shasthi) when Sun transits in Aries or Cancer. b. 4th tithi (Chaturthi) when Sun transits in Taurus or Aquarius. c. 8th tithi i.e. Ashtami when the Sun transits in Gemini or Virgo. d. 10thtithi i.e. Dasami, when the Sun transits in Leo or Scorpio. e. 12* tithi i.e. Dwadasi, when the Sun transits in Libra or Capricorn. f. 2nd tithi i.e. Dwitiya, when the Sun transits in Sagittarius or Pisces. If Jupiter, Venus and Mercury are placed in Kendra or Trikona except the 7* house, then the adversities caused by Dagdha tithis get automatically eliminated. 18. Deaf Lagnas: a. during night-Libra and Capricorn b. during day -- Libra and Scorpio c. during noon-Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius Blind Lagnas a. during night-Virgo, Gemini and Cancer b. during day -- Leo, Aries and Taurus Lame Lagnas a. during night -- Pisces b. during day -- Aquarius Haunch backed Lagnas a. during morning-Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces b. during evening-Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces

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If marriages are performed in these Lagnas different types of adversities may result e.g. · Marriage in deaf Lagnas brings poverty. · Marriage in day blind Lagnas results in widowhood. · Marriage in night blind Lagnas causes death of children. · Marriage in Lame Lagnas causes loss of wealth. 19. Auspicious Lagnas-Libra, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius are considered auspicious Lagnas for marriage. Rest are average. 20. 1f Saturn occupies the 12t house, Mars joins the 101, Venus falls in the 3rd house or Moon falls in lagna from vivah lagna, it is inauspicious. Lord of lagna, Venus and Moon are inauspicious if placed in 6th or 8th house from vivah lagna. 21. No planet in 7th house is considered good as far as vivah lagna is concerned, except Jupiter or Moon. 22. Moon, Venus or lord of lagna should not occupy the 8t house from vivah lagna. Debilitated Moon or Venus in the 6th house are not so bad. 23. The 8th house is most adverse as far as vivah lagna is concerned. It should be free from all planets 24. No planet is adverse in 2nd, 5th, 9th, and 11th. 25. Satum gives bad results in the 121h house and the adversities caused by Saturn in the 12th get eliminated by donation and mantra-japa etc. 26. Following lunar months should be chosen for marriage Magha, Phalgun, Vaishakha, Jyeshtha are the best months for marriage. Kartik and Margshish are ordinary. The rest of the months are inauspicious for the purpose of marriage. 27. A few sages have stated that the marriage can take place in that portion of lunar month Pushya that is covered by the stay of Sun in Capricorn. Marriage can also take place in that portion of the month Chaitra that is covered by the stay of Sun in Aries. 28. Inauspicious dates for marriage-Rikta tithis are 6th, 8th and 12th. They should be rejected for marriage. Ekadashi (11th lunar day), Dwadashi (12th lunar day), Trayodashi (13th lunar day), Chaturdashi (14th lunar day) and new moon day of the dark half should also be rejected for marriage. 29. Best lunar dates for marriage-the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11*, and 13th lunar dates of the bright half are considered as best tithis. 30. Best days for marriage-Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are the best days. Tuesday must invariably be rejected for marriage.

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Sunday and Saturday may be selected only in case of emergency. 31. Yogas-Following yogas should be rejected in election of marriage time. 1. Vyatipata yoga. 2. Dhruva yoga. 3. Mrityu yoga 4. Ganda yoga 5. Vajra yoga 6. Shoola yoga 7. Vishkumbha yoga 8. Atiganda yoga 9. Vyaghata yoga 10. Parigha yoga. 32. Among the zodiacal signs Gemini, Virgo and Libra are the best. Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Sagittarius and Aquarius are middling. The rest signs are inauspicious. 33. The 7* house must not be occupied by any malefics as reckoned from the lagna at the time of marriage. Mars should not be placed in the 8th house. Venus should not be in the 6th and lagna should not be hemmed in between malefics. Malefics should not occupy lagna, and Moon in the Muhurt chart should not be associated with any other planet 34. The Tara Bala and Panchak etc. must also be looked into. Jupiter, Venus or Mercury in the lagna are auspicious. Evil planets in the 3rd or 11th will constitute a formidable force in rendering the lagna strong. 35. Following are a few particular yogas which will fortify the marriage election chart: a. Jupiter in the ascendant, Venus in the 8th and the Sun in the 11th give rise to Mahendra yoga. . Venus in lagna, Jupiter in the 10* and Sun and Mercury in 11th form Vishnu-priya yoga. c. Venus in 2nd, Jupiter in the 12th, the Sun in the 8th and Saturn in the 6th will give rise to Shreenath yoga. d. Venus in lagna, Jupiter in the 4th, Mercury in the 2nd and Saturn in the 11th will make Samudra yoga. e. Mercury, Jupiter and Venus in lagna form Vijaya yoga. f. Venus and Jupiter in lagna, elevated or otherwise strong, constitute Jaya yoga. g. Saturn in the 3rd, Jupiter in the 6th, the Sun in the 10* and Mars in the 12 - Pushya yoga h. Mars in the 3Td, Saturn in the 61h, Venus in the 9, Jupiter in the 12 *- Maharishi yoga. i. Venus in lagna, Jupiter in the 111h1 Aradhama yoga. 36. Marriage of the first-born son or daughter should not be performed in the month, nakshatra or the tithi in which he or she was born. 37. The marriage of the eldest son {jyestha putra) should not take place

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along with eldest daughter (jyestha kanya) in Jyestha maas. One school of thought suggests that this kind of dosha gets nullified if the Sun stays in Krittika. 38. Guru bala for girls: Guru bala must be considered in the chart of a girl while electing the time of marriage. Transit of Jupiter in the 9"1, 5th, 11th, 2nd and 7th houses from moon rashi is auspicious. Jupiter in the 10th,3rd, 6th or 1st is middling but the transit of Jupiter in 4th, 8th and 12th houses from Moon is adverse. The marriage of a girl should not take place in that year in which Jupiter transits in her 4th, 8th or 12th house from Moon. 39. Surya Bala: Similarly the Sun in the 3rd, 6th, 10th and 11th house from Moon is auspicious for boys. In 1st, 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th it is middling. But in the 4th, 8th, and 12th houses from Moon it is most inauspicious. Therefore the marriage of a boy should not be performed in the month when the Sun transits in his 4th, 8th or 12* house from Moon. 40. Chandra Bala: Chandra bala is most important and must be given top priority. Even in cases of those marriages which are done in emergency and the consideration of Guru bala, Surya bala, lunar months etc. are not made, the proper consideration of Chandra bala is most essential. Moon should not transit in the 4th, 6th, 8th or the 12th house from radical Moon on the date of marriage. The Moon's transit in the 3rd, 6th. 7th. 10th and 11th houses are auspicious. The transit of Moon in 1st, 2nd, 5th and 9th is middling and 4*, 8th and 12th are inauspicious. Chandra bala should be considered in the horoscope of both boy and girl with an equal importance for a happy, prosperous and long lasting married life. 41. For performance of marriage Libra, Gemini, Virgo, Taurus and Sagittarius Lagnas are considered auspicious. Rest of the Lagnas are average. 42. Certain Lagnas are handicapped, such as a. Libra and Scorpio are handicapped in daytime. b. Libra and Capricorn are deaf during night c. Leo, Aries and Taurus are blind during daytime while Virgo, Gemini and Cancer are blind during night. d. Aquarius is lame during day while Pisces during night. e. Pisces, Aquarius and Capricorn in the morning are Kubri Lagnas. These Lagnas are inauspicious and marriage should not be per- formed while these are ascending.

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Deaf Lagnas bring poverty. Day blind Lagnas canse widowhood. Night blind Lagnas cause loss of children. Handicapped Lagnas result into loss of money. Thus the proper study of these Lagnas must be made in electing the time of marriage.

Ten doshas in mnhurt for marriage

1. Vedha dosha: Panch shalaka chakra should be made and the name of constel- lations should be placed in the chart as per the classical rules. The Vedha exists in the following nakshatras: - a. Between Rohini and Abhijeet. b. Between Bharani and Anuradha. c. Uttarashada and Mragshira d. Sravana and Magna e. Swati and Satabhisha f. Moola and Punarvasu g. Uttaraphalguni and Revati 1.1 Cancellation of Vedha dosha: Sages have mentioned that the Vedha dosha will be nullified if the lagna is occupied by benefics or the lord of the lagna is well placed in the 11th house or that is conjoined with or aspected by benefics. 2. Paat dosha: There are 27 yogas based on astrology, which fall in one or the other nakshatras. The nakshatras are considered under the influ- ence of Paat dosha in which the following yogas end:

a. Harshan b. Vyadhrit c.Sadhya d. Vyatipati e. Gand f. Shoola

3. Yuti Dosha: Conjunction or 'Yuti' of Moon with certain planets brings about certain adverse results e.g. poverty, death etc. as given below:

a. Moon-Sun Poverty b. Moon-Mars Death c. Moon-Venus Dampatya vairaag d. Moon-Saturn Papa e. Moon-Rahu Death f. Moon-Ketu Death Bnt Yuti dosha gets cancelled if Moon joins own sign Cancer or the sign of its exaltation Taurus or is placed in a friendly sign Gemini, Virgo or Leo.

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4. Kranti Samya Dosha: If the Sun and Moon are placed in following two signs, the Muhurt is said to snffer from Kranti Samya dosha. a. Aries-Leo i.e. ifthe Sun is placed in Aries and Moon in Leo, or b. Libra-Aries. or c. Tanrus-Capricorn, or d. Cancer-Scorpio, or e. Virgo-Pisces, or f. Sagittarins-Gemini 5. Latta Dosha: Mercury suffers from Latta dosha in the 7* nakshatra earlier to the particular nakshatra in which Mercury is placed. Similarly Rahu does so in the 9th nakshatra earlier to that in which it is placed, Moon in the 20th, Venns in the 5th, the Sun in the 12th, Saturn in 8th, Jnpiter in 6th and Mars in 3rd snffer from Latta dosha. 6. Ekangil Dosha: Ekangil dosha exists in the following yogas formed if reckoned from the constellation in which the Snn falls: Vyaghat, Gand, Vyatipat, Vishkumbha, Shoola, Vyadhrit, Vajra, Paridh and Atigand. 7. Budh Panchak Dosha: See that how many degrees of the Snn have passed in the sign in which the Sun is posited. It is called Gatansha. Keep that fignre at 5 places and add 6, 3, 1,8 and 4 respectively. Divide the snm by 9. If the remainder is 5 in any of these, Budh Panchak dosha will be there. 8. Dagdh Tithi Dosha: When Sun stays in Sagittarius or Capricorn, 2nd lunar day (Dwitiya) is Dagdh tithi (burnt). Similarly 4* lunar day will suffer from Dagdh tithi dosha when Sun stays in Aquarius, 6th lunar day when Sun stays in Aries or Cancer, 8th lunar day during the

Important points with reference to marriage and Muhurt

1. The marriage of first son or danghter should not be performed in the same month, nakshatra or tithi in which he or she was born. Bnt this is not essential when the first conception had been spoiled due to any reason. 2. The marriage of eldest son with the eldest danghter shonld never be performed in Jyestha maas. Such marriages don't prosper.

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However, such marriage with the eldest son of eldest daughter can take place in Jyestha maas, only during that period when the Sun transits in Krittika nakshatra. Such a marriage is called Tri-jyestha marriage and that should be avoided. 3. Marriage should not be performed in the moon sign of either of the partner and that is further bad if the marriage takes place in the janam nakshatra of either partner. 4. Godhuli lagna: When we do not get proper lagna for marriage Godhuli lagna is advised. The godhuli lagna begins 12 minutes before the sunset and extends till 12 minutes after the sunset. Vivah lagna means that kanya daan should particularly be over within that lagna. 5. Vivah lagna should never be the 8th or the 12th from the moon sign of the girl or the boy. This is especially so if the vivah lagna lord is inimical to the moon sign lord of either of the partners. 6. Marriage of the boy should take place in his odd year of age whereas that of the girl in the even year of her age. 7. The natives who are bom in Aslesha, Moola, Jyestha or Vishakha nakshatra, their marriage should be settled after going through following points. a. If the girl or the boy is born in the last three pada of. Aslesha nakshatra that will be fatal for mother in law. It will not be so if they are bom in 1st pada of Aslesha. b. If the girl or the boy is bom in the first three pada of Moola nakshatra that will be fatal for father in law. But it will not be so if the birth has taken place in 4th pada of Moola. c. Birth in Jyestha nakshatra is very adverse for elder brother of the partner. d. If the girl or the boy is born in the 4* pada of vishakha nakshatra that will be fatal for the younger brother. But if they are born in Ist three padas of vishakha, then it will be not so. 8. If the birth nakshatra of the boy is next to that of the girl it is adverse for the health of the husband. 9. The marriage of daughter should not take place within six month of the marriage of son. But the marriage of son can be done any time after the marriage of the daughter. I0. The marriage of two real daughters should not take place within a period of six months. 11. Kalidas mentions in Uttarakalamrit that the girl should be younger

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than the boy in age and she should be healthy. She should have a different Gotra and Pravra. 12. The girl is considered not bad within the group of relations that deserves funeral libation from the boy i.e. avoid Saapindya. 13. If at all the Saapindya can not be avoided then find out the generations at which the family becomes different from that of bride and bridegroom, and the difference of family must be counted as far as the seventh and fifth removed from the father and mother respectively of both bride and bridegroom. 14. In the case of children of a man or woman or in the case of bride and bridegroom the Saapindya relationship should be taken into consideration as far as fourth removed from the father of the concemed person, and fifth removed from the mother. And within that group marital alliance ought to be rejected. Beyond that there is no objection. If the Saapindya retires at a certain stage for one partner it does so for other as well. 15. According to some authorities, the fourth (from the mother) is accepted i.e. only three generations are forbidden for marriage and from the fourth onward there is no objection but the girls who stand as sisters, mothers and daughters are forbidden. 16. Marital alliance may be entered between the sixth generation in one line and the fifth in the other, and between the fifth generation provided the girl does not come under the relationship of sister to the boy. In Orissa and Tamil Nadu, third generation is permissible but is not applicable at all places. If the bride belongs to the sixth or eighth generation in the line of the bridegroom, the prohibition is lifted. 17. The word Saapindya denotes those who have equal relationship with the 'pinda' or body of the common fore father. The body consists of the six sheaths; bones, muscles and marrow are derived from the father, and skin, flesh and blood from the mother. Reckoning is made with reference to a common forefather of bride and bridegroom both, if applicable. If this common relationship is not of a binding character though strong, still there is no question of inheritance of property, marriage is permissible. 18. A person's daughters should not be married in the same family or sons of the same parents but if they are twin sisters they can be simultaneously married to twin brothers. Still there is an exception where a husband may marry his wife's own sister, in case he desires for progeny and if his wife had deserted him for somebody else.

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19. A person gets Saappindya relationship with her stepmother for three generations. In case the stepmother is issue less, the daughters of her maternal uncle will not at all stand in the relationship of her mother to him i.e. in such case the person can marry the cousin of his stepmother. The stepmother's sister's daughter too will not be a sister to him. 20. After departure of the Saapindya relationship, a person may marry a girl who stands in the relationship of a mother's sister, as well as the girl who becomes a daughter in the same manner. This is permitted only in the areas south of Narmada. Even, when the Saapindya is hidden, alliance is permitted in that region between persons belonging to generations within five and three in case of the father and mother respectively. 21. One's maternal uncle's daughter is to be treated at par with a girl of one's own gotra. The alliance between one's maternal uncle's daughter or with the daughter of one's own father's sister is forbidden. 22. According to 'Vyas' four kinds of women are not recommended: a. One who has illicit connection with disciples. b. Or who is a preceptor. c. Or who hates her husband. d. Or who is guilty of cohabitation with a low class bastard. 23. The Saapindys relationship extends for three generations with regard to a girl of a woman belonging to the same caste as her husband's. But all those, born of the same father but of mother of different castes, become brothers and sisters mutually. Similarly all the wives of the father are mothers to all the children. If a person is given in adoption within the family circle itself, there is Saapindya for seven generations, of course, relaxable to Kshatriyas restricting to a lower number of generations. 24. One ought not to marry (i) the sister of father's brother's wife (ii) the sister of mother's co-wife, the daughters of (i) and (ii), (iii) the sister of brother's wife (iv) one who stands in the relationship of a mother, (v) teacher's daughters and (vi) one's son's daughter i.e. the daughter of one who stands in the relationship of his son.

कर्णों थन्यौ शुभ वाक्यम,यावाकर्णयतः सदा। सज्जनानां n संगेन, पिबतः वचनागृतम्।।

Those ears are appreciated which hear good sentences and drink the nectar of good speech in the company of noble people.

CHAPTER 5.2

VISHNU PRATIMA VIVAH

O ne of the most accepted and common methods of eliminating the adversities caused due to Kuja dosha is to perform the marriage of a girl with Lord Vishnu. It is believed that lord Vishnu becomes her first husband and all the adversities, caused by Kuja dosha, are transferred to Him. After performing Vishnu Pratima Vivah, the girl enters into wedlock with her life partner, chosen by her parents or herself. The person chosen in this way becomes her second husband becanse the first marriage was performed with lord Vishnu. Proper Muhurt should be elected for marriage for Vishnu Pratima Vivah, on the basis of the position of Moon in the birth chart of the girl. Vishnu Vivah should be performed before the settlement of the marriage of the girl. Any small idol of lord Vishnn, either made of gold, silver, brass or copper, should be used for the marriage. Pran prathistha, in the idol, should be done properly, by any learned and experienced Acharya. After this the marriage rituals should be done, in the elected time for marriage, by the girl herself. After performing Havan, the girl takes the idol of Vishnu in her both hands and takes seven rounds or saptapadi. She must feel that she is now the wife of lord Vishnu. This is called Vishnu Pratima Viavah. While the parents of the girl do not participate in this marriage; they do not perform the rituals of Kanyaadaan. It so happens because of the fact that after giving the hands of their daughter to lord Vishnn, they would not be able to do so during the marriage of their daughter with any other man. Therefore in practice, Kanyaadaan, in this marriage is performed by any of the girl's uncle or fatherly relative. If there is no such person who can perform Kanyaadaan, the girl herself marries lord Vishnu without the ceremony

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of Kanyaadaan, just like Gandharva Vivah or love marriage. Mostly Vishnu Pratima Vivah is performed on the banks of a river or in the courtyard or the platform of a temple. The girl has to utter all the mantras and perform all rituals of the actual marriage. Vishnu Pratima Vivah is also called 'Kumbh Vivah'or 'Vat Vriksha Vivah' when aavaahan of lord Vishnu is done in an earthen pitcher ('Kumbh') filled up with water. Pran Prathistha Poojan is also per- formed on the 'Kumbh'as is done in the case of idol of lord Vishnu. After performing all rituals, the girl picks up the pitcher and performs saptapadi. Vat Vriksha Vivah is also the same thing. It is believed that lord Vishnu resides in Vat Vriksha. In this case, the Pran Prathistha of lord Vishnu is not required, but shodashopchar poojan (16 fold worship) is done, like in above two cases. After completing the marriage process the girl makes the seven rounds of Vat Vriksha. In this way, the marriage of the girl is performed with lord Vishnu, either by way of Vishnu Pratima Vivah, Kumbh Vivah or Vat Vriksha Vivah. After the completion of marriage Dakshina should be given to Acharya who performed the marriage rituals. Thereafter, the girl takes off her sari and all other garments worn at the time of marriage and hands them over to Acharya. She takes out her bangles, mostly of the red colour. These bangles should be broken or thrown in the flowing"water of a river. If the Kumbh Vivah is performed, the earthen pitcher should be broken at the same place. In case of Vishnu Pratima Vivah, the girl must keep the Vishnu idol with her. On all important occasions and festivals, she should worship lord Vishnu in one or the other way. In case of Vat Vriksha Vivah, she should commit to memory the particular tree and whenever she gets opportunity to go there, she would touch the bottom of the tree thinking that as if she was touching the feet of lord Vishnu. However, after the settlement of marriage with someone, she should take permission from lord Vishnu for the second marriage. The process of taking permission is to worship lord Vishnu, by performing Shodashopchar poojan, with total dedication. The girl should pray to lord Vishnu, stating that she wants to marry a particular person, provided the lord permits her to do so. It is believed that after the prayer, lord Vishnu grants permission to the girl for the second marriage. Apart from getting permission for marriage, the girl also receives the blessings of saubhagya and Dampatya sukh i.e. happy married life, from the lord, throughout her life. In this way, the girl gets rid of the adversities of Kuja dosha. In case of the marriage of the boys, who are suffering from Kuja dosha, the first marriage is performed in the same way either with Tulsi

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or Ark tree (MadarTree). It is said that this way the first wife will be Tulsi or Ark and all the adversities of Kuja dosha will be ceded to the deity concerned. This marriage should be performed before selecting a girl for his marriage. After this first marriage with Tulsi or Ark, selection process of the bride may be started. Finally, the second or the actual marriage is performed. This way the evils of Kuja dosha or the possibility of miserable married life or the death of wife or separation will be done away with. These are the common ways followed to end Kuja dosha. We have performed many Vishnu pratima Vivahs, in our presence and so far, no casualty or problems in married life have been seen, -except for one case- when both the husband and wife met with a severe road accident, after 10 years of their marriage. While the husband died on the spot, the wife received multiple fractures. Though Vishnu Pratima Vivah was per- formed, the girl afflicted with very strong mangli dosha, did not follow other instructions that include seeking permission from lord Vishnu for the second marriage etc. It may be mentioned that strong mangli girls may also adopt other methods to do away with Kuja dosha. These measures include Mangla Gauri Vrat, Vat Savitri Vrat, recitation of Vedic mantras of Mars, Mangal Chandika Stotra, Parvati Swaymvar Stotra and donation of specific items on Tuesdays. It is assured that the girl who undertakes all possible remedial measures regarding prevention of Kuja dosha will lead a happy and lasting marital life and enjoy the conjugal bliss of high order.

हस्तौ धन्यौ परेषा n, घातान् यौ हरतः स्वयम्। आश्रयौ यौ जवानां स्तः, पतितामां ध सर्वदा।। Those hands can be praised which remove the distress of others and which provide shelter to the poor.

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O ur sages were visionaries to advise the forthcoming generation of various sooktas, stotras and mantras to prevent various kinds of miseries, mishaps and maladies of married life. We have a wide experience of the subject of curative measures and preventive art. We will be giving hereunder various mantras and stotras, which can certainly prevent the curse of widowhood, provided these remedial measures and mantras are followed properly with correct pronunciation, absolute faith, dedication and Satwik living along with honesty and loyalty towards spouse. Any mantra or stotra must be done after proper shdoshopchar poojan of the concerning deity and taking proper sankalp for the same. Sankalp is nothing but a pledge or promise to the concerning deity that the person will be reciting or chanting so many number of the particular mantra for so many days to get the blessings of deity for the fulfilment of his particular ambition, and to nullify the adverse effect of malefic planets. In sankalp, one has to identify him and the time, place and purpose i. e. he should pronounce his or her name along with the name of his father or her husband with gotra as well. The day and date i.e. tithis, vaar, samvat and place of worship should also be pronounced. In fact before taking up any worship, anusthan, mantra jap and vrat etc. first of all we should introduce or define ourselves and the date, day and year should also be spoken along with the name of place. In the second half of the sankalp,' name of deity, purpose of sankalp and number of mantra should be spoken. Mostly sankalp is read in Sanskrit but it is

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not at all essential. The sankalp may be read or spoken in any language in which one can easily and correctly express oneself. Mars plays a vital role in causing loss of spouse, especially to cause widowhood to a woman. It is correctly believed that Mars is the significator of widowhood and Jupiter is the significator of saubhagya, in case of female natives. Mangli girls are apprehensive of widowhood as placement of Mars in the ascendant, 7th or 8th house gives rise to the untimely loss of husband. We can assure such mangli natives that widowhood can be prevented, in case one is sincere to take up the remedial measures as advised by our sages. Following are the most important, preventive, and appropriate mantras, which a woman can recite regularly. It will be advantageous if Mangli girls recited or read these mantra and stotra before finalisation of marriage. If the girl is having combination of widowhood in her birth chart, she must take up remedial measures soon after she has come of age. The most important, useful and tested mantras to prevent one from the adversities and evils of Mars are given below. Most of these remedial measures are rarely known and are not found anywhere in published works on the subject. The remedial measures should be followed very sincerely with full faith and belief when one is suffering from Kuja Dosha. The mantras are not for fun and frolic. Any kind of worship, mantra, jap and vrat etc. should not be undertaken during their men- struation periods by women. The wornen will be highly benefited and all marital disaster and mishappenings will be prevented by proper, appropriate and correct application of mantra and stotra.

VARIOUS MANTRAS OF MARS

When Mars is adversely placed in the birth chart and such placement of Mars indicates any kind of marital disaster, divorce, widowhood or any other mishappening such as murder, attack by criminals, accident, fight, conflict, confrontation, surgical operation or obstruction in child- birth, one should recite the mantra of Mars in a proper manner. Mantras of Mars are of various kinds but the Vedic mantras are most effective and give lasting results. However, everybody may not recite the Vedic mantra of Mars and therefore, there are other small and simple mantras also. The recitation of these mantras is simple and can easily be undertaken by even those who can not read correct Sanskrit. We are making an honest effort to write all kinds of Mantras relating to Mars for the benefit of readers and sufferers.

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Recitation of mantra is most useful for the prevention of Kuja Dosha, widowhood, separation and marital maladies of all kinds, if Mars plays a negative role in the birth chart, in regard to marriage. If one cannot read lengthy mantras and stotras in Sanskrit, he can easily recite small Vedic, Pauranik or tantrik mantras for at least 10,000 times. It is advised that the number of mantras should be four times in Kaliyug to get best results. So the subject should recite these mantras for 40,000 times in total and should perform dashamsa havan, tarpan, marjan etc., either by him or through a learned acharya.

A) VEDIC MANTRA OF MARS

VINIYOG (विनियोग)

अग्निर्मू्द्धेति मन्त्रस्य विरूपाक्ष ऋपि: गायत्री छन्दः भौमो देवता मंगलपीतये जपे विनियोग:।

MANTRA (मन्त्र:)

ऊॅ कां कीं कौं सः ऊ भूर्भूव: स्वः ऊॅ अग्निर्मूर्द्धा दिव: ककुत्पतिः पृथिव्याऽअयम् अपा ग्वं रेता ग्वं सिजिवन्ति। ऊे स्व: भुवः भूः ॐस: कौं कीं कॉ ॐ भोमाय नमः।

This is most useful and important Vedic Mantra of Mars. " raf'is to be pronounced as GVANG. B) PAURANIK MANTRA OF MARS This is Pauranik mantra and can be easily recited. धरणीगर्भ सम्भूतं विद्युत्कान्ति समप्रभम् । कुमारं शक्तिहस्त'च मंगलं प्रणामाम्यहम्।

C) TANTRIK MANTRAS OF MARS

If one cannot read Vedic Mantra of Mars correctly, he or she should recite Tantrik Mantra of Mars regularly.

Tantrik Mantra of Mars No. 1.

ऊॅ कॉ कीं की सः ffijm नम:।

Tantrik Mantra of Mars No. 2.

ऊॅ भौम भौमाय नमः।

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Tantrik Mantra of Mars No. 3.

ऊँ हीं णमो सिद्धाणं।

D) ANGARAK MANTRA OF MARS

ऊंअ' अंगारकाय नमः।

Any of the above mantras should be recited for 10,000 times to eliminate the adverse results of Mars but to get the best results four times of this, that is 40,000 times the mantra relating to Mars are required to be recited. It is a prerequisite in Kaliyug that any mantra gives its best effects when it is recited four times, than that of the number of mantra advised to be done in other yugs, snch as Satyayug, Dwapar and Tretayug. Probably it is so becanse one is surrounded by enumerable evils, sins of various kinds and crimes as because one is bom in Kaliyug. The following mantra should also be done along with the Vedic, tantrik or pauranik mantra.

ऊॅहींवासुपूज्यप्रभो नमस्तुब्य मम शान्ति: शान्ति: ।

This mantra should be recited 108 times along with other mantras to get the lasting and permanent results. Kartikeya, son of Shiva, General of armies of devtas, is the ocean of knowledge who moves on a holy, pure and chaste peacock; the above mentioned mantra should be recited along with the mantras of Mars to get more advantage and to prodnce acceleration in the resnlts of the mantras. Kartikeya has red complexion, like blood or kumkum. Worship of Kartikeya should be done with red sandal, red rose flower, roll, red betel nut, red kesar, red coral and red sweets. Following stotra belongs to Kartikeya who slew "Tarakasur". This stotra may also be read for the enhancement of the beneficial results quickly.

कार्तिकेय स्तोत्र: KARTIKEYA STOTRA

ऊं श्री गणेशाय नमः

स्कन्द उवाच योगीश््वरो महासेन: कार्तिकेयोऽग्निनन्दन:। स्कन्दः कुमार: frnfts स्वामि शङ्करसम्भव:।। गंगेयस्तामचूडश्च वह्यचारी शिखिध्वज:।

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तारकारिरूमापुत्र: कौञ्चारिश्र्व षडानन:।। शब्दव्रह्मसमुद्रश्र्च सिद्ध: सारस्वतो गुहः। सनत्कुमारो भगवान् भोगमोक्षफलप्रदः।। शरजन्मा गणाधीश: पूर्वजो मुक्तिमार्गकृत्। सर्वागमप्रणेता च वांछितार्थप्रदर्शन:।। अष्टाविंशतिनामानि मदीयानीति य: पठेत्। प्रत्यूषे श्रद्धया युक्ता मूको वाचस्पतिर्भवेत्।। महामन्त्रमयानीति मम नामानुकीर्तनम्। महाप्रज्ञामवाप्नोति नात्र कार्या विचारणा। इति श्रीरूद्रयामले प्रज्ञाविवर्धनाख्यं श्रीमत्कार्तिकेयस्तोत्रम्। नामावली स्कान्ध वन्दे नमोऽस्तु ते जय षण्मुखनाथ नमोऽस्तु ते। मुरूगा गुहने नमोऽस्तु ते जय वल्ली वल्लभ नमोऽस्तु ते। कार्तिकेय नमोऽस्तु ते जय कतिरकाम वासा नमोऽस्तु ते। दण्डायुधपाणि नमोऽस्तु ते जय तिरूपुरनकुन्द्र नमोऽस्तु ते। दैवयाने समेता नमोऽस्तु ते जय अनाथ रक्षक नमोऽस्तु ते। दीनवन्धु नमोऽस्तु ते जय दीन नाथ नमोऽस्तु ते। देव देव नमोऽस्तु ते जय देवनाथ नमोऽस्तु ते। भक्तवत्सल नमोऽस्तु ते जय पतितपावन नमोऽस्तु ते। गुह मुरूगा षण्मुखा उडिपि सुव्रह्मण्य। तिरूचेन्दूर वेला कातिरकामनाथा। देवयानी समेता पलनिमलै आण्डवा। ऊॅ शरवणभव गुह मुरुगेशा।। षण्मुखा वाल षण्मुखा वाल षण्मुखा वाल षण्मुखा। सुब्रह्मण्य शिव सुब्रह्मण्य शिव सुव्रह्मण्य शिव सुब्रह्मण्य। भक्तवत्सल भक्तवत्सल भक्तवत्सल भक्तवत्सल। पतितपावन पतितपावन पतितपावन पतितपावन।। बोल षण्मुख बोल षण्मुख षण्मुख षण्मुख बोल् शिव शिव शिव शिव सुव्रह्मण्य शरवणभव वोल्।। E) MANGAL CHANDIKA MANTRA

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at any stage of life whenever concerning dasa-bhukti is operative over the native. Influence of Mars may create mnch turbnlence around 21. 28, 35 or 42 years of age, provided one come under the influence of adverse planetary vibrations of dasa-bhukti as well. Mata Gauri i.e. Mata Parvati is the goddess of the saubhagya of females. It is a common belief in all females that regular worship of Mata Gauri will provide them "Akhand Saubhagya". It is advisable to have a small idol of Mata Gauri made of copper or brass, bronze or ashta dhatu. Get the Prana pratishtha done by some learned, experienced and knowledgeable acharya. Worship Mata Gauri by doing shodshopchar poojan every day. First of all, light a five-sided lamp {Ranch Mukhi Deepak), thereafter complete the shodshopchar or panchopchar poojan of Mata Gauri. Thereafter, recite the following mantra for at least 28 times every day. The recital may be enhanced gradually from 28 to 56 and after a month or so to 108. It may be noted that recitation of the number of mantras should not be reduced after increasing it. Therefore, the nnmber should be increased only when one has intense desire and snfficient time to increase the number of mantras' recital in a proper way. This is to be done with full faith and concentration before Goddess Gauri.

रक्ष रक्ष जगन्मातर्देवि मंगलचण्डिवो हारिके विपदां राशौ हर्षमंगलकारिके हर्षमंगलदक्षे च हर्षमंगलदायिके । शुभे मगंलदक्ष च शुभे मंगलचण्डिके।। मंगले मंगलार्हे च सर्वमंगलमंगले। सदा मंगल दे देवि सर्वेषां मंगलालये।।

F) PARVATI SWAYAMWAR MANTRA

This mantra can also be recited along with the above-mentioned Mangala Chandika Mantra. This is done in the same manner as in the case of previons "Mangala Chandika Mantra" Shodshopchar poojan (16 fac- eted worship) is not required but five faced lamp i.e. the Panch Mukhi Deepak must remain lighted throughout the worship and recitation of Mantra. वालार्कायुतसत्प्रभां करतले लोलम्बमालाकुलां मालां सन्दधरती मनोहरतनुं मन्दस्मितोद्यन्मुखीम। मन्दं मन्दमुपेयुपी वरयितुं शंभुं जगन्मोहिनीं

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बन्दे देवमुनीन्द्रवन्दितपदां इष्टार्थदां पार्वतीम्।। G) NAMES OF MARS (NAMAVALI)

By reading various names of Mars as listed below, adversities created by Mars get nullified. If one is unable to read various stotras, Kavach and mantras of Mars, he or she can easily read various names of Mars to eliminate the adversities, problems, tensions, disaster, accidents, operation, death and widowhood etc. These names of Mars should be read correctly, and with reverene.

ॐ महीसुताय नमः ॐ महाभागय नमः ॐ मंगलाय नमः ॐ मंगलप्रदाय नम: ॐ महावीराय नमः ॐ महाशूराय नम: ॐ महावलपराकमाय नम: ॐ महारौद्राय नमः ॐ महाभद्राय नमः ॐ माननीयाय नम: ॐ दयाकराय नमः ॐ मानदाय नम: ॐ अपर्वणाय नमः ॐ कूराय नमः ॐ तापत्रयविवर्जिताय नमः ॐ सुप्रतीपाय नम: ॐ सुताम्रक्षाय नमः ॐ सुब्रह्मण्याय नमः ॐ सुखप्रदाय नमः ॐ वकस्तंभादिगमनाय नम: ॐ वरेण्याय नमः ॐ वरदाय नम: ॐ सुखिने नमः ॐ वीरभद्राय नमः ॐ विरूपाक्षाय नमः ॐ विदूरस्थाय नम: ॐ विभावसवे नमः ॐ नक्षत्रचकसंचारिणे नमः ॐ क्षत्रपाय नमः ॐ क्षात्रवर्जिताय नमः ॐ क्षयवृद्धिविनिर्मुक्ताय नम: ॐ क्षमायुक्ताय नमः ॐ विचक्षणाय नमः ॐ अक्षीणफलदाय नमः ॐ चतुवर्गफलप्रदाय नमः ॐ वीतरागाय नमः ॐ विज्वराय नमः ॐ विश्र्वकारणाय नमः ॐ नक्षत्रराशिसञ्चाराय नमः ॐ नानाभयनिकृन्तनाय नम: ॐ वन्दारूजनमान्दाराय नमःॐ वकाकुञ्चितमूर्द्धजाय नमः ॐ कामनीयाय नमः ॐ दयासाराय नम: ॐ कनत्कनकभूषणाय नमः ॐ भव्यफलदाय नमः ॐ भक्ताभयवरप्रदाय नमः ॐ शत्रुहन्ते नम: ॐ शमोपेताय नमः

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ॐ शरणागतपोषणाय नमः ॐ साहसिने नमः ॐ सद्गुणाध्यक्षाय नमः ॐ साधवे नम: ॐ समरदुर्जयाय नमः ॐ दुष्टदूराय नमः ॐ शिष्टपूज्याय नम: ॐ सर्वकष्टनिवारकाय नमः ॐ दुश्चेष्टावारकाय नमः ॐ दुःखबञ्जनाय नमः ॐ दुर्धराय नमः ॐ हरये नमः ॐ दुःस्वप्नहंत्रे नमः ॐ दुर्घर्षाय नमः ॐ दुष्टगर्वविमोचनाय नमः ॐ भरद्वाजकुलोद्धताय नम: ॐ भूसुताय नमः ॐ भव्यभूषणाय नमः ॐ रक्तांबराय नमः ॐ रक्तवपुषे नमः ॐ भक्तपालनतत्पराय नम: ॐ चतुर्भुजाय नमः ॐ गदाधारिणे नमः ॐ मेषवाहाय नम: ॐ मिताशनाय नमः ॐ शक्तिशूलघराय नम: ॐ शक्ताय नम: ॐ शस्त्रविद्याविशारदाय नमः ॐ तार्किकाय नमः ॐ तामसाधाराय नम: ॐ तपस्विने नमः ॐ ताम्रलोचनाय नमः ॐ तप्तंकाञ्चनसंकाशाय नम: ॐ रक्तकिञ्चल्कसन्निभाय नमः ॐ गोत्राडेधदेवाय नमः ॐ गोमध्यचराय नम: ॐ गुणविभूषणाय नमः ॐ असृजे नम: ॐ अंगारकाय नमः ॐ अवन्तीदेशाधीशाय नमः ॐ जनार्दनाय नमः ॐ सूर्ययाम्यप्रदेशस्थाय नमः ॐ थूने नमः ॐ याम्यहरिन्मुखाय नमः ॐ त्रिकोणमण्डलगताय नम: ॐ त्रिदशाधिपसन्नुताय नमः ॐ त्रिकोणमण्डलगताय नमः ॐ त्रिदशाधिपसन्नुताय नमः MANTRAS OF ALL NINE PLANETS

Mantras of the Sun 1.ॐ घृणि: सूर्य आदित्योम्।

Viniyog- (विनियोग) अस्य श्री सौरमन्त्रस्य देवभागऋषिः गायत्री छन्दः सूर्यो देवता तत्प्रसादसिद्वयर्थे जपे विनियोग:। Rishiyadinyas- (ऋष्यादिन्यास) देवभाग ऋष्ये नम: शिरसि। घायत्री छन्दसे नमो मुखे। शूर्यदेवतायै नमो हृदये। विनियोगाय नमः सर्वागे ।

432 AN INSIGHT INTO KUJA DOSHA Dhyan-(ध्यान) धृतपद्मद्वयं भानुं तेजोमण्डलमध्यगम्। सर्वाधिव्याधिशमनं छायाश्लिष्टत्नुं भजे ।। 2. ॐ हॉ हीं हौं स: सूर्याय नमः ॥ 7000 mantras should be done and argh to the Sun must be given with the help of red flowers, red sandal etc. every day. 3. Vedic Mantra of Sun

Viniyog- (विनियोग) आकृष्णेनेत्यस्य हिरण्यस्तूपांगिरस ऋषिः त्रिष्टुप्छन्दः सूर्यो देवता सूर्यप्रीतये जपे विनियोग:। Mantra- (मन्त्रा ॐ हॉ हीं हौं सः ॐ भूर्भुव: स्वःॐ आकृष्णेन रजसा वर्त मानो निवेशयन्तमृतं मर्त्यञ्च । हिरण्ययेन सविता रथेना देवो याति भुवनानि पश्यन्।। ॐ स्व: भुवः भू० ॐ सः हौं हीं हॉ ॐ सूर्याय नमः।

4. Pauranic Mantra (पौराणिक मन्त्रा

जपाकुसुमसंकांशं काश्यपेयं महाद्युतिम् । तमोऽरिं सर्वपापघ्नं प्रणतोऽस्मि दिवाकरम् ।।

Mantras of Moon

1 ॐ श्रॉ श्रीं श्रीं सः चन्द्रमसे नमः ।

11,000 mantras must be recited and argh must be given with white sandal and white flower. Viniyog- (विनियोग) इममित्यस्य देववात ऋषिः अत्यष्टिश्छन्द: चन्द्रो देवता चन्द्रप्रीतये जपे विनियोग:।

2. Vedic Mantra- (मन्त्र) ॐ श्रॉ श्रीं श्रौं सः भूर्भवः स्व: ॐ इमन्देवा असपल सुवध्वम्महते क्षत्राय महते ज्यैष्ठयाय महते जान्राज्यायेन्द्रस्येदियायाय । इमममुष्य पुत्रममुष्यै पुत्रमस्यै विशऽएष वोमी राजा सोमोऽस्माकं ब्राह्मनां राजा । ॐ स्व: भुव: भू: ॐ स: श्रों श्रीं श्रॉ ॐ चन्द्रमसे नमः।

3. Pauranic Mantra (पौराणिक मन्त्र) दधिशङखतुषाराभं क्षीरोदार्णवसन्निभम् । नमामि शशिनं सोमं शम्भोर्मुकुटभूषणम् ।।

REMEDIES THROUGH MANTRAS 433 Mantras of Mars 1. ॐ कॉ कीं कौं सः भौमाय नमः। Mantra must be done 11,000 times and paojan is to be done with red sandal and red flower. 2. Vedic Mantra Viniyog- (विनियोग) अग्निर्मूर्द्धेति मन्त्रस्य विरूपाक्ष ऋषिः गायत्री छन्दः भौमो देवता मंगलपीतये जपे विनियोग:। Mantra- (मन्त्रा ॐ कॉ कीं कौं सः ॐ भूर्भूवः स्व: ॐ अग्निर्मूर्द्धा दिव: ककुत्पतिः पृथिव्याऽअयम् अपा रेता सिजिन्वति / ॐ स्व: भुव: भूः ॐ सः कौं कीं कॉ ॐ भौमाय नमः।

3. Pauranic Mantra-(पौराणिक मन्त्रा

धरणीगर्भसम्भूतं विद्युत्कान्तिसमप्रभम् । कुमारं शक्तिहस्तं च मंगलं प्रणमाम्यहम् ।।

Mantras of Mercury 1. ॐ ब्रॉ ब्री ब्रीं सः बुधाय नमः। Mantra must be recited 9000 times and poojan is to be done with multi coloured flowers. 2.Vedic Mantra Viniyog- (विनियोग उदबुध्यस्येति मन्त्रस्य परमेष्ठी ऋषिः त्रिष्टुप् छन्दः बुधो देवता बुध प्रीत्यर्थे जपे विनियोग:। Mantra- (मन्त्रा ॐ ब्रॉ ब्रीं ब्रौं सः भूर्भवः स्व: ॐ उदबुद्धयस्वाग्ने प्रतिजागृहि त्वमिष्टापूर्ते सह ग्वं सृजेथा मयञ्च । अस्मिन्त्सधस्थेऽ अद्धयुत्तरस्मिन् विश्वेदेवा यजमानश्च सीदत ॐ स्व: भुवः भू ॐ सः ब्रौं व्रीं ब्रॉ ॐ बुधाय नमः। 3.Pauranic Mantra-(पौराणिक मन्त्रा प्रियङ्गुलिकाश्यामं रूपेणाप्रतिमं बुधम्। सौम्यं सौम्यगुणोपेतं तं वुधं प्रणमाम्यहम् ।। Mantras of Jupiter 1. ॐ ज्रॉ जी जौं स: गुरवे नमः। This mantra is done 19,000 times along with the poojan with Kesar, sandal and yellow flower.

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2.Vedic Mantra

Viniyog- (विनियोग वृहस्पति इति मन्त्रस्य गृत्समद ऋषिः त्रिष्टुप छन्दः वृहस्पतिर्दे वता बृहस्पतिप्रीतये जपे विनियोग:।। Mantra- (मन्न्रा ॐ ज्रॉ जी जौ सः ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः ॐ वृहस्पतेऽअतियदर्यो 5अर्हाद्युमद्विभाति ऋतुमज्जनेपु। यद्दीदयच्छवसS ऋतप्प्रजाततदस्मासु द्रविणं धेहि चित्रम् / ॐ स्व: भुवः भूः ॐ सः ज़ौं जी ज्ॉ ॐ वृहस्पतये नमः। 3. Pauranic Mantra- (पौराणिक मन्त्रा देवानाञ्च ऋषीणाञ्च गुरं काञ्चनसन्निभम् । बुद्धिभूतं त्रिलोकेशं तं नमामि वृहस्पतिम् ।।

Mantras of Venus ॐ द्रॉ द्री द्रौं सः शुकाय नमः 1 Mantra must be recited 16000 times and poojan must be done with white flower and white sandal.

2.Vedic Mantra

Viniyog- (विनियोग अन्नात् परिसुत इति मन्त्रस्य अग्निसरस्वतीन्द्रा ऋषयोऽति जगती छन्दः शुको देवता शुकप्रीतये जपे विनियोग: ।

Mantra- (मन्त्रा ॐ द्रॉ द्रीं द्रौं सः ॐ भूर्भुवः स्व: ॐ अन्नात् परिसुतो रसं व्रह्मणा व्यपिवत् क्षत्रम्ययः सोमं प्रजापतिः । ऋतेन सत्यमिन्द्रियंविपान शुकमन्धसऽइन्द्रस्येन्द्रियमिदम्पयोमृतम्मधु /ॐ स्व: भुवः भू ॐ स द्रौं द्रीं ट्रॉ ॐ शुकाय नमः। 3. Pauranic Mantra-(पौराणिक मन्त्र) हिमकुन्दमृणालाभं दैत्यानां परमं गुरूम्। सर्वशास्त्रप'वक्तारं भार्गवं प'णामाम्यहम् ।।

Mantras of Saturn

1. ॐ प्रॉ प्रीं प्रौं सः शनये नमः। 2. ॐ खॉ खीं खौं सः शनये नमः।

Any one of the above mantra may be done 23,000 times along with the poojan of Saturn with blue flowers and sandal but during poojan, there must continuously be lighted a 'Deepak' filled with mustard oil.

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Viniyog- विनियोग शन्नोदेवीरिति मन्त्रस्य दध्यङ्डाथर्वण ऋषि: गायत्री छन्द: आपो देवता शनैश्चरपीतये जपे विनियोग: ।

2. Vedic Mantra- (मन्त्रा ॐ खॉ खीं खौं सः ॐ भूर्भुवः स्व: ॐ शन्नो देवीरभिष्टयऽ आपो भवन्तु पीतये । शं योरभिस'वन्तु न: / ॐ स्व: भुवः भू: ॐ सः खौं खीं खॉ ॐ शनैश्चराय नमः ।

3. Pauranic Mantra-(पौराणिक मन्त्रा ॐ नीलाञ्जनसमाभासं रविपुत्रं यमार्ग'जम्। छायामार्तण्दसम्भूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम्।।

Mantra of Rahu

1. ॐभा भीं भीं सः राहवे नमः। This mantra must be recited 18,000 times and in night poojan of Rahu dev must be done along with the blue coloured flower and sandal.

2. Vedic Mantra

Viniyog-(विनियोग कयानश्चित्र इति मन्त्रस्य वामदेव ऋषिः गायत्री छन्दः राहुर्देवता राहुप्रीतये जपे विनियोगः ।

Mantra- (मन्त्र ॐ भ्रॉ भ्रीं भौं सः ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः ॐ कया नश्चित्र आभूवदूती सदावृधः सखा। कयाशचिष्ठयावृता । ॐ स्व: भुवः भूः ॐ सः भरौं भ्रीं भ्रॉ ॐ राहवे नमः। 3. Pauranic Mantra- (पौराणिक मन्त्रा

ॐ अर्थकायं महावीर्य चन्द्रादित्यविमर्दनम् । सिंहिकागर्भसम्भूतं तं राहु प्रणमाम्यहम् ।।

Mantras of Ketu

1. ॐ प्रॉ प्रीं प्रौं सः केतवे नमः। Mantra must be recited 17000 times and poojan must be done with ash coloured flower and sandal.

2.Vedic Mantra

Viniyog -विनियोग केतुं कृण्वन्निति मन्त्रस्य मधुच्छन्दा ऋषिः गायत्री छन्दः

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केतवो देवता: केतुप्रीतये जपे विनियोग: । Mantra (मन्त्रा ॐ प्रॉ प्रीं प्रौं सः भूर्भुव: स्वः ॐ केतुं कृण्वन्नकेतवे पेशोमर्या 5अपेशसे । समुषदिभरजायथा: / ॐ स्व: भुवः भूः ॐ सः प्रौं प्रीं प्रॉ ॐ केतवे नमः।

3. Pauranic Mantra- (पौराणिक मन्त्र) ॐ पलाशपुष्पसंकाशं तारकाग्रहमस्तकम् । रौद्रं रौद्रात्मकं घोरं तं केतुं प्रणमाम्यहम्।।

पादौ धन्यौ तु वर्तेते, चलतः यौ शुभे पथि / पुण्याय यौ प्रवर्तेते, दीनानां च सहायकौ ।। The feet, which follow the virtuous path, do well and help the helpless persons, are worth praising.

CHAPTER 5.4

REMEDIES THROUGH STOTRAS

n the previous chapter some very useful and important Mantras were given. These are very effective in preventing the maladies caused due to the presence of Kuja dosha in the birth chart. A large number of persons have been benefited by reciting the suitable Mantra given by us. Our sages have also suggested many stotras also, which are as effective and useful. We are hereunder giving some of the most important, most useful and appropriate stotras, which by preventing the maladies caused due to Kuja dosha bring happiness in the life of the native. The girls whose marriage are delayed are married, curse of widowhood is prevented and peace, prosperity and progress prevail in their life. As it was mentioned in the case of mantras, or for that matter with any remedial measure, these remedial stotras should be recited properly with correct pronounciation, absolute faith, dedication and Satwik living, with honesty and loyalty towards husband. Many of theses stotras are not commonly known or given in the published books on the subject. These rare stotras, if recited with full dedication and following all the precantions, bless the native with astonishing results. 'Saubhagyastotar shatnaam Stotra' is one such rarely known stotra, which has given the natives, who were strong Mangli, alround happiness and also provided longevity to the marital life, thus preventing the widowhood. The only condition is that the proper mantra or stotra be selected and then followed by the native with sincerity, faith and dedication.

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1. Mangal Chandika Stotra

One of the most powerful prayers is Mangal Chandika Stotra, addressed to Goddess Chandika, an incarnation of Parvati. In our sacred Puranas, an account goes thus: Lord Narayana speaks to Narada: Now listen to the sacred story of Mangal Chandika, which story as agreeable to the Vedas, is the dearest even to those scholars who know of everything. The term 'Chandi' denotes 'Dakshaa' (or the all-skillful deity). 'Mangal' means auspicious. She is capable of causing any and every auspicious event. The term 'Chandi' further denotes 'Durga' while the term 'Mangala' denotes the planet Mars, the son of earth. Since the goddess is dear to Mars or Kuja, she also is known as Mangala Chandika. She appears before her devotees as Mercy Personified and is the pet goddess of females. Once upon a time Lord Shankara also obtained Her blessings before killing the fierce demon called Tripura. Narrating the above account, Lord Vishnu reveals the following secret and the most auspicious Mantra, which should not be passed on to hypocrites or to people who do not have any reverence to it: Mangala Chandika Stotra with Mantra and Dhyana:

मन्त्रध्यानसहितं मंगलचण्डिकास्रोत्रम्।

ऊ हींम् श्रीम् क्लीम् सर्वपूज्ये देवि मंगलचण्डिके ऐं कू फट् स्वाहेत्येवं चाप्येकविंशाक्षरो मनुः ॥॥ पूज्य: कल्पतरुश्चैव भक्तानां सर्वकामदः । दशलक्षजपेनैव मन्त्रसिद्धिर्भवेन्नृणाम् ।।2/। मन्त्रसिद्धिर्भवेद् यस्य स विष्णुः सर्वकामदः । ध्यानं च श्रूयतां बह्मान् वेदोक्तं सर्वसम्मतम् ।।3।।। देवीम् षोडशवर्षायां शश्वत्सुस्थिरयौवनाम्। सर्वरूपगुणाढयां च कोमला्गी मनोहराम् ।।4।। श्वेतचम्पकवर्णाभां चन्द्रकोटिसमप्रभाम् । वहिशुद्धांशुकाधानां रत्नभूषणभूषिताम् ।।5।। बिभतीम् कबरीभारं मल्लिकामाल्यभूषितम्। विम्बोष्ठी सुदन्ती शुद्धां शरत्पद्मनिभानन।।6।। ईषद्धास्यप्रसन्नास्यां सुनीलोत्पल्लोचनाम् । जगद्धात्रीम् चदात्रीम् च सर्वेभ्यः सर्वसम्पदाम्।।7। संसारसागरे घोरे पोतरुपां वरां भजे ।।8।।

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देव्याश्च ध्यानमित्येवं स्तवनं श्रूयतां मुने। प्रयतः संकटग्स्तो येन तुष्टाव शंकरः ।।9।। शंकर उवाच- रक्ष रक्ष जगन्मातर्देवि मगंलचण्डिके। हारिके विपदां राशौ हर्ष मगंलकारिके //10/। हर्ष मगंलदक्षे च हर्ष मगंल दायिके। शुभे मगंलदक्षे च शुभे मगंलचण्डिके / /1111 मगंल मगंलाहे च सर्वमगंलमगंले। सदा मगंलदे देवि सर्वेषां मगंलालये ।/12।। पूज्या मंगलवारे च मंगलाभीष्टदैवते पूज्य मंगलभूपस्य मनुवंष्स्य संततम् //13/। मंगलाधिष्ठातृदेवि मंगलानां च मंगले। संसारमंगलाधरे मोक्षमंगलदायिनि //14।। सारे च मंगलाधारे पारे च सर्वकर्मणाम् । प्रतिमंगलवारे च पूज्ये च मंगलप्रदे ।/15।। स्तोत्रेणानेन शम्भुश्च स्तुत्वा मंगलचंडिकाम् । प्रतिमंगलवारे चपूजां कृत्वा गतः शिवः 1 /1611 देव्याश्च मंगलस्तोत्रं यः श्रृणोति समाहितः तन्मंगलः भवेच्छश्वन्न भवेत् तदमंगलम् ।/17/।

Om Hreem Sreem Kleem Servapoojye Devi Mangala Chandike, Aaim kroom phat svaaheityevam chaapyekavirnshakshro Manuh.l. Poojyeh Kalpataruschaiva bhaktanaam sarva kaamadah, Dashlakshajpenaiva mantra siddhibhavenrunaam.2. Manttrasiddhirbhavedyasya sa Vishnuh sarva kaamadah. Dhyaanam cha srooyataam Brahman Vedoktam Sarvasammatam.3. Deveem Shodasa Varhsayaam Sasvath susthirha yauvanaatm Sarva roopa gunadhyaam cha komalaangeem manoharaam.4. Shvet champaka Varnaabhaam chandra koti samaprabhaam. Vahni sudhdhaamsukaadhaanam ratna bhooshana bhooshitaam.5. Vibhrateem abereebhaaram mallika maalya bhooshitam. Vimboshteem sudanteem sudhdhaam saratpadmanibhaanaam. 6. Ishaddhasya prasannaansyam suneelotpala lochanaam. Jagadhdhatreem cha daatreem cha sarvebhyah sarvasampadaam.7. samsaara saagare ghore pota roopaam varaam bhaje.8. Devyaascha dhyaanamityevam stavanam shrooyataam mune Prayatah sankata grasto yena tushtaava shankarah.9.

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Shankara uvacha. Raksh raksh Jaganmatardevi mangal chandike Haarike vipadaam rashau harsh mangal Kaarike.10. Harsh mangaldakshe cha harsh mangal daayike . Shubhe mangaldakshe cha shubhe mangalchandike.11. Mangal mangalarhe cha sarvamangalmangale Sada mangalde devi sarvehaam magalalaye.12. Poojyaa Mangalavare cha Mangalaabheeshta Daivate. Poojye mangabhoopasya Manuvamsasya Santatam.13. Mangaladhishtaatru devi Mangalaanam cha mangale. Samsaara Mangalaadhaare Moksha mangala daayini.14. Saare cha mangalaaahaare paare cha sarva karmanaam.15. Prati Mangala Vaare cha Poojye cha Mangalaprade. Stotrenaanena Sambhuscha stutva Mangala Chandikaam. Prati Mangala vaare cha poojam krutva gatah shivah. 16. Devyaascha Mangala stotram yah srunoti samaahitah. Tanmangalam bhavechachasvanna bhavet tadarnangalam.17.

Meaning: (Lord Narayana proceeds): 'The principal Mantra containing 21 letters - Om Hreem Sreem Kleem Sarva Poojye Devi Mangala Chandike, aim kroom phat svaaha - as given by Manu (the progenitor of human beings), when worshipped well, and again and again, is capable of fulfilling all of one's desires like the divine Boon-giving Tree. Reciting the same for ten lakh (10,00000) times can attain this Mantra's Siddhi. O Brahmin (meaning Narada), listen to me with attention. This widely acceptable prayer (Dhyaana, now being told) is honoured even by the Vedas. Goddess Mangala Chandika, whose youth is unchangeable, always looks like a sixteen-year old damsel. Endowed with wholesome beauty and virtues, she is soft-bodied and heart robbing. Her complexion is akin to that of white Champaka flower, and her charming radiance is equal to that of one crore Moons. She adores jasmines embracing her hair. Her lips are reddish, resembling the reddishness of a Bimba fruit (a red-gourd). She has a row of attractive teeth. Her face resembles the brilliant lotus of the spring season and adores a robbing smile. Both her eyes resemble the blossoming blue lotuses. She fulfils all the desires of everyone (who prostrates before her) and is a boat to cross the ocean of mundane journey and is the Excellent One. I (that is Lord Vishnu) always sing her glory. O sage, that was the Mantra to please Mangal Chandika. Now listen to her Stotra or praises (as told by Lord Shiva).

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Stotra: "Lord Shiva says: O Mangal Chandike, the Mother of the Universe, you are the destroyer of all the dangers, and are ever ready to bestow auspiciousness. Protect me, protect me. The joyous Mangala Chandike, you distribute happiness and auspiciousness with open (or free) hands. You are the all-auspicious, Subha Mangal Chandika and the auspiciousness of all other auspiciousnesses. O Devi, your nature is to bestow auspiciousness to virtuous people. You are the abode of auspi- ciousness for one and all. Devi, you are the favorite deity of the planet Mangal (or Kuja). You should be (unfailingly) worshipped on Tuesdays (as on other days). You are the honorable deity of Mangal, a king of Manu dynasty. O presiding deity of auspiciousness, you are auspicious even for the auspiciousness. All the auspiciousness of the Universe takes shelter in you. You are the bestower of auspiciousness containing Emancipation. O Devi, giver of auspiciousness, on being worshipped on Tuesdays, you are the essence of the Universe and are beyond all Karmas or deeds." Lord Narayana further says: "Thus Mangala Chandika has been first worshipped by "Lord Shiva on all Tuesdays, so also by Mars. One who recites or listens to this Stotra will never receive any inauspiciousness. He will beget auspicious results." When a male or a female recites the above Mantra and Stotra regularly and with devotion, he/she will have no obstacles in his/her life, will beget married early and will lead a happy life. The worship should be commenced on a Tuesday and kept up continuously. This is particnlarly extremely favourable for those natives (whether males or females) having Kuja dosha of any magnitude. Such evils of Mars will completely vanish, marriage will take place and matrimonial life will be fully auspicious in every respect. Also those withont, Kuja dosha, will also stand to gain timely marriage and related happiness. Those who are likely to be affected by transiting Mars can resort to recitation of this Mangal Chandika Stotra (or the entire story). Those who are subjected to other kinds of blemishes by an afflicted Mars at birth, (like disease, litigation etc.) can also undertake reciting this Mangal Chandika Stotra regularly.

2. MANGAL STOTRA (1)

This stotra is very useful which should be done by male and female alike who are passing through the adverse vibrations of Mars. After shodshopchar poojan of Mangal Graha i. e. planet Mars, proper sankalp

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for reciting Mangal Stotra should be taken as mentioned earlier. There- after, take a small amount of water in the cup of palm of hand and drop it on ground after reading the viniyoga. Thereafter, read Mangal stotra correctly with concentration and absolute faith in the amazing and astonishing power of Mangal Dev.

मंगल स्तोत्रम् अस्यांगारकस्तोत्रस्य विरूपांगिरस ऋषि । अग्निदोवता। गायत्री छन्द्र: भौमप्रीत्यर्थ जपे विनियोग:। अंगारक: शक्तिधरो लोहितांगो धरासुत:। कुमारो मंगलो भौमो महाकायो धनप्रदः।। ऋणहर्ता दृष्टिकर्ता रोगकृद्रोगनाशनः। विद्युत्प्रभो व्रणकर: कामदो धनहृत् कुजः।। सामगानप्रियो रक्तवस्त्रो रक्तायतेक्षणः। लोहितो रक्तवर्णश्च सर्वकर्माववोधक।। रक्तमाल्यधरो हेमकुण्डली ग्रहनायक:। नामान्येतानि भौमस्य यः पठेत्सततं नरं।। ऋणं तस्य च दौर्भाग्यं दरिद्यं च विनश्यति। धनं प्राप्नोति विपुलं स्त्रियं चैव मनोरमाम्।। वंशो योतकरं पुत्रं लभते नात्र संशय:। योऽर्चयेदहि भौमस्य मंगलं बहुपुष्पकैः।। सर्वा नश्यंति पीडाश््च तस्य ग्रहकृता ध्रुवम्।। इति श्रीस्कन्दपुराणे श्रंगारकस्तोत्रं संपूर्णम्। 3. MANGAL STOTRA (2) Same results will be derived by the Sadhak as mentioned above. However, different stotras have been written by different sages and their Devta and Rishis may be different. One should select the stotra on the basis of his or her birth chart. गणाधिपो भानुशशी धरासुतो वुधो गुरूर्भार्गवसूर्यनन्दनौ। राहुश्च केतुश्च परे नवग्रहा: कुर्वन्तु वः पूर्णमनोरथं सदा।। उपेन्द्र इन्द्रो वरूणो हुताशनस्त्रिविकमो भानुसखश्चतुर्भुज:। गन्धर्वयक्षोरगसिद्धचारणा: कुर्वन्तु व: पूर्णमनोरथं सदा। नलो दधीचि: सगर: पुरूरवा शाकुन्तलेयो भरतो धनंजय:। रामत्रयं वैन्यबलौ युधिष्ठिरः कुर्वन्तु वः पूर्णमनोरथं सदा।

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मनुर्मरीचिर्भृगुदक्ष नारदा: पराशरो व्यास वशिष्ठ भार्गवा:। वाल्मीकि कुम्भोदभव गर्ग गौतमा: कुर्वन्तु वः पूर्णमनोरथं सदा। रंभा शची सत्यवती च देवकी गौरीच लक्ष्मीश्च दितिश्चरूक्मिणी। कूर्मो गजेन्द्र: सचराचरा धरा कुर्वन्तु चः पूर्णमनोरथं सदा।। गंगा च क्षिप्रा यमुना सरस्वती गोदावरी वेत्रवती च नर्मदा । सा चन्द्रभागा वरूणा त्वसी नदी कुर्वन्तु वः पूर्णमनोरथं सदा। तुंग प्रभासे गुरूचकपुष्करौ गयाऽ विमुक्ता वदरी वटेश्वर:। केदार पंपासरसश्च नैमिषः कुर्वन्तु व: पूर्णमनोरथं सदा। शंखश्च दूर्वासित पत्रचामरो मणिः प्रदीपो वरत्नकांचनम्। सम्पूर्णकुम्भ: सुहृतो हुताशनः कुर्वन्तु वः पूर्णमनोरथं सदा। प्रयाणकाले यदि वा सुमंगले प्रभातकाले च नृपाभिषेचने। धर्मार्थकामाय जयाय भाषितं व्यासेन कुर्यात्तु मनोरथं हि तत्।। 4. MANGAL STOTRA (3) We have written about two Mangal stotras as above. Kashyap Rishi has written both of these stotras. This stotra has been written by Garg Rishi. This is very prominent and useful Mangala stotra and works tremen- dously where all other Mangal stotra do not fulfill the desire, this Mangal stotra should be read with absolute faith and confidence.

मंगल स्तोत्रम् विनियोग अस्य श्री भौमस्तोत्रस्य गर्गऋषि: मंगलो देवता त्रिष्टुप छन्द ऋणापहरणे जपे विनियोगः । ध्यान रक्ताम्बरो रक्तवतु: किरीटी चतुर्मुखो मेघगदो गदाधृक। धरासुत शक्तिधरश्च शूली सदा अमस्या द्वरदः प्रशांतः ॥ स्तोत्र मंगलो भूमिपुत्रश्च ऋणहर्ता धनप्रदः। स्थिरात्मजो महाकाय: सर्वकामार्थसाधक: लोहितो लोहितांगश्च सामगानां कृपाकर:। धरात्मज: कुजो भौमो भूतिदो भूमिनंदन:।। अंगारको यमश्चैव सर्वरोगापहारक:। वृष्टे:कर्ताऽपहर्ता च सर्वकाम फलप्रदः।। एतानि कुजनामानि नित्यं य: श्रद्धया पठेत। ऋणं न जायते तस्य धनं प्राप्नोत्यशंसयः।।

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अंगारकोऽतिवलवानपि यो ग्रहाणां स्वेदोदभवस्मिनस्य पिनाकपाणे: आरक्त चन्दन सुशीतलवारिणा यो प्यभ्यर्चिततोऽथ विपुलां प्रददाति सिद्धिम्। भो भो धरात्मज इति प्रथित: पृथिव्याम् दुशखावहो दुरितशोकसमस्तहर्ता । नृणामृणं हरति तान्धनिन: प्रकुर्यात् य: पूजित: सकलमंगलवासरेपु।। एकेन हस्तेन गदां विभर्ति त्रिशूलमन्येन ऋजुकमेण। शक्ति सदान्येन वरं ददाति चतुर्भुजो मंगलमादधातु।। यो मंगलो मंगलमादधाति मध्यग्रहे यच्छति वाज्छितार्थम् । धर्मार्थ कामादि सुखं प्रभत्व कलत्र पुत्रैनं कदा वियोग:।। कनकमयशरीरस्तेजसा दुर्निरीक्ष्यो हुतवहसमकान्तिर्मालवे लब्धजन्मा। अवनिजतनयेषु श्रूयते य: पुराणो दिशतु मम विभूति भूमिज: सप्रभाव:।।

5. ANGARAK STOTRA

Angarak stotra is very famous and one of the most useful Vedic stotras of Mars. This can be read in addition to mantras of Mars where the adversity and malefic results of Mars are very acutely pronounced. The women who are suffering from Kuja dosha resulting into miserable married life, destruction and disaster, are advised to recite Angarak stotra at least once every day. This stotra may be recited 7, 14 or 21 times depending upon the adversity caused by Mars in the birth chart of the native. However, this is harmless in all respects.

VINIYOGA

अस्याऽन्गारकस्तोत्रस्य विरूपांगिरस ऋषिः अग्निर्देवता गायत्रीच्छंदः भौमप्रीत्यघ्जपेविनियोग:।

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STOTRA

अंगारक: शक्तिधरो लोहितांगो धरासुतः। कुमारो मंगलो भौमो महाकायो धनप्रदः। ऋणहर्त्ता दृष्टिकर्त्ता रोगकृद्रोगनाशन:। विद्युत्प्रभो वणकर: कामदो धनहृत् कुजः। सामगानप्रियो रक्तवस्त्रो रक्तायतेक्षणः। लोहितो रक्तवर्णश्च सर्वकर्मावरोधक:। रक्तमाल्यधरो हेमकुण्डली ग्रहनायक:। नामान्येतानि भौमस्य य: पठेत् सततं नर:। ऋणं तस्य हि दौर्भाग्यं दारिद्रयं च विनश्यति। धनं प्राप्नोति विपुलं स्त्रियं चैव मनोरमाम्। वंशोद्योतकरं पुत्रं लभते नाऽत्र संशय:। योऽर्चयेदहि भौमस्य मंगलं बहुपुष्पकैः। सर्वा नश्यंति पीडा च तस्य ग्रहकृता ध्रुवम्।। 6. RINMOCHAN MANGAL STOTRA

Rinmochan Mangal Stotra is useful for getting rid of debts and loans. Many times, placement of Mars in 12th, 2nd or 8th house may give rise to debts and as a result of which the native may have to lead a painful married life and suffer poverty, misunderstandings and differences. One may even commit suicide, if one is suffering from the problems of heavy loans and he is not able to pay the same in spite of his best efforts. Therefore, he must read Rinmochan Mangal Stotra which will bless the subject with prosperity, property, wealth, happiness and success in various aspects of life. ऋणमोचन मंगल स्तोत्र

मंगलो भूमिपुत्रश्च ऋणहर्त्ता धनप्रदः। स्थिरासनो महाकाय: सर्वकर्मावरोधक:।। लोहितो लोहितांगश्च सामगानां कृपाकर:। धरात्मज: कुजो भौमो भूतिदो भूमिनंदन:।। अंगारको यमश्चैव सर्वरोगापहारक:। वृष्टेःकर्ताऽपहर्ता च सर्वकाम फलप्रदः।। एतानि कुजनामानि नित्यं य: श्रद्धया पठेत।

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ऋणं न जायते तस्य धनं शीघ्रमवाप्नुयात्।। धरणी गर्भसंभूतं विद्युत्कान्ति समप्रभम्। कुमारं शक्तिहस्तं च मंगल प्रणमाम्यहम्।। स्तोत्रअंम्गारकस्यैतत् पठनीयं सदा नृभिः। न तेषां भौमजा पीडा स्वल्पाऽपि भवति क्वचित्।। अंगारक ॐ महाभाग ॐ भगवन् ॐ भक्तवत्सल। त्वां नमामि ममाशेषमृणमाशु विनाशय।। ऋणरोगादि दरिद्र्यं ये चाऽन्ये ह्वयपमृत्यवः। भय क्लेश मनस्तापा नश्यन्तु मम सर्वदा।। अतिवक ॐ दुराराध्य ॐ भोगमुक्तजितात्मनः। तुष्टो ददासि साम्राज्यं रूष्टो हरसि तत्क्षणात्।। विरिन्चि शक विष्णूनां मनुष्याणां तु का कथा। तेन त्वं सर्वसत्त्चेन ग्रहराजो महाबल:।। पुत्रान् देहि धनं देहि त्वामस्मि शरणं गता:। ऋणदारिद्र्यदुःरवेन शत्रूणां च भयात्ततः।। एभिर्द्वादशभि: श्लोकैर्यः स्तौति च धरासुतम्। महतीं श्रियमाप्नोति ह्यपरो धनदो युवा।। 7. CHANDRA MANGAL STOTRA

(For prevention of Chandra Mangali dosha) This Chandra Mangal stotra may be recited by the women who are mangli as reckoned from Moon. This would eliminate the possibility of matrimonial disharmony and problems regarding children, prosperity, wealth etc. चन्द्रमंगलस्तोत्रम

चन्द्र: कर्कटकप्रभु: सितनिभश्र्चात्रेय गोत्रोदभवश्र्चाग्नयश्र्वतरस्

षट् सप्तानि दशैक शोभनफल शौरिःप्रियोऽकर्रेारू: स्वामी यामुनदेशजोहिमकरः कुर्यात् सदा मंगलम्। 8. BHOM MANGAL STOTRA

This 'Bhom stotra' should be recited by the women who are suffering from various problems of married life, ill health, lack of happiness and

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prosperity. Though various mangal stotras have been given which are very useful and tested by us and various acharya of astrology, this is a small mangal stotra of four lines, which may be read or recited by those who can not read long mangal stotra in Sanskrit. This stotra is also very useful for the prevention of all problems caused by Mars due to its adverse placement in the birth chart in one or the other way. भौममंगलस्तोत्रम्.

भौमोदक्षिणदिक त्रिकोण यमदिग्विघ्नेश्चरो रक्तभ: स्वामा वश्चिक मषयोः सरगरूश्चाऽर्क: शशी साहृद:

ज्ञोऽरिष्द्त्रिफलप्रदश्च वसुधास्कन्दौ कमाद देवते भारद्वाजकुलोद्भवः क्षितिसतः कुर्यात् सदा मगलम्।।

9. BRAMHA KRIT SARVA MANGAL STOTRA

(For prevention of Kuja Dosha and happy and auspicious married life)

On completion of the narration by Lord Narayana, sage Narada asks him: "O Lord, you have narrated to. me the method of performing the Vrata with its effects and the wonderful Stotra of Durga (as sung by Lord Brahma and known as Sarva Mangal Stotra) .. Now I desire to hear of the story of this auspicious Gauri Vrata - who did it first and which noble soul spread it on the mortal land?" ब्रम्हाकृतं जयदुर्गास्तोत्रम्। ॐ नमो जयदुर्गाययै। ब्रम्होवाच दुर्गे शिवेऽभये माये नारायणि सनातनि। जये मे मंगल देहि नमस्ते सर्वमंगले।। दैत्यनाशार्थवचनो दकार: परिकीर्तितः उकारो विघ्ननाशार्थवाचको वेदसम्मतः।। रेफो रोगघ्नवचनो गश्च पापघ्नवाचक: भयशत्रुघ्नवचनश्चाकार: परिकीर्तितः।। स्मृत्युक्तिस्मरणाद यस्य एतो नश्यन्ति निश्चितम् । अतो दर्गा हरे: शक्तिर्हरिणा परिकीर्तिता ।। विपत्तिवाचको दुर्गाश्वाकारो नाशवाचक: । दुर्ग नश्यति या नित्यं सा दुर्गा परिकीर्तिता।।

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दुर्गो दैत्येन्द्रवचनोऽप्याकारो नाशवाचक: 1 तं ननाश पुरा तेन बुघैर्दुर्गा प्रकीर्तिता।। शश््च कल्याणवचन इकारोत्कृष्टवाचक: । समूहवाचकश्चैव वाकारो दातृवाचकः श्रेय:संघोत्कृष्टदात्री शिवा तेन प्रकीर्तिता । शिवराशिमूर्तिमती शिवा तेन प्रकीर्तिता ।। शिवो हि मोक्षवचनश्चकारो दातृवाचक:। स्वयं निर्वाणदात्री या सा शिवा परिकीर्तिता।। अभयो भयनाशोक्तश्चाकारो दातृवाचक:। प्रददात्यभयं सद्यः साभया परिकीर्तिता।। राजश्रीवचनो माश्र्च याश्र्च प्रापणवाचक: । तां प्रापयति या सद्य: सा माया परिकीर्तिता।। माशर्च मोक्षार्थवचनो याश्र्च प्रापणवाचक: । तं प्रापयति या नित्यं सा माया परिकीर्तिता ।। नारायणार्धागभूता तेन तुल्या च तेजसा। तदा तस्य शरीरस्था तेन नारायणी स्मृता ।। निर्गुणस्य च नित्यस्य वाचकश्र्च सनातनः । सदा नित्या निर्गुणा या कीर्तिता सा सनातनी।। जय: कल्याणवचनो ह्याकारो दातृवाचकः। जयं ददाति या नित्यं सा जया परिकीर्तिता।। सर्वमंगलशब्दश्र्च सम्पूर्णैश्वर्यवाचक:। आकारो दातृवचनस्तद्दत्री सर्वमंगला ।। नामाष्टकमिदं सारं नामार्थसहसंयुतम्। नारायणेन यद दत्तं व्रह्मणे नाभिपंकजे।। तस्मै दत्त्वा निद्रितश््च वभूव जगतां पति:। मधुकैटभौ दुर्गान्तौ व्रह्माणं हन्तुमुद्यतौ।। स्तोत्रेणानेन स ब्रह्मा स्तुतिं नत्वा चकार ह।

Meaning: O mother Durga, Sivaa ( Savaa - the spouse of Lord Siva), the fearless, the illusion, Narayani (a part of Narayana), Sanaatani (the Eternal, one who is beyond Gunas), the success giver, grant me auspiciousness, the all auspicious mother, my obeisance to you. In dugaa- Durga - "Da" d stands as an appellation of destroyer of demons; "U"] stands as a synonym of destroyer of obstacles which meaning is

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acceptable to the Vedas. The destroyer of diseases is implied by "Ra r" while "Ga - ga" denotes destroyer of sins. "a - Aa" stands for destroyer of fear and foes. (Thus you are the "destroyer" of all these evils). Durga by mere recitation of whose name, demons are destroyed, is said to be the energy of Lord Vishnu This has been stated by none other than Sri Hari himself. The term "Durg - duga-" (without a long vowel at the end) denotes "danger" while "Aa Aa : denotes destroyer (duga- + Aa = dugaa- ). Since she destroys dangers, she is known as Durgaa. Durgamaasura, the kind of demons is also denoted by the term "Durg -duga-" while "Aa - Aa" means destroyer. Hence she is known as Durga, the destroyer of Durgamaasura. In the term "Sivaa - iSavaa", the character "Sa" denotes auspiciousness, "[" denotes the best and "vaa" is for a giver. Thus Durga is a heap of auspiciousness and a giver of the best of the articles. And that is why. she is known as "Sivaa". The meaning of "abhaya- ABaya" is destroying fear (i.e. fearlessness) and "Aa- Aa" means giver. Hence she is known as "Abhayaa - ABaya". In the term "Maayaa - maayaa", "Ma - maa" denotes the kingdom and "Yaa - yaa, the obtainer of a kingdom. Again in "Maayaa - maayaa", Maa- maa denotes emancipation and Yaa - yaa the obtainer. Thus Maaya means one who will obtain emancipation by worship of the mother. This goddess dwells in the body of Lord Narayana and is akin to him in radiance, hence she is revered as "Narayani" . "Sanaatana - sanaatna" denotes one who is ever lasting and beyond Gunas. "Jaya - jaya" means success. "Aa- Aa" denotes the giver. So she is known a Jayaa(jayaa), the success giver. "Sarva Mangala" denotes wholesome wealth. "Aa - Aa" is giver. So she is the giver of wholesome wealth or anspicionsness. These eight names of the Mother are full of quintessence and this Stotra contains the meanings of such names. Lord Narayana tanght these to Lord Brahma seated on a Lotus emanating from the navel of Lord Vishnu. After the discourse, Lord Narayana went into sleep taking shelter in Yoga Nidra (Lord Vishnu's sleep at the end of a Ynga ; Meditational sleep. Lord Vishnu's sleep personified and said to be a form of Goddess Durga) when the two demons, Madhu and Kaitabha, struck the scene to extinguish Lord Brahma. Then Brahma praised Mother Durga with these names.

10. JANAKI KRIT PARVATI STOTRA (For happy and early marriage)

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married decently, happily and would enjoy high degree of conjugal bliss if they would read "Janaki Krit Parvati Stotra". This stotra has been written by "Mata Janaki" as a prayer of Mata Parvati. They wifl be blessed with "Akhand Saubhagya" who will read it regularly. It is best to read the stotra during the Vrata of Mata Gauri after performing proper shodshopchar poojan of Gauri. जानकीकृत पार्वतीस्तोत्रम्

जानक्युवाच

शक्तिस्वरूपे सर्वेषां सर्वाधारे गुणाश्रये। सदा शंकरयुक्ते च पतिं देहि नमोऽस्तु ते ।। सृष्टिस्थित्यन्तरूपेण सृष्टिस्थित्यन्तरूपिणि सृष्टिस्थित्यन्तवीजानां वीजरूपे नमोऽस्तु ते।। हे गौरि पतिमर्मज्ञे पतिव्रतपरायणे। पतिव्रते पतिरते पतिं देहि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥। सर्वमंगलमंगल्ये सर्वमंगलसंयुक्ते सर्वमंगलवीजे च नमस्ते सर्वमंगले 11 सर्वप्रिये सर्ववीजे सर्वाशुभविनाशिनि। सर्वेशे सर्वजनके नमस्ते शंकरप्रिये।। परमात्मस्वरूपे च नित्यरूपे सनातनि। साकारे च निराकारे सर्वरूपे नमोऽस्तु ते।। क्षुतृष्णेच्छा दया श्रद्धा निद्रा तन्द्रा स्मृति: क्षमा । एतास्तव कला: सर्वा नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते।। लज्जामेधातुष्टिपुष्टिशान्तिसम्पत्तिवृद्धयः। एतास्तव कला: सर्वा सर्वरूपे नमोऽस्तु ते।। दृष्टादृष्टस्वरूपे च तायोर्बीजफलप्रदे। सर्वानिर्वचनीये च महामाये नमोऽस्तु ते।। शिवे शंकरसौभाग्ययुक्ते सौभाग्यदायिनि । हरिम् कान्तं च सौभाग्यं देहि देवि नमोऽस्तु ते।। स्तोत्रेणानेन या: स्तुत्वा समाप्तिदिवसे शिवाम् । नमन्ति परया भक्त्या ता लभन्ति हरिं पतिम् ।। इह कान्तसुखं भुक्त्वा पतिं प्राप्य परात्परम्। दिव्यं स्यन्दनमारूह्य यान्त्यन्ते कृष्णसंनिधिम्।।

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Meaning: Janaki said (addressing Parvati): "You are the form of Sakti. You are the substratnm of the entire Universe. Yon are the ocean of all virtnes and are the enjoyer of happiness of perpetual association with Lord Siva. Obeisance unto thee! Give me the best of the husbands. Creation, stability and destruction are your forms. You are the form of the seeds of the seed of creation, stability and destruction. Obeisance unto thee! You are the knower of the secrets of (the need of) a hnsband. O Gauri. a devotee of husband, the affectionate to husband, give me husband. Obeisance to yon! You are the auspicious form of all anspi- ciousness. Yon are endowed with the wealth of all kinds of anspicions- ness. Yon are dear to all, the form of seed of all, the destroyer of all inauspiciousness, the ruler of all and the mother of all. O beloved of Sankara, obeisance to you. O form of Paramaatma, the everlasting, Sanaatani (the Eternal, or beyond Gunas) yon are endowed with form and are also formless, the form of all, obeisance nnto thee. Hunger, thirst, desire, kindness, sleep, indolence, memory and forgiving disposition - these are all your rays. O Narayani, bashfulness, intelligence, happiness, energy, peace; wealth and increase - all these are also yonr rays. O the form of all, obeisance unto thee. Both Visible and Invisible are your forms. You are the giver of the seed and fruit to those visible and invisible. None can describe yon. 0 great illusion, obeisance unto thee. O sponse of Siva (or O giver of anspicionsness) yon are endowed with the wealth of fortunes emanating from Lord Siva. O Devi, only Sri Hari is my most beloved, and only He is my fortune. Please give him unto me. Obeisance unto thee.

Those women who after performing Gauri Vrata, read this stotra of Parvati (as told by Janaki) and bow before the Mother will obtain one like Lord Hari as their husband. They will enjoy happiness with their husband in this world and after quitting this world, aboard the divine air-borne vehicle (Pushpaka Vimaana) and reach the abode of Lord Sri Krishna. This is the end of Gauri Vrata as told by Lord Narayana. The recitation of the praises showered by Sita on Parvati as a concluding part of the Vow is thns essential. Every aspirant will recite it without fail in order that results in full are obtained without delay.

11. RADHAKRIT SHREE KRISHNA STOTRA (For happy and intact marriage)

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definitely be blessed with decent husband and happy married life, shonld she read Radhika Shree Krishna Stotra thrice every day. Divorce and miseries of married life can also be ruled out by regnlar nse of this stotra. The importance of this stotra has been explained herennder. "Sarasvathi, Lakshmi, Ganga, Durga, Veda Mata Savitri ("Sruti prasooh" = the progenitor of the Vedas) have all attained worshippability by offering prayers at your feet. Such feet, I adore my lord again and again. I bow down before that Lord even by mere tonch of whose servants (i.e. devotees) and penance the (already) sacred shrines become purified (or become more sacred)". Whoever reads this stotra three times a day dnring three junctions, he becomes the servant of Lord Hari and attains the same good luck as Radha did If one who is in danger recites this story with full devotion, then one will immediately attain wealth (of happiness and lucre). One will recover even such articles that have been lost or stolen long ago. His kinsfolk will progress and he will obtain mental happiness. If a worried person recites this (regnlarly), he will be relieved. Differences with husband, progeny and friends will be resolved by reciting this stotra for a month and the Lord will appear before the devotee. If an unmarried girl listens to this acconnt (or she herself reads this acconnt) for one full year, she will beget a hnsband who is as charming and as virtnons as Lord Krishna. So conclndes Lord Narayana in his disconrse to Brahma Rishi Narada. The aspirant, whether a female or a male, reading this part of Vrata, as narrated by Lord Narayana will have all these desires fulfilled including getting an auspicious marriage. There are other benefits of reciting this stotra addressed to Lord Krishna as reflected in the above translation. This being one of the most important ancient vows, l have fully explained all the details not bothering for space.

गोलोकनाथगोपीश मदीश प्राणवल्लभ। हे दीनवन्धो दीनेशो सर्वेश्र्वर नमोऽसतु ॥ // गोपेश गोसम्हेश यशोदानन्दवर्धन। नन्दात्मज सदानन्द नित्यानन्द नमोऽसतुrt // शतमन्योर्मन्युभग्न व्रह्मदर्पविनाशक कालीयदमन प्राणनाथ कृष्ण नमोऽसत ते।।

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शिवानन्तेश व्रहमेश व्राह्मणेश परात्परः। व्रह्मस्वरूपाय व्रह्मज्ञ व्रह्मबीज नमोऽसतु ते।। चराचरतरोवीजं गुणातीत गुणात्मक। गुणवीज गुणाधार गुणेश््वर नमोऽसतु ते।। अणिमादिकसिद्धीश सिद्धे: सिद्धस्वरूपक । तपस्तपस्विस्तपासां वीजरूप नमोऽसतु ते।। यदनिर्वचनीयं च वस्तु निर्वचनीयकं। तत्स्वरूप तयोर्वीजं सर्ववीज नमोऽसतु ते।। अहं सरस्वती लक्ष्मीदुर्गा गंगा श्रुतिप्रसू:। यस्यपादार्चयान्नित्यं पूज्या तस्मै नमो नमः।। स्पर्शेन यस्य भृत्यानां ध्यानेन च दिवानिशम् । पवित्राणि च तीर्थाणि तस्मै भगवते नमः।। इत्येव मुक्त्वा सा देवीजले संन्यस्य विग्रहम् । मन: प्राणंश्च श्रीकृष्णे तस्थौ स्थाणुसमा सती।। राधाकृतं हरे: स्तोत्रं त्रिसंध्यं य: पठेन्नर:। हरिभक्तिं च दास्यं च लभेद्राधागति धृवं।। विपत्तौ यः पठेद्रक्तस्य सद्य: सम्पत्तिमाप्नुयात्। चिरकालगतंद्रव्यं हतं नप्टं च लभ्यते।। वन्धुवृद्धिर्भवेत्तस्य प्रसन्नं मानसं परम् । चिन्ताग्रस्त: पठेद्रक्त्या परां निवृत्तिमाप्नुयात्।। पतिभेधे पुत्रभेधे मित्रभेधे च संकटे। मासं भक्त्या यदि पठेदसद्य: संदर्शनं लभते।। भक्त्याकुमारी स्तोत्रं च श्रुणुयाद यदि। श्रीकृष्णसदृशं कान्तं गुणवन्तं लभेद ध्रुवम् ।। Meaning : "0 Lord of heavens, the lord of Gopika Kanyas, My lord, the Beloved of my life force, the kinsfolk of the poor, the lord of the poor, the lord of the cowherds, the lord of the herds of cows, the improver of Yasoda's happiness, the progeny of Nanda, one who delights in the Good, one who is ever happy, my obeisance to you. "O Govinda, the destroyer of the ire of Lord Indra, you have destroyed even the pride of lord Brahma. O Slayer of Kaaliya (the fierce seven hooded Cobra in Yamuna), the lord of my life, Sri Krishna, my obeisance to you. "You are the lord of Siva and Anantha (the endless Vishnu) and also

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the lord of Brahma and Brahmanas. You are Paraatpara - beyond even the age of Brahma (which is said to be one thousand crores of human years), (or yon are beyond the foreseeable future), you are Brahma, the knower of Brahma and the Beeja of Brahma. My obeisance unto thee. "You are the seed of the movable and immovable universe. You are beyond Gunas (Satva etc.), you are synonym of Gunas, you are the seed of Gunas, you are the snbstratum of Gunas, and you are the lord of Gunas. My obeisance unto thee. "My lord, you are the possessor of Anima and such other Siddhis or Attainments (which are eight in number, viz. Mahima, Garima etc.) and you are the attainment of even those (eight) attainments. O Sage, you are yourself Penance. You are the seed of Penance. Whatever definable and indefinable articles exist, all this is your form. You are the seed of the said two i.e. Definable and Indefinable. My lord having the form of the seed of all, obeisance unto thee.

I2. EKDANTA SHARANAGATI STOTRA (For all kinds of conjugal happiness, for proper and easy solution of matrimonial disharmony, and for other problems of life)

एकदन्तशरणागतिस्तोत्रम्।।

देवर्षय ऊचुः। सदात्मरूपं सकलादिभूतसमायिनं सोऽहमचिन्त्यबोधम् । अनादिमध्यान्तविहीनमेक तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजामः ॥ अनन्तचिदूपमयं गणेशमनेदभेदादिविहीनमाद्यम् । हृदि प्रकाशस्य धरं स्वधीस्थं तमेकदन्तं शरणंव्रजाम:।। समाधिसंस्थं हृदि योगिनां यं प्रकाशरूपेण विभातमेतम् । सदा निरालम्बसमाधिगम्यं तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजाम:।। स्वाबिम्बभावेन विलासयुक्तां प्रत्यक्षमायां विविधस्वरूपाम्। स्ववीर्यकं तत्र ददाति यो वै तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजामः।। त्वदीयवीर्येण समर्थभूतस्वमायया संरचितं च विश्वम् । तरीयकं ह्यात्मप्रतीतिसंज्ञं तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजाम:।। त्वदीयसत्ताधरमेकदन्तं गुणेश्वरं यं गुणबोधितारम् । भजन्तमत्यन्तमजं त्रिसंस्थं तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजामः।। ततस्त्वया प्रेरितनादकेन सुषुप्तिसंज्ञं रचितं जगद वै। समानरूपं ह्युभयत्रसंस्थं तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजामः।।

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तदेव विश्वं कृपया प्रभूतं द्विभावमादौ तमसा विभान्तम् । अनेकरूपं व तथैकभूतं तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजामः ।। ततस्त्वया प्रेरितकेन सृप्टं वभूव सूक्ष्मं जगदेकसंस्थम् । सुप्तात्विकं स्वप्नमनन्तमाद्यं तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजाम:।। तदेव स्वप्नं तपसा गणेश सुप्तिद्धरूपं विविधम् बभूव। सदैकरूपं कृपया च तेऽद्य तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजामः।। त्वदाज्ञया तेन त्वया हृदिस्थं तथा सुप्तृष्टं जगदंशरूपम्। विभिन्नजाग्रन्मयमप्रमेयं तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजामः।। तदेव जाग्रद्रजसा विभातं विलोकितं त्वत्कृपया स्मृतेन । वभूव भिन्नं च सदैकरूपं तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजामः।। सदेव सृष्टाप्रकृतिस्वभावात्तदन्तरे त्वं च विभासि नित्यम्। धिय: प्रदाता गणनाथ एकस्तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजाम: ॥ त्वदाज्ञया भान्ति ग्रहश्च सर्वे प्रकाशरूपाणि विभान्ति खे वै। भ्रमन्ति नित्यंस्वविहारकार्यास्तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजामः ।। त्वदाज्ञया सृष्टिकरो विधाता त्वदाज्ञया पालक एकविष्णु। त्वदाज्ञया संहरको हरोऽपि तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजामः।। यदाज्ञया भूमिजलेSत्र संस्थे यदाज्ञयाप: प्रवहन्ति नद्यः । स्वतीर्थसंस्थश्व कृत: समुद्रस्तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजामः।। यदाज्ञया देवगणा दिविस्थाददन्ति वै कर्मफलानि नित्यम्। यदाज्ञया शैलगणा: स्थिरा वै तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजाम:।। यदाज्ञया शेपधराधरो वै यदाज्ञया मोहप्रदश््व कामः । यदाज्ञया कालधरोऽर्यमा च तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजामः ।। यदाज्ञया वाति विभाति वायुर्यदाज्ञयाग्निर्जठरादिसंस्थ: यदाज्ञया सचराचरं च तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजामः।। यदन्तरे संस्थितमेकदन्तस्तदाज्ञया सर्वमिदं विभाति। अनन्तरूपं हदि वोधकं यस्तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजामः ।। सुयोगिनो योगबलेन साध्यं प्रकुर्वते क: स्तवनेन स्तौति। अतः प्रणामेन सुसिद्धिदोऽस्तु तमेकदन्तं शरणं व्रजाम:।।

इति श्री मुद्गलपुराणे एकदन्तशरणागति स्तोत्रम् संपूर्ण

Translation: The sages addressing Lord Ganesa (the Single Tusked Deity) praise him thus.

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"We seek shelter in Lord Ganesa who possesses a virtuous nature, who is the source of beginning of everything, who is bereft of illusion, who is indicative of the inconceivable thought of "I am that Supreme Being:, who is bereft of beginning, middle and end, and who is the symbol of Oneness. "We seek shelter in Lord Ganesa who is the endless Soul, who is the lord of Ganas (groups of gods' armies), who is bereft of "non- difference" and difference, who is the beginning, one whose heart is endowed with the brilliance of wisdom and who is surrounded by intellect (Posited in his intelligence). "We seek shelter in Lord Ganesa who is in Samadhi (Yogic meditation), who shines in the hearts of Yogis, one who can be experienced through meditation. "We seek shelter in Lord Ganesa who is sportive with the reflections of his own form, whose illusion can be directly seen, who has many forms and who gives his own strength (to the seekers). "This entire Universe is created through the power of your illusion. You are beyond the three stages of Awakening, Dreaming and Sleeping. You are the reflection of Paramatma. We seek shelter in you, 0 Lord Ganesa. "You are the ruler, O single tusked God, you are the lord of Gunas (qualities), you are the preceptor of these Gunas, and you endlessly sing the praise of that unborn Paramatama, you are in all the three (viz. three worlds, three qualities and three stages), We seek shelter in you, 0 Lord Ganesa. "The world known as "Sushupti" (complete unconsciousness) is created by your own initiation (lit. sounding call). In both the (other) stages, you are endowed with an equal form. We seek shelter in you. Lord Ganesa. "That world of unconsciousness was in the remote past enveloped in darkness. With your mercy, it unfolded in two forms. With all its many forms, it is one. We seek shelter in you Lord Ganesa. "Only with your initiative, this minute world is created which has taken shelter in you. We seek shelter in you, Lord Ganesa, who is virtuous, full of dreams and bereft of end or beginning. 'That minute world is dream which because of your penance turned all perfect and numerous. Because of vour mercy, the world is endowed with one form. We seek shelter in you lord Ganesa. "Upon your orders, that dream which was radiant in your heart has been turned into the excellent creation of this minute world which is

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marked by numerons awakenings. We seek shelter in yon Lord Ganesa, who has unbounded energy. "That awakening world has become evident with the qnality of passion (or desire) and is seen by your mercy. Though you have one form, yon appear in several forms. O Lord Ganesa, we seek shelter in you. "With an innate nature (for creation), yon have created this world and radiantly occupy it. Only Lord Ganesa is the giver of intelligence. We seek shelter in yon Lord Ganesa. "Only with your orders, all the planets and brilliant stars shine in the firmaments. Only upon your orders these planets and stars carry out their duties of moving in the skies. We seek shelter in you Lord Ganesa. "Only upon your orders, Lord Brahma has created this Universe. Only upon your orders, Vishnu who is second to none administers the Universe and npon your orders, Lord Siva destroys it. We seek shelter in yon, O Lord Ganesa. "We seek shelter in such lord Ganesa with whose orders only, earth and water came to exist, on whose orders the rivers flow with water and on whose orders the oceans exist with the boundaries of water. "We seek shelter in snch Lord Ganesa npon whose command Gods bestow effects of Karma (on the earthly beings), and on whose orders mountains remain still. "We seek shelter in such Lord Ganesa upon whose orders the Sesha Naga (the divine Cobra) carries the earth on its hood, upon whose orders Manmatha (the God of love) instills passion and upon whose orders the Sun God adores the wheel of Time (which is said to be Kala Purusha leading every phase of earthly developments). "We seek shelter in such Lord Ganesa upon whose orders, the Wind God blows wind, upon whose orders the fire God dwells in abdomens (creating hunger which keeps the world active) and npon whose orders, this entire movable and immovable nniverse keeps on moving. "Lord Ganesa dwells in the hearts of one and all. Only with his orders, this entire Universe bristles with brilliance. His form is endless. Remaining in everyone's hearts, he creates awareness. We seek shelter in such Lord Ganesa. "Excellent of the saints attain him with the power of their meditation. Who can (sufficiently) sing his praise? Yet, merely by our offering obeisance, he grants us excellent achievements. We seek shelter in such Lord Ganesa. Thus ends the stotra of shelter in Lord Ganesa, in the Mudgala Purana.

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SOME RARE AND VALUABLE STOTRAS

13. SAUBHAGYASHTOTTAR SHATNAM STOTRA (For Saubhagya of the women and for absolute prevention of widowhood)

This is a well-known and popular saubhagyashtottar shatnam stotra. A woman who recites it atleast once every day can never suffer from the tragedy of widowhood, even if she has adverse combination in her birth chart in respect to the longevity of her life partner. This stotra has been tested many number of times by innumerable women who were blessed with 'akhand saubhagya'. We advise all women, in whose horoscope the 7th or the 8th house is afflicted by the placement of malefics or by the relationship of these houses with trikas, Mars, Saturn or Rahu, the recitation of this stotra will certainly promote the quality and longevity of conjugal bliss.

सौभाग्याष्टोत्तर शतनाम स्तोत्रम्

निशम्यैतज्जामदग्न्यो माहाम्त्यं सर्वतोऽधिकम् । स्तोत्रस्य भूय: पप्रच्छ दत्तात्रेयं गुरूत्तमम् ।। भगवस्त्वन्मुखाम्भोजनिर्गतवाक्सुधारसम् । पिवत: श्रोत्रमुखतो वर्धतेऽनुक्षणं तृषा।। अष्टोत्तरशतं नाम्नां श्रीदेव्यो यत्त्प्रसादत: । काम सम्प्राप्तवांल्लोके सौभाग्यं सर्वमोहनम् ।। सौभाग्यविद्यावर्णानामुद्धारो यत्र स: स्थित तत्समाचक्ष्व भगवन् कृपया मयि सेवके।। निशम्यैवं भार्गवोक्तिं दत्तात्रेयो दयानिधिः । प्रोवाच भार्गवं रामं मधुराक्षरतपूर्वकम् ।। श्रृणु भार्गव यत्पृष्टं नाम्नामष्टोत्तरं शतम् । श्रीविद्यावर्ण रत्नानां निधानमिव संस्थितम् ।। श्रीदेव्या बहुधा सन्ति नामानि श्रृणुं भार्गव । सहस्त्रशतसख्यानि पुराणेष्यागमेषु च।। त्तेषु सारतरं ह्येतत् सौभाग्याष्टोत्तरात्मकम् ।

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यदुवाच शिव: पूर्वे भवान्यै बहुधार्थिवः।। सौभाग्याप्टोत्तरशतनामस्तोत्रस्य भार्गव । ऋषिरूक्त्त: शिवश्छन्दोऽनुप्टुप् श्रीललिताम्विका।। देवता विन्यसत् कूटत्रयेणावत्यं सर्वत: ध्यात्वा सम्पूज्य मनसा स्तोत्रमेतदुदीरयेत्।।

अथ नाममन्त्र:

ॐ कामेश्चरी कामशक्ति: कामसौभाग्यदायिनी। कामरूपा कामकला कामिनी कामलासना।। कमला कल्पनाहीना कमनीयकलावती। कमलाभारतीसेव्या कल्पिताशेषसंसृति:।। अनुत्तरानघानन्तादभुतरूपानलोदभवा। अतिलोकचरित्रातिसुन्दर्यातिशुभप्रदा ।। अघहन्त्रयतिविस्तारार्चनतुष्ठामित्तप्रभा । एकरूपैकवीरैकन्मचैकान्तार्चनप्रिया।। एकैकभावतृष्ठैकरसैकान्तजनप्रिया । एधमानप्रभावैतद्भक्तपातकानाशिनी ।।

ईहाशून्येप्सितेशादिसेव्येशानवंरानांगना 11 ईश्वराज्ञापिकेकारभाव्येप्सितफलप्रदा। ईशानेतिहरेक्षेषदरूणाक्षीश्वरेश्वरी।। ललिता ललनारूपा लयहोना लसत्तनुः। लयसर्वा लयक्षोणिलयकर्त्री लयात्मिका ।। लघिमा लघु मध्याढया ललमानालघुदुता। हयारूढ़ाहतामित्रा हरकान्ता हरिस्तुता।। हयग्रीवेष्टदा हालाप्रिया हर्पसमुद्धता । हर्षणा हल्लकाभांगी हस्त्यन्तैश्वर्यदायिनी ।। हलहस्ताचिंतपदा हविर्दानप्रसादिनी । रामा रामार्चिता राजी रम्या रमयी रतिः।। रक्षणी रमणी राका रमणीमण्डलप्रिया। रक्षिता खिललोकेशी रक्षोगणनिषूदिनी।।

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अन्तान्तकारिण्यम्भोजकियान्तकभयंकरी। अम्वरूपाम्बुजकराम्वुजजातवरप्रदा।। अन्तः पूजाकियान्तदः अन्तर्ध्यानवचोमयी । अन्तकारातिवामांकस्थितान्तस्सुखरूपिणी।। सर्वज्ञा सर्बगा सारा समा समसुखा सती। सतति सतता सोमा सर्वा सांख्या सनातनी ॐ ।। एतत् ते कथित राम नाम्नामष्टोत्तर शतम्। अति गोप्यमिदं नाम्नां सर्वत: सारमुद्धतम् ।। एतस्य सदृशं स्तोत्रं त्रिषु लोकेषु दुर्लभम् । अप्रकाश्यमभक्तानां पुरतो देवताद्विषाम्।। एतत् सदांशिवो नित्यं पठन्त्येन्ये हरादयः । एतत्प्रभावात् कदर्पस्त्रैलोक्यं जयति क्षणात्।। सौभाग्याष्टोत्तरशतनामस्तोत्रं मनोहरम् । यस्त्रिसंध्यं पठेन्निर्त्य न तस्य भुवि दुर्लभम् ।। श्री विद्योपासनवत्तामेतदावश्यकं मतम् । सकृदेतत् प्रपठतां नान्यत् कर्म विलुप्यते।। अपठित्वा स्तोत्रमिदं नित्यं नैमित्तिकै कृतम्। व्यर्थीभवति नग्नेन कृतं कर्म यथा तथा।। सहसनामपाठादौभक्तस्त्वेतदुदीरयेत। सहस्रनामपाठस्य फल शतगुण भवेत्।। सहस्रधा पठित्वा तु वीक्षणान्नाशयेद्रिपून्। करवीररक्तपुष्पैर्हुत्वा लोकान् वशं नयेत्।। स्तम्भयेत् पीतकुसुमैर्नीलैरूच्चाटयेद रिपून्। मरिचैर्विद्वेषणाय लवंगैर्व्याधिनाशने।। सुवासिनीर्ब्राह्मणान् वा भोजयेद यस्तु नामभिः। यश्च पुष्पैः फलैर्वापि पूजयेत् प्रतिनामभिः।। चकराजेऽथवान्यत्र स वसेच्छीपुरे चिरम्। यः सदाSऽवर्तयन्नास्ते नामाष्टशतमुत्तमम् ।। तस्य श्री ललिता राज्ञी प्रशन्ना वाञ्छितप्रदा। एतत्ते कथितं राम श्रृणु त्वं प्रकृतंबुवे।।

सौभाग्याष्टोत्तर सताम स्तोत्र का अर्थ हिन्दी में:

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परशुराम ने स्तोत्र के अत्यधिक महात्म्य को सुनकर उत्तम गुरू दत्रात्रेय से उसके विषय में पुनः पूछा हे भगवन् आपके मुख रूपी कमल से निकली हुई वाणी रूपी सुधा का रस पीते हुए निरन्तर मेरे कर्ण रूपी मुख की प्यास बढ़ रही है। श्रीदेवी के एक सौ आठ नामों के द्वारा उनकी प्रसन्नता से इस संसार में सवको मोहित करने वाला सौभाग्य इच्छानुसार प्राप्त हुआ है। जहॉ पर वह सौभाग्य विद्या के अक्षरों का उद्धरण स्थित है हे भगवन मुझ सेवक पर कृपा करके उसे कहिये इस प्रकार परशुराम के वचनों को सुनकर दयानिधि दत्रात्रेय ऋषि भार्गव'वंशीय परशुराम से मधुर वचनों में वोले हे परशुराम ॐ जो तुमने एक सौ आठ नामों को पूछा है वे श्रीविद्या के अक्षर रूपी रत्नों में निधि के रूप में स्थित है। हे परशुराम ॐ श्रीदेवी के बहुत से नाम हैं जो पुराणों और आगम शास्त्रों में सहस्त्रशत् ह्यएक लाखह की संख्या में कहे गये हैं। उनमें से मुख्य ये सौभाग्याष्टोत्तर सताम है। उन्हें सुनो इन्हें पहले भगवान शिव नें पार्वती के बहुत प्रार्थना करने पर कहा था। हे परशुराम ॐ इस सौभाग्याष्टोत्तर सताम स्तोत्र के ऋषि शिव अनुष्टुक छन्द तथा श्री ललिताम्बिका देवता हैं। इनका कूटत्रयविधि द्वारा सम्पूर्ण शरीर में न्यास करके श्री ललिता ह्यत्रिपुर सुन्दरीह का ध्यान करके पूजन करके हृदय से इस स्तोत्र का उच्चारण करना चाहिये। नाममन्त्र इस प्रकार है :

कामेश्वरी कामशक्ति सौभाग्यदायिनी कामरूपा कामकला कामिनी कमलासना कमला कलनाहीना कमनीया कलावती पदमदाभारतीसेव्या कल्पिताशेष सस्थिति: अनुक्तारा अनद्या अनन्ता अद्भुतरूपा अनलोद्भवः. अतिलोक चरित्रा अतिसुन्दरी अतिशुभप्रदा अघहन्त्री अतिविस्तारा अर्चनतुष्टा अमितप्रभा एक रूपा एकवीरा एकनथा एकान्ता अर्चनप्रिया एकैकभावतुष्टा एकरसा एकान्तजनप्रिया एधमानप्रभा वैधतभक्तपातक नाशिनी एलामोदमुख्या एनोदि शक्तायुधसमस्थितिः. ईहाशून्या इप्सितेशादिसेव्या ईशानवरांगना ईश्वराज्ञापिका इकारभाव्या ई प्सितफलप्रदा ईशाना हरेशैषा अरूणाक्षी ईश्वरेश्वरी ललिता

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ललनारूपा लयहीना लसत्तनुः लयसर्वा लयक्षोणिः. लयकर्त्री लयात्मिका लघिमा लघुमध्याढया ललमाना लयद्रुता हयारूढ़ा हतामित्रा हरकान्ता हरिस्तुता हयग्रीवैष्टदा हालाप्रिया हर्षसमुद्भवा हर्पणा हल्लकाभांगी हस्तन्तैश्वर्यदायिनी रांमा रामार्चिता राज्ञी रम्या रवमयी रति :. रक्षिणी रमणी राकादित्यादिमण्डलप्रिया रक्षिता अखिललोकेशी रक्षोगणनिशूदिनी अन्तान्तकारिणी अम्भोजकियान्तक्भयंकरी अम्वरूपा अम्बुजकरा अम्वजनातवरप्रदा . अन्त:्पूजाकियान्नदा अन्तर्ध्यानवचोमयी अन्तकारातिवामांकस्थितः. अन्तसुखरूपिणी सर्वज्ञा सर्वगा सारा समसुखा सती सन्ततिः सन्तता सोमा सर्वा सांरूया सनातनी ॐ। हे परशुराम ये अप्टोत्तरशतनाम् कहे गये हैं। ये अत्यन्त गोपनीय है। इनमें देवी के नामों का सार कहा गया है। तीनों लोकों में इसके समान स्तोत्र दुर्लभ है। देवी से द्वेष करने वाले और अभक्तों के सामने इसका प्रकाशन नहीं करना चाहिये। इस देवी के मंचस्थ सदाशिव इसे नित्य पढ़ते हैं। अन्य देवगण भी इसका पाठ करते हैं। इसी के प्रभाव से कामदेव क्षणभर में तीनों लोकों को जीत लेता है। यह मनोहर स्तोत्र है। जो इसे तीनों संध्याओं में न्त्यि पढ़ता है पृथ्वी पर उसके लिये कुछ भी दुर्लभ नहीं है। श्री विद्या की उपासना करने वालों के लिए यह आवश्यक मत है कि जो इसे एक वार पढ़ता है उसके अन्य कर्म भी विल्प्त नहीं होते हैं। इस स्तोत्र को विना पढ़े हुए जो भी नित्य नैमित्तिक कर्म किये जाते हैं वे उसी प्रकार से व्यर्थ हो जाते हैं जैसे कोई नग्न होकर कर्म करता है तो वह कर्म व्यर्थ हो जाता है। सहस्त्रनाम पाठ के पहले यदि भक्त इस स्तोत्र का पाठ करे तो सहस्त्रनाम पाठ का फल सौ गुना हो जाता है। इस स्तोत्र का हजार वार पाठ करके व्यक्ति अपनी दृष्टि मात्र से शत्रुओं का नाश कर देता है। लाल करवीर ह्यकनेरह के फूलों से इस स्तोत्र के द्वारा हवन करके वह लोगों को वश में कर लेता है। पीले करवीर के पुष्पों से हवन करके शत्रु को स्तम्भित कर देता है। नीले करवीर के फूलों से हवन करने से वह शत्रुओं को उच्चाटित कर देता है। काली मिर्च अथवा लाल मिर्च से हवन करने से विद्वेषण तथा लौंग से हवन करने से रोग का नाश होता है। एक एक नामों से जो व्यक्ति सौभाग्यवती स्त्रियों

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को या व्राह्मणों को भोजन कराता है. प्रत्येक नाम से पुष्प अथवा फलों के द्वारा चकराज ह्यश्रीयन्त्रह में अथवा अन्यत्र ह्यदेवी की प्रतिमा आदि मेंह पूजन करता है तो वह समय तक त्रिपुरसुन्दरी के लोक मे विहार करता है। जो व्यक्ति सदैव इन एक सौ आठ नामों का आवर्तन ह्यजपह करता रहता है उसके लिये ललितारानी इच्छित फल प्रदान करती हुई प्रसन्न होती है। हे परशुराम ॐ ये सव मैने तुमसे कहा है अव आगे के विषय सुनो ॐ

MEANING OF SAUBHAGYASHTOTRA SATNAM IN ENGLISH

Parshuram showed great interest and curiosity to know more and more about 108 names of Sri Devi. He prayed Rishi Duttatreya again and again to give more knowledge about "Saubhagyashtottar Satnam". Ultimately Rishi got pleased, accepted the requests of Bhargav Vanshiya Parashuram, and replied very softly. O Parashuram, The 108 names, about which you want to know are the precious gems and are saved secretly as a treasure. Although there are one Lac names of the Goddess "Shri Vidhya" expressed in different holy books like "Puranas" and "Agams" but "Saubhagyashtottar Satnam" 108 names are main. They were told by Lord "Shiva" to goddess "Parvati" on her repeated requests. Shiva is the Rishi and Chhand is Anushtuk and Sri Lalitambika is the God of this powerful stotra. It should be recited by the devotee in meditative state by heart and with total concentration on Tripur Sundari Shri Lalita Devi. Names are :- Kameshwari, Kamshakti, Kamasaubhagyadayini, Kamrupa, Kamkala, Kamini, Kamalasana, Kamla, Kalanahina. Kamniya, Kalavarti, Padmada Bharti Sevya, Kalpita-shesh-sansthiti. Anuttra, Anagha, Ananta, Adbhutrupa, Analodbhava, Atilokcharitra, Atisundari. Atishubhprada, Agahantri, Ativistara, Archantushta, Amitprabha, Ekrupa, Ekveera, Eknatha. Ekanta, Archanpriya, Ekaikbhavtushta, Ekrasa, Ekantjanpriya, Aidhmanprabha, Vaidhatbhaktapataknashini, Elamodmukha, Enodri. Shakayudh-samasthiti, lha-shuna, lpsitaishadi-servya, lshanvarangana. Ishwara, Agyapika, Ikarbhavya, Ipsitfalpa, Ishana, Hareshaisha, Arunakshi, lshwara, Ishwarì, Lalita, Lalana-rupa, Layahina, Lasattanu,Layasarva. Layakshori, Layakartri, Layatmika, Laghima, Laghumadhya, Adhya, Lalmana, Ladhudruta, Hayarudha, Hatamitra, Harkanta, Haristuta, Haya- griva, Ishtda, Halapriya, Harshsamudbhava, Harshna, Hallaka-abhangi, Hastyantaishwarya dayini, Halhast-rchitpada, Havirdan-prasadini, Rama,

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Ramarchita, Ragyi, Rammayi, Rati, Rakshini, Ramani, Rakadityadi- mandalpriya, Rakshita, Akhillokeshi, Rakshogannishndini, Antantkarini, Ambhojkriya-ntak-bhayankari, Ambrupa, Ambujkara, Ambujjatvarprada, Antahpujya-Kriyantantada, Antardhyan-vimochini, Antkarati vamankisthita, Antah-Sukhrnpini, Sarvagya, Sarvaga, Sara, Samsukha, Sati, Santati, Santata, Soma, Sarva, Sankhya, Sanatani. O Parashuram ! These are Ashtotra satnam. These are the gist of the secret names of Devi. Such a stotra is rarely found in Trilok. It should not be expressed in front of those who don't have faith in Goddess. It is very powerful and effective Stotra. Kamdev conquers Trilok with the help of this stotra. The person who recites it in all three sandhyas regnlarly and with total concentration, nothing is impossible for him on this earth. All Nitya and Naimityik karmas are ineffective without this stotra. If a devotee recites it one thousand times, he can destroy his enemies even by his vision. One can control a person by using red Karveer (Kaner) flower in yagna alongwith recitation of this Stotra, by using yellow ones can terrify his enemies, by nsing blue ones, can defeat his enemies, by using black pepper or red chillies, can kill his enemies and by using clove, can cure the diseases. If the recitation is done in form of "Jap", Goddess fulfils his all desires and nothing is impossible for him. It has been experienced number of times that the female, who reads this Stotra regularly, never suffers loss of husband during her life span. There is no possibility of her widowhood, even if so indicated in her birth chart. Following mantra should also be recited by all women to eliminate the possibility of widowhood, especially by those who are not able to recite above stotra due to lack of knowledge of Sanskrit.

ॐ ॐ हीं ॐ कीं हीं ॐ स्वाहा।।

14. BHAGWATI MATANGI MANTA AND STOTRA

Matangi is the name of the daughter of Matang Muni. Matangi stotra and worship of Matangi Devi is most nseful for the blessings of Mata Saraswati and to be well versed in music. Matangi stotra is very powerful and most effective in giving all kinds of conjugal bliss, marital happiness. akhand saubhagya, desired husband, early marriage and prevention of all kinds of problems, adversities, obstacles and negative effect of various planetary configurations. Women, who want to lead happy, prosperous and everlasting conjugal life, must read Matangi stotra

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regularly. Mantra and stotra of Matangi Devi enhances the countenance and physical appearance and beauty of females.

Matangi Mantra, Yantra, Sadlına, Stotra.

Matangi Dhyan श्यामांगीं शशिशेखरान्त्रिनयनां रत्नसिंहासनस्थिताम् वेदैर्व्वाहुदण्डैरसि खेटकपाशांक्शुधराम्।।

Matangi Yantra

Prepare the Matangi yantra as given below. The yantra should be worshiped properly in 16 phases with the help of fresh flowers and other things, which are used in shodshopchar pujan. Thereafter, recite Matangi Mantra as given below for 108 times.

Matangi Mantra

ॐ हीं क्लीं हूं मातंग्यै फट स्वाहा।।

Procedure (Viniyoga) अस्य श्रीमातंगीमन्त्रस्य टक्षिणामूर्तिऋपि: विराद छन्दः श्रीमातंगोदेवता if बीजं हूं शक्ति: क्लीं कीलकं मम सर्ववांछितार्थसिद्वये जपेविनियोग:

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Rishiyadianyas (ऋष्यादिन्यास)

दक्षिणामूर्तिऋषये नमः ह्वशिरसिह विरादछन्दसे नमः ह्यमुखेह श्रीमातंगी देवतायै नमः ह्यहदयेह हीं बीजाय नमः ह्यगुह्येह हूं शक्तये नमः ह्यपादयो:ह क्लीं कीलकाय नमः ह्यनाभौह वनियोगाय नमः ह्यसर्वागेह।

Kar Hridayadianyas (कर हृदयादिन्यास) हीं क्लीं हूं हीं क्लीं हूं। श्यामां शुभ्रांशुभालां त्रिकमलनयनां रत्नसिंहासनस्थां भक्ताभीष्टप्रदात्रीं सुरनिकरकरासेव्यकञ्जाडिध्रियुग्माम् । नीलाम्भोजांशुकान्ति निशिचरनिकरारण्यदावाग्निरूपां पाशं खड्गं चतुर्भिर्व रकमलकरैः खेटकञ्चांकुशञ्च।। मातांगीमावहन्तीमभिमत भयदां मोदिनीं चिन्तयामि।। मातांगीमावहन्तीमभिमत भयदां मोदिनीं चिन्तयामि।।

अन्य ध्यान पद्य इस पकार भी मिलता है :

श्यामांगी शशिशेखरां त्रिनयनां सदरत्नसिंहासने संस्थां रत्नविचित्रभूषणयुतां संक्षीणमध्यस्थलाम्। आपीनस्तनमण्डलां स्मितमुखीं वन्दे दधानां कमाद वेदैर्वा हुभिरङ्कुशासिलतिके पाशं तथा खेटकम् ।। Mansopchar Pujan

ॐ हीं क्लीं हूं मातंगयै फद स्वाहा।

Matangi Stotra श्रीमातंगी स्तोत्रम् आराध्य मातश्चरणाम्बुजे ते ब्रह्मादयो विस्तृत कीर्तिमापु:। अन्ये परं वा विभवं मुनीन्द्रा: परां श्रियं भक्तिपरेण चान्ये। 1। नमामि देवीं नवचन्द्रमौलेर्मातंगिनीं चन्द्रकलावतंसाम् । आम्नायप्राप्तिप्रतिपादितार्थ प्रवोधयन्तीं प्रियमादरेण /2। विनम्रदेवस्थिरमौलिरन्तैर्विराजितं ते चरणारविन्दम् । अकृत्रिमाणां वचसां विशुक्लं पदात्पदं शिक्षितनूपुराभ्याम्।3। कृतार्थयन्तिीं पदवीं पदाभ्यामास्फालयन्तीं कलवल्लकीं ताम्। मातांगिनी सदहृदयां धिनोमि लीलांशुकां शुद्धनितम्वविम्वाम् ।4। लीलादलेनार्पितकर्णभूषां माध्वीमदोदघूर्णितनेत्रपदमाम । घनस्तनीं

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शम्भूवधूं नमामि तडिल्लताकान्तिमनर्धभूषाम् ।5।चिरेण लक्ष्यां नवलोमराज्यां स्मरामि भक्त्या जगतामधीशे । वलित्रयाढयं तव मथ्यविम्व नीलोत्पलांशुश्रियमावहन्तीम् ।6। कान्त्या कटाक्षे: कमलाकराणां कदम्वमालाज्चितकेशपाशाम् । मातांगकन्यां हृदि भावयामि ध्यायेयमारक्तकपोल्बिम्बम् ।7। विम्वाधरन्यस्तललामवश्यमालोललीलालकमायताक्षम् । मन्दस्मितं ते वदनं महेशि स्तुत्याऽनया शंकरधर्मपत्नीम् ।8। मातांगिनी वागधिदेवतां तां स्तुवन्ति ये भक्तियुता मनुष्या:। परां श्रियं नित्यमुपाश्रयन्ति परत्र कैलासतले वसन्ति ।9। 15. DHOOMAVATI MANTRA, DHYAN, YANTRA, SADHNA

There are ten Mahavidya on the name of ten most important deities to be worshiped for the accomplishment of various ambitions of life. Every deity of Mahavidya has a vast field of its influence over the mankind. One should select the most appropriate and suitable deity for the particular purpose. These mahavidyas are: -

I. Kali 2. Tara 3. Bala Tripur Sundri 4. Bhumeshwari 5. Tripur Bhairvi 6. Chinnmasta 7. Dhoomavati 8. Baglamukhi 9. Matangi 10. Kamala

All auspicious and inauspicious works, activities and ambitions are covered by these 10 deities. Each deity has a specific role in and action over a few particular aspects. Dhoomavati is empowered to defeat or eliminate enemies, for prosperity and begetting children. Bhagwati Dhoomavati prevents widowhood, that is the loss of husband most effectively. Once Parvati Ji was very hungry. Inspite of her repeated requests, to her husband Bhagwan Shankar, to provide some eatables to her to pacify her hunger. Bhagwan Shanker asked her to wait for a while. This repeatedly happened and Bhagwan Shanker again and again asked her to have some more patience for the meal. Parvati Ji could not bear the

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hunger any longer and lost all her patience. To pacify her hunger, Parvati Ji engulfed Bhagwan Shanker. Thus, she lost her husband and suffered the curse of widowhood. However, Bhagwan Shanker, with the help of yoga Maya became alive again. But lot of smoke was coming out of the body of Parvati Ji as she swallowed Bhagwan Shanker. That's why she was named Dhoomavati. She prayed Bhagwan Shanker to pardon her this biggest sin and stupid act. Bhagwan Shanker relented after seeing the true tears of Parvati Ji. She had realised her unpardonable sin as a mistake. Bhagwan Shanker said that she will be worshiped in this world as Dhoomavati. Those who will worship her with dedication and faith will be blessed with victory over enemies, good children, wealth, prosperity and saubhagya. This is the worship of Mata Parvati personi- fied as widow. Those who are likely to suffer such curse of widowhood in their lives, must worship Dhoomavati Devi so that they may never suffer loss of husband. This should be done in the following manner.

Dhoomavati Dhyana

विवर्ण्णा चञ्चला दुष्टा दीर्ग्घा u नलिनाम्बरा विमुक्तकुन्तला रूक्षा विधवा विरलद्विजा।। काकध्वजरथारूढ़ा विलम्वितपयोधरा । शूर्प्पहस्तातिरूक्षाक्षा धपहस्ता वरान्विता।। प्रवृद्धघाणा तभृशङकुटिला कटिलेक्षणा। क्षुत्पिपासार्द्दिता नित्यम्भयदा कलहास्पदा

Following mantra should be recited 108 times for mantroddhar.

Dhoomavati's Mantra

धूं धूं धू मा व ती ठ: ठ: ।

Doomavati Yantra : Dhoomavati yantra should be prepared as given below with the help of sandal stick or pen by Ashtagan over Bhojpatta, copper or gold plate. This yantra should be properly worshipped by shodshopchar pujan and the concerning mantra should be recited as explained below.

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Results of Mantra of Dhoomavati (ध्रूमावता' मन्त्र फल)

धनहृष्टा धनपुष्टा दानाध्ययनकारिणी / धनरक्षा धनप्राणा धनानन्दकरी सदा।। शत्रुग्रीवाच्छिदाछाया शत्रुपद्धतिखण्डिनी / शत्रुप्राणहराहायर्या शत्रून्मूलनकारिणी ।। मदिरामोदयुक्तो वै देवीध्यानपरायण: तस्य शत्रु क्षयं याति यदि शकसमो पि वै।।

Viniyog (विनियोग) अस्य श्रीधूमावती मन्त्रस्य स्कन्दऋषि: पडिक्तश्छन्दः श्रीधूमावतीदेवता धूं बीजं स्वाहा शक्ति: प्रणवः कीलकं मम शत्रुक्षयार्थे विनियोग: ।

Rishiyanyas (ऋष्यादिन्यास) स्कन्दर्षये नमः शिरसि / पडिक्तच्छन्दसे नमः मुखे । श्रीधूमावतीदेवतायै नम: हृदये । धूं वीजाय नम: गुह्ये। स्वाहा शक्तये नम: पादयो: / प्रणवकीलकाय नमः नाभौ । विनियोग: नम: सर्वा गे । कर हृदयादि न्यास

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Dhyan (ध्यान)

श्यामांगी रक्तनयनां श्यामवस्त्रोत्तरीययकम् । वामहस्ते शोधनं च दक्षहस्ते तु शूर्पकम् ।। धृत्वा विकीर्णकेशां च धूलिधूसरविग्रहाम् लम्बोष्ठीं शुभ्रदशनां लम्बमान यशोधराम्।। संलग्नभूयुगयुतां कटुदंष्टोष्ठवल्लभाम्। कृसरंतु कुलुत्थोत्थं भग्नभाण्डतले स्थितम् ।। तिलपिष्टसमायुक्तं मुहुर्मुहुश्च भक्तितमु । महिषीश्चंगताटंकी लम्बकर्णातिभीषणाम्।। भजे धूमावती देवीं शत्रुसंहारकारिणीम । सर्वसिद्धिप्रदात्रीं च मातरं शोकहारिणीम्।।

Dhoomavati Mala Mantra ॐ धूं धूमावति चतुर्दशभुवननिवासिनि सकलग्रहोच्चाटनि सकलशत्रुरक्तमांसभक्षिणि मम शरीररक्षिणि भूतप्रेत पिशाचब्रह्मराक्षसादि सकलग्रहसंहारिणि मम शरीर परमन्त्र परयन्त्र परतन्त्रनिवारिणि आत्ममन्त्रयन्त्रतन्त्र प्रकाशिनि मम शरीरे परकट्टु परवाटु परवेट्टु परजप परहोम परशून्य परवृष्टि परकौतुक परौषधादिच्छेदिनि चिट्टेरि काहेरि कन्नेरि पाट्टेरि शुनककाट्टेरि प्ररिटिकाट्टेरि दर्भकाट्टेरि पातालकाट्टेरि सकलजतिकाट्टेरि ग्रहच्छेदिनि मम नाभि कमलस्थान संचारग्रहसंहारिणि धूम्रलोचनि उग्ररूपिणि सकलविषच्छेदिनि सकलविषसंचयान् नाशय नाशय मारय मारय विषमज्वर तापज्वर शीतज्वर वातज्वर लूतज्वर पयत्यज्वर श्लेष्मज्वर मोहज्वर सान्निपातज्वर पातालकाट्टेरिज्वर प्रेतज्वर पिशाचज्वर कृत्रिमज्चर नानादोषज्वर सकलरोगनिवारिणि सकलग्रहच्छेदिनि शिरः्शूलाक्षिशूल कुक्षिशूल कर्णशूल नाभिशूल कटिशूल पार्श्वशूल गण्डशूल गुल्मशूलांगशूल सकलशूलान् निधूंमय सकालग्रहान् निवारय निवारय रां रां रां रां रां क्षां क्षां क्षां क्षां क्षां खैं खैं खैं खैं खैं धूं धूं धूं धूं धूं फें फें फें फें फें धूं धूं धूं धूं धूं धूमावति मां रक्ष रक्ष शीघ्रं शीघ्रमागच्छागच्छ क्षिप्रमेवारोग्यं कुरू कुरू फद धूं धूं धूमावति स्वाहा

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or solar eclipse, akshaya, tritiya, holi night. After recitation of mantra for 108 times on these auspicious mahurtha many adversities, evil spirits, ill, luck, ailments etc. can be removed.

Offering, dedication and expressing gratitude towards Bhagwati Dhoomavati

वन्देकालाभ्रनीलांविकलितवदनां mrmuruf विकर्णा सम्मार्जिन्युल्कशूर्पैर्युत मसलकरावकदन्तांविषास्याम्। ज्येष्ठां निर्वाणवेषां भ्रुकुटितनयनां मुक्तकेशामुदारां पीनोत्त्ङ्गाद्रित्ङगस्तनभरनमितां निष्कृपां शत्रूहन्त्रीम्।।

15. PAVAMAN SUKTA (Remedy for marital disharmony, separation and other adversities of conjugal disorder) There is difference between stotra and sukta. Stotra is a prayer while sukta is a verdict, which gives more lasting and quick results. Pavaman sukta have been taken from Atharva Veda under Paippalad samhita. These 21 shlokas are mentioned there as Pavaman sukta, for elimination of all adversities of married life. Women, who read it with firm faith, get rid of all problems connected with their family and conjugal life. We had given Pavaman sukta in our first book 'VAIVAHIK VILAMB KE VIV1DH AYAM AVAM MANTRA", for the benefit of readers. We received hundreds of letters from women, who followed this remedy for happiness of their family life and to overcome the differences with their husband owing to one or the other reason. These women obtained astonishing results after reciting Pavaman sukta, which is given below. Those women, who are suffering or are likely to suffer from vagaries of married life, are advised to read this stotra at least once every day in regular puja. However, we have never advised Pavaman sukta to women who are likely to suffer loss of their husband due to affliction of conceming planets and houses in their conceming birth charts. Pavaman sukta is best for preventing misunderstandings, difference of opinion, conjugal disharmony, mental or physical separation and divorce. In order to stop/control severe clashes and conjugal disputes in married life, Pavaman sukta proves to be immensely powerful, energetic and effective. It has remarkable potency to show positive results. If the situations in marital relationships are uncontrollable and all efforts fail to show results, usage of ordinary mantras prove ineffective; this sukta must be used. Positive results are bound to come.

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This sukta is written in Paippalad Samhita of the Atharv-veda. It contains twenty one shlokas in which lord Pavman, is worshipped because the whole universe, air, earth, water, heaven, days, night, all directions, Sun, Moon, planets, fire, altar, mountains, rivers, seas, oceans, clouds, past, future and even God Prajapati are purified by him, hence devotee prays for his/her purification also.

शतधारमृषिभि: पावनं कृतम्। तेना सहस्रधारेण पावमान: पुनातु माम्।। 1 येन पूतमन्तरिक्षं यस्मिन्वायुरधिश्रितः । तेना सहस्रधारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम् ।/ 2 येन पूते द्यावापृथिवी आप: पूत अथो स्व:। तेना सहस्रधारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम्।। 3 येन पूते अहोरात्रे दिश: पूता उत येन प्रदिश:। तेना सहस्रधारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम् // 4 येन पूतौ सूर्याचन्द्रमासे नक्षत्राणि भूतकृत: सह येन पूताः तेना सहस्रधारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम् ।। 5 येन पूता वेदिरग्नय: परिधयः सह येन पूताः तेना सहस्रधारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम्।। 6 येन पूतं बर्हिराज्यमथो हविर्येन पूतो। यज्ञो वषट्कारी हुताहुतिः। तेना सहस्रधारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम् ।। 7 येन पूतौ व्रीहियवौ याभ्यां यज्ञो अधिनिर्मित: तेना सहस्रधारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम्।। 8 येन पूता अस्वा गावो अथोपूता अजावयः । तेना सहस्रधारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम्।। 9 येन पूता ऋचः सामानि यजुर्व्राह्मणं सह येन पूतम्। तेना सहस्रधारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम्।। 10 येन पूता अथर्वाड्गिरसो देवता: सह येन पूताः। तेना सहस्धारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम् ।। 11 येन पूता ऋतवो येनार्तवा येंयः संवत्सरो अधिनिर्मितः। तेना सहस्धारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम् /। 12 येन पूता वनस्पतयो वानस्पत्या ओषधयो वीरूध: सह येन पूताः। तेना सहस्धारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम् ।। 13

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येन पूता गन्धर्वाप्सरस: सर्पपुण्यजना: सह येन पूताः। तेना सहस्रधारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम् // 14 येन पूता: पर्वता: हिमवन्तो वैश्वानरा: परिभुवः सह येन पूताः। तेना सहस्धारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम्।। 15 येन पूता नद्य: सिन्धव: समुद्रा: सह येन पूताः। तेना सहस्रधारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम् /। 16 येन पूता विश्वेदेवा: परमेष्ठी प्रजापतिः । तेना सहस्धारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम्।। 17 येन पूतः प्रजापतिर्लोकं विश्वं भूतं स्वराजभार । तेना सहस्रधारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम् ।। 18 येन पूतः स्तनयिलुरपामुत्स: प्रजापतिः। तेना सहस्रधारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम्।। 19 येन पूतमृतं सत्यं तपो दीक्षां पूतयते। तेना सहस्रधारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम् /। 20 येन पूतमिदं सर्व यदभूतं यच्च भाव्यम् । तेना सहस्रधारेण पवमान: पुनातु माम् ।। 21 16. MANIRA FROM RAMAYANA

The under mentioned shloka is taken from a Hindu epic Ramcharitramanas written by Tulsidas. This shloka is for those women who either can not or have some problem in reading the texts of Sanskrit or they can not determine themselves to follow all the instructions to do the mantras or stotras.

चन्द्रहास हर मम परितापं रघुपति विरह अनल सजातं।। शीतल निसित बहसि बर धारा कह सीता हस मम दुख भारा।। On any Sunday when Pushya nakshatra is rising, a gold sword, an inch long, is made and shodshopchar pujan of Sita Ji is required be done. The mantra should be recited 1000 times every day i.e. 10 Malas. One has to blow out air from mouth over the sword of gold while reading or reciting the above mantra. This should be continued for 41 days and after completing it, woman should bath most comprehensively. There- after, she should wear new and beautiful clothes and she should decorate

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herself by sindoor, bindi, gold omaments and other materials. She should adom herself with this sword around her neck by reciting the above mantra for 108 times. All women will be highly benefited with Akhand Saubhagya and all her desires will be fulfilled.

PREVENTION FROM UNTIMELY AND UNNATURAL DEATH

The above remedial measures are concerned with prevention of widow- hood, elimination of Kuja Dosha, promotion of conjugal harmony and removal of the possibilities of separation, setbacks, suicide, suppression, accidents, and death. These also help in neutralizing the negative planetary vibrations causing ailments like cancer, heart trouble, mental disorder, hemorrhage and nervous breakdown. Apart from these remedial measures, our sages have given us most powerful "Mrityunjaya", "Maha Mrityunjaya", "Sanjeevani Mrityunjaya", "Laghu Mrityunjaya" etc. for the cure, relief and prevention of such ailments and untimely deaths. That is a separate subject, which will be dealt some time in a separate cover. We are giving here Mantras of Maha Mrityunjaya, Pashu Patastra and Indrakshi stotra, which have strength to cure the native and to protect him from unnatural, untimely and unexpected demise.

17. MANTRA OF MAHA MRITYUNJAYA

Maha Mrityunjaya, Mrityunjaya Sanjeevani mantra, Laghu Mrityunjaya mantra, Anushtup Tryambak mantra prayog, Gayatri Mantra garbhit Triyambak mantra, Kshatabshara Mrityunjaya mantra, Mrityunjaya kavach and various types of Mrityunjaya mantra are essential to be recited by pandit or acharya or self as and when required. These are to be used along with the specific mantra, stotra, sukta etc. for preventing widow- hood, which we have detailed in the beginning of the text. For all mantras of Mrityunjaya, procedure and purashcharan, Havana, tarpan, marjan etc. the book named Mahamrityunjaya by Dr. Rudra Dev Tripathi is most authentic and authoritative.

18. VISHNU S AH ASTRA NAAM

This is a very effective and quite nseful stotra in which thousand different names of lord Vishnu are there. Vishnu is "Palanhaar" i.e. the protector. Those, who are suffering from incurable and complicated ailments, should read Vishnu Sahasrtra Naam. Books of Vishnu Sahastra Naam are available every where for further details.

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19. PASHUPATASTRA

MANTRA (मन्त्र) ॐ अस्य पाशुपतास्त्रशन्तिस्तोत्रस्य भगवान् वेदव्यास ऋषिः अनुष्टुप् छन्दः श्रीसदाशिवपरमात्मा देवता सर्वविघ्नविनाशार्थे पाठे विनियोग:। VINIYOG (विनियोग) ॐ नमो भगवते महापाशुपताय अतुलवीर्यपराकमाय त्रिपञ्चनयनाय नानारूपाय नानाप्रहरणोद्यताय सर्वागरक्ताय भिन्नांजनचयप्रख्याय शमशानवेतालप्रियाय सर्वविघ्ननिकृन्तनरताय सर्वसिद्धिप्दाय भक्तानुकंपिनेऽसंख्यवक्त्रभुजपादाय तस्मिन् सिद्धाय वेतालवित्रासिने शाकिनीक्षोभजनकाय व्याधिनिहकारिणे पापभंजनाय सूर्यसोमाग्निनेत्राय़ विष्णुकवचाय खड्गवज़हर्ताय यमदंडवरूणपाशाय रूद्रशूलाय़ ज्वलज्जिह्वाय सर्वरोगविद्रावणाय ग्रहनिगरहकारिणे दुष्टनाशक्षयकारिणे। ॐ कृष्णपिंगलाय फट। हुंकारास्त्राय फद। वज्रहस्ताय फद। शक्तये फद । दंडाय फट । यमाय फद । खड्गाय फद। नैरऋताय फद। वरूणाय फट । वज्राय फद। पाशाय फद। ध्वजाय फद । अंकुशाय फट। गदायै फट । कुबेराय फद। त्रिशूलाय फद । मुदगराय फट। चकाय फद। पदमाय फट/ नागास्त्राय फट । ईशानाय फद। खेटकास्त्राय फद। मुंडाय फद। मुंडास्त्राय फद । कंकालाख्याय फट । पिच्छिकास्त्राय फद । क्षुरिकास्त्राय फट । ब्रह्मास्त्राय फट / शक्त्यस्त्राय फद/ गणास्त्राय फट / सिद्धास्त्राय फट / पिलिपिच्छास्त्राय फद / गन्धर्वा स्त्राय फट। पूर्वास्त्राय फद । दक्षिणास्त्राय फद। वामास्त्राय फद। पश्चिमास्त्राय फट । मंत्रास्त्राय फद । शाकिन्यस्त्राय फद/ योगिन्यस्त्राय फट । दंडास्त्राय फट । महादंडायस्त्राय फद । नमोऽस्त्राय फट / शिवास्त्राय फद। ईशानास्त्राय फद/ पुरुषास्त्राय फट । अघोरास्त्राय फट । सद्योजातास्त्राय फद। हृदयास्त्राय फट । महास्त्राय फट। गरूडास्त्राय फट। राक्षसास्त्राय फद। दानवास्त्राय फट । क्षौंनरसिंहास्त्राय फट । त्वष्ट्रस्त्राय फद। सर्वासास्त्राय फट / न: फट / व: फट / प: फट / फः फद/ भ: फट / श्री: फट / पै: फट / भू: फट / भुवः फद। स्व: फट / महः फट । जन: फट । तप: फद । सत्यं फद।

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सर्वलोक फट । सर्वपाताल फट । सर्वतत्व फट । सर्वप्राण फद। सर्वनाड़ी फट्। सर्वकारण फट। सर्वदेव फट् / ह्रीं फद । श्रीं फद। हूं फद। स्त्रुं फद। स्वां फट। लां फट । वैराग्याय फट । मायास्त्राय फट । कामास्त्राय फट। क्षेत्रपालास्त्राय फट । शॅकारास्त्राय फट् । भास्करास्त्राय फद। चन्द्रास्त्राय फट । विघ्नेश्वरास्त्राय फट । गो: गां फट । स्त्रौं स्त्रौं फट। हीं हौं फट । भ्रामय भ्रामय फट्। सन्तापय सन्तापय फट। छादय छादय फट । उन्मूलय उन्मूलय फट। त्रासय त्रासय फट । संजीवय संजीवय फद। विद्रावय विद्रावय फट । सर्वदुरितं नासय नाशय फद।।

After reading these mantras, dasamsa, havana, tarpan, marjan should be done by following mantras: -

ॐ नमो भगवते महापाशुपताय नमः स्वाहा ॐ कृष्णपिंगलाय फट स्वाहा।

Pashupatastra should be read for 1100 times in very serious cases of ailments like cancer, AIDS, Hepatitis-B, brain tumor, Leukaemia etc. i.e. incurable sufferings. However, Pashupatastra is quite effective even if it is done I25 times in the case of ordinary ailments like Tuberculosis, neurological problems, stomach trouble, arthritis and cervical spondylitis etc. Dashamsa havan, tarpan, and marjan are also essential for the best results. It is always advisable to recite the mantra of Maha Kali to enhance the results of Pashupatastra.

20. MANTRA OF MAHAKALI

We are giving hereunder the mantra of Maha Kali, which has been strengthened to cure and prevent death like serious troubles and incurable ailments.

Mantra

कीं कीं कीं ॐ हूं हूं हीं हीं महाकाली कीं कीं कीं हूं हूं हीं हीं स्वाहा

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21. INDRAKSHI STOTRA (Prevents untimely widowhood and death)

This is a wonderful stotra, which is most effective and as good as Maha Mrityunjaya, Sanjivni Mrityunjaya, and Pashu Patastra or even more potent than that. The shodshopchar pujan is done of Indrakshi Devi before reciting the Indrakshi stotra, which is given below. This is rarely known stotra and not commonly used by the astrologers, pandits, and acharyas. We have experienced the wonderful results of Indrakshi stotra where other measures failed or were not much effective. It is always advisable to recite Indrakshi stotra if the 5th house is under the influence of Venus either by occupation, ownership or by strong aspect. Dashamsha, Havvan, Tarpan, Marjan should essentially be done for best benefic results and for absolute recovery of the patient. Indrakshi Stotra comprises the sacred names of Goddess Indrakshi. Lord Indra worshipped the goddess by these divine names. Whosoever recites this Stotra hundred times becomes free from diseases, if thousand times his all wishes are fulfilled. Undoubtedly this is a powerful Stotra expressed by Lord Indra. इन्द्राक्षी स्तोत्र ध्यान इन्द्राक्षीं द्विभुजां देवीं पीतवस्त्र समन्विताम्। वामहस्ते व्रज धरां दक्षिणे च वरप्रदाम्।।

इन्द्राक्षीं नाम सज्योतिनानारत्विभूषिताम्। प्रसन्न वदनाम्भोजामप्सरोगण सेविताम्।।

इन्द्र उवाच इन्द्राक्षी नाम सा देवी देवतैः समुदाहृता। गौरी शाकंभरी देवी दुर्गा नाम्नाति विश्रुता।। कात्यायनी महादेवी चन्द्रघण्टा महातपा। गायत्री सा च सावित्री व्राह्माणी ब्रह्मवादिनी। । नारायणी भद्रकाली रूद्राणी कृष्णपिंगला। अग्निज्चाला रौद्रमुखी कालरात्रिस्तपस्विनी।। मेघश्यामा सहसाक्षी विप्णुमाया जलोदरी। महोदरी मुक्तकेशी घोररूपा महावला।।

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अच्युता भद्रदा नन्दा रोगहन्त्री शिवप्रिय। शिवदूती कराली च प्रत्यक्ष परमेश्वरी।। महिषासुर हन्त्री च चामुण्डा सप्तमातर:। इन्द्राणी चेन्द्ररूपा च रूद्रशक्ति: परायणा।। शिवा च शिव रूपा च शिवशक्ति परायणा। सदा सम्मोहिनी देवी सुन्दरी भुवनेश्वरी।। आर्या दाक्षायणी चैव गिरिजा मेनकात्मजा। वाराही नारसिंही च भीमा भैरवनादिनी।। श्रुति स्मृतिर्धृतिर्मेधा विद्या लक्ष्मी: सरस्वती। अनन्ता विजया पूर्णा मानस्तोकापराजिता।। भवानी पार्वती दुर्गा हैमवत्यम्विका शिवा। शिवा भवानी रुद्राणी शंकरार्धशरीरिणी।। मृत्युंजया महामाया सर्वरोग प्रणाशिनी। ऐरावत गजारूढा भूषिता कंकणप्रभा।। एतैर्नामपदैर्दिव्यैः स्तुता शकेण धीमता। शतमावर्तते यस्तु मुच्यते व्याधि वन्धनात्।। आवर्तयेत्सहस्रं यो लभते वांछित फलम्। . इन्द्रेण कथितं स्तोत्रं सत्यमेव न संशयः।।

We have given several preventive and remedial measures regarding the rectification of marital disorders, unhappy married life, conjugal disas- ters, separation, suppression, set backs, widowhood, loss of wife, and sufferings of spouse by serious and incurable ailments. We would like to invite the attention of our readers towards effectiveness of these mantras, stotras, suktas etc. We are research scholars of astrology and have had the opportunity of examining the birth charts of more than a lakh of natives and have seriously and sincerely advised these measures as and when required. Most positive results have been experienced both by the devotees and us. Many families, who were ruined due to marital mishaps, have astonishingly regained their happiness, love and their sweet home by following suitable measures applicable to them. To select a suitable measure for a particular native also requires lot of knowledge and experience.

महाजनस्य संसर्ग:, करय नोन्तिकारक: पद्मपत्र-स्थिवं वारि धत्ते मुकताफल-ियम्।।

The association of a great person is always helpful to progress. You can see that the water on the leaf of a lotus looks as beautiful as pearl.

CHAPTER 5.5

MANGAL KAVACH AND

MANGAL YANTRA

A) MANGAL KAVACH

The function of Mangal Kavach is different than Mangal stotra. Mangal Kavach should be recited where protection and safety is required. This is very useful for those in whose birth chart, serious combination of accident and violent death is indicated.

VINIYOG अस्य श्रीमंगलकवचस्तोत्रमंत्रस्य कश्यप ऋषिः। अनुष्टुप छंद:/ अंगारकी देवता / भौमपीडापरिहारार्थ जप विनियोग:।।

DHYAN

रक्तांबरो रक्तवपु: किरीटी चतुर्भुजो मेषगमो गदाभृत्। धरासुतः शक्तिधरश्र्च शूली सदा मम स्याद्वरदः प्रशांत:।

KAVACH अंगारक: शिरोरक्षेन्मुखं वै धरणीसुत:। श्रवौ रक्तांबर: पातु नेत्रे मे रक्तलोचन:। नासां शक्तिधर: पातु मुखं में रक्तलोचन:। भुजौ मे रक्तमाली च हस्तौ शक्तिधरस्तथा। वक्षः पातु वरांगश्र्व हृदयं पातु लोहिता:। कटिं मे ग्रहराजश्च मुखं चैव धरासुतः। जानुजंघे कुजः पातु पादौ भक्तप्रिय: सदा।

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सर्वाण्यन्यानि चांगानि रक्षेन्मे मेषवाहन:। य इदं कवचं दिव्यं सर्वशत्रुनिवारणाम्। भूतप्रेतपिशाचानां नाशनं सर्वसिद्धिदम्। सर्वरोगहरं चैव सर्वसंपत्प्रदं शुभम्। भुक्तिमुक्तिप्रदं नृणां सर्वसौभाग्यवर्धनम्। रोगबंधविमोक्षं च सत्यमेतन्न संशय।।

इति श्रीमार्कण्डेयपुराणे मंगलकवचं संपूर्णम्।।

This Mangal Kavach is most useful for those who are suffering due to malefic effects of Mars. This is wonderful Kavach, which ruins enemies or the enemies are badly defeated in the fight. If one is snffering from evil spirits, the recitation of the Kavach will remove all such problems. This prevents all kinds of ailments especially those, which are indicated by Mars such as Blood Pressure, mnscular trouble, injury, burns, cnts, boils and operation etc. This Kavach of Mars prevents rivalry, punish- ment, and penalty and gives all kinds of happiness, wealth, prosperity and accomplishment of desires.

B) MANGAL YANTRA

There are many kinds of remedial measures in which yantra and tantra also play a prominent role in curtailing the evils. Yantra means an instrument or apparatus or a TILASM, a mystical graph. It is the shortest and easiest boon handed over to us by our siddha sages for fulfillment of our ambitions. Various Yantras are worshipped in our old temples, such as Gayatri yantra is worshipped in Bahuchari mandir. A yantra is worshipped in Amba mata temple. Shri yantra made of solid gold by Adi Shankaracharya is worshipped in Annapurna mandir of Varanasi. After long samadhies, sadhna and experiments, our great sages have designed various kinds of yantras for various works. When certain mantras are recited again and again, such graphs or images are formed due to vibrations and resonance of sound waves formed by pronouncing mantras. These yantras can be made on gold, silver, copper, bhojpatra, or sphatik etc. Auspicious and some specific Muhurts have also been specified for preparation of yantra. These yantras can be written on bhojpatra with Ashtagandh using pen of wing of peacock or Anaar (Pomegranate). These yantras can also be carved or embossed on various metals as mentioned above. Special and specific mantra japa and worship is done on these yantras to energize them.

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PREPARATION OF MANGAL YANTRA AND ITS PROPITIATION

Mars does play a vital role, in a female chart particularly, as it is a karaka or significator for husband. Therefore, the affliction of Mars curtails the marital harmony and causes delay. Mangal yantra has been used very successfully to rectify such adversities. This yantra is of a triangular shape and it is embossed or engraved over a triangular plate of copper. Twenty-one triangles are made inside a big sized triangle. Different names of Mars are written in every small triangle. The vantra of Mars should be properly placed vertically for its propitiation. This should be worshipped with shodashopchar poojan, using sweets and red flowers. Pran Pratishtha should be done, before finally worshipping it everyday. This is a strong and very advantageous yantra and prevents rash temperament, cures high or low blood pressure, expedites marriage of girls and provides marital bliss of a high order. Mangal yantra also protects one from enemies and rivals and they are defeated. Accidents and conflicts, wounds, operations etc are cured or saved. Mangal Yantra should be prepared in appropriate Muhurt. Position of Moon and the rising nakshatra should be favourable one on the basis of the birth chart. We will not discuss here about the Muhurt as it is a different subject. It is always advisable to prepare the yantra in the bright lunar half of Vaishakh or Margshirsh Maas. Favourable nakshatra, Tara, Yoga synchronizing with Tuesday will be the ideal period for the preparation of Mangal yantra. After preparation of yantra in appropriate and favourable period, regular worship of so prepared yantra should be done every day for at least one year. The worship should be done with the help of red chandan, red flower, roli, kesar etc. Prana Pratishtha of the yantra is most essential which may be got done by any learned, experienced and expert Acharya. This yantra with prana pratishtha should be worshipped in the following manner. This is called shodshopchar poojan of Mangal Yantra.

SANKALP (संकल्प)

देशकालौ स्मृत्वा मम जन्म राशे: सकाशान्नामराशे: सकाशाज्जन्मलग्नाद्वर्ष लग्नाद्वा गोचराच्चतुर्थाष्टमादित्यद्यनिष्टस्थानस्थित भौम सर्वानिष्ट फल निवृत्तिपूर्व क तृतीयैकादश शुभस्थान स्थित वदुत्तम फलप्राप्त्यर्थ आयुरारोग्यवृद्धयर्थ मृणच्छेदार्थममुकरोग विनाशार्थ वा पुत्र प्राप्त्यर्थ श्री मंगल देवता प्रसन्नतार्थे

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भौमव्रतं करिष्ये। तदंगत्वेन न्यास ध्यान पूजार्घ्यदानादिकं च करिष्ये।

VINIYOG (विनियोग)

ऊॅ अस्य मंत्रस्य विरूपाक्ष ऋषिः गायत्री छंदः धरात्मजोभौमोदेवता हां बीजम् हं सः शक्ति: सर्वेष्ट सिद्धये जपे विनियोग: ।

RISHIYADINYASA (ऋप्यादिन्यास)

ऊॅ विरूपाक्ष ऋषये नमःशिरसि। गायत्री छन्दसे नमःमुखे। धरात्मज भौम देवतायै नमः नेत्रयो। हां बीजाय नमः'गुह्ये हं सः शक्तये नमः पादयो विनियोगाय नमः'सर्वागे

KARANYAS (करन्यास)

ॐ ॐ भौमाय'अंगुष्ठाभ्यां नमः। ॐ हां भौमायतर्जनीभ्यां नमः । ॐ हं भौमायमध्यमाभ्यां नमः । ॐ सः भौमायअनामिकाभ्यां नमः । ॐ खं भौमाय'कनिष्ठिकाभ्यां नमः । ॐ खः भौमायकरतलकरपृष्ठाभ्यां नमः।

HRIDAYDIANYAS ( हृदयादिषडंगन्यास)

ॐ ॐ भौमाय 'हृदयाय नमः । ॐ हां भौमाय'शिरसे स्वाहा। ॐ हं भौमाय"शिखायै वषट्। ॐ सः भौमाय'कवचाय हुम्। ॐ खं भौमायनेत्रत्रयाय वौषद्। ॐ खः भौमाय'अस्त्राय फट।

SARVANGANYAS (सर्वागन्यास)

ॐ मंगलाय नमःअंधयोः। ॐ भूमिपुत्राय नमः'जानुनो।

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ॐ ऋणहर्त्रे नमःऊर्वो:। ॐ धनप्रदाय नमःकट्योः। ॐ स्थिरासनाय नमः'गुह्ये ॐ महाकायाय नःउरसि। ॐ सर्वकर्मावरोधकाय नमः 'वाम बाहौ। ॐ लोहिताय नमः'दक्षिण वाहौ। ॐ लोहिताक्षाय नम:कंठे ह्यगलाह ॐ सामगानां कृपाकराय नमः'मुखे। ॐ धरात्मजाय नमःनासिका। ॐ कुजाय नमःनेत्रयो। ॐ भौमाय नमः'ललाटे। ॐ भूतिदाय नमःभ्रुवो। ॐ भूमिनंदनाय नमः'मस्तके। ॐ अम्गारकाय नम:शिखायाम्। ॐ यमाय नमःसर्वागे। ॐ सर्वरोग पहारिणे नमःमूर्धादिहस्तांतम्। ॐ वृष्टिकत्रे नमःमूर्द्धादिपादांतम्। ॐ वृष्टिहत्रे नमः'चरणादिमस्तकांतम्। ॐसर्वरोगापहारकाय नमः 'दश दिक्षु च। ॐ आराय नमः'नाभौ। ॐ वकाय नमःवक्षसि। ॐ भूमिनंदनाय नमः"मूर्ध्नि।

After all kinds of Nyas as mentioned above, one should do Dhyan as given below:

DHYAN ( ध्यान)

जपाभं शिवं स्वेदजं हस्तपदमैर्गदा शूलशक्ती करे धारयंतम्। अवंती समुत्थं समेपासनस्थं धरानन्दनं रक्त वस्त्रं समीडे।।

Thereafter, the worship of Tamra Paatra (copper pitcher) i.e. Kalash should be done.

Peeth Pooja (पीठ पूजा) Worship of Savartho bhadra chakra-king bhadra

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mandal- should be done after their preparation over the peeth where all other powers and deities have been called and placed. ॐ यं मण्डूकादि परतत्त्वांत पीठ देवताभ्यो नमः। Thereafter, worship of nine shakti's should be done in the following order: ॐ वामायै नमः। ॐ ज्यैष्ठायै नम:। ॐ रौद्राय नम:। ॐ काल्यै नमः। ॐ कल विकरण्यै नमः। ॐ बल विकरण्य नम:। ॐ बल प्रमथिन्यै नमः। ॐ सर्वभूतदमन्यै नमः।

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ॐ मनोन्मयै नमः।

Thereafter, bathe or snan the yantra with pure water and by panchamrit, and thereafter, again with pure water. After bathing, pushpadhyasan, that is offering of flowers, should be done on all 21 triangle of the Mangal yantra with the help of following mantras. ॐ नमो भगवते सकलगुणात्मशक्ति युक्ताय भूमिपुत्राय योगपीठात्मने नम:।

After offering of flowers, concentrate on Mangal Dev Yantra and invite him humbly with pleasant mood by re-reciting Mangal Gayatri mantra.

ॐ अंगारकाय विद्महे शक्तिहस्ताय धीमहि तन्नो भौम: प्रचोदयात्।

Thereafter, do shodashopchar pujan i.e. worship with flower, tilak, incense, sweets, fruits, betel nuts etc. by using Mangal Gayatri mantra and by offering red flowers, red chandan, red clothes etc. आवरण पूजा After Aavaran pooja, do shadang pooja by extending rice grains in all directions. ॐ ॐ भौमाय हृदयाय नमः ।हृदय श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नम:। ॐ हां भौमाय शिरसे स्वाहा ।शिरः श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ हं भौमाय शिखायै वषद ।शिखा श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः।

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ॐ सः भौमाय कवचाय हुम् ।कवच श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ खं भौमाय नेत्रत्रयाय वौषद । नेत्रत्रय श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ खः भौमाय अस्त्राय फद ।अस्त्र श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। Pushpanjali ॐ अभीष्ट सिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागतवत्सल:। भक्त्या समर्पये तुभ्यं पं'थमावरणार्चनम्।।

Thereafter read all 21 names of Mars and put one flower every time over Mangal Yantra in various triangles one after another. ॐ मंगलाय नमः । मंगल श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ ॐ भूमिपुत्राय नमः /भूमिपुत्र श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नम:। ॐ ऋणहर्त्रे नमः /ऋणहर्तृ श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नम:। ॐ धनप्रदाय नमः ।धनप्रद श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ स्थिरासनाय नमः ।स्थिरासन श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ महाकायाय नमः ।महाकाय श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ सर्वकर्मावरोधकाय नमः । सर्वकर्मविरोधक श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्प यामि नम:। ॐ लोहिताय नमः ।लोहित श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ लोहिताक्षाय नम: ।लोहिताक्ष श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ..

ॐ सामगानां कृपाकराय नमः ।सामगानां कृपाकर श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नम:। ॐ धरात्मजाय नमः।धरात्मज श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ कुजाय नमः ।कुज श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ भौमाय नमः /भौम श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ भूतिदाय नमः /भूतिद श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नम :! ॐ भूमिनंदनाय नमः /भूमिनंदन श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ अंगारकाय नमः ।अंगारक श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ यमाय नमः ।यम श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नम:। ॐ सर्वरोग प्रहारिणे नमः । सर्वरोग प्रहरी श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नम:। ॐ सर्ववृष्टिकरत्रै नमः । सर्ववृष्टिकर्तृ श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ सर्वरोगापहारकाय नमः। सर्वरोगपहारक श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नम:।

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PUSHPANJALI

ASHTA MATRIKA POOJAN

ॐ ब्राह्मयै नमः । ब्राह्मी श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ माहेश्वर्ये नमः माहेश्वरी श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः।

ॐ ॐ कौमार्यै नमः । कौमारी श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। वैष्णव्यै नमः वैष्णवी श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ वाराहौ नमः । वाराही श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नम:। ॐ इन्द्राण्यै नमः । इन्द्राणी श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ चामुण्डायै नमः । चामुण्डा श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ महालक्षम्यै नमः । महालक्ष्मी श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः। ॐ ब्राह्मयै नमः । व्राह्मी श्रीपादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः।

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DAS DIGPALA POOJAN

ॐ लं इन्द्राय नमः ॐ रं अग्नेय नम: 1 ॐ मं यमाय नमः । ॐ क्षं नैर्त्ये नमः । ॐ वं वरूणाय नमः । ॐ यं वायवे नमः । ॐ कुं कुबेराय नमः। ॐ हं ईशानाय नमः । ॐ आं ब्रह्मणे नमः ॐ हीं अनंताय नमः 1

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INDRADIK POOJAN

ॐ वं वज्राय नमः ॐ शं शक्तये नमः । ॐ दं दण्डाय नमः । ॐ खं खंगाय नमः 1

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ॐ पं पाशाय नमः । ॐ अं अंकुशाय नमः । ॐ गं गदायै नमः। ॐ त्रिं त्रिशूलाय नमः ॐ पं पद्माय नमः । ॐ चं चंकाय नमः PUSHPANJALI

NAIVEDYA: after Aavaran pooja offer sweets, gur, wheat etc. AACHMAN: Offer water thereafter. Thus after doing shodashopchar poojan, argha, that is offering of water to Mangal Dev, should be done. ARGHA: Take water and put roli, red flower, sugar, red sandal and money therein. Offer this water over Mangal Yantra with absolute faith and devotion. ॐ भूमिपुत्र महातेज: स्वेदोद्धव पिनाकिन:। सुतार्थिर्न प्रपन्नत्वां गृहाणार्ध्य नमोस्तुते।। रक्तप्रवाल संकाश जपाकुसुम सन्निभ। महीसुत महाबाहो गृहाणार्ध्य नमोस्तुते।। After argha, pradakshina i.e. parikarama of Mangal yantra should be done and 21 names of Mars should be pronounced while perambulating around Mangal Yantra. Draw three lines on the ground with the help of a piece of kher wood, thereafter rub these lines by speaking out the following mantras: दुःख दौर्भाग्य नाशाय पुत्रसंतान हेतवे। कृतरेखात्रयं वाम पादेनैतत्प्रभार्जूम्यहम्।। ऋण दुःख विनाशाय मनोऽभीष्टार्थ सिद्धये। मर्जियाम्यसिता रेखान्स्तिस्त्रो जन्मत्रयोद्धवा:।।

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ॐ धरणीगर्भ संभूतं विद्युत्तेज सम: प्रभम्। कुमारं शक्ति हस्तं च मंगल प्रणमाम्यहम्।। ऋणहर्त्र नमस्तुभ्यं दुःखदारिद्रय नाशिने। नमामिद्योतमानाय सर्वकल्याण कारिणे।। देवदानवन्धर्वयक्ष राक्षस पन्नगा:।

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सुखं यान्ति यतस्तस्मै नमो धरणि सूनवे।। योवकमतिमापन्नो नृणां विघ्नं प्रयच्छति। पूजित: सुखं सौभाग्यं तस्मैक्ष्मासूनवे नमः॥ प्रसादं कुरू मे नाथ मंगलप्रद मंगल:। मेष वाहन रूद्रात्मन्युत्रान्देहि धनं यश:।। Thereafter Brahman bhojan and appropriate dakshina to them is essen- tial without which anusthan will remain incomplete. If the whole process is done without the help of any Pandit, even then Dakshina i.e. some money should be given to a Pandit.

PURASHCHARAN

Worship of Mangal Dev Yantra should be done likewise. Recite the Vedic mantra of Mars for 40,000 times. At many places where the adversity is so threatening that even the death may take place, the recitation of 6 lakh mantras of Mars has been advocated by few acharya for a complete Purashcharan. To make the yantra one should get up early in the morning (Bramha Muhurt) on any Tuesday. After one finishes his routine works, one should make the yantra with pomegranate pen and with ashta gandh on bhojpatra as given below.

गजाग्नि दिश्याथ नवादरि बाणा पातालं रूद्रा रस सविलिख्य। भौमस्य यन्त्र कमासे विधार्य मनिष्टनाशं प्रवदन्ति गर्गा।।

8 3 10 36 9 7 5 नमः

4 11 6

Nine squares are made, then in the first row, 8, 3, 10 are written respectively. In the second row, 9, 7, 5 and in the third row, 4, 11, 6 are written respectively. On adding any of three digits in a row, column or diagonal, the total comes to 21.

धनहीनो न हीनश्च धनिक: स सुनिश्चयः विधारतेन यो हीनः स हीनः सर्ववस्तपु।। According to Acharya Chanakya no one can be called impecu- nious in the want ofmoney, because knowledge is the real wealth, not the money and material. The basis of poverty is the deficiency of wealth of knowledge or education. Therefore one must yearn to acquire knowledge and not money.

CHAPTER 5.6

VRAT: A REMEDY FOR MARITAL MALADIES

Trat is one of the most significant, simple, facile and a traditional way of rectification of various kinds of maladies. If a planet is V adversely placed in a birth chart, the gems of the planet will enhance the adversity of that planet for e.g. if Mars is placed in any of the sensitive houses giving rise to Kuja dosha, wearing of coral or Moonga must not be advised as that will enhance the intensity of Kuja dosha. In such case vrat, donation and prayer are the only way to eliminate or curtail the adverse effects of the concerning planet. Generally in our country, innumerable persons both male and female observe vrat but they don't know many important factors to be adopted during the observation of vrat. Here we will explain the process of observation of a vrat thoroughly, so that one can get the best results of the vrat in shape of accomplishment of ambitions. In this chapter we will know about some specific vrats for the elimination of Kuja dosha, such as

1. Mangal vrat 2. Mangala Gauri vrat 3. Vat Savitri vrat 4. Sacred Gauri vrat

All these are time-tested remedies, which are followed by a large

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number of people, afflicted with Kuja dosha in their birth charts, to get the blessings of the Almighty for a happy and prosperous conjugal life.

Essentials of Vrat:

There are four important segments, which are quintessential for the orderly performance of vrat and to derive the maximum benefit. These are 1. Faith and Dedication 2. Sankalp 3. Fasting 4. Udyapan

I. FAITH and DEDICATION:

The first and most important prerequisite of vrat is faith. A vrat will be fruitless without faith and belief in its efficacy. The ordained vrat should be undertaken with full faith and belief that the God or Goddess so evoked would be pleased by one's reverence. Vrat means to dedicate your particular day to the deity. One has to pass the day with full dedication, sincerity and faith in Almighty God, or Goddess. He should be pious, honest and simple with absolute involvement in spiritual and religious thinking and devotion.

2. SANKALP:

One should purify oneself with a good cleansing bath and wear clean inner garments and apparels on the proposed day. The subject should face either north or east direction and undertake the oath of vrat or 'sankalp' according to following steps: - Sankalp or pledge is commitment to do a particular thing and should be undertaken following the following procedure: First Step: Face North or East direction and take water, rice, whole betel nut, money and flowers in hand. Second Step: Identify the person, place and time i. e. one should speak his name, his father's /her husband's name along with the gotra. Specify the time i. e. date, day, Samvat, month Paksha and "Nakshatra", and then specify the place i. e. the city, village or town where one is observing the vrat. Third Step: State the name of the vrat and the name of God or Goddess connected with the vrat. This should be followed by stating the special wish or objective for performing the vrat.

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श्री गणेशाय नमः (वत हेतु संकल्प) ॐ विष्णुविष्णुर्विष्णुः ॐ स्वस्ति श्रीमन्मुकुन्दसच्चिदानन्दस्याज्ञया प्रवर्तमानस्याघपरार्द्द्वयजीचिनो ब्ह्मणो द्वितीये-पराद् स्थन्तरादिद्वात्रिशंत कल्पाना मध्ये अष्टमे श्रीश्वेतवाराहकल्पे स्वायम्भुवादिमन्वन्तराणां मध्ये सप्तमे वैवस्वतमन्वन्तरे कृत-त्रेता-द्वापर कलिसंज्ञानां चतुर्युगानां मध्ये वर्तमाने अष्टाविंशतितमे कलियुगे तत्प्रथमचरणे तथापव्चाशत्कोटियो- जनविस्तीर्ण-भूमण्डलान्तर्गतसप्तद्वीपमध्यवर्तिनि जम्बूद्धीपे तत्रापि श्रीगंगादिसरिदभि: पावित-परमपवित्र भारतवण आरयावर्ता न्तर्गत-काशी कुरुक्षत्र-पुष्कर-पयागदि- नानातीर्थयुक्तकर्मभूमौ अमुक --- जनपदे अमुक- - -ग्रामे अमुक --- स्थाने श्रीमन्नृ पतिवीरविक्रमादित्यसमयतः अमुक- - -संख्यापरिमिते प्रवर्तमानवत्सरे प्रभवादिषण्ठिसम्वत्सराणां मध्ये अमुक --- नाम सम्वत्सरे अमुक्- - - अयने अमुक- - -ऋतौ अमुक -- -मासेअमुक --- पक्षे अमुक- - -तिथौ अमुक्त- - -वासरे अमुक --- नक्षत्रे अमुक- - -योगे अमुक्- - -करणे अमुक- - -राशिस्थिते सूर्य अमुक- - -राशिस्थितेचन्द्रे अमुक- - -राशिस्थितेदेवगुरा शेषेषु ग्रहेषु यथा यथा राशिस्थानस्थितषु सत्सु एवं ग्रहगुणविशेषणविशिष्टेक्षणे अमुक- - -गोत्रोऽहम् अमुक- -- शर्माडहम् अमुकस्य पुत्रोऽहं सपत्नीकोडहम् ममात्मनः श्रुतिस्मृतिपुराणोक्त फल-प्राप्त्यर्थ मम समस्त-पापक्षयपूर्वक मम सकुटुम्बस्य आयुरारोग्यैश्वर्यादि-अभिवृद्धये प्राप्तलक्ष्मी चिरकालसंरक्षणाय अपाप्तलक्ष्मीप्राप्त्यर्थ मम व्यापार प्रचुरलाभप्राप्त्यर्थ राजद्वारे सभायां दशोदिक यशोविजयप्राप्त्यर्थ पुत्रपौत्रादीना दीर्घा यष्यनैरुज्यबलपुष्टि-सुखावाप्तये मम इह जन्मनि जन्मान्तरे वा अखण्डसीभाग्यदाम्पत्यसुखप्राप्त्यर्थ ज्योतिश्शास्त्रोक्तग्रहसूचितारिष्ट- विनाशार्थम् सकलमनोरथ-

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कामनासंसिद्धये चुभफल्पाप्त्यर्थम् अमुक- - -देवतप्रीतिकाम: अमुक- - -वतम अहम करिष्ये।

It is important that process of pledge is performed for undertaking every kind of vrat. This is called 'sankalp' in which one promises or pledges for observing vrat for any particnlar day. In short it is a commitment to the god or goddess that I (full identity), on this day, will observe the vrat till evening for the accomplishment of 'this' particular wish. The "sankalp' can be taken in any language but preferably in Sanskrit. Those who do not know Sanskrit can pronounce sankalp in any language for the convenience. After Sankalp and other pooja activities one should always touch the spot of ground where he/she sat, after removing the Aasan or mat, with both hands and then put it on the forehead otherwise the major part of the effect of the worship and vrat will go to Indradeva. 3. FASTING Generally any kind of meal is avoided dnring vrat. In present era our sages allow us to take to the little and special food without any kind of salt, only once in a day so that routine activities may not be disturbed and one may not experience physical weakness. The little food i.e. "alpaahar" is taken only to provide essential strength and energy to the body, and not for taste. In most of the vrat the usage of salt has been prohibited because it determines the taste of the food. 4. UDYAPAN OF VRAT Udyapan means to make prayers, at the time of completion of the total dnration of Vrat, for accomplishment of ambitions and to beg excuse for the mistakes, errors and shortcomings that wonld have occurred during Vrats. Vrat is to be commenced after persistent thinking and after making a strong determination and if it gets discontinued due to one or the other reason that becomes futile until nnless Udyapan is done. Udyapan is a particular & specific process of worship of the concerning deity at the moment of completion of Vrat as suggested by sages and saints in various texts such as Vratrk. Vrat is observed for fnlfillment of any desire or wish. Udyapan is mostly done when we offer thanks to the deity for the blessing we received and desire gets fulfilled as an ontcome. After shodshopchar poojan i. e, sixteen-fold worship, one must beg excnse for any known or nnknown shortcomings and fanlts, which might have occurred during the duration of Vrat.

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Norms of Vrat:

The norms of vrat should be followed in advance and during the vrat.

· Normal meals should be taken the previous evening and in case of married ladies, as well as males, there should be a complete abstinence from sexual acts the day preceding and following the vrat period. Otherwise the vrat will be blemished. · The person observing vrat should not sit or lie down on the bed during the vrat. Even the touch of other's clothes should be avoided. · Vrat should be observed by those persons who are truthful, honest, kind hearted, religious, wise and sincere. · For females it has been rightly said: -

नास्ति स्त्रीणा पृघायज्ञोन वतं नाप्युपोषणम् / भर्तृ, श्रूषयैवैता लोकानिष्टान् वजन्ति हि।

It means that a woman should serve her husband only. She should neither observe any vrat nor she should perform any worship without the consent of her husband. A woman can get heaven etc. only by serving her husband and being loyal towards him. No worships, religious yagya or vrat is more important for woman than serving her husband.

· Women should not take the oath for a vrat in case they are undergoing menstruation but if the menstrual cycle unexpectedly beings for some reason after the pledging or during the vrat, the vrat should be completed as pledged by them. · Vrat should neither be started nor be closed within three days of the rise or combustion of Venus and Jupiter for getting best and early results. वतारम्भे मातृ पूजा नान्दीश्राद्ध च कारयेद।

Before commencement of any vrat, worship of Ganpati, Matrika and Panchdevta, must be done and thereafter Nandi Shradh should be performed. A small statue of the deity, for whom vrat is undertaken, should be got prepared in gold. Thereafter Shodashopchar Poojan of the deity should be done. • भर्ता पुत्रः पुरोधाश्व श्रातापत्नी सखापि च। यात्रायाधर्मकार्येषु कर्तव्या प्रतिहस्तकाः

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If one can not observe vrat due to some problem or obstruction or because of being on journey one should get it done through his or her representative, husband, wife, elder son, Purohit, brother or friend. If none of these is available, vrat can be got done by Brahmins.

· Before breaking the fast in the evening, one should sit on an "Aasan" (mat) and concentrate on God or Goddess invoked and repeat one's wish and the fact that one observed vrat on such a date and for such a purpose and that now one is breaking the vrat. One should plead forgiveness for any mistakes that may have been committed during the vrat.

Precautions during the Vrat:

During the vrat of Tuesday or in any vrat following precautions are prescribed. 1. कोधात् प्रमादाल्लोभाद वा वतभंगो भवेद यदि। दिनत्रय न भ्रुजीत ... In Garud Puran, it is stated that those, who observe vrat, should always keep in mind that there should not be any loss of temper, laziness, greediness and attraction etc. during the vrat otherwise the vrat will be violated. In that case, one should not eat meals for three consecutive days and should start the vrat thereafter again. 2. The person should remain silent as much as possible, should especially not converse with an atheist, disbeliever, a critic of the vrat, a contemptous person or with women who are menstruating. The person should avoid common gossip, anger, jealousy, hatred, criticism etc. He should not lie or sleep at all during the vrat, prayers etc. otherwise the vrat will automatically be violated.

3. असकृज्जल पाना च्चसकताम्बूल भक्षणात।

उपवास .. प्रणश्येत दिवास्वापच्च मैथुनात ।। In Vishnu Puran, it has been mentioned that one should not drink water again and again or sleep during daytime or eat tobacco or beetles during vrat. One shonld also not indulge in any kind of sexual act during vrat otherwise the vrat will be broken. Vrat may also get broken by repeatedly drinking water or juice etc. 4. Meals may not be taken altogether or may be taken only once a day during vrat but that too in company of one of the same generation, or after setting apart meals for Brahmin. Eating of betel, nuts, chocolates, mouth fresheners and any kind of tasty food, even if it does not contain

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salt or cereals, is strictly prohibited, It is so because only little food is taken to maintain routine strength for work. 5. Sleeping is normally prohibited during vrat. 6. And as far as possible the person should pray the God or Goddess invoked and read good and purifying literature etc. One should mediate and think about God. If by any mischance, any of those rules are broken, the vrat can be started again by making due amendments etc., by donating money, clothes, fruits, flowers, grains etc. (The original rule of amendments has been prescribed as donation of a cow and gold.) It is very difficult for a normal working person to undergo a 24-hour vrat these days, so it may be substituted by vrat that is only up to the evening. Whatever be the case, it is necessary that the vrat is undergone and completed with full adherence to the rules and regulations, if at all undertaken. Undertaking a vrat means that you are pledging to the God or Goddess that you would be concentrating or praying, with virtuous thoughts, avoiding all sorts of indulgence, including food and water. It is dedication to the God or Goddess of your faith and belief with complete devotion. Our Rishis and sages had foreseen the mental status and intellectual inclination, education, dedication, discipline, faith, concen- tration, pronunciation and other aspects of the natives of Kaliyug. They have prescribed very easy as well as very tough mantra and stotra etc. for different categories of the natives based on their knowledge, merits and abilities to read, recite and perform the same. They have given a very easy and simple remedy, which can be obtained by sincere adherence and that is vrat. But, however, vrat is commonly advised to them who have strong faith and will, but they cannot read text in Sanskrit. Vrat can be observed even by those who have language problem or by those who are highly educated but due to difference in culture, their pronunciation in Sanskrit is incorrect. Vrat can also be kept by those who can read and recite mantra and stotra and they further want to get quick results and can also afford to keep Vrat in addition to adhering to remedies in the form of mantras and stotra.

Some points to remember

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essential points which should be remembered and followed by all during observance of Vrat: - 1. There must be a feeling of true and absolute dedication towards the concerning deity, that is Almighty. The day of Vrat is not just to keep . fast or to eat nothing but is a day of living with pious minds and deeds. A day is dedicated to the deity. One surrenders him and goes in the shelter of concerning power for his or her blessings for the accomplishment of ambitions. One should eat little so that routine may not be disturbed but the food should be pions i.e. 'Satvik' and 'Sookshma'. 2. Women are advised not to observe vrat during menstrual periods. Most important vrat of Karva Chauth should also not be observed during the period of impurity. Sages have very strictly stressed this point. One should otherwise donate 380 cows with mounting of gold on their horns. If the sankalp has been taken, vrat should be completed. If menstrual periods begin after sankalp has been taken and the mantra of prayaschit (repentance) should be done when the menstrual period is over. 3. If possible, cleaning of teeth with toothpaste made of chemicals is also not advisable. 4. One shonld not meet any woman who is having menstrual periods if this fact is known. 5. One should not make a contact with any corrupt male or female, if known. 6. One should utilize his time by reading books or magazines on religious or sacred subjects or by listening to or chanting bhajan etc. One should not read any murder mystery or romantic novels, books, stories and one should also avoid such type of serial on television so that the purity of mind may not be disturbed even for a short period. 7. Evening meal as prescribed in various vrats should be taken with the person of equal status such as husband, wife, brother, sister, sister- in-law etc. but not with mother, father, son, daughter or parents-in-law. Pucca bhojan like paratha, sabji, should be prepared. However, in the evening meals of vrats other than Tuesdays, only one cereal should be taken as food though there may be several vegetables. 8. In the vrat on Tuesdays, one should take sweet food, fruits, milk etc. during 12 noon to 3 PM. Choorma is the best intake for the Tuesday. 9. The commencement and ending any vrat is the toughest task. No vrat should be started or finished abruptly and it should not be closed without proper procedure. Otherwise, the subject will have to suffer the curse of concerning deity. Any vrat should be commenced only after firm

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faith, appropriate advice of any competent and meritorious astrologer. Only a good astrologer should do the selection of suitable vrat. Essentials as mentioned above should be followed during vrat. Generally, the vrat should be stopped only after the fulfilment ofdesires. However, the vrat can be closed due to any other reason, if it becomes imperative. But vrat should never be stopped without proper procedure, which is called Udyapan. Udyapan is to pray and thank the deity and offer your obeisance at the feet of concerning deity for the fulfillment of ambitions and to beg excuse for shortcomings, errors, and faults in worship. This is done after comprehensive shodshopchar poojan of the deity for which any standard book of vrat can be referred. Vrats are of several kinds and all of them cannot be discussed here, however, the brief explanation of the concept of vrat should clear the understanding of vrat. Vrat are very effective if undertaken properly and definitely prove fruitful. Besides, using them to pacify planets, please Gods and Goddesses and to attain a special desire, vrats are also very effective when used as preventive measures against evils and impending misfortunes etc. Selection of appropriate and suitable Vrat is not a tough job. Mostly the Vrat of Tuesdays is required to be observed by all mangli women and men. In this Vrat intake of salt is absolutely prohibited. Vrat on Tuesdays is also observed for Mangala Gauri in addition to placate evil martial configuration.

Mangal Vrat:

Mangali persons or those who are suffering from the evils of Mars regarding the absence of conjugal bliss owing to any reason, or the possibility of loss of life of the partner or separation, or otherwise those who are leading miserable married life due to the adversity of Mars must observe vrat on Tuesday in the following way: - First of all shodasashopchar Poojan of Mars should be done as explained above with full faith, devotion and dedication. Certain specification, norms, methods and stories have been men- tioned in various texts on vrats. Here we will be discussing all-important points of mangal vrat i.e. observation of vrat on Tuesdays. A wrong concept in the society is prevalent the females should not observe mangal vrat because this vrat is only for Hanumanji. Since Hanumanji was a bal brahmachari therefore the curse of Hanumanji may burn the lady if she worships him or keeps vrat on Tuesdays. This misconception is really suicidal. We want to draw the attention of such readers that vrat on Tuesday does not mean the vrat of Hanumanji. Mangal vrat may be

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observed to please Mangal graha, Mata Durga or any of her in carnation, and to please Hanumanji as well. Mangal vrat is observed almost in the same way except the primary worship of the concerning deity. Specific stories will be different in various cases of Mangal Vrat. If Vrat is being observed to placate Mangal Graha, the story will be different than if the Vrat is being observed for Mangala Gauri or any other deity. Here we are mostly concerned with the vrat on Tuesdays to prevent the adversity cast by planet Mars. The girls or ladies who are suffering or may suffer due to the evil effects of Mars in their birth charts or if they have Kuja dosha and get married with a non-Mangali boy, must observe vrat on Tuesdays. If the Kuja Dosha does not get properly balanced in the horoscope of bride or bridegroom, they suffer a lot in the following aspects of life. 1- Prosperity and progress gets checked and financial problems become grave due to which marital happiness gets hampered. 2- Health of the life partner remains questionable. Mental depression may also arise to either of the partner and the feeling of well being may lack. 3- The couple may suffer in respect of children. Either there will be denial or children will not survive or they will be cause of worry for the native. 4- Death of either of the partner or permanent disability due to accidents or mishaps, the widowhood etc. may be the outcome of marriage of Mangali and non-Mangali bride and bridegroom. Vrat on Tuesday may be observed both by male or female alike. Now we will discuss all about the vrat on Tuesday as suggested by our sages. This will curtail or eliminate the adversities of Kuja Dosha and other evils of Mars such as problems connected with health, enemy, court cases, deaths, poverty, accidents, blood pressure, opposition, destruction and defeat of rivals, lands, houses, wounds, children birth. abortions and miss carriages, still births, miserable married life etc. The Sankalp should be taken by keeping rice, water, betel nut, flowers and money in the right palm facing towards east or worth. Thereafter the contents in the hand should be put in front of Ganapati Devta. After Sankalp Shodshophar poojan of Ganpati and Mangal Graha is essential. Without Ganpati pooja, the native is not bestowed with the good results. This is well-established fact that Agrapooja of Ganpati is most essential before offering any other worship to the concerning powers of planets or God.

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For further clarification and understanding about the Mangal Vrat, we are giving here under Mangal Vrat Vidhaanam - अथ मंगल वत पूजन विधि ॐ हां ह सः खं खः, यह मग्ल का षडक्षर मन्न्र है। विनियोग - अस्य श्री मग्ल षडक्षर मन्त्रस्य विरूपाक्षऋषिः, गायत्री छनदः, धरात्मजो देवता हां बीजम्, हं शक्ति:, चिरजीविगुणवत्पुत्रपाप्तये (भजन्म ऋणविमुक्तये, मंगलजन्यदोषोंपशान्तये वा) जपे विनियोगः । ऋशयादिन्यास - ॐ विरुपाक्षषये नगः शिरसि, गायत्रीछन्दसे नमो मुखे श्रीधरात्मजदेवतायै नमो हदि, हां बीजायनमो गुहो, हं शक्तयेनमः पादयोः, विनियोगाय नमः सर्वाठे। कर न्यास - ॐ अंगुष्ठाभ्यां नमः । हां तर्जनीभ्यांनम: । हं मध यमाभ्यांनमः । सः अनाभिकाभ्यां नमः । खं कनिष्ठिकाभ्यां नमः । चा: करतलकरपृष्ठाभ्यां नमः । इस प्रकार न्यास करने के बाद प्रार्थना करें।- पार्थना - रक्तमाल्याम्बरधरः शक्तिशूलगदाधरः । चर्तुभुजो मेषगमो वरदः स्याद्रायुतः ।

ख मंगलाय नमः इस मन्त्र से आवाहन के लिए यन्त्र पर अक्षत छोइ़ना चाहिए तथा स्थापन कर आसन, पाघ, अर्ध्य, आचमन, स्नान, वस्त्र, गंध, दीप, पुष्पादि से पूजन करना चाहिए और" ॐ वं हृदयाय नमः । ॐ वी शिरसे स्वाहा। ॐ ट शिखायै वषद्। ॐ टं ट वं कवचाय हुं। ॐ हंसः नेत्रन्रयाय वौषद। ॐ खं खः अस्त्राय फद "इससे षडंग पूजा करके प्रथमावरण निवेदन करने के बाद 21 कोष्टक वाले त्रिकोण यन्त्र का क्रमशः पूजन करें। यथा-

ॐ मंगलाय नमः पादौ पूजयामि 1/ ॐ भूमिपुत्राय नमः जानुनो पूजयामि 2। ॐ ऋणहर्त्रे नमः ऊरं पूजयामि 3/ ॐ ६ नदाय नमः कटी पूजयामि 4। ॐ स्थिरासनाय नमः गुह्य पूजयामि 5। ॐ महाकालाय नमः उरः पूजयामि 6। ॐ सर्वकर्मावरोधकाय नमः वामवाहुँ पूजयामि 7। ॐ लोहिताय नमः दक्षिणवाहु नूजयामि 8। ॐ लोहिताक्षय नमः कंठ पूजयामि 9। ॐ सामगानां कृपाकराय नमः मुखं पूजयामि 10/ ॐ 2 राम्तजाय नमः नासिंका पूजयामि 11/ ॐ कुजाय नमः नेत्रद्वय पूजयामि 12। ॐ भीमाय नमः ललाटं पूजयामि 13/ ॐ भूतिदाय

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नमः भुवोर्मध्ये पूजयामि 14। ॐ भूमिनन्दनाय नमः मस्तक पूजयामि 15। ॐ अंगारकाय नमः शिखां पूजयामि 16/ ॐ यमाय नमः नेत्रद्वयं पूजयामि 19/ ॐ वृष्टिहर्त्रें नमः चरणादि मस्तकान्त पूज्यामि 20/ ॐ सर्वकामफलपदाय नमः दिशः पूजयामि। इस प्रकार त्रिकोणात्मक मंगल-यन्त्र का पूजन कर द्वितियावरण निवेदन करके पुनः तीनों कोणों में क्रमशः - "ॐ वक्राय नमः। ॐ आराय नमः । ॐ भूमिजाय नमः ।" इससे पूजन करना चाहिए। तृतीय आवरण की प्रार्थना - "अभीष्ट सिद्धिमे देहि शरणागतवत्सल। भक्तया समर्पये तुभ्य तृतीयावरणार्चनम"। इसके बाद बाहर के कोष्ठक में क्रमशः इस प्रकार पूजन करना चाहिए यथा - ॐ ब्राहयै नमः । ॐ माहेश्वयैं नमः। ॐ कौमार्ये नमः। ॐ वैश्णव्यै नमः । ॐ बाराह्यै नमः । ॐ इन्द्राण्यै नमः । ॐ चमुण्डायै नमः ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमः ।

इस प्रकार पूजन करके चतुर्थ आवरण पूजन की प्रार्थना करें- "अभीष्ट सिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागतवत्सल। भक्तया समर्पये तुभ्यं चतुर्थावरणार्चनम्।" इसके बाद बारह के 5वें आवरण का पूजन करें यथा - ॐ इन्द्राय नमः । ॐ अग्नये नमः । ॐ यमाय नमः । ॐ निऋतये नमः । ॐ वरुणाय नमः । ॐ वायवे नमः । ॐ सोमाय नमः । ॐ ईशानाय नमः । ॐ ब्रह्मणे नमः । ॐ अनन्ताय नमः । प्ार्थना- "अभीष्ट सिंद्धि में देहि शरणागतवत्सल। भक्तया समर्पये तुभ्यं पंचमावरणार्चनम्।" अन्त में छठवें आवरण का पूजन करना चाहिए। यथा - "ॐ वजाय नमः । ॐ शक्तये नमः ॐ दण्डाय नमः । ॐ पाशाय नमः । ॐ अंकुशाय नमः । ॐ गदायै नमः । ॐ ररिशूलाय नमः । ॐ पद्माय नमः । ॐ चक्राय नमः ।" प्रार्थना - अभीष्ठसिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागतवत्सल। भक्तया समर्पये तुभ्यं सुषष्ठावरणार्चनम्। इस प्रकार "मंगलाय साँगाय सपरिवाराय" पूजन कर धूप-दीप नैवेघ समर्पण कर (नैवेघ में हलवा या चूरमा आगे रखकर) जल पूर्ण ताम-पात्र में रक्त-चन्दन रक्त-पुष्प अक्षत और फल के साथ घुटना टेक कर अर्ध्य देना चाहिए। अर्ध्य देने का मन्त्र -

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ॐ भूमिपुत्र महातेजः स्वेदोद्गवचिनाकिन: । श्रेयोऽर्थीत्वां परपन्नोहं गुहाणार्ध्य नमोस्तु ते।। रक्त-प्रचालसंकाश जपाकुसुमसन्निभ। महीसुत महावाहो गृहाणार्ध्य नमोस्तु ते।। इस प्रकार अर्ध्य देकर मध्य के 21 नाम वाले त्रिकोण में उन्ही नामो को लेते हुए 21 बार पृदक्षिणा और प्रणाम करना चाहिए। तदनन्तर खैर की जलती हुई लकड़ी के अग्नि भाग से अपने सागने भूमि पर बराबर 3 रेखा बनाकर उसे बायें पैर से मन्त्र पढ़ते हुए मिटा देना चाहिए। मन्त्र - दुःख दौर्भाग्य नाशाय पुत्रसन्तानहेतवे। कृतं रेखात्रयं वामपादेन तत्पमार्ज्याभ्यहम्। ऋणदुः खविनाशाय मनोऽभीष्टार्थसिद्धये। मार्जयाम्यसिता रेखास्तिस्रो जन्म त्रयोद्रवाः।। अन्त में पुष्पाज्ली लेकर प्रार्थना करनी चाहिए। प्रार्थना - धरणीगर्भुयंभूतं विदुत्तेजः समप्रभम्। कुमारं शक्ति हस्त च मंगल प्रणमाम्यहम्। ऋणहर्त्रें नमस्तुभ्यं दुः खारिदथनाशिने। नमामि घोतमानाय सर्वकल्याणकारिणे। देव-दानव-गन्धर्व-यक्षराक्षस-पन्नगाः । सुखं यन्ति यतस्तस्मै नमो धरणिसुनवे। यो वक्रगतिमापनो नृणां विघ्नंप्रयच्दति। पूजति सुखसौभाग्यं तस्मै क्ष्मासूनवे नमः। प्रसाद कुरू मे नाथ मंगलपद मंगल। मंषवाहनरुद्रात्मन पुत्रान्देहि धनं यश। एवं वतपरा नारी प्राप्नुयात्सुभगान सुतान। धनाप्त्यै ऋणनाशाय वतं कुर्यात पुमानमि। ।। इति मन्त्रमहोदधौ पञ्चदश तरंगें मग्लवतविधि।।

इस मन्त्र से पुष्पाज्ली समर्पित करें और चढ़ाये हुए प्रसाद का आध I भाग ब्राह्मण को दान देकर आधा भोजन करना तथा ब्राह्मण को उचित दक्षिणा देनी चाहिए। इस प्रकार इष्टसिद्धिपर्यनत श्रद्धापूर्वक इस वत को करें और कार्य सिद्ध हो जाने पर सविधि मंगल वत का उघापन कर 50 ब्राह्मणों को भोजन कराना चाहिए।

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After Sankalp, Shodshouphar Poojan and Prathna etc. Aarti of Mangal Devtaa should be sung with devotion and concentration. Now the Vrat should be commenced and during Vrat one should always remember important points of Vrat as mentioned earlier. These precautions are essential in each and every Vrat such as Brahmcharya (abstinence), avoiding nap in the day, anger or any activities of making love and hatred etc. Avoid touching anyone, avoid taking much water or juice or any tasteful eatable, and avoid reading horror, detective or sexual books and such conversation as well. During Mangal Vrat one may take a glass of milk, tea or juice in the morning after the above sankalp and worship etc. Thereafter one should take "Choorma" (made of wheat flour and jaggery) between 12 noon to 3 p.m. One should not forget that only a small quantity to subside the hunger should be taken and not full stomach like other days. If one does not want to take Choorma due to any reason one may eat sweet fruits or sweets instead. The salt of any kind is strictly prohibited in Mangal Vrat. Any fruit, which contains salt, should not be taken. After completing the Vrat one should sing Aarti of Mars before going to bed. If it is very essential one may take one or two fruits after Aarti and before going to bed. Mangal Vrat should be observed for at least one year. But the Vrat can be extended for 5 years or for whole of the life as advised by Guru or Acharya or by any competent astrologer. After completing the Vrat of Mars, udyapan is required. It means that the devotee is terminating the mangal vrat now onwards. He begs pardon for his mistakes and donates to Brahmins and does lot of prayer.

मंगलवतोघापनम् गौतम उवाच उघापनविधिं बूहि मम सम्यग् ग्रहेश्वर!। येन ज्ञातेन जगतो ह्वापकारो महान्भवते //।।। मंगल उवाच विधेयो मण्डपः सम्यगब्हस्तप्रमाणतः । स्थण्डिल मध्यतः कार्य हस्तैकेन प्रमाणतः ।।2/। मण्डलं तु प्रकर्तव्यं मामकं सक्ततण्डुलैः। पूर्वोक्तनि च नामानि मण्डले पूजयेत् ततः ।3/ एकविंशतिकोवेषु चतुर्दीपान्चितेषु च। एकविंशतिकुम्भांश्च स्थापयित्वा मदग्रतः ॥।4।।

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सौवर्णी प्रतिमां तत्र सीपयेत कलशोपरि। रक्तवस्त्रेण संवेब्य पूजयेत कुयुमैः शुभै।।5॥ अग्निर्मूरधति मन्त्रेण होम खदिरसम्भवैः । अबेत्तरशत हुत्वा दिक्पालांश्च हुनेत ततः।।6।। अग्पूजा प्रकर्तव्या नामभिर्मम सर्वदा। मग्लाय च पादौ तु भूमिपुत्रेति गुह्मके।।7।। ऋणहर्त्रे तु नाभौ च महाकालाय वक्षसि। सर्वकामप्रदत्रे च मम बाहू प्रपूजयेत्।।8।। लोहितो हस्तयोश्चैव लोहिताक्षश्च कण्ठके। आस्ये सम्पूजयेन्मां च सामगानां कृपाकरम्।।9।। धरात्मजं नासिकायां कुज च नयनद्वये। भौमं ललाटपट्टे च भूमिजाय भ्रुवोस्तथां।/10/। भूमिननदननामान मूर्टिन सम्पूजयेत तथा। अगरक शिखायां तु यमं च कवचे सदा।/11/। सर्वरोगापहतरिमस्त्रदेशे आकाशे बष्किर्तार प्रपूजयेत। प्रहर्तारमधस्तथा ।। 12/। सर्वाे च प्रपूज्योडस्मि सर्वकामफलपुदः 1 एवं सम्पज्य चागषु पचाद् गन्धादिनाऽर्चयेत्।/13/। भेज्यैकविंशति विपान् दघात कुम्भान सवस्रकान। आचार्य पूजयेत पचाद् दत्वा धेनुं स-वत्सकाम्।/14। सर्व निवेदयेत पीठं गुरवे च शुचिस्मितः । अछिदं याचयेत तेभ्यः सर्वे बूयुर्वतं शुभम्।/15॥ दत्वादीना-डन्ध-कृपणान् स्वयं भुजत वाग्यतः ।/16।।

इति श्रीपद्मपुराणे मंगलवतोघापनं सम्पूर्णम् गौतम जी ने कहा कि, हे ग्रहेश्वर! अब मंगलवत के उधापन की विधि अच्छी तरह बतलाइए। जिस उद्यापनविधि के जान लेने से संसार का कल्याण हो ।।1।। मंगलन जी ने कहा - हे गौतम जी, आठ हाथ का मण्डप निर्माण करें, उस मण्डप के मध्य एक हाथ का स्थण्डिल (वेदी) निर्माण करें।।2।। उसमें रक्त (लाल), चावल से मेरा मण्डप बनावे। उस मण्डप में पहले बताये हुए 21 नामों से पूजन करें।।3।। इसमें इफ्ीस कोठों में इफ्ीस नाम-मन्त्रों की पूजा करें। और चारों दिशाओं में चार दीप स्थापित करें।।4।। उन कलशों पर सुवर्ण की मेरी प्रतिभा स्थापित करें। और

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लाल वस्त्र लपेट कर सुगन्धित पुष्पों से पूजन करें।।5।। उसके बाद खैर की लकड़ी से "अग्निर्मूर्ध0" इस मन्त्र से 108 बार आहुति प्रदान करें। बाद में दसों दिग्पालों को आहुति दें।।6।। और मेरे नाम-मन्त्रों से इस प्रकार अग्पूजा करें। "मग्लाय नमः " कहकर चरणों की पूजा करें, "भूमिपुत्राय नमः " ठस्रै गुह्य भाग का पूजन करें।।7।। "ऋणहर्त्रें नमः " से नाभि की, "महाकालाय नमः " से वक्ष तथा "सर्वकामप्रदाने नमः " से मेरे बाहुओं का पूजन करें।।8।। "लोहिताय नमः " से हाथ, "लोहिताक्षाय नमः " से कण्ठ का, सामधान करने वाले पर कृपा करने वाले "सामगाय नमः " इससे मुख पूजन करें। ।9।। "धरात्मजाय नमः " से नासिक एवं "कुजाय नमः " से दोनों नेत्रों का पूजन करें। इसी प्रकार "भौमाय नमः" से भाल-ललाट में "भुमिजाय नमः " से भौंहों का, "भूमिनन्दनाय नमः " से मस्तक की पूजा करें, " अगरकाय नमः " से "शिखायै वषद्" कहें, उसी प्रकार "यमाय नमः" से "कवचाय हुँ" तथा "सर्वरोगापहर्त्रे नमः " से "अस्ाय फट" इस प्रकार कहें, "वृष्कित्रे नमः " से आकाश, "प्रहर्त्रे नमः " से नीचे, "सर्वकामफलप्रदाय नमः "से सर्वाव का पूजन करें। इस प्रकार अंगें का पूजन कर, उसके बाद गन्ध आदि से पूजन करें। /10-13/। तदन्तर इफ्ीस बाह्माणों को भोजन कराकर उन्हें वस्त्र के साथ घड़ा प्रदान करें। उसके बाद आचार्य का पूजन करें और उन्हें बछड़े सहित गाय प्रदान करें।/14।। और प्रसन्नचित से यजमान को चाहिए कि वह समस्त मण्डप एवं पीठ आचार्य को प्रदान करें। और उनसे इस वत की पूर्ण सफलता का आर्शिवाद ग्रहण करें।।15।। और अनाथों (दीनो-अपाहिजों) को भोजन कराने के बाद आ स्वयं मौन होकर भोजन करें।। 16।। इस प्रकार आचार्य पण्डित श्री शिवदत्त मिश्र शास्त्रीकृत भाषाटीका सहित मंगलवत की उद्यापन-विधि समाप्त।

MANGALA GAURI VRAT Mangala Gauri Vrat is very common in Maharashtra. This Vrat should be observed by married women so that they may never suffer widow- hood; so that they may ever enjoy the association of their husbands and may lead a pleasant and happy married life. Women who observe Mangala Gauri Vrat, their husband are dedicated to them. They are loyal

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towards their wives and never try to seek any kind of physical pleasure elsewhere. The women whose sponses are disloyal and go to other ladies must observe Mangala Gauri Vrat. They will experience the change in their husbands soon after. The vrat should be observed for five years on each and every Tuesday commencing from first Tnesday of Sravana. After successful completion of five years of Mangala Gauri Vrat, the same may be observed on Tnesdays of Sravana Maas only i.e. 4 times in a year dnring the month of Sravana only. First of all Sthapana of Mangala Gauri should be dine. Navgraha and Matrikaa Kalash etc shonld also be properly placed/at the place of worship keeping the face towards north. Shodoshopchar Poojan should be done of all these including Mangala Gauri. This poojan is like any other poojan as mentioned in Vashisthi Hawan Paddhati. Shodas Matrikaa Poojan shonld be done with full and correct process. In the end worship of Mangala Gauri is done. Thereafter take sankalp for Mangala Ganri Vrat. Thereafter the story Mangala Ganri Vrat is read or heard. After completing the worship and story of Mangala Ganri get up from the Aasan, the mat, tonch the ground by hand and then tonch your forehead. Thereafter take the Prasad. As regards the story of Mangala Ganri Vrat, there are a few stories in vogue. In one story Sarvan Kumar asks Shiv and Shiv narrates the story of importance and fruits of the Mangala Ganri Vrat. In other story Lord Krishna tells the story to Yndhisthir abont Mangala Ganri Vrat. Any of the stories as available in the market may be read. After completing the Sankalp, worship of Mangal Gauri, touch the ground after removing the mat or Aasan and tonch yonr forehead. Mangala Ganri Vrat is very fruitful for Mangal Graha to prevent widowhood or nnhappy conjugal life and after Mangali Dosha shanti. Those who are desirons for son or grandson, they may also observe Mangal Gauri Vrat.

VAT SAVITRI VRAT

This is the most useful, common and well-known vrat for the long and healthy life of husband. Mangali girls and married mangali women mnst observe this vrat for everlasting conjngal bliss. This prevents widow- hood. This vrat is observed from Amavasya day of the month of Jyestha. In this vrat, worship of the tree of Bargad or Vat Virksha is performed. It is the strongest tree, which has a very long life. This is the reason

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that worship of vat vriksha is done by women and they prey for healthy and long life of their husband like that of Vat Vrksha. First of all the girl should prepare small spherical sweets by frying them. Honey should be mixed in wheat flour and as many as 108 round shaped sweets should be made and thereafter they should be fried. The shape and size of these sweets should be similar to fruits of Vat Vriksha. They should be poured in a thread like a garland. Poori and Halwa should also be made for prasad. Water soaked grams (bheega hua desi chana) should also be included in the prasad. Take a container, keep the garland of fried small sweets, poori, halwa and grains along with roli, sindoor, rice, flowers, ghee, dhoop, deep, camphor, red cloth, gur, haldi, various sweets and money etc. One should go to Vat Virksha taking this container along with water in any vessel. Stem of the Vat Vriksha should be properly washed and shodshopchar i.e. 16 fold worship must be done. First of all the earthen lamp of pure ghee should be lighted thereafter shodshopchar poojan should be performed one by one as mentioned earlier in this chapter. After shodshoupehar poojan and worship, prayers should be made by the women for their Akhand Saubhagya i.e. long life of the husband. The woman should take sankalp for the prosperity, popularity, happiness, peace, conjugal bliss and long life of the husband. Vat Savitri Vrat Katha should be read or heard thereafter. After observing the Vrat for whole of the day, the lady should take sweets and fruits or meal with one cereal. After completing the vrat in this worship of Vat Savitri Vrat, 'Bayana' should also be taken out and should be given to mother-in-law or sister- in-law, if they are available. If they are not available, bayana should be given to any married woman whose husband is alive. This Vat Savitri Vrat is observed once in a year but its significance is so important that any lady should never miss it. After performing this vrat the lady should also touch the feet of her husband and the husband should bless her for her akhand saubhagya.

SACRED GAURI VRAT

There is a very detailed account in our Puranas on this rare and most , efficacious vrat or vow for Gauri (Parvati). One who reads or recites this story every day, for one year, will get worthy spouse. (By implication, this is meant for unmarried men also to be blessed with a timely marriage). We are now giving in this chapter this story and the manner of undertaking this vrat (vow), in full containing mantra, Dhyana and stotra

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(the three essential limbs of a worship), as given above for Mangala Chandika stotra, ignoring space restraints, in order that a wider section of deserving readers stands to benefit (even by merely reading it every day). Since a vow is not complete without an example. we are giving Sita's Stotra of Durga as part of Gauri Vrat, whereby Sita acquired lord Rama (Vishnu) as her beloved husband which is also a part of Gauri vrat narrated by the Puranas. Thus, what is being given below is a complete account of the Gauri Vrat. Once sage Narada asked lord Narayana about the method of performing Gauri Vrat (the vow to propitiate Devi Gauri), the articles to be given away, in charity, the secrets revealed at the end and such other details.

Lord Narayana narrates to Narada as under :-

"The vow called Gauri Vrat is now being explained. Initially, women (of ancient times) had performed this vrat in the month of Margasirsha. Men also will attain the four ends (viz. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha) apart from devotion to lord Sri Krishna by performing this vrat. This is a famous in various lands. It is deemed that this vrat has been in place since remote past by tradition. This vrat grants husbands as desired by women i.e. according to their genuine wishes). By this vrat, a women obtains a highly affectionate husband. A girl (i.e. the aspirant) should fast on the previous day (i.e. before commencement of the month concerned), wash off the clothes (to be used the next day) and lead a restrained life. On the next day i.e. on the day the month of Margasira commences (i.e.Shukla Paksha. Padyami, or the first lunar day of the bright half of Margasira month, with the Nirayana Sun transiting in Scorpio), she should take bath in near by river and wear the previously washed robes. In a sacred pot, the six prescribed deities viz.Ganesa, Surya, Agni (fire), Vishnu, Siva and Durga should be invoked. These deities should be worshipped with various articles offering the five kinds of Upacharas (obtations like clothes and ornaments). Before the Kalasa (sacred pot), a square vedi (i.e.square area of ground to serve for sacrificial altar, having receptacles for the sacrificial fire) should be prepared. Sandal, incense, kasturi (musk) and kumkuma (saffron) should be applied on the vedi. An idol of Durga with ten arms should be got made of sand. A mark of saffron should be applied on the forehead of the idol, and an offer of camphor and sandal should also be made on the other parts of the body of the idol. (In genuinely difficult cases, as in these days, a normal picture of Parvati will be sufficient as an aid

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for unflinching concentration). The goddess should be invoked with prayers. Then the following mantra should be recited.

Mantra

हे गौरि शंकरार्धाडी यथा त्वं शंकरप्रिया तथा मां कुरू कल्याणि। कान्तकान्तां सुदुर्लभां

Meaning : O goddess Gauri, the half of lord Sankara, just as you are the beloved of Sankara, you the giver of auspiciousness, make me the beloved wife - such a wife that will not be so easily available for a charming man" The idol of Durga should be worshipped with the above cited mantra, after taking a sankalpa (or vow to complete the worship) alongwith the following moola mantra, stipulated in Saama Veda. ॐ श्रीदुर्गायै सर्वविघ्नविनाशिन्यै नमः। Meaning : Om, obeisance to Sri Durga, the destroyer of all obstacles). Reciting these mantras, the goddess should be prayed with the most secretive prayers enjoined in the Sama Veda (being described below) which is not available even to the most excellent of sages. Men of attainment pray to Durga, the destroyer of evi manifestations, on these lines.