SANKETA FIVE
1-2. The Avasthas or postures of planets are twelve in number: 1) Shayana or lying down, (2) Upaveshana or sitting, (3) Netrapani or with a hand on the eye, (4) Prakasha or shining, (5) Gamana or going, (6) Agama or not going, (7) Aasthanee or attendance in assembly it is also known as (8) Aagama or coming, (9) Bhuji or eating, Nrityalipsa or desire to dance, (11) Kautuka or curiousity, and (12) Nidra (fm) or sleep.
3. To find out the particular Avastha of a planet we have to proceed as follows: Find the planetary number of the planet (Sun 1, Moon 2, Mars 3, Mercury 4, Jupiter 5, Venus 6, Saturn 7, Rahu 8 and
Ketu 9); find also the number of star (reckoned from Aswini) occupied by the planet. Note the product of the two number. Then find out the degree occupied by the planet in the sign and multiply the product already obtained by this number. To this second product add (1) the number of the natal star (reckoned) from Aswini, (2) the number of the particular Ghati at birth counted from the previous sun rise and (3) the number of Ascendant counted from Aries. The resulting sum should be divided by 12. The remainder represents the number of the Avastha counted from Shayana, which the planet is undergoing on the time.
4. The number devoting the particular Avastha of a planet at any required time should be squared. To this should be added the number appropriate for the initial letter of the natives name. The sum should be divided by 12. The remainder with the Kshepa of the planet added to it should be divided by 3. The remainder would denote the Drishti, Cheshta or Vicheshta according as it is 1,2, or 3 respectively.
5. The Kshepa figures for Sun and other planets are in their order 5,2,2,3,5,3,3,4 and 4. There are three Avasthas-Drishti, Cheshta and Vicheshta of planets (revealing little benefit, very good and nil results) derivable from their position, strength and associations.
6-8. The effects of Sun in various Avasthas are given below: Shayana-Ulcer or wound in anus, pain or some other trouble in chest, fear from father, loss of wealth. Upaveshana-Wicked thoughts in mind and enmity with others. Nefrapani-Plenty of happiness, gain of wealth from the king or government. Prakasha-Liberal minded, honour and happiness. Gamana-Lazy, impure, unhappy, angry, illicit relations with other women. Agama-Attached toother peoples wives, passionate, wicked, defamed. Aasthanee (Sabha)-Member of assemblies, helping others, forgives others easily. Aagama-Weak, harassed and defeated by enemies, wicked, unstable mind, fond of intoxicants. Bhuji or Bhojana-Worried, evil minded, miserable, loss of wealth. Nrityalipsa-Happy, honoured by assembly of nobles. Kautuka-Conquest over enemies, honoured by king or government. Nidra-Bereft of wife and wealth, very lazy.
9-11. The effects of Moon in various Avasthas would be as under: Shayana-Stupid, poor. Upaveshana-Thief, sickly, stupid. Netrapani-Speaks harshly, rogue. Prakasha-Equipped with good qualities, favourite of the king or government, always happy. Gamana-Suffers from eye trouble even if Moon is in Shukla Paksha (waxing). Agamana-Poverty, suffers from diseases of the feet. Aasthanee-Like a king, fond of women. Aagama-Waxing Moon is auspicious but if waning, the native would be sickly. Bhojan-Many kinds of comforts and happiness if Moon be Waxing. Waning Moon gives inauspicious results. Nrityalipsa-Enjoys charming music if the birth be in Shukla Paksha (bright half). It would not be so in the Krishna Paksha (dark half). Kautuka-King of kings, clever, wealthy and fond of all kinds of luxuries, women etc. Nidra-Would command honour and respect if Moon be associated with Jupiter. It would not be so if Moon be with Rahu.
12-14. The effects of Mars in various avasthas would be as under: Shayana-The native suffers from skin diseases like ring worm, itches herpes, etc. Upaveshana-Sinful, wealthy but of perverted mind. Netrapani-If Mars be in a house other than Ascendant and be in this avastha, the native would become the chief official of the town. Prakasha-The native would become a king if Mars in this avastha be in a house other than the 5th and be associated with Jupiter. Gamana-Quarrels, troubles, unhappiness, fear, loss of wealth. Agama-Receives love and affection from others, happy, conquest over enemies with great effort. Aasthanee (Sabha)-The native would indulge in sinful acts if Mars in this avastha be in 9th, the 5th and the 12th house. His cherished desires would be fulfilled if it be posited in other houses. Aagama-Evil minded, sinful, sickly. Bhojana-Sinful, fond of sweet things. Nrityalipsa-Happy in every respect. Kautuka-Blessed by friends, children and wealth. Nidra-Poor, hot-tempered, troubled, impure.
15-17. The effects of Mercury in various avasthas are given below: Shayana-Crippled, red eyes. If Mercury be posited in a other than Ascendant, the native would be stupid. Upaveshana-If Mercury, while in this avastha, beposited in its friendly or exaltation sign, the native would be fortunate. If Mercury be associated with or aspected by malefics, the native would be poor. Netrapani-If Mercury, while in this avastha, be posited in 5th house, the native would be issueless, unsteady but very intelligent. Prakasha-Lord, learned, destroyer of wicked people, kindly, sympathetic, clean hearted and happy. Gamana-Gets happiness from the king or government. Agama-Wealthy and builder of beautiful houses. Sabha-If Mercury, while in this avastha. be in its sign of exaltation, the native would get all round happiness. Aagama-Famous, father of twins. Bhojana-Quarrelsome, mischievously inclined, thin and lean. He would also be fond of prostitutes. Nrityalipsa- All happiness, very wealthy. Kautuka-If Mercury, while in this avastha, be posited in Ascendant or 9th house, it would be very auspicious for the native. If Mercury be posited in 7th or 8th house, the native would seek pleasure from prostitutes.
18-20. The effects of Jupiter in various avasthas are given below: Shayana-Fair complexion, fear of enemies. Upaveshana-Talkative, proud, would suffer on account of enemies, would be punished by the king (government), would have ulcers or wounds. Netrapani-Sickly, poor, addicted to women of the prohibited class, always inclined towards sensual pleasures. Prakasha-Passionate, brilliant, devotee of God Vishnu, very rich. Gamana-Blessed with many friends, children and wealth. Agama-Famous all over the country for good qualities, unlimited wealth, very learned, eager. Sabha-Honoured and wealthy. Aagama-Like a king, honoured, many relations dependents and servants; would enjoy all happiness. Bhojana-Fond of sweets, many brothers, wealthy. Nrityalipsa: Would be able to understand the true nature of Brahman, would be opulent. Kautuka: Respected by brothers and relations. Nidra-Perverted, poor, not charitably inclined.
21-23. The effects of Venus in various avasthas are given below: Shayana- Dental troubles, dishonoured. Upaveshana-Respected by government, happy, destroyer of enemy. Netrapani-While in this avastha if Venus be in 10th, 7th or 6th house, the native would be deprived of his eye sight. Prakasha-The native would become a great man if Venus be posited in its own, exaltation or a friendly sign. Gamana-Native would act against the wishes of his mother and suffer from diseases. Sabha-Like a king, conquest over enemies famed for his good qualities. Aagama-Benefit of wife, children and wealth, sickly. Bhojan-suffers from hunger, enemy and diseases. Nrityalipsa-Intelligent, wealthy. Kautuka-becomes an important person, wealthy, respected. Nidra-defamed, dumb and deaf.
24-26. The effects af Saturn in various avasthas would be as under: Shayana-Suffers from hunger and thirst, hard working, sickly in first portion of life and happy in the latter portion. Upaveshana-Proud, gets imprisonment as a result of wrath of government, suffers from tuberculosis. Netrapani-Very wealthy, owns lands, very patient and satisfied, has good knowledge of arts. Prakasha-Devotee of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, clever, wise, intelligent, sympathetic, happy. Gamana-Wealthy, happiness from relations, capable. Agama-Bereft of children, sickly, would be roaming about alone. Sabha-Wealthy, happy, brilliant. Aagama-Sickly, idiot, belongs to low caste, bereft of enjoyment. Bhojan-would get richly flavoured meals, would suffer from eye trouble. Nrityalipsa-Wealthy, charitable. Kautuka-Would have the pleasure of enjoying dance and music by young beautiful girls. Nidra-Would become a great personage of all tastes, capable of enjoying several merits io them, and would be happy.
27-29. The effects of Rahu in various avasthas would be as under: Shayana-While being posited in Taurus, Gemini, Aries or Virgo, if Rahu be in Shayanavastha, the native would be wealthy. Rahus position in other signs would bring about unfavourable results for the native. Upaveshana-The native would be penniless though favoured the king or government. Netrapani-Fear from thieves, serpents, enemies, rogues, loss of wealth, eye trouble. Prakasha-Famous, like a king, good qualities, wealthy, dark in appearance, lucky. Gamana--Happy, intelligent, good children, honoured by the king or government. Agama-Does not receive affection or love, sickly, angry temperament, rogue. Sabha-Learned, wealthy but miserly, good qualities. Aagama-Differences with relations, fall from high position as a result of some conspiracy by enemies. Bhojana-Suffers from hunger and separation from his family members. Nrityalipsa-Eye-trouble and danger from enemies. Kautuka-Thief, has illicit relations with other women. Nidra--Good wife and children. The effects of Ketu in different Avasthas would be the same as those of Rahu.
30. The author has in this sloka pointed out that he has described the effects of planets in different avasthas by using quarter of a sloka for each avastha. The effects described by him are in accordance with what has been said in ancient texts. Therefore, there should be no confusion in the mind of readers. In the slokas now to follow, the effects of planets in certain avasthas as a result of (1) the planets occupying particular houses and (2) of aspect received by them from other planets in a birth chart, would be described.
31. If Sun in Netrapani avastha be posited in 10th, 5th, 9th or 7th house, all desires of the native would be fulfilled. If Sun in Prakasha avastha be posited in 12th, 7th or 10th house, the native would see the death of his wife and children.
32. The native would be bereft of his moral strength if Sun being in Bhojan avastha occupies 9th house. The native would destroy his enemies if Sun in Kautuka avastha be posited in 6th house. The wife and children of the native would be in trouble if in the same avastha Sun be in 7th or 5th house. In whichever avastha Moon be, it would always be beneficial to the native in bright half of the month.
33. The native would suffer loss of children if Mars in Shayana avastha be posited in 7th or 5th house. If in similar avastha Mars be in 6th house, the first wife of the native would be deprived of all happiness. If Mars be aspected by an enemy planet or be associated with Saturn or Rahu, the native would suffer from some trouble in the head.
34. If Mars in Shayana avastha be posited in Ascendant, he would cause eye trouble and give a wound in some part of the body. If Mars in Netrapani avustha be in Ascendant, the native would suffer from fire and lose a part of the body. The same is likely to happen to his wife if Mars in Netrapani avastha, be placed in 7th house.
35. If Mars being in Prakasha avastha be posited in or 5th house, the native would have to suffer the loss of his wife and children. If in this disposition, Mars be aspected by a malefic, the native would indulge in sinful acts. If Mercury being in Netrapani avastha, be posited in 5th house, a son of the native would die and a daughter born to him. The native is likely to get daughters, if Mercury in Sabha avastha be placed in 7th or 5th house.
36. If ascendant be Sagittarius and Jupiter in Bhojan avastha be posited there alongwith a malefic, the native would be childless, the native would find himself in dire poverty if Jupiter in similar dispositions be posited in 5th or the 9th house. Venus would be favourable to the native if being in Netrapani avastha he be posited in 1st, 7th or 10th house, he would enjoy all happiness of the bed.
37. If Saturn would be be in a favourable avastha, the effect would be beneficial to the native. Malefic effect may be expected if Saturn be in an unfavourable avastha. The native would have the good htune of living in holy places by the side of a river if Rahu in Nidra avastha be placed in 5th or 9th house.
38. The native would be in poverty, in fear and be a wanderer, if Rahu in Shayana avastha occupies 2nd, 12th or 11th house. If Rahu in this avastha be in its own, friendly or exaltation sign or a sign the lord of which is Mercury or Venus the result would be auspicious for the native. If Rahu be not so posited the result would be inauspicious.
39. The native would lose all his children if Rahu even when placed in its exaltation sign or other favourable positions mentioned in the previous sloka, be posited in 5th associated with or aspected by a malefic and be in Nidra avastha. Only one issue would be destroyed if Rahu be in receipt of a benefic aspect.
40. The native would lose his wife if a malefic in Nidra avastha be placed in 7th house, associated with or aspected by a malefic. This would not happen if such planet be associated with or aspected by a benefic. There would be definite loss of wife of the native if a planet in 7th house in Nidra avastha be in an inimical sign and be associated with or aspected by an inimical planet.
41. If in the disposition referred to in the previous sloka, the planet receives benefic influence by way of association or aspect, there would be loss of only one wife. If there be both benefic and malefic influences on the said planet, it should be said that the wifes life would be full of hardships.
42. The native would die at the hands of his enemy if a planet in Nidra or Shayana avastha be placed in 8th house along with a malefic planet. If malefic planet in 8th house be associated with or aspected by a benefic or the lord of 8th house itself, the native would be fortunate enough to attain the feet of Lord Vishnu on the banks of Ganges.
43. Thus ends the Sanketa-Sanketa-the fifth of the work Sanketanidhi written by Ram Dayalu the astrologer for the benefit of Ghasi Ram Sharma, the son of his eldest brother Shri Vazir Chand Sharma, so that he may become proficient in astrology.
End of Fifth Sanketa
