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Definition & Concept
1. Vipareeta Rajyoga (VRY) is caused by the conjunction of the lords
of Dusthana (evil houses 3rd, 6th, 8th & 12th ). Since the lords of
the evil houses conjoin, they end up damaging each other and the
native benefits. Thus, VRY implies coming to power/ gains due to the
downfall or death of another. This can bring sudden legacies, rapid
rise to power and position and other such gains that are basically,
not sustainable over a long period of time.
2. The important condition for the fructification of this Rajyoga is
that the planets involved should either (a) be weak by placement in
a Dusthana (evil houses 3rd, 6th, 8th & 12th ) or in debility in
Rasi/Navamsa OR (b) be very strong in Kendra/Trikona and
simultaneously transfer the power to the Lord of Lagna (or
Atmakaraka) by conjunction or aspect. Unless this transfer of the
power of the VRY occurs, the native himself may not rise but will
benefit due to the rise of another person. The results of the
situations of VRY in the two cases is grossly different. In the
first case, the native rises due to the death/ downfall of an enemy
whereas in the latter situation the native rises after the
death/downfall of an ally or friend. The significations of the
planets conjoining the VRY maybe destroyed in this process.
3. t is evident from the above that the giver of Vipareeta Rajyoga
is Saturn, more so since he is the natural significator of the
Dusthana. Thus, VRY can also be caused if Saturn becomes a
Yogakaraka (for Taurus & Libra Lagna) and is placed in a Dusthana in
debility/weak. However, it is important that other planets should
not conjoin this, else their significations could be destroyed.
4. Coming to the Arudha Lagna (AL), the rules are slightly
different. Benefic planets placed in the 3rd/6th house from AL in
strength in Rasi give spirituality (Success in spiritual life)
whereas malefic planets so placed give Parakrama (Victory in
material life). However, if the benefic planets placed in the
3rd/6th house are weak by being in debility/ in Rasi/Navamsa, then
they will cause Vipareeta Rajyoga and will result in elevation in
this material world. On the other hand if the malefic planets in the
3rd/6th from AL are weak or debilitated in Rasi/Navamsa, they will
cause Vipareeta Pravrajya yoga and the native will become spiritual.
[Timing] In both cases, this Yoga will function simultaneously with
the death or downfall of the persons indicated by the lordship or
signification of the planet involved in the Yoga.
5. In matters of strength, mere Sthana Bala (Positional strength) is
not adequate. If the planet involved is placed in an inimical
position from the ruling planet of the Arudha Lagna, it will be
destroyed. For this purpose, besides Graha Sambandha (Relationship
of planets), the Pachakadi Sambandha should be determined. Timing
can be done both from Vimsottari as well as Narayana Dasa or any
other suitable Phalita Dasa.
6. Pachakadi Sambandha has been explained by Sri Vyankatesha Sarma
in his monumental classic “SARVARTHA CHINTAMANI” with the following
stanza:
Pachak, Bodhak, Karak and Vedhak are the four important
relationships that a planet has with others. Pachak literally means
‘digestor’ but actually refers to the ability of another to face the
planet. For example, the Sun is very fiery and none can face him
except Saturn. Thus Saturn is the natural Pachak for the Sun. Bodhak
literally means ‘informative’ or the ‘knower of the reasons for his
being’. Such a knowledgeable and understanding planet is bound to
help him attain his purpose (or otherwise if the purpose is not
beneficial). For example, for the Sun the Bodhak is Mars and helps
the sun to attain its objective of ruling like the army helping the
king. Karaka means ‘significator or doer’ and is different from the
Bodhak in the sense that whereas the Bodhak has the knowledge of the
goals, the Karaka need not have the knowledge but merely assists in
the achievement of objective. Jupiter as the natural Karaka of the
Sun ends up doing all the good work in his behalf just like an able
Minister doing the good work in the name of the King. Vedhak means
‘piercing’ or ‘one that obstructs’ like having Vedha. It is the
planet that can ‘see through the weaknesses’. Thus Venus becomes the
Vedhak of the Sun just like dancing girls and excessive
entertainment can divert the attention of an otherwise able and
vigilant King. In this manner the NATURAL Pachak, Bodhak, Karak and
Vedha of the other planets should be understood (Refer Table-1).
Table-1: Natural Relationship
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GRAHA
|
Pachak
|
Bodhak
|
Karaka
|
Vedhak
|
|
Sun |
Saturn |
Mars |
Jupiter |
Venus |
|
Moon |
Venus |
Mars |
Saturn |
Sun |
|
Mars |
Sun |
Moon |
Saturn |
Mercury |
|
Mercury |
Moon |
Jupiter |
Venus |
Mars |
|
Jupiter |
Saturn |
Mars |
Moon |
Sun |
|
Venus |
Moon |
Mercury |
Saturn |
Sun |
|
Saturn |
Venus |
Moon |
Jupiter |
Mars |
This natural relationship of the planets gets altered due to their
mutual placement as has been explained in the following stanza:
The houses (and planets contained therein) forming the temporal
Pachak, Bodhak, Karak and Vedhak are given by the above stanza and
summarized in table-2
Table-2: Present relations based on house placement
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GRAHA
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Pachak
house |
Bodhak
house |
Karaka
house |
Vedhak
house |
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Sun |
6 |
7 |
9 |
11 |
|
Moon |
7 |
9 |
11 |
3 |
|
Mars |
2 |
6 |
11 |
12 |
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Mercury |
2 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
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Jupiter |
6 |
5 |
7 |
12 |
|
Venus |
2 |
6 |
12 |
4 |
|
Saturn |
3 |
11 |
6 |
7 |
Finally, the Hora Lagna and Ghatika Lagna should be carefully
examined as per the rules given by Parasara in "Brihat Parasara Hora
Shastra" and Maharishi Jaimini in his famous "Upadesa Sutra" to
confirm the nature of the Rajyoga.
(A) LORDS OF DUSTHANA PLACED IN DUSTHANA
CASE#1: BUSINESSMAN
In Chart 1, the lords of the sixth and eighth houses are Venus and
Jupiter and they conjoin in the sixth house thereby fulfilling the
first criteria of conjunction and the second criteria of placement
in a Dusthana (6th house in this case). For VRY in a Dusthana to
function effectively, the planets involved should be weak {refer
2(a) above}. Venus is strong in its own Navamsa while Jupiter is
strong in Aquarius Navamsa in the tenth house and is also conjoined
the Moon in the Navamsa. Thus the Vipareeta Rajyoga becomes weak and
will function only for a short time. The conjunction of the
debilitated sun ensures the functioning of the VRY as debilitated
planets will weaken the planets they conjoin.
Both Venus and Mars are Yogada for this horoscope as they own the
sign or the seventh of the Ghatika Lagna, Hora Lagna and Lagna.
Venus is more qualified as it also aspects the Lagna (Taurus-fixed
sign) by Rasi drishti (Libra is a movable sign and movable signs
aspect fixed signs except the one juxtapose). Thus Vipareeta Rajyoga
should be accompanied by Dhana Yoga (Wealth as HL is prominently
involved). During Jupiter Dasa Venus antardasa the native, hailing
from amongst the poorest families became one of the richest men in
the state and owned Crores of business.
However, just before he acquired this business in 1980, his father-
in- law (Venus significator) expired. Since the planets involved
were strong, this Yoga could not be sustained for long and he lost
the entire business to his partners after four years in Jupiter Dasa
Rahu antardasa.
(A) LORDS OF DUSTHANA PLACED IN DUSTHANA
CASE#2: POLITICIAN (HOME MINISTER OF INDIA)
 
Chart 2 is the horoscope of one of the senior most and respected
politicians of Modern India, Shri Lal Krishan Advani. In this chart
the Lords of the sixth house (Mars) and the eighth house (Mercury)
conjoin in the 12th house resulting in Vipareeta Rajyoga. Just like
the previous case the conjunction of the debilitated Sun and the
fact of their dispositor (Venus as Lord of Libra) also being in
debility makes this VRY very capable of giving Rajyoga of a high
order.
There are two Yogada in the Rasi Chart. Saturn as the Lord of Hora
Lagna (Capricorn HL) is placed in Lagna in Scorpio (fixed sign) and
aspects the Ghatika Lagna (GL in Aries ) by Rasi Drishti (fixed sign
aspects all movable signs except the one adjacent). Similarly, the
Moon is the Lord of the seventh from Hora Lagna, is placed in
Ghatika Lagna and aspects the Lagna. The strength of these Yogada is
also vital to any chart. Here, the Moon is in exalted Navamsa
(Krishna!!) and Saturn is Vargottama (occupied the same sign of
Scorpio in Rasi and Navamsa) and is very strong and beneficial.
Such strong Rajyoga resulted in his becoming the Home Minister of
India during Mercury antardasa (see VRY) of Jupiter Dasa. This VRY
in all its color is again going to function during Jupiter dasa
Venus antardasa from August 2000. Let us wait to see its POWERFUL
results.
(B) LORDS OF DUSTHANA IN A KENDRA (QUADRANT HOUSE)
CASE#3: POLITICIAN (EX PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA)
 
Chart 3 is the horoscope of Shri P V Narasimha Rao, ex-Prime
Minister of India (Birth time 12:49' LMT). The Lagna is Virgo and
the Lords of the 3rd, 8th house (Mars) and 12th house (Sun) conjoin
to form the Vipareeta Rajyoga. However this conjunction is in a
quadrant and the conditions under Para 2(b) above apply in that
these planets should be strong to give a long lease of political
life. Besides these planets also conjoin the Lord of Lagna showing
that the transfer of VRY Power has come to the individual. Both the
Sun and Mars have Digbala (Directional Strength) in the tenth house
and give tremendous executive abilities. Shri Narasimha Rao is
credited with the most daring policy of liberalization of the Indian
Economy. It maybe noted that Mars is very closely conjunct the Sun
and is combust and weak due to this. Shri Narasimha Rao wore a RED
CORAL in a gold ring for strengthening Mars in the right hand middle
finger as the planets are placed in the Artha Trikona (trines to 2nd
house) and influence the 'Madhyama' finger (middle finger: Refer
Vedic Remedies in Astrology by your Author).
The Moon is the seventh Lord from Hora Lagna and aspects the Ghatika
Lagna and Lagna (by Rasi drishti) thereby qualifying as a perfect
Yogada. However, Mars is a more powerful Yogada as it has Graha
Drishti (Planetary sight) on the Lagna (4th house special aspect),
Ghatika Lagna (7th house aspect) and Hora Lagna (8th house special
aspect). The sun is relatively much lower than the Moon and Mars,
but has its own position as in the tenth, involved in VRY and
aspecting the GL and Lagna by Rasi drishti, besides conjoining the
Lord of Lagna.
(C) LORDS OF DUSTHANA IN A TRIKONA (TRINE HOUSE)
CHART#4 POLITICIAN (EX- PRIME MINISTER)
 
Chart 4 is the horoscope of the Late Prime Minister of India Shri
Rajiv Gandhi.
Leo Lagna rises with five planets in it. Such a combination would
have either made him a great saint or a leader, and that he was. The
Lords of the third house (Venus), eighth house (Jupiter) and the
twelfth house (Moon) conjoin in the Lagna to form the Vipareeta
Rajyoga. However for such a Rajyoga to fructify, they should be
strong. Jupiter is exalted in the Navamsa, Moon is very weak in
Paksha Bala (Dwiteeya Tithi) and Venus is in debilitated Navamsa. As
the eighth lord Jupiter promises a huge inheritance and that
including the political legacy (conjoins the Sun in Leo along with
the Moon-Mother) of his famous mother (Late Mrs. Indira Gandhi).
It maybe noted that Venus is not only the third lord, but is also
the Chara Bhratrikaraka (BK). Moon is not only the natural
significator for Mother but is also the Chara Matrikaraka (MK).
However for some astrologers who use only seven Chara Karaka, this
will be completely altered. We however, continue in the line of the
illustrious Parasara and use the eight Chara karaka. Since these
Chara Karaka are so weak and involved in the Vipareeta Rajyoga, this
VRY functioning would be after their death. Both his mother and
younger brother Late Sanjay Gandhi died premature deaths by
assassination and plane crash respectively. Thereafter in Rahu Dasa
JUPITER antardasa he inherited the political legacy of his mother
and became the youngest Prime Minister of India. Thus in VRY in
trines the strength of planets is very vital. Jupiter exalted in
Navamsa and VRY conjoining the Lagna Lord ensured that he did enjoy
the Rajyoga in this lifetime.
The HL is in Lagna and conjoins five planets that also aspect the
GL. Thus there are five clean Yogada in this chart showing the very
high level of Rajyoga. Such horoscopes are very rare. The last days
are seen in the third from AL. AL is in Taurus and the third house
(always reckoned in the direct order for this purpose) is cancer
that is conjoined Rahu. Mercury is the Atmakaraka & 2nd Lord from
Lagna and is qualified to punish. He was assassinated in Rahu dasa
Mercury antardasa. What is most noteworthy for the future is that
Jupiter is the Lord of the fifth house and indicates a child who
will inherit this mantle from the father. Neither Saturn, Rahu nor
Upapada associate with the VRY so clearly as Jupiter. Thus there is
no doubt that Rajyoga should also be present in the horoscope of one
of his children.
(D) VIPAREETA RAJYOGA FROM MALEFIC YOGAKARAKA
CHART#5 BUREAUCRAT
In this Chart 5, the native started his career as a Science lecturer
(the 10th Lord conjoins Jupiter). Saturn is the lord of both the
best trine (ninth house) and the best Quadrant (tenth house) and is
an undisputed Yoga karaka for Taurus Lagna. Besides being a natural
malefic, this yoga normally does not come in the best of ways and
its placement in the 12th house gives it the capability of giving
suo-moto Rajyoga. However the blessings of the debility of the
Saturn are made sour by the conjunction of Jupiter. As the 8th lord,
its placement in the 12th house is auspicious but, Jupiter is the
natural significator of Children, especially sons. As per the Para
3, the significations of the planet conjoining the malefic Yoga
karaka Saturn placed in a Dusthana leads to VRY but there will be
destruction of its significations. The native became an IAS officer
(Premier service in the Indian Bureaucracy) but lost his only son at
a young age. Thereafter he turned a new leaf and ascribed to a
spiritual order and went on to become the Chief secretary (Top most
position) in a State. When Saturn is the ninth lord, the native has
misfortunes until he ascribes to a spiritual order. Thereafter he
has Rajyoga. In this case, the ninth Lord conjoins Jupiter; hence
the spiritual order shall be one that worships the Guru in some form
(Shirdi Sai Baba). The death of the son was in a drowning incident.
(E) VIPAREETA RAJYOGA FROM ARUDHA LAGNA
The standard text like Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra, Jaimini sutras
etc states that malefic planets in the third and sixth house give
courage and consequential employment in the army etc. Natural
benefics placed in the third and sixth houses do not make a person
cowardly, but produce belief in ahimsa (i.e. the path of non-
violence) and give rise to spiritualism and saints. A number of
situations can arise by the placements of planets in the sixth house
from Arudha Lagna. For a detailed lesson including illustrations,
see Viparita Rajayoga II
ASSIGNMENT (Try these questions)
1. Question: What is the meaning of the word Rajayoga? Explain with
examples.
2. Question: What is the meaning of Pravrajya Yoga? Do illustrate.
3. Question:Would you consider your own horoscope one of Rajyoga or
Pravrajya Yoga, or is there too much confusion??
4. Case Study: Male born 4th September 1969 at 1:52':37" AM IST at
Delhi, India. What happened to the native in his 5th year of age and
how was Rahu dasa for him? Is there Vipareeta Rajyoga in this chart?
5. Case study: Male born 5th January 1934 at 10:17' AM IST at
Allahabad, India. Is there VRY in this chart? If so, when and how
shall it function. If not, why not? He became a Cabinet Minister
with the advent of Jupiter dasa. How did Jupiter in the 8th house
give such excellent results? (This was predicted)
6. Case study: Female born on 23 January 1950, 6:15' AM IST 77E26,
28N40 Ghaziabad, India. Is there VRY in this chart? Is widowhood
indicated? If so, then at what age can it be expected and how would
her spouse pass away? Hint: Her husband was a top politician in
India.
7. Case study: Male born:19 December 1954 at 00:20' AM at Delhi,
India. Is there VRY? What happened with the advent of Saturn Dasa.
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