Vimsämsa bhäva
When trying to understand a divisional chart, the various bhäva are said to take on
specific characteristics. These will be explained hereunder. As the purpose of spiritual
practices is to be liberated from ones bondage in this world and move towards mokña,
the order of the bhäva will be explained in reverse order.
1.1 Self – first house
The lagna indicates the self which has been born. The seers are unanimous in this
regard, and so also the lagna in the vimsamsa will indicate the self. Since the vimsamsa
deals with spirituality, the native in matters of spirituality is seen from this divisional
chart. This is the first and foremost consideration. If the lagna or its lord is weak in the
vimsamsa, then the native may not be instigated or be interested in spirituality at all.
The natives attitude and approach towards spirituality must all be understood from
here. To ensure the natives success in their upasana or spiritual practices, the lagna
should be made strong.
The houses in trines to the first house, promote the spiritual awareness of the
native. More planets promote more awareness, whilst less decreases the same. This is
usually observed through the native’s sensitivity towards dreams, omens, where as a
result the native may get certain premonitions.
1.2 Mukti Märga, dhyana, Samadhi and transformation– the twelfth and
eighth house
The twelfth house shows the natives meditation and ability to attain Samadhi.
Planets here show the native’s engagement in dhyana and their ability to attain
Samadhi. The karaka Ketu will through his association with the twelfth house, give
enormous potential in this matter.
The bhäva in trines to this viz. the eighth and the fourth houses will support this
path, where the eighth house specifically ensures the natives ability to transform
themselves and burn their néja doça1. This also shows death and can indicate the act of
taking sanyasa or renunciation. The placement of the eighth lord will show whether the
mantras/prayers are able to cause the transformation in this life itself, or whether the
effects will be felt in the next lives.
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1.3 Dhärana and Bhagavan Darshan – the tenth house
The ability to see God comes from the tenth house. Strong yogas with the tenth
house or lord will give the native the vision of God. This house also shows ones ability
to focus or concentrate on the image of the devatä. This act is called dhäraëa.
Just as the tenth house shows seeing, and the same bhäva in the vimsamsa
indicates the sight of God, the other houses of hearing, smelling, etc shows senses which
may develop into supernatural potentials. For instance, the highest Gurus of the Veda
are the four Saëkaräcarya, whom are strictly forbidden to be touched as to maintain
their purity. The gurus are seen from the ninth house, and this is also where the sense of
touch arises from.
1.4 Guru and Upadeça – ninth and third house
The dikñä guru and the spiritual-penance one does as a result of the gurus
instruction is seen from the ninth house. A Graha here promotes ones association with
the Guru, and promotes the pursuit of jïäna Märga. The grahas in the ninth house also
indicate ones outlook on spirituality, e.g. Mercury in the ninth can give a very modern
outlook, whilst Saturn gives a very traditional and orthodox view.
The opposite house, viz. the third house, indicates the Upadeça or advice given
by the guru. It paves the way for new instructions and sadhana, besides the receiving of
new mantra. The third house also shows the nitya karma, and upasana through writing.
1.5 Mantra and bhakti yoga – fifth house
The fifth house shows the personal mantra of the native. The nature of the
graha(s) will indicate the devatä the native worships. If the fifth lord is influenced by the
ninth house/lord, the bhakti will be towards the devatä assigned by the guru.
The act which will increase the bhakti or power of the mantra is seen from the
nature of the fifth lord, e.g. if Mercury is the fifth lord then speaking to the devatä will
increase bhakti, whilst Saturn indicates pain or self-torture that must be experienced by
the native. Similarly Sun can indicate donation of wealth (of any kind) can increase
spirituality.
The houses which end the mantra, and show irregularities in the worship are the
sixth and eleventh houses. These houses are evil for mantra, as they are the märaka
houses to the mantra. Planets in or lording the sixth/eleventh houses will show when
the mantra stops or is disrupted for the native. Here the sixth house indicates the
shadripu which is inhibiting the native from doing the mantra properly, whilst the
eleventh indicates the läbha or gain which the native is seeking from the spiritual
practices. This decreases spirituality and obstructs the mantra from working.
The ability to see God comes from the tenth house. Strong yogas with the tenth
house or lord will give the native the vision of God. This house also shows ones ability
to focus or concentrate on the image of the devatä. This act is called dhäraëa.
Just as the tenth house shows seeing, and the same bhäva in the vimsamsa
indicates the sight of God, the other houses of hearing, smelling, etc shows senses which
may develop into supernatural potentials. For instance, the highest Gurus of the Veda
are the four Saëkaräcarya, whom are strictly forbidden to be touched as to maintain
their purity. The gurus are seen from the ninth house, and this is also where the sense of
touch arises from.
1.4 Guru and Upadeça – ninth and third house
The dikñä guru and the spiritual-penance one does as a result of the gurus
instruction is seen from the ninth house. A Graha here promotes ones association with
the Guru, and promotes the pursuit of jïäna Märga. The grahas in the ninth house also
indicate ones outlook on spirituality, e.g. Mercury in the ninth can give a very modern
outlook, whilst Saturn gives a very traditional and orthodox view.
The opposite house, viz. the third house, indicates the Upadeça or advice given
by the guru. It paves the way for new instructions and sadhana, besides the receiving of
new mantra. The third house also shows the nitya karma, and upasana through writing.
1.5 Mantra and bhakti yoga – fifth house
The fifth house shows the personal mantra of the native. The nature of the
graha(s) will indicate the devatä the native worships. If the fifth lord is influenced by the
ninth house/lord, the bhakti will be towards the devatä assigned by the guru.
The act which will increase the bhakti or power of the mantra is seen from the
nature of the fifth lord, e.g. if Mercury is the fifth lord then speaking to the devatä will
increase bhakti, whilst Saturn indicates pain or self-torture that must be experienced by
the native. Similarly Sun can indicate donation of wealth (of any kind) can increase
spirituality.
The houses which end the mantra, and show irregularities in the worship are the
sixth and eleventh houses. These houses are evil for mantra, as they are the märaka
houses to the mantra. Planets in or lording the sixth/eleventh houses will show when
the mantra stops or is disrupted for the native. Here the sixth house indicates the
shadripu which is inhibiting the native from doing the mantra properly, whilst the
eleventh indicates the läbha or gain which the native is seeking from the spiritual
practices. This decreases spirituality and obstructs the mantra from working.
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1.6 Mantra märaka – sixth and eleventh houses
The sixth/eleventh house/lords will show the matter which instigates these
problems. To ensure the destruction of shadripu, the placement of a sätvika Graha in
lagna can burn the sin and sustain the mantra. The stronger the ability to burn sin, the
greater the teacher.
The placement of the eleventh lord will show which matters the native seeks to
earn some money from or derive some gain from. E.g. if eleventh lord is in the ninth
house, the native may believe that gurus and temples are matters from which they can
derive some gain. Same situation applies to planets placed in the eleventh house. The
native should discern their planetary associations with the eleventh house, and try to
overcome this ‘wrong understanding’ of spirituality.
1.7 Spiritual family/community – second, fourth and seventh houses.
The spiritual family or community is seen from the second house. This is also the
seat of the family deity and will indicate which deity the native belongs to. Worship of
this deity will bring harmony to the family and make the spiritual circle/family stronger
spiritually.
In contrast to the second house, the seventh house shows the growth of the
community in matters of spirituality. It shows the act of practicing kértana2 which has
the purpose of attracting more people into spirituality. Hence, the seventh house will
show the practice of celebrations and singing/dancing to invite the devatä and its
followers.
The place where the act of kértana occurs is the fourth house where the temple of
the devatä sits. Here the temple or spiritual seat/péöha which the native belongs to is
found. The Graha(s) placed here indicate birth close to a holy place, whilst the lord will
indicate the temple which the native belongs to.
The sixth/eleventh house/lords will show the matter which instigates these
problems. To ensure the destruction of shadripu, the placement of a sätvika Graha in
lagna can burn the sin and sustain the mantra. The stronger the ability to burn sin, the
greater the teacher.
The placement of the eleventh lord will show which matters the native seeks to
earn some money from or derive some gain from. E.g. if eleventh lord is in the ninth
house, the native may believe that gurus and temples are matters from which they can
derive some gain. Same situation applies to planets placed in the eleventh house. The
native should discern their planetary associations with the eleventh house, and try to
overcome this ‘wrong understanding’ of spirituality.
1.7 Spiritual family/community – second, fourth and seventh houses.
The spiritual family or community is seen from the second house. This is also the
seat of the family deity and will indicate which deity the native belongs to. Worship of
this deity will bring harmony to the family and make the spiritual circle/family stronger
spiritually.
In contrast to the second house, the seventh house shows the growth of the
community in matters of spirituality. It shows the act of practicing kértana2 which has
the purpose of attracting more people into spirituality. Hence, the seventh house will
show the practice of celebrations and singing/dancing to invite the devatä and its
followers.
The place where the act of kértana occurs is the fourth house where the temple of
the devatä sits. Here the temple or spiritual seat/péöha which the native belongs to is
found. The Graha(s) placed here indicate birth close to a holy place, whilst the lord will
indicate the temple which the native belongs to.
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nirmala
wonderful post Rajat ji. Very informative.
A request -- there are several people on this forum who have caused us to lose a lot of good members. Please ignore them and continue to write for the benefit of our learning.
Many of us here genuinely appreciate your efforts.
Regards,
Nirmala
A request -- there are several people on this forum who have caused us to lose a lot of good members. Please ignore them and continue to write for the benefit of our learning.
Many of us here genuinely appreciate your efforts.
Regards,
Nirmala
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nirmala
Dear Rajat ji,
I hope you know that many of the forum members feel what happened today was not right or justified. You and other senior members have every right to be upset about it.
I would like to believe that (before today atleast) you enjoyed being a part of this forum and me and several other members enjoyed learning from you. We should not let some immature people's point of view ruin that.
I hope you can find it in your heart to put this behind and continue to be an active member here.
Regards,
Nirmala
I hope you know that many of the forum members feel what happened today was not right or justified. You and other senior members have every right to be upset about it.
I would like to believe that (before today atleast) you enjoyed being a part of this forum and me and several other members enjoyed learning from you. We should not let some immature people's point of view ruin that.
I hope you can find it in your heart to put this behind and continue to be an active member here.
Regards,
Nirmala
