Pravrajya Yoga Homework

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Dear Purushottama,

That is indeed, a brilliant question. It many situations we may face

such contradictions where the benefic in the third/sixth from AL would

simultaneously be in the second from UL. The point is one does not have to

hang the spouse to renounce this world! It can be done nicely, without

fighting and breaking bones. Thus the benefics in the sixth from UL will

give a very strong Pravrajya Yoga and renunciation of a high order,

especially Mercury in 6th like in the case of Srila or Vivekananda. Then the

end of marriage will be amicable. In this case whereas the Sun & Mercury can

be considered benefics, the Moon is not really in that mood being low in

Paksha Bala and also has the lordship of the third. Some depression or other

mental activity that leads to sorrow (Saturnine sign) can be indicated). A

very strong Mercury will indicate a strong renunciation as well as writing

books etc. Now, we know Mahanidhi Swami to have all that. He is like a

burning lamp for the devotees.

Hare Krishna

Sanjay Rath

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Pursottam Dabasia <pursottam_dabasia

<Varahamihira >

Wednesday, June 28, 2000 3:19 AM

[sri Guru] Pravrajya Yoga Homework

 

 

> Om Krishnaaya Namah

>

> Hi Everybody,

>

> Jaya Sri Krishna. I am sorry for not replying to the

> Raja Yoga question, but I haven't been able to check

> my mail till today. So here's my attempt on the

> Pravrajya Yoga Question.

>

> " What is the meaning of Pravrajya Yoga? Do

> illustrate. "

>

> Pravrajya Yoga refers to combinations of astrological

> factors which cause renunciation, perhaps combined

> with the adoption of certain disciplines. The exact

> degree of renunciation will depend on the strength of

> the Yogas in the chart, and many of these Yogas may be

> found listed in most classical texts. The chapter in

> BPHS is 79 (I think) in the Ranjan edition, or 81 in

> Sagar's edition. There are also other hints scattered

> around, particularly in the Jaimini Sutras, where we

> are told that benefics in the third and sixth from the

> AL indicate poverty (which may be considered a part of

> renunciation), and also the affliciton of the second

> house from the Upa Pada etc. Our enormous task is to

> understand enough about the different factors, so that

> we may understand the implications behind each shloka

> of each text :-)

>

> Example - Sri Mahanidhi Swami

>

> 6 February 1951

> 12:56pm

> Neptune City, USA 40N13' 74W02'

>

> (Chart on page 563 of Sanjay's COVA)

>

> 1. We have Ketu in the Arudha Lagna which tends to

> attract the native to spirituality.

>

> 2. The conjunction of the Lagna Lord with the twelfth

> Lord (foreign residency), Rahu (foreign countries) and

> Jupiter (Travel) indicates foreign residency,

> particularly because it is in the tenth, Karma Bhava,

> indicating he shall carry out his duties in a foreign

> place. The conjunction of the first and twelfth Lords

> also gives a hint of renunciation.

>

> 3. This combination of planets is also a Pravrajya

> Yoga according to most classics - four planets in a

> sign, with none weak. None are in enemy signs, while

> Rahu is in his own house, and Mars gets Dig Bala in a

> neutral sign. None of them are combust making this a

> powerful Yoga. Being in the house of Karma, it's

> effect is enhanced.

>

> 4. Benefics in the third and sixth/Affliction of the

> second from Upa Pada - This is kinda contradictory

> here, because the third from AL has no planets, but

> the sixth happens to also be the second from the Upa

> Pada. So if there's malefics here, it causes Pravrajya

> by afflicting the second from UL, while if benefics,

> Pravrajya is caused by benefics in the sixth from AL.

> There are the Moon, Sun and Mercury in this place,

> which from the Upa Pada are considered benefic, and so

> should help prevent renunciation, while the majority

> being benefics in the sixth from AL should help

> Pravrajya. I personally solve this contradictory

> situation by accepting the latter interpretation

> (20/20 hindsight :-), due to the other spiritual

> factors in the chart.

>

> 5. We also have atmakaraka Moon in the Navamsha Lagna,

> which seems to also be pushing towards renunciation,

> so I assume that helps?

>

> That's all for now and I look forward to any

> constructive criticism,

>

> Hare Krishna,

>

> Pursottam

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Dear Pursottam,

 

Namaste.

 

> 4. Benefics in the third and sixth/Affliction of the

> second from Upa Pada - This is kinda contradictory

> here, because the third from AL has no planets, but

> the sixth happens to also be the second from the Upa

> Pada. So if there's malefics here, it causes Pravrajya

> by afflicting the second from UL, while if benefics,

> Pravrajya is caused by benefics in the sixth from AL.

> There are the Moon, Sun and Mercury in this place,

> which from the Upa Pada are considered benefic, and so

> should help prevent renunciation, while the majority

> being benefics in the sixth from AL should help

> Pravrajya. I personally solve this contradictory

> situation by accepting the latter interpretation

> (20/20 hindsight :-), due to the other spiritual

> factors in the chart.

 

There's two points here: on is that in this peculiar case we should consider

Capricorn to

give more the significations of 6th from AL that of 2nd from Upapad. Upapada is

afflicetd

due to the following factors: Aspect of Saturn on UP, UP lord conjuncts two

malefics in

Saturn's sign.

The other point is that a Pravrajya yoga exists besides the above combination,

as you also

pionted out.

 

Yours, Gauranga das