Nabhash Yogas

© Sarajit Poddar, 2007

1-2. O excellent of the Brahmins, explained below is Vallaki, Daam, Paash, Kedara, Sool, Yuga and Gola
32 Nabhash Yogas, which have a total of 1800 Yogas. Thus these are 32 in total.
different varieties. These consist of 3 Asraya Yogas, 2
Dala Yogas, 20 Akriti Yogas and 7 Sankhya Yogas. Sl. No. Yogas Name Meaning
1. Ashraya yoga Rajju Rope
2. Ashraya yoga Musala Pestle
There are 32 Nabhash yogas narrated by venerable 3. Ashraya yoga Nala Reed
Maharishi Parashara. However with all the 4. Dala yoga Maala Garland
permutations and combinations there could be 1800 5. Dala yoga Sarpa Serpent
different varieties. The 32 Nabhash yogas are 6. Akriti yoga Gada Mace
distributed in following manner. 7. Akriti yoga Sakata Cart
8. Akriti yoga Shringhatak Peak of a
mountain
1. Ashraya Yogas : 03 9. Akriti yoga Vihaga Bird
2. Dala yogas : 02 10. Akriti yoga Hala Plough
3. Akriti yogas : 20 11. Akriti yoga Vajra Thunderbolt
4. Sankhya yogas : 07 12. Akriti yoga Yava Barleycorn
13. Akriti yoga Kamal Lotus
Total : 32
14. Akriti yoga Vapi Pond
15. Akriti yoga Yupa Sacrificial Pillar
Ashraya means resting place and has to do with 16. Akriti yoga Shara Arrow
the nature of signs where the planets are placed. 17. Akriti yoga Shakti Power
18. Akriti yoga Danda Staff
Dala is a small shoot, leaf, or petal, as it unfolds. 19. Akriti yoga Nauka Boat
20. Akriti yoga Koota Peak
Hence these yogas determine the way the life 21. Akriti yoga Chatra Umbrella
unfolds for the native. 22. Akriti yoga Dhanush/ Bow
Chapa
Akriti means “shape” and is based on the pattern 23. Akriti yoga Ardh Half Moon
of placement of the planets in the horoscope. Chandra
24. Akriti yoga Chakra Wheel
25. Akriti yoga Samudra Sea
Sankhya means number and is based on the 26. Sankhya yoga Vallaki/ Lute
number of signs the planets are placed in. Veena
27. Sankhya yoga Daama Wreath
Monier Williams Sanskrit dictionary describes Nabhash as 28. Sankhya yoga Paash Noose
something celestial or heavenly. As the name signifies, 29. Sankhya yoga Kedara Field
Nabhash yogas represent the combinations in a horoscope, 30. Sankhya yoga Shoola Spike
31. Sankhya yoga Yuga Yoke
due to placement of the planets in the sky in a particular
32. Sankhya yoga Gola Celestial Sphere
pattern. The formation of the pattern could be due to the
nature of signs or the nature of the houses or in a
particular shape. Based on the basis of formation of 7. Rajju, Musala and Nala Yogas. All the Grahas in
pattern, the yogas are categorised into different groups as Movable R is cause Rajju Yog. All the Grahas in
mentioned above. In these yogas only 7 planets participate, Fixed R is cause Musala Yog. All the Grahas in
barring the nodes and represent the combined affect of the Dual R is cause Nala Yog.
planets throughout the life of the native irrespective of the
dasas. They form the fundamental formidable force which All the signs in the zodiac are categorised into three
guides the native through out his life and directly influence categories based on their level guna. Guna or inherent
the thought pattern of the native. Since all of us are slave of
nature of the signs can be roughly equated to the level
our thought process, these yogas assume utmost
importance in horoscopic analysis and must be studied of energy they posses. Movable signs have
before forging ahead with analysis of different other areas. preponderance of energy and are of Rajas guna, Fixed
signs have lack of energy and are of Tamas Guna and
3-6. Names of Nabhash Yogas. The 3 Asraya Yogas Dual signs have a balance of energy compared to the
are Rajju, Musala and Nala Yogas. The 2 Dala Yogas movable and fixed signs and hence are of Sattva
are Maala and Sarpa. The 20 Akriti Yogas are Gada, gunas. Based on the placement of the planets in the
Sakata, Shringataka, Vihaga, Hala, Vajra, Yava, sings, these gunas predominate over the native, which
Kamal, Vapi, Yupa, Shara, Shakti, Danda, Nauka, is the basis for the asraya yoga.
Koota, Chatra, Dhanumshi, Ardh Candra, Chakra
and Samudra Yogas. The 7 Sankhya Yogas are Ashraya means resting place and hence implies the
nature of he place where the planets are placed in.
Based on the predominance of the gunas, there are They might face much opposition while
three yogas which come into category namely, Rajju, establishing something new and hence it
Musala and Nala. comes quite distressful at times.

One must keep in mind that it is very difficult to find

horoscope with exact yogas. These yogas present in
all horoscopes to some extent and thus colour our Musala Yoga:
nature. For example the qualities of Rajju Yoga can This yoga is constituted by placement of all the 7
be visible in natives whose most planets are in planets in fixed signs. Musala means a pestle or
movable signs, if not all. If four planets are placed in grinder which is used to grind something to fine
movable and 3 are placed in fixed then the native paste. This captures the spirit of the yoga in a way
shall have both the qualities of Rajju and Musala, that, such persons do their best in following the
however Rajju would dominate as more planets are current practices without much questioning them or
there in Movable signs. trying to change them. They have fixity of purpose
and don’t sway into different directions.
Rajju Yoga:
All planets in movable signs constitute this yoga. In verse 19, Maharishi Parashara describes the quality
Rajju means rope and means the rope which binds the of people born under this yoga as someone who is
native to this world. They have the energy of a new endowed with honour, wisdom, wealth etc., be dear
born, who sees the world with new eyes and try to to king, famous, will have many sons and be firm in
explore everything they have access to. They are disposition.
mostly materialistic in disposition and have a keen
desire of achieving something great hence the name These signs are governed by Shiva, the eternal guru
Rajju, which bind them to this material world. and hence the natives of this yoga are thoughtful,
knowledgeable and followers of the guidelines of
These signs are governed by Brahma, the creator and society.
hence show their creative abilities. In short they can
be described as Pioneers. Due to preponderance of Tamas Guna or Lack of
energy, such native always stick to the established
Vide verse 18, Maharishi Parashara describes the norms of the time and follow them to their heart. The
quality of people born under this yoga as someone salient features for natives born in this yoga are:
who is fond of wandering, be charming, will earn in
foreign countries. He will also be cruel and Thoughtful
mischievous. Energetic, however is security oriented.
They are driven by the need for stability.
Due to preponderance of rajas guna or high energy, Attached to his duty
such native shall like to travel and shall gain their Firm disposition. Patient and perseverant
fortune outside their birth place. The salient features Stable, consistent in their effort
for natives born in this yoga are: Endowed with honour, respect, wisdom and
wealth
Love travelling Liked by the king and dear to his
Prosper in foreign lands community, since they are good followers of
Charming and enthusiastic established practices.
Full of energy and initiative Steady minded. Stick to whatever they do
Pioneering spirit and endure it on a long term.
Early adopters Complete all work at hand. Whatever thing
Creative abilities they start they rarely leave it in between in
Lack perseverance and stability pursuit of something else (which is a
Volatile and fickle minded characteristic of movable sign).
Have many new ideas however lack the Making most of what comes to them
ability to see them through Do not question established practices and
Pushy and overbearing initiate something new
Changing pattern and direction of life Capable of doing great works
Comes to bottlenecks while defying Blessed with happy family
established practices and try to change them
or re-establish something new. Possibly Nala Yoga:
that’s why they might be viewed as Cruel When all the 7 planets are placed in dual signs, this
and mischievous. yoga is formed. Unlike movable signs and dual signs
which show extremes in the level of energy, dual
signs are balanced and related to sustenance.
 malefics so placed will cause Sarpa Yoga. These
Nala means reed, which is a kind of grass which Yogas, respectively, produce benefic and malefic
grows pretty fast and has multiple uses. Similar to the results.
symbol, the natives of this yoga are fast learner and
are multi skilled. Maala and Sarpa yogas are the two dala yogas which
influence the pattern of native’s life. It determines the
In verse 20, Maharishi pronounces the result of Nala way the life of a native unfolds as the name of the
Yoga which is one born in Nala Yoga will have yoga suggests. Dala means small shoot, blade, petal
uneven physique, be interested in accumulating leaf which unfold slowly and steadily with time.
money, very skilful, helpful to relatives and Moneir Williams dictionary suggests “unfolding
charming. itself” as one of the meaning of the yoga.

Being the middle of Movable and fixed signs, Since Kendra forms the 4 pillars or bastions of any
characteristics of both kinds of signs are found in horoscope and represent the four major directions in
these natives, however to certain extent only. Like the life of the native namely Dharma, Artha, Kama,
movable signs they are pioneering too, however only Moksha, they have strong bearing on the overall
inside the boundary of established practices. They comfort or distress of a native’s life. Any benefic
can better be described as reformers, than pioneers. placed in the Kendra forms the biggest support in the
They do see things in different light; however they life of the native, while a malefic placed over there
don’t see things which are completely outside the shows otherwise, which is lack of support and
prevalent practice. The salient features of natives of struggle. Two different yogas in this category are
this yoga are: Maala and Sarpa, which are detailed below:

They malformed body. This is not clear why Maala Yoga:

Maharishi Parashara pronounces this result. When 3 Kendras are occupied by benefics, this yoga
However, it is expected that such natives can occurs. Though there are four benefics namely
have some deformity in their body. Jupiter, Venus, Mercury and Moon they cannot
Interested in accumulating money, since simultaneously occupy four Kendras as Venus and
dual nature is related to sustenance. Mercury cannot be separated from each other by
Multifaceted and multi-skilled personalities, more than 2 houses.
to carry out reforms in the established
practices. Maala means a garland, which means that life of the
Shrewd, clever & intelligent, since they see native is like a garland, where each bead is like a
the things in different light and carry on flower, which represents splendour, harmony and
their reforms without being at loggerheads peace.
with the protectors of established practices.
Resolute like the fixed signs to carry out Maharishi Parashara in verse 21 describes the effect
their activities till end. However they have of this yoga as “One born in Maala Yoga will be ever
additional abilities to make amendments to happy, endowed with conveyances, robes, food and
the established practices wherever pleasures, be splendorous and endowed with many
necessary. females.”
Steady in their outlook like the fixed signs,
however to a lesser extent. This indicates that the life of the native shall unfold
Helpful to relatives with much happiness and pleasures. The native shall
Medium life span, as dictated by the dual be supported and helped by others in various juncture
signs. Movable signs signify the longest of his life. They get whatever they want without
lifespan, fixed the shortest and dual is much struggle at the opportune time. They have the
middling. good fortune of grasping the time at the right moment
Attractive and making decisions at the right time, which are
Philanthropic, due to the nature of the sign, eventually fruitful. They are usually happy and
which is governed by Vishnu, the suatainer. charming and shall make their surrounding happy
Balanced temperament too. Since they do not have to struggle much, they are
Practical to see that their ideas are naïve at heart and clean from ill feelings, such as
implemented without getting into hatred, jealously etc.
loggerheads with others.
Creative to the extent of using the resources Sarpa Yoga:
available to them creatively. This yoga is formed by placement of malefics in 3
Kendras. Out of 7 planets four and benefics and three
8. Maala and Sarpa Yogas. If 3 Kendras are are malefics, which are Saturn, Mars and the Sun.
occupied by benefics, Maala Yoga is produced, while
In verse 22, Maharishi describes the effect of this
yoga as “One born in Sarpa Yoga will be crooked, In these verses Maharishi Parashara describes the
cruel, poor, miserable and will depend on others for category of Akriti Yogas. Akriti means a shape or
food and drinks” pattern. These yogas form on the basis of the shape
As the name suggests the life of the native is like that they create with their peculiar placement. The bhavas
bound by a snake (Sarpa) and is full of poison. This such as the Trikonas (1, 5, 9), Kendras (1, 4, 7, 10) or
indicates misery, lack of support and lack of Panaphara (2, 5, 8, 11) and the apoklimas (3, 6, 9, 12)
independence. They have to struggle in almost gain importance in these yogas.
everything and nothing is achieved easily. These in
return make them full of ill feelings for others and the The best way to represent these yogas is by using the
world at large. Whatever decision they take, go north Indian chart where the houses are fixed and the
against them hence they are likely to lose their self Kendras are seen without much effort. Such
confidence and self esteem due to continual struggle. representations are given below:
Due to this they shy away from their own action and
do not like to ownership of their actions. Since they Gada Yoga:
do not get anything so easily they are likely to take
forbidden paths, which might benefit them in short When planets occupy two
run, while even harming others. Thus life becomes a successive Kendras this yoga is
burden to them. formed.

In most horoscopes it is difficult to find pure Maala Gada means mace which
yoga or Pure Sarpa yoga and hence the best way to symbolises something which
interpret the result of such yoga by checking the can break open any obstacles and help the native
placement of both benefics and malefics in the forge against all odds to fulfil his objective and
Kendras. Benefics give the effect of Maala yoga mission of life. This gives them inner security and is
whereas Malefics give the effect of Sarpa Yoga., thus genuine in their behaviour and interaction with
the life would be a mixture of both good and bad others.
experiences, which is perhaps the spirit of human
life; that it is not perfect. It is a known fact that when
no planets are placed in house, the lords would take
the precedence and the results can be read from them.
Thus some lagnas have a higher propensity of being
affected by the Sarpa yogas such as Aquarius, Leo,
Cancer and Scorpio, which has 3 malefics owning
Kendras. However, lagnas such as Gemini, Virgo, Maharishi Parashara in verse 23 says that, one born in
Sagittarius and Pisces have higher propensity of Gada Yoga will always make efforts to earn wealth,
being affected by Maala yoga. will perform sacrificial rites, be skilful in Shastras
and songs and endowed with wealth, gold and
9-11. Gada, Sakat, Vihag, Shringatak, Hal, Vajr and precious stones.
Yav Yogas.
They strive to fulfil their basic necessities in life and
If all the Grahas occupy two successive are dutiful. They try earnestly to fulfil their duties
Kendras, Gada Yoga is formed. based on the context they are in.
Sakata Yoga occurs, when all the Grahas
Brhat Jataka:
are disposed in Lagna and Yuvati Bhava. Fond of sacrifices, rich.
If all confine to Bandhu and Karma Bhava,
then Vihaga Yoga occurs. Saravali:
One born with this Yoga, will always care for honour and money,
All Grahas in Lagna, Putr and Dharma
will perform yagnas etc., will be expert in Shastras and music and
Bhava cause Shringatak Yoga, will be endowed with money, gold, jewels and wealth.
While all Grahas in Dhana, Ari and Karma
Bhava, or in Sahaja, Yuvati and Labha
Bhava, or in Bandhu, Randhr and Vyaya Sakata Yoga:
Bhava cause Hala Yoga. This yoga is formed when all planets
Vajra Yoga is caused by all benefics in are placed in the Lagna or the 7th
Lagna and Yuvati Bhava or all malefics in house.
Bandhu and Karma Bhava.
In a contrary situation, i.e. all benefics in
Bandhu and Karma Bhava, or all malefics in Monier Williams Sanskrit dictionary defines
Lagna and Yuvati Bhava, Yava Yoga is “Sakata” as something bad and vile. Thus as the
generated.
name suggest, this yoga shows something symbolises the formation of the yoga, which involves
inauspicious in the life of the native. the zenith (10th house) and the nadir (4th house). The
planets in the 10th house shall be on our head while
Maharishi Parashara in verse 24 describes the effect those below shall be below our foot. Due to such
of this yoga as “One born in Sakata Yoga will be placement of the planets, it gives a false conception
afflicted by diseases, will have diseased, or ugly of the self to be much greater than the real worth.
nails, be foolish, will live by pulling carts, be poor
and devoid of friends and relatives.” Maharishi describes the result of natives born with
this yoga in verse 25. He says that “One born in
To understand why this happens we need to Vihaga Yoga will be fond of roaming, be a
understand the tattva ruled by each Kendra based on messenger, will live by sexual dealings, be shameless
their ayana. They are namely: and interested in quarrels.”

Lagna : Dharma : Fire Due to influence of the 4th house and the 10th house,
Fourth : Moksha : Water such natives shall sway between their homeland and
Seventh : Kama : Air outside, hence they like travelling. However they
Tenth : Artha : Earth cannot stay longer anywhere else and shall be pulled
towards the home. They are not comfortable inside
In the natural zodiac Fiery and Airy signs are always and driven by restlessness to get involved in
in the 7th from each other shows the natural something. Due to involvement of 10th, the house of
opposition and conflict between these tattva. That is activity with 4th, the house of place of sex, such
why planets placed in the 7th from each other are in natives could have dealing related to those areas.
loggerheads unless they happen to be natural friends.
Brhat Jataka:
Thus whenever planets are placed in two houses Ambassador, traveller, quarrelsome
which are opposite to each other, this shows inherent Saravali:
lack of harmony in the life of native. Since in these The native with this Yoga will be intent on wandering, will have
yogas, the houses affected are the Lagna and the 7th mean habits, will be a messenger, will live through sexual
house, the results of this yoga are related to these dealings, shameless and fond of quarrels.
houses. Affliction to Lagna shows affliction by
diseases, foolishness, difficulties and affliction to the
7th house shows poverty and lack of friends and Shringatak Yoga:
relatives. Since 7th house is the house of desires, the
native shall have many unfulfilled desires in his life.

This is to note that planets placed in these signs shall

be in the junction of day and night, since planets in Shringa can mean a horn, the pinnacle of a building,
the ascendant are in the eastern horizon in the process the peak of a mountain or a top of a cliff, among
of rising, while the planets in the western horizon other things. This yoga is formed due to the
shows that the planets shall be in the process of placement of all 7 planets in the Dharma Trikona (1,
setting. Due to the placement of the planets in the 5 & 9), where the Lagna represent the summit of a
junction of the day and night, they show transitions in mountain and the two trines, the base of the
the life of the native. mountain.
Brhat Jataka:
Lives by carriages (pulling carts), sickly, bad wife.
Maharishi Parashara describes the result in verse 26
as “one born in Shringatak Yoga will be fond of
Saravali: quarrels and battles, be happy, dear to king, endowed
One born with Sakata Yoga will be troubled by diseases, will have with an auspicious wife, be rich and will hate
a bad wife, will be a dunce, will live by pulling carts, will be poor
and be without relatives and friends.
women.”

Horasara: The Dharma Trikona is predominately fiery in nature

One born in Sakata Yoga will be moving, like a cart. He will be and hence this yoga shows the dominance of the fiery
bereaved by death of his son and wife. He will be of wicked
mentality, idle and have defective sight.
yoga on the native’s life. This makes the person to
have a strong sense of self identity and make the
Vihaga Yoga: person the power to win over others. They always
When all the 7 planets are placed in perceive the sense of competition near them and try
two Kendras, the 4th and 7th house, to be ahead in their community. Given their drive and
this yoga is formed. energy, they become successful in their endeavours
and however that comes with a price. Due to their
Vihaga means bird and aptly independence and competitiveness, they hardly can
forge fruitful relationship with the others and The native of this Yoga will eat in plenty, will be indigent, will have
opposite sex (relationship is governed by watery agricultural profession, will be subjected to grief, be emotional, be
forsaken by relatives and friends and will be a servant.
element).

Brhat Jataka:
Happiness after a long age Vajra Yoga:

Saravali:
One born with this Yoga will be fond of quarrels, be a warrior, be
happy, dear to king, will have a fortunate wife, be rich and will
hate the fair sex.
When benefics are placed in the Lagna
Hala Yoga: and the 7th house, whereas malefics placed in the 4th
and 10th house, this yoga is formed.

Maharishi in verse 28, describes the result of this

yoga as “One born in Vajra Yoga will be happy in
the beginning and at the end of life, be valorous,
charming, devoid of desires and fortunes and be
When all the 7 planets are placed in Artha, Kama or inimical.”
Moksha Trikona, this yoga is formed. However based
on the trines the planets are in the results shall be Vajra means thunderbolt and represent the capacity of
subtly different. The difference in the nature can be the native to do difficult tasks like Indra, the king
known by the predominant tattva of the trines, which among the Devas. They are tough persons, valorous
are Artha- Earth; Kama- Air; Moksha- Water. and can win over adverse situations. However due to
the placement of Malefics in the 4th house, they can
The symbol Hala means plough, which is triangular lack emotions or emotional attachment to their
and is used for ploughing the soil in agriculture. The actions and keep doing their activities as part of their
symbol represents two things, one the struggle duty.
involved in ploughing the soil and the other, prodding
to go deeper inside the soil. The struggle here The natural age of fructification of the yogas related
indicate the struggle to get the Ayana defined by the different houses are
yoga, which are material success and finances
(Artha), fulfilment of their desires (Kama) and Early : 2 4 8 10
fulfilment of their emotional needs (Moksha). The Middle : 5 6 11 12
prodding indicate that they are never successful in Late :1 7 9 3
achieving what they want since their self (Dharma
Trikona) is not involved, which means that they The person is happy in the beginning and end of his
eventually benefit others with their effort and they life. This could be possibly due to concentration of
themselves remain dissatisfied. the planets in the 4th and 10th which have influence on
the early part of life and 1st and 7th, which have
In verse 27, Maharishi Parashara describes the influence on the late part. However, if that is so, then
result as “One born in Hala Yoga will eat a lot, will in the next yoga also the native should be happy in
be very poor, will be miserable, agitated, given up by the early and late part of his life, but it is not so. So
friends and relatives. He will be a servant.” the exact reason is not appropriately identified.

When the Hala yoga happens along the Artha Yava Yoga:
Trikona, involving the 2nd, 6th and 10th houses, such
people have insatiable hunger and financially
troubled. When it happens with the Kama trikona,
they are agitated in their relationships, have many
unfulfilled dreams and have troubled relationship
with friends and relatives. However if happens in the
moksha trikona, they becomes emotionally unstable When Malefics are placed in the Lagna and the 7th
and driven towards insanity. Since their efforts are while benefics are placed in the 4th and 10th house,
gainful to others, without much of their personal this yoga is formed.
benefits, they shall be driven by the mindset of
serving others. Yava means barley corn and represent and represent
the capacity of the natives to feed others and do good
Brhat Jataka: acts for the people around.
Agriculturist

Saravali:
Maharishi Parashara says in verse 30 that one born Vapi Yoga:
in Yava Yoga will observe fasts and other religious
rules, will do auspicious acts, will obtain happiness,
wealth and sons in his mid-life. He will be charitable
and firm.

Placement of benefics in the 4th house gives them a

clean heart and in the 10th house make them do many When all the 7 planets are placed in Panaphara
auspicious acts. The influences of the benefic planets (succedents 2, 5, 8, 11) or Apoklima (precedents 12,
in the early part of the life make the persons reap the 3, 6. 9), this yoga is formed. Unlike the Kamala yoga
fruit of their actions in the middle life. This to note which revolve around Lagna (a trine), the yoga
that, even if they are righteous and charitable in their mentioned here revolves around the 5th or the 9th
actions, nevertheless it can cost them lack of serenity house based on whether the yoga is from Panaphara
due to placement of malefics in the Lagna and the or Apoklima.
seventh house.
Vapi means a pond or water reservoir and symbolises
Brhat Jataka: the fortune which is given to them in form of water in
Warlike, happy in the end the reservoir.
Saravali
One born with Yava Yoga will observe fasts and other religious Parashara says in verse 31 that one born in Vapi
rules, be intent on doing auspicious acts, be happy in the middle of Yoga will be capable of accumulating wealth, be
life, be liberal and will have lasting wealth. endowed with lasting wealth and happiness and sons,
be free from eye afflictions and will be a king.

Panaphara relates to the future of the native whereas

12. Kamal and Vapi Yogas. If all the Grahas are in
Apoklima represents the past. Since the element of
the 4 Kendras, Kamal Yog is produced. If all of them
present is absent in this yoga, it means that the
happen to be in all the Apoklimas, or in all the
capacity of the native to build their own fortune is
Panapharas, Vapi Yog occurs.
lacking. They are usually given the fortune either
from their forefathers (influence of Panaphara) or
Kamal Yoga:
their off springs. They get the fortune in due time,
prodding for it might not yield much result. Due to
the strength of panaphara and apoklimas, they have
the inner security in life for getting the material
comforts and other good things.
When all the planets are placed in the Kendras in a
mixed fashion, this yoga is formed. In the previous
verses Maharishi Parashara tells us about the Vajra 13. Yupa, Shar, Shakti and Danda Yogas. If all the 7
and the Yava Yogas, where benefics and malefic Grahas are in the 4 Bhavas, commencing from
should be placed in the pair of 1st / 7th or 4th /10th. Lagna, they cause Yupa Yoga, if from Bandhu, Shar
However in this yoga, there is no such pattern of Yoga occurs, if from Yuvati, Shakti Yoga occurs and,
placement for the benefics and malefics. if from Karma, Danda Yoga is formed.

In verse 30 Maharishi Parashara says that, one born These yogas are formed while planets are placed four
in Kamal Yoga will be rich and virtuous, be long houses starting from four Kendras. Here also the
lived, very famous and pure. He will perform influence of Kendras on the yogas can be seen,
hundreds of auspicious acts and he will be a king. however the results shall differ since the nature of the
Kendras varies.
The four Kendras involved in this yoga represent four
petals of Lotus flower. In addition, there is specific Yupa Yoga:
significance of this symbol with respect to the yoga.
Lotus blooms in muddy water without affected by the
dirt and mud in the water. This indicates that even if
such natives face tremendous difficulties in life, they
shall emerge victorious over the situation and be
successful. Difficulties will not make them corrupt or
When planets are placed in four consecutive houses
impure; they shall still remain pure hearted and
starting from the Lagna Kendra, this yoga is formed.
amicable and virtuous. Due to their ability to face all
adverse situations, they rise high in life.
In verse 32, Maharishi Parashara says that “One
born in Yupa Yoga will have spiritual knowledge and
will be interested in sacrificial rites. He will be
endowed with a wife, be strong, interested in fasts
and other religious observations and be
distinguished”
37. Koot Yog. One born in Koot Yog will be a liar,
Shara Yoga: will head a jail, be poor, crafty, cruel and will live in
hills and fortresses.

Chatra Yoga:

In Verse 33, Maharishi Parashara describes the

result of Shara Yoga as One born in Shara Yoga will
make arrows, be head of a prison, will earn through
animals, will eat meat, will indulge in torture and Chapa Yoga:
mean handiworks.

Shakti Yoga:

Quoted from Saravali. If the seven Grahas occupy

continuously seven Bhavas, commencing from a
In verse 34, Maharishi Parshara gives the effect of Bhava, which is not angular to the Lagna, the Yoga
Shakti Yoga as “One born in Shakti Yoga will be produced is known, as Ardh Candra Yoga.
bereft of wealth, be unsuccessful, miserable, mean,
lazy, long lived, interested and skilful in war, firm 15. Chakr and Samudr Yogas. If all the Grahas
and auspicious.” occupy six alternative R is, commencing from Lagn,
Chakr Yog is formed. Samudr Yog is produced, if all
Danda Yoga: Grahas occupy six alternative R is, commencing
from Dhan Bhava.

Chakra Yoga:

For this yoga, Maharishi Parashara, in verse 35 says

that “One born in Danda Yoga will lose sons and
wife, will be indigent, unkind, away from his men and 38. Chatr Yog. One born in Chatr Yog will help his
will serve mean people.” own men, be kind, dear to many kings, very
intelligent, happy at the beginning and end of his life
14. Nauka, Koot, Chatr and Chap Yogas. If all the and be long-lived.
Grahas occupy the seven Bhavas from Lagn, Nauka
Yog occurs, if from Bandhu, Koot Yog is formed, if Samudra Yoga:
from Yuvati, Chatr Yog occurs and, if from Karm,
Chap Yog occurs. Here again the Grahas should
occupy seven continuous Bhavas.

Nauka Yoga: 42. Samudr Yog. One born in Samudr Yog will have
many precious stones and abundant wealth, be
endowed with pleasures, dear to people, will have
firm wealth and be well disposed.

36. Nauka Yog. One born in Nauka Yog will derive

his livelihood through water, be wealthy, famous, 16-17. Sankhya Yogas.
wicked, wretched, dirty and miserly.
If all Grahas are in one R i Gola Yog is
Koota Yoga: formed,
if in 2, Yuga Yog is formed,
 if in 3, Sool Yog occurs, 29. Yava Yoga. One born in Yav Yog will observe
if in 4, Kedara Yog occurs, fasts and other religious rules, will do auspicious
if in 5, Paash Yog is formed, acts, will obtain happiness, wealth and sons in his
if in 6, Daam Yog occurs and, mid-life. He will be charitable and firm.
if in 7, Veena Yog is produced.
30. Kamal Yog. One born in Kamal Yog will be rich
None of these seven Yogas will be operable, if and virtuous, be long lived, very famous and pure. He
another Nabhash Yog is derivable. will perform hundreds of auspicious acts and he will
be a king.
18. Effects of Nabhash Yogas (up to Sloka 50). Rajju
Yog. One born in Rajju Yog will be fond of 31. Vapi Yog. One born in Vapi Yog will be capable
wandering, be charming, will earn in foreign of accumulating wealth, be endowed with lasting
countries. He will be cruel and mischievous. wealth and happiness and sons, be free from eye
afflictions and will be a king.
19. Musala Yog. One born in Musala Yog will be
endowed with honour, wisdom, wealth etc., be dear to 32. Yup Yog. One born in Yup Yog will have spiritual
king, famous, will have many sons and be firm in knowledge and will be interested in sacrificial rites.
disposition. He will be endowed with a wife, be strong, interested
in fasts and other religious observations and be
20. Nala Yog. One born in Nala Yog will have uneven distinguished.
physique, be interested in accumulating money, very
skilful, helpful to relatives and charming. 33. Shar Yog. One born in Shar Yog will make
arrows, be head of a prison, will earn through
21. Maal Yog. One born in Maal Yog will be ever animals, will eat meat, will indulge in torture and
happy, endowed with conveyances, robes, food and mean handiworks.
pleasures, be splendourous and endowed with many
females. 34. Shakti Yog. One born in Shakti Yog will be bereft
of wealth, be unsuccessful, miserable, mean, lazy,
22. Sarpa Yog. One born in Sarpa Yog will be long lived, interested and skilful in war, firm and
crooked, cruel, poor, miserable and will depend on auspicious.
others for food and drinks.
35. Danda Yog. One born in Danda Yog will lose
23. Gada Yog. One born in Gada Yog will always sons and wife, will be indigent, unkind, away from his
make efforts to earn wealth, will perform sacrificial men and will serve mean people.
rites, be skilful in Shastras and songs and endowed
with wealth, gold and precious stones. 36. Nauka Yog. One born in Nauka Yog will derive
his livelihood through water, be wealthy, famous,
24. Sakat Yog. One born in Sakat Yog will be afflicted wicked, wretched, dirty and miserly.
by diseases, will have diseased, or ugly nails, be
foolish, will live by pulling carts, be poor and devoid 37. Koot Yog. One born in Koot Yog will be a liar,
of friends and relatives. will head a jail, be poor, crafty, cruel and will live in
hills and fortresses.
25. Vihag Yog. One born in Vihag Yog will be fond of
roaming, be a messenger, will live by sexual 38. Chatr Yog. One born in Chatr Yog will help his
dealings, be shameless and interested in quarrels. own men, be kind, dear to many kings, very
intelligent, happy at the beginning and end of his life
26. Shringatak Yog. One born in Shringatak Yog will and be long-lived.
be fond of quarrels and battles, be happy, dear to
king, endowed with an auspicious wife, be rich and 39. Chap Yog. One born in Chap Yog will be liar,
will hate women. will protect secrets, be a thief, be fond of wandering,
forests, be devoid of luck and be happy in the middle
27. Hal Yog. One born in Hal Yog will eat a lot, will of the life.
be very poor, will be miserable, agitated, given up by
friends and relatives. He will be a servant. 40. Ardh Candr Yog. One born in Ardh Candr Yog
will lead an Army, will possess a splendourous body,
28. Vajra Yoga. One born in Vajr Yog will be happy be dear to king, be strong and endowed with gems,
in the beginning and at the end of life, be valorous, gold and ornaments.
charming, devoid of desires and fortunes and be
inimical.
41. Chakr Yog. One born in Chakr Yog will be an
emperor, at whose feet will be the prostrating kings,
heads, adoring gem studded diadems.

42. Samudr Yog. One born in Samudr Yog will have

many precious stones and abundant wealth, be
endowed with pleasures, dear to people, will have
firm wealth and be well disposed.

43. Veena Yog. One born in Veena Yog will be fond

of songs, dance and musical instruments, be skilful,
happy, wealthy and be a leader of men.

44. Daamini Yog. One born in Daamini Yog will be

helpful to others, will have righteously earned
wealth, be very affluent, famous, will have many sons
and gems, be courageous and red-lettered.

45. Paash Yog. One born in Paash Yog will be liable

to be imprisoned, be skilful in work, be deceiving in
disposition, will talk much, be bereft of good qualities
and will have many servants.

46. Kedara Yog. One born in Kedara Yog will be

useful to many, be an agriculturist, be truthful,
happy, fickle-minded and wealthy.

47. Sool Yog. One born in Sool Yog will be sharp,

indolent, bereft of wealth, be tortuous, prohibited,
valiant and famous through war.

48. Yuga Yog. One born in Yuga Yog will be heretic,

be devoid of wealth, be discarded by others and be
devoid of sons, mother and virtues.

49. Gola Yog. One born in Gola Yog will be strong,

be devoid of wealth, learning and intelligence, be
dirty, sorrowful and miserable.

50. Ancestors say, that the results, due to said

(Nabhash) Yogas, will be felt throughout in all the
Dasha periods.
Case Studies Sanatana dharma commonly known as Hinduism, however
Ashraya Yoga the influence of dual signs shows that he did accept the
dharma without much questioning and try to bring in new
Case I: Lord Sri Rama light.

Case III: Subhash Chandra Bose

In Lord Rama’s horoscope, 5 planets are placed in movable

signs, while 1 planet is placed in fixed sign and 1 planet is
placed in dual sign. This shows the dominance of Rajas
Guna in this horoscope. Shastras say that he was born to
eradicate all the evils from the face of earth and re-establish Subhash Chandra Bose was a freedom fighter in the Indian
Dharma. In his lifetime he did many heroic deeds and Struggle to Independence. He was driven by missionary
declared war against the demon king Ravana to end his zeal to free the nation from the clutches of British rule. He
atrocities. organised a army which goes by the name of Indian
National Army to fight with British at the time of WWII.
Case II: Gautama Buddha He has 2 planets in movable sign, 1 in dual whereas as rest
4 in fixed signs. This shows the predominance of the nature
of fixed signs on this. He came to the arena of the freedom
movement while it was already a movement; however he
pursued it till end. He had a fixity of purpose, that it
freedom of the nation and he pursued it whole heartedly. It
is known that even though his ways of doing things were
very different from that of established leaders of that time
say Mahatma Gandhi or Jawahar Lal Nehru, he chose not to
challenge them (lack of movable sign’s nature) and silently
followed the call of the time.

Case IV: Sri Rajneesh (Osho)

In the horoscope of Gautama Buddha, six planets are

placed in movable sign whereas only one planet is placed in
a fixed sign. This shows why he questioned the established
practices of his time and went on establishing his own path,
Buddhism. He gave a new perspective to human action,
karma and moksha. While summarising his life story, we
see the impact of movable signs on him.

Case III: Swami Vivekananda

Dual signs predominate in the horoscope of Sri Rajneesh

horoscope with 5 planets in it, showing that, he shall work
in the boundary of established practice to pioneer
something new. He established Osho Commune, which is a
radical side of Hinduism and based on Tantra. He didn’t
question the established practices, while in the same time
gave a new path of liberation, by fulfilling the fundamental
desire of human mind, the desire to have sex.

Note: Even though the yogas shall influence the pattern of

the thought process, it is difficult to gauge, since it is
Swami Vivekananda has 4 planets in movable signs invisible. The maximum we can do it is to infer from their
whereas rest 3 are placed in dual signs. The dominance of activities, what would have been their thought process
Movable signs shows his missionary zeal to re-establish the behind those activities.