Sringhataka Yoga, Hala Yoga
Definition.-If all the planets occupy the ascendant
and its trines Sringhataka is caused. If planets are
confined to other triangular houses, Hala Yoga arises.
Results.-One born in Sringhataka becomes happy in later life while Hala Yoga makes one an agriculturist.
Remarks.-Sringhataka may mean junction of four roads or a square. Planets must invariably occupy the 1st, 5th and 9th houses. Lagna represents body, the 5th indicates progeny and the 9th suggests fortune in general. If these three houses are well fortified, then the native will have a smooth career, progeny and success in life. One born in Sringhataka is said to be happy in his later life. With due deference to the sages who have attributed this result, I have to observe that the period of happiness depends upon the stress laid on any one of the trines by virtue of a larger number of benefics being placed in it. Thus if the stress is on the Lagna, the beginning of life will be happy ; if in the 5th, the middle part of life; and if
in the 9th, the last part. This is a simple observation that any student of astrology could conveniently carry on.