Adhi Yoga
Definition.-lf benefics are situated in the 6th, 7th and 8th from the Moon, the combination goes under the name of Adhi Yoga.
The person will be polite and trustworthy, will have an enjoyable and happy life, surrounded by luxuries and afruence, will inflict defeats on his enemies, will be healthy and will live long.
Remarks.-Adhi Yoga is one of the most important combinations. Astrological authorities classify this Adhi Yoga as Papadhi yoga and Shubhadhi yogi.
But Varahamihira and that section of astrologers do not seemt o favour such a classification by hattotpala, the erudite commentator of the writings of Varahamihira suggests the existence of papadhi yoga.
Varahamihira distinctly observes Soumyehi-implying clearly only the benefics, vz., Mercury, Jupiter and Venus. All these benefics may be in the 6th, 7th or 8th or in two houses or all of them may be in any one of these houses. If there is one planet in full strength in any one of these signs, that person becomes a leader. If there are two he will be a minister and if there are three, he will occupy an eminent station in life, If all the rhree benefics, devoid of strength, are in the three signs above mentioned, then also Adhi Yoga will be present but rhe influence it exerts would indeed be feeble. Adhi yoga may be considered as a Raja Yoga or almost its equivalent.