The strength of Mangal is double of Śani’s. Budh is four times stronger than Budh. Guru is eight times stronger than Budh. Śukr has eight times more strength than that of Guru. Candr is sixteen times stronger than Śukr, Sūrya has twice the strength of Candr and Rahu’s strength is twice of Sūrya’s and hence Rahu is the strongest of the Grahas. Should Sūrya and Candr be exceedingly strong, all other Grahas, though weak, will yield good effects in their periods.
Notes: The strength of Sūrya is the most important factor to lend strength to the entire natus. Sūrya singly in deep fall, even though other Grahas may be strong, can reduce the vitality of Kundali. Similarly Candr’s potentiality is all essential, as it has a notable bearing on the mind of the person. Should Candr be in deep fall, all other Yogas become ineffective (see Jataka Tatwa, Ch. III, Section N).
And of course, Lagn’s strength forms foundational support. Thus, these are tripod of the horoscope. Śani, Guru, Mangal, Sūrya, Śukr, Budh and Candr: This is the order of the Grahas starting with the distant-most one, as above (with reference to the earth). Rahu is at the top most of earth’s orbit. Grahas are strong (i. e more influencing in nature), if they are on the lower position of the zodiac.
Rahu is strong in the South, i. e., when he is on the meridian of the horoscope. Even, if the Grahas derive strength in the ways mentioned earlier, they become weak, if eclipsed by Sūrya. Such weak Grahas do not give good results in respect of the Bhavas, (Raja) Yogas and Dashas they are connected with.
Notes: Benefic Grahas, if combust, do lose their potence, while malefics become more mischievous. Śani and Śukr are said to retain their rays even in combustion, as per Sloka 15, Ch. IV of Uttara Kalamrita.
Strong benefics make a person fortunate, bright and beautiful. Malefics, when stronger than benefics, make a person sinful and a simpleton.
Notes: It is to be noted, that benefic Grahas should be stronger than malefics for Yog purposes. In any case, the strength of malefics is equally important, as each has its own Karakatwas; for example Śani though a natural malefic should be strong for longevity. If he is weak, the subject cannot enjoy longevity and all Raj Yogas then will be equal to a painting sans canvas.
Ch. 4. Nisheka Janmadhyaya
Should Candr in her transit pass through an Upachaya Bhava (i.e. other than Sahaj, Ari, Karm and Labh Bhava) in a female’s Kundali and come in Drishti to, or in yuti with Mangal, it leads to her menses and is congenial for conception.
Notes: A girl can attain puberty, if Candr transits Lagn, Dhan, Bandhu, Putr, Yuvati, Randhr, Dharm, or Vyaya Bhava from her natal Lagn and receiving a Drishti from transit Mangal. A sexual intercourse in appropriate time, as above can also lead to conception.
Candr and Mangal signify water and fire in order and also blood and bile, respectively. Mesh indicates pituitary glands and Vrischik rules ovum; both Rāśis are of Mangal. When Candr is in Sahaj, Ari, Karm and Labh Bhava, ovum cannot cause conception and hence its position in Anupachaya is indicated.
A different condition for conception is, that the same Candr should be in Sahaj, Ari, Karm, or Labh Bhava from the Lagn and receive a Drishti from a male benefic (i.e. only Guru). The female, should of course be in a suitable condition, as laid down in the next Sloka.
In respect of women, thirteen nights after (mensural) bathing (from the 5th day of menses through the 17th day), they become fit to conceive. This does not apply to female children and old women (who have no menstrual course), sickly women and barren women.
Notes: Sixteen nights after the menses are declared fit for conception according to Ch. 3 of Jataka Parijata. First four days are of course unfit, when there will be mensural flow. But western medical researchers feel, that the week preceding a mensural course is more effective for purpose of conception.
To bear an issue, the sexual intercourse should take place, when Candr is in an Upachaya in reference to her Rāśi Kundali and receives a Drishti from a male benefic, or ascend with it.
Notes: As per Sloka 1, the transit Candr should be in Anupachaya from natal Lagn and be in Drishti to Mangal, while, as per this Sloka Candr during intercourse slhould be in Upachaya and receiving a Drishti from a male benefic, Guru.
Sūrya and Śukr in own Navamshas and in Upachaya from Lagn/Candr in a male’s Kundali and Candr and Mangal in own Navamsh and in Upachaya from Lagn for a female can lead to conception. Should sexual union take place, when Sūrya, Candr, Śukr and Guru are in own Rāśi, or Navamshas, it leads to the birth of a son. Similar result occurs, if these Grahas bare in Lagn (at the time of intercourse) and receive a Drishti from, or are yuti with Mangal.
Notes: Whatever is being stated in this Ch. is with reference to Nisheka Lagn unless otherwise mentioned to the contrary.
Should Guru be in Lagn, Putr, or Dharm Bhava, or in his own Rāśi, or Navamsh and the week day auspicious, then the conception obtained thus becomes exemplary.
The under mentioned Yogas prevailing at the time of intercourse lead to conception of a male child: a) Yuti of Lagn’s lord and Putr’s lord; their mutual aspect, or exchange between them; b) Strong Śani in odd Bhavas other than Lagn; c) Budh in Putr Bhava without being in yuti with of, or in Drishti to others; d) All the male Grahas in Ari Bhava and, or Labh Bhava, while Putr’s lord is strong; e) All Grahas in odd Rāśis.
Notes: The involvement of an odd Rāśi is essential, as they are male ones, so that a male issue is obtained, vide points b) and e) above. The conceptional Lagn, Guru, the luminaries and Śukr being strong and in an odd Rāśi can also lead to birth of a son. As the conception time is difficult to be obtained, one can safely depend upon Prashn Kundali, or Janm Kundali. Should Candr and Śukr be chiefly important, there will be birth of a female.
The following combinations (at the time of intercourse) lead to birth of a female issue: a) Candr and Śukr together in Putr, or Karm Bhava; b) Candr and Śukr in their own Rāśis and, or Navamsh; c) Rahu rising and receiving a Drishti from Candr, or vice versa. d) Śukr in Candr’s Hora, or in Kendr from Lagn. Notes: Śukr should preferably be in Vrishabh Vargas, as it is his female Rāśi. Tula is a male Rāśi.