Ch. 10. Evils at Birth
1. In the absence of knowledge of longevity,
attempts to know other information are futile. So I
explain below Arishtas (evils) in order to determine
longevity.
2. Male planets are strong in odd Rasis, bright
lunar half and day-time. Female planets are strong
in even Rasis, dark lunar half and night-time.
3. There are three kinds of evils, explained by
astrological expounders. These are preordained,
accidental and Yogaja (arising of planetary
combinations). The third kind is dealt with below,
while others are explained later on.
4. Should Jupiter be in 8th and in a House of Mars
and aspected by Sun, Moon, Mars and Saturn, the
child dies in 3 years.
5. If Saturn is retrograde in a House of Mars, while
Moon is in 6th, 8th, or an Angle and aspect Mars,
the child born lives for two years.
6-7. If Saturn joins Sun and Moon at birth, the
life-span is only nine years, according to
Brahmasaunda. Should Mars, Sun and Saturn be in
Taurus identical with 8th, the native lives for one
month even though Lord Yama may try to save him.
8-9. Even, if there be a single malefic in 8th
House, owned by Venus and aspected by other malefics,
the native lives for one year only in spite of the
fact, that he may drink nectar. If Venus is in 12th,
6th, or 8th, owned by Sun, or Moon and is aspected
by all benefics, the life-span is six years.
10-11. If Mercury occupies Cancer identical with
6th, or 8th from Ascendant and is aspected by the
Moon, life is only up to 4. The efficacious Raja
Yogas expounded by Yavanas may produce persons of
high descent. Even such children are subject to
premature end in this case.
12-13. If the birth star is identical with the one,
in which Ketu rises, the native lives only for two
months. Should the Sun be in 10th House identical
with that of Mars, or Saturn and aspected by strong
malefic, the native faces immediate death.
14-15. Should the Ascendant fall in Nigala, Sarpa,
Pakshi, or Pasa decanate and be occupied by malefic
planets, without the aspect of the decanate Lord
concerned, the native lives up to 7 years only. If
Rahu is in an Angle and aspected by malefics, the
longevity is only 10, while, according to some, it
is 16.
16-17. If malefics are Angles and Trines, while
benefics are relegated to 6th, 8th and 12th, one
born at the time of sunrise dies at once. If the
three planets, viz. the Lords of Navansa Lagna, Moon
Sign and natal Ascendant, are combust, the person
lives just for a few years.
18. If the 6th is occupied by the Ascendant Lord,
death occurs in the year corresponding to Rasi
concerned. If the occupant is the Lord of rising
decanate, death occurs in the month corresponding to
Rasi concerned and, if it is Lord of Navansa Lagna,
the Rasi concerned causes death in so many days.
19. If Saturn is in the Ascendant in aspect to
malefics, longevity is only 16 days. If Saturn in
the Ascendant is in the company of malefics, death
occurs in a month and, if he is alone in the
Ascendant without malefic connections, the child
lives for one year.
20-22. If weak Moon is in the Ascendant excepting
Cancer, Taurus and Aries and is aspected by malefics,
the child passes away (soon). The Moon in 6th, or
8th, if aspected by malefics, causes death in one
year, while, when aspected by benefics, she kills in
the 8th year. Should the aspect be from both
benefics and malefics, the life-span is only 4. This
should be decided according to the strength of such
bodies.
23-24. Should benefics be in 6th, or 8th and be
aspected, or conjoined with retrograde malefic,
without the aspect of benefic, the child lives only
for one month. If malefics are in 12th, 2nd, 6th and
8th, without connection of benefics, the child dies
in 6, or 8 months.
25-26. If the Lords of Lagna and the Moon Sign are
together in 6th, 8th, or 12th and be combust, the
child dies in the year corresponding to the Rasi.
Should the Lord of the Ascendant be in 7th, defeated
by a malefic and be without a benefic's aspect,
death occurs in a month. Similar clues should be
drawn from Moon and her dispositor.
27-28. If Moon is conjoined with Mars and Sun and be
in 2nd, or 5th unaspected by benefics, the child
doubtlessly dies in the 9th year. Sages declare,
that, if the Ascendant Lord is in 8th in aspect to
all the malefics, who are with strength, the child
dies in the fourth month.
29-30. If the Lord of Moon Sign, the Sun and his son
are in 8th, the child dies in the year corresponding
to the Rasi concerned. Should the Moon be with
malefics, be in 12th, 8th, 6th, or Ascendant and be
not aspected by benefics, while benefics are
non-angular, the child dies at once.
31-32. If malefics are in the oriental half of the
Zodiac (from 10th to 4th Bhava Madhya) with benefics
relegated to the occidental half, birth in Scorpio
Ascendant causes what is Vajra Mushti Yoga. One born
in such a Yoga does hardly live. According to
Yavanas, if weak Moon is in Lagna, while malefics
are angular, or in 8th, (instant) death is caused.
33-34. One born in twilight does not live long, if
the Ascendant falls in lunar Hora, while malefics
are posited in the end of the Rasis, which are
angular, along with the Moon. Should the Moon be
amidst two malefics and be in 7th, 4th, or 8th, even
Gods cannot save one from (instant) death.
35-36. If the Moon is hemmed between two malefics,
be in the Ascendant, 7th, or 8th and be in aspect to
weak benefics, (infant) death follows. Should
malefics be in 7th and 8th and be aspected by
malefics, the child dies along with its mother. If
there be aspect from benefics in such a case, the
mother becomes sick (there will not be immediate
death).
37-38. If the Moon be eclipsed and be in the
Ascendant along with malefics, while Mars is in 8th,
the child quits the world along with its mother. The
mother dies of weapons along with the child, if it
be a solar eclipse with Sun and malefics in the
Ascendant, while Mars is in 8th. Should weak Moon be
in the Ascendant and malefics be angular, or in 8th,
without benefic's aspect, death is imminent. This
view is of Satyacarya.
39-40. The undermentioned combinations cause death
soon. Sun in 7th, while Saturn, or Mars is in
Ascendant. Sun in Ascendant, while Saturn, or Mars
is in 7th. Saturn, or Mars joining Moon and she not
aspected by benefics. Malefics in Ascendant, 8th,
7th, 4th and 10th, the Moon be decreasing in 12th.
41-42. Moon, Sun, Saturn and Mars are capable of
inflicting infant death, if they are together in
Ascendant, 12th, 9th, or 8th, unaspected by Jupiter.
If Ascendant is tenanted by Sun, or Moon, while
malefics are in Trines, or 8th and be not aspected
by, or conjoined with benefics, according to Yavanas,
infant death is caused.
43-44. Venus joining the Sun and Saturn causes
instant death. This combination doubtlessly gives
death in the 9th year, if aspected by Jupiter. Death
in childhood occurs, if Moon is conjoined with Mars,
Sun and Saturn, provided unaspected by benefic
planets.
45-46. If Sun is aspected by Mars and Saturn in the
case of a day birth, it soon leads to death of the
father. The Sun joining malefics (for day birth)
also indicates the same effect. The child's father
and paternal grandfather will face early death, if
Sun is in Ascendant along with Mars and Saturn, but
unrelated to Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
47-48. If Sun is hemmed between two malefics, or is
conjoined with malefics, one born during day-time
loses his father early without any doubt. The
child's father at once quits the world, if planet
Sun has Mars and Saturn in 8th from him unaspected
by benefics.
49-50. If at birth Sun is in a Movable Rasi along
with malefics, the father of the child dies of
poison, weapons etc. Malefics (or even a malefic) in
8th, 9th, or 7th from Moon can cause death of the
child along with its mother.
51-52. The father of the child was away at the time
of birth, if Sun is in a Movable Sign, in case of
day birth and aspected by Mars. Saturn in a Movable
Rasi and in aspect to the Sun in the case of night
birth denotes same results.
53-54. In the case of night birth, if Saturn is in a
Movable Sign along with Mars, the father undoubtedly
dies in a distant place. If Sun joins Mars and
Saturn in any Rasi, the father dies before the birth
of the native.
55-56. If malefics are disposed in Ascendant, 8th,
7th, 6th and 12th, the child dies along with its
mother. There is no doubt in it. Should only 6th and
8th be occupied by malefics, the mother does not
die, but the child dies. The reverse is true, if
malefics are in Ascendant, 8th and 7th.
57-67. Mars, or Saturn in 12th can deprive the
native of his eyes. Saturn right and Mars left eye.
The native becomes blind, if Sun and Moon are in
12th, while 6th and 8th are occupied by malefics.
Even, if one among the Sun and the Moon is in 12th,
damage to eye is indicated (Sun affects the right
eye, while Moon affects the left one). If Rahu is in
Ascendant, while Sun is in 7th, the native is blind
by birth. Should 2nd and 12th be occupied by Moon
and Sun, while malefics are in 8th and 6th, the
person born is blind. If Moon is in 6th, Sun in 8th,
Saturn in 9th and Mars in 2nd, simultaneously, the
native is blind. Should Moon be in the company of
Mars and Saturn and be posited in 8th, or 6th, the
native looses his eyesight due to bilious and
phlegmatic imbalances. Should the said Moon be
conjunct other malefics, apart from Mars and Saturn,
in this combination, if the House involving Moon is
the 8th, the damage is to the right eye and, if it
be the 6th, the left eye is damaged. Should,
however, this combination be aspected by benefics,
the damage is not at birth, but will be later on. If
Moon is in 8th, or 12th along with Saturn and be
aspected by malefics, eyesight is lost due to windy
and phlegmatic complaints (here also 8th indicates
right, while 12th the left eye). And, if benefics
aspect the said Moon in 8th/12th, the loss is not at
birth, but in the course of time. If Moon is thus
associated with Saturn and Sun (in several ways),
damage to eyes is to be predicted.
68-70. YOGAS ADVERSE FOR EARS. Moon in 11th, 3rd, or
Ascendant along with malefics causes defects of the
ears. If she is aspected by malefics, the effect is
along with birth (i.e. immediate). Should 9th and
5th be aspected, or occupied by malefics, ear
defects at the time of birth exist. Malefics in 9th
affect the right ear, while in 5th they damage the
left ear. Benefics aspecting, or occupying these
Houses cause on the other hand good in respect of
ears.
71-73. Whatever Rasi is indicative of a disease
shall be treated, as the limb to be afflicted by
such disease. The Moon Sign can also be similarly
considered. Benefics cause birth marks on the right,
or left side of the body, according to their
occupation. Should malefics aspect these benefics,
loss of concerned limb should be expected. Malefics
and benefics according to their association with
Moon and the visible and invisible halves (counted
from Lagna) cause bad and good results in this
respect.
74-76. DEATH IN FEW DAYS. The Sun and the Moon in
the 3rd House identical with Pisces cause illness
from birth and the child lives only for three days.
If the Moon is in the 10th from the Ascendant, while
the Sun singly, or with all others is in the 3rd
asterism from that occupied by the Moon, the child
lives only for one night. The life span is just one
week, if the Sun and Mars are in the 7th from the
Moon.
77-82. EFFECTS OF TIME OF STARTING OF DISEASES. The
following combinations prevailing at the time of a
disease cause death in so many days, as indicated:
1) Malefics in 4th and 8th from Lagna-10 days. 2)
Malefics in 2nd and 12th from Lagna10 days. 3) The
Sun in 5th, while Moon is in 9th from the
Ascendant12 days. 4) The Moon in Angle, while the
Sun is in 4th, or 8th 3 nights. 5) The Moon in the
4th, while the Sun is in the 6th 18 days. 6) The Sun
in the 5th, or 9th from the Moon20 days. 7) The Sun
in the Ascendant, or the 8th and in aspect to Saturn
and Mars will finally inflict death on the patient.
83-88. Mars in Lagna, or other Angles, while Jupiter
is not so causes death. The Sun in Lagna, Jupiter
non angular and malefics in the 8th cause immediate
death. Similar results should be predicted, if the
Moon is in the Ascendant, while Jupiter is in a
place other than Angles and malefics are in the 8th.
Malefics in the 7th from the rising decanate, while
the Moon is in the Ascendant will also cause death
at birth. (In this case, the Moon shall be in the
rising decanate, while malefics shall occupy the
l9th decanate). A majority of planets in the
8thprimarily maleficsindicate longevity ranging from
seven days to one month. A dead child is born, if
Saturn is in the Ascendant, while Mars is in the
8th, with Jupiter being not in an Angle.
89-9O. MALEFICS IN RISING DECANATE AND TRINES
THEREOF. Saturn in the rising decanate, while a
malefic is in the 5th and another in the 9ththe
latter two should be exactly on trinal decanates, as
Saturn isindicates disease. Mars in the place of
Saturn in the said combination denotes (infant)
death, while the Sun so placed indicates disease,
deformity, or death.
91. DEATH. If at birth Mars is in the Ascendant,
while Venus is in an Angle, Mars causes death, when
he resumes the same point in the next round in his
transit.
92. If Jupiter is in a Trine, Ascendant Lord in the
Ascendant and Mars in an Angle to one of them, it
can cause immediate death.
93-97. EXCEEDINGLY LONG LIFE. The native lives for
108 years, if the 8th House is not occupied, while
Ascendant is free from malefic residence and Jupiter
is in an Angle. A span of over 108 years is granted,
if Jupiter and Venus are in an Angle, while there
are no malefics in Trines and the 8th. Predict 120
years of life, if Venus is in the Ascendant, Jupiter
is in an Angle other than the Ascendant and the 8th
House is not occupied by malefics. Similar span of
life is given, if Jupiter is in Cancer Ascendant
along with Venus, or the Moon, while the 8th House
is not occupied. If Angles, Trines and the 8th House
are not occupied by malefics, one's longevity is
comparable to that of Gods.
98. ELAPSED LONGEVITY. Weak Moon along with malefics,
if posited in the 8th, 7th, 12th, 1st, 5th, or 9th
and unaspected by benefics will only grant elapsed
longevity, i.e. immediate death.
99. TIMING INFANT DEATH. When the child with
powerful infant mortal combinations is in its first
year, death will come to pass, if the Moon with
strength passes over the natal position of another
qualified planet, or on its own natal position (i.e.
Janma Rasi), or natal Ascendant. In all these cases,
the Moon should be aspected by malefics.
100-103. DEATH IN CHILDHOOD. Any one group of the
following planets joining in one House will cause
death in five years: d) The Sun, the Moon, Mars and
Jupiter, 2) Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon, 3)
The Sun, Saturn, Mars and the Moon. Even, if a child
is on the God's laps, it will die in 11th year, if
the Sun conjunct Mercury is aspected by malefics.
Death within 7 years of age will occur, if the Sun
is in the Ascendant along with Mars and Saturn,
while declining Moon is in the 7th House in a House
owned by Venus, provided this combination is not
aspected by Jupiter. Should the Sun and the
declining Moon be in Angles and be conjunct with, or
in aspect to Mars and Saturn, the child has a
longevity of only 4 years. In these cases, i.e.,
where child mortality is indicated, there is no use
of making any calculations.
104. DEATH IN THIRD YEAR. If waning Moon, or Lagna
Lord be in the Marana Pada and aspected by all the
malefics, but not benefics, the length of life is
only 3 years.
Notes: Marana Pada has been interpreted, as 8th
House by some. But it actually means the Rasi
counted so many Signs away from the Rasi, in which
the 8th Lord is, as he is away from the 8th. Note
how many Signs away the 8th Lord is from the 8th. So
many Rasis away from the 8th Lord's Rasi is Marana
Pada.
105-107. If all benefic planets are in the visible
half of the Zodiac, while malefics are relegated the
invisible half Rahu be specifically in the
Ascendantat the time of birth, the longevity is only
3 years. Should Rahu be in the 7th House in
exclusive aspect to the Luminaries and be unaspected
by others, death before the age of 12 is denoted.
108-110. If Rahu is in Aquarius, Leo, or Scorpio
identical with the Ascendant and is aspected by
malefics, the life span is only 7. If Dhuma Ketu
rises followed by fall of meteor and strong gale
and, if birth occurs in Raudra Muhurta, or Sarpa
Muhurta, the subject invites early death.
111-114. FATEFUL DEGREES OF THE MOON. The Moon is
capable of inflicting death, if she is in any of the
following degrees at birth: Aquarius 21, Leo 5,
Taurus 9, Scorpio 23, Aries 8, Cancer 12, Libra 4,
Capricorn 20, Virgo 1, Sagittarius 18, Pisces 10 and
Gemini 22. If the Moon is in such degrees at birth,
death is indicated in the corresponding year and the
native cannot be protected by even God Yama.
115-118. Assess the strengths of Ascendant, Angles
etc., at birth. Jupiter is life spirit of all
natives. The time of death should be known through
Jupiter. If he is in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th,
10th and 11th, or Ascendant, he proves fatal at the
age of 5 10, 46, 20. 30, 40 and 50, respectively.
Thus ends the 10th Ch. entitled Evils at Birth in
Kalyana Varma's SARAVALI
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