Nature of
the Shastiamsa Devatas
Given below are the names of the Shastiamsa
Devatas. The order below applies for only
ODD signs. The order is reversed for EVEN signs.
Although the Jyotish classics such as Brhat Parashari
Hora Shastra, Sarvartha Chintamani,
Jataka Tattva etc. have given the names of the Shastiamsa, there are some variations in the names and also in
the order. Irrespective, the real beauty
of Shastiamsa is in knowing their nature, Saumya or Krura, as this the first level classification of the Shastiamsa.
It is said that graha occupying Saumya
Shastiamsa bestow auspicious results, while those occupying Krura Shastiamsa bestow inauspicious results. So
far I found that only Phaladeepika gave
the nature of the Shastiamsa, but it is silent on their names.
The nature of the Shashti as, Shubha or Krura is
derived from the meaning of the names.
Since, in the Sanskrit verses, the names are not numerically ordered, hence, when mapped to the 60 Shashti ;as,
some assumptions are needed. This has
caused some inaccuracies to creep in various interpretations. For
instance, where to break up a word and
when not to is difficult. For instance take the
world Kalinasa, are these two words, Kali and Nasa as some have
interpreted or just one word Kalinasa.
If you check this in many Jyotish classics, you
will invariably find many variations.
So, which one is correct? To verify this, I have verified this in BPHS Tr. Santhanam, Jataka Tattva by Mahadeva
Tr. by V Subhramaya Shastri, Sarvartha
Chintamani by Venkatesha Tr. B. Suryanarain Rao, Sarvartha Chintamani by JN Bhasin and Phaladeepika by Mantresvara
Tr. Gopesh Kumar Ojha.
I used these texts to determine the variations
and went back and forth to map them to
the right Shastiamsa based on majority of the opinion. In this process, I kept Maharishi Parashara’s Brhat
Parashari Hora Shastra as the base text and
used the other books for verification. In some places I adjusted the
names and gave my final conclusion in
the places I found variations. I have finally
concluded that, the mapping given in BPHS is the most authentic,
although there is a slim possibility of
corruption of original texts in the process of
transmission over many ages.
There are few places where there are differences in
the classification of Shubha and Krura,
primarily driven by incorrect mapping. Just blindly following one of the texts and their classification can be
misleading. I have highlighted where I
found the differences in this Shubha/ Krura classification and give my
humble opinion. I am very much convinced
with my classifications regarding which other
may differ. Since Jyotish is such as vast field of Knowledge,
differences in opinions are very much
possible, similar to many other discipline such as Psychology and Medicine.
LEGENDS:
JT = Jataka Tattva, SC = Sarvartha Chintamani Tr B. Suryanarain Rao. PD= Phaladeepika.
BPHS 6.33–41. Shashti To
calculate the Shashti& a Lord ignore the i position of a Graha and
take the degrees etc. it traversed in
that i. Multiply that figure by 2 and divide
the degrees by 12. Add 1 to the remainder, which will indicate the i,
in which the Shashti&a falls. The
Lord of that i is the Graha, ruling the
said Shashti. In odd is the names of Shashti as are 1. Ghora, 2. Rakshasa, 3. Deva, 4. Kubera, 5. Yaksha, 6.
Kinnara, 7. Bhrashta, 8. Kulaghna, 9.
Garala, 10. Vahni, 11. Maya, 12. Purishaka, 13. Apampathi, 14. Marutwan, 15. Kaala, 16. Sarpa, 17. Amrit, 18. Indu, 19.
Mridu, 20. Komala, 21. Heramba, 22.
Brahma, 23. Vishnu, 24. Maheshwara, 25. Deva, 26. Ardra, 27. Kalinas,
28. Kshitees, 29. Kamalakar, 30. Gulika,
31. Mrityu, 32. Kaala, 33. Davagni, 34.
Ghora, 35. Yama, 36 Kantaka, 37. Suddha, 38. Amrita, 39. Purnachandra,
40. Vishadagdha, 41. Kulanasa, 42.
Vamshakshaya, 43. Utpata, 44. Kaala, 45. Saumya, 46. Komala, 47. Sheetala, 48. Karaladamshtra,
49. Candramukhi, 50. Praveen, 51.
Kaalpavak, 52. Dhannayudh, 53. Nirmala, 54. Saumya, 55. Krura, 56.
Atisheetala, 57. Amrita, 58. Payodhi,
59. Brahman, 60. Chandrarekha (InduRekha). The reverse is the order for even is in so much, as these
names are cased. Grahas in benefic
Shashti as produce auspicious, while the opposite is true in case of Grahas in malefic Shashti.
Phaladeepika In the case of an odd sign, the Krura Shashti a
or unpropitious 1/60th portions are 1st,
2nd, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th, 30th, 31st, 32nd, 33rd, 34th, 35th, 39th, 40th, 42nd, 43rd,
44th, 48th, 51st, 52nd, and 59th. The
rest are Saumya or propitious ones. In the case of even signs, it is
reverse, that is-the a portions stated
as Krura in the odd signs are the
propitious or Saumya ones in the even signs and vice versa.
There are variations in Shashti as 22 24, 26 27,
34, 36 58, 59 between the texts BPHS,
Jataka Tattva and Sarvartha Chintamani. Where there are differences, I retained the one proposed by Maharishi
Parashara in BPHS, as that appears to be
more appropriate. The mark against
the Shashti a number indicate the one
having differences in names between different classics. Although there
are differences in the Shubha and Krura
nature between what is suggested by the
Shashti a name and that proposed by Phaladeepika, I have retained the
one proposed by Phaladeepika.
1. Ghora: Horrible, ghastly,
extremely fierce. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara
in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
2. Rakshasa: Demons, opposite of Deva, follower of unrighteous path, sinful. Nature:
KRURA. in Phaladeepika classified this
as Krura.
3. Deva: Brightness, light, follower
of righteous path. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara
in Phaladeepika classified this as
Shubha.
4. Kubera: Lord of wealth.
Kubera is the Lord of Wealth and the
god-king of the semi-divine Yakshas in Hindu mythology. He is regarded as the regent of the North (Dik-pala), and a
protector of the world (Lokapala). His
many epithets extol him as the overlord of numerous semi-divine species
and the owner of the treasures of the
world. Kubera is often depicted with a plump
body, adorned with jewels, and carrying a money-pot and a club.
Nature: SHUBHA Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
5. Yaksha: Protector of hidden
wealth. Yaksha is the name of a broad
class of nature-spirits, usually benevolent, who are caretakers of the natural treasures hidden in the earth and
tree roots. They appear in Hindu, Jain
and Buddhist literature. Nature: SHUBHA According to BS interpretation of Sarvartha Chintamani, this
is not Shubha. But according to JK Ojha
in Phaladeepika this is Shubha. I am more inclined to agree with Phaladeepika and classify this as
Shubha. Why? Because Yakshas are the
classes of creatures who are given the task of guarding natural treasures. They don’t harm anyone unless provoked.
In Mahabharata, in the episode of
interaction between Yakshas and Yudhisthira, the Pandavas were
rendered unconscious, to be revived
later. They were not killed in a fight! Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
6. Kinnara: Kinnaras are the
Celestial musicians. They are usually
depicted by half human, half horse form, like
Centaur. Their character is clarified in the Adi Parva of the Mahabharata, where they say: We are
everlasting lover and beloved. We never
separate.We are eternally husband and wife; never do we become mother and father. No offspring is seen in
our lap. We are lover and beloved
ever-embracing. In between us we do not permit any third creature
demanding affection. Our life is a life
of perpetual pleasure.Nature: SHUBHA.Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
7. Bhrashta: Bhrasta means
corrupt. One who is deviated from the
righteous path, sinful, bereft of benevolent
qualities Nature: KRURA (?). According to both BS Rao (SC) and GK Ojha (PD) this is Shubha. However, in my
humble opinion, this should be
considered as KRURA as one who is not on the righteous path, how can
that person be Shubha? Mantresvara
classified this as SHUBHA, hence this needs to be validated with experimentation and research.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this
as Shubha.
8. Kulaghna: Destroyer (ghna) of one’s lineage Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
9. Garala: Nature:
KRURA.</strong> Mantresvara
in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
10. Vanhi: Agni, Fire deity, one
that burns. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara
in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
11. Maya: delusion, truth is hidden. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified
this as Krura.
12. Purishak Disembodied soul,
highly unsettled and looking for peace.
Jataka Tattva and Sarvartha Chintamani have
mentioned this as Preta-Purisha. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
13. Apampati: The deity of the
oceans. Apa is water and Pati is lord.
Apampati means lord of water or Jala tattva. Varuna is the another name for the lord of the waters
(Jala Tattva).JT: Varuna. SC: Apampati.
Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika
classified this as Shubha.
14. Marutvan:The deity of the
air, the powerful deities called
marutas. The son of Air deity, Pavana i.e., Pavana Putra Hanuman is also called Maruti. Nature:
SHUBHA Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified
this as Shubha.
15. Kala: Time personified,
kala-purusha, the eternal destroyer.
Why, the time personified should be depicted as Krurua? Because Kala has no emotions, no sympathy and no kindness.
It manifests the karma with the hands of
steel and punishes those who has broken the Dharma. Shani is the representation of Kala and is the most
punishing Graha in the Zodiac. Nature:
KRURA Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
16. Sarpa: Serpents.JT:
Ahi. SC: Sarpa. Sarpas have many
connotation, one who binds us to the
material universe (Rahu), one who is sleeping at the base of spine
(Kundalini) etc. The Ashlesha Nakshatra
is also governed by the Sarpas. The Sarpas are
different from the Nagas, who have more divine qualities, such as Sheshanaaga. Nature: KRURA Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
17. Amrita: Nectar, Rejuvenation. JT: Chandra amrita.This could mean Soma-Rasa or
the juice oozing from Chandra, which is
indicative of refined taste, imagination and
creativity. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
18. Indu: Lunar deity,
imagination, creativity, mental faculties,
delight. JT/SC: Chandra.Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
19. Mrdu: tender JT: Mrdu Nature: SHUBHA.</strong>Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
20. Komala: Delicate, fragile,
soft, subtle. JT: Mrdu-komala.Nature: SHUBHA.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified
this as Shubha.
21. Heramba :Hera + Amba i.e.,
follower of the mother (Amba).JT/SC:
Padma. Heramba also known as Heramba
Ganapati, is a five-headed iconographical form of the Hindu god
Ganesha (Ganapati). This form is
particularly popular in Nepal. Heramba is also known as the beloved son the Mother, representative
of Ganesha who was created by mother
Parvati, who sacrificed his life to protect his mother. <strong>Nature: SHUBHA Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified
this as Shubha.
22. Brahma: The creator. JT:
Vishnu. SC: Lakshmisha. Both JT and SC
opine that this should be assigned to
Vishnu. Lakshmisha means, the lord (isha) of Lakshmi i.e., lord Vishnu.
In my opinion Final verdict: #22 Shastiamsa
should be Vishnu, Lakshmisha as
suggested by Jataka Tattva and Sarvartha Chintamani. Nature: SHUBHA Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
23. Vishnu: The sustainer. JT/SC:
Vaagisha. The lord speech (vac), who is no
other than mother Sarasvati. Final verdict: #23 Shastiamsa: Vaagisha as suggested by Jataka Tattva and Sarvartha
Chintamani. <strong>Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
24. Maheshwara: The destroyer. JT/SC: Digambara . Dig means directions and Ambara
means sky. The lord of all the direction
and the sky. In Jainism, Digambara is a sect who consider the space and the sky to be their clothes and choose to
remain naked, clad by the sky. Final
verdict: #23 Shastiamsa: Digambara Nature:
SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
26. Ardra: Wet, moist, very
powerful like the Rudras of the Ardra
Nakshatra. JT: Ardra. SC: Indra . Even if we
consider this to belong to Indra, it represents power, opulence,
influence and also arrogance. The
Rudras, although known to be fierce, they are the protector of the Pranas. They protect things from
getting destroyed or decayed. Hence they
should be considered Shubha, although they are fierce in nature. Indra is the devata for Thunder and Rains and is one
who has full control over the Indriyas
(Sense Organs). Hence this Shastiamsa can indicate the ability to self-control. Nature: SHUBHA. According to
both BS Rao and GK Ojha this is
considered as Shubha. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
27. Kalinasa: One who destroys
strife. Kali means strife and Nasa means
destruction. Kalinasa is destruction of Strife,
hence should be considered highly auspicious.& JT: Nasha. If we consider only Nasha as suggested by Jataka
Tattva, then it can’t be Shubha, as
Naasha means destruction. However, Phaladeepika classified the
Shastiamsa 27 as Shubha, hence it can only
be Kalinasa. Nature: SHUBHA,Mantresvara
in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
28. Kshitees: Kshitees means
Horizon. This can imply new beginning,
new life, rising time of the Sun. This is highly auspicious as this indicate new beginning or
the moment that is coming out of strife
(black cloud) like a golden ray of sunlight. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
29. Kamalakara: Creator of the
Lotus i.e., Reclining Vishnu. As per the
legend, Lord Brahma who sits on the Lotus and
symbolises creation of the material universe is created from the Navel
of Vishnu. This is supposed to be highly
auspicious as this represent the moment
of creation where the Lotus is coming out of the Navel of lord
Vishnu, reclining in yoga nidra (meditative
state).Nature: SHUBHA Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
30. Gulika: Gulika is an
Upagraha and is considered highly
destructive. <strong>JT/SC: Mandastamaja i.e. Son of Shani (Manda). Highly inauspicious. Nature:
KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika
classified this as Krura.
31. Mrityu: Highly destructive
child (upagraha) of Mangal (Upagraha).
Highly inauspicious. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara
in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
32. Kala: Child (upagraha) of
of Surya. Highly inauspicious. Nature:
KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
33. Davagni: Davagni is also
known as Davanal which means Forest
fire, highly destructive and beyond anyones control. Highly inauspicious. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
34#. Ghora: Horrible, ghastly,
extremely fierce. Highly destructive. JT:
Bhaya. SC: Yamakantaka: Child (upagraha)
of Guru. Highly inauspicious. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
35. Yama: The god of death, extreme
suffering, death like suffering. Yama is
merciless and highly duty-bound. He does not have mercy, kindness, empathy for one whose death is near. He even
didn’t spare the life of Markendeya
Maharishi, until lord Shiva stepped in. This means that when Yama strikes, Lord Shiva’s grace is the
only remedy. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara
in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
#36
Shastiamsa: Kantaka.Nature: SHUBHA (?).According to both BS Rao and GK Ojha, this is a shubha Shastiamsa, which
also tallies with Phaladeepika. However,
if the name be Kantaka, then this should ideally be Krura. If this Shastiamsa to be taken as Shubha, then there
must be a hidden meaning to the term
Kantaka. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
37. Suddha: Pure, serene. JT:
Sudha. SC: Amrita. My opinion: SC
Shastiamsa should be assigned here and
Amrita should be assigned to #37.Final verdict: #37 Shastiamsa: Suddha, Satya. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
38. Amrita: Nectar.JT: Amrita.
SC: Paripurna SC Shastiamsa Amrita
should be assigned here. Paripurna
should be assigned to next #39 to align with BPHS, JT Purnachandra
and Purnendu. Final verdict: #38
Shastiamsa: Amrita.Nature: SHUBHA Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this
as Shubha.
39. Purna Candra: Full moon, highly auspicious and benevolent. JT:
Purnendu. SC: Vishapradagdha. SC
Shastiamsa Vishapradagdha should be assigned to #40 to align with BPHS
and JT.Final verdict: #39 Shastiamsa:
Purna Candra.Nature: KRURA (?).
According to both BS Rao and GK Ojha, this is Krura. However, the name suggests that this should be SHUBHA,
as full moon is highly auspicious.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
40#. Vishadagdha : Fully
poisoned, can’t be
resuscitated. JT: Visha. SC: Kulanasa. SC Shastiamsa Kulanasa should be assigned to #41 to align with BPHS
and JT.Final verdict: #40 Shastiamsa:
Vishadagdha, Visha. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara
in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
41#. Kulanasa : Destroyer of
lineage. JT: Kali. SC: Mukhya.SC
Shastiamsa Mukhya should be combined and assigned to this Shastiamsa #41. Here BPHS and JT are
aligned. The JT #41 and #42 should be
combined to get Kalinasha. <strong>Final verdict: #41
Shastiamsa: Kulanasa, Kulanasamukhya.
Nature: SHUBHA (?). According to both BS Rao
and GK Ojha this is SHUBHA. The name Kulanaasa means destruction of the
Kula or lineage; how can this be Shubha?
In my humble opinion, this should ideally be
classified as KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as
Shubha.
42#. Vamshakshaya : Destroyer
of lineage. JT: Nasha. SC: Vamshakshaya.
#43 Vamshakshaya should be assigned
here. Final verdict: #42 Shastiamsa: Vamshakshaya. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika
classified this as Krura.
43#. Utpata : Destructive,
unsettling, revolutionary. Vamshakshaya.
SC: Utpata. I think JT #44 Utpata should
be assigned here. Final verdict: #43 Shastiamsa: Utpata. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified
this as Krura.
44#. Kala: Who is in the form
of Kala or the time personified. JT:
Utpata. SC: Kalarupa. I think JT #45 Kalarupa
should be assigned here. Final verdict: #44 Shastiamsa: Kala or Kalarupa. Nature: KRURA. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
45#. Saumya : Gentle, auspicious
or Budha (Mercury).JT: Kalarupa. SC: Saumya.
I think JT #46 Saumya should be assigned
here.Final verdict: #45 Shastiamsa: Saumya. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified
this as Shubha.
46#. Komal: Fragile, delicate.
JT: Saumya. SC: Mrdu. Soft. I think JT
#47 Mrdu should be assigned here. Final verdict: #46 Shastiamsa: Komala or Mrdu. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara
in Phaladeepika classified this as
Shubha.
47#. Sheetala : Cooling, soothing,
life giving. JT: Mrdu. SC: Su-sheetala. I
think JT #48 Sheetala should be assigned
here. Final verdict: #47 Shastiamsa: Sheetala and Susheetala. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
48#. Karaladamshtra : Big
tooth jutting out of the mouth,
dangerous. JT: Sheetala. SC: Damstrakarale. JT
#49 Damstrakarale should be assigned here. Final verdict: #48 Shastiamsa: Karaladamshtra, Damstrakarale.
Nature: KRURA Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
49#. Candramukhi : Seductive facial appearance
of Chandra. JT: Damstrakarale. SC:
Seethabja. According to JN Bhasin SC
edition, this is Indumukha. Both of JT and SC Indumukha should be assigned here. Final verdict: #49 Shastiamsa:
Chandramukha, Indumukha. Nature: SHUBHA.
Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
50#. Praveen : Adept, expert. JT/SC: Indumukha(x).I think this should be Praveena.
JT seemed to have missed this one. In SC
JN Bhasin edition, this is mentioned as Praveen
only. Final verdict: #50 Shastiamsa: Praveen. Nature: SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
51#. Kaalpavaka : Shiva or Rudra
in the form of destroyer of time.
Kalapavaka is also called Kalagni as Pavaka is the another name for Agni. See below the Shiva prarthana
(prayer). JT: Kalagni. SC: Poorna(x). Namaste
astu Bhagavan Vishveshvaraya Mahadevaya Trayambakaya Tripurantakaya Trikagni —
Kalaya Kalagn &mdash ;Rudraya Nilakantaya Mrityunjayaya Sarvesvaraya
Sadhashivaya Sriman Mahadevaya Namah. I
think the word Poorna in SC BS Rao edition is misleading. The is
clarified in SC JN Bhasin edition to be
Kalagni. <strong>Final verdict: #51 Shastiamsa: Kaalpavaka, Kalagni Nature: KRURA (?).According
to BS Rao this is Shubha while according
to GK Ojha this is Krura. The name is
destructive as this is implying burning of the older time, albeit for
creation of something new. Mantresvara
in Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
52#. Dandayudha : Wielder of
the Guru Danda (stick hold by the
preceptor of the spiritual lineage). Kartikeya is known as Dandayudhapani. JT: Dandayudha. SC:
Kalagnya(x). I think SC Kalagnya should
be assigned to #51. Here BPHS and JT are aligned. <strong>Final verdict: #52 Shastiamsa: Dhannayudha, Dandayudhapani.
Nature: KRURA(?). According to both BS
Rao and GK Ojha, this is Krura. However, the
name suggests lord Kartikeya, who is the giver of all Siddhis; how can
it be Krura? This can however be
interpreted as Guru wielding the staff, to punish the evil doers. Hence, this Shastiamsa could
be punishing. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
53#. Nirmala : Clean, pure,
unadulterated. JT: Nirmala. SC:
Dandayudha(x). My opinion: SC Dandayudha should be assigned to #52. BPHS and JT are aligned. Final
verdict: #53 Shastiamsa: Nirmala. Nature:
SHUBHA (?) In Sarvartha Chintamani,
Prof. BS Rao didn’t include this into the list of Shubha Shastiamsa, but according to GJ Ojha this is
Shubha. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified
this as Shubha.
54#. Saumya : Auspicious,
gentle, tender, soft, benevolent.JT:
Shubha. SC: Nirmala(x). Final verdict: #54
Shastiamsa: Saumya, Shubha.Nature: SHUBHA Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
55#. Krura : Cruel, harsh, inauspicious.
JT: Ashubha. SC: Shubha(x).Final
verdict: #55 Shastiamsa: Krura, Ashubha Nature:
SHUBHA(?).According to both BS Rao and GK Ojha, this is SHUBHA. However, the name suggests that this should
be KRURA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified
this as Shubha.
56#. Atisheetal : Very cooling JT:
Sheetal. SC: Ashubha(x).Final verdict:
#56 Shastiamsa: Atisheetal, Sheetal, Atishubha. Nature: SHUBHA (?).According to both BS Rao this is
Krura while as per GK Ojha, this is
SHUBHA. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
57#. Amrita: Nectar, life
giving, rejuvenating. JT: Sudha. SC:
Atishubha(x). Final verdict: #57
Shastiamsa: Amrit, Sudha, Atishubha.Nature: SHUBHA (?).According to BS Rao, this is Krura while as per GK
Ojha, this is SHUBHA. This can’t be
Krura as Amrita rejuvenates life and protects the Prana. Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.<br
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58. Payodhi : Ocean, boundless
water.JT: Payodhi. SC: Sudha-payodhiFinal
verdict: #58 Shastiamsa: Payodhi. Nature:
SHUBHA Mantresvara in Phaladeepika classified this as Shubha.
59#. Bhramana : Travel, moving, non static,
lack stability, fatigueJT: Bhramana. SC:
Dyumani. Final verdict: #59 Shastiamsa:
BhramanaNature: KRURA.According to BS Rao,
this is Shubha while as per GK Ojha, this is Krura. In ancient
times, wandering, moving to a foreign
land etc. was not considered auspicious as one
has to leave family and kinsmen behind. Travel is also associated
with wandering, causing fatigue, hence
not considered auspicious. Mantresvara in
Phaladeepika classified this as Krura.
60. Candrarekha:Indu is Moon and Rekha is line. JT/SC:Indurekha. Many classify this as
full moon however, that does not appear
to be right. In my view this is the Krsna
Chaturdasi Moon which appears as a thin line. This adorns the head of
lord Shiva and is highly auspicious for
Shiva Puja. Maha Shivaratri is celebrated on
Krsna Chaturdasi in the Magha month.  Final verdict:#59
Shastiamsa: Candrarekha, Indurekha.
Nature: SHUBHA.Mantresvara in Phaladeepika
classified this as Shubha. HARI
OM TAT SAT