Nabhash Yogas

© Sarajit Poddar, 2007

1-2. O excellent of the Brahmins, explained below is Vallaki, Daam, Paash, Kedara, Sool, Yuga and Gola
32 Nabhash Yogas, which have a total of 1800 Yogas. Thus these are 32 in total.
different varieties. These consist of 3 Asraya Yogas, 2
Dala Yogas, 20 Akriti Yogas and 7 Sankhya Yogas. Sl. No. Yogas Name Meaning
1. Ashraya yoga Rajju Rope
2. Ashraya yoga Musala Pestle
There are 32 Nabhash yogas narrated by venerable 3. Ashraya yoga Nala Reed
Maharishi Parashara. However with all the 4. Dala yoga Maala Garland
permutations and combinations there could be 1800 5. Dala yoga Sarpa Serpent
different varieties. The 32 Nabhash yogas are 6. Akriti yoga Gada Mace
distributed in following manner. 7. Akriti yoga Sakata Cart
8. Akriti yoga Shringhatak Peak of a
mountain
1. Ashraya Yogas : 03 9. Akriti yoga Vihaga Bird
2. Dala yogas : 02 10. Akriti yoga Hala Plough
3. Akriti yogas : 20 11. Akriti yoga Vajra Thunderbolt
4. Sankhya yogas : 07 12. Akriti yoga Yava Barleycorn
13. Akriti yoga Kamal Lotus
Total : 32
14. Akriti yoga Vapi Pond
15. Akriti yoga Yupa Sacrificial Pillar
Ashraya means resting place and has to do with 16. Akriti yoga Shara Arrow
the nature of signs where the planets are placed. 17. Akriti yoga Shakti Power
18. Akriti yoga Danda Staff
Dala is a small shoot, leaf, or petal, as it unfolds. 19. Akriti yoga Nauka Boat
20. Akriti yoga Koota Peak
Hence these yogas determine the way the life 21. Akriti yoga Chatra Umbrella
unfolds for the native. 22. Akriti yoga Dhanush/ Bow
Chapa
Akriti means “shape” and is based on the pattern 23. Akriti yoga Ardh Half Moon
of placement of the planets in the horoscope. Chandra
24. Akriti yoga Chakra Wheel
25. Akriti yoga Samudra Sea
Sankhya means number and is based on the 26. Sankhya yoga Vallaki/ Lute
number of signs the planets are placed in. Veena
27. Sankhya yoga Daama Wreath
Monier Williams Sanskrit dictionary describes Nabhash as 28. Sankhya yoga Paash Noose
something celestial or heavenly. As the name signifies, 29. Sankhya yoga Kedara Field
Nabhash yogas represent the combinations in a horoscope, 30. Sankhya yoga Shoola Spike
31. Sankhya yoga Yuga Yoke
due to placement of the planets in the sky in a particular
32. Sankhya yoga Gola Celestial Sphere
pattern. The formation of the pattern could be due to the
nature of signs or the nature of the houses or in a
particular shape. Based on the basis of formation of 7. Rajju, Musala and Nala Yogas. All the Grahas in
pattern, the yogas are categorised into different groups as Movable R is cause Rajju Yog. All the Grahas in
mentioned above. In these yogas only 7 planets participate, Fixed R is cause Musala Yog. All the Grahas in
barring the nodes and represent the combined affect of the Dual R is cause Nala Yog.
planets throughout the life of the native irrespective of the
dasas. They form the fundamental formidable force which All the signs in the zodiac are categorised into three
guides the native through out his life and directly influence categories based on their level guna. Guna or inherent
the thought pattern of the native. Since all of us are slave of
nature of the signs can be roughly equated to the level
our thought process, these yogas assume utmost
importance in horoscopic analysis and must be studied of energy they posses. Movable signs have
before forging ahead with analysis of different other areas. preponderance of energy and are of Rajas guna, Fixed
signs have lack of energy and are of Tamas Guna and
3-6. Names of Nabhash Yogas. The 3 Asraya Yogas Dual signs have a balance of energy compared to the
are Rajju, Musala and Nala Yogas. The 2 Dala Yogas movable and fixed signs and hence are of Sattva
are Maala and Sarpa. The 20 Akriti Yogas are Gada, gunas. Based on the placement of the planets in the
Sakata, Shringataka, Vihaga, Hala, Vajra, Yava, sings, these gunas predominate over the native, which
Kamal, Vapi, Yupa, Shara, Shakti, Danda, Nauka, is the basis for the asraya yoga.
Koota, Chatra, Dhanumshi, Ardh Candra, Chakra
and Samudra Yogas. The 7 Sankhya Yogas are Ashraya means resting place and hence implies the
nature of he place where the planets are placed in.
Based on the predominance of the gunas, there are
three yogas which come into category namely, Rajju,
Musala and Nala.
One must keep in mind that it is very difficult to find
horoscope with exact yogas. These yogas present in
all horoscopes to some extent and thus colour our
nature. For example the qualities of Rajju Yoga can
be visible in natives whose most planets are in
movable signs, if not all. If four planets are placed in
movable and 3 are placed in fixed then the native
shall have both the qualities of Rajju and Musala,
however Rajju would dominate as more planets are
there in Movable signs.
Rajju Yoga:
All planets in movable signs constitute this yoga.
Rajju means rope and means the rope which binds the
native to this world. They have the energy of a new
born, who sees the world with new eyes and try to
explore everything they have access to. They are
mostly materialistic in disposition and have a keen
desire of achieving something great hence the name
Rajju, which bind them to this material world.
These signs are governed by Brahma, the creator and
hence show their creative abilities. In short they can
be described as Pioneers.
Vide verse 18, Maharishi Parashara describes the
quality of people born under this yoga as someone
who is fond of wandering, be charming, will earn in
foreign countries. He will also be cruel and
mischievous.
Due to preponderance of rajas guna or high energy,
such native shall like to travel and shall gain their
fortune outside their birth place. The salient features
for natives born in this yoga are:
Love travelling
Prosper in foreign lands
Charming and enthusiastic
Full of energy and initiative
Pioneering spirit
Early adopters
Creative abilities
Lack perseverance and stability
Volatile and fickle minded
Have many new ideas however lack the
ability to see them through
Pushy and overbearing
Changing pattern and direction of life
Comes to bottlenecks while defying
established practices and try to change them
or re-establish something new. Possibly
that’s why they might be viewed as Cruel
and mischievous.
They might face much opposition while
establishing something new and hence it
comes quite distressful at times.
Musala Yoga:
This yoga is constituted by placement of all the 7
planets in fixed signs. Musala means a pestle or
grinder which is used to grind something to fine
paste. This captures the spirit of the yoga in a way
that, such persons do their best in following the
current practices without much questioning them or
trying to change them. They have fixity of purpose
and don’t sway into different directions.
In verse 19, Maharishi Parashara describes the quality
of people born under this yoga as someone who is
endowed with honour, wisdom, wealth etc., be dear
to king, famous, will have many sons and be firm in
disposition.
These signs are governed by Shiva, the eternal guru
and hence the natives of this yoga are thoughtful,
knowledgeable and followers of the guidelines of
society.
Due to preponderance of Tamas Guna or Lack of
energy, such native always stick to the established
norms of the time and follow them to their heart. The
salient features for natives born in this yoga are:
Thoughtful
Energetic, however is security oriented.
They are driven by the need for stability.
Attached to his duty
Firm disposition. Patient and perseverant
Stable, consistent in their effort
Endowed with honour, respect, wisdom and
wealth
Liked by the king and dear to his
community, since they are good followers of
established practices.
Steady minded. Stick to whatever they do
and endure it on a long term.
Complete all work at hand. Whatever thing
they start they rarely leave it in between in
pursuit of something else (which is a
characteristic of movable sign).
Making most of what comes to them
Do not question established practices and
initiate something new
Capable of doing great works
Blessed with happy family
Nala Yoga:
When all the 7 planets are placed in dual signs, this
yoga is formed. Unlike movable signs and dual signs
which show extremes in the level of energy, dual
signs are balanced and related to sustenance.

Nala means reed, which is a kind of grass which
grows pretty fast and has multiple uses. Similar to the
symbol, the natives of this yoga are fast learner and
are multi skilled.
In verse 20, Maharishi pronounces the result of Nala
Yoga which is one born in Nala Yoga will have
uneven physique, be interested in accumulating
money, very skilful, helpful to relatives and
charming.
Being the middle of Movable and fixed signs,
characteristics of both kinds of signs are found in
these natives, however to certain extent only. Like
movable signs they are pioneering too, however only
inside the boundary of established practices. They
can better be described as reformers, than pioneers.
They do see things in different light; however they
don’t see things which are completely outside the
prevalent practice. The salient features of natives of
this yoga are:
They malformed body. This is not clear why
Maharishi Parashara pronounces this result.
However, it is expected that such natives can
have some deformity in their body.
Interested in accumulating money, since
dual nature is related to sustenance.
Multifaceted and multi-skilled personalities,
to carry out reforms in the established
practices.
Shrewd, clever & intelligent, since they see
the things in different light and carry on
their reforms without being at loggerheads
with the protectors of established practices.
Resolute like the fixed signs to carry out
their activities till end. However they have
additional abilities to make amendments to
the established practices wherever
necessary.
Steady in their outlook like the fixed signs,
however to a lesser extent.
Helpful to relatives
Medium life span, as dictated by the dual
signs. Movable signs signify the longest
lifespan, fixed the shortest and dual is
middling.
Attractive
Philanthropic, due to the nature of the sign,
which is governed by Vishnu, the suatainer.
Balanced temperament
Practical to see that their ideas are
implemented without getting into
loggerheads with others.
Creative to the extent of using the resources
available to them creatively.
8. Maala and Sarpa Yogas. If 3 Kendras are
occupied by benefics, Maala Yoga is produced, while
malefics so placed will cause Sarpa Yoga. These
Yogas, respectively, produce benefic and malefic
results.
Maala and Sarpa yogas are the two dala yogas which
influence the pattern of native’s life. It determines the
way the life of a native unfolds as the name of the
yoga suggests. Dala means small shoot, blade, petal
leaf which unfold slowly and steadily with time.
Moneir Williams dictionary suggests “unfolding
itself” as one of the meaning of the yoga.
Since Kendra forms the 4 pillars or bastions of any
horoscope and represent the four major directions in
the life of the native namely Dharma, Artha, Kama,
Moksha, they have strong bearing on the overall
comfort or distress of a native’s life. Any benefic
placed in the Kendra forms the biggest support in the
life of the native, while a malefic placed over there
shows otherwise, which is lack of support and
struggle. Two different yogas in this category are
Maala and Sarpa, which are detailed below:
Maala Yoga:
When 3 Kendras are occupied by benefics, this yoga
occurs. Though there are four benefics namely
Jupiter, Venus, Mercury and Moon they cannot
simultaneously occupy four Kendras as Venus and
Mercury cannot be separated from each other by
more than 2 houses.
Maala means a garland, which means that life of the
native is like a garland, where each bead is like a
flower, which represents splendour, harmony and
peace.
Maharishi Parashara in verse 21 describes the effect
of this yoga as “One born in Maala Yoga will be ever
happy, endowed with conveyances, robes, food and
pleasures, be splendorous and endowed with many
females.”
This indicates that the life of the native shall unfold
with much happiness and pleasures. The native shall
be supported and helped by others in various juncture
of his life. They get whatever they want without
much struggle at the opportune time. They have the
good fortune of grasping the time at the right moment
and making decisions at the right time, which are
eventually fruitful. They are usually happy and
charming and shall make their surrounding happy
too. Since they do not have to struggle much, they are
naïve at heart and clean from ill feelings, such as
hatred, jealously etc.
Sarpa Yoga:
This yoga is formed by placement of malefics in 3
Kendras. Out of 7 planets four and benefics and three
are malefics, which are Saturn, Mars and the Sun.
In verse 22, Maharishi describes the effect of this
yoga as “One born in Sarpa Yoga will be crooked,
cruel, poor, miserable and will depend on others for
food and drinks”
As the name suggests the life of the native is like that
bound by a snake (Sarpa) and is full of poison. This
indicates misery, lack of support and lack of
independence. They have to struggle in almost
everything and nothing is achieved easily. These in
return make them full of ill feelings for others and the
world at large. Whatever decision they take, go
against them hence they are likely to lose their self
confidence and self esteem due to continual struggle.
Due to this they shy away from their own action and
do not like to ownership of their actions. Since they
do not get anything so easily they are likely to take
forbidden paths, which might benefit them in short
run, while even harming others. Thus life becomes a
burden to them.
In most horoscopes it is difficult to find pure Maala
yoga or Pure Sarpa yoga and hence the best way to
interpret the result of such yoga by checking the
placement of both benefics and malefics in the
Kendras. Benefics give the effect of Maala yoga
whereas Malefics give the effect of Sarpa Yoga., thus
the life would be a mixture of both good and bad
experiences, which is perhaps the spirit of human
life; that it is not perfect. It is a known fact that when
no planets are placed in house, the lords would take
the precedence and the results can be read from them.
Thus some lagnas have a higher propensity of being
affected by the Sarpa yogas such as Aquarius, Leo,
Cancer and Scorpio, which has 3 malefics owning
Kendras. However, lagnas such as Gemini, Virgo,
Sagittarius and Pisces have higher propensity of
being affected by Maala yoga.
9-11. Gada, Sakat, Vihag, Shringatak, Hal, Vajr and
Yav Yogas.
If all the Grahas occupy two successive
Kendras, Gada Yoga is formed.
Sakata Yoga occurs, when all the Grahas
are disposed in Lagna and Yuvati Bhava.
If all confine to Bandhu and Karma Bhava,
then Vihaga Yoga occurs.
All Grahas in Lagna, Putr and Dharma
Bhava cause Shringatak Yoga,
While all Grahas in Dhana, Ari and Karma
Bhava, or in Sahaja, Yuvati and Labha
Bhava, or in Bandhu, Randhr and Vyaya
Bhava cause Hala Yoga.
Vajra Yoga is caused by all benefics in
Lagna and Yuvati Bhava or all malefics in
Bandhu and Karma Bhava.
In a contrary situation, i.e. all benefics in
Bandhu and Karma Bhava, or all malefics in
Lagna and Yuvati Bhava, Yava Yoga is
generated.
In these verses Maharishi Parashara describes the
category of Akriti Yogas. Akriti means a shape or
pattern. These yogas form on the basis of the shape
they create with their peculiar placement. The bhavas
such as the Trikonas (1, 5, 9), Kendras (1, 4, 7, 10) or
Panaphara (2, 5, 8, 11) and the apoklimas (3, 6, 9, 12)
gain importance in these yogas.
The best way to represent these yogas is by using the
north Indian chart where the houses are fixed and the
Kendras are seen without much effort. Such
representations are given below:
Gada Yoga:
When planets occupy two
successive Kendras this yoga is
formed.
Gada means mace which
symbolises something which
can break open any obstacles and help the native
forge against all odds to fulfil his objective and
mission of life. This gives them inner security and is
genuine in their behaviour and interaction with
others.
Maharishi Parashara in verse 23 says that, one born in
Gada Yoga will always make efforts to earn wealth,
will perform sacrificial rites, be skilful in Shastras
and songs and endowed with wealth, gold and
precious stones.
They strive to fulfil their basic necessities in life and
are dutiful. They try earnestly to fulfil their duties
based on the context they are in.
Brhat Jataka:
Fond of sacrifices, rich.
Saravali:
One born with this Yoga, will always care for honour and money,
will perform yagnas etc., will be expert in Shastras and music and
will be endowed with money, gold, jewels and wealth.
Sakata Yoga:
This yoga is formed when all planets
are placed in the Lagna or the 7th
house.
Monier Williams Sanskrit dictionary defines
“Sakata” as something bad and vile. Thus as the
name suggest, this yoga shows something
inauspicious in the life of the native.
Maharishi Parashara in verse 24 describes the effect
of this yoga as “One born in Sakata Yoga will be
afflicted by diseases, will have diseased, or ugly
nails, be foolish, will live by pulling carts, be poor
and devoid of friends and relatives.”
To understand why this happens we need to
understand the tattva ruled by each Kendra based on
their ayana. They are namely:
Lagna : Dharma : Fire
Fourth : Moksha : Water
Seventh : Kama : Air
Tenth : Artha : Earth
In the natural zodiac Fiery and Airy signs are always
in the 7th from each other shows the natural
opposition and conflict between these tattva. That is
why planets placed in the 7th from each other are in
loggerheads unless they happen to be natural friends.
Thus whenever planets are placed in two houses
which are opposite to each other, this shows inherent
lack of harmony in the life of native. Since in these
yogas, the houses affected are the Lagna and the 7th
house, the results of this yoga are related to these
houses. Affliction to Lagna shows affliction by
diseases, foolishness, difficulties and affliction to the
7th house shows poverty and lack of friends and
relatives. Since 7th house is the house of desires, the
native shall have many unfulfilled desires in his life.
This is to note that planets placed in these signs shall
be in the junction of day and night, since planets in
the ascendant are in the eastern horizon in the process
of rising, while the planets in the western horizon
shows that the planets shall be in the process of
setting. Due to the placement of the planets in the
junction of the day and night, they show transitions in
the life of the native.
Brhat Jataka:
Lives by carriages (pulling carts), sickly, bad wife.
Saravali:
One born with Sakata Yoga will be troubled by diseases, will have
a bad wife, will be a dunce, will live by pulling carts, will be poor
and be without relatives and friends.
Horasara:
One born in Sakata Yoga will be moving, like a cart. He will be
bereaved by death of his son and wife. He will be of wicked
mentality, idle and have defective sight.
Vihaga Yoga:
When all the 7 planets are placed in
two Kendras, the 4th and 7th house,
this yoga is formed.
Vihaga means bird and aptly
symbolises the formation of the yoga, which involves
the zenith (10th house) and the nadir (4th house). The
planets in the 10th house shall be on our head while
those below shall be below our foot. Due to such
placement of the planets, it gives a false conception
of the self to be much greater than the real worth.
Maharishi describes the result of natives born with
this yoga in verse 25. He says that “One born in
Vihaga Yoga will be fond of roaming, be a
messenger, will live by sexual dealings, be shameless
and interested in quarrels.”
Due to influence of the 4th house and the 10th house,
such natives shall sway between their homeland and
outside, hence they like travelling. However they
cannot stay longer anywhere else and shall be pulled
towards the home. They are not comfortable inside
and driven by restlessness to get involved in
something. Due to involvement of 10th, the house of
activity with 4th, the house of place of sex, such
natives could have dealing related to those areas.
Brhat Jataka:
Ambassador, traveller, quarrelsome
Saravali:
The native with this Yoga will be intent on wandering, will have
mean habits, will be a messenger, will live through sexual
dealings, shameless and fond of quarrels.
Shringatak Yoga:
Shringa can mean a horn, the pinnacle of a building,
the peak of a mountain or a top of a cliff, among
other things. This yoga is formed due to the
placement of all 7 planets in the Dharma Trikona (1,
5 & 9), where the Lagna represent the summit of a
mountain and the two trines, the base of the
mountain.
Maharishi Parashara describes the result in verse 26
as “one born in Shringatak Yoga will be fond of
quarrels and battles, be happy, dear to king, endowed
with an auspicious wife, be rich and will hate
women.”
The Dharma Trikona is predominately fiery in nature
and hence this yoga shows the dominance of the fiery
yoga on the native’s life. This makes the person to
have a strong sense of self identity and make the
person the power to win over others. They always
perceive the sense of competition near them and try
to be ahead in their community. Given their drive and
energy, they become successful in their endeavours
and however that comes with a price. Due to their
independence and competitiveness, they hardly can
forge fruitful relationship with the others and
opposite sex (relationship is governed by watery
element).
Brhat Jataka:
Happiness after a long age
Saravali:
One born with this Yoga will be fond of quarrels, be a warrior, be
happy, dear to king, will have a fortunate wife, be rich and will
hate the fair sex.
Hala Yoga:
When all the 7 planets are placed in Artha, Kama or
Moksha Trikona, this yoga is formed. However based
on the trines the planets are in the results shall be
subtly different. The difference in the nature can be
known by the predominant tattva of the trines, which
are Artha- Earth; Kama- Air; Moksha- Water.
The symbol Hala means plough, which is triangular
and is used for ploughing the soil in agriculture. The
symbol represents two things, one the struggle
involved in ploughing the soil and the other, prodding
to go deeper inside the soil. The struggle here
indicate the struggle to get the Ayana defined by the
yoga, which are material success and finances
(Artha), fulfilment of their desires (Kama) and
fulfilment of their emotional needs (Moksha). The
prodding indicate that they are never successful in
achieving what they want since their self (Dharma
Trikona) is not involved, which means that they
eventually benefit others with their effort and they
themselves remain dissatisfied.
In verse 27, Maharishi Parashara describes the
result as “One born in Hala Yoga will eat a lot, will
be very poor, will be miserable, agitated, given up by
friends and relatives. He will be a servant.”
When the Hala yoga happens along the Artha
Trikona, involving the 2nd, 6th and 10th houses, such
people have insatiable hunger and financially
troubled. When it happens with the Kama trikona,
they are agitated in their relationships, have many
unfulfilled dreams and have troubled relationship
with friends and relatives. However if happens in the
moksha trikona, they becomes emotionally unstable
and driven towards insanity. Since their efforts are
gainful to others, without much of their personal
benefits, they shall be driven by the mindset of
serving others.
Brhat Jataka:
Agriculturist
Saravali:
The native of this Yoga will eat in plenty, will be indigent, will have
agricultural profession, will be subjected to grief, be emotional, be
forsaken by relatives and friends and will be a servant.
Vajra Yoga:
When benefics are placed in the Lagna
and the 7th house, whereas malefics placed in the 4th
and 10th house, this yoga is formed.
Maharishi in verse 28, describes the result of this
yoga as “One born in Vajra Yoga will be happy in
the beginning and at the end of life, be valorous,
charming, devoid of desires and fortunes and be
inimical.”
Vajra means thunderbolt and represent the capacity of
the native to do difficult tasks like Indra, the king
among the Devas. They are tough persons, valorous
and can win over adverse situations. However due to
the placement of Malefics in the 4th house, they can
lack emotions or emotional attachment to their
actions and keep doing their activities as part of their
duty.
The natural age of fructification of the yogas related
different houses are
Early : 2 4 8 10
Middle : 5 6 11 12
Late :1 7 9 3
The person is happy in the beginning and end of his
life. This could be possibly due to concentration of
the planets in the 4th and 10th which have influence on
the early part of life and 1st and 7th, which have
influence on the late part. However, if that is so, then
in the next yoga also the native should be happy in
the early and late part of his life, but it is not so. So
the exact reason is not appropriately identified.
Yava Yoga:
When Malefics are placed in the Lagna and the 7th
while benefics are placed in the 4th and 10th house,
this yoga is formed.
Yava means barley corn and represent and represent
the capacity of the natives to feed others and do good
acts for the people around.
Maharishi Parashara says in verse 30 that one born
in Yava Yoga will observe fasts and other religious
rules, will do auspicious acts, will obtain happiness,
wealth and sons in his mid-life. He will be charitable
and firm.
Placement of benefics in the 4th house gives them a
clean heart and in the 10th house make them do many
auspicious acts. The influences of the benefic planets
in the early part of the life make the persons reap the
fruit of their actions in the middle life. This to note
that, even if they are righteous and charitable in their
actions, nevertheless it can cost them lack of serenity
due to placement of malefics in the Lagna and the
seventh house.
Brhat Jataka:
Warlike, happy in the end
Saravali
One born with Yava Yoga will observe fasts and other religious
rules, be intent on doing auspicious acts, be happy in the middle of
life, be liberal and will have lasting wealth.
12. Kamal and Vapi Yogas. If all the Grahas are in
the 4 Kendras, Kamal Yog is produced. If all of them
happen to be in all the Apoklimas, or in all the
Panapharas, Vapi Yog occurs.
Kamal Yoga:
When all the planets are placed in the Kendras in a
mixed fashion, this yoga is formed. In the previous
verses Maharishi Parashara tells us about the Vajra
and the Yava Yogas, where benefics and malefic
should be placed in the pair of 1st / 7th or 4th /10th.
However in this yoga, there is no such pattern of
placement for the benefics and malefics.
In verse 30 Maharishi Parashara says that, one born
in Kamal Yoga will be rich and virtuous, be long
lived, very famous and pure. He will perform
hundreds of auspicious acts and he will be a king.
The four Kendras involved in this yoga represent four
petals of Lotus flower. In addition, there is specific
significance of this symbol with respect to the yoga.
Lotus blooms in muddy water without affected by the
dirt and mud in the water. This indicates that even if
such natives face tremendous difficulties in life, they
shall emerge victorious over the situation and be
successful. Difficulties will not make them corrupt or
impure; they shall still remain pure hearted and
amicable and virtuous. Due to their ability to face all
adverse situations, they rise high in life.
Vapi Yoga:
When all the 7 planets are placed in Panaphara
(succedents 2, 5, 8, 11) or Apoklima (precedents 12,
3, 6. 9), this yoga is formed. Unlike the Kamala yoga
which revolve around Lagna (a trine), the yoga
mentioned here revolves around the 5th or the 9th
house based on whether the yoga is from Panaphara
or Apoklima.
Vapi means a pond or water reservoir and symbolises
the fortune which is given to them in form of water in
the reservoir.
Parashara says in verse 31 that one born in Vapi
Yoga will be capable of accumulating wealth, be
endowed with lasting wealth and happiness and sons,
be free from eye afflictions and will be a king.
Panaphara relates to the future of the native whereas
Apoklima represents the past. Since the element of
present is absent in this yoga, it means that the
capacity of the native to build their own fortune is
lacking. They are usually given the fortune either
from their forefathers (influence of Panaphara) or
their off springs. They get the fortune in due time,
prodding for it might not yield much result. Due to
the strength of panaphara and apoklimas, they have
the inner security in life for getting the material
comforts and other good things.
13. Yupa, Shar, Shakti and Danda Yogas. If all the 7
Grahas are in the 4 Bhavas, commencing from
Lagna, they cause Yupa Yoga, if from Bandhu, Shar
Yoga occurs, if from Yuvati, Shakti Yoga occurs and,
if from Karma, Danda Yoga is formed.
These yogas are formed while planets are placed four
houses starting from four Kendras. Here also the
influence of Kendras on the yogas can be seen,
however the results shall differ since the nature of the
Kendras varies.
Yupa Yoga:
When planets are placed in four consecutive houses
starting from the Lagna Kendra, this yoga is formed.
In verse 32, Maharishi Parashara says that “One
born in Yupa Yoga will have spiritual knowledge and
will be interested in sacrificial rites. He will be
endowed with a wife, be strong, interested in fasts
and other religious observations and be
distinguished”
Shara Yoga:
In Verse 33, Maharishi Parashara describes the
result of Shara Yoga as One born in Shara Yoga will
make arrows, be head of a prison, will earn through
animals, will eat meat, will indulge in torture and
mean handiworks.
Shakti Yoga:
In verse 34, Maharishi Parshara gives the effect of
Shakti Yoga as “One born in Shakti Yoga will be
bereft of wealth, be unsuccessful, miserable, mean,
lazy, long lived, interested and skilful in war, firm
and auspicious.”
Danda Yoga:
For this yoga, Maharishi Parashara, in verse 35 says
that “One born in Danda Yoga will lose sons and
wife, will be indigent, unkind, away from his men and
will serve mean people.”
14. Nauka, Koot, Chatr and Chap Yogas. If all the
Grahas occupy the seven Bhavas from Lagn, Nauka
Yog occurs, if from Bandhu, Koot Yog is formed, if
from Yuvati, Chatr Yog occurs and, if from Karm,
Chap Yog occurs. Here again the Grahas should
occupy seven continuous Bhavas.
Nauka Yoga:
36. Nauka Yog. One born in Nauka Yog will derive
his livelihood through water, be wealthy, famous,
wicked, wretched, dirty and miserly.
Koota Yoga:
37. Koot Yog. One born in Koot Yog will be a liar,
will head a jail, be poor, crafty, cruel and will live in
hills and fortresses.
Chatra Yoga:
Chapa Yoga:
Quoted from Saravali. If the seven Grahas occupy
continuously seven Bhavas, commencing from a
Bhava, which is not angular to the Lagna, the Yoga
produced is known, as Ardh Candra Yoga.
15. Chakr and Samudr Yogas. If all the Grahas
occupy six alternative R is, commencing from Lagn,
Chakr Yog is formed. Samudr Yog is produced, if all
Grahas occupy six alternative R is, commencing
from Dhan Bhava.
Chakra Yoga:
38. Chatr Yog. One born in Chatr Yog will help his
own men, be kind, dear to many kings, very
intelligent, happy at the beginning and end of his life
and be long-lived.
Samudra Yoga:
42. Samudr Yog. One born in Samudr Yog will have
many precious stones and abundant wealth, be
endowed with pleasures, dear to people, will have
firm wealth and be well disposed.
16-17. Sankhya Yogas.
If all Grahas are in one R i Gola Yog is
formed,
if in 2, Yuga Yog is formed,
 if in 3, Sool Yog occurs,
if in 4, Kedara Yog occurs,
if in 5, Paash Yog is formed,
if in 6, Daam Yog occurs and,
if in 7, Veena Yog is produced.
None of these seven Yogas will be operable, if
another Nabhash Yog is derivable.
18. Effects of Nabhash Yogas (up to Sloka 50). Rajju
Yog. One born in Rajju Yog will be fond of
wandering, be charming, will earn in foreign
countries. He will be cruel and mischievous.
19. Musala Yog. One born in Musala Yog will be
endowed with honour, wisdom, wealth etc., be dear to
king, famous, will have many sons and be firm in
disposition.
20. Nala Yog. One born in Nala Yog will have uneven
physique, be interested in accumulating money, very
skilful, helpful to relatives and charming.
21. Maal Yog. One born in Maal Yog will be ever
happy, endowed with conveyances, robes, food and
pleasures, be splendourous and endowed with many
females.
22. Sarpa Yog. One born in Sarpa Yog will be
crooked, cruel, poor, miserable and will depend on
others for food and drinks.
23. Gada Yog. One born in Gada Yog will always
make efforts to earn wealth, will perform sacrificial
rites, be skilful in Shastras and songs and endowed
with wealth, gold and precious stones.
24. Sakat Yog. One born in Sakat Yog will be afflicted
by diseases, will have diseased, or ugly nails, be
foolish, will live by pulling carts, be poor and devoid
of friends and relatives.
25. Vihag Yog. One born in Vihag Yog will be fond of
roaming, be a messenger, will live by sexual
dealings, be shameless and interested in quarrels.
26. Shringatak Yog. One born in Shringatak Yog will
be fond of quarrels and battles, be happy, dear to
king, endowed with an auspicious wife, be rich and
will hate women.
27. Hal Yog. One born in Hal Yog will eat a lot, will
be very poor, will be miserable, agitated, given up by
friends and relatives. He will be a servant.
28. Vajra Yoga. One born in Vajr Yog will be happy
in the beginning and at the end of life, be valorous,
charming, devoid of desires and fortunes and be
inimical.
29. Yava Yoga. One born in Yav Yog will observe
fasts and other religious rules, will do auspicious
acts, will obtain happiness, wealth and sons in his
mid-life. He will be charitable and firm.
30. Kamal Yog. One born in Kamal Yog will be rich
and virtuous, be long lived, very famous and pure. He
will perform hundreds of auspicious acts and he will
be a king.
31. Vapi Yog. One born in Vapi Yog will be capable
of accumulating wealth, be endowed with lasting
wealth and happiness and sons, be free from eye
afflictions and will be a king.
32. Yup Yog. One born in Yup Yog will have spiritual
knowledge and will be interested in sacrificial rites.
He will be endowed with a wife, be strong, interested
in fasts and other religious observations and be
distinguished.
33. Shar Yog. One born in Shar Yog will make
arrows, be head of a prison, will earn through
animals, will eat meat, will indulge in torture and
mean handiworks.
34. Shakti Yog. One born in Shakti Yog will be bereft
of wealth, be unsuccessful, miserable, mean, lazy,
long lived, interested and skilful in war, firm and
auspicious.
35. Danda Yog. One born in Danda Yog will lose
sons and wife, will be indigent, unkind, away from his
men and will serve mean people.
36. Nauka Yog. One born in Nauka Yog will derive
his livelihood through water, be wealthy, famous,
wicked, wretched, dirty and miserly.
37. Koot Yog. One born in Koot Yog will be a liar,
will head a jail, be poor, crafty, cruel and will live in
hills and fortresses.
38. Chatr Yog. One born in Chatr Yog will help his
own men, be kind, dear to many kings, very
intelligent, happy at the beginning and end of his life
and be long-lived.
39. Chap Yog. One born in Chap Yog will be liar,
will protect secrets, be a thief, be fond of wandering,
forests, be devoid of luck and be happy in the middle
of the life.
40. Ardh Candr Yog. One born in Ardh Candr Yog
will lead an Army, will possess a splendourous body,
be dear to king, be strong and endowed with gems,
gold and ornaments.
41. Chakr Yog. One born in Chakr Yog will be an
emperor, at whose feet will be the prostrating kings,
heads, adoring gem studded diadems.

42. Samudr Yog. One born in Samudr Yog will have

many precious stones and abundant wealth, be
endowed with pleasures, dear to people, will have
firm wealth and be well disposed.

43. Veena Yog. One born in Veena Yog will be fond

of songs, dance and musical instruments, be skilful,
happy, wealthy and be a leader of men.

44. Daamini Yog. One born in Daamini Yog will be

helpful to others, will have righteously earned
wealth, be very affluent, famous, will have many sons
and gems, be courageous and red-lettered.

45. Paash Yog. One born in Paash Yog will be liable

to be imprisoned, be skilful in work, be deceiving in
disposition, will talk much, be bereft of good qualities
and will have many servants.

46. Kedara Yog. One born in Kedara Yog will be

useful to many, be an agriculturist, be truthful,
happy, fickle-minded and wealthy.

47. Sool Yog. One born in Sool Yog will be sharp,

indolent, bereft of wealth, be tortuous, prohibited,
valiant and famous through war.

48. Yuga Yog. One born in Yuga Yog will be heretic,

be devoid of wealth, be discarded by others and be
devoid of sons, mother and virtues.

49. Gola Yog. One born in Gola Yog will be strong,

be devoid of wealth, learning and intelligence, be
dirty, sorrowful and miserable.

50. Ancestors say, that the results, due to said

(Nabhash) Yogas, will be felt throughout in all the
Dasha periods.
Case Studies
Ashraya Yoga
Case I: Lord Sri Rama
In Lord Rama’s horoscope, 5 planets are placed in movable
signs, while 1 planet is placed in fixed sign and 1 planet is
placed in dual sign. This shows the dominance of Rajas
Guna in this horoscope. Shastras say that he was born to
eradicate all the evils from the face of earth and re-establish
Dharma. In his lifetime he did many heroic deeds and
declared war against the demon king Ravana to end his
atrocities.
Case II: Gautama Buddha
In the horoscope of Gautama Buddha, six planets are
placed in movable sign whereas only one planet is placed in
a fixed sign. This shows why he questioned the established
practices of his time and went on establishing his own path,
Buddhism. He gave a new perspective to human action,
karma and moksha. While summarising his life story, we
see the impact of movable signs on him.
Case III: Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda has 4 planets in movable signs
whereas rest 3 are placed in dual signs. The dominance of
Movable signs shows his missionary zeal to re-establish the
Sanatana dharma commonly known as Hinduism, however
the influence of dual signs shows that he did accept the
dharma without much questioning and try to bring in new
light.
Case III: Subhash Chandra Bose
Subhash Chandra Bose was a freedom fighter in the Indian
Struggle to Independence. He was driven by missionary
zeal to free the nation from the clutches of British rule. He
organised a army which goes by the name of Indian
National Army to fight with British at the time of WWII.
He has 2 planets in movable sign, 1 in dual whereas as rest
4 in fixed signs. This shows the predominance of the nature
of fixed signs on this. He came to the arena of the freedom
movement while it was already a movement; however he
pursued it till end. He had a fixity of purpose, that it
freedom of the nation and he pursued it whole heartedly. It
is known that even though his ways of doing things were
very different from that of established leaders of that time
say Mahatma Gandhi or Jawahar Lal Nehru, he chose not to
challenge them (lack of movable sign’s nature) and silently
followed the call of the time.
Case IV: Sri Rajneesh (Osho)
Dual signs predominate in the horoscope of Sri Rajneesh
horoscope with 5 planets in it, showing that, he shall work
in the boundary of established practice to pioneer
something new. He established Osho Commune, which is a
radical side of Hinduism and based on Tantra. He didn’t
question the established practices, while in the same time
gave a new path of liberation, by fulfilling the fundamental
desire of human mind, the desire to have sex.
Note: Even though the yogas shall influence the pattern of
the thought process, it is difficult to gauge, since it is
invisible. The maximum we can do it is to infer from their
activities, what would have been their thought process
behind those activities.