Chara

Paryaya
Dasa

Namaste friends,

I convey my wishes to all the readers of this blog Sri

Rama Navami Subhakankshalu.

In this blog I am going to introduce one of the wonderful

phalita dasas namely Chara Paryaya Dasa and its
utility. For this purpose, I am using the horoscope of a
very influential Jyotish Guru on Internet. I am not
disclosing the name of the person for obvious reasons
and I hope readers could easily guess this personality. I
humbly submit to the readers that this chart is used only
for academic purpose and request the readers to kindly
forgive me for any mistakes.

Chara Paryaya Dasa is, as I already indicated earlier, a

very important Phalita dasa, which should sparingly be
used only when certain a combination exists in the
horoscope. In fact, the students of Jaimini system would
do well to appreciate the fact that all the dasas mentioned
in the 4th pada of 2nd Adhyaya of Jaimini Sutras are
Rajayoga dasas. That may be reason, why Sage Jaimini
ended the 3rd pada of 2nd Adhyaya with a general
purpose dasa namely Chara Dasa.

Why is it a special dasa?

Sage Jaimini opens 4th pada with a special dasa in the
name of Chara Paryaya Dasa and mentions the
conditional combination to observe when applying this
dasa. Sage Jaimini writes

--
dvitya bhvabala caranave 2-4-1

Translation: The second source of strength shall be

used in Chara Paryaya Dasas.

Well, this translation seems to be very odd and

exaggerated to the students of this science. It is quite
reasonable, since we never followed the spirit of Sage
Jaimini.

How the term nave mean Paryaya? This needs

futher analysis which opens new vistas in Jaimini
system. The ancient commentators answers this very
well. Navama term has been used by Sage Jaimini in
three instance in the whole sutras. One, at mentioning of
the first sutra of 3rd pada and one at the first sutra of
4th pada. Most modern commentators interpreted them
according to the teachings of Neelakantha.

Now, I am presenting a novel interpretation based on the

commentaries Jataka Sara Sangraha, Sutrartha
Prakasikafrom my mother land and my Gurus work
Jaimini Sutramritam.
The first sutra mentioning the Navamsa term reads thus.

--
viame taddirnava 2-3-1

--
anyath dardi 2-3-2

My Understanding: The first sutra according to most

commentators is about the Navamsa Dasa and there has
been claims from Scholars like Sri K.N.Rao that he
knows about 15 types of Navamsa dasa reckoning.
Jataka Sara Sangraha apty calls it as Darpana Dasa. I
dont debate on which name is correct. Yet, it is prudent
to understand that this Navamsa dasa starts from an odd
sign. That is, if the lagna is odd, it starts from that sign
and if even, starts from an adarsa sign. It has been a
popular view that Adarsa sign is 8th sign for Chara, 6thfor
fixed sign and 7th for dual sign. Now, we shall clearly
understand the mistake in this interpretation. The Adarsa
sign for movable, fixed signs will be of different
oddity[1], where as for dual signs it will be of same
oddity, which shows the fallacy of this interpretation. Sri
Rangacharya proved this fallacy and has shown the
alternate interpretation based on classics like Jataka Sara
Sangraha, Kalpalatha etc. So, the correct adarsa sign of
the dual sign will be 4th sign according to prakriti
chakra.
 With going into further details, I can only add that

1. Dasa sign need not be the Lagna.

2. Paka and Bhoga signs are very important in this

Navamsa (read Darpana) dasa.

The second sutra relates to Chara Paryaya dasa and reads

thus.

--
dvitya bhvabala caranave 2-4-1

My Understanding: This sutra mentions that the

2nd source of strength exclusively be used in this Chara
and Navamsa Dasa. How this type of Chara (Paryaya)
dasa relates to Navamsa Dasa, where Chara (Paryaya)
dasa is a phalita dasa and Navamsa (Darpana) dasa is a
Ayurdasa? The answer lies in the following points and I
wish readers may ponder over the veracity.

The similar points:

1. In both dasas, the first dasa sign need not be lagna

besed on certain combination.

2. The trine signs (1,5 and 9) and 8th signs play an

important role in these dasas.

3. The Paka and Bhoga signs are extremely important in

these dasas.
4. Both are called Paryaya dasas in Vriddha Karika. I
hope this is the precise reason, why Navamsa term has
been interpreted in synonym with Paryaya.

The dissimilar points:

1. Chara Parya Dasa is a Phalit dasa, where as Darpana

Dasa is an Ayur dasa.

2. First one has Padakrama, where as later doent have it.

If we agree upon the term nave also mean Paryaya in

this context, then we proceed to the furhter insights into
Chara Parya Dasa.

Chara Paryaya Dasa:

Chara Paryaya dasa is a very important dasa. This

peculiar dasa differs in

a. The starting Dasa sign

b. The Padakrama

c. The lord of Dasa Sign

The results attributed to this dasa system are like Trikona

dasa, but the reckoning will be different.

Specific Condition:

This dasa applies to the horoscopes which has either of

the combination of following.
1. Jupiter in either of trines (1, 5, 9).

2. Mercury in either of trines.

3. Placement of own lord in trines.

4. Placement of Atma Karaka planet in either of trines.

The above is nothing but the 2nd source of strength as

mentioned below sutra.

--
svmi guruja dgyogo dvitya 2-3-14

So, according to the specific combination, ascertain the

strongest among the lagna, 5th and 9th house and the dasa
starts from this sign.

Yet, Phalaratnamala by Krishna Mishra mentions that

the Chara Paryaya Dasa starts from the stonger of Lagna
and its 7th sign. Though it is a tenable argument based on
the Jaimini Sutra given below.

pit lbha pritoyam

But, Jataka Sara Sangraha and Sutrartha Prakasika

mentions another Paryaya dasa namely Sthira Paryaya
Dasa, which starts from the staonger of Lagna and
7th house. This interpretation seems more logical since,
in this Sthira Paryaya dasa, the dasa sign runs like
 1,7,2,8,3,9,4,10,5,11,6,12 irrespective of type of dasa
sign whether Movable, Fixed or Dual.

The Vriddha Karika authernticates this interpretation.

balina ukra aino paryya tu sthira nayet |

Another Vriddha Karika mentions that the Chara

Paryaya Dasa shall be reckoned like the Gochara
(Trikona) Dasa. So, the view expressed by Raghava
Bhatta regarding that this Chara Paryaya Dasa shall start
from the stonger of 1, 5, and 9 is acceptable.

padakrama vibhgena caraparyya nmikm|
calcala vimir bhedena tu da nayet ||
gocarkhya davaddhi paryya nayana phalamiti |||

Dasa Pada Krama:

1. Dasa moves in zodiacal iff the starting sign is odd and

anti-zodiacal otherwise.

2. If the start dasa sign is

a. Movable moves regular

b. Fixed every 6th house

c. Dual 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12

(Kendras, Phanaphara, Apoklima). Please remember
this for dual signs.

Dasa Lords (Most Important):

In this dasa, the lords are not regular lord of signs. The
lord of first sign is Atma Karaka, the lord of second sign
is the planet in kendras to AK and so on. We are going to
understand this with an example shorlty.

First let us see what Sager Jaimini instructs us about this.

svakendrasthdy svmino navanm

Translation : The Atma Karaka and planets in Kendra,

panaphara and apoklimas are the dasa lords in the
Navamsa (read Chara Paryaya) Dasas.

An ancient Vriidha Karaka endorses this vide the

following verse.

paryyasya bhavedtmakraka prathamasya hi |
tat prakrakrameaiva krakatva viniciya ||
 I hope readers will appreciate the above verse is nothing
but one of the source of strength explained by Sage
Jaimini.

Did you ever wonder why Chara Paryaya Dasa is

different from Chara Dasa? The question come only
when we realize that Chara Dasa and its Paryaya Dasa,
both have a similar Padakrama.

The answer lies in the above verse. In this Chara Paryaya

Dasa, the lord of dasa sign is not the regular lord but the
planets as defined above verse.

Dasa Periods:

Using (nthta sama pryea) rule,

Count from Sign to the lord as ascertained above
zodiacally, if the sign is odd sign, both inclusive.
Count from Sign to the lord as ascertained above anti -
zodiacally, if the sign is even sign, both inclusive.

We will see an example. The example chart belongs to a

famous Astrologer on Internet forums.

Birth Data: August 7th, 1963, 21:15 Hrs, 83E58,

21N28, IST
Chara Paryaya Dasa :
S.No Dasa Dasa Year Perio Remarks
. Sign Lord s d
1 Pisces Saturn 3 1963 Starting
sign id
1966 Pisces
occupied
by Own
lord Jupiter
in Lagna.
Saturn as
AK
becomes
the dasa
lord of
Pisces
dasa. From
 Pi to Cp,
both
including
gives 3
Years
2 Sagittari Venus 6 1966 Venus in
us 7th (Kendra
1972 ) from AK
since no
planet
placed in
4th.
Though
Sun also
placed in
7thfrom
AK, but
Venus
having less
degrees
becomes
Karaka.
3 Virgo Sun 3 1972 Sun is
Kendra to
1975 AK.
4 Gemini Moon 9 1975 Next lord
will be
1984 planets in
 Panaphara
from AK
since all
planets in
Kendra are
over.
6 Aquarius Mercur 7 1984 Mercury in
y next
1991 Kendra to
Moon
7 Scorpio Jupiter 9 1991 Jupiter in
Apoklimas
2000 to AK after
all planets
in
panapharas
are over.
8 Leo Rahu 11 2000 Rahu in
Kendra to
2011 Jupiter.
9 Taurus Mars 9 2011

2020

The remarks in above table explain as to how the lord is

decided for each dasa.

Dasa Karakas:
 In this dasa system Dasa Karakas are very important in
delineating the results of the dasa sign. So, it is important
to understand how to reckon the dasa karaka. Tanu
Karaka is the dasa lord as determined above and planets
in Graha Chakra reckoning represent the remaining
Bhavas.

I refer the readers to read my article Graha Chakra

publishe in Vol 7 of Saptaarishis Astrology magazine for
cleaar understanding of the concept. I have given many
examples explaining this Graha Chakra.

Dwara (Paka) and Bahya (Bhoga) Signs:

The opearing dasa sign is called Dwara sign. The sign

obtained by counting the number of signs from current
dasa sign as it is away from first dasa sign using the
oddity of first dasa sign.

For example, in the current example horoscope, Pisces

is the first dasa sign and for Leo dasa
a. Dwara Sign is Leo
b. Bahya sign is Capricorn. Counting from Pisces to Leo
in reverse gives 8 and counting 8 signs from Leo in
reverse gets to Capricorn which is Bhoga sign of this
dasa.

Rules of Interpretation:
1. Observe the benefic and malefic influence on the dasa
sign.
2. Benefic planets (Jupiter, Moon, Venus) occupy the
trines and and 8th sign from Dasa sign indicate the good
results.
3. Malefic planets in the above planets indicate bad
results.
4. Paka and Bhoga signs are extremely important in this
Paryaya dasas and if both signs occupied by malefic
planet indicate diseases and Bandhana.
5. Even malefic planets in own houses dont give bad
results.
6. Observe the signs occupied by the planets, which give
significant results to the native.
7. Benefic signs occupied by malefic planets give benefic
results first and bad results in the later part.
8. Malefic sign occupied by benefic planets give benefic
results first and malefic results in the later part.
9. In this scheme, Dasa Karakas represent the respective
houses. For example, the strength of the Tanu Karaka
represent the matters relating to the Tanu Bhava. That
means, Tanu Karaka itself is the Tanu Bhava.
10. Transits[2] can be applied in this dasa, which is food for
research, where as it is important for Gochara (Trikona
Paryaya) Dasa.
 Interpretation of Leo Dasa (2000 2011):

Leo dasa runs from the year 2000 2011 for the native
from his 37 year which makes a remarkable influence on
the natives life.
Benefic Mercury occupies the dasa sign Leo (Malefic
sign) indicate the benefic results in the first part of the
dasa.
Mercury is equal to Jupiter in this horoscope according
to Jaimini School of thought since he is not conjunct.
(Ref. Kalpalatha)
Placement of Mercury in dasa sign indicate the native
involves in intellectual pursuits, writing, business and
debates.
Mercury in Dasa sign indicate the person becomes
businessman (Vanijah Ref: 2nd pada of 1stadhyaya). The
native claims to be doing business and consulation apart
from being highly paid Astrologer)
Jupiter in 8th with strength indicate the dasa fares well
inspite of any odds. Remember any dasa sign with
spoiled 8th sign indicate much troubles if trines are also
spoiled.
Full Moon in 7th sign indicate wonderful fame and
association of women.
 Now comes the very important event of his life. He
quit the Govt. Jupiter in September 2000, with in a
month of advent of this dasa. What combination explains
this. There is a very specific dictum in classical literature
about this. When Venus or Sun occupies the 12th sign
from Dasa sign indicate the trouble from the
Government. This is sure to happen if Rahu or Moon
apect the combination. Now look the placement of
Venus and Sun in Cancer aspected by Moon. Though the
native claims to leave the job for the cause of Jaimini
System, yet there has been rumours about the other way.
Look at the Rahu in 11th sign in Gemini. It indicate the
income from other means which is shown by the
placement of Mars in 2nd house. What type of income
does Rahu indicate? Doesnt it show the income coming
from foreign land, imports and consultancy in modern
world. Sage Jaimini writes

dhnuk corca jaguluk loha yantrinaca rhau
Rahu occupying 26th degree in odd sign indicate the
ancestral profession, which make him famous. We never
know, what his real income is, yet there has been a lot of
allegation on this nativity which doesnt suit for an
astrologer. God only know the truth and we shall not do
any judgements here.
 Well placed Saturn in Bahya and Mercury in Dwara
indicate favourable results.

Dwara Leo is occupied by Darakaraka Mercury indicating
marriage.

So on a whole, this dasa indicate favourable results

except the placement of Venus and Sun in 12th sign and
aspect by Moon, clearly shows the wrath of Government.

Now, let us move on to analyze the respective Bhava

results in this Leo Maha Dasa.

First let us calculate the Dasa Karakas for the Leo.

Leo Dasa Karakas:

Dasa Planet Remarks

Karaka
Tanu Karaka Rahu Lord of the Dasa Sign
Dhana Venus Planet next to Tanu Karka in
Karaka Graha Chakra
Bhatri Sun
Vidya Mercury
Putra Mars
 Gnati Ketu
Kalatra Saturn
Ayush Moon
Dhrma Jupiter
Karma Rahu Tanu Karaka will be Karma
Karaka
Labha Venus Dhana Karaka will be Labha
Vyaya Ketu Gnati Karaka will be Vyay
Karaka

Tanu karaka Rahu in sign Gemini, with Ayush Karaka

Moon in the sign of Saturn indicate the High Blood
Pressure the native facing during this dasa.
Kutumba Karaka Venus afflicted by Sun in the sign of
Moon indicating problems in the family.
Bhratri Karaka Sun aspected by Moon indicate the
prosperity to the brothers etc.
Kutumba and Bhratri Karaka in 12th house indicate the
family members florishes in the foreign land.
Vidya Karaka Mercury in dasa sign indicate the person
involvement in educational activities. During this dasa
time, native established many study centers to promote
the Vedic Astrology. He has authored many books
during this time.
Putra Karaka Mars in enemys house and aspected
Rahu indicate the problem which will be remedied with
 suitable remedial measures as Jupiter aspects from
Pisces.
Gnati Karaka Ketu indicate the opposition from
religious activists since Ketu exalted in Sagittarius.
Observe the Gnati Karaka placed in 5th house of
followers. It is not astonishing that his own disciples
created havoc in his life. Now, his very celebrated
disciple opposes him.
Kalatra Karaka Saturn represent some disturbances in
marital life which will be settled since Saturn is well
placed. But, since Saturn as Kalatra Karaka aspect the
dasa sign indicate the marriage in this dasa. As Moon
placed in 7th house indicate marriage. So the native got
married second time after obtaining the legal divorce
from his first wife.
Well placed Dharma Karaka Jupiter indicate the
support he gets from the students. Jupiter indicate the
imparting the knowledge which is supporting the native
in many storms.

Let us check the previous Dasa of Scorpio (1991

2000).

Well placed benefic planets Moon and Jupiter in

4 and 5th house respectively indicate the person a
th

author. Classics mention it as Prabandha Karta. During

this time, the name brought wonderful books on Vedic
 Astrology. His books written during that time are
considered classics than the books he wrote in the last
decade. These books earned a lot of followers and this
scribe was introduced to Jaimini system from these
works.
Rahu in 8th house was bad indicating secret enemies
which is countered by the placement of Jupiter in 5th and
Venus in 9th house.
Mercury in 10th house from Dwara and 2nd from Bahya
is good and indicate good career.
Venus, Sun and well placed Saturn aspect the Dasa
sign indicate the person joining the Government service.

Dwara Sign is Scorpio and the Bahya sign is Cancer.

Bahya Sign is Dara Pada and Venus placed in it indicating the
marriage in this dasa.

Tanu Karaka Jupiter is well placed in Pisces in

th
5 from Scorpio indicate good Rajayoga during this
Dasa. The native joined Govt. Service and was elevated
to the rank of Secretary during this time.

Conclusions:
An humble attempt was made to introduce this
wonderful dasa system.
 The specific conditions and calculation of this dasa has
been explained.
The specific rules are given according to the classics
Dasa Karaka system is introduced, which, in this
scribes humble view, is after a long time in an article
form.
Usage of Dasa Karaka system has been highlighted.
I will expand this article quite often to make it more
lucid. Irequest the student of this system to study the
explanation and Vriddha Karikas given above and apply
this to suitable horoscopes.

References:

1. Charaparyaya Dasa - Time of Marraige By

Irnagnati Rangacharya - The Astrological Magazine -
September 2005
2. Jaimini Sutramritam - By Sri Iranganti
Rangacharya Sanskrit Commentary
3. Jataka Sara Sangraha - By Raghava Bhatta
4. Sutrartha Prakasika - By Nrisimha Suri
5. Jyotisha Phalaratnamala - By Krishna Mishra