Graha Samaya

26 APR

GRAHA SAMAYA
Avasthas of planets in general indicate the nature of effects the native is
likely to experience during the major Dasha of that particular planet. Graha
Samaya is also a system based on the ‘Avasthas’ of planets in a chart. As you
are aware many classics like Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Sanketanidhi
etc., have given many Avasthas and their interpretations. One more type of
Avasthas has been described in ‘Jyothirsharnava Navaneetham’ which is
called ‘Graha Samaya’. I have come across a Kannada classic titled ‘Lalita
Jyothishya Chandrika’ which gives more details of this system than the
former and the methodology of calculation is slightly different.
There are 27 Avasthas / Samayas and planets when they are placed in these
exert a particular influence on the native. A list giving 27 Samayas and their
interpretation is given below.
Sl
No
. Avasthas / Samayas Interpretation

1 Snana Courage, good family, Progeny, Honour, Victory

2 Vastradharana Kingship, Acquisition of gems, wealth, Authority

Tilaka / Gandha
3 dharana Safety, popularity, honour

4 Japa / Devadarshan Victory over enemy, gain of land & Vehicle

Shiva Pooja / Gain from land, unnecessary expenditure, Govt

5 Prathana Samaya penalty

6 Homa /Aradhana Grief, unsocial association

7 Vishnu Pooja / Jaya Excellence in education

Dwirarchane /
8 Vipraradhane Acquisition of Kingdom, land, wealth & prosperity

9 Namaskara Auspicious time, good vehicle

10 Giri Pradhakshina Poverty, quarrel, Govt penalty

11 Vaishvadeva Bad omen, authority, Ascetic life style

12 Athithi Pooja Enjoyment, education, gain of treasure

13 Bhojana Enjoyment, loss of senses

Excellence, Brahmin Pooja, quarrel, listening to

14 Vidya Prasanga scriptures

15 Kopa / Ahankara Worry / depression, enmity

16 Tamboola Happiness from woman, secret employment, windfall

17 Rajavilasa Victory, experience near God feeling

18 Kireeta dharana Happiness, higher authority, excellence in education

19 Jalapana Happiness, sweet talk

20 Alasya / Thamasa Fear, carelessness, indolence

21 Shayana / Nidra Lack of happiness, excessive anger

22 Madypana Bliss, happiness

23 Gandhalepana Kingdom, acquisition of friends

Dhanarjane /Stree
24 Sallapa Enjoyment, honour, wealth

25 Keerti Enjoyment, gain of wife / children, set backs in tasks

26 Gada Nedre Loss of happiness, Govt penalty

27 Ratna Parikshe Wealth, association with low grade women, deceit