In Karmic Astrology, it has been found that
Rahu is kala or earth-life while Ketu is the Sarpa or Serpent. In
Indian Astrology too Ketu is also considered as serpent. Rahu is afraid of
Ketu. The symbol of serpents is basic in Indian Occult Literature. On the basis
of this symbolism, the importance of Kaalsarp Yoga in Hindu Astrology
could be understood.
Astrologically it becomes an indication of great
importance attached to Kaalsarp yoga, as this yoga has the reference to
encirclement of all the planets by these two nodes (Rahu and Ketu) i.e., when
all the planets are hemmed between Rahu and Ketu i.e., the Moon’s north node
and the Moon’s south node Kaalsarp Yoga is formed. Complete Kaalsarp
yoga is formed only when half of the chart is unoccupied by planets. Even if
one planet is outside the Rahu-Ketu axis there is no Kaalsarp Yoga. (Before you
do any remedies for the Kaalsarp Yoga make sure that all planets are between
Rahu and Ketu.) Even if there is one planet outside the Rahu-Ketu axis, the
Kaalsarp Yoga does not exist. When we talk of Kaalsarp yoga the reader
is advised not to confuse this with Naga Dosha or Karaka Dosha.
Problems with Kaalsarp Yoga
The Kaalsarp yoga, leads sometimes to unbearable
strains and tensions, delaying success or making success look insignificant in
relation to efforts made to achieve it. This yoga is also found to be
associated with frustrations and losses although efforts are made in pursuit of
food. This yoga perhaps selects the pure and simple, honest and truthful and
loyal and hard-working souls as its victims. Such individuals suffer
indignities of outrageous fortune despite their purest ray quality and
character.
Types of Kaalsarp Yoga
1. Anant Kaalsarp
Yoga:- When Rahu is in the 1st House and Ketu in the 7th
house and the rest of the planets are left to this axis is the Anant Kaalsarp
Yoga or Vipareeta Kaalsarp Yoga (opposite Kaalsarp Yoga). Though this
yoga has the power to give windfall gains to the native, it is bad for marital
life. Generally natives with this yoga get married late in life.
2. Kulik Kaalsarp Yoga:- When Rahu
occupies the 2nd house and Ketu the 8th house Kulik
Kaalsarp Yoga arises. This combination is bad for health. The probability of
losses and accidents is high with natives of this combination. It is bad for
financial prosperity too. The native is worried on account of an insecure financial
standing.
3. Vasuki Kaalsarp Yoga:- When Rahu
occupies the 3rd house and Ketu the 9th house and the
rest of the planets are located to the left of the Rahu Ketu axis this yoga is
born. The native is burdened with problems relating to job and business.
4. Shankpal Kaalsarp Yoga: - When
Rahu occupies the 4th house and Ketu the 10th this yoga
is formed. The native gets trouble relating to work sphere and has to go
through stress and anxiety. Sometimes the native has an illegitimate child or
can be an illegitimate child. However this yoga also has the power of
conferring high political success and windfall gains.
5. Padam Kaalsarp Yoga:- When Rahu
occupies the 5th house and Ketu the 11th house this Yoga
is formed. The native is worried on account of children. There is difficulty in
getting a progeny. If the Moon is also afflicted then there is the possibility
of being troubled by spirits. In this case if a native falls ill the recovery
time is slow. There are also chances of being let down by friends in this case.
6. Mahapadam Kaalsarp Yoga:- This yoga
is formed when Rahu is in the 6th house and Ketu is in the 12th
house. The native has many enemies and has problems on account of diseases.
However if this yoga acts beneficially it has the power to confer power and
political success.
7. Takshak Kaalsarp Yoga:- When Rahu
is in the 7th house and Ketu in the 1st house this yoga
is formed. The native has got speculative tendencies and can lose wealth by way
of wine, women and gambling. There is marital discord in the life of the
native.
8. Karkotak Kaalsarp Yoga:- When Rahu
occupies the 8th house and Ketu the 2nd house this yoga
is formed. The native is short tempered and has many enemies. Su9ch a native
has friendship with the anti social elements. The native does not get paternal
wealth.
9. Shankachood Kaalsarp Yoga:- When Rahu
occupies the 9th house and Ketu is in the 3rd house this
yoga operates. Natives who have this yoga in the chart have many ups and down
in life. They have a habit of speaking lies. They are also short tempered.
10. Ghatak Kaalsarp Yoga:- This yoga
arises when Rahu is in 10th house and Ketu in the 4th
house. Litigation problems are common is this case. The person is likely to be
punished by law or by the Government. However if this yoga operates in a
beneficial manner then it has the power to confer the highest form of political
power, special in Virgo and Leo ascendant.
11. Vishdhar Kaalsarp Yoga:- When Rahu
occupies the 11th house and Ketu the 5th house the yoga
which arises is the Vishdhar Kaalsarp Yoga. The native travels frequently and
is never fixed at on place. Problems also arise from children. However these
natives get some peace in the latter half of their life.
12. Sheshnag Kaalsarp Yoga:- When Rahu
occupies the 12th house and Ketu the 6th house the native
has problems relating to litigation. There may be enemies and health problems.
Here we would like to say that like so many other
subjects in Astrology, even this subject is not free from controversies.
Different scholars have given different versions as to the formation of this
Kaalsarp yoga. While considering the Kaalsarp yoga, according to us,
following things may be kept in the mind.
1. The planets should
be hemmed in between Rahu and Ketu and not in between Ketu and Rahu.
2. From the
ascendant, Rahu must be in the first six houses and Ketu in the remaining houses.
3. Kaalsarp yoga is
saved, if at least one planet is outside the Rahu/Ketu axis.
4. There is no
Kaalsarp yoga if there is any planet with Rahu or Ketu though it may be between
Rahu and Ketu axis. For example, if Rahu is 15o Libra and Moon is 28
o Sagittarius and Saturn is 11 o Sagittarius, there is no yoga
present.
Remedy
There are lot of remedies for Kaalsarp yoga but
this book deals only with yantra we would deal only with the yantra part. After
energizing the yantra the devotee should start his pooja on panchmi tithi
(fifth day of any paksh of Hindu calendar) or Amaavasaya or
Saturday. The most auspicious day considered for Kaalsarp yantra pooja is
panchmi of shukla paksha in sharavan month. The Mantra for
recital is Mahamritunjaya (please refer Shiva yantra) for hundred and
twenty five thousand times and after that the nav nag pooja is done. The
yantra which is also know as nagpash yantra is worshipped for kaalsarp
dosha daily.
Nag Gayatri Mantra
Om navkullaya vidhmahe Vishdantaaye dhimahee tanno
sarpa parchodayat||
Dr. Shanker Adawal
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