Astro Vedica on Deva Guru

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You'll see by the Dr. Raman quote at the end that Jupiter is truly

the planet of purva punyas and karmas, previous pious acts. He is the

planet of luck.

 

 

Astro Vedica on Jupiter-

 

Jupiter is Brihaspati in the Vedic scheme of things, the preceptor of

Indra and the devas. This suggests that he is a great brahmin to

begin with, what to speak of being a teacher, priest and a pious

planet.

 

Actually, as a brahmin Jupiter is indicative of all kinds of advise-

giving karmas because this is the nature of brahminical dharmas. In

ancient times, such activities were carried out by caste brahmins,

but in modern times, the brahminical role of Jupiter would occupy one

as a counsellor, advisor or some type of modern professional.

Combination with the Moon might see one a psychologist, with Mars a

lawyer, with Mercury an accountant, or in the fifth an

financial\investment advisor. The particulars would depend upon

Jupiter's situation in the horoscope, the point being that Jupiter

would see one engaged in an advisory or instructive role.

 

Because he is a brahmin, guru and instructor, the Jupiterian

personality feels authoritative in some way, that his or her opinion

is the " last word."

 

One of Jupiter's titles in this regard is Dharma-karaka, the

planetary indicator of religion. Jupiter gives spiritual

understanding and wisdom. As a priest he inclines one toward

religious ceremonies and rituals, too.

 

Jupiter is a great educator as a brahmin. In fact, he is called the

Vidya-karaka because Jupiter indicates the acquisition of knowledge.

Under his influence, one acquires higher learning such as university

studies, and may be involved in teaching in one way or the other as a

career.

 

Another title of Jupiter's is Dhana-karaka, the indicator of wealth;

Jupiter's role as an indicator of one's financial worth constitutes

one of his main definitions. Specifically, investments and banking

come under Jupiter's sphere of influence because an expansive nature

constitutes another one of his main traits. After all, what is

banking and investment except money that grows?

 

Another way in which this growth facet of Jupiter commonly manifests

is suggested by his title of Putra-karaka, the natural indicator of

children. In a horoscope, it is principally Jupiter, the fifth house

and its lord that are indicative of the existence of children and

even, in turn, of their fate.

 

Jupiter is the greatest benefic; it is said that his strong and

central location in a horoscope can save one from the harmful

influence of untold other planetary combinations.

 

Jupiter is the planetary opposite of the constrictive Saturn. Whereas

Saturn limits possibilities and establishes parameters, Jupiter

suggests unfoldment, evolution, cheerfulness and conveys a positive

outlook. Even when Jupiter is blemished or afflicted somehow, he

would tend to see one over-generous, too optimistic and too nice. The

absence of Saturnian channeling, for example, might find one unable

to say no, and wasting one's efforts along unwarranted lines.

 

We will examine the words of Dr. B.V. Raman by saying that " The

position of Jupiter also considerably improves ( a horoscope ) by

making the person not depend on another but to earn the name of a

self-made man. Jupiter adds to the dignity of a person in a sure but

silent way " ( Hindu Predictive Astrology, P - 85 ). The logic behind

this is that Jupiter is the planet of " punya," or good karmic credit

earned in previous lives, such that in this life one may be lucky in

one's endeavors and build oneself up, even where others fail.

 

 

 

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