about the Moon

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JAYA JAGANNATHA!

 

Dear Arjuna-vallabha,

 

Namaste.

 

 

> The first question i have is the meaning of "saumya" and "krura" that is

> related to the planets in the BPHS. What is the meaning of the planet to

> be "benefic" or "malefic", as it is translated this two words? Because

> is antagonist with 2.4 when said: "He assumed the auspicious form of

> grahas to destroy the strength of the demons, to sustain the strength of

> the devas and to establish dharma". In what ways "saumya" and "krura"

> planets have his rol in this affirmation? I hope the answer to this

> question help me to understand why Surya, who is termed as "krura",

> represents the "atma.

 

> And in the verse 3.11, it's use the word "kshena" to refer to the Moon.

> Girish Chand Sharma translates as "decreasing Moon", and in the notes

> explains that is the Moon from the 8th day dark upto the 8th day bright.

> The doubt i have is when the Moon is "krura", becuase from my

> understanding, during waning moon is the night of pitas, so there aren't

> auspicios times, becuase their aren't showing their mercy.

 

Well, the first thing to understand is that the Saumya and Kroora qualities

of the planets are natural significations, i.e. connected with their nature.

This is different from their natural Karakatwas. The Sun is the Karaka of

the soul, because He is the source of all movements in the universe (see the

opening Slokas of BPHS). Still he is considered to be a malefic planet

because he is very strong, and uses his strength sometimes to repress others

(like in case of combustion). Also often times if something is good for the

soul, it's not so good fro the body (like Tapasya, or penance fro example).

 

Now as for the Moon, she is the natural Karaka fo the mind. The mind is

usually friendly and adapting to any circumstances. So because the Moon does

not quarrel or harm anyone, she is termed as an auspicious planet. But this

natural auspiciousness is never taken away from her, as this comes from her

disposition. Now the Moon phases is another thing. The effect of the Moon

will usually be disturbed if she is too close to the Sun, and thus her

auspicious disposition can't function completely. She is forced to act as a

malefic. But this is called functional malefics or benefics. In this respect

of course there's many factors making a planet malefic or benefic, including

house rulership, different sources of strength, Avasthas etc.

 

Yours,

 

Gauranga Das Vedic Astrologer

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