LESSON 15: Sudasa Calculation and Interpretation

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Namaste friends,

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but unfortunately I had no time until now.

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few weeks after my book is released, I hope to start teaching Jyotish systematically

from a more basic level using my book as the textbook. For now, let us

continue to learn through these sporadic and disjoint lessons.

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May Jupiter's light shine on us,

Narasimha

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LESSON 15

Sudasa Calculation and Interpretation

© 2001 by P.V.R. Narasimha Rao, SJVC

I prostrate before Lord Ganesa, Lord Jagannatha, Sri Achyuta Dasa and

Pt. Sanjay Rath and share my little knowledge of Sudasa with the fellow

students of SJVC. Gurus and other learned members are most welcome to correct

my mistakes. May my mistakes and shortcomings be forgiven by the learned.

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What is Sree Lagna

Maharshi Parasara prescribed various special lagnas for special purposes.

One of them is “Sree Lagna” (denoted as SL). Sree stands for Lakshmi, the

goddess of prosperity. SL is the abode of Lakshmi in a chart. Strength

of SL and its lord give an idea of one’s level of prosperity. Maharshi

Jaimini taught that one with an exalted or debilitated planet in SL becomes

affluent.

Computation of Sree Lagna

(1) Compute the fraction of Moon’s advancement in his constellation,

just like in the case of Vimsottari dasa.

(2) Add the same fraction of the entire zodiac to lagna. This gives

the longitude of SL. For example, if Moon is advanced in Bharani by exactly

10 degrees, his advancement in the constellation is 10/13.3333 = 75%. The

same percentage of 360° (entire zodiac) is 270°. So we should add

270° to lagna to get SL.

Example 1: Take the native of this birthdata: 4th April

1970, 17:48:20 (IST), 81 E 12', 16 N 15'. This will be the standard example

in this lesson.

Lagna is at 14 Vi 28' 17", i.e. 164 deg 28' 17".

Moon is at 28 Aq 34' 05". He is Poorvabhadra, which starts at 20 Aq

00' and ends at 3 Pi 20'. The fraction of Moon's advancement in nakshatra

is (8 deg 34' 05"/13 deg 20') = 514.0833333333'/800' = 0.6426041666667.

The same fraction of the zodiac is 0.6426041666667 x 360 deg = 231.3375

deg = 231 deg 20' 15".

Adding this to lagna, we get 164 deg 28' 17" + 231 deg 20' 15" = 395

deg 48' 32" = 35 deg 48' 32" (subtracting 360 deg).

So SL is at 5 Ta 48' 32".

What is Sudasa

SL shows where Lakshmi resides in a chart at birth and Sudasa shows

how her residence moves through rasis in one’s life. Sudasa starts from

SL and proceeds through all the signs. While Narayana dasa and many other

rasi dasas start from the stronger of lagna and the 7th house, Sudasa always

starts from SL and not the 7th. The reason is that lagna is the abode of

Brahma and the 7th house is the abode of Shiva in a chart (this is why

Shiva is worshipped in the form of Shiva Linga). Narayana resides in the

stronger of Brahma sthana and Shiva sthana. So Narayana dasa starts from

the stronger of lagna and 7th house. But Sudasa always starts from Lakshmi

sthana (SL). Sudasa is also called “Sree Lagna Kendradi Rasi Dasa”.

Computation of Sudasa

Dasa Order:

(1) We start dasas from SL and progress through quadrants, panapharas

and apoklimas from there (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th; 2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th; 3rd,

6th, 9th and 12th). If SL is odd, we count these houses forward. If it

is even, we count these houses backward.

(2) Exceptions: There are exceptions for Saturn or Ketu. If Saturn occupies

SL, the counting is forward (no matter odd/even sign). If Ketu occupies

SL, the direction of counting houses is reversed from whatever we get based

on odd/even sign.

Example 2: Take the data in example 1. SL is in Ta. It

is an even sign. So we should count houses backward. Neither Saturn nor

Ketu occupies Ta and so no exception applies. Counting "1st, 4th, 7th,

10th; 2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th; 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th" houses from Ta backwards,

we get "Ta, Aq, Sc, Le; Ar, Cp, Li, Cn, Pi, Sg, Vi, Ge". This is the order

of dasas.

Dasa Length:

Dasa lengths are found as in Narayana dasa or Chara dasa. We count houses

from dasa sign to its lord and subtract one. The counting is forward for

odd-footed signs (Ar, Ta, Ge, Li, Sc and Sg) and backward for even-footed

signs (rest). For example, suppose Saturn is in Ta and we need Cp dasa

length. Cp is even-footed and we count backwards. From Cp, Ta is the 9th

house (counting backwards). So Cp dasa is of 9–1=8 years. If the lord is

in the sign, we give 12 years. If the lord is exalted or debilitated, we

add or subtract one year respectively.

Dasa length of the first dasa needs adjustment. Find the fraction of

rasi that SL needs to still traverse in the rasi it occupies. The same

fraction of the first dasa is left at birth. Suppose SL is at 22.5 degrees

in Cp and Saturn is in Ta. We found above that Cp dasa is of 8 years. However,

only a fraction of this dasa is left at birth. SL is at 22.5 degrees and

7.5 degrees remains in the rasi. This is one-fourth of the rasi. So dasa

sesham is one-fourth of 8 years, i.e. 2 years. So Cp dasa remaining at

birth is of 2 years.

Example 3: Take the data of Example 1.

(1) Ta dasa: Ta is odd-footed and count forward. Venus is its lord and

he is in 12th house from it. So 12-1=11 years. But the first dasa needs

adjustment. SL is at 5 Ta 48' 32". Subtracting this amount from 30 deg,

we see that only 24 deg 11' 28" remains in the sign. Dasa remainder fraction

= 24 deg 11' 28"/30 deg = 87088"/108000" = 0.8063703703704. This

fraction of 11 years is 0.8063703703704 x 11 = 8.870074074074 years.

So the first dasa of Ta runs for 8 years 10 months 13.23 days from birth.

(2) Aq dasa: Aq is even-footed and count backwards. Saturn is its lord

and he is in 11th house from it. So 11-1=10 years. But Saturn is debilitated

and so subtract 1 more year. We get 9 years.

(3) Sc dasa: Sc is odd-footed and count forward. Mars is its lord and

he is in 6th house from it. So 6-1=5 years.

(4) Le dasa: Le is even-footed and count backwards. Sun is its lord

and he is in 6th house from it. So 6-1=5 years.

(5) Ar dasa: Le is odd-footed and count forward. Mars is its lord and

he is in Ar itself. So 12 years.

And so on. Here are the complete calculations of the first cycle:

Sudasa:

Maha Dasas:

Ta: 1970-04-04 (17:48:20) - 1979-02-17 (19:54:21)

Aq: 1979-02-17 (19:54:21) - 1988-02-18 (03:18:49)

Sc: 1988-02-18 (03:18:49) - 1993-02-17 (10:04:16)

Le: 1993-02-17 (10:04:16) - 1998-02-17 (16:54:09)

Ar: 1998-02-17 (16:54:09) - 2010-02-17 (18:43:11)

Cp: 2010-02-17 (18:43:11) - 2018-02-17 (19:53:37)

Li: 2018-02-17 (19:53:37) - 2024-02-18 (08:50:29)

Cn: 2024-02-18 (08:50:29) - 2029-02-17 (15:34:02)

Pi: 2029-02-17 (15:34:02) - 2034-02-17 (22:30:07)

Sg: 2034-02-17 (22:30:07) - 2044-02-18 (11:54:43)

Vi: 2044-02-18 (11:54:43) - 2049-02-17 (18:46:08)

Ge: 2049-02-17 (18:46:08) - 2059-02-18 (08:16:27)

Antardasas

Sree Lagna is the residence of Lakshmi at birth and Sudasa dasa sign

shows her movement through dasas. Treating Sudasa dasa sign as Sree Lagna

and applying the same rules for finding dasas, we can get antardasas. [Note:

Using the antardasa rules of Narayana dasa gives inferior results.]

All antardasas have an equal length.

Example 4: Let us take the native of example 1.

Let us take Ar dasa. Ar is odd and we should count quadrants etc in

the forward direction. We get antardasas in Ar dasa as Ar, Cn, Li, Cp;

Ta, Le, Sc, Aq; Ge, Vi, Sg and Pi.

Let us now take Le dasa. Le is odd and we should go forward. But Ketu

occupies it and so we should reverse the direction. So forward becomes

backward. Counting quadrants etc backwards, we get antardasas in Le dasa

as Le, Ta, Aq, Sc; Cn, Ar, Cp, Li; Ge, Pi, Sg and Vi.

Interpretation

Sudasa sign shows the progression of Sree Lagna in life. Sree Lagna

shows the residence of Lakshmi in one's natal chart and Sudasa sign shows

the residence of Lakshmi at a given time. While Narayana dasa sign shows

the residence of Narayana at given time, Sudasa sign shows the residence

of Lakshmi at a given time.

Lakshmi is the giver of all prosperity. While Narayana governs the environment

and effort, Lakshmi governs the prosperity and well-being. As

Rajya Lakshmi, she gives power. As Dhana Lakshmi, she gives money. As Arogya

Lakshmi, she gives health. As Vidya Lakshmi, she gives learning. And so

on. She is the giver of all prosperity.

When Lakshmi comes in contact with Ghati Lagna or the 7th from it, she

gives power and authority. When Lakshmi comes in contact with Hora Lagna

or the 7th from it, she gives wealth and financial prosperity. When Lakshmi

comes in contact with a house, she gives prosperity related to that house.

When Lakshmi comes in contact with Jupiter, she blesses as Santhana Lakshmi

and gives happiness related to progeny. When Lakshmi comes in contact with

Ketu, she blesses as Moksha Lakshmi and gives spiritual prosperity. And

so on. When Lakshmi comes in contact with lagna or its lord, results of

ever-lasting effect are obtained. Sanjay also taught that dasa or antardasa

of Sree Lagna can give marriage.

The power of this dasa can be seen particularly in the charts of politicians.

Here is an example.

Example 5: Take a native with the birthdata:

6th February 1911, 1:58 (TZ: 6:00 west of GMT), 89 W 47', 41 N 38'

You can verify that he ran Sg dasa during 1978-1988. You can see that

Sg contains Ghati Lagna and yogada Mars. The native can be expected to

receive the blessings of Rajya Lakshmi and enjoy power and authority in

this dasa. The native is Ronald Reagan and he was the President of US during

1980-1988.

Example 6: Take the native of example 1. We will see matters

other than money and power in this example to show the versatility of Sudasa.

Le dasa ran during Feb 1993-Feb 1998. With Le being the moksha sthana containing

moksha karaka Ketu, moksha Lakshmi's blessings can come. Le is also aspected

by many planets. So Lakshmi comes in contact with many planets (by conjunction/aspect)

during her stay in this rasi. So this has to be an eventful dasa. Let us

look at a couple of antardasas in particular.

Sudasa:

Le MD: 1993-02-17 (10:04:16) - 1998-02-17 (16:54:09)

Antardasas in this MD:

Le: 1993-02-17 (10:04:16) - 1993-07-21 (12:29:47)

Ta: 1993-07-21 (12:29:47) - 1993-12-20 (15:29:38)

Aq: 1993-12-20 (15:29:38) - 1994-05-20 (00:00:00)

Sc: 1994-05-20 (00:00:00) - 1994-10-22 (10:07:40)

Cn: 1994-10-22 (10:07:40) - 1995-03-19 (20:50:06)

Ar: 1995-03-19 (20:50:06) - 1995-08-22 (08:13:54)

Cp: 1995-08-22 (08:13:54) - 1996-01-19 (14:34:13)

Li: 1996-01-19 (14:34:13) - 1996-06-19 (19:57:38)

Ge: 1996-06-19 (19:57:38) - 1996-11-20 (20:28:43)

Pi: 1996-11-20 (20:28:43) - 1997-04-18 (19:40:08)

Sg: 1997-04-18 (19:40:08) - 1997-09-21 (18:44:43)

Vi: 1997-09-21 (18:44:43) - 1998-02-17 (16:54:09)

In Ta antardasa, the native got married. He had lived away from parents

for 8 years for studies and he returned to father's house on 17th July

1993. He spent a lot of time with father learning astrology and other things.

After ignoring religion for a long time, he started several poojas (religious

activities) too.

As Ta contains Sree Lagna and aspects upapada, its antardasa can give

marriage. As it is the 9th house of father, guidance and dharma, Lakshmi

can give prosperity related to those matters in that antardasa! No wonder

the native spent a lot of time with father, got guidance and turned towards

his dharma.

What is possible in Sc antardasa? Sc is the 3rd house of courage and

a lot of planets including lord Mars aspect it. Especially the blessings

of Vikrama Lakshmi (or Dhairya Lakshmi) are possible in this period. The

3rd house shows courage, boldness, initiative and enterprise. The native

may make bold moves and benefit.

The native had returned to India after masters in US and was happily

settled in India, when he received an unexpected offer from South Korea.

Though Korea was an unusual destination for Indian engineers, his curiosity

took him there and one thing led to another and he was forced to come to

US again. He is in US now. Vikrama Lakshmi's blessings in Sc antardasa

were the reason for his move.

What is possible in Li antardasa? Li contains Jupiter. Lakshmi's contact

with Jupiter can bring Santhana Lakshmi's blessings and give a child or

happiness from children. The native was blessed with a child in February

1996.

What is possible in Ge antardasa? As Ge is the 10th house and Sun aspects,

Lakshmi's blessings are possible in career. The native's career was indeed

good then.

Thus we can see when Lakshmi's blessings come in a particular matter

(in terms of prosperity). Remember that Narayana governs effort and

Lakshmi governs prosperity! Both together define what happens to

a person!!

Exercise 1: List the 8 forms of Lakshmi (prosperity).

Try to find the planets corresponding to each form! [Note: Those who know

nothing about "Ashta Lakshmis" may ignore this exercise for now and wait

for the answers.]

Exercise 2: Consider the native of the following birthdata:

February 24,

1948

Time: 14:36:40

Time Zone: 5:30:00 (East of GMT)

Longitude: 80 E 18' 00"

Latitude: 13 N 05' 00"

Evaluate her Sudasa. Find when the dasas containing GL and HL come.

Can power and money come to her then?

Exercise 3: Consider the native of the following birthdata:

November 19,

1917

Time: 23:03:00

Time Zone: 5:30:00 (East of GMT)

Longitude: 81 E 52' 00"

Latitude: 25 N 28' 00"

Find her Sudasa. If she was a politician out of power and contesting

elections in 1980, what prediction would you give her? Would she lose or

win in 1980 elections?

Exercise 4: Consider the native of the following birthdata:

July 26, 1973

Time: 21:41:00

Time Zone: 5:30:00 (East of GMT)

Longitude: 80 E 28' 00"

Latitude: 16 N 13' 00"

The parents of this lady were worried as they could not find a suitable

match for her. But she got married in 1999 and came to US with her husband.

Does this event make some sense with the dasa and antardasa of Sudasa?

See if Sree Lagna or upapada or 7th were activated by Lakshmi's contact

in 1999!

Now find the dasa and antardasa running in Sept 2000 and guess what

kind of new event may have happened then.

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May Jupiter's light shine on us,

Narasimha