Argala

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Kanupriya.

 

Argala

 

Importance of studying Argala

 

The literal translation of the term Argala is

Intervention. This could be an intervention caused by

a planet in the affairs of the house as well as on the

effect of a particular planet. Hence, Argala becomes

an important factor when we want to study the results

of a particular house or even a planet. Argala from

the various planets can also cause certain yogas and

can also hinder certain yogas further making its study

an important part of any chart. In transit too Argala

holds its importance and so will the effects be felt

as per the dasas. Argala is applicable not just in the

Rasi chart but the various Varghas as well. It can

also be applied to the Bhavas, Karakas, Arudhas and

special lagnas. Due to its obvious effects Argala is

studied as a part of Vedic astrology and Maharishi

Jaimini lays a lot of stress on the study of Argala as

it effects the results of the house or planet. Further

Argala also plays an important role when we want to

give remedial measures. This would become clear, as we

understand the various types of Argalas.

 

Various aspects of Argala

 

Argala can have different factors to it. It is mainly

a concept, which can further be applied to not only

the various planets but also to houses. Thus we study

Argala not just as the effect given by a planet on

another planet but also its effect on the whole house

and the native as well. Argala can be seen from not

just the Lagna but from each house too.

1. Planets in one particular house (lets say A) will

give Argala to planets in another house (lets say B)

2. Planets from another house (lets say C) may be

obstructing the same Argala and changing the results

further.

3.Now how do we reckon the result of house B that is

receiving Argala from House A and facing an

obstruction at the same time from house C? Here it’s

also important to note which planets are giving Argala

and which planet is obstructing it. Are they only

malefic planets or benefic and which is stronger .All

these factors will make an impact on the results of

the house. If the same Argalas are on the Lagna then

these factors will affect the native dierectly. It may

give attributes to the person’s nature.

4. Argala on various planets can be studied to look at

a particular aspect in the chart. For example to see

all the influences on the native's wealth-sources

Argalas on Jupiter can be seen.

5. Argala is also studied not only on the various

houses but on Arudha as well. Maharishi Parashar gives

simple effects of Argala on Arudha. Should there be

Argala on the Arudha Pada, for the natal Lagna and for

the 7th from both, the native will be famous and

fortunate. A malefic, or a benefic, causing

unobstructed Argala, giving a Dristi to Lagna will

make one famous. Similarly a malefic, or a benefic,

causing unobstructed Argala, giving a Dristi to Dhan

Bhava denotes acquisition of wealth and grains, to

Sahaj Bhava happiness from co-born, to Bandhu Bhava

residences, quadrupeds and relatives, to Putr Bhava

sons, grand sons and intelligence, to Ari Bhava fear

from enemies, to Yuvati Bhava abundant wealth and

marital happiness, to Randhr Bhava difficulties, to

Dharm Bhava fortunes, to Karm Bhava royal honour, to

Labh Bhava gains and to Vyaya Bhava expenses. The

Argala by benefics will give various kinds of

happiness, while benefic effects will be meddling with

malefic Argalas. Argala by both benefics and malefics

will yield results.

6. Maharishis say, that the Argala, caused by one

Grah, will yield limited effect, by two mediums and by

more than two, excellent effects. Argalas should be

counted from a Rasi, or a Graha, as the case may be.

7. The Argala, which is unobstructed, will be

fruitful, while the one duly obstructed will go

astray. The Argala effects will be derived in the Dasa

periods of the Rasi, or Graha concerned.

 

Calculation of Argala

There are various fixed rules for the calculation of

Argalas.These rules are applied to the planets and

houses.

 

· The 2nd house gives Argala to the lagna; the 12th

house obstructs the same argala.

· The 11th house gives gains to the lagna; the 3rd

house obstructs these gains.

· The 4th house ensures happiness to the native/lagna;

the 10th house obstructs the same.

· The 5th house shows the future and the 9th show the

past. The past always obstructs, the future, which is

yet to be. So, 5th house gives argala, the 9th

obstructs it.

· 8th house gives Argala to lagna, and the 6th house

obstructs it.

 

Other thoughts on Argala

 

· Argala can be applied to any house, treating it as

Lagna.

 

· To see Argala on the natives enemy 6th house can be

treated as Lagna and the results be read from there

on. Similarly, to see the Argala on the natives home

treat the 4th house as Lagna and see the results.

 

· Since planets also represent people various results

can be seen from a chart to read the Virodh Argala and

Subh Argala to understand which people will support

the native and which people will cause obstructions.

· There are some exceptions in the argalas. If a

planet is in the 3rd house, it will obstruct the

planets in 11th house but if that planet is a malefic,

then after obstructing the Argala of the 11th, it will

itself bring Argala through increased effort such as

fights or some strife. This indicates that the native

later gains Argala by making a stronger effort. This

is only attributed to the 3rd house, as it’s the

Parakrama Bhava.

· Ketu’s Argalas and obstruction is counted in a

reverse manner. Jaimini only mentions the reverse

exception for Ketu. This could indicate that the

slokas in BPHS are corrupted. Then lets try to

understand why, when we look at Argala on Graha’s, we

are looking at Argala’s of various types of fruits.

Rahu gives Bhoga Marga, or the efforts to stay in the

cycle of rebirth just like the other 7 graha’s, hence

their argalas should be reckoned normally. Ketu wants

the opposite and hence only its argalas are reckoned

in reverse.

 

Classification of Argala

 

Argala can mainly be classified into:

A.PRIMARY ARGALA: Argala given by the houses 2nd, 4th

and 11th is primary Argala since it effects the

lifestyle and thinking of the native.Argala from these

houses can directly influence and change very personal

likes, dislikes and prefrences of the native and so

holds the Primary influence.

B.SECONDARY ARGALA: Argala given by houses 5th and 8th

are Secondary Argala.

Various terms for Argala:

 

1.Shubh Argala

2.Ashubh Argala or Papa Argala.

3.Virodha Argala.

4.Vipreeta Argala.

 

1.SHUBH ARGALA: Benefic planets give Shubh or benefic

Argala. Argala given by Jupiter on the 9th house may

make the person learned and dharmic.

 

2.ASHUBH ARGALA OR PAPA ARGALA: When a malefic planet

gives Argala it becomes Papa Argala. Rahu’ s Aargala

on the 7th house may lead to problems in married life

or the native may experience problems with work

associates.

 

3.VIRODH ARGALA: The literal translation of the word

Virodh means opposing or in opposition. When an Argala

is obstructed by another Argala the obstructing Argala

is called Virodh Argala as it works in opposing the

present Argala. The most important point here is that

Virodh Argala can be both harmful and beneficial for

the native. When Virodh Argala blocks a benefic Argala

it becomes an obstruction to the Shubh or benefic

results. At the same time when Virodh Argala blocks

Papa Argala it helps the native by obstructing evil

effects. This particular Argala is very useful while

giving remedial measures as it works both ways.

Remedies can be given to obstruct the evil results

from another Argala by strengthening this Argala or

they can be given to remove this Argala when it

obstructs benefic Argala.

 

4.VIPREETA ARGALA: Vipreeta means just the opposite.

This particular Argala is called Vipreeta as it gives

its results after giving just the opposite results at

first. In the beginning the native is forced to make

extra efforts to achieve results later. If a planet is

in the 3rd house, it will obstruct the planets in 11th

house but if that planet is a malefic, then after

obstructing the Argala of the 11th, it will itself

bring Argala through increased effort such as fights

or some strife. This indicates that the native later

gains Argala by making a stronger effort. This is only

attributed to the 3rd house, as it’s the Parakrama

Bhava.

Argala and Yogas

Several Yoags are formed due to Argala further

enhancing its importance in a chart. One such example

is Bandhana Yoga. When the Lagna is faced with two

Argalas one from the 2nd house and one from the 12th

house or rather when the lagna is placed between

several other planets it forms Bandhana Yoga. The

literal translation of Bandhana is binding or to

curtail activity and to put in some boundaries. This

yoga is called Bandhana Yoga since it places the

native between two different Primary Argalas and the

native is bound by this effect from two sides.

 

Timing events with Argala; Argala and Dasas

 

When we look at the dasas in a chart we are looking at

the circumstances, as they would change with the

planetary movements. Argala here would also change

along with the planets. This makes Argala a useful

tool in timing the various effects and also events to

some extent. A malefic in the 2nd house will deprive

the native from enjoying the results of that house.

Among other results this could also indicate lack of

good food and family support. However, if a benefic is

placed in the 12th house then this Argala is

obstructed and the native may enjoy neutral results.

But in the dasa of this particular benefic planet the

native will be forced to be near the family and enjoy

good food, as the effect of this Argala will be

completely experienced. The dasa running will enhance

various Argalas in the chart and give differing

results and this can be timed by studying the various

Argalas formed and applied to the dasas. Argalas given

by the various planets can also be studied to further

get a more accurate picture. Argala of Jupiter will

indicate matters regarding wealth, education, etc.

Studying the planetary Argalas on the dasa planets

will give further details about the circumstances

surrounding the native.

 

Argalas and Karkas

 

The various Karkas for the houses and bhavas should

also be applied to while studying Argala. For example,

if Mars in the 6th house. The 6th is for servants,

strife, bad work, fights/battles, enemies etc. The

karaka for servants and strife is Saturn and Mars is

very

inimical towards it, so the native will have problems

with servants and is likely to avoid too much work.

Furthermore, Mars will give Argala on the 5th house.

The 5th house shows authority, children, followers,

siksha and mantra. The karaka for authority is Mars,

so Mars' argala will give more authority. Childbirth

will have problems, as Mars will cause excessive

bleeding and miscarriages and the mantras will be

strong. Mars will give Subha Argala on the 3rd house.

This Shubh Argala over the 3rd house will show

victory over enemies, maithuna, conception, younger

co-borns etc. In this way we can combine the karakas

with the various Argalas in any chart to see the

results change.

Graha Argala

Graha Argala is the Argala given by planets on

other planets. Till now we understood the effect of

Argala on the various houses. Now lets understand the

Argala on the various planets. Each planet gives

Argala on the2nd, 4th and 11th from where it’s placed.

So Argala is given on planets that are placed in these

positions. While obstructers of the Argala will be

those placed in the 10th, 12th and 3rd from a planet.

If the Argala causing Grah is stronger than the

obstructing one, the former will prevail. If the

numbers of Argalas are more than the obstructing

Grahas, then also the Argala will prevail. Virodh

Argala by one planet on the other will change the

fruits given by that planet and they will be

constrained. If there are 3, or more malefics in the

3rd from a planet they will cause Vipreet Argala (more

effective intervention), which will also be harmless

and can be very favorable. The 5th is also an Argala

place, while the Grah in the 9th will counteract such

Argala. This concept holds great importance in

studying Gochara.Planets in transition have their

effects on the native and the natal chart and Argala

by these planets will further change this effect. The

basic nature of the planet will remain the same but

the Argala will affect the fruits experienced by the

native through that particular planet. According to

the Argala given it may be denied, delayed or

enhanced. Hence it’s important to study the Argala of

the various planets on each other.

 

Argala and Remedies

Argala can be used while prescribing remedies. When we

want to initiate the effect of a good planet in any

chart then there are two ways of doing that. We can

enhance or propitiate the planet and we can remove the

obstruction, which is causing the good effect to be

lost. This is where Argala is looked at. Remedies can

be given to remove or decrease the effect of Virodh

Argala.