The most fundamental, deepest and subtlest aspect that can be
explored through use of Vedic astrology or Jyotisha is finding what Samskaras(tendencies/impressions) an individual
is carrying from past lives and what he/she needs to focus upon in current life
in major way. Often when we talk about the purpose of life, general perception
quickly assumes it’s about work life, the best career or business that is
suitable. This is extremely gross and even wrong perception. The purpose of
life though really cannot be judged and summarized in one line, still when seen
in bigger context, it means what a person needs to focus upon majorly in
current life. Through journey in this cosmos, a Soul experiences many events, life
times and acquires many impressions, which when judged on some parameters can
be said as bad or good ,but in reality apart from domain of good and bad, it’s
all about evolution of a person by varied range of experiences .Vedic astrology
is one the subtlest tool that can be effectively used to analyze the areas/aspects
where a person needs to be focused ,or in other way of stating it, areas where
person’s attention will be pulled by challenging/sudden events which can be
repetitive in nature.
Purpose of life here refers to areas where a person needs to
improve upon by constant effort. These are areas where an individual might get
very challenging events which can force his or her attention eventually leading
to balance of karma. Birth chart of an individual gives clear picture about
these areas .It’s important to mention that actual picture generally is very
complex and should be analyzed after going through whole chart, combinations, yogas,
divisional charts, dasa etc, but in very broader sense ,purpose of life can be
indicated majorly by placement of weaker/afflicted planets in birth chart .Let
us now see what it means to have weak, afflicted(or both) planets in birth
chart and what it indicates in esoteric sense about purpose of current birth, which
indeed is the real essence of Jyotisha when practiced/explored at highest
level.
Sun : When Sun is weak/afflicted or both, it shows one
needs to learn self-reliance .It is often the case where one has misused the
power ,talents, resources and position to harm others in previous lives hence
in current one generally suffers in these aspects which eventually needs one to
learn to live under rules, develop self-reliance ,respect people with authority
and be very disciplined in official matters .Purpose of life then becomes
realizing responsibility that comes with power ,pros and cons of misusing authority
and position and most importantly, learning to be completely self-reliant in
healthy way without developing grudges for others who didn’t helped you in your
journey .Respecting whoever is above you either in age or position or hierarchy
is yet another powerful lesson.
Moon: When Moon becomes weak/afflicted, it actually becomes
very complex matter in general. This means one needs to be open hearted, learn
to share, give other’s emotions and opinion real respect and be more inclusive.
It shows one need to learn to be part of whole and not isolate oneself owing to
inflated ego. Purpose of life then becomes being humble, inclusive, keeping
others above yourself, listening more, giving more than receiving and learning
to live freely rather than constantly questioning God/others for your current
state of life. Also, very importantly it means one needs to learn to practice self-control
in small things as Moon represents the mind. Respecting food, water, resources
and every feminine aspect and creation is yet another very powerful message
from your weak/afflicted Moon.
Mars: Adverse state of Mars can mean one needs to focus
upon being more proactive in taking actions, in helping others and in
situations where one needs to show sense of integrity. Purpose of life then
becomes being very disciplined in routine, helping others without caring for
your own interests, being friendlier and accepting with your friends and
siblings and contributing in their lives with a sense of responsibility, as if it’s
your duty. Devoting one’s life in major way for bigger purpose like for nation
or helping those who are in such pursuits will effectively align you if your
Mars is weak. Essence hence is working more proactively for others, using your
time and energy for things which somehow benefits others.
Mercury: When Mercury is weak-afflicted then one needs to
focus on how he or she is using skills, talents, acquired knowledge in profession,
family etc. Generally, it is seen that adverse state of Mercury in chart can
mean one has cheated/used talents for harming others or for unfair means of progress
in work life or in family matters. This results in bad state of Mercury in
subsequent life, hence birth chart, which needs one to focus on being very
professional, extremely fair and grounded in using his or her talents. This
planet moves very fast and in context of current age, its significance becomes perhaps
the most important as moral responsibility and personal integrity is declining rapidly
in almost all professions and gain of wealth is prime motive. There has been some
close cases which I have seen where an individual has gone through past life
regression and I have analyzed the chart, and matching these two, the events of
past life and experiences of current life along with birth chart, it becomes
very clear that using knowledge, education, speech, style of work or cleverness
to make money even if it harms others, involves dishonest, results are
extremely devastating .So take the responsibility if your Mercury is weak
and/or afflicted.
Though every planet is important, role of Jupiter, Venus,
Saturn and Rahu-Ketu is perhaps the biggest as they rule deeper aspects of life
and have crucial role in shaping up life of individual. Hence their role to be discussed separately, in
next part of this article. Keep learning, keep evolving.
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