Light on Astrology (Unknown) - Page 23


20.	The dictum of Satyacharya A celebrated ancient authority on astrology on the several reductions.
21.	Longevity based on planetary sums original: "Pindayurdaya" (पिण्डायुर्दाय).
22.	The computation of Lagnayus longevity contributed by the Ascendant in the system of longevity based on planetary sums original: "Pindayurdaya" (पिण्डायुर्दाय).
23.	Reduction in the Ayurdaya allotted span of life of a planet on account of its being in a depressed position or in an intermediate position.
24.	Views of other Astrologers on the method of longevity based on planetary sums original: "Pindayurdaya" (पिण्डायुर्दाय).
25.	The Ayurdaya longevity system of Jeevasarman An ancient astrological scholar known for advocating a specific 120-year life span theory.
26.	The maximum length of life in the case of men.
27.	The order of the Dasas planetary periods or cycles of time influencing a person's life.
28.	When are the three systems—Division-based original: "Amsa" (अंश), Sum-based original: "Pinda" (पिण्ड) and Natural original: "Naisargika" (नैसर्गिक) Ayurdayas longevity systems—to be adopted?
29.	What should be done when the Sun, Moon and the Lagna the Ascendant or rising sign are of equal strength?
30.	When to resort to the Kalachakra Dasa original: "कालचक्रदशा"; a complex system of time-cycles based on the Moon's position system?
31.	Maximum period of life in the case of men and some of the other living creatures.
32.	The persons to whom the rules of Ayurdaya original: "आयुर्दाय"; the science of determining longevity apply.

Chapter 23. original: "Adhyaya"


1— 2	Purpose of the Ashtakavargas a system of "Eight-fold Classifications" used to calculate the strength of planets through a point system and the mode of setting the dots.
3— 9	The Ashtakavargas of the Sun and other planets.
10.	The malefic places in the several Ashtakavargas. The good effects revealed by the Ashtakavarga are advanced by the planet concerned being well placed, that is in an Upachaya houses of improvement or growth: the 3rd, 6th, 10th, and 11th, in a friend's house, in his own house or in his exaltation. The same fail of effect when the planet is posited in an Apachaya houses of decrease; those not considered Upachaya place, in his inimical house or in his depression Rasi zodiac sign.
11.	Effects to be deduced through benefic dots ranging from 0 to 8 in any Rasi zodiac sign.