27 Avasthas of a Planet
Snānādi 27 Avastha & Graha-Samaya System – 27 Planetary States in Vedic Astrology | Gitu Divine Touch 27 Snānādi Avasthās The sequence given in the traditional source is: No. Sanskrit name Meaning Traditional Dasha indication 1 स्नान (Snāna) Bathing Success in undertakings, servants/support, children, wealth and honour 2 वस्त्रधारण (Vastradhāraṇa) Wearing clothes Clothes, gems, influence, position and wealth 3 आमोद (Āmoda) Pleasure/fragrance Gain through foreign/ distant places, fame and honour 4 पूजारम्भ (Pūjārambha) Beginning worship Land, honour and vehicles 5 प्रार्थना (Prārthanā) Prayer Government-related difficulties, blame/loss; inclination toward agriculture 6 पूजन (Pūjana) Worship Honour, wealth; association with harsh/difficult people 7 यज्ञारम्भ (Yajñārambha) Beginning a yajña Paternal/“pitta” ailments, difficulties, but educational gain 8 प्रभुध्यान (Prabhudhyāna) Meditation on the Lord Wealth, destruction of enemies, gain through land 9 उपवेश (Upaveśa) Sitting Vehicle, cleverness/deception and pleasant speech 10 प्रदक्षिणा (Pradakṣiṇā) Circumambulation Blame, cardiac/chest problems and digestive illness 11 भावना (Bhāvanā) Contemplation Success, family happiness and good conduct 12 अतिथिसत्कार (Atithisatkara) Honouring guests Pride, occult/abhichāra-related matters and hidden wealth 13 भोजन (Bhojana) Eating Family/social difficulties, deceit, illness and adharmic tendencies 14 जलसेवन (Jalasevana) Drinking water Improper conduct and unsuitable food 15 क्रोध (Krodha) Anger Public criticism and self-pride 16 ताम्बूलचर्वण (Tāmbūla-carvaṇa) Chewing tāmbūla Deep learning, prosperity, fame and good position 17 सभावसति (Sabhāvasati) Staying in an assembly Completion of work, inclination toward dharma, honour and reputation for integrity 18 मुकुटधारण (Mukuṭadhāraṇa) Wearing a crown Learning, courage in conflict, victory and wealth 19 मन्त्र (Mantra) Mantra Laziness and carelessness 20 [Textual variation] — The particular source consulted omits the name of No. 20 21 शयन (Śayana) Lying down Harshness in the home, weakness/inactivity and disease 22 मद्यपान (Madyapāna) Drinking alcohol Carelessness, destructive tendencies, betrayal by friends and humiliation 23 मिष्टपान (Miṣṭapāna) Sweet drink/consumption Good children, attractive/loving spouse, good health, good food and respect from friends 24 धनागमन (Dhanāgama) Arrival of wealth Humility and profit through trade 25 मुकुटत्याग (Mukuṭatyāga) Removal of crown Disrespect from one’s own people, sorrow and financial loss 26 सुषुप्ति (Suṣupti) Deep sleep Long illness, drinking-related tendencies and fear of authority 27 रति (Rati) Sexual/romantic enjoyment Anxiety, sinful thoughts, mistrust, poor judgement and enmity Calculation Formula The calculation given for the Snānādi 27 Avasthā is: Formula [(Lagna Rāśi number + Planet’s Rāśi number) × 2 × Planet’s Vimśottarī Daśā years] ÷ 27 The remainder gives the Avasthā number. Use: Planet Vimshottari years सूर्य 6 चन्द्र 10 मंगल 7 बुध 17 गुरु 16 शुक्र 20 शनि 19 राहु 18 केतु 7 Example Suppose: Then: 7 + 1 = 8 8 × 2 = 16 16 × 20 = 320 Now divide by 27: 320 ÷ 27 = 11 remainder 23 Therefore: Venus = 23rd Avasthā → मिष्टपान (Miṣṭapāna) The traditional source gives a similar Libra-Lagna/Venus-in-Aries example and identifies the remainder as Miṣṭapāna. What does the Avastha actually tell us? It is primarily used to modify the results of that planet’s Dasha. For example: These should not be interpreted in isolation. The planet’s sign, house, lordship, dignity, conjunctions/aspects, Navamsha, strength and the actual Dasha/Antardasha must also be considered. The traditional source itself discusses planetary strength and other Avasthās separately. There are several different planetary-Avasthā systems: or the Snānādi 27 Avasthā / Graha-Samaya system we were discussing, the traditional calculation is generally made for the planet whose Vimshottari Mahadasha is being considered. The formula uses that planet’s full Vimshottari Dasha years, not the duration of its Antardasha. So, for example, if Venus Mahadasha is running and Saturn Antardasha is operating: But there is a useful practical approach For detailed Dasha analysis, you can consider: Mahadasha planet’s Avasthā + Antardasha planet’s Avasthā + their mutual relationship + houses/signs + strength. For example: Venus MD → Madyapāna AvasthāSaturn AD → another Avasthā
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