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Drekkana (Sanskrit: द्रे ष्काण or द्रे क्काण) is one of the sixteen
main vargas (divisions of a sign) described by Parasara to
Maitreya who wanted to be explained about the different kinds of
houses (Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra (Sl. VI.1). Parasara states
that relationship with co-borns is to be judged from
the drekkanas occupied by planets. All standard ancient texts
on Hindu astrology describe these vargas. The actual disposition
of a planet is properly known from its occupation of these
sixteen vargas. These sixteen sub-divisional charts which are one
of the four dimensions of astrology are a basic ingredient of Hindu
astrology, and each sub-divisional chart is firstly required to be
studied independently and then collectively as one. M.
Ramakrishna Bhat is of the opinion that drekkana is not a Sanskrit
word but borrowed from the Greek.[1]
Drekkana is one third equal part of a sign (Rasi) or 1/36 part of
the Zodiac; the first part is ruled by the lord of the very sign that is
referred to, the second part is ruled by the lord of the 5th sign from
that sign and the third part is ruled by the lord of the 9th sign from
the sign in question. However, Rudra states that some interpret the
said Parasari rule as lords of the 5th and the
9th navamsas whereas the Kalpa Latha of Somanatha states that
the twelve drekkanas from Mesha ('Aries') to Karaka ('Cancer') will
have for their lords, the rulers of the twelve signs, in clock-wise
symmetrical order from Mesha and similarly for the rest i.e.
from Simha ('Leo') and from Dhaunus ('Sagittarius'). And, there is
also the Parivritti Thrayapaksha method recommended in
the Vriddha Karikas of Jaimini which suggests the lordship as per
the scheme followed while erecting the Navamsa
Chart.[2] Varahamihira subscribes to the Parasari method and
describes all thirty-six drekkanas (Brihat Jataka Ch.XXVII). A
planet gains strength when it is in its own drekkana. He
recommends the use of the drekkana occupied by the Sun at the
time of query for ascertaining the lagna when the time of birth is
not known.[3]
Kalyanavarma in the 49th Chapter of his Saravali explains the
result of birth in individual drekkanas or 'decanates' which are
applicable only if – द्रे क्काणभे वीर्यवति स्वद्रष्टे द्रे क्काणकल्पं िु फलं
ववदध्र्ाि ् - the drekkana and its lord are strong or the aspect of the
lord of the drekkana falls on the drekkana (Saravali (Sl.
49.37)).[4] The Drekkana Chart or 'the third Harmonic Chart'
indicates relationship with the co-borns; when the lord of the 3rd
house is posited in a friendly drekkana, it indicates good results. A
planet occupying its own drekkana confers virtues; the Moon
similarly situated endows one with best of qualities of body and
mind, and the lord of the lagna occupying the first, second or the
third drekkana makes one a judge, a ruler of a mandal or head of a
village i.e. attain high position respectively.[5] B V Raman in his
book, “How to Judge a Horoscope (Vol.1)” has explained the
impact of planets in various drekkanas and their lords on the
financial position of individuals. He states that the person will
remain happy all his life if the lord of the lagna occupies a
friendly drekkana.[6]
The importance of drekkana-wise placement of planets and
the bhava-lords is revealed by the ancient texts. Garga with regard
to a sensitive issue states that if the Moon is situated
in Sagittarius or Pisces or in a drekkana or navamsa ruled
by Jupiter or if it joins Jupiter in any sign, the person will not be
born of adultery. And, Sarvartha Chintamani tells us that if the lord
of the 5th house is aspected by the lord of the navamsa occupied
by the lord of the 12th house there will be sorrow on account of the
death of children. The bad manner of death is indicated by the
adverse situation and association of certain drekkana-lords.
Sarvartha Chintamani states - a) When the drekkana occupied by
the lord of the 8th falls in Pasa (the
first drekkana of Capricorn), Sarpa (the
third drekkana of Cancer or joins Saturn, Māndi or Rahu, one dies
by imprisonment or hanging. b) If the lord of
the drekkana occupied by Saturn is in the sign or navamsa ruled
by Mars and is aspected by Mars, one meets with death in battle.
c) If Venus or the Moon is in debilitation sign in the 4th house and
the lord of the 7th occupies a Pasa or Sarpa drekkana, wife will die
by hanging. Venkatesa further states that if the lord of
the drekkana occupied by the lord of the 11th house is a benefic
planet and is aspected by the lord of the 10th, there will be much
money, and with regard to the state after death he states - If the
lord of the drekkana occupied by the most powerful among the two
planets, the Sun and the Moon, happens to be Jupiter, the person
gets into Devaloka, if that lord is the Moon or Venus, then one
goes to Pitruloka, and if that be the Sun, Mars or Mercury, he goes
to hell; if that lord also receives beneficial aspects the person
attains an important position in the loka he ascends, if it is exalted
will have exalted loka, if debilitated he will go to Naraka loka.
Venus situated in a cruel drekkana gives fear from enemies,
imprisonment and great misery, chains and troubles from
robbers.[7]
In the Tajik system, the division of each sign into three parts or
decanates is governed by the so-called Chaldean system which
entered the art of Tajik by way of the Middle East.[8]
See also[edit]
Decans
References[edit]
1. ^ M.Ramakrishna
Bhat. Fundamentals of
Astrology. Motilal Banarsidass.
p. 211.
2. ^ S.Krishna Iyengar. Importance
of Drekkana in Astrology. The
Astrological Magazine Vol.87.1.
pp. 34–37.
3. ^ Varahamihira. Sree Varaha
Mihira’s Brihat Jataka. Motolal
Banarsidass. p. 565.
4. ^ Kalyanavarma. Saravali
Translated by Murlidhar
Chaturvedi. Motilal Banarsidass.
p. 418.
5. ^ Singh Sita Ram. Predicting
Your Future Through
Astrology. Sterling Publishers.
p. 80.
6. ^ How to Judge a Horoscope
(Vol.1). Motilal Banarsidass.
pp. 109–119, 25.
7. ^ Venkatesa. Sri
Sarwarthachintamani. Motilal
Banarsidass. pp. 484, 521, 544,
667, 675, 795.
8. ^ Gopesh Kumar Ojha. Solar
Return or Varshaphal. Motilal
Banarsidass. p. 91.
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