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Śiva Jyotiṣa: Childlessness In Jyotisa

A very rare manuscript on natal astrology associated with Siva's Jyotisha system features a conversation between Shiva and Parvati. In this dialogue, Devi inquires about the causes of childlessness and the appropriate remedies to be undertaken for the attainment of offspring. Shankara, the universal benefactor, responds to her questions.


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1. Reasons Behind Childlessness:

श्रृणु त्वं गिरिजे त्वं हि दोषान् षट्‌सप्तसंज्ञिकान् ।
प्राणिनां चैव सर्वेषां मंगनानां विशेषतः ॥

śrṛṇu tvaṃ girije tvaṃ hi doṣān ṣaṭ‌saptasaṃjñikān |
prāṇināṃ caiva sarveṣāṃ maṃganānāṃ viśeṣataḥ || 

["Listen, Girija (Devi Parvati), there are six and seven (thirteen) types of faults that affect all living beings, especially women.]

नराणाञ्चानपत्य त्वं दत्तपुत्रादि संभवः।
स्रावसन्तति नामाञ्च मृतपुत्रत्वमेव च ॥
स्कन्दञ्च कृमिकूपञ्च रक्तस्त्रावस्तथैव च ।
भूतग्रासो रतौभिन्नं शुक्लतोयत्वमेव च ॥
परिमेषस्तथाग्नेयमेते दोषास्त्रयोदश ।
नराणाञ्चाल्प पुत्रत्वं बहुपुत्रत्वमेव च ॥

narāṇāñcānapatya tvaṃ dattaputrādi saṃbhavaḥ|
srāvasantati nāmāñca mṛtaputratvameva ca ||
skandañca kṛmikūpañca raktastrāvastathaiva ca |
bhūtagrāso rataubhinnaṃ śuklatoyatvameva ca ||
parimeṣastathāgneyamete doṣāstrayodaśa |
narāṇāñcālpa putratvaṃ bahuputratvameva ca ||

[Childlessness, adoption of child, miscarriage of offspring, the death of children, premature ejaculation, worm-infestation, blood discharge, being possessed by spirits, disturbance during sexual intercourse, diluted seminal fluid, decreased sexual potency and bleeding - these are the thirteen faults for the humans.]

एकपुत्रत्वमेकायां ............ सुतान्तथा ।
स्त्री प्रसूतित्वमेवाथ पुंप्रसूतित्वमे च ॥
अन्यक्षेत्रोद्भवत्वञ्चाप्यन्य बीजात्समुद्भव ।
एवमष्टविधं प्रोक्तं पुत्रोत्पत्तेस्तु कारणम् ॥

ekaputratvamekāyāṃ ............ sutāntathā |
strī prasūtitvamevātha puṃprasūtitvame ca ||
anyakṣetrodbhavatvañcāpyanya bījātsamudbhava |
evamaṣṭavidhaṃ proktaṃ putrotpattestu kāraṇam ||

[Having one child from one (woman) ... children likewise, female birth or male birth, birth from another womb or arising from another seed. Thus, eight types of causes for the birth of children have been declared.]

The manuscript has incomplete verses. However, the eight reasons responsible for birth of progeny are as follows: Alpaputra, Bahuputra, Ekapatni Ekaputra, Ekakanyaka, Strisantana, Purushasantana, Anyakshetra Santana, Anyabeeja Santana.

पुण्यपापं पूर्वभवे यत्कृतं ज्ञानतोपि वा ।
अज्ञानतो वा ह्येतत्ते समुपस्थितमद्यवै ॥

puṇyapāpaṃ pūrvabhave yatkṛtaṃ jñānatopi vā |
ajñānato vā hyetatte samupasthitamadyavai ||

[The merits and sins committed in previous lives, whether knowingly or unknowingly, have come upon you today.]

The absence of children or the birth of offspring is influenced by the actions—both virtuous and sinful—performed in previous lifetimes. When an individual has committed sins, these are often reflected in their horoscope through specific Shapa (curses) and Doshas (flaws). Shiva elaborates on various Shapa and Doshas, including Sarpa Shapa, Vishnu Shapa, Brahma Shapa, Deva Shapa, Pitru Shapa, Matru Shapa, Patni Shapa, Matula Shapa, and Bhratru Shapa, among others.

Sarpa Shapa refers to the curse associated with serpents, which may result from harming snakes or disrupting their natural habitats. Vishnu Shapa can occur if one has desecrated a temple dedicated to Sri Vishnu. Brahmins, regarded as Bhudeva, deserve respect; Brahma Shapa may manifest if someone has wronged a Brahmin or if it stems from a curse by a Daivajna. Pitru Shapa represents the curse of ancestors, Matru Shapa pertains to the mother’s curse, Bhratru Shapa relates to the brother’s curse, Matula Shapa refers to the maternal uncle’s curse, and Patni Shapa signifies the spouse’s curse. Additionally, childlessness may result from Bhrunahatya, which refers to the act of terminating a pregnancy. Various types of Graha Badha are also described by Shiva. Performing Prayaschitta (atonement) with devotion is very necessary for removal of these curses and faults.

2. Remedial Measures:

Individuals may unknowingly or knowingly commit numerous sins, which can later hinder their ability to have children and perpetuate their lineage. To alleviate these issues, specific remedial actions are undertaken at shrines and temples, guided by a knowledgeable Pundit. This practice aims to ensure blessings for progeny and foster happiness in life.

These remedial measures are decided according to the combinations present in the individual horoscope. The reason for childlessness is first identified and then appropriate Parihara (remedy) is suggested to the native. However, the native should have faith and devotion in this entire process.

3. Identifying Childlessness:

Shiva has explained few combinations for childlessness out of which two verses are given below.

पुत्रवित्तकलत्रेशाः संयुक्ता नवभागपाः ।
पापांशकाः पापयुता अनपत्यत्वमादिशेत् ॥

putravittakalatreśāḥ saṃyuktā navabhāgapāḥ |
pāpāṃśakāḥ pāpayutā anapatyatvamādiśet ||

[Childlessness should be predicted if the Navamsa dispositors of 5th, 2nd and 7th are in malefic divisions and associated with malefics.]

गुरुर्लग्नेशदारेशपुत्रस्थानाधिपेषु वा ।
सर्वेषु बलहीनेषु वक्तव्यात्वनपत्यता ॥

gururlagneśadāreśaputrasthānādhipeṣu vā |
sarveṣu balahīneṣu vaktavyātvanapatyatā ||

[One should predict childlessness, if Brihaspati and the Lords of 1st, 5th and 7th Bhavas are simultaneously weak.]

4. Examples:

Case 1: Saptarsi Nadi

Mesa Lagna. Surya, Candra, Budha and Sukra are placed in Kanya Rasi. Kuja and Sani are in Tula Rasi. Brihaspati and Ketu are in Kumbha Rasi. Rahu is in Simha Rasi.

Since the question pertains to progeny, we have to consider the following factors: (1) 5th house, (2) 5th Lord, (3) Putrakaraka Brihaspati, (4) 9th house [as it is 5th from 5th], (5) 5th house from Brihaspati, (6) 2nd and 7th Lords, (7) 5th house from Candra Lagna.

In the give case, Rahu occupies thee 5th house in an inimical sign while being aspected by Brihaspati who is in conjunction with Ketu. Brihaspati as a subha aspecting the 5th house is good. The 5th Lord Surya is placed in thee 6th house (Trik Sthana) along with Candra, Sukra and Budha in a female sign. Thus, there is possibility of birth of female child.

The Karaka is in in the sign of Sani under the influence Rahu and Ketu. There is no other harm caused to the Karaka who also happens to be retrograde. Thus, birth of child is promised. The 9th house is aspected by benefic Rahu.

The Nadi states that the native will have one son and one daughter.

Case 2: Saptarsi Nadi

Mesa Lagna. Brihaspati in Mesa. Candra in Mithuna, Surya and Kuja in Karka, Budha, Sukra and Rahu in Simha, Sani in Makara. Again, we shall follow the same set of considerations for this horoscope.

The 5th house is occupied by malefic Budha and Maraka Sukra along with Rahu while being aspected by Brihaspati. Thus, the influence of malefics overpowers the influence of benefics. The 5th Lord is in 12th from itself along with Lagnesa Kuja who is debilitated and is aspected by malefic Sani. The Putrakaraka and 9th house are under the malefic influence of Rahu. Thus, the possibility of childbirth is less. The Nadi too confirms that there is no Putra Yoga.

Case 3: Saptarsi Nadi

Mesa Lagna. Sukra in Simha, Rahu and Budha in Knaya, Surya in Tula, Kuja and Candra in Dhanu, Sani in Makara and Brihaspati in Mina.

5th house is occupied by Sukra and aspected by Brihaspati. There is no affliction the house as such. The Lord is debilitated in the 7th house under the aspect of Sani and Guru. Putrakaraka Guru is in Kumbha aspected by Sukra. The 9th house has Candra - Mangala Yoga. The Nadi states that the native will be blessed with 2 sons and 2 daughters after performing appropriate remedies.

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