Reproduced from EST Dec 2015 issue.
A common
tradition today involves naming a newborn baby according to an alphabet
suggested by the ‘Avakahada Chakra’ (a traditional phonetics-based system),
which is based on the natal Moon's Nakshatra (lunar mansion). However, it is
seldom observed that the names of great historical and contemporary
personalities have strictly adhered to this rule. Neither the names of Lord
Rama nor Lord Krishna, for instance, appear to have been chosen according to
this specific system. In the modern era, the names of influential figures like
Mohan Das Gandhi, Jawahar Lal Nehru, Amitabh Bachchan, and Sachin Tendulkar,
among others, also do not consistently follow this Nakshatra-alphabet rule.
So, what is
the correct method to find a truly "lucky" or auspicious name? I
employ the following method, which is deeply supported by an analysis of the
natal horoscope.
1. Deciding
the First Devanagari Script Letter of a Name
This is the
most crucial step.
a) According
to the 'Varga' (Phonetic Group) of a 'Good Planet' in the Horoscope:
The first
letter should belong to the Varga (phonetic group) associated with a "good
planet" in the child's horoscope. To determine a "good planet,"
we should examine its placement in a benefic house, its intrinsic strength, and
its lordship of auspicious houses. All three factors – placement, strength, and
lordship – are equally important. However, experience suggests that the
placement of a planet often carries more weight, a principle underscored by the
predominant focus on planetary positions in houses in ancient astrological
works. For a finer analysis, the Navamsa (D-9 chart) can also be examined, but
it's important to remember that the concept of house lordship (except for the
Navamsa ascendant lord) is generally not applied to divisional charts in the
same way as in the Rasi chart.
Observe the
table of Devanagari letter Vargas, their corresponding letters, and Varga's
ruling planet:
Owner
Planet
|
Name of Varga
|
|||||
Sun
|
अ/ A
|
इ/ I
|
उ/ U
|
ए/ E
|
-
-
|
Garun/
गरुण
|
Mars
|
क/ Ka
|
ख/KHa
|
ग/ Ga
|
घ/GHa
|
ड./NGa
|
मार्जर/
Marjar
|
Venus
|
च/CHa
|
छ/CHH
|
ज/Ja
|
झ/JHa
|
न्जा/NYa
|
सिंह/
Singh
|
Mercury
|
ट/ Ta
|
ठ/THa
|
ड/Da
|
ढ/DHa
|
ण/N!
|
स्वान/
Swan
|
Jupiter
|
त/ Ta
|
थ/THa
|
द/Da
|
ध/DHa
|
न/Na
|
सर्प/ Sarpa
|
Saturn
|
प/Pa
|
फ/PHa-F
|
ब/Ba
|
भ/BHa
|
म/Ma
|
मूषक/
Mushak
|
Moon
|
य/Ya
|
र /Ra
|
ल/La
|
व/Va_Wa
|
-
-
|
मृग/
Mruga
|
Rahu/Moon
|
श/Sha
|
ष/Sha
|
स/Sa
|
ह/Ha
|
मेष/
Mesh
|
(For
compound Devanagari letters: क्ष (Kṣha) can be considered under ‘K’
Varga; त्र (Tra) under ‘T’ Varga; and ज्ञ (Jñya) under ‘CH’ (Ja) Varga.)
b)
Corroboration with 'Avakahada Chakra' and Nakshatra Principles:
The chosen
first letter should also align with the 'Avakahada Chakra' principles by
corresponding to a Nakshatra whose ruling planet is beneficial in the
horoscope. It would be even better if this initial letter belongs to a
Nakshatra that falls in an auspicious Tara (constellational relationship –
e.g., Sampat, Kshema, Sadhana, Mitra, Parama Mitra) from the natal Moon's
Nakshatra.
2. Spelling
in English (Roman Script) – First Alphabet Numerology
Since the
Roman script is widely used with English, we must also consider its
numerological implications.
Deciding the
First English Alphabet:
Every planet
rule over certain numbers, and every English alphabet is assigned a numerical
value. The number of the first letter of the English spelling of the name
should correspond to a "good planet" as determined from the
horoscope. Numbers associated with functionally benefic planets is generally
good, while those of functional malefics may be challenging. However, this
should not be followed blindly, as planets can acquire the significance of
other houses more predominantly based on their overall disposition.
Nevertheless, this principle holds weight, and in situations of confusion, it
is a reliable guide. (House cusps should be calculated using the the Sripati method
for accuracy).
Planets and
Their Numbers:
- Sun: 1 and 4
- Moon: 2 and 7
- Mars: 9
- Mercury: 5
- Jupiter: 3
- Venus: 6
- Saturn: 8
- (According to some, Rahu is a
co-ruler of number 4, and Ketu of number 7. I also recommend this view.)
English Alphabet
and Its Numerical Values:
1
|
A, I, J, Q, Y
|
2
|
B, K, R
|
3
|
C, G, L, S
|
4
|
D, M, T
|
5
|
E, H, N, X
|
6
|
U, V, W
|
7
|
O, Z
|
8
|
F, P
|
9
|
-
|
A surname is
generally not a primary concern, as it is inherited. I also do not give
significant importance to common middle names (e.g., ‘Kumar’, ‘Singh’, ‘Bai’,
‘Nath’, ‘Lal’, ‘Das’, ‘Devi’), as they are often not integral to the unique
identity conveyed by the given name. Consider only the essential part of the
name that is unique to the individual.
Procedure:
Write down
the English spelling of the proposed name. Assign the numerical digit to each
letter according to the table above and calculate the total. Reduce this sum to
a single digit (e.g., if the sum is 22, it becomes 2+2=4). This final
single-digit number should belong to a planet that is favorably related to the
10th or 11th house of the horoscope (either in the Rasi or Navamsa chart).
Trine houses (5th, 9th) from the 10th and 11th houses are also acceptable.
Ideally, the
final name number should correspond to a planet that is a strong ‘Karak’
(significator) for a particular house, whose positive results are predominantly
desired in the native's life.
The serial
number of the Navamsa occupied by the natal Moon, and the number owned by the
natal Moon's Nakshatra lord can also exert a significant influence.
Generally,
Upachaya houses (3rd, 6th, 10th, 11th) are good for the final name number,
though each has its specific characteristics. The 2nd house is also good. The
7th house is preferable primarily for Aquarius and Capricorn ascendants.
I do not
place much faith in other numerology systems that depend solely on the date of
birth. However, if the birth date number (Moolank – sum of birth date digits)
and the destiny number (Bhagyank – sum of all digits in DDMMYYYY) happen to
belong to a planet that is auspicious as per the native's horoscope, this can
prove beneficial for the individual's life and career.
4. General
Precautions and Further Considerations
- Always avoid the Devanagari
Varga and the numerological number of a planet that is strongly related to
the 8th and 12th houses, unless that planet also strongly signifies and
favors an auspicious house.
- Exercise caution when using the
number of the planet that rules the 64th Navamsa from the ascendant (a
traditionally malefic point).
- The 6th House: The Devanagari
Varga of a planet primarily related to the 6th house may bring enmity,
disputes, and early struggles. This is almost certain to occur if the
numerical digit of the first English letter and the final sum of the name
also belong to a planet predominantly signifying the 6th house. However,
the 6th house is also an Upachaya house (signifying growth through effort)
and is trine to the 10th (profession) and 2nd (wealth) houses.1
Thus, while initially challenging, it can ultimately contribute to name
and fame.
- In any confusing situation,
always give preference to the Varga/number of the ascendant lord, the
Navamsa ascendant lord, or even the natal Moon's Nakshatra lord (if it is
a strong benefic).
- The number and Varga of a planet
involved in a powerful ‘Viparita Raja Yoga’ (a yoga formed by lords of
malefic houses in other malefic houses) or a strong cancellation of
debility (Neecha Bhanga) in the Navamsa chart can be considered good. I
recommend recognizing powerful cancellation of debility under these two
conditions:
- a) The debilitated planet is
conjoined with or aspected by its sign dispositor (the lord of the sign
it occupies). This condition can also reduce the blemish of placement in
evil houses. A sign exchange (Parivartana Yoga) between the debilitated
planet and its sign dispositor can also cancel the blemish of debility,
provided both planets are not themselves posited in evil houses (6th,
8th, 12th).
- b) The debilitated planet is
conjoined with an exalted planet, preferably in an auspicious house.
- Generally, we cannot find any
planet that is an absolute ‘Karak’ of only good houses. We must select a
planet that has more significations for auspicious houses than for
challenging ones.
- First Devanagari Letter 'M' (म): Belongs to the Varga of Saturn. Saturn is the Yogakaraka (most
beneficial planet) for Libra ascendant, well-posited in the 2nd house
(Scorpio, trine to the 10th house) in Rasi, and its own Navamsa
(Capricorn) in the 9th house (Navamsa chart).
- 'Avakahada Chakra' aspect: The
first syllable 'Mo' (मो) corresponds to Purva Phalguni
Nakshatra, ruled by Venus.4 Venus is his ascendant lord and
also the Navamsa ascendant lord (Libra Navamsa), well-placed in its own
sign in both Rasi (1st house) and Navamsa (1st house).
- First English Letter 'M'
(Numerical Value 4): Number 4 belongs to Rahu and Sun.
- Rahu is exceptionally placed in
the 10th house (Cancer) in Rasi, conjoined with the 10th lord Moon. In
Navamsa, Rahu is in the 7th house (Aries), aspected by Mars (its Navamsa
sign dispositor).
- Sun, as the 11th lord, is
generally good.5 Its Rasi placement in the 12th house (Virgo)
is not ideal by general rules, but for Libra ascendant, the 11th house is
also a Badhaka (obstructing) house, and the Badhaka lord in the 12th is a
mitigating factor (Badhakasthana Adhipati in Vyaya Sthana). In Navamsa,
the Sun is in the 2nd house (Scorpio), trine to the 10th house, which is
good. This configuration gave him immense struggles, but ultimately
proved Yogakaraka.
- Name 'MOHAN' Numerological Sum:
(M)4 + (O)7 + (H)5 + (A)1 + (N)5 = 22 => 2+2 = 4. This again points to
Rahu/Sun.
- Birth Date Numerology: Basic
number (Moolank) is 2 (from birth date 2nd), ruled by the Moon. His Moon
is powerfully posited in its own sign, Cancer, in the 10th house. Destiny
number (Bhagyank) is (2+1+0+1+8+6+9=27 => 2+7) = 9, ruled by Mars.6
Mars is well-positioned in the ascendant (Libra) in Rasi, and with its
dispositor Venus in Navamsa (Libra).
- Analysis of "Nathuram"
Godse (from Gandhi's perspective/chart):
- The first letter 'Na' (न) is from Jupiter's Varga. For
Gandhi's Libra ascendant, Jupiter is the challenging 3rd and 6th lord
(enemy), posited in the 7th house (Maraka Sthana - death-inflicting
house) in Taurus.
- 'N' has a numerical value of 5,
ruled by Mercury.7 Mercury is the 12th lord (loss, separation)
for Gandhi, conjoined with the Maraka Mars.
(Note:
Planets Sun, Mercury, and Mars are stated to be in the 9th house in the Chalit
(cuspal) chart).
- First Devanagari Letter 'A' (अ) and Numerical Value '1': Both are ruled by the Sun. For an Aquarius
ascendant, the Sun is the 7th lord.8 If in the 9th house
(Libra) in Chalit, it is with its dispositor Venus (9th lord), which is
excellent. In Navamsa, the Sun is in the 11th house in its own sign, Leo –
an outstanding placement. The 7th house can relate to public image and
performance (aspects of acting), and the 9th is the house of luck.
- Name 'AMITABH' Numerological
Sum: (A)1+(M)4+(I)1+(T)4+(A)1+(B)2+(H)5 = 18 => 1+8 = 9. Number 9 is
ruled by Mars.9 Mars is the 10th lord (profession) for the Aquarius
ascendant.10 If in the 9th house (Libra) with Venus in Chalit, it
is powerful. In Navamsa, Mars is in the 10th house (Scorpio) with an
exalted Jupiter, and aspected by its Navamsa sign dispositor Moon (from
Cancer), indicating a powerful Neecha Bhanga (cancellation of debility)
for the Moon if it were debilitated, or simply strengthening Mars. This is
an excellent configuration for a career.
KYA BAT HAI BHAI SAHAB
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