In Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra (BPHS), Vividha Yogas (“miscellaneous/varied yogas”) is an umbrella section that gathers many distinct planetary combinations that don’t belong to a single earlier yoga-family (like the major rāja yogas, etc.) and that produce specific, concrete life results—good, bad, or mixed—depending on how planets and house lords conjoin, aspect, exchange, or occupy particular houses, and on their strength, dignity, and afflictions. Rather than describing one unified mechanism, the Vividha Yogas chapter(s) function like a catalog of practical combinations that an astrologer checks in a chart to refine judgments about prosperity and loss, status and reputation, comfort and suffering, conduct, capability, obstacles, and other outcomes—always with results moderated by the broader chart context and daśā timing.
Vividha Yoga Adhyaya - 1-2. Benefic and Malefic Yogas. If there be a benefic in Lagna, Subha Yoga is produced, while a malefic in Lagna causes Asubha Yoga. Benefics in both 12th and 2nd House cause Subha Yoga. Malefics in both 12th and 2nd House cause Asubha Yoga. One born in Subha Yoga will… ...
1. Śubha–Aśubha Yoga - In Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra, the first Vividha Yoga introduced is Śubha–Aśubha Kartarī Yoga, which evaluates whether a house or planet is protected or harmed by the planets flanking it on both sides. When benefics occupy the adjoining houses, Śubha Kartarī Yoga is formed, safeguarding and strengthening the significations of… ...
2. Gajakesari Yoga (गजकेशरीयोग) - 2. In the Vividha Yoga section of Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra, Gajakeśarī Yoga is formed when Jupiter is placed in a kendra (1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th) from the Moon. Parāśara states that this association grants intelligence, reputation, prosperity, authority, and stability, likening the native’s stature to that of an… ...
3. Amalā Yoga (अमलयोग) - In the Vividha Yoga chapter of Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra, Amala Yoga is formed when a benefic planet occupies the 10th house from the Lagna or from the Moon. Parāśara describes this yoga as producing pure conduct, lasting fame, good reputation, and professional distinction, with one’s actions remaining untainted in… ...
4. Parvata Yoga (पर्वतयोग) - In the Vividha Yoga chapter of Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra, Parvata Yoga is formed when benefic planets occupy kendras and trikonas, while malefics are weak or placed away from these key houses. Parāśara states that this yoga bestows stability, prosperity, respect, and an elevated social standing, likening the native to… ...
5. Kāhala Yoga (कहलयोग) - Kāhala Yoga arises when the 4th lord and Jupiter are in mutual Kendras with a strong Lagna lord, or alternatively when the 4th lord, in own or exalted sign, conjoins the 10th lord (as stated in the Vividha Yoga section of Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra). The yoga produces a native… ...
6. Chāmara Yoga (चामरयोग) - Chāmara Yoga is formed when the Lagna lord is exalted in a Kendra and aspected by Jupiter, or when two benefic planets occupy the Lagna, 7th, 9th, or 10th house, as stated in the Vividha Yoga section of Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra. This yoga signifies high dignity, refined conduct, and… ...
7. Śaṅkha Yoga (शङ्खयोग) - Śaṅkha Yoga arises when the Lagna lord is strong and the lords of the 5th and 6th houses occupy mutual Kendras, or alternatively when the Lagna lord and 10th lord are together in a movable sign while the 9th lord is strong, as given in the Vividha Yoga section of… ...
8. Bherī Yoga (भेरीयोग) - Bherī Yoga is formed when the 12th, 1st, 2nd, and 7th houses are occupied while the 9th lord is strong, or alternatively when Venus, Jupiter, and the Lagna lord all reside in Kendras with a strong 9th lord, as stated in the Vividha Yoga section of Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra.… ...
9. Mṛdaṅga Yoga (मृदङ्गयोग) - If Lagnas Lord is strong and others occupy Kendras, Konas, own Houses, or exaltation Rāśis, Mridanga Yoga is formed. The native concerned will be a king, or equal to a king and be happy. Mṛdaṅga Yoga (मृदङ्गयोग) https://youtu.be/2uvmaZ8l6oU ...
10. Śrīnātha Yoga (श्रीनाथयोग) - If 7ths Lord is in 10th House, while 10ths Lord is exalted and conjunct with 9ths Lord, Shrinath Yoga takes place. The native with Shrinath Yoga will be equal to Lord Devendra (god of gods). https://youtu.be/K9DXfzBh7gw ...
11. Śāradā Yoga (शारदायोग) - Should 10ths Lord be in 5th House, while Mercury is in a Kendr, as Sun with strength is in Leo, Sharada Yoga is formed. This will again be obtained, if Jupiter, or Mercury is in a Kon to Moon, while Mars is in 11th House. One born in either kind… ...
12. Matsya Yoga (मत्स्ययोग) - Benefics in 9th and 1st House, mixed Planets in 5th House and malefics in 4th and 8th House: this array of Planets at birth will produce Matsya Yoga. In effect the native will be a astrologer, be a synonym of kindness, be virtuous, strong, beautiful, famous, learned and pious. https://youtu.be/Tnb6Sth6UtI… ...
13. Kūrma Yoga (कूर्मयोग) - If 5th, 6th and 7th House are occupied by benefic Planets identical with own House, or exaltation, or friendly Rāśi, while malefics are in 3rd, 11th and 1st House, in own House, or in exaltation, Kurma Yoga is formed. The results of Kurma Yoga are: the native will be a… ...
15. Khaḍga Yoga (खड्गयोग) - Should there be an exchange of Rāśis between the Lords of 2nd and 9th House, as Lagnas Lord is in a Kendr, or in a Kon, Khadga Yoga is obtained. One with Khadga Yoga will be endowed with wealth, fortunes and happiness, be learned in Shastras, be intelligent, mighty, grateful… ...
15. Lakṣmī Yoga (लक्ष्मीयोग) - If 9ths Lord is in a Kendr identical with his Moolatrikona Rāśi, or own Rāśi, or in exaltation, while Lagnas Lord is endowed with strength, Lakshmi Yoga occurs. The native with Lakshmi Yoga will be charming, virtuous, kingly in status, endowed with many sons and abundant wealth. He will be… ...
16. Kusuma Yoga (कुसुमयोग) - Venus in a Kendr, Moon in a Kon along with a benefic and Saturn in 10th House: these Planets thus cause Kusuma Yoga for one born in a Fixed Rāśi ascending. Such a native will be a king, or equal to him, be ch6thtable, will enjoy pleasures, be happy, prime… ...
17. Kalanidhi Yoga (कलनिधियोग) - 17If Jupiter is placed in 2nd, or 5th House and receives a Aspect from Mercury and Venus, Kalanidhi Yoga is caused. In effect the native will be virtuous, honoured by the kings, bereft of diseases, be happy, wealthy and learned. https://youtu.be/RuhMmrVhEtM ...
18. Kalpadruma Yoga (कल्पद्रुमयोग) - Note the following four Planets: Lagnas Lord , the depositor of Lagnas Lord (a), the depositor of the Planet a (b), the Navāmśa depositor of the Planet b. If all these are disposed in Kendras and in Konas from Lagna, or are exalted, Kalpa Drum Yoga exists. One with Kalpa… ...
19-21. Trimūrti Yogas - Trimūrti Yogas comprise Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Hara Yogas, formed through specific benefic placements counted from key reference lords in the Vividha Yoga section of Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra. Viṣṇu Yoga arises when benefics occupy the 2nd, 12th, and 8th counted from the 2nd lord; Hara Yoga when benefics occupy the… ...
22. Lagna-Ādhi Yoga (लग्नाधियोग) - Lagna Adhi Yoga is formed when benefic planets occupy the 7th and 8th houses from the Lagna, provided they are free from conjunction with or aspect by malefics, as described in the Vividha Yoga section of Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra. This yoga strengthens the personal axis of character, support, and… ...
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