In this discussion at Pandit Sanjay Rath’s home, the focus is on clarifying Graha Mālikā Yoga amid widespread confusion and mislabeling. Paramguruji explains “mālikā” through the metaphor of a garland: planets strung in a single continuous sequence across signs, where the first task is to identify the dominant planet (like the main gemstone in a necklace), because that dominance determines both interpretation and remedial emphasis.

He stresses key rules from the tradition (attributed to Rāmānujācārya and the Bhāvārtha Ratnākara): a true graha-mālikā requires at least five consecutive signs (not fewer), can extend up to nine, and may include Rāhu–Ketu—contrary to claims that nodes “don’t count.” The yoga’s “starting point” becomes a functional secondary lagna (the yoga’s Brahma-sthāna), which can “switch on” rajayoga-like momentum when properly recognized, while the ending sign/house (the ‘Shiva’ end) is presented as even more decisive for the final outcome—honor vs disgrace, liberation vs entanglement—illustrated through political and life examples.

A major portion of this talk is devoted to differentiating Kāla Yoga, Kāla Sarpa, and Kāla Amṛta, arguing that many charts called “kāla sarpa” are actually mālikā-type formations or “kāla” experiences without the serpent becoming dominant; the correct diagnosis depends on planetary strength, navāṁśa/ārūḍha considerations, and which planet truly controls the pattern. The session closes with practical guidance: avoid moralistic labeling, study the chart carefully, and base remedies on the dominant graha (including appropriate Mahāvidyā approaches where relevant), with a brief aside contrasting mālikā with other formations such as “gadhā” yogas.