Pancha Mahaapurusha Yogas in Vedic Astrology

Pancha means five and mahapurusha means a great person. Pancha mahapurusha yogas give the combinations that produce 5 kinds of great persons. There are 5 basic elements of which this universe is made of. These are called pancha bhootas (five existences) or pancha tattvas (five natures). They are:

• Agni tattva (fiery nature)
• Bhoo tattva (earthy nature)
• Vaayu tattva (airy nature)
• Jala tattva (watery nature)
• Aakaasa tattva (ethery nature)

Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Venus and Jupiter (respectively) represent these 5 elements. Pancha mahapurusha yogas produce five kinds of great persons with one of these 5 elements playing a predominant role in their personalities.

Definition: If Mars is in a quadrant in own sign or exaltation sign, it is called Ruchaka yoga. In other words, Mars should be in Ar, Sc or Cp and he should be in 1st, 4th, 7th or 10th from lagna. This yoga does not apply from Moon and it applies mainly in rasi chart. As an example, a native with lagna in Li and Mars in Ar will have this yoga.

Results : One born with this yoga is a great man of fiery nature. He has a lot of enthusiasm. He is a natural leader. He loves to fight wars and he is victorious over enemies. He is discriminative and a devotee of learned people. He is well-versed in occult sciences. He has good taste. He is always successful.

Definition: If Mercury is in a quadrant in own sign or exaltation sign, it is called Bhadra yoga. In other words, Mercury should be in Ge or Vi and he should be in 1st, 4th, 7th or 10th from lagna. This yoga does not apply from Moon and it applies mainly in rasi chart. As an example, a native with lagna in Ge and Mercury in Vi will have this yoga.

Results: One born with this yoga is a great man of earthy nature. He is lion-like. He is learned in all respects. He has a good build of body and a deep voice. He has sattwa guna. He knows yoga well. He is always surrounded by relatives, friends and family and enjoys his wealth with them. He maintains cleanliness in everything and he is very systematic. He has a spirit of independence. He is religious.

Definition: If Saturn is in a quadrant in own sign or exaltation sign, it is called Sasa yoga. In other words, Saturn should be in Cp, Aq or Li and he should be in 1st, 4th, 7th or 10th from lagna. This yoga does not apply from Moon and it applies mainly in rasi chart. As an example, a native with lagna in Cp and Saturn in Li will have this yoga.

Results: One born with this yoga is a great man of airy nature. He is rabbit-like. He is wise and enjoys wandering. He is comfortable in forests, mountains and forts. He is valorous and has a slender build. He knows the weaknesses of others. He is lively, but has some vacillation. He is charitable.

Definition: If Venus is in a quadrant in own sign or exaltation sign, it is called Malavya yoga. In other words, Venus should be in Ta, Li or Pi and he should be in 1st, 4th, 7th or 10th from lagna. This yoga does not apply from Moon and it applies mainly in rasi chart. As an example, a native with lagna in Ge and Venus in Pi will have this yoga.

Results: One born with this yoga is a great man of watery nature. He emits a lustre akin to moonlight. He enjoys tasty food. He has luxuries. He has excellent health. He is well-versed in arts.

Definition: If Jupiter is in a quadrant in own sign or exaltation sign, it is called Ruchaka yoga. In other words, Jupiter should be in Sg, Pi or Cn and he should be in 1st, 4th, 7th or 10th from lagna. This yoga does not apply from Moon and it applies mainly in rasi chart. As an example, a native with lagna in Sg and Jupiter in Pi will have this yoga.

Results: One born with this yoga is a great man of ethery nature. He is swan-like. He has spiritual strength and purity. He is respected by everyone. He is very passionate. He becomes a king. He has all comforts. He enjoys life fully. He is a clever conversationalist and endowed with good speech.