Vedic Astrology has a unique concept of planetary combinations known as "yogas" to take into account results arising out of such combinations. The studies based on practical observation of results over centuries, classified into different such yogas dealt elaborately in all major classical texts on the subject. This article explains the important set of yogas called "Pancha Mahapurusha Yogas" in simple terms.
Pancha Mahapurusha yogas also known as Pancha Maha yogas are five different yoga's or combination that arises when any of the Tara Graha is placed in a Lagna kendra that happens to be the Swa-kshetra or Uchha-sthana of that planet.
Tara grahas are planets Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. If any of these planet is placed in it's own sign or exaltation sign in the planetary chart then the mahayoga pertaining to that planet is present. The two conditions have to be fulfilled.
The yoga causing planet and the pertaining mahayoga and its benefits are as follows:
- Ruchaka Yoga: Mars is the causative planet. As per above criteria when it is placed in a Kendra that is a square position from ascendant and the zodiac sign happens to be either its own signs Aries, Scorpio or the exaltation sign Capricorn, then this yoga is formed.Results: Persons with this yoga will be very optimistic, courageous, adventurous, wealthy, will rise to a good position, earn fame and fortune, be respected and liked by people. Will be strong, with bilious nature and strong disposition.
- Badra Yoga: Mercury is the planet which creates this yoga. When Mercury is in a Kendra position from ascendant and is placed in Gemini or Virgo this yoga is formed.Results: Persons having this yoga will be eloquent, learned, knowledgeable, have high caliber, will respect others. They will be considerate by nature and proficient in various arts. They will lead an independent life and will be blessed with good healthy and long life.
- Hamsa Yoga: Jupiter is the planet responsible for this yoga. When placed in a Kendra from ascendant and the zodiac sign is either Sagittarius, Pisces or it's exaltation sign Cancer.Results: Persons having this yoga will be wealthy, righteous, happy and be content with what they have in life. They will be spiritual by nature, will earn good fame, have a positive attitude and be generous. They will be respected and even influential people will consult them. They will be blessed with long life.
- Malviya Yoga: Venus is the planet which causes this yoga when in a Kendra from ascendant and is placed in either Taurus, Libra or Pisces which happens to be it's exaltation sign.Results: People with this yoga will be blessed with wealth and happiness. Would lead a high lifestyle, fashionable, passionate about luxuries, will be interested in acting and theater. Will fun and frolic be happy and lead a happy life. They will have beautiful house and be interested in good vehicles and possess them.
- Sasa Yoga: Sani gives this yoga when in a Kendra from ascendant and is placed in Capricorn, Aquarius or Libra being it's exaltation position.Results: Persons having this yoga will rise to a high position, attain good power and position, will be wealthy and own properties and estates. They will respect and be very attached to their mother. They will be very considerate and act by knowing others needs, will have strong physic and have a Vata dominated constitution.
It is important to know, results of these yogas depend on the strength of the planet, the houses involved and other influencing factors present in the chart like malefic or benefic planetary aspects conjunctions etc.
