Vargottama

Table of contents
1. Introduction
2. Meaning of the word Vargottama
3. Number of Varga Charts / Divisional Charts
4. Amsa’ in a Divisional Chart
5. Definition of Vargottama
Parameters for Vargottama
6. Vargottama Lagna
7. Popular Definition of a Vargottama Planet or Vargottama Lagna
8. Let’s Understand the Navamsa Chart (D-9 Chart) in greater detail
For All the 12 Signs
9. Summary Table from the Above 12 Signs
10. Vargottama explained by Parasara
11. Vargottama explained in Phaldeepika Bhavartha (Bodhini)
By Pandit Gopesh Kumar Ojha and Pandit Ashutosh Ojha

12. Vargottama explained in Laghu Jatakam Varaha Mihira's

Exposition of Profound Principles of Vedic Astrology Dr. K S Charak M.S. (SURGERY)
F.R.C.S. (U.K.)
13. Vargottama explained in Brihaj-Jatakam of Varaha Mihira
Translated by Swami Vijnana-Nanda

14. Understanding Strength of a Planet in Vargottama (D-1 and D-9)

15. Effects and Results of a Vargottama Planet
16. Vargottama Planet in Exaltation
17. Vargottama Planet in Debilitation
18. Lords of Dustana Houses are Vargottama Planets
6th, 8th and 12th Lords
19.

Gandanta

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Introduction

Planets when placed in certain longitudes of the Zodiac or the Birth Cart receive extra strength
In other words, the planets become more powerful
For example, when Moon is placed in 3 degrees in Taurus
It is placed is in its exaltation longitude
And Moon becomes powerful in comparison to its placement in other parts of the Zodiac

Vargottama is one such longitudinal placement of the planets

Where the planets become more powerful

Meaning of the word Vargottama

The word “Vargottama” is made up of two words:

‘Varga’ and ‘Uttama’

‘Varga’

‘Varga’ refers to the ‘Varga Charts / Divisional Charts’

‘Uttama’

‘Uttama’ means elevated, heightened, superior

most elevated, excellent, excellent strength, very strong

“Uttama” means the Best.

When used in Vedic Astrological context, is therefore the best disposition of a planet in a divisional chart.

Number of Varga Charts / Divisional Charts

There are 20 Varga Charts / Divisional Charts in total

16 Varga Charts / Divisional Charts have been given by Parasara
And additional 4 Varga Charts / Divisional Charts have been added by Jaimini, the son of Parasara

Parasara in Bṛihat Parāśara Horā Sāstra, speaks about the Shodasvarga or the sixteen-fold division of a
rasi. Shodasavargas: D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4, D-7, D-9, D-10, D-12, D-16, D-20, D-24, D-27, D-30, D-40, D-45 & D-
60.

The additional 4 divisional charts were added by Jaimini, viz,

1. Panchamsha (D-5),
2. Shashtamsha (D-6),
3. Ashtamsha (D-8) and
4. Ekadashamsha (D-11)

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‘Amsa’ in a Divisional Chart

When a Sign is divided

For example, for D-3 Drekkana Chart
A Sign is divided into 3 divisions
And each of the Divisions is referred to as an ‘Amsa’
And Each ‘Amsa’ is assigned a ‘Name’

And the Name given is the ‘Name of any one of the 12 Zodiac Signs from Aries to Pisces’

Each Amsa would be named after only ‘1 sign’ out of the ‘12 Signs’

Definition of Vargottama
Parameters for Vargottama

When a Planet is placed in the Same Sign

In the Birth Chart (D-1 Chart)

And in the Same Sign in any one the Varga Charts / Divisional Charts
That is, in D-3, D-4, D-7, D-9, D-10, D-12, D-16, D-20, D-24, D-27, D-30, D-40, D-45 & D-60
Or D-5, D-6, D-8, D-11

Then the Planet would be referred as a ‘Vargottama Planet’

Vargottama Lagna

The Lagna has also been included together with the 9 Planets
And if the Lagna fulfils the above conditions
Then the Lagna would be referred to as the ‘Vargottama Lagna’

Popular Definition of a Vargottama Planet or Vargottama Lagna

Out of all the Varga Charts

Only the D-9 Varga Chart or the Navamsa Chart
Is being used to fulfil the Definition of a Vargottama Planet or Vargottama Lagna

This has been the practice

The moment Vargottama is mentioned
What comes to mind is
the Planet or Lagna in D-1 Chart and the same Planet or Lagna in the D-9 Chart

Meaning,
When a Planet or the Lagna is placed in a particular Sign
In the Birth Chart (D-1 Chart)
And is also placed in the Same Sign in the Navamsa Chart (D-9 Chart)
Then the Planet or Lagna is referred as a ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

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Let’s Understand the Navamsa Chart (D-9 Chart) in greater detail
For All the 12 Signs

For Aries Sign

There is only 1 Amsa in Aries Sign

with the ‘Amsa Name of Aries’

That is the 1st Division

(Refer to Aries Sign in D-9 Chart below)

So if any Planet or Lagna in D-1 Chart is placed between

the longitudinal degree of >= 0⁰ 00' and =< 3⁰ 20'

Then that Planet or Lagna

Would be placed in the Sign of Aries in the Navamsa Chart (D-9 Chart)
And qualifies to be referred to as the ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

If any Planet or Lagna is placed elsewhere in Aries

Then that Planet or Lagna would not qualify as a ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

Aries
Sign Number 1
Movable
1/9 2/9 3/9 4/9 5/9 6/9 7/9 8/9 9/9
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
10⁰ 00'

13⁰ 20'

16⁰ 40'

20⁰ 00'

23⁰ 20'

26⁰ 40'

30⁰ 00'
3⁰ 20'

6⁰ 40'

Ar Ta Ge Cn Le Vi Li Sc Sg D-9 sign amsa name

Ma Ve Me Mo Su Me Ve Ma Ju D-9 sign lord
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D-9 Division Number

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For Taurus Sign

There is only 1 Amsa in Taurus Sign

with the ‘Amsa Name of Taurus’

That is the 5th Division

(Refer to Taurus Sign in D-9 Chart below)

So if any Planet or Lagna in D-1 Chart is placed between

the longitudinal degree of > 13⁰ 20' and =< 16⁰ 40'

Then that Planet or Lagna

Would be placed in the Sign of Taurus in the Navamsa Chart (D-9 Chart)
And qualifies to be referred to as the ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

If any Planet or Lagna is placed elsewhere in Taurus

Then that Planet or Lagna would not qualify as a ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

Tuarus
Sign Number 2
Fixed
1/9 2/9 3/9 4/9 5/9 6/9 7/9 8/9 9/9
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
10⁰ 00'

13⁰ 20'

16⁰ 40'

20⁰ 00'

23⁰ 20'

26⁰ 40'

30⁰ 00'
3⁰ 20'

6⁰ 40'

Cp Aq Pi Ar Ta Ge Cn Le Vi D-9 sign amsa name

Sa Sa Ju Ma Ve Me Mo Su Me D-9 sign lord
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 D-9 Division Number

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For Gemini Sign

There is only 1 Amsa in Gemini Sign

with the ‘Amsa Name of Gemini’

That is the 9th Division

(Refer to Gemini Sign in D-9 Chart below)

So if any Planet or Lagna in D-1 Chart is placed between

the longitudinal degree of > 26⁰ 40' and =< 30⁰ 00'

Then that Planet or Lagna

Would be placed in the Sign of Gemini in the Navamsa Chart (D-9 Chart)
And qualifies to be referred to as the ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

If any Planet or Lagna is placed elsewhere in Gemini

Then that Planet or Lagna would not qualify as a ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

Gemini
Sign Number 3
Common
1/9 2/9 3/9 4/9 5/9 6/9 7/9 8/9 9/9
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
10⁰ 00'

13⁰ 20'

16⁰ 40'

20⁰ 00'

23⁰ 20'

26⁰ 40'

30⁰ 00'
3⁰ 20'

6⁰ 40'

Li Sc Sg Cp Aq Pi Ar Ta Ge D-9 sign amsa name

Ve Ma Ju Sa Sa Ju Ma Ve Me D-9 sign lord
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 D-9 Division Number

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For Cancer Sign

There is only 1 Amsa in Cancer Sign

with the ‘Amsa Name of Cancer’

That is the 1st Division

(Refer to Cancer Sign in D-9 Chart below)

So if any Planet or Lagna in D-1 Chart is placed between

the longitudinal degree of >= 0⁰ 00' and =< 3⁰ 20'

Then that Planet or Lagna

Would be placed in the Sign of Cancer in the Navamsa Chart (D-9 Chart)
And qualifies to be referred to as the ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

If any Planet or Lagna is placed elsewhere in Cancer

Then that Planet or Lagna would not qualify as a ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

Cancer
Sign Number 4
Movable
9/9 8/9 7/9 6/9 5/9 4/9 3/9 2/9 1/9
9th 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
30⁰ 00'

26⁰ 40'

23⁰ 20'

20⁰ 00'

16⁰ 40'

13⁰ 20'

10⁰ 00'

6⁰ 40'

3⁰ 20'

Pi Aq Cp Sg Sc Li Vi Le Cn D-9 sign amsa name

Ju Sa Sa Ju Ma Ve Me Su Mo D-9 sign lord
36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 D-9 Division Number

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For Leo Sign

There is only 1 Amsa in Leo Sign

with the ‘Amsa Name of Leo’

That is the 5th Division

(Refer to Leo Sign in D-9 Chart below)

So if any Planet or Lagna in D-1 Chart is placed between

the longitudinal degree of > 13⁰ 20' and =< 16⁰ 40'

Then that Planet or Lagna

Would be placed in the Sign of Leo in the Navamsa Chart (D-9 Chart)
And qualifies to be referred to as the ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

If any Planet or Lagna is placed elsewhere in Leo

Then that Planet or Lagna would not qualify as a ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

Leo
Sign Number 5
Fixed
9/9 8/9 7/9 6/9 5/9 4/9 3/9 2/9 1/9
9th 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
30⁰ 00'

26⁰ 40'

23⁰ 20'

20⁰ 00'

16⁰ 40'

13⁰ 20'

10⁰ 00'

6⁰ 40'

3⁰ 20'

Sg Sc Li Vi Le Cn Ge Ta Ar D-9 sign amsa name

Ju Ma Ve Me Su Mo Me Ve Ma D-9 sign lord
45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 D-9 Division Number

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For Virgo Sign

There is only 1 Amsa in Virgo Sign

with the ‘Amsa Name of Virgo’

That is the 9th Division

(Refer to Virgo Sign in D-9 Chart below)

So if any Planet or Lagna in D-1 Chart is placed between

the longitudinal degree of > 26⁰ 40' and =< 30⁰ 00'

Then that Planet or Lagna

Would be placed in the Sign of Virgo in the Navamsa Chart (D-9 Chart)
And qualifies to be referred to as the ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

If any Planet or Lagna is placed elsewhere in Virgo

Then that Planet or Lagna would not qualify as a ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

Virgo
Sign Number 6
Common
9/9 8/9 7/9 6/9 5/9 4/9 3/9 2/9 1/9
9th 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
30⁰ 00'

26⁰ 40'

23⁰ 20'

20⁰ 00'

16⁰ 40'

13⁰ 20'

10⁰ 00'

6⁰ 40'

3⁰ 20'

Vi Le Cn Ge Ta Ar Pi Aq Cp D-9 sign amsa name

Me Su Mo Me Ve Ma Ju Sa Sa D-9 sign lord
54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 D-9 Division Number

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For Libra Sign

There is only 1 Amsa in Libra Sign

with the ‘Amsa Name of Libra’

That is the 1st Division

(Refer to Libra Sign in D-9 Chart below)

So if any Planet or Lagna in D-1 Chart is placed between

the longitudinal degree of >= 0⁰ 00' and =< 3⁰ 20'

Then that Planet or Lagna

Would be placed in the Sign of Libra in the Navamsa Chart (D-9 Chart)
And qualifies to be referred to as the ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

If any Planet or Lagna is placed elsewhere in Libra

Then that Planet or Lagna would not qualify as a ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

Libra
Sign Number 7
Movable
9/9 8/9 7/9 6/9 5/9 4/9 3/9 2/9 1/9
9th 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
30⁰ 00'

26⁰ 40'

23⁰ 20'

20⁰ 00'

16⁰ 40'

13⁰ 20'

10⁰ 00'

6⁰ 40'

3⁰ 20'

Ge Ta Ar Pi Aq Cp Sg Sc Li D-9 sign amsa name

Me Ve Ma Ju Sa Sa Ju Ma Ve D-9 sign lord
63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 D-9 Division Number

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For Scorpio Sign

There is only 1 Amsa in Scorpio Sign

with the ‘Amsa Name of Scorpio’

That is the 5th Division

(Refer to Scorpio Sign in D-9 Chart below)

So if any Planet or Lagna in D-1 Chart is placed between

the longitudinal degree of > 13⁰ 20' and =< 16⁰ 40'

Then that Planet or Lagna

Would be placed in the Sign of Scorpio in the Navamsa Chart (D-9 Chart)
And qualifies to be referred to as the ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

If any Planet or Lagna is placed elsewhere in Scorpio

Then that Planet or Lagna would not qualify as a ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

Scorpio
Sign Number 8
Fixed
9/9 8/9 7/9 6/9 5/9 4/9 3/9 2/9 1/9
9th 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
30⁰ 00'

26⁰ 40'

23⁰ 20'

20⁰ 00'

16⁰ 40'

13⁰ 20'

10⁰ 00'

6⁰ 40'

3⁰ 20'

Pi Aq Cp Sg Sc Li Vi Le Cn D-9 sign amsa name

Ju Sa Sa Ju Ma Ve Me Su Mo D-9 sign lord
72 71 70 69 68 67 66 65 64 D-9 Division Number

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For Sagittarius Sign

There is only 1 Amsa in Sagittarius Sign

with the ‘Amsa Name of Sagittarius’

That is the 9th Division

(Refer to Sagittarius Sign in D-9 Chart below)

So if any Planet or Lagna in D-1 Chart is placed between

the longitudinal degree of > 26⁰ 40' and =< 30⁰ 00'

Then that Planet or Lagna

Would be placed in the Sign of Sagittarius in the Navamsa Chart (D-9 Chart)
And qualifies to be referred to as the ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

If any Planet or Lagna is placed elsewhere in Sagittarius

Then that Planet or Lagna would not qualify as a ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

Sagittarius
Sign Number 9
Common
9/9 8/9 7/9 6/9 5/9 4/9 3/9 2/9 1/9
9th 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
30⁰ 00'

26⁰ 40'

23⁰ 20'

20⁰ 00'

16⁰ 40'

13⁰ 20'

10⁰ 00'

6⁰ 40'

3⁰ 20'

Sg Sc Li Vi Le Cn Ge Ta Ar D-9 sign amsa name

Ju Ma Ve Me Su Mo Me Ve Ma D-9 sign lord
81 80 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 D-9 Division Number

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For Capricorn Sign

There is only 1 Amsa in Capricorn Sign

with the ‘Amsa Name of Capricorn’

That is the 1st Division

(Refer to Capricorn Sign in D-9 Chart below)

So if any Planet or Lagna in D-1 Chart is placed between

the longitudinal degree of >= 0⁰ 00' and =< 3⁰ 20'

Then that Planet or Lagna

Would be placed in the Sign of Capricorn in the Navamsa Chart (D-9 Chart)
And qualifies to be referred to as the ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

If any Planet or Lagna is placed elsewhere in Capricorn

Then that Planet or Lagna would not qualify as a ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

Capricorn
Sign Number 10
Movable
1/9 2/9 3/9 4/9 5/9 6/9 7/9 8/9 9/9
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
10⁰ 00'

13⁰ 20'

16⁰ 40'

20⁰ 00'

23⁰ 20'

26⁰ 40'

30⁰ 00'
3⁰ 20'

6⁰ 40'

Cp Aq Pi Ar Ta Ge Cn Le Vi D-9 sign amsa name

Sa Sa Ju Ma Ve Me Mo Su Me D-9 sign lord
82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 D-9 Division Number

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For Aquarius Sign

There is only 1 Amsa in Aquarius Sign

with the ‘Amsa Name of Aquarius’

That is the 5th Division

(Refer to Aquarius Sign in D-9 Chart below)

So if any Planet or Lagna in D-1 Chart is placed between

the longitudinal degree of > 13⁰ 20' and =< 16⁰ 40'

Then that Planet or Lagna

Would be placed in the Sign of Aquarius in the Navamsa Chart (D-9 Chart)
And qualifies to be referred to as the ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

If any Planet or Lagna is placed elsewhere in Aquarius

Then that Planet or Lagna would not qualify as a ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

Aquarius
Sign Number 11
Fixed
1/9 2/9 3/9 4/9 5/9 6/9 7/9 8/9 9/9
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
10⁰ 00'

13⁰ 20'

16⁰ 40'

20⁰ 00'

23⁰ 20'

26⁰ 40'

30⁰ 00'
3⁰ 20'

6⁰ 40'

Li Sc Sg Cp Aq Pi Ar Ta Ge D-9 sign amsa name

Ve Ma Ju Sa Sa Ju Ma Ve Me D-9 sign lord
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 D-9 Division Number

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For Pisces Sign

There is only 1 Amsa in Pisces Sign

with the ‘Amsa Name of Pisces’

That is the 9th Division

(Refer to Pisces Sign in D-9 Chart below)

So if any Planet or Lagna in D-1 Chart is placed between

the longitudinal degree of > 26⁰ 40' and =< 30⁰ 00'

Then that Planet or Lagna

Would be placed in the Sign of Pisces in the Navamsa Chart (D-9 Chart)
And qualifies to be referred to as the ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

If any Planet or Lagna is placed elsewhere in Pisces

Then that Planet or Lagna would not qualify as a ‘Vargottama Planet’ or ‘Vargottama Lagna’

Pisces
Sign Number 12
Common
1/9 2/9 3/9 4/9 5/9 6/9 7/9 8/9 9/9
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
10⁰ 00'

13⁰ 20'

16⁰ 40'

20⁰ 00'

23⁰ 20'

26⁰ 40'

30⁰ 00'
3⁰ 20'

6⁰ 40'

Cn Le Vi Li Sc Sg Cp Aq Pi D-9 sign amsa name

Mo Su Me Ve Ma Ju Sa Sa Ju D-9 sign lord
100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 D-9 Division Number

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Summary Table from the Above 12 Signs

Vargottama Table
Signs Movable, Fixed or Common Vargottama
Degrees

Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn Movable, Chara, Cardinal 0:00 to 3:20

Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius Fixed, Sthira 13:20 to 16:40

Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Common, Dwisvabhava, 26:40 to 30:00

Pisces Mutable

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Vargottama Terminology not used by Parasara
Merely Indirect Reference to Vargottama

I was looking for explanations on Vargottama by Parasara

But I am surprised that Parasara has not explained the concept and application of Vargottama

Then I looked at the Vargas by Parasara

Chapter 6 explains the ‘16 Divisions of a Sign’
Chapter 6 has 41 stanzas but the word ‘Vargottama’ has not been used

Chapter 7 explains on ‘Divisional Consideration’

Where Parasara explains on the use of the 16 divisions
And again the word ‘Vargottama’ has not been used

Note:
Indirect reference to Vargottama combinations have been made
when terminology such as Shad Vargas, or Sapta Vargas, or Dasa Vargas, or Shodasa Varga
are being used as follows:

Page 88

In Shad Vargas, the Varga Designation of ‘Kimsuka’

Simply means that the Planet placed in D-1 Chart
Is placed in the same Sign (in the same Amsa Sign)
In all the 6 Vargas,
Then that Planet would be referred to as ‘Kimsuka’.

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The word ‘Vargothama’ has been used in 2 places:
 In Chapter 12, titled ‘Effects of First House’, Page 129 Sloka (para) 10

In this para, the author under ‘Notes’ is explaining that the luminaries, that is the planets Sun and Moon
when in conjunction in the same sign should be also in the same pada (ie quarter)

This explanation does not teach the concept of Vargottama

 And in Chapter 36, titled ‘Many Other Yogas, Page 384 Sloka (para) 38-39

Page 383

Page 384
In this para, the author under ‘Notes’ is reiterating the definition of Vargottama
between D-01 and D-9 Charts

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Finding
So from the above, it is clear, that Parasara did not elaborate further on the applications and
interpretations for planets and the lagna when in Vargottama between D-1 and D-9 Charts.

On the contrary, Parasara hasn’t specifically used the terminology ‘Vargottama’

It is the author, who translated Parasara’s work, who used the terminology ‘Vargottama’ under ‘Notes’ to
the translations to the respective slokas.

Parasara’s reference has been to ‘similar amsas’ between the various varga charts
which he has grouped as a group of 6, of 7, of 10 and of 16.

Vargottama explained in Phaldeepika Bhavartha (Bodhini)

By Pandit Gopesh Kumar Ojha and Pandit Ashutosh Ojha

Chapter 3 – titled ‘Divisions of a Horoscope’

Page 51, Para 2, says:

“If a planet is in the same sign and same Navansha then it’s called Vargottam”

Page 51, Para 3, says:

Vargottama means in an excellent division.
The Vargottama planets are supposed to be very strong as if they are in their own sign

Vargottama explained in Laghu Jatakam Varaha Mihira's

Exposition of Profound Principles of Vedic Astrology Dr. K S Charak M.S. (SURGERY) F.R.C.S. (U.K.)
https://kupdf.net/download/laghu-jatakam-pdf_5914300edc0d60ca43e5e554_pdf
Chapter 2 Page 36 Shloka 7
On the Strength of Planets

The phrase – occupies its own Navamsa – means Vargottama

But it does not specifically refer to D-9 Navamsa Varga Chart

Note: upon perusing the above texts, my observation is that just the Amsa Divisions have been
explained in the original texts. The meanings, or the inferences, or the explanations on the
possible results and benefits have not been given.

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Vargottama explained in Brihaj-Jatakam of Varaha Mihira

Translated by Swami Vijnana-Nanda

https://archive.org/details/BrihatJatakaOfVarahamihiraBySwamiVijnananda/page/n34/mode/1up

The followings are extractions of the above book

Related to Vargottama
In Chapter 1 Sloka (Stanza) 14

Chapter 1 Sloka (Stanza) 14

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Among the above few texts above
This is the text where I have seen the word ‘Vargottama’
Being used in the Original Sanskrit Sloka

Here in Sloka 14, the definition parameters have been stipulated precisely
That is,
for Movable Signs, the 1st Navamsa
for Fixed Signs, the 5th Navamsa
for Common Signs, the 9th Navamsa
the Navamsa Nama and the Sign Name are the same
The application or interpretation of planets or lagna in vargottama
Have been explained in a few areas
But the explanation is quite comprehend

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Understanding Strength of a Planet in Vargottama (D-1 and D-9)

Vargottama planet is said to give ‘double the results’ during its Mahadasha,
whether that is ‘auspicious’ or ‘challenging’
depends on what the planet signifies in your chart.

http://www.anahitarao.com/vargottama-planets-double-the-power/

Vargottama means that the planet has become ‘very powerful’ in the chart of the native.
Whenever a Planet is Vargottama
the qualities of that planet
will become the part of the Individual’s characteristics.

https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-significance-of-Vargottama-planets-in-Vedic-astrology

The Vargottama planet will be very strong

and it will help the Native with its own qualities.
The Native will be displaying the qualities of your Vargottama planet.

Native’s evident qualities will be the same qualities of the Vargottama planets.
Different planet indicates different qualities.
So, the nature of the Vargottama planet will change according to the planets.

William D. Martinez
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-significance-of-Vargottama-planets-in-Vedic-astrology

Note:
From the above, when we say that the Vargottama becomes powerful
It is difficult to quantify the strength
Therefore, the word double is more applicable

Effects and Results of a Vargottama Planet

The general and popular understanding is that when a planet is Vargottama

It always confers ‘Positive’ or ‘Benefic’ Results

The Vargottama Planet has the similar acceptance like that of a Planet in Exaltation
That is, a planet in Exaltation always confers ‘Positive’ or ‘Benefic’ Results

Do refer to my Notes on Exaltation, for I tend to differ with this general view
My finding says that the exaltation point is an astronomical longitudinal position in the solar system
from where the rays of the planet reach earth in full intensity
But whether the rays are benefic or malefic depends on the Lagna in the Native’s Chart

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In the similar manner and context I would look upon the Vargottama Planet
Because the placement of the planet
Within a defined longitudinal range in a Sign
Is what decides whether the planet is Vargottama or not

If, for the Lagna, the planet is a Functional Benefic planet

Then it would confer good and positive results

If, for the Lagna, the planet is a Functional Malefic planet

Then it would confer bad and negative results

And because the planet is a vargottama

The Benefic and Malefic Results are Doubled

Under Oocha Bala, we have discussed

how to compute the Strength of the Planets
by virtue of its placement in the Birth Chart
in terms of Virupas and in Percentages

Please refer to the Notes on Oocha Bala

So, if the Planet is Vargottama

The strength is 2 times the Oocha Bala Strength

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Vargottama Planet in Exaltation
The Exaltation Point and the Vargottama Range
Are not the same for the planets within the Sign as follows:

Planet Exaltation Exaltation Degree Vargottama Vargottama

Sign Pada degree
Sun Aries 10 degrees 1st Pada 0:00 to 3:20
Moon Taurus 3 degrees 5th Pada 13:20 to 16:00
Mars Capricorn 28 degrees 5th Pada 13:20 to 16:00
Mercury Virgo 15 degrees 9th Pada 26:40 to 30:00
Jupiter Cancer 5 degrees 1st Pada 0:00 to 3:20
Venus Pisces 27 degrees 9th Pada 26:40 to 30:00
Saturn Libra 20 degrees 1st Pada 0:00 to 3:20
Rahu Taurus Degrees not given 5th Pada 13:20 to 16:00
Ketu Scorpio Degrees not given 5th Pada 13:20 to 16:00

Note:
Venus is the only planet where the Exaltation Point falls within the Vargottama Range.
So if Venus is Vargottama in Pisces, the total strength would be 200%
Exaltation strength would be 100% and Vargottama doubles the strength

For the other planets, the Exaltation strength would be lesser than 100%
for details, we have to refer to Notes on Oocha Bala and then double the percentage

Vargottama Planet in Debilitation

The Debilitation Point and the Vargottama Range
Are not the same for the planets within the Sign as follows:

Planet Debilitation Debilitation Degree Vargottama Vargottama

Sign Pada degree
st
Sun Libra 10 degrees 1 Pada 0:00 to 3:20
Moon Scorpio 3 degrees 5th Pada 13:20 to 16:00
Mars Cancer 28 degrees 1st Pada 0:00 to 3:20
Mercury Pisces 15 degrees 9th Pada 26:40 to 30:00
Jupiter Capricorn 5 degrees 1st Pada 0:00 to 3:20
Venus Virgo 27 degrees 9th Pada 26:40 to 30:00
Saturn Aries 20 degrees 1st Pada 0:00 to 3:20
Rahu Scorpio Degrees not given 5th Pada 13:20 to 16:00
Ketu Taurus Degrees not given 5th Pada 13:20 to 16:00

Note:
Venus is the only planet where the Debilitation Point falls within the Vargottama Range.
So if Venus is Vargottama in Virgo, the total strength would still be 0%
Debilitation strength would be 0% even though Vargottama doubles the strength

For the other planets, the Debilitation strength would be slightly greater than 0%
for details, we have to refer to Notes on Oocha Bala and then double the percentage

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Lords of Dustana Houses are Vargottama Planets
6th, 8th and 12th Lords

If the Lords of the Dustana Houses are Vargottama

Then the strength of the malefic energies are doubled

For Cancer Lagna, Saturn is Lord of the 8 th House

And depending on its placement
The Oocha Bala would be doubled

For Cancer Lagna, Rahu is Lord of 12th House

And is placed in Aries in the 1st Pada
And it is Vargottama

Aries is the 10th House of Career

The Career of the Native, who is known to me, has been very badly affected
Native is around 52 years old when these Notes were prepared in 2020.
He was in employment and resigned to venture into business during his Mars Mahadasa
He failed in the business, though in the beginning it was promising
Then he was unemployed for 7 years
And went back into employment which he lost due to his ferocious anger
Presently, running Rahu Mahadasa and is still struggling in his career

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