Shloka 9
Graha-daśā, Rāśi-adhipatya, Śakuna (Omens), and Nakṣatra-Lakṣaṇa on the Solar Diagram
धनुः सुर गुरोश्चैव शनेर्मकरकुम्भकौ / मीनः सुरगुरोश्चैव ग्रहक्षेत्रं प्रकीर्तितम्
dhanuḥ sura guroścaiva śanermakarakumbhakau / mīnaḥ suraguroścaiva grahakṣetraṃ prakīrtitam
धनुः सुरगुरोः क्षेत्रं, मीनोऽपि सुरगुरोः स्मृतः। मकरकुम्भकौ शनेः, ग्रहक्षेत्रं प्रकीर्तितम्॥
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces; Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius—planetary governance as an ordered system.
Vedantic Theme: Cosmic order (niyati) within prakriti; wise living aligns with order while seeking the transcendent.
Application: Use as foundational mapping in jyotisha; reflect on Jupiter themes (wisdom, dharma) and Saturn themes (discipline, endurance) as virtues to cultivate.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial map
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.60.7-1.60.8 (rashi-ksetra sequence)
FAQs
This verse identifies the zodiac signs ruled by Jupiter and Saturn, forming a basis for interpreting planetary strength and timing in the Purana’s Jyotiṣa-oriented guidance.
It does not directly describe the soul’s post-death journey; instead, it provides astrological rulerships used for dharmic decision-making and ritual timing, which the text connects elsewhere to merit (puṇya) and conduct.
Use it as a traditional reference for Saturn/Jupiter sign rulerships when studying classical Jyotiṣa or selecting auspicious timings (muhūrta) for dharmic observances.