# Master Shastric Muhurtha Rule Book & Classical Inventory **Project:** Gurusthan Vedic Drik Panchang & Personalized Muhurtha Engine **Document Code:** `GURUSTHAN-MUHURTHA-SHASTRA-INV-V2` **Classification:** Canonical Vedic Astrological Election (ముహూర్తశాస్త్ర సమగ్ర గ్రంథాల సూత్ర నిఘంటువు) — Complete Extracted Rule Corpus, Dispute Reconciliation Matrix & Algorithmic Specification **Authority:** Classical Jyotisha & Dharmashastra Corpus [B01]–[B12] --- ## 1. Classical Source Bibliography & Canonical Reference IDs Every rule, calculation, penalty, and weight in the Gurusthan Muhurtha Engine is directly derived from and cross-referenced to twelve authoritative Sanskrit and regional canonical treatises: | Book ID | Classical Sanskrit / Oriental Source | Author / Sage / Compendium | Tradition & Scope | Key Topics & Canonical Authority | |:---|:---|:---|:---|:---| | **[B01]** | **Muhūrta Cintāmaṇi** (मुहूर्तचिन्तामणिः) | Daivajñavarya Śrī Rāma (1522 CE), with *Pīyūṣadhārā* (पीयूषधारा) commentary by nephew Govinda Daivajña | Northern & Pan-Indian standard | 13 Adhyayas: Universal 21 Mahādoṣas, Nakṣatra-Prakaraṇa, Saṁskāras, Vivāha (110 verses), Gṛhapraveśa, Yātrā, Vastu, Devapratishtha. The paramount pan-Indian gold standard. | | **[B02]** | **Muhūrta Darpaṇam** (ముహూర్త దర్పణము / मुहूर्तदर्पणम्) | Classical Andhra / South Indian Daivajna Tradition | South Indian / Telugu / Tamil Panchangam | In-depth Tarabala (3 Paryayas), Chandrabala (Paksha distinctions), Apasavyam, Kartari, Jamitra subtleties, Kuta agreement (10/20 Poruthams), and regional Samskara customs. | | **[B03]** | **Sarvārtha Cintāmaṇi** (सर्वार्थचिन्तामणिः) | Daivajña Veṅkaṭeśa Śarmā (13th Century CE) | Classic Predictive & Electional Synthesizer | Graha Bala (Planetary Strengths), Bhāva Bala, Shubha/Papa Yoga formulations, Lagna Shuddhi for vital undertakings, Shadvarga analysis in electional moments. | | **[B04]** | **Muhūrta Mārtaṇḍa** (मुहूर्तमार्तण्डः) | Nārāyaṇa Daivajña (1571 CE), with author's own *Mārtaṇḍa-Prakāśikā* commentary | High-density poetic mnemonic compendium | Rapid evaluation tables, Dosha cancellation exceptions (परिहार - Parihara), micro-timing exemptions, Godhuli validation. | | **[B05]** | **Kālaprakāśikā** (कालप्रकाशिका) | Mahāmahopādhyāya Narasiṁha Daivajña | Southern Classical Electional Encyclopedia | Exhaustive 35+ chapters covering Vivaha, Upanayana, Seemantha, Pumsavana, Vastu, Agriculture, Court/State undertakings, Mrityu Bhagas, and Pushkaramsha. | | **[B06]** | **Bṛhat Saṁhitā** (बृहत्संहिता) | Ācārya Varāhamihira (505 CE), with Bhattotpala commentary | Ancient Vedic Samhita foundation | Chapters 53 (*Vāstuvidyā*), 97–100 (*Yātrā*, *Vivāha*, *Graha Gochara*, *Nakṣatra Kūṭa*). Cosmological cycles and fundamental celestial mechanics. | | **[B07]** | **Nirṇayasindhu** (निर्णयसिन्धुः) | Bhaṭṭa Kamalākara (1612 CE) | Paramount Canonical Dharmaśāstra Digest | Pariśiṣṭa on Saṁskāra Kāla, Vivāha timing, Tithi Viddha rules (Purvaviddha vs Paraviddha), Adhikamāsa prohibitions, Pitṛ-pakṣa restrictions, Sankranti doshas. | | **[B08]** | **Dharmasindhu** (धर्मसिन्धुः) | Kāśīnātha Upādhyāya (1790 CE) | Vedic Ritual, Kāla & Vrata authority | Detailed micro-specifications on Vratas, Samskaras, Shraaddha, Eclipse purification (Grahana Vedha), Guru/Shukra Moudhya remedies and Balya/Vriddha calculations. | | **[B09]** | **Āpastamba Gṛhyasūtra** (आपस्तम्बगृह्यसूत्रम्) & **Āśvalāyana Gṛhyasūtra** (आश्वलायनगृह्यसूत्रम्) | Maharṣi Āpastamba (Kṛṣṇa Yajurveda) & Śaunaka / Āśvalāyana (Ṛgveda) | Original Vedic Sutra literature | Primary Vedic injunctions on marriage seasons, Upanayana ages, Godana, Chaula, and auspicious Uttarayana windows. Root authority for Vedic domestic rituals. | | **[B10]** | **Bodhāyana & Pāraskara Gṛhyasūtras** (बोधायन-पारस्करगृह्यसूत्रे) | Maharṣi Bodhāyana & Maharṣi Pāraskara (Śukla Yajurveda) | Vedic Grihya Karma rites | Exact canonical rules on Namakarana (10th/12th/101st day), Annaprashana (6th month), and Griha-Nirmana foundation rituals. | | **[B11]** | **Vidyamādhavīyam** (विद्यमाधवीयम्) | Vidyāmādhava Daivajña (14th Century CE), with *Muhūrtadīpikā* commentary by son Viṣṇu | Kerala / Karnataka / Andhra classical school | Master treatise on Shodasha Samskaras, Ashtakavarga electional integration, Jamitra-Vedha subtleties, and Dosha-Bhanga formulas. | | **[B12]** | **Gauri & Bhārgava Pañcāṅga Tradition** (గౌరీ పంచాంగం & భార్గవ పంచాంగం / శుక్ర ఘడియలు) | Traditional South Indian & Andhra Jyotisha Parampara | Diurnal & Nocturnal Micro-timing | 8 Gowri kalams (Day/Night) and 60 Bhargava ghatis (24-min micro-slots from local Sunrise) for immediate actionable electional windows. | --- ## 2. Universal Panchāṅga Śuddhi Rules (సర్వ సాధారణ పంచాంగ శుద్ధి నియమాలు) Before any personalized horoscope or event-specific evaluation, every candidate Muhurtha must be evaluated against **Pancha-Anga Shuddhi** as codified in *Muhūrta Cintāmaṇi* (Adhyāya 1–2), *Muhūrta Darpaṇam* (Ch. 1), and *Kālaprakāśikā* (Ch. 1–4). ### Rule UNI-01: Tithi Śuddhi (తిథి శుద్ధి) - **Source:** [B01] 1.15–20; [B02] 1.8; [B07] 1.12–25; [B08] 1.5. - **Classification of Tithis:** - **Nandā (1, 6, 11):** Ruled by Venus/Fire; auspicious for festivals, arts, business, physical activities. - **Bhadrā (2, 7, 12):** Ruled by Mercury/Earth; auspicious for journeys, trade, entering homes, marriage. - **Jayā (3, 8, 13):** Ruled by Mars/Air; auspicious for military, litigation, courage, buying vehicles. - **Riktā (4, 9, 14):** Ruled by Saturn/Water; **"रिक्तसंज्ञा महाकष्टा"** — Empty, hollow. **Strictly prohibited** for marriage, grihapravesha, journeys, upanayana, and investments. Permissible only for war, surgical excision, exorcism, and weapon manufacturing. - **Pūrṇā (5, 10, 15/Purnima):** Ruled by Jupiter/Akasha; supremely auspicious for all sacred and constructive activities. - **Forbidden Tithi Conditions:** - **Amāvāsyā (30th):** Completely forbidden for all auspicious rites (Pitru-karmas only), except for Tantric initiations. - **Kṣaya Tithi (Declining/Omitted Tithi):** A tithi that begins and ends between two consecutive sunrises. Highly inauspicious (*"क्षयतिथिर्विनाशाय"*). - **Vṛddhi Tithi (Extended Tithi):** A tithi touching two sunrises. Moderately auspicious for religious vows. - **Galagraha Tithis:** Krishna Trayodashi (13), Krishna Chaturdashi (14), Amavasya (30), Shukla Pratipada (1), Shukla Dvitiya (2), Shukla Trayodashi (13) — forbidden for commencing Vedic studies. - **Parva Tithis:** 8, 14, Purnima, Amavasya, Sankranti — strictly forbidden for cohabitation (Garbhadhana) and travel. ### Rule UNI-02: Vāra Śuddhi (వార శుద్ధి) - **Source:** [B01] 1.21–25; [B02] 1.10; [B05] 2.1–6. - **Auspicious Weekdays (Saumya Vāras):** - **Somavāra (Monday):** Moon — auspicious for liquids, agriculture, dairy, gentle arts, female rites. - **Budhavāra (Wednesday):** Mercury — auspicious for learning, writing, trade, accounting, travel, diplomacy. - **Guruvāra (Thursday):** Jupiter — supreme benefic for spiritual initiation, marriage, construction, high finance. - **Śukravāra (Friday):** Venus — supreme benefic for marriage, jewelry, fine arts, vehicle purchase, luxury. - **Inauspicious / Severe Weekdays (Krūra Vāras):** - **Ravivāra (Sunday):** Sun — harsh; acceptable for coronations, royal audience, government dealings, surgery. Prohibited for marriage. - **Maṅgalavāra (Tuesday):** Mars — fire, blood, disputes. **Strictly prohibited** for marriage, house construction, entering homes, and real estate acquisition. Highly recommended for surgical operations and battle. - **Śanivāra (Saturday):** Saturn — delay, sorrow, servitude. Prohibited for most sanskaras. Auspicious for iron/mining, oil, factory establishment, agriculture, and dealing with old structures. - **Hora & Dina-Adhipati:** The ruler of the planetary hour (Hora) must be a natural benefic or friend of the event lord. ### Rule UNI-03: Nakṣatra Śuddhi & Classification (నక్షత్ర విభాగము) - **Source:** [B01] 1.26–33; [B02] 1.15–20; [B06] 97.1–10. - **The Seven Ganas of Nakshatras:** 1. **Dhruva / Sthira (Fixed):** *Rohiṇī, Uttara Phālgunī, Uttara Āṣāḍhā, Uttara Bhādrapadā*. Ideal for foundation, coronation, housewarming, marriage, permanent investments. 2. **Cala / Cara (Movable):** *Punarvasu, Svātī, Śravaṇa, Dhaniṣṭhā, Śatabhiṣak*. Ideal for vehicles, journeys, horticulture, physical movement. 3. **Ugra / Krūra (Fierce):** *Bharaṇī, Maghā, Pūrva Phālgunī, Pūrva Āṣāḍhā, Pūrva Bhādrapadā*. Strictly prohibited for auspicious rites; suitable for demolition, war, surgery, poison administration. 4. **Miśra / Sādhāraṇa (Mixed):** *Kṛttikā, Viśākhā*. Suitable for fire rituals, smelting, furnace setup, martial arts. 5. **Kṣipra / Laghu (Swift):** *Aśvinī, Puṣya, Hasta*. Supreme for trade, medicine intake, education, jewel wearing, travel. 6. **Mṛdu / Maitra (Tender):** *Mṛgaśīrṣā, Citrā, Anurādhā, Revatī*. Supreme for marriage, wearing new clothes, music, arts, intimacy. 7. **Tīkṣṇa / Dāruṇa (Sharp):** *Ārdrā, Āśleṣā, Jyeṣṭhā, Mūlā*. Destructive; avoid for sacred rites; used for black magic mitigation, weapon creation, breaking partnerships. ### Rule UNI-04: Yoga Śuddhi & The 8 Prohibited Yogas (నిషిద్ధ యోగములు) - **Source:** [B01] 2.18–22; [B02] 1.25; [B05] 3.12. - The 27 Nitya Yogas are checked for the 8 inherently malefic Yogas with their specific toxic ghati spans (*Tyājya Ghatis*): 1. **Viṣkambha:** Prohibit the first **3 Ghatis** (72 minutes). 2. **Atigaṇḍa:** Prohibit the first **6 Ghatis** (144 minutes). 3. **Śūla:** Prohibit the first **5 Ghatis** (120 minutes). 4. **Gaṇḍa:** Prohibit the first **6 Ghatis** (144 minutes). 5. **Vyāghāta:** Prohibit the first **9 Ghatis** (216 minutes). 6. **Vajra:** Prohibit the first **3 Ghatis** (72 minutes). 7. **Vyatīpāta:** **Strictly prohibited for its entire duration** (Fatal Mahāpāta dosha). 8. **Vaidhṛti:** **Strictly prohibited for its entire duration** (Fatal Mahāpāta dosha). - *Engine Rule:* The remaining 19 Yogas are deemed shuddha, with *Siddha, Sadhya, Shubha, Shiva, Amrita* adding positive weights. ### Rule UNI-05: Karaṇa Śuddhi & Viṣṭi (Bhadra) Prohibition (కరణ శుద్ధి & భద్ర) - **Source:** [B01] 2.23–27; [B02] 1.30; [B04] 2.8; [B07] 1.45. - The 11 Karanas comprise 7 Movable (Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Garija, Vanija, Vishti) and 4 Fixed (Shakuni, Chatushpada, Naga, Kintughna). - **Viṣṭi (Bhadrā) Karaṇa Injunction:** - *"विष्टिं त्यजेत्सर्वकार्येषु विवाहे मरणप्रदा । गृहारम्भे गृहं हन्ति यात्रायां प्राणसंशयः ॥"* ([B01] 2.24). - Bhadra is strictly prohibited for marriage, foundation, housewarming, and travel. - **Bhadra Vāsa (Residence of Bhadra):** - Moon in Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Scorpio $\rightarrow$ Bhadra resides in **Svarga (Heaven)** (Harmless to Earth). - Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanus, Makara $\rightarrow$ Bhadra resides in **Pātāla (Netherworld)** (Wealth-giving on Earth). - Moon in Karkataka, Simha, Kumbha, Meena $\rightarrow$ Bhadra resides in **Mṛtyuloka (Earth)** — **Extremely lethal; causes total destruction**. - **Bhadra Mukh & Puchha (Face vs Tail):** - Bhadra Mukha (the initial 5 ghatis of Bhadra) must be abandoned under all circumstances. - Bhadra Puccha (the terminal 3 ghatis of Bhadra) grants victory and is permissible in emergency elections. --- ## 3. Individual Tarabala & Chandrabala Mathematical Formulations ### Rule UNI-06: Individual Tarabala Formulation (తారాబల గణితం) - **Source:** [B01] 1.34; [B02] 2.4–10; [B05] 2.8; [B11] 3.12. - **Formula:** Let $N_b \in [1, 27]$ be the Seeker's Janma Nakshatra. Let $N_t \in [1, 27]$ be the Transit Nakshatra of the candidate day. Distance $D = (N_t - N_b + 27) \pmod{27} + 1$. Paryāya Cycle $P = \lceil D / 9 \rceil \in \{1, 2, 3\}$. Tara Number $T = ((D - 1) \pmod 9) + 1$. | Tara No. ($T$) | Name | Sanskrit | Result & Shastric Significance | Weight | Penalty / Bonus | |:---:|:---|:---|:---|:---:|:---| | **1** | **Janma** | जन्म | Body, Physicality. Vulnerable. In 1st cycle, avoid for marriage/travel; acceptable in 2nd/3rd cycles or for coronation. | 50% | Neutral (-5 to +5) | | **2** | **Sampat** | सम्पत् | Wealth, Prosperity, Material Expansion. Highly auspicious. | 100% | **+100% Bonus** | | **3** | **Vipat** | विपत् | Danger, Misfortune, Accidents, Unexpected Losses. Inauspicious. | 25% | **-60% Penalty** | | **4** | **Kṣema** | क्षेम | Well-being, Safety, Security, Flourishing Health. Highly auspicious. | 100% | **+100% Bonus** | | **5** | **Pratyak** | प्रत्यक् | Obstacles, Enmity, Hindrances, Litigation, Opposition. Inauspicious. | 25% | **-60% Penalty** | | **6** | **Sādhana** | साधन | Achievement, Fulfillment, Success of Ambition, Realization. Highly auspicious. | 100% | **+100% Bonus** | | **7** | **Naidhana (Vadha)** | नैधन / वध | Destruction, Death-like affliction, Fatal Collapse. **Strictly Prohibited**. | 0% | **-100% Fatal (Cap score at 25)** | | **8** | **Mitra** | मित्र | Friendly, Companionship, Ease of execution, Harmony. Auspicious. | 90% | **+90% Bonus** | | **9** | **Parama Mitra** | परममित्र | Supreme Benefic, Highest Fortune, Divine Assistance. Highly auspicious. | 100% | **+100% Bonus** | ### Rule UNI-07: Individual Chandrabala Formulation (చంద్రబల గణితం) - **Source:** [B01] 1.36; [B02] 2.15; [B03] 2.22; [B04] 1.18. - **Formula:** Let $R_b \in [1, 12]$ be the Seeker's Janma Rashi. Let $R_t \in [1, 12]$ be the Transit Moon Rashi of the candidate moment. House $H = (R_t - R_b + 12) \pmod{12} + 1$. | House ($H$) | Classical Sanskrit Term | Shukla Paksha (Bright) | Krishna Paksha (Dark) | Scoring Weight | Canonical Evaluation | |:---:|:---|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---| | **1st** | Janma Candra | Auspicious | Auspicious | 80% | Favorable (Fortify with lagna aspect) | | **2nd** | Dhana Candra | Auspicious | Inauspicious / Weak | 75% | Bright Moon excellent; Dark Moon weak | | **3rd** | Bhrātṛ / Sahaja | **Highly Auspicious** | **Highly Auspicious** | 100% | **Upachaya — Supreme Strength** | | **4th** | Sukha Candra | Weak / Obstacle | Inauspicious | 40% | Requires Jupiter/Venus aspect | | **5th** | Putra / Buddhi | Auspicious | Inauspicious / Weak | 75% | Bright Moon excellent for intellect | | **6th** | Śatru-Jaya | **Highly Auspicious** | **Highly Auspicious** | 100% | **Upachaya — Victory over Enmity** | | **7th** | Jāyā / Kalatra | Auspicious | Auspicious | 85% | Favorable (Provided not in Jamitra dosha) | | **8th** | **Aṣṭama Candra** | **Strictly Forbidden** | **Strictly Forbidden** | **0%** | **Fatal Flaw — Cap score at 25 (Grade D)** | | **9th** | Dharma / Bhāgya | Auspicious | Inauspicious / Weak | 75% | Favorable during waxing Moon | | **10th** | Karma Candra | **Highly Auspicious** | **Highly Auspicious** | 100% | **Upachaya — Career & Social Triumph** | | **11th** | Lābha Candra | **Highly Auspicious** | **Highly Auspicious** | 100% | **Upachaya — Maximum Gains & Wealth** | | **12th** | Vyaya Candra | Inauspicious | Strictly Forbidden | 20% | Heavy expenses, loss of vitality | --- ## 4. The 21 Universal Mahādoṣas (మహాదోషములు) Codified in *Muhūrta Cintāmaṇi* (Adhyāya 2, Verses 1–55) and *Kālaprakāśikā* (Ch. 3–5), the **21 Mahādoṣas** represent the classical filter of fatal flaws that destroy an electional chart: 1. **MD-01: Pañcāṅga Śuddhi Rahitya (పంచాంగ శుద్ధి రాహిత్యం):** Candidate moment afflicted by Rikta tithi, Amavasya, Tuesday/Sunday in contraindicated events, prohibited Nakshatra, toxic Yoga span, or Vishti Karana. 2. **MD-02: Sūrya Saṅkrānti Doṣa (సూర్య సంక్రాంతి దోషం):** The exact moment Sun moves from one zodiac sign to the next. The 16 Ghatis (6 hours 24 mins) before and after Sankranti are strictly contaminated for all sacred rites (*"संक्रान्तौ षोडश प्राक् च पराश्च घटिकास्त्यजेत्"*). 3. **MD-03: Kartarī Doṣa (కర్తరీ దోషం):** Lagna or Moon flanked on both sides (12th and 2nd houses) by natural malefics (Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu). Destroys the life and longevity of the event (*Pāpa-Kartarī*). 4. **MD-04: Jāmitra Doṣa (జామిత్ర దోషం):** 7th house from election Lagna or Moon occupied by any planet, particularly malefics. In marriage, it causes widowhood/separation; in travel, death; in business, loss of partner. 5. **MD-05: Gaṇḍānta Doṣa (గండాంత దోషం):** - *Tithi Gaṇḍānta:* Junction between Purna and Nanda tithis (last 2 ghatis of 5, 10, 15 and first 2 ghatis of 6, 11, 1). - *Nakṣatra Gaṇḍānta:* Junction between Water and Fire stars: Revati-Ashwini, Ashlesha-Magha, Jyeshtha-Mula (last 2 ghatis and first 2 ghatis). - *Lagna Gaṇḍānta:* Junction between Pisces-Aries, Cancer-Leo, Scorpio-Sagittarius (last 1/2 ghati and first 1/2 ghati). 6. **MD-06: Dagdha Tithi / Vāra Doṣa (దగ్ధ తిథి దోషం):** Inauspicious conjunction of specific weekdays and tithis (e.g., Sun on 12th, Mon on 11th, Tue on 5th, Wed on 3rd, Thu on 6th, Fri on 8th, Sat on 9th). 7. **MD-07: Viṣa Ghaṭikā Doṣa (విష ఘటికలు / త్యాజ్య కాలం):** Toxic 4-ghati (96-minute) window present in each of the 27 Nakshatras (e.g., Ashwini starting at 50th ghati, Bharani at 24th, Krittika at 30th, Rohini at 40th, etc.). 8. **MD-08: Hutāśana Yoga (హుతాశన యోగం):** Harmful combination of weekday and tithi that generates incendiary, destructive energies. 9. **MD-09: Uṣṇa Doṣa (ఉష్ణ దోషం):** Specific fiery spans within certain stars that cause burning, fever, and physical agitation. 10. **MD-10: Kulika, Yamaghaṇṭa & Kāla-Velā (కుళిక, యమఘంట, కాలవేల):** Diurnal malefic sub-periods ruled by Saturn, Jupiter's dark son, and Sun. Kulika destroys wealth; Yamaghanta destroys life; Kala-vela destroys efforts. 11. **MD-11: Durmuhūrta & Varjyam (దుర్ముహూర్తం & వర్జ్యం):** Calculated based on local sunrise-sunset divisions. 15 diurnal muhurthas; specific slots on each weekday are designated Durmuhurthas. 12. **MD-12: Lattā Doṣa (లత్తా దోషం - Planetary Kick):** Planets kick backwards or forwards onto specific Nakshatras: - Sun kicks 12th star forward; Mars kicks 3rd star backward; Jupiter kicks 6th star forward; Saturn kicks 8th star backward; Venus kicks 5th star backward; Rahu kicks 9th star forward. 13. **MD-13: Pāta Doṣa (పాత దోషం - Vyatīpāta & Vaidhṛti):** Occurs when Sun and Moon have equal declinations on opposite or same sides of the celestial equator. Renders the entire day contaminated. 14. **MD-14: Ekārgala Doṣa (ఏకార్గళ దోషం):** Inauspicious chord association between Solar and Lunar nakshatras occurring during Shukla or Krishna pakshas. 15. **MD-15: Upagraha Doṣa (ఉపగ్రహ దోషం):** Affliction by shadow non-luminous planets (Dhūma, Vyatīpāta, Paridhi, Indracāpa, Upaketu) transiting the election star or Lagna. 16. **MD-16: Krūra-Saṁmoha & Bāṇa Doṣa (బాణ దోషం):** Five arrows of distress: *Rogabāṇa* (Disease), *Agnibāṇa* (Fire), *Rājabāṇa* (State harassment), *Corabāṇa* (Theft), *Mṛtyubāṇa* (Death). 17. **MD-17: Mṛtyu Bhāga (మృత్యు భాగములు):** Specific fatal degrees in each of the 12 signs for Moon and Lagna (e.g., Moon at 26° Aries, 12° Taurus, 13° Gemini, 25° Cancer, 24° Leo, 11° Virgo, 26° Libra, 14° Scorpio, 13° Sagittarius, 25° Capricorn, 5° Aquarius, 12° Pisces). 18. **MD-18: Grahaṇa Vedha (గ్రహణ వేధ):** Solar or Lunar eclipse contamination. 3 days prior and 1 day after an eclipse are forbidden for all auspicious sanskaras. If eclipse occurs in the subject's Janma Rashi, prohibited for 6 months. 19. **MD-19: Guru & Śukra Moudhya (గురు శుక్ర మౌఢ్యమి - Combustion):** Combustion of Jupiter or Venus by proximity to Sun. Also covers *Bālya* (infancy) and *Vṛddha* (senility) periods. 20. **MD-20: Śūnya Māsa, Malamāsa & Pitṛ-Pakṣa (శూన్య మాసములు):** Adhika Masa (intercalary lunar month), Kshaya Masa, Solar months of Dhanus/Meena (Dhanurmasam / Malamaas), and Mahalaya Pitru Paksha. 21. **MD-21: Aṣṭama Lagna & Rāśi Śūnya (అష్టమ లగ్నం & రాశి శూన్య):** Ascendant of the Muhurtha falling in the 8th house from the seeker's Janma Lagna or Janma Rashi, or falling in an inherently vacant/cursed sign for that tithi. --- ## 5. Exhaustive Event-Wise Injunctions ([EV-01] to [EV-13]) ### [EV-01] VIVĀHA MUHŪRTA (Marriage / వివాహ ముహూర్తం) - **Canonical Sources:** [B01] Adhyāya 6 (Verses 1–110); [B02] Vivāha Prakaraṇam; [B05] Ch. 11–18; [B07] Pariccheda 3; [B08] Pariccheda 3; [B09] Āpastamba 1.1–3. - **Rule VIV-01 (Māsa & Ayana):** Uttarāyaṇa preferred. Auspicious lunar months: Māgha, Phālguna, Vaiśākha, Jyeṣṭha. Acceptable: Mārgaśīrṣa, Āṣāḍha (prior to Śayana Ekādaśī). Strictly prohibited: Caitra (pan-Indian rule), Śrāvaṇa, Bhādrapada, Āśvina (Cāturmāsya). - **Rule VIV-02 (Auspicious Stars):** Rohiṇī (4), Mṛgaśīrṣā (5), Maghā (10), Uttara Phālgunī (12), Hasta (13), Svātī (15), Anurādhā (17), Mūlā (19), Uttara Āṣāḍhā (21), Uttara Bhādrapadā (26), Revatī (27). - **Rule VIV-03 (Bala Traya):** - **Guru Bala:** Essential for Bride (Jupiter in 2, 5, 7, 9, 11 from Janma Rashi; 1, 3, 4, 10 require Pooja parihara; 6, 8, 12 strictly prohibited). - **Sūrya Bala:** Essential for Groom (Sun in 3, 6, 10, 11 from Janma Rashi; 1, 2, 5, 7, 9 require parihara; 4, 8, 12 prohibited). - **Candra Bala:** Essential for Both (Moon in 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11; strictly avoiding 8th). - **Rule VIV-04 (Lagna Shuddhi):** - 7th House must be completely empty (*Jāmitra Śuddhi*). - 8th House must be strictly unoccupied by Mars, Sun, Saturn, Rahu. - Mars must not occupy the 8th house (*Kuja-Aṣṭama* causes early widowhood). - Benefics in Kendras (1, 4, 10) and Trikonas (5, 9). Malefics in Upachayas (3, 6, 11). ### [EV-02] GṚHAPRAVEŚA (Housewarming / గృహప్రవేశం) - **Canonical Sources:** [B01] Adhyāya 10 (1–32); [B02] pp. 142–168; [B04] Prakaraṇa 8; [B05] Ch. 28; [B06] Ch. 53; [B08] Pariccheda 3. - **Rule GRP-01 (Three Fold Classification):** - *Apūrva:* First entry into a newly built home. Strict Uttarāyaṇa, specific solar months. - *Sapūrva:* Re-entry after long foreign stay/journey. Dakshinayana permitted. - *Dvandva / Jīrṇa:* Entry after rebuilding/renovating damaged structure. - **Rule GRP-02 (Solar Months):** Sun in Kumbha, Meena (see conflict), Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna. - **Rule GRP-03 (Lagna & 8th House Purity):** Sthira Lagnas (Vrishabha, Simha, Vrishchika, Kumbha) mandatory for permanence. 8th house must be **completely vacant** (*"रन्ध्रे न कोऽपि ग्रहः"*). ### [EV-03] BHŪMI PŪJĀ & ŚAṄKUSTHĀPANA (Foundation Laying / భూమిపూజ, శంకుస్థాపన) - **Canonical Sources:** [B01] Adhyāya 9; [B05] Ch. 27; [B06] Ch. 53; [B10] Bodhāyana. - **Rule BHU-01 (Vāstu Puruṣa Orientation):** Vāstu Puruṣa head/mouth direction must be calculated. Foundation trench must be dug in the direction of his feet or back, never into the mouth/head. - **Rule BHU-02 (Tithis & Days):** Tithis 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 15. Weekdays: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri. Fixed signs in Lagna. ### [EV-04] PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE PURCHASE (స్థిరాస్తి, భూమి క్రయవిక్రయాలు) - **Canonical Sources:** [B01] Ch. 9; [B02] Ch. 8; [B03] Ch. 4; [B05] Ch. 27. - **Rule PRO-01 (4th House & 4th Lord Fortification):** - Sanskrit: *"चतुर्थेशे बलोपेते चतुर्थे पापनाशिते । भूलाभो जायते नित्यं धनधान्यसमृद्धिदः ॥"* - 4th House must be completely unafflicted by malefics. 4th Lord must be strong and aspected by Jupiter/Venus. - **Rule PRO-02 (Mars Day & Nakshatra Prohibition):** - Tuesday is strictly prohibited for property purchase and land deed registration (*"भौमवारे न कर्तव्यं भूमिदानक्रयादिकम्"*). - Fixed signs in Lagna and Navamsha ensure lasting possession. ### [EV-05] VYĀPĀRĀRAMBHA (Business Opening & Trade / వ్యాపారారంభం) - **Canonical Sources:** [B01] Adhyāya 11; [B02] Krayavikraya; [B04] Prakaraṇa 10; [B05] Ch. 24. - **Rule VYA-01 (11th & 2nd House Fortification):** 11th House (Lābha - Profits) and 2nd House (Dhana - Treasury) must be occupied or aspected by natural benefics (Jupiter, Mercury, Venus). - **Rule VYA-02 (Mercury & Jupiter Prominence):** Mercury (Lord of commerce and accounts) must be direct and uncombusted. Favorable Nakshatras: Ashwini, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Revati. ### [EV-06] VĀHANA KRAYA (Vehicle Purchase / వాహన క్రయం) - **Canonical Sources:** [B01] Ch. 11; [B05] Ch. 29; [B06] Ch. 99. - **Rule VAH-01 (Venus Signification):** Venus (Karaka for conveyance and mechanics) must be strong and free from combustion. - **Rule VAH-02 (Lagna & Weekday):** Movable signs (Mesha, Karka, Tula, Makara) or Vrishabha. Weekdays: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday. Avoid Tuesday and Saturday. Avoid Rikta tithis. ### [EV-07] NĀMAKARANA (Naming Ceremony / నామకరణం) - **Canonical Sources:** [B01] Adhyāya 3; [B07] Pariccheda 3; [B08] Pariccheda 3; [B10] Pāraskara 1.17. - **Rule NAM-01 (Day Selection):** 10th, 11th, 12th, or 101st day from birth. - **Rule NAM-02 (Avakahada Syllable Alignment):** The first sound of the calling name must strictly correspond to the Janma Nakshatra Pada. Dual or Fixed Lagnas; benefics in Kendras. ### [EV-08] ANNAPRĀŚANA (First Rice Feeding / అన్నప్రాశనం) - **Canonical Sources:** [B01] Adhyāya 3; [B08] Pariccheda 3; [B09] Āpastamba 6.15; [B10] Pāraskara 1.19. - **Rule ANN-01 (Month Selection):** Even months (6th, 8th, 10th) from birth for male child; Odd months (5th, 7th, 9th) for female child. - **Rule ANN-02 (Planetary Support):** Moon and Lagna fortified by Jupiter. Avoid Janma Nakshatra and Rikta tithis. ### [EV-09] VIDYĀRAMBHA & AKṢARĀBHYĀSA (Commencement of Learning / అక్షరాభ్యాసం) - **Canonical Sources:** [B01] Adhyāya 4; [B02] Vidyārambha; [B03] Ch. 5; [B05] Ch. 8. - **Rule VID-01 (Solar Season & Ayana):** Uttarāyaṇa preferred. Sun moving from Makara to Mithuna. - **Rule VID-02 (Mercury & Jupiter):** Mercury (Intellect) and Jupiter (Wisdom) in Kendras or Trikonas. Stars: Ashwini, Rohini, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Shravana, Revati. ### [EV-10] UPANAYANA (Sacred Thread Ceremony / ఉపనయనం) - **Canonical Sources:** [B01] Adhyāya 5; [B07] pp. 200–239; [B08] Pariccheda 3; [B09] Āpastamba 4.10; [B09] Āśvalāyana 1.19. - **Rule UPA-01 (Age & Season):** 8th year from conception/birth for Brahmana, 11th for Kshatriya, 12th for Vaishya. Strict Uttarāyaṇa. - **Rule UPA-02 (Supreme Guru Bala):** Jupiter must be direct, exalted or in own house, and transiting 2, 5, 7, 9, 11 from natal Moon. 8th house from Lagna strictly unoccupied. ### [EV-11] YĀTRĀ & PRASHTHĀNA (Travel & Relocation / యాత్ర) - **Canonical Sources:** [B01] Adhyāya 12; [B05] Ch. 29–33; [B06] Ch. 99–100. - **Rule YAT-01 (Diśā-Śūla Prohibition):** - **East:** Strictly prohibited on Monday and Saturday. - **West:** Strictly prohibited on Sunday and Friday. - **North:** Strictly prohibited on Tuesday and Wednesday. - **South:** Strictly prohibited on Thursday. - **Rule YAT-02 (Yoginī Vāsa):** Yogini must not face the traveler directly in front or to the right. Must be behind or to the left. ### [EV-12] CIKITSĀ & ŚASTRAKARMA (Medical Treatment & Surgery / చికిత్స, శస్త్రచికిత్స) - **Canonical Sources:** [B01] Adhyāya 13; [B05] Ch. 34; [B06] Ch. 98. - **Rule CIK-01 (Medicine Intake):** Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati. Avoid Rikta tithis. - **Rule CIK-02 (Surgical Excision / Shastra-Karma):** Tuesday and Saturday, under Mars/Saturn hora, with Moon in waning phase (Krishna Paksha) to prevent hemorrhaging. Mars strong. ### [EV-13] SUVARṆA-DHANA DHĀRAṆA & INVESTMENTS (Gold & Wealth / బంగారం, ధన నిక్షేపం) - **Canonical Sources:** [B01] Ch. 8; [B02] Ch. 12; [B04] Ch. 10. - **Rule SUV-01 (Pushya Nakshatra Primacy):** Guru-Pushya Yoga (Pushya on Thursday) and Ravi-Pushya Yoga (Pushya on Sunday) represent supreme wealth windows. - **Rule SUV-02 (Venus & Jupiter Fortification):** 2nd house and 11th house strong. Sthira Lagna rising. --- ## 6. Master Matrix of Conflicting Shastric Rules (విరుద్ధ నియమాలు & సిద్ధాంత నిర్ణయం) This section systematically identifies all canonical disagreements between classical treatises and details the algorithmic resolution (*Siddhānta Nirṇaya*) applied by the Gurusthan Engine: | Conflict ID | Issue / Topic | Tradition A (Northern Standard) | Tradition B (Southern Standard) | Tradition C (Dharmashastras) | Algorithmic Decision Rule in Engine | User Toggle / Parameter | |:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---| | **CONF-01** | **Janma Nakshatra for Marriage** | **[B01] Muhūrta Cintāmaṇi:** Strictly prohibits marriage in the Janma Nakshatra of bride or groom (*"जन्मर्क्षे न विवाहः स्यात्"*). | **[B02] Muhūrta Darpaṇam & [B05] Kālaprakāśikā:** Permits Janma Nakshatra in **2nd or 3rd Paryāya** (stars 10 and 19) if Moon is aspected by Jupiter, or if both have same star with different Padas. | **[B07] Nirṇayasindhu:** Forbids for firstborns; allows in 2nd cycle if bride and groom stars are friendly. | **Engine Default:** Follows [B02] Southern Canon: Permissible in 2nd/3rd Paryaya with score dock (-15 pts); strictly forbidden in 1st Paryaya (-40 pts). | Selectable via Regional Tradition Setting | | **CONF-02** | **Caitra Māsa for Marriage** | **[B01] & [B04]:** Strictly prohibits Caitra (*"मधौ शोककरी"* — Chaitra causes grief and sorrow). | **[B02] & Andhra Jyotisha Parampara:** Highly approves Caitra after Sun enters Aries (**Meṣa Saṅkrānti / Saura Caitra**), especially Shukla Paksha. | **[B07] Nirṇayasindhu:** Prohibits Chaitra for marriage, but permits after Mesha transit for specific regions south of Vindhyas. | **Engine Default:** Permits marriage in Chaitra **only after Meṣa Saṅkrānti** (Solar Aries). Pre-Sankranti Chaitra is strictly docked. | Respects solar ingress date automatically | | **CONF-03** | **Godhūli Muhūrta Efficacy** | **[B01] 6.77 & [B04]:** Supreme praise: Godhuli (sunset $\pm 24$ mins) destroys millions of doshas, including Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Kartari flaws! | **[B05] Ch. 14 & [B02]:** Strictly restricts Godhuli. Godhuli does **NOT** destroy Jamitra dosha, does **NOT** destroy 8th house Mars/Sun, and is prohibited in South India if Shuddha Lagna is available. | **[B08] Dharmasindhu:** Treats Godhuli as an *Āpat-Kāla* (emergency concession) when no pure daytime lagna can be found. | **Engine Default:** Evaluates Godhuli as a **Secondary Concession (Grade B)** with warning. It never overrides an unmitigated 8th house Mars or Jamitra dosha. | Visual "Godhuli Window" pill with advisory note | | **CONF-04** | **Sun in Pisces (Mīna) for Gṛhapraveśa** | **[B01] 10.1:** Sun in Pisces (Mīna) is categorized as auspicious for housewarming. | **[B05] Ch. 28 & [B02]:** Strictly prohibits Sun in Pisces for *Apūrva* (new house) Gṛhapraveśa (*"मीने गृहप्रवेशे तु धनहानिः प्रजायते"*). Allowed only for renovated (*Jīrṇa*) homes. | **[B08] Dharmasindhu:** Forbids for new constructions; allows for temporary shelters and repairs. | **Engine Default:** Prohibits Sun in Pisces for new houses (*Apūrva* entry); permits for *Sapūrva* / *Jīrṇa* with clear notation. | Mode dropdown (New House vs Existing House) | | **CONF-05** | **Guru & Śukra Moudhya (Balya/Vriddha duration)** | **[B01] 2.45:** Assigns **3 days** before and 3 days after combustion as Balya (infancy) and Vriddha (senility). | **[B02] & [B05]:** Assigns **7 days** before and 7 days after for both Jupiter and Venus across South India. | **[B07] & [B08]:** Shukra requires 7 days (East rise) or 10 days (West rise); Guru requires 15 days in strict view, 7 days in general. | **Engine Default:** Implements the **7-Day Standard** ([B02]/[B07]) as the safety boundary for zero-compromise auspicious elections. | High-precision solar proximity calculation | | **CONF-06** | **Aṣṭama Candra Parihāra (Mitigation of 8th Moon)** | **[B01] 1.36:** Absolute ban on 8th Moon without any exception for sacred sanskaras. | **[B04] 1.18 & [B02]:** Permits partial mitigation if transit Moon is in exaltation (Taurus), own sign (Cancer), or shares the same lord as natal Moon (e.g. Aries-Scorpio). | **[B07] Nirṇayasindhu:** Holds that for Vivaha and Grihapravesha, Ashtama Chandra can **never** be cancelled by planetary dignity. | **Engine Default:** Maintains strict zero-tolerance for Vivaha and Grihapravesha (Score capped at 25 / Avoid). For minor events (Shopping, Short travel), allows +15% mitigation. | Enforced by event category | | **CONF-07** | **Trir-Jyeṣṭha in Marriage** | **[B01] 6.7:** Forbids marriage if bride, groom, and month are all Jyeshtha. Also forbids if only bride and groom are firstborns. | **[B02] & [B05]:** Trir-Jyeshtha requires three factors: Jyeshtha Month + Jyeshtha Nakshatra + Jyeshtha Firstborn. Two Jyeshthas are permissible. | **[B07] Nirṇayasindhu:** Two Jyeshthas permitted in absence of alternative; three Jyeshthas strictly fatal. | **Engine Default:** Strictly blocks Three Jyeshthas. Flags Two Jyeshthas with a yellow advisory warning. | Seeker profile input tracks firstborn status | | **CONF-08** | **Tuesday for Medical Surgery** | **[B01] 1.22:** Tuesday is inherently malefic (*Krūra*). | **[B06] Bṛhat Saṁhitā 98.4:** Tuesday is specifically **favored** for surgery and bloodletting as Mars rules surgical instruments (*Kṣata-kāraka*). | **[B05] Kālaprakāśikā:** Recommends Tuesday in bright half only for emergency excision. | **Engine Default:** Tuesday is prohibited for all sacred sanskaras, but **boosted (+20 pts)** when the selected event is Medical Treatment / Surgery. | Handled automatically by Event Rule | | **CONF-09** | **Rikta Tithis in Siddha Yoga** | **[B01] 2.15:** Rikta Tithis (4, 9, 14) are condemned for all constructive efforts. | **[B04] 2.12:** Saturday with 9th tithi or Thursday with 4th tithi forms *Siddha Rikta*, granting victory in litigation and elections. | **[B07] Nirṇayasindhu:** Siddha Yoga applies to worldly warfare and administration, never to Vivaha or Upanayana. | **Engine Default:** Siddha Rikta is acknowledged for Business/Legal affairs, but strictly docked for Vivaha, Grihapravesha, and Upanayana. | Context-sensitive scoring | | **CONF-10** | **Kartarī Doṣa Cancellation by Benefics** | **[B01] 6.32:** Malefics in 12th and 2nd destroy Lagna regardless of benefics. | **[B04] 6.15 & [B11]:** If strong Jupiter or Venus is placed in Lagna Kendra, the Kartari dosha is neutralized (*"हन्ति सर्वाणि दोषणि..."*). | **[B02] Muhūrta Darpaṇam:** Kartari on Moon is never cancelled; Kartari on Lagna can be neutralized if Lagna Lord is exalted. | **Engine Default:** Reduces Kartari penalty by 50% if Jupiter/Venus is in Lagna, but maintains warning if Moon is hemmed. | Real-time aspect and dignity verification | --- ## 7. Dosha Parihāra & Exemption Hierarchy (దోష పరిహార క్రమము) Classical electional astrology provides a precise hierarchical neutralization framework (*Parihāra / Doṣa-Bhaṅga*): ``` [ SUPREME CANCELER: JUPITER IN LAGNA ] Nullifies 100,000 doshas ([B04] Narayana Daivajna) │ ▼ [ VENUS IN KENDRA / 4TH / 10TH ] Nullifies 50,000 doshas; destroys Kartari flaws │ ▼ [ MERCURY IN KENDRA / 1ST / 7TH ] Nullifies 10,000 doshas; enhances trade/learning │ ▼ [ FULL MOON IN 10TH / 11TH HOUSE ] Imparts Paksha Bala, neutralizing minor Tithi/Vara flaws │ ▼ [ VARGOTTAMA LAGNA & PUSHKARAMSHA ] Grants structural immunity against Weekday & Karana flaws ``` 1. **Jupiter in Lagna (లగ్నంలో గురుడు):** - *"हन्ति सर्वाणि दोषाणि लग्नस्थोऽपि बृहस्पतिः । एकादशगतो वापि सहस्रं हन्ति तत्क्षणात् ॥"* ([B04] 6.2). - If Jupiter occupies the Ascendant (especially in Cancer, Sagittarius, or Pisces), it cancels all structural doshas except unmitigated Ashtama Chandra. 2. **Venus in Kendra (కేంద్రంలో శుక్రుడు):** - Venus in 1, 4, 7, 10 or exalted in Pisces cancels Kartari dosha and softens Jamitra flaws. 3. **Upachaya Malefics (ఉపచయ స్థానాలలో పాపులు):** - Malefics (Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu) residing in 3, 6, 11 destroy obstacles (*"त्रिषडेकादशे पापाः सर्वे कार्यप्रसाधकाः"*). 4. **Pushkarāṁśa & Vargottama Immunity:** - When the election Lagna falls in its Pushkara Navamsha or Vargottama sign, it overrides ordinary Dinadoshas (Yamaghanta, Gulika, Kulika). --- ## 8. Algorithmic Scoring & Weight Distribution Specification The Gurusthan Electional Engine synthesizes all universal, individual, event, and micro-timing rules into a single deterministic score $S \in [5.0, 100.0]$: $$S = w_{\text{tara}} \cdot S_{\text{tara}} + w_{\text{chandra}} \cdot S_{\text{chandra}} + w_{\text{event}} \cdot S_{\text{event}} + \Delta_{\text{gowri}} + \Delta_{\text{bhargava}} + \Delta_{\text{parihara}} - \sum \text{Penalty}_{\text{doshas}}$$ - **Normalized Weights:** - $w_{\text{tara}} = 0.30$ (Tarabala) - $w_{\text{chandra}} = 0.30$ (Chandrabala) - $w_{\text{event}} = 0.40$ (Conformity to Event Nakshatra, Tithi, Vara, and House requirements) - **Micro-Timing Offsets:** - $\Delta_{\text{gowri}} \in [-18, +15]$ (5 auspicious vs 3 inauspicious Gowri kalams) - $\Delta_{\text{bhargava}} \in [-15, +12]$ (Auspicious vs Inauspicious 24-minute Bhargava segments) - **Hard Shastric Caps (Strict Boundaries):** - **Ashtama Chandra:** If transit Moon is in 8th house from natal Moon, $S$ is strictly capped at **25.0** (Grade D / Avoid) without exception for Vivaha and Grihapravesha. - **Naidhana Tara ($T=7$):** Capped at **25.0** (Grade D / Avoid). - **Vishti (Bhadra) in Earth:** $-35.0$ penalty. - **Rikta Tithi (4, 9, 14):** $-30.0$ penalty for sacred rites. - **Grading Scale:** - **Grade A+ (Optimal / Highly Auspicious):** $S \ge 85.0$ - **Grade A (Suitable / Auspicious):** $70.0 \le S < 85.0$ - **Grade B (Moderate / Acceptable):** $55.0 \le S < 70.0$ - **Grade D (Inauspicious / Avoid):** $S < 55.0$ --- *Verified and grounded against printed editions of Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series (Varanasi), Nirnaya Sagar Press (Bombay), and Vavilla Ramaswamy Sastrulu & Sons (Madras).*