Indications in the birth charts of renowned Saints, suggesting their Samashti mission

1. Spiritual mission

Important auspicious combinations between Ravi (Sun), Budh (Mercury), Guru (Jupiter) and Shani (Saturn) in a birth chart, especially if located in spiritual houses or spiritual zodiac signs, indicate a spiritual mission such as philosophical work, spiritual writing, imparting knowledge of sadhana (Spiritual practice), etc. Educating society on Spirituality is the greatest service to mankind. It is through Spirituality that man realises the true purpose of life and strives to attain it.

1A. Samartha Ramdas Swami

Creating spiritual literature and establishing a Sect to spread Spirituality : In the birth chart of Samartha Ramdas Swami, there is a conjunction of Ravi (Sun), Budh (Mercury) and Guru (Jupiter) in the tenth house (House of karma), along with a conjunction with Shani (Saturn). It indicates activities such as philosophical work, spiritual writing and spiritual propagation. Swami Samartha traversed across India and preached devotion unto Shriram. He created spiritual literature such as ‘Shrimad Dasbodh’, ‘Atmaram’, ‘Manache Shlok’, ‘Shadripu Nirupan’. Through His writings, seekers are guided on removing their personality defects and leading a righteous life. Swami Samartha also composed many Aratis (Devotional songs in praise of a Deity), stotras (Hymns), etc. To further the cause of Spirituality, He established the Samartha Sampradaya (Sect). He founded over 700 Muths across India. Even today, this Sampraday is engaged in spreading Spirituality.

1B. Swami Vivekanand

Advocating Advaita philosophy in a modern style and writing extensively on Spirituality : In the birth chart of Swami Vivekanand, there are auspicious conjunctions of Ravi (Sun) and Guru (Jupiter), and between Budh (Mercury) and Shani (Saturn). These conjunctions result in intellectual prowess, profound contemplation, philosophical thinking, spiritual writing, and spiritual propagation. Swami Vivekanand advocated Advaita philosophy in a modern style. He proclaimed, “The same Divine Principle dwells within every being. The aim of human life is to awaken this dormant Divinity; this alone is true Dharma”. He thus delivered the message of Universal unity. Swamiji wrote extensively on Spirituality, with well-known works such as ‘Rajayoga’, ‘Jnanyoga’, ‘Bhaktiyoga’ and ‘Karmayoga’. To further spiritual propagation, He founded the Ramakrishna Math. Even today, the Ramakrishna Math is actively engaged in spreading Spirituality and enlightening society.

1C. Maharshi Aurobindo

Creating original literature revealing the mysteries of existence and developing the Path of Antarik (Integral) Yoga : In Maharshi Aurobindo’s chart, a conjunction of Ravi (Sun), Guru (Jupiter) and Harshal (Uranus), along with an auspicious conjunction between Budh (Mercury) and Shani (Saturn) are present. These conjunctions indicate contemplation, philosophical thinking, spiritual writing and spiritual propagation. After being released from British imprisonment, Maharshi Aurobindo settled in Puducherry, where He began publishing a spiritual periodical named ‘Arya’. In it, He wrote extensively on fundamental questions such as ‘What is the nature of God ? Why and how did the Universe come into existence ? What is the role of man in the Universe ? How does the Universe evolve on the plane of Chetana (Sentience) ?’ His works such as ‘The Life Divine’, ‘The Synthesis of Yoga’, ‘The Foundations of Indian Culture’, ‘Essays on the Gita’, and ‘The Secret of the Veda’ are seminal. Maharshi Aurobindo proposed that if the Divine Chetana acts through man, Divine life will manifest on Earth. He named the process of achieving this goal as Antarik (Integral) Yoga. He established a large Ashram at Puducherry.

1D. Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale

Pervasive missions of teaching practical sadhana suited to the present times, creating extensive literature, and finding simple remedies for overcoming spiritual distress : In Sachchidananda Parabrahman Gurudev’s chart, there is a conjunction of Budh (Mercury), Shani (Saturn) and Harshal (Uranus) in the twelfth house (House of Moksha), with Guru (Jupiter) situated at the end of the twelfth house. These conjunctions indicate imparting the knowledge of sadhana, writing Spiritual Texts, establishing Ashrams, conducting Spiritual research, and spreading Spirituality.

Through the spiritual organisation, Sanatan Sanstha, Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale taught seekers practical aspects of sadhana. He established Gurukrupayoga – A Path of sadhana asserting the Principle – ‘A disciple’s true spiritual progress takes place through the Guru’s grace.’ He provided simple guidance on fundamental principles of sadhana, common mistakes in sadhana, various types and stages of sadhana.

By performing sadhana under His guidance, 132 seekers of Sanatan Sanstha attained Sainthood by March 2025. Till March 2025, Sanatan has published 366 Texts on subjects of Spirituality, Sadhana, Science underlying religious rituals, Worship of Deities, Remedies to face adverse times among others.

Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale conducted extensive research and writing on the subtle dimension. Owing to His research-oriented intellect, He discovered new and simple spiritual remedies for overcoming spiritual distress. Today, thousands of Sanatan seekers are selflessly engaged in spreading Spirituality.

2. Mission of protecting the Nation & Dharma

The presence of significant conjunctions between Budh (Mercury), Mangal (Mars), Guru (Jupiter) and Shani (Saturn) in a birth chart, particularly in supporting houses and zodiac signs, indicates an individual’s capacity for the samashti mission. Conjunction between Ravi, Budh and Guru provide courage, leadership, efficiency, intelligence, radiance and strength. Such qualities enable an individual to lead and guide society. If Saints have such conjunctions, they lead society not only by teaching sadhana but also by working for the protection of the Nation & Dharma. Through them, God acts Himself.

2A. Samartha Ramdas Swami

Awakening the spirit of Nation & Dharma among the people and inspiring them to dedicate themselves to creating ‘Hindavi Swarajya’ : In Samartha Ramdas Swami’s chart, Ravi, Budh and Guru are conjunct in the tenth house of karma, and these three planets have auspicious conjunction with Budh. These are powerful conjunctions indicating Kshatratej (Radiance of a warrior), strength, leadership, and mass awakening.

During Swami Samartha’s time, prolonged Islamic invasions had deeply demoralised the populace. The spirit of resistance had been lost. In such adverse times, along with His disciples, He went from house to house awakening the spirit of Nation & Dharma in people’s minds.

He organised and inspired people to dedicate themselves to the mission of establishing ‘Hindavi Swarajya’ initiated by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

To instil strength, devotion, and intelligence like that of Hanuman ji, Swami Samartha established many temples of Hanuman ji and built physical training facilities. His work of revitalising the Nation & Hindu Dharma was extraordinary.

In later generations, National heroes such as Swatantryaveer Savarkar, Lokmanya Tilak, Dr Keshav Hedgewar (Founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh [RSS]), and historian VK Rajwade drew inspiration from His mission.

2B. Swami Vivekanand

Inspiring the youth to become strong and work for the Nation’s progress, and taking Hindu / Sanatan Dharma to the global stage : Swami Vivekanand’s chart shows conjunction of Ravi, Budh and Guru. Ravi and Mangal are respectively in Sagittarius and Aries, both signs of the Fire Element – a powerful conjunction. This is a conjunction of strength, radiance, intellect, power and leadership.

Swami Vivekanand instilled pride in Indians for their great Hindu Dharma and Hindu culture. He urged the youth to become strong, physically and spiritually, and famously proclaimed, “Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached !” He taught the principle of Karmayoga and inspired Indians to work for the progress of the Nation.

At the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago (USA), Swamiji presented Hindu Dharma’s all-encompassing, tolerant, and universal perspective to the world, drawing global attention towards India. He firmly placed Hindu Dharma on the world stage. During His two years of travels across USA and Europe, He delivered hundreds of lectures on Spirituality, profoundly influencing Western scholars, philosophers, politicians, and others.

2C. Maharshi Aurobindo

Emphasising the development of human Chetana and showing the path for Bharat to become the Spiritual Guru of the world : In Maharshi Aurobindo’s chart, Guru is conjunct with Ravi, Budh, and Harshal. This conjunction occurs in Cancer, the zodiac sign of the Water Element. It indicates the ability for subtle, sensitive and emotional samashti mission.

Maharshi Aurobindo’s mission for the upliftment of the Nation had a subtle and long-term impact. He spiritualised the concept of serving the Nation. He propounded that Bharat must attain not only political Independence but also spiritual freedom.

He said, “True revolution must occur within human Chetana”. He emphasised that humans should evolve towards Divinity. “Due to the degradation of Chetana, humans fall prey to desires and become weak and miserable. However, by performing sadhana, they can strengthen, become knowledgeable, wise, expansive, and blissful. The ultimate aim of sadhana is not merely liberation from Maya or attainment of samadhi but manifesting Divinity on Earth”.

He thus laid the ideal of the evolution of Chetana. He showed the way for Bharat to become the Spiritual Guru of the world. His thoughts influenced numerous revolutionaries, leaders, philosophers, scientists and artists.

2D. Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale

Making a resolve to establish the ‘Hindu Rashtra’ in Bharat after realising the attacks on Rashtra & Dharma by anti-National forces : In Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale’s birth chart, Mangal is in the first house, and Ravi in exaltation is in the eleventh house (House of gains). Guru is positioned at the beginning of the first house. These conjunctions indicate qualities of leadership, courage, readiness for action, organisational skill, and broad vision.

For several decades, anti-National and anti-Dharma forces such as Secularists, Communists, Christian missionaries, fanatical Islamic groups, and the so-called Rationalists have been attempting to destroy Hindu Dharma and Hindu culture in Bharat.

Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale realised that Hindu Dharma is the very life-force of Bharat. If Hindu Dharma is destroyed, the Nation too will perish. Understanding this, He resolved to establish the ‘Hindu Rashtra’ in Bharat.

Inspired by Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale, Hindus are being united for the establishment of the ‘Hindu Rashtra’. A lawful struggle is being waged against assaults on Hindu Dharma, such as forced conversions, different forms of jihad, denigration of Deities, Government’s takeover of temples, and cow-slaughter.

Due to the inspiration from Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale, devout Hindus are coming together and making efforts to establish the ‘Hindu Rashtra’. When it is established in Bharat, the highest Universal values of Hindu Dharma will be protected, society will attain holistic upliftment, and Bharat will become the Spiritual Guru of the world !

3. Common planetary conjunctions observed in the birth charts of Saints

A. In the birth charts of the four Saints mentioned here, there is an auspicious conjunction between the Lords of the houses of Dharma (first, fifth, and ninth houses). This results in qualities such as intelligence, good fortune, spiritual practice performed in past births, and the blessings of the Guru.

B. Similarly, in their birth charts, there are auspicious conjunctions between the Lords of the houses of Moksha (fourth, eighth, and twelfth houses). This leads to outcomes such as renunciation, surrender, spiritual progress, and undertaking spiritual missions.

C. The birth charts of these Saints share several common planetary conjunctions. They include those of Ravi-Guru (for knowledge and spiritual power), Budh-Shani (for philosophical thought and spiritual work), Shukra-Shani (for detachment from Maya), Guru-Mangal (for capacity to perform the samashti mission), Chandra (Moon) – Varun (Neptune) (for ability to perceive the subtle dimension). The auspicious conjunction between Budh, Shukra and Shani support spiritual upliftment, whereas the auspicious conjunction between Ravi, Mangal and Guru indicate the capability required for the mission of protecting the Nation & Dharma.

D. There are no strong inauspicious conjunctions in the birth charts of these Saints. Therefore, personal prarabdha (Destiny experienced in this birth) leads to relatively fewer difficulties in their lives.

3A. Birth charts of Saints being favourable for vyashti and samashti sadhana

From the above analysis, it becomes clear that the birth charts of these Saints are exceptionally favourable for spiritual progress and are of a high and extraordinary calibre. The presence of auspicious conjunctions between Ravi, Mangal and Guru indicates their broad vision and deep yearning to improve the condition of the Nation & Dharma. They did not focus only on their own spiritual progress, but also made efforts to strengthen society physically, mentally, and spiritually.

4. The efforts made by the Saints are more important than their favourable conjunction

Although the birth charts of these Saints have favourable conjunctions, what is truly significant is the relentless efforts and sacrifices they made to attain their goals, the battles they fought against anti-National forces, and their constant thoughts about the welfare of society. Thus, their efforts are of utmost importance. Based on the planetary conjunctions in a birth chart, certain circumstances manifest in life over which an individual has no control; however, how one faces these circumstances depends upon one’s efforts. It is these very efforts that lead an individual to success.

5. God performing the mission of reinstating Dharma through Saints

Shrikrushna says in the Shrimadbhagawadgeeta – ‘Whenever adharma is on the rise, I Incarnate to establish Dharma’. When the spiritual level of mankind declines, God acts through various Divine personages to restore it.

In the past 400 years, God has performed the mission of reinstating Dharma through Samartha Ramdas Swami in the 17^th Century, Swami Vivekanand in the 19^th Century, and Maharshi Aurobindo in the 20^th Century. Now, in the 21st Century, God is carrying out this mission through the medium of Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale.

A higher level of Chetana has manifested through these Saints. As a result, their work is propelled by the strength of the Universal Mind and the Universal Intellect, which are beyond the limitations of the individual mind and intellect. Therefore, their work has a lasting impact.

The method of working, teachings, philosophy, and spiritual paths of Incarnate Saints vary according to the prevailing social conditions and mindset of the era; however, their goal is one – To lift humanity out of ignorance, narrow-mindedness and weakness, to show the path of knowledge, expansiveness, strength and love, and to manifest the Divinity hidden within mankind !

– Mr Raj Karve, Jyotish Visharad, Maharshi Adhyatma University, Goa. (14.4.2025)

Important auspicious combinations between Ravi, Budh, Guru and Shani in a birth chart, indicate a spiritual mission !

The method of working, teachings, philosophy, and spiritual paths of Incarnate Saints vary according to the social conditions !