Analysis of Planetary combinations in the Birth charts of Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale and other Saints who worked to protect the Nation & Dharma

Spiritual knowledge is India’s greatest virtue. Many great Saints have been born in India, the land of Saints. They taught people how to lead a blissful life. Some Saints not only spread Spirituality but also carried out the noble work of protecting the Nation & Dharma.

Looking back over the last 400 years :

In the 17^th century, Samartha Ramdas Swami

In the 19^th century, Swami Vivekanand

In the 20^th century, Maharshi Aurobindo

These Saints not only taught sadhana (Spiritual practice) to people but also did great work for the protection of the Nation & Dharma.

In the same vein, in the current 21st century, Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale, is working for the protection of the Nation & Dharma.

Upon studying the birth charts of these four Saints, we found that many planetary combinations in their charts are similar. This is presented in the following Article. The first part of this Article was published in our Fortnightly of 16th to 31st May.

1A. Renunciation and Dedication

When materialistic planets like Budh (Mercury) and Shukra (Venus) form auspicious combinations (Shubha-yoga) with spiritual planets like Guru (Jupiter), Shani (Saturn), and Ketu in a birth chart, or when Budh and Shukra are placed in spiritual houses or spiritual signs, such planetary alignments indicate the presence of spiritual qualities such as renunciation and dedication in the individual.

1A 1. Samartha Ramdas Swami

1A 1A. Dedicating His life to empowering society : The birth chart of Samartha Ramdas Swami shows a conjunction of Shukra (Venus) and Ketu, and a combination (Yoga) between Budh (Mercury) and Shani (Saturn). These planetary alignments signify renunciation and dedication, as Ramdas Swami possessed intense renunciation.

After self-realization, He travelled across India for 12 years to understand the state of society. During this time, He witnessed the devastation caused by Islamic invasions and made a firm resolve to make society strong once again, physically, mentally, and spiritually.

1A 2. Swami Vivekanand

1A 2A. Taking renunciation in His youth and resolving to strengthen the Nation materially and spiritually : In Swami Vivekanand’s birth chart, Budh (Mercury) and Shukra (Venus) form auspicious combinations with Shani (Saturn) and Ketu, respectively, signifying detachment from illusion (Maya), wisdom, and a self-sacrificing nature.

While practicing spiritual discipline under the guidance of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Swami Vivekanand had many profound spiritual experiences. After the passing of Sri Ramakrishna, Vivekanand embraced renunciation at the young age of just 23.

He then travelled across India for five years to understand the condition of society. Witnessing the suffering and plight of the people, He resolved to empower the Nation materially as well as spiritually.

1A 3. Maharshi Aurobindo

1A 3A. Renouncing a potentially prosperous, comfortable material life to join India’s freedom struggle : Maharshi Aurobindo’s birth chart reveals an auspicious combination between Budh (Mercury) and Shani (Saturn), and Saturn is placed in the 6th house of seva (House of service). These planetary positions indicate renunciation and selfless dedication.

Maharshi Aurobindo, of exceptional intelligence, received His education and upbringing in England. On His father’s recommendation, He appeared for the prestigious Indian Civil Service (ICS) exam and passed it with good marks. This could have led Him to a bright, materially prosperous life, filled with comfort and privilege.

However, He was not attracted to it and instead, He felt a deep calling towards His Motherland under foreign rule. So, He returned to India to participate in the freedom struggle and for several years, actively contributed to the Independence movement. Later, during His time in prison, He had Divine spiritual experiences. After this, He dedicated the rest of His life to spiritually uplifting India.

1A 4. Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale

1A 4A. Renouncing everything for Guru’s grace and the mission of Spiritual propagation : In Sachchidananda Parabrahman Gurudev’s birth chart, Budh (Mercury) and Shani (Saturn) are in conjunction in the 12th house, which represents Liberation (Moksha). From the beginning, Gurudev had a naturally detached and renounced disposition.

When He realised the truth that only when one offers the body, mind, and wealth does the Guru truly accept the disciple, Gurudev rendered physical service in the Guru’s Ashram, engaged in continuous chanting, and offered His personal wealth and medical clinic to His Guru and received the Guru’s grace.

Gurudev was deeply driven by the desire that the importance of Spirituality must reach every person in society – a mission that was also commanded by His Guru. In line with this, He began spiritual study sessions in His own home, turning it into a service center.

He renounced His house, clinic, professional practice, wealth, and social status, and fully dedicated Himself to the spread of Spirituality.

2. Planetary combinations in the birth charts indicating samashti seva

2A. Spiritual work : Auspicious combinations between Ravi (Sun), Budh (Mercury), Guru (Jupiter), and Shani (Saturn) in the birth chart, especially when these Yogas occur in spiritual houses, indicate activities related to spiritual knowledge, spiritual writing, and teaching sadhana.

Among all forms of service to humanity, imparting spiritual wisdom is considered to be the highest. It is through Spirituality that a person understands the true purpose of life and strives to attain it.

2A 1. Samartha Ramdas Swami

2A 1A. Composing spiritual literature and founding a sect to propagate Spirituality : Samartha Ramdas Swami’s birth chart reveals a conjunction of Ravi (Sun), Budh (Mercury), and Guru (Jupiter) in the 10th house (House of karma), along with a beneficial combination with Shani (Saturn). This planetary combination indicates philosophical thought, spiritual writing, and spiritual propagation.

Samartha Ramdas Swami travelled across India, spreading the message of devotion to Prabhu Shriram. He composed several Spiritual Texts including Shrimad Dasbodh, Atmaram, Manache Shloka, and Shadripu-Nirupan, providing guidance to seekers on eliminating inner flaws and living a virtuous life. He also composed many Aratis, Stotras, and other devotional compositions.

To further the spread of Spirituality, He established the Samartha Sampradaya and founded over 700 monasteries (Muths) across India. Even today, the Samartha Sampradaya continues the work of spiritual propagation.

2A 2. Swami Vivekanand

2A 2A. Promoting Advaita philosophy in a modern style and writing extensively on Spirituality : Swami Vivekanand’s birth chart shows auspicious combinations between Ravi (Sun) and Guru (Jupiter), as well as Budh (Mercury) and Shani (Saturn). These combinations indicate intellectual power, deep contemplation, philosophical thought, spiritual writing, and the propagation of Spirituality.

Swami Vivekanand promoted Advaita philosophy in a modern style. He declared, “The Divine principle resides in every living being. The goal is to manifest that dormant divinity; this alone is true religion”. Through such teachings, He spread the message of universal unity.

He wrote prolifically on Spirituality which included on Raja Yoga, Jnan Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Karma Yoga. To promote Spirituality, He established the Ramakrishna Math, which continues to work toward spiritual propagation and social awakening through various activities, even today.

2A 3. Maharshi Aurobindo

2A 3A. Creating original literature that uncovers the mystery of the Universe’s existence and developing the path of ‘Integral Yoga’ : Maharshi Aurobindo’s birth chart shows a conjunction of Ravi (Sun), Guru (Jupiter), and Harshal (Uranus), along with an auspicious combination between Budh (Mercury) and Shani (Saturn). These planetary combinations indicate contemplative thinking, philosophical insight, spiritual writing, and propagation of Spirituality.

After His release from British imprisonment, Maharshi Aurobindo moved to Puducherry (Pondicherry) and started a Spiritual Periodical called ‘Arya’. Through this, He extensively wrote on fundamental questions such as :

What is the nature of God ?

Why and how did the Universe come into existence ?

What is the purpose of human life within the Universe ?

How does the Universe evolve at the level 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 considered foundational contributions to spiritual literature.

He proposed that if the Divine Chetana works through the human being, a Divine life will manifest on Earth. He termed the process of achieving this goal as Antarik (Integral) Yoga.

To support this vision, Maharshi Aurobindo established a large Ashram in Puducherry, which remains a center for spiritual pursuit to this day.

2A 4. Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale

2A 4A. Undertaking expansive spiritual work such as teaching practically applicable sadhana suited to the times, creation of prolific spiritual literature, and discovering simple remedies for spiritual distress :  In Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale’s horoscope, there is a conjunction of Budh (Mercury), Shani (Saturn), and Harshal (Uranus) in the 12th house (the house of Moksha or Liberation). At the tail end of the same house, Guru (Jupiter) is also positioned. These planetary combinations indicate activities such as teaching sadhana, spiritual Text creation, Ashram establishment, spiritual research, and spreading Spirituality.

Through the Sanatan Sanstha, Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale taught seekers how to perform sadhana at the practical level. He established the principle that a disciple’s true spiritual progress takes place through the Guru’s grace, and introduced Gurukrupayoga (Path of Guru’s grace) to help seekers continuously benefit from this grace.

He explained the core principles of sadhana, common errors in sadhana, types of sadhana, and the various stages within it in simple language.

As of March 2025, based on His guidance, 132 seekers of Sanatan Sanstha have become Saints.

As of March 2025, Sanatan Sanstha has published 366 Spiritual Texts on subjects such as Spirituality, Spiritual practice, Science underlying various religious rituals and practices, Worship of Deities, and Remedies to face the adverse times, etc.

Sachchidananda Parabrahman Gurudev has conducted extensive research and writing on the subtle dimension. With His inquisitive and research-oriented intellect, He has discovered new and simple spiritual remedies for alleviating spiritual distress.

Today, thousands of dedicated seekers of Sanatan Sanstha are actively involved in spreading Spirituality.

(To be continued)

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

Some Saints in India not only spread Spirituality but also carried out the noble work of protecting the Nation & Dharma !

What is meant by ‘Subtle’ ?

The physical aspects of an individual are the five sense organs – the nose, ears, eyes, tongue and skin. These five senses, beyond the mind and intellect, are ‘subtle’. These ‘subtle’ sensations are felt by some people who have advanced in their spiritual practice. ‘Subtle’ is that which is beyond the comprehension of the five sense organs, mind and intellect. Various Scriptures contain references to subtle knowledge.