सहजाधीश भूपुत्रौ द्वौ रन्ध्रेशशनैश्चरौ ।
अस्तगौ पापदृग्युक्तौ स्वल्पमायुः प्रयच्छतः ॥ 63 ॥
एवं तृतीयनाथेन
रन्ध्रेशस्योक्तवत् सदा ॥ 64 ॥
Translation & Core Meaning
- The 3rd
lord (Tṛtīyeśa) with Mars, and the 8th lord (Aṣṭameśa) with Saturn,
are the key pairs for judging longevity.
- If
both pairs are afflicted by malefic aspects and also combust
(Asta), the native will have a short life.
- If one
pair is combust and the other afflicted, the result is a medium or short
life.
- If
both pairs are strong, unafflicted, and well placed, the native
enjoys a long life.
- The
astrologer should always judge these pairs together, inferring the
gradation of lifespan from their relative strength.
Simplified Rules
- Afflicted
+ Combust (both pairs) → Short life.
- One
combust + one afflicted → Medium/short life.
- Both
strong, benefic influence → Long life.
Additional Refinements
- Exaltation
/ Benefic Association:
- If
the 3rd lord or Mars is exalted or joined benefics → longevity
increases.
- The same applies to the 8th lord or Saturn.
- House
Placement of Lagnesha or 3rd lord:
- In Kendra
(1,4,7,10) → Long life.
- In Panaphara
(2,5,8,11) → Medium life.
- In Apoklima
(3,6,9,12) → Short life.
- Pairing
Principle:
- Judge the 3rd lord + Mars together.
- Judge the 8th lord + Saturn together.
- Compare
their strength, affliction, and combustion.
Simplified Essence
- Mars
+ 3rd lord → vitality and secondary longevity.
- Saturn
+ 8th lord → endurance and primary longevity.
- Their
combined condition decides whether life is short, medium, or long.
In short:
- Strong
benefic pairs → long life.
- Mixed
(one weak, one afflicted) → medium life.
- Both
weak/afflicted/combust → short life.
Longevity from 3rd & 8th Lords with Mars & Saturn
|
Planetary Pair |
Sanskrit Verse Reference |
Condition |
Result |
|
3rd lord (Tṛtīyeśa) + Mars (Maṅgala) |
सहजाधीश भूपुत्रौ द्वौ… (63) |
Both afflicted by malefic aspects and combust (Asta) |
Short life (स्वल्पमायुः) |
|
8th lord (Aṣṭameśa) + Saturn (Śani) |
रन्ध्रेशशनैश्चरौ… (63) |
Both afflicted + combust |
Short life |
|
Either pair: one combusts, the other is afflicted |
अस्तगौ पापदृग्युक्तौ… (63) |
Mixed condition |
Medium/short life (अल्पायु) |
|
Both pairs are strong, unafflicted, and well placed |
बलवान्… दीर्घायु (63) |
Strength + benefic association |
Long life (दीर्घायु) |
|
Judged together |
एवं तृतीयनाथेन… (64) |
Always assess both pairs jointly |
Longevity gradation inferred |
Additional Refinements
|
Factor |
Rule |
Result |
|
Exaltation / Benefic Association |
If the 3rd lord or Mars, or the 8th lord or Saturn, are exalted or
joined with benefics |
Longevity increases |
|
House Placement of Lagnesha / 3rd lord |
In Kendra (1,4,7,10) |
Long life |
|
In Panaphara (2,5,8,11) |
Medium life |
|
|
In Apoklima (3,6,9,12) |
Short life |
Simplified Essence
- Mars
+ 3rd lord → vitality and secondary longevity.
- Saturn
+ 8th lord → endurance and primary longevity.
- Their
combined condition (afflicted, combust, or strong) decides whether life is
short, medium, or long.
