Meaning of Argala (Continued)

Virodhargala (Obstruction) Virodhargala shows the obstruction of argala. Planets and houses in the 12th, 10th, 3rd and 9th houses from a house or planet cause virodhargala and obstruct the argala on it from the 2nd, 4th, 11th and 5th houses from it (respectively). For example, let us say Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn are in Ge, Pi, Ar and Vi respectively. Saturn is in the 4th from Mercury and Ge and he causes argala on them. With Saturn being a malefic, this is a paapaargala (malefic intervention). But Jupiter is in the 10th from Mercury and Ge. So he obstructs Saturn’s argala and averts the troubles. Venus is in the 11th from Mercury and Ge and so he causes argala on them. With Venus being a benefic, it is a subhaargala (benefic intervention). If Le (3rd from Ge) is empty, this argala is unobstructed. NOTE: If a sign contains Ketu, argalas and virodhargalas on it are counted anti-zodiacally. For example, let us say Ketu is in Vi. Then Le, Ge, Sc and Ta are the 2nd, 4th, 11th and 5th from Vi (counted anti-zodiacally) and planets in those signs cause argala on Vi and on the planets in Vi. Virodhargala is also counted similarly. Use of Argala Depending on the matter of interest, take the relevant house or the relevant karaka. Find argalas and virodhargalas on it. If there are both, see if more planets cause argala or virodhargala. If they are caused by the same number of planets, compare the strengths and decide whether argala dominates or virodhargala. Based on the signs, houses and planets involved, guess the meaning of the argala or virodhargala. Argala from the 2nd house shows the basic ingredient for the sustenance of a matter. For example, the 2nd house shows food and it is a basic ingredient for the sustenance of self (1st). The 5th house shows intelligence and it is a basic ingredient for the sustenance of learning (4th). Argala from the 4th house shows the basic factor that drives the mood, state and progress of a matter. For example, the 4th house shows comfort and it drives the mood and state of self (1st). The 7th house shows interaction and that drives one’s learning (4th). Argala from the 11th house shows the catalyst that can result in gains for a matter. For example, the 2nd house shows character, grooming and samskara and it is a catalyst in the process of learning (4th). Secondary argala from the 5th house shows the additional contributing factors. For example, the 5th house shows emotional situation and that contributes to the state of self (1st). The 8th house shows hard work and that contributes to one’s learning (4th). Using the above guidelines, we can understand the meaning of argalas on houses and karakas.