The Principles of Naming

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The Principles of Naming

INTRODUCTION

Name is the result of the first tangible result which the eternal soul attains with human birth

in the world of Maya. This gives us the identity and individuality. Whenever anyone calls

with that name, it fills up his mind with some very unique perceptions regarding our selves.

The perceptions are very subjective and very unique and the persons near us interact with

us in a very specific way. This is a common occurrence that, a person might have more than

one name in the home, among friends and in his work circle. This is seen that the way the

people or the world behaves considerably change with the name.

Now we wouldnt have bothered much if the name would only defined our unique images in

the mind of the person, interacting with us, however, it is not limited to that. The results we

accrue in the society is the results of all those numerous interactions which we have within

it. Thus it is very important to know our own name is in store for us. This knowledge shall

also empower us to change our name if necessary, to make the vibrations of the name

positive in our life. We can keep the name of a new born not on an arbitrary basis but on

well grounded principle of Jyotish, so that their life can be fruitful and prosperous.

Even if you dont believe in this, which seems superstitious, why not give a honest try and

see whether or not it works. There is nothing you lose.

AKSHARAS AND NAKSHATRAS

The entire gamut of Aksharas is divided into the 28 Nakshatras or asterisms. Each

Nakshatra is of four padas, each pada is assigned to an akshara. The duration of each padais 3d 20m, however this is a bit different in the case of Uttarashadha and Sravana. The

duration of Uttarashadha is divided into four parts and the first three padas are assigned to

Uttarashadha, which makes the duration of Uttarashadha to be 10deg with each pada to be

2d 30m. The remaining one pada of Uttarashadha is assigned to Abhijit, the intercalary

nakshatra. Similarly beginning 1/15th part of Sravana is given to Abhijit, making its total

length to be 253.33 min, i.e., 4d 13m 20s. The remaining 14/15th part of Sravana is

assigned to the four padas of Sravana, making the total duration of Sravana to be 12d 26m

40s.

Figure 1: Nakshatra and Aksharas


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RASI AND AKSHARAS

The aksharas are assigned to the different rasis of the zodiac based on the assignment of

the Nakshatra padas to the Rasi. Each rasi consists of 9 nakshatra padas and hence nine

aksharas are assigned to each rasi, Makara being an exception, because of assignment of

four extra pada of intercalary nakshatra Abhijit.

Figure 2: Rasi and Aksharas

MEANING OF AKSHARAS

Whenever a particular sound is uttered, it has a very peculiar and specific influence on us at

various levels, physical, mental and spiritual. Thus this is very important to understand,

what each of the sound signified by the various aksharas of Sanskrit signify. This shall help

us know, what kind of influences we like to draw to the native when his name is called by

others. Thus when a particular akshara is picked for the natives name, it should be based

on a well understood principle and not on a random manner.

The following table shows the meaning of each of the aksharas of the divine language,

Sanskrit and help us in deciding what aksharas we need to chose for a name to heighten

some particular influences of planet and the aksharas themselves.


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The Maharishis of the yore have found through their intuition, the aksharas, which

symbolises the different influences of the universe, control the power centres of the body,

called the charkas. These charkas are placed along the length of the Spinal column and

control various parts of the body and various aspects of our personality through the nerves

spreading through out the body carrying the messages of the Brain or our thoughts. When

an akshara is pronounced repeatedly, it heightens the influences of these charkas, which

bring with them, myriads of effect, most of which act at a very subtle level and can hardly

be objectively felt. More can be found in the literature on the Kundalini Yoga.

Figure 3: Katapayaadi Varga- Vowels


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Figure 4: Katapayaadi Varga- Consonents

STEPTS IN FINDING OUT THE RASI, WHERE THE NAME HAS STRONG INFLUENCE:I. Write the word of the stanza in Devanagari script and remove the matras and

incomplete/half letters.

II. The numerical value of the remaining letters should be written sequentially. If the name

starts with 0, it must not be ignored.

III. The number so obtained should be reversed.

IV. Divide this reversed number by 12. The reminder shall show the rasi ruled by the name.

If the reminder obtained is 0, then 12 becomes the reminder. The remainder whencounted from Aries gives the sign on which the name has predominant influence.

The Rasi so obtained becomes the nama Arudha of the person and shows how is he

perceived by those who calls him by a particular name. This can be judged when we see

how the different planets are placed from the nama arudha and find out the influences of

the conjunctions, aspects etc.


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The Moon is the sustainer of the Arudha and when Moon is placed in the trines or 12th from

the Nama Arudha, the native gains from the name. However, Moon should never be placed

in the 8th from the Arudha. Such placement of Moon is called Chandrastama and is very

damaging to the Arudha, which shows that the native shall get into troubles, trial and

tribulations, if such things happen in his horoscope.

V. Divide the reversed no. by 9. The reminder so obtained shall show the predominating

planet influencing the name.

1- Sun, 2- Moon, 3- Jupiter, 4- Rahu, 5- Merc, 6- Venus, 7- Ketu, 8- Saturn, 9- Mars

ILLUSTRATION

Lets find the Rasi obtained by the name SanjayaI. Write the word of the stanza in Devanagari script and remove the matras and

incomplete/half letters.

The name Sanjaya is made up of three phonemes namely Sa, nja, and ya. However, the

2nd phonemes is a compound akshara (yutkakshara) and hence the half akshara has to be

ignored here. Now in a compound akshara or phoneme, the last akshara is the complete

one and all others are incomplete and hence we always need to consider the last one in case

of these compound aksharas, which happens to be ja in this case.

II. The numerical value of the remaining letters should be written sequentially. If the name

starts with 0, it must not be ignored.

The numerical value of each of these aksharas are sa- 7, ja- 8 and ya- 1. Thus 781 is the

no. signified by the name Sanjaya.

III. The number so obtained should be reversed.

The reversed no. is 187

IV. Divide this reversed number by 12. The reminder shall show the rasi ruled by the name.

If the reminder obtained is 0, then 12 becomes the reminder. The remainder when

counted from Aries gives the sign on which the name has predominant influence.

The reminder obtained when the number 187 is divided by 12 is 7. The Rasi signified by No.

7 when counted from Aries is Libra.


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V. Divide the reversed no. by 9. The reminder so obtained shall show the predominating

planet influencing the name.

The reminder obtained when the number 187 is divided by 9 is 7. The planet which rules the

name becomes Ketu. Thus the associates with the person, calling him with the name

Sanjaya, shall consider him to be a spiritual person, a good mathematician etc., which is

indicated by the naisargika nature of the planet. More can be judged from Ketus placement

in the persons horoscope, which can moderate the general nature indicated by the planet.

PRINCIPLES OF NAMINIG

The following principles are to be followed while naming a baby or checking the effect of the

name on someone.

Principle I:

The name of the child should be based on the most auspicious planet in the chart. If The

planet which is the most auspicious and bringer of yoga is chosen, the beneficence of this

planet shall always one the native, whenever his/ her name is called. The aksharas of this

planet shall be the starting akshara of the native.

Principle II:

Among the aksharas of the most auspicious planet, chose the akshara which is placed in the

Kendra/ Trikona from Moon. In case of doubt, chose the akshara of the Moons position.

Principle III:

If the Sign, selected by the above process is Chara Rasi (Movable Sign), then two phonemes

should be selected. If the Sign is Dwisvabhava (Dual), then select three phonemes name.

However, if the sign arrived at is Sthira (fixed), then four phonemes should be selected.

Principle IV:

The Name chosen should have a benefic influence on the native. Thus if the name is related

to the name of Ista, then each time the native is called by the name, this would remind

him/ her of their Ista Devata and hence would be highly beneficial.

Principle V:

Use Katapayadi Varga system to know the exact influence of the name on the native. This

will show how the people around perceive the native.

Principle VI:

Use Achyutayadi Varga system to know the focus of the native in life, when he is


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surrounded by people, who calls the native with a particular name. (More on this later)

ILLUSTRATION

CASE I: Lord Sri Rama

The name of lord Rama starts with the Akshara ra. This is lorded by Moon. In the

Horoscope, Moon is very well placed in the Lagna with exalted Jupiter shows that the name

shall bring the blessings of the strong Gaja-Keshari yoga in Ramas life and give him

tremendous fame and people would remember him forever.

ra akshara falls in the Taurus Rasi, which is placed in the 11th house from Moon. This is

aspected by a strongly placed Moon and Taurus happens to be the exaltation rasi of moon.

This shows that the name was protected and Sustained by Moon.

In Katapayadi system, Rama is ra-2, ma- 5, which when reversed and divided by 12 yields 4

as the reminder. When counted from Aries, the Nama-arudha falls in the cancer Rasi. Now

this shows that he got the fruits of the Gajakeshari yoga giving him everlasting fame. Now

the whole world perceived him a very righteous person and also a very compassionate one.

However, what he got from the world can be seen when we count the reminder from his

Lagna. This comes at Libra with exalted and retrograde Saturn. A malefic in the fourth

house is very detrimental to the happiness at home and everyone is aware of the troubles

and pain, Lord Rama had to pass through to establish dharma in this world.

The name Rama falls in a Movable sign because of the two aksharas or phonemes. In the

trine to the Lagna, it falls in the Lagna itself, showing that the focus of the native shall be

perfection in Ideals shown by the Lagna. This is no wonder that Rama is popularly known as


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Purushottama, the best among purusha or human.

CASE II: Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

Ramakrishna Paramahamsa is most popularly known as Ramakrishna only. Like Rama, the

initial akshara is lorded by the planet Moon. Moon is placed in the Lagna with Sun and

Mercury. Moon in the Lagna expressed his pure love and compassion for the divine mother

and its placement with Mercury shows that he often behaved like a child. Repetition of the

name made this nature quite pronounced.

The Akshara falls in the Taurus sign, which is in Kendra to Moon, but not the best Kendra as

it is placed with a strong malefic. This shows that he faced lots of pain in the life like Lord

Sri Rama.

In the Katapayadi scheme, the name can be broken up to Ra- 2, Ma- 5, Ka- 1 (ri is a

vowel), Na- 5. The no. 2515 when reversed and divided with 12, gives a reminder of 7,

which falls in Libra as counted form Aries. The whole world perceived him as a great

devotee of mother goddess Kali (Saturn), some one who is always in pain, being separated

from the Mother (separation- Saturn).

Whatever he received from the name can be seen from the counting the reminder from

Lagna, which comes to Leo. Leo is aspected by Saturn and Mars, in the 3rd from AL,

showing his tremendous amount of suffering in the life.


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CASE III: Hitler

The initial akshara of the name, i.e., ha is represented by the planet Moon. Moon is under

the terrible shakti yoga, destroying the benign Jupiter, which shows his mass pogrom of the

Jews. Among other things, the planet of Humanity is not only destroyed by the shakti yoga,

but also there is a terrible Guru-Chandala yoga along with the axis. This shows why he

made his mission of life to eradicate one complete race.

The Akshara falls in the Karkata (Cancer) rasi. Now Cancer is 8th from the Moon and hence

shows that it is not sustained by the natural sustainer Moon. This shows why Hitler faced

such difficult times from his childhood. Not only that, his end was quite tragic and terrible,

where he had to see all his dreams getting shattered one by one.

According to Katapayadi Varga, the name is broken down as hi-8; Ta-1; la-3; ra-2. This No.

when divided by 12 gives a reminder of 2, which comes to Taurus Rasi. Now from Ta, moon

is placed in the 8th house, causing chandrastama, which is a terrible thing to happen. This

sign also happens to be the 8th house, aspected by Saturn. Now people will remember him

as a mysterious character with devious intention (8th house placement from Lagna) andstern behaviour (Saturns aspect). As this sign is placed with HL and aspected by GL, this

becomes the seat of power and money.

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