Weekday Based Upagrahas (Kalidasa)

In the Kalidasa system of Vedic astrology, which is a branch of Jaimini astrology, there are Upagrahas associated with each weekday. These Upagrahas are considered as shadowy or secondary planets that exert subtle influences on various aspects of life, similar to other Upagrahas found in different astrological systems.

Here are the weekday-based Upagrahas in the Kalidasa system:

1. Sunday (Ravivara): The Upagraha associated with Sunday is called "Dhuma." It represents the smoke or haze that obscures clarity and vision. Dhuma Upagraha is said to influence matters related to creativity, intuition, and hidden knowledge.

2. Monday (Somavara): The Upagraha associated with Monday is called "Vyatipata." It is associated with sudden and unexpected events, accidents, and disruptions. Vyatipata Upagraha is believed to influence matters related to emotional stability, family, and security.

3. Tuesday (Mangalavara): The Upagraha associated with Tuesday is called "Parivesha." It represents barriers, obstacles, and conflicts. Parivesha Upagraha is said to influence matters related to aggression, competition, and assertiveness.

4. Wednesday (Budhavara): The Upagraha associated with Wednesday is called "Indrachapa." It represents the bow of Lord Indra and is associated with victory, power, and authority. Indrachapa Upagraha is believed to influence matters related to communication, intelligence, and leadership.

5. Thursday (Guruvara): The Upagraha associated with Thursday is called "Upaketu." It represents spiritual knowledge, wisdom, and enlightenment. Upaketu Upagraha is said to influence matters related to higher learning, philosophy, and religious pursuits.

6. Friday (Shukravara): The Upagraha associated with Friday is called "Yamakantaka." It represents the boundary between life and death and is associated with transformation and change. Yamakantaka Upagraha is believed to influence matters related to relationships, partnerships, and desires.

7. Saturday (Shanivara): The Upagraha associated with Saturday is called "Gulika" (also known as "Mandi"). It represents karma, past actions, and consequences. Gulika Upagraha is said to influence matters related to discipline, responsibility, and karma.

These weekday-based Upagrahas provide additional insights into the subtle influences of time and planetary configurations on various aspects of life in the Kalidasa system of Vedic astrology.

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