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Saravali

Kalyana Varma
~800 CE
A comprehensive classical text on natal astrology by Kalyana Varma, covering planetary natures, Rasi descriptions, house effects, planets in signs and Navamsas, planetary avasthas, yogas (Raja, Dhana, Nabhasa, Lunar, Solar, Planetary), conjunctions, special lagnas, career, marriage, female horoscopy, progeny, parents, death, Vimshottari dasha, transits, and Ashtakavarga. Known for its detailed treatment of planets in the 12 signs with thorough delineations.
Translation: R. Santhanam
1357 shlokas in 55 chapters ✏ Review queue
Chapter 1
Birth of Horasastra
4 shlokas
Chapter 2
Meaning of Hora
1 shloka
Chapter 3
Rasi Description
27 shlokas
Chapter 4
Planetary Characters
31 shlokas
Chapter 5
Miscellaneous Matters
33 shlokas
Chapter 6
Copulation and Conception
5 shlokas
Chapter 7
Conditions at Birth
6 shlokas
Chapter 8
Balarishta (Early Death)
32 shlokas
Chapter 9
Longevity
27 shlokas
Chapter 10
Effects of Houses
48 shlokas
Chapter 11
Various Lagnas
9 shlokas
Chapter 12
Grahas in Bhavas (Houses)
10 shlokas
Chapter 13
Planets in Signs — General
24 shlokas
Chapter 14
Sun in Various Rasis
7 shlokas
Chapter 15
Moon in Various Rasis
22 shlokas
Chapter 16
Mars in Various Rasis
36 shlokas
Chapter 17
Mercury in Various Rasis
33 shlokas
Chapter 18
Jupiter in Various Rasis
21 shlokas
Chapter 19
Venus in Various Rasis
7 shlokas
Chapter 20
Saturn in Various Rasis
37 shlokas
Chapter 21
Rahu and Ketu in Various Rasis
46 shlokas
Chapter 22
Effects of the Moon in Various Rasis
20 shlokas
Chapter 23
The Moon in Various Rasis (Special)
26 shlokas
Chapter 24
Effects of the Moon in Various Navamsas
8 shlokas
Chapter 25
Effects of Mars in Various Rasis
19 shlokas
Chapter 26
Effects of Mercury in Various Rasis
19 shlokas
Chapter 27
Effects of Jupiter in Various Rasis
19 shlokas
Chapter 28
Effects of Venus in Various Rasis
19 shlokas
Chapter 29
Effects of Saturn in Various Rasis
19 shlokas
Chapter 30
Effects of Rahu in Various Rasis
86 shlokas
Chapter 31
Effects of Ketu in Various Rasis
23 shlokas
Chapter 32
Planets in Navamsas
69 shlokas
Chapter 33
Planetary Dignities and Avasthas
17 shlokas
Chapter 34
Bhava Results (House Results)
50 shlokas
Chapter 35
Yogas
178 shlokas
Chapter 36
Raja Yogas
12 shlokas
Chapter 37
Dhana Yogas
9 shlokas
Chapter 38
Nabhasa Yogas
9 shlokas
Chapter 39
Lunar Yogas
24 shlokas
Chapter 40
Solar Yogas
17 shlokas
Chapter 41
Planetary Yogas
38 shlokas
Chapter 42
Conjunctions of Planets
49 shlokas
Chapter 43
Special Lagnas
1 shloka
Chapter 44
Profession and Career
1 shloka
Chapter 45
Marriage and Spouse
9 shlokas
Chapter 46
Female Horoscopy
17 shlokas
Chapter 47
Progeny
28 shlokas
Chapter 48
Parents
14 shlokas
Chapter 49
Death and Longevity
12 shlokas
Chapter 50
Miscellaneous Effects
12 shlokas
Chapter 51
Dasa Systems
14 shlokas
Chapter 52
Planetary Periods
8 shlokas
Chapter 53
Transits
9 shlokas
Chapter 54
Ashtakavarga
8 shlokas
Chapter 55
Miscellaneous
28 shlokas