Aspects of Jyotish – In Jyotish (Vedic Astrology), we usually tend to believe that mainly our lives are governed by all 9 planets, 12 signs and 12 houses but there is one factor which is still a part of the 9 planets but works on a different layer.
The Puranas and the Bhagavad Gita with respect to Jyotish, describe the universe as being structured into fourteen distinct realms or planetary systems (lokas).
These realms are not merely physical locations in space but different dimensions or planes of existence, each with its unique characteristics, inhabitants, and lifespan.
The entire structure is divided into two main groups: the seven higher, heavenly realms and the seven lower, subterranean realms.
The pitris are situated in a transitional realm that is a crucial bridge between the earthly existence and the higher spiritual planes.
Directly above the Earth, extending to the Sun, is the Bhuvar Loka also known as Pitriloka, the specific abode of the pitris (deceased human ancestors).
It is a transitional realm where souls pause between incarnations, receiving nourishment from rituals performed by their descendants on Earth.
This realm is governed by Aryama, one of the Adityas and an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
The Pitrikarak is the most important karak in the chart as if the PiK is well placed then the native still rises and gets the blessing of the ancestors even if the Atmakaraka is not well placed –Â this is how this karakas works, it is beyond any form of material means or entanglement.
A person can rise to an extent one cannot even imagine or fall to a point where nothing seems to be working and all of this is governed by Pitri-karaka.
For example, in the chart of MS Dhoni, Pitrikarka Venus is placed with Rahu (which is again natural Pitrikaraka) and Venus goes in Scorpio navansh.
Venus which is also significator of spouse shows that Sakshi Dhoni (wife of MS Dhoni), post coming into his life will bring tremendous positive changes and since it is in Scorpio navansh, there will definitely be past life linkages within the family so it is extremely karmic and you all may know that she already got to meet him.
MS Dhoni and Sakshi met by chance in December 2007 at the Taj Bengal Hotel in Kolkata, where Sakshi was interning and the Indian cricket team was staying.
Their reunion was orchestrated by a mutual friend, Dhoni’s manager, and after a brief introduction, Dhoni messaged her, leading to a relationship that eventually resulted in their quiet marriage in 2010.
While in another case, Sun is Pitrikaraka placed in 6th house exalted and going in Virgo navansh, the person has been in immense debt to a point where he is not able to clear it and it is mounting heavily so do not fall simply for the fact that Pitrikaraka is exalted in D1 and you do not consider the placement in D9 chart, always use D1 to understand promises (input) and D9 to understand the actual outcome (output).
In another case mentioned in the Atmakaraka book as well in the rasi chart, the Pitrikaraka is debilitated and is with the Gnatikaraka – Moon which shows the karma of the ancestors were not good and harm was done emotionally to other people due to which the married life of someone known, worsened (Sun Moon in Libra 3rd house).
In Navansh chart, the Pitrikaraka (2nd lord) is again in 6th house with Ketu which again shows affliction due to which he is unable to rise and a lot of debt of Family is upon the native as he has to help his family in spite of not having a good relation.
That is why in one of the latest Instagram post by Deepanshu Giri Sir, he has mentioned that in the shlok of Phaladeepika that when 8th lord is in 5th house, the person rise (bounce back) after falling to the lowest point ever.
Similar, is the work of Pitrikaraka that if it well placed with the trinal lord or connected with Ascendant lord in a special position, the person does immensely well in life.
Another layer will be let us say that if Ascendant Lord is Sun for Leo Ascendant and placed in 7th house being house-wise debilitated with Pitrikaraka or even with Rahu then the person opens up a business that will serve the masses, public on regular basis.
If the same forms in 6th house even for any ascendant, you end up working with people who have a very powerful connection with 10th or Ascendant of D1 with Pitrikaraka or Rahu.
While if there are many malefics or placed in 6, 8, 12 signs or houses aspected by malefics then there will be no help in anyway whatsoever.
Divisional Charts –Â If the same positive placements form in varga chart, the person will surely be blessed with those assets and if it forms connection with 6, 8, 12 lords then the person will come to a point of losing it and again get it back provided benefics to help it.
Like Donald Trump has Sun – Rahu in Lagna of D4 chart, and Ascendant Lord Saturn is with Venus in 6th in Cancer so he had to shell off money and give cash and property to his former wives (debt of Venus in 6th) (read here how much – https://nycdivorcelawyer.com/les-divorces-the-life-and-wives-of-donald-trump/).
And, also at some point he has filed for 6 bankruptcies based on real estate and the casino businesses –
All six filings were Chapter 11 reorganizations primarily involving casino and hotel properties in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and New York as these included:Â
- Trump Taj Mahal (1991): Filed for bankruptcy a year after opening due to debt, resulting in Trump giving up a 50% stake to bondholders.
- Trump Castle (1992): Trump’s second Atlantic City casino became unprofitable, leading to Trump ceding around 50% equity to bondholders.
- Trump Plaza Hotel (1992): The Manhattan hotel’s debt led to Trump giving up a 49% stake and stepping down from daily operations.
- Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts (2004): This holding company filed to restructure $1.8 billion in debt, reducing Trump’s ownership to a minority stake.
- Trump Entertainment Resorts (2009): Emerging from the 2004 restructuring, the company filed again during the 2008 financial crisis. Trump resigned before the filing, and his stake was reduced to 10%.
- Trump Entertainment Resorts (2014): This final bankruptcy also involved the Trump Taj Mahal due to ongoing financial struggles.
Still in the end, his D4 Chart is aspected by Pitrikaraka Mars from 7th house which has cleared helped him to re-establish and run for power and become POTUS.
I hope this simple and in-depth article will help you understand the depth of Pitrikaraka and how the blessings or curses of Ancestors can make you or bring you.


Will I get a govt job? 20 dec 1976, 3.14 am, siwan bihar. My financial condition is very poor
How will venus behave in cancer navansh good or not?
Hey..want to ask a really important question regarding pitrikaraka..
In one of the lecture dg sir told us that we need pik debiliated for jyotish can you explain a bit. How its work ?
Yes you need one or atleast should be placed with a debilitated planet to become successful in one
Thankyouu!! I have debiliated moon in 8th taurus asc and lord goin in 12th. Will feel really happy if you give some advice to go more deeper.
Very insightful explanation of Pitrikaraka and ancestral karmas. The way Jyotish principles are connected with inherited responsibilities is clear and meaningful. This article adds real depth to understanding karmic patterns. Thanks for sharing.