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Sankhya Yoga · Planetary Distribution
Sankhya Dama (Damini) Yoga
संख्या दाम (दामिनी) योग
Planets spread across 6 Houses
Classical Reference01
Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Chapter 36, Sloka 101-102 (paraphrased):
When all 7 planets are distributed over only 6 houses in the entire chart, with no planets in any other house (distribution: one house with 2 planets, five houses with 1 planet each), the native becomes wealthy, liberal, renowned, learned, contented, and earns through legitimate means. This pattern is called Sankhya Dama (Rope/Control) or Damini (Lightning) Yoga.
Definition02
All 7 planets (Sun to Saturn traditional 7, excluding Rahu/Ketu for this count) are distributed over only 6 houses in the entire chart. No planet is placed in any other house (the remaining 6 houses are completely empty). The 7 planets are distributed among these 6 houses (e.g., 2+1+1+1+1+1 since all 6 houses must have at least 1 planet). Rahu and Ketu may be placed anywhere (not counted for the 7-planet condition).
Understanding the Pattern03
✦7 planets are spread across only 6 houses
✦The remaining 6 houses are completely empty
✦The six houses may be anywhere in the chart
✦One house contains 2 planets; the other 5 houses contain 1 planet each
✦This is a highly auspicious yoga
✦The name "Dama" (control/rope) reflects discipline and balance
Understanding the Pattern04
✦All 7 traditional planets in only 6 houses (any houses 1-12)
✦No planet in the other 6 houses
✦Distribution: One house has 2 planets; five houses have 1 planet each
✦Rahu and Ketu may be anywhere (not counted for the 7-planet condition)
Effects05
1Wealthy (rich, prosperous, materially well-off)
2Liberal (generous, charitable, open-hearted, not miserly)
3Renowned (famous, well-known, widely respected)
4Learned (well-educated, knowledgeable, scholarly)
5Contented (satisfied, peaceful, free from anxiety)
6Earns through legitimate means (honest livelihood, ethical earnings, no corruption)
Example Chart06
1st House (Lagna)AriesSun
2nd HouseTaurusMercury, Venus
4th HouseCancerMoon
5th HouseLeoJupiter
7th HouseLibraMars
10th HouseCapricornSaturn
1st HouseAriesSun
3rd HouseGeminiMercury
5th HouseLeoMars, Jupiter
7th HouseLibraVenus
9th HouseSagittariusMoon
11th HouseAquariusSaturn
All 7 planets are only in 6 houses hence Sankhya Dama (Damini) Yoga is fully formed.
Important Notes07
✦The name "Dama" means rope/control symbolizing discipline, balance, and restraint
✦The name "Damini" means lightning symbolizing radiance, fame, and striking presence
✦This is the sixth in the Sankhya series one of the most auspicious- 6 empty houses still many empty houses, but the distribution across 6 houses creates excellent balance- "Wealthy" planets are spread enough to activate wealth houses (2nd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, 11th)- "Liberal" no extreme concentration; the native can afford to be generous- "Renowned" strong 1st (self), 5th (past merits), 7th (public), 9th (fortune), 10th (fame) likely among the 6 houses- "Learned" strong 2nd (speech), 4th (knowledge from home), 5th (intelligence), 9th (higher learning)- "Contented" balanced planetary distribution reduces anxiety and struggle- "Earns through legitimate means" no planets in 6th (deception), 8th (fraud), 12th (illegal expenses) or those houses are empty; strong 2nd (honest speech), 10th (ethical career)
Deeper Understanding08
✦6 houses provide optimal distribution not too concentrated, not too scattered
✦Only 6 empty houses much better than 11,10,9,8,7 empty houses
✦The distribution (2+1+1+1+1+1) creates one area of mild concentration but overall balance
✦The native enjoys the benefits of multiple houses without extreme imbalance
✦Hence: wealthy, liberal, renowned, learned, contented, legitimate earnings
Comparison. Other Yogas09
| Parameter | Gola(1) | Yuga(2) | Shula(3) | Kedara(4) | Pasha(5) | Dama(6) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses occupied | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Empty houses | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Wealth | Destitute | Poor | | Wealthy | Skillful | Wealthy |
| Character | Wicked | Heretic, shameless | Cruel | Virtuous | Crafty, impolite | Liberal |
| Fame | | | | | | Renowned |
| Knowledge | Illiterate | Illogical | | | | Learned |
| Mental state | Miserable | | | | | Contented |
| Earnings | | | | | | Legitimate means |
| Overall | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ⚖ ️ | ✅ ✅ |
Modern Interpretation10
✦Wealthy high net worth individual, successful entrepreneur, or wealthy professional
✦Liberal generous donor, philanthropist, gives back to society
✦Renowned celebrity, award winner, respected public figure
✦Learned highly educated, professor, researcher, or expert in field
✦Contented peaceful, satisfied with life, low stress
✦Earns through legitimate means honest businessman, ethical professional, no corruption
Summary11
Sankhya Dama (Damini) Yoga makes the native wealthy, liberal, renowned, learned, contented, and earning through legitimate means when all 7 planets are distributed over only 6 houses in the entire chart, with no planets in any other house (distribution: one house with 2 planets, five houses with 1 planet each).
Quick Reference12
Quick Reference13
| Yoga | Houses | Empty | Distribution | Key Results | Auspicious? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gola | 1 | 11 | 7 in 1 | Destitute, illiterate, wicked, ever wandering, miserable | ❌ No |
| Yuga | 2 | 10 | Various | Poor, heretic, shameless, socially rejected, illogical | ❌ No |
| Shula | 3 | 9 | Various | Lazy, cruel, socially rejected, injured, scarred, fighter | ❌ No |
| Kedara | 4 | 8 | Various | Truthful, wealthy, virtuous, good to others, agriculture | ✅ Yes |
| Pasha | 5 | 7 | Various | Large family, adept in work, crafty, impolite, fond of forests, numerous drawbacks | ⚖ ️ Mixed |
| Dama | 6 | 6 | 2+1+1+1+1+1 | Wealthy, liberal, renowned, learned, contented, legitimate earnings | ✅ ✅ Highly |
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