Dasha Varga Schemes, D40/D45 & Annual TP Lagna Karmic Theme
Varga schemes: Dasha Varga (the 10 divisions used for Vimsopaka Bala), Shodasavarga (16 divisions), Shadavarga (6 divisions). D40 (Chatvarimsamsa) and D45 (Akshavedamsa): deeper karma charts rarely used but important for specific analysis. Vimsopaka Bala vs Ashtakavarga Bala — the fundamental difference: Vimsopaka = inherent dignity of a planet across multiple divisional charts; AV = how much support the planet gets in its position. Annual TP chart: the position of the TP lagna relative to the natal lagna reveals the karmic theme of that year — same sign = personal year, trine = continuation, 6/8 = difficult year.
"The annual TP lagna position from natal lagna tells you the karmic theme of the year — what kind of year this will be in terms of your dharmic journey."
— P.V.R. Narasimha Rao
Varga Schemes — Dasha Varga, Shodasavarga, and Shadavarga
The Four Main Varga Schemes
| Scheme | Number of Charts | Applicable To |
|---|---|---|
| Shad Varga | 6 charts | Basic common people |
| Sapta Varga | 7 charts | General |
| Dasha Varga | 10 charts | All human beings (Manushya Jataka) |
| Shodasa Varga | 16 charts | Royal/important charts (Raja Jataka) |
What's in Shodasa Varga but NOT in Dasha Varga
The extra charts in the 16-varga scheme that are NOT in the 10-varga scheme include:
- D-40 (Khavedamsa): Shows karma inherited from maternal ancestors; what you carry from your mother's family line
- D-45 (Akshavedamsa): Shows karma inherited from paternal ancestors; grandfather's karma affecting you
Why D-40 and D-45 Are Less Important for Common People
- In the grand scale of karma, the karma you carry from your OWN past lives FAR outweighs the karma you inherit from ancestors
- These ancestral karmas are secondary influences
- However, when the D-40 or D-45 shows a terrible combination (e.g., a curse in the family), it must be taken seriously
- Example: If a grandfather committed a terrible sin (cheated his guru, mass destruction), up to 7 generations can suffer the consequences
- "If you see a really bad combination in D40 or D45, you should pay attention to it."
Practical example: A family where every marriage breaks — engagement broken, wife dies young, etc. This is likely a family curse visible in D-45 (paternal karma). The ancestral sin must be identified and remedied.