What is Yoga in Panchangam?
The Fourth Limb of Panchangam - Complete Guide to 27 Yogas
📖 Introduction to Yoga
Yoga is the fourth of the five limbs (Pancha Anga) of the Panchangam. It is calculated by adding the longitudes of the Sun and Moon, then dividing by 13°20' (or 800 minutes). The quotient determines the Yoga.
There are 27 Yogas in total, classified into three categories:
- Auspicious Yogas (18) - Yogas that bring good results
- Inauspicious Yogas (8) - Yogas that may bring difficulties
- Moderate Yoga (1) - Neutral Yoga
18
Auspicious
8
Inauspicious
1
Moderate
⭐ Importance of Yoga
Muhurtham
Marriage, Housewarming
Business
New ventures, Contracts
Travel
Important journeys
Spirituality
Puja, Yagna
✅ Auspicious Yogas - 18
Yogas favorable for good activities
2
Priti
🎯 Meaning: Love
Auspicious
✓ Love, friendship, and relationships flourish. Good for marriage and engagements.
3
Ayushman
🎯 Meaning: Long Life
Auspicious
✓ Long life and good health. Good for starting medical treatments.
4
Saubhagya
🎯 Meaning: Good Fortune
Auspicious
✓ Luck, wealth, and good opportunities. Excellent for all auspicious activities.
5
Shobhana
🎯 Meaning: Splendor
Auspicious
✓ Beauty, radiance, and fame. Excellent for arts and beauty-related activities.
7
Sukarma
🎯 Meaning: Good Deeds
Auspicious
✓ Good deeds and meritorious activities. Excellent for charity and spiritual activities.
8
Dhriti
🎯 Meaning: Determination
Auspicious
✓ Determination, stability, and success. Good for new ventures and business.
11
Vriddhi
🎯 Meaning: Growth
Auspicious
✓ Growth, progress, and profit. Excellent for business, investment, and education.
12
Dhruva
🎯 Meaning: Stability
Auspicious
✓ Lasting success and stability. Excellent for housewarming and permanent jobs.
14
Harshana
🎯 Meaning: Joy
Auspicious
✓ Joy, happiness, and success. Excellent for celebrations and festivals.
16
Siddhi
🎯 Meaning: Success
Auspicious
✓ Success, achievement, and goal attainment. All endeavors will succeed.
18
Variyan
🎯 Meaning: Excellent
Auspicious
✓ Excellent and superior results. Good for marriage and new beginnings.
20
Shiva
🎯 Meaning: Auspicious
Auspicious
✓ Auspiciousness, goodness, and Lord Shiva's blessings. All activities proceed well.
21
Siddha
🎯 Meaning: Accomplished
Auspicious
✓ Accomplishment and fulfillment. Excellent for starting new business or studies.
22
Sadhya
🎯 Meaning: Achievable
Auspicious
✓ Achievable and possible. Efforts will be successful.
23
Shubha
🎯 Meaning: Auspicious
Auspicious
✓ Highly auspicious with good results. Excellent for all auspicious activities including marriage and housewarming.
24
Shukla
🎯 Meaning: Bright
Auspicious
✓ Brightness, clarity, and light. Excellent for education and intellectual pursuits.
25
Brahma
🎯 Meaning: Divine
Auspicious
✓ Divine and creative. Excellent for spiritual activities, Yagna, and Homam.
26
Indra
🎯 Meaning: Mighty
Auspicious
✓ Power, authority, and victory. Excellent for leadership roles and government-related matters.
⚠️ Inauspicious Yogas - 8
Yogas to avoid for important activities
1
Vishkambha
🎯 Meaning: Supportive
Inauspicious
⚠️ Obstacles and hindrances may occur. Important decisions may be delayed.
6
Atiganda
🎯 Meaning: Great Danger
Inauspicious
⚠️ Danger, avoid travel. Do not make important decisions.
9
Shoola
🎯 Meaning: Spear/Pain
Inauspicious
⚠️ Pain, suffering, and difficulties. Avoid important travel and decisions.
10
Ganda
🎯 Meaning: Obstacle
Inauspicious
⚠️ Obstacles and hindrances. Be cautious in all activities.
13
Vyaghata
🎯 Meaning: Danger
Inauspicious
⚠️ Danger and complications. Avoid auspicious activities.
17
Vyatipata
🎯 Meaning: Calamity
Inauspicious
⚠️ Calamity and loss. Highly inauspicious, avoid all auspicious activities.
19
Parigha
🎯 Meaning: Obstacle
Inauspicious
⚠️ Obstruction and trouble. Important matters may be postponed.
27
Vaidhriti
🎯 Meaning: Great Calamity
Inauspicious
⚠️ Great danger and loss. Highly inauspicious, avoid all important activities.
⚖️ Moderate Yoga - 1
Yoga with neutral effects
15
Vajra
🎯 Meaning: Diamond
Moderate
⚖️ Hard and strong. Suitable for competitions and challenges.
⚠️ Vyatipata & Vaidhriti - Highly Inauspicious
Vyatipata (17th) and Vaidhriti (27th) are considered the most inauspicious Yogas. These should be completely avoided for all auspicious activities like marriage, housewarming, and starting new ventures.
Travel, important decisions, and signing contracts should also be avoided during these Yogas. However, these Yogas do not significantly affect routine daily activities.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How is Yoga calculated?
Sun's longitude + Moon's longitude = Total longitude. Divide this total by 13°20' (800') to get the current Yoga number.
How long does a Yoga last?
A Yoga lasts approximately 24 hours on average. However, due to varying Moon speed, it can range from 19 to 26 hours.
Which Yogas are best for marriage?
Shubha, Priti, Saubhagya, Shobhana, Siddhi, Siddha, Variyan, and Shiva are the most auspicious Yogas for marriage.
Can we do activities during inauspicious Yoga?
Yoga does not significantly affect routine daily activities. However, for important events like marriage, housewarming, or starting a new business, it is advisable to choose auspicious Yogas.
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