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Dr.Srilakshmi M.B.B.S. is a Research scholar in Medical Astrology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
and Research center, Kochi. Dr.Harish Kumar M.B.B.S.,M.R.C.P., is Professor and Head of the
Department of Endocrinology, Dr.Gopi M.B.B.S., Ph.D. student in Endocrinology Department and Manoj,
clinical Research Administrative Officer,all of the AIMS.
Saturn Dasa and Lower Limb Amputations
Dr.Srilakshmi,Dr.Gopi,Dr.Harish Kumar&Manoj
Published in Modern Astrology June 2011
Abstract
Aims and Objectives:
Evaluating the effect of Dasa of Saturn on the percentage of first amputation.
Materials and Methods: This research study was conducted based on the principles given in
standard astrological books. Dasa and Bhukti of 200 amputated diabetic patients were
calculated after collecting their date of birth, time of birth and place of birth.
Results: It is found that 28.5% and 17% of patients, who underwent lower limb amputations,
were running Saturn Dasa and Saturn Bhukti respectively at the time of the first amputation.
Conclusion: The Dasa of Saturn has an aggravating effect on the percentage of first
amputation in type II diabettic patients.
BACK GROUND:
Ancient Indian doctors like Charaka and Sushruta who practiced Ayurveda were well versed in
astrology. Ayurveda developed as an offshoot of Atharvana Veda1 . The Romans, Egyptians,
Chinese and Greeks also believed in the effect of the Sun and Moon on human behavior.
Several research studies have been conducted all over the world, to evaluate the effect of Moon
on the biology and behavior of human beings, which is described as the Transylvanian effect 2.
People working in mental health care and accident and emergency medicine believe in the
Transylvanian effect more commonly than community-based health care professionals2. There
are contradictory opinions about the health impacts of lunar cycles and other astral bodies.
Some research studies have been conducted all over the world which have proved the effect of
lunar cycles on human behavior3,4,5,6,7,8,9.
All these research studies are confined to the Moon because it is the closest and most visible
planet to humans. Studies have not been conducted on other planets and their health impact.
The studies also neglect the position of the Moon in the natal chart which plays a vital role in
determining an individual‟s reaction to the lunar cycles. A comprehensive approach is required
for such studies. These studies have concentrated only on Gochara (transit movements), which
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is less influential than Dasa and Bhukti (running time period which varies from individual to
individual). The studies have not assigned importance to the position and afflictions of the moon
in a birth chart which is essential in determining the individual‟s reaction to current transits.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
This is a cross sectional study based on the principles demonstrated in standard astrological
books.
Selection of Sample, Sample size and Questionnaire: Data were collected from Type II
diabetic patients with lower limb amputations who visited the Podiatry clinic at Amrita Institute of
Medical Sciences and Research center. We checked with 3,000 amputated patients about
their date of birth, time of birth and place of birth over a period of six months. Most of them were
unaware of their exact time of birth. Only two hundred patients out of 3,000 were aware of their
birth time. All of the two hundred patients underwent amputations and the amputations were of
the toe, foot or leg. The information collected from patients contained the patient‟s name,
M.R.D. Number, date of birth, time of birth and place of birth. Birth Charts of these two hundred
patients were prepared by using astrology software. By examining the Natal chart, Dasa and
Bhukti of an individual at the time of first amputation were worked out. SPSS (Statistical
Package for Social Sciences), a computer programme was used for statistical analysis.
RESULTS:
Characteristics of Sample:
Mean age of the patients at the time of first amputation is 60.95 +/ - 8.4. Most of the patients
underwent toe amputations. We observed that 59.5% underwent toe amputations, 25.5%
underwent foot amputations and 15% underwent leg amputations.
Bar diagram:1
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Dasa
28.5
30
25
18.5
20 14.5 14
%
15 10.5
10 4.5 4 3.5
5 2
0
Sun Moon Mars Jupitor Mercury Venus Saturn Ketu Rahu
Bar diagram:2
Antardasa
20 18 17
15 13 12.5 13.5
10
%
10 6.5
6
5 3.5
0
Sun Moon Mars Jupitor Mercury Venus Saturn Ketu Rahu
Discussion:
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder with devastating long term consequences. It is the
leading cause of amputations, kidney failure and blindness, and is a major risk factor for stroke,
heart diseases, and birth defects. Arteriosclerosis of blood vessels, osteomyelitis and
neuropathic arthopathies in a diabetic patient may lead to malformed feet, foot ulcers and
gangrene which end in amputations. Modern drugs used in conventional treatment have limited
benefits with many side effects. Currently there is no method to cure diabetes. The disease can
only be moderately controlled with conventional treatment. Diabetes is associated with major
health care utilization and cost. Oxidative stress is playing an important role in the pathogenesis
of cellular dysfunction leading to late diabetic complications like micro and macrovascular
complications, diabetic neuropathy, nephropathy etc.10,11,12,13 .
Tiwari correlated pathogenic staging of diabetes, as stated by Charaka, as follows: “the disease
is due to dietary followed by metabolic inappropriateness and then aggravated by oxidative
stress”13. In diabetic patients hyperglycemia results in the generation of Reactive Oxigen
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species like superoxide and hydroxyl radicals14 .. Thus Hyperglycemia alters the balance of
generation of free radicals and antioxidants which ultimately leads to an increased oxidative
stress in a variety of tissues. Development of oxidative stress is correlated to Vata Vridhi by
Tiwari13 .
Diseases arising from all types of toxins accumulated due to improper discharge of waste
materials are under the influence of Saturn15. Thus accumulation of free radicals due to
inappropriate scavenging by antioxidants can be related to Saturn. Saturn represents element
air 16. Saturn is a Vata planet and is the significator of diseases resulting from Vata Dosha 17,18,.
Saturn is also the significator for old age 15 and Vata component dominates during old age 19.
Element governed by a planet dominates during the Dasa of that planet 16. Vata Vridhi
(oxidative stress ) is the main cause for vasculopathic and neuropathic changes 13 which lead
to neuropathic arthopathies , malformed foot, foot ulcerations ,infections, gangrene and
amputations. Thus, in this study the effect of Dasa of Vata planet Saturn has been examined.
We prepared „Frequency Distribution Bar charts‟ to illustrate the frequencies of various
Planetary Dasas and Bhuktis of amputated patients. Bar diagram 1 shows that 28.5% of
patients who underwent lower limb amputations were running Saturn Dasa at the time of their
first amputation. Thus it is advisable that patients who are running Saturn Dasa should take
antioxidant supplements, undergo more screening tests and take more precautions because
Saturn Dasa is associated with high percentage of amputations. The charts of 2 cases from this
study have been included in this paper to illustrate our findings.
Chart 1: Male : Born December 2,1940 at 20 h (IST) at 9 N 58, 76 E 15 with a balance of
4years 6months 27days of Sun Dasa at birth
.
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Navamsa
Ra Me
As
Ma
Ve
JuR
Sa R
6
Mo Ke
Su
Right leg below knee amputation done on 30-3-2009 in Saturn dasa ,Mars Bhukti
(Chart 1)
Chart 2: Male: Born April 8, 1933at 12h.00mat 9N 59, 76E 18 with a balance of 3years
2months 2 days of Venus Dasa at birth
Navamsa
As MaR
Sa
Su Me
Ke
7
Ra
Ve
Mo JuR
Right leg below knee amputation done on 28-11-2008 in Saturn Dasa, Rahu Bhukti (Chart 2)
CONCLUSION:
This study supports the descriptions of Saturn in standard astrological books as ruling legs and
feet and causing injuries of legs and feet 20 and deformities and disfigured body.16 As per
astrological texts, Saturn is an old and lame planet 15,16 and is found to be causing lameness
in elderly people during his Dasa . By calculating Dasa and Bhukti it is possible to assess the
time of onset of the disease. Examining the Birth chart is an instantaneous, noninvasive
procedure and worthwhile in predictive and preventive measures for diabetic complications.
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