In Vedic Astrology, planets (Grahas) play a crucial role in determining the destiny of a person. The classical texts Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (BPHS), Uttara Kalamrita, and Phal Deepika provide in-depth descriptions of planets, their significations, characteristics, and influence on various aspects of life.

Each of the nine planets (Navagrahas) governs different aspects of human existence. Below is a detailed analysis of each planet based on BPHS, Uttara Kalamrita, and Phal Deepika.

1. Sun (Surya) – The King of Planets

Sanskrit Name: सूर्य (Surya)

Nature: Malefic, Fiery

Element: Fire

Day: Sunday

Significance:

• BPHS: Represents soul (Atma), father, government, power, authority, health, and vitality.
• Uttara Kalamrita: Governs eyesight, bones, heart, digestion, leadership, fame.
• Phal Deepika: Pride, ego, respect, political success, and royal connections.

2. Moon (Chandra) – The Mind & Emotions

Sanskrit Name: चन्द्र (Chandra)

Nature: Benefic when waxing, malefic when waning

Element: Water

Day: Monday

Significance:

• BPHS: Governs mind (Manas), mother, emotions, mental peace, memory, and intuition.
• Uttara Kalamrita: Influences breasts, blood circulation, sleep, and creativity.
• Phal Deepika: Public relations, adaptability, and maternal relationships.

3. Mars (Mangal) – The Warrior

Sanskrit Name: मंगल (Mangal)

Nature: Malefic, Fiery

Element: Fire

Day: Tuesday

Significance:

• BPHS: Represents courage, aggression, energy, younger siblings, land, war, and accidents.
• Uttara Kalamrita: Governs muscles, bone marrow, blood, wounds, and stamina.
• Phal Deepika: Leadership, technical skills, ambition, and property ownership.

4. Mercury (Budha) – The Messenger

Sanskrit Name: बुध (Budha)

Nature: Neutral (Benefic with benefics, malefic with malefics)

Element: Earth

Day: Wednesday

Significance:

• BPHS: Governs intelligence, speech, communication, logic, mathematics, and business skills.
• Uttara Kalamrita: Affects nervous system, skin, memory, writing skills.
• Phal Deepika: Commerce, wit, learning ability, and adaptability.

5. Jupiter (Guru) – The Teacher

Sanskrit Name: गुरु (Guru) or बृहस्पति (Brihaspati)

Nature: Benefic

Element: Ether

Day: Thursday

Significance:

• BPHS: Represents wisdom, knowledge, education, wealth, marriage, children, and spirituality.
• Uttara Kalamrita: Governs liver, obesity, fat metabolism, religious tendencies.
• Phal Deepika: Fortune, prosperity, divine blessings, and morality.

6. Venus (Shukra) – The Planet of Beauty

Sanskrit Name: शुक्र (Shukra)

Nature: Benefic

Element: Water

Day: Friday

Significance:

• BPHS: Represents luxury, love, relationships, wealth, beauty, and artistic talents.
• Uttara Kalamrita: Governs reproductive organs, semen, kidneys, charm, and sensuality.
• Phal Deepika: Poetry, romance, fashion, creativity, and pleasures.

7. Saturn (Shani) – The Taskmaster

Sanskrit Name: शनि (Shani)

Nature: Malefic

Element: Air

Day: Saturday

Significance:

• BPHS: Governs discipline, patience, career, struggles, misfortunes, and old age.
• Uttara Kalamrita: Influences bones, joints, teeth, chronic diseases, hard work.
• Phal Deepika: Poverty, longevity, spirituality, and endurance.

8. Rahu – The Shadow Planet

Sanskrit Name: राहु (Rahu)

Nature: Malefic

Element: Air

Day: No specific day

Significance:

• BPHS: Represents illusions, foreign travels, obsession, unexpected gains/losses, and ambition.
• Uttara Kalamrita: Governs mysterious diseases, sudden transformations, scandals.
• Phal Deepika: Hypnotism, politics, deceit, technological advancement.

9. Ketu – The Moksha-Karaka

Sanskrit Name: केतु (Ketu)

Nature: Malefic

Element: Fire

Day: No specific day

Significance:

• BPHS: Represents spirituality, detachment, past life karma, occult knowledge.
• Uttara Kalamrita: Governs legs, allergies, mysticism, renunciation.
• Phal Deepika: Asceticism, meditation, and enlightenment.

Comparison of BPHS, Uttara Kalamrita, and Phal Deepika

• BPHS (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra) is the most comprehensive and deals with planetary significations in detail.
• Uttara Kalamrita provides more medical and spiritual insights into planetary effects.
• Phal Deepika focuses on practical predictions, behavioral impact, and daily life influence of planets.

Each classical text presents a unique perspective on planetary influences, and together they provide a complete astrological framework.

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