What is a Karaka?
The Three Cosmic Functions
Brahma (Creation)
Vishnu (Sustenance)
Shiva (Dissolution)
Naisargika Karakas: The Universal Archetypes
Chara Karakas: The Soul's Personal Script
The Royal Court of the Soul
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Timing Life Events with Chara Dasha
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Specialized Karaka Systems
Sthira Karakas (Fixed/Stable)
Governed by Shiva, this system is used for a narrow and specific purpose: analyzing the physical body, longevity, and timing of death for the native and their relatives. It is not used for general life prediction.
Functional & House Karakas
Karya Karakas are temporary significators. A planet becomes a Karya Karaka by its lordship or placement, taking on the primary role for a house's affairs in a specific chart.
Bhava Karakas are the fixed natural governors for each of the twelve houses, adding another layer of analysis. They are:
Practical Application & Synthesis
The Soul's Compass: Atmakaraka & Karakamsa
One of the most profound applications of the Chara Karakas is finding the Karakamsa, a special ascendant that reveals the soul's innermost spiritual purpose. It is found by locating the sign the Atmakaraka (AK) planet occupies in the Navamsa (D-9) chart. Analyzing the chart from this new ascendant provides a detailed map of the soul's true desires and ultimate destiny.
Synergy of Soul & Action: The AK-AmK Relationship
The relationship between the Atmakaraka (AK), the soul's purpose, and the Amatyakaraka (AmK), the career and action, is crucial for assessing success and fulfillment. A harmonious placement (e.g., in mutual quadrants or trines) signifies a seamless alignment between one's calling and profession. A challenging placement can indicate a frustrating disconnect between work and the inner self.