Weekday Based Upagrahas (Parashara)

In the Parashari system of Vedic astrology, Upagrahas are subsidiary or shadowy planets that are not visible to the naked eye but are believed to exert subtle influences on certain areas of life. These Upagrahas are calculated based on specific mathematical formulas and are associated with different factors such as time, position, and planetary alignments.

One of the well-known weekday-based Upagrahas in the Parashari system is called "Indu." The Indu Upagraha is associated with the Moon and is calculated based on the weekday of the birth. It represents the brightness or luminosity of the mind and is believed to influence the emotional and psychological state of an individual.

Here's how the Indu Upagraha is calculated based on the weekday of birth:

1.      Sunday: 10th from the Moon

2.      Monday: 9th from the Moon

3.      Tuesday: 8th from the Moon

4.      Wednesday: 7th from the Moon

5.      Thursday: 6th from the Moon

6.      Friday: 5th from the Moon

7.      Saturday: 4th from the Moon

The position of the Indu Upagraha in the birth chart is interpreted to understand the clarity of mind, emotional stability, and overall mental well-being of the individual. A strong Indu Upagraha is associated with a clear and luminous mind, while afflictions to the Indu Upagraha may indicate challenges or disturbances in the emotional sphere.

It's worth noting that while the concept of weekday-based Upagrahas is found in the Parashari system, it's not as widely used or emphasized as other Upagrahas such as Gulika (Mandi), Dhooma, and Vyatipata. However, it provides additional insights into the subtle influences of time and planetary configurations on an individual's psyche and emotional state in Vedic astrology.