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The great ancient sages Parasara, Varahmihira, Garga, Jaimini and their followers laid down various principles of Astrology and gave a specific direction to Astrology. The tradition of Vedic astrology still lives and gets enriched through the contemporary astrologers who interpret ancient Shastras in modern context for the welfare of mankind. This book also aims to pick one such strand and verify its relevance in practical day to day interpretation of natal charts. It is of special interest for a lay man who has constant urge to know what the future holds for him. The study has been presented in a comprehensible manner for this purpose.

Our ancient Shastras refer to the presence of different Yogas in natal horoscopes which define the personality and traits of an individual, Pancha Mahapurusha yoga is one of them. The Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra refers to this Yoga and highlights the special qualities of individuals born with this combination. Many of us find any one or more of the Mahapurusha yogas in our charts but often the results vary and sometimes the results of the yoga do not turn out to be extra-ordinary. This book aims to analyze the factors which play a major role while interpretation of any planetary placement or combination in natal chart. Thus the book analyses the theory and evaluates the reasons for varied results related to this yoga.

A comparative and analytical approach has been used to reach the conclusion with the help of our case studies taking up the charts of people who are not so extra-ordinary although their natal charts show the presence of Mahapurusha yoga and also of those who have been achievers due to the presence of this combination. Thus highlighting the importance of interpreting ancient classics in contemporary context and in the light of practical reality instead of doing literal interpretation.