The Planet Mars: Nature, function, character and effects of its afflictions

Mars is one of the outer planets. It is nearer to the Earth than any of other outer planets like Jupiter or Saturn etc. Mars is red in colour. So its light is reddish in appearance. Mars is a dry, fiery planet masculine by nature. Mars is significator of energy, both constructive and destructive, depending upon his position, aspects and location in the horoscope. Mars has much to do with one’s ambitions and desires. Mars symbolises the senses and rules over the animal instincts in man. If Mars is not afflicted and receives favourable aspects, it offers good qualities as self-confidence, endurance, sharp wit, faculty to argue, go ahead spirit etc. Mars bestows one with quick mental activity and extra-ordinary muscular strength, great organising ability, power for practical execution, independent spirit, force of character, strong determination, ambition to come out successful in the material world inspite of oppositions and above all leadership in all pursuits. Mars gives the chance to accomplish everything which one desires, in a resourceful and ingenious manner.

If Mars is weak and afflicted in a horoscope, the native will be rough, will lose temper quickly and will be fool-hardy. As Mars rules over contentions and strife, one will be quarrel-some. If Mars is weak and afflicted all the good qualities mentioned above will be absent. Whenever there is any difference of opinion such a native will rely more in the application of brute force than to argue intelligently and try to convince logically. He would always be ready for violence. He will not achieve success in life on account of lack of ambition and effort. He will become an extremist and a sexual pervert. Mars is the chief governor for brothers and landed property. If Mars is afflicted the brothers will suffer and either there will be no landed property or it will be destroyed by the nature of his reckless actions. Mars governs the external sex organs, muscular system, left ear, face, head, sense of taste, the bladder, nose, pelvis of kidney, prostate gland, rectum, the colon, the testicles and bone marrow.

If Mars is afflicted the person concerned is likely to suffer from the following diseases-all acute fevers, plague, small-pox, chicken-pox, mumps, inflammatory complaints, burns, ruptures of capillaries, fistula, wounds, cuts, brain fever, haemorrhage, typhoid, ulcer in the intestines, hernia, appendicitis, muscular rheumatism, boils, carbuncles, tumour, septic poisoning tetanus, etc. In the horoscopes of nations an afflicted Mars can cause differences of opinion, disputes, difficulties, misunderstandings and quarrels amongst leaders. He can also cause wars, restlessness in the state, revolution, violence, riots, disturbances, murders, rapes, loot, bloodshed, etc. According to the late Shri Krishna Murti, who gave birth to the `Krishna Murti Paddhati’, a new system of astrology, it would be “advantageous for the Hindu women to wear red stones, put on red Kumkum, use red clothes etc. Because from the time of birth till the end of life at every stage, it is Mars who has to protect them e.g. (1) In infancy to have resistance against diseases, not to suffer from liver complaints, to put on weight, not to touch fire and suffer from burns, not to dip hands in boiling milk etc., and to avoid ailments from boils. (2) In youth to avoid fire accidents, which is common among girls when they light crackers or stand near stoves, etc. (3) To have proper menstruation and not to suffer from pains in the breast or belly. (4) To be free from Mars dasa and have a pleasing partner, to have the marriage celebrated in proper age without undue delay (for this purpose we would prefer yellow sapphire). (5) Not to suffer from abortion, bleeding etc. (6) Not to ask for surgeon’s help or aid to have easy delivery without even instruments and no blood transfusions. (7) To own lands. (8) To avoid accidents while going by car, scooter, etc. (9) To own a house. (10) To have good understanding with brothers and receive help from them. (11) To feel that she is respected by others. (12) To have no fears but to be courageous, to maintain health and be ever active till the end of life”.