Question

Match List I (House Significations / Bhava-kārakatva) with List II (Planetary Significators / Kārakas):

List I		List II
A.	Prathamabhāvasya kārakagrahaḥ (1st House)	I.	Candraḥ (Moon)
B.	Caturthabhāvasya kārakagrahaḥ (4th House)	II.	Sūryaḥ (Sun)
C.	Saptamabhāvasya kārakagrahaḥ (7th House)	III.	Guruḥ (Jupiter)
D.	Ekādaśabhāvasya kārakagrahaḥ (11th House)	IV.	Śukraḥ (Venus)

• A. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
• B. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
• C. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
• D. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Hint:

Self = Sun (1st). Mother = Moon (4th). Spouse = Venus (7th). Gains = Jupiter (11th). Keep this simple link in mind for Karaka questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Every house has a natural significator planet (Kāraka) that represents the "permanent soul" or "fixed quality" of that house, regardless of who the actual lord (Bhāvēśa) is. To judge a house fully, one must examine the Bhāva (house), the Bhāvēśa (lord), and the Kāraka (significator).

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. 1st House (A): The Kāraka is the Sun (Sūrya) (II). The first house represents the self and health. The Sun is the soul (Atma) and the source of vitality. (A-II)

2. 4th House (B): The Kāraka is the Moon (Candra) (I). The 4th house represents the mother and emotions. The Moon is the 'Mātṛkāraka' (significator of mother). (B-I)

3. 7th House (C): The Kāraka is Venus (Śukra) (IV). The 7th house represents marriage and partnerships. Venus is the planet of love and 'Kāraka' for spouse (for males especially). (C-IV)

4. 11th House (D): The Kāraka is Jupiter (Guru) (III). The 11th house represents gains and fulfillment of desires. Jupiter is the planet of abundance and expansion. (D-III)

Further significators:
- 2nd house (Wealth) - Jupiter.
- 3rd house (Siblings) - Mars.
- 9th house (Father/Luck) - Sun/Jupiter.
- 10th house (Career) - Sun/Mercury/Jupiter/Saturn.
Matching: A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III.
This principle of 'Kāraka-Bhāva-Nāśāya' is also important: if a Kāraka is placed alone in the house it signifies, it is sometimes said to diminish the fruits of that house (especially for Venus in the 7th or Jupiter in the 5th).

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct match is A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III.