Question

Match List I (Planetary Special Aspects / Viśēṣa-dr̥ṣṭi) with List II (Planets):

List I		List II
A.	Bhaumagrahasya viśēṣadr̥ṣṭiḥ (Mars)	I.	Navamapañcamasthānayōḥ (9th and 5th)
B.	Śanigrahasya viśēṣadr̥ṣṭiḥ (Saturn)	II.	Caturthāṣṭamasthānayōḥ (4th and 8th)
C.	Gurugrahasya viśēṣadr̥ṣṭiḥ (Jupiter)	III.	Saptamadr̥ṣṭiḥ (7th house only)
D.	Sūryagrahasya dr̥ṣṭiḥ (Sun)	IV.	Tridaśasthānayōḥ (3rd and 10th)

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

Hint:

Remember: Mars is "4, 8". Saturn is "3, 10". Jupiter is "5, 9". All others are just "7".

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Planetary Aspect (Dr̥ṣṭi) is the influence a planet exerts on a house other than where it is placed. All planets have a full aspect on the 7th house. However, the outer planets have 'Special Aspects' (Viśēṣa-dr̥ṣṭi) which carry $100\%$ strength on specific houses.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Mars (Bhauma) (A): Aspects the 4th and 8th (II) houses from its position, in addition to the 7th. These are known as 'Caturtha-Ashtama' aspects. (A-II)

2. Saturn (Śani) (B): Aspects the 3rd and 10th (IV) houses from its position, in addition to the 7th. In Sanskrit texts, these are called 'Tridaśa' aspects (Tri=3, Dasha=10). (B-IV)

3. Jupiter (Guru) (C): Aspects the 5th and 9th (I) houses from its position, in addition to the 7th. These are 'Navama-Pañcama' aspects. (C-I)

4. Sun (Sūrya) (D): The Sun is an inner/luminary planet and has only the 7th (III) aspect. This applies to Mercury and Venus as well. (D-III)

Summary:
- Mars: 4, 8
- Saturn: 3, 10
- Jupiter: 5, 9
- Sun: 7
Matching: A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III.
The special aspects define the functional nature of these planets. For example, Saturn's 3rd aspect shows the hard work needed, while Jupiter's 5th and 9th aspects show where divine protection and wisdom are granted.

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