Ugadi also known as “Yugadi” is the term that is derived from Sanskrit words “yuga” means age and “adi” means beginning. Ugadi means beginning of new age. Ugadi is the New year based on the lunisolar calendar is celebrated in Southern states of India Andhrapradesh, Telangana, Karnataka. This new year is celebrated in various parts of India with various names Gudipadwa in Maharashtra, Baishaki by Punjabis, Cheti Chand by Sindhis,
It is mentioned in various hindu scriptures Sri Krishna’s niryaana begun in the early hours of the first day of Chaitra and this day is marked as the Kaliyuga beginning. In some texts it is mentioned that Lord Bramha has started the creation of the Universe on this Chaitra sukla paksha prathama day. Ugadi festival welcomes the season of Spring and also considered as the period of new beginnings, as the days are longer and brighter. This gives energy and hope for a prosperous growth in anyone’s life. On this festive day everyone partakes “Ugadi Pachadi” which has all the flavours - sweet, salt, bitter, sour, astringent and spice. Ugadi Pachadi is a symbolic reminder to experience all types of flavours that life has to offer throughout the year. The most important aspect of Ugadi is reading the Panchanga, wherein overall prediction of the coming year is made.
Meaning of a Samvatsara:
The Hindu calendar has a cycle of 60 years and they are named from Prabhava to Akshaya. A “Samvatsara” is a Sanskrit word for year. It means a period of one sidereal year when Sun enters the sign of Aries. Sixty samvatsaras repeat in a cycle. Every 60 years, both Jupiter and Saturn reach the 0 degree of Mesha. The time in which the planet Jupiter in average transits one sign is known as “Samvatsara” or year. Jupiter takes 12 years to complete the transit into all the rashis. And Saturn takes on an average 30 years to transit through all the rashis. Taking the lowest common multiple of Jupiter and Saturn we get 60, which is the number of Samvatsaras/years. Hence, we see major impact of the planets Saturn and Jupiter on the samvatsaras because of their aspects, angular formations etc. on each other.
Significance of Shubhakruth Samvatsara:
This year the Ugadi Samvatsara name is “Shubhakruth” it means doing deeds of auspiciousness or goodness. This year bestows with spiritual inclination, virtuous deeds and skilled in performing the works.
Panchanga- navanayakas (Cabinet) for the year Shubhakruth is:
This year planet Saturn forms the King, Jupiter is the Minister and Mercury is the Senadhipati (Commander in chief).
Natural malefic Saturn has 3 out of 9 portfolios in the navanayaka portfolio this year, while natural benefics get 3 and mercury gets 3 but he is a malefic as conjunct with Sun.
Results of Navanayakas:
- Saturn – King, Sasyadhipati (agriculture) and Neerasadhipati(diseases)
Government heads will take slow decisions. Long pending bills will be passed. Government heads will take more than required time to implement important decisions. Health of one of the country heads may be delicate. This year common people or labor class will receive Government subsidies (grants). Differences between nations will be there. Unrest among people will be more. There will be increase in food production, but the prices of food products also will increase, man made scarcity of important grains may be there for a brief period. Joint pains, Pain in the spinal cord, kness and bone related ailments, may cause severe inconvenience. People may also develop chronic ailments.
- Jupiter – Minister
People will show deep interest in spiritual and religious matters. At times it may lean towards over belief and god fearing. Remarks by religious heads may cause some unrest among people. Empathy, kindness and helping mankind will increase. New methods will be adopted in education system. Gold price will increase.
- Mercury: Senadhipati (Commander in chief), Sashyadhipati (Water) and Meghadhipati (clouds) :
Fights and differences will be resolved with great game plans by the heads and commanders of the nations. Than real fights nations will try to play tactical and defence games. Young leaders will come out with better ideas, but there are chances of even unexpected decisions which may not be liked by seniors of any nation.
Untimely heavy rains at some places and no rains at others and floods will cause heavy loss. Heavy adulteration in the food may be there. Digital threat will increase like hacks, spams and social media threat will increase 10 fold. Medicine and daily consumer goods prices will increase.
- Venus: Dhanyadhipati (Grains):
Grains production will be more, but there will be supply crunch (man made) for some part of the year. Prices will increase of daily grains, oils, fruits, and dairy products. People will show interest in natural healing products like Ayurveda. But, there will be influx of duplicate products into the market.
- Moon: Rasadhipati (Armed forces, beverages, etc.)
People will become more materialistic and will give more importance to money. Differences between family members on family matters, in the same way differences between nations will be there. There may be major difference between two more nations like China –Taiwan etc. Easy availability of drugs, alcohol will make youngsters addicted.
General effects of the planets during this year at Mundane level:
- Drugs will effect youngsters
- Prices of electronic items will increase
- Cyclones will be there in both India and USA.
- Health of One of the Nation/government head will be delicate.
- Fire accidents possible from now till August, 2022.
- Civil unrest is likely.
- War like situation in Asia and Europe will be there.
- Heavy untimely rainfall leading to floods will be there.
- Earth quake likely in North America and Asia
- Terrorist activities may increase from Jan- March, 2023.
- Artists/media people will be in news for wrong reasons during Jan-March, 2023.
- Jan-March 2023 is not a faovurable period for Korea.
