Pancha Mahapurusha
रुचक
Formation Condition
Dignity Requirement
Mars must be in own sign (Aries / Scorpio) or exalted (Capricorn)
House Position
Must occupy a Kendra (1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th) house from the Ascendant
Mars in own sign (Aries/Scorpio) or exalted (Capricorn), AND in a kendra (1/4/7/10) from Lagna.
Effect
Courageous, commanding, military/police/engineering success, strong body, property owner, aggressive leader. The warrior archetype fulfilled.
Rarity
Uncommon — Mars must be dignified AND angular.
Strength Factors
Stronger if Mars is also in good nakshatra, aspected by Jupiter, and dasha is active.
Cancellation
Cancelled if Mars is combust, retrograde (disputed), or aspected by multiple malefics.
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