Saturn in 1st House

Shani in 1st house of the horoscope: Ascendent is the most important house of the horoscope. It represents the native as a whole. 1st house is considered maran karak sthan for shani dev. If shani dev is placed here then the native has a life like Charudatta. Such natives are givers, philanthropists, they possess great knowledge. They devote their lives for the greater good however, they are blamed in the end for their efforts, often by the beneficiaries of their good deeds. They are people who are always shouldering responsibility. It is recommended that such natives should first think of themselves and then pursue philanthropic endeavours.

Story of Charudatta -Charudatta is the lead character in the ancient sanskrit play named Mṛcchakatika. It is a ten-act sanskrit drama attributed to Sudraka, an ancient playwright who is possibly from the 5th century CE, and who is identified by the prologue as a Kshtriya king as well as a devotee of Siva who lived for above 110 years.

Charudatta is a generous young bramin who, through his charitable contributions to unlucky friends and the general public welfare, has severely impoverished himself and his family. Though deserted by most of his friends and embarrassed by deteriorating living conditions, he has maintained his reputation in Ujjayini as an honest and upright man with a rare gift of wisdom and many important men continue to seek his counsel.

Though happily married and the recent father of a young son, Rohasena, Charudatta is enamored of Vasantasena, a courtesan of great wealth and reputation. She also reciprocates his feelings. However, Vasantsena is pursued by Samsthanaka, a half-mad brother-in-law of King Palaka. When the men threaten violence, Vasantasenā flees, seeking safety with Charudatta. Their love blossoms following the clandestine meeting, and the courtesan entrusts her new lover with a casket of jewelry in an attempt to ensure a future meeting. Her plan is thwarted, however, when a thief, Sarvilaka, enters Charudatta’s home and steals the jewels in an elaborate scheme to buy the freedom of his lover, Madanika, who is Vasantasena’s slave and confidant. The courtesan recognizes the jewelry, but she accepts the payment anyway and frees Madanika to marry. However, Charudatta being oblivious of the situation sends Vasantsena, a priceless pearl necklace, which belonged to his wife. Following the incident, Charudatta takes Vasantsena as his mistress. However Samsthanka, enraged with jealousy, tries to kill Vasantsena and implicates Charudatta for the crime. Charudatta becomes totally heart broken on hearing the news of Vasantsena’s death and loses himself in the depths of despair. But by the grace of God, Vasantsena is saved by a buddhist monk and Samsthanaka’s reality is exposed. Thus leading to a happy ending for all.

Pointer from the story: though they might be wrongly blamed, the truth is finally revealed and their reputation is restored.

• JyotishNidhi