Pancha Mahapurusha
भद्र
Formation Condition
Dignity Requirement
Mercury must be in own sign (Gemini / Virgo) or exalted (Virgo)
House Position
Must occupy a Kendra (1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th) house from the Ascendant
Mercury in own sign (Gemini/Virgo) or exalted (Virgo), AND in a kendra from Lagna.
Effect
Highly intelligent, articulate, skilled in trade and commerce, witty, long-lived, respected for intellect. The scholar-merchant archetype.
Rarity
More common than Ruchaka because Mercury is exalted in own sign (Virgo).
Strength Factors
Stronger if Mercury is also ahead of Sun (not combust).
Cancellation
Cancelled if combust (very common for Mercury) or with strong malefics.
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