Non-Luminous / Aprakash / Upgrahas / Pranapada Maharishi Parsara has stated that there are 5 Aprakash Grahas, 5 Upagrahas and Pranapada. These are only shadowy planets and have no body of their own. It is purely based on certain mathematical calculations which is also given by the rishi in his classic text “Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra”. Their effects on the life of the native is also given exhaustively. Aprakash Grahas. As the name suggests these are grahas without light. They are the result of reaction of Sun and the zodiac of 360 degrees which we call as Bha Chakra (Vishnu). Reference Chapter 3 Slokas 61 to 64 gives formula for calculation of Non-luminous (Aprakash) Grahas. Verse 65 tells about the effects of these Sub-Grahas. Again a full chapter No. 25 is given for the effects of these Non-luminous Grahas. Calculation Rules: References from Brhat Parashari Hora Shastra (chapter 3) त्र्यंशाढ्यविश्वभागैश्च चतुर्भैः सहितो रविः। धूमो नाम म...