Vedic Significations (BPHS)
asterwise_get_vedic_significations
What each house and planet signifies in Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, as a fixed list with stable ids. Houses from chapter 11, verses 2-13; planets from chapter 3, verses 12-13 and the karaka verses of chapters 8 and 14.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
response_format | enum: markdown, json | no | Output format: 'markdown' (default) for a readable report, or 'json' for the raw structured payload. |
What it covers
Two levels: a domain (relationships, work, wealth …) and the signification itself, each with its verse. Ids are never renamed or reused; a retired entry stays with deprecated=true and replaced_by. Apps map these ids to their own categories. Rahu and Ketu are left out because BPHS gives them no such verse.
Workflow
BEFORE: None — standalone.
AFTER: asterwise_get_vedic_daily_factors — factors cite these ids.
Input
No inputs beyond response_format.
Output contract
data.domains[] — id, label
data.houses[] — house, id, name, significations[] {id, label, domain, source, deprecated, replaced_by}
data.planets[] — planet, id, significations[]
data.version, data.source, data.id_policy
Response format
response_format=json — structured data. response_format=markdown — readable report.
Compute class
FAST_LOOKUP
Errors
INVALID_PARAMS (local): None.
INTERNAL_ERROR: Any upstream API failure → MCP INTERNAL_ERROR
Do not confuse with
asterwise_get_western_significations — Lilly's list for the Western track.
asterwise_get_planet_nature — a planet's nature in one chart.
Connect
Remote MCP endpoint: https://mcp.asterwise.com/mcp. Authenticate with Authorization: Bearer <API key> or OAuth. See the MCP setup guide.