Ch. 40. Yogas For Royal Association
1. If Karm's Lord is yuti with, or receives a Drishti from the dispositor of Amatya Karak, or
even, if Karm's Lord is yuti with, or receives a Drishti from Amatya Karak himself, the native
will be a chief in the king's court.
2. If Karm and Labh Bhava are devoid of malefic occupation and devoid of Drishti from a
malefic, while Labh Bhava receives a Drishti from its own Lord, the native will be a chief in
the king's court.
3. Should Amatya Karak and the dispositor of Atma Karak be together, the native will be
endowed with great intelligence and will be a king's minister. ('Karakendr' is interpreted
here, as the dispositor of Atma Karak. Similarly 'Amatyesa' means the dispositor of Amatya
Karak)
4. If Atma Karak is strong and is with a benefic, or Amatya Karak is in its own Bhava, or in
exaltation, one will surely become a king's minister.
5. There is no doubt in one's becoming a king's minister and famous, if Atma Karak is in
Tanu, or Putr, or Dharm Bhava.
6. If Atma Karak, or Amatya Karak is placed in a Kendr, or in a Kon, the native will beget
royal mercy, royal patronage and happiness thereof.
7. Should malefics be in the 3 rd and the 6 th from Atma Karak, or from Arudh Lagn, or in Sahaj
and Ari Bhava, one will become Army chief.
8. If Atma Karak is in a Kendr, or in a Kon, or in exaltation, or in its own Bhava and gives a
Drishti to Dharm' s Lord, the native will be a king's minister.
9. If the Lord of the Rasi, where Candr is placed becomes Atma Karak and, if this Lord is
placed in Tanu Bhava along with a benefic, the native will become a king's minister at his
advanced age.
10. Should the Atma Karak be in Putr, Yuvati, Karm, or Dharm Bhava and happen to be with
a benefic, one will earn wealth through royal patronage.
11. If the Arudh of Dharm Bhava happens to be itself the Janm Lagn, or, if Atma Karak is
placed in Dharm Bhava, the native will be associated with royal circles.
12. One will gain through royal association, if Labh Bhava is occupied by its own Lord and is
devoid of a Drishti from a malefic. The Atma Karak should at the same time be yuti with a
benefic.
13. An exchange of Rasis between Karm's Lord and Lagn's Lord will make the native
associated with the king in a great manner.
14. If Sukr and Candr are in the 4 th from Karakahs Lagn, the native will be endowed with
royal insignia.
15. Should Lagn's Lord, or the Atma Karak be yuti with Putr's Lord and be in a Kendr, or in a
Kon, the native will be a king, or minister.
Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra
Ch. 41. Combinations for Wealth
Ch. 41. Combinations for Wealth
1 . 1 now tell you of special combinations, giving wealth. One born to these Yogas will surely
become wealthy.
2. Yogas for Great Affluence (up to Sloka 8). Should a Rasi of Sukr be Putr Bhava and be
occupied by Sukr himself, while Mangal is in Labh Bhava, the native will obtain great riches.
3. Should a Rasi of Budh be Putr Bhava and be occupied by Budh himself, as Labh Bhava is
occupied by Candr, Mangal and Guru, the native will be very affluent.
4. Should Simh be Putr Bhava and be occupied by Surya himself, as Sani, Candr and Guru are
in Labh Bhava, the native will be very affluent.
5. Should Surya and Candr be in Labh Bhava, as Sani is in Putr Bhava identical with his own
Bhava, the native will be very affluent.
6. Should Guru be in Putr Bhava identical with his own Rasi, as Budh is in Labh Bhava, the
native will be very affluent.
7. If a Rasi of Mangal happens to be Putr Bhava with Mangal therein, while Sukr is in Labh
Bhava, the native will become very affluent.
8. If Kark happens to be Putr Bhava, containing Candr therein, while Sani is in Labh Bhava,
the native will become very affluent.
9. Yogas for Wealth (up to Sloka 15). Should Surya be in Simh identical with Lagn and be
yuti with, or receiving a Drishti from Mangal and Guru, one will be wealthy.
10. Should Candr be in Kark identical with Lagn and be yuti with, or receiving a Drishti from
Budh and Guru, one will be wealthy.
1 1 . Should Mangal be in Lagn identical with his own Rasi and be yuti with, or receiving a
Drishti from Budh, Sukr and Sani, the native will be rich.
12. Should Budh's Rasi be Lagn with Budh therein and should Budh be yuti with, or
receiving a Drishti from Sani and Guru, the native will be rich.
13. Should Guru be in Lagn identical with his own Rasi and be yuti with, or receiving a
Drishti from Budh and Mangal, the native will be rich.
14. If Sukr happens to be in Lagn identical with his own Rasi and be yuti with, or receiving a
Drishti from Sani and Budh, one will be wealthy.
15. If Sani is in his own Rasi identical with Lagn and receiving a Drishti from, or being yuti
with Mangal and Guru, the native will be wealthy.
16. Other Qualified Grahas. Dharm's Lord and Putr's Lord are capable of bestowing wealth.
Similarly Grahas, yuti with Dharm's Lord and/or Putr's Lord are capable of bestowing
wealth. There is no doubt, that these Grahas will give wealth during their Dasha periods.
17. The Yogas, mentioned above (up to SI oka 16) should be delineated after knowing
favourable, or unfavourable dispositions of the participant Grahas and their strength and
weakness.
18-19. Effects of the Divisional Dignities of the Lords of Kendras. If the Lord of a Kendr is in
Parijatahs, the native will be liberal, if in Uttamahs, will be highly liberal, if in Gopurahs, will
be endowed with prowess, if in Simhasanahs, will be honourable, if in Paravatahs, will be
valorous, if in Devalokahs, will be head of an assembly, if in Brahmalokahs, will be a sage
and, if in Iravatahs, will be delighted and be celebrated in all quarters.
20-22. Effects of the Divisional Dignities of Putr's Lord. If Putr's Lord is in Parijatahs, the
native will take to the branch of learning, befitting his race, if in Uttamahs, will have excellent
learning, if in Gopurahs, will receive world-wide honours, if in Simhasanahs, will become a
minister, if in also Paravatahs, will be endowed with Vedic Knowledge, if in Devalokahs, will
be a Karm Yogi (performer of actions, worldly and religious rites), if in Brahmalokahs, will
be devoted to the Lord and, if in Iravatahs, will be pious.
23-27. Effects of the Divisional Dignities of Dharm's Lord. If Dharm's Lord is in Parijatahs,
the native will visit holy places, if in Uttamahs, has been visiting holy places in the past births
and he will do the same within this life-time, if in Gopurahs, will perform sacrificial rites, if in
Simhasanahs, will be mighty and truthful, conquerer of his senses and will concentrate only
on the Brahman, giving up all religions, if in Paravatahs, will be the greatest of ascetics, if in
Devalokahs, will be an ascetic, holding a cudgel (Lagudi), or he will be a religious mendicant,
that has renounced all mundane attachments and carrying three long staves, tied together, in
his right hand (Tridandin) and, if in Brahmalokahs, will perform Aswamedh Yagya (Horse
Sacrifice) and will attain the state of Lord Indra, if in Iravatahs, will be a synonym of Dharma,
or virtues just, as Lord Ram and Yudhishtira.
28. Lords of Kendras and Konas Related. The Kendras are known, as Vishnu Sthanas (Bhavas
of Lord Vishnu), while the Konas are called Lakshmi Sthanas. If the Lord of a Kendr
establishes a relationship with the Lord of a Kon, a Raj Yog is obtained.
(A sixth kind of relationship can also be extended in this context to Navahs positions, though
there is no specific classic sanction for this. For example in the case of a Makar native Mangal
in the Navahs of Sukr and Sukr in the Navahs of Mangal will confer a superior Raj Yog. This
form of relationship will be equally superior, like the first 3 relationships, mentioned in the
earlier paragraph).
29-34 Effects of the Divisional Dignities of Related Lords of Kendras and Lords of Konas. If
the Lord of a Kendr and the Lord of a Kon, having a relationship, as indicated in Sloka 28,
happen to be in Parijatahs, the native will be king and will protect men, if in Uttamahs, will be
an excellent king, endowed with elephants, horses, chariots etc., if in Gopurahs, will be a tiger
of kings, honoured by other kings and, if in Simhasanahs, will be an emperor, ruling over the
entire earth. With the said Raj Yog relationship of the said Grahas in Simhasanahs were born
Harish Candr, Manu, Bali, Agni Deva and many emperors. In the present Yuga so born is
Yudhishtira (Dharm Raj of Mahabharat). Salivahana's birth and that of others will also come
with this Yog. With such Lords, placed in Paravatahs, Manu etc. were born. The Incarnations
of Lord Vishnu took place, when such Lords were placed in Devalokahs. With such Lords,
placed in Brahmalokahs, Lord Brahma was born and, placed in Iravatahs, the Swayambhu
Manu was born. (Manu is the first of the 14 Manus, identified, as the second creator, who
produced the Prajapatis. To Manu the code of laws, Manu Smriti is ascribed).
1 . 1 now tell you of special combinations, giving wealth. One born to these Yogas will surely
become wealthy.
2. Yogas for Great Affluence (up to Sloka 8). Should a Rasi of Sukr be Putr Bhava and be
occupied by Sukr himself, while Mangal is in Labh Bhava, the native will obtain great riches.
3. Should a Rasi of Budh be Putr Bhava and be occupied by Budh himself, as Labh Bhava is
occupied by Candr, Mangal and Guru, the native will be very affluent.
4. Should Simh be Putr Bhava and be occupied by Surya himself, as Sani, Candr and Guru are
in Labh Bhava, the native will be very affluent.
5. Should Surya and Candr be in Labh Bhava, as Sani is in Putr Bhava identical with his own
Bhava, the native will be very affluent.
6. Should Guru be in Putr Bhava identical with his own Rasi, as Budh is in Labh Bhava, the
native will be very affluent.
7. If a Rasi of Mangal happens to be Putr Bhava with Mangal therein, while Sukr is in Labh
Bhava, the native will become very affluent.
8. If Kark happens to be Putr Bhava, containing Candr therein, while Sani is in Labh Bhava,
the native will become very affluent.
9. Yogas for Wealth (up to Sloka 15). Should Surya be in Simh identical with Lagn and be
yuti with, or receiving a Drishti from Mangal and Guru, one will be wealthy.
10. Should Candr be in Kark identical with Lagn and be yuti with, or receiving a Drishti from
Budh and Guru, one will be wealthy.
1 1 . Should Mangal be in Lagn identical with his own Rasi and be yuti with, or receiving a
Drishti from Budh, Sukr and Sani, the native will be rich.
12. Should Budh's Rasi be Lagn with Budh therein and should Budh be yuti with, or
receiving a Drishti from Sani and Guru, the native will be rich.
13. Should Guru be in Lagn identical with his own Rasi and be yuti with, or receiving a
Drishti from Budh and Mangal, the native will be rich.
14. If Sukr happens to be in Lagn identical with his own Rasi and be yuti with, or receiving a
Drishti from Sani and Budh, one will be wealthy.
15. If Sani is in his own Rasi identical with Lagn and receiving a Drishti from, or being yuti
with Mangal and Guru, the native will be wealthy.
16. Other Qualified Grahas. Dharm's Lord and Putr's Lord are capable of bestowing wealth.
Similarly Grahas, yuti with Dharm's Lord and/or Putr's Lord are capable of bestowing
wealth. There is no doubt, that these Grahas will give wealth during their Dasha periods.
17. The Yogas, mentioned above (up to SI oka 16) should be delineated after knowing
favourable, or unfavourable dispositions of the participant Grahas and their strength and
weakness.
18-19. Effects of the Divisional Dignities of the Lords of Kendras. If the Lord of a Kendr is in
Parijatahs, the native will be liberal, if in Uttamahs, will be highly liberal, if in Gopurahs, will
be endowed with prowess, if in Simhasanahs, will be honourable, if in Paravatahs, will be
valorous, if in Devalokahs, will be head of an assembly, if in Brahmalokahs, will be a sage
and, if in Iravatahs, will be delighted and be celebrated in all quarters.
20-22. Effects of the Divisional Dignities of Putr's Lord. If Putr's Lord is in Parijatahs, the
native will take to the branch of learning, befitting his race, if in Uttamahs, will have excellent
learning, if in Gopurahs, will receive world-wide honours, if in Simhasanahs, will become a
minister, if in also Paravatahs, will be endowed with Vedic Knowledge, if in Devalokahs, will
be a Karm Yogi (performer of actions, worldly and religious rites), if in Brahmalokahs, will
be devoted to the Lord and, if in Iravatahs, will be pious.
23-27. Effects of the Divisional Dignities of Dharm's Lord. If Dharm's Lord is in Parijatahs,
the native will visit holy places, if in Uttamahs, has been visiting holy places in the past births
and he will do the same within this life-time, if in Gopurahs, will perform sacrificial rites, if in
Simhasanahs, will be mighty and truthful, conquerer of his senses and will concentrate only
on the Brahman, giving up all religions, if in Paravatahs, will be the greatest of ascetics, if in
Devalokahs, will be an ascetic, holding a cudgel (Lagudi), or he will be a religious mendicant,
that has renounced all mundane attachments and carrying three long staves, tied together, in
his right hand (Tridandin) and, if in Brahmalokahs, will perform Aswamedh Yagya (Horse
Sacrifice) and will attain the state of Lord Indra, if in Iravatahs, will be a synonym of Dharma,
or virtues just, as Lord Ram and Yudhishtira.
28. Lords of Kendras and Konas Related. The Kendras are known, as Vishnu Sthanas (Bhavas
of Lord Vishnu), while the Konas are called Lakshmi Sthanas. If the Lord of a Kendr
establishes a relationship with the Lord of a Kon, a Raj Yog is obtained.
(A sixth kind of relationship can also be extended in this context to Navahs positions, though
there is no specific classic sanction for this. For example in the case of a Makar native Mangal
in the Navahs of Sukr and Sukr in the Navahs of Mangal will confer a superior Raj Yog. This
form of relationship will be equally superior, like the first 3 relationships, mentioned in the
earlier paragraph).
29-34 Effects of the Divisional Dignities of Related Lords of Kendras and Lords of Konas. If
the Lord of a Kendr and the Lord of a Kon, having a relationship, as indicated in Sloka 28,
happen to be in Parijatahs, the native will be king and will protect men, if in Uttamahs, will be
an excellent king, endowed with elephants, horses, chariots etc., if in Gopurahs, will be a tiger
of kings, honoured by other kings and, if in Simhasanahs, will be an emperor, ruling over the
entire earth. With the said Raj Yog relationship of the said Grahas in Simhasanahs were born
Harish Candr, Manu, Bali, Agni Deva and many emperors. In the present Yuga so born is
Yudhishtira (Dharm Raj of Mahabharat). Salivahana's birth and that of others will also come
with this Yog. With such Lords, placed in Paravatahs, Manu etc. were born. The Incarnations
of Lord Vishnu took place, when such Lords were placed in Devalokahs. With such Lords,
placed in Brahmalokahs, Lord Brahma was born and, placed in Iravatahs, the Swayambhu
Manu was born. (Manu is the first of the 14 Manus, identified, as the second creator, who
produced the Prajapatis. To Manu the code of laws, Manu Smriti is ascribed).
Ch. 42. Combinations for Penury
Ch. 42. Combinations for Penury
1. O Lord, you have stated many Yogas, related to acquisition of wealth. Please tell me such
Yogas, causing utter poverty.
2. The native will be penniless, if Lagn's Lord is in Vyaya Bhava, while Vyaya's Lord is in
Lagn along with the Lord of a Marak, or receives a Drishti from such a Grah.
3. The native will be penniless, if Lagn's Lord is in Ari Bhava, while Ari's Lord is in Lagn,
yuti with, or receiving a Drishti from a Marak Lord.
4. Should Lagn, or Candr be with Ketu, while Lagn's Lord is in Randhr Bhava, the person
concerned will be penniless.
5. If Lagn's Lord along with a malefic is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya Bhava, while Dhan's Lord
is in an enemy's Rasi, or in debilitation, even a native of royal scion will become penniless.
6. If Lagn's Lord is yuti with the Lord of Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya Bhava, or with Sani and, if
Lagn's Lord is devoid of a Drishti from a benefic, the native will be penniless.
7. Should Putr's and Dharm' s Lords be, respectively, found in Ari and Vyaya Bhava and
receive a Drishti from Marak Grahas, the native will be penniless.
8. If malefics, excepting the Lords of Karm and Dharm Bhava, happen to be in Lagn,
associated with, or receiving a Drishti from Marak Grahas, one will become penniless.
9. Note the Grahas, that are ruling the Rasis, occupied by the Lords of Ari, Randhr and Vyaya
Bhava. If the said dispositors are in such evil Bhavas in turn and are associated with, or
receive a Drishti from malefics, the native will be miserable and indigent.
10. The Lord of the Navahs, occupied by Candr, joining a Marak Grah, or occupying a Marak
Bhava, will make one penniless.
11. Should the Lord of the natal Lagn and that of the Navahs Lagn be yuti with, or receive a
Drishti from Marak Grahas, one will be penniless.
12. If inauspicious Bhavas are occupied by benefics, while auspicious Bhavas are occupied by
malefics, the native will be indigent and will be distressed even in the matter of food.
13. A Grah, associated with one of the Lords of Ari, Randhr and Vyaya Bhava, being bereft of
a Drishti from the Lord of a Kon, will in its Dasha periods cause harm to the native's financial
aspects.
14. If the 8* /12 l from Atma Karak, or Randhr/Vyaya Bhava receive a Drishti from the Atma
Karak' s Navahs Lord and the Lord of Janma Lagn, the native will be bereft of wealth.
15. The native will be a spendthrift, if the 12 l from Atma Karak receives a Drishti from the
dispositor of Atma Karak, or, if Vyaya Bhava receives a Drishti from the Lord of Lagn.
16-18. Now I tell you some Yogas for poverty along with conditions of their nullifications.
Should Mangal and Sani be together in Dhan Bhava, the native's wealth will be destroyed.
Should Budh give a Drishti to Mangal and Sani in Dhan Bhava, there will be great wealth.
There is no doubt in it. Surya in Dhan Bhava, receiving a Drishti from Sani, will cause
penury, while, if Surya is in Dhan Bhava and does not receive a Drishti from Sani, riches and
fame will be obtained. The same effects (poverty) will be declared, if Sani is in Dhan Bhava,
receiving a Drishti from Surya.
1. O Lord, you have stated many Yogas, related to acquisition of wealth. Please tell me such
Yogas, causing utter poverty.
2. The native will be penniless, if Lagn's Lord is in Vyaya Bhava, while Vyaya's Lord is in
Lagn along with the Lord of a Marak, or receives a Drishti from such a Grah.
3. The native will be penniless, if Lagn's Lord is in Ari Bhava, while Ari's Lord is in Lagn,
yuti with, or receiving a Drishti from a Marak Lord.
4. Should Lagn, or Candr be with Ketu, while Lagn's Lord is in Randhr Bhava, the person
concerned will be penniless.
5. If Lagn's Lord along with a malefic is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya Bhava, while Dhan's Lord
is in an enemy's Rasi, or in debilitation, even a native of royal scion will become penniless.
6. If Lagn's Lord is yuti with the Lord of Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya Bhava, or with Sani and, if
Lagn's Lord is devoid of a Drishti from a benefic, the native will be penniless.
7. Should Putr's and Dharm' s Lords be, respectively, found in Ari and Vyaya Bhava and
receive a Drishti from Marak Grahas, the native will be penniless.
8. If malefics, excepting the Lords of Karm and Dharm Bhava, happen to be in Lagn,
associated with, or receiving a Drishti from Marak Grahas, one will become penniless.
9. Note the Grahas, that are ruling the Rasis, occupied by the Lords of Ari, Randhr and Vyaya
Bhava. If the said dispositors are in such evil Bhavas in turn and are associated with, or
receive a Drishti from malefics, the native will be miserable and indigent.
10. The Lord of the Navahs, occupied by Candr, joining a Marak Grah, or occupying a Marak
Bhava, will make one penniless.
11. Should the Lord of the natal Lagn and that of the Navahs Lagn be yuti with, or receive a
Drishti from Marak Grahas, one will be penniless.
12. If inauspicious Bhavas are occupied by benefics, while auspicious Bhavas are occupied by
malefics, the native will be indigent and will be distressed even in the matter of food.
13. A Grah, associated with one of the Lords of Ari, Randhr and Vyaya Bhava, being bereft of
a Drishti from the Lord of a Kon, will in its Dasha periods cause harm to the native's financial
aspects.
14. If the 8* /12 l from Atma Karak, or Randhr/Vyaya Bhava receive a Drishti from the Atma
Karak' s Navahs Lord and the Lord of Janma Lagn, the native will be bereft of wealth.
15. The native will be a spendthrift, if the 12 l from Atma Karak receives a Drishti from the
dispositor of Atma Karak, or, if Vyaya Bhava receives a Drishti from the Lord of Lagn.
16-18. Now I tell you some Yogas for poverty along with conditions of their nullifications.
Should Mangal and Sani be together in Dhan Bhava, the native's wealth will be destroyed.
Should Budh give a Drishti to Mangal and Sani in Dhan Bhava, there will be great wealth.
There is no doubt in it. Surya in Dhan Bhava, receiving a Drishti from Sani, will cause
penury, while, if Surya is in Dhan Bhava and does not receive a Drishti from Sani, riches and
fame will be obtained. The same effects (poverty) will be declared, if Sani is in Dhan Bhava,
receiving a Drishti from Surya.
Ch. 43. Longevity
Ch. 43. Longevity
1. O Maharishi Parashar, you have dealt with combinations for wealth and poverty. Kindly
detail methods of ascertaining the life-span of human beings.
2-3. O Brahmin, for the benefit of mankind I narrate methods of ascertaining longevity.
Knowing that longevity is difficult even for gods. Many exponents have laid down various
methods of longevity calculations. Following is the summary of such schools of thought.
4-8. Pindayu. The Grahas contribute to longevity, according to their being in exaltation, or
debilitation and also based on their strengths and weaknesses and positions in Ashvini etc. and
in the various Rasis. First of all Pindayu is based on the positions of the Grahas. O Brahmin,
listen carefully to what I say: 19, 25, 15, 12, 15, 21 and 20 are the number of years,
contributed by the Grahas, from Surya etc., when in exaltation. These are half of the above in
debilitation. And, if the Grahas are in between exaltation and debilitation, the rule of three
process should be used. Deduct the actual position of the Grah from its deep exaltation point.
If the product is less than 6 Rasis, deduct it again from 12 Rasis. The product concerned
should be multiplied by the number of years allotted to the Grah and divided by 12 to get the
Grah's actual contribution.
9. Rectifications. Excepting Sukr and Sani, the contributions, made by others, should be
halved, if they are eclipsed by Surya. One third should be reduced, if the Grah is in its
inimical Rasi. This does not apply to the one in retrogression (see Vakra Charam).
10-11. Deductions for Grahas in the Visible Half of the Zodiac. Full, half, one third, one
fourth, one fifth and one sixth are the deductions of contributions, made by malefics, placed in
the visible half of the zodiac. Benefics in such cases lose only half of what malefics lose.
Should there be more than one Grah in a Bhava, the deduction, due to the strongest, will only
prevail and not deductions, due to other Grahas in that particular Bhava. Waning Candr is a
benefic for this purpose.
12-13. Malefics in Lagn. In case Tanu Bhava is occupied by malefics, adopt the following
procedure. Convert Lagn's Sphuta into minutes of arc and multiply it by the years etc.,
contributed by the occupant, and divide by 21600. The years etc. so arrived be deducted from
the respective contribution, which will be the net span, donated by the Grah. If there is
benefic' s Drishti on Lagn, containing malefics, then the loss is only half.
14-15. Lagn's Contribution. The number of years, contributed by Lagn, will correspond to the
number of Rasis it gained (from Mesh), while the degrees Lagn has gained in the particular
Rasi will also correspondingly donate (30° = 1 year). If the Lagn's Lord in the Navahs is
stronger than Lagn's Lord, then the contribution should be computed only based on the
number of Navahsas gained (from Mesh), otherwise the computation will be for the Rasi
Lagn.
16-17. Nisargayu. O Brahmin, now I tell you about Nisargayu. 1, 2, 9, 20, 18, 20 and 50 are
the years, allotted to Candr, Mangal, Budh, Sukr, Guru, Surya and Sani from the period of
birth.
18-19. Ahsayu. Now I will tell you about Ahsayu contributions by Lagn and Grahas. The
years correspond to the number of Navahsas, counted from Mesh. Multiply the longitude in
question by 108. If the product exceeds 12, expunge multiples of 12 and consider the final
product in Rasis, degrees etc., as years, months etc.
20-22. The same reductions, as per Pindayu, apply to Ahsayu as well; i.e. half for a combust
Grah, one third for inimical placement and the ones, due for placements in the half of the
zodiac, counted from the 12* backwards. Some scholars suggest further corrections for
Ahsayu, viz. to increase threefold the contribution of a Grah in exaltation, or in own Bhava
and double the contribution, if the contributor is in his own Navahs, or in his own Dreshkan.
If doubling and trebling is warranted, only trebling be done. In case of reductions also only
halving is to be done, if both halving and reducing a third are required. That is how the final
life-span of men be understood.
23. Longevity for Other Living Beings. For other living beings as well such computations can
be made. The said figure should be multiplied by the figure, corresponding to its full span of
life and divided by the figure, corresponding to the full span of life for human beings.
24-29. Full Life Span of Various Living Beings. Now I'll tell you about the full life-span
figures for various living beings. Gods and sages enjoy endless life-span (in astronomical
proportions, as against ordinary mortals). The full life-span of eagles, owls, parrots, crows and
snakes is one thousand years. For falcon, monkey, bear and frog the full span of life is 300
years. Demon's full life-span is 150 years, while it is 120 for human beings, 32 for horses, 25
for donkeys and camels, 24 for oxen and buffaloes, 20 for peacocks, 16 for goats and rams. 14
for swans, 12 for cuckoo, dog and dove, 8 for hens etc. and 7 for birds etc.
30-31. Choice of Longevity. I have narrated 3 different methods of longevity. Listen to me
about the choice among the three systems. According to which of the three, Lagn, Surya, or
Candr is stronger than the other two, Ahsayu, Pindayu, or Nisargayu should be, respectively,
chosen.
32. Doubtful Cases. If two among Lagn, Surya and Candr gain equal strength, then longevity
should be worked out, as per both systems and the average of both should be considered. If all
the three are equally strong, the average of the three should be considered.
33-40. Other Clues to Longevity. O excellent of the Brahmins, I will now give you details of
other methods in the matter of longevity, as under. This is based on the positions of Lagn' s
Lord, Randhr's Lord, Sani, Candr, natal Lagn and Hora Lagn. These six are grouped into
three groups thus: the Lords of Lagn and of Randhr Bhava on the one hand, Sani and Candr
on the other hand and the natal Lagn and Hora Lagn on yet the other hand. Out of a group of
two, if the two are in Movable Rasis, long life is denoted. One in a Fixed Rasi and the other in
a Dual Rasi will also bestow long life. One in a Movable Rasi and the other in a Fixed Rasi
will give medium life. If both are in Dual Rasis, then again medium life will be obtained.
Short life is denoted, if one is in a Movable Rasi, as the other is in a Dual Rasi, or, if both are
in Fixed Rasis. The type of life, denoted by three, or two groups be only considered. If the
three groups denote different scales, then the one, indicated by the pair of natal Lagn and
Hora Lagn should be only considered. In case of three different indications, if Candr is in
Lagn, or Yuvati Bhava, then the one, indicated by the Sani-Candr pair will only come to pass.
41-44. Further Clarifications. If long life is denoted by all the said three groups, the span is
120 years, if by two groups, it is 108 years and, if only by one group it is 91 years. If medium
life is arrived at by three groups, it is 80 years, if indicated by 2 groups, it is 72 years and, if
by one group, it is 64 years. If short life is denoted by the said three groups, it is only 32
years, if indicated by two groups, the life-span is 36 years and, if by one group, the life-span
is 40 years. These are rectified, as under.
45-46. Rectifications. If the contributor is in the beginning of a Rasi, his donation will be full
and it will be nil, if he is at the end of a Rasi. For intermediary placements rule of three
process will apply. Add the longitudes of the contributors and the sum so arrived at must be
divided by the number of contributors. The latest product should be multiplied by the number
of basic years and divided by 30. This will yield the net longevity.
47. Special Rule for Sani. Should Sani be a contributor, the class of longevity declines. Some
advocate contrarily an increase of class in this context. If Sani is in its own Rasi, or in
exaltation, change in class will not occur. Even, if he receives a Drishti from, or is yuti with
only a malefic, no change occurs.
48. Special Rule for Guru. If Guru is in Lagn, or in Yuvati Bhava and receives a Drishti from,
or is yuti with only benefics, the class of longevity will increase.
49-50. Increase and Fall in Class of Longevity. From very short life to short life, from short
life to medium life, from medium life to long life and from long life to extremely long life are
the increases in the classification of longevity, when Guru warrants an increase. The reverse is
true, if Sani warrants a fall in the span of life.
5 1 . (Maitreya says) You have narrated various kinds of longevity computations. Please favour
me by denoting subtle classes thereof and poor and long life-spans.
52. (Maharishi Parashar replies) These are seven-fold, viz. Bal Risht, Yog Risht, short,
medium, long, super-natural (Divya) and immortality (Amritayu).
53-54. The life-span in Bal Risht is 8 years, in Yog Risht 20 years, in short, medium and long
lives, respectively, 32, 64 and 120 years. Super-natural life-span is 1000 years. Above this
super-natural life-span of 1000 years it is Amritayu, which can be acquired only by those,
who deserve it.
55. Limitless Longevity. Should Kark be Lagn with Guru and Candr therein, while Sukr and
Budh are in Kendras and others are in Sahaj, Ari and Labh Bhava, the native will obtain
limitless longevity.
56. Super-Natural Longevity. One having benefics in Kendras and/or Konas, while malefics
are in Sahaj, Ari and Labh Bhava will obtain super-natural life-span. Randhr Bhava in this
case should be one of the Rasis, owned by a benefic.
57. Living until the End of the Yuga. One born in Kark Lagn will live till the end of the Yuga,
if Guru is in a Kendr and happens to be in Gopurahs, while Sukr is in a Kon and happens to
be in Paravatahs.
58. Living the Life-Span of a Sage. Guru in Simhasanahs, being in Lagn, Sani in Devalokahs
and Mangal in Paravatahs. If these are so, one will enjoy the life-span, as due to a sage.
59. Good Yogas increase the life-span and bad Yogas decrease the same. Hence I tell you
such Yogas, as to know of full, medium and short span combinations.
60. If a Kendr contains a benefic, while Lagn's Lord is yuti with, or receives a Drishti from a
benefic, or Guru in particular, the native will live a full span of life.
61 . Should Lagn's Lord be in a Kendr yuti with, or receiving a Drishti from Guru and Sukr,
full life-span will result.
62. If at birth three Grahas are exalted, out of which the Lords of Lagn and Randhr Bhava are
inclusive, as Randhr Bhava is devoid of a malefic in it, full life-span will result.
63. Long life is denoted, if three Grahas are in Randhr Bhava, in exaltation, own, or friendly
divisions, while Lagn's Lord is strong.
64. If Sani, or Lagn's Lord is yuti with any exalted Grah, long life will result.
65. Long life will be enjoyed, if malefics are in Sahaj, Ari and Labh Bhava, while benefics are
in Kendras.
66. If Ari, Yuvati and Randhr Bhava are occupied by benefics, while malefics are in Sahaj
and Labh Bhava, full life-span will follow the birth.
67. If Randhr' s Lord is friendly to Surya, while malefics are in Ari and Vyaya Bhava, as
Lagn's Lord is in a Kendr, the native will live the full span of life.
68. O excellent of the Brahmins, if a malefic is in Randhr Bhava, while Karm's Lord is
exalted, one will be long-lived.
69. Long life will follow, if Lagn is a Dual Rasi, while Lagn's Lord is in a Kendr, or in
exaltation, or in a Kon.
70. Should Lagn be a Dual Rasi, while two malefics are in a Kendr with reference to a strong
Lagn's Lord, long life is indicated.
71-73. If the stronger among Lagn's Lord and Randhr's Lord is placed in a Kendr, long life is
indicated and, if in a Panaphara, medium life is indicated, if in Apoklima, short life will come
to pass. According to Lagn's Lord being friendly, neutral, or inimical to Surya, long, medium,
or short life will result.
74. Should Mangal and Sahaj's Lord, or Randhr's Lord and Sani be combust, or be yuti with
malefics, or receive a Drishti from malefics, there will be short life.
75. If Lagn's Lord is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya Bhava, yuti with malefics and devoid of Yuti
with and/or Drishti from a benefic, short life will come to pass.
76. If malefics are in Kendras, devoid of Yuti with, or a Drishti from benefics, while Lagn's
Lord is not strong, only short life will result.
77. O excellent of Brahmins, if Vyaya and Dhan Bhava are occupied by malefics and devoid
of a Drishti from a benefic, or of Yuti with a benefic, the native will be short-lived.
78. If the Lords of Lagn and Randhr Bhava are bereft of dignities and strength, short life will
come to pass. If the Lords of Lagn and Randhr Bhava are helped by others, while being so,
medium life-span will come to pass.
1. O Maharishi Parashar, you have dealt with combinations for wealth and poverty. Kindly
detail methods of ascertaining the life-span of human beings.
2-3. O Brahmin, for the benefit of mankind I narrate methods of ascertaining longevity.
Knowing that longevity is difficult even for gods. Many exponents have laid down various
methods of longevity calculations. Following is the summary of such schools of thought.
4-8. Pindayu. The Grahas contribute to longevity, according to their being in exaltation, or
debilitation and also based on their strengths and weaknesses and positions in Ashvini etc. and
in the various Rasis. First of all Pindayu is based on the positions of the Grahas. O Brahmin,
listen carefully to what I say: 19, 25, 15, 12, 15, 21 and 20 are the number of years,
contributed by the Grahas, from Surya etc., when in exaltation. These are half of the above in
debilitation. And, if the Grahas are in between exaltation and debilitation, the rule of three
process should be used. Deduct the actual position of the Grah from its deep exaltation point.
If the product is less than 6 Rasis, deduct it again from 12 Rasis. The product concerned
should be multiplied by the number of years allotted to the Grah and divided by 12 to get the
Grah's actual contribution.
9. Rectifications. Excepting Sukr and Sani, the contributions, made by others, should be
halved, if they are eclipsed by Surya. One third should be reduced, if the Grah is in its
inimical Rasi. This does not apply to the one in retrogression (see Vakra Charam).
10-11. Deductions for Grahas in the Visible Half of the Zodiac. Full, half, one third, one
fourth, one fifth and one sixth are the deductions of contributions, made by malefics, placed in
the visible half of the zodiac. Benefics in such cases lose only half of what malefics lose.
Should there be more than one Grah in a Bhava, the deduction, due to the strongest, will only
prevail and not deductions, due to other Grahas in that particular Bhava. Waning Candr is a
benefic for this purpose.
12-13. Malefics in Lagn. In case Tanu Bhava is occupied by malefics, adopt the following
procedure. Convert Lagn's Sphuta into minutes of arc and multiply it by the years etc.,
contributed by the occupant, and divide by 21600. The years etc. so arrived be deducted from
the respective contribution, which will be the net span, donated by the Grah. If there is
benefic' s Drishti on Lagn, containing malefics, then the loss is only half.
14-15. Lagn's Contribution. The number of years, contributed by Lagn, will correspond to the
number of Rasis it gained (from Mesh), while the degrees Lagn has gained in the particular
Rasi will also correspondingly donate (30° = 1 year). If the Lagn's Lord in the Navahs is
stronger than Lagn's Lord, then the contribution should be computed only based on the
number of Navahsas gained (from Mesh), otherwise the computation will be for the Rasi
Lagn.
16-17. Nisargayu. O Brahmin, now I tell you about Nisargayu. 1, 2, 9, 20, 18, 20 and 50 are
the years, allotted to Candr, Mangal, Budh, Sukr, Guru, Surya and Sani from the period of
birth.
18-19. Ahsayu. Now I will tell you about Ahsayu contributions by Lagn and Grahas. The
years correspond to the number of Navahsas, counted from Mesh. Multiply the longitude in
question by 108. If the product exceeds 12, expunge multiples of 12 and consider the final
product in Rasis, degrees etc., as years, months etc.
20-22. The same reductions, as per Pindayu, apply to Ahsayu as well; i.e. half for a combust
Grah, one third for inimical placement and the ones, due for placements in the half of the
zodiac, counted from the 12* backwards. Some scholars suggest further corrections for
Ahsayu, viz. to increase threefold the contribution of a Grah in exaltation, or in own Bhava
and double the contribution, if the contributor is in his own Navahs, or in his own Dreshkan.
If doubling and trebling is warranted, only trebling be done. In case of reductions also only
halving is to be done, if both halving and reducing a third are required. That is how the final
life-span of men be understood.
23. Longevity for Other Living Beings. For other living beings as well such computations can
be made. The said figure should be multiplied by the figure, corresponding to its full span of
life and divided by the figure, corresponding to the full span of life for human beings.
24-29. Full Life Span of Various Living Beings. Now I'll tell you about the full life-span
figures for various living beings. Gods and sages enjoy endless life-span (in astronomical
proportions, as against ordinary mortals). The full life-span of eagles, owls, parrots, crows and
snakes is one thousand years. For falcon, monkey, bear and frog the full span of life is 300
years. Demon's full life-span is 150 years, while it is 120 for human beings, 32 for horses, 25
for donkeys and camels, 24 for oxen and buffaloes, 20 for peacocks, 16 for goats and rams. 14
for swans, 12 for cuckoo, dog and dove, 8 for hens etc. and 7 for birds etc.
30-31. Choice of Longevity. I have narrated 3 different methods of longevity. Listen to me
about the choice among the three systems. According to which of the three, Lagn, Surya, or
Candr is stronger than the other two, Ahsayu, Pindayu, or Nisargayu should be, respectively,
chosen.
32. Doubtful Cases. If two among Lagn, Surya and Candr gain equal strength, then longevity
should be worked out, as per both systems and the average of both should be considered. If all
the three are equally strong, the average of the three should be considered.
33-40. Other Clues to Longevity. O excellent of the Brahmins, I will now give you details of
other methods in the matter of longevity, as under. This is based on the positions of Lagn' s
Lord, Randhr's Lord, Sani, Candr, natal Lagn and Hora Lagn. These six are grouped into
three groups thus: the Lords of Lagn and of Randhr Bhava on the one hand, Sani and Candr
on the other hand and the natal Lagn and Hora Lagn on yet the other hand. Out of a group of
two, if the two are in Movable Rasis, long life is denoted. One in a Fixed Rasi and the other in
a Dual Rasi will also bestow long life. One in a Movable Rasi and the other in a Fixed Rasi
will give medium life. If both are in Dual Rasis, then again medium life will be obtained.
Short life is denoted, if one is in a Movable Rasi, as the other is in a Dual Rasi, or, if both are
in Fixed Rasis. The type of life, denoted by three, or two groups be only considered. If the
three groups denote different scales, then the one, indicated by the pair of natal Lagn and
Hora Lagn should be only considered. In case of three different indications, if Candr is in
Lagn, or Yuvati Bhava, then the one, indicated by the Sani-Candr pair will only come to pass.
41-44. Further Clarifications. If long life is denoted by all the said three groups, the span is
120 years, if by two groups, it is 108 years and, if only by one group it is 91 years. If medium
life is arrived at by three groups, it is 80 years, if indicated by 2 groups, it is 72 years and, if
by one group, it is 64 years. If short life is denoted by the said three groups, it is only 32
years, if indicated by two groups, the life-span is 36 years and, if by one group, the life-span
is 40 years. These are rectified, as under.
45-46. Rectifications. If the contributor is in the beginning of a Rasi, his donation will be full
and it will be nil, if he is at the end of a Rasi. For intermediary placements rule of three
process will apply. Add the longitudes of the contributors and the sum so arrived at must be
divided by the number of contributors. The latest product should be multiplied by the number
of basic years and divided by 30. This will yield the net longevity.
47. Special Rule for Sani. Should Sani be a contributor, the class of longevity declines. Some
advocate contrarily an increase of class in this context. If Sani is in its own Rasi, or in
exaltation, change in class will not occur. Even, if he receives a Drishti from, or is yuti with
only a malefic, no change occurs.
48. Special Rule for Guru. If Guru is in Lagn, or in Yuvati Bhava and receives a Drishti from,
or is yuti with only benefics, the class of longevity will increase.
49-50. Increase and Fall in Class of Longevity. From very short life to short life, from short
life to medium life, from medium life to long life and from long life to extremely long life are
the increases in the classification of longevity, when Guru warrants an increase. The reverse is
true, if Sani warrants a fall in the span of life.
5 1 . (Maitreya says) You have narrated various kinds of longevity computations. Please favour
me by denoting subtle classes thereof and poor and long life-spans.
52. (Maharishi Parashar replies) These are seven-fold, viz. Bal Risht, Yog Risht, short,
medium, long, super-natural (Divya) and immortality (Amritayu).
53-54. The life-span in Bal Risht is 8 years, in Yog Risht 20 years, in short, medium and long
lives, respectively, 32, 64 and 120 years. Super-natural life-span is 1000 years. Above this
super-natural life-span of 1000 years it is Amritayu, which can be acquired only by those,
who deserve it.
55. Limitless Longevity. Should Kark be Lagn with Guru and Candr therein, while Sukr and
Budh are in Kendras and others are in Sahaj, Ari and Labh Bhava, the native will obtain
limitless longevity.
56. Super-Natural Longevity. One having benefics in Kendras and/or Konas, while malefics
are in Sahaj, Ari and Labh Bhava will obtain super-natural life-span. Randhr Bhava in this
case should be one of the Rasis, owned by a benefic.
57. Living until the End of the Yuga. One born in Kark Lagn will live till the end of the Yuga,
if Guru is in a Kendr and happens to be in Gopurahs, while Sukr is in a Kon and happens to
be in Paravatahs.
58. Living the Life-Span of a Sage. Guru in Simhasanahs, being in Lagn, Sani in Devalokahs
and Mangal in Paravatahs. If these are so, one will enjoy the life-span, as due to a sage.
59. Good Yogas increase the life-span and bad Yogas decrease the same. Hence I tell you
such Yogas, as to know of full, medium and short span combinations.
60. If a Kendr contains a benefic, while Lagn's Lord is yuti with, or receives a Drishti from a
benefic, or Guru in particular, the native will live a full span of life.
61 . Should Lagn's Lord be in a Kendr yuti with, or receiving a Drishti from Guru and Sukr,
full life-span will result.
62. If at birth three Grahas are exalted, out of which the Lords of Lagn and Randhr Bhava are
inclusive, as Randhr Bhava is devoid of a malefic in it, full life-span will result.
63. Long life is denoted, if three Grahas are in Randhr Bhava, in exaltation, own, or friendly
divisions, while Lagn's Lord is strong.
64. If Sani, or Lagn's Lord is yuti with any exalted Grah, long life will result.
65. Long life will be enjoyed, if malefics are in Sahaj, Ari and Labh Bhava, while benefics are
in Kendras.
66. If Ari, Yuvati and Randhr Bhava are occupied by benefics, while malefics are in Sahaj
and Labh Bhava, full life-span will follow the birth.
67. If Randhr' s Lord is friendly to Surya, while malefics are in Ari and Vyaya Bhava, as
Lagn's Lord is in a Kendr, the native will live the full span of life.
68. O excellent of the Brahmins, if a malefic is in Randhr Bhava, while Karm's Lord is
exalted, one will be long-lived.
69. Long life will follow, if Lagn is a Dual Rasi, while Lagn's Lord is in a Kendr, or in
exaltation, or in a Kon.
70. Should Lagn be a Dual Rasi, while two malefics are in a Kendr with reference to a strong
Lagn's Lord, long life is indicated.
71-73. If the stronger among Lagn's Lord and Randhr's Lord is placed in a Kendr, long life is
indicated and, if in a Panaphara, medium life is indicated, if in Apoklima, short life will come
to pass. According to Lagn's Lord being friendly, neutral, or inimical to Surya, long, medium,
or short life will result.
74. Should Mangal and Sahaj's Lord, or Randhr's Lord and Sani be combust, or be yuti with
malefics, or receive a Drishti from malefics, there will be short life.
75. If Lagn's Lord is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya Bhava, yuti with malefics and devoid of Yuti
with and/or Drishti from a benefic, short life will come to pass.
76. If malefics are in Kendras, devoid of Yuti with, or a Drishti from benefics, while Lagn's
Lord is not strong, only short life will result.
77. O excellent of Brahmins, if Vyaya and Dhan Bhava are occupied by malefics and devoid
of a Drishti from a benefic, or of Yuti with a benefic, the native will be short-lived.
78. If the Lords of Lagn and Randhr Bhava are bereft of dignities and strength, short life will
come to pass. If the Lords of Lagn and Randhr Bhava are helped by others, while being so,
medium life-span will come to pass.
Ch. 44. Marak Grahas
Ch. 44. Marak Grahas
1. O Maharishi Parashar, you have mentioned a lot about longevity. Be kind enough to throw
light on Marakas, or killers.
2-5. O Brahmin, Sahaj and Randhr Bhava are the two Bhavas of longevity. The Bhavas,
related to Bhavas. related to death, are the 12 th from each of these, i.e. Dhan and Yuvati
Bhava are Marak
3. Out of the two, Dhan Bhava is a powerful Marak Bhava. The Lords of Dhan and Yuvati
Bhava, malefics in Dhan and Yuvati Bhava and malefics, yuti with Dhan's Lord and yuti with
Yuvati's Lord are all known, as Marakas. The major and sub-periods of these Grahas will
bring death on the native, depending on whether he is a long life, medium life, or short life
person.
6-7. The Dasha of a benefic Grah, related to Vyaya' s Lord may also inflict death. End may
descend on the native in Randhr's Lord's Dasha. The Dasha of a Grah, which is an exclusive
malefic, may also cause death.
9. Should Sani be ill-disposed and be related to a Marak Grah, he will be the first to kill in
preference to other Grahas.
10-14. O Brahmin, I tell you further about Marakas. Narrated earlier are three kinds of life-
spans, viz. short, medium and long. Short life is before 32 years, later on up to 64 it is
medium life and from 64 to 100 it is long life. Beyond 100 the longevity is called supreme. O
excellent of the Brahmins, it is impossible to decide upon longevity till the native is 20 years
old. Till such year the child should be protected by sacred recitations, religious offerings (of
Ghl etc.) to consecrated fire, as prescribed in the Vedas etc. and through medical treatments,
for premature death may descend on the child due to sins of father and mother, or of its own
(in the previous birth).
15-21. 1 further mention about the Marak Grahas. One born with short life combinations may
face death in the Dasha, denoted by Vipat star (3 rd from the birth star), one of medium life
may die in the Dasha, denoted by Pratyak star (5 th from the birth star). In the Dasha, denoted
by Vadh star (7 th from the birth star), one with long life may obtain his end. The Dasha of the
Lord of the 22 nd Dreshkan, or 23 rd , or 3 rd , or 5 th , or 7 th asterisms may also cause death. The
Lords of the 2 nd and the 12 th , counted from Kark, may bring death. This is true, when Candr is
a malefic. If he happens to be a benefic, there will be diseases (not death). Death may come to
pass in the Dasha of Ari's Lord and in the subperiods of Ari's, Randhr's and/or Vyaya's
Lords. Should there be many Marakas and, if these Marakas are strong, there will be diseases,
miseries etc. in major and sub-periods. Thus these are Marakas and are primarily related to
bring death upon the native. According to their dispositions there may be death, or difficulties.
22-24. Rahu and Ketu, as Marakas. If Rahu, or Ketu are placed in Tanu, Yuvati, Randhr, or
Vyaya Bhava, or happen to be in the 7 th from a Marak Lord, or are placed with such a Grah,
they acquire powers of killing in their major, or sub-periods. For one born in Makar, or in
Vrischik, Rahu will be a Marak. Should Rahu be in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya Bhava, he will give
difficulties in his Dasha periods. He will not, however, do so, if Rahu receives a Drishti from,
or is yuti with a benefic.
25-31. Sahaj Bhava and Death. O excellent of Brahmins, if Surya, being with strength, is in
Sahaj Bhava, one will obtain his death, due to a king (legal punishments). Candr in Sahaj
Bhava will cause death, due to tuberculosis, while wounds, weapons, fire and thirst will cause
death through Mangal in Sahaj Bhava. If Sahaj Bhava receives a Drishti from, or is occupied
by Sani and Rahu, death will be through poison, water, or fire, or fall from heights, or
confinement. Death will surely come to descend through insects, or leprosy, if Candr and
Gulik occupy, or give a Drishti to Sahaj Bhava. Budh, giving a Drishti to, or occupying Sahaj
Bhava, will bring death, followed by fever. Guru in Sahaj Bhava, or giving a Drishti to Sahaj
Bhava, will cause death by swelling, or tumours. Urinary diseases will cause death, if Sukr is
in, or gives a Drishti to Sahaj Bhava. Many Grahas, giving a Drishti to, or occupying Sahaj
Bhava, will bring death through many diseases.
32. If Sahaj Bhava is occupied by a benefic, death will be in an auspicious place (like a
shrine) and, if Sahaj Bhava is occupied by a malefic, death will be in sinful places. Mixed
occupation of Sahaj Bhava will yield mixed results with regard to the place of death.
33. Consciousness will prevail at the time of death, if Guru, or Sukr are placed in Sahaj
Bhava. With other Grahas in Sahaj Bhava there will be unconsciousness before death.
34. According to Sahaj Bhava being a Movable, a Fixed, or a Dual Rasi, death will be,
respectively, in a foreign place (other than native birth place), in one's own house, or on the
way.
35-36. Occupants of Randhr Bhava. Note the occupant of Randhr Bhava. If it is Surya, death
will be through fire, if Candr is in Randhr Bhava, through water, if Mangal, through weapons,
if Budh, through fever, if Guru, through diseases, if Sukr, through hunger and, if Sani,
through thirst.
37. If Randhr Bhava is occupied by, or receives a Drishti from a benefic, while Dharm's Lord
is yuti with a benefic, the native will die in a shrine. If Randhr Bhava is occupied by, or
receives a Drishti from a malefic, while Dharm's Lord is yuti with a malefic, death will be in
a place, other than a shrine.
38-39. Fate of the Human Physical System. Should there be a benefic' s Dreshkan in Randhr
Bhava (22 nd Dreshkan), the body will be burnt in fire (as prescribed in Shastras). If a
malefic' s Dreshkan happens to be in Randhr Bhava, the body will be thrown away in water. If
the Dreshkan in Randhr Bhava is owned by a mixed Grah, the dead body will only dry up. If
the Dreshkan in Randhr Bhava is a serpent Dreshkan, the body will be eaten away by animals,
crows etc.
40. Serpent Dreshkanas. The 2 n and 3 r Dreshkan in Kark, the initial one in Vrischik and the
last one in Meen are designated, as serpent Dreshkanas.
41-42. Pre-natal Abode. O excellent of Brahmins, the stronger of the two luminaries, Surya
and Candr, occupying a Dreshkan of Guru, denotes the descent from the world of gods. If the
stronger of the luminaries occupies the Dreshkan of Sukr, or Candr, the descent is from the
world of the Manes, if the stronger of the two luminaries is in the Dreshkan of Surya, or
Mangal, the descent is from the world of Yama (world of the death) and, if in Dreshkan of
Budh, or Sani, the descent is from the hell.
43-45. Ascent after Death. According to the following Grahas in Vyaya, Yuvati, Ari, or
Randhr Bhava, the native will attain one of the different worlds after death: Guru heaven,
Candr, or Sukr the world of Manes, Mangal and/or Surya earth (rebirth), Budh and/or Sani
hell. In case the said Bhavas are not occupied, the native will go to the world, indicated by the
stronger of the Dreshkan Lords, related to Ari and Randhr Bhava. The relative Grah's
exaltation etc. will denote the high, medium and low status the native will obtain in the said
world.
46. Other Grahas and Rasis, becoming Marakas, are being discussed in the chapter, related to
Dashas.
1. O Maharishi Parashar, you have mentioned a lot about longevity. Be kind enough to throw
light on Marakas, or killers.
2-5. O Brahmin, Sahaj and Randhr Bhava are the two Bhavas of longevity. The Bhavas,
related to Bhavas. related to death, are the 12 th from each of these, i.e. Dhan and Yuvati
Bhava are Marak
3. Out of the two, Dhan Bhava is a powerful Marak Bhava. The Lords of Dhan and Yuvati
Bhava, malefics in Dhan and Yuvati Bhava and malefics, yuti with Dhan's Lord and yuti with
Yuvati's Lord are all known, as Marakas. The major and sub-periods of these Grahas will
bring death on the native, depending on whether he is a long life, medium life, or short life
person.
6-7. The Dasha of a benefic Grah, related to Vyaya' s Lord may also inflict death. End may
descend on the native in Randhr's Lord's Dasha. The Dasha of a Grah, which is an exclusive
malefic, may also cause death.
9. Should Sani be ill-disposed and be related to a Marak Grah, he will be the first to kill in
preference to other Grahas.
10-14. O Brahmin, I tell you further about Marakas. Narrated earlier are three kinds of life-
spans, viz. short, medium and long. Short life is before 32 years, later on up to 64 it is
medium life and from 64 to 100 it is long life. Beyond 100 the longevity is called supreme. O
excellent of the Brahmins, it is impossible to decide upon longevity till the native is 20 years
old. Till such year the child should be protected by sacred recitations, religious offerings (of
Ghl etc.) to consecrated fire, as prescribed in the Vedas etc. and through medical treatments,
for premature death may descend on the child due to sins of father and mother, or of its own
(in the previous birth).
15-21. 1 further mention about the Marak Grahas. One born with short life combinations may
face death in the Dasha, denoted by Vipat star (3 rd from the birth star), one of medium life
may die in the Dasha, denoted by Pratyak star (5 th from the birth star). In the Dasha, denoted
by Vadh star (7 th from the birth star), one with long life may obtain his end. The Dasha of the
Lord of the 22 nd Dreshkan, or 23 rd , or 3 rd , or 5 th , or 7 th asterisms may also cause death. The
Lords of the 2 nd and the 12 th , counted from Kark, may bring death. This is true, when Candr is
a malefic. If he happens to be a benefic, there will be diseases (not death). Death may come to
pass in the Dasha of Ari's Lord and in the subperiods of Ari's, Randhr's and/or Vyaya's
Lords. Should there be many Marakas and, if these Marakas are strong, there will be diseases,
miseries etc. in major and sub-periods. Thus these are Marakas and are primarily related to
bring death upon the native. According to their dispositions there may be death, or difficulties.
22-24. Rahu and Ketu, as Marakas. If Rahu, or Ketu are placed in Tanu, Yuvati, Randhr, or
Vyaya Bhava, or happen to be in the 7 th from a Marak Lord, or are placed with such a Grah,
they acquire powers of killing in their major, or sub-periods. For one born in Makar, or in
Vrischik, Rahu will be a Marak. Should Rahu be in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya Bhava, he will give
difficulties in his Dasha periods. He will not, however, do so, if Rahu receives a Drishti from,
or is yuti with a benefic.
25-31. Sahaj Bhava and Death. O excellent of Brahmins, if Surya, being with strength, is in
Sahaj Bhava, one will obtain his death, due to a king (legal punishments). Candr in Sahaj
Bhava will cause death, due to tuberculosis, while wounds, weapons, fire and thirst will cause
death through Mangal in Sahaj Bhava. If Sahaj Bhava receives a Drishti from, or is occupied
by Sani and Rahu, death will be through poison, water, or fire, or fall from heights, or
confinement. Death will surely come to descend through insects, or leprosy, if Candr and
Gulik occupy, or give a Drishti to Sahaj Bhava. Budh, giving a Drishti to, or occupying Sahaj
Bhava, will bring death, followed by fever. Guru in Sahaj Bhava, or giving a Drishti to Sahaj
Bhava, will cause death by swelling, or tumours. Urinary diseases will cause death, if Sukr is
in, or gives a Drishti to Sahaj Bhava. Many Grahas, giving a Drishti to, or occupying Sahaj
Bhava, will bring death through many diseases.
32. If Sahaj Bhava is occupied by a benefic, death will be in an auspicious place (like a
shrine) and, if Sahaj Bhava is occupied by a malefic, death will be in sinful places. Mixed
occupation of Sahaj Bhava will yield mixed results with regard to the place of death.
33. Consciousness will prevail at the time of death, if Guru, or Sukr are placed in Sahaj
Bhava. With other Grahas in Sahaj Bhava there will be unconsciousness before death.
34. According to Sahaj Bhava being a Movable, a Fixed, or a Dual Rasi, death will be,
respectively, in a foreign place (other than native birth place), in one's own house, or on the
way.
35-36. Occupants of Randhr Bhava. Note the occupant of Randhr Bhava. If it is Surya, death
will be through fire, if Candr is in Randhr Bhava, through water, if Mangal, through weapons,
if Budh, through fever, if Guru, through diseases, if Sukr, through hunger and, if Sani,
through thirst.
37. If Randhr Bhava is occupied by, or receives a Drishti from a benefic, while Dharm's Lord
is yuti with a benefic, the native will die in a shrine. If Randhr Bhava is occupied by, or
receives a Drishti from a malefic, while Dharm's Lord is yuti with a malefic, death will be in
a place, other than a shrine.
38-39. Fate of the Human Physical System. Should there be a benefic' s Dreshkan in Randhr
Bhava (22 nd Dreshkan), the body will be burnt in fire (as prescribed in Shastras). If a
malefic' s Dreshkan happens to be in Randhr Bhava, the body will be thrown away in water. If
the Dreshkan in Randhr Bhava is owned by a mixed Grah, the dead body will only dry up. If
the Dreshkan in Randhr Bhava is a serpent Dreshkan, the body will be eaten away by animals,
crows etc.
40. Serpent Dreshkanas. The 2 n and 3 r Dreshkan in Kark, the initial one in Vrischik and the
last one in Meen are designated, as serpent Dreshkanas.
41-42. Pre-natal Abode. O excellent of Brahmins, the stronger of the two luminaries, Surya
and Candr, occupying a Dreshkan of Guru, denotes the descent from the world of gods. If the
stronger of the luminaries occupies the Dreshkan of Sukr, or Candr, the descent is from the
world of the Manes, if the stronger of the two luminaries is in the Dreshkan of Surya, or
Mangal, the descent is from the world of Yama (world of the death) and, if in Dreshkan of
Budh, or Sani, the descent is from the hell.
43-45. Ascent after Death. According to the following Grahas in Vyaya, Yuvati, Ari, or
Randhr Bhava, the native will attain one of the different worlds after death: Guru heaven,
Candr, or Sukr the world of Manes, Mangal and/or Surya earth (rebirth), Budh and/or Sani
hell. In case the said Bhavas are not occupied, the native will go to the world, indicated by the
stronger of the Dreshkan Lords, related to Ari and Randhr Bhava. The relative Grah's
exaltation etc. will denote the high, medium and low status the native will obtain in the said
world.
46. Other Grahas and Rasis, becoming Marakas, are being discussed in the chapter, related to
Dashas.
Ch. 45. Avasthas of Grahas
Ch. 45. Avasthas of Grahas
1. O Maharishi Parashar, you have earlier stated, that the Avasthas, or states of the Grahas are
to be considered in the context of the effects of the Grahas. Be so kind to tell me about this.
2. O excellent of Brahmins, various kinds of Avasthas of the Grahas have been expounded.
Out of these, I will give you the summary of Baal (infant) and other states of the Grahas.
3. Baal, Kumar, Yuv, Vriddh and Mrit Avastha (Baal Adi Avasthas). Infant, youthful,
adolescent, old and dead are the states of the Grahas, placed in the ascending order at the rate
of six degrees in odd Rasis. In the case of even Rasis this arrangement is in reverse order.
(Vriddh - Advanced, Mrit - In extremis)
4. Results. One fourth, half, full, negligible and nil are the grades of the results, due to a Grah
in infant, youthful, adolescent, old and dead Avasthas.
5. Awakening, Dreaming and Sleeping States. If a Grah is in its own Rasi, or in exaltation, it
is said to be in a state of awakening (alertness). In the Rasi of a friend, or of a neutral it is in
dreaming state, while in an enemy's Rasi, or in debilitation it is in a state of sleeping.
6. According to a Grah, being in Awakening, Dreaming, or Sleeping states, the results, due to
it will be full, medium, or nil.
7. Other Kinds of States. There are nine kinds of other Avasthas, viz. Dipt, Swasth, Pramudit,
Shanta, Din, Vikal, Duhkhit, Khal and Kop.
8-10. If a Grah is in its exaltation Rasi, it is in Dipt Avastha, if in its own Rasi, it is in Swasth,
if in a great friend's Rasi, it is in Pramudit, if in a friendly Rasi, it is in Shanta, if in a neutral
Rasi, it is in Din, if a Grah is yuti with a malefic, it is in Vikal, if is in an enemy's Rasi, it is in
Duhkhit, if in a great enemy's Rasi, it is in Khal and, if a Grah is being eclipsed by Surya, it is
in Kop. Depending on such a state of the Grah, the Bhava, occupied by it will obtain
corresponding effects.
11-18. Yet other Avasthas. Lajjit, Garvit, Kshudhit, Trushit, Mudit and Kshobhit are the other
kinds of Avasthas, due to the Grahas. Placed in Putr Bhava, if a Grah is associated with Rahu,
or Ketu, or with Surya, Sani, or Mangal, it is in Lajjit Avastha. If a Grah is in exaltation, or in
Mooltrikon, it is Garvit. If a Grah is in an enemy's Rasi, or yuti with an enemy, or receives a
Drishti from an enemy, or even, if a Grah is yuti with Sani, the Avastha is Kshudhit. If a Grah
is in a watery Rasi and receives a Drishti from a malefic, but does not receive a Drishti from a
benefic, the Avastha is called Trushit. If a Grah is in a friendly Rasi, or is yuti with, or
receives a Drishti from a benefic, or is yuti with Guru, it is said to be in Mudit Avastha. If a
Grah is yuti with Surya and receives a Drishti from, or is yuti with a malefic, or receives a
Drishti from an enemy, it is said to be in Kshobhit. The Bhavas, occupied by a Grah in
Kshudhit, or in Kshobhit, are destroyed.
19-23. The learned should estimate the effects, due to a Bhava, in the manner, cited above,
after ascertaining the strength and weakness. Weak Grahas cause reduction in good effects,
while stronger ones give greater effects. If a Grah, posited in Karm Bhava, is in Lajjit,
Kshudhit Avastha, or Kshobhit Avastha, the person will always be subjected to miseries. If a
Grah in Putr is in Lajjit, there will be destruction of progeny, or there will be only one
surviving child. Surely the wife of the native will die, if there is a Grah in Yuvati in Kshobhit,
or in Trushit Avastha.
24-29. Effects of Garvit, Mudit, Lajjit, Kshobhit, Kshudhit and Trushit Avastha. A Grah in
Garvit Avastha will cause happiness through new houses and gardens, regalhood, skill in arts,
financial gains at all times and improvement in business. A Grah in Mudit Avastha will give
residences, clothes, ornaments, happiness from lands and wife, happiness from relatives,
living in royal places, destruction of enemies and acquisition of wisdom and learning. A Grah
in Lajjit will give aversion to God, loss of intelligence, loss of child, interest in evil speeches
and listlessness in good things. A Grah in Kshobhit will give acute penury, evil disposition,
miseries, financial debacles, distress to feet and obstruction to income, due to royal wrath. A
Grah in Kshudhit will cause downfall, due to grief and passion, grief on account of relatives,
physical decline, troubles from enemies, financial distress, loss of physical strength and an
eclipsed mind, due to miseries. A Grah in Trushit Avastha will cause diseases through
association with females, leading over wicked deeds, loss of wealth, due to one's own men,
physical weakness, miseries, caused by evil people and decline of honour.
30-37. Calculation of Shayan Adi Avasthas. Now I will tell you of the Avasthas, viz. Shayan,
Upavesan, Netrapani, Prakash, Gaman, Agaman, Sabh, Agam, Bhojan, Nritya Lips, Kautuk
and Nidr and the Chesthas of such Avasthas. Note the number of the star, occupied by the
Grah, for which an Avastha is to be calculated. Multiply that number by the number, denoted
by the Grah (Surya 1 to Sani 7). The figure so arrived at should again be multiplied by the
number of the Navahs, where the Grah is in. Add to this the number of the birth asterism
(ruling star, the one, occupied by Candr), the number of Ghatis of birth and the number of
Rasis, Lagn gained from Mesh (Mesh 1, Vrishabh 2 and so forth). This figure should be
divided by 12 and the remainder will indicate the corresponding Avastha of the Grah. The
sub-state in the said Avastha can be found out in the following way. Multiply the figure
(Sayan 1 to Nidr 12), denoted by the Avastha concerned, by the same figure and increase it by
the figure, denoted by the Anka value for the first syllable of the native's personal name.
Divide the product so obtained by 12. The remainder thereof should be further increased by
constant additives of the Grahas in the following way: Surya 5, Candr 2, Mangal 2, Budh 3,
Guru 5, Sukr 3, Sani 3, Rahu (Ketu) 4. The product so arrived at should be divided by 3. In
the process of calculation, if it happens, that the remainder is 1, it is Drishti, if 2, it is Chesht
and, if 0, it is Vichesht.
Notes. Shayan Adi are of supreme importance, as compared to the other kinds of Avasthas.
In place of Navahs, given above, some translators interpret the word Ahs, as degree, occupied
by the Grah, which is obviously not correct. In this connection the reader's attention is drawn
to Balabhadr's Hora Ratna, Ch. 3, wherein the author, Balabhadr himself, gives an example
for Surya, being in the 7 th Navahs of Simh and thus he considered only 7, as multiplier. He
quotes Adhibhut Sagara, as his authority for calculation of Sayan Adi.
Agaman Avastha is known, as Gamanechch by some exponents.
Anka value is 1 for a, ka, cha, d a, dha, bha and va, 2 for i, kha, ja, dha, na, ma and sha, 3 for
u, ga, jha, ta, pa, ya and sa, 4 for e, gha, t a, tha, pha, ra and sa, 5 for o, ca, tha, da, ba, la and
ha.
38-39. Effects of Chesht etc. If the sub-state is Drishti in an Avastha, the results, being stated
for the Avastha, will be medium, the effects will be full in Chesht and negligible in Vichesht.
The good and bad effects of Grahas should be deciphered, based on the strength and weakness
of the Grahas. In exaltation the Grahas reveal effects in a pronounced manner, due to
Avasthas.
40-51. Effects of Surya' s Avasthas. If Surya is in Sayan Avastha, the native will incur
digestive deficiency, many diseases, stoutness of legs, bilious vitiation, ulcer in the anus and
heart strokes; if in Upavesan, will suffer poverty, will carry loads, will indulge in litigations,
be hard-hearted, wicked and will lose in his undertakings; if is in Netrapani, will always be
happy, wise, helpful to others, endowed with prowess and wealth, very happy and will gain
royal favours; if in Prakash, will be liberal in disposition, have plenty of wealth, be a
significant speaker in the assembly, will perform many meritorious acts, be greatly strong and
endowed with charming beauty; if in Gaman, will be disposed to live in foreign places, be
miserable, indolent, bereft of intelligence and wealth, be distressed, due to fear and will be
short-tempered; if in Agaman, will be interested in others' wives, be devoid of his own men,
be interested in movements and skilful in doing evil deeds, be dirty, ill-disposed and will be a
talebearer; if in Sabh, will be disposed to help others, be always endowed with wealth and
gems, be virtuous, endowed with lands, new houses and robes, be very strong, very
affectionate to his friends and very kindly disposed; if in Agam, will be distressed, due to
enemies, fickle-minded, evil-minded, emaciated, devoid of virtuous acts and intoxicated with
pride; if in Bhojan, will experience pains in joints, will lose money on account of others'
females, will have strength, declining off and on, be untruthful, will incur head-aches, eat
remnant food and will take to bad ways; if in Nritya Lips, will be honoured by the learned, be
a scholar, will have knowledge of poetry etc. and will be adored by kings on the earth; if is
Kautuk, will always be happy, will be endowed with Vedic Knowledge and will perform
Yagyas, will move amidst kings, have fear from enemies, will be charming-faced and be
endowed with knowledge of poetry; if in Nidr, will have a strong tendency towards being
drowsy, will live in foreign (distant) places, will incur harm to his wife and will face financial
destruction. Surya in Upavesan will make one an artisan, black in complexion, devoid of
learning and miserable. One will serve others. In Netrapani there will be all kinds of
happiness, if Surya is in Putr, Dharm, Karm, or Yuvati. In other Bhavas Netrapani of Surya
will give eye diseases and enmity with all. If Surya is in Prakash, the native will be
meritorious, religious and liberal, will enjoy pleasures, be equal to a prince and will enjoy the
status of Kuber, the God of wealth. However, the Prakash of Surya, placed in Yuvati, or Putr
will cause loss of the first child and will produce many litigations. If Surya is in Gaman, the
native will incur disease of the feet and will be very mean. If in Agaman, Surya in Vyaya, or
in Yuvati will destroy progeny and will give very limited wealth. If in Agam, Surya will give
many miseries, an ugly appearance and foolishness. However, he will give wealth. Surya in
Bhojan in Dharm will cause many hindrances to spiritual and religious undertakings. In other
Bhavas Surya in Bhojan will cause head and ear diseases, apart from joint pains. Though
Maharishi Parashar states, that the native with Surya in Kautuk Avastha will have fear from
enemies, Bal Bhadr exempts such evil effect for the Ari Bhava position. Surya in Kautuk in
other Bhavas will give a number of daughters, two wives, itch, excellence, liberality etc. If
Surya is in Nidr, the native will be predisposed to incur piles and elephantiasis, will
experience a lack of peace and he will be liable to lose his first child.
52-63. Effects of Candr's Avasthas. If Candr is in Sayan, the native will be honourable,
sluggish, given to sexual lust and he will face financial destruction; if in Upavesan, will be
troubled by diseases, be dull-witted, not endowed with mentionable wealth, will be hard-
hearted, will do unworthy acts and will steal others' wealth; if in Netrapani, will be troubled
by great diseases (long lasting in nature), be very garrulous, wicked and will indulge in bad
deeds. Should Candr be in Prakash, the native will be famous in the world, will have his
virtues exposed through royal patronage, will be surrounded by horses, elephants, females and
ornaments, will visit shrines. If Candr is in Gaman with decreasing rays, the native will be
sinful, cruel and always troubled by afflictions of sight. If Candr is in Gaman with increasing
rays, the native will be distressed, due to fear. If Candr is in Agaman, the native will be
honourable, will suffer diseases of the feet, will secretly indulge in sinful acts, will be poor
and devoid of intelligence and happiness; if in Sabh, will be eminent among men, honoured
by kings and kings of kings, will be very beautiful, will subdue the passion of women and will
be skilful in sexual acts, will be virtuous; if in Agam, will be garrulous and virtuous and, if the
said Candr is of dark fortnight, the native will have two wives, he will be sick, highly wicked
and violent; if in Bhojan, will be endowed with honour, conveyances, attendants, social status,
wife and daughters, provided Candr is Full 'Purna'; if in Bhojan and is of dark fortnight,
auspicious effects will fail to come; if in Nritya Lips and is endowed with (fortnightly)
strength, will be strong, will have knowledge of songs and will be a critic of beauty of things;
if in Nritya Lips and of dark fortnight, i.e. not endowed with strength, the person will be
sinful; if in Kautuk, the native will attain kingship, lordship over wealth and skill in sexual
acts and in sporting with harlots. Should waxing Candr, being yuti with Guru, be in Nidr, the
native will be quite eminent. If waxing Candr is in Nidr, but devoid of Guru's Yuti, the native
will lose his wealth on account of females and female jackals will be crying around his abode
(as though it were a cemetery).
64 75. Effects of the Avasthas of Mangal. If Mangal is in Sayan, the native will be troubled by
wounds, itch and ulcer. If Mangal is placed in Upavesan, the native will be strong, sinful,
untruthful, eminent, wealthy and bereft of virtues. If Mangal is placed in Lagn and happens to
be in Netrapani, there will be penury; if placed in other Bhavas, Netrapani will confer
rulership of a city. Should Mangal be in Prakash, the native will shine with virtues and will be
honoured by the king. Mangal in Prakash in Putr will cause loss of children and of wife. If
Mangal is in Prakash in Putr and happens to be there with Rahu, a severe (positional) fall will
descend on the native. Should Mangal be in Gaman, the native will be always roaming, will
have fear of multiple ulcers, will incur misunderstandings with females, will be afflicted by
boils, itches etc. and will incur financial decline. If Mangal happens to be in Agaman Avastha,
the native will be virtuous, endowed with precious gems, will adore a sharp sword, will walk
with the gait of an elephant, will destroy his enemies and will remove the miseries of his
people. If Mangal is placed in Sabh and happens to be in exaltation, the native will be skilful
in conducting wars, will hold the flag of righteousness aloft and will be wealthy; if Mangal
happens to be in Sabh in Putr, or Dharm, the native will be bereft of learning; if Mangal is in
Sabh in Vyaya, childlessness and no wife and no friends will result; if Mangal is in other
Bhavas in Sabh, the native will be a scholar in a king's court (poet laureate), be very wealthy,
honourable and charitable. If Mangal is in Agam, the native will be devoid of virtues and
good deeds, will be distressed by diseases, will acquire diseases of the root of the ears ('Karan
Mularogam' & 'Padamulam Urumulam' etc.) and severe gout pains, will be timid and will
befriend evil lot. If Mangal is with strength, while in Bhojan Avastha, the native will eat
sweet-food; if devoid of strength, will indulge in base acts and be dishonourable. If Mangal is
in Nritya Lips, the native will earn wealth through the king and will be endowed with fullness
of gold, diamonds and corals in his house; if in Kautuk, will be curious in disposition and will
be endowed with friends and sons; if in Kautuk and simultaneously exalted, will be honoured
by the king and the virtuous and will be virtuous himself; if in Nidr, will be short-tempered,
devoid of intelligence and wealth, will be wicked, fallen from virtuous path and troubled by
diseases. Should Mangal be in Upavesan in Lagn, the native will be extremely sinful and he
will incur several diseases, will be indigent and not peaceful. If Upavesan occurs for Mangal
in Dharm, the native will lose his whole wealth apart from his wife and progeny. Mangal in
Netrapani in Lagn will give poverty and will destroy the native's wife and progeny; if Mangal
is in Netrapani in other Bhavas, this confers on the native all kinds of wealth and happiness
from wife and children. The Dhan, or Yuvati position of Mangal in Netrapani will cause fear
from lions and snakes apart from giving earnings from lands. Furthermore the native's wife
will predecease him. Should Mangal be in Prakash in Putr, or in Yuvati, the native will lose
his wife and all children. If Mangal is placed in Putr in Prakash and is yuti with Sani, the
native will kill cows. Should Mangal be in Gaman in Lagn, the native will be active in his
assignments, will incur diseases of the joints, burning pains in the eyes and will obtain dental
afflictions and the like, he will have fear from dogs and will adore the guise of a female. In
other Bhavas Mangal in Gaman will bring royal favours, leadership and luxuries of life.
Mangal in Agaman will cause piles and diseases of the rectum. If Mangal is in Bhojan, or in
Sayan in Putr, or in Randhr, there will be untimely death for the native. In other Bhavas
Bhojan of Mangal will confer wealth. Should Mangal be in Nritya Lips and happens to be in
Lagn, Dhan, Yuvati, or Kami, the native will receive all kinds of happiness; there will be
miseries in abundance, if Mangal is in Nritya Lips and placed in Randhr, or Dharm, apart
from incurring untimely death. In other Bhavas Nritya Lips of Mangal will make the native
akin to Kuber. Mangal in Yuvati, or in Dharm in Kautuk will give several diseases and death
of the first child and wife. In other Bhavas Kautuk will confer scholarship, various kinds of
wealth, two wives and more female children. In Nidr Mangal in Lagn, Dhan, Sahaj, Dharm,
Karm, or Labh will give scholarship, foolishness and poverty. Putr, or Yuvati placement of
Mangal in Nidr will give many miseries and many male children. Should Rahu join Mangal in
Nidr in any Bhava, the native will have many wives, be miserable and will suffer from some
diseases on the surface of the feet.
76-86. Effects of Budh's Avasthas. Should Budh in Sayan be in Lagn, the native will be lame
and will have reddish eyes (like the black bee); if Budh is in Sayan in other Bhavas, the native
will be addicted to licentious (disregarding certain rules) pleasures and be wicked. If Budh is
in Upavesan in Lagn, the native will possess (the seven principle) virtues; if Budh in
Upavesan is in Lagn, receiving a Drishti from a malefic, or Drishtis from malefics, or is yuti
with malefics, penury will result; if Budh in Upavesan is in Lagn, receiving a Drishti from a
benefic, or Drishtis from benefics, or is yuti with benefics, financial happiness will follow. If
Budh is in Netrapani, the native will be devoid of learning, wisdom, well wishers and
satisfaction, but he will be honourable; if Budh is in Putr in Netrapani, the subject will be
bereft of happiness from wife and sons, will be endowed with (more) female children and will
gain abundant finance through royal patronage. If Budh is in Prakash, the native will be
charitable, merciful and meritorious, he will cross the boundaries of ocean in respect of many
branches of learning, he will be endowed with the great faculty of discrimination and will
destroy evil people; if in Gaman, will visit the courts of kings on many occasions and
Goddess Lakshmi will dwell in his abode; if in Agaman, the same effects, due to his being in
Gaman, will fructify; if in Sabh and happens to be in exaltation, will be affluent and
meritorious at all times, will be equal to Kuber, or will be a king, or a minister, will be
devoted to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, will be virtuous and will attain full enlightenment.
Should Budh be in Agam, the native will serve base men and will gain wealth thereby, will
have two sons and one fame bringing daughter. If Budh is in Bhojan, the native will face
financial losses through litigations, will physically lose on account of fear from the king, will
be fickle-minded and will be bereft of physical and conjugal felicity; if in Nritya Lips, will be
endowed with honour, conveyances, corals (gems etc.), sons, friends, prowess and recognition
in assembly, due to his scholarship; if Budh in Nritya Lips Avastha is in a malefic' s Rasi, the
native will be addicted to prostitutes and will long for licentious pleasures. If Budh is in
Kautuk in Lagn, the native will be skilful in music; if Budh is in Yuvati, or Randhr with
Kautuk, the native will be addicted to courtezans; if Budh in Kautuk is placed in Dharm, the
native will be meritorious and attain heavens after death. If Budh is in Nidr, the native will not
enjoy comfortable sleep, will be afflicted by neck, or neck joint 'Samadhi' diseases, will be
devoid of co-born, afflicted by miseries galore, will enter into litigations with his own men
and will lose wealth and honour.
87-98. Effects of Guru's Avasthas. If Guru is in Sayan, the native will be strong, but will
speak in whispers, he will be very tawny in complexion, will have prominent cheeks and will
have fear from enemies; if in Upavesan, will be garrulous and very proud, will be troubled by
the king and enemies and will have ulcers on the feet shanks, face and hands; if in Netrapani,
will be afflicted by diseases, be devoid of wealth, fond of music and dances, libidinous, tawny
in complexion and will be attached to people of other castes; if in Prakash, will enjoy virtues,
will be happy, splendourous and will visit holy places, devoted to Lord Krishna; if Guru in
Prakash is exalted, will attain greatness among men and will be equal to Kuber; if in Gaman,
will be adventurous, happy on account of friends, scholarly and endowed with Vedic learning
and with various kinds of wealth; if in Agaman, serving force, excellent women and the
goddess of wealth will never leave the native's abode; if in Sabh, will attain comparability
with Guru (God of speech) in the matter of speech, will be endowed with superior corals,
rubies and wealth, will be rich with elephants, horses and chariots and will be supremely
learned; if in Agam, will be endowed with various conveyances, honours, retinue (many
persons will take good care of him), children, wife, friends and learning, will be equal to a
king, extremely noble, fond of literature and will take to the path of the virtuous; if in Bhojan,
will always beget excellent food and horses, elephants and chariots, while Lakshmi, the
Goddess of Wealth, will never leave his house; if in Nritya Lips, will receive royal honours,
be wealthy, endowed with knowledge of moral law 'Dharma' and Tantra, will be supreme
among the learned and be a great grammarian; if in Kautuk, will be curious in disposition,
very rich, will shine, like Surya in his circles, be exceedingly kind, happy, honoured by the
kings, endowed with sons, wealth and just disposition, will be very strong and he will be a
scholar in the king's court; if in Nidr, will be foolish in all his undertakings, will suffer
irredeemable penury and will be devoid of righteous acts.
99-1 10. Effects of Sukr's Avasthas. If Sukr is in Sayan, the native, although strong, will incur
dental disease, he will be very short-tempered, bereft of wealth, will seek union with
courtezans and be licentious; if in Upavesan, will be endowed with a multitude of nine gems
('Navamin Vraja') and golden ornaments, be ever happy, will destroy enemies and will be
honoured by the king, will have highly increased honours; if in Netrapani in Lagn, Yuvati, or
Karm, there will be loss of wealth on account of afflictions of the sense of sight (heavy
medical expenses, due to severe eye diseases); if Netrapani occurs, when Sukr is in other
Bhavas, the native will own large houses. Should Sukr be in Prakash in its own Rasi, in its
exaltation Rasi, or in a friendly Rasi, the native will sport, like a lofty elephant, will be equal
to a king and be skilful in poetry and music. If Sukr is in Gaman, the native will not have a
long-living mother, will lament over separation from his own people and will have fear from
enemies; if in Agaman, will command abundant wealth, will undertake to visit superior
shrines, will be ever enthusiastic and will contract diseases of the hand and foot; if in Sabh,
will earn eminence in the king's court, will be very virtuous, will destroy enemies, be equal to
Kuber in wealth, will be charitable, will ride on horses and will be excellent among men; if in
Agam, there will be no advent of wealth, but there will be troubles from enemies, separation
from children and relatives, diseases and lack of pleasures from the wife. Should Sukr be in
Bhojan, the native will be distressed, due to hunger, diseases and many kinds of fear from
enemies; if Sukr is in Kanya in Bhojan, the native will be very rich and will be honoured by
scholars. If Sukr is in Nritya Lips, the native will be skilful in literature and intelligent, will
play musical instruments, like lute, tabla etc., be meritorious and very affluent; if in Kautuk,
will be equal to Lord Indra, will attain greatness in the assembly, be learned and will have
Lakshmi always dwelling in his abode; if in Nidr, will be interested in serving others, will
blame others, be heroic, garrulous and will be wandering all over the earth.
1 1 1-122. Effects of Sani's Avasthas. If Sani is in Sayan, the native will be troubled by hunger
and thirst, will incur diseases in boyhood and later on he will become wealthy; if in Upavesan,
will be troubled greatly by enemies, will contract dangers, will have ulcers all over the body,
will be self-respected and will be punished by the king; if in Netrapani, will be endowed with
a charming female, wealth, royal favour and friends, will have knowledge of many arts and
will be an eloquent speaker; if in Prakash, will be very virtuous, very wealthy, intelligent,
sportive, splendourous, merciful and devoted to Lord Shiva; if in Gaman, will be very rich
and endowed with sons, will grab enemy's lands and will be a scholar at royal court; if in
Agaman, will be akin to a donkey (foolish) and bereft of happiness from wife and children,
will always roam pitiably without anybody's patronage; if in Sabh, the native will have
surprising possessions of abundant precious stones and gold, will be endowed with great
judicial (political) knowledge and will be extremely brilliant; if in Agam, will incur diseases
and will not be skilful in earning royal patronage; if in Bhojan, will enjoy tastes of food, will
be weak-sighted and will be fickle-minded, due to mental delusion; if in Nritya Lips, will be
righteous, extremely opulent, honoured by the king and brave, heroic in the field of war; if in
Kautuk, will be endowed with lands and wealth, will be happy, endowed with pleasures
through charming females and learned in poetry, arts etc.; if in Nidr, will be rich, endowed
with charming virtues and valorous, will destroy even fierce enemies and will be skilful in
seeking pleasures through harlots.
123-134. Effects of Rahu's Avasthas. If Rahu is in Sayan, the native will experience miseries
in abundance, but, if Rahu in Sayan is placed in Vrishabh, Mithun, Kanya, or Mesh, the native
will be endowed with wealth and grains. If Rahu is in Upavesan, the native will be distressed,
due to ulcers, will be endowed with royal association, be highly honourable and ever devoid
of financial happiness; if in Netrapani, will be troubled by eye diseases, will have fear from
wicked people, snakes and thieves and will incur financial decline; if in Prakash, will acquire
a high position, will perform auspicious acts and will obtain elevation of his financial state,
will be highly virtuous, a chief in the king's court, charming, like freshly formed clouds (that
will cause soon rain) and will be very prosperous in foreign places; if in Gaman, will be
endowed with numerous children, be scholarly, wealthy, charitable and honoured by the king;
if in Agaman, will be very irritable, bereft of intelligence and wealth, crooked, miserly and
libidinous; if in Sabh, will be scholarly, miserly and endowed with many virtues, wealth and
happiness; if in Agam, will be always mentally distressed, will have fear from enemies and
litigations with enemies, be bereft of his own men, will face financial destruction and will be
crafty and emaciated; if in Bhojan, will be distressed without food and dull-witted, will not be
bold in his acts and will be bereft of conjugal and progenic happiness; if in Nritya Lips, will
contract a serious disease, which seems difficult to subdue, will have afflicted eyes and will
have fear from enemies, will decline financially and righteously; if in Kautuk, will be devoid
of a position (place), be interested in others' females and will steal others' wealth; if in Nidr,
will be a repository of virtues, will be endowed with wife and children, be bold, proud and
very affluent.
135-146. Effects of Ketu's Avasthas. If Ketu is in Sayan in Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, or
Kanya, there will be plenty of wealth; if Ketu is in Sayan in other Rasis, increased diseases
will follow. If Ketu is in Upavesan, the native will suffer from ulcers and will have fear from
enemies, windy diseases, snakes and thieves. Should Ketu be in Netrapani, the native will
contract eye diseases and will have fear from wicked people, snakes, enemies and people of
royal family. If Ketu is in Prakash, the native will be wealthy and righteous, will live in
foreign places, be enthusiastic and genuine and will serve the king; if in Gaman, will be
endowed with many sons and abundant wealth, be scholarly, virtuous, charitable and excellent
among men; if in Agaman, will incur many diseases, will face loss of wealth, will hurt
(others) with his teeth ('Danta Ghatin'), be a tale bearer and will blame others; if in Sabh, will
be garrulous, very proud, miserly, licentious and skilful in evil branches of learning; if in
Agam, will be a notorious sinner, will enter into litigations with his relatives, will be wicked
and troubled by diseases and enemies; if in Bhojan, will always be distressed with hunger,
penury and diseases and will roam all over the earth; if in Nritya Lips, will be distressed, due
to diseases, will have a floral mark on the eye (white of the pupil), will be impertinent and
wicked and will plan evils; if in Kautuk, will seek union with dancing females (prostitutes),
will suffer positional displacement, will take to evil paths and will roam all over; if in Nidr,
will be endowed with wealth and corns, will be virtuous and will spend his time sportively.
147. General Effects (up to Sloka 155). O Brahmin, if a benefic Grah is in Sayan, there will
be benefic effects at all times, according to the learned.
148. If a malefic is in Bhojan, everything will be destroyed and there is no need of a second
thought.
149. Should a malefic in Yuvati be in Nidr, auspicious effects will follow, provided, that there
is no Drishti from another malefic.
150. Declare without a second thought auspicious effects, following the location of a malefic
in Putr Bhava, but only with Nidr, or in Sayan.
151. Untimely death, due to royal wrath, will come to pass, if there is a malefic in Randhr
Bhava in Nidr, or in Sayan.
152. If in the case of a malefic in Randhr Bhava in Nidr, or Sayan there happens to be a
benefic Drishti, or the Yuti of a benefic, (untimely) death will be in the river Ganges, i.e.
Gangetic belt, shrines etc.
153. If there is a malefic in Karm in Sayan, or Bhojan, the native will face many miseries on
account of his own deeds.
154. O excellent of the Brahmins, doubtlessly a Raj Yog will come to pass, if Candr is in
Karm in Kautuk, or Prakash.
155. Thus the good and bad effects should be guessed, assessing the strength and weakness of
the Grahas, concerning all the Bhavas.
1. O Maharishi Parashar, you have earlier stated, that the Avasthas, or states of the Grahas are
to be considered in the context of the effects of the Grahas. Be so kind to tell me about this.
2. O excellent of Brahmins, various kinds of Avasthas of the Grahas have been expounded.
Out of these, I will give you the summary of Baal (infant) and other states of the Grahas.
3. Baal, Kumar, Yuv, Vriddh and Mrit Avastha (Baal Adi Avasthas). Infant, youthful,
adolescent, old and dead are the states of the Grahas, placed in the ascending order at the rate
of six degrees in odd Rasis. In the case of even Rasis this arrangement is in reverse order.
(Vriddh - Advanced, Mrit - In extremis)
4. Results. One fourth, half, full, negligible and nil are the grades of the results, due to a Grah
in infant, youthful, adolescent, old and dead Avasthas.
5. Awakening, Dreaming and Sleeping States. If a Grah is in its own Rasi, or in exaltation, it
is said to be in a state of awakening (alertness). In the Rasi of a friend, or of a neutral it is in
dreaming state, while in an enemy's Rasi, or in debilitation it is in a state of sleeping.
6. According to a Grah, being in Awakening, Dreaming, or Sleeping states, the results, due to
it will be full, medium, or nil.
7. Other Kinds of States. There are nine kinds of other Avasthas, viz. Dipt, Swasth, Pramudit,
Shanta, Din, Vikal, Duhkhit, Khal and Kop.
8-10. If a Grah is in its exaltation Rasi, it is in Dipt Avastha, if in its own Rasi, it is in Swasth,
if in a great friend's Rasi, it is in Pramudit, if in a friendly Rasi, it is in Shanta, if in a neutral
Rasi, it is in Din, if a Grah is yuti with a malefic, it is in Vikal, if is in an enemy's Rasi, it is in
Duhkhit, if in a great enemy's Rasi, it is in Khal and, if a Grah is being eclipsed by Surya, it is
in Kop. Depending on such a state of the Grah, the Bhava, occupied by it will obtain
corresponding effects.
11-18. Yet other Avasthas. Lajjit, Garvit, Kshudhit, Trushit, Mudit and Kshobhit are the other
kinds of Avasthas, due to the Grahas. Placed in Putr Bhava, if a Grah is associated with Rahu,
or Ketu, or with Surya, Sani, or Mangal, it is in Lajjit Avastha. If a Grah is in exaltation, or in
Mooltrikon, it is Garvit. If a Grah is in an enemy's Rasi, or yuti with an enemy, or receives a
Drishti from an enemy, or even, if a Grah is yuti with Sani, the Avastha is Kshudhit. If a Grah
is in a watery Rasi and receives a Drishti from a malefic, but does not receive a Drishti from a
benefic, the Avastha is called Trushit. If a Grah is in a friendly Rasi, or is yuti with, or
receives a Drishti from a benefic, or is yuti with Guru, it is said to be in Mudit Avastha. If a
Grah is yuti with Surya and receives a Drishti from, or is yuti with a malefic, or receives a
Drishti from an enemy, it is said to be in Kshobhit. The Bhavas, occupied by a Grah in
Kshudhit, or in Kshobhit, are destroyed.
19-23. The learned should estimate the effects, due to a Bhava, in the manner, cited above,
after ascertaining the strength and weakness. Weak Grahas cause reduction in good effects,
while stronger ones give greater effects. If a Grah, posited in Karm Bhava, is in Lajjit,
Kshudhit Avastha, or Kshobhit Avastha, the person will always be subjected to miseries. If a
Grah in Putr is in Lajjit, there will be destruction of progeny, or there will be only one
surviving child. Surely the wife of the native will die, if there is a Grah in Yuvati in Kshobhit,
or in Trushit Avastha.
24-29. Effects of Garvit, Mudit, Lajjit, Kshobhit, Kshudhit and Trushit Avastha. A Grah in
Garvit Avastha will cause happiness through new houses and gardens, regalhood, skill in arts,
financial gains at all times and improvement in business. A Grah in Mudit Avastha will give
residences, clothes, ornaments, happiness from lands and wife, happiness from relatives,
living in royal places, destruction of enemies and acquisition of wisdom and learning. A Grah
in Lajjit will give aversion to God, loss of intelligence, loss of child, interest in evil speeches
and listlessness in good things. A Grah in Kshobhit will give acute penury, evil disposition,
miseries, financial debacles, distress to feet and obstruction to income, due to royal wrath. A
Grah in Kshudhit will cause downfall, due to grief and passion, grief on account of relatives,
physical decline, troubles from enemies, financial distress, loss of physical strength and an
eclipsed mind, due to miseries. A Grah in Trushit Avastha will cause diseases through
association with females, leading over wicked deeds, loss of wealth, due to one's own men,
physical weakness, miseries, caused by evil people and decline of honour.
30-37. Calculation of Shayan Adi Avasthas. Now I will tell you of the Avasthas, viz. Shayan,
Upavesan, Netrapani, Prakash, Gaman, Agaman, Sabh, Agam, Bhojan, Nritya Lips, Kautuk
and Nidr and the Chesthas of such Avasthas. Note the number of the star, occupied by the
Grah, for which an Avastha is to be calculated. Multiply that number by the number, denoted
by the Grah (Surya 1 to Sani 7). The figure so arrived at should again be multiplied by the
number of the Navahs, where the Grah is in. Add to this the number of the birth asterism
(ruling star, the one, occupied by Candr), the number of Ghatis of birth and the number of
Rasis, Lagn gained from Mesh (Mesh 1, Vrishabh 2 and so forth). This figure should be
divided by 12 and the remainder will indicate the corresponding Avastha of the Grah. The
sub-state in the said Avastha can be found out in the following way. Multiply the figure
(Sayan 1 to Nidr 12), denoted by the Avastha concerned, by the same figure and increase it by
the figure, denoted by the Anka value for the first syllable of the native's personal name.
Divide the product so obtained by 12. The remainder thereof should be further increased by
constant additives of the Grahas in the following way: Surya 5, Candr 2, Mangal 2, Budh 3,
Guru 5, Sukr 3, Sani 3, Rahu (Ketu) 4. The product so arrived at should be divided by 3. In
the process of calculation, if it happens, that the remainder is 1, it is Drishti, if 2, it is Chesht
and, if 0, it is Vichesht.
Notes. Shayan Adi are of supreme importance, as compared to the other kinds of Avasthas.
In place of Navahs, given above, some translators interpret the word Ahs, as degree, occupied
by the Grah, which is obviously not correct. In this connection the reader's attention is drawn
to Balabhadr's Hora Ratna, Ch. 3, wherein the author, Balabhadr himself, gives an example
for Surya, being in the 7 th Navahs of Simh and thus he considered only 7, as multiplier. He
quotes Adhibhut Sagara, as his authority for calculation of Sayan Adi.
Agaman Avastha is known, as Gamanechch by some exponents.
Anka value is 1 for a, ka, cha, d a, dha, bha and va, 2 for i, kha, ja, dha, na, ma and sha, 3 for
u, ga, jha, ta, pa, ya and sa, 4 for e, gha, t a, tha, pha, ra and sa, 5 for o, ca, tha, da, ba, la and
ha.
38-39. Effects of Chesht etc. If the sub-state is Drishti in an Avastha, the results, being stated
for the Avastha, will be medium, the effects will be full in Chesht and negligible in Vichesht.
The good and bad effects of Grahas should be deciphered, based on the strength and weakness
of the Grahas. In exaltation the Grahas reveal effects in a pronounced manner, due to
Avasthas.
40-51. Effects of Surya' s Avasthas. If Surya is in Sayan Avastha, the native will incur
digestive deficiency, many diseases, stoutness of legs, bilious vitiation, ulcer in the anus and
heart strokes; if in Upavesan, will suffer poverty, will carry loads, will indulge in litigations,
be hard-hearted, wicked and will lose in his undertakings; if is in Netrapani, will always be
happy, wise, helpful to others, endowed with prowess and wealth, very happy and will gain
royal favours; if in Prakash, will be liberal in disposition, have plenty of wealth, be a
significant speaker in the assembly, will perform many meritorious acts, be greatly strong and
endowed with charming beauty; if in Gaman, will be disposed to live in foreign places, be
miserable, indolent, bereft of intelligence and wealth, be distressed, due to fear and will be
short-tempered; if in Agaman, will be interested in others' wives, be devoid of his own men,
be interested in movements and skilful in doing evil deeds, be dirty, ill-disposed and will be a
talebearer; if in Sabh, will be disposed to help others, be always endowed with wealth and
gems, be virtuous, endowed with lands, new houses and robes, be very strong, very
affectionate to his friends and very kindly disposed; if in Agam, will be distressed, due to
enemies, fickle-minded, evil-minded, emaciated, devoid of virtuous acts and intoxicated with
pride; if in Bhojan, will experience pains in joints, will lose money on account of others'
females, will have strength, declining off and on, be untruthful, will incur head-aches, eat
remnant food and will take to bad ways; if in Nritya Lips, will be honoured by the learned, be
a scholar, will have knowledge of poetry etc. and will be adored by kings on the earth; if is
Kautuk, will always be happy, will be endowed with Vedic Knowledge and will perform
Yagyas, will move amidst kings, have fear from enemies, will be charming-faced and be
endowed with knowledge of poetry; if in Nidr, will have a strong tendency towards being
drowsy, will live in foreign (distant) places, will incur harm to his wife and will face financial
destruction. Surya in Upavesan will make one an artisan, black in complexion, devoid of
learning and miserable. One will serve others. In Netrapani there will be all kinds of
happiness, if Surya is in Putr, Dharm, Karm, or Yuvati. In other Bhavas Netrapani of Surya
will give eye diseases and enmity with all. If Surya is in Prakash, the native will be
meritorious, religious and liberal, will enjoy pleasures, be equal to a prince and will enjoy the
status of Kuber, the God of wealth. However, the Prakash of Surya, placed in Yuvati, or Putr
will cause loss of the first child and will produce many litigations. If Surya is in Gaman, the
native will incur disease of the feet and will be very mean. If in Agaman, Surya in Vyaya, or
in Yuvati will destroy progeny and will give very limited wealth. If in Agam, Surya will give
many miseries, an ugly appearance and foolishness. However, he will give wealth. Surya in
Bhojan in Dharm will cause many hindrances to spiritual and religious undertakings. In other
Bhavas Surya in Bhojan will cause head and ear diseases, apart from joint pains. Though
Maharishi Parashar states, that the native with Surya in Kautuk Avastha will have fear from
enemies, Bal Bhadr exempts such evil effect for the Ari Bhava position. Surya in Kautuk in
other Bhavas will give a number of daughters, two wives, itch, excellence, liberality etc. If
Surya is in Nidr, the native will be predisposed to incur piles and elephantiasis, will
experience a lack of peace and he will be liable to lose his first child.
52-63. Effects of Candr's Avasthas. If Candr is in Sayan, the native will be honourable,
sluggish, given to sexual lust and he will face financial destruction; if in Upavesan, will be
troubled by diseases, be dull-witted, not endowed with mentionable wealth, will be hard-
hearted, will do unworthy acts and will steal others' wealth; if in Netrapani, will be troubled
by great diseases (long lasting in nature), be very garrulous, wicked and will indulge in bad
deeds. Should Candr be in Prakash, the native will be famous in the world, will have his
virtues exposed through royal patronage, will be surrounded by horses, elephants, females and
ornaments, will visit shrines. If Candr is in Gaman with decreasing rays, the native will be
sinful, cruel and always troubled by afflictions of sight. If Candr is in Gaman with increasing
rays, the native will be distressed, due to fear. If Candr is in Agaman, the native will be
honourable, will suffer diseases of the feet, will secretly indulge in sinful acts, will be poor
and devoid of intelligence and happiness; if in Sabh, will be eminent among men, honoured
by kings and kings of kings, will be very beautiful, will subdue the passion of women and will
be skilful in sexual acts, will be virtuous; if in Agam, will be garrulous and virtuous and, if the
said Candr is of dark fortnight, the native will have two wives, he will be sick, highly wicked
and violent; if in Bhojan, will be endowed with honour, conveyances, attendants, social status,
wife and daughters, provided Candr is Full 'Purna'; if in Bhojan and is of dark fortnight,
auspicious effects will fail to come; if in Nritya Lips and is endowed with (fortnightly)
strength, will be strong, will have knowledge of songs and will be a critic of beauty of things;
if in Nritya Lips and of dark fortnight, i.e. not endowed with strength, the person will be
sinful; if in Kautuk, the native will attain kingship, lordship over wealth and skill in sexual
acts and in sporting with harlots. Should waxing Candr, being yuti with Guru, be in Nidr, the
native will be quite eminent. If waxing Candr is in Nidr, but devoid of Guru's Yuti, the native
will lose his wealth on account of females and female jackals will be crying around his abode
(as though it were a cemetery).
64 75. Effects of the Avasthas of Mangal. If Mangal is in Sayan, the native will be troubled by
wounds, itch and ulcer. If Mangal is placed in Upavesan, the native will be strong, sinful,
untruthful, eminent, wealthy and bereft of virtues. If Mangal is placed in Lagn and happens to
be in Netrapani, there will be penury; if placed in other Bhavas, Netrapani will confer
rulership of a city. Should Mangal be in Prakash, the native will shine with virtues and will be
honoured by the king. Mangal in Prakash in Putr will cause loss of children and of wife. If
Mangal is in Prakash in Putr and happens to be there with Rahu, a severe (positional) fall will
descend on the native. Should Mangal be in Gaman, the native will be always roaming, will
have fear of multiple ulcers, will incur misunderstandings with females, will be afflicted by
boils, itches etc. and will incur financial decline. If Mangal happens to be in Agaman Avastha,
the native will be virtuous, endowed with precious gems, will adore a sharp sword, will walk
with the gait of an elephant, will destroy his enemies and will remove the miseries of his
people. If Mangal is placed in Sabh and happens to be in exaltation, the native will be skilful
in conducting wars, will hold the flag of righteousness aloft and will be wealthy; if Mangal
happens to be in Sabh in Putr, or Dharm, the native will be bereft of learning; if Mangal is in
Sabh in Vyaya, childlessness and no wife and no friends will result; if Mangal is in other
Bhavas in Sabh, the native will be a scholar in a king's court (poet laureate), be very wealthy,
honourable and charitable. If Mangal is in Agam, the native will be devoid of virtues and
good deeds, will be distressed by diseases, will acquire diseases of the root of the ears ('Karan
Mularogam' & 'Padamulam Urumulam' etc.) and severe gout pains, will be timid and will
befriend evil lot. If Mangal is with strength, while in Bhojan Avastha, the native will eat
sweet-food; if devoid of strength, will indulge in base acts and be dishonourable. If Mangal is
in Nritya Lips, the native will earn wealth through the king and will be endowed with fullness
of gold, diamonds and corals in his house; if in Kautuk, will be curious in disposition and will
be endowed with friends and sons; if in Kautuk and simultaneously exalted, will be honoured
by the king and the virtuous and will be virtuous himself; if in Nidr, will be short-tempered,
devoid of intelligence and wealth, will be wicked, fallen from virtuous path and troubled by
diseases. Should Mangal be in Upavesan in Lagn, the native will be extremely sinful and he
will incur several diseases, will be indigent and not peaceful. If Upavesan occurs for Mangal
in Dharm, the native will lose his whole wealth apart from his wife and progeny. Mangal in
Netrapani in Lagn will give poverty and will destroy the native's wife and progeny; if Mangal
is in Netrapani in other Bhavas, this confers on the native all kinds of wealth and happiness
from wife and children. The Dhan, or Yuvati position of Mangal in Netrapani will cause fear
from lions and snakes apart from giving earnings from lands. Furthermore the native's wife
will predecease him. Should Mangal be in Prakash in Putr, or in Yuvati, the native will lose
his wife and all children. If Mangal is placed in Putr in Prakash and is yuti with Sani, the
native will kill cows. Should Mangal be in Gaman in Lagn, the native will be active in his
assignments, will incur diseases of the joints, burning pains in the eyes and will obtain dental
afflictions and the like, he will have fear from dogs and will adore the guise of a female. In
other Bhavas Mangal in Gaman will bring royal favours, leadership and luxuries of life.
Mangal in Agaman will cause piles and diseases of the rectum. If Mangal is in Bhojan, or in
Sayan in Putr, or in Randhr, there will be untimely death for the native. In other Bhavas
Bhojan of Mangal will confer wealth. Should Mangal be in Nritya Lips and happens to be in
Lagn, Dhan, Yuvati, or Kami, the native will receive all kinds of happiness; there will be
miseries in abundance, if Mangal is in Nritya Lips and placed in Randhr, or Dharm, apart
from incurring untimely death. In other Bhavas Nritya Lips of Mangal will make the native
akin to Kuber. Mangal in Yuvati, or in Dharm in Kautuk will give several diseases and death
of the first child and wife. In other Bhavas Kautuk will confer scholarship, various kinds of
wealth, two wives and more female children. In Nidr Mangal in Lagn, Dhan, Sahaj, Dharm,
Karm, or Labh will give scholarship, foolishness and poverty. Putr, or Yuvati placement of
Mangal in Nidr will give many miseries and many male children. Should Rahu join Mangal in
Nidr in any Bhava, the native will have many wives, be miserable and will suffer from some
diseases on the surface of the feet.
76-86. Effects of Budh's Avasthas. Should Budh in Sayan be in Lagn, the native will be lame
and will have reddish eyes (like the black bee); if Budh is in Sayan in other Bhavas, the native
will be addicted to licentious (disregarding certain rules) pleasures and be wicked. If Budh is
in Upavesan in Lagn, the native will possess (the seven principle) virtues; if Budh in
Upavesan is in Lagn, receiving a Drishti from a malefic, or Drishtis from malefics, or is yuti
with malefics, penury will result; if Budh in Upavesan is in Lagn, receiving a Drishti from a
benefic, or Drishtis from benefics, or is yuti with benefics, financial happiness will follow. If
Budh is in Netrapani, the native will be devoid of learning, wisdom, well wishers and
satisfaction, but he will be honourable; if Budh is in Putr in Netrapani, the subject will be
bereft of happiness from wife and sons, will be endowed with (more) female children and will
gain abundant finance through royal patronage. If Budh is in Prakash, the native will be
charitable, merciful and meritorious, he will cross the boundaries of ocean in respect of many
branches of learning, he will be endowed with the great faculty of discrimination and will
destroy evil people; if in Gaman, will visit the courts of kings on many occasions and
Goddess Lakshmi will dwell in his abode; if in Agaman, the same effects, due to his being in
Gaman, will fructify; if in Sabh and happens to be in exaltation, will be affluent and
meritorious at all times, will be equal to Kuber, or will be a king, or a minister, will be
devoted to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, will be virtuous and will attain full enlightenment.
Should Budh be in Agam, the native will serve base men and will gain wealth thereby, will
have two sons and one fame bringing daughter. If Budh is in Bhojan, the native will face
financial losses through litigations, will physically lose on account of fear from the king, will
be fickle-minded and will be bereft of physical and conjugal felicity; if in Nritya Lips, will be
endowed with honour, conveyances, corals (gems etc.), sons, friends, prowess and recognition
in assembly, due to his scholarship; if Budh in Nritya Lips Avastha is in a malefic' s Rasi, the
native will be addicted to prostitutes and will long for licentious pleasures. If Budh is in
Kautuk in Lagn, the native will be skilful in music; if Budh is in Yuvati, or Randhr with
Kautuk, the native will be addicted to courtezans; if Budh in Kautuk is placed in Dharm, the
native will be meritorious and attain heavens after death. If Budh is in Nidr, the native will not
enjoy comfortable sleep, will be afflicted by neck, or neck joint 'Samadhi' diseases, will be
devoid of co-born, afflicted by miseries galore, will enter into litigations with his own men
and will lose wealth and honour.
87-98. Effects of Guru's Avasthas. If Guru is in Sayan, the native will be strong, but will
speak in whispers, he will be very tawny in complexion, will have prominent cheeks and will
have fear from enemies; if in Upavesan, will be garrulous and very proud, will be troubled by
the king and enemies and will have ulcers on the feet shanks, face and hands; if in Netrapani,
will be afflicted by diseases, be devoid of wealth, fond of music and dances, libidinous, tawny
in complexion and will be attached to people of other castes; if in Prakash, will enjoy virtues,
will be happy, splendourous and will visit holy places, devoted to Lord Krishna; if Guru in
Prakash is exalted, will attain greatness among men and will be equal to Kuber; if in Gaman,
will be adventurous, happy on account of friends, scholarly and endowed with Vedic learning
and with various kinds of wealth; if in Agaman, serving force, excellent women and the
goddess of wealth will never leave the native's abode; if in Sabh, will attain comparability
with Guru (God of speech) in the matter of speech, will be endowed with superior corals,
rubies and wealth, will be rich with elephants, horses and chariots and will be supremely
learned; if in Agam, will be endowed with various conveyances, honours, retinue (many
persons will take good care of him), children, wife, friends and learning, will be equal to a
king, extremely noble, fond of literature and will take to the path of the virtuous; if in Bhojan,
will always beget excellent food and horses, elephants and chariots, while Lakshmi, the
Goddess of Wealth, will never leave his house; if in Nritya Lips, will receive royal honours,
be wealthy, endowed with knowledge of moral law 'Dharma' and Tantra, will be supreme
among the learned and be a great grammarian; if in Kautuk, will be curious in disposition,
very rich, will shine, like Surya in his circles, be exceedingly kind, happy, honoured by the
kings, endowed with sons, wealth and just disposition, will be very strong and he will be a
scholar in the king's court; if in Nidr, will be foolish in all his undertakings, will suffer
irredeemable penury and will be devoid of righteous acts.
99-1 10. Effects of Sukr's Avasthas. If Sukr is in Sayan, the native, although strong, will incur
dental disease, he will be very short-tempered, bereft of wealth, will seek union with
courtezans and be licentious; if in Upavesan, will be endowed with a multitude of nine gems
('Navamin Vraja') and golden ornaments, be ever happy, will destroy enemies and will be
honoured by the king, will have highly increased honours; if in Netrapani in Lagn, Yuvati, or
Karm, there will be loss of wealth on account of afflictions of the sense of sight (heavy
medical expenses, due to severe eye diseases); if Netrapani occurs, when Sukr is in other
Bhavas, the native will own large houses. Should Sukr be in Prakash in its own Rasi, in its
exaltation Rasi, or in a friendly Rasi, the native will sport, like a lofty elephant, will be equal
to a king and be skilful in poetry and music. If Sukr is in Gaman, the native will not have a
long-living mother, will lament over separation from his own people and will have fear from
enemies; if in Agaman, will command abundant wealth, will undertake to visit superior
shrines, will be ever enthusiastic and will contract diseases of the hand and foot; if in Sabh,
will earn eminence in the king's court, will be very virtuous, will destroy enemies, be equal to
Kuber in wealth, will be charitable, will ride on horses and will be excellent among men; if in
Agam, there will be no advent of wealth, but there will be troubles from enemies, separation
from children and relatives, diseases and lack of pleasures from the wife. Should Sukr be in
Bhojan, the native will be distressed, due to hunger, diseases and many kinds of fear from
enemies; if Sukr is in Kanya in Bhojan, the native will be very rich and will be honoured by
scholars. If Sukr is in Nritya Lips, the native will be skilful in literature and intelligent, will
play musical instruments, like lute, tabla etc., be meritorious and very affluent; if in Kautuk,
will be equal to Lord Indra, will attain greatness in the assembly, be learned and will have
Lakshmi always dwelling in his abode; if in Nidr, will be interested in serving others, will
blame others, be heroic, garrulous and will be wandering all over the earth.
1 1 1-122. Effects of Sani's Avasthas. If Sani is in Sayan, the native will be troubled by hunger
and thirst, will incur diseases in boyhood and later on he will become wealthy; if in Upavesan,
will be troubled greatly by enemies, will contract dangers, will have ulcers all over the body,
will be self-respected and will be punished by the king; if in Netrapani, will be endowed with
a charming female, wealth, royal favour and friends, will have knowledge of many arts and
will be an eloquent speaker; if in Prakash, will be very virtuous, very wealthy, intelligent,
sportive, splendourous, merciful and devoted to Lord Shiva; if in Gaman, will be very rich
and endowed with sons, will grab enemy's lands and will be a scholar at royal court; if in
Agaman, will be akin to a donkey (foolish) and bereft of happiness from wife and children,
will always roam pitiably without anybody's patronage; if in Sabh, the native will have
surprising possessions of abundant precious stones and gold, will be endowed with great
judicial (political) knowledge and will be extremely brilliant; if in Agam, will incur diseases
and will not be skilful in earning royal patronage; if in Bhojan, will enjoy tastes of food, will
be weak-sighted and will be fickle-minded, due to mental delusion; if in Nritya Lips, will be
righteous, extremely opulent, honoured by the king and brave, heroic in the field of war; if in
Kautuk, will be endowed with lands and wealth, will be happy, endowed with pleasures
through charming females and learned in poetry, arts etc.; if in Nidr, will be rich, endowed
with charming virtues and valorous, will destroy even fierce enemies and will be skilful in
seeking pleasures through harlots.
123-134. Effects of Rahu's Avasthas. If Rahu is in Sayan, the native will experience miseries
in abundance, but, if Rahu in Sayan is placed in Vrishabh, Mithun, Kanya, or Mesh, the native
will be endowed with wealth and grains. If Rahu is in Upavesan, the native will be distressed,
due to ulcers, will be endowed with royal association, be highly honourable and ever devoid
of financial happiness; if in Netrapani, will be troubled by eye diseases, will have fear from
wicked people, snakes and thieves and will incur financial decline; if in Prakash, will acquire
a high position, will perform auspicious acts and will obtain elevation of his financial state,
will be highly virtuous, a chief in the king's court, charming, like freshly formed clouds (that
will cause soon rain) and will be very prosperous in foreign places; if in Gaman, will be
endowed with numerous children, be scholarly, wealthy, charitable and honoured by the king;
if in Agaman, will be very irritable, bereft of intelligence and wealth, crooked, miserly and
libidinous; if in Sabh, will be scholarly, miserly and endowed with many virtues, wealth and
happiness; if in Agam, will be always mentally distressed, will have fear from enemies and
litigations with enemies, be bereft of his own men, will face financial destruction and will be
crafty and emaciated; if in Bhojan, will be distressed without food and dull-witted, will not be
bold in his acts and will be bereft of conjugal and progenic happiness; if in Nritya Lips, will
contract a serious disease, which seems difficult to subdue, will have afflicted eyes and will
have fear from enemies, will decline financially and righteously; if in Kautuk, will be devoid
of a position (place), be interested in others' females and will steal others' wealth; if in Nidr,
will be a repository of virtues, will be endowed with wife and children, be bold, proud and
very affluent.
135-146. Effects of Ketu's Avasthas. If Ketu is in Sayan in Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, or
Kanya, there will be plenty of wealth; if Ketu is in Sayan in other Rasis, increased diseases
will follow. If Ketu is in Upavesan, the native will suffer from ulcers and will have fear from
enemies, windy diseases, snakes and thieves. Should Ketu be in Netrapani, the native will
contract eye diseases and will have fear from wicked people, snakes, enemies and people of
royal family. If Ketu is in Prakash, the native will be wealthy and righteous, will live in
foreign places, be enthusiastic and genuine and will serve the king; if in Gaman, will be
endowed with many sons and abundant wealth, be scholarly, virtuous, charitable and excellent
among men; if in Agaman, will incur many diseases, will face loss of wealth, will hurt
(others) with his teeth ('Danta Ghatin'), be a tale bearer and will blame others; if in Sabh, will
be garrulous, very proud, miserly, licentious and skilful in evil branches of learning; if in
Agam, will be a notorious sinner, will enter into litigations with his relatives, will be wicked
and troubled by diseases and enemies; if in Bhojan, will always be distressed with hunger,
penury and diseases and will roam all over the earth; if in Nritya Lips, will be distressed, due
to diseases, will have a floral mark on the eye (white of the pupil), will be impertinent and
wicked and will plan evils; if in Kautuk, will seek union with dancing females (prostitutes),
will suffer positional displacement, will take to evil paths and will roam all over; if in Nidr,
will be endowed with wealth and corns, will be virtuous and will spend his time sportively.
147. General Effects (up to Sloka 155). O Brahmin, if a benefic Grah is in Sayan, there will
be benefic effects at all times, according to the learned.
148. If a malefic is in Bhojan, everything will be destroyed and there is no need of a second
thought.
149. Should a malefic in Yuvati be in Nidr, auspicious effects will follow, provided, that there
is no Drishti from another malefic.
150. Declare without a second thought auspicious effects, following the location of a malefic
in Putr Bhava, but only with Nidr, or in Sayan.
151. Untimely death, due to royal wrath, will come to pass, if there is a malefic in Randhr
Bhava in Nidr, or in Sayan.
152. If in the case of a malefic in Randhr Bhava in Nidr, or Sayan there happens to be a
benefic Drishti, or the Yuti of a benefic, (untimely) death will be in the river Ganges, i.e.
Gangetic belt, shrines etc.
153. If there is a malefic in Karm in Sayan, or Bhojan, the native will face many miseries on
account of his own deeds.
154. O excellent of the Brahmins, doubtlessly a Raj Yog will come to pass, if Candr is in
Karm in Kautuk, or Prakash.
155. Thus the good and bad effects should be guessed, assessing the strength and weakness of
the Grahas, concerning all the Bhavas.
Re: Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra
Ch. 46. Dashas of Grahas
1. Maitreya said. O Venerable Maharishi Parashar! You are omniscient. There is no subject,
with which you are not conversant. Therefore now please favour me with guidance about the
different kinds of Dashas (periods) of the various Grahas.
2-5. Maharishi Parashar replied. O Brahmin! Dashas are of many kinds. Amongst them
Vimshottari is the most appropriate for the general populace. But the other Dashas, followed
in special cases, are Astottari, Shodshottari, Dwadashottari, Panchottari, Shatabdik,
Chaturashiti-sama, Dwisaptati-sama, Shastihayani, Shat-trimshat-sama. Our ancients have
described these different kinds of Dashas, based on Nakshatras.
6-11. O Brahmin! Some Maharishis have made a mention of Kala and Chakr Dasha, but they
have recognized the Kala Chakr Dasha, as supreme. The other kinds of Dashas, propagated by
the sages, are Char, Sthir, Kendr, Karak, Brahma Grah, Manduk, Shul, Yogardh, Drig,
Trikon, Rasi, Panchswara, Yogini, Pind, Nausargik, Asht Varg, Sandhya, Pachak, Tara etc.
But in our view all these Dashas are not appropriate.
Vimshottari
12-14. Beginning from Kritika, the Lords of Dashas are Surya, Candr, Mangal, Rahu, Guru,
Sani, Budh, Ketu and Sukr in that order. Thus, if the Nakshatras from Kritika to the Janm
Nakshatr are divided by nine, the remainder will signify the Lord of the commencing Dasha.
The remaining Dashas will be of the Grahas in the order, given above. In Kali Yuga the
natural life-span of a human being is generally taken, as 120 years. Therefore Vimshottari
Dasha is considered to be the most appropriate and the best of all Dashas.
15. The periods of Dashas of Surya, Candr, Mangal, Rahu, Guru, Sani, Budh, Ketu and Sukr
are 6, 10, 7, 18, 16, 19, 17, 7 and 20 in that order.
16. To find out the remainder of the Dasha, operating at the time of birth, first find out the
expired portion of the Dasha of the concerned Grah. This is done, as follows. Multiply the
Dasha period of the Grah concerned by the period of the stay of Candr in Janm Nakshatr, that
has expired and divide that amount by the total period of the stay of Candr in that Nakshatr.
The figure in years, months etc. so arrived at will be the expired period of the Dasha. If this
figure is deducted from the total period of the Dasha, we will get the balance of Dasha at the
time of birth.
Ashtottari
17-20. Maharishi Parashar said. O Brahmin, the sages have recommended the adoption of
Ashtottari, when Rahu not being in Lagn, in any other Kendr, or Trikon to the Lord of the
Lagn. From 4 Nakshatras from Ardra commences the Dasha of Surya, from 3 after that begins
the Dasha of Candr, 4 after that will bring the Dasha of Mangal, 3 after that the Lord of Dasha
will be Budh, 4 therefrom will have Sani, as the Dasha Lord, 3 thereafter the Lord will be
Guru, Rahu will be the Lord of the Dasha 4 Nakshatras after that and then Sukr will take over
the lordship of the Dasha 3 Nakshatras from the last one mentioned above. The Lord of the
Dasha at birth will be determined by counting in this order up to the Janm Nakshatr. The
duration of Ashtottari Dasha for Surya, Candr, Mangal, Budh, Sani, Guru, Rahu and Sukr are
6, 15, 8, 17, 10, 19, 12 and 21 in that order. Thus in this Dasha system only 8 Grahas play the
role of Dasha Lords, Ketu having been denied this privilege.
21-22. The Dashas of the various Grahas have been specified above. In the case of malefic
Grahas the Dasha span of one Nakshatr is Vi of the Dasha of the Grah. It is l/3 rd in the case of
benefics. Thus the expired portion of the Dasha is calculated, according to the method,
followed for Vimshottari Dasha, by multiplying the Bhayat, i.e. the expired period of the stay
of Candr in the Janm Nakshatr, by the Dasha portion of the Janm Nakshatr and dividing it by
Bhabhog, i.e. the total period of the stay of Candr in the Janm Nakshatr. Then the balance of
Dasha at birth can also be ascertained. If Uttarashadha happens to be the Janm Nakshatr, the
duration of its first three Padas is taken, as Bhabhog and the Dasha calculations should be
done accordingly. The Dasha and calculations for Abhijit Nakshatr are done by taking the 4 th
Pad of Uttarashadha plus the 15 th part of the beginning of Shravan. For Shravan the Bhabhog
would be the total of its duration in Ghatikas minus the 1/1 5 th part of the beginning of
Shravan.
Shodshottari
23. It will be advisable to adopt the Shodshottari, if the birth is in the day in Krishna Paksh
(dark half of the month), or at night in Shukla Paksh (bright half).
24-26. The Dasha may be adopted, when the Lagn is in the Hora of Candr with birth in the
Krishna Paksh, or, when Lagn is in the Hora of Surya with birth in the Shukla Paksh. Count
the number of Nakshatras from Pushya to the Janm Nakshatr. Divide this number by 8. The
remainder will indicate the Dashas of Surya, Mangal, Guru, Sani, Ketu, Candr, Budh and
Sukr. The Dashas of the above Grahas are of 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 years.
Dwadashottari
27-28. This Dasha system will be appropriate for one, whose Lagn is in the Navahs of Sukr.
Count from Janm Nakshatr to Revati. Divide this number by 8. The remainder will indicate
the Dasha of the Grah concerned. The Dasha order is Surya, Guru, Ketu, Budh, Rahu,
Mangal, Sani, Candr. The Dashas will be of 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 21 years of the
Grahas.
Panchottari
(29-30) This Dasha is considered suitable for those, whose Lagn is Kark and also in the Kark
Dvadashahs. Count from Anuradha up to the Janm Nakshatr and divide the number by 7. The
remainder will indicate the Dasha. The order of the Dasha Lords is Surya, Budh, Sani,
Mangal, Sukr, Candr and Guru. The Dashas of the Grahas are 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18
years.
Shatabdik
(31-32) This Dasha system has been considered appropriate, if Lagn is Vargottama. This
happens, when Lagn in the Rasi Kundali and the Navahs Lagn are in the same Rasi.
(33-34) Count from Revati to the Janm Nakshatr and divide this number by seven. The
remainder will indicate the Lords of Dashas in this order: Surya, Candr, Sukr, Budh, Guru,
Mangal and Sani. Their Dashas will be of 5, 5, 10, 10, 20, 20 and 30 years.
Chaturashiti-sama
35-36. Chaturashiti-sama Dasha is considered appropriate in cases, where the Karm's Lord is
placed in Karm. Count from Swati to the Janm Nakshatr and divide this number by 7. The
remainder will indicate the Dasha Lords in the following order: Surya, Candr, Mangal, Budh,
Guru, Sukr and Sani. The Dasha period of each Grah is 12 years.
Dwisaptati-sama
37-39. This Dasha system is considered suitable in cases, where the Lord of Lagn is in Lagn,
or in Yuvati. Count from Mul to the Janm Nakshatr and divide the number by 8. The
remainder will determine the Dasha Lords in the following order: Surya, Candr, Mangal,
Budh, Guru, Sukr, Sani and Rahu. In this Dasha system all the eight Grahas have Dashas of 9
years each.
Shastihayani
40-41. This Dasha may be adopted in cases, where Surya is posited in Lagn. The order of
Dasha Lords in this system is, as follows: Guru, Surya, Mangal, Candr, Budh, Sukr, Sani and
Rahu. The following shows the Nakshatras, falling under the various Dasha Lords. The
Dashas of Guru, Surya and Mangal are of 10 years. The remaining Grahas have Dashas of 6
years each. Guru (Ashvini, Bharani, Kritika, Punarvasu), Surya (Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra,
UAshadha), Mangal (Pushya, Aslesha, Magha, Revati), Candr (P.Phalguni, U.Phalguni,
Hast), Budh (Swati, Vishakah, Anuradha), Sukr (Jyeshtha, Mul, P. Ashadha), Sani (Abhijit,
Shravan, Dhanishtha), Rahu (Shatabhisha, P.Bhadra, U.Bhadra).
Shat-trimshat-sama
42-43. Count from Shravan to the Janm Nakshatr and divide the number by 8. The remainder
1 etc. will indicate the Dasha Lords, whose order will be, as follows: Candr, Surya, Guru,
Mangal, Budh, Sani, Sukr and Rahu. Their Dashas will be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 years. If the
birth is during the day and Lagn is in the Hora of Surya and, if the birth is at night and Lagn is
in the Hora of Candr, adoption of this system would be preferable.
Kaal
44-49. 5 Ghatikas before the sight of the semi-disk of the setting Surya and 5 Ghatikas after
that and 5 Ghatikas before and after the rising of Surya, that is 10 Ghatikas in the evening and
10 Ghatikas in the morning, respectively. The total period of both these Sandhyas (twilight) is
said to be 20 Ghatikas. The 20 Ghatikas of the night have been given the name Purna and the
20 Ghatikas of the day have been given the name Mugdha. The Sandhya at the time of sunrise
is called Khanda and the Sandhya at the time of sunset is said to be Sudh. Both of these
Sandhyas are of 10 Ghatikas each. If the birth is in Purna, or Mugdha, its past Ghatikas should
be multiplied by 2 and the product should be divided by 15. The figure so arrived at should be
converted into years, months etc. By multiplying it by the serial number of Surya and other
Grahas in their normal order, we will get the Kaal Dasha of these Grahas. If the birth is during
Sandhya, then its past Ghatikas should be multiplied by 4 and the product divided by 15. The
figure so arrived at in terms of years, months etc. should be multiplied by the serial number of
Surya and the other Grahas to get the Kaal Dasha of all the nine Grahas.
Chakr
50-5 1 . If the birth is at night, the Dasha will commence from Lagn Rasi. If the birth is during
the day, the Dasha will start from the Rasi, in which the Lord of Lagn is placed. If the birth is
during Sandhya, the Dasha will begin from the Rasi of the second Bhava. The Dasha of each
Rasi is 10 years. As it is the Dasha system of the 12 Rasis in the Zodiac, it has been named, as
Chakr Dasha.
Kaal Chakr
52-53. Maharishi Parashar said. O Brahmin! Now, after making obedience to Lord Shiva, I
shall describe the Kala Chakr Dasha. Whatever was related by Lord Shiva to Goddess Parvati,
is being explained by me for the use of sages to be utilized for the welfare of the people.
54-55. By drawing vertical and horizontal lines, prepare 2 Kundalis, Savya and Apsavya, of
12 apartments (Kosthas) each. From the second Kostha in each Kundali fix the Rasis Mesh,
Vrishabh, Mithun, Kark, Simh, Kanya, Tula, Vrischik, Dhanu, Makar, Kumbh, Meen. Then
Nakshatras may be incorporated in the manner, indicated hereafter. These Kundalis,
indicative of the 12 Rasis, are called Kala Chakr.
56-58. Write Ashvini, Bharani and Kritika in the Savya Chakr and Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra
in the Apsavya. Then incorporate the three following Nakshatras, Punarvasu, Pushya and
Aslesha in the Savya and Magha, Purvaphalguni and Uttaraphalguni in the Apsavya. Then
incorporate the three following, Hast, Chitra and Swati in the Savya and Vishakah, Anuradha
and Jyeshtha in the Apsavya. Then incorporate Mul, Purvashadha and Uttarashadha in the
Savya and Shravan, Dhanishtha and Shatabhisha in the Apsavya. Finally incorporate the last
three Nakshatras, Purvabhadrapad, Uttarabhadrapad and Revati in the Savya Chakr. Now
there will be 15 Nakshatras in the Savya and 12 Nakshatras in the Apsavya, (because for the
12 Rasis there are 12 Padas of 3 Nakshatras, the Navahsas). The Padas of Ashvini, Punarvasu,
Hast, Mul, Purvabhadrapad, Kritika, Aslesha, Swati, Uttarashadha and Revati of the Savya
should be reckoned in the same manner, as the Padas of Ashvini.
59. Now I shall describe in detail, how the Deha and Jiva should be reckoned in the Padas
(quarters) of the Nakshatras.
60. In the first Pad of Ashvini Mesh is indicative of Deha (body) and Dhanu is indicative of
Jiva (life). And the Lords of Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, Kark, Simh, Kanya, Tula, Vrischik and
Dhanu are Lords of the Dashas in the order, as described before.
61. In the second Pad of Ashvini Makar is Deha and Mithun is Jiva and the Lords of the nine
Rasis from Makar to Mithun are Lords of the Dashas.
62. In the third Pad of the ten Nakshatras, beginning from Ashvini, Vrishabh is Deha and
Mithun is Jiva. The Lords of the Rasis Vrishabh, Mesh, Meen, Kumbh, Makar, Dhanu, Mesh,
Vrishabh and Mithun are Lords of the Dashas in that order.
63-64. For the 4* Pad of the 10 Nakshatras, beginning from Ashvini, Kark is Deha and Meen
is Jiva and the Lords of the nine Rasis from Kark to Meen are the Lords of Dashas.
65. In the four Padas of the 5 Nakshatras, Bharani, Pushya, Chitra, Purvashadha and
Uttarabhadrapad, Deha and Jiva are the same, as for Bharani.
66. In the first Pad of Bharani Vrischik is Deha and Meen is Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis
Vrischik, Tula, Kanya, Kark, Simh, Mithun, Vrishabh, Mesh and Meen are the Lords of
Dashas in this order.
67. In the 2 nd Pad of Bharani Kumbh is Deha and Kanya is Jiva and the Lords of Kumbh,
Makar, Dhanu, Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, Kark, Simh and Kanya are the Lords of Dashas in
that order.
68. In the 3 rd Pad of Bharani Tula is Deha and Kanya is Jiva and Lords of the Rasis Tula,
Vrischik, Dhanu, Makar, Kumbh, Meen, Vrischik, Tula and Kanya are the Dasha Lords in
this order.
69. In the 4 th Pad of Bharani Kark is Deha and Kumbh is Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis Kark,
Simh, Mithun, Vrishabh, Mesh, Meen, Kumbh, Makar and Dhanu are the Dasha Lords in this
order.
71-72. O Brahmin! I have thus given you the description of Savya Chakr. Now I shall give the
description of Apsavya Chakr. Prepare a similar chart of 12 apartments and from the 2 nd
apartment onwards place the Rasis from Vrischik onwards in the reverse order. In this chart
Deha and Jiva would be the same for Rohini, Magha, Vishakah and Shravan, as for Rohini.
73-76. In the first Pad of Rohini Kark is Deha and Dhanu is Jiva. The Lords of the Rasis
Dhanu, Makar, Kumbh, Meen, Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, Simh and Tula will be the Dasha
Lords in this order. In the 2 nd Tula will be Deha and Kanya the Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis
Kanya, Tula, Vrischik, Meen, Kumbh, Makar, Dhanu, Vrischik and Vrischik will be the
Dasha Lords. In the 3 rd Kumbh will be Deha and Kanya Jiva. The Lords of the Rasis Kanya,
Simh, Kark, Mithun, Vrishabh, Mesh, Dhanu, Makar and Kumbh will be the Dasha Lords. In
the 4 th Vrischik will be Deha and Meen Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis Meen, Mesh,
Vrishabh, Mithun, Simh, Kark, Kanya, Tula and Vrischik will be the Lords.
77. In the 4 Padas of the Apsavya Nakshatras Mrigashira, Ardra, Purvaphalguni,
Uttaraphalguni, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Dhanishtha and Shatabhisha the Deha and Jiva and the
Dasha Lords will be the same, as for Mrigashira.
78-81. In the first Pad of Mrigashira Kark is Deha and Meen is Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis
Meen, Kumbh, Makar, Dhanu, Vrischik, Tula, Kanya, Simh and Kark will be the Dasha Lords
in this order. In the 2 nd Vrishabh is Deha and Mithun is Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis
Mithun, Vrishabh, Mesh, Dhanu, Makar, Kumbh, Meen, Mesh and Vrishabh will be the
Dasha Lords. In the 3 rd Makar is Deha and Mithun is Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis Mithun,
Simh, Kark, Kanya, Tula, Vrischik, Meen, Kumbh and Makar will be the Dasha Lords. In the
4 th Mesh will be Deha and Dhanu Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis Dhanu, Vrischik, Tula,
Kanya, Simh, Kark, Mithun, Vrishabh and Mesh will be the Dasha Lords.
82. Maharishi Parashar said. O Brahmin! The description of the Deha and Jiva of the Padas of
the Apsavya Nakshatras and the Dasha Lords is the same, as narrated by Lord Mahadeva to
Goddess Parvati.
83. Maitreya said. O Venerable Maharishi Parashar! Now please guide me about the Dasha
spans of the Dasha Lords, described by you. Please also demonstrate, how the commencement
of the Dasha, its expired and the remaining periods at the birth are to be calculated.
84. Maharishi Parashar said. 5, 21, 7, 9, 10, 16 and 4 years are the Dasha spans of Surya,
Candr, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Sukr and Sani.
85-86. The span of life of a person is determined from the Padas (Ahsas) of the Nakshatr at
the time of birth, or the time of query and the years allotted to the 9 Rasis, commencing from
it (the Pad of the Nakshatr). Some sages are of the view, that the person will enjoy full span of
life (Purna Ayu), if his birth is at the commencement of the Padas, will have middle span of
life (Madhaya Ayu), if the birth is in the middle of the Padas and short span of life ('Alap
Ayu'), or will face death-like sufferings, if the birth is at the end of the Padas of the Nakshatr.
87-88. According to this principle, we should be acquainted with the Padas of the Nakshatras.
Now I shall tell you, how the calculations are made, according to the proportion of the Padas
of a Nakshatr. The number of Ashvini etc., whichever may be the past Nakshatras, should be
divided by 3. Thereafter the remainder should be multiplied by 4. To the figure so made
available the Pad of the present Nakshatr should be added. The product will be the Navahs
from Mesh onwards.
89. The number of years (Purna Ayu) are, as under. For the Ahs in Mesh 100 years, in
Vrishabh 85 years, in Mithun 83 years, in Kark 86 years. The number of years will be the
same for Rasis, situated the 5 th and 9 th to them.
90-91. Multiply the past Ghatikas, Palas etc. of the Pad of the Nakshatr, in which a person is
born, by the existing Dasha years and divide it by 15. The result will indicate the expired
period of the Dasha in years, months etc. By deducting it from the total number of years
allotted, we get the balance of Dasha at birth. The Dasha should be taken, as commencing
from that Rasi.
92. Multiply the past Ghatikas, Palas etc. of the present Pad of the Nakshatr by the number of
years and divide the product by the fourth part of Bhabhog. The years etc. so obtained may
then be deducted from the total Dasha period. The result will be the balance of Dasha at birth
in years, months etc.
93. The past Kalas (minutes) of the Navahs, in which Candr may be placed, should be
multiplied by the years, allotted to the Dasha and the product should be divided by 200. The
resulting years etc. will be the expired portion of the Dasha. By deducting them from the total
number of years the balance of the Dasha at birth is obtained.
94-95. In the Savya Chakr the first Ahs is called Deha and the last Jiva. The opposite is the
case in the Apsavya Chakr. Therefore the calculations should be based on the Deha etc. in the
Savya Chakr and on the Jiva etc. in Apsavya.
We give below the Savya and Apsavya Kaal Chakr Charts. For Example. The birth is in
Mrigashira 4 th Pad. It is in the Apsavya Kaal Chakr. The Lord of Deha is Mangal and that of
Jiva is Guru. The Bhabhog of Mrigashira is 59/31 (59 Ghatikas 31 Palas) and Bhayat is 58/15
(58 Ghatikas 15 Palas). Vi of the Bhabhog comes to 14/52/44. That would be the value of one
Pad. Multiplying this by 3 will get Ghatikas of 3 Padas, namely 44/38/15. Deducting this from
Bhayat, the past Ghatikas, Palas etc. of the 4 th Pad will be 13/36/45. The full Dasha years are
100. Multiplying this by 13/36/45 we get 1300/3600/4500 = 1361/15. This divided by 15 will
give the expired period at birth, namely 90 years and 9 months. See the Kaal Chakr. There we
count from Jiva etc. to Deha. In the 4 th Pad of Mrigashira Jiva is in Dhanu and Deha in Mesh.
Therefore, by deducting the total of years from Dhanu to Mithun, namely 77, from 90 years 9
months, we get the expired period of Vrishabh, namely 13 years and 9 months. By deducting
this from the present 16 years of Sukr, we will get 2 years and 3 months, as the balance of
Dasha at birth. Accordingly, like Vimshottari Dasha, the order of Dasha will be Vrishabh,
Mesh, Dhanu, Vrischik etc.
For Example. Suppose, that at the time of birth of a person in Kritika Nakshatr the longitude
of Candr (Candr Spast) is l r 4°50'. This converted into Kalas will be 2090 at birth. The Dasha
should be taken, as commencing from that. Divide the Kalas by 800 (1 Nakshatr). The result
will be the 2 nd Nakshatr, namely Bharini and the remainder will be 490. These will be the past
Kalas of Kritika. There are 200 Kalas in one Pad (Navahs). Divide 490, the past Kalas of
Kritika, by 200. We will then get 2, as past Padas and the remainder 90 will represent the past
Kalas of the present Nakshatr. By multiplying this by 83, the Dasha years, we will get 7470,
which, divided by 200, will indicate the expired portion of the Dasha, as 37 years, 4 months
and 6 days. By deducting the years of Dehahs, commencing from Vrishabh, in the order
Vrishabh, Mesh, Meen, Kumbh (16+7+10+4 = 37), we will get years, 4 months and 6 days.
This will be the expired portion of Makar. Deducting this from 4, the Dasha period of Makar,
we get the balance of the Dasha of Makar, namely 3 years, 7 months and 24 days. See in this
connection the Savya Kaal Chakr.
Gati of Rasis in the Kaal Chakr
96-98. There are three kinds of movements (Gati) of the Rasis in the Kaal Chakr, namely
Manduki, Markati and Simhavlokan. The movement of one Rasi by jumping over one Rasi is
known, as Manduki Gati. Backward movement to the previous Rasi is called Markati Gati.
The movement of a Rasi to the 5 th and 9 th Rasi is said to be Simhavlokan.
99-100. Movement from Kanya to Kark and from Simh to Mithun is Manduki Gati.
Movement from Simh to Kark is Markati Gati. Movement from Meen to Vrischik and from
Dhanu to Mesh is called Simhavlokan Gati.
Effects of Dashas of Rasis, as a Result of these Gati
101-102. The effects of the Dasha of the Rasis with Manduki Gati in the Savya Chakr are
distress to friends, relations, parents and elders and there is likely to be cause for trouble from
poison, weapons, thieves and enemies. In the Manduki Dasha of the Gati of a Rasi from Simh
to Mithun there is the likelihood of the death of the mother, or self, trouble from Government
and possibility of brain fever.
103. The effects of the Dasha of Rasi with Markati Gati in the Savya Chakr are loss of wealth,
agricultural products and animals, death of father, or an elderly close relation and feeling of
lethargy.
104-105. The effects of the Dasha of the Rasis with Simhavlokan Gati in the Savya Chakr are
possibility of injury from animals, loss of amity with friends, distress to near relations,
drowning in a well, fall from animals, possibility of harm from poison, weapons and diseases
and destruction of residential dwelling.
106-108. In the Dasha of the Rasis with the Manduki Gati in the Apsavya Chakr the effects
will be distress to wife and conditions, loss of children, possibility of feverish conditions and
loss of position. In the Dasha of the Rasis with the Markati Gati there may be danger from
watery places, loss of position, distress from father, punishment from Government and
wandering in the forests; with the Simhavlokan there may be destruction of the dwelling and
death of father etc.
109-1 11. If the movement is from Meen to Vrischik, the native may suffer from fever; if from
Kanya to Kark, there may be loss of brothers and kinsmen; if from Simh to Mithun, there may
be ill health of the wife; if from Simh to Kark, the native may die; if from Dhanu to Mesh,
there may be death of uncles and similar relations. If the Rasi is yuti with a malefic, adverse
conditions may be expected in the Dasha of the Rasi. Favourable effects will be felt in its
Dasha, if the Rasi is yuti with a benefic.
112-113. O Brahmin! In the Kaal Chakr Dasha favourable and unfavourable effects may be
predicted, after taking into account the directions of the Rasis and Grahas.
1 14-119. If the movement is from Kanya to Kark, good results are realized in places, located
in the East and at that time journeys to the places in the North prove fruitful. Unfavourable
effects will be felt in places, located in the West and the South. It will be advisable not to
undertake journeys in those directions in the Dasha of these Rasis. If the movement is from
Simh to Mithun, no journey should be undertaken to places, located in the East. However, the
journeys to the South-West will prove fruitful in the Dasha of those Rasis. If the movement is
from Kark to Simh, journeys during that period to the South will prove unfavourable and
result in loss and the native has to return from the South to the West. If the movement is from
Meen to Vrischik, there will distress, if the native goes to the North. The same would happen,
if the movement is from Dhanu to Makar. There may be ill health, imprisonment, or death, if
the movement is from Dhanu to Mesh. There may be gains, comforts and property and
marriage, if the movement is from Dhanu to Vrischik. It will not be advisable to undertake
journeys to the West during the related period, if the movement is from Simh to Kark.
Favourable results should be predicted, if the Rasis are yuti with benefics and adverse, if the
Rasis are yuti with malefics.
120-122. According to the above-mentioned Kaal Chakr, the person, born in the Ahsas of the
various Rasis, will be, as under. Mesh Ahs brave and a thief, Vrishabh wealthy, Mithun
learned, Kark king, Simh respected by king, Kanya learned, Tula minister, or adviser, Dhanu
sinful, Kumbh businessman, Meen wealthy.
123-128. If the Deha, or Jiva Rasis are yuti with Surya, Mangal, Sani, or Rahu, the native will
die. Worse results may be expected, if the Deha and Jiva Rasis are yuti with two, or all of
them. If there is a malefic in Deha Rasi, the native suffers ill health; a malefic in a Jiva Rasi
will make the native very timid. If the Deha and/or Jiva Rasi are yuti with two malefics, there
will be distress and diseases. Three malefics in the Deha and/or Jiva Rasi will cause
premature death. Four malefics in the Deha and Jiva Rasi will cause definite death. If both the
Deha and Jiva Rasis are occupied by malefics, there will be fear from king and thieves and
death of the native. If Surya is in the Deha, or Jiva Rasi, there will be danger from fire. Candr
in the Deha, or Jiva Rasi will cause danger from water, Mangal fear from weapons, Budh fear
from windy troubles, Sani fear from Gulma (a disease), Rahu and Ketu fear from poison. If
the Deha, or Jiva Rasis are occupied by Budh, Guru and Sukr, the native will be wealthy, will
enjoy all kinds of comforts and will have good health. Mixed results may be expected, if the
Deha and Jiva Rasis are occupied by both benefics and malefics.
129-130. In the Dasha of the Rasis, owned by malefics, the body and soul will be in distress.
The effects will be favourable in the Dasha of the Rasis, owned by benefics. If a malefic Rasi
is occupied by a benefic Grah, or, if a benefic Rasi is occupied by a malefic Grah, the effects
will be of a mixed nature.
Effects of Kaal Chakr Dasha of the Rasis in Lagn and other Bhavas.
131-132. In the Kaal Chakr Dasha of the Rasi in Lagn the body remains healthy and the
native spends a life with many kinds of comforts. If the Lagn Rasi is a benefic one, the good
effects are realized fully. If the Lagn Rasi is a malefic Rasi, there is likelihood of ill health. If
a Grah in exaltation, or in its own Rasi occupies Lagn, the native is respected by the king, or
government and acquires wealth.
133-134. In the Chakr Dasha of the Rasi in Dhan the native receives good food, enjoys
happiness of wife and children, gains wealth, achieves progress in the educational sphere,
becomes a clever conversationalist and moves in good society. If the Rasi be a benefic, good
effects are realized in full, otherwise the effects would be of a mixed nature.
135-136. Happiness from co-borns, valour, patience, comforts, acquisition of gold, ornaments
and clothes and recognition by the king, or government, are the effects in the Kaal Chakr
Dasha of the Rasi in Sahaj. If the Rasi is a benefic, the good results are realized in full,
otherwise adverse effects may also be experienced.
137-138. Good relations with kinsmen, acquisition of land, houses, or a kingdom,
conveyances and clothes and enjoyment of sound health, are the effects of the Chakr Dasha of
the Rasi in Bandhu. If the Rasi is a benefic one, the good effects are realized in full. If it is a
malefic Rasi, adverse results are also experienced.
139-140. Being blessed with wife and children, favours from Government, enjoyment of
sound health, good relations with friends, achievement of fame, good progress in the
educational sphere, patience and valour are the effects of the Chakr Dasha of the Rasi in Putr.
If the Rasi is a benefic one, the good results are enjoyed in full. If the Rasi is a malefic one,
adverse effects are also experienced.
141-142. Danger from the king, fire and weapons and the possibility of suffering from
diabetes, Gulma and jaundice are the effects in the Chakr Dasha of the Rasi in Ari. If the Rasi
is a malefic one, the above adverse effects will be experienced in full. There will be some
mitigation of the evil effects in the case of a benefic Rasi.
143-144. Marriage, conjugal happiness, being blessed with children, gain of agricultural
products, cows and clothes, favours and recognition from the king and achievement of fame,
are the effects in the Chakr Dasha of the Rasi in Yuvati. The beneficial results will be
experienced in full, if the Rasi is a benefic one. Meagre good effects will be realized in the
case of a malefic Rasi.
145-146. Destruction of a residential house, distress, loss of wealth, poverty and danger from
enemies are the effects of the Chakr Dasha of the Rasi in Randhr. The adverse effects will be
realized in full, if the Rasi is a malefic one. Some mitigation in evil effects may be expected
in the case of a benefic Rasi.
(147-157) ...
...Char
158-166. Now I will tell you about the working out of the Dasha years of Vrischik and
Kumbh. If both the Lords of the two Rasis, Vrischik and Kumbh, are placed in their own
Rasis, their Dasha will be of 12 years. Otherwise the Dasha will be of the number of years,
indicated by the number, counted from that Rasi to the Rasi, occupied by its Lord. If one Grah
be in his own Rasi and the other in any other Rasi, the Dasha will be of the number of years
counted, from the above first Rasi to the other. If the Lords are in different Rasis, the counting
is to be done up to the Rasi, which is stronger. The Rasi, which has a Grah, placed in it, is
considered more powerful than the Rasi without a Grah in it. If both are with Grahas in them,
the one with more Grahas would be considered more powerful. If both Rasis are occupied by
an equal number of Grahas, the strength of the Rasi itself should be taken into account. The
principle for considering the Bal of the Rasi is, that the Fixed Rasi is considered stronger than
the Movable one and the Dual Rasi is considered more powerful than the Fixed Rasi. If there
is equality in the strength of the Rasis, then to determine the number of years of Dasha
counting should be done up to the Rasi with bigger number. If one Rasi is occupied by a Grah
in exaltation, the counting should be done up to that Rasi only. In addition 1 should be added
in the number of years in the case of a Rasi with an exalted Grah and 1 should be deducted
from the number of years in the case of a Rasi with a Grah in debilitation. The prediction
should be made after calculating the Dashas in this manner.
167. If the Rasi in Dharm Bhava is in an odd Pad, the counting should be from the Rasi in the
Lagn onwards. The counting would be in the reverse order, if the Pad is even. The Dashas of
Rasis have to be fixed, keeping this in view.
For Example. In the above Tula is the Rasi in Dharm Bhava in an odd Pad. Amongst the
Lords of Lagn, Sani and Rahu, Rahu is associated with a Grah. Therefore Rahu is more
powerful than, Sani. Therefore counting should be done up to Rahu. Kumbh is in even Pad,
therefore counting has to be done from Kumbh up to Rahu in the reverse order, by which the
Char Dasha for Kumbh would come to 8 years. Mesh is in odd Pad. Therefore the Char Dasha
for Mesh will be one year. The Dasha of other Rasis should be calculated in the same manner.
Sthir
168-169. Maharishi Parashar said. Now I am going to describe the Sthir Dasha. In this Dasha
system 7, 8 and 9 years are the Dasha spans of the Movable (Char), Fixed (Sthir) and Dual
(Dvisva Bhava) Rasis. In this system the Dasha of the 12 Rasis begins from the Brahm Grah
Ashrit Rasi. The Dashas are counted onwards from the odd Rasis and in the reverse order
from the even Rasis.
170-173. Maitreya said. O great Sage! Now please enlighten me how the Brahm Grah is
picked out in a chart. Maharishi Parashar said. From amongst the Lords of Ari, Randhr and
Vyaya the Grah, who may possess the greatest strength and is placed in Lagn, or in Yuvati
with strength, the one, placed in an odd Rasi within sixth Bhava from the Bhava concerned, is
called the Brahm Grah. The Lord of Randhr in Randhr is also accepted, as Brahm Grah. If
Sani, or Rahu/Ketu obtain Brahmatva (qualifications of Brahm Grah), they become Brahm
Grah. If a number of Grahas obtain Brahmatva, the one with the largest number of degrees
would become Brahm Grah. If there is parity in the degrees of such Grahas, the most
powerful amongst them would become Brahm Grah.
Yogardha
174. The spans of Dashas of the Rasis in the Yogardha Dasha system are half of the total of
the spans of Char and Sthir Dashas. The Dasha will commence from the Rasi of Lagn, or
Yuvati, whichever is stronger. The order of the Dashas of the 12 Rasis will be counted
onwards, if the opening Dasha Rasi is an odd one. If it be an even Rasi, the Dashas will be in
reverse order.
Kendradi
175-176. In this system there are Dashas of Fixed Rasis in the Kendr etc. from Lagn, or from
Yuvati, whichever is stronger. If Lagn, or Yuvati with strength is placed in an odd Rasi, the
Kendr etc. are counted in the onward order. If it be in an even Rasi, the counting will be in the
backward, or reverse order. In them also the Dashas would be in the order of comparative
strength of the Rasis. The order of Dashas would be the same, as reckoned from the Atma
Karak. The spans of Dashas would be the same, as they are in the Char Dasha. In calculating
the years of Dashas of Grahas, counting is done from the Grah to his own Rasi. The years of
Dashas would be the number, arrived at by counting up to the Rasi of the Grah, which is
stronger, or more in number.
177. If a Grah owns two Rasis, the Dasha years will be equal to the number, which is greater,
when counted from the Rasi, occupied by him.
Notes. Under this system Dashas are of two kinds, namely Lagn Kendradi and Atma Karak
Kendradi. There are also Kendradi Rasi Dasha, or Kendradi Grah Dasha in both the Dasha
systems, mentioned above.
Karak
178. The system, under which the first Dasha is of the Atma Karak and the subsequent Dashas
are of the remaining 7 Karakas in their order is known, as Karak Dasha. In this system the
Dasha years are equal to the number of Rasis, counted from Lagn up to the Karak concerned.
Manduk
179-180. Under the Manduk Dasha system the Dasha commences from Lagn, or Yuvati
Bhava, whichever is stronger. If the Rasi of commencement is an odd Rasi, the Dashas of 3
Movable, 3 Fixed and 3 Dual Rasis will be counted in the onwards order. They will be in the
reverse order in the case of an even Rasi. In this system the Dasha years will be the same, as
in Sthir Dasha. In this system every Dasha is of the next 3 rd Rasi.
Shula
181-182. Some sages have designed the Shula Dasha for determining the time of death. In this
system the Dasha commences from Dhan, or Randhr, whichever is stronger. If the Rasi is an
odd one, the order of the Dasha Rasis will be onwards. It will be backwards in the case of an
even Rasi. The Dasha years in this system are, as adopted for the Sthir Dasha. There is a
possibility, that death appears in the Dasha of the Marak Rasi, which has greater strength.
Trikon
183-184. In this system the first Dasha commences from the strongest amongst the Rasis in
Kon (Trikon) to Lagn (Tanu, Putr and Dharm). This system is similar to the Char Dasha. Here
also the Dashas of the Rasis will be in the onwards order in the case of odd Rasis and in the
reverse order in the case of even Rasis. The Dasha years will be similar to that of Char Dasha.
It has been named Trikon because of the commencement of the Dasha from the Rasis in
Konas.
Dirga
185-187. In this system the order of the Dashas is, as follows: the Rasi, occupying Dharm, the
Rasis, receiving a Drishti from the Rasi in Dharm, the Rasi in Karm, the Rasis, receiving a
Drishti from the Rasi in Karm, the Rasi in Labh and the Rasis, receiving a Drishti from the
Rasi in Labh. As this system is mostly based on Drishtis, it has been named, as Dirga Dasha.
Three different processes are adopted for the Movable, Fixed and Dual Rasis from Dharm,
Karm and Labh. According to them, Rasi, which receives a Drishti from the Movable Rasi, is
counted backwards and the Rasi, receiving a Drishti from the Fixed Rasi, is counted onwards.
In the case of the Dual Rasi, if it is odd, the counting is onwards and the order is backwards in
case of an even Rasi for the Rasis, receiving a Drishti.
Notes. The intention is, that from the point of view of Drishti the process of Rasi, receiving a
Drishti, should be started from the Rasi, which is nearest. In this connection readers may refer
to Rasi Drishtikathan Adhyaya, Ch. 8, Verse 9 and the table after that.
Lagnadi Rasi Dasha
188-189. In this system there are Dashas of all the 12 Rasis, including Lagn, in every
Nakshatr. Consequently the Bhayat at birth may be multiplied by 12 and then the product
should be divided by Bhabhog. The Rasi, degree etc. so available may be added to the
longitude of Lagn. From the Rasi, becoming available by doing so, will start the Dashas of the
12 Rasis. (If that Rasi is odd, the counting will be onwards. It will be in the reverse order, if
the Rasi is even)
190. For finding the balance of Dasha at birth, multiply the expired degree etc. by the Dasha
years of the first Dasha Rasi and divide it by 30. The years etc. so arrived at may be deducted
from the Dasha years. The result will indicate the balance of Dasha at birth in years, months
etc.
Panch Swar Dasha
191-194. Beginning from Akaradhi 5 Swaras (a, i, u, e, o), write underneath them the Varnas
in 6 lines. Leave out the letters 'na', 'na' and 'na', because they are not used in names. If they
are found in any name, 'ga' may be substituted for 'na', 'ja' for 'na' and 'da' for 'na' for
working out the Dashas and making predictions. In this manner the Swar, under which the
first Varna of the name of the native is found, will determine the order of the Dashas of the
five Swaras. Dashas are of 12 years for all the five Swaras. In the Dasha of every Swar there
will be Antar Dashas of all the five Swaras in the same order.
Yogini
195-199. Maharishi Parashar said. O Brahmin! I have already given you the description of
Panch Swar Dasha. Now I will acquaint you with the Yogini Dasha, as described by Lord
Mahadeva. There are 8 Yoginis, namely Mangal, Pingal, Dhanya, Bhramari, Bhadrika, Ulka,
Siddha and Sankat.
Candr, Surya, Guru, Mangal, Budh, Sani, Sukr and Rahu are born from them. Add 3 to the
Janm Nakshatr and divide it by 8. The remainder will indicate the Yogini Dasha of Mangal,
etc. The Dashas are of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 years. The balance of Dasha at birth should be
worked out from the Bhayat and Bhabhog etc., as already explained earlier.
Pind, Ans and Nisarg
201-202. The Pind, Ans and Nisarg Dasha will be the same, as Pindayu, Ahsayu and
Nisargayu, the method of determination of which has already been explained previously. The
order of Dashas will be, as follows. The first will be of Lagn, Surya, or Candr, whoever is
stronger. The subsequent Dashas will be of Grahas in Kendr to them, then of Grahas in
Panaphara Bhavas and lastly in Apoklima Bhavas. The Dashas and Antar Dashas of Lagn and
the seven Grahas will also be in the same order.
203. The effects of these Dashas will be in accordance with Ashtak Varg Bal, which subject
will be dealt with later. These Dashas are also called Ashtak Varg Dashas.
Sandhya
204. Sandhya is the Dvadashahs Ayurdaya of the Param Ayurdaya (maximum possible life-
span). In Sandhya Dasha the Dasha of all the Rasis from Lagn onwards is of 1/12 the years of
Param Ayurdaya.
Pachak Dasha in Sandhya Dasha
205-206. By multiplying the Dasha years of Sandhya Dasha by 6 and dividing the product by
31, the years, months etc. so arrived at may be put in one apartment of a Table. Thereafter
half of these years, months etc. may be written in the next three apartments. The remaining 8
apartments may be filled in by one third of the aforesaid years, months etc. In this manner
Pachak Dasha in Sandhya Dasha of every Bhava can be worked out and predictions may be
made from it.
Tar
207-209. O Brahmin! Some sages have given consideration to Tar Dasha, which is like
Vimshottari. In this Dasha Janm, Sampat etc. in their order replace Surya, Candr etc., placed
in Kendras. This Dasha is applied in those cases only, where there are Grahas in Kendras. If
there are a number of Grahas, the first Dasha will belong to the strongest amongst them.
210. O Brahmin! I have now completed the description of the different kinds of Dashas. I will
give the description of their Antar Dashas (sub-periods) later.
1. Maitreya said. O Venerable Maharishi Parashar! You are omniscient. There is no subject,
with which you are not conversant. Therefore now please favour me with guidance about the
different kinds of Dashas (periods) of the various Grahas.
2-5. Maharishi Parashar replied. O Brahmin! Dashas are of many kinds. Amongst them
Vimshottari is the most appropriate for the general populace. But the other Dashas, followed
in special cases, are Astottari, Shodshottari, Dwadashottari, Panchottari, Shatabdik,
Chaturashiti-sama, Dwisaptati-sama, Shastihayani, Shat-trimshat-sama. Our ancients have
described these different kinds of Dashas, based on Nakshatras.
6-11. O Brahmin! Some Maharishis have made a mention of Kala and Chakr Dasha, but they
have recognized the Kala Chakr Dasha, as supreme. The other kinds of Dashas, propagated by
the sages, are Char, Sthir, Kendr, Karak, Brahma Grah, Manduk, Shul, Yogardh, Drig,
Trikon, Rasi, Panchswara, Yogini, Pind, Nausargik, Asht Varg, Sandhya, Pachak, Tara etc.
But in our view all these Dashas are not appropriate.
Vimshottari
12-14. Beginning from Kritika, the Lords of Dashas are Surya, Candr, Mangal, Rahu, Guru,
Sani, Budh, Ketu and Sukr in that order. Thus, if the Nakshatras from Kritika to the Janm
Nakshatr are divided by nine, the remainder will signify the Lord of the commencing Dasha.
The remaining Dashas will be of the Grahas in the order, given above. In Kali Yuga the
natural life-span of a human being is generally taken, as 120 years. Therefore Vimshottari
Dasha is considered to be the most appropriate and the best of all Dashas.
15. The periods of Dashas of Surya, Candr, Mangal, Rahu, Guru, Sani, Budh, Ketu and Sukr
are 6, 10, 7, 18, 16, 19, 17, 7 and 20 in that order.
16. To find out the remainder of the Dasha, operating at the time of birth, first find out the
expired portion of the Dasha of the concerned Grah. This is done, as follows. Multiply the
Dasha period of the Grah concerned by the period of the stay of Candr in Janm Nakshatr, that
has expired and divide that amount by the total period of the stay of Candr in that Nakshatr.
The figure in years, months etc. so arrived at will be the expired period of the Dasha. If this
figure is deducted from the total period of the Dasha, we will get the balance of Dasha at the
time of birth.
Ashtottari
17-20. Maharishi Parashar said. O Brahmin, the sages have recommended the adoption of
Ashtottari, when Rahu not being in Lagn, in any other Kendr, or Trikon to the Lord of the
Lagn. From 4 Nakshatras from Ardra commences the Dasha of Surya, from 3 after that begins
the Dasha of Candr, 4 after that will bring the Dasha of Mangal, 3 after that the Lord of Dasha
will be Budh, 4 therefrom will have Sani, as the Dasha Lord, 3 thereafter the Lord will be
Guru, Rahu will be the Lord of the Dasha 4 Nakshatras after that and then Sukr will take over
the lordship of the Dasha 3 Nakshatras from the last one mentioned above. The Lord of the
Dasha at birth will be determined by counting in this order up to the Janm Nakshatr. The
duration of Ashtottari Dasha for Surya, Candr, Mangal, Budh, Sani, Guru, Rahu and Sukr are
6, 15, 8, 17, 10, 19, 12 and 21 in that order. Thus in this Dasha system only 8 Grahas play the
role of Dasha Lords, Ketu having been denied this privilege.
21-22. The Dashas of the various Grahas have been specified above. In the case of malefic
Grahas the Dasha span of one Nakshatr is Vi of the Dasha of the Grah. It is l/3 rd in the case of
benefics. Thus the expired portion of the Dasha is calculated, according to the method,
followed for Vimshottari Dasha, by multiplying the Bhayat, i.e. the expired period of the stay
of Candr in the Janm Nakshatr, by the Dasha portion of the Janm Nakshatr and dividing it by
Bhabhog, i.e. the total period of the stay of Candr in the Janm Nakshatr. Then the balance of
Dasha at birth can also be ascertained. If Uttarashadha happens to be the Janm Nakshatr, the
duration of its first three Padas is taken, as Bhabhog and the Dasha calculations should be
done accordingly. The Dasha and calculations for Abhijit Nakshatr are done by taking the 4 th
Pad of Uttarashadha plus the 15 th part of the beginning of Shravan. For Shravan the Bhabhog
would be the total of its duration in Ghatikas minus the 1/1 5 th part of the beginning of
Shravan.
Shodshottari
23. It will be advisable to adopt the Shodshottari, if the birth is in the day in Krishna Paksh
(dark half of the month), or at night in Shukla Paksh (bright half).
24-26. The Dasha may be adopted, when the Lagn is in the Hora of Candr with birth in the
Krishna Paksh, or, when Lagn is in the Hora of Surya with birth in the Shukla Paksh. Count
the number of Nakshatras from Pushya to the Janm Nakshatr. Divide this number by 8. The
remainder will indicate the Dashas of Surya, Mangal, Guru, Sani, Ketu, Candr, Budh and
Sukr. The Dashas of the above Grahas are of 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 years.
Dwadashottari
27-28. This Dasha system will be appropriate for one, whose Lagn is in the Navahs of Sukr.
Count from Janm Nakshatr to Revati. Divide this number by 8. The remainder will indicate
the Dasha of the Grah concerned. The Dasha order is Surya, Guru, Ketu, Budh, Rahu,
Mangal, Sani, Candr. The Dashas will be of 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 21 years of the
Grahas.
Panchottari
(29-30) This Dasha is considered suitable for those, whose Lagn is Kark and also in the Kark
Dvadashahs. Count from Anuradha up to the Janm Nakshatr and divide the number by 7. The
remainder will indicate the Dasha. The order of the Dasha Lords is Surya, Budh, Sani,
Mangal, Sukr, Candr and Guru. The Dashas of the Grahas are 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18
years.
Shatabdik
(31-32) This Dasha system has been considered appropriate, if Lagn is Vargottama. This
happens, when Lagn in the Rasi Kundali and the Navahs Lagn are in the same Rasi.
(33-34) Count from Revati to the Janm Nakshatr and divide this number by seven. The
remainder will indicate the Lords of Dashas in this order: Surya, Candr, Sukr, Budh, Guru,
Mangal and Sani. Their Dashas will be of 5, 5, 10, 10, 20, 20 and 30 years.
Chaturashiti-sama
35-36. Chaturashiti-sama Dasha is considered appropriate in cases, where the Karm's Lord is
placed in Karm. Count from Swati to the Janm Nakshatr and divide this number by 7. The
remainder will indicate the Dasha Lords in the following order: Surya, Candr, Mangal, Budh,
Guru, Sukr and Sani. The Dasha period of each Grah is 12 years.
Dwisaptati-sama
37-39. This Dasha system is considered suitable in cases, where the Lord of Lagn is in Lagn,
or in Yuvati. Count from Mul to the Janm Nakshatr and divide the number by 8. The
remainder will determine the Dasha Lords in the following order: Surya, Candr, Mangal,
Budh, Guru, Sukr, Sani and Rahu. In this Dasha system all the eight Grahas have Dashas of 9
years each.
Shastihayani
40-41. This Dasha may be adopted in cases, where Surya is posited in Lagn. The order of
Dasha Lords in this system is, as follows: Guru, Surya, Mangal, Candr, Budh, Sukr, Sani and
Rahu. The following shows the Nakshatras, falling under the various Dasha Lords. The
Dashas of Guru, Surya and Mangal are of 10 years. The remaining Grahas have Dashas of 6
years each. Guru (Ashvini, Bharani, Kritika, Punarvasu), Surya (Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra,
UAshadha), Mangal (Pushya, Aslesha, Magha, Revati), Candr (P.Phalguni, U.Phalguni,
Hast), Budh (Swati, Vishakah, Anuradha), Sukr (Jyeshtha, Mul, P. Ashadha), Sani (Abhijit,
Shravan, Dhanishtha), Rahu (Shatabhisha, P.Bhadra, U.Bhadra).
Shat-trimshat-sama
42-43. Count from Shravan to the Janm Nakshatr and divide the number by 8. The remainder
1 etc. will indicate the Dasha Lords, whose order will be, as follows: Candr, Surya, Guru,
Mangal, Budh, Sani, Sukr and Rahu. Their Dashas will be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 years. If the
birth is during the day and Lagn is in the Hora of Surya and, if the birth is at night and Lagn is
in the Hora of Candr, adoption of this system would be preferable.
Kaal
44-49. 5 Ghatikas before the sight of the semi-disk of the setting Surya and 5 Ghatikas after
that and 5 Ghatikas before and after the rising of Surya, that is 10 Ghatikas in the evening and
10 Ghatikas in the morning, respectively. The total period of both these Sandhyas (twilight) is
said to be 20 Ghatikas. The 20 Ghatikas of the night have been given the name Purna and the
20 Ghatikas of the day have been given the name Mugdha. The Sandhya at the time of sunrise
is called Khanda and the Sandhya at the time of sunset is said to be Sudh. Both of these
Sandhyas are of 10 Ghatikas each. If the birth is in Purna, or Mugdha, its past Ghatikas should
be multiplied by 2 and the product should be divided by 15. The figure so arrived at should be
converted into years, months etc. By multiplying it by the serial number of Surya and other
Grahas in their normal order, we will get the Kaal Dasha of these Grahas. If the birth is during
Sandhya, then its past Ghatikas should be multiplied by 4 and the product divided by 15. The
figure so arrived at in terms of years, months etc. should be multiplied by the serial number of
Surya and the other Grahas to get the Kaal Dasha of all the nine Grahas.
Chakr
50-5 1 . If the birth is at night, the Dasha will commence from Lagn Rasi. If the birth is during
the day, the Dasha will start from the Rasi, in which the Lord of Lagn is placed. If the birth is
during Sandhya, the Dasha will begin from the Rasi of the second Bhava. The Dasha of each
Rasi is 10 years. As it is the Dasha system of the 12 Rasis in the Zodiac, it has been named, as
Chakr Dasha.
Kaal Chakr
52-53. Maharishi Parashar said. O Brahmin! Now, after making obedience to Lord Shiva, I
shall describe the Kala Chakr Dasha. Whatever was related by Lord Shiva to Goddess Parvati,
is being explained by me for the use of sages to be utilized for the welfare of the people.
54-55. By drawing vertical and horizontal lines, prepare 2 Kundalis, Savya and Apsavya, of
12 apartments (Kosthas) each. From the second Kostha in each Kundali fix the Rasis Mesh,
Vrishabh, Mithun, Kark, Simh, Kanya, Tula, Vrischik, Dhanu, Makar, Kumbh, Meen. Then
Nakshatras may be incorporated in the manner, indicated hereafter. These Kundalis,
indicative of the 12 Rasis, are called Kala Chakr.
56-58. Write Ashvini, Bharani and Kritika in the Savya Chakr and Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra
in the Apsavya. Then incorporate the three following Nakshatras, Punarvasu, Pushya and
Aslesha in the Savya and Magha, Purvaphalguni and Uttaraphalguni in the Apsavya. Then
incorporate the three following, Hast, Chitra and Swati in the Savya and Vishakah, Anuradha
and Jyeshtha in the Apsavya. Then incorporate Mul, Purvashadha and Uttarashadha in the
Savya and Shravan, Dhanishtha and Shatabhisha in the Apsavya. Finally incorporate the last
three Nakshatras, Purvabhadrapad, Uttarabhadrapad and Revati in the Savya Chakr. Now
there will be 15 Nakshatras in the Savya and 12 Nakshatras in the Apsavya, (because for the
12 Rasis there are 12 Padas of 3 Nakshatras, the Navahsas). The Padas of Ashvini, Punarvasu,
Hast, Mul, Purvabhadrapad, Kritika, Aslesha, Swati, Uttarashadha and Revati of the Savya
should be reckoned in the same manner, as the Padas of Ashvini.
59. Now I shall describe in detail, how the Deha and Jiva should be reckoned in the Padas
(quarters) of the Nakshatras.
60. In the first Pad of Ashvini Mesh is indicative of Deha (body) and Dhanu is indicative of
Jiva (life). And the Lords of Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, Kark, Simh, Kanya, Tula, Vrischik and
Dhanu are Lords of the Dashas in the order, as described before.
61. In the second Pad of Ashvini Makar is Deha and Mithun is Jiva and the Lords of the nine
Rasis from Makar to Mithun are Lords of the Dashas.
62. In the third Pad of the ten Nakshatras, beginning from Ashvini, Vrishabh is Deha and
Mithun is Jiva. The Lords of the Rasis Vrishabh, Mesh, Meen, Kumbh, Makar, Dhanu, Mesh,
Vrishabh and Mithun are Lords of the Dashas in that order.
63-64. For the 4* Pad of the 10 Nakshatras, beginning from Ashvini, Kark is Deha and Meen
is Jiva and the Lords of the nine Rasis from Kark to Meen are the Lords of Dashas.
65. In the four Padas of the 5 Nakshatras, Bharani, Pushya, Chitra, Purvashadha and
Uttarabhadrapad, Deha and Jiva are the same, as for Bharani.
66. In the first Pad of Bharani Vrischik is Deha and Meen is Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis
Vrischik, Tula, Kanya, Kark, Simh, Mithun, Vrishabh, Mesh and Meen are the Lords of
Dashas in this order.
67. In the 2 nd Pad of Bharani Kumbh is Deha and Kanya is Jiva and the Lords of Kumbh,
Makar, Dhanu, Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, Kark, Simh and Kanya are the Lords of Dashas in
that order.
68. In the 3 rd Pad of Bharani Tula is Deha and Kanya is Jiva and Lords of the Rasis Tula,
Vrischik, Dhanu, Makar, Kumbh, Meen, Vrischik, Tula and Kanya are the Dasha Lords in
this order.
69. In the 4 th Pad of Bharani Kark is Deha and Kumbh is Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis Kark,
Simh, Mithun, Vrishabh, Mesh, Meen, Kumbh, Makar and Dhanu are the Dasha Lords in this
order.
71-72. O Brahmin! I have thus given you the description of Savya Chakr. Now I shall give the
description of Apsavya Chakr. Prepare a similar chart of 12 apartments and from the 2 nd
apartment onwards place the Rasis from Vrischik onwards in the reverse order. In this chart
Deha and Jiva would be the same for Rohini, Magha, Vishakah and Shravan, as for Rohini.
73-76. In the first Pad of Rohini Kark is Deha and Dhanu is Jiva. The Lords of the Rasis
Dhanu, Makar, Kumbh, Meen, Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, Simh and Tula will be the Dasha
Lords in this order. In the 2 nd Tula will be Deha and Kanya the Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis
Kanya, Tula, Vrischik, Meen, Kumbh, Makar, Dhanu, Vrischik and Vrischik will be the
Dasha Lords. In the 3 rd Kumbh will be Deha and Kanya Jiva. The Lords of the Rasis Kanya,
Simh, Kark, Mithun, Vrishabh, Mesh, Dhanu, Makar and Kumbh will be the Dasha Lords. In
the 4 th Vrischik will be Deha and Meen Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis Meen, Mesh,
Vrishabh, Mithun, Simh, Kark, Kanya, Tula and Vrischik will be the Lords.
77. In the 4 Padas of the Apsavya Nakshatras Mrigashira, Ardra, Purvaphalguni,
Uttaraphalguni, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Dhanishtha and Shatabhisha the Deha and Jiva and the
Dasha Lords will be the same, as for Mrigashira.
78-81. In the first Pad of Mrigashira Kark is Deha and Meen is Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis
Meen, Kumbh, Makar, Dhanu, Vrischik, Tula, Kanya, Simh and Kark will be the Dasha Lords
in this order. In the 2 nd Vrishabh is Deha and Mithun is Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis
Mithun, Vrishabh, Mesh, Dhanu, Makar, Kumbh, Meen, Mesh and Vrishabh will be the
Dasha Lords. In the 3 rd Makar is Deha and Mithun is Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis Mithun,
Simh, Kark, Kanya, Tula, Vrischik, Meen, Kumbh and Makar will be the Dasha Lords. In the
4 th Mesh will be Deha and Dhanu Jiva and the Lords of the Rasis Dhanu, Vrischik, Tula,
Kanya, Simh, Kark, Mithun, Vrishabh and Mesh will be the Dasha Lords.
82. Maharishi Parashar said. O Brahmin! The description of the Deha and Jiva of the Padas of
the Apsavya Nakshatras and the Dasha Lords is the same, as narrated by Lord Mahadeva to
Goddess Parvati.
83. Maitreya said. O Venerable Maharishi Parashar! Now please guide me about the Dasha
spans of the Dasha Lords, described by you. Please also demonstrate, how the commencement
of the Dasha, its expired and the remaining periods at the birth are to be calculated.
84. Maharishi Parashar said. 5, 21, 7, 9, 10, 16 and 4 years are the Dasha spans of Surya,
Candr, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Sukr and Sani.
85-86. The span of life of a person is determined from the Padas (Ahsas) of the Nakshatr at
the time of birth, or the time of query and the years allotted to the 9 Rasis, commencing from
it (the Pad of the Nakshatr). Some sages are of the view, that the person will enjoy full span of
life (Purna Ayu), if his birth is at the commencement of the Padas, will have middle span of
life (Madhaya Ayu), if the birth is in the middle of the Padas and short span of life ('Alap
Ayu'), or will face death-like sufferings, if the birth is at the end of the Padas of the Nakshatr.
87-88. According to this principle, we should be acquainted with the Padas of the Nakshatras.
Now I shall tell you, how the calculations are made, according to the proportion of the Padas
of a Nakshatr. The number of Ashvini etc., whichever may be the past Nakshatras, should be
divided by 3. Thereafter the remainder should be multiplied by 4. To the figure so made
available the Pad of the present Nakshatr should be added. The product will be the Navahs
from Mesh onwards.
89. The number of years (Purna Ayu) are, as under. For the Ahs in Mesh 100 years, in
Vrishabh 85 years, in Mithun 83 years, in Kark 86 years. The number of years will be the
same for Rasis, situated the 5 th and 9 th to them.
90-91. Multiply the past Ghatikas, Palas etc. of the Pad of the Nakshatr, in which a person is
born, by the existing Dasha years and divide it by 15. The result will indicate the expired
period of the Dasha in years, months etc. By deducting it from the total number of years
allotted, we get the balance of Dasha at birth. The Dasha should be taken, as commencing
from that Rasi.
92. Multiply the past Ghatikas, Palas etc. of the present Pad of the Nakshatr by the number of
years and divide the product by the fourth part of Bhabhog. The years etc. so obtained may
then be deducted from the total Dasha period. The result will be the balance of Dasha at birth
in years, months etc.
93. The past Kalas (minutes) of the Navahs, in which Candr may be placed, should be
multiplied by the years, allotted to the Dasha and the product should be divided by 200. The
resulting years etc. will be the expired portion of the Dasha. By deducting them from the total
number of years the balance of the Dasha at birth is obtained.
94-95. In the Savya Chakr the first Ahs is called Deha and the last Jiva. The opposite is the
case in the Apsavya Chakr. Therefore the calculations should be based on the Deha etc. in the
Savya Chakr and on the Jiva etc. in Apsavya.
We give below the Savya and Apsavya Kaal Chakr Charts. For Example. The birth is in
Mrigashira 4 th Pad. It is in the Apsavya Kaal Chakr. The Lord of Deha is Mangal and that of
Jiva is Guru. The Bhabhog of Mrigashira is 59/31 (59 Ghatikas 31 Palas) and Bhayat is 58/15
(58 Ghatikas 15 Palas). Vi of the Bhabhog comes to 14/52/44. That would be the value of one
Pad. Multiplying this by 3 will get Ghatikas of 3 Padas, namely 44/38/15. Deducting this from
Bhayat, the past Ghatikas, Palas etc. of the 4 th Pad will be 13/36/45. The full Dasha years are
100. Multiplying this by 13/36/45 we get 1300/3600/4500 = 1361/15. This divided by 15 will
give the expired period at birth, namely 90 years and 9 months. See the Kaal Chakr. There we
count from Jiva etc. to Deha. In the 4 th Pad of Mrigashira Jiva is in Dhanu and Deha in Mesh.
Therefore, by deducting the total of years from Dhanu to Mithun, namely 77, from 90 years 9
months, we get the expired period of Vrishabh, namely 13 years and 9 months. By deducting
this from the present 16 years of Sukr, we will get 2 years and 3 months, as the balance of
Dasha at birth. Accordingly, like Vimshottari Dasha, the order of Dasha will be Vrishabh,
Mesh, Dhanu, Vrischik etc.
For Example. Suppose, that at the time of birth of a person in Kritika Nakshatr the longitude
of Candr (Candr Spast) is l r 4°50'. This converted into Kalas will be 2090 at birth. The Dasha
should be taken, as commencing from that. Divide the Kalas by 800 (1 Nakshatr). The result
will be the 2 nd Nakshatr, namely Bharini and the remainder will be 490. These will be the past
Kalas of Kritika. There are 200 Kalas in one Pad (Navahs). Divide 490, the past Kalas of
Kritika, by 200. We will then get 2, as past Padas and the remainder 90 will represent the past
Kalas of the present Nakshatr. By multiplying this by 83, the Dasha years, we will get 7470,
which, divided by 200, will indicate the expired portion of the Dasha, as 37 years, 4 months
and 6 days. By deducting the years of Dehahs, commencing from Vrishabh, in the order
Vrishabh, Mesh, Meen, Kumbh (16+7+10+4 = 37), we will get years, 4 months and 6 days.
This will be the expired portion of Makar. Deducting this from 4, the Dasha period of Makar,
we get the balance of the Dasha of Makar, namely 3 years, 7 months and 24 days. See in this
connection the Savya Kaal Chakr.
Gati of Rasis in the Kaal Chakr
96-98. There are three kinds of movements (Gati) of the Rasis in the Kaal Chakr, namely
Manduki, Markati and Simhavlokan. The movement of one Rasi by jumping over one Rasi is
known, as Manduki Gati. Backward movement to the previous Rasi is called Markati Gati.
The movement of a Rasi to the 5 th and 9 th Rasi is said to be Simhavlokan.
99-100. Movement from Kanya to Kark and from Simh to Mithun is Manduki Gati.
Movement from Simh to Kark is Markati Gati. Movement from Meen to Vrischik and from
Dhanu to Mesh is called Simhavlokan Gati.
Effects of Dashas of Rasis, as a Result of these Gati
101-102. The effects of the Dasha of the Rasis with Manduki Gati in the Savya Chakr are
distress to friends, relations, parents and elders and there is likely to be cause for trouble from
poison, weapons, thieves and enemies. In the Manduki Dasha of the Gati of a Rasi from Simh
to Mithun there is the likelihood of the death of the mother, or self, trouble from Government
and possibility of brain fever.
103. The effects of the Dasha of Rasi with Markati Gati in the Savya Chakr are loss of wealth,
agricultural products and animals, death of father, or an elderly close relation and feeling of
lethargy.
104-105. The effects of the Dasha of the Rasis with Simhavlokan Gati in the Savya Chakr are
possibility of injury from animals, loss of amity with friends, distress to near relations,
drowning in a well, fall from animals, possibility of harm from poison, weapons and diseases
and destruction of residential dwelling.
106-108. In the Dasha of the Rasis with the Manduki Gati in the Apsavya Chakr the effects
will be distress to wife and conditions, loss of children, possibility of feverish conditions and
loss of position. In the Dasha of the Rasis with the Markati Gati there may be danger from
watery places, loss of position, distress from father, punishment from Government and
wandering in the forests; with the Simhavlokan there may be destruction of the dwelling and
death of father etc.
109-1 11. If the movement is from Meen to Vrischik, the native may suffer from fever; if from
Kanya to Kark, there may be loss of brothers and kinsmen; if from Simh to Mithun, there may
be ill health of the wife; if from Simh to Kark, the native may die; if from Dhanu to Mesh,
there may be death of uncles and similar relations. If the Rasi is yuti with a malefic, adverse
conditions may be expected in the Dasha of the Rasi. Favourable effects will be felt in its
Dasha, if the Rasi is yuti with a benefic.
112-113. O Brahmin! In the Kaal Chakr Dasha favourable and unfavourable effects may be
predicted, after taking into account the directions of the Rasis and Grahas.
1 14-119. If the movement is from Kanya to Kark, good results are realized in places, located
in the East and at that time journeys to the places in the North prove fruitful. Unfavourable
effects will be felt in places, located in the West and the South. It will be advisable not to
undertake journeys in those directions in the Dasha of these Rasis. If the movement is from
Simh to Mithun, no journey should be undertaken to places, located in the East. However, the
journeys to the South-West will prove fruitful in the Dasha of those Rasis. If the movement is
from Kark to Simh, journeys during that period to the South will prove unfavourable and
result in loss and the native has to return from the South to the West. If the movement is from
Meen to Vrischik, there will distress, if the native goes to the North. The same would happen,
if the movement is from Dhanu to Makar. There may be ill health, imprisonment, or death, if
the movement is from Dhanu to Mesh. There may be gains, comforts and property and
marriage, if the movement is from Dhanu to Vrischik. It will not be advisable to undertake
journeys to the West during the related period, if the movement is from Simh to Kark.
Favourable results should be predicted, if the Rasis are yuti with benefics and adverse, if the
Rasis are yuti with malefics.
120-122. According to the above-mentioned Kaal Chakr, the person, born in the Ahsas of the
various Rasis, will be, as under. Mesh Ahs brave and a thief, Vrishabh wealthy, Mithun
learned, Kark king, Simh respected by king, Kanya learned, Tula minister, or adviser, Dhanu
sinful, Kumbh businessman, Meen wealthy.
123-128. If the Deha, or Jiva Rasis are yuti with Surya, Mangal, Sani, or Rahu, the native will
die. Worse results may be expected, if the Deha and Jiva Rasis are yuti with two, or all of
them. If there is a malefic in Deha Rasi, the native suffers ill health; a malefic in a Jiva Rasi
will make the native very timid. If the Deha and/or Jiva Rasi are yuti with two malefics, there
will be distress and diseases. Three malefics in the Deha and/or Jiva Rasi will cause
premature death. Four malefics in the Deha and Jiva Rasi will cause definite death. If both the
Deha and Jiva Rasis are occupied by malefics, there will be fear from king and thieves and
death of the native. If Surya is in the Deha, or Jiva Rasi, there will be danger from fire. Candr
in the Deha, or Jiva Rasi will cause danger from water, Mangal fear from weapons, Budh fear
from windy troubles, Sani fear from Gulma (a disease), Rahu and Ketu fear from poison. If
the Deha, or Jiva Rasis are occupied by Budh, Guru and Sukr, the native will be wealthy, will
enjoy all kinds of comforts and will have good health. Mixed results may be expected, if the
Deha and Jiva Rasis are occupied by both benefics and malefics.
129-130. In the Dasha of the Rasis, owned by malefics, the body and soul will be in distress.
The effects will be favourable in the Dasha of the Rasis, owned by benefics. If a malefic Rasi
is occupied by a benefic Grah, or, if a benefic Rasi is occupied by a malefic Grah, the effects
will be of a mixed nature.
Effects of Kaal Chakr Dasha of the Rasis in Lagn and other Bhavas.
131-132. In the Kaal Chakr Dasha of the Rasi in Lagn the body remains healthy and the
native spends a life with many kinds of comforts. If the Lagn Rasi is a benefic one, the good
effects are realized fully. If the Lagn Rasi is a malefic Rasi, there is likelihood of ill health. If
a Grah in exaltation, or in its own Rasi occupies Lagn, the native is respected by the king, or
government and acquires wealth.
133-134. In the Chakr Dasha of the Rasi in Dhan the native receives good food, enjoys
happiness of wife and children, gains wealth, achieves progress in the educational sphere,
becomes a clever conversationalist and moves in good society. If the Rasi be a benefic, good
effects are realized in full, otherwise the effects would be of a mixed nature.
135-136. Happiness from co-borns, valour, patience, comforts, acquisition of gold, ornaments
and clothes and recognition by the king, or government, are the effects in the Kaal Chakr
Dasha of the Rasi in Sahaj. If the Rasi is a benefic, the good results are realized in full,
otherwise adverse effects may also be experienced.
137-138. Good relations with kinsmen, acquisition of land, houses, or a kingdom,
conveyances and clothes and enjoyment of sound health, are the effects of the Chakr Dasha of
the Rasi in Bandhu. If the Rasi is a benefic one, the good effects are realized in full. If it is a
malefic Rasi, adverse results are also experienced.
139-140. Being blessed with wife and children, favours from Government, enjoyment of
sound health, good relations with friends, achievement of fame, good progress in the
educational sphere, patience and valour are the effects of the Chakr Dasha of the Rasi in Putr.
If the Rasi is a benefic one, the good results are enjoyed in full. If the Rasi is a malefic one,
adverse effects are also experienced.
141-142. Danger from the king, fire and weapons and the possibility of suffering from
diabetes, Gulma and jaundice are the effects in the Chakr Dasha of the Rasi in Ari. If the Rasi
is a malefic one, the above adverse effects will be experienced in full. There will be some
mitigation of the evil effects in the case of a benefic Rasi.
143-144. Marriage, conjugal happiness, being blessed with children, gain of agricultural
products, cows and clothes, favours and recognition from the king and achievement of fame,
are the effects in the Chakr Dasha of the Rasi in Yuvati. The beneficial results will be
experienced in full, if the Rasi is a benefic one. Meagre good effects will be realized in the
case of a malefic Rasi.
145-146. Destruction of a residential house, distress, loss of wealth, poverty and danger from
enemies are the effects of the Chakr Dasha of the Rasi in Randhr. The adverse effects will be
realized in full, if the Rasi is a malefic one. Some mitigation in evil effects may be expected
in the case of a benefic Rasi.
(147-157) ...
...Char
158-166. Now I will tell you about the working out of the Dasha years of Vrischik and
Kumbh. If both the Lords of the two Rasis, Vrischik and Kumbh, are placed in their own
Rasis, their Dasha will be of 12 years. Otherwise the Dasha will be of the number of years,
indicated by the number, counted from that Rasi to the Rasi, occupied by its Lord. If one Grah
be in his own Rasi and the other in any other Rasi, the Dasha will be of the number of years
counted, from the above first Rasi to the other. If the Lords are in different Rasis, the counting
is to be done up to the Rasi, which is stronger. The Rasi, which has a Grah, placed in it, is
considered more powerful than the Rasi without a Grah in it. If both are with Grahas in them,
the one with more Grahas would be considered more powerful. If both Rasis are occupied by
an equal number of Grahas, the strength of the Rasi itself should be taken into account. The
principle for considering the Bal of the Rasi is, that the Fixed Rasi is considered stronger than
the Movable one and the Dual Rasi is considered more powerful than the Fixed Rasi. If there
is equality in the strength of the Rasis, then to determine the number of years of Dasha
counting should be done up to the Rasi with bigger number. If one Rasi is occupied by a Grah
in exaltation, the counting should be done up to that Rasi only. In addition 1 should be added
in the number of years in the case of a Rasi with an exalted Grah and 1 should be deducted
from the number of years in the case of a Rasi with a Grah in debilitation. The prediction
should be made after calculating the Dashas in this manner.
167. If the Rasi in Dharm Bhava is in an odd Pad, the counting should be from the Rasi in the
Lagn onwards. The counting would be in the reverse order, if the Pad is even. The Dashas of
Rasis have to be fixed, keeping this in view.
For Example. In the above Tula is the Rasi in Dharm Bhava in an odd Pad. Amongst the
Lords of Lagn, Sani and Rahu, Rahu is associated with a Grah. Therefore Rahu is more
powerful than, Sani. Therefore counting should be done up to Rahu. Kumbh is in even Pad,
therefore counting has to be done from Kumbh up to Rahu in the reverse order, by which the
Char Dasha for Kumbh would come to 8 years. Mesh is in odd Pad. Therefore the Char Dasha
for Mesh will be one year. The Dasha of other Rasis should be calculated in the same manner.
Sthir
168-169. Maharishi Parashar said. Now I am going to describe the Sthir Dasha. In this Dasha
system 7, 8 and 9 years are the Dasha spans of the Movable (Char), Fixed (Sthir) and Dual
(Dvisva Bhava) Rasis. In this system the Dasha of the 12 Rasis begins from the Brahm Grah
Ashrit Rasi. The Dashas are counted onwards from the odd Rasis and in the reverse order
from the even Rasis.
170-173. Maitreya said. O great Sage! Now please enlighten me how the Brahm Grah is
picked out in a chart. Maharishi Parashar said. From amongst the Lords of Ari, Randhr and
Vyaya the Grah, who may possess the greatest strength and is placed in Lagn, or in Yuvati
with strength, the one, placed in an odd Rasi within sixth Bhava from the Bhava concerned, is
called the Brahm Grah. The Lord of Randhr in Randhr is also accepted, as Brahm Grah. If
Sani, or Rahu/Ketu obtain Brahmatva (qualifications of Brahm Grah), they become Brahm
Grah. If a number of Grahas obtain Brahmatva, the one with the largest number of degrees
would become Brahm Grah. If there is parity in the degrees of such Grahas, the most
powerful amongst them would become Brahm Grah.
Yogardha
174. The spans of Dashas of the Rasis in the Yogardha Dasha system are half of the total of
the spans of Char and Sthir Dashas. The Dasha will commence from the Rasi of Lagn, or
Yuvati, whichever is stronger. The order of the Dashas of the 12 Rasis will be counted
onwards, if the opening Dasha Rasi is an odd one. If it be an even Rasi, the Dashas will be in
reverse order.
Kendradi
175-176. In this system there are Dashas of Fixed Rasis in the Kendr etc. from Lagn, or from
Yuvati, whichever is stronger. If Lagn, or Yuvati with strength is placed in an odd Rasi, the
Kendr etc. are counted in the onward order. If it be in an even Rasi, the counting will be in the
backward, or reverse order. In them also the Dashas would be in the order of comparative
strength of the Rasis. The order of Dashas would be the same, as reckoned from the Atma
Karak. The spans of Dashas would be the same, as they are in the Char Dasha. In calculating
the years of Dashas of Grahas, counting is done from the Grah to his own Rasi. The years of
Dashas would be the number, arrived at by counting up to the Rasi of the Grah, which is
stronger, or more in number.
177. If a Grah owns two Rasis, the Dasha years will be equal to the number, which is greater,
when counted from the Rasi, occupied by him.
Notes. Under this system Dashas are of two kinds, namely Lagn Kendradi and Atma Karak
Kendradi. There are also Kendradi Rasi Dasha, or Kendradi Grah Dasha in both the Dasha
systems, mentioned above.
Karak
178. The system, under which the first Dasha is of the Atma Karak and the subsequent Dashas
are of the remaining 7 Karakas in their order is known, as Karak Dasha. In this system the
Dasha years are equal to the number of Rasis, counted from Lagn up to the Karak concerned.
Manduk
179-180. Under the Manduk Dasha system the Dasha commences from Lagn, or Yuvati
Bhava, whichever is stronger. If the Rasi of commencement is an odd Rasi, the Dashas of 3
Movable, 3 Fixed and 3 Dual Rasis will be counted in the onwards order. They will be in the
reverse order in the case of an even Rasi. In this system the Dasha years will be the same, as
in Sthir Dasha. In this system every Dasha is of the next 3 rd Rasi.
Shula
181-182. Some sages have designed the Shula Dasha for determining the time of death. In this
system the Dasha commences from Dhan, or Randhr, whichever is stronger. If the Rasi is an
odd one, the order of the Dasha Rasis will be onwards. It will be backwards in the case of an
even Rasi. The Dasha years in this system are, as adopted for the Sthir Dasha. There is a
possibility, that death appears in the Dasha of the Marak Rasi, which has greater strength.
Trikon
183-184. In this system the first Dasha commences from the strongest amongst the Rasis in
Kon (Trikon) to Lagn (Tanu, Putr and Dharm). This system is similar to the Char Dasha. Here
also the Dashas of the Rasis will be in the onwards order in the case of odd Rasis and in the
reverse order in the case of even Rasis. The Dasha years will be similar to that of Char Dasha.
It has been named Trikon because of the commencement of the Dasha from the Rasis in
Konas.
Dirga
185-187. In this system the order of the Dashas is, as follows: the Rasi, occupying Dharm, the
Rasis, receiving a Drishti from the Rasi in Dharm, the Rasi in Karm, the Rasis, receiving a
Drishti from the Rasi in Karm, the Rasi in Labh and the Rasis, receiving a Drishti from the
Rasi in Labh. As this system is mostly based on Drishtis, it has been named, as Dirga Dasha.
Three different processes are adopted for the Movable, Fixed and Dual Rasis from Dharm,
Karm and Labh. According to them, Rasi, which receives a Drishti from the Movable Rasi, is
counted backwards and the Rasi, receiving a Drishti from the Fixed Rasi, is counted onwards.
In the case of the Dual Rasi, if it is odd, the counting is onwards and the order is backwards in
case of an even Rasi for the Rasis, receiving a Drishti.
Notes. The intention is, that from the point of view of Drishti the process of Rasi, receiving a
Drishti, should be started from the Rasi, which is nearest. In this connection readers may refer
to Rasi Drishtikathan Adhyaya, Ch. 8, Verse 9 and the table after that.
Lagnadi Rasi Dasha
188-189. In this system there are Dashas of all the 12 Rasis, including Lagn, in every
Nakshatr. Consequently the Bhayat at birth may be multiplied by 12 and then the product
should be divided by Bhabhog. The Rasi, degree etc. so available may be added to the
longitude of Lagn. From the Rasi, becoming available by doing so, will start the Dashas of the
12 Rasis. (If that Rasi is odd, the counting will be onwards. It will be in the reverse order, if
the Rasi is even)
190. For finding the balance of Dasha at birth, multiply the expired degree etc. by the Dasha
years of the first Dasha Rasi and divide it by 30. The years etc. so arrived at may be deducted
from the Dasha years. The result will indicate the balance of Dasha at birth in years, months
etc.
Panch Swar Dasha
191-194. Beginning from Akaradhi 5 Swaras (a, i, u, e, o), write underneath them the Varnas
in 6 lines. Leave out the letters 'na', 'na' and 'na', because they are not used in names. If they
are found in any name, 'ga' may be substituted for 'na', 'ja' for 'na' and 'da' for 'na' for
working out the Dashas and making predictions. In this manner the Swar, under which the
first Varna of the name of the native is found, will determine the order of the Dashas of the
five Swaras. Dashas are of 12 years for all the five Swaras. In the Dasha of every Swar there
will be Antar Dashas of all the five Swaras in the same order.
Yogini
195-199. Maharishi Parashar said. O Brahmin! I have already given you the description of
Panch Swar Dasha. Now I will acquaint you with the Yogini Dasha, as described by Lord
Mahadeva. There are 8 Yoginis, namely Mangal, Pingal, Dhanya, Bhramari, Bhadrika, Ulka,
Siddha and Sankat.
Candr, Surya, Guru, Mangal, Budh, Sani, Sukr and Rahu are born from them. Add 3 to the
Janm Nakshatr and divide it by 8. The remainder will indicate the Yogini Dasha of Mangal,
etc. The Dashas are of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 years. The balance of Dasha at birth should be
worked out from the Bhayat and Bhabhog etc., as already explained earlier.
Pind, Ans and Nisarg
201-202. The Pind, Ans and Nisarg Dasha will be the same, as Pindayu, Ahsayu and
Nisargayu, the method of determination of which has already been explained previously. The
order of Dashas will be, as follows. The first will be of Lagn, Surya, or Candr, whoever is
stronger. The subsequent Dashas will be of Grahas in Kendr to them, then of Grahas in
Panaphara Bhavas and lastly in Apoklima Bhavas. The Dashas and Antar Dashas of Lagn and
the seven Grahas will also be in the same order.
203. The effects of these Dashas will be in accordance with Ashtak Varg Bal, which subject
will be dealt with later. These Dashas are also called Ashtak Varg Dashas.
Sandhya
204. Sandhya is the Dvadashahs Ayurdaya of the Param Ayurdaya (maximum possible life-
span). In Sandhya Dasha the Dasha of all the Rasis from Lagn onwards is of 1/12 the years of
Param Ayurdaya.
Pachak Dasha in Sandhya Dasha
205-206. By multiplying the Dasha years of Sandhya Dasha by 6 and dividing the product by
31, the years, months etc. so arrived at may be put in one apartment of a Table. Thereafter
half of these years, months etc. may be written in the next three apartments. The remaining 8
apartments may be filled in by one third of the aforesaid years, months etc. In this manner
Pachak Dasha in Sandhya Dasha of every Bhava can be worked out and predictions may be
made from it.
Tar
207-209. O Brahmin! Some sages have given consideration to Tar Dasha, which is like
Vimshottari. In this Dasha Janm, Sampat etc. in their order replace Surya, Candr etc., placed
in Kendras. This Dasha is applied in those cases only, where there are Grahas in Kendras. If
there are a number of Grahas, the first Dasha will belong to the strongest amongst them.
210. O Brahmin! I have now completed the description of the different kinds of Dashas. I will
give the description of their Antar Dashas (sub-periods) later.
Ch. 47. Effects of Dashas
Ch. 47. Effects of Dashas
1. Maitreya said. O Maharishi Parashar! You have told me about the different kinds of
Dashas. Now be kind enough to enlighten me with the effects of Dashas.
2. Maharishi Parashar replied. O Brahmin! There are two kinds of effects of Dashas: general
and distinctive. The natural characteristics of the Grahas cause the general effects and the
distinctive effects are realized by their placements etc.
3-4. The effects of the Dashas of the Grahas are in accordance with their strength. The effects
of a Grah in the first Dreshkan are realized at the commencement of the Dasha. The Grah in
the second Dreshkan makes its effects felt in the middle of the Dasha. The effects of the Grah
in the third Dreshkan are experienced at the end of the Dasha. If the Grah is retrograde, these
effects would be in the reverse order. The Dasha effects of Rahu and Ketu, who are always
retrograde, will always be realized in the reverse order.
5-6. The effects are favourable, if at the commencement of the Dasha the Dasha Lord is in
Lagn, in his exaltation, own, or a Shant Rasi. The results are unfavourable, if the Dasha Lord
is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya Bhava, in his debilitation, or in an inimical Rasi.
7-11. During the Dasha of Surya there is acquisition of wealth, great felicity and honours from
the Government, if at the time of birth Surya is in his own Rasi, in his exaltation Rasi, in a
Kendr, in Labh, be associated with the Lord of Dharm, or the Lord of Karm and strong in his
Varg. The native will be blessed with a son (children), if Surya is with the Lord of Putr. The
native will acquire elephants and other kinds of wealth, if Surya is associated with the Lord of
Dhan. The native will enjoy comforts of conveyances, if Surya is associated with the Lord of
Bandhu. He attains a high position, like that of Army Chief, by the beneficence of the king
and enjoys all kinds of happiness. Thus during the Dasha of a strong (and favourable) Surya
there are acquisitions of clothes, agricultural products, wealth, honours, conveyances etc.
12-15. During the Dasha of Surya there will be anxieties, loss of wealth, punishment from
Government, defamation, opposition by kinsmen, distress to father, (in)auspicious happenings
at home, distress to paternal and maternal uncles etc., anxiety and inimical relations with other
people for no reason whatsoever, should Surya be in his Rasi of debilitation, be weak in Ari,
Randhr, or Vyaya, or be associated with malefic Grahas, or with the Lord of Ari, Randhr, or
Vyaya. There will be some favourable effects at times, if in the above situations Surya
receives a Drishti from benefic Grahas. The effects will always be unfavourable, when
malefic Grahas give a Drishti to Surya.
16-22. O Brahmin! After describing the effects of the Dasha of Surya in brief, I will now
come to the effects of Vimshottari Dasha of Candr. During the Dasha of Candr from its
commencement to the end there will be opulence and glory, good fortune, gain of wealth,
auspicious functions at home, dawn of fortune, attainment of a high position in Government,
acquisition of conveyances, clothes, birth of children and acquisition of cattle, should Candr
be in her exaltation, in her own Rasi, in Kendr, in Labh, Dharm, or Putr, be associated with, or
receives a Drishti from benefics, be fully powerful and is associated with the Lord of Karm,
Dharm, or Bandhu. There will be extraordinary gains of wealth and luxuries, if such a Candr
is in Dhan Bhava.
23-26. Should Candr be waning, or in her debilitation Rasi, there will be loss of wealth in her
Dasha. If Candr is in Sahaj, there will be happiness off and on. If Candr is associated with
malefics, there will be idiocy, mental tension, trouble from employees and mother and loss of
wealth. If waning Candr is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, or is associated with malefics, there will
be inimical relations with Government, loss of wealth, distress to mother and similar evil
effects. If a strong Candr is placed in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya there will be troubles and good
times off and on.
27-32. If Mangal is in his exaltation, in his Multrikon, in his own Rasi, in Kendr, in Labh, or
Dhan Bhava with strength, in a benefic Ahs (Navahs) and is associated with a benefic, there
will be during his Dasha acquisition of kingdom (attainment of a high administrative, or
political position in Government, gain of wealth and land, recognition by Government), gain
of wealth from foreign countries and acquisition of conveyances and ornaments. There will
also be happiness and good relations with co-borns. If Mangal with strength is placed in a
Kendr, or in Sahaj, there will be gain of wealth through valour, victory over enemies,
happiness from wife and children. There will, however, be a possibility of some unfavourable
effects at the end of the Dasha.
33. If Mangal is in his debilitation Rasi, weak, in an inauspicious Bhava, or is associated with,
or receives a Drishti from malefics, there will be in his Dasha loss of wealth, distress and
similar unfavourable effects.
34-39 ! /2. In order to clarify the effects of the Dasha of Rahu I shall first mention the exaltation
and debilitation Rasis of Rahu and Ketu. The exaltation Rasi of Rahu is Vrishabh. The
exaltation Rasi of Ketu is Vrischik. The Multrikonas of Rahu and Ketu are Mithun and
Dhanu. The own Rasis of Rahu and Ketu are Kumbh and Vrischik. Some sages have
expressed the view, that Kanya is the own Rasi of Rahu and Meen is the own Rasi of Ketu.
Should Rahu be in his exaltation Rasi etc., there will be during the Dasha of Rahu great
happiness from acquisition of wealth, agricultural products etc., acquisition of conveyances
with the help of friends and Government, construction of a new house, birth of sons
(children), religious inclinations, recognition from Government of foreign countries and gain
of wealth, clothes etc. If Rahu be associated with, or receives a Drishti from benefics, be in a
benefic Rasi and be in Tanu, Bandhu, Yuvati, Karm, Labh, or Sahaj, there will be during his
Dasha all kinds of comforts by the beneficence of the Government, acquisition of wealth
through a foreign Government, or sovereign and felicity at home.
40-43. If Rahu is in Randhr, or Vyaya Bhava, there will be during his Dasha all kinds of
troubles and distress. If Rahu is associated with a malefic, or a Marak Grah, or is in his
debilitation Rasi, there will be loss of position, destruction of his residential house, mental
agony, trouble to wife and children and misfortune of getting bad food. There will be loss of
wealth at the commencement of the Dasha, some relief and gain of wealth in his own country
and distress and anxieties during the last portion of the Dasha.
44. Now I am going to describe the effects of the Dasha of Guru, the great benefic and
preceptor of the Gods.
45-48. If Guru is in his exaltation, his own Rasi, his Multrikon, in Karm, Putr, or Dharm
Bhava, in his own Navahs, or in his exalted Navahs, there will be during his Dasha:
acquisition of kingdom, great felicity, recognition by Government, acquisition of conveyances
and clothes, devotion to deities and Brahmins, happiness in respect of his wife and children
and success in the performance of religious sacrifices (oblations).
49-51. If Guru is in his debilitation Rasi, combust, associated with malefics, or in Ari, or
Randhr, there will be during his Dasha loss of residential premises, anxiety, distress to
children, loss of cattle and pilgrimage. The Dasha will give some unfavourable effects at its
commencement only. During the later part of the Dasha there will be good effects, like gain of
wealth, awards from and recognition by Government.
52. Now I will describe to you the effects of the Dasha of Sani, who is considered the vilest
and most inferior amongst all the Grahas.
53-56. If Sani is in his exaltation, in his own Rasi, or in Multrikon, or friendly Rasi, in his
own, or exalted Navahs and in Sahaj, or Labh, there will be during his Dasha recognition by
Government, opulence and glory, name and fame, success in the educational sphere,
acquisition of conveyances and ornaments etc., gain of wealth, favours from Government,
attainment of a high position, like Commander of an Army, acquisition of a kingdom,
benevolence of goddess Lakshmi, gain of property and birth of children.
57-60. If Sani is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, in his debilitation Rasi, or combust, there will be
during his Dasha ill effects from poison, injury from weapons, separation from father, distress
to wife and children, disaster, as a result of displeasure of Government, imprisonment etc. If
Sani receives a Drishti from, or is associated with a benefic, is placed in a Kendr, or in a
Trikon, in Dhanu, or in Meen, there will be acquisition of a kingdom, conveyances and
clothes.
61. Now I am going to describe the effects of the Dasha of Budh, who is called a Kumar (in
his teens) amongst all the Grahas.
62-65. If Budh is in his exaltation, in his own, in a friendly Rasi, or in Labh, Putr, or Dharm,
there will be during his Dasha acquisition of wealth, gain of reputation, improvement in
knowledge, benevolence of Government, auspicious functions, happiness from wife and
children, good health, availability of sweetish preparations, profits in business etc. If Budh
receives a Drishti from a benefic, is in Dharm, or is the Lord of Karm, the aforesaid beneficial
results will be experienced in full and there will be great felicity all-round.
66-70. If Budh is associated with a malefic, there will be during his Dasha punishment by
Government, inimical relations with kinsmen, journey to a foreign country, dependence on
others and the possibility of urinary troubles. If Budh is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, there will
be loss of wealth, due to indulgence in lascivious activities, possibility of suffering from
rheumatism and jaundice, danger of thefts and malevolence of Government, loss of land and
cattle etc. At the commencement of the Dasha of Budh, there will be gains of wealth,
betterment in the educational sphere, birth of children and happiness. In the middle of the
Dasha, there will be recognition from Government. The last part of the Dasha will be
distressful.
71. Now I will tell you about the Dasha of Ketu, who is a headless trunk (Kabandha) amongst
all the Grahas.
72-77. If Ketu is in a Kendr, a Trikon, or in Labh, in a benefic Rasi, in his exaltation, or in his
own Rasi, there will be during his Dasha cordial relations with the king, desired headship of a
country, or village, comforts of conveyances, happiness from children, gain from foreign
countries, happiness from wife and acquisition of cattle. If Ketu is in Sahaj, Ari, or Labh,
there will be in his Dasha acquisition of a kingdom, good relations with friends and
opportunities for the acquisition of elephants. At the commencement of the Ketu Dasha there
will be Raj Yog. During the middle portion of the Dasha there will be possibilities of
fearfulness and in the last part there will be sufferings from ailments and journeys to distant
places. If Ketu is in Dhan, Randhr, or Vyaya, or receives a Drishti from a malefic, there will
be imprisonment, destruction of kinsmen and residential premises and anxieties, company of
menials and diseases.
78. Now I will describe the effects of the Dasha of Sukr, who is the incarnate of intoxication,
ecstasy, delight and pride amongst all the Grahas.
79-82. If Sukr is in his exaltation, in his own Rasi, or in a Kendr, or a Trikon, there will be
during his Dasha acquisition of fancy clothes, ornaments, conveyances, cattle and land etc.,
availability of sweet preparations every day, recognition from the sovereign, luxurious
functions of songs and dances etc. by the benevolence of Goddess Lakshmi. If Sukr is in his
Multrikon, during his Dasha there will definitely be acquisition of a kingdom, acquisition of a
house, birth of children and grandchildren, celebration of marriage in the family, attainment
of a high position, like the Commander of an Army, visits of friends, recovery of lost wealth,
property, or kingdom.
83-84 1 /2. If Sukr is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, there will be during his Dasha inimical relations
with kinsmen, distress to wife, losses in business, destruction of cattle and separation from
relations.
85-87. If Sukr is in Bandhu, as Lord of Dharm, or Karm, there will be during his Dasha
attainment of rulership of a country, or village, performance of pious deeds, like building of
reservoirs and temples and giving grains etc. in charity, availability of sweet preparations
every day, vigor in work, name and fame and happiness from wife and children.
88-89. Similar are the effects of Sukr in his sub-periods. If Sukr is Lord of Dhan, or Yuvati,
there will be during his Dasha physical pains and troubles. To get alleviation from those
troubles the native should perform Shatarudriya, or Mrityunjaya Japa in the prescribed
manner and give in charity a cow, or female buffalo.
1. Maitreya said. O Maharishi Parashar! You have told me about the different kinds of
Dashas. Now be kind enough to enlighten me with the effects of Dashas.
2. Maharishi Parashar replied. O Brahmin! There are two kinds of effects of Dashas: general
and distinctive. The natural characteristics of the Grahas cause the general effects and the
distinctive effects are realized by their placements etc.
3-4. The effects of the Dashas of the Grahas are in accordance with their strength. The effects
of a Grah in the first Dreshkan are realized at the commencement of the Dasha. The Grah in
the second Dreshkan makes its effects felt in the middle of the Dasha. The effects of the Grah
in the third Dreshkan are experienced at the end of the Dasha. If the Grah is retrograde, these
effects would be in the reverse order. The Dasha effects of Rahu and Ketu, who are always
retrograde, will always be realized in the reverse order.
5-6. The effects are favourable, if at the commencement of the Dasha the Dasha Lord is in
Lagn, in his exaltation, own, or a Shant Rasi. The results are unfavourable, if the Dasha Lord
is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya Bhava, in his debilitation, or in an inimical Rasi.
7-11. During the Dasha of Surya there is acquisition of wealth, great felicity and honours from
the Government, if at the time of birth Surya is in his own Rasi, in his exaltation Rasi, in a
Kendr, in Labh, be associated with the Lord of Dharm, or the Lord of Karm and strong in his
Varg. The native will be blessed with a son (children), if Surya is with the Lord of Putr. The
native will acquire elephants and other kinds of wealth, if Surya is associated with the Lord of
Dhan. The native will enjoy comforts of conveyances, if Surya is associated with the Lord of
Bandhu. He attains a high position, like that of Army Chief, by the beneficence of the king
and enjoys all kinds of happiness. Thus during the Dasha of a strong (and favourable) Surya
there are acquisitions of clothes, agricultural products, wealth, honours, conveyances etc.
12-15. During the Dasha of Surya there will be anxieties, loss of wealth, punishment from
Government, defamation, opposition by kinsmen, distress to father, (in)auspicious happenings
at home, distress to paternal and maternal uncles etc., anxiety and inimical relations with other
people for no reason whatsoever, should Surya be in his Rasi of debilitation, be weak in Ari,
Randhr, or Vyaya, or be associated with malefic Grahas, or with the Lord of Ari, Randhr, or
Vyaya. There will be some favourable effects at times, if in the above situations Surya
receives a Drishti from benefic Grahas. The effects will always be unfavourable, when
malefic Grahas give a Drishti to Surya.
16-22. O Brahmin! After describing the effects of the Dasha of Surya in brief, I will now
come to the effects of Vimshottari Dasha of Candr. During the Dasha of Candr from its
commencement to the end there will be opulence and glory, good fortune, gain of wealth,
auspicious functions at home, dawn of fortune, attainment of a high position in Government,
acquisition of conveyances, clothes, birth of children and acquisition of cattle, should Candr
be in her exaltation, in her own Rasi, in Kendr, in Labh, Dharm, or Putr, be associated with, or
receives a Drishti from benefics, be fully powerful and is associated with the Lord of Karm,
Dharm, or Bandhu. There will be extraordinary gains of wealth and luxuries, if such a Candr
is in Dhan Bhava.
23-26. Should Candr be waning, or in her debilitation Rasi, there will be loss of wealth in her
Dasha. If Candr is in Sahaj, there will be happiness off and on. If Candr is associated with
malefics, there will be idiocy, mental tension, trouble from employees and mother and loss of
wealth. If waning Candr is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, or is associated with malefics, there will
be inimical relations with Government, loss of wealth, distress to mother and similar evil
effects. If a strong Candr is placed in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya there will be troubles and good
times off and on.
27-32. If Mangal is in his exaltation, in his Multrikon, in his own Rasi, in Kendr, in Labh, or
Dhan Bhava with strength, in a benefic Ahs (Navahs) and is associated with a benefic, there
will be during his Dasha acquisition of kingdom (attainment of a high administrative, or
political position in Government, gain of wealth and land, recognition by Government), gain
of wealth from foreign countries and acquisition of conveyances and ornaments. There will
also be happiness and good relations with co-borns. If Mangal with strength is placed in a
Kendr, or in Sahaj, there will be gain of wealth through valour, victory over enemies,
happiness from wife and children. There will, however, be a possibility of some unfavourable
effects at the end of the Dasha.
33. If Mangal is in his debilitation Rasi, weak, in an inauspicious Bhava, or is associated with,
or receives a Drishti from malefics, there will be in his Dasha loss of wealth, distress and
similar unfavourable effects.
34-39 ! /2. In order to clarify the effects of the Dasha of Rahu I shall first mention the exaltation
and debilitation Rasis of Rahu and Ketu. The exaltation Rasi of Rahu is Vrishabh. The
exaltation Rasi of Ketu is Vrischik. The Multrikonas of Rahu and Ketu are Mithun and
Dhanu. The own Rasis of Rahu and Ketu are Kumbh and Vrischik. Some sages have
expressed the view, that Kanya is the own Rasi of Rahu and Meen is the own Rasi of Ketu.
Should Rahu be in his exaltation Rasi etc., there will be during the Dasha of Rahu great
happiness from acquisition of wealth, agricultural products etc., acquisition of conveyances
with the help of friends and Government, construction of a new house, birth of sons
(children), religious inclinations, recognition from Government of foreign countries and gain
of wealth, clothes etc. If Rahu be associated with, or receives a Drishti from benefics, be in a
benefic Rasi and be in Tanu, Bandhu, Yuvati, Karm, Labh, or Sahaj, there will be during his
Dasha all kinds of comforts by the beneficence of the Government, acquisition of wealth
through a foreign Government, or sovereign and felicity at home.
40-43. If Rahu is in Randhr, or Vyaya Bhava, there will be during his Dasha all kinds of
troubles and distress. If Rahu is associated with a malefic, or a Marak Grah, or is in his
debilitation Rasi, there will be loss of position, destruction of his residential house, mental
agony, trouble to wife and children and misfortune of getting bad food. There will be loss of
wealth at the commencement of the Dasha, some relief and gain of wealth in his own country
and distress and anxieties during the last portion of the Dasha.
44. Now I am going to describe the effects of the Dasha of Guru, the great benefic and
preceptor of the Gods.
45-48. If Guru is in his exaltation, his own Rasi, his Multrikon, in Karm, Putr, or Dharm
Bhava, in his own Navahs, or in his exalted Navahs, there will be during his Dasha:
acquisition of kingdom, great felicity, recognition by Government, acquisition of conveyances
and clothes, devotion to deities and Brahmins, happiness in respect of his wife and children
and success in the performance of religious sacrifices (oblations).
49-51. If Guru is in his debilitation Rasi, combust, associated with malefics, or in Ari, or
Randhr, there will be during his Dasha loss of residential premises, anxiety, distress to
children, loss of cattle and pilgrimage. The Dasha will give some unfavourable effects at its
commencement only. During the later part of the Dasha there will be good effects, like gain of
wealth, awards from and recognition by Government.
52. Now I will describe to you the effects of the Dasha of Sani, who is considered the vilest
and most inferior amongst all the Grahas.
53-56. If Sani is in his exaltation, in his own Rasi, or in Multrikon, or friendly Rasi, in his
own, or exalted Navahs and in Sahaj, or Labh, there will be during his Dasha recognition by
Government, opulence and glory, name and fame, success in the educational sphere,
acquisition of conveyances and ornaments etc., gain of wealth, favours from Government,
attainment of a high position, like Commander of an Army, acquisition of a kingdom,
benevolence of goddess Lakshmi, gain of property and birth of children.
57-60. If Sani is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, in his debilitation Rasi, or combust, there will be
during his Dasha ill effects from poison, injury from weapons, separation from father, distress
to wife and children, disaster, as a result of displeasure of Government, imprisonment etc. If
Sani receives a Drishti from, or is associated with a benefic, is placed in a Kendr, or in a
Trikon, in Dhanu, or in Meen, there will be acquisition of a kingdom, conveyances and
clothes.
61. Now I am going to describe the effects of the Dasha of Budh, who is called a Kumar (in
his teens) amongst all the Grahas.
62-65. If Budh is in his exaltation, in his own, in a friendly Rasi, or in Labh, Putr, or Dharm,
there will be during his Dasha acquisition of wealth, gain of reputation, improvement in
knowledge, benevolence of Government, auspicious functions, happiness from wife and
children, good health, availability of sweetish preparations, profits in business etc. If Budh
receives a Drishti from a benefic, is in Dharm, or is the Lord of Karm, the aforesaid beneficial
results will be experienced in full and there will be great felicity all-round.
66-70. If Budh is associated with a malefic, there will be during his Dasha punishment by
Government, inimical relations with kinsmen, journey to a foreign country, dependence on
others and the possibility of urinary troubles. If Budh is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, there will
be loss of wealth, due to indulgence in lascivious activities, possibility of suffering from
rheumatism and jaundice, danger of thefts and malevolence of Government, loss of land and
cattle etc. At the commencement of the Dasha of Budh, there will be gains of wealth,
betterment in the educational sphere, birth of children and happiness. In the middle of the
Dasha, there will be recognition from Government. The last part of the Dasha will be
distressful.
71. Now I will tell you about the Dasha of Ketu, who is a headless trunk (Kabandha) amongst
all the Grahas.
72-77. If Ketu is in a Kendr, a Trikon, or in Labh, in a benefic Rasi, in his exaltation, or in his
own Rasi, there will be during his Dasha cordial relations with the king, desired headship of a
country, or village, comforts of conveyances, happiness from children, gain from foreign
countries, happiness from wife and acquisition of cattle. If Ketu is in Sahaj, Ari, or Labh,
there will be in his Dasha acquisition of a kingdom, good relations with friends and
opportunities for the acquisition of elephants. At the commencement of the Ketu Dasha there
will be Raj Yog. During the middle portion of the Dasha there will be possibilities of
fearfulness and in the last part there will be sufferings from ailments and journeys to distant
places. If Ketu is in Dhan, Randhr, or Vyaya, or receives a Drishti from a malefic, there will
be imprisonment, destruction of kinsmen and residential premises and anxieties, company of
menials and diseases.
78. Now I will describe the effects of the Dasha of Sukr, who is the incarnate of intoxication,
ecstasy, delight and pride amongst all the Grahas.
79-82. If Sukr is in his exaltation, in his own Rasi, or in a Kendr, or a Trikon, there will be
during his Dasha acquisition of fancy clothes, ornaments, conveyances, cattle and land etc.,
availability of sweet preparations every day, recognition from the sovereign, luxurious
functions of songs and dances etc. by the benevolence of Goddess Lakshmi. If Sukr is in his
Multrikon, during his Dasha there will definitely be acquisition of a kingdom, acquisition of a
house, birth of children and grandchildren, celebration of marriage in the family, attainment
of a high position, like the Commander of an Army, visits of friends, recovery of lost wealth,
property, or kingdom.
83-84 1 /2. If Sukr is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, there will be during his Dasha inimical relations
with kinsmen, distress to wife, losses in business, destruction of cattle and separation from
relations.
85-87. If Sukr is in Bandhu, as Lord of Dharm, or Karm, there will be during his Dasha
attainment of rulership of a country, or village, performance of pious deeds, like building of
reservoirs and temples and giving grains etc. in charity, availability of sweet preparations
every day, vigor in work, name and fame and happiness from wife and children.
88-89. Similar are the effects of Sukr in his sub-periods. If Sukr is Lord of Dhan, or Yuvati,
there will be during his Dasha physical pains and troubles. To get alleviation from those
troubles the native should perform Shatarudriya, or Mrityunjaya Japa in the prescribed
manner and give in charity a cow, or female buffalo.
Ch. 48. Distinctive Effects of the Nakshatr Dasha, or of the Dashas of the Lords (Vimshottari) of various Bhavas
Ch. 48. Distinctive Effects of the Nakshatr Dasha, or of the Dashas of the Lords (Vimshottari) of various Bhavas
1. If the Lord of Karm is placed in an auspicious Bhava in his exaltation Rasi etc., his Dasha
effects will be favourable. The effects will be adverse, if the Lord of Karm is in his
debilitation Rasi and occupies an inauspicious Bhava. This proves, that an inauspicious Grah
in his exaltation Rasi etc. will not produce unfavourable results, if placed in an auspicious
Bhava and a benefic, being in his debilitation Rasi and being placed in an inauspicious Bhava,
will produce adverse effects. Now I will describe the effects of the Dasha of the Lords of
various Bhavas, who are related to each other.
2-4. There will be physical well-being in the Dasha of the Lord of Lagn, distress and
possibility of death in the Dasha of the Lord of Dhan, unfavourable effects in the Dasha of the
Lord of Sahaj, acquisition of house and land in the Dasha of the Lord of Bandhu, progress in
educational sphere and happiness from the children in the Dasha of the Lord of Putr and
danger from enemies and ill health in the Dasha of the Lord of Ari.
5-8. There will be distress to wife and the possibility of the death of the native in the Dasha of
the Lord of Yuvati, the possibility of death and financial losses in the Dasha of the Lord of
Randhr, improvement in the educational sphere, religious-mindedness and unexpected gains
of wealth in the Dasha of the Lord of Dharm, recognition from and awards by the
Government in the Dasha of the Lord of Karm, obstacles in gains of wealth and the possibility
of diseases in the Dasha of the Lord of Labh and distress and danger from diseases in the
Dasha of the Lord of Vyaya. A Grah, placed in an auspicious Bhava, like Trikon etc., at the
commencement of the Dasha, produces favourable results in his Dasha. The Grah, placed in
Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya at that time, yields only adverse results during his Dasha. It is therefore
essential, that the placement of a Grah at the time of birth and at the commencement of the
Dasha should both be taken into account for the assessment of the Dasha effects.
14-17V2. The Dasha of Ari's, Randhr' s, or Vyaya's Lord also becomes favourable, if they get
associated with the Lord of a Trikon. If the Lord of a Kendr is in a Trikon, or the Lord of a
Trikon is in a Kendr, the Dasha of the Grah, yuti with either of them, becomes favourable.
The Dasha of a Grah, receiving a Drishti from the Lord of a Kendr, or Trikon is also
favourable. If Dharm' s Lord is in Lagn and Lagn's Lord is in Dharm, the Dashas of both of
them will produce extremely beneficial results. There will be acquisition of a kingdom in the
Dashas of Lagn's Lord and Karm's Lord, if Karm' s Lord is in Lagn and Lagn's Lord is in
Karm.
18-20. The Dasha of Sahaj's, Ari's and Labh's Lord, of the Grahas, placed in Sahaj, Ari and
Labh and of the Grahas, yuti with the above, will prove unfavourable. The Dasha of the
Grahas, associated with the Lords of Marak Bhavas, namely Dhan and Yuvati, in Dhan, or
Yuvati and the Dashas of the Grahas, placed in Randhr, will produce unfavourable effects.
Thus the Dashas should be considered favourable, after taking into account the placement of a
Grah and his relationship of one Grah with the other. (Rahu and Ketu give favourable results
in Sahaj, Ari and Labh).
1. If the Lord of Karm is placed in an auspicious Bhava in his exaltation Rasi etc., his Dasha
effects will be favourable. The effects will be adverse, if the Lord of Karm is in his
debilitation Rasi and occupies an inauspicious Bhava. This proves, that an inauspicious Grah
in his exaltation Rasi etc. will not produce unfavourable results, if placed in an auspicious
Bhava and a benefic, being in his debilitation Rasi and being placed in an inauspicious Bhava,
will produce adverse effects. Now I will describe the effects of the Dasha of the Lords of
various Bhavas, who are related to each other.
2-4. There will be physical well-being in the Dasha of the Lord of Lagn, distress and
possibility of death in the Dasha of the Lord of Dhan, unfavourable effects in the Dasha of the
Lord of Sahaj, acquisition of house and land in the Dasha of the Lord of Bandhu, progress in
educational sphere and happiness from the children in the Dasha of the Lord of Putr and
danger from enemies and ill health in the Dasha of the Lord of Ari.
5-8. There will be distress to wife and the possibility of the death of the native in the Dasha of
the Lord of Yuvati, the possibility of death and financial losses in the Dasha of the Lord of
Randhr, improvement in the educational sphere, religious-mindedness and unexpected gains
of wealth in the Dasha of the Lord of Dharm, recognition from and awards by the
Government in the Dasha of the Lord of Karm, obstacles in gains of wealth and the possibility
of diseases in the Dasha of the Lord of Labh and distress and danger from diseases in the
Dasha of the Lord of Vyaya. A Grah, placed in an auspicious Bhava, like Trikon etc., at the
commencement of the Dasha, produces favourable results in his Dasha. The Grah, placed in
Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya at that time, yields only adverse results during his Dasha. It is therefore
essential, that the placement of a Grah at the time of birth and at the commencement of the
Dasha should both be taken into account for the assessment of the Dasha effects.
14-17V2. The Dasha of Ari's, Randhr' s, or Vyaya's Lord also becomes favourable, if they get
associated with the Lord of a Trikon. If the Lord of a Kendr is in a Trikon, or the Lord of a
Trikon is in a Kendr, the Dasha of the Grah, yuti with either of them, becomes favourable.
The Dasha of a Grah, receiving a Drishti from the Lord of a Kendr, or Trikon is also
favourable. If Dharm' s Lord is in Lagn and Lagn's Lord is in Dharm, the Dashas of both of
them will produce extremely beneficial results. There will be acquisition of a kingdom in the
Dashas of Lagn's Lord and Karm's Lord, if Karm' s Lord is in Lagn and Lagn's Lord is in
Karm.
18-20. The Dasha of Sahaj's, Ari's and Labh's Lord, of the Grahas, placed in Sahaj, Ari and
Labh and of the Grahas, yuti with the above, will prove unfavourable. The Dasha of the
Grahas, associated with the Lords of Marak Bhavas, namely Dhan and Yuvati, in Dhan, or
Yuvati and the Dashas of the Grahas, placed in Randhr, will produce unfavourable effects.
Thus the Dashas should be considered favourable, after taking into account the placement of a
Grah and his relationship of one Grah with the other. (Rahu and Ketu give favourable results
in Sahaj, Ari and Labh).
Ch. 49. Effects of the Kaal Chakr
Ch. 49. Effects of the Kaal Chakr
1-5. Maharishi Parashar said. O Brahmin! I am now going to describe to you the effects of the
Kaal Chakr Dasha.
During the Dasha of the Rasi, owned, or occupied by Surya, there will be ill health, due to the
blood, or bile troubles; . . . Candr, there will be gain of wealth and clothes, name and fame and
birth of children; . . . Mangal, there will be bilious fever, gout and wounds; . . . Budh, there will
be acquisition of wealth and birth of children; . . . Guru, there will be increase in the number of
children, acquisition of wealth and enjoyment; . . . Sukr, there will be acquisition of learning,
marriage and gain of wealth; . . . occupied by Sani, there will be all kinds of adverse
happenings.
The Effects of the Dashas on the Basis of the Navans of each Rasi
6-7. In the Kaal Chakr Dasha of Mesh in Mesh Navans there will be distress, due to troubles,
caused by the pollution of blood. In the Dasha of Mesh in the Navans of Vrishabh there will
be increase in wealth and agricultural product. In the Navans of Mithun there will be
advancement of knowledge. In the Navans of Kark there will be acquisition of wealth, in the
Simh Navans danger from enemies, in the Kanya distress to wife, in the Tula kingship, in the
Vrischik death and in the Dhanu acquisition of wealth. Such will be the effects of the 9 Padas
of Mesh. In assessing the net effects the nature of the Grah, occupying the Rasi, should also
be taken into account.
8-10. In the Dasha of Makar Navans in Vrishabh there will be tendency to perform
undesirable deeds along with more adverse effects. In the Kumbh Navans there will be profits
in business, in the Meen success in all ventures, in the Dasha of Vrischik Navans danger from
fire, in the Dasha of Tula Navans recognition from Government and reverence from all, in the
Dasha of Kanya Navans danger from enemies, in the Dasha of Kark Navans distress to wife,
in the Dasha of Simh Navans diseases of eyes and in the Dasha of Mithun Navans obstacles in
earning livelihood. Such will be the effects of the 9 Navahsas of Vrishabh. Similar
interpretation should be made of further verses on this subject.
11-12. In Mithun in the Dasha of the Vrishabh Ahs there will be acquisition of wealth, in the
Dasha of Mesh Ahs attacks of fever, in the Dasha of Meen Ahs affectionate relations with
maternal uncle, in the Dasha of Kumbh Ahs increase in the number of enemies, in the Dasha
of Makar Ahs danger from thieves, in the Dasha of Dhanu Ahs increase in the stock of
weapons, in the Dasha of Vrishabh Ahs injury by some weapon and in the Dasha of Mithun
Ahs enjoyment.
13-15. In Kark in the Dasha of Kark Ahs there will be distress, . . . Simh displeasure of the
sovereign, . . . Kanya reverence from kinsmen, . . . Tula beneficence, . . . Vrischik creation of
obstacles by father, . . . Dhanu increase of learning and wealth, . . . Makar danger from water,
. . . Kumbh increase in the production of agricultural products and in the Dasha of the Meen
Ahs acquisition of more wealth and enjoyment.
16-17. In Simh in the Dasha of the Navans of Vrischik there will be distress and disputes, . . .
Tula extraordinary gains, . . . Kanya gains of wealth, . . . Kark danger from wild animals, . . .
Simh birth of a son, . . . Mithun increase of enemies, . . . Vrishabh gains from sale of cattle, . . .
Mesh danger from animals and in the Dasha of Meen Ahs journeys to distant places.
18-19. In Kanya in the Dasha of Kumbh Ahs there will be acquisition of wealth, . . . Makar
financial gains, . . . Dhanu mingling with kinsmen, . . . Mesh happiness from mother, . . .
Vrishabh birth of children, . . . Mithun increase in enemies, . . . Kark love with some woman,
. . . Simh aggravation of diseases and in the Dasha of Kanya Ahs birth of children.
20-22. In Tula in the Dasha of Tula Ahs there will be financial gains, . . . Vrischik good
relations with kinsmen, . . . Dhanu happiness from father, . . . Makar disputes with mother, . . .
Kumbh birth of a son and financial gains, . . . Meen entanglement with enemies, . . . Vrischik
disputes with women, . . . Tula danger from water and in Dasha of Kanya Ahs more financial
gains.
23-24/4. In Vrischik in the Dasha of Kark Ahs there will be financial gains, . . . Simh
opposition to the king, . . . Mithun acquisition of land, . . . Vrishabh financial gains, . . . Mesh
danger from reptiles, . . . Meen danger from water, . . . Kumbh profits in business, . . . Makar
profits in business, . . . Makar possibility of suffering from diseases and in the Dasha of Dhanu
Ahs financial gains.
25-27 '. In Dhanu in the Dasha of Mesh Ahs there will be financial gains, . . . Vrishabh
acquisition of more land, . . . Mithun success in ventures, . . . Kark success all round, . . . Simh
increase in the accumulated wealth, . . . Kanya disputes, . . . Tula financial gains, . . . Vrischik
affliction with diseases, . . . Dhanu happiness from children.
28-29. In Makar in the Dasha of Makar Ahs there will be happiness from children, . . . Kumbh
gain of agricultural products, . . . Meen well being, . . . Vrischik danger from poison, . . . Tula
financial gains, ... Kanya increase in enemies, ... Kark acquisition of property, ... Simh
danger from wild animals and in the Dasha of Mithun Ahs danger of falling from a tree.
30-32. In Kumbh in the Dasha of Vrishabh Ahs there will be financial gains, . . . Mesh
diseases of the eyes, . . . Meen journeys to distant places, . . . Kumbh increase in wealth, . . .
Makar success in all kinds of ventures, . . . Dhanu more enemies, . . . Mesh loss of happiness
and enjoyment, . . . Vrishabh death, . . . Mithun well being.
33-34/4. In the Meen in the Dasha of Kark Ahs there will be increase in wealth, . . . Simh
recognition by Government, . . . Kanya financial gains, . . . Tula gains from all sources, . . .
Vrischik fever, . . . Dhanu more enemies, . . . Makar conjugal disputes, . . . Kumbh danger from
water and in the Dasha of Meen Ahs good fortune all-round. In this manner on the Kaal
Chakr, prepared on the basis of Pad of the Janm Nakshatr, the Dashas of the Navahs Rasis and
their duration can be assessed and prediction can be made for the whole life of the native.
Appropriate remedial measures (recitation of Mantras, oblations etc.) should be taken to
alleviate the adverse effects, caused by malefic Dashas.
35-37. The effects of Dasha in Raj Yog etc. have already been described in Vol. I of this
book. The same should be applied in a judicious manner in the Kaal Chakr. These are in brief
effects of Kaal Chakr Dasha.
1-5. Maharishi Parashar said. O Brahmin! I am now going to describe to you the effects of the
Kaal Chakr Dasha.
During the Dasha of the Rasi, owned, or occupied by Surya, there will be ill health, due to the
blood, or bile troubles; . . . Candr, there will be gain of wealth and clothes, name and fame and
birth of children; . . . Mangal, there will be bilious fever, gout and wounds; . . . Budh, there will
be acquisition of wealth and birth of children; . . . Guru, there will be increase in the number of
children, acquisition of wealth and enjoyment; . . . Sukr, there will be acquisition of learning,
marriage and gain of wealth; . . . occupied by Sani, there will be all kinds of adverse
happenings.
The Effects of the Dashas on the Basis of the Navans of each Rasi
6-7. In the Kaal Chakr Dasha of Mesh in Mesh Navans there will be distress, due to troubles,
caused by the pollution of blood. In the Dasha of Mesh in the Navans of Vrishabh there will
be increase in wealth and agricultural product. In the Navans of Mithun there will be
advancement of knowledge. In the Navans of Kark there will be acquisition of wealth, in the
Simh Navans danger from enemies, in the Kanya distress to wife, in the Tula kingship, in the
Vrischik death and in the Dhanu acquisition of wealth. Such will be the effects of the 9 Padas
of Mesh. In assessing the net effects the nature of the Grah, occupying the Rasi, should also
be taken into account.
8-10. In the Dasha of Makar Navans in Vrishabh there will be tendency to perform
undesirable deeds along with more adverse effects. In the Kumbh Navans there will be profits
in business, in the Meen success in all ventures, in the Dasha of Vrischik Navans danger from
fire, in the Dasha of Tula Navans recognition from Government and reverence from all, in the
Dasha of Kanya Navans danger from enemies, in the Dasha of Kark Navans distress to wife,
in the Dasha of Simh Navans diseases of eyes and in the Dasha of Mithun Navans obstacles in
earning livelihood. Such will be the effects of the 9 Navahsas of Vrishabh. Similar
interpretation should be made of further verses on this subject.
11-12. In Mithun in the Dasha of the Vrishabh Ahs there will be acquisition of wealth, in the
Dasha of Mesh Ahs attacks of fever, in the Dasha of Meen Ahs affectionate relations with
maternal uncle, in the Dasha of Kumbh Ahs increase in the number of enemies, in the Dasha
of Makar Ahs danger from thieves, in the Dasha of Dhanu Ahs increase in the stock of
weapons, in the Dasha of Vrishabh Ahs injury by some weapon and in the Dasha of Mithun
Ahs enjoyment.
13-15. In Kark in the Dasha of Kark Ahs there will be distress, . . . Simh displeasure of the
sovereign, . . . Kanya reverence from kinsmen, . . . Tula beneficence, . . . Vrischik creation of
obstacles by father, . . . Dhanu increase of learning and wealth, . . . Makar danger from water,
. . . Kumbh increase in the production of agricultural products and in the Dasha of the Meen
Ahs acquisition of more wealth and enjoyment.
16-17. In Simh in the Dasha of the Navans of Vrischik there will be distress and disputes, . . .
Tula extraordinary gains, . . . Kanya gains of wealth, . . . Kark danger from wild animals, . . .
Simh birth of a son, . . . Mithun increase of enemies, . . . Vrishabh gains from sale of cattle, . . .
Mesh danger from animals and in the Dasha of Meen Ahs journeys to distant places.
18-19. In Kanya in the Dasha of Kumbh Ahs there will be acquisition of wealth, . . . Makar
financial gains, . . . Dhanu mingling with kinsmen, . . . Mesh happiness from mother, . . .
Vrishabh birth of children, . . . Mithun increase in enemies, . . . Kark love with some woman,
. . . Simh aggravation of diseases and in the Dasha of Kanya Ahs birth of children.
20-22. In Tula in the Dasha of Tula Ahs there will be financial gains, . . . Vrischik good
relations with kinsmen, . . . Dhanu happiness from father, . . . Makar disputes with mother, . . .
Kumbh birth of a son and financial gains, . . . Meen entanglement with enemies, . . . Vrischik
disputes with women, . . . Tula danger from water and in Dasha of Kanya Ahs more financial
gains.
23-24/4. In Vrischik in the Dasha of Kark Ahs there will be financial gains, . . . Simh
opposition to the king, . . . Mithun acquisition of land, . . . Vrishabh financial gains, . . . Mesh
danger from reptiles, . . . Meen danger from water, . . . Kumbh profits in business, . . . Makar
profits in business, . . . Makar possibility of suffering from diseases and in the Dasha of Dhanu
Ahs financial gains.
25-27 '. In Dhanu in the Dasha of Mesh Ahs there will be financial gains, . . . Vrishabh
acquisition of more land, . . . Mithun success in ventures, . . . Kark success all round, . . . Simh
increase in the accumulated wealth, . . . Kanya disputes, . . . Tula financial gains, . . . Vrischik
affliction with diseases, . . . Dhanu happiness from children.
28-29. In Makar in the Dasha of Makar Ahs there will be happiness from children, . . . Kumbh
gain of agricultural products, . . . Meen well being, . . . Vrischik danger from poison, . . . Tula
financial gains, ... Kanya increase in enemies, ... Kark acquisition of property, ... Simh
danger from wild animals and in the Dasha of Mithun Ahs danger of falling from a tree.
30-32. In Kumbh in the Dasha of Vrishabh Ahs there will be financial gains, . . . Mesh
diseases of the eyes, . . . Meen journeys to distant places, . . . Kumbh increase in wealth, . . .
Makar success in all kinds of ventures, . . . Dhanu more enemies, . . . Mesh loss of happiness
and enjoyment, . . . Vrishabh death, . . . Mithun well being.
33-34/4. In the Meen in the Dasha of Kark Ahs there will be increase in wealth, . . . Simh
recognition by Government, . . . Kanya financial gains, . . . Tula gains from all sources, . . .
Vrischik fever, . . . Dhanu more enemies, . . . Makar conjugal disputes, . . . Kumbh danger from
water and in the Dasha of Meen Ahs good fortune all-round. In this manner on the Kaal
Chakr, prepared on the basis of Pad of the Janm Nakshatr, the Dashas of the Navahs Rasis and
their duration can be assessed and prediction can be made for the whole life of the native.
Appropriate remedial measures (recitation of Mantras, oblations etc.) should be taken to
alleviate the adverse effects, caused by malefic Dashas.
35-37. The effects of Dasha in Raj Yog etc. have already been described in Vol. I of this
book. The same should be applied in a judicious manner in the Kaal Chakr. These are in brief
effects of Kaal Chakr Dasha.