BPHS--PART--TEN-BRIHAD PARASHARI HORA-SHASTRAM
Prof. RISHABH SHASTRI
BPHS--PART--TEN
Based on Standard & Popular Edition
BRIHAD PARASHARI HORA-SHASTRAM
The Magnum Opus (Bible) of Vedic Astrology
By The Great Maharshi PARASHARA
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Chapter 46. Dashas of Grahas
111-122. Effects of Shani’s Avasthas. If Shani is in Shayana, 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 Sabha, the native will have surprising possessions of abundant precious Gems/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 Bhojana, will enjoy tastes of food, will be weak-sighted and will be fickle-minded, due to mental delusion; if in Nritya Lipsa, will be righteous, extremely opulent, honoured by the king and brave, heroic in the field of war; if in Kautook, will be endowed with lands and wealth, will be happy, endowed with pleasures through charming females and learned in poetry, arts etc.; if in Nidraa, 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 Shayana, the native will experience miseries in abundance, but, if Rahu in Shayana is placed in Vrisha, 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 Sabha, 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 Bhojana, 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 Lipsa, 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 Kautuka, will be devoid of a position (place), be interested in others’ females and will steal others’ wealth; if in Nidra, 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 Shayana in Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, or Kanya, there will be plenty of wealth; if Ketu is in Shayana in other Rashis, 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 Sabha 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 Bhojana, will always be distressed with hunger, penury and diseases and will roam all over the earth; if in Nritya Lipsa, 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 Nidra, will be endowed with wealth and corns, will be virtuous and will spend his time sportively.
147. General Effects (up to Shloka 155). O Brahmin, if a benefic Graha is in Shayana, there will be benefic effects at all times, according to the learned.
148. If a malefic is in Bhojana, everything will be destroyed and there is no need of a second thought.
149. Should a malefic in Yuvati be in Nidra, 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 Putra Bhava, but only with Nidra, or in Shayana.
151. Untimely death, due to royal wrath, will come to pass, if there is a malefic in Randhra Bhava in Nidra, or in Shayana.
152. If in the case of a malefic in Randhra Bhava in Nidra, or Shayana there happens to be a benefic Drishti, or the Yuti of a benefic,(untimely) death will be in the riverGanges, i.e. Gangetic belt, shrines etc.
153. If there is a malefic in Karma in Shayana, or Bhojana, the native will face many miseries on account of his own deeds.
154. O excellent of the Brahmins, doubtlessly a RajYoga will come to pass, if Chandra is in Karma 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. 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 Nakshatraas.
6-11. O Brahmin! Some Maharishis have made a mention of Kala and Chakra Dasha, but they have recognized the Kala Chakra Dasha, as supreme. The other kinds of Dashas, propagated by the sages, are Chara, Sthira Kendra, Karaka, Brahma Graha, Manduka, Shula, Yogaardha, Drig, Trikon, Rashi, Panchswara, Yogini, Pinda, Naisargik, Ashtak Varga, Sandhya, Panchak, Tara etc. But in our view all these Dashas are not appropriate.
Vimshottari Dasha
12-14. Beginning from Kritika, the Lords of Dashas is Rabi, Chandra, Mangal, Rahu, Guru, Shani, Budh, Ketu and Shukra in that order. Thus, if the Nakshatras from Kritika to the Janma Nakshatra 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 Rabi, Chandra, Mangal, Rahu, Jupiter(Guru), Shani, Budh, Ketu and Shukra 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 Graha. This is done, as follows.
Multiply the Dasha period of the Graha concerned by the period of the stay of Chandra in Janma Nakshatra, that has expired and divide that amount by the total period of the stay of Chandra in that Nakshatra. 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 Dasha
17-20. Maharishi Parashar said. O Brahmin, the sages have recommended the adoption of Ashtottari, when Rahu not being in Lagna, in any other Kendra, or Trikon to the Lord of the Lagna. From 4 Nakshatras from Ardra commences the Dasha of Rabi, from 3 after that begins the Dasha of Chandra, 4 after that will bring the Dasha of Mangal, 3 after that the Lord of Dasha will be Budh, 4 there from will have Shani, as the Dasha Lord, 3 there after the Lord will be Guru, Rahu will be the Lord of the Dasha 4 Nakshatras after that and then Shukra 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 Janma Nakshatra. The duration of Ashtottari Dasha for Rabi, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Shani, Guru, Rahu and Shukra are 6, 15, 8, 17, 10, 19, 12 and 21 in that order. Thus in this Dasha system have only 8 Grahas play the role of Dasha Lords, Ketu having been denied this privilege. ( As ketu is Significtor of Moksha or Emanciaption and never becomes Maaraka, Ketu may cause disease and other worldy trouble, obstruction, hindrance etc.)
21-22. The Dashas of the various Grahas have been specified above. In the case of malefic Grahas the Dasha span of one Nakshatra is ¼ of the Dasha of the Graha. It is 1/3rd 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 Chandra in the Janma Nakshatra, by the Dasha portion of the Janma Nakshatra and dividing it by Bhabhog, i.e. the total period of the stay of Chandra in the Janma Nakshatra. Then the balance of Dasha at birth can also be ascertained. If Uttarashadha happens to be the Janma Nakshatra, the duration of its first three Padaas is taken, as Bhabhog and the Dasha calculations should be done accordingly. The Dasha and calculations for Abhijit Nakshatra are done by taking the 4th Pada of Uttarashadha plus the 15th part of the beginning of Shravana. For Shravana the Bhabhog would be the total of its duration in Ghatikas minus the 1/15th part of the beginning of Shravana.
Shodshottari Dasha
23. It will be advisable to adopt the Shodoshottari, if the birth is in the day in Krishna Paksha (dark half of the month), or at night in Shukla Paksha (bright half).
24-26. The Dasha may be adopted, when the Lagna is in the Hora of Chandra with birth in the Krishna Paksha, or, when Lagna is in the Hora of Rabi with birth in the Shukla Paksha. Count the number of Nakshatras from Pushya to the Janma Nakshatra. Divide this number by 8. The remainder will indicate the Dashas of Rabi, Mangal, Guru, Shani, Ketu, Chandra, Budh and Shukra. The Dashas of the above Grahas are of 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 years.
Dwadashottari Dasha
27-28. This Dasha system will be appropriate for one, whose Lagna is in the Navamsha of Shukra. Count from Janma Nakshatra to Revati. Divide this number by 8. The remainder will indicate the Dasha of the Graha concerned. The Dasha order is Rabi, Guru, Ketu, Budh, Rahu, Mangal, Shani, Chandra. The Dashas will be of 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 21 years of the Grahas.
Panchottari- Dasha
(29-30) This Dasha is considered suitable for those, whose Lagna is Karkat and also in the Karkat Dvadashangshas Count from Anuradha up to the Janma Nakshatra and divide the number by 7. The remainder will indicate the Dasha. The order of the Dasha Lords is Rabi, Budh, Shani, Mangal, Shukra, Chandra and Guru. The Dashas of the Grahas are 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 years.
Shatabdika Dasha
(31-32) This Dasha system has been considered appropriate, if Lagna is Vargaottama. This happens, when Lagna in the Rashi Kundali and the Navamsha Lagna are in the same Rashi.
(33-34) Count from Revati to the Janma Nakshatra and divide this number by seven. The remainder will indicate the Lords of Dashas in this order: Rabi, Chandra, Shukra, Budh, Guru, Mangal and Shani. Their Dashas will be of 5, 5, 10, 10, 20, 20 and 30 years.
Chaturashiti-Sama Dasha
35-36. Chaturashiti-sama Dasha is considered appropriate in cases, where the Karma’s Lord is placed in Karma. Count from Swati to the Janma Nakshatra and divide this number by 7. The remainder will indicate the Dasha Lords in the following order: Rabi, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra and Shani. The Dasha period of each Graha is 12 years.
Dwisaptati-Sama Dasha
37-39. This Dasha system is considered suitable in cases, where the Lord of Lagna is in Lagna, or in Yuvati. Count from Mula to the Janma Nakshatra and divide the number by 8. The remainder will determine the Dasha Lords in the following order: Rabi, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra, Shani and Rahu. In this Dasha system all the eight Grahas have Dashas of 9 years each.
Shasti-Hayani Dasha
40-41. This Dasha may be adopted in cases, where Rabi is posited in Lagna. The order of Dasha Lords in this system is, as follows: Guru, Rabi, Mangal, Chandra, Budh, Shukra, Shani and Rahu. The following shows the Nakshatras, falling under the various Dasha Lords. The Dashas of Guru, Rabi and Mangal are of 10 years. The remaining Grahas have Dashas of 6 years each. Guru (Ashvini, Bharani, Kritika, Punarvasu), Rabi (Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra, U.Ashadha), Mangal (Pushya, Aslesha, Magha, Revati), Chandra (P.Phalguni, U.Phalguni, Hast), Budh (Swati, Vishakah, Anuradha), Shukra (Jyeshtha, Mula, P.Ashadha), Shani (Abhijit, Shravana, Dhanishtha), Rahu (Shatabhisha, P.Bhadra, U.Bhadra).
Shat-Trimshat-Sama Dasha
42-43. Count from Shravana to the Janma Nakshatra and divide the number by 8. The remainder 1 etc. will indicate the Dasha Lords, whose order will be, as follows: Chandra, Rabi, Guru, Mangal, Budh, Shani, Shukra and Rahu. Their Dashas will be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 years. If the birth is during the day and Lagna is in the Hora of Rabi and, if the birth is at night and Lagna is in the Hora of Chandra, adoption of this system would be preferable.
Kaal Dasha
44-49. 5 Ghatikas before the sight of the semi-disk of the setting Rabi and 5 Ghatikas after that and 5 Ghatikas before and after the rising of Rabi, 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 eaChapter 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 Rabi 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 Rabi and the other Grahas to get the Kaal Dasha of all the nine Grahas.
Chakra Dasha
50-51. if the birth is at night, the Dasha will commence from Lagna Rashi. If the birth is during the day, the Dasha will start from the Rashi, in which the Lord of Lagna is placed. If the birth is during Sandhya, the Dasha will begin from the Rashi of the second Bhava. The Dasha of each Rashi is 10 years. As it is the Dasha system of the 12 Rashis in the Zodiac, it has been named, as Chakra Dasha.
Kaal Chakra Dasha
52-53. Maharishi Parashar said. O Brahmin! Now, after making obedience to Lord Shiva, I shall describe the Kala Chakra 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) eaChapter From the second Kostha in each Kundali fix the Rashis Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, Karkat, Simha, Kanya, Tula, Vrischik, Dhanu, Makar, Kumbh, Meen. Then Nakshatraas may be incorporated in the manner, indicated hereafter. These Kundalis, indicative of the 12 Rashis, are called Kala Chakra.
56-58. Write Ashvini, Bharani and Kritika in the Savya Chakra and Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra in the Apsavya.Then incorporate the three following Nakshatraas, 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 Shravana, Dhanishtha and Shatabhisha in the Apsavya.Finally incorporate the last three Nakshatraas, Purva bhadraPada, Uttara bhadraPada and Revati in the Savya Chakra. Now there will be 15 Nakshatraas in the Savya and 12 Nakshatraas in the Apsavya, (because for the 12 Rashis there are 12 Padaas of 3 Nakshatraas, the Navamshaas). The Padaas of Ashvini, Punarvasu, Hast, Mul, PurvabhadraPada, Kritika, Aslesha, Swati, Uttarashadha and Revati of the Savya should be reckoned in the same manner, as the Padaas 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 Pada of Ashvini Mesh is indicative of Deha (body) and Dhanu is indicative of Jiva (life). And the Lords of Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, Karkat, Simha, Kanya, Tula, Vrischik and Dhanu are Lords of the Dashas in the order, as described before.
61. In the second Pada of Ashvini Makar is Deha and Mithun is Jiva and the Lords of the nine Rashis from Makar to Mithun are Lords of the Dashas.
62. In the third Pada of the ten Nakshatraas, beginning from Ashvini, Vrishabh is Deha and Mithun is Jiva. The Lords of the Rashis Vrishabh, Mesh, Meen, Kumbh, Makar, Dhanu, Mesh, Vrishabh and Mithun are Lords of the Dashas in that order.
63-64. For the 4th Pada of the 10 Nakshatraas, beginning from Ashvini, Karkat is Deha and Meen is Jiva and the Lords of the nine Rashis from Karkat to Meen are the Lords of Dashas.
65. In the four Padas of the 5 Nakshatras, Bharani, Pushya, Chitra, Purva Aashadha and Uttarabhadra Pada, Deha and Jiva are the same, as for Bharani.
66. In the first Pada of Bharani Vrischik is Deha and Meen is Jiva and the Lords of the Rashis Vrischik, Tula, Kanya, Karkat, Simha, Mithun, Vrishabh, Mesh and Meen are the Lords of Dashas in this order.
67. In the 2nd Pada of Bharani Kumbh is Deha and Kanya is Jiva and the Lords of Kumbh, Makar, Dhanu, Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, Karkat, Simha and Kanya are the Lords of Dashas in that order.
68. In the 3rd Pada of Bharani Tula is Deha and Kanya is Jiva and Lords of the Rashis Tula, Vrischik, Dhanu, Makar, Kumbh, Meen, Vrischik, Tula and Kanya are the Dasha Lords in this order.
69. In the 4th Pada of Bharani Karkat is Deha and Kumbh is Jiva and the Lords of the Rashis Karkat, Simha, 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 Chakra. Now I shall give the description of Apsavya Chakra. Prepare a similar chart of 12 apartments and from the 2nd apartment onwards place the Rashis from Vrischik onwards in the reverse order. In this chart Deha and Jiva would be the same for Rohini, Magha, Vishakah and Shravana, as for Rohini.
73-76. In the first Pada of Rohini Karkat is Deha and Dhanu is Jiva. The Lords of the Rashis Dhanu, Makar, Kumbh, Meen, Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, Simha and Tula will be the Dasha Lords in this order. In the 2nd Tula will be Deha and Kanya the Jiva and the Lords of the Rashis Kanya, Tula, Vrischik, Meen, Kumbh, Makar, Dhanu, Vrischik and Vrischik will be the Dasha Lords. In the 3rd Kumbh will be Deha and Kanya Jiva. The Lords of the Rashis Kanya, Simha, Karkat, Mithun, Vrishabh, Mesh, Dhanu, Makar and Kumbh will be the Dasha Lords. In the 4th Vrischik will be Deha and Meen Jiva and the Lords of the Rashis Meen, Mesh, Vrishabh, Mithun, Simha, Karkat, Kanya, Tula and Vrischik will be the Lords.
77. In the 4 Padaas of the Apsavya Nakshatraas 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 Pada of Mrigashira Karkat is Deha and Meen is Jiva and the Lords of the Rashis Meen, Kumbh, Makar, Dhanu, Vrischik, Tula, Kanya, Simha and Karkat will be the Dasha Lords in this order. In the 2nd Vrishabh is Deha and Mithun is Jiva and the Lords of the Rashis Mithun, Vrishabh, Mesh, Dhanu, Makar, Kumbh, Meen, Mesh and Vrishabh will be the Dasha Lords. In the 3rd Makar is Deha and Mithun is Jiva and the Lords of the Rashis Mithun, Simha, Karkat, Kanya, Tula, Vrischik, Meen, Kumbh and Makar will be the Dasha Lords. In the 4th Mesh will be Deha and Dhanu Jiva and the Lords of the Rashis Dhanu, Vrischik, Tula, Kanya, Simha, Karkat, Mithun, Vrishabh and Mesh will be the Dasha Lords.
82. Maharishi Parashar said. O Brahmin! The description of the Deha and Jiva of the Padaas of the Apsavya Nakshatraas 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 Rabi, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra and Shani.
85-86. The span of life of a person is determined from the Padaas (Angshaas) of the Nakshatra at the time of birth, or the time of query and the years allotted to the 9 Rashis, commencing from it (the Pada of the Nakshatra). 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 Padaas, will have middle span of life (Madhaya Ayu), if the birth is in the middle of the Padaas and short span of life (‘Alap Ayu’), or will face death-like sufferings, if the birth is at the end of the Padaas of the Nakshatra.
87-88. According to this principle, we should be acquainted with the Padaas of the Nakshatraas. Now I shall tell you, how the calculations are made, according to the proportion of the Padaas of a Nakshatra. The number of Ashvini etc., whichever may be the past Nakshatraas, should be divided by 3. Thereafter the remainder should be multiplied by 4. To the figure so made available the Pada of the present Nakshatra should be added. The product will be the Navamsha from Mesh onwards.
89. The number of years (Purna Ayu) are, as under. For the Angsha in Mesh 100 years, in Vrishabh 85 years, in Mithun 83 years, in Karkat 86 years. The number of years will be the same for Rashis, situated the 5th and 9th to them.
90-91. Multiply the past Ghatikas, Palas etc. of the Pada of the Nakshatra, 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 Rashi.
92. Multiply the past Ghatikas, Palas etc. of the present Pada of the Nakshatra 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 Navamsha, in which Chandra 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 Chakra the first Angsha is called Deha and the last Jiva. The opposite is the case in the Apsavya Chakra. Therefore the calculations should be based on the Deha etc. in the Savya Chakra and on the Jiva etc. in Apsavya.
We give below the Savya and Apsavya Kaal Chakra Charts. For Example. The birth is in Mrigashira 4th Pada. It is in the Apsavya Kaal Chakra. 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). ¼ of the Bhabhog comes to 14/52/44. That would be the value of one Pada. Multiplying this by 3 will get Ghatikas of 3 Padaas, namely 44/38/15. Deducting this from Bhayat, the past Ghatikas, Palas etc. of the 4th Pada 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 Chakra. There we count from Jiva etc. to Deha. In the 4th Pada 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 Shukra, 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 Nakshatra the longitude of Chandra (Chandra Spast) is 1r4°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 Nakshatra). The result will be the 2nd Nakshatra, namely Bharini and the remainder will be 490. These will be the past Kalas of Kritika. There are 200 Kalas in one Pada (Navamsha). Divide 490, the past Kalas of Kritika, by 200. We will then get 2, as past Padaas and the remainder 90 will represent the past Kalas of the present Nakshatra. 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 Dehāńś, commencing from Vrishabh, in the order Vrishabh, Mesh, Meen, Kumbh (16+7+10+4 = 37), we will get 0 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 Chakra.
Gati of Rashis in the Kaal Chakra Dasha
96-98. There are three kinds of movements (Gati) of the Rashis in the Kaal Chakra, namely Manduki, Markati and Simhaavlokan. The movement of one Rashi by jumping over one Rashi is known, as Manduki Gati. Backward movement to the previous Rashi is called Markati Gati. The movement of a Rashi to the 5th and 9th Rashi is said to be Simhaavlokan.
99-100. Movement from Kanya to Karkat and from Simha to Mithun is Manduki Gati. Movement from Simha to Karkat is Markati Gati. Movement from Meen to Vrischik and from Dhanu to Mesh is called Simhaavlokan Gati.
Effects of Dashas of Rashis, as a Result of these Gati
101-102. The effects of the Dasha of the Rashis with Manduki Gati in the Savya Chakra 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 Rashi from Simha 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 Rashi with Markati Gati in the Savya Chakra 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 Rashis with Simhaavlokan Gati in the Savya Chakra 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 Rashis with the Manduki Gati in the Apsavya Chakra 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 Rashis 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 Simhaavlokan there may be destruction of the dwelling and death of father etc.
109-111. If the movement is from Meen to Vrischik, the native may suffer from fever; if from Kanya to Karkat, there may be loss of brothers and kinsmen; if from Simha to Mithun, there may be ill health of the wife; if from Simha to Karkat, the native may die; if from Dhanu to Mesh, there may be death of uncles and similar relations. If the Rashi is yuti with a malefic, adverse conditions may be expected in the Dasha of the Rashi. Favourable effects will be felt in its Dasha, if the Rashi is yuti with a benefic.
112-113. O Brahmin! In the Kaal Chakra Dasha favourable and unfavourable effects may be predicted, after taking into account the directions of the Rashis and Grahas.
114-119. If the movement is from Kanya to Karkat, 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 Rashi If the movement is from Simha 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 Rashi If the movement is from Karkat to Simha, 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 Simha to Karkat. Favourable results should be predicted, if the Rashis are yuti with benefics and adverse, if the Rashis are yuti with malefics.
120-122. According to the above-mentioned Kaal Chakra, the person, born in the Angshaas of the various Rashis, will be, as under. Mesh Angsha brave and a thief, Vrishabh wealthy, Mithun learned, Karkat king, Simha respected by king, Kanya learned, Tula minister, or adviser, Dhanu sinful, Kumbh businessman, Meen wealthy.
123-128. If the Deha, or Jiva Rashis are yuti with Rabi, Mangal, Shani, or Rahu, the native will die. Worse results may be expected, if the Deha and Jiva Rashis are yuti with two, or all of them. If there is a malefic in Deha Rashi, the native suffers ill health; a malefic in a Jiva Rashi will make the native very timid. If the Deha and/or Jiva Rashi are yuti with two malefics, there will be distress and diseases. Three malefics in the Deha and/or Jiva Rashi will cause premature death. Four malefics in the Deha and Jiva Rashi will cause definite death. If both the Deha and Jiva Rashis are occupied by malefics, there will be fear from king and thieves and death of the native. If Rabi is in the Deha, or Jiva Rashi, there will be danger from fire. Chandra in the Deha, or Jiva Rashi will cause danger from water, Mangal fear from weapons, Budh fear from windy troubles, Shani fear from Gulma (a disease), Rahu and Ketu fear from poison. If the Deha, or Jiva Rashis are occupied by Budh, Guru and Shukra, 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 Rashis are occupied by both benefics and malefics.
129-130. In the Dasha of the Rashis, owned by malefics, the body and soul will be in distress. The effects will be favourable in the Dasha of the Rashis, owned by benefics. If a malefic Rashi is occupied by a benefic Graha, or, if a benefic Rashi is occupied by a malefic Graha, the effects will be of a mixed nature.
Effects of Kaal Chakra Dasha of the Rashis in Lagna and other Bhavas.
131-132. In the Kaal Chakra Dasha of the Rashi in Lagna the body remains healthy and the native spends a life with many kinds of comforts. If the Lagna Rashi is a benefic one, the good effects are realized fully. If the Lagna Rashi is a malefic Rashi, there is likelihood of ill health. If a Graha in exaltation, or in its own Rashi occupies Lagna, the native is respected by the king, or government and acquires wealth.
133-134. In the Chakra Dasha of the Rashi 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 Rashi 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 Chakra Dasha of the Rashi in Sahaj. If the Rashi 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 Chakra Dasha of the Rashi in Bandhu. If the Rashi is a benefic one, the good effects are realized in full. If it is a malefic Rashi, 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 Chakra Dasha of the Rashi in Putra. If the Rashi is a benefic one, the good results are enjoyed in full. If the Rashi 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 Chakra Dasha of the Rashi in Ari. If the Rashi 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 Rashi.
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 Chakra Dasha of the Rashi in Yuvati. The beneficial results will be experienced in full, if the Rashi is a benefic one. Meagre good effects will be realized in the case of a malefic Rashi.
145-146. Destruction of a residential house, distress, loss of wealth, poverty and danger from enemies are the effects of the Chakra Dasha of the Rashi in Randhra. The adverse effects will be realized in full, if the Rashi is a malefic one. Some mitigation in evil effects may be expected in the case of a benefic Rashi.
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 Rashis, Vrischik and Kumbh, are placed in their own Rashis, their Dasha will be of 12 years. Otherwise the Dasha will be of the number of years, indicated by the number, counted from that Rashi to the Rashi, occupied by its Lord. If one Graha be in his own Rashi and the other in any other Rashi, the Dasha will be of the number of years counted, from the above first Rashi to the other. If the Lords are in different Rashis, the counting is to be done up to the Rashi, which is stronger. The Rashi, which has a Graha, placed in it, is considered more powerful than the Rashi without a Graha in it. If both are with Grahas in them, the one with more Grahas would be considered more powerful. If both Rashis are occupied by an equal number of Grahas, the strength of the Rashi itself should be taken into account. The principle for considering the Balance of the Rashi is, that the Fixed Rashi is considered stronger than the Movable one and the Dual Rashi is considered more powerful than the Fixed Rashi. If there is equality in the strength of the Rashis, then to determine the number of years of Dasha counting should be done up to the Rashi with bigger number. If one Rashi is occupied by a Graha in exaltation, the counting should be done up to that Rashi only. In addition 1 should be added in the number of years in the case of a Rashi with an exalted Graha and 1 should be deducted from the number of years in the case of a Rashi with a Graha in debilitation. The prediction should be made after calculating the Dashas in this manner.
167. If the Rashi in Dharm Bhava is in an odd Pada, the counting should be from the Rashi in the Lagna onwards. The counting would be in the reverse order, if the Pada is even. The Dashas of Rashis have to be fixed, keeping this in view.
For Example. In the above Tula is the Rashi in Dharm Bhava in an odd Pada. Amongst the Lords of Lagna, Shani and Rahu, Rahu is associated with a Graha. Therefore Rahu is more powerful than, Shani. Therefore counting should be done up to Rahu. Kumbh is in even Pada, 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 Pada. Therefore the Char Dasha for Mesh will be one year. The Dasha of other Rashis should be calculated in the same manner.
Sthira Dasha.
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) Rashi In this system the Dasha of the 12 Rashis begins from the Brahm Graha Ashrit Rashi. The Dashas are counted onwards from the odd Rashis and in the reverse order from the even Rashi
170-173. Maitreya said. O great Sage! Now please enlighten me how the Brahm Graha is picked out in a chart. Maharishi Parashar said. From amongst the Lords of Ari, Randhra and Vyaya the Graha, who may possess the greatest strength and is placed in Lagna, or in Yuvati with strength, the one, placed in an odd Rashi within sixth Bhava from the Bhava concerned, is called the Brahm Graha. The Lord of Randhra in Randhra is also accepted, as Brahm Graha. If Shani, or Rahu/Ketu obtain Brahmatva (qualifications of Brahm Graha), they become Brahm Graha. If a number of Grahas obtain Brahmatva, the one with the largest number of degrees would become Brahm Graha. If there is parity in the degrees of such Grahas, the most powerful amongst them would become Brahm Graha.
Yoga Ardha Dasha.
174. The spans of Dashas of the Rashis in the Yogaaardha Dasha system are half of the total of the spans of Char and Sthir Dashas. The Dasha will commence from the Rashi of Lagna, or Yuvati, whichever is stronger. The order of the Dashas of the 12 Rashis will be counted onwards, if the opening Dasha Rashi is an odd one. If it be an even Rashi, the Dashas will be in reverse order.
Kendra_Adi Dasha
175-176. In this system there are Dashas of Fixed Rashis in the Kendra etc. from Lagna, or from Yuvati, whichever is stronger. If Lagna, or Yuvati with strength is placed in an odd Rashi, the Kendraa etc. are counted in the onward order. If it be in an even Rashi, 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 Rashi 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 Graha to his own Rashi. The years of Dashas would be the number, arrived at by counting up to the Rashi of the Graha, which is stronger, or more in number.
177. If a Graha owns two Rashis, the Dasha years will be equal to the number, which is greater, when counted from the Rashi, occupied by him.
Notes. Under this system Dashas are of two kinds, namely Lagna Kendraadi and AtmaKarak Kendraadi. There are also Kendraadi Rashi Dasha, or Kendraadi Graha Dasha in both the Dasha systems, mentioned above.
Karaka Dasha.
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 Rashis, counted from Lagna up to the Karak concerned.
Manduk Dasha.
179-180. Under the Manduk Dasha system the Dasha commences from Lagna, or Yuvati Bhava, whichever is stronger. If the Rashi of commencement is an odd Rashi, the Dashas of 3 Movable, 3 Fixed and 3 Dual Rashis will be counted in the onwards order. They will be in the reverse order in the case of an even Rashi. In this system the Dasha years will be the same, as in Sthir Dasha. In this system every Dasha is of the next 3rd Rashi.
Shula Dasha.
181-182. Some sages have designed the Shula Dasha for determining the time of death. In this system the Dasha commences from Dhan, or Randhra, whichever is stronger. If the Rashi is an odd one, the order of the Dasha Rashis will be onwards. It will be backwards in the case of an even Rashi. 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 Rashi, which has greater strength.
Trikon Dasha.
183-184. In this system the first Dasha commences from the strongest amongst the Rashis in Kon (Trikon) to Lagna (Tanu, Putra and Dharm). This system is similar to the Char Dasha. Here also the Dashas of the Rashis will be in the onwards order in the case of odd Rashis and in the reverse order in the case of even Rashi 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 Rashis in Konas.
Drig Dasha.
185-187. In this system the order of the Dashas is, as follows: the Rashi, occupying Dharm, the Rashis, receiving a Drishti from the Rashi in Dharm, the Rashi in Karma, the Rashis, receiving a Drishti from the Rashi in Karma, the Rashi in Labh and the Rashis, receiving a Drishti from the Rashi 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 Rashis from Dharm, Karma and Labh. According to them, Rashi, which receives a Drishti from the Movable Rashi, is counted backwards and the Rashi, receiving a Drishti from the Fixed Rashi, is counted onwards. In the case of the Dual Rashi, if it is odd, the counting is onwards and the order is backwards in case of an even Rashi for the Rashis, receiving a Drishti.
Notes. The intention is, that from the point of view of Drishti the process of Rashi, receiving a Drishti, should be started from the Rashi, which is nearest. In this connection readers may refer to Rashi Drishtikathan Adhyaya, Chapter 8, Verse 9 and the table after that.
LagnaAdi Rashi Dasha
188-189. In this system there are Dashas of all the 12 Rashis, including Lagna, in every Nakshatra. Consequently the Bhayat at birth may be multiplied by 12 and then the product should be divided by Bhabhog. The Rashi, degree etc. so available may be added to the longitude of Lagna. From the Rashi, becoming available by doing so, will start the Dashas of the 12 Rashi (If that Rashi is odd, the counting will be onwards. It will be in the reverse order, if the Rashi is even)
190. For finding the balance of Dasha at birth, multiply the expired degree etc. by the Dasha years of the first Dasha Rashi 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.
Pancha Swara 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 ‘ňa’, ‘ña’ and ‘ņa’, because they are not used in names. If they are found in any name, ‘ga’ may be substituted for ‘ňa’, ‘ja’ for ‘ña’ and ‘da’ for ‘ņa’ for working out the Dashas and making predictions. In this manner the Swara, under which the first Varna (letter) 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 Swara there will be Antar Dashas of all the five Swaras in the same order.
Yogini Dasha.
195-199. Maharishi Parashar said. O Brahmin! I have already given you the description of Pancha Swara Dasha. Now I will acquaint you with the Yogini Dasha, as described by Lord Mahadeva. There are 8 Yoginis, namely Mangala, Pingala, Dhanya, Bhramari, Bhadrika, Ulka, Siddha and Sankata.
Chandra, Rabi, Guru, Mangal, Budh, Shani, Shukra and Rahu are born from them. Add 3 to the Janma Nakshatra 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.
Pinda, Angsha and Nisarga Dasha.
201-202. The Pinda, Angsha and Nisarg Dasha will be the same, as Pindayu,Ańghayu 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 Lagna, Rabi, or Chandra, whoever is stronger. The subsequent Dashas will be of Grahas in Kendra to them, then of Grahas in Panphara Bhavas and lastly in Apoklima Bhavas. The Dashas and Antar Dashas of Lagna and the seven Grahas will also be in the same order.
203. The effects of these Dashas will be in accordance with Ashtak Varga Bala, This subject will be dealt with later. These Dashas are also called Ashtak Varga Dashas.
Sandhya Dasha.
204. Sandhya is the Dwadashangshas Ayurdaya of the Param Ayurdaya (maximum possible life-span). In Sandhya Dasha the Dasha of all the Rashis from Lagna 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.
Tara Dasha.
207-209. O Brahmin! Some sages have given consideration to Tara Dasha, which is like Vimshottari. In this Dasha Janma, Sampat etc. in their order replace Rabi, Chandra 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.
Chapter 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 Graha in the first Drekkan are realized at the commencement of the Dasha. The Graha in the second Drekkan makes its effects felt in the middle of the Dasha. The effects of the Graha in the third Drekkan are experienced at the end of the Dasha. If the Graha 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 Lagna, in his exaltation, own, or a Shanta Rashi. The results are unfavourable, if the Dasha Lord is in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya Bhava, in his debilitation, or in an inimical Rashi.
7-11. During the Dasha of Rabi there is acquisition of wealth, great felicity and honours from the Government, if at the time of birth Rabi is in his own Rashi, in his exaltation Rashi, in a Kendra, in Labha, be associated with the Lord of Dharma, or the Lord of Karma and strong in his Varga. The native will be blessed with a son (children), if Rabi is with the Lord of Putra. The native will acquire elephants and other kinds of wealth, if Rabi is associated with the Lord of Dhan. The native will enjoy comforts of conveyances, if Rabi 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) Rabi there are acquisitions of clothes, agricultural products, wealth, honours, conveyances etc.
12-15. During the Dasha of Rabi 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 Rabi be in his Rashi of debilitation, be weak in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya, or be associated with malefic Grahas, or with the Lord of Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya. There will be some favourable effects at times, if in the above situations Rabi receives a Drishti from benefic Grahas. The effects will always be unfavourable, when malefic Grahas give a Drishti to Rabi.
16-22. O Brahmin! After describing the effects of the Dasha of Rabi in brief, I will now come to the effects of Vimshottari Dasha of Chandra. During the Dasha of Chandra 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 Chandra be in her exaltation, in her own Rashi, in Kendraa, in Labh, Dharm, or Putra, be associated with, or receives a Drishti from benefics, be fully powerful and is associated with the Lord of Karma, Dharm, or Bandhu. There will be extraordinary gains of wealth and luxuries, if such a Chandra is in Dhan Bhava.
23-26. Should Chandra be waning, or in her debilitation Rashi, there will be loss of wealth in her Dasha. If Chandra is in Sahaj, there will be happiness off and on. If Chandra is associated with malefics, there will be idiocy, mental tension, trouble from employees and mother and loss of wealth. If waning Chandra is in Ari, Randhra, 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 Chandra is placed in Ari, Randhra, 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 Rashi, in Kendra, in Labh, or Dhan Bhava with strength, in a benefic Angsha (Navamsha) 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 Kendraa, 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 Rashi, 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.
34-39½. In order to clarify the effects of the Dasha of Rahu, I shall first mention the exaltation and debilitation Rashis of Rahu and Ketu. The exaltation Rashi of Rahu is Vrishabh. The exaltation Rashi of Ketu is Vrischik. The Multrikonas of Rahu and Ketu are Mithun and Dhanu. The own Rashis of Rahu and Ketu are Kumbh and Vrishchik. Some sages have expressed the view, that Kanya is the own Rashi of Rahu and Meen is the own Rashi of Ketu. Should Rahu be in his exaltation Rashi 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 Rashi and be in Tanu, Bandhu, Yuvati, Karma, 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 Randhra, or Vyaya Bhava, there will be during his Dasha all kinds of troubles and distress. If Rahu is associated with a malefic, or a Maraka Graha, or is in his debilitation Rashi, 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 Rashi, his Multrikon, in Karma, Putra, or Dharm Bhava, in his own Navamsha, or in his exalted Navamsha, 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 Rashi, combust, associated with malefics, or in Ari, or Randhra, 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 Shani, who is considered the vilest and most inferior amongst all the Grahas.
53-56. If Shani is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi, or in Multrikon, or friendly Rashi, in his own, or exalted Navamsha 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 Shani is in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya, in his debilitation Rashi, 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 Shani receives a Drishti from, or is associated with a benefic, is placed in a Kendraa, 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 Rashi, or in Labh, Putra, 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 Karma, 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, Randhra, 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 Kendra, a Trikon, or in Labh, in a benefic Rashi, in his exaltation, or in his own Rashi, 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 Yoga 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, Randhra, 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 Shukra, who is the incarnate of intoxication, ecstasy, delight and pride amongst all the Grahas.
79-82. If Shukra is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi, or in a Kendra, 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 Shukra 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.
83-84½. If Shukra is in Ari, Randhra, 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 Shukra is in Bandhu, as Lord of Dharm, or Karma, 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 Shukra in his sub-periods. If Shukra i