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BPHS--PART-TWELVE BRIHAD PARASHARI HORA-SHASTRAM

Translated By Prof. RISHABH SHASTRI


BPHS--PART-TWELVE 

BRIHAD PARASHARI HORA-SHASTRAM

(Based on Standard & Popular Edition)

The Magnum Opus (Bible) of Vedic Astrology

By The Great Maharshi PARASHARA

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Chapter 56. Effects of the Antar Dashas in the Dasha of Guru (Jupiter)

1-3½. Effects, like sovereignty over many kings, very well endowed with riches, revered by the king, gains of cattle, clothes, ornaments, conveyances, construction of a new house and a decent mansion, opulence and glory, dawn of fortune, success in ventures, meetings with Brahmins and the king, extraordinary profits from the employer and happiness to wife and children, will be experienced in the Antar Dasha of Guru in his own Dasha, if Guru is in his exaltation Rashi in his own Rashi, in a Kendra, or Trikon.

4-5½. Association with the menials, great distress, slander by coparceners, wrath of the employer, danger of premature death, separation from wife and children and loss of wealth and grains will be the results, if Guru is in his debilitation Rashi in his debilitated Navamsha, or in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya.

6-7. There will be pains in the body, if Guru is the Lord of Yuvati (or of Dhan). The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects and to get fulfillment of ambitions is recitation of “Rudra-Japa” and “Shiva Sahasra-Nama”.

8-11½. Effects, like acquisition of a kingdom, gain of clothes, ornaments, wealth, grains, conveyances, cattle and position, happiness from son and friends etc., gains specially of a blue-coloured horse, journey to the West, audience with the king and receipt of wealth from him, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Shani in the Dasha of Guru, if Shani is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi, in a Kendra, or Trikon endowed with strength.

12-14. Loss of wealth, affliction with fever, mental agony, infliction of wounds to wife and children, inauspicious events at home, loss of cattle and employment, antagonism with kinsmen etc. will be results, if Shani is in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya, if Shani is combust, or, if Shani is in an enemy’s Rashi

15-15½. There will be gain of land, house, son and cattle, acquisition of riches and property through the enemy etc., if Shani is in Kendra, Trikon, the 11th, or in the 2nd from the Lord of the Dasha.

16-17. Effects, like loss of wealth, antagonistic relations with kinsmen, obstacles in industrial ventures, pains in the body, danger from the members of the family etc. will be realized, if Shani is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Shani is associated with a malefic.

18-19. There will be fear of premature death, if Shani is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measures to obtain relief from these evil effects and to enjoy sound health are recitation of “Vishnu Sahasra-Nama” and giving in charity a black cow, or a female buffalo.

20-21½. Effects, like gains of wealth, bodily felicity, acquisition of a kingdom, gain of conveyances, clothes and cattle etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Budh in the Dasha of Guru, if Budh is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi or in Kendra, in Trikon, or, if Budh is associated with the Lord of the Dasha.

22-22½. There will be increase in the number of enemies, loss of enjoyment and comforts, loss in business, affliction with fever and dysentery, if Budh receives a Drishti from Mangal.

23-24 Gains of wealth in his own country, happiness from parents and acquisition of conveyances by the beneficence of the king will result, if Budh is in a Kendra, in the 5th, or 9th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Budh is in his exaltation Rashi.

25-26. There will be loss of wealth, journeys to foreign countries, danger from thieves while traveling, wounds, burning sensations, eye troubles, wanderings in foreign lands, if Budh is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Budh is associated with a malefic without receiving a Drishti from a benefic.

27-28. Distress without reason, anger, loss of cattle, loss in business, fear of premature death etc. will be the results, if Budh is associated with a malefic, or malefics in Ari, in Randhra, or in Vyaya.

29-29½. There will be enjoyment, gains of wealth, conveyances and clothes at the commencement of the Antar Dasha, even if Budh is associated with a malefic, but receives a Drishti from a benefic. At the end of the Dasha, however, there will be loss of wealth and bodily distress.

30-31. Premature death may be expected, if Budh is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The most effective and beneficial remedial measure for prolongation of longevity and to obtain relief from other evil effects is recitation of Vishnu Sahasra-Nama.

32-32½. Moderate enjoyment, moderate gain of wealth, coarse food, or food, given by others, food, given at the time of death ceremonies and acquisition of wealth through undesirable means will be the results, in the Antar Dasha of Ketu in the Dasha of Guru, if Ketu is associated with, or receives a Drishti from a benefic.

33-34. Effects, like loss of wealth by the wrath of the king, imprisonment, diseases, loss of physical strength, antagonism with father and brother and mental agony, will be experienced, if Ketu be in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or be associated with malefics.

35-36½. Acquisition of a palanquin, elephants etc., beneficence of the king, success in the desired spheres, profits in business, increase in the number of cattle, gain of wealth, clothes etc. from a Yavana king (Muslim dignitary) will be the auspicious effects, if Ketu is in the 5th, 9th, 4th, or 10th from the Lord of the Dasha.

37-38. There will be physical distress, if Ketu is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord or, if Ketu is in Dhan, or in Yuvati. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is performance of “Mrityunjaya Japa” in the prescribed manner.

39-43. Effects, like acquisition of conveyances, like palanquin, elephants etc., gain of wealth by the beneficence of the king, enjoyment, gain of blue and red articles, extraordinary income from journeys to the East, well-being in the family, happiness from parents, devotion to deities,construction of reservoirs, charities etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Shukra, if Shukra is in a Kendra, Trikon, or in Labh, or, if Shukra is in his own Rashi and receives a Drishti from a benefic, or from benefics.

44-44½. Evil effects, like quarrels, antagonism with kinsmen, distress to wife and children, will be felt, if Shukra is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or Lagna, or, if Shukra is in his debilitation Rashi

There will be quarrels, danger from the king, antagonism with the wife, disputes with the father-in-law and with brothers, loss of wealth etc., if Shukra is associated with Shani, or Rahu, or with both.

45-47½. There will be gain of wealth, happiness from wife, meeting with the king, increase in the number of children, conveyances and cattle, enjoyment of music, society with men of learning, availability of sweetish preparations, giving help and assistance to kinsmen etc., if Shukra is in a Kendra, Trikon, or in the 2nd from the Lord of the Dasha.

48-50. Loss of wealth, fear of premature death, antagonism with wife etc. will be experienced, if Shukra is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measure to obtain relief from these evil effects is giving a tawny-coloured cow, or a female buffalo in charity.

51-53. Gain of wealth, reverence, happiness and acquisition of conveyances, clothes, ornaments etc., birth of children, cordial relations with the king, success in ventures etc. will be the auspicious results in the Antar Dasha of Ravi in the Dasha of Guru, if Ravi is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi in a Kendra, Trikon, or in Sahaj, Labh, or Dhan and be endowed with strength.

54-55½. Effects, like nervous disorder, fever, laziness, or reluctance in the performance of good deeds, indulgence in sins, antagonistic attitude towards all, separation from kinsmen and distress without reasons, will be experienced, if Ravi is in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya, or, if Ravi is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

56-57. There will be physical distress, if Ravi is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects and to enjoy good health is recitation of “Adhitya Hridaya-Stotra” Pathha.

58-60½. Effects, like reverence from the king, opulence and glory, happiness from wife and children, availability of good food, gain of reputation by performance of good deeds, increase in the number of children and grandchildren, comforts by the beneficence of the king, religious and charitable inclinations etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Chandra in the Dasha of Guru, if Chandra is in a Kendra, Trikon, or in Labh, or, if Chandra is in her exaltation, or in her own Rashi and, if Chandra is full and strong and in an auspicious Bhava from the Lord of the Dasha.

61-63. There will be loss of wealth and kinsmen, wanderings in foreign lands, danger from the king, thieves, quarrels with coparceners, separation from a maternal uncle, distress to mother etc., if Chandra is weak, or is associated with malefics, or, if Chandra is in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya, or, if Chandra is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

64. Physical distress will be experienced, if Chandra is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above effects is “Durga Saptashati” Pathha.

65-66. Effects, like the celebration of functions, such as marriage etc., gain of land, or villages, growth of strength and velour and success in all ventures, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Mangal in the Dasha of Guru, if Mangal is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi or in his exalted or own Navamsha.

67-68. There will be gain of wealth and grains, availability of good sweetish preparations, pleasure of the king, happiness from wife and children and other auspicious effects, if Mangal is in a Kendra, Trikon, in Labh, or Dhan and is associated with, or receives a Drishti from benefics.

69-71. Loss of wealth and house, eye trouble and other inauspicious effects will be the results, if Mangal is in the 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Mangal is in his debilitation Rashi associated with, or receiving a Drishti from malefics. The effects will be particularly adverse at the commencement of the Antar Dasha. There will be some mitigation of evil effects later. There will be physical distress and mental agony, if Mangal is the Lord of Dhan, or Yuvati. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects and to get gains of wealth and property is to give a bull in charity.

72-75. Effects, like attachment to Yoga, gain of wealth and grains during the first five months, sovereignty over a village, or country, meeting with a foreign king, well-being in the family, journeys to distant lands, bathing in holy places, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Rahu in the Dasha of Guru, if Rahu is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi in his Multrikon, or, if Rahu is in a Kendra, or Trikon, or, if Rahu receives a Drishti from the Lord of a Kendra, or, if Rahu is associated with, or receives a Drishti from a benefic.

76-78. Danger from thieves, snakes, the king, wounds, troubles in domestic affairs, antagonism with co-borns and coparceners, bad dreams, quarrels without reason, danger from diseases etc. will result, if Rahu is associated with a malefic, if Rahu is in the 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

79-80. There will be physical distress, if Rahu is in Dhan, or in Yuvati. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are “Mrityunjaya Japa” and giving a goat in charity.

Chapter 57.

Effects of the Antar Dashas in the Dasha of Shani

1-3. Effects, like acquisition of a kingdom, happiness from wife and children, acquisition of conveyances, like elephants, gain of clothes, attainment of the position of a Commander of the Army by the beneficence of the king, acquisition of cattle, villages and land etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Shani in the Dasha of Shani, if Shani is in his own, in his exaltation Rashi or in deep exaltation, or, if Shani is in a Kendra, or Trikon, or, if Shani is a YogaKarak.

4-5½. Fear, or danger from the king, getting inflicted with injuries with some weapon, bleeding gums, dysentery etc. will be the evil effects at the commencement of the Dasha, if Shani is in Randhra, or Vyaya, or, if Shani is associated with malefics in his debilitation Rashi There will be danger from thieves etc., going away from the homeland, mental agony etc. in the middle portion of the Dasha. The last part of the Dasha will yield beneficial results.

6-7. There will be danger of premature death, if Shani is Dhan’s,or Yuvati’s Lord. Lord Shiva will afford protection and render relief, if Mrityunjaya Japa is performed in the prescribed manner.

8-11. Effects, like reverence from the people, good reputation, gain of wealth, comforts of conveyances etc., inclination towards performance of religious sacrifices (Yagyas), RajYoga, bodily felicity, enthusiasm, well-being in the family, pilgrimage to holy places, performance of religious rites, listening to Puranas, charities, availability of sweetish preparations etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Budh in the Dasha of Shani, if Budh is in a Kendra, or Trikon.

12-13½. Acquisition of a kingdom, gain of wealth, headship of a village will be the effects at the commencement of the Dasha, if Budh is in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya from Lagna, or from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Budh is associated with Ravi, Mangal and Rahu. Affliction with diseases, failure in all ventures, anxiety and feeling of danger etc. will be experienced in the middle portion and in the last part of the Dasha.

14-15. There will be physical distress, if Budh is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects and to regain enjoyment in life are recitation of Vishnu Sahasra-Nama and giving grains in charity.

16-18. Evil effects, like loss of position, dangers, poverty, distress, foreign journeys etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Ketu in the Dasha of Shani, even if Ketu is in his exaltation, in his own, in a benefic Rashi or in a Kendra, or Trikon, or, if Ketu is associated with, or receives a Drishti from benefics. If Ketu is related to the Lagna’s Lord, there will be gain of wealth and enjoyment and bathing in holy places and visit to a sacred shrine at the commencement of the Antar Dasha.

19-19½. Gain of physical strength and courage, religious thoughts, audience with the king (high dignitaries of government, like president, prime minister, governor, ministers) and all kinds of enjoyments will be experienced, if Ketu is in a Kendra, in a Trikon, in the 3rd, or 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

20-21½. Fear of premature death, coarse food, cold fever, dysentery, wounds, danger from thieves, separation from wife and children etc., will be the results, if Ketu is in Randhra, or Vyaya from Lagna, or from the Lord of the Dasha.

22-23. There will be physical distress, if Ketu is in Dhan, or Yuvati. Remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects and to regain enjoyments of life by the beneficence of Ketu is giving a goat in charity.

24-27½. Effects, like marriage, birth of a son, gain of wealth, sound health, well-being in the family, acquisition of a kingdom, enjoyments by the beneficence of the king, honours, gain of clothes, ornaments, conveyance and other desired objects, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Shukra in the Dasha of Shani, if Shukra is in a Kendra, Trikon, or in Labh, associated with, or receiving a Drishti from benefics. If during the period of Antar Dasha of Shukra Guru is favourable in transit, there will be dawn of fortune and growth of property. If Shani is favourable in transit, there will be RajYoga effects, or the accomplishment of Yoga Rites.

28-29. Distress to wife, loss of position, mental agony, quarrels with close relations etc. will be the results, if Shukra is in his debilitation Rashi if Shukra is combust, or, if Shukra is in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya.

30-31½. Fulfillment of ambitions by the beneficence of the king, charities, performance of religious rites, creation of interest in the study of Shastras, composition of poems, interest in Vedanta etc., listening to Puranas, happiness from wife and children will be experienced, if Shukra is in Navamsha, Labh, or Kendra from the Lord of the Dasha.

32-34. There will be eye trouble, fevers, loss of good conduct, dental problems, heart disease, pain in arms, danger from drowning, or falling from a tree, antagonism towards relations with the officials of government and brothers, if Shukra is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

35-36. There will be physical distress, if Shukra is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects and to regain enjoyment and good health is by the beneficence of Goddess Durga and the performance of Durga Saptashati Pathha and giving a cow, or a female buffalo in charity.

37-38½. Effects, like good relations with one’s employer, well-being in the family, happiness from children, gain of conveyances and cattle etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Ravi in the Dasha of Shani, if Ravi is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi or, if Ravi is associated with Navamsha’s Lord, or, if Ravi is in a Kendra, or Trikon, associated with, or receiving a Drishti from benefics.

39-41. There will be heart disease, defamation, loss of position, mental agony, separation from close relatives, obstacles in industrial ventures, fevers, fears, loss of kinsmen, loss of articles, dear to the person, if Ravi is in Randhra, or Vyaya, or, if Ravi is in the 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

42. There will be physical distress, if Ravi is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The worship of Ravi is the remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects.

43-45. Effects, like gains of conveyance, garments, ornaments, improvement of fortune and enjoyments, taking care of brothers, happiness in both maternal and paternal homes, increase in cattle wealth etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Chandra in the Dasha of Shani, if Chandra is full, in her exaltation, or in her own Rashi or in a Kendra, or Trikon, or in the 11th from the Dasha Lord, or, if Chandra receives a Drishti from benefics.

46-48½. There will be great distress, wrath, separation from parents, ill health of children, losses in business, irregular meals, administration of medicines, if Chandra is waning, if Chandra is associated with, or receives Drishti from malefics, or, if Chandra is in his debilitation Rashi or, if Chandra is in malefic Navamsha, or, if Chandra is in the Rashi of a malefic Graha. There will, however, be good effects and some gain of wealth at the commencement of the Antar Dasha.

49-50½. Enjoyment of conveyances and garments, happiness from kinsmen, happiness from parents, wife, employer etc. will be the results, if Chandra is in a Kendra, Trikon, or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

51-52. Effects, like sleepiness, lethargy, loss of position, loss of enjoyments, increase in the number of enemies, antagonism with kinsmen, will be experienced, if Chandra is weak and is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

53-54. There will be lethargy and physical distress, if Chandra is Dhan’, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects and prolongation of longevity are Havyan and giving jaggery, ghee, rice, mixed with curd, a cow, or a female buffalo in charity.

55-57. Effects, like enjoyments, gain of wealth, reverence from the king, gain of conveyances, clothes and ornaments, attainment of the position of a Commander of the Army, increase in agricultural and cattle wealth, construction of a new house, happiness to kinsmen, will be derived from the very commencement of the Antar Dasha of Mangal in the Dasha of Shani, if Mangal is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi or, if Mangal is associated with Lagna’s Lord, or with the Dasha Lord.

58-60. There will be loss of wealth, danger of wounds, danger from thieves, snakes, weapons, gout and other similar diseases, distress to father and brothers, quarrels with copartners, loss of kinsmen, coarse food, going away to foreign lands, unnecessary expenditure etc., if Mangal is in his debilitation Rashi or combust, or in Randhra, or Vyaya and associated with, or receiving a Drishti from malefics.

61-62. Great distress, dependence on others and fear of premature death, may be expected, if Mangal is in Dhan, or, if Mangal is Yuvati’s, or Randhra’s Lord. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are performance of Havan and giving a bull in charity.

63-64. Effects, like quarrels, mental agony, physical distress, agony, antagonism with the sons, danger from diseases, unnecessary expenditure, discord with close relations, danger from the government, foreign journeys, loss of house and agricultural lands, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Rahu in the Dasha of Shani, if Rahu not be in his house of exaltation, or any other auspicious position.

65-67. Enjoyment, gains of wealth, increase in agricultural production, devotion to deities and Brahmins, pilgrimage to holy places, increase in cattle wealth, well-being in the family will be the results at the commencement of the Antar Dasha, if Rahu is associated with Lagna’s Lord, or a YogaKarak Graha, or, if Rahu is in his exaltation, or in his own Rashi or, if Rahu is in a Kendra, or Labh from Lagna, or from the Lord of the Dasha. There will be cordiality with the king and happiness from friends in the middle portion of the Antar Dasha.

68-68½. There will be acquisition of elephants, opulence and glory, cordial relations with the king, gains of valuable clothes, if Rahu is in Mesh, Kanya, Karkat, Vrishabh, Meen, or Dhanu.

69-70. There will be physical distress, if Rahu is associated with Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are Mrityunjaya Japa and giving a goat in charity.

71-73½. Effects, like success all-round, well-being in the family, gain of conveyances, ornaments and clothes by the beneficence of the king, reverence, devotion to deities and the preceptor, association with men of learning, happiness from wife and children etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Guru in the Dasha of Shani, if Guru is in a Kendra, or in a Trikon, or, if Guru is associated with Lagna’s Lord, or, if Guru is in his own, or in his exaltation Rashi.

74-75½. Results, like death of the near relations, loss of wealth, antagonism with the government officials, failure in projects, journeys to foreign lands, affliction with diseases, like leprosy etc., will be experienced, if Guru is in his debilitation Rashi or, if Guru is associated with malefics, or, if Guru is in Ari, Sahaj, or Vyaya.

76-78. There will be opulence and glory, happiness to wife, gains through the king, comforts of good food and clothes, religious-mindedness, name and fame in the country, interest in Vedas and Vedanta, performance of religious sacrifices, giving grains etc. in charity, if Guru is in the 5th, 9th, 11th, 2nd, or Kendra from the Lord of the Dasha.

79-80. Antagonism with kinsmen, mental agony, quarrels, loss of position, losses in ventures, loss of wealth, as a result of imposition of fines, or penalties by government, imprisonment distress to wife and son will be the results, if Guru is weak and is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

81-82. There will be physical distress, agony, death of the native, or any member of the family, if Guru is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. Remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are recitation of Shiva Sahasra-Nama and giving gold in charity.

Chapter  58.

Effects of the Antar Dashas in the Dasha of Budh

1-3½. Gain of jewels, like pearls etc., learning, increase in happiness and performance of pious deeds, success in the educational sphere, acquisition of name and fame, meeting with new kings, gain of wealth and happiness from wife, children and parents will be the effects in the Antar Dasha of Budh in his own Dasha, if Budh is placed in his exaltation Rashi or is otherwise well placed.

There will be loss of wealth and cattle, antagonism with kinsmen, diseases, like stomach pains, piety in discharging duties, as a government official, if Budh is in his debilitation Rashi etc., or, if Budh is in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya, or, if Budh is associated with malefics.

4-5. Distress to wife, death of members of the family, affliction with diseases, like rheumatism and stomach pains etc. will result, if Budh is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. Remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects, is recitation of “Vishnu Sahasra-Nama”.

6-8½. Effects, like physical fitness, little gain of wealth, affectionate relations with kinsmen, increase in cattle wealth, income from industries, success in the educational sphere, acquisition of name and fame, honours, audience with the king and joining a banquet with him, comforts of clothes etc., will be experienced, if Ketu is associated with benefics in a Kendra, or Trikon, or, if Ketu is yuti with Lagna’s Lord, or with a Yoga Karak. The same will be the results, if Ketu is in a Kendra, or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

9-11. Fall from a conveyance, distress to son, danger from the king, indulgence in sinful deeds, danger from scorpions etc., quarrels with the menials, sorrow, diseases and association with menials etc. will be the results, if Ketu is yuti with malefics in the 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

12. There will be physical distress, if Ketu is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects, is giving a goat in charity.

13-15½. Effects, like inclination to perform religious rites, fulfillment of all ambitions through the help of the king and friends, gains of agricultural lands and happiness etc. will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Shukra in the Dasha of Budh, if Shukra is in a Kendra, in Labh, in Putra, or in Navamsha. There will be acquisition of a kingdom, gain of wealth and property, construction of a reservoir, readiness to give charities and to perform religious rites, extraordinary gain of wealth and gains in business, if Shukra is in a Kendra, in the 5th, 9th, or 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

16-17½.Heart disease, defamation, fevers, dysentery, separation from kinsmen, physical distress and agony will result, if Shukra is weak in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord, or the Dasha.

18-19. There will be fear of premature death, if Shukra is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is to recite Mantras of Goddess Durga.

20-22. Effects, like dawn of fortune by the beneficence of the king, happiness from friends etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Ravi in the Dasha of Budh, if Ravi is in his own, or in his exaltation Rashi or in a Kendra, or Trikon, or in Dhan, or Labh, or in his exalted, or own Navamsha. There will be acquisition of land, if Ravi receives a Drishti from Mangal and comforts of good food and clothes, if such a Ravi receives a Drishti from Lagna’s Lord.

23-24. Fear, or danger from thieves, fire and weapons, bilious troubles, headaches, mental agony and separation from friends etc. will be the results, if Ravi is in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya from Lagna, or from the Lord of the Dasha and, if Ravi is weak and associated with Shani, Mangal and Rahu.

25. There will be fear of premature death, if Ravi is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. Worship of Ravi is the remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects.

26-27. The Yoga becomes very strong for beneficial effects, if in the Antar Dasha of Chandra in the Dasha of Budh Chandra is in a Kendra, or Trikon from Lagna, or, if Chandra is in her exaltation, or in her own Rashi associated with, or receiving a Drishti from Guru, or, if Chandra is a Yoga Karak herself. Then there will be marriage, birth of a son and gain of clothes and ornaments.

28-29½. In the circumstances, mentioned above, there will also be construction of a new house, availability of sweet dish preparations, enjoyment of music, study of shastras, journey to the South, gains of clothes from beyond the seas, gain of gems, like pearls etc.

30-31½. There will be physical distress, if Chandra is in her debilitation, or in an enemy’s Rashi If Chandra is in a Kendra, Trikon, in the 3rd, or 11th from the Lord of the Dasha, there will be at the commencement of the Antar Dasha visits to sacred shrines, patience, enthusiasm and gains of wealth from foreign countries.

32-33. Danger from the king, fire and thieves, defamation, or disgrace and loss of wealth on account of wife, destruction of agricultural lands and cattle etc. will be the results, if Chandra is weak and is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

34-35. There will be physical distress, if Chandra is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. There will be relief, prolongation of longevity and restoration of comforts by the beneficence of Goddess Durga, if the Mantras of the Goddess are recited in the prescribed manner and clothes are given in charity.

36-38½. Effects, like well-being and enjoyments in the family by the beneficence of the king, increase in property, recovery of a lost kingdom etc., birth of a son, satisfaction, acquisition of cattle, conveyances and agricultural lands, happiness from wife etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Mangal in the Dasha of Budh, if Mangal is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi in a Kendra, or Trikon, or, if Mangal is associated with Lagna’s Lord.

39-40½. Physical distress, mental agony, obstacles in industrial ventures, loss of wealth, gout, distress from wounds and danger from weapons and fever etc. will be the results, if Mangal be associated with, or receives a Drishti from malefics in Randhra, or in Vyaya.

41-42. There will be gain of wealth, physical felicity, birth of a son, good reputation, affectionate relations etc. with kinsmen etc., if Mangal receives a Drishti from benefics in a Kendra, Trikon, or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

43-44½. If Mangal be associated with malefics in the 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, there will be distress, danger from kinsmen, wrath of the king and fire, antagonism with the son, loss of position at the commencement of the Antar Dasha, enjoyments and gains of wealth in the middle portion of the Antar Dasha, danger from the king and loss of position at the end of the Antar Dasha.

45-46. There will be fear of premature death, if Mangal is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measures to be adopted to obtain relief from the above evil effects are Mrityunjaya Japa and giving a cow in charity.

47-49. Effects, like reverence from the king, good reputation, gain of wealth, visits to sacred shrines, performance of religious sacrifices and oblations, recognition, gain of clothes etc., are derived in the Antar Dasha of Rahu in the Dasha of Budh, if Rahu is in a Kendra, or Trikon, or, if Rahu is in Mesh, Kumbh, Kanya, or Vrisha There will be some evil effects at the commencement of the Antar Dasha, but all will be well later.

51. There will be an opportunity to have conversation, or a meeting with the king, if Rahu is in Sahaj, Randhra, Karm, or Labh. In this position, if Rahu be associated with a benefic, there will be a visit to a new king.

52-53. Pressure of hard work, as a government functionary, loss of position, fears, imprisonment, diseases, agony to self and kinsmen, heart disease, loss of reputation and wealth, will be the results, if Rahu is associated with a malefic, or malefics in the 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

54-55. There will be fear of premature death, if Rahu is in Dhan, or in Ari. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects, are recitation of Mantras of Goddess Durga and Goddess Lakshmi in the prescribed manner and giving a tawny-coloured cow, or female buffalo in charity.

56-58½. Effects, like physical felicity, gain of wealth, beneficence of the king, celebration of auspicious functions, like marriage etc., at home, availability of sweetish preparations, increase in cattle wealth, attending discourses on Puranas etc., devotion to deities and the preceptor, interest in religion, charities etc., worship of Lord Shiva etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Guru in the Dasha of Budh, if Guru is in a Kendra, Trikon, or in Labh, or, if Guru is in his exaltation, or in his own Rashi

59-61. Discord with king and kinsmen, danger from thieves etc., death of parents, disgrace, punishment from government, loss of wealth, danger from snakes and poison, fever, losses in agricultural production, loss of lands etc., will be the results, if Guru is in his debilitation Rashi is combust, or is in Ari, Randhra, or in Vyaya, or, if Guru is associated with, or receives a Drishti from Shani and Mangal.

62-63½. There will be happiness from kinsmen and from one’s son, enthusiasm, increase in wealth and name and fame, giving grains etc. in charity, if Guru is in a Kendra, Trikon, or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha and, if Guru is endowed with strength.

64-64½. Agony, anxiety, danger from diseases, antagonism with wife and kinsmen, wrath of the king, quarrels, loss of wealth, danger from Brahmins will be the results, if Guru is weak and, if Guru is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

65-66. There will be physical distress, if Guru is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord, or, if Guru is in Dhan, or Yuvati. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are recitation of Shiva Sahasra-Nama and giving a cow and gold in charity.

67-68½. Effects, like well-being in the family, acquisition of a kingdom, enthusiasm, increase in cattle wealth, gain of a position, visits to sacred shrines etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Shani in the Dasha of Budh, if Shani is in his exaltation, his in his own Rashi or in a Kendra, or Trikon, or in Labh.

69-70½. Danger from enemies, distress to wife and children, loss of thinking power, loss of kinsmen, loss in ventures, mental agony, journeys to foreign lands and bad dreams will be the results, if Shani is in the 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

71-72. There will be fear of premature death, if Shani is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects and to regain sound health are performance of “Mrityunjaya-Japa” and giving a black cow and female buffalo in charity.

Chapter 59.

Effects of the Antar Dashas in the Dasha of Ketu

1-2½.Effects, like happiness from wife and children, recognition from the king, but mental agony, gain of land, village etc. will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Ketu in his own Dasha, if Ketu is in a Kendra, or Trikon, or, if Ketu is related to Navamsha’s, Karm’s, or Bandhu’s Lord.

3-4. Heart disease, defamation, destruction of wealth and cattle, distress to wife and children, instability of mind etc. will we be the results, if Ketu is in his debilitation Rashi and, if Ketu is in Randhra, or Vyaya along with a combust Graha.

5-6. There will be danger from diseases, great distress and separation from kinsmen, if Ketu is related to Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord, or, if Ketu is in Dhan, or Yuvati. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are performance of Durga Saptashati Japa and Mrityunjaya Japa.

7-9½. Effects, like beneficence from the king, good fortune, gain of clothes etc., recovery of lost kingdom, comforts of conveyances etc., visits to sacred shrines and gain of lands and villages by the beneficence of the king, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Shukra in the Dasha of Ketu, if Shukra is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi or, if Shukra is associated with Karm’s Lord in a Kendra, or Trikon and there will be dawn of fortune, if in such position he is associated with Navamsha’s Lord also.

10-11. Sound health, well-being in the family and gains of good food and conveyances etc. will be the results, if Shukra is in a Kendra, Trikon, or in the 3rd, or 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

12-14. There will be quarrels without any cause, loss of wealth, distress to cattle, if Shukra is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha. If Shukra is in his debilitation Rashi or, if Shukra is associated with a debilitated Graha, or, if Shukra is in Ari, or Randhra, there will be quarrels with kinsmen, headaches, eye troubles, heart disease, defamation, loss of wealth and distress to cattle and wife.

15. Physical distress and mental agony will be caused, if Shukra is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are performance of Durga Pathha and giving a tawny-coloured cow, or female buffalo in charity.

16-17. The effects, like gains of wealth, beneficence of the king, performance of pious deeds and fulfillment of all ambitions, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Ravi in the Dasha Ketu, if Ravi is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi or, if Ravi is associated with, or receives a Drishti from a benefic in a Kendra, Trikon, or in Labh.

18-19½. Danger from the king, separation from parents, journeys to foreign lands, distress from thieves, snakes and poison, punishment by government, antagonism with the friends, sorrows, danger from fever etc. will be the results, if Ravi is associated with a malefic, or malefics in Randhra, or in Vyaya.

20-21. There will be physical fitness, gain of wealth, or the birth of a son, success in performance of pious deeds, headship of a small village etc., if Ravi is in a Kendra, Trikon, in the 2nd, or 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

22-24. Obstacles in availability of food, fears and loss of wealth and cattle will be the results, if Ravi is associated with evil Grahas in the 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha. There will be distress at the commencement of the Antar Dasha with some mitigation at its end. There will be fear of premature death, if Ravi is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects and to regain comforts by the beneficence of Ravi is to give a cow and gold in charity.

25-28. Effects, like recognition from the king, enthusiasm, well-being, enjoyments, acquisition of a house, lands etc., abnormal gains of food, clothes, conveyances, cattle etc., success in business, construction of reservoirs etc. and happiness to wife and children, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Chandra in the Dasha of Ketu, if Chandra is in her exaltation, in her own Rashi in a Kendra, Trikon, in Labh, or in Dhan. The beneficial results will be realized fully, if Chandra is waxing.

29-30. Unhappiness and mental agony, obstacles in ventures, separation from parents, losses in business, destruction of cattle etc. will be caused, if Chandra is in her debilitation Rashi or in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya.

31-33. There will be the acquisition of a cow, or cows, land, agricultural lands, meeting kinsmen and the achievement of success through them, increase in cows milk and curd, if Chandra is in a Kendra, Trikon, or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha and, if Chandra is endowed with strength. There will be auspicious results at the commencement of the Antar Dasha, cordial relations with the king in the middle portion of the Antar Dasha and danger from the king, foreign journey, or journeys to distant places at its end.

34-36. Loss of wealth, anxiety, enmity with kinsmen and distress to brother, will be the results, if Chandra is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha. If Chandra is Dhan’s, Yuvati’s, or Randhra’s Lord, there will be fear of premature death. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above effects are recitation of Mantras of Chandra and giving in charity things, connected with Chandra.

37-39. Effects, like acquisition of land, village etc., increase in wealth and cattle, laying out of a new garden, gain of wealth by the beneficence of the king, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Mangal in the Dasha of Ketu, if Mangal is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi if Mangal is associated with, or, receives a Drishti from benefics. If Mangal is related to Navamsha’s, or Karm’s Lord, there will definitely be gain of land and enjoyment.

40. There will be recognition from the king, great popularity and reputation and happiness from children and friends, if Mangal is in a Kendra, Trikon, or in the 3rd, or 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

41-42. There will be fear of death/disaster during a foreign journey, diabetes, unnecessary troubles, danger from thieves and the king and quarrels, if Mangal is in the 8th, 12th, or 2nd from the Lord of the Dasha. In the above circumstances amidst evil effects there will be some auspicious effects also.

43-44. High fever, danger from poison, distress to wife, mental agony and fear of premature death will be the results, if Mangal is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. By the beneficence of Mangal there will be enjoyment and gain of property, if, as a remedial measure, a bull is given in charity.

45-47. Effects, like increase of wealth and gain of wealth, grains, cattle, lands, village from a Yavan king, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Rahu in the Dasha of Ketu, if Rahu is in his exaltation, his own, in a friend’s Rashi or in a Kendra, or Trikon, or in Labh, or Sahaj, or Dhan. There will be some trouble at the commencement of the Dasha, but all will be well later.

48-50. Frequent urination, weakness in the body, cold fever, danger from thieves, intermittent fever, opprobrium, quarrels, diabetes, pain in stomach will be the results, if Rahu is associated with a malefic in Randhra, or in Vyaya. There will be distress and danger, if Rahu is in Dhan, or in Yuvati. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is Durga Saptashati Pathha.

51-54. Effects, like increase in wealth and grains, beneficence of the king, enthusiasm, gain of conveyances etc., celebration, like birth of a son at home, performance of pious deeds, Yagyas, conquest of the enemy and enjoyments, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Guru in the Dasha of Ketu, if Guru is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi or is associated with Lagna’s, Navamsha’s, or Karm’s Lord in a Kendra, or Trikon.

55-56. Danger from thieves, snakes and wounds, destruction of wealth, separation from wife and children, physical distress etc. will be the results, if Guru is in his debilitation Rashi or in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya. Though some good effects may be felt at the commencement of the Antar Dasha, there will be only adverse results later.

57-58½. There will be gains of many varieties of garments, ornaments by the beneficence of the king, foreign journeys, taking care of kinsmen, availability of decent food, if Guru is associated with a benefic in a Kendra, Trikon, in the 3rd, or 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

59-60. Fear of premature death will be caused, if Guru is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are Mrityunjaya Japa and recitation of “Shiva Sahasra-Nama”.

61-62½. Effects, like distress to oneself and one’s kinsmen, agony, increase in cattle wealth, loss of wealth, as a result of imposition of fines by government, resignation from the existing post, journeys to foreign lands and danger of thieves during travelling, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Shani in the Dasha of Ketu, if Shani is deprived of strength and dignity. There will be loss of wealth and lethargy, if Shani is in Randhra, or Vyaya.

63-65. Success in all ventures, happiness from the employer, comforts during journeys, increase in happiness and property in one’s own village, audience with the king etc. will be the results, if Shani is in a Trikon in Meen, in Tula, in his own Rashi or, if Shani is in an auspicious Navamsha, or is associated with a benefic in a Kendra, Trikon, or in Sahaj. (According to Brihat Jataka, Shani in Tula, Meen, Dhanu, Makar and Kumbh in Lagna gives Raj Yoga).

67-68. There will be physical distress, agony, obstacles in ventures, lethargy, defamation, death of parents, if Shani is associated with a malefic, in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha. Fear of premature death may be expected, if Shani is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are performance of Havan with sesame seeds(Til) and giving a black cow, or female buffalo in charity.

69-71. Effects, like acquisition of a kingdom, enjoyments, charities, gain of wealth and land, birth of a son, celebration of religious functions and functions, like marriage suddenly, well-being in the family, gain of clothes, ornaments etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Budh in the Dasha of Ketu, if Budh is in a Kendra, or Trikon, or, if Budh is in his exaltation, or in his own Rashi

72. There will be association with men of learning, dawn of fortune and listening to religious discourses, if Budh is associated with Navamsha’s, or Karm’s Lord.

73-74½. Antagonism with government officials, residing in other people’s houses, destruction of wealth, clothes, conveyances and cattle will be the results, if Budh is associated with Shani, Mangal, or Rahu in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya. There will be some beneficial effects at the commencement of the Dasha, still better results in the middle, but inauspicious at the end.

75-76. There will be good health, happiness from one’s son, opulence and glory, availability of good food and clothes and abnormal profits in business, if Budh is in a Kendra, Trikon, or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

77-79. Distress, unhappiness and troubles to wife and children and danger from the king may be expected at the commencement of the Antar Dasha, if Budh is weak in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha. There will, however, be visits to sacred places in the middle of the Dasha. Fear of premature death will be caused, if Budh is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is recitation of “Vishnu Sahasra-Nama”.

Chapter 60.                                              

Effects of the Antar Dashas in the Dasha of Shukra

1-2½. Effects, like gain of wealth, cattle etc. through Brahmins, celebrations in connection with the birth of a son, well-being, recognition from the king, acquisition of a kingdom, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Shukra in his own Dasha, if Shukra is in a Kendra, Trikon, or in Labh and, if Shukra is endowed with strength.

3-6. Construction of a new house, availability of sweet preparations, happiness to wife and children, companionship with a friend, giving grains etc. in charity, beneficence of the king, gain of clothes, conveyances and ornaments, success in business, increase in the number of cattle, gain of garments by performing journeys in the western direction etc. will be the results, if Shukra is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi or, if Shukra is in his exalted, or own Navamsha.

7-8. There will be acquisition of a kingdom, enthusiasm, beneficence of the king, well-being in the family, increase in the number of wives, children and wealth etc., if Shukra is associated with, or receives a Drishti from a benefic and is in a friendly Navamsha, in Sahaj, Ari, or Labh.

9-10. Danger from thieves etc., antagonistic relations with government officials, destruction of friends and kinsmen, distress to wife and children may be expected, if Shukra is associated with, or receives a Drishti from a malefic in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya.

11. There will be fear of death, if Shukra is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. Remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are Durga Pathha and giving a cow in charity.

12. There will be a period of agony, wrath of the king, quarrels with the coparceners etc. in the Antar Dasha of Ravi in the Dasha of Shukra, if Ravi is in any Rashi other than his exaltation, or debilitation Rashi (This verse does not appear to be correctly worded, because Ravi does produce good effects in a position, other than exaltation, or debilitation. The position is correctly stated in the Chowkambha version of this verse).

13-15. Effects, like acquisition of a kingdom and wealth, happiness from wife and children, happiness from employer, meeting with friends, happiness from parents, marriage, name and fame, betterment of fortune, birth of a son etc., will be experienced, if Ravi is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi in a Kendra, Trikon, in Dhan, or Labh, or in Kendra, Trikon, in the 2nd, or 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

16-18. Distress, agony, distress to members of the family, harsh language, distress to father, loss of kinsmen, wrath of the king, danger at home, many diseases, destruction of agricultural production etc. will be the results, if Ravi is in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya, or, if Ravi is in his debilitation, or in an enemy’s Rashi

19-20. There will be evil influence of the Grahas, if Ravi is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. Worship of Ravi is the remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects.

21-22. Effects, like gain of wealth, conveyances, clothes by the beneficence of the king, happiness in the family, great opulence and glory, devotion to deities and Brahmins, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Chandra in the Dasha of Shukra, if Chandra is in her exaltation, or in her own Rashi or is associated with the Lord of Navamsha, benefics, or with Karm’s Lord, or, if Chandra is in a Kendra, Trikon, or Labh.

23-23½. In the above circumstances there will also be association with musicians and men of learning and receiving of decorations, gain of cows, buffaloes and other cattle, abnormal profits in business, dining with brothers etc.

24-26½. Loss of wealth, fears, physical distress, agony, wrath of the king, journeys to foreign lands, or pilgrimage, distress to wife and children and separation from kinsmen will be the results, if Chandra is in her debilitation Rashi is combust, or is in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya, or, if Chandra is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

27-29. There will be sovereignty over a province, or village by the beneficence of the king, clothes etc., construction of a reservoir, increase in wealth etc., if Chandra is in a Kendra, or Trikon, or in the 3rd, or 11th from the Lord of the Dasha. There will be physical fitness at the commencement of the Antar Dasha and physical distress in its last portion.

30-31½. Effects, like acquisition of kingdom, property, clothes, ornaments, land and desired objects, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Mangal in the Dasha of Shukra, if Mangal is in a Kendra, or Trikon, or in Labh, or, if Mangal is in his exaltation Rashi or is in one of his own Rashis, or is associated with the Lagna’s, Navamsha’s, or Karm’s Lord.

32-34. There will be fever from cold, diseases (like fever) to parents, loss of position, quarrels, antagonism with the king and government officials, extravagant expenditure etc., if Mangal is in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya, or, if Mangal is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

35. Physical distress, losses in profession, loss of village, land etc. will be the results, if Mangal is the Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord.

36-37½. Effects, like great enjoyment, gain of wealth, visits of friends, successful journeys, gain of cattle and land etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Rahu in the Dasha of Shukra, if Rahu is in a Kendra, or Trikon, or in Labh, or, if Rahu is in his exaltation, or in his own Rashi or is associated with, or receives a Drishti from benefics.

38-39. Enjoyments, destruction of enemy, enthusiasm and beneficence of the king will be the results, if Rahu is in Sahaj, or Ari, or Karm, or Labh. Good effects will be experienced up to 5 months from the commencement of the Antar Dasha, but at the end of the Dasha there will be danger from fevers and indigestion.

40-41½. In the above circumstances, except for obstacles in ventures and journeys and worries, there will be all enjoyment, like those of a king. Journeys to foreign lands will bring success and the person will return safely to his homeland. There will also be blessings from Brahmins and auspicious results consequent to visits to holy places.

42-44. There will be inauspicious effects on oneself and one’s parents and antagonism with people, if Rahu be associated with a malefic in the 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha. Physical distress will be caused, if Rahu is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is “Mrityunjaya Japa”.

45-48. Effects, like recovery of the lost kingdom, acquisition of desired grains, clothes and property etc., reverence from one’s friend and the king and gain of wealth, recognition from the king, good reputation, gain of conveyances, association with an employer and with men of learning, industriousness in the study of Shastras, birth of a son, satisfaction, visits of close friends, happiness to parents and son etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Guru in the Dasha of Shukra, if Guru is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi or in a Kendra, or Trikon to Lagna, or to the Lord of the Dasha.

49-50. There will be danger from the king and from thieves, distress to oneself and to kinsmen, quarrels, mental agony, loss of position, going away to foreign lands and danger of many kinds of diseases, if Guru is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha and be associated with a malefic.

51.There will be physical distress, if Guru is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is Mrityunjaya Japa.

52-54. Effects, like great enjoyments, visits of friends and kinsmen, recognition from the king, birth of a daughter, visits to holy places and sacred shrines, conferment of authority by the king, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Shani in the Dasha of Shukra, if Shani is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi in a Kendra, Trikon, or in his own Navamsha.

55-57. There will be lethargy and more expenditure than income, if Shani is in his debilitation Rashi Many kinds of distresses and troubles at the commencement of the Antar Dasha, like stress to parents, wife and children, going away to foreign lands, losses in profession, destruction of cattle etc., will be the results, if Shani is in Randhra, or Labh, or Vyaya, or, if Shani is in the 8th, 11th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha. There will be physical distress, if Shani is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord.

58-59. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects, are Havyan with sesame seeds (Teel), Mrityunjaya Japa, Durga Saptashati Pathha (by oneself, or through a Brahmin).

60-62. Effects, like dawn of fortune, birth of a son, gain of wealth through judgment of court, listening to stories from the Puranas, association with persons, competent in poetry etc., visits of close friends, happiness from employer, availability of sweetish preparations etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Budh in the Dasha of Shukra, if Budh is in a Kendra, or Trikon, or in Labh (from Lagna, or from the Lord of the Dasha), or is in his exaltation, or in his own Rashi

63-65. If Budh is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of Dasha, or, if Budh is weak, or is associated with a malefic, there will be agony, loss of cattle, residence in other people’s houses and losses in business. There will be some good effects at the commencement, moderate in the middle portion and distress from fever etc. at the end of the Antar Dasha.

66. There will be physical distress, if Budh is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is the recitation of Vishnu Sahasra-Nama.

67-68. Auspicious effects, like availability of sweetish preparations, abnormal gains in profession and increase in cattle wealth, will be derived from the very commencement of the Antar Dasha of Ketu in the Dasha of Shukra, if Ketu is in his exaltation, or in his own Rashi or is related to a Yoga Karak Graha, or, if Ketu is possessed of positional strength. (It is not laid down anywhere, in which Bhava Ketu does get positional strength).

69-69½. In the above circumstances there will be definite victory in war at the end of the Antar Dasha. Moderate results will be experienced in the middle portion of the Antar Dasha and sometimes there will also be the feeling of distress.

70-72. There will be danger from snakes, thieves and wounds, loss of power of thinking, headache, agony, quarrels without any cause, or reason, diabetes, excessive expenditure, antagonism with wife and children, going away to foreign land, loss in ventures, if Ketu is in the 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Ketu is associated with a malefic.

73-74. There will be physical distress, if Ketu is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above effects are Mrityunjaya Japa and giving a goat in charity. Remedial measures for appeasing Shukra will also prove beneficial.

Thus Ends Brihat Parashara Hora-Shastram

By The Great Sage Parashara

Part- 12 (Chapter— 56---60 )