Vimshottari Dasha - Rashi - Gochara - Bhava - Graha - Ratna - Nakshatra - Amsha - Varga - Bala

Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra

Nine Mahadasha Periods of the 120-year Vimshottari Dasha Calendar

1. BPHS Ketu Mahadasha = 7 years
2. BPHS Shukra Mahadasha = 20 years
3. BPHS Surya Mahadasha = 6 years
4. BPHS Chandra Mahadasha = 10 years
5. BPHS Mangala Mahadasha = 7 years
6. BPHS Rahu Mahadasha = 18 years
7. BPHS Guru Mahadasha = 16 years
8. BPHS Shani Mahadasha = 19 years
9. BPHS Budha Mahadasha = 17 years

BP Lama Jyotishavidya

modern commentary

1. BP Lama Ketu Mahadasha
2. BP Lama Shukra Mahadasha
3. BP Lama Surya Mahadasha
4. BP Lama Chandra Mahadasha
5. BP Lama Mangala Mahadasha
6. BP Lama Rahu Mahadasha
7. BP Lama Guru Mahadasha
8. BP Lama Shani Mahadasha
9. BP Lama Budha Mahadasha

OM shram shreem shroum sah ketave namah

ब्रिहत्परशर होरशस्त्रम्

BPHS

Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra

the great collection of Parashari time-science

Chapter 59

विम्शोत्तरि दशा

Vimshottari Dasha

Effects of

the Nine Antara Dasha

within the

महादशा Mahadasha of

Ketu

duration seven years

ब्रिहत्परशर होरशस्त्रम्

BPHS

Ketu Mahadasha

Chapter 59: Dasha Effects

अथ केत्वन्तर्दशाफलाध्याय: || ५९ ||

next, thoughts about the fruits of the Ketva Antardasha

45-47.

71.

[begin quote]

Now I will tell you about the Dasha of Ketu,

• who is a headless trunk (Kabandha) amongst all the Graha.

45-47. *** 72-77.

If Ketu is

• in a Kendra, aTrikona,

• Or in Labha,
• 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.

45-47.

If Ketu is

• in Sahaja,

• Ari,
• Or Labha,

there will be in his Dasha

• Acquisition of a kingdom,

• good relations with friends
• And opportunities for the acquisition of elephants.

45-47.

At the commencement of the Ketu Dasha there will be

• Raja Yoga.

45-47.

During the middle portion of the Dasha there will be

• possibilities of fearfulness

45-47.

And in the last part there will be

• sufferings from ailments and journeys to distant places.

45-47.

If Ketu is

• in Dhana,

• Randhra,
• Or Vyaya,
• Or receives a Drishti from a malefic,

there will be [during His dasha]

• imprisonment,

• destruction of kinsmen and residential premises
• anxieties,
• company of menials
• and diseases.

केत्वन्तर्दशा

Ketu bhukti

Sarga 59: Effects of the Antara Dasha in the Dasha of Ketu

45-47.

1-2 1/2.

if Ketu is

• in a Kendra, or Trikona,

Or, if Ketu is

• related to Dharma's, Karma's, or Bandhu's Lord.

• happiness from wife and children,
• recognition from the king,

• but mental agony,

• gain of land, village etc.

45-47.

3-4.

if Ketu is

• in his debilitation Rashi

• AND, if Ketu is in Randhra, or Vyaya along with a combust Graha.

• Heart disease,
• defamation,
• destruction of financial wealth and cattle,
• distress to wife and children,
• instability of mind etc.

45-47.

5-6.

if Ketu is

• related to Dhana 's, or Yuvati's Lord

• or, if Ketu is in Dhana, or Yuvati.

there will be

• danger from diseases,
• great distress
• and separation from kinsmen.

• performance of Durga Saptashati Japa
• And Mrityunjaya Japa.

केत्वन्तर्दशा

Sarga 59: Effects of the Antara Dasha in the Dasha of Ketu

Shukra bhukti

45-47.

7-9 1/2.

if Shukra is

• in his exaltation,

• in his own Rashi,

Or, if Shukra is

• associated with Karma's Lord in a Kendra, or Trikona

• beneficence from the king,
• fortune ,
• gain of clothes etc.,
• recovery of lost kingdom,
• comforts of conveyances etc.,
• visits to sacred shrines a
• And gain of lands and villages by the beneficence of the king,

45-47.

if in such position he is

• associated with Dharma's Lord also

• there will be dawn of fortune

45-47.

10-11.

if Shukra is

• in a Kendra, trikona,

• Or in the 3rd, or 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

• Sound health,
• well-being in the family
• And gains of good food and conveyances etc.

45-47.

12-14.

if Shukra is

• in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

there will be

• quarrels without any cause,
• loss of wealth ,
• distress to cattle,

45-47.

If Shukra is

• in his debilitation Rashi,

• associated with a debilitated Graha,

Or, if Shukra is

• in Ari, or Randhra

there will be

• quarrels with kinsmen,
• headaches,
• eye troubles,
• heart disease,
• loss of wealth
• and distress to cattle and wife.

45-47.

15.

if Shukra is

• Dhana 's, or Yuvati's Lord..

• Physical distress

• and mental agony

Remedial Measures

• performance of Durga Path

• And giving a tawny-coloured cow, or female buffalo in charity.[End quote] www.heifer.org

केत्वन्तर्दशा

Sarga 59: Effects of the Antara Dasha in the Dasha of Ketu

Surya bhukti

45-47.

16-17.

if Surya is

• in his exaltation, in his own Rashi,

• associated with, or receives a Drishti from a benefic
• in a Kendra, trikona, or in Labha.

the effects, like

• gains of wealth ,
• beneficence of the king,
• performance of pious deeds
• And fulfillment of all ambitions,

45-47.

18-19 1/2.

if Surya is

• associated with a malefic, or malefics in Randhra, or Vyaya

• 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.

45-47.

20-21. If Surya is

• in a Kendra, trikona,

• in the 2nd, or 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

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.,

45-47.

22-24.

if Surya is

• associated with evil Graha in the 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha

• Obstacles in availability of food,
• fears
• and loss of wealth and cattle

45-47.

• distress at the commencement of the Antara Dasha

• with some mitigation at its end.

45-47.

25.

• if Surya is Dhana 's, or Yuvati 's Lord.

[Karkata indriya-lagna and Kumbha indriya-lagna only]

there will be

• fear of premature death.

Remedial Measures

The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects and to regain comforts by the beneficence of Surya is

• to give a cow and gold in charity.

केत्वन्तर्दशा

Sarga 59: Effects of the Antara Dasha in the Dasha of Ketu

Chandra bhukti

45-47.

25-28.

• if Chandra is in her exaltation, in her own Rashi,

• in a Kendra, trikona,

• in Labha, or in Dhana.

• 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,

45-47.

• if Chandra is waxing.

• The beneficial results will be realized fully,

45-47.

29-30.

if Chandra is

• in her debilitation Rashi,

• or in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya

• Unhappiness and mental agony,
• Obstacles in ventures,
• separation from parents,
• losses in business, destruction of cattle etc.

45-47.

31-33.

if Chandra is

• in a Kendra, trikona,

• Or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha

• AND if Chandra is endowed with strength.

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,

45-47.

Timing of events

There will be

• Auspicious results

at the commencement of the Antara Dasha,

• cordial relations with the king

in the middle portion of the Antara Dasha

• And danger from the king, foreign journey, or journeys to distant places

at its end.

45-47.

34-36.

if Chandra is

• in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

• loss of wealth ,

• Anxiety,

• enmity with kinsmen

• And distress to brother,

45-47.

If Chandra is

• Dhana 's, or Yuvati 's Lord. Or Randhra's Lord,

• fear of premature death.

Remedial Measures

• recitation of Mantras of Chandra

• And giving in charity things, connected with Chandra. [End quote] www.heifer.org

केत्वन्तर्दशा

Sarga 59: Effects of the Antara Dasha in the Dasha of Ketu

Mangala bhukti

45-47.

37-39.

if Mangala is

• in his exaltation,

• in his own Rashi,

if Mangala is

• associated with, or, receives a Drishti from benefics.

• 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,

45-47.

If Mangala is

• related to Dharma's, or Karma's Lord,

there will definitely be

• gain of land
• and enjoyment.

45-47.

40.

if Mangala is

• in a Kendra, trikona,

• Or in the 3rd, or 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

there will be

• recognition from the king,
• great popularity and reputation
• and happiness from children and friends,

45-47.

41-42.

if Mangala is

• in the 8th, 12th, or 2nd from the Lord of the Dasha.

there will be

• fear of death/disaster during a foreign journey
• diabetes,
• unnecessary troubles,
• danger from thieves and the king

• and quarrels,

• amidst evil effects

45-47.

43-44.

if Mangala is

• Dhana 's, or Yuvati 's Lord.

• High fever,
• danger from poison,
• distress to wife,
• mental agony
• And fear of premature death

Remedial Measures

• A bull is given in charity. [End quote] www.heifer.org

केत्वन्तर्दशा

Sarga 59: Effects of the Antara Dasha in the Dasha of Ketu

Rahu bhukti

45-47.

if Rahu is

• in his exaltation, his own, in a friends Rashi,

• Or in a Kendra, or Trikona, or in Labha,
• Or Sahaja, or Dhana.

• increase of financial wealth and gain of wealth , grains, cattle, lands, village from a Yavana king,

45-47.

Timing of Events

there will be

• some trouble at the commencement of the Dasha,

45-47.

48-50.

if Rahu is

• associated with a malefic in Randhra, or Vyaya.

• Frequent urination,
• weakness in the body,
• cold fever,
• danger from thieves,
• intermittent fever,
• Opprobrium,
• quarrels,
• diabetes,
• pain in stomach

45-47.

if Rahu is

• in Dhana, or in Yuvati

there will be

• distress and danger

Remedial Measures

• Durga Saptashati Path.

केत्वन्तर्दशा

Sarga 59: Effects of the Antara Dasha in the Dasha of Ketu

Guru bhukti

45-47.

51-54.

if Guru is

• in his exaltation, in his own Rashi,

• Or is associated with Lagna's, dharma's, or Karma's Lord
• in a Kendra, or Trikona.

• 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,

45-47.

55-56.

if Guru is

• in his debilitation Rashi,

• Or in Ari, randhra, or Vyaya.

• Danger from thieves,
• snakes and wounds,
• destruction of financial wealth ,
• separation from wife and children,
• physical distress etc.

45-47.

• though some good effects may be felt

At the commencement of the Antara Dasha,

• there will be only adverse results later.

45-47.

57-58 1/2.

if Guru is

• associated with a benefic in a Kendra, trikona,

• in the 3rd, or 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

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,

45-47.

59-60

if Guru is

• Dhana 's, or Yuvati 's Lord.

• Fear of premature death

will be caused.

Remedial Measures

The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are

• Mrityunjaya Japa

• And recitation of Shiva Sahasranama.

केत्वन्तर्दशा

Sarga 59: Effects of the Antara Dasha in the Dasha of Ketu

Shani bhukti

45-47.

61-62 1/2.

if Shani is

• deprived of strength and dignity.

• 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,

45-47.

if Shani is

• in Randhra, or Vyaya.

There will be

• loss of wealth and lethargy,

45-47.

63-65.

if Shani is

• in a Trikona in Meena, in Tula, in his own Rashi,

Or, if Shani is

• in an auspicious Navamsha,

Or is

• associated with a benefic in a Kendra, trikona, or in Sahaja.

(Translators note: According to Brihat Jataka, shani-Tula, meena, dhanau, makara and Kumbha in Lagna gives Raja Yoga ).

• Success in all ventures,
• happiness from the employer,
• comforts during journeys,
• increase in happiness and property in ones own village,
• Audience with the king etc.

45-47.

67-68.

if Shani is

• associated with a malefic, in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

there will be

• physical distress
• Agony,
• Obstacles in ventures,
• lethargy,
• defamation,
• death of parents,

45-47.

if Shani is

• Dhana 's, or Yuvati 's Lord.

• Fear of premature dematerialization

Remedy for Ill Effects of Shani

The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects

• performance of Havan with sesame seeds (" Til" )

• And giving a black cow and female buffalo in charity.[End quote] www.heifer.org

केत्वन्तर्दशा

Sarga 59: Effects of the Antara Dasha in the Dasha of Ketu

Budha bhukti

45-47.

69-71.

if Budha is

• in a Kendra,

• Or Trikona,
• Or, if Budha is in his exaltation,
• Or in his own Rashi.

• 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.,

45-47.

72. If Budha is

• associated with Dharma 's, or Karma 's Lord.

there will be

• Association with men of learning,

• dawn of fortune
• And listening to religious discourses.

45-47.

73-74 1/2. If Budha is

• associated with Shani, or Mangala,

• Or associated with Rahu in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya

• Antagonism with government officials,

• residing in other people's houses,
• destruction of financial wealth , clothes, conveyances and cattle

45-47.

timing of Events

there will be

• some beneficial effects at the commencement of the Dasha,
• still better results in the middle,
• but inauspicious at the end.

45-47.

75-76. If Budha is

• in a Kendra, trikona,

• Or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

there will be

• good health, happiness from one's son,
• Opulence and glory,
• Availability of good food and clothes
• And abnormal profits in business,

45-47.

77-79 Timing of Events

if Budha is

• weak in the 6th,

• 8th,
• or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

• Distress, unhappiness and troubles to wife and children
• And danger from the king

there will, however, be

• visits to sacred places

45-47.

if Budha is

• Dhana 's, or Yuvati 's Lord.

• Fear of premature dematerialization

Remedial Measures

• recitation of Vishnu Sahasranama

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