Vimshottari Dasha - Rashi - Gochara - Bhava - Graha - Ratna - Nakshatra - Amsha - Karaka - Varga - Bala
Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra
Nine Mahadasha Periods of the 120-year Vimshottari Dasha Calendar
- BPHS Ketu Mahadasha = 7 years
- BPHS Shukra Mahadasha = 20 years
- BPHS Surya Mahadasha = 6 years
- BPHS Chandra Mahadasha = 10 years
- BPHS Mangala Mahadasha = 7 years
- BPHS Rahu Mahadasha = 18 years
- BPHS Guru Mahadasha = 16 years
- BPHS Shani Mahadasha = 19 years
- BPHS Budha Mahadasha = 17 years
BP Lama Jyotisha
modern commentary
- BP Lama Ketu Mahadasha
- BP Lama Shukra Mahadasha
- BP Lama Surya Mahadasha
- BP Lama Chandra Mahadasha
- BP Lama Mangala Mahadasha
- BP Lama Rahu Mahadasha
- BP Lama Guru Mahadasha
- BP Lama Shani Mahadasha
- BP Lama Budha Mahadasha
BPHS
Nine bhukti sub-periods
of the Shani Mahadasha
OM Hrim Srim Griha cakra varttinesnaicaraya
klim aim souh svaha
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BPHS
Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
the great collection of Parashari time-science
विम्शोत्तरि दशा
Effects of
the Nine Antara Dasha
within the
महादशा Mahadasha of
अर्कपुत्र arkaputra [son of Sun]
नीलवसन nīlavasana [dark-blue visage]
काल kāla [time]
duration 19 years
ब्रिहत्परशर होरशस्त्रम्
BPHS
Chapter 47: Effects of Shani MahaDasha
" Now I will describe to you the effects of the Dasha of Shani,
- who is considered the vilest and most inferior amongst all the Graha.
53-56.
If Shani is
- in his exaltation,
- in his own Rashi
- or in mūlatrikoṇa,
- or friendly Rashi,
- in his own, or exalted Navamsha
- and in Sahaja, or Labha,
- 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 Kendra,
- or in a Trikona,
- in Dhanau, or in Meena - Antya,
- acquisition of a kingdom, conveyances and clothes.
Chapter 57 : Effects of the Antara Dasha in the MahaDasha of Shani
1-3. If Shani is
- in his own,
- in his exaltation Rashi, or in deep exaltation,
- Or, if Shani is in a Kendra, or Trikona,
- Or, if Shani is a Yoga Karaka.
- 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 Antara Dasha of Shani in the Dasha of Shani,
4-5 1/2. If Shani is
- in Randhra, or Vyaya,
- Or, if Shani is associated with malefics in his debilitation Rashi .
- 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,
- 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. If Shani is
- danger of premature death,
Lord Shiva will afford protection and render relief,
- if Mrityunjaya Japa is performed in the prescribed manner.
Chapter 57: Effects of the Antara Dasha in the MahaDasha of Shani
8-11.if Budha is
- in a Kendra, or Trikona.
Effects, like
- reverence from the people,
- good reputation,
- gain of wealth ,
- comforts of conveyances etc.,
- inclination towards performance of religious sacrifices (Yagyas), Raja Yoga,
- bodily felicity,
- enthusiasm,
- well-being in the family,
- pilgrimage to holy places,
- performance of religious rites,
- listening to Puranas,
- charities, a
- availability of sweetish preparations etc.,
12-13 1/2.
if Budha is
- Acquisition of a kingdom,
- gain of wealth ,
- headship of a village
will be the effects at the commencement of the Dasha.
- 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. If Budha is
- physical distress.
- recitation of Vishnu Sahasranam
- and giving grains in charity.
Chapter 57: Effects of the Antara Dasha in the Dasha of Shani
16-18.
- even if Ketuis in his exaltation ,
- in his own,
- in a benefic Rashi,
- or in a Kendra, or Trikona,
- or, if Ketu is associated with, or receives a Drishti from benefics.
- loss of position,
- dangers,
- poverty,
- distress,
- foreign journeys etc.,
If Ketu is
- related to the Lagna's Lord,
- gain of wealth
- and enjoyment
- and bathing in holy places
- and visit to a sacred shrine
19-19 1/2. If Ketu is
- in a Kendra, in a Trikona,
-
in the 3rd, or 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.
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
20-21 1/2.if Ketu is
- Fear of premature death,
- coarse food,
- cold fever,
- dysentery, wounds,
- danger from thieves,
- separation from wife and children etc.,
will be the results,
22-23. If Ketu is
- physical distress,
Remedial measures
and to regain enjoyments of life by the beneficence of Ketu is
- giving a goat in charity..[End quote] www.heifer.org
Chapter 57: Effects of the Antara Dashas in the Dasha of Shani
24-27 1/2. If Shukra is
- in a Kendra, trikona, or in Labha,,
- Associated with, or receiving a Drishti from benefics.
- 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,
- honors,
- gain of clothes,
- ornaments,
- conveyance and other desired objects,
- dawn of fortune
- and growth of property.
- Raja Yoga effects,
- or the accomplishment of Yoga rites (Yoga Triya Siddhi).
28-29. If Shukra is
- in his debilitation Rashi ,
- combust,
- Or in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya,
- Distress to wife,
- loss of position,
- mental agony,
- quarrels with close relations etc.
will be the results,
30-31 1/2. If Shukra is
- in Dharma, Labha,
- or Kendra from the Lord of the Dasha
- 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 childrenn
will be experienced.
32-34. If Shukra is
- in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.
- 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.
35-36. If Shukra is
- physical distress,
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 Path
- And giving a cow, or a female buffalo in charity."
Chapter 57:
Effects of the Antara Dashas in the Dasha of Shani
37-38 1/2. If Surya is
- in his exaltation,
- in his own Rashi
- Or associated with Dharma's Lord,
- Or in a Kendra, or Trikona,
- AND associated with, or receiving a Drishti from benefics.
- good relations with one's employer,
- well-being in the family,
- happiness from children,
- gain of conveyances and cattle etc.,
39-41. If Surya is
- 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,
42. If Surya is
- physical distress.
The worship of Surya is the remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects.
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Chapter 57: Effects of the Antara Dashas in the Dasha of Shani
43-45. If Chandra is
- full, in exaltation, or in own Rashii,
- Or in a Kendra, or Trikona,
- Or in the 11th from the Dasha Lord,
- Or, if Chandra receives a Drishti from benefics.
- 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.,
46-48 1/2. If Chandra
- is waning,,
- or associated with, or receives Drishti from malefics,
- or in his debilitation Rashi ,
- or in malefic Navamsha ,
- or in the Rashi of a malefic Graha.
- great distress,
- wrath,
- separation from parents,
- ill health of children,
- losses in business,
- irregular meals,
- administration of medicines,
There will, however, be
- good effects and some gain of wealth
at the commencement of the Antara Dasha.
49-50 1/2. If Chandra is
- in a Kendra, trikona,
- Or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha .
- Enjoyment of conveyances and garments,
- happiness from kinsmen,
- happiness from parents, wife, employer etc.
will be the results,
51-52. If Chandra is
- weakk
- And is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.
- sleepiness, lethargy,
- loss of position,
- loss of enjoyments,
- increase in the number of enemies,
- antagonism with kinsmen,
53-54. If Chandra is
- lethargy
- and physical distress.
[Mithuna lagna and Makara indriya-lagna only]
The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects and prolongation of longevity are
- Havan
- And giving jaggery, Ghee, rice, mixed with curd,
- A cow, or a female buffalo in charity.[End quote] www.heifer.org
Chapter 57: Effects of the Antara Dashas in the Dasha of Shani
55-57. If Mangala is
- in his exaltation,
- in his own Rashi
Or, if Mangala is
- associated with Lagna's Lord ,
- Or with the Dasha Lord.
- 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,
58-60. If Mangala is
- in his debilitation Rashi ,
- or combust,
- or in Randhra, or Vyaya
- AND associated with, or receiving a Drishti from malefics.
There will be
- loss [12] of financial wealth ,
- danger [8] of wounds, [Kuja]
- danger [8] from thieves, snakes, weapons, [Kuja]
- gout and other similar diseases,
- distress to father and brothers, [8 = 12th from 9]
- quarrels with copartners, [8 = 2nd from 7]
- loss [12] of kinsmen,
- coarse food,
- going away to foreign lands, [12]
- unnecessary expenditure etc. [12]
61-62. If Mangala is
- in Dhana,
- Yuvati's, or Randhra's Lord.
may be expected::
- Great distress,
- dependence on others
- and fear of premature death,
67-68. If Mangala is
- in a Kendra, trikona,,
- in Labha, or Dhana
- And is associated with, or receives a Drishti from benefics.
69-71. If Mangala is
- in the 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha,,
Or, if Mangala is
- in his debilitation Rashi ,
- Associated with, or receiving a Drishti from malefics.
The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are
- performance of Havan
- and giving a bull in charity.
63-64. If Rahu
- not be in his house of exaltation,
- Or any other auspicious position.
- 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 Antara Dasha of Rahu in the Dasha of Shani,
65-67. Timing of Events :
" if Rahu is
- associated with Lagna's Lord,
- or a Yoga Karaka Graha,
Or,
if Rahu is
- in his exaltation, or in his own Rashi
- Or, if Rahu is in a Kendra,
- Or Labha from Lagna, or from the Lord of the Dasha."
" [these] will be the results at the commencement of the Antara Dasha,
- 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
There will be
- cordiality with the king and happiness from friends
in the middle portion of the Antara Dasha."
68-68 1/2."if Rahu is
- in Mesha - Aja, Kanya, Karkata-Kadaga, Vrishabha - Urisha, meena, or Dhanus.
- acquisition of elephants,
- opulence and glory,
- cordial relations with the king,
- gains of valuable clothes,
69-70.
if Rahu is
- physical distress,
The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are
- Mrityunjaya Japa
- And giving a goat in charity [End quote] www.heifer.org
Chapter 57: Effects of the Antara Dashas in the Dasha of Shani
Guru bhukti
71-73 1/2.if Guru is
- in his exaltation Rashi,
- in his own Rashi
- associated with Lagna's Lord,
- in a Kendra, or Trikona.
- 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 Antara Dasha of Guru in the Dasha of Shani.
74-75 1/2. If Guru is
- in his debilitation Rashi ,
- Or, if Guru is associated with malefics,
- Or, if Guru is in Ari, Sahaja, or Vyaya.
- 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
76-78. If Guru is
- in the 5th, 9th, 11th, 2nd,
- or in a Kendra from the Lord of the Dasha.
- 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,
79-80. If Guru is
- weak
- AND in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.
- 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,
81-82. if Guru is
- physical distress,
- agony,
- death of the native,
- or any member of the family.
to obtain relief from the above evil effects
- recitation of Shiva Sahasranam.
- and giving gold in charity." [end quote]
~~ Matthew 52 (International Standard Version)
