Vimshottari Dasha

OM sram srim sraum sah chandraya namahA

BPHS Chapter 53:

Effects of the Antara Dasha

in the Dasha of Chandra

10 years

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16-22.

should Chandra be

• inexaltation,

• in own Rashi,

• in Kendra,

• in Labha, Dharma, or Putra,

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

• be fully powerful

• and is associated with the Lord of Karma, Dharma, or Bandhu.

"O Brahmin! After describing the effects of the Dasha of Surya 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,"

if such a [strong and positive ] Chandra is

• in Dhana Bhava.

there will be

• extraordinary gains of wealth and luxuries,

23-26.

Should Chandra be

• waning,

• or in debilitation Rashi

there will be

• loss of wealth

in Chandra's Dasha.

If Chandra is

• in Sahaja,

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 a 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.

1-2 1/2.

if Chandra is

• placed in exaltation Rashi, own Rashi,

• in a Kendra, or in a Trikona,

• or is associated with the Lord of Dharma, or Karma.

• Acquisition of horses, elephants and clothes,

• devotion to deities and preceptor,

• recitation of religious songs in praise of God,

• acquisition of a kingdom,

• extreme happiness and enjoyment

• and name and fame

will be the beneficial results in the Antara Dasha of Chandra in own Dasha,

3-6.

if Chandra is

• in debilitation Rashi,

• associated with malefics,

• or, in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya

• Loss of wealth,

• loss of position,

• lethargy, agony,

• antagonism towards the king and ministers,

• distress to mother,

• imprisonment and

• loss of kinsmen

will be the evil effects in Chandra's Antara Dasha,

If Chandra is

• the Lord of Dhana, or Yuvati,

• Or is associated with Randhra's, or with Vyaya's Lord,

there will be

• pains in the body

• and danger of premature death.

Remedial measures

The remedial measures are

• giving in charity of a tawny-coloured cow, or female buffalo.

7-8 1/2.

if Mangala is

• in a Kendra, or in a Trikona.

• advancement of fortune,

• recognition by the government,

• gain of clothes and ornaments,

• success in all efforts,

• increase in agricultural production

• and prosperity at home

• and profits in business

will be the favourable effects of the Antara Dasha of Mangala in the Dasha of Chandra.

If Mangala is

• in his exaltation Rashi,

• or in his own Rashi .

• Great happiness and enjoyment of comforts

will be derived.

9-12.

• if placed in Ari, Randhra, or Vyayafrom Lagna,

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

• Distress to the body,

• losses at home and in agricultural production,

• losses in business dealings,

• antagonism, or adverse relations with servants (employees) and the king,

• separation from kinsmen

• and hot temperament

will be the evil effects in the Antara Dasha of Mangala,

13-14. Timing of events

if Rahu is placed

• in a Kendra,

• or in a Trikona.

there will be

• some auspicious results

at the commencement of the Antara-Dasha of Rahu in the Dasha of Chandra,

but later there will be

• danger from the king,

• thieves and snakes,

• distress to cattle,

• loss of kinsmen and friends,

• loss of reputation

• and mental agony,

15-16.

if in his Antara Dasha Rahu:

• receives a Drishti from benefics,

if Rahu is

• in Sahaja, Ari, Karma, or Labha,

Or, if Rahu is

• yuti with a Yoga Karaka Graha.

• Success in all ventures,

• gain of conveyances,

• garments etc. from the king

• benefits from the South-West direction

will be derived.

17-18.

• if Rahu is weak and is placed in the 8th,

• Or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

• Loss of position,

• mental agony,

• distress to wife and children,

• danger of diseases,

• danger from the king,

• scorpions and snakes

will happen.

19-21.

• if Rahu is in a Kendra, in a Trikona,

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

• Pilgrimage to holy places,

• visits to sacred shrines,

• beneficence,

• inclination towards charitable deeds

will be the results,

Rahu as maraka:

• if Rahu is in Dhana, or in Yuvati

there will be

• body troubles (physical afflictions),

Remedial Measures

• Rahu Japa

• and giving a goat in charity

are the remedial measures for obtaining relief from the evil effects in the Antara Dasha of Rahu.

22-24 (Guru is Auspicious)

if Guru is

• placed in a Kendra,

• in a Trikona to Lagna,

• in his own Rashi,

• Or in his exaltation Rashi.

• Acquisition of a kingdom,

• Auspicious celebrations at home,

• gains of clothes and ornaments,

• recognition from the king beneficence of the Ishta Lord (Ishta Devata),

• gains of wealth, land, conveyances,

• success in all ventures by the beneficence of the king

will be the beneficial effects in the Antara Dasha of Guru in the Dasha of Chandra

25-28 1/2.

if Guru is

• in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya

• in his debilitation Rashi,

• Or be associated with malefics.

• Destruction of preceptor (and father etc.) and children,

• loss of position,

• mental agony,

• quarrels,

• destruction of a house, conveyances and agricultural land

will be the evil effects in his Antara Dasha,

if Guru is

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

• Gains of cattle, grains, clothes

• and happiness from brothers,

• Acquisition of property,

• valour,

• patience,

• Oblations,

• celebrations, like marriage etc.,

• gain of a kingdom etc.

will be the favourable effects,

29-31.

if Guru is

• weak

• and is placed in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from Chandra.

Effects, like

• unpalatable food,

• journeys to places away from the homeland,

will be derived.

Timing of Events

there will be

• good effects

At the commencement of the Antara Dasha

• And distress at its end.

if Guru is

• Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord.

there will be

• premature death.

Remedial measures

Remedial measures for obtaining relief from the above evil effects are

• recitation of Shiva Sahasranama Japa

• And giving gold in charity.

32-34.

if Shani is

• in a Kendra, or in a Trikona from Lagna,

• Or, if Shani is in his own Rashi ,

• in his own Navamsha,

• in his exaltation Rashi,

if Shani

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

Or, if Shani is

• in Labha with strength.

Effects, like

• birth of a son,

• friendship,

• gain of wealth and property,

• profits in business with the help of Sudras,

• increase in agricultural production,

• gains from son,

• riches and glory by the beneficence of the king,

will be experienced in the Antara Dasha of Shani in the Dasha of Chandra,

35-35

• if Shani is in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya, or Dhana,

• Or in his debilitation Rashi.

Effects, like

• visits to holy places and bathing in holy rivers

• the creation of troubles by many people

• and distress from enemies,

will be derived in the Antara Dasha of Shani,

36-38.

if Shani is

• in a Kendra, or in a Trikona from the Lord of that Dasha,

• or is endowed with strength

Effects, like

• enjoyments and gains of wealth some times,

• while opposition, or quarrels with wife and children at other times,

will be realized.

If Shani is

• in Dhana, Yuvati, or Randhra,

there will be

• physical distress.

Remedy for Ill Effects of Shani

The remedial measures to be adopted for obtaining relief from the evil effects are:

• Mrityunjaya Japa,

• giving in charity a black cow, or female buffalo.

39-41.

in the Antara Dasha of Budha in the Dasha of Chandra,

if Budha is

• in a Kendra, or in a Trikona,

• in his own Rashi ,

• in his own Navamsha,

• or in his exaltation Rashi, endowed with strength.

Effects, like

• acquisition of wealth,

• recognition by the king,

• gain of clothes etc.,

• discussions on Shastra

• gain of knowledge from society with learned and holy people,

• enjoyments,

• birth of children,

• satisfaction,

• profits in business,

• acquisition of conveyance and ornaments

will be experienced.

42-43

if Budha is

• in a Kendra, or in a Trikona,

• Or in the 11th, or in the 2ndfrom the Lord of the Dasha.

Effects, like

• marriage,

• oblations (Yagya),

• charities,

• performance of religious rites,

• close relations with the king,

• social contacts with men of learning,

• acquisition of pearls, corals, Mani (jewels),

• conveyances, clothes, ornaments,

• good health, affections, enjoyments,

• drinking of Soma Rasa and other tasty syrups etc.

will be derived in the Antara Dasha of Budha,

44-46.

if Budha be

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

• Or be in his debilitation Rashi.

• Pains in the body,

• loss in agricultural ventures,

• imprisonment,

• distress to wife and children

will be the inauspicious effects,

If Budha is

• the Lord of Dhana, or Yuvati

There will be

• fear of fever.

Remedial Measures

The remedial measures to be adopted for obtaining relief from the evil effects are

• recitation of Vishnu Sahasranama

• And giving a goat in charity.

47-48.

if Ketu is

• in a Kendra, in a Trikona,

• or Sahaja

• and is endowed with strength.

Effects, like

• gain of wealth, enjoyment,

• happiness to wife and children,

• religious inclination etc.,

will arise in the Antara Dasha of Ketu in the Dasha of Chandra,

Timing of Events

• there will be some loss of wealth

At the commencement of the Antara Dasha.

• Later all will be well.

49-49 1/2

if Ketu is

• in a Kendra,

• in the 9th, the 5th, or the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha

• and is equipped with strength.

• Gain of wealth, cattle etc.

will be the effects,

There will be

• loss of wealth

At the end of the Antara Dasha.

50-52.

• if Ketu be in the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha,

• Or receives a Drishti from, or is associated with malefics.

there will be

• obstacles in ventures,

• due to interference by enemies and quarrels

If Ketu is

• in Dhana, or Yuvati.

there will be

• danger of affliction of the body with diseases.

Remedial measures

Mrityunjaya Japa

• will give relief in all the evil effects

• and will ensure gain of wealth and property with the beneficence of Lord Shiva.

53-55.

if Shukra is

• in a Kendra, in a Trikona,

• in Labha, Bandhu, or Dharma,

• or in his exaltationRashi,

• or in his own Rashi .

Effects, like

• Acquisition of a kingdom,

• gaining of clothes, ornaments, cattle, conveyances etc.,

• happiness to wife and children,

• construction of a new house,

• Availability of sweet preparations every day,

• use of perfumes,

• Affairs with beautiful women,

• sound health etc.

will be experienced in the Antara Dasha of Shukra in the Dasha of Chandra,

56.

if Shukra is

• yuti with the Lord of the Dasha.

• Physical soundness,

• good reputation,

• acquisition of more land and houses,

will result.

57-57 1/2.

if Shukra is

• in his debilitation Rashi,,

• Or receives a Drishti from, or is associated with malefics.

there will be

• loss of landed property, children, wife and cattle

• and opposition from government,

58-60.

If Shukra is

• in Dhana in his exaltationRashi,

• or in his own Rashi ,

• or is there [in his own/uchcha rashi], associated with the Lord of Labha,

there will be

• acquisition of an underground hidden treasure,

• gain of land,

• enjoyment,

• birth of a son

if Shukra is

• yuti with Dharma's, or Labha's Lord.

• Advancement of good fortune,

• fulfillment of ambitions with the beneficence of the king,

• devotion to deities and Brahmins,

• gain of jewels, like pearls

will result.

61.

if Shukra is

• in a Kendra, or in a Trikona

• from the Lord of the Dasha.

• Acquisition of more house property and agricultural land

• and gain of wealth and enjoyment

will be the good effects,

62.

if Shukra is

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

• Deportation to foreign lands,

• sorrows,

• death and danger from thieves and snakes

will be the results,

63-64.

if Shukra be

• the Lord of the 2nd, or 7th.

There will be

• danger of premature death.

Remedial Measures

The remedial measures to be adopted for obtaining relief from the evil effects are

• Rudra Japa

• And giving in charity

  • a white cow

  • and [a deity statue made of] silver.

Chapter 53: Effects of the Antara Dashas in the Dasha of Chandra

Surya bhukti = 6 months duration

65-67.

if Surya is

• in his exaltation Rashi,

• in his own Rashi ,

• in a Kendra,

• or in Putra, or in Dharma, or in Labha, or in Dhana, or in Sahaja.

• Recovery of a lost kingdom and wealth,

• happiness in the family,

• Acquisition of villages and land with the kind assistance of one's friends and the king,

• birth of a son,

• beneficence of Goddess Lakshmi,

will be the beneficial results in the Antara Dasha of Surya in the Dasha of Chandra,

68-70.

if Surya is

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

• Danger from the government,

• thieves and snakes,

• affliction with fever

• and troubles in foreign journey

are the likely results.

Timing of events

At the end of the Antara Dasha there is

• the likelihood of attacks of fever and lethargy.

If Surya is

• the Lord of Lord of the Dhana, or Yuvati.

there will be

• sufferings from fever in his Antara Dasha.

Remedial Measures

Parashara says: "Worship of Lord Shiva is the remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects."

[BPL note: Lord Shiva = "pashupati" the Lord of the Animals. Donation of a domesticated animal to a needy family can be a lovely way to worship the "Pashu-Pati" (shepherd of flocks)