Mangala (Mars) Mahadasha 

Descriptions of the Effects of Vimshottari Dasha Timeline periods 

from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 

Chapter 54: Effects of the Antara Dashas in the Dasha of Mangala

Nine Antaraadashas (Bhukti, or sub-dashas) of Mangalaa Mahadasha

Mangala bhukti

Shani bhukti

Shukra bhukti

Rahu bhukti

Budha bhukti

Surya bhukti

Guru bhukti

Ketu bhukti

Chandra bhukti

Mangala Mahadasha

Chapter 47: Effects of Dashas

Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 

27-32. 

• If Mangala is in his exaltation, in his MulaTrikona, in his own Rashi, 

• in Kendra, 

• in Labha, or Dhana Bhava with strength, 

• in a benefic Amsha (Navamsha)

• and is associated with a benefic,

If Mangala is in his exaltation, in his MulaTrikona, in his own Rashi, in Kendra, in Labha, or Dhana Bhava with strength, in a benefic Amsha (Navamsha) and is associated with a benefic, there will be during his Dasha acquisition of kingdom (attainment of a high administrative, or political position in Government, gain of wealth and land, recognition by Government), gain of wealth from foreign countries and acquisition of conveyances and ornaments. 

There will also be happiness and good relations with co-borns. 

• If Mangala with strength is placed in a Kendra, 

• or in Sahaja,

If Mangala with strength is placed in a Kendra, or in Sahajaa, there will be gain of wealth through valour, victory over enemies, happiness from wife and children.

 There will, however, be a possibility of some unfavourable effects at the end of the Dasha.

33. 

• If Mangala is in his debilitation Rashi, 

• weak, 

• in an inauspicious Bhava, 

• or is associated with, 

• or receives a Drishti from malefics, 

If Mangala is in his debilitation Rashi, weak, in an inauspicious Bhava, or is associated with, or receives a Drishti from malefics, there will be in his Dasha loss of wealth, distress and similar unfavourable effects.

Mangala bhukti

Chapter 54: Effects of the Antara Dashas in the Dasha of Mangala

1-2 1/2. 

•  if he is in a Kendra, 

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

• or be associated with the Lord of Lagna.

Effects, like gains of wealth by the beneficence of the king, beneficence of Goddess Lakshmi, recovery of a lost kingdom and of wealth, birth of a son, will arise in the Antara Dasha of Mangala in his own Dasha, if he is in a Kendra, in Putra, in Dharma, in Labha, in Sahaja, or in Dhana, or be associated with the Lord of Lagna.

3-4. 

• if Mangala is in his exaltation,

•  in his own Rashi, 

• or in his own Navamsha 

• and is endowed with strength.

Fulfillment of ambitions by the beneficence of the king and acquisition of a house, land, cow, buffalo etc. will be the effects, if Mangala is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi, or in his own Navamsha and is endowed with strength.

5-5 1/2. 

•  if Mangala is in Randhra, or Vyaya, 

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

Urinary troubles, wounds, danger from snakes and the king will be the results, if Mangala is in Randhra, or Vyaya, or is associated with, or receives a Drishti from malefics.

6-8. 

• if Mangala is the Lord of Dhana, or Yuvati. 

There will be mental agony and body pains, if Mangala is the Lord of Dhana, or Yuvati. 

Remedial Measures

Lord Shiva will give relief by restoring health and providing gains of wealth and happiness, if the person concerned 

• performs Rudr Japa 

• and gives a red-coloured bull in charity.

Rahu bhukti

9-10 1/2. 

• if Rahu is in his MulaTrikona, 

• in his exaltation Rashi, 

• in a Kendra,

•  in Labha, Putra, or Dharma 

• and is associated with benefics.

Effects, like recognition from government, gain of house, land etc., happiness from son, extraordinary profits in business, bathing in holy rivers, like Ganges and foreign journeys, will be the auspicious effects in the Antara Dasha of Rahu in the Dasha of Mangala, if Rahu is in his Mulatrikona, in his exaltation Rashi, in a Kendra, in Labha, Putra, or Dharma and is associated with benefics.

11-14. 

• if Rahu is in Randhra, or Vyaya, 

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

Danger from snakes, wounds, destruction of cattle, danger from animals, diseases, due to imbalance of bile and wind, imprisonment etc. will be the results, if Rahu is in Randhra, or Vyaya, or receives a Drishti from, or is associated with malefics. 

• if Rahu is in Dhana and great danger of premature death, if he is in Yuvati. 

There will be loss of wealth, if Rahu is in Dhana and great danger of premature death, if he is in Yuvati. 

Remedial Measures

The remedial measure to be adopted to obtain relief from the above evil effects are 

• Naga Puja, 

• offering food to Brahmins 

• and Mrityunjaya Japa. 

They will help in the prolongation of longevity.

Guru bhukti

15-16. 

• if Guru is in Dharma, or Putra, in a Kendra, 

• or in Labha, or in Dhana, 

• or, if Guru is in his exalted, 

• or own Navamsha.

Effects, like good reputation and renown, honors by government, increase in wealth and grains, happiness at home, gain of property, happiness from wife and children etc. will be realized in the Antara Dasha of Guru in the Dasha of Mangala, if Guru is in Dharma, or Putra, in a Kendra, or in Labha, or in Dhana, or, if Guru is in his exalted, or own Navamsha.

17-19 1/2. 

• if Guru is in a Kendra, in a Trikona, or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha, 

• or, if Guru is associated with the Lord of Dharma, Karma, or Bandhu, or Lagna, 

• or, if Guru is in a benefic Navamsha etc.

Acquisition of a house, land, well-being, gain of property, sound health, good reputation, gains of cattle, success in business, happiness to wife and children, reverence from government, gain of wealth etc. will be beneficial effects, if Guru is in a Kendra, in a Trikona, or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Guru is associated with the Lord of Dharma, Karma, or Bandhu, or Lagna, or, if Guru is in a benefic Navamsha etc.

20-22. 

• if Guru is in Ari, Randhra, or in Vyaya, 

• or, if Guru is in his debilitation Rashi, 

• or, if Guru is associated with, or receives a Drishti from malefics, 

• or, if Guru is otherwise weak.

Danger from thieves, snakes, wrath of the king, bilious diseases, oppression by goblins (Prot), loss of servants and co-borns, will be evil effects, if Guru is in Ari, Randhra, or in Vyaya, or, if Guru is in his debilitation Rashi, or, if Guru is associated with, or receives a Drishti from malefics, or, if Guru is otherwise weak. 

• if Guru is the Lord of Dhana. 

There will be suffering from fever, or danger of premature death, if Guru is the Lord of Dhana. 

Remedial Measures

The remedial measure to be adopted to combat the above evil effects is

• recitation of Shiva Sahasranam.

Shani bhukti

23-25. 

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

• in his MulaTrikona, in his exalted, 

• or his own Navamsha, 

• or, if Shani is associated with the Lord of Lagna,

• or, if Shani is associated with benefics.

Effects, like recognition from the king, increase in reputation, gain of wealth and grains, happiness from children and grandchildren, increase in the number of cows etc. will be experienced in the Antaradasha of Shani in the Dasha of Mangala, if Shani is in a Kendra, in a Trikona, in his MulaTrikona, in his exalted, or his own Navamsha, or, if Shani is associated with the Lord of Lagna, or, if Shani is associated with benefics. 

Results will generally fructify on Saturdays in the month of Shani.

26-26 1/2. 

• if Shani is in his debilitation Rashi, 

• or in an enemy Rashi, 

• or, if Shani is in Randhra, or in Vyaya.

Danger from Yavana kings (foreign dignitaries), loss of wealth, imprisonment, possibility of affliction with diseases, loss in agricultural production will result, if Shani is in his debilitation Rashi, or in an enemy Rashi, or, if Shani is in Randhra, or in Vyaya.

27-29 1/2. 

• if Shani is Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord 

• and is associated with malefics

Effects, like great danger, loss of life, wrath of king, mental agony, danger from thieves and fire, punishment by the king, loss of co-borns, dissensions amongst members of the family, loss of cattle, fear of death, distress to wife and children, imprisonment etc. will be felt, if Shani is Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord and is associated with malefics.

30-32. 

• if Shani is in a Kendra, in the 11th, or in the 5th from the Lord of the Dasha.

There will be journeys to foreign lands, loss of reputation, violent actions, loss from sale of agricultural lands, loss of position, agony, defeat in battle, urinary troubles etc., if Shani is in a Kendra, in the 11th, or in the 5th from the Lord of the Dasha.

33-35. 

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

• and is associated with malefics. 

Effects, like death, danger from the king and thieves, rheumatism, pains, danger from the enemy and members of the family, will be experienced, if Shani is in the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha and is associated with malefics. 

Remedy for Ill Effects of Shani

There will be relief from the evil effects by the beneficence of Lord Shiva, 

• if Mrityunjaya is performed in the prescribed manner.

Budha bhukti

36-37 1/2. 

• if Budha is in a Kendra, or in a Trikona from Lagna.

Effects, like association with pious and holy persons, performance of Ajaya Japa, charities, observance of religious rites, gain of reputation, inclination towards diplomacy, availability of sweetish preparations, acquisition of conveyances, clothes and cattle etc., conferment of authority in the king's retinue, success in agricultural projects etc., will be experienced in the Antara Dasha of Budha in the Dasha of Mangala, if Budha is in a Kendra, or in a Trikona from Lagna.

38-39. 

• if Budha is in his debilitation Rashi, if Budha is combust, or, if Budha is in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya.

Diseases of heart, imprisonment, loss of kinsmen, distress to wife and children, destruction of wealth and cattle etc. will result, if Budha is in his debilitation Rashi, if Budha is combust, or, if Budha is in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya.

40-40 1/2. 

•  if Budha be associated with the Lord of the Dasha.

There will be journeys to foreign lands, increase in the number of enemies, affliction with many kind of ailments, antagonism with the king, quarrels with kinsmen etc., if Budha be associated with the Lord of the Dasha.

41-43 1/2. 

• if Budha is in a Kendra, or Trikona from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Budha is in his exaltation Rashi.

Fulfillment of all ambitions, gain of wealth and grains, recognition by the king, acquisition of a kingdom, gain of clothes and ornaments, attachment to many kind of musical instruments, attainment of the position of a Commander of an Army, discussions on Shastras and Puranas, gain of riches to wife and children and beneficence of Goddess Lakshmi will be the very auspicious results, if Budha is in a Kendra, or Trikona from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Budha is in his exaltation Rashi.

44-45 1/2. 

• if Budha is in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from Mangala, or is associated with malefics.

Effects, like defamation, sinful thinking, harsh speech, danger from thieves, fire and the king, quarrels without reason, fear of attacks by thieves and dacoits (armed robber bands) during travels, will be derived, if Budha is in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from Mangala, or is associated with malefics.

46-47. 

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

There will be a possibility of critical illness in the Antara Dasha of Budha, if he is Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord. 

Remedial Measures

Remedial measures to obtain relief from these evil effects are 

• recitation of Vishnu Sahasranam 

• and giving a horse in charity.

Ketu bhukti

48-49 1/2. 

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

• in Sahaja, or Labha, 

• or, if Ketu is associated with, or receives a Drishti from benefics.

Beneficence of the king, gain of wealth, little gains of land at the commencement of the Dasha and substantial later, birth of a son, conferment of authority by government, gain of cattle etc. will be the results in the Antara Dasha of Ketu in the Dasha of Mangala, if Ketu is in a Kendra, in a Trikona, in Sahaja, or Labha, or, if Ketu is associated with, or receives a Drishti from benefics.

50-51 1/2. 

• if Ketu is a Yoga Karaka and is endowed with strength. (Ketu assumes the role of a Yoga Karaka, if he is yuti with a Yoga Karaka Graha). 

Birth of a son, increase in reputation, beneficence of Goddess Lakshmi, gains of wealth from employees, attainment of the position of a Commander of an Army, friendship with the king, performance of oblations, gains of clothes and ornaments etc. will be the beneficial effects, if Ketu is a Yoga Karaka and is endowed with strength. (Ketu assumes the role of a Yoga Karaka, if he is yuti with a Yoga Karaka Graha 

52-54. 

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

Effects, like quarrels, tooth trouble, distress from thieves and tigers, fever, dysentery, leprosy and distress to wife and children etc. will be experienced, if Ketu is in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

• If Ketu is in Dhana, or in Yuvati, 

 If Ketu is in Dhana, or in Yuvati, there will be diseases, disgrace, agony and loss of wealth.

Shukra bhukti

55-56 1/2.

• if Shukra is in a Kendra to Lagna, 

• if Shukra is in his exaltation, 

• or in his own Rashi, 

• or, if Shukra is Lagna's, Putra's, or Dharma's Lord

Effects, like acquisition of a kingdom, great enjoyment and comfort of luxuries, gain of elephants, horses, clothes etc., will be derived in the Antara Dasha of Shukra in the Dasha of Mangala, if Shukra is in a Kendra to Lagna, if Shukra is in his exaltation, or in his own Rashi, or, if Shukra is Lagna's, Putra's, or Dharma's Lord. 

• If Shukra is related to Lagna's Lord, 

If Shukra is related to Lagna's Lord, there will be happiness to wife and children, opulence and glory and increased good fortune.

57-60. 

• if Shukra is in the 5th, the 9th, the 11th, 

• or the 2nd from the Lord of the Dasha.

Gain of property, celebrations on the birth of a son, gain of wealth from the employer, acquisition of a house, land, villages etc. by the beneficence of the sovereign, will be the results, if Shukra is in the 5th, the 9th, the 11th, or the 2nd from the Lord of the Dasha. 

• Timing of events

In the last part of the Dasha there will be functions of songs and dances and bathing in holy water. 

• If Shukra is connected with, or related to the Lord of Karma,

If Shukra is connected with, or related to the Lord of Karma, there will be construction of wells, reservoirs etc. and performance of religious, charitable and pious deeds.

61-62. 

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

• or be associated with malefics.

There will be sorrows, physical distress, loss of wealth, danger from thieves and the king, dissensions in the family, distress to wife and children and destruction of cattle, if Shukra be in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or be associated with malefics.

63.

• If Shukra be the Lord of the 2nd, or the 7th,

 If Shukra be the Lord of the 2nd, or the 7th, there will be pains in the body in his Antara Dasha. 

Remedial Measures

 For regaining good health the remedial measure to be adopted is 

• giving a cow, or female buffalo in charity.

Surya bhukti

64-66.

• if Surya is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi, 

• or, if Surya is in a Kendra, in a Trikona, 

• or in Labha along with Karma's Lord and with Labha's Lord.

Effects, like acquisition of conveyances, gain of reputation, birth of a son, growth of wealth, amicable atmosphere in the family, sound health, potency, recognition by the the king, extraordinary profits in business and audience with the king etc. will be experienced in the Antara Dasha of Surya in the Dasha of Mangala, if Surya is in his exaltation, in his own Rashi, or, if Surya is in a Kendra, in a Trikona, or in Labha along with Karma's Lord and with Labha's Lord.

67-67 1/2. 

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

• or, if Surya is associated with malefics.

Distress to the body, agony, failure in ventures, possibilities of suffering from troubles in the forehead, fever, dysentery etc. will be the effects, if Surya is in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Surya is associated with malefics.

68-69. 

• if Surya be the Lord of the 2nd, or the 7th

There will be attacks of fever, danger from snakes and poison and distress to son, if Surya be the Lord of the 2nd, or the 7th. 

Remedial Measures

The remedial measure to gain good health and wealth is 

• to perform worship of Surya in the prescribed manner.

Chandra bhukti

70-73. 

• if Chandra is in her exaltation Rashi, or in her own Rashi, or in a Kendra, or in Dharma, or in Bandhu, or in Karma, or in Lagna along with the Lords of those Bhavas. 

Acquisition of more kingdom, gain of perfumes, clothes, construction of reservoirs, shelters for cows etc., celebrations of auspicious functions, like marriage etc., happiness to wife and children, good relations with parents, acquisition of property by the beneficence of the sovereign, success in the desired projects will be the effects in the Antara Dasha of Chandra in the Dasha of Mangala, if Chandra is in her exaltation Rashi, or in her own Rashi, or in a Kendra, or in Dharma, or in Bandhu, or in Karma, or in Lagna along with the Lords of those Bhavas. 

Waxing & waning Chandra

The good effects will be realized in full, if Chandra is waxing. 

Waning Chandra will reduce the impact of the effects to some extent.

74-76. 

• if Chandra is in his debilitation Rashi, 

• or, if Chandra is in his enemy Rashi, 

• or, if Chandra is in Ari, in Randhra, or in Vyaya from Lagna, or from the Lord of the Dasha. 

The effects, like death, distress to wife and children, loss of lands, wealth and cattle and danger of a war etc. will be experienced, if Chandra is in his debilitation Rashi, or, if Chandra is in his enemy Rashi, or, if Chandra is in Ari, in Randhra, or in Vyaya from Lagna, or from the Lord of the Dasha. 

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

There will be the possibility of premature death, distress to the body and mental agony, if Chandra is Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord. 

Remedial Measures

The remedial measures to be adopted to obtain relief from the above evil effects, 

• are recitation of Mantras of the Goddess Durga and the Goddess Lakshmi.