Rahu Mahadasha 

Descriptions of the Effects of Vimshottari Dasha periods 

from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 

Chapter 55: Effects of the Antaraa Dashas in the Dasha of Rahu

• Rahu-Ketu Period: reflections

• Rahu

• Rahu in 12 Domains

• Rahu in 12 Rashi

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• Rahu-Ketu: Mean vs True

• RahuKetu_gochara_transits_table.

• Rahu_Ketu_gochara_life_effects

• Rahu-Ketu Gochara Chandra

• Life Cycle of Rahu-Ketu "returns"

• Case Study: Rahu-Shani bhukti period

• Case Study: Rahu transit to Shukra & Kuja - during Vimshottari period of Rahu/Shani 

• Case Study: Rahu_gochara Shukra_during_ Shani_bhukti

Nine Antaradashas (Bhukti, or sub-dashas) of Rahu Mahadasha

Mangala bhukti

Shani bhukti

Shukra bhukti

Rahu bhukti

Budha bhukti

Surya bhukti

Guru bhukti

Ketu bhukti

Chandra bhukti

Rahu Mahadasha

Chapter 47: Effects of Dashas

34-39 1/2.  

In order to clarify the effects of the Dasha of Rahu I shall first mention the exaltation and debilitation Rashis of Rahu and Ketu. 

• The exaltation Rashi of Rahu is Vrishabha. 

• The exaltation Rashi of Ketu is Vrischika. 

• The MulaTrikonaas of Rahu and Ketu are Mithuna and Dhanau. 

• The own Rashis of Rahu and Ketu are Kumbh and Vrischika. 

• Some sages have expressed the view, that Kanya is the own Rashi of Rahu and Meena is the own Rashi of Ketu. 

• Should Rahu be in his exaltation Rashi 

there will be during the Dasha of Rahu 

• great happiness from acquisition of wealth, 

• agricultural products etc., 

• acquisition of conveyances with the help of friends and Government, 

• construction of a new house, 

• birth of sons (children), 

• religious inclinations, 

• recognition from Government of foreign countries 

• and gain of wealth, clothes etc. 

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

• be in a benefic Rashi and be in Tanu, Bandhu, Yuvati, Karma, Labha, or Sahaj,

If Rahu be associated with, or receives a Drishti from benefics, be in a benefic Rashi and be in Tanu, Bandhu, Yuvati, Karma, Labha, or Sahaj, there will be during his Dasha all kinds of comforts by the beneficence of the Government, acquisition of wealth through a foreign Government, or sovereign and felicity at home.

40-43. 

• If Rahu is in Randhr, or Vyaya Bhava

If Rahu is in Randhr, or Vyaya Bhava, there will be during his Dasha all kinds of troubles and distress. 

• If Rahu is associated with a malefic, 

• or a Maraka Graha, 

• or is in his debilitation Rashi,

If Rahu is associated with a malefic, or a Maraka Graha, or is in his debilitation Rashi, there will be loss of position, destruction of his residential house, mental agony, trouble to wife and children and misfortune of getting bad food. 

Timing of Events

• There will be loss of wealth at the commencement of the Dasha, 

• some relief and gain of wealth in his own country and distress and anxieties during the last portion of the Dasha.

Rahu bhukti

Chapter 55: Effects of the Antaraa Dashas in the Dasha of Rahu

1-4. 

•  if Rahu is in Karka, Vrischika, Kanya, or Dhanau 

• and is in Sahaja, Ari, Karma, or Labha, 

• or is yuti with a Yoga Karaka Graha in his exaltation Rashi.

Effects, like 

• acquisition of a kingdom, 

• enthusiasm, 

• cordial relations with the king, 

• happiness from wife and children 

• and increase in property, 

will be derived in the Antara Dasha of Rahu in the Dasha of Rahu,  

5-6. 

• if Rahu is in Randhr, or Vyaya, 

• or be associated with malefics.

There will be 

• danger from thieves, 

• distress from wounds, 

• antagonism with government officials, 

• destruction of kinsmen, 

• distress to wife and children, 

7. 

• If Rahu is Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord

• or is in Dhana, or Yuvati,

there will be 

• distress and diseases. 

Remedial Measures

To obtain relief from the above evil effects 

• Rahu should be worshipped (by recitation of his Mantras) 

• and by giving in charity things, connected with, or ruled by Rahu.

Guru bhukti

8-12 1/2. 

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

•  in his own Navamsha, or in his exalted Navamsha,

• or, if Guru is in a Kendra, or in a Trikona with reference to Lagna.

Effects, like gain of position, patience, destruction of foes, enjoyment, cordial relations with the king, regular increase in wealth and property, like the growth of Chandra of the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha), gain of conveyance and cows, audience with the king by performing journey to the West, or South-East, success in the desired ventures, return to one's homeland, doing good for Brahmins, visit to holy places, gain of a village, devotion to deities and Brahmins, happiness from wife, children and grand children, availability of sweetish preparations daily etc. will be derived in the Antara Dasha of Guru in the Dasha of Rahu, 

13-14 1/2. 

• if Guru is in his debilitation Rashi,

• is combust, 

• is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya,

•  is in an enemy Rashi, 

• or is associated with malefics.

Loss of wealth, obstacles in work, defamation, distress to wife and children, heart disease, entrustment of governmental authority etc. will result, 

15-17. 

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

• the 11th, the 2nd, or the 3rd from the Lord of the Dasha 

• and is endowed with strength.

There will be gains of land, good food, gains of cattle etc., inclinations towards charitable and religious work etc., if Guru is in a Kendra, in a Trikona, the 11th, the 2nd, or the 3rd from the Lord of the Dasha and is endowed with strength.

18-20. 

• if Guru is in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Guru is associated with malefics.

Loss of wealth and distress to body will result, if Guru is in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Guru is associated with malefics. 

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

There will be danger of premature death, if Guru is Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord. 

Remedial Measures

The person will get relief from the above evil effects and enjoy good health 

• by the beneficence of the Lord Shiva, if he worships his deity, made of gold.

Shani bhukti

21-24. 

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

•  in his exaltation, in his own Rashi, in his MulTrikona,

•  in Sahaj, or in Labha.

Effects, like pleasure of the king for devotion in his service, auspicious functions, like celebration of marriage etc. at home, construction of a garden, reservoir etc., gain of wealth and cattle from well-to-do persons, belonging to the Sudra class, loss of wealth caused by the king during journey to the West, reduction in income, due to lethargy, return to homeland, will be derived in the Antara Dasha of Shani in the Dasha of Rahu, if Shani is in a Kendra, in a Trikona, in his exaltation, in his own Rashi, in his MulTrikona, in Sahaj, or in Labha.

25-26. 

• if Shani is in his debilitation Rashi,

•  in his enemy's Rashi, 

• or in Randhr, or Vyaya.

Danger from menials, the king and enemies, distress to wife and children, distress to kinsmen, disputes with the coparceners, disputes in dealings with others, but sudden gain of ornaments, will result, if Shani is in his debilitation Rashi, in his enemy's Rashi, or in Randhr, or Vyaya.

27-29. 

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

There will be heart disease, defamation, quarrels, danger from enemies, foreign journeys, affliction with Gulma, unpalatable food and sorrows etc., if Shani is in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha. 

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

Premature death is likely, if Shani is Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord. 

Remedy for Ill Effects of Shani

Remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects and to regain good health 

• is giving a black cow, or a she-buffalo in charity.

Budha bhukti

30-33.

• if Budha is in his exaltation Rashi, in a Kendra, 

• or in Putra 

• and, if Budha is endowed with strength.

 Auspicious effects, like 

• Raj Yog, 

• well being in the family, 

• profits and gain of wealth in business, 

• comforts of conveyances, 

• marriage and other auspicious functions,

•  increase in the number of cattle, 

• gain of perfumes, 

• comforts of bed, women etc., 

will be derived in the Antara Dasha of Budha in the Dasha of Rahu, 

Auspicious days for Budha

Good results, like Raj Yog, beneficence of the king and gain of wealth and reputation, will be realized particularly on Wednesday in the month of Budha.

34-35. 

• if Budha is in a Kendra, in the 11th, 3rd, 9th, or 10th from the Lord of the Dasha.

Sound health, Ishta Siddhi, attending discourse on Puranas and ancient history, marriage, offering of oblations, charities, religious inclination and sympathetic attitude towards others will result, if Budha is in a Kendra, in the 11th, 3rd, 9th, or 10th from the Lord of the Dasha.

36-38. 

• if Budha is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, or, if Budha receives a Drishti from Shani.

There will be opprobrium (Ninda) of deities and Brahmins by the native, loss of fortune, speaking lies, unwise actions, fear from snakes, thieves and the government, quarrels, distress to wife and children etc., if Budha is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, or, if Budha receives a Drishti from Shani.

39. 

• If Budha is Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord

If Budha is Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord, there will be fear of premature death. 

Remedial Measures

Remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is

• recitation of Vishnu Sahasranam 

Ketu bhukti

40-41. 

• if Ketu is in a Kendraa, in a Trikonaa,

• in Sahaja, or Labha, 

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

During the Antara Dasha of Ketu in the Dasha of Rahu there will be journeys to foreign countries, danger from the king, rheumatic fever etc. and loss of cattle.

• If Ketu is yuti with Randhr's Lord,

 If Ketu is yuti with Randhr's Lord, there will be distress to the body and mental tension. 

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

Enjoyment, gain of wealth, recognition by the king, acquisition of gold etc. will be the results, if Ketu is associated with, or receives a Drishti from benefics.

42-42 1/2. 

• if Ketu is related to the Lord of Lagna. 

There will be Ishta Siddhi, if Ketu is related to the Lord of Lagna. 

• If he is associated with the Lord of Lagna

If he is associated with the Lord of Lagna, there will definitely be gain of wealth. 

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

There will also definitely be increase in the number of cattle, if Ketu is in a Kendra, or in a Trikona.

43-45. 

• if Ketu is without strength in Randhr, or Vyaya

Effects, like danger from thieves and snakes, distress from wounds, separation from parents, antagonistic relations with kinsmen, mental agony etc. will be derived, if Ketu is without strength in Randhr, or Vyaya.

• If Ketu is Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord

there will be 

• distress to the body. 

Remedial measures

The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is giving a goat in charity.

Shukra bhukti

46-47 1/2.

• if Shukra is with strength in a Kendra, in a Trikona, 

• or in Labha.

 Effects, like 

• gains of wealth through Brahmins,

•  increase in the number of cattle, 

• celebrations for the birth of a son, 

• well-being, recognition from government,

•  acquisition of a kingdom, 

• attainment of a high position in government, 

• great enjoyment and comforts etc. 

will be experienced in the Antara Dasha of Shukra in the Dasha of Rahu, i

48-50 1/2. 

• if Shukra be in his exaltation, in his own Rashi, 

• in his exalted, or in his own Navamsha.

• Construction of a new house, 

• availability of sweet preparations, 

• happiness from wife and children, 

• association with friends, 

• giving of grains etc. in charity, 

• beneficence of the king, 

• gain of conveyances and clothes, 

• extraordinary profits in business, 

• celebration of Upasayana ceremony of wearing the sacred thread (Janou) etc. 

will be the auspicious results, 

51-53 1/2. 

•  if Shukra is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, 

• in his debilitation, 

• or in an enemy's Rashi, 

• or, if Shukra is associated with Shani, Mangala, or Rahu.

There will be 

• diseases, 

• quarrels, 

• separation from one's son, or father, 

• distress to kinsmen, 

• disputes with coparceners, 

• danger of death to oneself, or to one's employer, 

• unhappiness to wife and children, 

• pain in the stomach etc.,  

54-55 1/2, 

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

•  in the 11th, or in the 10th from the Lord of the Dasha.

• Enjoyments from perfumes, 

• bed, 

• music etc., 

• gain of a desired object, 

• fulfillment of desires 

will be the results, 

56-59. 

• if Shukra is associated with malefics in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha. 

Effects, like 

• danger from the wrath of Brahmins, 

• snakes and the king, 

• possibility of affliction with diseases, like stoppage of urine, diabetes, 

• pollution of blood, anaemia, 

• availability of only coarse food, 

• nervous disorder, 

• imprisonment, 

• loss of wealth, as a result of penalties, or fines, imposed by government, 

will be derived,

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

There will be 

• distress to wife and children, 

• danger of premature death to oneself, 

Remedial Measures

  Remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are

• worship of Goddess Durga 

• and Goddess Lakshmi.

Surya bhukti

60-61 1/2. 

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

•  in Labha, 

• in a Kendra, or in a Trikona, 

• or in his exalted, or own Navamsha.

Effects, like 

• cordial relations with the king, 

• increase in wealth and grains, 

• some popularity/respect, 

• some possibility of becoming head of a village etc., 

will be experienced in the Antara Dasha of Surya in the Dasha of Rahu, 

62-63 1/2. 

• if Surya is associated with, or receives a Drishti from Lagna's, Dhana's, or Karma's Lord.

There will be 

• good reputation and encouragement and assistance by government, 

• journeys to foreign countries, 

• acquisition of the sovereignty of the country, 

• gains of elephants, horses, clothes, ornaments,

•  fulfillment of ambitions, 

• happiness to children etc.,

64-65. 

• if Surya is in his debilitation Rashi, 

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

• Fevers, 

• dysentery, 

• other diseases, 

• quarrels, 

• antagonism with the king, 

• travels, 

• danger from foes, 

• thieves, 

• fire etc. 

will be the results, 

66. 

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

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

• Well-being in every way 

• and recognition from kings in foreign countries 

will be the results, 

67. 

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

There will be 

• danger of critical illness,  

Remedial Measures

• Worship of Surya 

is the remedial measure, recommended to obtain relief from the above evil effects.

Chandra bhukti

68-70.

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

•  in a Kendra, Trikona, 

• or in Labha, 

• or, if Chandra is in a friendly Rashi, receiving a Drishti from benefics.

 Effects, like 

• acquisition of a kingdom, 

• respect from the king, 

• gains of wealth, 

• sound health, 

• gains of garments and ornaments, 

• happiness from children, 

• comforts of conveyances, 

• increase in house and landed property etc., 

will be derived in the Antara Dasha of Chandra in the Dasha of Rahu, 

71-72. 

• if Chandra is in the 5th, 9th, 

• in a Kendra, 

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

• Beneficence of the Goddess Lakshmi, 

• all-round success,

•  increase in wealth and grains, 

• good reputation 

• and worship of deities will be the results, 

73-75. 

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

There will be 

• the creation of disturbances at home and in the agricultural activities by evil spirits, leopards and other wild animals, 

• danger from thieves during journeys 

• and stomach disorders, 

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

There will 

• the possibility of premature death, 

Remedial Measures

The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is 

• to give in charity a white cow, 

• or a female buffalo.

Mangala bhukti

76-77 1/2.

• if Mangala is in Labha, Putra, or Dharma, 

• or, if Mangala is in a Kendra, 

• if Mangala receives a Drishti from benefics, 

• or, if Mangala is in his exaltation, 

• or in his own Rashi.

Effects, like 

• the recovery of a lost kingdom and recovery of lost wealth, 

• property at home and increase in agricultural production, 

• gain of wealth, 

• blessings by the household deity (Ishta Deva), 

• happiness from children, 

• enjoyment of good food etc.,

will be derived in the Antara Dasha of Mangala in the Dasha of Rahu, 

78-79 1/2. 

• if Mangala is in a Kendra, 

• in the 5th, 9th, 3rd, or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

There will be 

• acquisition of red-coloured garments, 

• journeys, 

• audience with the king, 

• well-being of children and employer, 

• attainment of the position of a Commander of the Army, 

• enthusiasm 

• and gain of wealth through kinsmen, 

80-82. 

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

• receiving a Drishti from malefics.

• Distress to wife, children and co-borns, 

• loss of position, 

• antagonistic relations with children, wife and other close relations, 

• danger from thieves, 

• wounds and pain in the body etc. 

will result, 

83. 

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

There will be 

• lethargy 

• and danger of death,

Remedial Measures

The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is

•  giving a cow, or a bull in charity.