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Brihat Parashara Hora-Shastra (Ch. 55)

Antara-Dasha Effects

in the Maha-Dasha of Rahu

See also: a modern interpretation of Rahu Mahadasha by B. P. Lama

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

1. Rahu mahadasha + Mangala bhukti

2. Rahu mahadasha + Shani bhukti

3. Rahu mahadasha + Shukra bhukti

4. Rahu mahadasha + Rahu bhukti

5. Rahu mahadasha + Budha bhukti

6. Rahu mahadasha + Surya bhukti

7. Rahu mahadasha + Guru bhukti

8. Rahu mahadasha + Ketu bhukti

9. Rahu mahadasha + Chandra bhukti

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 Mula Trikonaas of Rahu and Ketu are Mithuna and Dhanau.

• The own Rashi of Rahu and Ketu are Kumbha 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 Sahaja,

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.

[For example, the political career of USA Pres-35 John F Kennedy began suddenly in Rahu-Rahu and continued in a rapidly escalating Great Leap Forward throughout his Rahu Mahadasha. Rahu occupies Dhanushya, a benefic rashi, in Bandhu Bhava]

40-43. If Rahu is

• in Randhra, 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 Antara Dasha in the Dasha of Rahu

1-4.

if Rahu is

• in Karkata, Vrischika, Kanya, or Dhanushya

• 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,

[For example,=

• Indira Gandhi was married, birthed both of her sons, and was fiercely active in many political committees and offices, during the 18 years of Rahu mahadasha.
• Rahu in Dhanushya rashi occupies bhava-6, a good placement for Rahu.
• While not precisely in the Vrishabha uchchamsha, her Rahu = yuti Shukra and Shukra enjoys parivartamsha with Guru.
• therefore a certain even higher elevation is obtained by her truly extraordinary Rahu.
• Nevertheless she was eventually assassinated by her own servants in Shani-Rahu period.
• Rahu = of course = in 6 the bhava of servants. ]

5-6.

if Rahu is

• in Randhra, 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.

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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, Randhra, 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.,

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

• Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord.

There will be

• danger of premature death,

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.

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Shani bhukti

21-24.

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

• in his exaltation, in his own Rashi ,

• in his MulaTrikona,

• in Sahaja, 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.

25-26. if Shani is

• in his debilitation Rashi,

• in his enemy's Rashi,

• or in Randhra, 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.

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

• Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord.

• Premature death is likely.

[Example:

• when the young boy was only three years old, in Rahu/Shani period , author JRR Tolkien's father died unexpectedly. Shani = a natural maraka + maraka L-2 from Surya; Surya occupies 8th from Rahu; Shani = lord of 12th from Chandra. ]

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.

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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

• Raja Yoga ,

• 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 Raja Yoga ,

• 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.

36-38. if Budha is

• in Ari, Randhra, 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

39. If Budha is

• Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord

there will be

• fear of premature death.

example: Simha-lagna India-PM 1984-89 Rajiv Gandhi died of injuries from a bomb explosion age 46, Rahu-Budha period

Remedial Measures

Remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is

• recitation of Vishnu Sahasranama

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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 Randhra's Lord,

here 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.

42-42 1/2. if Ketu is

• related to the Lord of Lagna.

There will be

• Ishta Siddhi

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

43-45. if Ketu is

• without strength in Randhra, 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

• 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.

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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.

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 i

• 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.

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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,

Example:

• The author JRR Tolkien's mother died in Rahu/Surya period (Surya = maraka L-7 from Chandra; Surya occupies 8th from Rahu)

Remedial Measures

• Worship of Surya

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

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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.

[possible for Mithuna lagna and Simha lagna only]

There will

• the possibility of premature death.

[example: Thula lagna Jacqueline Kennedy O. died of lung cancer from lifetime cigarette smoking age 64, in Rahu-Chandra period. Chandra = L-10 but both Rahu + Chandra occupy yuvati bhava]

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.

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

Mangala bhukti

76-77 1/2. if Mangala is

• in Labha, Putra, or Dharma,

• or, 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 Lord.

There will be

• lethargy

• and danger of death.

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

• giving a cow, or a bull in charity.