Brihat Parashara Hora-Shastra

Chapter 57: Effects of the Antara Dashas in the Dasha of Shani

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BPHS Chapter 47: Effects of Dashas

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 MulaTrikona,
• 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,

• acquisition of a kingdom, conveyances and clothes.

Chapter 57: Effects of the Antara Dashas in the Dasha of Shani

Shani bhukti

1-3. if Shani is

• in his own,
• in his exaltationRashi, 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

• Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord.

• 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 Dashas in the Dasha of Shani

Budha bhukti

8-11.if Budha is

• in a Kendra, or Trikona.

• 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

• in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya from Lagna,
• or [6th, 8th, or 12th?] from the Lord of the Dasha,
• or associated with Surya, Mangala and Rahu.

• Acquisition of a kingdom,
• gain of wealth,
• hheadship 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.

wwill be experienced in the middle portion and in the last part of the Dasha.

14-15.if Budha is

• Dhana's or Yuvati's Lord.

• physical distress.

[example: Simha-lagna JFK, Jr. (son of the USA president) died after being trapped underwater in a crashed airplane near Martha's Vineyard, age 39, Shani-Budha period.]

The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects and to regain enjoyment in life are

• rrecitation of Vishnu Sahasranam
• And giving grains in charity.+Li>

Ketu bhukti

16-18.

• even if Ketu is 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,/b>

• 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

  wwill be experienced

20-21 1/2.if Ketu is

• in n Randhra, or Vyaya from Lagna,
• Or from the Lord of the Dasha.

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• coarse food,
• cold fever,
• dysentery, wounds,
• danger from thieves,
• separation from wife and children etc.,

22-23. if Ketu is

• in Dhana or Yuvati

• physical distress,

Remedial measures

and to regain enjoyments of life by the beneficence of Ketu is

• giving a goat in charity..

Shukra bhukti

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 fortunee
• and growth of property.

• Raja Yoga effects,
• or the accomplishment of Yoga rites ().

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

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

• Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord.

• 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

Surya bhukti

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

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

• 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

• Dhana'ss, or Yuvati's Lord.

• physical distress.

Chapter 57: Effects of the Antara Dashas in the Dasha of Shani

Chandra bhukti

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

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.

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

• Dhana's, or Yuvati's Lord.

• lethargy
• and physical distress.

[ Mithuna lagna and Makara 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.

Mangala bhukti

55-57. if Mangala is

• in his exaltation,
• in his own Rashi ,

Or, if Mangala is

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 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]

61-62. if Mangala is

• in Dhana,

may be expected::

• Great distress,
• dependence on others

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.

Rahu bhukti

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,

[For example,

• in 1921 during his Shani-Rahu period, USA President 32 Franklin D. Roosevelt suffered extreme Paralysis after infection (later suspected Guillain-Barré syndrome)
• which crippled him causing great suffering for the rest of his life, although his governance responsibilities never subsided.
• Shani in mysterious-causes 8 while Vrischika neechcha Rahu in 3 occupies the 8th-from-Shani. Both Shani and Rahu occupy rashi of Shani's enemy Mangala.]

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During his 1882-1885 Shani-Rahu period = USA President 26 Theodore Roosevelt

• February 14, 1884 = terrible and catastrophic shock due to L-8 Shani + Rahu holding a 6/8 angle:
• in the same house, Roosevelt's mother died of typhoid fever at 3am and his wife died of kidney failure at 2pm . His young wife Anne had died two days after delivering their first and only child.

[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.

[Example:

• author JRR Tolkien's enjoyed a sudden and large-scale success - both professional and financial - with the publication of "The Hobbit" in 1936-37, Tolkien's Shani-/Rahu period. Rahu uchchamsha casts drishti upon L-5 authorship Shani, and Rahu casts drishti upon Shukra lord of 2 in a rashi of Shani. An enduring classic (Shani-Shukra) The Hobbit has been continuously in print since 1936.]

68-68 1/2. if Rahu is

• in Mesha, Kanya, Karkata, Vrishabha, Meena, or Dhanushya.

• acquisition of elephants,
• opulence and glory,
• cordial relations with the king,
• gains of valuable clothes,

• physical distress,

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[example:

• thula-lagna Il Duce Benito Mussolini was assassinated by rifle bullet along with his mistress at the time and their corpses violently abused during Shani-Rahu period.
• He knew his end was near and he knew it would be violent due to the hatred he had caused.
• Rahu occupies lagna = the physical form, in Swati, a nakshatra of Rahu and Rahu gives effect of both L-6 Guru and L-8 Shukra.]

The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are

• Mrityunjaya Japa
• And giving a goat in charity.

Chapter 57: Effects of the Antara Dashas in the Dasha of Shani

Guru bhukti

• 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,

• 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

• the Lord of Yuvati (or of Dhana).

• 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.