Effects of Dashas from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra

7-11. If at the time of birth Surya

• is in his own Rashi ,

• in his exaltation Rashi,

• in a Kendra,

• in Labha,

• be associated with the Lord of Dharma,

• or the Lord of Karma

• and strong in his Varga.

During the Dasha of Surya there is

• acquisition of wealth,

• great felicity

• and honors from the Government,

if Surya is

• with the Lord of Putra.

the native will be

• blessed with a son (children),

if Surya is

• associated with the Lord of Dhana.

the native will

• acquire elephants

• And other kinds of wealth,

if Surya is

• associated with the Lord of Bandhu.

the native will enjoy

• comforts of conveyances,

• He attains a high position, like that of Army Chief,

• by the beneficence of the king and enjoys all kinds of happiness.

Thus during the Dasha of a strong (and favourable) Surya there are

• acquisitions of clothes,

• agricultural products,

• wealth, honors,

• conveyances etc.

12-15.

should Surya be

• in his Rashi of debilitation,

• be weak in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya,

or Surya be

• associated with malefic Graha,

• or with the Lord of Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya.

During the Dasha of Surya there will be

• anxieties,

• loss of wealth,

• punishment from Government,

• defamation,

• opposition by kinsmen,

• distress to father,

• (in)auspicious happenings at home,

• distress to paternal and maternal uncles etc.,

• Anxiety and inimical relations with other people for no reason whatsoever,

Effect of benefic or malefic Drishti upon Surya

There will be some favourable effects at times,

if in the above situations

• Surya receives a Drishti from benefic Graha.

The effects will always be unfavourable, when

• malefic Grahagive a Drishti to Surya.

Surya Bhukti 1-3.

if Surya is

• exalted,

• in his own Bhava,

• in Labha,

• in a Kendra, or in a Trikona.

Good effects like

• acquisition of wealth and grains etc.,

are derived in the Antara Dasha of Surya in his own Dasha.

if Surya is

• debilitated,

• or in an inauspicious Bhava,

• or or in an inauspicious Rashi.

Adverse results will be experienced,

if Surya is

• in other houses.

Medium effects will be realized,

If Surya is

• the Lord of Dhana, or Yuvati

there will be

• danger of premature death,

• or death-like sufferings.

Remedial Measures

The remedial measures to be adopted are

• Mrityunjaya Japa,

• Or the worship of Surya (by recitation of appropriate Mantras, charity etc.).

4-6.

if Chandra is

• in a Kendra,

• or in a Trikona.

Functions, like

• marriage etc.,

• gain of wealth and property,

• acquisition of a house, of land, cattle and conveyances etc

will be the effects of the Antara Dasha of Chandra in the Dasha of Surya,

if Chandra is

• in exaltationRashi ,

• or in own Rashi .

There will be

• marriage of the native ,

• birth of children,

• beneficence of and favours from kings

• and fulfillment of all ambitions,

if Chandra is

• waning,

• or is associated with malefics.

• Distress to wife and children,

• failures in ventures,

• disputes with others,

• loss of servants,

• antagonism with the king

• and destructions of wealth and grains

will be the effects,

7-10.

if Chandra is

• in Ari, Randhra, or Vyaya.

Effects, like

• danger from water,

• mental agony,

• imprisonment,

• danger from diseases,

• loss of position,

• journeys to difficult places,

• disputes with coparceners,

• bad food,

• trouble from thieves etc.,

• displeasure of the king,

• urinary troubles,

• pains in the body will be experienced,

13-14.

if Chandra is

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

• or, if Chandra is weak.

• Unpalatable food, or course food,

• exile to outside places etc.

will be the effects in the Antara Dasha,

if Chandra is

• the Lord of a Maraka Bhava

• There will be

  premature death,

Remedial Measures

To acquire peace and comfort, the remedial measure is

• giving in charity of a white cow and a female buffalo (Mahishi).

15-18.

If Mangala is

• in his exaltationRashi,

• in his own Rashi ,

• in a Kendra, or in a Trikona.

Auspicious effects, like

• acquisition of land,

• gain of wealth and grains,

• acquisition of a house etc.

will be derived in the Antara Dasha of Mangala in the Dasha of Surya.

if Mangala is

• yuti with the Lagna's Lord.

• All-round gains,

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

• destruction of enemies,

• peace of mind,

• family comforts

• and increase in the number of co-borns

will be the effects.

19-20.

if Mangala is

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

• if Mangala is associated with malefics,

or, if Mangala is

• without dignity and strength

• Brutality,

• mental ailment,

• imprisonment,

• loss of kinsmen,

• disputes with brothers

• and failure in ventures

will result.

21-22.

if Mangala is

• in his debilitation Rashi,

• or be weak.

• Destruction of wealth by the displeasure of the king

will be the effect.

if Mangala is

• the Lord of Dhana, or Yuvati Bhava.

• Diseases of the mind and body

will result.

Remedial Measures

Recovery from ill health,

increase in longevity

and success in adventures

are possible,

if remedial measure, like

• recitation of Vedas,

• Japa

• And Vrashotsarga

are performed in the prescribed manner.

52: 23-26 1/2.

if Rahu is

• in a Kendra,

• Or in a Trikona from Lagna

In the Antara Dasha of Rahu in the Dasha of Surya, there will be

• in the first two months loss of wealth,

• danger from thieves,

• snakes,

• infliction of wounds

• and distress to wife and children.

if Rahu is

• yuti with benefics,

• or, if Rahu is in the Navamsha of a benefic.

After 2 months inauspicious effects will disappear

• and enjoyment and comforts,

• sound health,

• satisfaction,

• favours from the king and government etc.

will be the favourable effects,

if Rahu is

• in an Upachaya from Lagna, [3, 6, 10, 11]

• associated with a Yoga Karaka,

• or is placed auspiciously from the Lord of the Dasha.

• Recognition from the king,

• good fortune,

• name and fame,

• some distress to wife and children,

• birth of a son,

• happiness in the family etc.

will be derived.

27-29.

if Rahu is

• weak,

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

• Imprisonment,

• loss of position,

• danger from thieves and snakes,

• inflection of wounds,

• happiness to wife and children,

• destruction of cattle, house and agricultural fields,

• diseases, consumption (Gulma - enlargement of the skin), dysentery etc.

will be the results,

30-31.

if Rahu is

• in Dhana, or Yuvati

or, if Rahu is

• associated with the Lords of either of these Bhavas

Adverse effects, like

• premature death

• and danger from snakes

will be derived.

[BPL example: Christopher Reeve's terrible equestrian accident during Surya-Rahu which left him paralyzed and tied into a chair by 'snakes' (wires and tubes) for 10 years before his death at 52. Rahu in 7, Rahu's lord = L-7+L-8 Shani]

Remedial Measures

• Worship of Goddess Durga,

• Japa,

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

Are the remedial measures for alleviation of the above evil effects, or total escape from them.

32-33 1/2.

if Guru is

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

• in his exaltationRashi,

• in his own Rashi ,

• or in his own Varga.

• Marriage of the native ,

• favours by the king,

• gain of wealth and grains,

• birth of a son,

• fulfillment of the ambitions by the beneficence of the sovereign

• and gain of clothes

will be the auspicious effects, derived in the Antara Dasha of Guru in the Dasha of Surya,

34-36.

if Guru is

• the Lord of Dharma, or Karma

• Acquisition of a kingdom,

• comforts of conveyance,

• like palanquin (ed: motor car in the present times)

• gain of position

will result.

[for example, California governor Jerry Brown was re-elected to this high position for the third time in 2010 during Surya-Guru period, where Guru obtains lordship of Dharma=Meena via parivartamsha yoga]

if Guru is

• well placed with reference to the Lord of the Dasha.

• Better fortune,

• charities,

• religious inclinations,

• worship of deities,

• devotion to preceptor,

• fulfillment of ambitions

will be the auspicious effects,

37-39.

if Guru is

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

• or is associated with malefics.

• Distress to wife and children,

• pains in the body,

• displeasure of the king,

• non-achievement of desired goals,

• loss of wealth,

• due to sinful deeds, mental worries etc.

will result in his Antara Dasha,

Remedial Measures

• Giving in charity gold, a tawny-coloured cow (Kapila Gaya),

• worship of Ishta-Devata

Are the remedial measures to obtain alleviation of the evil effects and to achieve good health and happiness.

40-42.

if Shani is

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

• Destruction of foes,

• full enjoyment,

• some gain of grains,

• auspicious functions, like marriage etc. at home

will be the good effects, derived in the Antara Dasha of Shani in the Dasha of Surya

if Shani is

• in his exaltation,

• in his own,

• in a friendly Rashi

and, if Shani is

• yuti with a friendly Graha.

• Well-being,

• acquisition of more property,

• recognition by the king,

• achievement of renown in the country,

• gain of wealth from many sources

will be the effects

43-44.

if Shani is

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

• or is associated with malefics

• Rheumatism,

• pains,

• fever,

• dysentery-like disease,

• imprisonment,

• loss in ventures,

• loss of wealth,

• quarrels,

• disputes with coparceners, claimants etc.

will be the effects in the Antara Dasha

45-47.

There will be

• loss of friends

at the commencement,

• good effects

during the middle part

• and distress

at the end of the Dasha.

if Shani be

• in his Rashi of debilitation [Mesha].

In addition to other evil effects, there will be

• separation from parents and wandering,

If Shani is

• the Lord of Dhana, or Yuvati

there will be

• danger of premature death.

Remedy for Ill Effects of Shani

• Giving in charity black cow, buffalo, goat

• and Mrityunjaya Japa,

are the remedial measures for obtaining relief from the evil effects of the Antar Dasha.

These measures help to achieve happiness and gain of wealth and property.

48-49

if Budha is

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

• Acquisition of a kingdom

• enthusiasm and vivacity,

• happiness from wife and children,

• acquisition of conveyance through the beneficence of the sovereign,

• gain of clothes,

• ornaments,

• pilgrimage to holy places,

• acquisition of a cow etc.

will be the good effects in the Antara Dasha of Budha in the Dasha of Surya

0-51 1/2.

if Budha

• gets associated with the Lord of Dharma

• Budha becomes very beneficial,

if Budha is

• in Dharma,

• Putra,

• or Karma.

• Reverence from and popularity amongst people,

• performance of pious deeds and religious rites,

• devotion to the preceptor and deities,

• increase in wealth and grains

• and birth of a son,

will be the auspicious effects,

52-53

if Budha is

• in an auspicious Bhava, like a Trikona etc. from the Lord of the Dasha.

• Marriage

• offering of oblations,

• charity,

• performance of religious rites,

• name and fame,

• becoming famous by assuming another name,

• good food,

• becoming happy, like Indra, by acquiring wealth, robes and ornaments

will be the effects,

54-57.

if Budha is

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

(BPL: Budha cannot be in the 6th, or the 8th from Surya -- except in navamsha).

• Body distress,

• disturbance of peace of mind,

• distress to wife and children,

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

There will be

• evil effects

at the commencement of the Antara Dasha,

• some good effects

in the middle part of the Antara Dasha

• and the possibility of displeasure of the king and exile to a foreign country

at the end of the Dasha.

If Budha is

• the Lord of Dhana, or Yuvati,

There will be

• pains in the body

• and attacks of fever.

Remedial Measures

For relief from the evil effects and to regain good health and happiness the remedial measures are

• The recitation of Shri Vishnu Sahasranama

• And giving in charity grains and an deity, made of silver.

58-59.

If Ketu is

• associated with the Lord of Lagna

There will be

• some happiness at the commencement,

• distress in the middle part

• and receipt of the news of death

at the end of the Antara Dasha.

60-61.

if Ketu is

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

• Diseases of teeth, or cheeks,

• urinary troubles,

• loss of position,

• loss of friends and wealth,

• death of father,

• foreign journey

• and troubles from enemies

will be the results,

62-64.

if Ketu is

• in Sahaja, Ari, Karma, or Labha.

Beneficial effects, like

• happiness from wife and children,

• satisfaction,

• increase of friends,

• gain of clothes etc.

• and renown

will be derived,

If Ketu is

• Lord of Dhana, or Yuvati

• or is in either of those Bhava

There will be

• danger of premature death.

Remedial measures

The remedial measures for obtaining relief from the evil effects are

• recitation of Mantras of Goddess Durga (Shat Chandi Path)

• And giving a goat in charity.

65-68.

if Shukra is

• placed in a Kendra, or in a Trikona,

• in his exaltationRashi,

• in his own Rashi ,

• in his own Varga,

• or in a friendly Rashi

• Marriage and happiness, as desired from wife,

• gain of property,

• travels to other places,

• meeting with Brahmins and the king,

• acquisition of kingdom, riches,

• magnanimity and majesty,

• auspicious functions at the home,

• availability of sweet preparations,

• acquisition of pearls and other jewels,

• clothes,

• cattle,

• wealth,

• grains and conveyances,

• enthusiasm,

• good reputation etc.

Are the auspicious effects of the Antara Dasha of Shukra in the Dasha of Surya,

69-73.

if Shukra is

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

• Displeasure of the king,

• mental agony

• and distress to wife and children

will be the effects in the Antar Dasha of Shukra,

Timing of Events

The effects of the Antara Dasha would be

• moderate

at its commencement,

• good

during the middle portion

• and evil effects, like disrepute, loss of position, inimical relations with kinsmen and loss of comforts,

will be derived at the end.

if Shukra is

• associated with Ari's, or Randhra's Lord.

there will be

• pains in the body

• and the possibility of suffering from diseases.

If Shukra is

• the Lord of Yuvati (and Dhana)

There will be

• premature death.

(BPL note: Shukra rules both yuvati bhava and dhana bhava for Mesha lagna nativities only. From the Mesha lagna, both the natural animosity between Surya and Shukra and the fact that Shukra bhukti is the terminal sub-period of the Surya Mahadasha are significant amplifiers of Shukra's maraka empowerment. However if Shukra is severely combustas it is for example in the the Mesha nativity of the famous poet and polymath Rabindranath Tagore, then maraka Shukra will have no power and the native may live a very long life indeed.)

Remedial Measures

The remedial measures for obtaining relief from the evil effects are

• Mrityunjaya Japa,

• Rudra Japa

• and giving in charity a tawny cow, or female buffalo.