Article by U.K Jha, India

1.0 Preamble

Gangadhar Dasa was taught to the scribe by one of his Tantrik Gurus who was also an excellent astrologer. Although it sounds odd today but the fact remains unaltered that astrology was never the subject of great astronomers but of Siddha Tantriks who were also master astronomers and the scriptures bear the testimony of Tantrik astronomy in plenty. In Siddha Tantrik cults various types of Dasa systems and predictive techniques are prevalent which are now not found in the standard classical texts of astrology and on account of their oath for maintaining secrecy (Gopniyata), at all cost they do not divulge it to uninitiates. Scribe has already discussed few of these Dasa systems elsewhere and Gangadhar Dasa is an attempt in the same series of works.

The scribe learnt Damodar Dasa and Gangadhar Dasa (both Rasiyadi & Grahadi) from late Sri Somnath Jee Maharaj, a great Tantra Sadhaka of Nath Sampradaya having vast knowledge of astrology about 15 years ago and since then it has been testified on several charts. Gangadhar Dasa involves the calculation of Deha and Jeeva Rasi of Lagna; whereas, Samharika and Pratipalika Rasi are worked out for computation of Damodar Dasa. The calculation of Deha and Jeeva or Samharika and Pratipalika Rasi as well as Lalitha Lagna etc are entirely different and not found elsewhere. These are the specialities of these Dasa systems and will be elaborated in subsequent discussion in right context and perspectives.

The names of Dasa systems prevalent among the astrologers of the Tantrik cult are mostly dedicated to the names of Gods

and Goddesses such as Bhuvaneshwari Dasa, Maheshwari Dasa, Rajeshwari Dasa, Damodar

Dasa, Rudra Dasa and so on. Gangadhar is also the name of lord Shiva and

this Dasa system is either christened after the name of Lord Shiva or the exponent of this Dasa system was a great Shaiva Sadhska. The last possibility can be that the name of the Acharya/sage who developed this Dasa was Gangadhar and this Dasa has become popular after his name.

Gangadhar Dasa is both Rasiyadi as well as Grahadi and in this paper Rasiyadi Gangadhar Dasa is being discussed. In both the types of Gangadhar Dasa i.e. Rasiyadi and Grahadi the total Dasa duration happens to be 84 years. Rasiyadi type is slightly simple because each sign has the operating period for 7 years but in Grahadi type the distribution of 84 years among nine planets is very interesting. That would be discussed in other separate paper in future.

The beauty of this Dasa is that it comprises of the calculation of Deha and Jeeva Rasi in an entirely different manner and the order of succession of various signs in Dasa pattern does not follow any given type of chakra described by the earlier savants in standard classical texts. Secondly, this Dasa takes into account the two vital divisional charts namely Dreshkana and Navamsha pulled to the distant belt of Nakshatras. But it is not a Nakshatra Dasa. However; it is clear from the subsequent discussion that the commencement of this Dasa system contains the vibrations of different belts cut through the different cross section of the zodiac.

Since, this Dasa is not found in the available texts and is being produced first time; scribe has endeavoured his level best to explain it with different set of events of the same natives to justify its applicability and efficacy. Readers may kindly apply them on the events known to them for various nativities to verify the veracity of its efficacy.

2.0 Rationality of 84 years Dasa Duration

Before embarking upon the actual discussion on Gangadhar Dasa it would be pertinent to tell few things which would not be out of place or digression from the main topic. Dasa duration of 84 years is found only in Chaturshiti-Sama Dasa dealt in BPHS where Dasa of lunar nodes have been dropped and each of the seven planets have been allotted Dasa duration of 12 years. One of the three durations (Trikoot) of Mandook Dasa which has been already discussed exhaustively with numerous examples elsewhere also has a total Dasa duration of 84 years. But that does not seem to be the case here. The scribe with his little knowledge and reasoning power tried to explore the reasons for fixing total Dasa duration as 84 years in this case and the same is placed below for the critical scrutiny of the learned readers.

• In the spiritual philosophy of Vaidik theology it is believed that the soul saunters through 84 Yonis to qualify itself for begetting human form and; therefore, the figure 84 becomes quite significant in this respect as astrology is founded on the pillars of concept like immortality of soul and reincarnation.

• Number seven is very important from esoteric point of view as can be appreciated from the use of term Sapta like sapta-rishi, sapta-sindhu, sapta-bhuvan, sapta-swara, sapta-rashmi, sapta-jihva, sapta-padi and so on and so forth. Looking into the esoteric imports of number seven it is quite probable that the Dasa duration of each sign of the zodiac was kept 7 years which for the 12 signs gives a total of 84 years.

• The duration of Yogini Dasa is 36 years and its double (two cycles) gives a figure of 72 years. The total Dasa duration of Kala-Chakra Dasa is also 72 years. As is evident from the description of BPHS both of these Dasa systems are very important. Taking a lead from this if one year for each sign is added into this figure (72) the total becomes 84 years (72 + 12 = 84).

• Among the various types of Nakshatra Dasa given in BPHS, Vimshottari and Ashtottari Dasa system is mostly in vogue all over the country. One fourth of the total Dasa duration for VDS and ADS gives a figure of 57 years (120 + 108 = 228/4 = 57). In other half of the average of VDS and ADS gives a figure of 57 years (120 + 108 = 228/2 = 114; 114/2 = 57). Half of the average of Vimshottari, Shodshottari, Dwadshottari and Ashtottari Dasa also gives the same figure (120 + 116 + 112 + 108 = 456/4; 114/2 = 57). There are 27 Nakshatra in the Bhachakra and if considering one year for each Nakshatra is added into 57 we get a figure 84 years (57 + 27 = 84).

• Numerically we may say that the Dasa duration of VDS, which has been so much eulogised in the BPHS, also gives a number 3 (120 years) and this Dasa also has a duration (84 years) that gives the number 3. Elsewhere, the scribe has explained the calculation of Yuga that again gives a number 3 (1200 years). Thus, the great principle of triplicity seems to be inherently jutted into this Dasa system.

Whatever may be the actual reason, it becomes quite apparent that 84 years of Dasa duration must have been kept by the sages on the basis of various unknown factors out of which above listed reasons can be only few probabilities. Learned readers may kindly ponder over it continuously to find out some more important reasons for keeping the total Dasa duration of 84 years.

3.0 Commencement of Dasa

Lagna is the main fulcrum for start of Gangadhar Rasi Dasa and it begins with the stronger between the Deha and the Jeeva Rasi of Lagna. Here in this system the determination of Deha and Jeeva signs are done on entirely different technique which has nothing to do with the Deha and Jeeva Rasi established in KCDS (Kal-Chakra Dasa System) and the students need not get confused with that. Sometimes, Deha and Jeeva Rasi becomes the same here and in that case the Gangadhar Dasa would commence with the same sign.

3.1 Deha Rasi

• First, note down the Navamsha dispositor of the lord of the rising Dreshkana.

• Note down the Nakshatra dispositor of that Navamsha dispositor.

• Note down the sign occupied by that Nakshatra dispositor in Dreshkana chart.

That sign is the Deha Rasi of Lagna.

3.2 Jeeva Rasi

• Note down the Dreshkana dispositor of the lord of rising Navamsha

• Note down the Nakshatra dispositor of that Dreshkana dispositor.

• Note down the sign occupied by that Nakshatra dispositor in Navamsha chart.

That sign is the Jeeva Rasi of Lagna.

4.0 Judgement of Strength

The techniques to decide the stronger between the two signs are same as described in Jaimini Upadesha Sutra which can be summed up as under :-

1. The sign having a planet is stronger than the sign which has no planet.

2. If both the signs under consideration for the purpose of comparison of strength are having planets then the sign having more number of planets is deemed stronger.

3. If the number of planets placed in both the signs is same then the sign occupied by its own lord or an exalted planet is considered stronger.

4. In case the situation still remains undecided then the decision is made on the basis of natural strengths. Fixed signs are stronger than moveable signs and dual signs are stronger than the fixed signs.

5. If situation is same then the strength is decided on the basis of strength of the lords of those signs under consideration.

These criteria for assessment of strength are not applied in totality but stepwise, one after the other, till the strength becomes decided. In other words the further exploration would stop at the point where strength stands decided.

These two Dasas that is 6th and 7th Dasa are quite critical and the motion followed here is called Marjar (11th) and Shishumar (8th). They are considered to be troublesome Dasa despite accrual of any amount of name, fame and gains. The native has to pass through lots of trials and tribulations during the operation of these two Dasa.

5.0 A Word On Dreshkana Chart

This Dasa involves erection of Navamsha and Dreshkana charts for finding out the Deha and Jeeva Rasi of Lagna. The Dreshkana chart is usually drawn wrongly by astrologers. Many authors have suggested different types of Dreshkana chart in their books which is an absurd suggestion because there has to be only one chart for one division of the zodiac. Long back late Sri A D Pathak and few other scholars raised this point through TOA. The scribe wrote about the correct Dreshkana chart more than one and half decade ago in the pages of TOA (Times of Astrology). The same is again elaborated by the scribe in his separate essay on Dreshkana Dasa. It is as per the suggestions made in BPHS and by Kali Dasa. They are same and not contradictory. Unfortunately, great Pt. G K Ojha also failed to take note of this fact while suggesting correct D/3 chart in his books in his attempts to reach actual purports Parivriti Trayam Tesham Meshadah Kramso Bhavet. It is a different matter that it has been listed by the name of some deity or family elder by an author in his book without any justification about its correctness. However; that hardly matters and the students must use the correct D/3 chart for working on this Dasa system. At the cost of repetition the correct Dreshkana chart is being once again given below as the same has been followed in the illustrated examples.

Dreshkana Chart

Sn. Signs Ist Dreshkana IInd Dreshkana IIIrd Dreshkana
1 Aries Aries Leo Sagittarius
2 Taurus Capricorn Taurus Virgo
3 Gemini Libra Aquarius Gemini
4 Cancer Cancer Scorpio Pisces
5 Leo Aries Leo Sagittarius
6 Virgo Capricorn Taurus Virgo
7 Libra Libra Aquarius Gemini
8 Scorpio Cancer Scorpio Pisces
9 Sagittarius Aries Leo Sagittarius
10 Capricorn Capricor Taurus Virgo
11 Aquarius Libra Aquarius Gemini
12 Pisces Cancer Scorpio Pisces

6.0 Maha Dasa or Main Period’s Sequence

The order of succession for signs in Dasa sequence of Gangadhar Rasi Dasa is slightly different and peculiar when compared with other types of Rasi Dasa. It is a mixture of signs placed in 5th (trinal) and 7th (cardinal) positions intervened by the signs of 11th position and 8th position and the resumption of the original motion in reverse manner. For example, if the Dasa starts with Aries the next sign will be Leo (5th) followed by 7th sign of Leo i.e. Aquarius; then further 5th sign of Aquarius i.e. Gemini again followed by the 7th sign of Gemini i.e. Sagittarius to be followed by its 5th sign i.e. Aries. But the Dasa has already started with Aries. As such, the 11th sign of Sagittarius i.e. Libra is considered. The next sign would be the 8th sign from Libra i.e. Taurus. After this, Dasa would tend to resume its old course in reverse manner. So, the next Dasa after Taurus would be of the 7th sign of Taurus i.e. Scorpio followed by 5th sign from Scorpio i.e. Cancer; then 7th sign from Cancer i.e. Capricorn; then 5th sign from Capricorn i.e. Virgo then again 7th sign from Virgo i.e. Pisces. Thus, the Dasa started with Aries and ended with Pisces. Similarly the Dasa starting with Taurus would end on Aries Dasa and in this manner the cyclic continuity of signs in Dasa sequence is maintained. This course of movement is identical for all the signs and students must carefully note them to work out the correct pattern of signs operating in Gangadhar Dasa. For ease of the students’ order of Dasa starting with various signs is given below in tabular form.

Speculum for Dasa Sequence

7.0 Marjar and Shishumar Dasa

From the above description and the table (above) it can be clearly noticed that for the 6th and 7th Dasa, reckoning has changed to 11th and 8th signs respectively after which the Dasa course is resumed in reverse way. These two Dasas that is 6th and 7th Dasa are quite critical and the motion followed here is called Marjar (11th) and Shishumar (8th). They are considered to be troublesome Dasa despite accrual of any amount of name, fame and gains. The native has to pass through lots of trials and tribulations during the operation of these two Dasa. Even if these signs are auspiciously disposed their operation would prove to be calamitous and troublesome. However; the native would pass through excruciating pains and traumas during the operation of these signs if they are malevolently disposed in the birth map. It does not necessarily always indicate failures and woes but certainly gives indication about tough times. Even if the success comes during operation of these Dasa it is always hard earned.

That is quite logical also because this Dasa operates normally when the natives are in the age group of 40 to 50 years which is the time when most of us struggle maximum in our life. This is the time when people normally strive to establish themselves in their areas of activities and that is always full of challenges. Even if they become successful the success does not come easily and numerous obstacles need to be overcome with infrangible determination and stupendous efforts. May be on account of these facts the above two Dasa are considered to be virulent and turbulent in life.

8.0 Antar-Dasa or Sub-periods

Here the sequence of operation of different signs in sub-period under the main period of any sign is slightly different. It follows the course of Maha Dasa of that sign for which sub-period is to be seen. For example; say, the Dasa at birth was Aries and we wish to see the sub-period details under the main-period of Sagittarius i.e. 5th Dasa. Then the sequence of operation signs in the sub-period of Sagittarius would be as per the course given at sl. no. 9 of the above table for Sagittarius sign. If the sub-period under the main period of Cancer i.e. 9th Dasa is to be seen then the order of succession of sign will as given at sl. no. 4 in above table for Cancer sign. This has to be followed in all the cases.

9.0 Balance of Dasa

Like every Dasa system, balance of Dasa operating at birth is required to be calculated for Gangadhar Dasa also. Unfortunately, the savants dealing with Rasiyadi Dasa ignore this point for inexplicable reasons. Here, for this purpose, the lord of the sign with which the Dasa starts is taken into consideration. If the Dasa starts with the Deha Rasi of Lagna then the lord of Deha Rasi is considered and if it starts with the Jeeva Rasi then the lord of Jeeva Rasi is taken.

The degree covered by that lord in Nakshatra is noted and the ratio is calculated. The Dasa duration for each sign is 7 years and the elapsed period at birth is computed in the same ratio. It is

then converted into years, months and days. The figures thus obtained are subtracted from 7 years and the result gives the balance of Dasa of the sign operating at birth in years, months and days.

It can be done in following steps:-

• Convert the degrees and minutes etc traversed by the said lord in the said Nakshatra into minutes.

• Divide the total minutes thus obtained by 800.

• Multiply the quotient with 7 (years).

• Convert the product into years, months and days.

• Deduct the same from 7 years.

• Remainder gives the balance of Dasa at birth.

Suppose the total minutes traversed by the lord of the sign with which Dasa is to commence is N. This would be divided by 800 (the value of Nakshatra in minutes). It is then multiplied by 7. So, the elapsed period would be = N / 800 X 7

As such, the balance of Dasa at birth would be = 7 – {N / 800 X 7}. It would be clearer from the working done for illustrated examples.

10.0 Computation of Gangadhar Dasa

Following steps may be taken to work out the Gangadhar Dasa for any birth map

• Draw the Navamsha and Dreshkana chart correctly from the longitude of Lagna and other planets for the birth chart under consideration.

• Find out the Deha and Jeeva Rasi of Lagna as per 3.1 & 3.2

• Determine the stronger sign between Deha and Jeeva Rasi of Lagna as per 4.0

• Note down the Maha Dasa sequence as per the table under 6.0 and for Bhukti or Antar- Dasa follow the suggestion given under 8.0

• Work out the balance of Dasa at birth as per 9.0

• Proceed with the interpretation of an event occurred under any Dasa and Bhukti.

Example No. 1

The chart taken below for the purpose of discussion belongs to Barack Obama who is the 44th president of USA. His birth particulars as given below have been taken from an article of SA (Vol. 4) discussed by our senior astrologer Sri Iranganti Rangacharya. Materialisation of following important events taken from internet is to be examined with the help of Gangadhar Rasi Dasa. Only those events have been taken whose months of manifestation; if not exact date, could be found and the events with only years have been ignored as they do not fit in the scheme of better accuracy. Here, in all the interpretations, use of Chara Karaka has been deliberately avoided because of obvious reasons. As is the case with Dreshkana charts, so is the case with Chara Karaka and Arudha evaluation. While the former is erected wrongly, the later is computed wrongly. Hope, the readers would excuse the scribe for the same. However, this has been dealt in in his forth coming book “Karaka-Navamsha Dasa”.

Important Events

Met his wife in June 1989
Got married on October 3, 1992
Became Senator on January 4, 2005
Announced his candidacy for Presidential Election on February 10, 2007
Won presidential election on November 4, 2008

He was born when Capricorn was rising on the horizon with Virgo rising in Dreshkana and Leo rising in Navamsha.

Determination of Deha Rasi

Lords of the rising Dreshkana Mercury (Virgo)

Navamsha dispositor of the Mercury Mercury (Virgo)

Nakshatra dispositor of the Mercury Saturn

Sign occupied by Saturn in Dreshkana chart Capricorn

Hence, Capricorn is the Deha Rasi of Lagna

Determination of Jeeva Rasi

Lord of rising Navamsha Sun (Leo)

Dreshkana dispositor of the Sun Mars (Scorpio)

Nakshatra dispositor of the Mars Sun

Sign occupied by Sun in Navamsha chart Sagittarius

As such, Sagittarius is the Jeeva Rashi of Lagna.

Gangadhar Dasa would commence with the stronger between the Capricorn (Deha) and Sagittarius (Jeeva). While, Capricorn is occupied by Saturn and Jupiter, Sagittarius is planetless. Therefore, Capricorn is here stronger than the Sagittarius and the Dasa would begin with Capricorn sign.

Balance of Dasa at Birth

The lord of Capricorn, Saturn, is in Uttarashadha Nakshatra where it has travelled 5 degree 21 minutes. So, Nakshatra ratio is 321/800 = 0.40125

Duration of each Dasa here is 7 years. As such, Elapsed Dasa in same proportion

0.40125 X 7 = 2.80875

This is equivalent to 2 years 9 month and 21 days. Therefore, balance of Dasa at birth is 4 years 2 months and 9 days.

Operation of Maha Dasa

04081961

09020004- Capricorn

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13101965

00000021 – Taurus, Scorpio, Pisces

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13101986

00000007 – Virgo

– – — – — — – – —

13101993

00000007 – Cancer

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13102000

00000007- Aquarius

– — – — – – – – — – –

13102007

00000007- Leo

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13102014

Obama met his wife, Michelle Robinson, in June 1989, when he was employed as a summer associate at the Chicago law firm of Sidely Austin. Assigned as Obama’s adviser, Robinson joined him at group social functions. They began dating latter that summer and became engaged in 1991. At that time Virgo Dasa was in operation. The sign Virgo represents the luck of the native and is also reckoned 7th from the Dara Pad. Its lord Mercury and the lord of Dara Pad Jupiter (Pisces) are in mutual aspect enjoining the vibrations of Lagna and the 7th house. Let us see the operation of sub-periods in the main period of Virgo. The order of succession in sub-period of Virgo would follow the sequence as per the main Dasa period of Virgo. Virgo Dasa commenced from 13th October 1986. The sub-periods are as under:-

13101986

00070000- Virgo/Virgo

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13051987

00070000- Virgo/Capricorn

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13121987

00070000- Virgo/Cancer

– – – – – — – – – – – –

13071988

00070000- Virgo/Scorpio

– – — – – – — – – — –

13021989

00070000- Virgo/Taurus

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13091989

The love affair between Obama and Robinson started during the operation Taurus Bhukti under Virgo Dasa. The 5th house also represents lovers and paramours. Taurus being identical with the 5th house of the native carried all the basic ingredients of love affairs and in its operation Obama met Michelle Robinson. This love affair was bound to be intensely serious for marriage because the 5th Pad falls in 7th house and the lord of Dara Pad, Jupiter is aspecting both 5th house as well as the 7th house. This was almost destined as the Arudha of the 9th house falls in the 5th house identical with Taurus sign.

The couple got married after about three years of dating on 3rd October, 1992 when Aquarius was operating in sub-period of Virgo.

13091989

00110002- Virgo/Pis, Lib, Ari, Sag, Gem

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13081992

00070000- Virgo/Aquarius

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13031993

Aquarius is identical with 2nd house that represents family and the formation of family begins with the marriage, which is why manifestation of marriage is often judged from the 2nd house of the birth map. Its lord is aspecting both the Dara Pad and the 7th house. The Arudha of 12th house (bed pleasure) also falls in the 2nd house identical with Aquarius. Further, the 7th lord Mars from Arudha Lagna (Libra) is aspecting the sign Taurus. Hence, formation of family through marriage was quite probable during this period.

Obama was sworn in as senator on 4th of January 2005 when Aquarius Dasa was in operation. This event happened during the Bhukti of Virgo in Aquarius Maha Dasa. Aquarius being identical with 2nd house denotes the crown and Virgo represents luck of the native. The combination of identical vibrations supported by the mutual aspect between their lords Saturn and Jupiter enabled him to reach to the US senate. It may also be noted that from the Chandra Lagna (Moon sign), Aquarius also happens to be the 10th house and; as such, carries the currents of power and position. The Aquarius Dasa started from 13th October, 2000.

13102000

00010004- Aquarius/ Aquarius to Pisces

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13112004

00070000- Aquarius/ Virgo

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13062005

During the same Maha Dasa he announced his candidacy for presidential election on 10th February, 2007 when Cancer was operating under Aquarius. Being 10 from 10th house and also being tenanted by Sun, Cancer is suffused with the impulses to bestow power and position. Further it is the house of Mantra Pad also and hence carries the currents of fortune as well.

13062005

00020001 – Aquarius/ Taurus + Scorpio

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13082006

00070000- Aquarius/ Cancer

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13032007

On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama defeated John McCain in the general election with 365 electoral votes to McCain’s 173 and became the first African American to be elected President of the United States. On January 8, 2009, the joint session of the U. S. Congress met to certify the votes of the electoral college for the 2008 presidential election and based on the results of electoral vote count he was declared the elected president of the United States. This happened during the Leo Dasa which started from 13th of October 2007.

13102007

00070000- Leo/Leo

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13052008

00070000- Leo/Sagittarius

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13122008

00070000- Leo/Gemini

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13072009

He is scheduled to take office from 20th of January. Such important events have occurred during the operation of Leo (8th house) and Bhukti of Sagittarius (12th house) / Gemini (6th house) that may appear to be baffling but are perfectly in tune with the deeper principles of astrology. Events in Rasi type of Dasa generally become self-explanatory by virtue of disposition of the sign under operation without much extra efforts for justifications. However; it is not the case here and needs some detailed explanation to justify the manifestation of these events during the said Dasa and Bhukti.

The readers may kindly note two important features of this chart. The 2nd Pad is in 12th house and 12th Pad is in the 2nd house. From, Arudha Lagna (Libra), Leo happens to the house of gains and Sagittarius signifies the hidden currents of prowess. Formation of Vipreet Raja yoga has occurred here in interesting manner that is not ordinarily visible. The scribe has dealt in detail about the principles of formation of various Yogas in astrology in his commentary on “Yoga Pushpanjali” which the interested readers may kindly refer for better comprehension of the subject. Here in this chart Arudha of 6th house is in 8th house and Arudha of 8th house in the 6th house. This has given rise to the Vipreet Raja Yoga. Their lords Mercury and Sun are conjoined together in the 7th house that is in 10th house from Arudha Lagna. Both of them are in mutual aspect with Saturn and Jupiter. The aspect between Sun, Mercury and Sun has given extra impetus to the formation of powerful Vipreet Raja Yoga. And this has happened during the Dasa- Bhukti of Leo, Sagittarius and Gemini.

Aquarius Dasa being 7th Dasa was a Shishumar Dasa in which Obama is too much involved in too many things that includes even an unsuccessful bid to get a seat in the US House of Representatives. When President Bush was preparing for a war against Iraq Obama was involved in hectic and strenuous campaigns to oppose the same. He was also involved in too many legislative bills during that period drawing flak from all around; albeit, all that eventually projected him in the high orbit of popularity. But the troubles and pains of that era can not be ignored.

Example No. 2

The horoscope given below belongs to the former PM, AB Vajpayee

Materialisation of following important events taken from internet is to be examined with the help of Gangadhar Rasi Dasa

Important Events

Became PM in March, 1998

Started Delhi-Lahore Bus service in February, 1999

Kargil war in June 1999

Fall of govt. in May, 1999

Became again PM on 13th October, 1999

Visit of Bill Clinton March, 2000

Tehalka Episode March, 2001

Visited China in July 2003

Left the office of PM in May, 2004.

He was born when Libra was rising on the horizon with Gemini rising in both Dreshkana and Navamsha divisions.

Determination of Deha Rasi

Lords of the rising Dreshkana Mercury (Gemini)

Navamsha dispositor of the Mercury Sun (Leo)

Nakshatra dispositor of the Sun Ketu

Sign occupied by Ketu in Dreshkana chart Virgo

Hence, Virgo is the Deha Rasi of Lagna

Determination of Jeeva Rasi

Lord of rising Navamsha Mercury (Gemini)

Dreshkana dispositor of the Mercury Sun (Leo)

Nakshatra dispositor of the Sun Ketu

Sign occupied by Ketu in Navamsha chart Cancer

As such, Cancer is the Jeeva Rashi of Lagna.

Gangadhar Dasa would commence with the stronger between the Virgo (Deha) and Cancer (Jeeva). While, Virgo is planetless, Rahu is placed in Cancer. Therefore, Cancer is here stronger than the Virgo and the Dasa would begin with Cancer sign.

Balance of Dasa at Birth

The lord of Cancer, Moon, is in Jyeshtha Nakshatra where it has travelled 6 degree 00 minutes 14 seconds. So, Nakshatra ratio is 360.2333/800 = 0.45029

Duration of each Dasa here is 7 years. As such, Elapsed Dasa in same proportion 0.45029 X 7 = 3.15204. This is equivalent to 3 years 1 month and 25 days. Therefore, balance of Dasa at birth is 3 years 10 months and 05 days.

Operation of Maha Dasa

25121924

05100003- Cancer

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30101928

00000063- Scorpio to Aries

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30101991

00000007- Sagittarius

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30101998

00000007- Gemini

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30102005

He became PM when Sagittarius Dasa was in operation. Sagittarius is the house of prowess and is identical with Arudha Lagna (AL). It is also the Surya Lagna and is occupied by its own lord Jupiter, luck lord Mercury and the Sun. The planet Sun is also the lord of luck from Arudha Lagna (Sagittarius). It is aspected by Mars which is the 5th lord (fortune) from AL. The aspect of Mars on Mercury is quite important here because the former is the 7th lord in natal chart and the latter is the 7th lord from AL. The 7th house being 10th from 10th house is always suffused with the vibrations of power and position. Further, the 6th and 12th Pad also falls in Sagittarius and has filled the sign with the currents of Vipreet Raja Yoga. Combination of Mercury, 12th lord and Jupiter, 6th lord has also played to do the same thing. Even Sun being the lord of 8th Pad has worked as a promoter to enhance such effects. Hence, the combined vibrations worked together to bring the chair of prime minister for him

Let us see the operation of sub-period in Sagittarius Dasa.

30101991

00100005- Sag/Sag to Virgo

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30081997

00070000- Sagittarius/Taurus

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30031998

00070000- Sagittarius/Scorpio

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30101998

The event took place during the sub-period of Taurus which represents 8th house from birth ascendant and 6th house from AL. Thus it played too effectively to fructify the inbuilt impulses of Vipreet Raja Yoga in Sagittarius. India conducted nuclear bomb blast in Pokharan in May 1998 when Scorpio Bhukti was in operation under Sagittarius. Scorpio is identical with 2nd house (crown) and is a Maraka Rasi. The event attracted strong reaction from world community but Vajpayee’s position in govt. was bolstered as he emerged as a bold and decisive prime minister. Please note that the 2nd Pad falls in the 10th house.

After becoming the Prime Minister one of the main thrust in the policy of Vajpayee was to improve relations with the neighbouring countries and Pakistan was on the top of the agenda. He took many initiatives in this direction and the first fruit of his (such) efforts appeared in public in the form of starting the Delhi-Lahore bus service from February, 1999. This fulfilled the aspirations of many people from both side of the border to travel across and meet the near and dear ones separated permanently after division of the nation at the time of independence with bitter experiences. At that time Gemini Dasa was in operation and he did many notable things during this period. Gemini is identical with house of luck.

Let us see the Bhukti details under Gemini Dasa

30101998

00070000- Gemini/Gemini

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30051999

00070000- Gemini/Libra

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30121999

00070000- Gemini/Aries

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30072000

00070000- Gemini/Leo

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30022001

00070000- Gemini/Aquarius

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30092001

00070000- Gemini/Sagittarius

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30042002

00070000- Gemini/Cancer

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30112002

00070000- Gemini/Capricorn

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30062003

00070000- Gemini/Virgo

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30012004

00070000- Gemini/Pisces

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30082004

00070000- Gemini/Scorpio

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30032005

00070000- Gemini/Taurus

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30102005

His govt. came in minority in May 1999 due to withdrawal of support by AIADMK supremo Jayalalitha and he became head of the care taker government. Gemini being 7th from AL contains the killer currents also and the Arudha Lagna is filled with the vibrations of 6th and 12th house that once gave rise to Vipreet Raja Yoga. But now in blending with the killer currents of Gemini it dealt a death blow to his govt. But Gemini is also the house of luck and contains the currents of fortune as well (5th Pad). So, he did not relinquish the office and remained in the chair due to the effects of next sub-period Libra, the sign of ascendant. Libra is occupied by an exalted Yoga Karaka Saturn and he retained the chair during its operation under Gemini. Libra Bhukti started immediately after the fall of the govt and enabled him to uphold the post of PM on 13th October 1999. During the same Bhukti Kargil war broke out that gave Vajpayee additional name and fame. His party went to pole with the slogan of bus, bomb and Kargil and got good mandate.

The next Bhukti of Aries augmented his ability as a statesman that can be understood by the visit of Bill Clinton in March 2000 and the declaration of his candid support for India. Sign Aries is identical with 7th house containing all the ingredients of 10th house and 4th house. The Arudha of 11th house falls in Aries and he gained name and fame as a matured and experienced politician. He also managed to get the hostages released from Kandhar with the help of US and other powerful European countries during the same Bhukti. Aries is also aspected by debilitate 10th lord Moon and Lagna lord Venus.

In spite of the fact that Vajpayee managed the things nicely during his tenure, he faced some really tough times during the Bhukti of Aries Dasa. Aries Dasa started from 30-12-1999 when his govt had to face the consequences of Gujarat earth quake. In spite of huge support from the world over, his govt was criticised for mishandling and misappropriation of funds. The lord of Aries Mars is placed in the 6th house. The problem was further compounded by Tehalka disclosures of bribery in March 2001. Vajpayee was personally criticised for giving patronage to the involved persons and his image of Mr. Clean was nearly mortified after that. This happened during Leo Bhukti that caries the currents of 8th house (8th Pad).

There was terrorist attack on the Parliament on 13-12-2001 during the Bhukti of Sagittarius which was the Marjar Bhukti. Subsequent to this the army was moved to borders in complete battle formation. These were the periods of high mental tension for PM Vajpayee.

He visited China in July 2003 on an important diplomatic mission during Virgo Bhukti. Virgo is identical with 12th house denoting foreign lands and its lord is placed in 3rd house (communication and small trips).

He lost his office during Pisces Bhukti in May 2004. Pisces is identical with 6th house denoting loss and defeat. Its vibrations are linked to the 10 house and is occupied by Mars that carries currents of death infliction. Thus, his party lost in election and he was ousted from the power.

Example 3

This chart belongs to the famous cine star Amitabh Bachchan

Materialisation of following important events taken from internet is to be examined with the help of Gangadhar Rasi Dasa

Married on June3, 1973

Sholay released on 15th August 1975 and Deewar released on 24th January 1975

Named as greatest star of the millennium by BBC in July 1999

Father expired on January 18, 2003

Mother passed away on 21st December 2007

Admitted to Lilavati Hospital ICU for surgery in November 2005

Court ruling about illegal acquisition of land on June 2, 2007

He was born when Aquarius was rising on the eastern horizon with Libra rising in both Dreshkana and Navamsha divisions.

Determination of Deha Rasi

Lords of the rising Dreshkana Venus (Libra)

Navamsha dispositor of the Venus Venus (Taurus)

Nakshatra dispositor of the Venus Moon

Sign occupied by Moon in Dreshkana chart Aquarius

Hence, Aquarius is the Deha Rasi of Lagna

Determination of Jeeva Rasi

Lord of rising Navamsha Venus (Libra)

Dreshkana dispositor of the Venus Venus (Taurus)

Nakshatra dispositor of the Venus Moon

Sign occupied by Moon in Navamsha chart Capricorn

As such, Capricorn is the Jeeva Rashi of Lagna.

Gangadhar Dasa would commence with the stronger between the Aquarius (Deha) and Capricorn (Jeeva). While, Aquarius is occupied by Ketu and Capricorn is planetless. Therefore, Aquarius is here stronger than the Capricorn and the Dasa would begin with Aquarius sign.

Balance of Dasa at Birth

The lord of Aquarius, Saturn, is in Rohini Nakshatra where it has travelled 9 degree 14 minutes. So, Nakshatra ratio is 554/800 = 0.6925. Duration of each Dasa here is 7 years. As such, Elapsed Dasa in same proportion 0.6925 X 7 = 4.8475. This is equivalent to 4 years 10 month and 5 days. Therefore, balance of Dasa at birth is 2 years 1 month and 25 days.

Operation of Maha Dasa

11101942

25010002- Aquarius

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06121944

00000028- Gem+Sag+Ari+Lib

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06121972

00000007- Leo

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06121979

00000014- Pis + Vir

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06121993

00000007- Taurus

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06122000

00000007- Scorpio

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06122007

00000007- Cancer

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06122014

His marriage took place on 3rd June 1973 when Leo was operating under Leo. The sign Leo is identical with 7th house of his chart and is occupied by Rahu which is known for giving marriage. Hence, the marriage during this Dasa and Bhukti was quite probable. The 7th Pad falls in the 9th house indicating rise of luck after marriage and Amitabh Bachchan did not look back in his long journey of success after marriage.

His two famous films namely Deewar and Sholay were released in 1975 during the operation of Leo Dasa and propelled him into the high orbit of success. The film Deewar was released 24th January 1975 and Sholay on 15th August 1975. Both the films were runway hits. Let us see the operation of Bhukti in Leo Dasa

06121972

00070000- Leo/Leo

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06071973

00070000- Leo/Sag.

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06021974

00070000- Leo/Gem.

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06091974

00070000- Leo/Lib

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06041975

00070000- Leo/Ari

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06111975

The movie Deewar was released during the sub-period of Libra under Leo Dasa. The sign Leo in natural zodiac represents the 5th house known for signifying cinema and acting in films. The 9th Pad falls in Leo and 7th Pad (Leo) falls in Libra (9th house). On account of this exchange luck was fully on the side of the native and the film was a super hit. Sholay was released during Aries Bhukti under Leo Dasa. The 3rd house signifies the gains of the 5th house denoting involvement in films. Moreover, the 3rd (Aries) Pad falls in Lagna denoting everything good. Moreover, the lord of Aries (Mars) is located in the 5th house reckoned from Arudha Lagna and again signifies matters related cinema and film etc. As such; something exclusively prominent in film career was bound to take place during the operation of Aries Bhukti. The film made a hopping business during that period.

Amitabh Bachchan was announced as the greatest star of the millennium by BBC on November 1999 when Libra was operating under Taurus Dasa. Taurus Dasa started from 6th of December 1993. Let us see the Bhukti in Taurus Dasa

06121993

00100005- Taurus/ Taurus to Aquarius

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06101999

00070000- Taurus/ Libra

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06052000

Taurus is occupied by the Lagna lord Saturn and is identical with Arudha Lagna. Libra also signified the elements of luck in nomination for such coveted position. His father expired on 18th January 2003 when Scorpio Dasa was in operation. Scorpio being 2nd from the 9th house carried the death inflicting currents for father. Let us see the sub-periods operating at that time

06122000

00020002- Scorp/ Scorp + Pisces

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06022003

00070000- Scorp/Virgo

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06092003

Virgo happens to be the 12th house for father denoting departure from this world. It is also occupied by Mars which as the lord of Aries carries the death inflicting currents for father. Thus, the combined vibrations of Scorpio and Mars deposited in Virgo produced enormous flux for death of the father.

He was admitted to Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, once more, to undergo surgery for diverticulitis of the small intestine in November 2005. This also happened during the operation of Scorpio Dasa and Sagittarius Bhukti.

06092003

00070000- Scorp/Cap

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06042004

00070000- Scorp/Cancer

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06112004

00070000- Scorp/Taurus

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06062005

00070000- Scorp/Sag

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06012006

Sagittarius is identical with 11th house consisting of vibrations for disease, accidents etc. Its lord Jupiter is placed in the 6th house and is strongly aspected by Saturn and Keu. Since the 2nd Pad falls in Scorpio it also nurses the currents capable of inflicting death or giving rise to death like situation. Because of the combined effects of all these vibrations he had to face the death like ordeals during this Dasa/Bhukti.

His mother passed away on 21st December 2007. That time Cancer was operating under Cancer. Being 3rd from the 4th house Cancer possesses the impulses of death for the mother. As 10th Pad falls in Cancer, the death inflicting vibrations have been multiplied. Hence, death of mother was a distinct possibility during the operation of Cancer Dasa and Bhukti.

On June 2, 2007 a Faizabad court ruled that he had illegally acquired agricultural land designated specifically for landless Dalit farmers. Subsequent to this he abandoned claim in respect of the land but that certainly tarnished his image in public. That time Libra was operating under Scorpio. Libra in this chart represents luck but also contains the currents of 6th house as the 6th Pad falls therein. It is also aspected by Saturn and Rahu. Hence, the damage to reputation was caused.

Example 4

The chart taken up for discussion below belongs to famous actress Loni Anderson who had four marriages and three divorce. Her birth particulars; as given in SA Vol.4, on page 209 is given below. We do not have date/month of her first marriage and divorce nor the date/month of the birth of her first child Deidra Hoffman. Other marital events are as under

Second marriage to actor Ross Bickell on 28th January, 1974.

Marriage with Burt Reynolds on 29th April, 1988

Divorce with Burt Reynolds in January 1994

Marriage with Bob Flick on May 17, 2008

She was born when Leo was rising on the horizon with Leo rising in Dreshkana and Virgo rising in Navamsha divisions.

Determination of Deha Rasi

Lords of the rising Dreshkana Sun (Leo)

Navamsha dispositor of the Sun Jupiter (Sagittarius)

Nakshatra dispositor of the Jupiter Sun

Sign occupied by Sun in Dreshkana chart Scorpio

Hence, Scorpio is the Deha Rasi of Lagna

Determination of Jeeva Rasi

Lord of rising Navamsha Mercury (Virgo)

Dreshkana dispositor of the Mercury Sun (Leo)

Nakshatra dispositor of the Sun Mercury

Sign occupied by Mercury in Navamsha chart Cancer

As such, Cancer is the Jeeva Rashi of Lagna.

Gangadhar Dasa would commence with the stronger between the Scorpio (Deha) and Cancer (Jeeva). While, Scorpio is not occupied by any planet, Sun is placed in Cancer. Therefore, Cancer is here stronger than the Scorpio and the Dasa would begin with Cancer sign.

Balance of Dasa at Birth

The lord of Cancer, Moon, is in Ardra Nakshatra where it has travelled 12 degree 47 minutes. So, Nakshatra ratio is 767/800 = 0.95874. Duration of each Dasa here is 7 years. As such, Elapsed Dasa in same proportion 0.95874 X 7 = 6.71118. This is equivalent to 6 years 8 month and 16 days. Therefore, balance of Dasa at birth is 0 years 3 months and 14 days.

Before starting the actual discussion it is important to mention here that this chart has been purposely taken as it contains the case of repeated marriage and the students often feel flustered to decide as to which houses must be considered for 2nd, 3rd and 4th marriages etc. Standard books of astrology are not very clear on such suggestions and the savants apply the principles based on their experience backed by sound logics to rebut their views. The available views prevalent among the savants are listed as under

• As per one school of thought the first marriage is to be seen from the 7th house, 2nd marriage from 9th house, 3rd marriage from 11th house, 4th marriage from Lagna and so on and so forth. The principal logic behind operation of this principle is that 2nd wife would be like younger sister to the first wife, 3rd wife as younger sister to the 2nd wife and so on. This can apply only if all the wives live peacefully and cordially. But different wives seldom live as elder and younger sisters. On the other hand invisible animosity always exists in their relationships and dealings.

• So, keeping the above facts of inimical relationship in mind, scholars of other schools of thought have suggested that the first marriage should be judged from the 7th house, 2nd marriage from 12th house, 3rd marriage from 5th house, 4th marriage from 10th house and so on.

• Obviously, the above two principles can not be applicable for the ladies entering into 2nd, 3rd or 4th marriages. This phenomenon is quite common in the western countries and the current example taken for discussion falls into this category. To handle such a situation the argument advanced is that each successive spouse is the follower of the previous spouse. Therefore, 2nd marriage is to be seen from the 6th house, 3rd from the 5th house, 4th from the 4th house and like that. This principle is also based on the grim fact that the 2nd spouse is the destructor of the first spouse, 3rd to the 2nd spouse and so on.

• Many savants argue that the house is destroyed with each separation and the destroyer of the house is the successive wife or husband. As such, the 2nd marriage is to be seen from 3rd house, 3rd marriage from the 11th house, 4th from 7th house and like that.

• Yet others argue that the destruction of house should be judged from the 11th house and; therefore, 2nd marriage from 11th house, 3rd marriage from 6th house and so on.

• Other argument is that 2nd marriage is the end of the first marriage (spouse) in literal terms and; therefore, 2nd house should be considered for 2nd marriage, 9th house for the 3rd marriage, 4th house for the 4th marriage and so on.

Thus, the coiled confusion persistent with this topic is conspicuous and no firm line of interpretation can be adopted in this respect. Then how to affect solution to this vexed issue?

In Vaidik paradigm the first wife is called Ardhangini (better-half) and other wives are called Rati-Vardhini (instruments for extra carnal gratification). This can be applicable to all the successive spouses for both the male and female natives no matter in what fashion that is acquired. Thus, the impetus behind other marriages is the active play of elements of lustful consociation leading to short or long term union for gratification of carnal appetite. The 11th house carries the currents of eternal consociation while 12th house stands for extra marital pleasures. The 6th house shows the tendency of the spouse to share bed with others that can eventually lead to separation and another marriage. The 4th house contains the vibrations of having ‘keeps’ while the 5th house denotes lovers and paramours. Thus, various factors can be found associated with other marriages and the interpretation of the charts are required to be done in that line.

Operation of Maha Dasa in chart of Loni Anderson

05081945

14030000- Cancer

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19111945

00000028- Scorp + Vir + Taur + Pis

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19111973

00000007- Capricorn

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19111980

00000014- Leo + Aqu

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19111994

00000014- Lib + Ari

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19112008

Her second marriage was to actor Ross Bickell on 28 of January 1974 when Capricorn under Capricorn was in operation. Capricorn is identical with her 6th house denoting the follower of the first husband for the purpose of matrimony. The Arudha of this house falls in Scorpio identical with 4th house that signifies the keeps. So possibility for occurrence of another marriage was quite promiscuous during the operation of this Dasa and Bhukti.

The third marriage with Burt Reynolds took place on April 29, 1988 during the operation of Aquarius Dasa and Bhukti. Aquarius is identical with 7th house containing all the pulsations of love, marriage etc. It is also 9th from the Arudha Lagna (Gemini). Since the Arudha Lagna falls in the 11th house the elements of eternal friendship was bolstered and fructified through Aquarius in the form of 3rd marriage.

They were separated in January 1994 with bitter notes and lots of acrimony. The 7th lord is placed with Rahu and 7th house is aspected by separative Sun from the separative 12th house.

Significator of marriage, Venus is also afflicted by lunar nodes that is the main culprit for repeated divorce. Let us see the Bhukti under Aquarius Dasa

19111987

00070000- Aqua /Aqua

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19061988

00030005 – Aqua / Gem to Scorp

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19091993

00070000- Aqua / Cancer

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19041994

Cancer is occupied by Lagna lord Sun and is identical with 12th house i.e. marital affairs. It may please be noted that Reynolds accused her for such affairs in the divorce suit as main reason for separation which Anderson has also not concealed in her book.

She was again married for the 4th time with Bob Flick on May 17, 2008 when Aries Dasa was in operation. Aries is identical with luck and carries the currents of another marriage as has been explained in the beginning. The event occurred during the last Bhukti i.e. Pisces. Pisces is identical with 8th house denoting carnal pleasures and that has come to pass through a marriage for securing stability. Its Pad has again gone to Gemini signifying eternal friendship. This shows how the various houses containing elements of lustful consociation can lead to materialisation of marriage in the life of the native.

I can call this Gangadhar Dasa as Shiva Dasa and harness the emotional cum religious quotient of my fellow Indians to make it popular as how others are doing nowadays but I would stick to honesty and request my readers to call it Gangadhar Dasa the name that was taught to me and more importantly test this dasa on multiple charts.

About Author: A graduate in Mechanical Engineering from University of Roorkee (Now IIT Roorkee). U K Jha has produced over 100 thought provoking articles in several astrological journals and is a known name in the academic foray of this science. He is known for his innovative ideas, one point sharp logic, acute rationality and scientific approach for dealing with the things. He is the author of the famous book “Utopia and Anarchy of Stars” and his commentaries on Yoga-Pushpanjali and Phala Deepika is a master piece for absorbing reading. His another book “Lost Horizon of Vaidik Astrology” and a book on ‘Tara Dasa’ is likely to come out soon. Presently he is busy writing commentary on Brihat Parasara Hora Shasta (BPHS). His vast knowledge of Tantra and esoteric psychology finds conspicuous reflection in all of his works.