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Dasa systems work very precisely. No astrological prediction is
meaningful unless the same is synchronized with such a dasa system.
The unique feature of Indian System of astrological prediction is
its quality of precision in revealing the periodic ups and downs in
the course of an individuals life. The natal chart shows the
potential. The order of events is described under Dasa and Mahadasa
system. It is only on the basis of this system that the astrologer
can indicate whether the inherent potential of any planet can
actually fructify during the course of anyone's life.The ancient
seers have indicated various planetary orders which bring different
planets in prominence at different periods during the course of ones
life. But they have not given the clues or the rationale for this
order. They have assigned the course of these planets to be
completed within certain number of years and within this total they
have given different years of ruler ship to planets all of which are
not equal. The reason of the total number of years of the cyclic
duration, the sequence of planetary rulerships as well as the
periods of their rulership is still a well guarded secret which is
not known. Nonetheless, these Dasa systems work remarkably precisely
and no astrological predictions is meaningful unless the same is
synchronised with such a system.
Parashar has mentioned ten of these system
as very important. They are known as Vimsottari, Ashtottari,
Sodashottari, Dwasashottari, Panchottari, Shatshama,
Chaturshityabda, Dwisaptatisama, Khastyabda and Sattrisadvatsara.
Besides these, he also noted that there were several astrologers who
also take into consideration Kala Dasa, Chakra Dasa and Kala Chakra
Dasa. Parashara was also aware of several other systems of these
planetary periodicity but he did not consider them very
reliable......
The applicability of various Dasa systems in any specific
individual depends upon time, place and the special planetary
combinations present in the horoscope. The details of these factors
are not generally available though some astrologers are found to
apply a few of these Dasa Systems according to their individual
prediction. Vimsottari Dasa, in spite of such a large number of Dasa
Systems existing in astrological treatises, at present remains the
most popular and universally acceptable system which has been giving
very precise results.
The beginning of any planetary rulership in
the case of an individual depends upon the Moons occupancy in a
nakshatra, while the planetary rulership over different nakshatras
begins with Sun as the ruler of Krittika and follows the same
sequence throughout the nakshatra chain.
Vimsottari Dasa is based on the position of Moon at the time of
birth in a specific nakshatra. The period of rulership of any planet
at the time of birth depends upon the rulership of the planet on the
nakshatra. The sequence of rulership of these planets follows a
particular order, the rationale of which is still not known. This
order is as follows: Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn,
Mercury, Ketu and Venus. The periodic rulership of the planets in
any ones life, under this Dasa System also follows the same
sequence. It implies that the beginning of any planetary rulership
at the time of birth of an individual may be any one of these
planets but once this is determined, the following periods of
rulership must adhere to this sequence. That is, if the initial
rulership period starts, say, with Saturn, then the next Dasa Period
would be that of Mercury followed by Ketu and so on; if the initial
rulership begins with say, Mars, then the following Dasa period
would be that of Rahu, followed by Jupiter and so on.
The planetary sequence is the same in the case of planets rulership
over different nakshatras. At birth under the Krittika nakshatra,
that is, if the birth of the individual occurred when Moon was
occupying Krittika nakshatra at the time of birth, the ruling
planetary period would be that of Sun. Rohini follows Krittika, and
any birth in Rohini nakshatra would have Moon as the ruling planet,
and at Mrigashirsa that of Mars. The entire 27 nakshatras are
divided in three rounds of planetary rulership each of these having
the same sequence of planetary rulerships as indicated above. So the
sequence of planetary rulership in the case of an individuals life
as well as in the case of nakshatra rulership is the same: the
beginning of any planetary rulership in the case of an individual
depends upon the Moons occupancy in a nakshatra, while the planetary
rulership over different nakshatras begins with Sun as the ruler of
Krittika and follows the same sequence throughout the nakshatra
chain.
The total planetary rulership under Vimsottari Dasa amounts to 120
year while in Ashtottari it is equal to only 108 years which shows
that the total duration is not uniform for every dasa system.
The 120 years of total Vimsottari Dasa is
allocated to different planets as follows : Sun 6 years; Moon 10
years; Mars 7 year; Rahu 18 years; Jupiter 16 years, Saturn 19
years; Mercury 17 years; Ketu 7 years; and Venus 20 years. These
years of planetary rulerships according to some valid reason through
the same is not know to us.
An important point to note is the way of calculating the initial
balance of a planet at birth. It has been indicated above that the
rulership of any planet starts according to Moons placement in
nakshatra. Each nakshatra consists of 13° 20 of a sign of the
zodiac. Aries starts with Ashwini nakshatra. It can, on the basis of
information given above, be found out that this nakshtra is ruled by
Ketu. It implies that a person born at the 0° of Aries which
tantamount to 0° of Ashwini, and this portion of the sign of the
zodiac is ruled by Ketu, will have the whole 7 years of Ketu at
birth as balance to enjoy. The entire area of 0° 0 of Aries to
13° 20 of it which is under Ashwini is ruled by Ketu. But the
individual may not be born at the very beginning of the asterism.
The area already traversed and the remaining area yet to be covered
by the Moon at birth will have to be taken into account for the
determination of the period of Ketu yet to be enjoyed by the
individual born. Assuming the individual was born when Moon was at 6°
40 of Aries that is, half-way through Ashwini, the Ketu balance at
birth would be only 3 years and 6 months. Depending upon the
distance yet to be covered by Moon in the asterism, the period has
to be proportionately changed. Let us take another example. Assume
that the Moon has gone further and is presently traversing Bharani
which extends from 13° 20 of Aries to 26° 40 of the same
sign. If there is another birth when Moon was at 16° 40 of this
zodiac, then Venus would be the ruling planet and the distance
between 13° 20 to 26 40 will have to be divided over 20 years
which is the ruling period of Venus as against 7 years of Ketu. Moon
at this new birth time has traversed only one fourth of the total
distance, so only one fourth of its total rulership period has
elapsed. This new born will have 15 years of Venus still to undergo
after his or her birth.
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