Dasa Analysis



One unique feature of Vedic astrology is its concept of “dasa”  systems. Dasa means “a period”. One’s lifetime is divided into  several periods, sub-periods, sub-sub-periods and so on. These are ruled by different planets or rasis. Planets and rasis give their results in their respective periods and sub-periods. Each dasa system has a specific use. The nature of results given by planets and rasis in their respective periods and sub-periods depends on the dasa system being used.


There are many classifications of dasa systems:


(1) Nakshatra dasas and Rasi dasas: Nakshatra dasas are based on Moon’s nakshatra (constellation). Rasi dasas are based on rasis occupied by planets and dasas are owned by rasis in rasi dasas.

(2) Phalita dasas and Ayur dasas: Phalita means results and ayur means longevity. Phalita dasas are used for general results and ayur dasas are used for predicting death.

Hundreds of dasa systems were enumerated by the seers of Vedic astrologey. Specific uses of these dasa systems weren’t clearly mentioned in classics. These are hidden in remote corners of India as family secrets.

In this part, the use of the following dasa systems is explained
in detail:

• Vimsottari dasa: Nakshatra dasa (phalita/ayur)
• Ashtottari dasa: Nakshatra dasa (ayur/phalita)
• Narayana dasa: Rasi dasa (phalita - general)
• Lagna Kendradi
Rasi dasa: Rasi dasa (phalita – material fortune)
• Sudasa: Rasi dasa (phalita – material fortune)
• Drigdasa: Rasi dasa (phalita – spirituality)
• Niryaana
Shoola dasa: Rasi dasa (ayur)
• Shoola dasa: Rasi dasa (ayur)
• Kalachakra dasa: Nakshatra dasa (phalita)


Sudarsana Chakra dasa is one of the most important dasas mentioned by Parasara. However, for reasons that will become clear later, we will learn it in the part “Tajaka Analysis”.

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