Vinshottari Mahadasha Antardasha of Planets
in Vedic Astrology
Vinshottari Dasha (Mahadasha Antardasha) of Planets
in Jyotish or Vedic Astrology
By: - Dr.A.S.Kalra Astrologer
Vinshottari Mahadasha Antardasha of Planets in Vedic Astrology or Jyotish: -
In Indian Vedic astrology, Mahadasha and Antardasha are part of the system known as Graha Dashas or planetary periods. They are used to analyze the effects of planetary influences on an individual's life.
Here's what you need to know about Mahadasha and Antardasha:
Mahadasha: Mahadasha refers to the major period or main period of a particular Graha (planet). Each Graha has a designated period of time associated with it. The sequence of Mahadashas follows a specific order based on the planetary sequence mentioned earlier.
Antardasha: Antardasha refers to the sub-period or minor period within a Mahadasha. Each Mahadasha is further divided into several Antardashas, one for each of the other planets. The duration of each Antardasha is proportional to the duration of the corresponding Mahadasha.
Duration: The duration of Mahadashas can vary depending on the system used for calculation. The most commonly used system is the Vimshottari Dasha system, which assigns specific time periods to each Mahadasha based on the position of the Moon at the time of birth. In Vimshottari Dasha, the total period is 120 years, with each Mahadasha having a specific number of years allocated to it.
Influences and Effects: Each Mahadasha and its corresponding Antardasha are believed to bring specific influences and experiences into a person's life. The nature of these influences is determined by the nature and characteristics of the planet involved, as well as its placement in the birth chart. The effects can manifest in various areas of life, such as career, relationships, health, and overall well-being.
Personalized Analysis: The interpretation and effects of Mahadashas and Antardashas are based on a comprehensive analysis of an individual's birth chart. The strength and placement of the planets, their relationships with each other, and the overall planetary configurations play a significant role in determining the specific impact of each period.
Consulting with an experienced astrologer can provide a more accurate and personalized analysis of Mahadashas and Antardashas in your life. They can provide insights into the timing of significant events, periods of opportunities and challenges, and suggest remedies or strategies to navigate through the influences of each planetary period.
To estimate/ascertain timing of various events in our lives or to find out the auspicious time phases and bad time phases regarding various issues in our lives, Maharishi Parashara has given calculations to divide the time of our lives broadly in the intervals of mahadashas & each mahadasha is further divided into sub-intervals of antardasas. In this system of Vinshottari Mahadasha-Antardasha of Planets in Vedic Astrology or Jyotish it is assumed that different planets influence our lives in different time intervals. Each dasha (be it mahadasha or antardasha) has a ruling planet on the name of which nomenclature of that dasha is done. Good or bad result of any dasha would depend upon the placement and strength of that planet in the birth chart of the person concerned. Result of antardasha of some planet will also depend upon relationship of the antardasha planet with the mahadasha planet.
Mahadasha of which planet would come first in life?
Mahadasha of the lord planet of nakshatra (nakshatra through which Moon was transitting at the time of birth of the person) of the person will come first in life.
| No. | Planet or Graha |
|---|---|
| 1 | Surya Mahadasha |
| 2 | Chandra Mahadasha |
| 3 | Mangal Mahadasha |
| 4 | Budh Mahadasha |
| 5 | Guru Mahadasha |
| 6 | Shukra Mahadasha |
| 7 | Shani Mahadasha |
| 8 | Rahu Mahadasha |
| 9 | Ketu Mahadasha |