Kaal Sarp Dosha is not bad always, explained in detail with examples
Vedic astrology says in detail about different Doshas caused by curses from past lives. This Kaal sarpa Yoga/Dosha is one such which is blown out of proportion by many for obvious reasons, people with this Yoga are observed to suffer from hardship and delays in their life for some time, But not always.
Agre Rahuratho KethuSarve Madhyagata graham
Yogaya Kaala Sarpa aakhyam,Nripa Sasya Vinashanam
The meaning of the Shloka. If Rahu is in front & Kethu is at last while all other planets are in (hemmed) between, then this combination is called Kaala Sarpa Yoga results in Death of King or Destruction of grains.
It is clear and must be concluded that the above mentioned shloka has nothing to do with personal astrology (Jhatakha Jyotisha) but is related to mundane astrology (Rashtriya Jyotisha)
I wish to make it little elaborated so as readers get a fair idea of this Yoga and its short comings, so as refrain from showering money on greedy people making use of it..
How is Kaala Sarpa Yoga Formed?
Sarvanabhogasthishta thiyagu Sikhino, Anthralarashigatha 'Malyavadanthararahithah Yathathatha Kaalasarpa Yogayala
Anulomavilomathkala Dwidhoyam Kaalasarpa aa Yogacha Anthoykthaschanistom karithi Poorvomahasubada
Sampoornasakala vibhavaha Samastha Nripavandhithakhri Kamalayuga Rajadhirajarajo Virajathi Kaalasarpa Yogabhavah
Definition
“If all the 7 planets (Surya, Chandra, Budha,Kuja, Guru Shukra and Shani) are placed/hemmed between Rahu and Kethu at the lower part like a Chain (mala) in the natal chart then this yoga called Kaalasarpa is formed.
Condition
1) When all the planets within the orbit of Rahu and Kethu.
2) Rahu should be at the upper end and Kethu at the lower end.( that is anti clock wise)
3) When there is no planet outside the arch that is all the planets are inside the stomach of head (Rahu ) and tail Kethu. (as in image below A )
4) When there is no planet conjuncting Rahu or Kethu at head or tail house .
5) All the seven planets should face Rahu ,which is always retrograde.
. Complete Kaala Sarpa Yoga is formed only when half of the chart is unoccupied by planets. Even if one planet is outside the Rahu Kethu Axis then there is No Kaala Sarpa Yoga.
There are two situation arising out of this as mentioned in the above shloka
A ) If all the planets are moving towards the head Rahu which is powerful.
B ) If all the planets are moving towards tail end Kethu. which is not so potent .
It must be noted that there are two opinions of this whole issue among the experts,
Some who think it is a genuine Yoga and should be treated like any other Yoga, while
There are others who think this is mere Dosha and not to feel as dreaded.
The positions of Rahu Kethu in the horoscope shed light towards this.
What does the sacred texts says on this ?
Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra says, (on Sarpa dosha ) Atha purvajanma shapadyotana adhyayah , Meaning that is inherited by previous birth,
which is prominent Dosha /Shapa originated by killing of snakes, breaking their eggs or their hide outs set ablaze in previous births. Indication is available in the horoscope by the placement and condition of Rahu.
Putrasthanagate Rahau kujena cha nireekshite l
Kujakshetragate va api sarpashapat sutakshayah ll
Translated as
If Rahu is placed in the 5th house, aspect by Mars /Kuja, or
If Rahu is posited in the 5th house is the house of mars /Kuja, Then the children will be destroyed due to the curse of serpent. The effects of such placements are delay , childlessness, Fear from snakes and Snake bites etc.
The important house to be seen for this purpose is the fifth house.
BPHS Sarpa Shapa (Chapter 34-35) says it all in 18 Shlokas and
The effects for destruction of children are based on these combinations of planets. Remedial measures include worship of the Serpentine forces (Snake God)
The Effects of Kaala Sarpa Dosha
The native having Kaala Sarpa Yoga suffers from mental unrest, hurdles in gain of wealth, barriers in having children and uninterrupted disputes in married life.
Usually the native gets tendency of seeing haunted dreams with different fears and worries.
The native does not get full reward of his talents. Normally the success in work is delayed.
Sudden loss of money or prestige is an indication of this Yoga. The native without any reason suffers from some ailments diseases that are delayed and cured by medicine.
This Dosha also cause difficulty in nurturing relationships, Career related issues and some times sudden death of some family members.
Since Rahu and Kethu are placed at 180° apart twelve different types of Kaala Sarpa Yoga can be formed. Sheshanaga Kaala Sarpa Yoga as mentioned below.
When Rahu occupies the twelfth house and Kethu posited in the 6th house this Yoga arises. Then the native reels with persistent problem relating to litigation with many enemies and health related issues.
Cancellation of Kaala Sarpa dosha ( Dosha Bangha) and Raja Yoga
The effect of Kaala Sarpa Yoga gets canceled /diluted
⦁ If Rahu or Kethu conjoins with any planet either in the Lagna or in the 7th house from the Lagna, results in a partial cancellation of the Yoga’s occurance ,and results in Raja Yoga at the respective attributed house. The native will enjoy either good or bad according to the dispositions of the Lords of the ascendant and the 7th house in the natal horoscope. The impact of the Kaala Sarpa Yoga is greatly minimized.
⦁ If three or more planets are exalted or in Parivartana (Mutual house Exchange ) or the lords of the 2nd, 4th, 9th and 10th occupy the Trikona or Kendra houses, without debilitation, inimical positions or aspected by a malefic Then too impact of the Kaala Sarpa Yoga is negligible.
Dosha Bangha Here Mars and Venus exchange houses so as does Sun and Moon which make the Kaala Sarpa yoga impact reduced) (Experts in this subject kindly excuse me for adding the basics as this is meant for beginners too.)
Sun Moon and Jupiter are in exalted position which attributes partial cancellation.
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Uttara Kalamritha by Kalidasa gives information about Rahu Kethu giving beneficial results in such Yogas. ( This is added as requested by Martin)
(1) If posited with strength Rahu and Kethu produce effects similar to the planet who owns an inauspicious house like 6,8,12
In whose house they are positioned or with whom they are conjoined.
The Lords of Kendra and Trikona houses, if not conjoined with Rahu and Kethu produces beneficial results.
The effects will be contrary, if Rahu and Kethu in spite of their malefic nature becoming benefic by virtue of their position in certain houses or association with certain planets.
(2) Rahu and Kethu become auspicious when they occupy a Trine/ Trikona or Kendra or when they are associated with the Lord of that particular Kendra or trikona House in which they are positioned.
They also prove beneficial when they conjoin with the Lords of any Kendra or Trikona House.
If the Lord of the 9th own the 8th or12th House, or if the Lord of the 9th and the 10th in the above circumstances were to conjoin with the Lord of the 9th or 12th, then the (above said) auspiciousness of the Yoga is lost.
(3) If Rahu or Kethu and the Lord of a Trikona are positioned in the 9th or 10th house, or if one of them is in the 9th or the other in the 10th or vice versa, the Yoga will cause immense prosperity to the native. Even a conjunction of Rahu and Kethu with the lord of a Trikona will prove beneficial.
In the above circumstance Rahu and Kethu as well as the planet conjoined with them will prove beneficial. If a planet who is inauspicious associated by relationship with Rahu and Kethu then the Bhukti of the Yoga Karaka Graha will prove adverse.
Hope that helps
However these Yoga also got mystical powers which are good to lift a person to Zenith of Fame as well. Many of the world famous personalities got this Kaala Sarpa yoga/Dosha giving them fame and great powers. Some personalities with This Dosha/Yoga are :
Nehru who struggled till 54th year grabbed power and rose to prominence.
Dhirubhai Ambani who had powerful Shani in his own sign in the house of wealth in birth chart and Sun in his own sign in ascendant in Navamsha which is divisional of wealth. (Proving other powerful Yoga can subdue Kaala Sarpa Yoga in respective fields.)
Margaret Thatcher (Former British Prime Minister) Nelson Mandela (Former South African President) Alfred Hitchcock (British film director and producer) Rajinikanth ,Chiranjeevi ,Sachin Tendulkar etc are some .