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दशा (Vimshottari Dasha)

चंद्र नक्षत्र से जुड़ी ग्रह-काल व्यवस्था, जिसमें नौ ग्रह क्रम से जीवन के अलग चरणों का संकेत देते हैं।

विंशोत्तरी दशा का पूरा चक्र 120 वर्ष का माना जाता है। जन्म नक्षत्र से आरंभिक ग्रह-काल और उसका शेष भाग निकाला जाता है।

उदाहरण

Someone born with Moon in Ashwini Nakshatra begins life in Ketu Mahadasha (7 years)
During Jupiter Mahadasha (16 years), the individual's life themes revolve around education, wisdom, family, and expansion
Within Saturn Mahadasha, when the Jupiter Antardasha runs, there is often relief from Saturn's discipline with Jupiter's grace

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सामान्य प्रश्न

What is Vimshottari Dasha?

Vimshottari Dasha is the primary planetary period system in Vedic astrology, covering 120 years across 9 planets. The system activates based on the Moon's nakshatra (lunar mansion) at birth, which determines which planet's Mahadasha (major period) you are born into. Each planet rules its period for a fixed number of years — Venus for 20 years (longest), Ketu for 7 years (shortest).

Which Dasha period is best?

The 'best' Dasha depends entirely on your birth chart. Planets that are well-placed (in their own sign, exaltation, or friendly sign), yogakaraka (ruling both a Kendra and Trikona), or aspected by benefics tend to give positive Dashas. Jupiter Mahadasha is generally considered auspicious for most charts. However, even a challenging planet can give good results if it rules a beneficial house for your Lagna.