Wednesday, October

06, 2004
Marriage Compatibility

Introduction
Marriage compatibility is an important contribution of Jyotish to the world as
only it can foresee any problems in the married life of a couple and can
precisely determine which area shall the problem root from. This is done
with kuta matching as enumerated by Harihara in his immortal classic
Prasna Marga. However, it is not possible to match all the kutas and here we
must appreciate that nothing in this world is perfect and we need to
compromise at various places. Compromises may be made in various kutas,
however it should not be made in the five important kutas namely vasya,
mahendra, yoni, Janma Rasi and lord of the Janma Rasi. There are three
more kutas, which are to be considered very important, viz., gana, dina and
stree-deergha. Besides this the Brahmins should also consider Gotra Kuta.

There are two kinds of Kuta, one which contribute points towards the 36
point scheme and the other does not. The Kutas which contribute to the 36
point schemes are Nadi, Rasi, Gana, Graha Maitri, Yoni, Dina, Vasya and
Varna in the decreasing order of importance, with nadi kuta contributing the
maximum of 8 points and Varna Kuta contributing the minimum of 1. Even
though these kutas can be used for getting a mathematical value of relative
compatibility, what is more important is to understand the nature of
compatibitlity. Thus, the kutas which do not contribute to the kutas need not
be ignored and checked for various aspects of marital relationship.

Point based Kuta

The maximum point that can be attained in each of the kutas are mentioned
against each of the kuta in brackets.

1. Nadi Kuta: (8)

Compatibility of physiological aspects

Nadi means several things but in reference to astrology, it signifies pulse or

nervous energy indicating the physiological and to a certain extent
hereditary factors. The Hindu medical works enumerate three Nadis or
humours, viz., Vatha (wind), Pitha (bile) and Sleshma (phlegm). A boy with
a predominantly windy or phlegmatic or bilious constitution should not marry
a girl of the same type. The girl should belong to a different temperament.
The three Nadis are ruled by the different constellations as follows:

Principle: If the constellation of the groom and bride fall in different

columns, then agreement between the couple will be good. If the stars of
the bride and groom fall in the first of last column, it is passable, however
they should not fall in the middle column.

Nakshatra Pada Kuta

Principle: If Nadi Kuta is not present on the basis of the Nakshatras, then
the same may be reckoned taking into account the Nakshatra Padas. Thus,
the different quarters will be governed by the three humors (Nadis).
Beginning from Aswini 1, the counting should be done forwards and
backwards in threes as given below:.

In the example considered above, both the constellations fall in the middle
line and hence Nadi Kuta is completely absent.

2. Rasi Kuta: (7)

Happiness, auspiciousness and harmony in marriage
Principle 1: The male born in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Rasis from that
of the female should not enter into wedlock. If both have the same Janma
Rasi, marriage can only be done provided both are not of the same Janma
Nakshatra. This means that the Janma Rasi of the man should not be in the
Adrisya portion from the Janma Rasi from the woman. From any sign, the
Adrisya (Invisible half) are the Lagna (beyond the cusp) to the 7th (before
the Cusp), for practical purpose this can be taken as 2nd to 6th.

Madhavacharya has given more specific effect of the placement of the males
Janma rasi in the unfavorable positions from the females Janma rasi. They
are as follows:

2nd: Loss of Money

3rd: Sorrow
4th: Quarrels and Misunderstanding
5th: Loss of Children
6th: Diseases, Danger and Separation

Principle 2: Along with the placement mentioned above, the placement in

the 8th and 12th from the Janma rasi of the Women is not favorable. This is
understandable, that the Dusthana placement of the mans rasi from that of
womens cannot be favorable for conjugal happiness as they would either be
inimical or indifferent from each other.

Principle 3: Even if the lords of the mans and womans rasis are foe, if
they are 7th from each other, this can be accepted as very good.

Riders:
1. If the Janma Rasi is of the male is not in a favorable place from the
Janma Rasi of the Female, the blemish can be reduced, if the lord of those
rasis are mutually friendly. However, the blemish intensifies, if the lords are
inimically disposed.

2. When the women is born in an odd Janma Rasi, then the man born in the
6th and 8th there from can be taken as an optional measure. If she is born
in even Janma Rasi, the man born in the 6th should be rejected and the 8th
can be accepted.

3. If the Janma Rasi of both the man and women have vasya and do not
have vedha, then the 6th and 8th position of the mans rasi from the
womans one can be accepted. We shall study the vasya and vedha dosha
later.
4. Harihara does not attach much blemish to the 3rd and 4th house positions
for the Janma Rasi of the male from that of the female as this shall neither
indicate poverty, nor serious quarrels leading to estrangement nor loss of
children. Sorrow is a part and parcel of human birth and this should not be
taken as a criterion for marriage dissolution.

5. The same Janma Rasi is allowed as long as the couples dont have the
same Janma Nakshatra. However, if they happen to be the same, marriage
is permissible provided it is not Jyestha, Moola, Purva-ashadha, Pushya,
Aslesha, Magha, Hasta, Rohini, Dhanistha, Shatabhisaj, Ardra or Bharani.

3. Gana Kuta: (6)

Increase of affection & bond with time between the partners

Principle: The Nakshatra are divided into three categories of Deva, Nara
and Rakshasa. Their compatibility is given below:

The Gana of the Nakshatras

There are three levels of analyzing this compatibility, nameloy:

a. Janma Nakshatra:
b. Lagna Nakshatra:
c. Chandramsa Nakshatra: Find the Nakshatra of the Chandra Navamsa for
the boy and girl. If there is compatibility or there is stree-deergha, the
objection of a boy of Nara gana marrying a girl of Rakshasa gana can be
safely ignored.

Astrologically three Ganas (temperaments of natures) are recognised viz., Deva (divine),
Manusha (human), and Rakshasa (diabolical). Deva represents piety, goodness of character
end charitable nature. Manusha is a mixture of good and bad, while Rakshasa suggests
dominance, self-will and violence. These different natures are indicated by the birth,
constellation. A distaste for piety and religious disposition cannot be easily associated with
piety and religious nature. A difference in beliefs and dogmas cannot always be
overbalanced by sexual compatibility. Hence one born in a Deva constellation is not able to
get on well with a person born in Rakshasa constellation. BV Raman

BV Raman opines that Nara or a Deva man should not marry a Rakshasa girl
unless there are other neutralizing factors. But marriage between a
Rakshasa man and a Deva or Nara girl is passable. If marriage is brought
about between prohibited Ganas there will be quarrels and disharmony. So
that the couple would always welcome an opportunity for separation and
divorce.

4. Graha Maitri: (5)

Life style & objectives of life, Psychological disposition

Principle 1: If the lords of the Janma Rasi of both are mutual friends or are
owned by one planet, the match is favorable.

Principle 2: The mutual placement of the lords of the Janma rasi of the
couples should determine the extent of the compatibility.

Graha Maitri Table

5. Yoni Kuta: (4)

Prosperity and financial stability
Principle: If the girl is born in a female Nakshatra and the boy is in a male,
the couple will have financial stability. If both are in female Nakshatra, there
will be loss of wealth. If both are in the male Nakshatras, it is to be rejected.

There are two kinds of Yoni Kuta:

1. Nakshatra Yoni

Hostile animals, which are to be avoided for Yoni Kuta

Cow and Tiger;
Elephant and Lion;
Horse and Buffalo;
Dog and Hare;
Serpent and Mongoose;
Monkey and Goat;
Cat and Rat

There is various extents to which the Nakshatra yoni match. The following
table shows the extent of match between different yoni. The maximum is 4
and minimum is 0
 2. Rasi Yoni:
Capricorn, Pisces : Pakshi
Cancer, Scorpio: Reptile
Aries, Taurus, Leo: Pasu
Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Aquarius, Sagittarius: Nara

Compatibility of Rasi Yoni

Pasu + Pasu Good
Pasu + Nara Fair
Pasu + Pakshi /Reptile Bad
Human + Pakshi /Reptile Bad

6. Dina Kuta: (3)

Length of married life

Principle 1: This is based on the Navatara Chakra of the female chart. In

the Navatara chakra, the 27 Nakshatras are divided into three groups of nine
each, starting from the Janma Nakshatra. The first group of 9 is called as
Janmarsha, the 10th to 18th Nakshatra from the Janma Nakshatra is known
as the Karmarsha group and the 19th to 27th Nakshatra is known as the
Adhanarksha.

The mans Nakshatra in the 3rd (Vipat), 5th (Pratyak) or 7th (Naidhana)
from the Janma Nakshatra of the woman is harbinger of troubles and shows
separation. The 6th (Saadhana) Nakshatra is also inauspicious, however, not
as bad as the 3rd/ 5th or 7th.
Principle 2: The man born in the 88th or 108th Navamsa from the Navamsa
Moon of the women is not auspicious. 88th Navamsa is the 4th Navamsa
from the Navamsa Moon, whereas 108th is the 12th from the Moon sign.
108th Pada is just the pada before the Moons Nakshatra pada, whereas the
88th pada is 20 padas before the womans Janma Nakshatra pada.

Principle 3: The farther the Janma Nakshatra of the boy from the Girls
Nakshatra, the better it will be for him for their happiness.

Pt. Sanjay Rath says:

1. Dina Kuta means mating of charts or compatibility for 'day to day living and sharing of happiness
and sorrow'. The word dina simply means day and refers to the day to day living and sharing.

2. Dina Kuta is based on the Navatara chakra which is all too well known for astrologers. The transit of
the natal Moon on the various naksatra is judged to give favorable and unfavorable results to the mind
and its perception of the various events. The transit in naksatra 3,5 and 7 from Janma rasi are
considered very unfavorable. This is the basis for the dina kuta matching. The point is that when two
people marry then they should be supportive of each other during the days of worry and troubles. For
example on a day when the Moon is in the 3rd from janma naksatra of the boy and he is sorrowful then
this should be strong for the bride and she should be able to support him to tide over the difficulties. That
is the reason why dina kuta is necessary.

3. To understand the working of Dina Kuta you have to study the janma and lagna naksatra of the
couple and determine their compatibility in both the janma naksatra i.e. Moon naksatra as well as
lagna naksatra. If dina kuta is not present in the janma naksatra matching then the couple will never
really become very close to each other and they will not be of any support to each other during difficult
days and sharing will be low. On the other hand if dina kuta is not present from lagna naksatra then
they cannot agree on major issues and should be advised to respect the views of their partner instead of
getting into meaningless arguments.

This is also one of the reasons why marriage between couples having the same janma naksatra was not
encouraged.

7. Vasya Kuta: (2)

Affection and love between the partners

This indicates the degree of magnetic control or amenability the wife or

husband would be able to exercise on the other.

Principle: If the Janma rasi of the man is the vasya rasi of the womens
Janma rasi or vice versa, then the vasya kuta prevails. If the grooms rasi
happens to be the vasya rasi of the bride, the bride shall dearly love the
groom and vice versa. Thus, If the Janma rasi of the man and woman
happens to be the Vasya rasi of each other, then the affection among them
is the strongest.

The Vasya rasi for different rasis are given hereunder:

In the following cases, the rasi of the bride and groom becomes the Vasya
rasi of each other.
Gemini Virgo This is 4th 10th from each other
Cancer Scorpio This is 5th 9th from each other.

8. Varna Kuta: (1)

Ideals and Principles that drive the couples life

Principle 1: The six nakshatras beginning from Ashwini to Ardra, Punarvasu

to Uttara, Hasta to Jyestha and Moola to Shatabhisaj in the regular order
represent the Brahmins, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra, Anuloma and Pratiloma
caste.

If the man and the woman belong to the same caste, then it is the best.
Otherwise, if the man belongs to the higher caste than that of the woman, it
is permissible. However, if the womans caste is higher than that of the man,
it is not permissible.

Principle 2: Anuloma and Pratiloma: If one of them is Anuloma and other

belongs to one of the other four castes, then it is passable. However, this is
rejected is one of them is Pratiloma and the other one belongs to the rest
four.
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9. Mahendra Kuta:
Blessings in the married life; Well-being; Longevity

Principle: If the Girl is born in the 4th Nakshatra from that of the Boy, it is
Mahendra; if she is born in the 7th, it is known as Upendra. Mahendra gives
wealth and Upendra gives children.

10. Stri Deergha:

Long life to the Husband

Principle: The male Nakshatra should be more than 15 stars away from
that of the female. If that is not so, long life of the male is not supported.
Other factors like Navamsa have to be considered.

Rider: This consideration can be ignored if Rasi Kuta and Graha Maitri is
there..

11. Rajju Kuta:

The Asterism can be classified into 5 categories namely:

Principle: If the Nakshatra of the couple do not fall in the same category, it
is auspicious. If the Nakshatra fall in the same category, the results are as
follows:
Kantha Widowhood
Kati- Poverty
Pada- Distant Travels
Siro- Death
Kukshi Loss of children

12. Vedha:
Obstacles in Married life

Principle 1: The Nakshatra of the couple should not fall in the vedha group
as mentioned below.

Aswini and Jyeshta;

Bharani and Anuradha;
Krittika and Visakha;
Rohini and Swati;
Aridra and Sravana
Punarvasu and Uttarashadha;
Pusayami and Purvashadha;
Aslesha and Moola;
Makha and Revati;
Purvaphalguni and Uttarabhadrapada;
Uttaraphalguni and Purvabhadrapada;
Hasta and Satabhisha,
Mrigasira and Dhanishta.

Principle 2: Even if there is other agreement such as Vasya, etc., Vedha

will prevail.

13. Gotra Kuta:

For prosperity of the lineage after marriage

Principle: If the boy and the girl belong to the same Gotra, it brings
disaster to the lineage. If the gotras are different, then the lineage shall
prosper.
 14. Vihanga Kuta:
Dominance of one partner over other

Principle: If the Nakshatra of the couple indicate the same bird, it is

auspicious. Otherwise, one bird shall dominate over the other in the
descending order of Peacock, Cock, Crow, Pingala, Bharandhaka

15. Yonyanukulya:
Sexual compatibility

Principle: If the girl is born in a female Nakshatra and the boy is in a male,
the couple will have sexual compatibility. If both are in female Nakshatra, it
is acceptable. If both are in the male Nakshatras, it is to be rejected.

The male and female Nakshatras along with their yoni are given hereunder:
 16. Bhuta Kuta:
Prevailing element in the personality.

Principle: If the Nakshatra of the couple are of the same bhuta, it is

favorable. If they are different, the results are as follows:

Fire+ Air Favorable

Earth +Other Favorable
Water+ Fire Bad

Nakshatra Bhuta: Psychological nature

Rasi Bhuta: Spiritual nature.

 17. Vayanukulya:
Continuation of Lineage

Principle: If the groom is 3 times older than the bride, it is considered as

good. If he is twice old, it is passable; if he is older only by a few years, it
results in sorrow. If the bride is older, the family shall become extinct. Thus
for such cases, it forebodes a death in the family or there will be no male
issues

18. Ashtakavarga:
Mental Compatibility

Principle 1: if the Janma Rasi of the groom falls in the sign which, in the
Moons astakavarga of the girls chart has more bindu, it is good. Similarly, if
the Janma Rasi of the Girl falls in a sign which, in the Moons astakavarga of
the boy, has more bindus, it is equally good.

Principle 2: Find out the Kaksha in which the Moon is found in the girls
horoscope. If the Janma rasi of the boy falls in the sign of the lord of this
Kaksha, the compatibility is good. The reverse is also holds true.

Kakshya: Each sign is divided into 8 Kakshas of 3d 45m each lorded by

Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon and Lagna.

19. Chittanukulya:
God's will

This is the over-riding power of God and when two people are in love, the
chart matching becomes meaningless, as there is the will of God in this. If
they are normal people then their affection should be tested with time and if
one is spiritual then his/her falling in love for marriage and children has a
divine purpose and is beyond the normal rules of Jyotish compatibility. In
this case, since the couple has expressed their love for each other, they
should be encouraged to enter wedlock.

20. Aya-vyaya:
Income and Expenditure

Principle: Count from the Nakshatra of the bride to that of the groom.
Multiply this number by 5 and divide the product by 7. The reminder is
Vyaya or expenditure. If the counting is again made from the Janma
Nakshatra of the groom and the same calculation is repeated, the reminder
indicates aya or gain or income.

If the aya is greater than vyaya, marriage brings all round prosperity. If this
is reverse, the couple will experience poverty.

21. Rna-Dhana:
Overall marital happiness

Principle 1: Count from Aswini to the Janma Nakshatra of the groom as

well as the bride and total them up. Add to this sum 13. From this total
figure subtract 32. Divide the difference by 5. Check the reminder for the
following results:

X= Reminder [(Groom+Bride+15-32)/5]
1- Acquisition of children
2- Death of one of the couple
3- Prolonged illness
4- Prosperity
5- N.A.

If the total after adding 13 does not come to 32, then the counting should be
made from Janma Nakshatra to Aswini.

Principle 2: Count from the Janma Nakshatra of the couple to Aswini. Add
the two figures and deduct the sum by 5. Check the reminder for the
following results:

1- Prosperity
2- General progress
3- Calamities
4- Acquisition of wealth
5- Disasters

Principle 3: If the Janma Nakshatras of the groom and the bride fall in the
first group namely Ardra, Hasta, Purva-Ashadha, Uttara-Ashadha, there will
be great progress. If they fall in the 2nd group namely, Krttika, Rohini,
Mrgashira, Magha, Purva-Phalguni, Uttara-Phalguni, Anuradha, Jyestha,
Moola, Dhanistha,, Shatabhisaj, Purva-Bhadrapada, prosperity shall follow
immediately after marriage. However, if they fall in the 3rd group- Aswini,
Bharani, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Uttarashadha, Sravana and Revati,
expenditure and debts shall follow the marriage.

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 Upapada Matching
Upapada is the arudha of the 12th house in any horoscope. This is computed
by counting as many houses from the 12th lord as the lord gained from the
12th house. If the upapada falls in the 12th or the 6th house, then count
1oth from the sign again to arrive at the final upapada.

Upapada tells a lot about the spouse, one who is committed to follow you for
the whole lifetime or at least for the duration of the marriage. The various
results related to upapada can be studied from jyotish classics such as Brhat
Parashara Hora Shastra or Upadesha Sutras of maharishi Jaimini. The
matching of Upapada is very crucial as this shows, how the images of the
partners are related to each other and hence has a strong say on the marital
affairs and harmony. The matching criteria for upapada is given below-

1. The Lagna of the bride should be in trine or 7th from the Upapada or in
the paka upapada and vice versa.

2. The Upapada and AL should be placed in Kendra or Trine or 3/11 to each

other. Otherwise, this shows lack of harmony in the relationship.

3. The 2nd of Upapada rules the longevity of the marriage. If the 2nd house
or the lord is afflicted by malefics such as nodes, then the marriage can be
in serious troubles. This is also true if the lord is debilitated and aspected by
malefics.

4. The remedy of all marriage troubles is to fast on the day ruled by the
Upapada lord.

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Marriage date
1. Marriage should normally occur in an odd year of the male and even year
of the female. Otherwise this forebodes troubles.

2. Marriage should happen when Jupiter aspects or transits the 2nd from
Upapada.

Finding the marriage date using dasas such as Vimshottari, Narayana,

Naisargika dasa etc and through transits would be given in another article.

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Special Considerations
Exceptions the Kuta matching
 The following are the salvaging factors, if present; one can ignore certain
incompatibilities in the Kuta.
1. The absence of Stree-Deerga may be ignored if Rasi Kuta and Graha
Maitri are present.
2. If the Rasi of the girl is odd, the 6th and 8th Rasis there from are friendly.
If the Rasi of the girl is even the 2nd and 12th there from become friendly.
The evil due to the birth of the bride in a Rakshasa gana star may be ignored
if Janma Rasi being 2nd and 12th, 9th and 5th or 6th and 8th, the lords of
the Rasis are the same or are mutual friends.
3. Though Graha Maitri is by far the most important, it need not be
considered if the couple has their Janma Rasis disposed in one and seven
from each other.
4. Rajju Kuta need not be considered in case Graha Maitri, Rasi, Dina and
Mahendra Kutas are present.
5. The evil due to Nadi Kuta can be ignored subject to the following
conditions: -
6. The Rasi and Rajju Kuta prevail
7. The same planet is lord of the Janma Rasis of both the mate and the
female
8. The lords of the Janma Rasis of the couple are friends

Common Janma Rasis and Nakshatras

In many cases, the Janma Rasis of the Janma Nakshatras of the bride and
bridegroom would be the same. Special attention is paid by astrological
writers to such exceptions and we shall throw some light on them for the
edification of our readers.

Common Janma Rasi:

Views differ as regards the results accruing from the Janma Rasis being
common. According to Narada, common Janma Rasi would be conducive to
the couple provided they are born in different constellations. Garga opines
that under the above circumstance, the asterism of the boy should precede
that of the girl if the marriage is to prove happy. Incase the reverse holds
good (Stree-purva). i. e., the constellation of the girl proceeds that of the
boy, the alliance should be rejected. This view is supported by other sages,
viz., Brihaspati and Bhrigu. In fact, the author of Muhurtha tattva goes to
the extent of saying that in cases of common Janma Rasi, provided the
man's constellation is preceding the girl's, the Kutas or adaptability need not
be applied at all.

Common Janma Nakshatra:

This is a further extension of the principle of common Janma Rasi. The
Janma Nakshatras of the bride and bridegroom, being one and the same, are
approved in case of Rohini, Aridra, Makha, Hasta, Visakha, Sravana.
Uttarabhadra and Revati. The effect would be ordinary if the common Janma
Nakshatras are Aswini, Krittika, Mrigasira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Pubba.
Uttara. Chitta, Anuradha, Poorvashadha and Uttarashadha, Bharani, Aslesha.
Common Janma Nakshatras is not recommended if the Nakshatras happens
to be Swati, Jyeshta, Moola, Dhanishta, Satabhisha and Poorvabhadra .

Here again certain ancient authors hold that even though the Janma
Nakshatras are same, the evil becomes nullified if the Padas are different. If
the Janma Nakshatra belongs to two signs (e.g., Krittika) the Pada of the
bride should relate to the preceding sign. For example, if Krittika is the
common Janma Nakshatra, the bride should have her Janma Rasi in Mesha
and the bridegroom in Vrishabha. If, however, the common Janma
Nakshatra belongs to two signs equally (e.g., Mrigasira, Chitta, etc.) the sign
for the first two quarters should be that of the bridegroom.

The couple should not have the same Janma Rasi, same Janma Nakshatra
and Pada. However, in regard to Satabhisha, Hasta, Swati. Aswini, Krittika,
Poorvashadha, Mrigasira and Makha, the evil given rise to by virtue of
common Janma Rasi, Nakshatra and Pada gets cancelled if the couple are
born in the first quarter.

Destructive Constellations
Certain parts of Moola, Astesha, Jyeshta and Visakha are destructive
constellations
Moola (first quarter) for husband's father
Aslesha (first quarter) for husband's mother
Jyeshta (first quarter) for girl's husband's elder brother
Visakha (last quarter) for husband's younger brother.

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The Kuja Dosha

A person suffering with Kuja Dosa is vulnerable to physical abuse from the
partner. However, the dosha is counteracted by the conjunction of Mars with
Jupiter or Mars with the Moon; or by the presence of Jupiter or Venus in the
ascendant.

BV Raman
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The position of Venus and Mars is very important in judging marital relations. Mars whose
element is fire rules marriage. Where he is badly situated or associated in the horoscope of
a male or female, it follows that the sacerdotal fire gets extinguished soon. Such
unfavorable situation goes under the name of Kuja Dosha.
 It must be noted that in determining marriage adaptability between two parties, there are
several elements of much more importance than Kuja Dosha. And the evil influence accruing
from the bad position of Mars is only one of the several elements.

It is unfortunate that throughout South India especially in the Tamil areas, much is made of
the so-called Kuja Dosham and this bugbear has been the means of destroying the
happiness of many families by preventing marriages otherwise very eligible and anxiously
wished for. So far as our humble experience goes it is only in the Kerala Sastra that
mention is made of Kuja Dosha. The stanza runs thus: Dhana vyayecha pathale jamitre
chashtame kuja; Strinam bharthru vinasamcha bharthunam strivinasanam. This means: -
"If Mars is in the 2nd, 12th, 4th, 7th and 8th houses in the horoscope of the female, the
death of the husband will occur; similar situation in the husband's horoscope causes the
death of wife."

The Lagna represents body, the Moon, mind and Venus, sexual relations. Therefore, the
houses have to be reckoned with reference to all the three, viz., Lagna, Moon and Venus.
The dosha (evil) is considered weak when it exists from Lagna, a little stronger from the
Moon and still more powerful from Venus.

The second house signifies family; the twelfth represents comforts and pleasures of bed.
The fourth rules sukha or happiness. The seventh indicates husband and eighth represents
longevity of the wife or husband. Hence the position of Mars in these houses is supposed to
produce this peculiar dosha or evil. If Kuja Dosha obtains in the horoscopes of both the
bride and bridegroom, the dosha gets cancelled. There are, of course, many good
combinations which assure marital felicity and much importance need not be given to Kuja
Dosha.

Granting that Kuja Dosha is a factor whose occurrence should not be ignored, there are
antidotes which are not generally known to the rank and file of Hindu astrologers. If Mars is
placed in the signs mentioned below corresponding to different houses, there shall not be
any dosa:

2nd - Gemini and Virgo

12th - Taurus and Libra
4th - Aries and Scorpio
7th - Capricorn and Cancer
8th - Sagittarius and Pisces.

In Aquarius and Leo, Mars produces no dosha whatsoever.

The dosha is counteracted by the conjunction of Mars and Jupiter or Mars and the Moon; or
by the presence of Jupiter or Venus in the ascendant.

______________________________________

Fixing the Marriage Muhurtha

The lunar months of Magha, Phalguna, Vaisakha and Jyeshta are good.
Kartika and Margasira are ordinary. The rest are not auspicious. Some sages
opine that marriages can be celebrated in Pushya and Chaitra provided the
Sun is in Capricorn and Aries respectively.
 The following lunar days, viz., from the 11th day (dark half) to New Moon,
Riktha Thithis, 8th, 12th and 6th should be rejected. The best lunar days are
the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th (of the bright half).

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are the best. Sunday and
Saturday are middling. And Tuesday should be invariably rejected.

The best asterisms are Rohini, Mrigasira, Makha, Uttara, Hasta, Swati,
Anuradha, Moola, Uttarashadha, Uttarabhadra and Revati. The first quarter
of Makha and Moola and the last quarter of Revati are inauspicious and they
should be rejected. Constellations not mentioned here are unsuitable and
they should be avoided.

The following yogas should be rejected: Vyatipata, Dhruva, Mrityu, Ganda,

Vajra, Soola, Vishkambha, Atiganda, Vyaghata and Parigha.

Vishtikarana must invariably be discarded.

Among the zodiacal signs Gemini, Virgo and Libra are the best. Taurus,
Cancer, Leo, Sagittarius and Aquarius are middling. The rest are
inauspicious.

Elements of Muhurtha Chart:

In the election of a Muhurtha for marriage, as many of the 21 dosha are
possible and should be avoided. The most important considerations however
are
(1) The 7th house must be unoccupied by any planet
(2) Mars should not be in the 8th
(3) Venus should not be in the 6th
(4) Lagna should not be hemmed in between malefics
(5) Malefics should not occupy Lagna
(6) The Moon in the election chart should not conjoin any planet

Apart from the above, the usual Tarabala, Panchaka. etc., should be looked
into. The calculation of Panchaka and Tarabala would be given in another
article.

Jupiter, Mercury or Venus in Lagna, malefics in the 3rd or 11th, would

constitute a formidable force in rendering the Lagna strong. The following
are some of the special combinations which are supposed to fortify the
marriage election chart:

1. Jupiter in the ascendant, Venus in the 8th and the Sun in the 11th -
 Mahendra Yoga.
2. Venus in Lagna, Jupiter in the 10th and the Sun and Mercury in the 11th-
Vishnu Priya Yoga.
3. Venus in the 2nd, Jupiter in the 12th, the Sun in the 8th and Saturn in the
6th - Sreenatha Yoga.
4. Venus in Lagna, Jupiter in the 4th, Mercury in the 2nd and Saturn in the
11th - Samudra Yoga.
5. Mercury, Jupiter and Venus in Lagna - Vijaya Yoga.
6. Venus and Jupiter in Lagna elevated or otherwise strong - Jaya Yoga.
7. Saturn in the 3rd, Jupiter in the 6th, the Sun in the 10th and Mars in the
11th - Pushya Yoga.
8. Mars in the 3rd, Saturn in the 6th, Venus in the 9th, Jupiter in the 12th -
Maharshi Yoga.
9. Venus in Lagna, Jupiter in the 11th - Ardhama Yoga.

References:
1. Prasna Marga
2. Muhurtha- BV Raman

Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 11:23 AM

36 comments:

dewavrat buit said...

Dear Sarjit,

Excellent post. The articel is very informative. Congrats once again.

Yours

Dewavrat Buit

Thursday, October 07, 2004 8:56:00 AM

Sarajit Poddar said...

Dear Dewavrat,

Thank you very much for the appreciation. I feel encouraged with such
comments from a knowledgeable person like you.
 Regards
Sarajit

Thursday, October 07, 2004 10:02:00 AM

Anonymous said...

Dear Sarajit,

This is the most comprehensively written artilce on marriage maching,

I have ever found on internet. Simply the best.

M.Imran

Saturday, October 09, 2004 5:56:00 AM

Sarajit Poddar said...

Dear M.Imran,

Thank you very much for the encouraging words. I shall do my best to
put more such articles on the net for the benefit of the Jyotishas.

Best regards
Sarajit

Sunday, October 10, 2004 10:31:00 AM

Anonymous said...

Dear Sarajit,

Your article on marital compatibility is the best I have ever seen

anywhere on the net and it came as a divine help for me during the
time when I am looking forward to marry in near future.

I have few questions regarding the same and will be glad if you can
answer those for me.

1. I am born in Cancer rasi and Pushya Nakshatra and I am looking

forward to marry a girl with Gemini rasi and Mrigsira Nakshatra. This
combination suffers from rasi and nadi dosas, so does that mean
people with this combination can never be happily married ? Birth
details for your reference are
Boy:27/7/76,6:25am,India(76e46,30n44),Gal:15/12/78,5:20am,India
(81e26,21n13).

2. We live in the world of maya so can Upapada matching take

importance over guna matching ?

3. Are there any remedial measures to even out the dosas in marital
compatibility ?

4. How about longevity aspect in the overall compatibility ?

Thanks,
Sameer

Monday, October 25, 2004 7:17:00 PM

Anonymous said...

Namaste Sarajit,

Your blog is a lovely place to hangout and learn the divine knowledge
of Jyotish.

Thank you for posting frequently and sharing your knowledge with us.

May Sri Vishnu bless you,

Reema.

Tuesday, November 02, 2004 11:40:00 PM

Anonymous said...

Sir,
i am in deep mental trouble. My girlfriend and me have the same
rasi(kanya) and same nakshatra(hasta).my gotra is baschasha & her is
kashayapa.
now can we both marry or it is forbidden? i am hearing that my-to-be-
mom-in-law is beginning to hint of separating.
kindly advise me at sandip.k.p@gmail.com

i would be highly obliged for life if u could advise at this critical

juncture of life
regards
sandip
 Monday, November 08, 2004 6:31:00 AM

Anonymous said...

Hello,
I think its a wonderful article that you have posted here.
I had a question though.
In the section: Common Janma Rasi, youhave mentioned that if the
constellation of the boy preceedes the girls then its all right. WHich
constellation are you referring to and how do we know if its preceeding
or not?

Also, you mentioned there are three ways of analyzing gana kuta. But
given just oone table. How does one know the different nakshatras -
janma, lagna and the third one.

Would appreciate if you could let me know.

Thanks

Monday, November 08, 2004 10:12:00 AM

Anonymous said...

dear Mr Sarajit,
your painstaking sincere efforts to compile from the renouned work of
our great sages is really commendable one. this type of articles will
enhance our value system, our rich heritage and put an end to the
empty talk of those who claims the scientific temperment and with half
baked knowledge.my hearty congrats!
RS.Ravi

Monday, April 11, 2005 2:44:00 PM

Preethi said...

Sir,
Your post is quite comprehensive and helpful.But it has left me rather
depressed because I have mars in the 7th house in the sign of Aries
itself and the 8th house is occupied by Kethu. Is this considered as a
Dosha ? Is there no remedy for this and what sort of a horoscoope
would be compatible for me ?? My star is swati and lagna is also
libra.Will it be difficult for me to get married... Please Please Pls kindly
clarify my doubt....
 Regards,
Preethi

Monday, April 11, 2005 7:02:00 PM

Amala Gaura das said...

Sarajit,
This is a wonderful writing on this important subject. You have really
distilled the essential teachings. Thank you so much. It is a very much
needed thing.

I have one question. Upapada Lagna does not have a point scale. How
do we factor in non-matching upapada lagna since there are no points.
Did the ancients reject such a match outright?

I am also seeing for the first time that the paka upapada can be
considered for a positive match. This means that the house which
contains the lord of one native's upapada can be matched against the
lagna of the other native in trines and sevenths?

I request some more clarity in this matter. You mention about the
place for compromise, so is there any place for compromise with
upapada matching?

Thanks,
Amala gaura das

Monday, July 18, 2005 10:33:00 PM

Sarajit Poddar said...

Dear Amala Gaura Das,

Thank you very much for the appreciation. What I have given for the
upapada is taught by the tradition of Sri Jagannath Center, to which I
belong.

In my understanding, the matching of upapada lagna shows kind of

divine will for a couple to come together and get involved in marriage.
So far, I have not found a horoscope where this rule has not worked.
So it is more that finding the right match, which is better shown by the
Kutas which are used for matching. It shows which persons shall
exactly be involved in the marriage.
 About the Paka Upapada, the Trines are not seen therefrom for the
Lagna of the spouse. It is just one of the place, where the Lagna of the
spouse must be present along with the trines and the 7th from the
Upapada Lagna.

In case, you find in the horoscopes of a married couple, this matching

doesnot work, just check if you are looking at the right upapada. The
upapada changes for each subsequent marriage to the 8th house from
its previous place. The definition of marriage for this purpose is a
person falling into a relationship with the intention of marriage and
continue it till at least one solar year.

Regards

Monday, July 18, 2005 11:58:00 PM

Ganesh Lohia said...

Dear Sarjitji,

I am humbled by the depth of knowledge that you have put up on

Marriage Compatibility. While, I have myself had little knowledge
about this subject, the article that I came across today is by all means
the most exhaustive and best.

To be frank, I am part of a developing team having a successful

astrology portal (www.astrogyan.com. While, our project has a
detailed matching compatibility analysis (free for all), it still is not
close enough to what you have presented.

Our best wishes to you in your desire to go deeper in this subject.

Hope we shall continue to benefit from such great articles in future
too. Thanks again for your research.

The above opinions are my personal ones and do not constitute the
same from my company.

Yours
Ganesh Lohia

Sunday, September 11, 2005 12:53:00 PM

Anonymous said...
Lovely site over here...Needed to know if Graha maitri points have any
special significance for brahmins.Can low points in this kuta be ignored
by any chance?
Awaiting an answer
Thanks Buddy

Friday, February 24, 2006 11:30:00 PM

Vikas said...

hi there,
Could you give me in whih cases can the graha maitri points can be
ignored Please do reply
Thanks buddy,

Sunday, March 05, 2006 6:03:00 PM

Vikas said...

Respected Sir,
You have said "Though Graha Maitri is by far the most important, it
need not be considered if the couple has their Janma Rasis disposed in
one and seven from each other."Could you explain in detail.Like what
exactly does Janma rashi disposed in one and seven from each other
mean???/
Awaiting a reply,
Thanks

Sunday, March 05, 2006 6:17:00 PM

Anonymous said...

very good site...but mars dosha is cancelled if it is in its own house or

in exalted house..so please write about that too...since many of your
readers are worried...those who want more can read"marriage-
matching'astrologically by T.M.Rao (pustak mahal) or better go to
astrogyan.com and match it free....last but not the least..if you love
someone not even god's and separate you......

Monday, March 20, 2006 7:14:00 PM

Anonymous said...
In order to lead a happy married life, a couple need not pass all/most
of the 'vedic-matching' tests. I am talking from personal experience
here. If you matched my husband's and my charts, you probably
would say 'they suck' according to vedic matching techniques. We tied
the matrimonial knot 6 yreas ago, knowing very well that our
horoscopes didn't match. And NO, it was not a love marriage and
although we have our differences, we are loving being married to each
other. Being practical and seeking reasonable expectations from an
arranged marriage has been our marriage saviour. Yes, we have not
had children yet and if we can't have any for another 3 years, we both
would gladly love to adopt a couple of kids from any orphanage. I
would say, more than anything, a loving heart and a broad mindset is
key for any relationship to work.

Sanjana

Saturday, March 25, 2006 8:39:00 PM

koolkarmaguy said...

Sir,

Its a nice comprehensive article covering vital aspects but the thing is i
see a incompatibility in the horoscope of me and my girl friend.She is
dhanista and mine is anuradha...can u tell me..how can i challenge my
dad..who is astrologically so..knowledgeable..
Cozz..we both are brahmins tooo...so..the horoscopes..r tearing us
apart..donnow.. please respond to me
rajesh.nirvana@gmail.com

Thursday, July 13, 2006 5:34:00 AM

Synchronicity Evangelist said...

This is the widely used traditional method.

Recently I read Hart Defauw and Robert Sovobada's Light on
Relationships that explains some other time tested methods. One of
the methods is of considering four cornerstones: Asc, Sun, Moon, and
Venus. Relationship (3/11, 5/9, 4/10, 2/12, and 6/8) between four
cornerstones of both chart is considered in this method.

Thursday, September 28, 2006 10:08:00 PM

Anonymous said...
 Dear Sarjitji,

It was a pleasure reading your article. This is the first time I read
something on astrology and frankly could not understand the details of
what the article talks about. But yes, your article has given me enough
motivation to read further and understand this science. Thanks for
introducing to this mystical world.

Since I did not understand much, I would request you to help me with
something. I came across your blog and article while researching for
Rashi Maitri. My boyfriend's family believes a lot in horoscope
matching and got ours matched. Unfortunately, our rashi maitri score
is pretty low, only 0.5. Due to this, his parents are objecting to the
marriage. I want to know some solutions to this problem. What can I
do to increase the score or to minimise the effects of such low score?
Can you please help me? The details of me and my boyfriend are:

Girl: 21Oct 1980, 03.30 AM, Hapur (UP)

Boy: 08Oct 1979, 08.17AM, Muzaffarnagar (UP)

I shall be obliged if you can help me come out of this messy situation.
I don't want to loose my love in any condition. Please help me. My
email id is swa_ti2110@rediffmail.com

Thanks and regards

Swati

Thursday, November 02, 2006 2:37:00 AM

Anonymous said...

this astrological superstitious nonsense is what is diluting the essence

of Hinduism as a whole. To base the compatibility and sustainability of
a marriage and family on such unreliable means is poisonous. Marriage
compatibility, buh? Why don't we all just figure out whether or not our
personalities mesh well with one another, instead of relying on such
rubbish.

Monday, January 15, 2007 1:49:00 PM

Anonymous said...

Dear Sarajitji
very informative article on marriage compatibility.Your all articles are
 wonderful and superb.If i want to ask any question or have any
diffculty in understanding, would you be kind enough to reply?

Monday, January 15, 2007 8:58:00 PM

Gautam said...

Dear Sarajitji,

I think you have lots of time to waste and thus displayed your work
here. I have to appreciate you in your efforts to spread misconceptions
and stupidity around. People like you are the cause of the
backwardness we still see around us. I hope you better utilize your
time and dont waste it like this. Do yourself some good by doing some
activity or atleast sit quiet instead of writing nonsense.

Thanks,
Gautam

Tuesday, February 06, 2007 4:43:00 PM

Anonymous said...

i want to ask question about point 20->to calculate income and

expenditure

my nakshatra is mrigshira
and girl's nakshatra is punarvasu

janma rashi is gemini for both

the expenditure is 18
and income is 2

However,the individual horoscope has good dhana yoga.

How would nakshatra act for income and expenditure?Pls comment.

Thursday, July 26, 2007 4:50:00 AM

Ritesh said...
 Hello,
Could you please explain the following:
"Marriage should normally occur in an odd year of the male and even
year of the female. Otherwise this forebodes troubles. "
When you say odd year, should it be 26 years old and 27th running or
27 years old and 28th running.

Thanks,
Ritesh

Thursday, July 26, 2007 4:58:00 AM

Anonymous said...

Dear sarajit,
My star is rohini and my partners
is also rohini,
please let us know if we can
marry or will we face problems in
our marital life. we love each
other so much and do not wish to
part ways, my dob is 19/12/1972
time 13.00 bangalore india.
and her's is the 02/11/1974,
time is 10:10 am. lucknow, UP,
india. Please Mr sarajit, help us
and bless us and pray for us.
warm regards
umesh

Saturday, August 04, 2007 4:34:00 AM

Anonymous said...

Sir, Excellent article. I really appreciate the way you had elborated
several things. Now i am able to uderstand, clear my doubts by
reading the articles posted her.

Thanks a ton sir. Much appreciated

Regards,
Chaitanya Suryadevara

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:35:00 PM

 madhuri said...

This is a dam good article. First time i read this type of Article in detail.
Well explained.

madhuri bata

Thursday, July 03, 2008 2:40:00 PM

Viknesh said...

Dear Sir,

The post is really very very informative and eye opener. Thank you
soo much for the effort and time spend. I look forward for more
valuable posts like these from you.

Viknesh
ksviknesh@gmail.com

Thursday, July 03, 2008 6:51:00 PM

Raghavendra said...

Hello Sir,

Its a nice feeling to read all this stuff. It's informative...though i don't
understand much.I am always confused regarding astrology, but i do
believe in its authenticity, and do feel it is science beyond the
understanding of the modern day scientists and foreigners.

The one that gave me immense satisfaction is the article on Marriage

Compatibility. I am about to get married to the person i love.
According to "Chittanukulya", it is written that principles of astrology
do not apply in case of love marriages. Is that true? Are there any
exeptions? Please enlighten me on this. I am desperately in need of an
answer.

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Tuesday, June 29, 2010 5:31:00 PM

UK Horoscopes said...

Really fantastic your blog. I look forward to future posts.

Falling in love can be fun and adventurous and sometimes love can be
confusing and challenging. Have you ever wondered if your love life is
affected by something greater? Maybe your love life is not controlled
by you at all.

Discover the personality traits of your partner by exploring your

horoscopes embrace them. Use them to add intense passion to your
relationship.

Sunday, July 11, 2010 8:13:00 AM

Anonymous said...

thank u..........nice details...............

Monday, July 19, 2010 7:51:00 PM

Akshaya Venkat said...

Sir,
I am Akshaya
I compared mine and my lovers horoscope,
He Born on : 24/08/1991 - 13:24
Me on : 18/01/1991 - 10:10
When I look at the match according to North indian Tradition, I am
getting 28/36
But while seeing in south indian tradition, it is only 4.5/10
Which on can i trust. is it possible for me to join with my partner?
Both of us are Dhanishtha Nakshatra.
 Please tell me a solution.

With regards,
Akshaya

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 2:39:00 AM

Anonymous said...

Very informative. What are your comments or thoughts if the husband

is chitra and the wife is anuradha?

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 10:39:00 PM

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