Rahu Mahadasha: Effects and Astrological Remedies
In Vedic Hindu Astrology, Rahu is considered one of the most unfavourable or maleficent planets. According to ancient Sanatan Hindu epics, Rahu and Ketu were born during the Samudra Manthan to get Amrit (a Sanskrit word, meaning ‘immortality’ for a drink that if consumed by anyone could make him/her immortal).
When Swarbhanu – a demon, came to know that Devas (Hindu Deities) had assembled at one place to consume the Amrit they obtained by churning the Ocean (Samudra Manthan), he disguised himself as a Sura and sat beside the Devas in the hope of getting it. When he reached the gathering of Devas, Bhagwan Shri Hari Vishnu was distributing Amrit in Mohini Avatar to all the Devas. In the end, he reached Swarbhanu and by the time he could recognise it was the demon Swarbhanu in disguise, a few drops of Amrit had already fallen into his mouth. Realising his mistake as Amrit was not for demons, Shri Vishnu released his Sudarshan Chakra towards Swarbhanu as he was trying to run away and slashed his head even before Amrit could reach Swarbhanu’s throat. The Sudarshan Chakra cut Swarbhanu’s body into two parts; the head became Rahu and the body Ketu.
According to Vedic Hindu Astrology, both Rahu and Ketu are malefic planets, but Rahu is more damaging and malefic than any other planet (Grah). It is believed Rahu carried wicked thoughts in him since birth.
What is Rahu ki Mahadasha?
Rahu ki Mahadasha (or Mahadasha of Rahu) is a period of 18 years when the Planet Rahu has a great influence on an individual’s life. The period of Rahu Dasha or Rahu Mahadasha is not the same for everyone. It emerges on the birth chart of individuals, based on each one’s date of birth. Also, the effect of Rahu varies from person to person, it is not the same for all. If it is positively placed in the horoscope (Kundali) of a person, it may give beneficial results, if it is negatively placed in it, it can create havoc in an individual’s life and for some, it may have a mild effect. Therefore, it is impossible to know if there is a positive or a negative alignment of the planets and the effect of Rahu Mahadasha without studying an individual’s birth chart.
People affected by the negative effects of Rahu perform puja to get rid of distress and disharmony in life and find a new way to a happy and successful life. Individuals affected can also perform Rahu Graha Japa under the guidance of a professional pandit to get relief from the harmful effects of Rahu.
Here are some common effects of Rahu Mahadasha to get an idea of how it impacts an individual’s life.
Rahu Dasha Effects When Present in Different Houses
When Rahu is placed in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th and 10th houses with either the Sun or Venus ascendant sign (lagna rashi), it can be extremely favourable for the individual as it brings a lot of fame and fortune to the individual. Also, if the Rahu aligns with the individual’s Rashi, the effects are even more favourable.
However, one can see the ill effects of Rahu, when it aligns with the Sun, Saturn and Mars, and is positioned in either Scorpio or Sagittarius. A maleficent Rahu is very harmful to both the health and the wealth of an individual.
Rahu Mahadasha Effects on Marital Life
According to Vedic Astrology, individuals with Rahu Mahadasha in their Kundali may face difficulties in marital life, which may end in divorce within 18 years. Rahu dasha occurs when Rahu is positioned in the 7th house of an individual’s horoscope. There is no delay in marriage due to the presence of Rahu Dasha in a person’s birth chart, but couples may have misunderstandings and conflicts between themselves and that may cause divorce.
Rahu Mahadasha Ketu Antardasha
When Ketu Dasha occurs in Rahu Mahadasha in an individual’s horoscope, it is called Rahu Mahadasha Ketu Antardasha or Ketu Antardasha in Rahu Mahadasha. During this Dasha, a person may have to struggle a lot and go through a distressed period. He/she may meet with an accident or may suffer from health issues. When a person has the presence of Ketu Antardasha in Rahu Mahadasha, he/she may have to experience an unhappy life. They may be separated from siblings, get divorced, and may incur a loss of health and wealth. Rahu Mahadasha stays for a long period of 18 years and Ketu Antardasha in Rahu Mahadasha stays for one year and eighty days only. During Ketu Antardasha, a person may have to suffer more when it is conjunct with Saturn (Shani Dev) and Mars (Mangal). This period in conjunction with Saturn and Mars is also Rahu Mahadasha worst years.
You can bring the ill effects of this Rahu Mahadasha mein Ketu ki Antardasha down by doing Rahu and Ketu Japa regularly. It will bring positive effects in a person’s life only when it combines with Gemini (Mithun) and Scorpio (Vrishchik).
Positive Effects of Rahu Mahadasha
Here are some positive effects of Rahu Mahadasha for those who have Rahu positively placed in their horoscope.
- The individual is blessed with a life partner and children.
- Purchase of homes, new properties, new vehicles, and other materials of luxury and comfort.
- Elevation or promotion in professional and social status.
- When Rahu is sitting with Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Capricorn and Aquarius, the individual will enjoy a very comfortable and luxurious life. He/she will have significant wealth gains, a blessed married life, foreign tours, and an overall comfortable lifestyle.
Negative Effects of Rahu Mahadasha
Rahu Mahadasha usually brings bad luck to individuals who have Rahu negatively positioned in their horoscope.
- Individuals easily get attracted to pessimism.
- They are influenced by the dark world and find negative things more appealing.
- Individuals afflicted by Rahu Mahadasha are unable to distinguish between the good and the bad.
- These individuals are fickle-minded and incur financial losses and debt immersion.
- They change their profession frequently to stay relevant.
- Mental health is badly affected.
- Afflicted by physical ailments like asthma, urinary diseases and venereal diseases.
- Continuous poor health for spouses and children.
- The person might turn unruly and rebellious.
Rahu Mahadasha Remedies
Vedic astrology prescribes some common Rahu Mahadasha remedies to remove the ill effects of this Dasha.
- Worship of Kala Devi is very beneficial for those who are affected.
- Worship Hanuman ji to balance the flow of energy.
- Feeding food to stray dogs, sugar to ants and eggs to snakes can be beneficial.
- Avoid feeding milk to snakes during this period.
- Donate food, Urad dal and sesame (til) seeds to the deprived section of the society.
- Wearing a dark blue dress can nullify the effects of Mahadasha.
- Chanting the Rahu mantra all through the day and chanting it frequently is beneficial.
- Wearing a Gomed gemstone after consulting astrologers can protect you from its unfavourable effects.
- Keeping peacock feathers at home can minimise the effects of Rahu Mahadasha.
- Take Urad dal, Gomed stone, Mishri and silver strands wrap them in a piece of white cloth and bury this small bag in the doorway to get rid of the ill effects of Rahu.
- Above all, always engage yourself in good activities, keep yourself busy in different roles, meditate regularly, socialise with people and do not allow negative thoughts to take you in their grip.
Make sure you consult a professional astrologer before following any remedies. A professional astrologer will be able to guide you in the right direction. Also, do keep in mind that by performing good deeds you can nullify the negative and malefic effects of any planet in your life and can even generate good karma for yourself. Therefore, stay positive to overcome problems and difficulties in your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Rahu ki Mahadasha?
A: Mahadasha of Rahu is called Rahu ki Mahadasha in Hindi.
Q: What are Rahu Mahadasha worst years?
A: During Ketu Antardasha of Rahu Mahadasha, when it combines with Saturn (Shani Dev) and Mars (Mangal), this period of conjunction with Saturn and Mars is the Rahu Mahadasha worst years.
Q: What is Ketu ki Mahadasha?
A: Ketu ki Mahadasha means Mahadasha of Ketu that occurs in an individual’s horoscope when the Ketu is in transit in one of his/her houses. Ketu Mahadasha stays for 7 years.
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