Sanskrit verses with English translation from Prithuyasas. Read the full classical treatise on AstroFusion Learning.
विंशोत्तरी दशा मुख्या नक्षत्राद् ग्रहसङ्क्रमात्। स्वस्वामिस्थितिभिर्नीता फलं दिशति सुव्रता॥
viṁśottarī daśā mukhyā nakṣatrād graha-saṅkramāt | sva-svāmi-sthitibhir nītā phalaṁ diśati suvratā ||
Vimshottari is the foremost dasha, proceeding from the natal nakshatra and planetary transition; led by the placements of its lords, it reveals results.
Vimshottari Dasha Periods 25.2 : Early rising planets in Dasa order ॥
horasara adhyaya 25 sloka 2
When strength and house position are equal, the planet that rises earliest (has risen first) gets priority in the Dasa sequence. Rising order determines final Dasa commencement.
Vimshottari Dasha Periods 25.3 : Sun's presence strengthens Dasa effects ॥
horasara adhyaya 25 sloka 3
When Sun is in strong positions (exaltation, own sign, angular houses), it gives vitality and energizes the Dasa effects. Solar strength enhances overall Dasa outcomes.
Vimshottari Dasha Periods 25.4 : Moon's presence restores Dasa effects ॥
horasara adhyaya 25 sloka 4
When Moon is in strong positions (exaltation, own sign, angular houses), it restores and enhances the effectiveness of Dasa outcomes. Lunar strength improves Dasa results.
Vimshottari Dasha Periods 25.5 : Sun as Dasa Lord with planetary conjunctions ॥
horasara adhyaya 25 sloka 5
When Sun is the Dasa Lord and conjunct with another planet, that planet will possess half of the Dasa as Antardasa Lord. Planetary conjunctions with Sun determine co-rulership in Moola Dasa scheme.
Vimshottari Dasha Periods 25.6 : Moon as Dasa Lord with planetary conjunctions ॥
horasara adhyaya 25 sloka 6
When Moon is the Dasa Lord and conjunct with another planet, that planet will possess half of the Dasa as Antardasa Lord. Planetary conjunctions with Moon determine co-rulership in Moola Dasa scheme.
Vimshottari Dasha Periods 25.7 : Mars as Dasa Lord with planetary conjunctions ॥
horasara adhyaya 25 sloka 7
When Mars is the Dasa Lord and conjunct with another planet, that planet will possess half of the Dasa as Antardasa Lord. Planetary conjunctions with Mars determine co-rulership in Moola Dasa scheme.
Vimshottari Dasha Periods 25.8 : Mercury as Dasa Lord with planetary conjunctions ॥
horasara adhyaya 25 sloka 8
When Mercury is the Dasa Lord and conjunct with another planet, that planet will possess half of the Dasa as Antardasa Lord. Planetary conjunctions with Mercury determine co-rulership in Moola Dasa scheme.
Vimshottari Dasha Periods 25.9 : Jupiter as Dasa Lord with planetary conjunctions ॥
horasara adhyaya 25 sloka 9
When Jupiter is the Dasa Lord and conjunct with another planet, that planet will possess half of the Dasa as Antardasa Lord. Planetary conjunctions with Jupiter determine co-rulership in Moola Dasa scheme.
Vimshottari Dasha Periods 25.10 : Venus as Dasa Lord with planetary conjunctions ॥
horasara adhyaya 25 sloka 10
When Venus is the Dasa Lord and conjunct with another planet, that planet will possess half of the Dasa as Antardasa Lord. Planetary conjunctions with Venus determine co-rulership in Moola Dasa scheme.
Vimshottari Dasha Periods 25.11 : Saturn as Dasa Lord with planetary conjunctions ॥
horasara adhyaya 25 sloka 11
When Saturn is the Dasa Lord and conjunct with another planet, that planet will possess half of the Dasa as Antardasa Lord. Planetary conjunctions with Saturn determine co-rulership in Moola Dasa scheme.
Vimshottari Dasha Periods 25.12 : Planets in 5th or 9th from each other ॥
horasara adhyaya 25 sloka 12
When planets are in 5th or 9th houses from each other, the planet in trine position will enjoy one third of the other's Dasa as Antardasa Lord. Trine relationships determine Antardasa distribution in Moola Dasa.
Vimshottari Dasha Periods 25.13 : Planets in 7th from each other ॥
horasara adhyaya 25 sloka 13
When planets are in 7th houses from each other, the planet in 7th position will have one seventh of the other's Dasa as Antardasa Lord. 7th house relationships determine Antardasa portions in Moola Dasa scheme.
Vimshottari Dasha Periods 25.14 : Planets in 4th or 8th from each other ॥
horasara adhyaya 25 sloka 14
When planets are in 4th or 8th houses from each other, the planet in 4th/8th position will get one fourth of the other's Dasa as Antardasa Lord. 4th and 8th house relationships determine Antardasa distribution.
Vimshottari Dasha Periods 25.15 : Planets in 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 10th, 11th, or 12th from each other ॥
horasara adhyaya 25 sloka 15
When planets are in 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 10th, 11th, or 12th houses from each other, no sub-period (Antardasa) is given to the planet in these positions. These house relationships do not qualify for Antardasa rulership in Moola Dasa scheme.