Kalachakra Dasa is computed across Savya (clockwise) and Apasavya (counter-clockwise) cycles based on padas of the nakshatras; for Ashwini and consecutive stars, groups of three nakshatras proceed in their respective forward and reverse courses.
Verse 2 — Triads of Stars and Rashi Lord Years
एवं भूयाच्चापसव्यं च सव्यं
भानि त्रीणि त्रीणि विद्यात्क्रमेण ।
तद्राशीशप्रोक्तवर्षैर्दशास्य
देवं प्राहुः कालचक्रे महान्तः ॥ २॥
Thus in alternate triplets of nakshatras the savya and apasavya order should be known by the wise; the great sages declare that the dasha years of each rashi correspond to the years allotted to its presiding planetary lord.
Verse 3 — Sun and Planetary Year Allocations (Cipher Verse)
The mnemonic numbers manu, para, etc., denote the span of years allocated to the Sun and remaining planets respectively, which become the causes of attaining auspicious and inauspicious fruits.
Verse 4 — Formulaic Padas and Syllables for Kalachakra Periods
In computing the dashas and sub-periods of Kalachakra, I shall expound the formulas born of the padas of Ashwini and other asterisms, using nine syllables corresponding to the rashi lords and maximum lifespan.
Verse 5 — Mnemonic Verse for Savya Asterism Groups (Part 1)
pauraṃ gāvo mita sandigdhaṃ
nakṣatrenduḥ sa tu bhūśūlam |
rūpetrakṣannidhayoraṅge
vāṇī casthaṃ dadhi nakṣatram || 5||
The mnemonic phrases pauram, gaavo, mita, sandigdham, and subsequent word-ciphers represent the sequence of zodiacal signs for the padas of the designated constellations.
Verse 6 — Mnemonic Verse for Savya Asterism Groups (Part 2)
The cryptic phrases daasatvesho, gauriputram, kshannidhikaaro, and others delineate the successive rashi dashas governed by Mars, Jupiter, and other lords in the wheel.
Verse 7 — Application of Savya and Apasavya Formulas to Stars
These formulas apply to the pairs of constellations Ashwini and Bharani in reverse order for Krittika and other apasavya groups; in savya constellations the direct formulas of the Moon and Rudra are applied.
Verse 8 — Mnemonic Formulas for Apasavya Triads (Part 1)
The word-ciphers dhenuh, kshetre, purago, shambhuh, and associated cryptic terms convey the exact sequence of signs and life-years for the counter-clockwise group of constellations.
Verse 9 — Mnemonic Formulas for Apasavya Triads (Part 2)
The cryptic designations trakshanidhi, da, sucishambho, and related terms describe the concluding sign transitions and longevity measures in the apasavya cycle.
Verse 10 — Proportional Balance of First Dasha from Asterism Pada
The ghatikas of the natal nakshatra pada yet to elapse yield the balance of the first dasha in proportion to the total years of its planetary lord; subsequent periods proceed according to the padas described.
Verse 11 — Navamsha Distribution Across Constellation Padas
Beginning from the first quarter of Ashwini, the distribution of navamshas and signs is determined through the cycles of zodiacal signs for both savya and apasavya reckoning.
Verse 12 — Special Jumps Across Junction Signs (Deha and Jiva Transitions)
In traversing the sequence of formulas across the junction of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, special directional leaps (muka-gati, simhavalokana, and manduka-gati) occur between the Deha and Jiva rashis.
Verse 13 — Sub-Periods (Apahara) Derived Proportionally from Syllable Years
Multiplying the years assigned to each syllable in the formula by the dasha years and dividing by the maximum lifespan of the cycle, the exact duration of each sub-period (apahara) is computed.
Verse 14 — Span of Longevity Defined by Formula Totals
The total sum of years indicated across the syllables of each mnemonic formula designates the maximum longevity granted under that specific nakshatra pada pathway.
Verse 15 — Alternative Nakshatra Dashas: Utpanna, Adhana, and Kshema
उत्पन्न आधान आउर क्षेम महादशा
महादशासु यत्फलं प्रकीर्तितं मया पुरा ।
तदेव योजयेद् बुधो दशासु चैवमादिषु ॥ १५॥
The alternative dasha systems springing from the birth star—namely Utpanna, Adhana, and Kshema dashas—are reckoned from specific designated constellations relative to the natal Moon.
Verse 16 — Positions of Utpanna, Adhana, and Mitra Asterisms
The fifth asterism from the birth star is designated the Utpanna constellation; the eighth is known as Adhana; and other related nodal constellations form the basis of their respective planetary periods.
Verse 17 — Planetary Longevity Contributions in Pindayu Reckoning
The numerical measures one, two, nine, twenty, eighteen, and fifty represent the sequential multipliers used in deriving the base years contributed by the planets in mathematical longevity calculations.
Verse 18 — Conversion of Planetary Degrees to Longevity Minutes
Converting the longitude of each planet into minutes and dividing by the standard divisors, the remaining quotient represents the net longevity minutes (ayushkala) conferred by that celestial body.
Verse 19 — Reductions for Malefics and Planetary Debilitation
Deductions of half, one-third, and one-sixth of the allotted longevity occur when malefics reside in debilitation or adverse houses, while benefics mitigate these losses proportionally.
Verse 20 — Precepts on Longevity Synthesis and Subtle Discretion
This instructional guidance on longevity determination is superior and revered; nevertheless the wise astrologer must exercise discriminating judgment taking all conflicting factors into account.
Verse 21 — Katapayadi Numerals for Solar Longevity Years
The coded words dheyah, shurah, shake, shriyam, smaye, and associated letters starting from the Sun denote the full longevity years allotted across the planetary hierarchy.
Verse 22 — Lagna Dasha and Navamsha Span in Pindayu Scheme
In the Pindayu method, when the ascendant or its navamsha is powerfully placed, the Lagna Dasha provides years equal to the navamshas traversed by the rising sign.
Verse 23 — Longevity Adjustments for Debilitation and Exaltation
When a planet is situated in its sign of debilitation, half of its longevity contribution is deducted; when placed in its sign of exaltation, its full declared period is conferred intact.
Verse 24 — Eminence of Pindayu Longevity Determination
The preceptors declare Pindayu to be the foremost and principal longevity system; it should be calculated with precision from planetary positions adjusted for retrogradation and dignity.
Verse 25 — Jeevasharma Alternative Opinion on Longevity Shares
According to the doctrine of Acharya Jeevasharma, each planet from the Sun onwards contributes an individual fractional share of the maximum lifespan, and standard reductions apply to the Lagna dasha here as well.
Verse 26 — The Vedic Hundred-Year Span of Human Longevity
Other authorities assert human lifespan to be one hundred and twenty years, or equal to three revolutions of Saturn, or seeing a thousand full Moons; but as declared in the Vedas, we proclaim one hundred autumns (years) to be the standard maximum lifespan.
Verse 27 — Order of Longevity Dashas from Strongest Centre
Among the Lagna, the Sun, and the Moon, the dasha begins first from the one endowed with greatest strength; then follow the dashas of the planets in angular houses (kendras) and succeedents (panapharas) ranked by potency.
Verse 28 — Amshayu from Lagna, Pindayu from Sun, Naisargikayu from Moon
Amshayu should be derived when the Lagna is paramount in strength; Pindayu is determined from the Solar potency; Naisargika longevity is evaluated through Lunar power; we declare the synthesis when all three possess comparable strength.
Verse 29 — Averaging and Synthesis Across Longevity Systems
When all three centers are equally powerful, the sum of all three systems divided by three is adopted as the true longevity dasha; if two are strong, half their aggregate is taken; if all are weak, Jeevasharma's method is applied.
Verse 30 — Applicability of Kalachakra when Moon Navamsha Lord is Strong
Kalachakra Dasa is to be applied particularly when the lord of the Moon's navamsha is endowed with strength; following the nakshatra path, this dasha is always held to be powerfully indicative and authoritative.
Verse 31 — Maximum Longevity Measures for Humans and Diverse Creatures
One hundred and twenty years is declared the maximum life for humans and elephants, thirty-two years for horses, twenty-five for donkeys and camels, twenty-four for bulls and buffaloes, twelve for dogs, and sixteen for goats and sheep.
Verse 32 — Requisites for Full Lifespan: Virtue, Moderation, and Piety
ये धर्मकर्मनिरता विजितेन्द्रिया ये
ये पथ्यभोजनजुषो द्विजदेवभक्ताः ।
लोके नरा दधति ये कुलशीललिलां
तेषामिदं कथितमायुरुदारधीभिः ॥ ३२॥
ye dharmakarmaniratā vijitendriyā ye
ye pathyabhojanajuṣo dvijadevabhaktāḥ |
loke narā dadhati ye kulaśīlalilāṃ
teṣāmidaṃ kathitamāyurudāradhībhiḥ || 32||
Those who are dedicated to righteous action, who have mastered their senses, who partake of wholesome diet, who revere brahmins and gods, and who uphold the noble conduct and honor of their lineage—to them this full lifespan declared by the wise applies.