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About Chaturashiti-Sama-Dasha

Dashas
Nakshatra-Based 84 years Cycle

Chaturashiti-sama Dasha

10th lord in 10th house

Stellar Timing System

System Overview

Type Nakshatra-Based
Total Duration 84 years
Planets 7 Grahas
Condition 10th lord in 10th house

Core Philosophy

Basis

Strong karma yoga configuration creates natural leaders in public service

Principle

Equal 12-year periods for all planets represents democratic service approach

Sequence & Logic

Sequence

Seven planets each receiving exactly 12 years

Rationale

Perfect karma yoga timing - action without attachment to results

Calculation Method

Step-by-Step Calculation

1

Verify 10th lord occupies the 10th house

2

Count from Swati nakshatra to birth nakshatra

3

Divide by 7 to find starting dasha

4

Each planet receives exactly 12 years

Balance & Sub-Periods

Balance Calculation

Proportional reduction from 12 years based on nakshatra position

Sub-Period Hierarchy
Antar Dasha Equal sub-periods of 12/7 years each
Pratyantar Dasha Democratic sub-sub-periods
Sookshma Dasha Equal micro-periods

Planetary Periods & Their Duration

12 Years

Sun (सूर्य)

Soul purpose, authority, recognition, vitality

Ruling Nakshatras: Leadership period
12 Years

Moon (चंद्र)

Emotions, nurturing, home, mental peace

Ruling Nakshatras: Public connection
12 Years

Mars (मंगल)

Energy, conflicts, courage, ambition

Ruling Nakshatras: Active service
12 Years

Mercury (बुध)

Intelligence, communication, business, adaptability

Ruling Nakshatras: Communication phase
12 Years

Jupiter (गुरु)

Wisdom, spirituality, expansion, good fortune

Ruling Nakshatras: Wisdom in service
12 Years

Venus (शुक्र)

Material pleasures, relationships, creativity, luxury

Ruling Nakshatras: Diplomatic period
12 Years

Saturn (शनि)

Discipline, restrictions, maturity, karmic lessons

Ruling Nakshatras: Structured service

Total Cycle Distribution

84 years

Complete Chaturashiti-sama Dasha Cycle

Interpretation Principles

General Principles

Life dominated by career, public service, and professional achievement

Quality of Time

Consistent professional growth and public recognition

Karma Activation

Strong activation of 10th house matters throughout life

Special Considerations

Equal periods ensure balanced approach to all aspects of career

Remedial Measures

General Remedies

Strengthen 10th house and its lord for career success

Specific Measures

Professional ethics and karma yoga practice

Timing

Consistent throughout life due to equal periods

Sacred Legend of Chaturashiti-sama Dasha

The Chaturashiti-sama Dasha arose from observing individuals born for great public service. When the 10th lord occupied its own house, it created natural leaders whose professional karma dominated their life path. The equal 12-year periods for each planet represented the democratic nature of their service - treating all influences with equal importance. The number 84 (7 x 12) combined the spiritual seven with the complete zodiacal twelve, indicating worldly achievement with spiritual understanding. Starting from Swati, the nakshatra of independence and balance, emphasized their need to maintain equilibrium while wielding power. These souls incarnated to demonstrate perfect karma yoga - action without attachment to results.

Historical Background & Significance

Chaturashiti-sama represents the pinnacle of karma yoga timing. The 10th house governs career, status, and public life; when its lord occupies it, professional destiny becomes paramount. The equal distribution of 12 years per planet reflects the balanced approach needed for sustained public service. This dasha system was particularly noted among successful administrators, judges, and spiritual leaders who maintained long, stable careers. The mathematical precision - exactly 84 years - connects to esoteric significance: 84 represents completion of experience through 12 houses times 7 planets.