Shastihayani Dasha

Dashas

Nakshatra-Based 60 years Cycle

Sun in Lagna

Stellar Timing System

Calculation Method

Step-by-Step Calculation

Verify Sun is placed in the Lagna

Fixed order starting with Jupiter regardless of nakshatra

No calculation needed - always starts with Jupiter

Each planet receives exactly 10 years

Balance & Sub-Periods

Balance Calculation

Not applicable - always starts with full Jupiter dasha

Sub-Period Hierarchy

Antar Dasha 8 sub-periods of 1.25 years each

Pratyantar Dasha Further equal divisions

Sookshma Dasha Uniform micro-periods

Planetary Periods & Their Duration

10 Years

Jupiter (गुरु)

Wisdom, spirituality, expansion, good fortune

Ruling Nakshatras: Preparation through wisdom

10 Years

Sun (सूर्य)

Soul purpose, authority, recognition, vitality

Ruling Nakshatras: Self-illumination period

10 Years

Mars (मंगल)

Energy, conflicts, courage, ambition

Ruling Nakshatras: Active leadership

10 Years

Moon (चंद्र)

Emotions, nurturing, home, mental peace

Ruling Nakshatras: Emotional leadership

10 Years

Mercury (बुध)

Intelligence, communication, business, adaptability

Ruling Nakshatras: Intellectual influence

10 Years

Venus (शुक्र)

Material pleasures, relationships, creativity, luxury

Ruling Nakshatras: Diplomatic phase

10 Years

Saturn (शनि)

Discipline, restrictions, maturity, karmic lessons

Ruling Nakshatras: Mature authority

10 Years

Rahu (राहु)

Desires, illusions, material growth, foreign influences

Ruling Nakshatras: Ambitious expansion

Total Cycle Distribution

60 years

Complete Shastihayani Dasha Cycle

Interpretation Principles

General Principles

Life of natural leadership, self-illumination, and radiating influence

Quality of Time

Consistent solar qualities throughout all planetary periods

Karma Activation

Strong self-expression and leadership karma

Special Considerations

Ketu excluded indicates focus on manifesting light rather than exploring shadows

Remedial Measures

General Remedies

Solar practices - Surya namaskar, Sun worship, gold remedies

Specific Measures

Ruby gemstone after careful analysis

Timing

Sunday practices and Sun hora periods

Sacred Legend of Shastihayani Dasha

When the Sun graces the ascendant, it creates souls of natural leadership and self-illumination. The ancient seers observed these individuals lived through six complete decades, each decade ruled by a different planetary energy. The system begins with Jupiter, the great teacher, preparing the soul for its solar destiny. The Sun's decade follows, establishing identity and purpose. Each subsequent decade unfolds with perfect regularity, like the Sun's unchanging path across the sky. The exclusion of Ketu indicates these souls focus on manifesting light rather than exploring shadows. The 60-year cycle mirrors the ancient Chinese system, suggesting universal recognition of this timing pattern for solar personalities.

Historical Background & Significance

Shastihayani, meaning 'sixty years,' represents a complete cycle of solar expression through personality. When the Sun occupies the ascendant, the entire life becomes a journey of self-illumination and leadership. The number 60 holds profound significance - it's the smallest number divisible by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, representing complete harmony. This dasha was particularly noted among natural leaders, healers, and spiritual teachers whose presence itself became transformative. The equal distribution reflects the Sun's consistent nature - treating all with equal light.

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