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About Shodashottari-Dasha

Dashas
Nakshatra-Based 116 years Cycle

Shodashottari Dasha

Birth during day in Krishna Paksha OR night in Shukla Paksha; Lagna in Moon's hora during Krishna Paksha OR Sun's hora during Shukla Paksha

Stellar Timing System

System Overview

Type Nakshatra-Based
Total Duration 116 years
Planets 8 Grahas
Condition Birth during day in Krishna Paksha OR night in Shukla Paksha; Lagna in Moon's hora during Krishna Paksha OR Sun's hora during Shukla Paksha

Core Philosophy

Basis

Emphasizes luminaries' hora placement creating balance between material and spiritual inclinations

Principle

The 116-year cycle represents a middle path between shorter 108 and longer 120-year cycles

Sequence & Logic

Sequence

Eight planets with Rahu excluded, showing freedom from obsessive worldly desires

Rationale

Progressive year increase (11-18) symbolizes expanding consciousness through each period

Calculation Method

Step-by-Step Calculation

1

Verify birth during specified day/night and moon phase conditions

2

Check if Lagna falls in appropriate hora (Sun's or Moon's)

3

Count from Pushya nakshatra to birth nakshatra

4

Divide by 8 to find starting dasha

Balance & Sub-Periods

Balance Calculation

Proportional reduction based on nakshatra position at birth

Sub-Period Hierarchy
Antar Dasha 8 sub-periods within each mahadasha
Pratyantar Dasha Following the progressive year pattern
Sookshma Dasha Finest time divisions for detailed predictions

Planetary Periods & Their Duration

11 Years

Sun (सूर्य)

Soul purpose, authority, recognition, vitality

Ruling Nakshatras: Assigned based on 8-fold division
12 Years

Mars (मंगल)

Energy, conflicts, courage, ambition

Ruling Nakshatras: Following the sequence from Pushya
13 Years

Jupiter (गुरु)

Wisdom, spirituality, expansion, good fortune

Ruling Nakshatras: Progressively assigned
14 Years

Saturn (शनि)

Discipline, restrictions, maturity, karmic lessons

Ruling Nakshatras: In systematic order
15 Years

Ketu (केतु)

Spiritual seeking, past karma resolution, mystical experiences

Ruling Nakshatras: Spiritual wisdom allocation
16 Years

Moon (चंद्र)

Emotions, nurturing, home, mental peace

Ruling Nakshatras: Mental/emotional development
17 Years

Mercury (बुध)

Intelligence, communication, business, adaptability

Ruling Nakshatras: Intellectual expansion
18 Years

Venus (शुक्र)

Material pleasures, relationships, creativity, luxury

Ruling Nakshatras: Material fulfillment

Total Cycle Distribution

116 years

Complete Shodashottari Dasha Cycle

Interpretation Principles

General Principles

Rahu's exclusion shows freedom from material obsessions while Ketu's inclusion indicates spiritual wisdom

Quality of Time

Balanced manifestation of material and spiritual results

Karma Activation

Progressive expansion of consciousness through increasing planetary periods

Special Considerations

Particularly favorable for balanced life achievements

Remedial Measures

General Remedies

Balanced approach combining material and spiritual remedies

Specific Measures

Hora-based remedies aligned with birth conditions

Timing

Progressive remedies matching the expanding year pattern

Sacred Legend of Shodashottari Dasha

The discovery of Shodashottari came through a fascinating observation by ancient seers. They noticed certain children born during specific hora conditions displayed remarkable balance between material and spiritual inclinations. These births occurred when the luminaries' hora aligned perfectly with the moon's phase - a rare cosmic synchronicity. The number 116 emerged from deep meditation, representing a middle path between the shorter 108 and longer 120-year cycles. The exclusion of Rahu indicated these souls were free from obsessive worldly desires, while Ketu's inclusion showed spiritual wisdom from past lives. The progressively increasing years (11 to 18) symbolized the soul's expanding consciousness through each planetary period.

Historical Background & Significance

Shodashottari, meaning 'of 116,' represents a sophisticated understanding of hora (planetary hours) integration with lunar phases. This system emerged from the Tantric traditions that emphasized the subtle interplay of solar and lunar energies. The starting point from Pushya nakshatra is significant - Pushya means 'to nourish,' and is considered the most benefic nakshatra. The systematic increase in planetary years reflects natural growth patterns in human consciousness. Ancient texts mention this dasha was particularly favored for those destined for balanced material and spiritual achievements.