Meaning of Dashas?
The Horoscope or birth chart, gives the basic indications for an individual or event. For example, Mars in the 3rd house (bhava) means success through one's own efforts. The question then arises as to when this will occur; in one's youth, middle-age, old-age, or in a mixture of these time frames?
It may also happen that contradictory indications occur. How can these occurrences be reconciled? If Mars is indicating success, but Sun indicates obstructions, how do we integrate these opposing forces to arrive at a consistent picture of the birth chart?
The answers to these questions can be found in the dashas, which are systems used for timing of events in Jyotish. If two grahas show opposing indications, it may indicate that each will occur, but at different times. Part of one’s life may show success and rise in career, while other parts may show obstructions and struggle. The dashas allow a determination of when these periods will express themselves, and to what degree. Both influences may also occur simultaneously (success, but with much effort).
http://www.vaastuinternational.com/astrology7.htmlhttps://www.rockingbaba.com/blog/index.php/2015/07/25/dasha-system-vimshottari-dasha/Maharishi Parashar gave 42 Dasha systems amongst which Vimshottari Dasha system was the best one for general use. We will explain Vimshottari Dasha system as it is the most widely used Dasha system under Vedic astrology.
Dasha means a period of time which is ruled by a planet. Dominant results during that period will be of the planet whose Dasha is applicable for that period. Vimshottari means 120 and complete cycle of Vimshottari Dasha system is of 120 years. Basically, this cycle of 120 years is divided into smaller periods which are called Maha Dashas and each Maha Dasha lasts for a certain period in continuation.
