MARAKA BHAVA / MARAKA GRAHA / MARAKA DASHA

 MARAKA BHAVA / MARAKA GRAHA / MARAKA DASHA :

-- > The 3H and 8H are houses for Longevity

-- > The 12th from these are the Maraka bhava i. e 2H and 7H

-- > The 2H is the most powerful Maraka bhava

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(1) Maraka Graha / Bhava assumes importance ONLY after we determine longevity. Rishi Parashara has mentioned the following: Short Life (below 32) ; Medium Life (below 64) and Long Life (64 to 100) and in some cases beyond 100.

(2) Until and unless we determine the span of life, Maraka graha's or Bhava's significance in predictions may not be considered.

(3) Rishi Parashara has also mentioned that it is difficult to predict longevity before the Native has crossed 20. So it is NOT advisable to predict or even attempt to do such predictions.

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Who can be considered as Maraka graha?

-- > 2L and 7L are known as Maraka graha

-- > Malefics in 2H and 7H

-- > Malefics conjunct with 2L and 7L

-- > A benefic graha related to 12L

Which other Graha can act as Maraka as per Dasha?

-- > 8L Dasha can be death inflicting

-- > Dasha of any Malefic can also inflict death

-- > Saturn, if afflicted, and has any form of association with Maraka (2L / 7L), then it will be the most deadly

How can Maraka Graha be determined from the Moon?

-- > If Moon is Malefic (afflicted) then, the 2L and 12L from Cancer (Rasi) are Maraka

-- > If Moon is Benefic (Unafflicted) then 2L and 12L "May" bring only diseases

How is Maraka Graha linked to Nakshatra?

-- > Those having Short life combinations (<32), the death may happen in Dasha of the 3rd lord from Janma Nakshatra ....... Vipat

-- > Those having Medium life combinations (<64), the death may happen in Dasha of 5th lord from Janma Nakshatra.............Pratyak

-- > Those having Long life combinations (64 to 100), the death may happen in Dasha of 7th lord from Janma Nakshatra.............. Vadh

Note :--

BPHS does NOT mention use of Nakshatras for "predictions" unlike what is being popularized these days!

USE of D-1, D-9 and D-60 is of prime importance along with other divisional charts. Correct me if I am wrong (Give me the Chapter number, sloka reference if you want to prove me wrong).

However, it DOES mention Janma Nakshatra / Dasha sequence to be adapted from Nakshatra and for Longevity / Maraka there is mention.

But this is ONLY restricted to the DASHA of the Lord of the Nakshatra as mentioned above.

What is the role of Divisional Charts in determining Maraka?

-- > The Dasha of Lord of 22nd Dreshkana "may" inflict death

-- > The Dasha of Lord of 23rd Dreshkana "may" inflict death

Note: I am not considering Khara Navamsa or Kharesh since it is known as "Death like" and NOT Death. Experts may correct me if my assumption is wrong.

What is the role of RAHU and KETU, do they act as Maraka?

-- > Rahu/ Ketu placed in 1H, 7H, 8H or 12H "can" be Maraka ONLY in their Dasha / AD

-- > Rahu / Ketu, if they are 7th from Maraka Lord

-- > If Rahu / Ketu are placed with Maraka lord

-- > Rahu is "Maraka" for Makar(Capricorn) or Vrischika (Scorpio)

-- > A strong benefic aspect on Rahu / Ketu may not harm the native

**** IMPORTANT ******

(1) Maraka Graha assumes importance ONLY after we determine longevity. Rishi Parashara has mentioned the following: Short Life (below 32) ; Medium Life (below 64) and Long Life (64 to 100) and in some cases beyond 100.)

(2) Until and unless we determine the span of life, Maraka graha significance in predictions may not be considered.

(3) Rishi Parashara has also mentioned that it is difficult to predict longevity before the Native has crossed 20. So it is NOT advisable to predict or even attempt to do such predictions.

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NO PERSONAL CHARTS... NO QUERIES..... NO PREDICTIONS... This post is strictly for study purpose

Source: - BPHS (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra)