In Vedic astrology, Doshas are planetary imperfections or imbalances in the birth chart (Kundli) that may cause obstacles, challenges, or delays in various aspects of life. While many doshas exist, some have significant life-changing effects due to their intensity and influence on key areas like career, health, relationships, and spiritual growth. Let’s explore five of the most impactful doshas:
Kaal Sarp Dosha
Astrology states that the position of planets in the horoscope of people of all zodiac signs keeps changing from time to time. Due to this many types of yoga are formed, in which some are auspicious and some are considered inauspicious. Due to the inauspicious effect of planets, defects also form in the horoscope, which has a negative impact on the life of the person. Among all these Kalsarp dosha is considered to be very destructive. According to astrologers, the person who has Kalsarp dosh in his horoscope has to face financial, physical, and mental problems.
When is Kalsarp Dosha formed in the horoscope?
According to Vedic astrology Kalsarp dosh is formed due to the inauspicious position of Rahu and Ketu in the horoscope of a person comes in Rahu and Ketu, then Kalsarp dosh in the horoscope the auspicious effects of other planets on the natives are reduced and the natives have to face many types of problems.
What are the symptoms of Kalsarp dosha?
- Due to the formation of Kalsarp dosha the person has to face physical, mental, and financial problems at the same time.
- Along with this due to the formation of Kalsarp dosha defect in the horoscope, one has to face problems that can also arise in the job field.
- One of the symptoms of Kalsarp dosha is that the people who often see death or snakes in their dreams, fear being affected by this dosha increase on them.
Remedies for Kalsarp Dosha:
- Those people who have kaal sarp dosh in their horoscope should worship lord Vishnu regularly and flow pieces of coal in flowing water on Saturday. By doing this the inauspicious effect of this dosha is reduced.
- According to the scriptures, milk mixed with water should be offered to lord shiva in the month of Sawan and the Mahamrityunjaya mantra should be chanted at least 3 times every day. It is believed that doing so benefits the person.
- To get rid of Kalsarp dosh one must worship the Peepal tree on Saturday and circumambulate this tree at least 7 times. It is believed that by doing this the effect of this dosh is reduced.
Mangal dosha
There are many types of doshas mentioned in the horoscope. One of these doshas is Mangal dosha. The person who has this dosha in his kundli is called Manglik. When Mars is situated in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, 12th place or Bhavv of a person’s birth chart, then that person is Manglik. Due to the influence of Mars, such people are of short temper. According to astrology, a person with a Manglik sign should marry another person with a Manglik sign. If Mars is giving inauspicious effects cause losses in many areas. People doing land-related work need the special blessings of Mars.
When was Mangal dosha formed in the horoscope?
If Mars is situated in the first, or fourth, or seventh, or eighth, or twelfth house of a person’s horoscope, then such a horoscope is considered Manglik. However, Manglik dosha is not inauspicious in every situation. For some people of this dosha also gives auspicious result.
What are the symptoms of Maglik dosha?
- The horoscope influenced by Manglik dosha is considered to faulty. The person whose horoscope has Mars giving inauspicious results, his life is spent in troubles. Due to the effect of inauspicious Mars, the person suffers from blood related diseases. Also due to Mars one gets unhappiness from children, married life is full of problems, there is no courage there is always tension.
- If Mars is giving more inauspicious effects in a person’s horoscope, then he goes through a lot of difficulties in life. Mars has an agitated nature that person does every work in excitement and most of the time he fails.
Remedies if Mangal Doasha:
- People whose horoscopes are Manglik should do special worship for Mangaldev every Tuesday. To please Mangaldev his favorite things like red lentil, red clothes should be donated.
- Mangal dosha can be cured in Ujjain of Madhya Pradesh. Ujjain is the birthplace of Mangal Dev and it is believed that Mangal Dosh can be cured here.
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Pitra dosha
when after the death of a person, his last rites are not performed as per the rituals or if a person dies an untimely death, then in such a case the family of that person hs to face pitra dosha.
What are the symptoms of Pitra dosha:
People who have pitra dosha in their Kundli have to face a lot of problems in their life. They face problems in their marriage. Due to pitra dosha the chances of accidents increase. They may have to face loss in job or business. they also have to face problems in taking forward their lineage.
Formation: Pitra dosha is caused by karmic debts due to unfulfilled duties towards ancestors. Often indicated by malefic influences of Rahu and Saturn or an afflicted Sun.
Remedies of Pitra Dosha:
- On the death anniversary of the deceased food should be provided to the needy and Bhrahmins and Dakshina should be given to them according to one’s capacity.
- Offer water to the Peepal tree in the afternoon. Along with this offer flowers whole rice, milk, Ganga wate, and black sesame seeds.
- Every morning after waking up face south and pay obeisance to your ancestors.
- To remove Pitra dosha, help the financially weak people.
- Donating a cow provides relief from Pitra Dosh.
Shani dosha
In Vedic astrology, Shani Dev is said to be the god of justice. This is because he gives results to a person according to his Kundali, and then he has to face many types of struggles. According to astrologers to identify Shani Dosha first it should be found out that the Saturn planet is not in the Aries sign, if it is so then it is called Shani Dosha. Along with this if the Saturn planet is with the enemy sign, and then in this situation also Shani dosh is caused.
Formation: When Saturn is retrograde, debilitated, or placed unfavorably in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 10th house, it can create a strong Shani dosha.
What are the symptoms of Shani dosha:
Some symptoms of Shani dosha are common symptoms, identifying which the person can get information related to this dosha from an astrologer. If the eyes of a person start feting weak before time or hair starts falling at an early age then these can be symptoms of Shani dosha. Also if the faith of a person in God starts weakening or he disrespects his elders, then this is also considered to be a symptom of Shani dosh. Talking about health if the person has a lot of headache and he behaves lazier than necessary then these can also be symptoms of Shani dosh.
Remedies of Shani Dosha:
To get rid of this dosha light a mustard oil lamp in the temple on Saturday. Doing this pleases Shani Dev. Along with this offer black-colored items like black clothes, sesame seeds, etc. to Shani dev on this day. It is also said that on Tuesday especially recite Hanuman Chalisa and pray for freedom from this dosha. To get rid of Shani dosha, worship the Shami tree and if possible plant its tree in the house as well.
Guru Chandal Dosha
Formation: When Jupiter (Guru) is conjunct Rahu or Ketu in the birth chart.
Effects:
- Loss of wisdom, moral compass, and spiritual direction.
- Struggles in education, relationships with mentors, and financial instability.
- May lead to unethical actions or misuse of knowledge.
Remedies for Guru Chandal Dosha:
- Worshipping Lord Vishnu and chanting “Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaya”,.
- Donating yellow items (like turmeric or yellow clothes) on Thursdays.
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Conclusion:
While these doshas can bring significant challenges they also serve as lessons for growth and evolution. Vedic astrology provides remedies to mitigate their impact helping individuals align with their destiny. By understanding and addressing these doshas one can transform adversity into opportunities for personal and spiritual development.