Dasas

Dasas are the most important tool for timing of events in Vedic astrology.

This page contains only general information about the use of the Dasas in Maitreya. Astrological details can be found in the Dasa Section.

Calculation Options

Nakshatra Dasa can be calculated in 2 different modes

• Length method: the Nakshatra portion is calculated according to the length of the Moon.
• Time method: the portion is calculated according to the entry time of the Moon.

This behaviour can be configured in the Vedic Calculation Tab of the configuration dialog.

Supported Dasas

The Dasas are divided into three groups.

First Group: Standard Dasas

The Standard Dasas are

• Vimsottari Dasa: most important Dasa of Vedic astrology. This Dasa should be taken into account for all chart predictions.
• Yogini Dasa: frequently used in South India.
• Kalachakra Dasa: according to Parasara the second Dasa of major importance (besides Vimsottari).

The calculation of Vimsottari and Yogini Dasa follows the well known rules.

There are several configuration options for Kalachakra Dasa, see the sections Kalcachakra Dasa and Vedic Calculation Tab.

Second Group: Conditional Dasas

These Dasas are described by Parasara. Conditional Dasas apply only to certain charts.

The Dasas are

1. Ashtottari Dasa
2. Shodshottari Dasa
3. Dvadashottari Dasa
4. Panchottari Dasa
5. Shatabdika Dasa
6. Chaturashiti Sama Dasa
7. Dvisaptati Sama Dasa
8. Shat Trimshat Sama Dasa

Third Group: Special Dasas

The 3rd group contains Lagna Vimsottari Dasa: it is like Vimsottari, but based upon the position of the Ascendant instead of the Moon.

Remark: Lagna Vimsottari calculation is always done according to the length method.

Tree View

Every Dasa has a root item which can be expanded up to arbitrary levels. So you can see Dasas, Antardasas (Bhuktis), Pratyantardasas, Sookshmantardasas, Pranadasas, etc. in a single view.

Actions: Entry Chart

The entry chart button is activated if a Dasa is selected in the tree view. You may click the button to create a new chart based upon the underlying entry time.

Graphical Dasa View

The graphical Dasa view appeared for the first time in release 4.0.

Goal of the window is to get a simultaneous view of multiple Dasas at the same time. This view may help to see the synchronized effects of multiple Dasas.

Remark: default colors are implemented according to Jataka Parijata II 21/23.