Various Doshas and Remedies

Inauspicious Yogas or Graha Doshas that are present in your birth chart can pose many problems in life. But there are many simple and effective remedies in Vedic Astrology to get rid of such planetary afflictions.

Let us look at some common Kundali Dosh (Doshas in the horoscope) and the remedies for them.

1. Kaala Sarpa Dosha

Kaala Sarpa Dosha is a malefic planetary combination. Celebrities who have this Dosha include Sachin Tendulkar, George Bush, and Lara Dutta.

This Dosha forms when all the planets are hemmed in by Rahu and Ketu. 

Symptoms of Kaala Sarpa Dosha

This Kundali Dosha brings struggles, debts, sorrows, health issues, and family disputes.

Remedies for Kaala Sarpa Dosha

· Chant Om Namashivaya

Chant this Mantra 108 times daily.

· Chant Maha Mritunjaya Mantra daily

Chant this Mantra 108 times daily.

· Chant Gayatri Mantra

Chant Gayatri Mantra 108 times daily.

· Offer Rudrabishekh

Visit a Shiva temple and offer Rudrabishekh, especially on Mahashivaratri night.

· Avoid killing snakes and reptiles.

2. Pitru Dosha

Pitru Dosha is a very harmful Dosha. It can cause many inexplicable sufferings in life.

Symptoms of Pitru Dosha

· Severe problems in career, business, and social standing.

· Lack of harmony and happiness in marriage.

· You have many enemies and face police or legal cases.

· You will be misunderstood, and your work will not be recognized.

· You have lots of debts.

Remedies for Pitru Dosha 

Perform Shradh every year.

Offer water to the banyan tree.

Offer food to the Brahmins on the day of Amavasya.

Donate food to temples on Full Moon day (Poornima) and New Moon day (Amavasya).

3. Nadi Dosha

Nadi Dosha has a negative impact on married life.

This Dosha occurs when the two Nadis are the same in the natal chart. Marriage is not recommended if this Kundali Dosha is present when matching two horoscopes.

Symptoms of Nadi Dosha

· No physical attraction between husband and wife.

· The possibility of infertility is strong.

· Marital discord.

· Health issues for both spouses.

· The kids may be mentally weak.

Remedies for Nadi Dosha

· The girl should first get married to Lord Vishnu first and then the proposed bridegroom.

· Donate cows, grains, and clothing to the needy and Brahmins.

· The couple should be faithful to each other.

· Chant Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra .

· Perform a Nadi Nivarana Pooja.

4. Guru Chandal Dosha

Guru or Jupiter is the most auspicious planet. It rules children, wisdom, education, knowledge, and wealth. If Guru is conjoined with Rahu and Ketu, Guru Chandal Dosh occurs.

Symptoms of Guru Chandal Dosha

· Lack of wealth and money.

· Lack of children

· Lack of education and knowledge.

· Poverty.

· The person will feel pessimistic always.

Remedies for Guru Chandal Dosha

· Offer grass to cows.

· Help the poor.

· Read Hanuman Chalisa daily. 

· Chant Mantras for Lord Ganesha and Lord Shiva daily.

· Pour cow’s milk into the root of a banyan tree.

· Offer water to the Shiva Linga on Mondays.

· If the Dosha occurs in the own sign, friendly sign, and an exalted sign of Guru, one should pacify Rahu.

· When the Dosha is in the inimical house, perform Pooja for both Guru and Rahu.

· If Guru Chandal occurs in Gochar or transit, do Pooja for Rahu. Also, be disciplined and respect parents and elderly people. Offer food to the needy.

5. Mangal Dosha

Mangal Dosha occurs when Mars is in the ascendant or 1st house, 4th house, 7th house, 8th house, and 12th house.

Symptoms of Mangal Dosha 

· Quarrels between husband and wife.

· Poor health for one of the partners.

· Lack of harmony in marriage.

· Legal issues between husband and wife.

· Delay in progeny.

· Lack of wealth.

· Infidelity.

Remedies for Mangal Dosha

· Chant Gayatri Mantra.

· Wear a red Coral on the ring finger with gold. Consult an astrologer before wearing red coral.

· Read Sundarakandam or Hanuman Chalisa.

· Marry a person with Mangal Dosha.

· Fast on Tuesdays. Eat only Toor dal during the fast.

· Women can perform Kumbh Vivah. The Mangalik should marry a banana tree, banyan tree, or an idol of Lord Vishnu made of silver or gold.

6. Grahan Dosha

Grahan Dosha occurs when the Sun and Moon are in conjunction with Rahu and Ketu in your horoscope.

It also happens if you were born during a Solar or Lunar eclipse.

Symptoms of Grahan Dosha

· Problems in having kids. Frequent illness of the children. Frequent miscarriages.

· Lack of harmony at home and business failures.

· Lack of progress.

· Chronic diseases, frustration, depression, and disappointments.

Remedies for Grahan Dosha

· Respect your Guru and help him/her.

· If Grahan Dosha occurs due to the planet Sun, offer water to Lord Surya daily. Read Aditya Hridaya Stotram daily. Avoid salt on Sundays. Offer red-colored dresses to girls.

· If the Grahan Dosh is due to the Moon, donate white clothes. Make Rice Kheer and offer it to girls.

· Chant Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 1,25,000 times.

· Worship Lord Shiva and Hanuman. 

7. Shani Dosha

Shani or Saturn can cause many problems in life. But Saturn rules justice. He punishes you for your wrongdoings.

Shani Dashas comprise Shani Sade Sati, Shani Dheya, and Shani Mahadasha.

Shani Mahadasha, Shani Sade Sati, and Dheya can be harmful when Shani is malefic in the birth chart.

One should know the strength of the Shani first. If Shani is exalted in its own sign and Yoga Karak, then it will not cause problems.

If Shani is Marak and moving over 12th, 1st, and 2nd house during the transit, then its effect will be severe. Bad Mahadasha of Shani, too, can have negative effects when it is weak and afflicted by Sun, Mars, Rahu, and Ketu.

Symptoms of Shani Dosha

· Works get delayed

· Debts increase

· Health deteriorates

· Mental confusion

· Illicit relationships.

· Pale complexion.

· Depression.

Remedies for Shani Dosha

· Worship Shani and chant this Mantra: Nilanjan Samabhasam Raviputram Yamagrajam, Chhaya Maartand Sambhutam Tum Namami Shanaischaram.

· Read Shani Chalisa everyday to get respite from the wrath of the planet, Shani.

· Chant Hanuman Chalisa.

· Worship Goddess Katyayani. Shani is ruled by Goddess Katyani, the 6th incarnation of Navdurga. Hence, worshipping her expedites your marriage and also brings relief from Shani’s wrath.

· Wear a Blue Sapphire, but consult a good astrologer before wearing it

8. Chandra Dosha

Chandra Dosha happens when the Moon is conjoined with Rahu. This is also called Chandra Grahan.

The Moon is the Karak or significator of the mind. If it is afflicted, it brings unwanted thoughts, depression, fear, pessimistic feelings, etc.

Even the aspect of Rahu and conjunction of Ketu with Moon causes Chandra Dosha.

If the Moon shows affliction by a malefic planet or the Moon gets debilitated, Chandra Dosha occurs.

When the Moon and Sun are conjoined in the birth chart, it causes Chandra Dosha.

Dosha Remedies for Chandra Dosha 

· Donate camphor, rice, grains, white sandal, silver, conch, white clothes, sugar, white pearls, curd, white flowers, and bullocks.

· Chant Mantra for Chandra

Dadhi shankha tushaarabham ksheero darnava sambhavam Namaami shashinam somam shambhor mukuta bhooshanam

· Fast on Mondays. Observe fast for 9 consecutive Mondays.

· Wear white pearl or Moon stone to propitiate the Moon. Consult an astrologer before wearing a white pearl.