Dasha in Vedic Astrology

Application of the dasha system is an extremely brilliant feature of Vedic astrology. Whereas the horoscopic chart, with its planetary positions, provides a static picture of a native, the dashas add the dynamic aspect to it. The promise indicated in a horoscope attains fruition when an appropriate dasha operates. The dashas, thus, help in timing the events.

There are numerous dasha systems advocated by sage Parashara. The two very widely used dashas are :