Vedic Astrology, also known as Numeric Astrology, is a predictive science with ancient origins. It is employed to gain insights into an individual’s current life and future based on the celestial positions of planets in their Kundali. This practice often identifies specific planetary combinations known as ‘Yogas.’ One notable Yoga is ‘Kaal Sarp Dosh Yog,’ which is believed to bring about misfortune throughout a person’s life.
What is ‘Kaal Sarp Dosh’?
‘Kaal Sarp Yog‘ is a particular planetary alignment that occurs at an individual’s birth. It happens when all seven planets become sandwiched between the positions of Rahu and Ketu, forming a configuration resembling a serpent, with Rahu symbolizing the head and Ketu representing the tail of the snake. In Vedic Astrology, this alignment is referred to as ‘Kaal Sarp Yog’ because ‘Kaal’ represents Rahu as the super god, and ‘Sarp’ signifies a representative deity, giving rise to the name ‘Kaal Sarp Yog.’
Impact:
Astrologers believe that this cosmic alignment can result in imbalance, misfortune, bad luck, and instability in an individual’s life. Kaal Sarp Yoga is often associated with negativity and is thought to affect individuals with this dosh in several ways:
Instability in life: Many believe that this dosh can lead to misfortune and instability in various aspects of life, such as career, marriage, wealth, and health.
Health: Individuals with Kaal Sarp Dosh are often thought to experience poor health conditions, frequently falling ill or being susceptible to diseases.
Effect on mental health: This dosh is believed to increase the levels of stress and anxiety in one’s life, leading to emotional turmoil and upheaval.
Obstacles and challenges: Those with this dosh in their birth chart are thought to face continuous challenges and problems in different areas of life, including career, childbirth, overall well-being, and wealth accumulation.
Remedies:
Astrologers often recommend remedies to mitigate the effects of Kaal Sarp Dosh. One widely recommended remedy is the chanting of Rahu (18,000) and Ketu (17,000) mantras. According to Vedic Astrology, this dosh can be mitigated in Kaliyug by chanting these mantras four times a day. For those who find this challenging, astrologers suggest alternative remedies, including:
- Worshiping Goddess Durga by chanting ‘Om Ram Rahave Namaha’ 108 times to please Rahu.
- Worshiping Lord Ganesha by chanting ‘Om Kem Ketve Namaha’ 108 times to please Ketu.
- Using different gemstones to appease Rahu and Ketu, such as Hessonite for Rahu and Lehsunia for Ketu.
- Identifying the house in your birth chart where most planets are positioned and aligning your actions accordingly.
- Offering milk mixed with black sesame seeds to Lord Shiva or presenting a copper/silver serpent form to Lord Shiva at a temple while making a resolution.
These remedies are believed to help mitigate the negative effects of Kaal Sarp Dosh, according to Vedic Astrology.
