Thursday, September 18, 2008

Kal-Sarpa Yoga/ Dosha

Kal-sarpa Yoga or Kal-sarpa Dosha is formed when all the planets are between Rahu and Ketu axis in a chart. This is among the most fearsome dosha in astrology similar to Sade-sati and people are scared just by hearing the name of this yoga. 'Kaal' means death and Sarpa means snake and the name itself is good enough to scare people. It is said that the person born under Kaal Sarp Yog passes through death like agonies throughout the life.

I also share the astrologer K.N.Rao's view that the Kal-Sarpa Dosha is one of the biggest frauds in astrology. First of all nobody knows from where this kal-sarpa yoga has originated. No reference can be found in any of the classical texts like Brihat Parashar Hora Shastra, Brihat Jatak, Saravali etc. Secondly and most importantly, I always mentioned that the birth chart should be analysed in totality. Every horoscope has hundreds of good and bad yogas and all these yogas should be synthesized before drawing any conclusion. A single Rajyoga can not make anybody king, similarly a kal-sarpa yoga alone can not create death like situation.

Here is what Dr. B.V. Raman, the most respected Vedic astrologer of the last century, has to say about Kala-sarpa yoga:
"Kala-sarpa Yoga has its bright shades. It [is said to] makes one industrious, hardworking, aware of one's own ability- despite mental restlessness. It raises the natives to top positions in their respective fields provided of course other Raja Yogas are present. Rahu-Ketu axis favors rise in mundane life while Ketu-Rahu axis indicates elevation in spiritual matters. It is also found that Kala-sarpa Yoga natives get betrayed by trusted friends and even relatives. Suffering due to developments in life strengthens the mind and mellows one's outlook. This is a blessing of Kala-sarpa Yoga."

"It occurs to me that undue importance need not be given to Kala-sarpa Yoga. The view held by some astrologers that Kala-sarpa Yoga affects longevity and adversely affects the operation of other yogas favoring a rise in life, achievement, and accomplishment is not tenable. The overall assessment of the horoscope is important. No single yoga, including Kala-sarpa Yoga, is capable of marring or making a horoscope. In our view, Kala-sarpa Yoga plays an important role in mundane astrology [assessment of world events] and is not of much importance in individual charts."

It is what eminent astrologer K.N. Rao has to say about Kal Sarpa Yoga -
Here the astrologer, ever ready with a remedy, is in demand. This astrologer must first create fright in the minds of his clients and it is done most easily by pointing out Kala-sarpa Yoga or even half Kala-sarpa Yoga. Here he promises to perform a yagna at a cost of some thousands of rupees for shantis. This is the prerogative of the Brahmins.

So Kala-sarpa Yoga is a big and newly discovered source of income of Brahmins which is pitiable. Brahmins were meant to be the beacon lights of dharma and spirituality if they themselves reached higher stage of sadhana. But so many of them have become KAAL SARPA YOGIS .

I am sure that all astrology scholoers will agree to Shri K.N.Rao. Just to conclude, I would say that there is dispute about the existence of Kal-sarpa yoga. For the sake of argument if we accpet that there is somethign called "Kal-sarpa Dosha" exists, still there is no need to fear about it as all good and bad yogas should be combined to give any predictions.

Remedies for Kal-sarpa Yoga:

As you can clearly make out from the above that there is no remedy required for Kal-sarpa yoga. The birth chart should be analyzed with all good and bad yoga, balas, aspects, placements etc. and then only any remedy should be prescibed. If an astrologer finds any planet malefic, appropriate remedy for that planet(s) should be performed. There is no need to go to Traymbkeshwar, Nasik or Ujjain to perform the remedy and spend thousands of rupees. Astrologers use Traymbkeshwar, Nasik or Ujjain just to make you spend the maximum amount of money possible and also to justify the fear factor of Kal-sarpa Yoga.

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9 comments:

  1. hi puneet
    this is the first time i have visited your blog while searching for info on kaal sarpa yoga and i am instantly relieved by what i have read, my family is desperate to get me married and right now there are two girls in consideration, one of which has a kaal sarpa yoga
    can i request you to please look at my horoscope and the girls and guide me? i am full of self doubts and at the moment i am desperate for some guidance and its like reading what you have written has immediately made my heart trust you
    hoping that you will reply
    simcerely
    satbir

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  2. Dear Sir,
    I am impressed by your article and I am convinced about your theory behind the non-existence of Kal-sarpa yoga. All the astrologers my mom has seen has told her that I have Kal Sarpa yogam and that I will lead through a very difficult life. My DOB is 5/16/1977 7:19PM +- 5 min. Longitude - 78.68 and Latitude is 10.86. Although I am convinced about your theory, I want to know what makes all the other astrologers think I have this dosha? The other astrologers have frowned at my chart. Is it really that bad? Any insight will be helpful and will definitely give me a great relief

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  3. Anonymous10:22 PM

    Dear Sir,
    I am impressed by your views about non-existence of Kal-sarpa yoga. I have also been advised by some astrologers about Kal Sarp . My DOB is 03 June 1968. Time 10.55p.m . Allahabad (UP). Do I have this dosh. Is it really that bad? Any insight will be helpful and will definitely give me a great relief

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  4. sir,
    my name Kallol Mukherjee DOB 14/10/1980 10:25 p.m.(Burdwan) may lagna mithun 2nd house rahu & 8th house kethu,other planet in rahu ketu under, plz tel us it is kalsharpo youg

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  5. Well said that horoscope should be seen in totality because there are so many things in the horoscope besides Rahu and Ketu. Personally I got chance to read many horoscopes with so called Kaal Sarpa dosha, a fact is Rahu Ketu do exist in all horoscopes and they might give good results even if all other planets are on the same side of Rahu-Ketu axis for example rahu in Virgo is considered in exalted state so is Ketu in Pisces. So, here important is to see Rahu or Ketu as benefics or melefics.
    Existance of Kaal sarpa dosh could be a matter of discussion or doubt but should not be rejected or accepted because some pundit is asking to perform puja maybe for money, maybe not?
    Puja (Mantra Chanting) performed by yourself and not by pundit is always more fruitful and enlightening. All those who feel or came to know have Kaal sarpa dosh, if possible chanting youself "OM Namah Shivaya" for 1.25 Lacs time with dashansh havan (Paying Devtas their share) would be fruitful and remove Kaal Sarpa or ill effects of Rahu or Ketu, even if No Kaal Sarpa dosh is there but Rahu or Ketu are bad. Remember Puja with complete faith is important no matter where you do at home or at any religious place.

    I know the person who have done that way themselves with full faith and positive energy. And I know the difference in their lives.....

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  6. jai shanker pandit ji pandit ji mera name sandeep nayyer D.O.B 26/03/1979 hai Time-08:00AM B.O.P-MUKERIAN DISTT-HOSHIARPUR PUNJAB HAI PANDIT JI OR MERE RING CEREMONY HO GAI HAI USKE D.O.B-26/10/1989 TIME-07:00AM B.O.P-QADIAN DISTT- GURDASPUR PUNJAB HAI PEHLE HAMNE KISE SAE CONSULT NAI KIYA LAKIN ABHI KISE NE MUJE TANSION MAIN KAR DIYA HAI KE TUM PAR KALSARPYOG HAI OR TUMARI WIFE MEIN MANGAL DOSH HAI PANDIT JI PLZ ISKA HEL PATAO KE HAME KYA KARNA CHAHIYE PLZ PLZ PANDIT MERE MSG KO IGNORE NA KARNA MAIN APKA BAHUT AAWARI HONGA THANX

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  7. Thank you for your honest insight into Kala sarpa yog, it would seem that I have this yog in my chart born 15/08/1968,time +/_11.35,co-ordinates 26, 15 south & 28.0 East, yet I have have a good life with all my wants satisfied. I only did my Kalasarpa puja at age 35 years.

    thanks once again for making a stand against the norm - Usha

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  8. Anonymous6:44 PM

    Thank You so much for your article..

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  9. Anonymous6:03 AM

    Even if Kaal Sarp yog exists, will the Rahu katu or other planets will shift their positions after Pooja? So be realistic and face life as it comes.

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