Among the Hindu community in India, there is a great belief in Vedic astrology. People use it not only to find out what the future holds for them but also to seek solutions for various life problems.
One such problem has to do with finding the right life partner. While love marriages are common now, there are many who prefer arranged marriages, too.
Since ancient times, Vedic astrology has been used to find the right life partner. The tool used for this purpose is Kundli Matching, a system that matches the horoscopes of the prospective bride and groom, and comes up with a score that predicts the success or failure of the marriage.
This system is called the Ashtakoot Milan system. Kundli Milan (Matching) looks at 8 Gunas, namely, Varna, Bhakoot, Vashya, Yoni, Tara, Graha Maitri, Nadi, and Gana. Each Guna has a value or number. A minimum of 18 points is essential to deem the marriage a potential success.
In Ashtakoot Milan, Bhakoot Koot is the second most pivotal test. It carries 7 points, and only Nadi Koot is more important than Bhakoot Koot.
‘Bhakoot’ means ‘Moon sign’. It signifies the emotional compatibility and overall prosperity of both partners. It is the Nakshatra or birth star of the bride and groom that determines their Bhakoot. The bride and groom’s Bhakoot should be different to ensure marital bliss and harmony. When this doesn’t happen, Bhakoot Dosha forms. It has a great impact on the couple’s marital life. Therefore, it is important to eliminate Bhakoot Dosha in the Kundli Milan.
Bhakoot Dosha
Bhakoot Dosha forms when the Moon signs of the bride and groom are in unfavorable positions.
To match the couple’s compatibility, astrologers use a Bhakoot Guna table. If the bride and groom are placed at 2/12, 6/8, or 5/9 from each other in the Bhakoot table, the couple gets 0 points, causing Bhakoot Dosha. The minimum score for compatibility is 7. If a couple has a combination of 1/1, 3/11, 1/7, or 4/10, the score is 7/7. Numbers 2, 5, 12, 9, and others indicate the zodiac signs’ position in the Guna table. Thus, 2 represents Taurus while 12 represents Pisces at a position of 2/12. Let’s look at some unfavorable combinations.
∙ Aries boy & Virgo girl: Here, the boy’s Moon is positioned at the 8th from the girl’s Moon, while the girl’s sign is placed at the 6th from the boy’s. Thus, the combination is 6-8. The Bhakoot 6-8 is a very unfavourable combination, as it is not good for the couple's health.
∙ Bhakoot 12-2: A couple with this combination may face a bad financial situation and health issues in their marriage.
∙ One of the partners can die if malefic factors other than Bhakoot are present in their birth charts. Besides, this also points to an unhappy marriage, which can even result in divorce.
Negative Impact of Bhakoot Dosha
Bhakoot Dosha can cause severe marital issues. A couple with Bhakoot Dosha may experience the following effects:
∙ Bhakoot Dosha impacts finances the most. There may be financial issues, failure of the business, or a setback in the career of one of the partners.
∙ The couple may find it hard to conceive, or there may be a lack of physical intimacy between them after some time.
∙ There could be misunderstandings, a lack of respect, conflicts, and constant disagreements on even minor things. This can lead to the couple’s separation or divorce.
∙ In some extreme cases, if Bhakoot Dosha is in a combination with a malefic planet, one of the partners may die.
∙ Health issues are possible.
Remedies to Eliminate Bhakoot Dosha
In the initial days of married life, the couple may get along well, but after a while, they will have problems if the Bhakoot Dosha is not nullified.
There are several remedies to reduce the effects of Bhakoot Dosha. Since this Dosha is not present since birth, and is created during Kundli matching, it can be remedied. However, one cannot get rid of the effects entirely.
The Moon sign or Rashi lord of both partners should be the same or friendly to each other.
Their Nakshatras should be the same or friendly to each other.
One of the most effective ways to nullify the effect of Bhakoot Dosha is by performing the Bhakoot Nivarana Pooja, which appeases the planets causing the Dosha and reduces its ill effects.
Moreover, wearing certain gemstones according to your birth chart can also be helpful during this.
Chanting Mantras related to the Moon and ruling planets is also very effective in mitigating the effects of Bhakoot Dosha.
Conclusion
Bhakoot Dosha is detrimental to the couple’s marital life. It can cause financial and career setbacks, as well as losses in business. Sometimes, it can lead to a partner’s death. However, the effects of the Dosha may vary according to the birth chart of a person.
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