Narayana Dasha

नारायण दशा • Narayana Dasha

"The Divine Preserver's Sign-Based Period System (Jaimini)"

Variable (72-144 years typically) Years Primary use for career (from 10th house), wealth (from 2nd/11th), health (from Lagna), etc.

Overview

Narayana Dasha is a sign-based planetary period system from Jaimini astrology, named after Lord Vishnu (Narayana). It is used for timing worldly events like career, wealth, and status, and is calculated from various reference points based on the purpose.

Principle

Like Chara Dasha, it uses signs as periods with variable durations. However, it can be calculated from different Lagnas for different life areas.

Etymology

Narayana = Lord Vishnu, the Preserver; refers to sustenance and worldly manifestation

Usage

Primary use for career (from 10th house), wealth (from 2nd/11th), health (from Lagna), etc.

Total Period

Total Years

Variable (72-144 years typically)

Reasoning

Sum depends on individual chart as each sign period is 1-12 years

Note

Similar to Chara Dasha in total span

Dasha Sequence

Starts from reference house, proceeds based on odd/even rules

Basis	Reference house (Lagna, 7th, 10th, etc.) determines starting sign
Cyclic	Yes
Note	Can be calculated from any house as reference
Odd Signs	Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius - count forward
Even Signs	Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces - count backward

Period Details

1 Aries (मेष)

Type

Odd (Vishama)

Ruler

Mars

Calculation

Count from Aries to Mars position (zodiacal order)

Example

If Mars in Cancer: 4 years; if Mars in Aries: 1 year

Significations

New beginnings in relevant life area Initiative and action Leadership in that domain Competition Pioneering efforts

Positive Results

Dynamic start, leadership opportunities, victories

Challenging Results

Conflicts, hasty actions, accidents

General Theme: Action-oriented period in relevant life area

2 Taurus (वृषभ)

Type

Even (Sama)

Ruler

Venus

Calculation

Count backward from Taurus to Venus position

Example

If Venus in Aquarius: 4 years; if Venus in Taurus: 1 year

Significations

Stability and accumulation Fixed resources Slow but steady progress Material security Values in that domain

Positive Results

Stability, accumulation, steady growth

Challenging Results

Stagnation, stubbornness, resistance to change

General Theme: Consolidation period in relevant life area

3 Gemini (मिथुन)

Type

Odd (Vishama)

Ruler

Mercury

Calculation

Count forward from Gemini to Mercury position

Example

If Mercury in Virgo: 4 years; if Mercury in Gemini: 1 year

Significations

Communication in that domain Dual activities Learning and adaptability Connections Information exchange

Positive Results

Networking, learning, communication success

Challenging Results

Scattered focus, instability, superficiality

General Theme: Active intellectual engagement in relevant area

4 Cancer (कर्क)

Type

Even (Sama)

Ruler

Moon

Calculation

Count backward from Cancer to Moon position

Example

If Moon in Aries: 4 years; if Moon in Cancer: 1 year

Significations

Nurturing in that domain Emotional investment Protection and security Foundation building Care and sustenance

Positive Results

Emotional fulfillment, security, nurturing

Challenging Results

Emotional challenges, insecurity, moodiness

General Theme: Focus on emotional foundations in relevant area

5 Leo (सिंह)

Type

Odd (Vishama)

Ruler

Sun

Calculation

Count forward from Leo to Sun position

Example

If Sun in Scorpio: 4 years; if Sun in Leo: 1 year

Significations

Authority in that domain Creative expression Recognition and fame Leadership Personal power

Positive Results

Recognition, authority, creative success

Challenging Results

Ego conflicts, pride issues, authority problems

General Theme: Focus on self-expression in relevant area

6 Virgo (कन्या)

Type

Even (Sama)

Ruler

Mercury

Calculation

Count backward from Virgo to Mercury position

Example

If Mercury in Gemini: 4 years; if Mercury in Virgo: 1 year

Significations

Analysis and improvement Service in that domain Detail work Problem-solving Health of that life area

Positive Results

Improvement, problem-solving, service success

Challenging Results

Over-criticism, anxiety, perfectionism

General Theme: Focus on refinement in relevant area

7 Libra (तुला)

Type

Odd (Vishama)

Ruler

Venus

Calculation

Count forward from Libra to Venus position

Example

If Venus in Capricorn: 4 years; if Venus in Libra: 1 year

Significations

Partnerships in that domain Balance and harmony Agreements Diplomacy Joint ventures

Positive Results

Partnerships, harmony, successful agreements

Challenging Results

Relationship issues, indecision, dependency

General Theme: Focus on balance in relevant area

8 Scorpio (वृश्चिक)

Type

Even (Sama)

Ruler

Mars

Calculation

Count backward from Scorpio to Mars position

Example

If Mars in Leo: 4 years; if Mars in Scorpio: 1 year

Significations

Transformation in that domain Deep investigation Hidden matters Crisis and renewal Intense focus

Positive Results

Deep transformation, uncovering hidden benefits

Challenging Results

Crises, power struggles, losses

General Theme: Intense transformative period in relevant area

9 Sagittarius (धनु)

Type

Odd (Vishama)

Ruler

Jupiter

Calculation

Count forward from Sagittarius to Jupiter position

Example

If Jupiter in Pisces: 4 years; if Jupiter in Sagittarius: 1 year

Significations

Expansion in that domain Higher purpose Teaching and learning Philosophy Long-distance connections

Positive Results

Expansion, wisdom, spiritual growth

Challenging Results

Over-expansion, dogmatism, excess

General Theme: Focus on growth and meaning in relevant area

10 Capricorn (मकर)

Type

Even (Sama)

Ruler

Saturn

Calculation

Count backward from Capricorn to Saturn position

Example

If Saturn in Libra: 4 years; if Saturn in Capricorn: 1 year

Significations

Structure in that domain Authority and status Long-term building Discipline Achievement through effort

Positive Results

Career advancement, status, structural achievements

Challenging Results

Delays, restrictions, heavy responsibilities

General Theme: Focus on building and discipline in relevant area

11 Aquarius (कुंभ)

Type

Odd (Vishama)

Ruler

Saturn

Calculation

Count forward from Aquarius to Saturn position

Example

If Saturn in Taurus: 4 years; if Saturn in Aquarius: 1 year

Significations

Innovation in that domain Networks and groups Humanitarian efforts Unconventional approaches Large-scale gains

Positive Results

Gains through groups, innovation success

Challenging Results

Detachment issues, eccentric problems

General Theme: Focus on networks and aspirations in relevant area

12 Pisces (मीन)

Type

Even (Sama)

Ruler

Jupiter

Calculation

Count backward from Pisces to Jupiter position

Example

If Jupiter in Sagittarius: 4 years; if Jupiter in Pisces: 1 year

Significations

Completion in that domain Spiritual dimension Letting go Transcendence Universal connections

Positive Results

Spiritual fulfillment, closure, transcendence

Challenging Results

Losses, confusion, escapism

General Theme: Focus on completion and spirituality in relevant area

Calculation Method

Based on distance between sign and its lord, from chosen reference house

1 Choose reference house based on inquiry (Lagna for self, 10th for career, etc.)
2 Start from the sign in that house
3 For odd signs: count forward from sign to lord position
4 For even signs: count backward from sign to lord position
5 Years = count (applying specific rules)