Vimshottari dasha
Guru mahadasha: effects, antardasha and remedies
Guru mahadasha lasts sixteen years and is usually one of the most blessed periods: wisdom, children, marriage, teachers and wealth grow.
| Length | 16 years |
|---|---|
| Order | Comes after Rahu and before Shani |
| Its nakshatras | Punarvasu, Vishakha and Purva Bhadrapada |
| Mantra | Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah |
About Guru mahadasha
Guru mahadasha lasts sixteen years and is usually one of the most blessed periods: wisdom, children, marriage, teachers and wealth grow.
When it gives good results
A strong Jupiter brings marriage, children, higher studies, respect, wealth, spiritual growth and good advisers.
When it is difficult
A weak Jupiter can bring liver or weight problems, wrong advice, delays with children and overconfidence in money.
Antardashas in Guru mahadasha
| Antardasha | Length | General tone |
|---|---|---|
| Guru–Guru | 2 y 2 m | friendly |
| Guru–Shani | 2 y 6 m | mixed |
| Guru–Budh | 2 y 3 m | needs care |
| Guru–Ketu | 0 y 11 m | mixed |
| Guru–Shukra | 2 y 8 m | needs care |
| Guru–Surya | 0 y 10 m | friendly |
| Guru–Chandra | 1 y 4 m | friendly |
| Guru–Mangal | 0 y 11 m | friendly |
| Guru–Rahu | 2 y 5 m | mixed |
The tone shows only the natural friendship of the two planets. The real result depends on where both sit in your chart.
Remedies for Guru mahadasha
- Chant Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah 108 times, especially on Guruvara (Thursday).
- Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) gemstone
- 4 Mukhi Rudraksha
See your own dasha timeline with every antardasha and its dates.
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How long is Guru mahadasha?
Guru mahadasha lasts 16 years in the Vimshottari system.
Is Guru mahadasha good or bad?
A strong Jupiter brings marriage, children, higher studies, respect, wealth, spiritual growth and good advisers. A weak Jupiter can bring liver or weight problems, wrong advice, delays with children and overconfidence in money.
What are the remedies for Guru mahadasha?
Chant Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah, especially on Guruvara (Thursday); wear its gemstone only if it suits your lagna; and do charity linked to the planet.