DASHA PLANETARY PERIODS (DASHA-04 · CLASSICAL CODEX)Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) (Kālacakra Daśā)
In classical Sanskrit horoscopy, Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) (Kālacakra Daśā — Savya & Apasavya Navamsa Cycles, Deha-Jiva & Gati Jumps) governs Supreme Navamsa-Pada Rashi Dasha & Bodily/Vital Sign Anchors (Deha & Jiva). Within the vectorized reference corpus (jyotish_corpus_core_v3), the doctrinal cluster of Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) (DASHA-04) is cross-indexed across 3,686 verified passages and 2,041 numbered shlokas in 18 Sanskrit treatises.
DASHA-04)Codified in Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra Chapter 48, Verses 1–104 and Jataka Parijata Chapter 18 & Phaladeepika Chapter 22, Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) operates under the mathematical invariant Savya (12 Odd Stars) & Apasavya (12 Even Stars) ; 83/85/86/100 Year Cycles: Kalachakra Dasha, revered by Parashara as the supreme Rashi-and-Navamsa hybrid clock, divides the 27 Nakshatras into two directional wheels: Savya (clockwise, 15 stars in odd triads) and Apasavya (counter-clockwise, 12 stars in even triads), mapping each of the four 3° 20' Padas to a distinct sequence of nine Rashi periods totaling 83, 85, 86, or 100 years.
SHASTRIC MECHANICSMathematical Formulation & Structural Rules of Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time)
Because a single arc-minute shift across a 3° 20' Pada boundary alters the entire nine-sign Paramayus sequence, Kalachakra Dasha is the ultimate birth-time rectification test alongside D9 Navamsa. In every Pada cycle, the first sign in Savya (or last sign in Apasavya) acts as the Deha Rashi (physical body vessel), while the opposite anchor acts as the Jiva Rashi (vital consciousness). Transitions between non-adjacent signs are classified by three sacred leaps (Gatis): Mandooka (frog jump skipping one sign), Markata (backward monkey step), and Simhavalokana (lion's trinal/oppositional gaze).
The structural matrix below details the exact computational parameters, degree thresholds, and classical interpretive clauses for Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) (DASHA-04) as preserved in Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra Chapter 48, Verses 1–104.
| Kalachakra Parameter | Astronomical / Rashi Rule | Assigned Duration Scale | Interpretive Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashi Period Lengths | Fixed by Planetary Lord of the Sign |
Sun 5y, Moon 21y, Mars 7y, Mer 9y, Jup 10y, Ven 16y, Sat 4y |
Moon (Karka 21y) and Venus (Vrishabha/Tula 16y) govern the longest sign eras in classical Jyotish horoscopy. |
| Deha & Jiva Rashis | Opening Sign versus Terminal Sign of Pada |
2 Anchor Rashis per 9-Sign Cycle |
Deha governs somatic health and environment; Jiva governs mental resolve and longevity in classical Jyotish horoscopy. |
| Mandooka & Markata Gati | Skipping 1 Sign (KanyatoKarka) or Stepping Back |
Occurs at Zodiacal Turnarounds |
Marks abrupt professional reorganization or change of geographic residence in classical Jyotish horoscopy. |
| Simhavalokana Gati | 5/9 Trinal Jump (MeenatoDhanu or KarkatoMeena) |
Lion's Backward Gaze Across Water/Fire |
Triggers total doctrinal shifts and spiritual or institutional advancement in classical Jyotish horoscopy. |
MULTI-TREATISE SHASTRA CONCORDANCECorpus Distribution of Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) Across 18 Sanskrit Shastras
The concordance table below maps how Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) (DASHA-04) and its taxonomic family (topics) are distributed across the eighteen classical Sanskrit treatises of jyotish_corpus_core_v3, linking Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra Chapter 48, Verses 1–104 with Jataka Parijata Chapter 18 & Phaladeepika Chapter 22.
| Sanskrit Treatise | Verified Passages | Chapter Coverage | Analytical Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hora Ratnam | 882 passages |
5 ch / 469 v |
Documents mathematical definitions, house parameters, and interpretive synthesis for Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) (DASHA-04) across 5 chapters. |
| Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra | 628 passages |
70 ch / 476 v |
Documents mathematical definitions, house parameters, and interpretive synthesis for Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) (DASHA-04) across 70 chapters. |
| Brihat Jataka | 454 passages |
24 ch / 280 v |
Documents mathematical definitions, house parameters, and interpretive synthesis for Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) (DASHA-04) across 24 chapters. |
| Sarvartha Chintamani | 412 passages |
15 ch / 34 v |
Documents mathematical definitions, house parameters, and interpretive synthesis for Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) (DASHA-04) across 15 chapters. |
| Saravali | 253 passages |
31 ch / 161 v |
Documents mathematical definitions, house parameters, and interpretive synthesis for Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) (DASHA-04) across 31 chapters. |
| Prashna Marga | 220 passages |
14 ch / 148 v |
Documents mathematical definitions, house parameters, and interpretive synthesis for Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) (DASHA-04) across 14 chapters. |
VERBATIM CORPUS FOLIO & CHART SYNTHESISArchival Public-Domain Folio Excerpt for Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time)
This archival verse passage for Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) (DASHA-04) is extracted from the public-domain edition of Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (Chapter 1, Verse 1) indexed in jyotish_corpus_core_v3.
CORPUSPROVENANCE: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra | SourceID: archive_brihat-parashara-hora-sastra | Chapter 1, Verse 1 "tha Gandanta Birth 95 Remedies from Birth of a Daughter after Three Sons 96 Remedies from Unusual Delivery 97 Conclusion 1 The Creation I prostrate before the lotus-feet of Lord Vighneswara, offspring of Uma, the cause of destruction of sorrow, who is served by Mah bhutas (the five great elements of the"
When malefic Grahas transit or occupy both the Deha and Jiva Rashis simultaneously during a Mandooka or Simhavalokana Gati transition, classical texts prescribe heightened vigilance over physical vitality and major career pivots.
SUTRA BLACK LABEL · INDIVIDUAL EPHEMERIS SYNTHESISCompute Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) for Individual Birth Coordinates
This encyclopedia entry documents the classical algorithms of Kalachakra Dasha (Wheel of Time) (DASHA-04). To execute birth-second DE441
DASHA-04 Precision EngineDE441Ephemeris (0.001°)16 Shodashavarga ChartsVerbatim Shloka Provenance
