Research Astrology Article, Astrocent Special Approaches of Matchmaking or Kundali Milaan.

In India, we consider two factors of supreme importance while matching horoscopes of the prospective bride and groom for the purpose of marriage: –

1. The prospective bride and groom may have a compatible and peaceful relationship after marriage.
2. Families of both the prospective bride and groom may have a peaceful and lifelong relationship after marriage.

   POPULAR METHOD OF MATCHMAKING: –

   Usually, it is observed that people consider astrological matchmaking with incredulity when on the other hand medical science has also come up with a new way of matchmaking which suggests matching of blood groups before marriage. The matter of the fact is that most of the astrologers and astrology softwares match horoscopes in a cursory manner by taking into consideration just two factors: –

   1. Whether both the prospective bride and groom are Manglik or not?
   2. How much the prospective bride and groom score in guna matching with a score of 18 and above considered favourable for mutual compatibility.

   USUAL PROBLEMS AFTER THIS KIND OF MATCHMAKING:

   Usually, it is observed that even after astrological matchmaking based on a study of these two factors there are: –

   1. Misunderstandings and quarrels among husband and wife which sometimes results in divorce as well.
   2. One of them dies.
   3. One of them suffers from ill health.
   4. Couple is childless despite being physically fit.
   5. Family is unable to progress well.
   6. Both are indifferent to each other.

   If all these problems persist after matchmaking it means match was not undertaken correctly.

   WHAT ARE GUNAS?

   Gunas are studied based on 8 astrological factors in the horoscopes of prospective bride and groom.

   1. Varna
   2. Vashya
   3. Tara
   4. Yoni
   5. Grahamaitri
   6. Ganakuta
   7. Bhakuta
   8. Nadidosha

   All of these 8 astrological factors have been assigned scores: – Varna- 1, Vashya- 2, Tara- 3, Yoni- 4, Grahamaitri- 5, Ganakuta- 6, Bhakuta- 7, Nadidosha- 8. These total upto 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8 = 36 Gunas. Out of these, The gunas which match positively are added to the score and the points for any doshas (blemishes) are deducted.

   WHAT IS LAGNA MANGLIK?
   
   When Mars is placed in the 1^st, 4^th, 7^th, 8^th or 12^th houses from the Lagna in the horoscopes of prospective bride and groom, it becomes a Manglik horoscope.

   WHAT IS CHANDRA MANGLIK?

   When Mars is placed in the 1^st, 4^th, 7^th, 8^th or 12^th houses from the Moon in the horoscopes of prospective bride and groom, it becomes a Chandra Manglik horoscope.

   IS IT SUFFICIENT TO MATCH MANGLIK AND GUNAS ALONE?

   Usually it is observed that even when Guna matching shows points greater than 18 upto 36 and Manglik or non-Manglik match is also compatible, couples have mutual differences, suffering in marriage life and they act against each other’s wishes.

   HOW TO MATCH HOROSCOPES: –

   How should Manglik matching and Guna matching be carried out so that a prosperous life may be ensured for the prospective bride and groom.

   FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN MANGLIK MATCHING: –

   1. Whether both are Manglik or not.

   2. If they are Manglik, is there any neutralizing factor as well?

   3. Whether Mars has changed positions as per detailed calculations or not?

   4. Whether Mars is combust or not.

   5. Whether Mars is eclipsed by Rahu or Ketu or not.

   6. Whether Mars is debilitated or not.

   SPECIAL FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED WHILE MATCH MAKING: –

   1. How are both the horoscopes of prospective bride and groom disposed in relation to marriage life? Position of planets in the house of marriage (7^th house) and the disposition its lord.

   2. If the house of marriage and its lord is not well disposed in both the horoscopes of prospective bride and groom, then they will have a problematic marriage life.

   3. How are the combinations for progeny in both the horoscopes of prospective bride and groom. Is there any indication of problem related to progeny?

   4. How is the house of fortune disposed in both the horoscopes of prospective bride and groom. Fortune will give progress or not.

   5. What is the quotient of anger in both the prospective bride and groom because. If both have lose temper then also situation can go to any extent.

   6. If both of then share the same Lagna one of them will prosper and the other one May face difficulties.

   7. A host of other combinations also need to be taken in account before finalizing Finalizing the match for marriage.

   OTHER FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED WHILE MATCH MAKING: –

   1. Analyzing character of both the prospective bride and groom.

   2. Health of the prospective bride and groom.

   3. Whether both have dominating nature.

   4. whether one or both of them have combinations for death of spouse or not.

   5. Is any emotional involvement possible which can disturb marriage life?

   All of these points should be considered by scholars before finalizing any match for the purposes of marriage astrologically.
   ERRORS IN MATCHMAKING TABLES FOUND IN PANCHAGAS (INDIAN EPHEMERIDES) : –

   Errors can be found in the matchmaking tables found in panchangas which also need to be considered : –

   1. If both the prospective bride and groom have Ashwini nakshatra (constellation) which means sharing the same Moon-sign and Nakshatra, the matchmaking table in panchangas assign 28 points and 8 points are deducted for nadidosha and a number of eligible prospective couples are considered ineligible. Whereas Pauranic scriptures have stated that: –

   Eknakshatrajataanam nadidosho na vidyate
   Anyakshapativedheshu vivaho varjitah sadaa

   Which means that if both the prospective bride and groom share the same nakshatra there is no nadidosha and if they have different nakshatras whose lords have mutual Vedha they should not marry. Then why are 8 points are deducted in panchangas for nadidosha?

   Pauranic scriptures have also stated that : –
   Nadidoshastu vipranaam varnadosho mahibhujaam, Ganadoshashacha vaishyanaam shudranaam yonidoshakah

   Which means that Nadidosha is considered especially harmful for brahmans, varnadosha for kshatriyas, ganadosha for vaishyas and yonidosha for shudras.
   But usually it is observed that nadidosha is considered especially harmful in every case which is not correct.

   On the other hand, Bhakuta dosha is considered in relation to progeny but the impact of Navapancham dosha is not found in panchangas, whereas there are two variations of navapancham dosha: –

   1. When the moon-sign of girl is 5^th as counted from the moon-sign of boy and moon-sign of boy is 9^th as counted from the moon-sign of girl.

   2. When the moon-sign of boy is 5^th as counted from the moon-sign of girl and moon-sign of girl is 9^th as counted from the moon-sign of boy.

   Panchangas deduct 7 points in both of the above stated instances, whereas our pauranic scriptures have stated that: –

   Maranam pitrimatroscheta samgrahyam navapanchakam
   Varasya Panchame Kanya kanyaya navame varah
   Etat trikonakam grahyam putrapautrasukhavaham
   Shadashtake Bhaven
   mrityuryatnatastam Vicharyeta

   Which means that if father of the prospective groom and mother of the prospective bride have expired then Navapancham dosha loses its power to do evil and marriage can be consummated because Navapancham dosha is thought to affect them only.
   Still, if the moon-sign of girl is 5^th as counted from the moon-sign of boy and the moon-sign of boy is 9^th as counted from the moon-sign of girl, it is considered positive and gives happiness of children and grandchildren as it is not supposed to bring negativity.
   
   CONCLUSION: –

   Whereas it is usually observed that points for both of the abovementioned types of navapancham dosha have been deducted which is not correct and hence it is desirable that astrological matchmaking for the purpose of marriage should be undertaken by taking into consideration not only the prospective bride and groom but their families as well. Instead of matching merely Gunas and Manglik dosha a comprehensive matchmaking as outlined above can help ensure a successful marriage life as well as prosperity and progress in life.

   by Pt. Sunil Sharma
   Director

Source: Research Astrology Article, Astrocent Special Approaches of Matchmaking or Kundali Milaan.