Original Sanskrit Verse (Śloka 50):
तत्तद्भावार्थकामेशदशास्वन्तर्दशासु च ।
तत्तद्भावविनाशः स्यात् तद्युक्तेक्षितकारकैः ॥ ५० ॥
During the Mahādashā or Antardashā of the lord
of the 2nd (artha) or 7th (kāma) house,
The destruction or loss of the results of the specific house (bhāva)
under consideration (tad-tad-bhāva) takes place if those lords (2nd
and 7th) are associated (yuta) or aspected (īkṣita) by the significator
(kāraka) of that house.
During the major or sub-periods (daśā or antar-daśā) of the
lords of the 2nd and 7th houses (which are considered maraka or
death-inflicting), if they are conjoined with or aspected by the significator
(kāraka) of a particular house, then the results of that house are destroyed
during those periods.
- The
2nd and 7th lords are inherently maraka (death-inflicting or
harm-causing).
- If
they are associated (by conjunction or aspect) with the significator
of a certain house (e.g., Venus for marriage, Moon for mother), then
during their periods, the results of that house suffer.
- This
is a principle of destruction through maraka-karaka linkage.
Simplified Explanation (with commentary meaning):
- The
verse is explaining a principle of bhāva-vināśa — destruction or
loss of a house’s results.
- It
says: When we are analysing any house (for example, the 4th for happiness,
the 5th for children, the 10th for career, etc.),
if the lords of the 2nd or 7th house — known as mārakas (death-inflicting houses) — are joined with or aspected by the kāraka (significator) of that house,
then during their Mahādashā or Antardashā, the results of that house decline or get destroyed.
In simpler terms:
If the lord of the 2nd or 7th (māraka) house is connected (by conjunction or
aspect) with the significator of a certain house, then during the periods of
those māraka lords, the good results of that house are lost or destroyed.
Example:
If the 4th lord’s significator Moon is connected with the 2nd lord, then during
the 2nd lord’s period, loss of home, comfort, or mother’s happiness may
occur.
Supporting Quotation from Phaladeepika by
Mantreśvara:
"द्वावर्थकामाविह मारकाख्यौ तदीश्वरस्तत्रगतो बलाढ्यः ।
हन्ति स्वपाके निधनेश्वरो वा व्ययेश्वरो वाऽप्यतिदुर्बलश्चेत् ॥"
The 2nd (artha) and 7th (kāma) houses are
known as Mārakas (death-inflicting houses).
If the lord of these houses or any planet posited in them is strong,
then in his own daśā (period), he can cause death or serious
harm.
Similarly, if the 8th lord (lord of death) or the 12th lord (lord of
loss) is weak,
their sub-periods within a strong māraka daśā can also lead to death or
destruction.
The 2nd and 7th houses, which signify wealth and desire, are
considered maraka (death-inflicting). If their lords or planets placed in them
are strong, they can cause death during their own periods.
Alternatively, if the 8th lord (lord of longevity) or 12th lord (lord of loss)
is very weak, then their sub-periods can also bring death.
Key Points:
- 2nd
and 7th houses = maraka sthāna (death-inflicting houses)
- Their strong
lords or occupants = can cause death in their own daśā
- Weak
8th or 12th lords = can cause death in their sub-periods
Simplified Understanding:
- The
2nd and 7th houses are māraka sthānas—houses that can bring about
death or destruction.
- Their
lords or planets placed in those houses, if strong, can act
destructively in their periods.
- When
weak lords of the 8th or 12th run their sub-periods within such strong
māraka daśās, they can trigger death or severe misfortune.
Thus, this Phaladeepika verse supports the earlier
rule:
The 2nd and 7th lords are inherently capable of causing loss or
destruction (including of a specific bhāva), especially when they are associated
with its significator.
In summary (combined essence of both verses):
- 2nd
and 7th houses are māraka houses — linked to destruction or death.
- If
their lords are connected with the significator (kāraka) of any
specific house,
then during their planetary periods, the significations of that house are harmed or destroyed. - If
these lords are strong, and the 8th or 12th lord is weak, the period may
even become life-threatening.
