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HISTORY OF KUNDLI MATCHING ALONG WITH THE PRESENT FACTORS INVOLVED

Kundli matching is the common custom that gets followed in the Indian culture before the marriage of two individuals. Because of its resemblance from the time of the Satya yuga, it holds a great stand for the marriages in India and it is becoming quite approachable from different parts of the World as well. It is one of the pious tradition to be maintained to keep up with the Sanatana Dharma.

There are different processes or methods through which the Kundli matching is carried out in various parts of India.

In the process of Jyotish method or Gunamilan, there are three specific methods that are followed immensely for the success of the marriage.

They are:

Ashthakoota method- The most popularized way of matching the kundlis. It hold 8 different factors to understand the depth of the relationship between the couple.

Dashakoota method- This method was in hype for the last couple of decades and now, it is only followed in some parts of South India. There are 10 different factors to finalize a union, according to this method.

Duodashakoota method- This is the most ancient one amongst the other methods to depict a successful marriage. It holds 12 different factors to finalize a marriage.

FACTORS OF THE DIFFERENT METHODS

ASHTHAKOOTA METHOD

The 8 different aspects that hold the key to a bliss marriage, according to Ashthakoota method are:

  • Varna
  • Vasya
  • Yoni
  • Tara
  • Grahamaitri
  • Gana
  • Bhakoot
  • Nadi

Each of these aspects carry points that gets added into 36 points in total.

DASHAKOOTA METHOD

According to the Dashakoota method, the different factors related to a joyous union are:

  • Ganam
  • Mahendra
  • Dhinam
  • Yoni
  • Rashi
  • Streedergham
  • Rasyadhipati
  • Rajju
  • Vasyam
  • Vedhai

DUODASHAKOOTA METHOD

In this ancient process of matching the charts of the individuals, the 12 favourable aspects for the match are:

  • Varna
  • Dina
  • Vasya
  • GrahaMitram
  • Yoni
  • Gana
  • Rasi
  • Nadi
  • StriDhirgha
  • Rajju
  • Vedha
  • Mahendra

Because the other two kootas are not in use, the inclination over the method of Ashthakoota gains its popularity instantly.

Let us elaborate the different kootas of Ashthakoota as well as the points that each koota holds.

VARNA

This is the prior koota to understanding the compatibility of the individuals on the basis of their spiritualism, personality and the ego as well as the super ego that runs through them. With the proper matching of this koota, the relationship lives a life of peace and harmony within. The segments of Varna are: Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra.

The point of Varna is one.

VASYA

This koota holds the equilibrium of the equation that the couple provides to each other. It reveals the nature of dominancy between the individuals and the result due to that. This koota is divided into Manav, Vanachara, Chatuspada, Jalchar and Keeta.

The point of Vasya is two.

TARA

Tara discovers the health and the welleing of the couple with one another. It surfaces the longevity of the relationship. Nakshatras of the individuals during their time of the birth, helps in revealing this Koota. As per the analysis of the birth Nakshatras, there are: Vipata, Kshema, Sampat, Janama, Pratyari, Vadha, Sadhaka, Ati-mitra and Mitra.

The point of Tara is Three.

YONI

This koota of the Asthakoota method helps in revealing the sensual energies that are transmitted in between the couple. It helps in understanding the level of satisfaction that will be provided by the individuals to one another.

The point of Yoni is Four.

GRAHA MAITRI

GrahaMaitri reveals the mental compatibility between the couple according to their friending, attachment, bonding and inclination towards one another. It also involves the condition of their family after their marriage.

The point of GrahaMaitri is Five.

GANA

Gana discovers the temperament and the mental understanding that the couple provides to one another in the course of both happiness and sadness. There are 3 Ganas- Dev, Manushya and Rakshash. The best match is professed when the couple belongs to the same Gana.

The point of Gana is Six.

BHAKOOT

Bhakoot looks after the overall compatibility that the couple provides to the relationship. It takes care of the wellneing, health, wealth, finance and everything that prospers a growth in the family.

The point of Bhakoot is Seven.

NADI

Nadi involves the psychological mentality between the couple along with their chances of progeny as it concerns the factors of heredity as well. This is one of the important koota as it leads to a satisfying and desired marriage that one dreams of. For the best compatibility, the couple should have different Nadis.

The point of Nadi is Eight.

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