Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 16 · Planet Periods and Dashas
दशाफलाध्यायः
दशा दशाहता कार्या विहृता परमायुषा ।अन्तर्दशाक्रमादेवं विदशाप्यनुपाततः ॥ ४ ॥
Multiply a period by the period. Then divide by the full life span of 120 years. In the same way, work out the sub-periods in their order. The sub-sub-periods are worked out by the same ratio.
Simple meaning: Multiply period by period and divide by 120 years. This gives the sub-periods. The sub-sub-periods use the same ratio.
उद्वेगिता हृदि ततो परितो लताव
The Sun's period tends to bring worry, quarrels with kin over property, loss of wealth and illness.
सदा पाके राकेशितुरधिकृतिर्भूपतिकृता
The Moon's period tends to bring power from a king, good company, joy, ornaments, a house, love and comforts.
अनलगरलभीतिः शस्त्रघातो नराणा
The Mars period tends to bring fear of fire and weapons, worry from enemies, illness and loss of money.