MERCURY MAHĀDAŚĀ — UNFAVOURABLE & TIMING: If Mercury be associated with a Malefic, there will be during his Daśā punishment by Government, inimical relations with kinsmen, journey to a foreign country, dependence on others and possibility of urinary troubles. If Mercury be in the 6th, the 8th or the 12th, there will be loss of wealth due to indulgence in lascivious activities, possibility of suffering from rheumatism and jaundice, danger of thefts and malevolence of Government, loss of land and cattle, etc. At the commencement of the Daśā of Mercury, there will be gains of wealth, betterment in the educational sphere, birth of children and happiness. In the middle of the Daśā, there will be recognition from Government. The last part of the Daśā will be distressful.

तमो-ग्रहों में कबन्ध (धड़) रूप केतु की दशा का फल अब मैं तुम्हें बताता हूँ ।