Effects like acquisition of a kingdom (attainment of a high position in government}, enjoyments, charities, gain of wealth and land, birth of a son, celebration of religious functions and functions like marriage suddenly, well being in the family, gain of clothes, ornaments etc., will be derived in the Antardasa of Mercury in the Dasa of Ketu, if Mercury be in a kendra or trikona from the Ascendant, be in his sign of exaltation or in his own sign.

भाग्य कर्माधिपैर्युक्ते भाग्यवृदिधः सुखावहा । विद्वद्गोष्ठी कथाभिश्च कालक्षेपो भविष्यति ।।71।। यदि बुध 9.10 भावेश के साथ हो तो उत्तम भाग्य वृदिध, विद्वानों से समागम, उत्तम बौदिधक कार्य-कलापों में समय व्यतीत होता है।