Sarpa Dosha Cause and Cure

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Sarpa Dosha Cause and Cure

By K.P.R.Kutty

 

Hurt serpents are vindictive and curse the persons who have hurt

them. Serpentine curse is so intense that it continues to haunt even

in future births till it gets absolved. Sarpa dosha causes delay (or

ruin, sometimes) in marriage and progeny. The disposition of Rahu,

Ketu and Gulika in a chart indicates the existence of Sarpa dosha.

 

From time immemorial, people and serpents were living in close

proximity and had love and hate relationship. It is believed that

hurt serpents are vengeful and curse the persons who have hurt them.

The serpentine curse has devastating effect, and it is so intense

that it continues to haunt even after death (in future births also)

till it gets absolved. The adverse effects of Sarpa dosha appear at

very important phases of human life, that is, marriage and progeny.

Due to Sarpa dosha, marriages are delayed or ruined; Progeny may be

denied; miscarriages, still births or defective children may also

result.

 

Due to this belief, serpents are considered to be sacred. They are

worshipped and revered. Usually images are carved out of stones and

consecrated on neatly built platforms under Peepal or Neem trees,

which are considered auspicious. Going around these idols are

believed to eliminate the adverse effects caused due to the curse of

serpents.

 

In astrology, malefic planets Rahu and Ketu are considered to be the

head and tail of a serpent. Adverse positioning of these planets in

a chart is said to arise as a result of wrath and curse of serpents.

All the planets hemmed in between Rahu and Ketu in a natal chart is

termed as Kala-sarpa Yoga, which causes obstructions, sufferings and

failures in the native’s early period of life.

 

The planets to indicate Sarpa dosha are the three malefics Rahu,

Ketu and Gulika. While examining a Prasna chart, position of these

planets from Aruda rasi, Ascendant, Chandra rasi and positioning of

other planets from the above rasis indicate the details of the cause

of the problem and remedy to be adopted for Sarpa dosha. (Aruda rasi

is the sign rising at the time of the query).

 

Positions of planets causing Sarpa dosha Rahu / Ketu in *Badaka sign

or in 6th, 8th, 12th, 4th or 7th house.

Gulika in unfavourable sign.

Positioning of Jupiter (as Badaka lord) in 6th, 8th or 12th house

from Aruda rasi and that sign also happens to be Kendra to Rahu.

This causes sarpadosha of a superior type of serpents.

Jupiter (as Badaka lord) in 6th, 8th or 12th house from Aruda rasi

and that sign is also Kendra to Gulika. This Sarpa dosha is caused

by a inferior type of serpents.

Rahu positioned along with Gulika or in 5th, 7th or 9th house from

Gulika.

Mars and Saturn in Kendra to Rahu.

Rahu positioned in Badaka sign and aspected or conjunct with Sun.

(as shown in the example chart). This causes Sarpa dosha of a

superior type of serpents.

Rahu in Badaka sign and aspected or conjunct with Moon (as in the

example chart). This Sarpa dosha is due to inferior type of

serpents.

 

 

If Sun and Moon are placed as mentioned above, the cause of Sarpa

dosha is due to both inferior and superior type of serpents. (as in

the example chart). The serpents Anandhan, Vasuki and Thakshana are

considered as superior type and the serpents like Karkotakan,

Karinagam etc. are of inferior type.

 

The example chart is a chart of Prasna, conducted on 21st January

2000. In this chart, the cause of Sarpa dosha is due to superior as

well as inferior types of serpents. A couple approached with their

problem. Since marriage, the lady had three miscarriages. She was

under constant treatment by a qualified and experienced

Gynecologist, yet menstrual disorder continued. As far as the

husband is concerned, his semen test showed lack of sperms. The

situation was not conducive for the couple to have progeny. Further

for self-protection and good health, Maha Sudarsana Yantra was

prescribed, and both of them were advised to visit Sri Kalahasti and

perform remedies as prescribed. They followed the first advice

immediately and the health condition of the wife improved. They

visited the temple after a delay of a few months, which also yielded

quick result. The girl conceived the same month they visited the

temple and a healthy baby was born at an auspicious moment,

fulfilling long cherished desire.

 

 

Finding the causes of Sarpa dosha from the positions of the planets.

 

Planetary Position Causes

Rahu in Chara rasi due to destruction of eggs of the serpents

Rahu in Sthira rasi due to cutting down of trees in the premises of

serpent shrines

Rahu in Ubhaya rasi due to killing of young serpents.

Saturn and Gulika in Kendra to Rahu due to desecration of the place

of worship of serpents.

Gulika alone in Kendra to Rahu due to desecration of serpent shrine.

Mars in Kendra to Rahu due to destruction of serpent mounds, snake

pits and trees in the premises of serpent shrines and removal of

idols of serpents.

 

 

Remedies for Sarpa Dosha

If the existence of Sarpa dosha is found in the Prasna chart,

appropriate remedial measures need to be taken. Measures to get

relief from Sarpa dosha are : Japa, Homa, charity, pilgrimage to

shrines which is dedicated to serpents, and performing customary

worship like conducting poojas 3 times a day in a temple milk

abhisheka, offering of images of serpents and their eggs made of

metal, conducting Homas like Sarpa-bali, Mruthunjaya, etc. For all

types of Sarpa dosha, Sarpa-bali is prescribed. There are different

types of rituals prescribed for different types of Sarpa dosha,

which could be found out from the prasna chart as follows.

 

Planetary Position

Remedies

Rahu in Badaka Sign or in the 6th or 10th house.

Sarpa-bali (a kind of homa) should be done.

 

Rahu in the 4th house

Idol of serpents should be consecrated.

 

Rahu in the 12th house =

Sarpamthullal or special pooja should be performed.

 

Rahu in the ascendant or 7th house from Aruda rasi. Milk abhisheka

should be performed.

 

Ascendant in Chara rasi

11 images of serpents and eggs should be offered.

 

Ascendant in Sthira rasi

9 images of serpents and eggs should be offered.

 

Ascendant in Ubhaya rasi

7 images of serpents and eggs should be offered.

 

 

Some of the rituals to absolve Sarpa dosha in serpent shrines

situated in Kerala are : offering of “Nooruâ€, and “Paluâ€. Nooru is a

mixture made from rice powder, sugar, tender coconut water, turmeric

and flowers of coconut tree. Milk is offered separately. Another

important ritual to appease serpents and remove Sarpa dosha is

performing of “Sarpamthullalâ€, a form of traditional dance. There

are a large number of shrines dedicated to serpents all over the

country.

 

Notable shrines of serpent-worship

Serpent worship continues to play an important role in the religious

life of Hindus. Naga Panchami, is observed as a very auspicious

annual festival.

 

Tirunageswaram, near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu is an important center

of pilgrimage, visited by a large number of devotees to get relief

from malefic Rahu and Sarpa dosha and performing milk abhisheka is

considered as more auspicious on Sundays. Another shrine dedicated

to Ketu is situated nearby in Darmakulam, which is also of great

importance.

 

In Andhrapradesh, Kalahasti is a renowned center of pilgrimage,

where Sree Kalahasthiwaraswamy is worshiped to ward off malefic

effects of Rahu, Ketu and Sarpa dosha. Large number of devotees

visit this shrine to get relief from sufferings they undergo due to

delay in marriage and begetting progeny. There are specific poojas

to be performed in this shrine.

 

Another notable shrine dedicated to Nagaraja is Sree Nagaraja

kshethra, in Mannarasala, Alapuza District, Kerala. Large number of

devotees visit this shrine to overcome personal problems relating to

marriage, progeny, etc. Not only marriage and progeny, but other

aspects of life are also affected due to Sarpa dosha, which could be

known due to affliction of 4th, 9th, 10th and 11th houses. Hence it

is necessary to propitiate serpents by visiting serpent shrines and

performing appropriate worship. Wearing of gems are also recommended

to overcome Sarpa dosha. Topaz for Rahu and Turquoise for Ketu are

prescribed. The gem should be flawless and original. The weight and

size of the gem and the manner it is to be set in the appropriate

metal are also to be taken note of. Though Rahu and Ketu are

considered as malefic planets causing harm and distress, if well

placed they bestow prosperity, luck, happiness and enlightenment of

a high order.