Introduction
The issue of entering into matrimonial alliance with suitable partner of choice, lingers on the minds of all those young people are planning to tie themselves in the nuptial knots and for this reason they prefer to seek astrological consultations for match making or to assess marriage compatibility.
Match making or the Kundali Milan or the Gun Milan is an age old custom and tradition in Hindu religion and culture that is in vogue since time immemorial.
With the advancement of technology, especially the development of computer science, in fact, match making or the Kundali Milan or the Gun Milan or assessing the marriage compatibility by date of birth have comparatively become much easier and faster.
For marriage predictions, various permutations and combinations of the Nakshatras are analysed by the renowned astrologers and Pandits with the aid of these algorithmic based software programmes.
Factors involved in Ashtkoot Milan horoscope matching for marriage
1. Varna or Jati:- Under the Varna or Jati koot or category or aspect, the various aspects involved in the four varnas viz. Brahamana, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra are considered. Out of the total of 36 maximum score the Varna or Jati koot or category is apportioned only 01 mark or score while ascertaining the marriage matching or the marriage compatibility.
2. Vash Koot:- Under the Vash koot or category or aspect the nature and degree of dominance is considered. It is further sub-categorised into five types- Nara, Vanachara, Chatuspada, Jalachara, Keetaka. Vash Koot is apportioned only 02 marks or scores in marriage compatibility astrology.
3. Tara Koot:- Under the Tara Koot or category or aspect, destiny and fortune, based on the Nakshatras are taken into account while examining the kundali for marriage or the horoscope compatibility for marriage. The total score that is earmarked for Tara koot is 03.
4. Yoni Koot:- Astrolgers and Pandits get a clue about the prospective sexual compatibility between the prospective bride and groom and accordingly assess the prospects of conjugal relationships while analysing the kundali for marriage. In analysing the marriage compatibility astrology or astro compatibility for marriage, the total score that is earmarked for Yoni Koot is 04
5. Griha Maitri:- As the name indicates, Griha Maitri aspect involves the friendship, trust and faith in between the prospective brides and grooms.
In assessing the horoscope matching for marriage or marriage matching or the marriage compatibility astrology regarding marriage, the total score earmarked for Griha Maitri Koot or category is 05.
6. Gana:- By assessing the Gana aspect, the astrologers and Pandits adjudge the prospects of harmonious relationships between the prospective bride and grooms. Astrologers assess as to how will by the synergy between the two from the perspective of their temperament, disposition, behaviour and nature while examining the horoscope compatibility for marriage. The total score earmarked for Gana is 06.
7. Bhakoot or Raashi:- The zodiac signs, their ruling planets and characteristics etc. of the prospective brides and grooms are assessed by the Astrologers and Pandits while examining the astrology regarding marriage. Total score earmarked for Bhakoot is 07.
8. Nadi:- While analysing the Nadi aspect for assessing the marriage kundali or the marriage kundli, the astrologers highlight the important aspects relating to the state of health and prospects of progeny. The total marks earmarked for Nadi aspect are 08.
Astro compatibility for marriage- Scoring System
As we all know that in the Hindu religion, the tradition of match making is prevalent for adjudging the horoscope compatibility for marriage or the marriage compatibility astrology.
There is a total of 36 scoring points and the Astrologers and Pandits analyse the horoscopes of the prospective brides and grooms on the basis of the match making counts or the points scored.
The total score out of the maximum of 36 points determines the horoscope compatibility for marriage.
Grading system in the horoscope matching for marriage
Astrologers give the gradings in the horoscope compatibility for marriage, according to the following pattern:-
When less than 18 points or score is obtained: Not recommended for marriage;
When 18 to 24 points or score is obtained : Acceptable match with average compatibility;
When 25 to 32 points match : Considered as very good match;
When 33 to 36 points match: Considered as excellent match which can be said to be ideal for solemnisation of marriage.
Mangal Dosha and Nadi Dosha
When the Astrologers and Pandits notice Mangal Dosha or the Nadi Dosha, they recommend appropriate remedial measures that need to be followed by the prospective brides and grooms.
The remedial measures recommended by the astrologers and Pandits are believed to mitigate the malefic influence of these Doshas.
Conclusion
To sum up, it can be stated that in Hindu culture and traditions, the horoscope match making before solemnisation of marriage has been in vogue since time immemorial.
It is a matter of faith, belief and trust to analyse the celestial positioning as indicated in the horoscopes of the prospective brides and grooms.
With the advancement of technology, it has rather become much easier for the Astrologers and Pandits to critically examine all the fine nuances involved in astrology such as- the celestial positioning of planets or the Nakshatras as indicated in the natal charts, the varied Doshas and the ashtakoot analysis.
It is purely a matter of belief and faith to rely on the marriage kundali matching and go ahead with hope and trust to enjoy the marital bliss. It is a matter of personal choice and mostly people show there inclination for availing the services of the renowned astrologers in match making.
FAQs
Q.1. Is Astrology regarding marriage worth relying?
Ans.1 Astrology regarding marriage has been in vogue in Hindu religion and culture since time immemorial. People place much reliance on marriage kundali matching, marriage astrology by date of birth, horoscope by date of birth marriage. In Marriage Kundali or the marriage kundli match making, a total of 8 categories are analysed minutely which is known as Asht koot analysis.
Q.2. What is marriage jathakam telugu?
Ans.2 Jathakam in Telugu refers to the horoscope or birth chart and is used to assess the marriage compatibility of the prospective brides and grooms. Evaluation of compatibility is on the basis of the following yardsticks:-Varna Koota- For assessing the Social status and mutual understanding, Vashya Koota- For assessing mutual trust and reliability, Tara Koota- For analysing longevity of the marital bond, Yoni Koota- For analysing the aspect of physical attraction and prosperity, Graha Maitri Koota- For assessing home and family relations, Gana Koota- For adjudging the mental compatibility and alignment, Rashi or Bhakoota- For analysing the prospects of shared joy and bonding, Nadi Koota- For analysing the prospects of well-being and offsprings. In marriage Jathakam Telugu, Kuja dosha(Mangal Dosha) is also taken into account.