Overview Manglik Dosha/Mangal Dosha
One of the most dreaded doshas mentioned in Vedic Astrology is Manglik Dosha. Many people reject marriage alliances due to presumptive Manglik Dosha. Being Manglik has historically been seen as a misfortune in India, especially for brides. To hide this truth, some people have gone so far as to modify the girls’ birthdates. One thing we must realize is that having Manglik/Kuja Dosha has the same impact on both boys and girls. It is frequently suggested that a Manglik should marry another Manglik as a remedy for this dosha. Such a connection is justified by the idea that if two people have Manglik Dosha in their horoscopes, they will adjust to one another.
Mars and Manglik Dosha/Mangal Dosha
According to astrology, Mars is the planet of fervor, rivalry, vitality, wrath, and aggression. Mars represents sexual drive, bone marrow, liaisons, and the ability to conceive.
The planet Mars is known as the planet of action. After all, the “Red Planet” ought to be somewhat ferocious, and Mars does not disappoint. Mars thrives on vigor, passion, drive, and resolve. This planet encourages you (Mars governs the armed forces) to take the initiative, stand out, and take action. Mars expresses the individual’s strength and self-assurance.
Mars is also capable of ambition and rivalry. Mars inspires us to take on unique challenges and to provide our maximum efforts, or better, whether it be in a profession or in pleasure. Mars likewise promotes bravery and loyalty. Manglik Dosha is determined by the position of Mars in a birth chart.
Understanding Manglik Dosha/ Mangal Dosha
A native is referred to as a Manglik if Mars is positioned in the first, second, fourth, seventh, eighth, or twelfth houses, counting from the Lagna, Moon, or Venus. When evaluating marital joy in a horoscope, the Lagna, Moon, and Venus each stand for the physical body, the mind, and the sexual relationship respectively. The houses stated must therefore be calculated in relation to all three—the Lagna, the moon, and Venus.
The dosha is perceived as weak if it derives just from the Lagna, slightly stronger if it derives from the Moon, and even more potent if it derives from Venus
Manglik is not a negative term; rather, it suggests that the person is endowed with high levels of Martian energy, which might manifest as violence and impulsive behavior (such as passion, competition, etc.).
Mangliks are extraordinary people who have benefits in their careers and professional lives. Although they have a strong will and are incredibly knowledgeable, they also have an aggressive and impulsive disposition, which can occasionally lead to issues. However, just because someone is impulsive and has problems in life doesn’t indicate their marriage will end in tragedy.
Manglik people have distinct viewpoints, and expressions, according to Vedic Astrology.
Their governing planet, Mars, instills in them a fierce enthusiasm for life and aids them in overcoming obstacles.
Vedic Astrology was created at a time when medical advancements, war, and other factors made life expectancy too short. The situation today is quite different. Being a Manglik is therefore advantageous in today’s competitive world since it makes you enthusiastic, passionate, and competitive.
The only problem that might arise when one partner is Manglik and the other is a non-Manglik, is incompatibility, which is largely resolvable through counseling and remedies.
Mars in the 12th house, which represents sexual and bed pleasures, was once thought to be a sign of the death of a spouse because it makes the native extremely passionate, increasing the likelihood that the native will have many children and that the wife will pass away giving birth (either from having too many children or from a lack of medical care/services).
However, with today’s protection/precautionary measures and medical services, the likelihood of dying during childbirth is incredibly minimal, especially if one is Manglik.
In order to achieve tremendous marital bliss, it is necessary to properly assess the compatibility of both charts before getting married.
Exceptions to the Manglik Dosha/Mangal Dosha
The following special circumstances result in the cancellation of the Mangal Dosha:
- When Mars is in Aries, Scorpio, or Capricorn, or when it is in a house owned by a planet that has a friendly relation with Mars (Sun, Jupiter, Moon).
- Mars in the second house in the sign of Virgo or Gemini
- Mars in the 12th house in the sign of Taurus or Libra.
- If Mars is in the seventh house in Cancer
- Mars in the eighth house in Sagittarius or Pisces
- The Manglik dosha is annulled for Aquarius ascendant when Mars is in the 4th/8th house.
- Mars is a yoga karaka for Cancer and Leo ascendant no matter where it is. Therefore, no dosha at all for Cancer and Leo ascendants.
- If favorable Jupiter or Venus is in the ascendant
- Mars in conjunction with, or being aspected by, Jupiter or the Moon
- If Mars is aspected by the Sun, Mercury, or Saturn.
- If Saturn aspects the houses that Mars owns
- When Mars is in conjunction with Jupiter, the Sun, or Saturn
Each planet has a 1 in 12 chance of being placed in one of the 12 houses that make up a horoscope. The possibility of Manglik Dosh in a horoscope is 1 in every 2 people since it is said to form when Mars is placed in any of the generally mentioned 6 out of 12 houses. As a result, half of the people worldwide are affected by Manglik Dosha.
Manglik Dosha/ Mangal Dosha Remedies
There are various remedies to cancel, nullify, or neutralize the effects of Manglik dosha or mangal Dosha. These are enlisted here:
- Fasting on Tuesdays to placate Mars
- Kumbh Vivah for Women
- Ark Vivah for Men
- Reciting Mantras related to the planet Mars.
- Offerings, charity, and Donations of objects related to or governed by Mars.
- Wearing gemstones for Mars according to your Birth Chart.
- Visiting and praying in the Hanuman and Navagraha temples.
- Mangal Dosha Nivaran Pooja can also be done to placate Mars and to Neutralize the Manglik dosha or Mangal dosha.
- An energized Mangal Dosha Nivaran Yantra can be also worshipped after this pooja.
These are some general remedies that will help neutralize the Manglik dosha or mangal dosha in your Kundli.
But it is always suggested that you first speak with a trustworthy and Knowledgeable astrologer so that you can perform some remedies, rituals, and prayers based on your birth chart before the marriage and be guided by facts rather than superstition.
Generally, we should think of these doshas as nothing more than a planetary effect. Because every Dosha has a remedy, according to our Vedic astrology. Therefore, there is no need to worry too much about these doshas in life.
