Marriage – the most auspicious event in one’s life through which a couple enters an entirely different phase of life. Our Hindu traditions advocate that a marriage is not just a union of bodies but souls. Thus, this is absolutely not something that can be taken lightly and rushed into just like that.
In India, this holy bond of marriage is established only after Kundali Milan or horoscope matching of the bride and groom, ensuring a compatible and prosperous married life.
It is believed that after marriage, the position of the planets of both partners affects each other, quite like merging of their Kundalis and of course the life events. This itself boasts about the importance of analyzing their individual horoscopes both as a couple and as separate entities.
The Vedic astrology relies on Kundali matching to check the compatibility factor for a couple. The matching has 8 subheads known as Kootas, each with 36 Gunas that an astrologer has to match for the boy and the girl. This process of horoscope matching is called Ashta Koota Milan.
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Ashta Koota Milan
This widely used method of matching horoscopes comprises eight tests, each checking a particular aspect required for a happy married life. This is also known as “Gunn Milan”.
There are 36 gunas or points in total, and the horoscopes are analyzed under 8 heads to secure points out of these 36. These gunas or points decide whether the match is appropriate or not. Each of these eight kootas has been weighed differently, carrying varied scores. Let’s take a look at these heads in detail.
Varna Milan
In ancient times, there were 4 varnas based on the community they were born in. The same concept is also used here but in a different manner. For getting a good compatibility score, the groom’s varna must be equal or at least one point superior to that of the bride. If not so, then the Varnas of the bride and groom are considered incompatible.
Vashya Milan
Vashya Milan signifies the power of one partner to influence the other. This checks the level of dominance among them. The compatibility score is 2 when the bride and groom both belong to the same category, zero when one is dominating the other, and ½ point for other vashya combinations.
Tara Milan
This compatibility is based on the birth stars of the boy and the girl. Vedic astrology talks about 27 nakshatras or birth stars. The compatibility score is determined by the remainders obtained when counting from the boy’s janma nakshatra to the girl’s janma nakshatra. Different remainders yield different scores.
Yoni Milan
This reveals the sexual compatibility of the couple. The yoni koota has 14 classifications based on animals. Scores are given based on the category of animals the bride and groom belong to.
Rashi Milan
The Rashi Milan tells about the moon signs compatibility of the prospective couple. Different zodiacs are categorized as friends, neutral, or enemies. Scores are given based on the category they belong to.
Gana Milan
This head is for checking the temperaments of the bride and groom. Three categories of Ganas are Deva (gods), manav (humans), and rakshasas (demons). Scores are given based on the category they belong to.
Bhakoot Milan
This category is based on the position of the moon in each of the horoscopes. It checks the understanding level and love compatibility between them. If it lies in the auspicious category, then points are given; otherwise, no points are given. If it lies in the inauspicious category, then Bhakoot Dosha is said to occur, and the match is not preferable.
Nadi Milan
Nadi testing is done to ensure that the couple is genetically compatible to produce healthy children. Scores are given based on whether they have the same nadi or not.
The compatibility score obtained from these tests determines the overall compatibility of the couple. Scores below 18 are considered inauspicious, while scores above 32 are considered highly auspicious. Scores between 18 and 24 indicate satisfactory compatibility.
However, high scores in Kundali Milan do not assure a trouble-free married life. Kundali matching is just a primary tool to check the compatibility of a couple. Other aspects like individual placements of the planets in their respective charts, presence of other good and bad yogas, and transit also play important roles in deciding the fate of a marriage.
A successful marriage can only be predicted after a careful and detailed analysis of a horoscope done by an experienced astrologer. So, it is advisable to consult an astrologer before making any decisions based solely on Kundali matching.
The Ashta Koota Milan is undoubtedly a significant factor in determining the fate of a marriage. However, it should be considered as a part of a comprehensive analysis rather than the sole decisive factor. With the advancement in technology, one can easily procure an online Kundali and take printouts for future reference.
Remember, a harmonious and blissful marriage is built on love, trust, understanding, and compatibility, and Kundali matching is just a tool to guide us in the right direction.