Kuja Dosha and it’s Effects

Kuja Dosha is called by various names, like Sumangalik Dosha, Mangal Dosha, Angaraka Dosha, and Bhom Dosha. The word Dosha means something missing or an unfortunate effect that can lead to problems. In Vedic astrology, Kuja is Mars. Kuja Dosha is caused when this planet is placed in an unfavourable place. Read below to learn all about it and its effects.  

Legend of Kuja

Ku means earth; Ja means birth; and Kuja means born to Mother Earth. He is believed to have been born to Lord Vishnu and Bhoodevi (Mother Earth) and came out of a coral that was left in the ocean. Kuja is also called Bhauma and is red in colour. The presiding deity of Mars is Lord Subramanya, and hence astrologers believe that praying to him can appease Kuja too.  

Characteristics of Kuja

Kuja is a symbol of great energy, willpower, self-confidence and courage. The negative aspects of this planet are that it causes irritation, aggression, bad temper, anger, conflict, domination, competition, and conflict. So it is essential to harness the positive energy of this planet, as otherwise it can cause adverse effects. 

Effect of Kuja Dosha

On marriage: It is important to consider Kaju Dosha at the time of marriage, and the compatibility of the charts and the position of Mars have to be studied and analysed for the marriage to be successful. Mars can affect a marriage if it is in the 7th house, and the couple will have constant fights, discord, and serious problems in family life. The native will be exploited, and hardships will be meted out by the partner, which can lead to separation or divorce even if there is no fault of the native. The Dosha can also lead to an abusive marriage with physical, verbal, and emotional attacks. 

• When Mars is placed in the 1st house: The 1st house is the house of the spouse, which leads to conflicts in marriage. It can also lead to violence and physical assault. Due to this behaviour of the spouse, there will be distress, tension, and even divorce. 
• When Kuja is placed in the 2nd house: The family life of the individual is affected. There will be obstacles in marriage as well as in professional life. 

• When Kuja is in the 4th house: This has ill effects on the professional life, and the person will switch jobs and not succeed professionally. Financial troubles will also be seen. 
• When Kuja is in the 7th House: The individual with a placement like this will be ill-tempered, have too much energy, and cannot have a cordial relationship with the family. He/she will be dictating or dominating over the partner and may also have multiple partners. 
• When Kuja is in the 8th House: Such an individual will be lazy and not be able to have a personal rapport with anyone in the family. There are high chances of losing paternal property. 
• When Kuja is in the 12th House: Such people will have many enemies and also have mental and financial problems. 

How to determine the presence of Kuja Dosha

An astrologer can study an individual’s horoscope or chart and know the placement of Kuja in the chart. The effect of Mars on the 7th house of marriage is determined. If it is present in the 1st house of its native, then there is no Dosha. Determining the planet’s position is one of the best ways to know if a person will suffer from Kuja Dosha or not. 

How to overcome Kuja Dosha?

A person with Kuja Dosha is advised to get into marriage after he/she turns 28 years old. The reason is that as age progresses, the intensity of the ill effects of the Dosha is said to reduce. Also, as per astrology, if one person has Kuja Dosha and the other is not in a marriage, there will be compatibility issues. However, if both partners have it, then a successful marriage is possible as the Doshas get cancelled and the planet’s negative energies get balanced. There is a belief that those who, in their previous births, did not treat their partners properly would have this Dosha in their charts. 

One of the best remedies to get rid of this Dosha is to chant Hanuman Chalisa. Offering prayers to Kuja and fasting on Tuesdays can help reduce the potency of the Dosha.

Savitri Vrata 

Savitri Vrata is a ritual that is conducted by married women. In the month of Jyestha on Amavasya, women from Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar perform the Savitri Vrat to pray for the longevity of their husbands. The same is conducted on Vat Purnima by women in the states of Karnataka, Goa, Gujarat, and Maharastra. The legend says that the name of the Vrat came from Satyavan and Savitri’s stories. The gist of the story is that Savitri, a devoted and loving wife, saved her husband Satyavan’s life by hoodwinking the Lord of Death, Yama. Those women who have Kuja Dosha in their horoscope should observe the fast to reduce the negative effects.