Laghu Vivaha Patala Of Sri Varahamihira

Chapter 103 of the Brihat Samhita, titled Vivaha Patala, addresses the various combinations relevant to marriage. Some scholars argue that this chapter is a subsequent addition and was not included in the original manuscript. The findings presented within are quite general. Nevertheless, the chapter is organized into tables to assist earnest seekers.

The primary objective of this chapter is to emphasize the significance of Muhurta Lagna, although it will never take precedence over the combinations found in the natal chart.

Verse 1. Effects of 1st Bhava of Vivaha Muhurta Lagna

Surya or Kuja	Becomes a widow
Rahu	Bereft of male progeny
Shani	Penurious
Shukra, Budha or Brihaspati	Moral or good character
Chandra	Short life span

Verse 2. Effects of 2nd Bhava from Vivaha Muhurta Lagna

Surya, Kuja, Shani, Rahu	Constant miseries and poverty
Budha, Shura, Brihaspati	Wealthy and has a long-lived husband
Chandra	Has many children

Verse 3. Effects of 3rd Bhava from Vivaha Muhurta Lagna

Surya, Chandra, Kuja, Budha, Brihaspati, Shukra	Wealthy and have many children
Shani	Famous and dear to her husband
Rahu	Death

Verse 4. Effects of 4th Bhava from Vivaha Muhurta Lagna

Shani	Little milk flows from the breast
Surya, Chandra	Unfortunate
Rahu	Begets a co-wife
Kuja	Becomes poor
Budha, Brihaspati, Shukra	Comforts

Verse 5. Effects of 5th Bhava from Vivaha Muhurta Lagna

Surya, Kuja	Destroys male progeny
Budha, Brihaspati, Shukra	Many sons
Rahu	Death
Shani	A serious disease
Chandra	The girl becoms long lived

Verse 6. Effects of 6th Bhava from Vivaha Muhurta Lagna

Shani, Surya, Rahu, Brihaspati, Kuja	Dear to her husband and respects her father-in-law
Chandra	Widow
Shukra	Penniless
Budha	Wealthy but fond of fighting

Verse 7. Effects of 7th Bhava from Vivaha Muhurta Lagna

Shani	Widowhood
Kuja	Imprisonment
Brihaspati	Murder or death
Budha	Destruction
Rahu	Loss of wealth
Surya	Health problems
Chandra	Travel i.e. away from spouse
Shukra	Death

Notes: The author Vidya Madhaviyam states that malefic sin 7th from Lagna cause death while benefics cause separation. It is apparent that none of the plants is considered to be good in 7th Bhava. Final results should be declared after studying the horoscopes of both husband and wife.

Verse 8. Effects of 8th Bhava from Vivaha Muhurta Lagna

Budha, Brihaspati	Seperation
Chandra, Shukra, Rahu	Death
Surya	Widowhood
Kuja	Diseased
Shani	Wealthy and devoted to her spouse

Verse 9. Effects of 9th Bhava from Vivaha Muhurta Lagna

Shukra, Surya, Kuja, Brihaspati	Virtuous
Budha	Good health
Rahu, Shani	Barren
Chandra	Birth of female child, roaming

Verse 10. Effects of 10th Bhava from Vivaha Muhurta Lagna

Rahu	Widowhood
Surya, Shani	Addicted to sinful deeds
Kuja	Death
Chandra	Poor and unchaste
Budha, Brihaspati, Shukra	Rich and dear to her husband

Verse 11. Effects of 11th Bhava from Vivaha Muhurta Lagna

Surya	Endowed with many sons
Chandra	Possesses wealth
Kuja	Has sons
Shani	Is wealthy
Brihaspati	Long lived
Budha	Prosperous
Rahu	Long lived husband
Shukra	Enowed with wealth

Verse 12. Effects of 12th Bhava from Vivaha Muhurta Lagna

Brihaspati	Wealthy
Surya	Poor
Chandra	Spendthrift
Rahu	Unchaste
Shukra	Good character
Budha	Many sons and grand-daughters
Shani, Kuja	Alcoholic

Verse 13. Selection of appropriate Muhurta - (Godhuli Muhurta) The dust that is raised in the evening by the pointed hoofs of the cows beaten by the cow-herds with their sticks is favorable for the marriage of beautiful girls. It bestows abundant wealth, sons, sound health and leads to the husband's affection. At this time it is not at all necessary to consider the Nakshatra, Tithi, Karana, Yoga and Lagna. For, the dust raised by cows is noted for giving happiness to men and wards off all sins.

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