🐍 Understanding Vishdhar Kaal Sarp Dosha
Vishdhar Kaal Sarp Dosha is considered the most dangerous and severe type of Kaal Sarp Dosha in Vedic astrology. The word "Vishdhar" literally translates to "poisonous" or "venomous" in Sanskrit, indicating the intense and toxic nature of this planetary configuration.
In this formation, all seven planets (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn) are trapped between Rahu and Ketu, but what makes Vishdhar uniquely severe is the specific positioning and influence:
- Smallest gap between nodes: The distance between Rahu and Ketu is minimal (less than 60°), creating intense pressure on all planets
- Malefic dominance: Natural malefics (Sun, Mars, Saturn) are prominent or in angular houses
- No benefic aspect: Jupiter or Venus are unable to aspect the trapped planets due to being trapped themselves
- Debilitation or enemy signs: Planets are in debilitated signs or signs of enemies
- Gandanta involvement: Planets are at the junction of water and fire signs (0° or 30°)
Ancient texts describe Vishdhar KSD as comparable to "walking through a snake pit" – constant danger, struggle, and need for extreme caution in all life aspects.
Vishdhar KSD: All planets trapped in serpent's mouth
Severity Level: 95% - EXTREME
Sanskrit Reference:
"राहुणा केतुना चैव ग्रहाः सर्वे यदा स्थिताः | विषधारी भवेद् दोषः कालसर्पः स उच्यते ||"
"When all planets are situated between Rahu and Ketu with intense affliction, it creates the poisonous Vishdhar Kaal Sarp Dosha."