Manglik Matrimony Myths And Realities

It is extremely common in an Indian matrimonial set up for families to batch the horoscopes of the potential brides and grooms before marriage. There are a number of categories in Vedic astrology that define whether or not the horoscopes make a perfect match; and among these, the consideration of whether the particular matrimony will be a Manglik matrimony gains supreme significance. This means that if either match is a Manglik, families would prefer looking for another match or delay the marriage. For a manglik to marry a non-manglik is deemed to lead to catastrophic consequences for the marital couple and hence commonly avoided among Indian families.

One is considered a manglik when Mars is placed in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house from the moon or natal ascendant. Modern day astrologers have also considered these positions from Venus. If these concepts are to be believed to the cue, then over 80% of us around the world fall in this category or people.

History

Though Manglik matrimony is a matter of personal belief, it is important to understand the historical roots of this system. This concept has its roots in the old times of the Hindu social categorization system. It was then that the trend of documenting ones Janmapatri (Horoscope) came into being. This document gave the specifications of ones personality traits based on Vedic astrological principals. This document helped scholars categorize potential matches based on factors that are vital in making a good marriage and thus play a decisive role in the match making process.

Common Myths

The most common myth about this dosha or manglik matrimony is that if a bride or groom marries that is affected by it and marries someone who isnt, the spouse is bound to have a premature death. This is deemed to be a myth simply because this may not occur in each and every case since it depends upon the presence of Mars in the house.

Another common misconception in Manglik matrimony is the double dosha. In reality, there is no such concept as a double dosha. In fact, when the planet mars is present in its own house it reduces its effects as against the common belief that its effects are doubled.

While some people believe that those who are born on a Tuesday are impacted by this dosha, most astrologers now suggest that being born on a Tuesday in fact neutralizes the negative effects of the dosh.

Another common mistake most conservative Indian families make is generalizing the concepts of the dosha. There is a lot more to this science that determines the gravity of the effect on a boy or a girl. For a boy, the effect is highest in the 7th house whereas for a girl it is at the peak in the 8th house.

Ones horoscopic outcomes must not be reason enough for families to exploit the opposing partys position in a marital agreement. Once the bride and groom are in a committed to marraige, the positive or negative effects of it will equally.