What is Manglik Dosha?

Posted on 28/12/2016 I by: Navneeta

Are you under the influence of ‘Mangal Dosha’? What does it really mean? According to Vedic astrology, if the planet Mars is placed in either 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house of their lunar chart, the person is a Manglik. The different houses represent different aspects of life like contentment and mental peace (4th), marriage (7th), and long life (8th).

What is Mangal Dosha?

In astrology, planet Mars represents self-esteem, temperament, ego and strife. It is an aggressive planet and if placed in specific areas of the birth chart the person could turn aggressive and violent which could lead to marital discord. Believers of Mangal Dosha consider that the compatibility between the bride and groom to-be is slightly influenced by the Manglik effect.

Popular Myths about Mangliks...

Tuesday (Mangalvaar) borns are misinterpreted a Manglik. Astrologically, it is not true.

Marry a tree before marrying the potential spouse. Now that it is your second marriage all your problems are warded off.

Manglik should only marry a Manglik. There is no science or rational reasoning behind this theory.

Another common belief is either your spouse or a close relative will die.

The marriage will end in a divorce. The success of your marriage depends on you and your partner’s compatibility and understanding and not about you being Manglik.

Wrap up...

If being Manglik is such a big issue that it takes toll on the lives of the people around, why is the concept only restricted to the Hindus? Marriage is about love and understanding of two individuals. Many marriages fail even after following all horoscope matching rituals and astrological precautions, while a lot others survive without the partners even matching their horoscopes. Decide for yourself...