Ashtakoota matching means the matching of 8 criteria – each of which is based on the Moon signs and the Natal Moon Nakshatras. The Navmansha Chart is generally not taken into account. Some astrologers consider Manglik dosha too.
The eight Kootas or Aspects of Ashtakoota are as follows:
- VARNA – This represents the spiritual compatibility of the boy and the girl. It exhibits the ego level and personalities of both. The matching of Varna Koota ensures the existence of mutual love and comfort in marriage life.
- VASHYA – This measures mutual attraction and the degree to which the partners shall be able to influence each other. In other words, it calculates the power equation between the two.
- TARA – Tara or Dina Koota indicates the wellbeing and longevity of the prospective couple. Its compatibility ensures that the couple shall remain disease-free and have a long life thereby will be able to enjoy the comforts of a happy conjugal life.
- YONI – Yoni Koota measures the intimacy levels, sexual compatibility, and mutual love of the prospective couple. It matches the sensuous nature and characteristics of both.
- GRAHA MAITRI – This reflects the mental compatibility, affection, and natural friendship between the partners. It denotes how inimical the boy and the girl are to each other.
- GANA – Gana indicates the mutual behaviors, mental compatibility, and temperaments of the prospective bride and groom. This is a vital factor that impacts the compatibility levels of the Partners.
- BHAKOOTA – This represents the emotional compatibility of the couple. It shows the relative influence of one partner on the other and their capability of realizing mutual understanding and mental acceptance.
- NADI – Nadi measures the comparative levels of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha between the couple. This shows the impact upon progeny and child-birth issues; it also addresses the health matters and metabolism of the partners. Same Nadi is not recommended for marriage.
The maximum points allotted to each of the above Kootas are as follows:
The scores obtained by the Ashtakoota Milan are to be analyzed as follows:
POINTS OBTAINED RESULTS
- 33 to 36: EXCELLENT MATCH
- 25 to 32: VERY GOOD MATCH
- 18 to 24: ACCEPTABLE; BUT NEED TO CONSIDER OTHER FACTORS MINUTELY
- 8 Points: NOT COMPATIBLE MATCH
Compatibility between partners is the crux of a successful marital life. Hence accurate calculations and in-depth analysis of the Ashtakoota matching are of utmost importance.
Conclusion #
The traditional Ashtakoota Melapak did not take into consideration the cancellation of three Mahadoshas viz Nadi Dosha, Bhakoota Dosha, and Gana Dosha. However, the contemporary Ashtakoota Milan principles do consider that if the Rashi Lords of the prospective bride and groom are mutual friends or are same planets, then all the Ashtakoota Doshas get nullified or canceled; including the above mentioned three Mahadoshas.
One also needs to keep in mind that the Guna Milan score is just one of the many factors to be considered while deciding the compatibility level between the potential bride and groom. One needs to consider other factors too such as Manglik deliberations, the longevity of the partners, reparative tendencies, financial standing, etc.