BPHS Maraka planets

MARAKA PLANETS

1. 3H & 8H are the two houses of longevity. Loss of longevity is the 12H therefrom i.e. 2H & 7H
2. 2H is stronger than 7H. Lord of these houses, planets placed in these houses, malefic conjunct these lords are called as Maraka. Death is possible in MD / AD of these planets depending up on native's longevity like long life, medium life or short life. So after knowing the life span, Maraka should be considered
3. Dasa of benefic planet related to 12L or dasa of 8L or dasa of malefic may also cause death
4. MD of malefic may not cause death in Ad of benefic though they may be related. But AD of malefic may cause death though not related
5. Ill placed related to Maraka planet, it will certainly become the first killer
6. Short life is up to 32 years; medium up to 64, long up to 100 years & beyond 100 years it is Uttama Ayu. It is not possible to ascertain longevity till native is 20 Years old. Till such years, protect the child by religious rituals like Japa-Homa-Chikitsa etc. Premature death is possible due to past karma of parents or Arishta yogas of the child
7. Person born with short life may die in Vipat (3rd from Janma Nakshatra) dasa. Medium life person may die  in Pratyari (5th). Long life person may die in Vadha (7th), Dasa of lord of 22nd dreshkana or 23rd, 3rd,5th,7th from Janma Nakshatra may also cause death. Lords of 2H / 12H from Moon may also cause death when they are malefic. But if benefic, they may give only disease. Death is possible in dasa of 6L & AD of 6/8/12 lords. If there are many Marakas who are strong enough, they may cause miseries & diseases in their dasa periods. The strongest among them will be Maraka who may give diseases or death. 
8. Rahu or Ketu placed in lagna, 7H, 8H, 12H or in 7H from Markesh or conjunct Markesh become Maraka in their dasa periods. For native born with Vrischika or Makara lagna, Rahu is a Maraka. Rahu in trik houses will give sufferings. Rahu may not give sufferings if conjunct or aspected by benefic. 
9. If powerful Sun is placed in 3H from lagna, death may be caused to King. Moon in 3H or aspecting 3H, death may be caused due to pulmonary consumption. Mars in 3H may give death due to wound, weapon, fire etc. Saturn & Rahu in 3H or aspecting 3H may give death due to poison, water, fire or fall from height or in ditch or confinement. Moon & Mandi in 3H or aspecting 3H will cause death due to worms or leprosy. Mercury in 3H or aspecting 3H will cause death due to fever. Jupiter similarly by swelling or tumor. Venus through urinary diseases or diabetes. Many planets involved may give death due to multiple diseases. 
10. When 3H has benefic, death will take place at auspicious place. Malefic will give death at sinful places. Mix planets at mix place. 
11. Jupiter & Venus in 3H will give death in consciousness. Other planets during unconsciousness. 
12. If 3H has Chara rasi, death will take place at distant land. Sthira rasi at own house. Dwiswabhava rasi on the way.
13. 8H from lagna is to be seen. Sun in 8H gives death due to fire. Moon due to water. Mars by weapon. Mercury due to fever. Jupiter due to disease. Venus due to hunger. Saturn due to thirst. 
14. If 8H is occupied or aspected by benefic & 9H has a benefic, death will take place at some pilgrimage place. If malefic are so placed, death will take place some other place
15. If lord of 22nd Dreshkana is a firey planet, dead body will be burnt as per rituals. If watery, will be thrown in water. If dual nature, will dry up. If it is a serpent dreshkana, dead body will be eaten up by jackal, vultures, crows etc.
16. 2nd & 3rd dreshkana of Karka, 1st & 2nd dreshkana of Vrischika & 3rd dreshkana of Meena are called as serpent dreshkana
17. If strong Sun & Moon are in dreshkana of Jupiter indicates descent from the world of Gods. If in Venus or Moon, from Pitra Loka. If in Sun or Mars, from the world of deads (Yama). If in Mercury or Saturn, from the hell. 
18. According to planets placed in 12H, 7H, 6H, 12H, native will attain such world after death. Jupiter-heaven. Venus or Moon-Pitra Loka. Mars or Sun-rebirth. Mercury or Saturn-hell. If there is no planet in mentioned houses, it will be decided by the stronger dreshkana lord among 6/8 houses. The position of such planet in own rasi, exaltation etc will decide the status of the native as high, medium or low in that world. 
19. Other planets & rasi becoming Maraka will be discussed in Dasa Chapter                        

S Kuber RA
Jyotish Acharaya
Vedic & Lal Kitab Astrologer
Lal Kitab Vastu Consultant