English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

dasha

Dasha (noun) means In Hindu astrology, any of the planetary time-periods believed to shape a person’s fortune depending on which planet rules that period and how it is placed. Example: “Her astrologer said she was entering a difficult dasha ruled by Saturn.”

noun
1
In Hindu astrology, any of the planetary time-periods believed to shape a person’s fortune depending on which planet rules that period and how it is placed.
"Her astrologer said she was entering a difficult dasha ruled by Saturn."
"Practitioners consult a birth chart to work out when each dasha begins and ends."

How to use dasha

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA planetary "time period" in Hindu astrology thought to bring particular luck or hardship.

When to use it

Used mainly within discussions of Vedic/Hindu astrology; unfamiliar to most general readers.

Word forms

dashas plural, Dashas plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “dasha” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

Her astrologer said she was entering a difficult _____ ruled by Saturn.

Etymology

From Sanskrit दशा (daśā), meaning "state" or "condition."

Origin: Sanskrit

Rhymes for dasha

See all rhymes for dasha →

Frequently asked questions

What does “dasha” mean?

The word “dasha” means in Hindu astrology, any of the planetary time-periods believed to shape a person’s fortune depending on which planet rules that period and how it is placed. In plain terms, a planetary "time period" in Hindu astrology thought to bring particular luck or hardship.

How do you use “dasha” in a sentence?

Here is “dasha” used in a sentence: “Her astrologer said she was entering a difficult dasha ruled by Saturn.”

What part of speech is “dasha”?

“Dasha” is a noun.

Where does the word “dasha” come from?

The word “dasha” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit दशा (daśā), meaning "state" or "condition.".

Featured in

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial