Ram-Sita vivah: Matching of all 36 gunas, good or bad?

Marriage is one of the most important days in one's life. In Hindu culture, it is often said that one does not get married to a person but to their family-- and rightly so. As per Hindu tradition, a marriage between a man and woman is advised only after checking their Kundalis and seeing if it is compatible. It is believed that matching the Kundali can predict if the bride and groom will lead a happy married life. The Kundali has 8 categories called Kootas or Koots. This in turn leads to 36 Gunas, which are matched between the bride and groom. And so, Kundali matching is also called Ashta Koota Milan.

As per Vedic astrology, if the Gunas matched between the bride and the groom are under 18, it is said that the marriage might not work out. A match between 18 to 24 Gunas is said to be an average match. If 25 to 32 Gunas are matched between a bride and groom, then it is considered a good match. Moreover, if the Gunas match is between 33 to 35 it is considered a great match. And when all the 36 gunas match between the bride and groom, then it is considered a very auspicious match.

However, contradicting this common belief, some people say that if all the 36 Gunas match between a bride and groom then it is not a good match. The reason: In the case of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, all their 36 Gunas had matched. But their marriage was not successful and they had to go through hardships and separation.

What are the 36 Gunas that are matched in a Kundali?
Ashta Kootas are the qualities that can determine the compatibility of two people, which are matched in their Kundalis. The 36 gunas are:

1. Varan: 1 Guna, checks the work-life or spiritual compatibility of the prospective bride and groom. It determines their ego.

2. Vasya: 2 Guna, checks who will be the dominant one between the husband and the wife.

3. Tara or Nakshatra: 3 Guna, determines the destiny or luck of the couple.

4. Yoni: 4 Guna determines the sexual compatibility of the two people.

5. Grah Maitri: 5 Guna checks the general compatibility between the couple.

6. Gana: 6 Guna checks the characteristics of the prospective bride and groom.

7. Bhakoot: 7 Guna determines the parameters of love and intimacy between the couple.

8. Nadi: 8 Guna, determines the health and children or progeny of the bride and groom for their happy marriage.







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