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Act 1.3 Kundli Matching
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The living room in Raj's house is filled with a formal, expectant silence. Tea has been served. Raj and Kavita sit side-by-side on a sofa, a respectable distance between them. Raj’s parents and Kavita’s parents sit opposite, their eyes fixed on the elderly Pandit Ji, who is poring over two astrological charts under the soft light of a lamp.
Raj’s Father: "So, Pandit Ji? Is everything alright? The children seem to like each other very much."
Pandit Ji: (Without looking up, he holds up a hand for silence. He squints at Kavita’s chart, humming to himself.) "Hmm... very interesting. Very powerful."
Kavita’s Mother: (Nervously) "Powerful is good, right, Pandit Ji?"
Pandit Ji: (Finally looking up at the family, his eyes lingering on Kavita for a moment) "Powerful is... a force of nature. It can be a great blessing. The girl's chart is dominated by a very strong Venus. This gives her a magnetic personality, a deep appreciation for beauty, and... a very strong capacity for pleasure."
(Kavita shifts slightly, a ghost of a smile on her lips. She glances at Raj, whose face remains impassive, though he avoids her gaze.)
Pandit Ji: "And her eighth house... the house of secrets, of hidden matters, and of deep physical union... it is also extremely strong. This means she is a woman of intense, profound emotions. There is a depth to her that is not easily seen on the surface."
Raj’s Mother: "She is a very sweet girl. We can see that."
Pandit Ji: (Nodding slowly, but his eyes return to the chart) "Yes, but there is one more thing... a certain planetary combination that... well..." (He stops, clears his throat, and sets Kavita’s chart aside.) "Let us look at the boy's chart now."
Kavita: "Please, Pandit Ji. Don't stop on my account. What is this... certain combination? I'm not afraid of the truth."
Pandit Ji: (Looks at her, slightly taken aback by her directness) "It is not a matter of fear, beti. It is a matter of understanding. We will come back to it. Now, the boy."
(He picks up Raj’s chart.)
Pandit Ji: "A very different energy. His chart is blessed by a very strong Jupiter. This makes him a man of wisdom, of generosity. He has a naturally calm and forgiving spirit. A very gentle soul."
Raj's Father: "He has always been a calm boy. Never gets into fights."
Pandit Ji: "Exactly. His Mars, the planet of aggression and confrontation, is gentle. He is non-confrontational by nature. He seeks peace, not conflict. He is a man who will absorb negativity and give back kindness."
Kavita's Father: "So, Pandit Ji, what is the conclusion? Are they a good match? Will they be happy together?"
Pandit Ji: (He sighs, taking off his glasses and rubbing his eyes. He places the two charts side-by-side.) "To be honest with you... their charts are very interesting."
Raj’s Father: "Please, Pandit Ji, speak freely. We like Kavita very much, we just want to finalize the relationship."
Pandit Ji: (Pointing at Kavita's chart) "Look, the girl’s chart has a conjunction of Venus and Rahu, which makes her extremely attractive and passionate. Her eighth house is also very strong. This means the girl has deep-seated emotions, and sometimes... her desires may be difficult to control."
Kavita’s Mother: (Nervously) "Pandit Ji, are you saying my daughter is... mischievous?"
Pandit Ji: (Smiling calmly) "No, no, not mischievous. But this combination makes her intensely romantic. She will desire a great deal of love and affection. There is nothing wrong with that, but it requires a deep understanding from her partner to manage this relationship."
Kavita: "Is a desire for a great deal of love a problem, Pandit Ji? I thought that was the entire point of marriage."
(Raj looks at her, a silent plea in his eyes for her to be quiet, but she just gives him a slow, deliberate wink when the parents aren't looking.)
Pandit Ji: (Turning to Raj’s chart) "Now look at the groom's chart. Pisces ascendant, with the Moon in the ascendant, and an exalted Jupiter. He is an exceptionally kind, calm, and forgiving person. His Mars is weak, so he stays away from fights and arguments. His Saturn is also exalted, which gives him a great karmic understanding."
Kavita’s Father: "So... will they be happy together?"
Pandit Ji: "There will be happiness, but this will be a... spiritual marriage. Do you understand? The girl has an emotional storm inside her, and the boy is as calm as the ocean. If he can use his peace and kindness to understand her, the relationship will last. But... this relationship has many ‘testing karmas’."
Raj’s Mother: (Worried) "Testing karmas? What does that mean?"
Pandit Ji: "It means there will be challenges in the marriage. The girl will need an extraordinary amount of love and attention. Sometimes... she might even find herself drawn towards people outside the marriage."
(A heavy silence falls over the room. Kavita’s parents look mortified. Raj’s mother looks pale.)
Kavita: (Her voice is light, almost amused, cutting through the tension) "Drawn towards people? Well, it's always nice to be admired. A woman likes to know she is still beautiful, doesn't she? But what matters is who you come home to. Right, Raj?"
(She places her hand on Raj's knee under the table, a possessive, almost challenging gesture. Raj flinches but doesn't remove her hand.)
Kavita’s Father: (Concerned, his voice soft) "Pandit Ji, you are saying all this in front of everyone. Should we... should we break this alliance?"
Pandit Ji: (Raising his hand in a blessing) "Arre, no! The purpose of astrology is not to break things, but to understand them. These planetary positions are a warning, to tell you that after the wedding, the girl will need more love and security. The boy is very understanding. If both families support this relationship with love, it can become an exemplary marriage. But it will not be easy."
Raj: (His voice is soft, but firm. He finally looks at Kavita, a gentle smile on his face.) "Pandit Ji, I believe that everything is a gift from God. If she has some... excess of emotion, then I will help her understand it with my love. I am not worried."
Pandit Ji: (Pleased) "Shabash, beta! Spoken like a true man with an exalted Jupiter. Your soul is very pure according to your chart. For you, this marriage will be a form of tapasya—a penance or spiritual practice."
Kavita: (Leaning slightly towards Raj, her voice a seductive whisper only he can hear) "A penance? I'll make sure it's a very, very sweet one, Raj."
Pandit Ji: "And the girl, in time, will be changed by your calmness."
Kavita’s Mother: (Relieved) "So, Pandit Ji, should we finalize the alliance?"
Pandit Ji: "Finalize it. But give me one promise—that after the wedding, you will never fall short in understanding and loving each other. And we will perform a Shanti Path before the wedding, to reduce the influence of Rahu."
Pandit gave them the nod but he didn't mentioned that one thing Kavita's Afflicted 7th House (Marriage & Partnerships) which was Malefics like Rahu, Ketu, or Mars in the 7th can indicate unusual or turbulent marital life, which may push one toward seeking love outside marriage.
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The living room in Raj's house is filled with a formal, expectant silence. Tea has been served. Raj and Kavita sit side-by-side on a sofa, a respectable distance between them. Raj’s parents and Kavita’s parents sit opposite, their eyes fixed on the elderly Pandit Ji, who is poring over two astrological charts under the soft light of a lamp.
Raj’s Father: "So, Pandit Ji? Is everything alright? The children seem to like each other very much."
Pandit Ji: (Without looking up, he holds up a hand for silence. He squints at Kavita’s chart, humming to himself.) "Hmm... very interesting. Very powerful."
Kavita’s Mother: (Nervously) "Powerful is good, right, Pandit Ji?"
Pandit Ji: (Finally looking up at the family, his eyes lingering on Kavita for a moment) "Powerful is... a force of nature. It can be a great blessing. The girl's chart is dominated by a very strong Venus. This gives her a magnetic personality, a deep appreciation for beauty, and... a very strong capacity for pleasure."
(Kavita shifts slightly, a ghost of a smile on her lips. She glances at Raj, whose face remains impassive, though he avoids her gaze.)
Pandit Ji: "And her eighth house... the house of secrets, of hidden matters, and of deep physical union... it is also extremely strong. This means she is a woman of intense, profound emotions. There is a depth to her that is not easily seen on the surface."
Raj’s Mother: "She is a very sweet girl. We can see that."
Pandit Ji: (Nodding slowly, but his eyes return to the chart) "Yes, but there is one more thing... a certain planetary combination that... well..." (He stops, clears his throat, and sets Kavita’s chart aside.) "Let us look at the boy's chart now."
Kavita: "Please, Pandit Ji. Don't stop on my account. What is this... certain combination? I'm not afraid of the truth."
Pandit Ji: (Looks at her, slightly taken aback by her directness) "It is not a matter of fear, beti. It is a matter of understanding. We will come back to it. Now, the boy."
(He picks up Raj’s chart.)
Pandit Ji: "A very different energy. His chart is blessed by a very strong Jupiter. This makes him a man of wisdom, of generosity. He has a naturally calm and forgiving spirit. A very gentle soul."
Raj's Father: "He has always been a calm boy. Never gets into fights."
Pandit Ji: "Exactly. His Mars, the planet of aggression and confrontation, is gentle. He is non-confrontational by nature. He seeks peace, not conflict. He is a man who will absorb negativity and give back kindness."
Kavita's Father: "So, Pandit Ji, what is the conclusion? Are they a good match? Will they be happy together?"
Pandit Ji: (He sighs, taking off his glasses and rubbing his eyes. He places the two charts side-by-side.) "To be honest with you... their charts are very interesting."
Raj’s Father: "Please, Pandit Ji, speak freely. We like Kavita very much, we just want to finalize the relationship."
Pandit Ji: (Pointing at Kavita's chart) "Look, the girl’s chart has a conjunction of Venus and Rahu, which makes her extremely attractive and passionate. Her eighth house is also very strong. This means the girl has deep-seated emotions, and sometimes... her desires may be difficult to control."
Kavita’s Mother: (Nervously) "Pandit Ji, are you saying my daughter is... mischievous?"
Pandit Ji: (Smiling calmly) "No, no, not mischievous. But this combination makes her intensely romantic. She will desire a great deal of love and affection. There is nothing wrong with that, but it requires a deep understanding from her partner to manage this relationship."
Kavita: "Is a desire for a great deal of love a problem, Pandit Ji? I thought that was the entire point of marriage."
(Raj looks at her, a silent plea in his eyes for her to be quiet, but she just gives him a slow, deliberate wink when the parents aren't looking.)
Pandit Ji: (Turning to Raj’s chart) "Now look at the groom's chart. Pisces ascendant, with the Moon in the ascendant, and an exalted Jupiter. He is an exceptionally kind, calm, and forgiving person. His Mars is weak, so he stays away from fights and arguments. His Saturn is also exalted, which gives him a great karmic understanding."
Kavita’s Father: "So... will they be happy together?"
Pandit Ji: "There will be happiness, but this will be a... spiritual marriage. Do you understand? The girl has an emotional storm inside her, and the boy is as calm as the ocean. If he can use his peace and kindness to understand her, the relationship will last. But... this relationship has many ‘testing karmas’."
Raj’s Mother: (Worried) "Testing karmas? What does that mean?"
Pandit Ji: "It means there will be challenges in the marriage. The girl will need an extraordinary amount of love and attention. Sometimes... she might even find herself drawn towards people outside the marriage."
(A heavy silence falls over the room. Kavita’s parents look mortified. Raj’s mother looks pale.)
Kavita: (Her voice is light, almost amused, cutting through the tension) "Drawn towards people? Well, it's always nice to be admired. A woman likes to know she is still beautiful, doesn't she? But what matters is who you come home to. Right, Raj?"
(She places her hand on Raj's knee under the table, a possessive, almost challenging gesture. Raj flinches but doesn't remove her hand.)
Kavita’s Father: (Concerned, his voice soft) "Pandit Ji, you are saying all this in front of everyone. Should we... should we break this alliance?"
Pandit Ji: (Raising his hand in a blessing) "Arre, no! The purpose of astrology is not to break things, but to understand them. These planetary positions are a warning, to tell you that after the wedding, the girl will need more love and security. The boy is very understanding. If both families support this relationship with love, it can become an exemplary marriage. But it will not be easy."
Raj: (His voice is soft, but firm. He finally looks at Kavita, a gentle smile on his face.) "Pandit Ji, I believe that everything is a gift from God. If she has some... excess of emotion, then I will help her understand it with my love. I am not worried."
Pandit Ji: (Pleased) "Shabash, beta! Spoken like a true man with an exalted Jupiter. Your soul is very pure according to your chart. For you, this marriage will be a form of tapasya—a penance or spiritual practice."
Kavita: (Leaning slightly towards Raj, her voice a seductive whisper only he can hear) "A penance? I'll make sure it's a very, very sweet one, Raj."
Pandit Ji: "And the girl, in time, will be changed by your calmness."
Kavita’s Mother: (Relieved) "So, Pandit Ji, should we finalize the alliance?"
Pandit Ji: "Finalize it. But give me one promise—that after the wedding, you will never fall short in understanding and loving each other. And we will perform a Shanti Path before the wedding, to reduce the influence of Rahu."
Pandit gave them the nod but he didn't mentioned that one thing Kavita's Afflicted 7th House (Marriage & Partnerships) which was Malefics like Rahu, Ketu, or Mars in the 7th can indicate unusual or turbulent marital life, which may push one toward seeking love outside marriage.
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