For Sthira Dasha, one should calculate : - Graha bala - Rashi bala Graha (planet) Balas: Planets are strong based on three criteria: 1. Mulatrikona bala, or strengths based on exaltation, mulatrikona, own sign position, etc. 2. Amsa bala, strengths based on the planet’s position as Atmakaraka, Amatyakaraka, etc., or in other words highest degree position of the planet down to lowest degree; 3. Kendra bala, or strength based on the Kendra (angular) relationship of the planet and the Atmakaraka. Houses are strong based on the following three criteria: 1. Chara bala, or natural strength of signs: Dual signs are stronger than fixed signs; and fixed signs are stronger than cardinal signs. 2. Sthira bala, or strength of signs due to occupation of planets. The more planets occupy a sign, the more strength it receives; 3. Drishti bala, strength due to aspect (by rashi drishti) of the sign lord, Jupiter and Mercury. With the help of both these calculations, one can determine Bhrama, Rudra and Maheshwara. This rashi dasha starts from where Brahma is located. This dasha has been normally used to predict mishaps, misfortunes, death, etc. But according to the research done byDr. K.N. Rao, this dasha can be used to predict all events.