It was followed by the death of the Indian Congress minister and Raja of Gwalior Sri Madhav Rao Scindia on 30th September 2001 in a plane crash. On the night of 1st June 2001 the entire Royal family of Nepal was wiped out. Last time it entered Rohini on 22nd May 2001. The scriptures say “Kings will die and kingdoms will fall when Shani enters Rohini”. This is one of the most dreaded transits of the kings and his kingdom. Saturn enters the star constellation of Rohini once in every 30 years. ‘Santha’, known to be daughter of Dasaratha, was married to Rishyasringa so that he is always present in Ayodhya.
“Wherever Rishyasringa lives, that country will have no drought and dryness”.ĭasaratha after receiving the blessings from Lord Shaniswara, wisely resolved the difficult situation by making Rishyasringa as his son-in-law. Lord Shaniswara extolled Dasaratha’s virtues and replied to him that “I can’t skip my duties but I’m pleased with your courage.
Emperor Dasaratha was the only person who called Lord Shaniswara for duel as he was to cross his country bringing drought and poverty.