Every student of Jyotish knows well that apart from the natal chart or rasi chakra, there are

other divisional charts or vargas

used for better clarity as well as for a more in-depth analysis. While some of the vargas like Drekkana (D-3), Navamsa (D-9),
Dwadasamsa (D-12) and Shastiamsa (D-60) are to be used for both the overall results as well as specific results, there are
other charts that are used for specific purposes. Dasamsa is one among such important vargas. It is well known that Dasamsa
or D-10 is used to shed more light on profession or career. But is that all? What is the actual scope of this division? Let us see
what Parasara (BPHS) says about the Dasamsa. According to Parasara (BPHS 7), the D-10 or Dasamsa is used for judging
Mahatphalam.
The word mahatphalam, can loosely be translated as Great results or Great fruits. Now that does not directly or necessarily
mean just career or profession. The dasamsa is used (along with the rasi or natal chart) to predict about matters related to
career, status, achievements, ones role in the society, etc. This is also what the 10th house or mid-heaven signifies. Since the
dasamsa shares the same symbolism as the 10th house largely, lets briefly look into what the 10th house signifies.