One of the most crucial aspects of Indian Hindu Marriages is Kundali Matches. Though modern love marriages are gradually scrapping it, they still hold a place in traditional arranged marriage setups. Vedic Astrology mentions Kundali matching or Guna Milan help evaluate the compatibility between prospective partners, helping ensure their marriage will be fulfilling and long-lasting. 

Kundali Milan is usually performed by the Ashta Koot system, which has one vital Koota, Grah Maitri Koota, emphasizing emotional, intellectual, and mental compatibility. In this blog, we shall learn about this significant Grah Maitri Koota by understanding what it means, its importance, calculation, scoring system, remedies, and more. So, let us begin!

What is Grah Maitri Koota?

Graha Maitri Koota refers to friendship compatibility between lords of the Moon signs or Rashis of both partners - the prospective bride and the groom. The Grah Maitri Koota depends on the innate friendship between the Grahas or planets, reflecting how well both partners understand emotions, thought processes, and intellectual approaches of each other. This Koota is essential to determine if the emotional bonding and communication will be satisfying and enduring.

Grah Maitri Koota: Importance

Let us learn the importance of Grah Maitri Koota in Kundli Matching:

• It measures the psychological and emotional alignment between the prospective partners.
• It reveals the support system and quality of conversation between the spouses.
• If Grah Maitri Koota has a high score, it means high cooperation, trust, and mutual understanding.
• A low score refers to ego clashes, emotional disconnect, or mental disharmony. 

Calculation of Grah Maitri Koota

The online Kundali matching for marriage calculates the compatibility based on the Moon signs of both individuals. The ruling planet of the Moon sign of the bride is compared to the ruling planet of the groom. The innate relationship between the planets can be analyzed using the Planetary Friendship Table or the Grah Maitri Compatibility Table.

Grah Maitri Koota: Scoring System

As per the Ashta Koota Milan system, the Grah Maitri Koota consists of a maximum of 5 points out of the total score of 36. Let us understand the scoring system in the table below:

Considering such crucial information that impacts long-term relationships, Kundli matching is important for love marriages and arranged marriages. 

Grah Maitri Compatibility Table

The below-table mentions the Grah Maitri Compatibility based on the innate relationships between the nine planets, as per Vedic astrology:

Rahu and Ketu are excluded from the above table as they are shadow planets and may not directly influence the overall compatibility between couples.

Grah Maitri Score Matrix Table

The table mentioned represents how many Grah Maitri points are given based on the planetary rulers of the bride and groom, out of the maximum point 5.

The steps to use the information in the table are:

• Find the Moon Signs of the prospective bride and groom.
• Determine the ruling planet of each Moon sign.
• Use the matrix table and check the intersection to locate the score by looking at the lord of the Moon sign of the bride and the groom.

The above table helps assign the Grah Maitri points directly in the Kundali Match. If you score well here, check how many points should match in a Kundali and determine your overall compatibility score.

Grah Maitri Koota: Additional Information

According to the Ashtakoota Milan System in astrology, the Grah Maitri Koota is not the sole deciding factor for marriage. If the prospective couples score low here but have good points in Nadi, Bhakoot, and Gana Kootas, the couples shall still have fair compatibility. Even if the Kundli doesn't match, it is better to study a holistic view of the Kundali, in addition to their upbringing, personality traits, and willingness to compromise and adapt.

Grah Maitri Koota: Myths vs Facts

Let us uncover some myths about Kundali Matching for marriage.

• One of the myths is that a low score in Grah Maitri Koota means that the marriage shall fail, but the fact is that the score of other Kootas is also considered, in addition to the personal efforts of the partners.
• It is believed that the Grah Maitri Koota is the most important, but the fact is that it is not as significant as the Nadi or Bhakoot in traditional matching.
• Couples feel that their love depends on how well they score on Grah Maitri but note that it is just an aspect that portrays emotional alignment and not the depth of love or commitment. 

Grah Maitri Koota: Remedies

Achieving a low score in the Grah Maitri Koota compatibility chart can be addressed by adhering to these remedies:

• Chant the mantras related to the respected lords of the planets.
• Perform the rituals or pooja for the malefic planet.
• Wear gemstones to enhance the planetary energies depending on your birth chart.
• Get counseling sessions to enrich your communication and build empathy.

All the above remedies should be performed only after consulting experts in person or over a free live astrology chat, as they analyze personalized birth charts and suggest the most beneficial remedies.

Endnote

As learned in the blog above, we now know how the Grah Maitri Koota plays a significant role in ensuring mental and emotional compatibility between prospective partners. The higher the score, the better the compatibility. However, a lower score does not automatically mean a bad match, as remedies and efforts help us considerably overcome the differences. Remember, with willingness and a proper approach, couples can live (and have been living and have lived) a satisfying life together.