Hi @Ernst,
In the "The Planets" video (ie at the beginning of the course) you mentioned that we have to use the planets as and when situations arise in our life which makes perfect sense. What then is the added value that Dasas bring?
Is it that during a Dasa of planet we will embody the bad Avastha of the planet unless we change our habits?
The lajjitaadi avastha of the second level dasa is the most important experience that we have. The maha dasa needs to be judged by yogas and all general rules.
maha dasa is VERY general. so what can happen under it, the maha dasa only needs to indicate it just barely. THe 3rd level dasa is the most specific. It really gets the event into motion so it really needs to strongly indicate an event. Deeptaadi Avasthas are important to consider for the 3rd level.