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Horasara — Chapter 8: Bhava Phala for 1st to 4th Houses

Sanskrit verses with English translation from Prithuyasas. Read the full classical treatise on AstroFusion Learning.

Verse 1 — Bhava Phala — Houses 1 (Tanu) to 4 (Sukha)

आद्यं भवं तनुरिति प्रोक्तं देहायुरूपकम्। तदधिपे बलयुते शुभदृष्टे च पण्डितैः॥ द्वितीयं धनभावं स्यात् तृतीयं भ्रातृसंज्ञकम्। चतुर्थं मातृसुखदं स्थिरगेहविभूषणम्॥

ādyaṃ bhavaṃ tanuriti proktaṃ dehāyurūpakam | tadadhipe balayute śubhadṛṣṭe ca paṇḍitaiḥ || dvitīyaṃ dhanabhāvaṃ syāt tṛtīyaṃ bhrātṛsaṃjñakam | caturthaṃ mātṛsukhadaṃ sthiragehavibhūṣaṇam ||

The first house is called Tanu (body), indicating physique, life, and form; the wise say it is auspicious when its lord is strong and aspected by benefics. The second is the house of wealth, the third is called that of brothers, and the fourth gives maternal happiness, fixed assets, and comforts.

Verse 2 — Mercury is of Mixed Breed

Bhava Phala for 1st to 4th Houses 8.2 : Mercury is of Mixed Breed ॥

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Mercury is of mixed breed. When Mercury is strong or well-placed, the native will exhibit mixed qualities and may adapt to different social contexts. The native will be versatile, intelligent, and may work across different fields or social groups.

Verse 3 — Saturn is Sudra (4th Caste)

Bhava Phala for 1st to 4th Houses 8.3 : Saturn is Sudra (4th Caste) ॥

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Saturn is considered to be a Sudra (4th caste - Laborer). When Saturn is strong or well-placed, the native will exhibit Sudra qualities such as hard work, service, and labor. The native will be capable of enduring hardships and may be involved in service-oriented or labor-intensive work.

Verse 4 — Rahu is Outcaste (5th Caste)

Bhava Phala for 1st to 4th Houses 8.4 : Rahu is Outcaste (5th Caste) ॥

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Rahu is an outcaste (5th caste). When Rahu is strong or well-placed, the native may exhibit unconventional or outcast qualities. The native may work outside traditional social structures, be involved in unique professions, or have non-traditional lifestyle.

Verse 5 — Mercury Has Rajoguna

Bhava Phala for 1st to 4th Houses 8.5 : Mercury Has Rajoguna ॥

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Mercury has Rajoguna (mode of passion). When Mercury is strong or well-placed, the native will exhibit Rajasic qualities such as activity, desire for material gains, and active engagement in worldly affairs. These qualities are reflected in their actions.

Verse 6 — Venus Has Rajoguna

Bhava Phala for 1st to 4th Houses 8.6 : Venus Has Rajoguna ॥

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Venus has Rajoguna (mode of passion). When Venus is strong or well-placed, the native will exhibit Rajasic qualities such as attraction to beauty, luxury, and sensual pleasures. These qualities are reflected in their actions.

Verse 7 — Jupiter is Satvic

Bhava Phala for 1st to 4th Houses 8.7 : Jupiter is Satvic ॥

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Jupiter is a Satvic planet (mode of goodness). When Jupiter is strong or well-placed, the native will exhibit Sattvic qualities such as wisdom, purity, righteousness, and spiritual inclination. These qualities are reflected in their actions.

Verse 8 — Sun is Satvic

Bhava Phala for 1st to 4th Houses 8.8 : Sun is Satvic ॥

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The Sun is a Satvic planet (mode of goodness). When Sun is strong or well-placed, the native will exhibit Sattvic qualities such as leadership with righteousness, purity of purpose, and spiritual authority. These qualities are reflected in their actions.

Verse 9 — Moon is Satvic

Bhava Phala for 1st to 4th Houses 8.9 : Moon is Satvic ॥

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The Moon is a Satvic planet (mode of goodness). When Moon is strong or well-placed, the native will exhibit Sattvic qualities such as purity of emotions, nurturing nature, and intuitive wisdom. These qualities are reflected in their actions.

Verse 10 — Mars Possesses Tamoguna

Bhava Phala for 1st to 4th Houses 8.10 : Mars Possesses Tamoguna ॥

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Mars possesses Tamoguna (mode of ignorance). When Mars is strong or well-placed, the native may exhibit Tamasic qualities such as aggression, impulsiveness, and destructive tendencies. These qualities are reflected in their actions.

Verse 11 — Saturn Possesses Tamoguna

Bhava Phala for 1st to 4th Houses 8.11 : Saturn Possesses Tamoguna ॥

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Saturn possesses Tamoguna (mode of ignorance). When Saturn is strong or well-placed, the native may exhibit Tamasic qualities such as inertia, delays, and material attachments. These qualities are reflected in their actions.

Verse 12 — Rahu Possesses Tamoguna

Bhava Phala for 1st to 4th Houses 8.12 : Rahu Possesses Tamoguna ॥

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Rahu possesses Tamoguna (mode of ignorance). When Rahu is strong or well-placed, the native may exhibit Tamasic qualities such as illusion, confusion, and material obsessions. These qualities are reflected in their actions.

Verse 13 — Rahu is Malefic

Bhava Phala for 1st to 4th Houses 8.13 : Rahu is Malefic ॥

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Rahu is a malefic planet (inauspicious). When Rahu is strong or poorly placed, the native may experience confusion, illusion, material obsessions, and unexpected events. The native should be cautious about deception and unrealistic desires.

Verse 14 — Saturn is Malefic

Bhava Phala for 1st to 4th Houses 8.14 : Saturn is Malefic ॥

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Saturn is a malefic planet (inauspicious). When Saturn is strong or poorly placed, the native may experience delays, hardships, obstacles, and discipline. The native should be patient and work hard to overcome challenges.

Verse 15 — Ketu is Malefic

Bhava Phala for 1st to 4th Houses 8.15 : Ketu is Malefic ॥

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Ketu is a malefic planet (inauspicious). When Ketu is strong or poorly placed, the native may experience detachment, isolation, and spiritual challenges. The native should focus on spiritual growth and avoid material attachments.

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