BALARISHTA AS PER VEDIC ASTROLOGY

In Vedic astrology, Balarishta refers to afflictions or doshas in a child’s horoscope that indicate potential health issues, weakness, or even threats to survival in early childhood. The term is derived from Bala (child) and Arishta (misfortune or affliction). It is one of the most feared doshas because it suggests difficulties in infancy or childhood, sometimes leading to early demise if not mitigated.

Causes of Balarishta

Balarishta occurs due to the malefic placement of planets in a child’s natal chart. Some key planetary positions causing Balarishta include:

1. Weak or Afflicted Lagna (Ascendant) and Moon — If the Ascendant or Moon is in Dushthana houses (6th, 8th, or 12th) or afflicted by malefic planets (Saturn, Mars, Rahu, or Ketu), it can cause health complications.

2. Malefic Planets in Kendras (1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th houses) — Especially if they are debilitated or in enemy signs.

3. Weak Moon in the first few days of birth — A waning Moon in a child’s chart may indicate physical weakness.

4. Sun and Saturn Afflictions — If Saturn aspects the Sun in a weak condition, it can bring chronic ailments.

Remedies for Balarishta

• Grah Shanti Puja — Performing planetary peace rituals.
• Mantras and Yantras — Chanting Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and wearing protective yantras.
• Charity and Donations — Feeding cows, giving medicines, and helping the needy.
• Medical Attention — Ancient texts emphasize that astrology should be combined with proper healthcare.

While Balarishta can indicate health concerns, strong benefic influences (Jupiter, Venus, or a well-placed Lagna lord) can neutralize its effects. Hence, a detailed analysis of the individual horoscope is much required to come out with exact prediction.

The article is in general and for understanding but one can not implement it directly and get disturbed and so reader who do not have absolutely no vedic astrology knowledge should not try with their horoscope and get disturbed and be under tension.

There are many parameters that has to be understood and this is just a first level of understanding like we start to learn our basic astrology malefic and benefic planet and in real life a malefic planet can also be benefic which learn in our advance learning.