Shadbala

Shadbala is a powerful source for calculation of planetary strength. It is described in chapter 27 of Hora Shastra. Shadbala consists of 6 different sources of strength. Each source represents an aspect of strength, such as planetary placement in zodiacal signs or aspectual strength.

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Section	Contents
Shadbala Basics	List of Shadbalas and Basics
Sthana Bala	Positional strength and five subbalas
Dig Bala	directional strength
Kala Bala	Temporary strength with six sub Balas
Ayana Bala	Equinoctial strength and its calculation (part of of Kala Bala)
Cheshta Bala	Motional strength and its calculation
Naisargika Bala	Natural strength of planets
Drig Bala	Aspectual strength and its calculation
Bala Summary	The sum of all Balas is the source for evalutation of their strength