6. DRIG BALA

Drig is derived from Dris, which is the root of the verb "to see". So this strength is gained by the virtue of

the aspect (Graha Drsti) of different planets on a planet. The aspect of benefics are considered to be

strength and the aspect of malefics are considered to be weaknesses. For calculation of this strength, the

partial aspects are also taken into consideration.

The aspects of planets are given hereunder

7th- All planet aspect with full sight

4th/8th- Mars aspects with full sight while others aspect with 3/4th of their sight

5th/ 9th- Jupiter aspect with full sight and others aspect with 2/4th of their sight

3rd/ 10th- Saturn aspect with full sight and others aspect with 1/4th of their sight

From the drik balas of a planet we can judge what is the strength of aspects of the benefics and malefics

on it and their combined influences. Aspect of benefics promote the house owned by the planet, by

rendering the lord strong. It also enhances the house of which the said planet is a karaka.

The calculation is cumbursome and shall be given in subsequent article. This might be of some academic

interest.

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