Balarishta Dosha in Children: Symptoms, Astrology, and Impact
Guru Vasistta
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Balarishta Dosha Child Health Vedic Astrology Early Development Karmic Astrology
Balarishta Dosha (Child)
Common Manifestations
- Frequent Illnesses – Regular health issues in early years
- Speech or Learning Disabilities – Delayed or impaired communication and cognitive development
- Emotional/Mental Distress – Anxiety, fear, depression, or nervous disorders
- Delayed Development – Slowed physical growth or developmental milestones
Astrological Indicators
- Moon in 6th, 8th, or 12th house from Lagna
- Lagna (Ascendant) afflicted:
- Associated or aspected by malefics (Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu)
- Lagna Lord in debilitation (Neecha Sthiti)
- Mars in Lagna or 8th house with Sun or Saturn
- Sun in Leo or Moon in Cancer afflicted by Rahu/Ketu
- Birth timing: 48 minutes before Sunrise or after Sunset
Child’s Manifestations
- Digestive issues, nightmares, cramps, tics
- Physical and mental developmental challenges
- Speech hurdles and learning difficulties
- In extreme cases, risk of death before 12 years
Impact on Parents
- Postnatal health issues for mother/father
- Life-threatening conditions or major financial setbacks
Sometimes it is important to study the parents’ natal charts too, because as per shastra:
- Up to 5 years: Issues may stem from the mother’s past life karma
- From 5th to 9th year: May relate to the father’s past life karma
- After 9th year: Challenges may arise from the child’s own past karma