Shashta Bhavam · Shatru / Roga / Rina
6th House — Ari / Roga / Rina Bhava (Enemies, Debts & Diseases)
Adversaries & Litigation
Diseases & Health Constitution
Debts & Financial Liabilities
Service & Workplace Employment
Competitive Examinations
Unique Karakatva Axes
6 Items
6.1
Enemies, Adversaries & Legal Disputes (Shatrutva)
Observable Definition
Measured by triumph in legal trials, court outcomes, and neutralizing opponents.
Favorable Indications
- Decisive victory over competitors, rivals, and legal opponents
- Amicable resolution of disputes with strategic advantage
- Protection from slander, conspiracies, and hidden adversaries
Unfavorable Indications
- Entanglement in protracted and draining court litigation
- Sabotage from jealous workplace adversaries and hidden foes
- Unfavorable legal verdicts resulting in penalties and loss of status
6.2
Diseases, Ailments & Health Constitution (Roga)
Observable Definition
Evaluated by frequency of infections, gastrointestinal health, and recovery rate from acute illnesses.
Favorable Indications
- Robust immune defense overcoming infections swiftly
- Freedom from debilitating acute or chronic diseases
- Effective response to medical treatments and surgical procedures
Unfavorable Indications
- Susceptibility to recurrent digestive, inflammatory, or blood disorders
- Prolonged medical treatments and exhausting medication regimes
- Slow and complicated convalescence from illnesses
6.3
Debts, Borrowings & Financial Liabilities (Rina)
Observable Definition
Assessed by debt-to-income ratio, credit standing, and timely settlement of obligations.
Favorable Indications
- Wise utilization of institutional credit generating profitable returns
- Prompt and effortless clearance of all loans and obligations
- Financial independence free from oppressive debts
Unfavorable Indications
- Spiraling debt accumulation and inability to service interest
- Harassment from creditors and legal recovery notices
- Severe financial distress due to defaulted loan guarantees
6.4
Service, Employment & Daily Duty (Seva)
Observable Definition
Observed in workplace punctuality, cooperative subordinate relationships, and diligent duty execution.
Favorable Indications
- Dedicated and satisfying service environment with supportive colleagues
- Loyal, diligent, and honest assistance from subordinates and staff
- Recognition and appreciation for meticulous daily work
Unfavorable Indications
- Toxic work environment with uncooperative and backbiting coworkers
- Disloyalty, theft, or insubordination from hired help and staff
- Exhausting, underpaid, and thankless daily labor
6.5
Competitive Examinations & Rivalry (Potee Pariksha)
Observable Definition
Measured by entrance examination ranks, clearing selection panels, and competitive victories.
Favorable Indications
- Securing top ranks in competitive examinations and entrance tests
- Outperforming rivals under high-stakes competitive pressure
- Gaining coveted government or corporate employment through merit
Unfavorable Indications
- Repeated disappointments and borderline failures in competitive exams
- Freezing or panic under competitive exam conditions
- Losing promotions to aggressive rivals
6.6
General Obstacles & Daily Hurdles (Pratibandhaka)
Observable Definition
Reflected in smooth execution of tasks vs. recurring administrative and logistical bottlenecks.
Favorable Indications
- Smooth, unimpeded execution of routine projects and duties
- Quick dismantling of administrative or bureaucratic red tape
- Effortless troubleshooting when operational snags occur
Unfavorable Indications
- Pervasive bottlenecks stalling progress at every step
- Exhausting bureaucratic delays draining time and energy
- Frequent unexpected snags derailing well-planned work
