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S. Sukumaran  Reserch Scholar-Astrology, Dept.Sanskrit & Astrovedic Studies, PRIST  \n University,Thanjavur,Tamilnadu 613403.   \nABSTRACT  \nHouses in Sanskrit are referred to as ‘bhava’ meaning a mode of being, essence or feeling, and are thus, in  \nVedic Astrology, a changing twelve-fold division of the zodiac circle, which depend upon the position of the earth in its daily rotation relative to the heaven. As the earth rotates during the course of the day, the whole zodiac gradually rises in the East and sets in the West. The tenth house is the zodiac sign which is exactly on the top (the north direction) at the time of birth. The qualities of the houses are explained in terms of angles (kendras), trines (triconal), upachayas, dustanas, and marakas. Also, each of the twelve houses relates with one of the four aims of life: dharma, artha, kama, and moksha.  \nIntroduction:-The point rising in the East at the time of the birth is known as the Ascendant, the most important single consideration used in Vedic Astrology for predictions. The Zodiac sign which includes the Ascendant is considered as the first house. There are twelve houses in an Astrology chart, each of which defines a specific domain or area of our action in life. The sign next to the ascendant (which will rise the next) becomes the second house and so on. The tenth house is the zodiac sign which is exactly on the top (the north direction) atthe time of birth. The qualities of the houses are explained in terms of angles (kendras), trines (triconal), upachayas, dustanas, and marakas. Also, each of the twelve houses relates with one of the four aims of life: dharma, artha, kama, and moksha.  \nThe purpose & the division of the Zodiac  \nThe ancient Hindu way of life, based on the Karma theory, looked at the progress of the human soul based on three essential macroscopic parameters. They are: The Karma acquired from your past life, the karma you acquire by virtue of your actions in your present life and based on these your future life. They classified our present life into four broad aspects. Dharma or right living, Artha or the monetary aspect, Kama or the desires and finally Moksha or spiritual progress and liberation.  \nThey recognized the importance of balancing these four aspects of life for the proper progress. To understand and improve all these four aspects they gave us various Shastras. The Veda shastras for spiritual progress, the Dharma and Nyaya shastras for the legal and social conduct, the Artha ( finance), Ganita (mathematics), Vanijya (trade) shastras for earning money, Sangeeta (music) Nritya (dance) Shilpa (art) Kama (sex) Paka (cooking) shastras for pleasure. Finally the Jyotishya ( Jyoti=light+ Isha=God meaning the light of God to remove ignorance) was given to us as a guide, to get the best results during the most suitable times, in each of the above four areas of life. The entire basis and theology of our Astrology is based on these principles.  \nWhat is Bhava  \nThe Bhavas as per Brighusutra Significations of the Twelve Houses of the Horoscope. The sage Brigu explains the Bhavas in his Brigusutra as under:-  \nFirst House (or Lagna-Ascendant).  \nThe first house or Lagna represent Physical stature, colour, form and shape, constitution, health, vitality and vigour, natural dispositions and tendencies, personality and struggle for life, honour, dignity, prosperity, general well being, head, upper part of the face, virtues, longevity, start in life and an idea about the general structure of life.  \nSecond House  \nMoney matters, fortune, profit, gain or loss, one’s power and resources, worldly attainments and possession of extrinsic value, jewellery, precious stones, bonds, securities and shares, speech, vision, right eye, memory, imagination, nails, tongue,  \nnose, teeth, ","cbCaiml8fmdqJ7tI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiml8fmdqJ7tI","pdf",184114,"English","# Introduction\n## The purpose & the division of the Zodiac\n# What is Bhava\n## First House (Lagna-Ascendant)\n## Second House\n## Third House\n## Fourth House\n## Fifth House\n## Sixth House\n## Seventh House\n## Eighth House","[{\"question\":\"What does “bhava” mean in Vedic Astrology?\",\"answer\":\"“Bhava” in Sanskrit refers to a mode of being, essence, or feeling. 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