Calculate Shadbala

Vedic Shadbala Strength Calculator

Sun (Surya) Moon (Chandra) Mars (Mangal) Mercury (Budha) Jupiter (Guru) Venus (Shukra) Saturn (Shani)

Results

function calculateShadbala() { var sthana = parseFloat(document.getElementById('sthanaBala').value) || 0; var dig = parseFloat(document.getElementById('digBala').value) || 0; var kaala = parseFloat(document.getElementById('kaalaBala').value) || 0; var cheshta = parseFloat(document.getElementById('cheshtaBala').value) || 0; var naisargika = parseFloat(document.getElementById('naisargikaBala').value) || 0; var drik = parseFloat(document.getElementById('drikBala').value) || 0; var planet = document.getElementById('planetSelect').value; var totalVirupas = sthana + dig + kaala + cheshta + naisargika + drik; var totalRupas = (totalVirupas / 60).toFixed(2); var thresholds = { 'sun': 390, 'moon': 490, 'mars': 330, 'mercury': 410, 'jupiter': 390, 'venus': 370, 'saturn': 300 }; var required = thresholds[planet]; var resultDiv = document.getElementById('shadbalaResult'); var statusColor = totalVirupas >= required ? "#2d7a2d" : "#c0392b"; document.getElementById('totalStrengthText').innerHTML = "Total Shadbala: " + totalVirupas.toFixed(2) + " Virupas"; document.getElementById('rupesText').innerHTML = "Converted Value: " + totalRupas + " Rupas (1 Rupa = 60 Virupas)"; document.getElementById('requiredStrengthText').innerHTML = "Minimum Required for " + planet.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + planet.slice(1) + ": " + required + " Virupas"; var comparison = ""; if (totalVirupas >= required) { comparison = "Verdict: This planet is STRONG (Balavan) according to Shadbala standards."; } else { comparison = "Verdict: This planet is WEAK (Nirbala) according to Shadbala standards."; } var comparisonTextEl = document.getElementById('comparisonText'); comparisonTextEl.innerHTML = comparison; comparisonTextEl.style.color = statusColor; resultDiv.style.display = "block"; resultDiv.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' }); }

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Understanding Shadbala: The Six-Fold Strength of Planets

In Vedic Astrology (Jyotish), Shadbala is a comprehensive mathematical system used to determine the potency of the seven main planets (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn). While a planet's placement in a specific sign or house gives a general idea of its influence, Shadbala provides a precise score to evaluate if a planet has the "stamina" to deliver its promised results.

The Six Components of Shadbala

The total strength is the sum of six distinct sources of power:

• Sthana Bala (Positional Strength): Based on the planet's location in the zodiac (Exaltation, Own Sign, Friend's Sign, etc.).
• Dig Bala (Directional Strength): Based on the planet's position in the houses (e.g., Jupiter and Mercury are strongest in the 1st House).
• Kaala Bala (Temporal Strength): Calculated based on whether the birth occurred during the day or night, the lunar phase, and the planetary hour.
• Cheshta Bala (Motional Strength): Derived from the speed and type of movement of the planet (e.g., Retrogression often increases this strength).
• Naisargika Bala (Natural Strength): A fixed value based on the natural brightness of the planet (Sun is strongest, Saturn is weakest).
• Drik Bala (Aspectual Strength): Calculated based on the aspects (Drishti) from benefic and malefic planets.

How to Interpret Shadbala Scores

Strength in Shadbala is measured in Virupas (also known as Shashtiamshas). To be considered functional and strong, each planet must meet a specific minimum threshold. If a planet is strong in Shadbala, it can effectively navigate challenges and bestow its significance during its Mahadasha (planetary period).

Standard Minimum Requirements:

Planet	Required Virupas
Sun	390
Moon	490
Mars	330
Mercury	410
Jupiter	390
Venus	370
Saturn	300

Example Calculation

Suppose you are analyzing Mars. After calculating its individual components using your birth chart software, you find:

• Sthana Bala: 120
• Dig Bala: 30
• Kaala Bala: 100
• Cheshta Bala: 45
• Naisargika Bala: 17.14
• Drik Bala: 5
• Total Shadbala: 317.14 Virupas

Since the minimum required for Mars is 330 Virupas, a score of 317.14 indicates that Mars is slightly weak, despite any positive house placements it might have. This planet might struggle to manifest its full positive energy without extra effort or remedial measures.