Terminology
Key Jyotiṣa terms used throughout the application.
Prashna Online follows classical Jyotish terminology.
The terms listed here are those that appear directly in the user interface and analysis outputs.
This is not a complete glossary of astrology, but a reference to help users correctly read what the system presents.
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Rāśi (Sign)
A Rāśi is a zodiac sign of 30°.
In Prashna Online, Rāśis form the base structure of all charts.
In Rāśi-based (Whole Sign) systems, Rāśi and Bhava coincide.
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Bhava (House)
A Bhava represents a field of life experience.
Depending on the selected house system, Bhavas may or may not align exactly with Rāśis.
Prashna Online supports multiple house systems and keeps their calculations distinct and inspectable.
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Graha (Planet)
Grahas are planetary indicators of function and agency.
They do not represent physical objects alone, but principles of action, intention, and experience.
Sun, Moon, and the lunar nodes (Rahu and Ketu) are treated as Grahas according to classical Jyotish.
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Lagna (Ascendant)
The Lagna is the rising sign at the reference moment of a chart.
It represents orientation, embodiment, and the point through which the chart is interpreted.
Each context (Birth, Gochara, Prashna) has its own Lagna.
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Nakshatra
Nakshatras are lunar mansions dividing the zodiac into 27 segments.
They provide fine-grained qualitative meaning beyond Rashis.
Nakshatra and Pada information is shown directly in Prashna Online outputs where relevant.
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Nakshatra Pada
A Pada is one quarter of a Nakshatra.
It refines expression and manifestation within a Nakshatra.
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Dasha
Dashas are planetary time periods indicating which karmic themes are active.
They describe *when* potentials may manifest, not *what must happen*.
Dashas are always interpreted in context with strength, transits, and the overall chart.
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Aruddha/Pada
Arudhas or Padas represent perception, projection, and how things appear rather than how they are.
They are used to understand social reality, reputation, and visible outcomes.
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Argala / Virodha Argala
Argala refers to planetary intervention or influence between Bhavas.
Virodha Argala represents counteracting or blocking influences.
Prashna Online calculates these interactions explicitly and transparently.
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Bala (Strength)
Bala measures capacity and effectiveness, not certainty of outcome.
Strength systems shown in Prashna Online include:
- Shadbala
- Vimshopaka Bala
- Bhava Bala
- Drishti Pinda
High Bala indicates potential; realization depends on context and action.
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Context
A Context defines the reference framework of analysis.
Prashna Online uses:
- Janma(Birth) — life structure and inherent tendencies
- Gochara(Transit) — current and evolving transits
- Prashna (Horary) — question-based analysis
Contexts are kept strictly separated.