Tarabala and Chandrabala in Muhurta

While fixing an Muhurta apart from the special planetary combinations to be applied for specific purposes, three factors which are common to almost all Fixing of Muhurtas and which require most careful attention are 

                       (a) Tarabala or strength of constellation,

                        (b) Chandrabala or lunar strength, and

                        (c) Panchaka or five-source energy.

These three should be satisfactorily disposed. Otherwise Muhurta chart will lose its significance.

Tara Bala or Strength of Constellation. –

Tara balam is the strength provided by the stars in ones horoscope or the particular time which we choose to celebrate an auspicious event. Moon`s Nakshtra need to be favorable for casting any Muhurta.

The transit of the Moon one star to another marks the favorable and unfavorable to one’s birth star.

This is divided into three sets consisting 9 in each (Navtara). It is calculated from the position of daily star from ones birth star. If the result is 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 or 0 then it is taken as good otherwise bad.

Count from the birth Nakshtra to the one ruling on the particular day on which a new work is to be done or a journey undertaken and divide the number by 9 if divisible. Otherwise keep it as it is.

If the remainder is

1 (Janma tara) it indicates danger to body: Not Good, Sun ( Ravi is the lord) creates problems that will hit your mind. The third Pada of the star is having inbuilt bad affects. It creates unbelievable mental torture

 2 (sampat tara) wealth and prosperity: Very Good for business, Good. Budha (Mercury) is the lord. Financial gains and comforts are indicated

 3 (vipat tara) dangers, losses and accidents: Dangerous, Not Good, Rahu is the lord. The first Pada of the star is not in good position. There may be difficult situations and people may discredit you and misunderstands may occur. No positive work will be done rather there will be some clashes.

 4 (kshema tara) prosperity: Safe Good, there are no bad afflictions and negative results. You get mental confidence, your work will be done and there will be comforts and the people live happily ever after!

 5 (pratyak tara) obstacles: Not Good , Not Good. The 4th Pada in the star is not good. Danger of fatal accidents and danger of harming your business deals and career path!

 6 (sadhak tara) realisation of ambitions: Very Good ! Fame enabler. You help others, your get wealth and you become famous and in the process – your work will be done.;

 7 (naidhana tara) dangers: Totally Bad, Not Good. Creates financial loss and fear of clashes! The 2nd pada of the star is not good. Difficulties, roaming around, unnecessary spending, expenses,

 8 (mitra tara) good: Good. Gives the comfort and happiness – particularly the sexual pleasures. Develop creative spirits and unexpected pleasures are indicated.

 and

 9 (param mitra) very favorable: Good but with little effort, your work will be done. There will be some financial gains at the end.

Below Chart shows the tarabala for all Nakshtras

To use this Tarabalam table

Find your Janma Nakshatra (Birth Star) in the first column.

Find Daily nakshatra found above in top row.

Find your Janma Namshatra from the left handside column.

Find the both intersecting block.

That's your Tarabalam for that particular day

If the color is Red or value indicated are 1,3,5,7 then they are not good.

If the color is green or value indicated are 2,4,6,8, or 9 then they are very good.

Meaning of tarabala.

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Janma	Sampata	Vipata	Kshema	Pratyak	Sadhak	Naidhan	Mitra	Paramitra
Not Good	Very good	Bad	Good	Not Good	Very Good	Totally Bad	Good	Good

There are certain exceptions to the favorable and unfavorable results ascribed above and they are dealt with below.

Tara Balam In Krishna Paksham and Chandra Balam In Sukla Paksham are important.So tarbala is considered only while selecting muhurta in Krishna paksha.

Parihara forTara Dosha

For Janma tara : Donate Vegetables (yellow pumpkin and leafy vegetables)

For Vipat Tara : donate Jaggery ( gud)

For Pratyak Tara: Donate Salt

For Naidhna Tara: It should be avoided. If inevitable then donate Til Suvarna (sesame seeds and Gold)

Reciting the following mantra can pacify Muhurta dosha to some extent

तदेव लग्नं सुदिनं तदेव ताराबलं चंद्रबलं तदेव।

विद्या बलं दैवबलं तदेव लक्ष्मीपतेः तेंघ्रिऽयुगं स्मरामि॥

tadeva lagnaṁ sudinaṁ tadeva tārābalaṁ caṁdrabalaṁ tadeva |
vidyā bala

ṁ daivabalaṁ tadeva lakṣmīpateḥ teṁghri'yugaṁ smarāmi ||