Ishta / Kashta Phalaइष्ट कष्ट फल

A pair of numbers per planet showing how much "beneficial fruit" (Ishta Phala) versus "harmful fruit" (Kashta Phala) that planet is likely to deliver — derived from combining a planet's directional/positional strengths with its motional/temporal strengths in specific proportions.

In practice

Shown as a dual-fill bar (proportion of Ishta vs Kashta) with a plain "Quality" label — a quick way to see whether a planet, even if classically "strong" by dignity, is more likely to deliver pleasant or difficult results in practice.

How it's calculated

Derived from a specific classical combination of a planet's Uchcha Bala (exaltation-distance strength) and Chesta Bala (motional strength) — the exact formula differs somewhat by classical source.

Related terms

Shadbala (Six-fold Strength) →