Planets appear under one of the nine avasthas, states. These are: () Dipta - blazing, when the planet ts exalted. (ii) Stimita - stable, when it is in its own house. (ii) Mudita - delighted, when it is in the house of an adhimitra (highly friendly sign). (iv) Shanta - Calm, quiescent, when it is in the house of a friendly planet. (v) Hina - deficient, when it is in the house of a neutral planet. (vi) Dukkha - sorrowful or dejected, when it is in the house of an enemy. (vi) Vikala - vexatious, when it is conjunct with a malefic. (viii) Khala - base or wicked, when it is defeated in the planetary war. {b} Kopa - angry, when it is with the Sun, that is, when it is combust. «ft