4th House – Sukha Bhava (चतुर्थ भाव)

Home, happiness, mother, property, inner peace, and emotional foundation.

Fourth House (Sukha Bhava) in Astrology: चतुर्थ भाव

Sukha / सुख = happiness, comfort, contentment; सुख, संतोष, शांति, घर, माता।

The Fourth House governs home, mother, property, inner peace, and emotional foundation. It is the base of one’s happiness and sense of belonging.
घर, माता, संपत्ति, आंतरिक शांति, और भावनात्मक आधार। यह सुख और संतोष का मूल स्थान है।

Keywords & Concepts

Mother – माता – मातृ matr̥
Home – घर – गृह griha
Comfort – सुख – sukha
Property – संपत्ति – sampatti
Vehicle – वाहन – vahana
Land – भूमि – bhūmi
Peace of Mind – मन की शांति – man ki shanti
Emotional Foundation – भावनात्मक आधार
Roots/Heritage – जड़ें/वंश – jaḏen/vanśa
Domestic Life – घरेलू जीवन – gharelu jeevan
Heart – हृदय – hridaya
Education (basic) – प्रारंभिक शिक्षा – prarambhik shiksha

Sampatti (सम्पत्ति) & Sukh (सुख)

Sampatti (सम्पत्ति)
Sam + Patti (from root “pad / pattoti”)
Sam = well, complete, together
Patti / Pad = to obtain, to gain
👉 Sampatti = that which is well obtained → wealth, possessions, prosperity.

Sukh (सुख)
Su + Kh
Su = good, pleasant
Kh = state, condition, space
👉 Sukh = a good state of being → happiness, comfort, inner peace.

✨ In simple words:
Sampatti = outer prosperity (what you have)
Sukh = inner happiness (how you feel)

Lord Rama’s Fourth House Example

In Lord Rama’s birth chart, the 4th house (Libra) with exalted Saturn (Sasa Yoga (or Śaśa Yoga)) - Panchata Maha Purushya Yoga shows his deep connection to home, mother, and inner peace. The strength of this house is reflected in his devotion to his mother Kaushalya, his sense of duty towards his homeland Ayodhya, and his ability to maintain inner calm and righteousness even in adversity. The 4th house highlights the importance of emotional stability and the nurturing influence of the mother in shaping one’s life.

Lord Rama’s 4th house (Libra) shows his deep connection to home, mother, and emotional foundation.

Fourth House + Home & Happiness

Planets in Sukha Bhava determine your comfort, emotional stability, relationship with mother, and property matters. Benefics bring peace, prosperity, and strong roots; malefics can cause restlessness, lack of peace, or issues with home and mother.

🌟 Example of Strong Fourth House

Person with a strong 4th house: Enjoys a happy home life, strong bond with mother, emotional stability, and success in property or real estate. Finds comfort and peace within.