Fifth House (Putra Bhava) in Astrology: पंचम भाव

Putra / पुत्र = child, offspring, creation; पुत्र, संतान, रचना, सृजन।

The Fifth House governs creativity, children, intelligence, learning, romance, and self-expression. It is the house of joy, play, and the fruits of past actions.
रचनात्मकता, संतान, बुद्धि, शिक्षा, प्रेम, और आत्म-अभिव्यक्ति का भाव。

Keywords & Concepts

• Children – संतान – santān
• Creativity – सृजन – srijan
• Intelligence – बुद्धि – buddhi
• Learning – अध्ययन – adhyayan
• Romance – प्रेम – prem
• Self-expression – आत्म-अभिव्यक्ति – atma-abhi-vyakti
• Past Life Merit – पूर्व पुण्य – purva punya
• Speculation – सट्टा – satta
• Play & Games – खेल – khel
• Joy – आनंद – anand
• Mantra/Knowledge – मंत्र/ज्ञान – mantra/jnana

Putra (पुत्र) & Srijan (सृजन)

Putra (पुत्र)
Pu + Tra
Pu = to purify
Tra = to protect
👉 Putra = one who purifies and protects the lineage → child, offspring.

Srijan (सृजन)
Sri + Jan
Sri = to create
Jan = to be born
👉 Srijan = the act of creation → creativity, innovation.

✨ In simple words:
Putra = your creations (what you bring into the world)
Srijan = your creative power (how you express yourself)

Lord Rama’s Fifth House Example

In Lord Rama’s birth chart, the 5th house (Scorpio) represents his Charisma, brilliance, intelligence, devotion, and the blessings of two highly creative children. The strength of this house is reflected in his wisdom, his devotion to dharma, and his role as a father. The 5th house highlights the importance of creativity, learning, and the fruits of one’s actions from past births.

In Lord Rama's chart: His Lord of the fifth house, is exalted in the seventh house. The fifth house is powerfully aspected by Jupiter and Moon. Again, these outstanding combinations are reflected by the birth of Luva and Kusa. The two sons brought up by Sage Valmiki excelled their own father in courage and valour.

Fifth House + Creativity & Children

Planets in Putra Bhava determine your creativity, intelligence, relationship with children, and capacity for joy. Benefics bring talent, happiness, and good fortune; malefics can cause challenges in learning, romance, or with children.

🌟 Example of Strong Fifth House

Person with a strong 5th house: Highly creative, intelligent, enjoys learning and teaching, has a joyful approach to life, and is blessed with talented children or creative projects.