Balarishta is a Sanskrit word composite of “Bal” and “Arishta”. “Bal” refers to infancy and childhood age; while the “Arishta” means evil or inauspicious. In vedic astrological readings, it implies specific planetary placement, which may cause death during infancy and/or childhood age. The disposition of the Moon in a vedic astrology horoscope is the primary factor in deciding the presence of “Balarishta” or the vulnerability of the child to suffer severe health issues including death. During earlier times, when medical facilities and treatment were not much advanced; the influence of “Balarishta” was more significant and strong. And, even minor affliction or weakness on the part of Moon was capable of causing death or other severe problems. While, now a days, with significant advancement in medical field, the influence of Balarishta, generated due to weakness of Moon, has actually become quite mild. And, for actual identification of the situation; the role of Lagna lord and eighth house lords should be given priority.