The third house represents braveness in Indian astrology

Dhairya (courage, firmness);Duschikya, (badfirmness, valour prowess and heroism. If the lord of
thoughts); Uras (breast); Karna (ear), esapecially right10, or 6 has connection with the 3rd house in any
ear; Vikrama, (prowess); parakrama; Bhratru,manner, then the native may be a soldier or an army
Sahodhara (brother or sister )Younger one, Viryaofficer depending on other considerations. The third
(Heroism) depending upon the planet pourushamhouse is the Bhrathrusthana and represents the
(mental strength)native's younger brother or sister. Cousins, kindred,
This house in Indian astrology rules one's mentalcasual acquaintance and neighbor are also governed
inclination and ability, memory and the inherentby this house. Being the sahayasthana, one should
propensities of the mind and intellect. The third houserefer to the third house to ascertain whether the
indicates inclination to study and the ninth housenative has the assistance of others ot is individually
stands for higher education, research, wisdom andworking hard.
philosophical tendencies.This is the house of courage,