(p. 914) rāhu (myth.) a truncated demon; (astrol.) the ascending node; (fig.) an enemy or one who causes ruin or an evil influence. রাহুর দশা (astrol.) the phase of the influence of the ascending node as indicated by one's horoscope; (fig.) a period marked with calumny, want, misfortune, misery etc. ̃গ্রস্ত a. (astrol.) eclipsed; (fig.) illfated; (fig.) fallen into obscurity, obscured; (fig.) fallen under the influence of an evil person or of one who causes ruin. 6)