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Su. Ga. 27 Likely an abbreviation for a source text like 'Suryasiddhanta-Ganita' or a specific chapter reference.
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...is declared as fierce. In that period, acts involving poison, weapons, fire, strikes, cutting, and destruction are performed. || 49 || Vishakha, Krittika, and Saumya Mrigashira are remembered as "Mixed" or "Ordinary." The release of a bull a ritual known as Nilotsarga and fire-rituals are successfully accomplished in this mixed category. || 50 ||
Mula, Ashlesha, Magha, the Purvas Purvaphalguni, Purvashadha, and Purvabhadrapada, Vishakha, and Bharani—these two referring to the grouping are the Downward-facing Adhomukha: constellations whose influence is directed toward the earth stars. Success in work is achieved here through downward actions. || 51 || The construction of step-wells, wells, ponds, and excavations is ordained there. So too are the burying of treasures, the entering of holes or underground passages, and mathematical calculations. || 52 ||
Punarvasu, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, the three beginning with Hasta Hasta, Chitra, Swati, and Revati—these two referring to the remaining set are Sideways-facing Tiryanmukha: constellations whose influence is horizontal. In these, the following actions are performed: || 53 || The movement and training of elephants, horses, chariots, and machines, as well as the sailing of boats. The use of palanquins, plows, and mechanical tools is auspicious in the Sideways-facing stars. || 54 ||
The Uttaras Uttaraphalguni, Uttarashadha, Uttarabhadrapada, Rohini, Pushya, Ardra, and the three beginning with Shravana Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha—these are the Upward-facing Urdhvamukha: constellations whose influence is directed toward the sky stars. Wise men state that actions of a similar nature should be done here. || 55 || The building of palaces, hoisting flags and umbrellas, constructing ramparts, houses, and arched gateways; the consecration of kings, planting gardens, and festivals—these are for the Upward-facing stars. || 56 ||
Now, the number of stars in the constellations starting from Ashvini.
Rama (3), Rama (3), Fire (3) The text uses 'G' likely for Guna/3, Arrows (5), Jina (24) or perhaps 3 based on context, Earth (1), Vedas (4), Fire (3), Arrows (5), Arrows (5), Eyes (2), Shiva (11), Arrows (5), Earth (1), Moon (1), Vedas (4), Vedas (4), Fire (3),
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Shankara (11). || 57 || Eyes (2), Shiva (11), Rama (3), Rama (3), Oceans (4), A Hundred (100), Eyes (2), Mountains (7), Teeth (32). These are the number of stars for the constellations starting with Ashvini in their proper order. || 58 ||
Now, the physical forms of the Nakshatras.
Ashvini has the appearance of a horse's head. Bharani...