The Latter Nectar of Time

is 32 palas A pala is a traditional unit of time equal to 24 seconds. Therefore, 28.32 divided by 8 equals 3 ghatis and 34 palas, which constitutes one segment. Mars is the fifth in order from Saturn. Thus, 3.34 multiplied by 5 equals 17 hours and 50 minutes, which is the desired time for Gulika Gulika: a mathematical point in the sky used in Vedic astrology, often considered a minor planet or "son of Saturn". From this, calculate the position of Gulika in the same manner as the Ascendant.

Determining the Birth Chamber from the Ascendant:

If the birth occurs in Cancer, Aries, Scorpio, Libra, or Aquarius, the child is born in the eastern part of the house. If in Leo or Capricorn, it is in the south; if in Taurus, in the west. If the birth occurs in Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini, or Pisces, it is in the northern direction. One should determine the location of the house based on the strength of either the Ascendant or the Navamsha Navamsha: a one-ninth division of a zodiac sign, used for finer detail in a horoscope. || 9 ||

If the birth occurs in Cancer, Aries, Scorpio, Libra, or Aquarius, the birth chamber Sutika-griha: the specific room or area designated for childbirth is toward the East. If it is in Leo or Capricorn, it is toward the South. If it is in Taurus, it is in the Western direction. If it is in Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini, or Pisces, the birth of the native will be in the Northern part of the house. However, if the Navamsha-Ascendant is stronger than the primary Ascendant, the position of the birth chamber should be stated according to that Navamsha sign. Whichever is stronger between the Ascendant and the Navamsha, the direction of the birth chamber should be told according to the aforementioned method. That is to say: if the Navamsha belongs to signs like Cancer or Aries, it is in the East; if it is a Leo or Capricorn Navamsha, it is in the South; if it is a Taurus Navamsha, it is in the West; and for Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini, or Pisces Navamshas, the birth chamber should be understood to be in the North.

The Father's Situation at the Time of Birth:

If the Moon does not aspect the Ascendant, and the Sun is in the ninth or eighth house—if the Sun is in a Moveable sign, the father is in another village; if in a Fixed sign, he is in his own village; if in a Dual sign, the father is on a journey. If the Moon is with malefic planets, the mother's labor was difficult. || 10 ||

If the Moon does not "see" aspect the Ascendant and the Sun is in the ninth or eighth house: if the Sun is in a Moveable sign Chara Rashi: signs associated with movement and change, the father is in another village or town. If it is in a Fixed sign Sthira Rashi: signs associated with stability, he is in his own village. If the Sun is in a Dual-natured sign Dvisvabhava Rashi: signs that share qualities of both fixed and moveable, it should be said that the father is currently on the road or traveling. If the Moon is joined with malefic planets, it should be understood that the mother gave birth with great effort and pain.

To identify Moveable, Fixed, and other signs, remember that Aries, Cancer,