⚠The manuscript consists of two folios with significant damage and loss of text on the left margins. The primary language is Sanskrit written in Devanagari script. The text appears to be a treatise on Muhurta (astrological timing).

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Deficient? by another... but Mercury is not indeed that. Now, in a favorable birth referring to the lunar mansion or 'Janma Nakshatra' at the time of birth when the Moon is strong, one should not increase the damage of the pierced referring to 'Vedha' or astrological interference loss. || 12 || Just as the Lion is the strongest among the deer, so too is the group of constellations (Nakshatras) when fully nourished. Why should these actions not lead to complete success? || 13 || Even if the day is joined with a cruel planet, or if it is a day of the Vishti an inauspicious lunar day or 'Karana' usually avoided for new beginnings, or even if it is devoid of Tarabala the strength of the stars relative to an individual's birth star, if it is nourished by the protective planets, it should be employed for the commencement of works. || 14 ||

The arts, medicine, study, Mangala auspicious ceremonies like weddings or tonsure, service to the king, journeys, wealth, and happiness; all works of longevity and the "higher" actions should be performed. In the first rays of the sun, one should perform swift actions... stone-work?... punishment, and false witnesses; these should be employed in the time of the Sun. One should perform the subduing of enemies, the training of donkeys and camels, and difficult daily tasks. || 15 || Actions involving lac, fire...

...bile, seeds, and the speech of the parikh... one should perform the purchase and sale of cows, horses, and goats. Surely, on the day of the Sun (Sunday), one should prevent... || 17 || Bathing, sacrificial offerings, daily rites, the taking of a wife, the settling of a shop, the storage of grain, and the making of vehicles; in the worship of Brahma, one should perform these... || 18 || The making of small umbrellas, fans, fly-whisks, ornaments, and clothes; all iron-work, the purchase of diamonds and gems, the sowing of seeds, and the hunting of deer. || 19 ||

Various experiments involving fire, wells, and physicians; Sangrama battle or conflict, war, killing, binding, and the Abhisheka ritual consecration or coronation of kings. For those seeking wealth, the use of treasures, the giving of gifts, and meritorious acts for men... the giving of weapons, the gaining of strength, and the bestowing of knowledge to those who are worthy...