The Astrologer's Favorite (Unknown) - Page 19

⚠The image shows two manuscript fragments. The top fragment has significant loss of text on the left edge due to tearing. Both fragments show typical aging, including staining and edge wear.

Top Fragment

These are the constellations of success Sanskrit: siddhinakshatrani, which are recognized by those skilled in the science of non-weapons likely referring to astrology or peaceful sciences. For these, one should undertake
actions related to journeys, as well as nourishing Sanskrit: paustika and pacifying Sanskrit: shantika rituals. In the constellation of Pushya, the following are successful: traveling by chariot, the treatment of eyes, and 11 one should perform the commencement of a journey. However, if one is already engaged in an activity, it may lead to loss of wealth or fear. Actions involving poison,
waking, using a staff, medicine, making holes, entering a cavity, or dealing with wicked people and various fears 11 2. One should perform storytelling, debates, and various types of selection. Regarding the enemy's metal, first perform the act of burying. 11
All funeral rites, granaries, sowing of seeds, rules for building a house 43, and the initiation
of all aquatic activities, matters of passion and increase, and the use of poisonous rays. For new kings, the collection of taxes, or seeking refuge in a city, these are the actions. 15 Dealing with friends, medicine, plowing, taking up a crown, and approaching merchants.

Bottom Fragment

Journeys to other lands are generally not praised. One should understand the calculation of the two... writing is superior. Knowledge, pacifying and nourishing rituals, and the performance of tasks—all these are successful actions. Thus ends the Section on Varuna Sanskrit: Varuna Kanda. One should know the rules of action and weapons, but not the authority of knowledge.

...in selection... of the two... trade and merchants, and the excellence of others. One should perform these for the sake of a son...
...wind and water...

...fame, marriage, meritorious acts, royal duties, initiation, and the protection of living beings. In the constellation of Uttaraphalguni 7, one achieves success in actions involving horses, elephants, and the intoxicating rut of animals.
The building of stables for elephants, knowledge, pacifying and nourishing rituals, the gift of cows, and the performance of sacrifices.
The taming of horses, the best of faces, and the success of intoxication...
One should perform 3 trade, the work of dancers, and the inspection of the king's army.
Knowledge, the destruction of enemies, and royal duties are accomplished. In the constellation of Chitra, one should perform various
canopies, the playing of musical instruments, and the planting of trees. The taking of these two, and the taming of donkeys, camels, and horses.