The Astrologer's Favorite

The text is a Sanskrit manual on Muhurta (electional astrology) and Vastu Shastra (architectural science), likely from a medieval manuscript. The red ink notations indicate a structured numbering system for specific astrological combinations or "yogas."

No one can say today that the hand of heaven does not provide protection; in this way, the consecration of Vishnu, the Fragrant One original: "Gandha," likely referring to a specific form of the deity, Varuna, and others 17 should be performed. Without the joining of the army 18, first the installation of the calculators term: Ganaka (astrologers or mathematicians who determine the auspicious moments) should take place. Then, the sowing of seeds, the interior of the temple, and the yoking of the plow are determined. For the wall of the house, the work of the Rudras deities of storms and destruction, here likely referring to specific ritual actions or the collection of tools is done on the second day 19. 20 Mitra 21 In the friendly planets and friendly houses, the sowing of all seeds and the work of all artisans should be performed. The taming of the sun 22 23 24 and likewise 25 26 27 in the field, the auspicious donkey-heart likely a technical term for a specific soil type or ritual foundation and the hand-sprinkling of manure exists. For the shedding of tears, the actions of the Dharma planets and others are not for wealth; the destruction of the enemy's city and the preparation of milk-rice original: "Payasa" for the King's gate leads to success in the performance of the Drona 29 a measure of grain or a specific ritual vessel. The chanting of mantras and the work of the forest-dwellers should be done in silence to avoid various sins.

— 5. Characteristics of Wells

The proximity of the roots will be described in various ways; the use of roots in the sowing of seeds and the essence of medicinal herbs.

Success is achieved at the root for those who strive in their work 34. The digging of small tanks term: Vapi (stepped wells), wells term: Kupa, and ponds term: Tadaga, as well as the work of fishermen, and the buying and selling of small items like woven cloth, should be done. Furthermore, the application of the sowing of seeds, the construction of the upper parts, and the result of the water facing the mouth of the earth is that the grain is given by the water 35 36 37 38 39. Here, the kings and the people are led to success; the number of weapons is neutralized. Success is attained through the prescribed constellations term: Nakshatra. The fruits, medicinal herbs, and the victory of sacrifices are the works to be known. On the stone, it is known by the Shravana constellation and others 43 44 45 the performance of the sacrifice and the worship.