Lamp of Horary Astrology

In the cases of the Smoke, the Dog, the Donkey, and the Crow These are names of specific 'Ayas' or mathematical remainders used in divination, a prisoner is released quickly. In the cases of the Bull, the Elephant, the Flag, and the Lion, the prisoner enters into great suffering. 51.

Inquiry for Deciding the Outcome of Actions

In the case of the Flag, the time is known to be seven days; in the case of the Lion, it is a fortnight. In the case of the Bull, it is known to be a month, and in the case of the Elephant, three months. 52. In the case of the Dog 6 and the Donkey, it is six months; in the case of the Smoke and the Crow, it is one year. Thus one should state the time of the inquiry, and all actions will succeed. 53. The lords of the Flag and the others should be known, as told to the best of the twice-born original: "dvijāgraṇī"; a respectful term for a high-ranking Brahmin. For the Flag, the Sun is known; for the Smoke, Mars likewise. For the Lion, Venus is known; for the Dog, Mercury likewise A small blue mark/cross appears above the number 54 54. For the Bull, Jupiter is known; for the Donkey, the son of the Sun original: "sūryasuta"; an epithet for Saturn likewise. For the Elephant and the Crow, the Moon is remembered as the lord of these categories. 55. Thus ends the Prashna-Deepaka The "Lamp of Inquiry," a manual for horary astrology composed by the illustrious King Nripati Chabhananinatha.