The Crest-Jewel of Stars

(Nakshatra Chudamani)

The text begins with the specific characteristics of individuals born under the four quarters (padas) of the Ashlesha star.

Generous; a traveler—fearful to his enemies, devoted to his master's work—lustful—marked with a Tilaka a ritual mark or birthmark or a fish-shape on the belly or head; possessing a graceful gait. The qualities of the quarters: For the first quarter, the planetary ruler is Jupiter—born in a productive portion—courageous—truth-teller—highly intelligent. For the second quarter, the ruler is Saturn—born in a sinful portion—unclean—always sickly, fickle—inclined toward sinful deeds—possessing a tendency to uproot things from the very base. For the third quarter, the ruler is Saturn—born in a portion of anger—dull-witted—untruthful, contemptible—earning wealth through unjust means—suffering from Vata wind-related or neurological ailments. For the fourth quarter, the ruler is Jupiter—born in a fierce portion—a danger to mother and father, a destroyer of wealth—supporting others—possessing little happiness. Those born in the final five minutes original: "antya-dvi-ghatika," referring to the junction between signs are born under the Abhukta Ganda a highly inauspicious time requiring specific remedial rituals.

The Major Period (Dasha) of Mercury for this birth lasts 17 years.
In the 1st year: fear of fever. In the 4th year: fear of four-legged animals. In the 8th year: fear of poison or fire. In the 11th year: fear of physical deformity, fever, fire, or weapons. In the 27th year: fear of snakes. In the 30th year: fear of severe respiratory diseases original: "Rudra-vata". In the 63rd year: a period of accidental death Apamrityu. If this is overcome, the full lifespan is 86 years.

Giving a daughter in marriage, performing all mantra rituals, performing Shraddha ancestral rites and water offerings to the ancestors should be done under this star. One may also begin gambling, black magic Krishna-vedha, marriage, or the digging of wells. Syllables for naming: Ma, Mee, Moo, May. Magha characteristics: Color: Black; Five stars; Shape: A palanquin; Gender: Male; Temperament: Demonic Rakshasa gana; Yoni (animal symbol): Rat; Presiding Deities: The Ancestors Pitrus; Caste: Shudra; Quadruped; Facing downward; Middle-sighted; Nature: Fierce; Location: City; Element: Fire; Tree: Banyan; Bird: Crow.

Arjuna the hero of the Mahabharata was born under this star. After 30 Ghatikas about 12 hours, the "poisonous moments" begin; travel should be avoided then. After the first two Ghatikas, eating sesame rice is beneficial. Travel toward the North-West is auspicious. If a fever begins under this star, there is a danger to life, or at least twenty days of misfortune. To pacify this Shanti ritual: The deity (the Ancestors) is described as black-colored, holding a rosary and a water-pot, with a hand in the boon-giving gesture, having four arms. One should worship a golden idol of the deity clothed in black. Offer black agarwood incense, Champaka flowers, incense of ghee and guggulu, and an offering of ghee-cakes. Perform the sixteen-fold worship with the prescribed mantras. Offer 108 oblations of sesame, rice, and ghee into the fire while reciting the Gayatri mantra. Offer a sacrifice Bali toward the South with sandalwood and garlands mixed with sesame. By doing this, one becomes happy within twenty-one days. A black cow should be gifted.

Results based on the day of the week:

• Sunday: Accomplishment Siddha yoga
• Monday: Death Mrityu yoga
• Tuesday: Auspicious Shubha yoga
• Wednesday: Death Marana yoga
• Thursday: Accomplishment Siddha yoga
• Friday: Vulnerability Randhra yoga
• Saturday: Poison Visha yoga
• On "Empty" days (Rikta Tithis): Lifelessness.
• On the 5th Lunar Day: "Flaming Mouth" Jvalamukhi yoga.
  When cruel planets are situated in the Bharani star, it causes a "Great Spear" Maha-shula...