The Jewel of the Crown of Stars

original: "Nakshatra Chudamani"

Yoga An astrological joining or union | Empty in the month of Kartika October–November | If a portent unusual celestial phenomenon is seen in this star, there will be fear of famine and fire. | At the Sun’s transition Sankramana, the middle half is affected. | If a girl first reaches puberty becomes a Rajashvala under this Mercury influence, she will be sorrowful. | One should perform a peace ritual Shanti in the northern direction. It is excellent for the ceremony of returning home after studies Samavartana, marriage, all mantra applications, building step-wells, wells, or tanks, and for funeral rites Gaya-Shraddha and libations to ancestors Pitri-Tarpana.

Qualities of those born under the Magha Star:

Learned; humble in speech; wealthy; happy in all undertakings; helpful to kinsmen; devoted to the fierce Mother Goddess Chandi Matruka; possessing many virtues; persuasive in speech Vashikarana-vak; but also of small intellect; easily angered; devoted to his wife; red-eyed; lustful; fond of craftsmanship; always healthy. A birthmark Tilaka is found on the lower part of the body.

Qualities of the Quarters (Padas):

• First Quarter (Mars): Military portion; tawny-eyed; reddish-fair body; firm grasp; famous speech.
• Second Quarter (Venus): Enjoyment portion; intent on cleansing; lover of solitude; charitable.
• Third Quarter (Mercury): Discerning portion; skillful; wise in speech; intelligent.
• Fourth Quarter (Moon): Final portion; lover of women; internal ailments; sensible—yet can be base or hunchbacked.

Life Path and Longevity:

The planetary period Dasha for this birth is Ketu. In the first six months of life, there is fear of wounds. At eighteen months, fear of fire or weapons. In the fifth year, fear of snakes or cold fever. In the tenth or thirteenth year, fear of wind or bile-related fever. At thirty years, fear of abdominal tumors Gulma or parasites. At sixty-eight or eighty-four years, there is a danger of death Apamrityu from fever or weapons. If these are averted, the maximum lifespan is ninety-seven years.

Breaking of cities, being overcome by poison, the use of secret weapons, fear, disease, and sorrow; [yet] the power of mantras, medicines, the Garuda-science anti-venom lore, and digging wells are successful when the fortune is situated in the Phalguni star.

Attributes:
The syllables are Mo, Ta, Tee, Too. Color: White. Two stars. Shape: A staff. Gender: Female. Group: Human Manushya Gana. Animal: Rat. Deity: Bhaga. Caste: Brahmin. Four-legged. Facing downward. Beautiful eyes. Introverted. Level stars. Dwelling: Village. Element: Fire circle. Tree: Palasha. Bird: Vulture. Sound: The letter 'Cha'. After twenty ghatikas approx. 8 hours, the "poisonous time" Visha Nadis begins; avoid travel then. If one eats at midday after the first ten ghatikas, travel to the East or North is auspicious.

If a fever begins under this star, there is a threat to life. For seven days, one should perform a peace ritual. The deity should be invoked as being seated on a red throne and adorned with flowers. One should perform a sixteen-part worship Shodashopachara Puja with red cloths, sandalwood, red oleander flowers, bael leaves, incense, and cooked rice. Worshiping with the mantra "Bhaga-pranaya," one should offer mustard seeds and millet Priyanguna while chanting the root mantra "Bhaga" and the Gayatri one hundred and eight times...

The text ends mid-sentence regarding the ritual repetitions.