The String of Planetary Combinations of Bhrigu (Unknown) - Page 21

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...one should have it made with sandalwood. In front of that, one should perform the recitation of the Aghora A powerful protective mantra associated with Shiva in his non-terrifying form combined with the seed-syllable. (54) Afterward, on a highly auspicious and holy day, one should perform a thousand recitations. One should diligently give sixteen measures of gold and double that amount of silver to the Brahmins. (55) One should also present a cow or a horse, and a full vessel overflowing with clarified butter Ghee: purified butter used in sacred rituals to the Brahmins. (56)

Shuka said:

"O Lord, if one does not have the capacity financial or physical ability to do this, what should be done then?" (57)

Bhrigu said:

"One should perform the act according to half the merit, giving gifts according to one's own ability. (57) In the event of a miscarriage or upon hearing of such a loss, one should perform the merit-making ritual according to the Tantras ritual manuals. Then, sons and wealth will be fully obtained; of this there is no doubt. (58) At the end of the giving, a magnificent Shriphala a wood-apple or Bael fruit, sacred to Shiva should be consecrated with the Maya mantra. One should worship during the fire-offering and eat only once on that day. (59) If one hears this and does not perform the merit-making, they will encounter sorrow at the end: 'royal disease' Rajayoga/Rajaro-ga: historically referring to tuberculosis or a severe wasting disease, great anxiety regarding sons, and loss of wealth. (60) The question was asked by the Poet referring to Shuka and explained by Bhrigu." (61)

The Result of the Combination of Metals and Grains

If the lord of the fourth or eighth house is a malefic planet or joined with malefics; or if the Sun is in the sixth or eighth house, or in an enemy's sign, and malefic planets are in malefic houses: (62) But if Jupiter is in a quadrant, a trine, exalted, or in its own house, then in the case of Bhishmaka likely the name of the seeker or a specific astrological profile, happiness and prosperity will arise without a doubt. (63) In a previous life, this person performed service at holy pilgrimage sites and repeatedly served the sages. They performed worship of the gods and showed devotion to the twice-born Brahmins in that birth. (64) Consequently, they are happy, a performer of good deeds, righteous, and possessed of many sons. They enjoy life with many women and are intelligent and discerning. (65) They are a generous giver at heart, wealthy, and a leader among the affluent. When thirty years have passed, great happiness will surely arise. (66) They will be a king or honored by kings, equal to Kubera the god of wealth. However, after the fortieth year, suffering will arise. (67) Pain arising from 'blood-wind' likely a circulatory or rheumatic condition and the influence of 'royal disease' will manifest. Diseases such as cough and asthma will occur repeatedly. (68) One moment there is health, and the next moment suffering; the person becomes emaciated. (69)

Shuka said:

"By the ripening of what past karma does this person become diseased?" (69)

Bhrigu said:?

"By having killed a member of one's own lineage in a past life, or having slandered a virtuous woman, a man becomes afflicted with the 'royal disease' in this birth due to those sins." (70)

Shuka said:

"What is the worship for one so born, what is the gift, and what is the medicine??"

Bhrigu said:?

"One should have the diagram of Lord Padmanabha (the Lotus-Navelled Vishnu) written upon birch bark? (71) prepared with musk...?"