The Great Journey of Yoga (Brhadyogayatra)

...the signs. original: "daigñā" || 34 || When the malefic planets are situated in the ascendant, the second, the twelfth, or the seventh house, they bring auspicious results for men from behind meaning they support the rear of the expedition. || 11 || Benefic planets are praised when they are in houses occupied by their own lords; for the rest, one should consider the good and bad effects according to the specific time. || 35 ||

Thus ends the second chapter, titled "The Chapter on Departure," in the Great Expedition composed by the illustrious Varāhamihira. || 2 ||

Fortune The experts have known the full results of the curved victories and the planets Mars/Saturn. They are not desired in matters of excellence in weaponry...

Not desired not many times it must be considered whose opposition exists. || 5 || All weapons are successful in the bright fortnight the waxing moon on the second and third lunar days.
On the sixth and eleventh In the dark fortnight on the 3rd and 4th. On the sixth, the king should go through the gate and quickly depart for the destruction of enemies.

|| 2 || Some say the result of the first lunar day is the same as the fifteenth the New Moon. It is not desired because of the confusion of the elements; therefore, one should determine the truth from them. This has been said by the sages through various mixtures; why should it not be considered with proper reasoning? || 3 ||

Thus ends the second chapter, titled "The Chapter on the Purity of Lunar Days," in the Expedition. || 2 ||

In every direction, the gods like Shiva and others are the rulers. When the kings and teachers are in the directions of the Wind Northwest or Fire Southeast, they are powerful. Having crossed the direction of the Lord of Gods Indra/East, there is no opposition for those traveling to the same direction as the gods. || 5 || In the East and the corner of Agni Southeast, there is no opposition; for the rest, these
of son king kings 7 those who have gone South, the intermediate directions should be projected. || 3 || Even if one abandons the staff of punishment Danda at will, the expedition is difficult if the face is turned toward the wrong direction, unless and or the purity of the ascendant in that direction is maintained. || 6 || The king's journey should be toward the direction of the priest; having received the offering in the forest, he should go toward the South, reciting prayers to Murari Vishnu. Protected by the constellation Rohini, he conquers.
of ma In the North, half of the wealth... in the middle of the country, he lies down. || 3 || In Pushya, Hasta, Shravana, and Shravishtha 7 constellation the two the first part is Anuradha joined with Shiva. In the Vaishya caste, Anuradha is like the hand... 4.

step by step direction In the middle, some say three. || 4 || What complete half attains ma Known as "All-Door" constellations are Guru Pushya, Rohini, Hasta, Ashwini, and Maitra Anuradha; these are the best. The constellations of the Moon, the World-Gods, and the Vasus are helpful. The fierce ones are Rudra Ardra, the Caste-Gods, Yama Bharani, the Wind, Fire, and Magha. Shri-Go From Indra to the sons of Aditi... between Yama and the Ancestors. || 5 || In their respective works, they are honored by the sages; all directions are auspicious as they are. But a journey during an eclipse of the Sun or Moon in these directions is inauspicious. || 6 || In Rohini and the three following, victory is certain for the traveler; the king who departs in the first part of the day under the Moon's influence gains the wealth of the kingdom. || 7 || ranks ...by the wind, the horse, the truth, the hidden one, the cloud... from the North. In the beginning of the night two ...the path of Yama... among the ancestors give to the old men. || 7 || In the three parts of the night... if the lord of the day is not again... having offered in the machine, the king... || 8 || If if so three the time of arrival is praised... knower destruction knower || 9 || He who knows the directions does not suffer. || 9 || Fortune Having gone to the North... dhu knower re ma ta the second... hinders the union. Having gone in Maitra Anuradha... ha pa ta at the root... the nose of the illusion is satisfied. || 10 || Having gone in Hasta, then Svati ha Chitra... he who has started is hindered by the enemy. In Pushya...