Compendium of Kerala Horary Astrology (Unknown) - Page 5

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The Author’s Auspicious Invocation original: "Mangalacharanam"; a prayer performed at the start of a work to ensure its successful completion.	1
The Commentator’s Auspicious Invocation	1
The Purpose of the Inquiry Prashna: the branch of astrology where a chart is cast for the specific moment a question is asked.	1
On Those Fit and Unfit to Receive a Prediction	2
Rules and Discipline for the Inquirer	4
Rules Regarding the Direction Faced by the Inquirer	5
Auspicious Omens at the Time of Inquiry	6
The Eight Types of Inquiries	7
The Combined Inquiry	7
The Afflicted Inquiry	8
The Unafflicted Inquiry	9
The Impactful Inquiry	9
The Embraced Inquiry	9
The Smoky Inquiry	9
The Burnt Inquiry	10
The Greatness and Power of the Kerala System	10
Results Based on the Inquirer’s Gaze	11
Knowledge of the Inquiry by Dividing the Daylight into Three Parts	11
Knowledge of Living Beings, Minerals, and Plants original: "Jiva-Dhatu-Mula"; a classification system used to identify the subject of a lost object or thought.	12
Results of Inquiries During the "Embraced" Time	13
Results of Inquiries During the "Smoky" Time	13
Results of Inquiries During the "Burnt" Time	13
Predicting Results Based on a Chosen Number	14
Predicting the Subject of Inquiry Based on the Directions (East, etc.)	15
Predicting Results Based on the Inquirer Touching Their Own Body	15
Predicting Results Based on Numerical Figures	16
The Method of Inquiry Based on Letters	17
An Alternative Method	17
The Method of Inquiry Based on the Inquirer’s Caste or Description	18
Constant Numbers for Calculating the Total Sum original: "Pindartham Dhruvankah"; fixed mathematical values used in astrological divination.	19