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original: "Naradokta Angavidya." This refers to a branch of divination where the physical touching of body parts by a consultant is interpreted as an omen.
| Subject | Page |
|---|---|
| Results of touching the upper limbs | 63 |
| Results of touching the middle limbs | 64 |
| Results of touching the lower limbs | 65 |
| Results of inquiries made with a ritual fee | 65 |
| Results of inquiries involving forbidden items | 65 |
| Results of offering gold and other ritual fees | 66 |
| Results of touching sacred ground | 66 |
| Results of sitting in forbidden positions during an inquiry | 66 |
| Results of sitting in comfortable positions during an inquiry | 67 |
| Summary of the results of touching limbs | 67 |
| According to alternative opinions | 67 |
| Knowledge of the Ascendant based on the letters of the inquiry | 68 |
| Knowledge of the letter groups | 69 |
original: "Kerala-Prashna-Shastra-Sangraha." A specific regional tradition of astrology from Kerala, South India, known for its unique predictive techniques.
Table of Contents (Vishayanukramanika): A systematic list of topics covered in the manuscript.
Science of Limbs (Angavidya): A divinatory practice where the astrologer observes which part of the body the client touches to predict the outcome of a question.
Compendium of Kerala Horary Astrology (Kerala-Prashna-Shastra-Sangraha): The title of the complete work, focusing on "Prashna" or "Horary" astrology, which answers questions based on the moment they are asked.
Results of touching (Sparshaphalam): The specific omens or outcomes derived from physical contact.
Knowledge of the Ascendant (Lagnajñanam): Determining the rising sign or the most important point in a chart at the time of a query.