Compendium of Kerala Horary Astrology

In ancient times, for the sake of knowledge (of the Kerala system), even Brahma, the Lord of the World, approached Vishnu to gain understanding and listened to his words. || 4 ||

Richa Commentary—An astrologer is called a Daivajña literally "knower of fate". One who knows the daiva (the fruits of past actions or destiny) is a Daivajña; if such a person desires to know the auspicious and inauspicious results of life, they must certainly study the Kerala Shastra A specific system of horary astrology or "Prashna" associated with the Kerala tradition. Through this, a person attains complete information. In ancient times, even Brahma, the Lord of the World, went to Lord Vishnu to hear this Kerala system for deciding questions and outcomes. || 3-4 ||

In these verses, while explaining the importance of the Kerala system, it is said that through this, the fruits of Prarabdha destiny currently being experienced, Sanchita accumulated past karma, and Kriyaman actions being performed now can be easily understood. Therefore, it is essential for an astrologer to study it. One should accept this knowledge from wherever it may be obtained; for even being the Lord of the World (the Creator) himself, Brahma learned this knowledge from Lord Vishnu. In ancient times, memory was so sharp that everything was memorized after hearing it just once; this is called Shruti Parampara the oral tradition of learning by hearing. For this reason, the Vedas and Upanishads are called Shruti. Knowledge is attained by approaching the Knower with service and without ego. Kabir Sahib has said—"If one finds a Guru even at the cost of one's head, consider it a bargain."

|| Now, regarding those who are fit and unfit for asking questions ||

If the answer is given to the mean, the hypocritical, the wicked, the faithless, or the mocker, it will not come true even if Lord Shiva himself were to speak it. || 5 ||
An answer to a question should never be given in a public assembly, nor at night. It should not be given in the afternoon, nor to an untrustworthy person, and never in haste. || 6 ||
If the astrologer does not provide guidance to a devotee or to one who is suffering and humble, his knowledge becomes fruitless; therefore, he should always speak to them. || 7 ||

Prose Order (Anvaya):—Even if Shambhu (Shiva) himself speaks, the answer given to the mean, the hypocrite, the wicked, and the faithless mocker does not attain truth. || 5 ||
An answer to a question should not be spoken in an assembly, nor at night, nor in the afternoon; and to an untrustworthy person, it should never be spoken in haste. || 6 ||
If the astrologer does not give direction to a devotee or a distressed and humble person, then it becomes useless; therefore, he should always speak to them. || 7 ||

Richa Commentary—If the Prichchhaka the querent or person asking the question is mean, a hypocrite, wicked, or a faithless mocker, the answer given to them will not prove accurate, even if it were delivered by Lord Shankar (Shiva) himself. One should not answer a question in a large group of people. Similarly, one should not answer questions at night. One should also not give an answer during the afternoon (after midday) or to an untrustworthy querent. Answers to questions should never be given in a hurried manner. However, if the querent...