Compendium of Kerala Horary Astrology

Regarding auspicious Shakunasomens or signs, the scripture states:

“The sound of 'Swasti' well-being, 'Vriddhi' prosperity, the Nandyavarta a sacred labyrinthine symbol, and the Kaustubha a divine jewel; the auspicious, deep, and captivating sound of musical instruments.”

Furthermore:

“Deities, friends, learned Brahmins, a blazing sacrificial fire, a fortunate courtesan, Durva grass, fresh cow dung, gold, silver, copper, and all types of gemstones; medicines, all-knowing scholars, barley, and white mustard seeds; a sword, a vessel, a banner, earth, weapons, and the throne—all the royal regalia; a corpse that is not being mourned, clarified butter (ghee), yogurt, milk, and various types of fruits.”

That is to say: deities, friends, Vedic-reciting Brahmins, a blazing fire, a courtesan, Durva grass, fresh cow dung, gold, silver, copper, all gemstone materials, medicines (herbs), astrologers, barley, white mustard, a sword, a vessel, a banner, earth, weapons, the throne and all royal insignia, a corpse free from weeping, ghee, yogurt, milk, fruits, dry fruits, the resounding of the words 'Swasti' and 'Vriddhi', the Kaustubha gem, the conch shell, the sounds of auspicious musical instruments, the sound of songs sung in the three musical notes of Gandhara, Shadja, and Rishabha, and even a gust of warm wind carrying dust—all these things are said to remove all obstacles.

|| The Eight Types of Inquiry ||

Combined, Uncombined, Struck, Unstruck, Striking,
Embraced, Smoked, and Burnt are the types of inquiry. || 14 ||

Connection: Simple. || 14 ||

Commentary: In the Kerala ShastraA specific tradition of South Indian astrology and divination, there are eight types of Prashnainquiry or divination based on the moment a question is asked: (1) Combined, (2) Uncombined, (3) Struck, (4) Unstruck, (5) Striking, (6) Embraced, (7) Smoked, and (8) Burnt. The characteristics and definitions of each of these are explained hereafter. || 14 ||

|| The Combined Inquiry ||

If the inquirer asks the question while touching their own body at the time of the inquiry,
then it is a 'Combined Inquiry,' and it results in gain. || 15 ||

Connection: Simple. || 15 ||

Commentary: If the Prashtathe person asking the question asks a question while touching their own body at the time of the inquiry, it is called a "Combined Inquiry" (Samyukta Prashna). A Combined Inquiry is an indicator of profit or success. || 15 ||

The specialty of the Combined Inquiry is that the person asking the question uses their right hand to—