Compendium of Kerala Horary Astrology

|| The Unstruck Question ||

If the querent touches another person's body with their own hand,
then the question is known as "Unstruck" Sanskrit: Anabhihata; meaning unimpeded or not struck down, and it is remembered as bringing success in the task. || 18 ||

Word-for-word connection — If the querent touches another's body with their hand, then the question is remembered as "Unstruck," which brings success in the task. || 18 ||

Commentary — When the seeker asks a question while touching another person's body with their left hand, the astrologer Daivajña: one who knows the divine or a professional astrologer should recognize that question as "Unstruck." The result of this question is the attainment of the desired goal. || 18 ||

In this type of question, because the fruit of the action is not "struck" meaning there is no negative interference, the work is accomplished.

|| The Afflicted Question ||

If one rubs the head, the heart, the feet, the hands, or the waist,
then it is an "Afflicted" Sanskrit: Abhighātika; meaning striking or injurious question, causing distress to the querent. || 19 ||

Word-for-word connection — (If the seeker) rubs the head, heart, feet, hand, or waist, (then) it is an "Afflicted" question (which) causes distress to the seeker. || 19 ||

Commentary — When the querent asks a question while rubbing (massaging) their own head, heart, feet, hands, or waist, it is called an "Afflicted" question. This brings grief and distress to the person asking. || 19 ||

Striking or rubbing the limbs is considered a bad omen Apashakuna: an inauspicious sign or portent. Cracking the knuckles also falls into this category. These signs indicate the mental anxiety of the seeker and future troubles. The word "Abhighāti" also means an enemy. In this type of question, the work is obstructed by some enemy.

|| The Embraced Question ||

If the seeker touches their own right limb with their right hand,
then the "Embraced" Sanskrit: Āliṅgita question results in profit, happiness, and so on. || 20 ||

Word-for-word connection — Simple. || 20 ||

Commentary — When the seeker asks a question at the time of consultation while touching any right part of their own body with their right hand, then that question, named "Embraced," brings profit and happiness. || 20 ||

In this type of question, one gains friends, sons, a wife, or other well-wishers, and the work is completed through their cooperation.

|| The Smoky Question ||

If the seeker, with either the right or left hand,
touches their entire body, then it is a "Smoky" Sanskrit: Abhidhūmita; implying clouded or obscured question.
In this question, there is a little profit and the arrival of friends and others. || 21 ||