Hardev’s Immediate Inquiry 10 •

10. O seeker original: "pracchaka," the person asking the question, the burden of work is upon you and your expenses are particularly high; this situation has arisen quite suddenly. Thus, there is anxiety for your soul, and the man likely referring to the seeker themselves or a specific person involved is also deeply worried. You are concerned for your honor and reputation, as large expenses are looming. You are a benefactor to others and prefer truthful speech; you do not like works of deceit or trickery. Your inquiry concerns life and wealth, and there is a fear regarding your honor. You think of many different matters, but they go in vain and no solution is found, even if one makes an effort. Now, perform the charity and the chanting of mantras for the Nine Planets Navagrahas: the nine celestial bodies in Vedic astrology that influence human fate. If God wills it, this matter is going to be resolved. People will also provide assistance. There are several enemies, but by performing the worship of the planets and your personal deity Ishta Dev: a person's cherished or tutelary deity, the desires of your heart will be fulfilled. You will receive what you seek, your lineage will increase, and you will obtain both life and prosperity original: "Lakshmi," referring to the goddess of wealth and the wealth itself. There will be peace.

Vocabulary: Hardev (the author/system), Immediate, Inquiry, Seeker, Expenditure, Truthful speech, Deceit, Nine Planets, Personal Deity, Worship, Increase of lineage, Prosperity/Lakshmi