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Abandoning pride, one should purify themselves. This Hindi commentary on the text, titled "Shyamsundari" Literally "The Dark Beauty," likely named in honor of a deity or as a poetic title for the commentary, has been composed in simple language and the work is adorned with eighteen chapters.
Chapter One: In which the general characteristics of a maiden are described.
Chapter Two: In this, the characteristics of the sixty-six (66) limbs from the toenails to the top of the head The traditional Nakh-Shikh description style and all their auspicious and inauspicious results are described in detail.
Chapter Three: In which the characteristics and results of marks such as moles and spots Til-Mashaka: moles and lentigines used in physiognomy on all parts of a maiden's body are stated.
Chapter Four: In which the consideration of the Trishansha a 1/30th division of a zodiac sign used in astrology to determine character from the maiden's birth chart is described.
Chapter Five: In which the results of various planetary combinations and the influence of the Sun and other planets based on the Navamsha a 1/9th divisional chart located in the seventh house are explained, along with many combinations for the cause of a maiden's death, her renunciation Pravrajya: taking up a monastic or ascetic life, and marital happiness.
Chapter Six: In which the Rajayogas Planetary combinations indicating royalty, wealth, or great success for women are illustrated with examples of birth charts and diagrams.
Chapter Seven: In which the results of the lunar dates Tithis of a maiden's birth, from the first day of the lunar fortnight to the full moon, are stated.
Chapter Eight: In this, the results of the seven days of the week, from Sunday onwards, at the time of a maiden's birth are stated.
Chapter Nine: In this, the results of being born under the twenty-seven (27) constellations Nakshatras, from Ashwini to Revati, are stated.
Chapter Ten: In this, the results of the Vishkumbha and other astrological turnings Yogas at the time of a girl's birth are described.
Chapter Eleven: In this, the results of being born during the Bava and other astrological periods Karanas are stated.
Chapter Twelve: In this, the results of birth according to the rising signs Lagnas, from Aries onwards, are stated.
Chapter Thirteen: In this, the results of birth according to the Moon sign Rashis are stated.
Chapter Fourteen: In this, the results of the Sun and other planets, including Rahu The North Node of the Moon, as they are situated in the various houses of the birth chart are stated.
Chapter Fifteen: In this, the consideration of being born under the "un-enjoyed" root constellation Abhukta-Mula: a particularly inauspicious astrological timing and its specific rituals are described.
Chapter Sixteen: In this, the peace-making rituals Shanti: rites to neutralize negative planetary influences for the aforementioned Mula birth are provided.
Chapter Seventeen: In this, the Ashlesha Mula A specific inauspicious astrological combination...