One Hundred Verses on Astrology

If Jupiter is in its own division during the initiation, there is double happiness regarding wealth and children for those born under its influence. ॥ 27 ॥

Professional Outcomes Based on Planetary Positions

When the sacred thread is given, the following planetary positions in the angles Kendra; the 1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th houses of a birth chart indicate the future path of the initiate:

• The Sun: One becomes a servant of the king a government official or administrator.
• The Moon: One follows the occupation of a merchant original: "Vaishya-vritti".
• Mars: One follows the path of the scriptures or sciences original: "Shastra-vritti"; can also imply the path of arms.
• Mercury: One becomes a teacher or professor.
• Jupiter: One becomes wise and devoted to the six duties the traditional duties of a scholar: learning, teaching, performing sacrifices, officiating sacrifices, giving, and receiving gifts.
• Venus: One becomes an initiate endowed with double happiness and prosperity.
• Saturn: One becomes a servant to those of low social standing.

Combinations for Success in Learning

When Jupiter occupies the Ascendant Lagna and Venus the son of Bhrigu is placed in the excellent ninth house the house of dharma and fortune, even if the Moon is strong, any existing planetary flaws are removed. However, if the Moon original: "Himago" is placed in the sixth or eighth house, the person will be devoid of knowledge and virtue, even if Jupiter is present, as they will lack character. ॥ 28 ॥

If Jupiter is in the Ascendant and Venus is in the ninth or fifth house, and these are in auspicious divisions, the initiate will become beautiful through the knowledge of all the meanings of the Vedas. But if the Moon is in the sixth house, they will be devoid of wealth, knowledge, and character. Likewise, if the Moon is in the tenth or eighth house from the Ascendant, or if the Moon is not aspected by Jupiter or Venus, the person becomes meritless.

The Commencement of Education

Regarding the Commencement of Studies Vidhyarambha: The three stars starting with Hasta Hasta, Chitra, Svati, as well as Anuradha original: "Mitra", Pushya original: "Tishya", and the five stars starting with Mrigashira, are considered auspicious. It is remembered by the ancients that the study of the sciences of Hari Vishnu; likely referring to sacred literature should begin on the days of Jupiter, Venus, or Sunday, excluding the first lunar day of each fortnight. ॥ 29 ॥

The constellations for beginning education are: the three from Hasta, Mrigashira, the three "prior" stars Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati, Ashvini, Anuradha, the five from Magha, and the three from Shravana. The days of Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury are preferred. The days prohibited for study Anadhyaya and the first lunar day of the fortnight should be avoided. Beneficial planets should be in the angles of the chart.

The Rite of First Shaving and Graduation

The ritual known as Keshanta the first ritual shaving of the beard should be performed in the sixteenth year. For this, the same constellations as those mentioned for the sacred thread ceremony are used. This also applies to the Samavartana the graduation ceremony marking the end of student life. ॥ 30 ॥

This concludes the section on the Life-Cycle Rituals Samskaras from conception Garbhadhana onwards.

Selection of a Bride and Marriage

Regarding marriage: one should marry a girl who is free from disease and born under auspicious constellations. A girl with "Kapila" tawny or reddish-brown eyes or hair should be considered with caution the text suggests a specific evaluation for religious and progeny success. The auspicious months for marriage are Phalguna, Chaitra, Jyeshtha, and Vaishakha. The results of such a union for a Brahmin are favorable...