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...falls from its own place...? seen on a day of its own position and time, with a favorable gaze original: "sudṛṣṭi." In astrology, "dṛṣṭi" refers to the "aspect" or gaze one planet casts upon another or upon a house., he becomes a lord of the earth. || 11 || Thus ja...?
A person becomes afflicted by sorrow, mantras original: "mantrā." Here likely referring to spells or malefic incantations cast by enemies., and abandons their family; they become a sickly person, constantly pained by their foes. || 10 || Through the destruction of their lineage and the loss of good character, the enemy's influence brings about the loss of wealth and a face filled with distress. One becomes a seeker of food, lacking in righteousness original: "asādhu-vṛtta." Referring to one who has fallen from ethical conduct., even if nourished by their own family. When Saturn is in a hostile sign, the body is struck by diseases of the heart and constant grief. || 11 || In the forests, they wander in addiction; through the influence of the teacher original: "ācārya." Referring to the planet Jupiter (Guru) when poorly placed., they fall into poverty; they are troubled by the loss of sons and fear of the king, and their mind finds no peace in food or rest. || 12 ||
One becomes illustrious, fierce, and follows the path of dharma term: Dharma righteous duty or cosmic order; the mind is devoted to women and has a pleasant appearance. If the cruel planets original: "khalo." Referring to malefics like Mars or the Sun in certain contexts. are in the houses of their sons, and Mercury is in its own place, one becomes highly intelligent. || 13 || One becomes a knower of the Vedas term: Vedas the most ancient Hindu scriptures, a seeker of wealth, and a performer of kingly duties; such a person is devoid of sorrow, a good leader, and attains great glory. || 14 || If two planets are situated in their own houses, the person becomes a leader of their clan or a supporter of their kinsmen; if three, they are a king among men, famous, and well-dressed. || 15 || With four, they are equal to a king; with five planets in their own signs, they possess sons and wealth; with six, they are a king born of the earth; and with seven, they are known as a Lord of the Earth and a wise one. || 16 ||
The giver of stability in one's own place, possessing firm friendship, and joined with the wisdom of the gods. Through the wealth of friends, one performs all tasks with courage, like a companion of the sage Vashistha A famous Vedic seer, implying great wisdom and counsel., and is joined with wealth. One follows their own religious law 5, is honored by kings, and even if eating the food of others, remains an ornament to their people. || 20 || Being near to friends and of good conduct, one becomes a supporter of their own kin, a pillar of the community, and a dancer for the gods original: "deva-nartaka." This may imply a person dedicated to religious arts or temple service.. || 21 || With five planets in friendly signs, one gains fame and serves the king; with six, their deeds are equal to those of a king; and with all planets so placed, they are equal to a sovereign. || 22 ||
Radiant, righteous, charitable, gentle at heart, and dear to the king; born of ministers, such a man shall be. || 23 ||
A leader of the clan, liberated through spiritual knowledge. || 24 || If the Moon original: "Shashanka," a poetic name for the moon meaning "the one with the mark of a hare." is in the third house or in the ascendant, one attains a kingdom; of beautiful form, they are a conqueror of the senses, shining with kingly intellect. || 25 || If Jupiter is in Aquarius or the lineage-holding sign, or if Venus is in Aries or Taurus, and is seen by benefic planets, the man surely becomes clever in deliberation, respected for his generosity, and remains eternally joyful and wise. || 26 || If Mercury and Mars are together, the man is filled with immense valor; he is skilled in his own work and humble despite his many virtues. || 27 || If at the time of birth, for any creature, Saturn is in Cancer and not aspected by Mars, there arises a tendency toward theft, a fierce temperament, and the person will be known for their scars. || 32 || If Saturn is in Aquarius and the Sun is in the house of death The 8th house., p? and other planets are unfavorable, the person will engage in wicked deeds and surely meet their end in poverty. || 33 || He in whose birth a gentle planet is in the house of death and is aspected by another gentle planet, that man will possess many vehicles and be joined with prosperity. || 34 || If the Moon is in the ascendant with the nodes original: "kedu," likely Rahu or Ketu. and it is night, 78 and if Saturn is in a night sign, the person will have a deficient or weakened body. || 35 || When the lord of the ninth is weak, the person dwells in a house of clay; they will be troubled and suffer from abdominal diseases term: Gulma a chronic enlargement of the spleen or a phantom tumor in the abdomen. || 36 || If the Moon and Sun are in each other's signs or together with Saturn, the man born of that union will be devoid of wealth. || 37 || If the Moon and Sun are in the house of destruction... strength—