The Jewel-Garland of Astrology

Prosperity 2 2 original: "Shri"; an auspicious invocation frequently repeated in the margins of manuscripts to ensure the successful completion of the work.

Steadfastness, Year, the Divine Sage, the Arising original: "Prabhava"; thus seven are born by name 2. At that time, there are 12 YugasIn this context, a Yuga is a five-year sub-cycle used in ancient Vedic astronomy to synchronize lunar and solar years. occurring in five-year intervals; indeed, there are twelve such eras in the sixty years. ॥ I shall now speak of their presiding deities in order, as ordained by the Sages 13: Vishnu The Preserver, Jiva Jupiter/Brihaspati, Shakra Indra, King of Gods, and Dahana Fire/Agni, as well as Shashi The Moon, Ahirbudhnya The Serpent of the Deep, the Pitris The Ancestral Spirits, the Vishvedevas The Universal Gods, Soma The Nectar of the Moon, Tryambaka The Three-Eyed Shiva, and Jvalana The Burning Fire.
Om The sacred syllable representing the sound of the universe.

The Nasatyas The twin Ashvin physicians of the gods, and Bhaga The god of fortune 14. The SamvatsaraThe first year of the five-year sub-cycle. is the first; [then] the Parivatsara, the Idavatsara, the Anuvatsara, and the Vatsara—thus others declare them to be. In all these eras, their respective lords are to be worshipped: the Moon original: "Shitagu"; literally "the cool-rayed one" and Brahma original: "Virinchi"; the Creator in their proper order. ॥ 15 ॥ The three seasons beginning with the Cool Season original: "Shishira"; roughly mid-January to mid-March are called the Northern Path original: "Uttarayana"; that time constitutes the Day of the Gods. Shiva 2

The Southern Path original: "Dakshinayana" is declared to be the [remaining] three seasons; that is the Night of the Gods 16. Entering a new home, the consecration of deities, marriage, the tonsure ceremony, the taking of vows, and all manner of piercings Refers to Karnavedha, or ear-piercing ceremonies....