The Ornament of Nativity (1800) - Page 9

⚠The manuscript shows significant age-toning and water staining/discoloration, particularly on the left side of the text block and a large blotch near the center. Some ink has bled or faded, making certain characters less distinct.

A?nd born of a victorious lord and a virtuous wife, the son of a poet, and full of contentment. 9 This concludes the description for the year Yuva, the 9th year of the cycle, meaning "Youthful."

Endowed with the respect of all the world's virtues, very handsome, devoted to his teachers, and skilled in the Shilpa Shastras Shilpa Shastra; ancient Indian manuals on arts, crafts, and design, including architecture, sculpture, and painting. Of excellent character is the man born in the year of Dhatri. 10 original: "Dhatri" (धातृ); the 10th year of the cycle, meaning "Creator" or "Bearer."

Born at that time, he is subject to great outbursts of anger, joy, and fear, yet he is virtuous and glorious. He is clever, skilled in the arts, of good conduct, and a giver. Such is the birth of one born in the year of Ishvara. 11 original: "Ishvara" (ईश्वर); the 11th year, meaning "Lord" or "Supreme Being."

Endowed with chariots, banners, ceremonial umbrellas, and horses, he is devoted to the sacred scriptures. A destroyer of enemies and a minister to the king, he is a man of gratitude. Such is the one born in the year of Pramathi. 12 original: "Pramathi" (प्रमाथि); the 12th year, meaning "Tormentor" or "Challenger," though here associated with political and military success.

Possessing confidence and pride, he is devoted to statecraft and the overcoming of the circle of enemies. Brave, steady-minded, exceedingly generous, and valorous is the one born in the year of Vikrama. 13 original: "Vikrama" (विक्रम); the 13th year, meaning "Valor" or "Prowess."

One who talks much of his own deeds, of a joyful nature, yet born among the wicked and doing the work of others. He may be seen as base among many, or lazy, yet he is well-born and strong like a bull—this is the man born in the year of Vrisha. 14 original: "Vrisha" (वृष); usually the 15th year is Vrusha, but this manuscript numbers it 14. It translates to "Bull," symbolizing strength and virility.

In the year of Chitrabhanu, one is of a focused mind... original: "Chitrabhanu" (चित्रभानु); the next year in the sequence, meaning "Bright Sun" or "Variegated Radiance."
...of such a mind.