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...always of beautiful character, shining with an array of arts, the person born in the year of Chitrabhanu is exceedingly clever. 15 original: "Chitrabhanu" (चित्रभानु); traditionally the 16th year of the cycle, meaning "Bright Sun" or "Multi-colored Radiance."
Having hair as radiant as the sun, amorous, possessing great luster, and having conquered the faction of his enemies; he is wise, humble, of a pleasing countenance, and shining with devotion. Such is the man born in the year of Subhanu. 16 original: "Subhanu" (सुभानु); traditionally the 17th year, meaning "Beautiful Light."
A bowman, active and fickle, a knower of the arts, and a performer of deeds that are both very harsh and beneficial; he is one who eats very little, and through devotion? becomes a physician who honors the sacrificial fires. 17 Though the name is slightly obscured in this verse, the description and sequence correspond to the year Tarana (तारण), meaning "The Deliverer" or "The Crosser."
Deeply devoted to the duties of his own faith and deeds, having reached the furthest shore of the mastery of the excellent Shastras Shastra; ancient systematic Sanskrit treatises on various fields of knowledge such as law, statecraft, or ritual; he is skilled in the whole array of arts and is fond of luxury. He who is born in the year of Parthiva becomes a king among a multitude of earthly rulers. 18 original: "Parthiva" (पार्थिव); meaning "Earthly" or "Royal."
Born on an auspicious lunar day, yet addicted to vices and fearful; not at all [courageous] in the heat of battle, the man born in this year is of unsteady mind and disposition, and is inclined toward the habit of spending wealth under the pretext of seeking knowledge. 19 original: "Vyaya" (व्यय); the 20th year in the standard cycle, meaning "Expenditure" or "Loss." The text highlights a propensity for spending.
Honored with the dignity of a king, of bold and mighty prowess, large-bodied, and of great intelligence; a knower of the Vedas Veda; the oldest and most sacred scriptures of Hinduism and always victorious—such is the birth of the hero born in the year of Sarvajit. 20 original: "Sarvajit" (सर्वजित्); meaning "All-Conquering."
Possessing great intellect and many enjoyments...