The Ornament of Nativity

Endowed with a beautiful face, always eating sweet foods, and possessing constant courage; he is a person of steadfast endurance original: "dhāraṇaḥ" (धारणः); meaning one who possesses or maintains, often referring to a strong memory or mental focus who is always born to overcome a multitude of enemies. 21 The number 21 refers to the year Sarvajit (सर्वजित्), meaning "The All-Conquering."

An eloquent speaker, given to wandering in foreign lands, and a cunning person who finds ways to accumulate and spend wealth; he is one who moves with his own people yet is full of contradictions. The man born in the year of Virodhin becomes such a person. 22 original: "Virodhin" (विरोधी); meaning "Opposing" or "Antagonistic." True to its name, the text suggests a person who is clever but perhaps difficult or unsettled.

Destitute indeed, having a terrifying body, with long joints and a complexion of many colors; such is the man born in the year of Vikrita, whose heart is distressed? and heavy. 23 original: "Vikrita" (विकृत); meaning "Deformed" or "Transformed." In medieval astrology, this year was often associated with physical irregularities or poverty.

Stricken by desire, with a luster to his body as grey as dust, having a harsh and long voice, and being thin; he is one who acts without regard for the rules of tradition. He who is born in the year of Nandana is a man who finds joy in luxury and the acquisition of wealth. 24 original: "Nandana" (नंदन); meaning "Delighting" or "The Rejoicer." Paradoxically, this verse focuses on his physical harshness before mentioning his enjoyment of pleasures.

A builder of ponds, step-wells, houses, and wells, a person who always finds delight in the Annadana Annadana; the sacred practice of donating food to the needy or to Brahmanas; such is the man born in the year of Nandana, who finds joy in luxury and wealth. 25 The manuscript provides a second verse for Nandana, highlighting the positive social contributions—public works and charity—associated with this year.

Steadfast in battle, of a virtuous character, the most excellent among those praised by kings; a giver, compassionate, and indeed a slayer of his enemies, he... This fragment begins the description for the next year in the cycle, Vijaya (विजय), meaning "Victory."