The Ornament of Nativity

A person born in the year named Pingala Pingala: The 51st year (numbered 50 here), meaning "Tawny" or "Reddish-brown" is prone to excessive talking and chatter original: "analpa-jalpa-priyatām"; literally, a fondness for not-a-little gossip, yet follows a path of righteous conduct; however, he may be separated from the comforts of the moon This likely refers to a lack of emotional stability or "lunar" qualities like calmness. 50

In the event of the age of strife Kali-prasange: Referring to the Kali Yuga, the current age of spiritual decline, one born in Kalayukta Kalayukta: The 52nd year, meaning "Linked with Time" is truly skilled in finding remedies or means of success; he typically possesses a lean or slender physique. 51

A man born in Siddhartha Siddhartha: The 53rd year, meaning "One who has attained his goal" is large-hearted and possesses a radiant grace. He enters the battlefield and attains great fame; he may serve as a minister to kings original: "narendra-mantrī", is highly successful in his pursuits, and is a very capable individual. 52

One born in Raudra Raudra: The 54th year, named after the fierce form of Shiva is fearsome and protects cattle pashūn?, yet he destroys his enemies like a rogue. Even from birth, he is truly a man of "painter-like" or varied temperament original: "citravṛttiḥ"; implying a complex or unpredictable mind, and is indeed very fierce in nature. 53

A man born in the year Durmati: The 55th year, meaning "Evil-minded," though the verse suggests a more complex character will have a barley-shaped physique original: "yavākṛtir"; a traditional description of a specific body type in physiognomy and great pride. He may have less natural cheerfulness, but is very lustful and full of intense joy; he is one who "uproots unrighteousness." 54

A human born in the year named Dundubhi Dundubhi: The 56th year, named after a traditional kettle-drum always receives respect, honor, and auspiciousness from kings; he is associated with gold and possesses a great love for visiting holy pilgrimage sites. 55

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A person born in Rudhirodgari Rudhirodgari: The 57th year, meaning "Vomiting Blood" has reddish eyes and may suffer at times from major illnesses like jaundice. He is born with a lean body and is prone to extreme anger; he may have deformed nails original: "kunakhī" and a body that appears somewhat sickly or weak. 56

A man born in the year Raktaksha Raktaksha: The 58th year, meaning "Red-eyed" is deeply devoted to righteous conduct and traditional duties. Because of a nature dominated by darkness Tamas: The quality of inertia, ignorance, or passion, he cannot tolerate the superiority of others; he is characterized by a reddish face and is prone to various ailments. 57

One born in the year named Krodhana Krodhana: The 59th year, meaning "Wrathful" acts as an obstacle to the work of others. He is dominated by the quality of darkness Tamas, is quite fearsome, and is highly lustful, often setting his mind upon the property of others. 58

A person born in Akshaya Akshaya: The 60th and final year, meaning "Undecaying" or "Imperishable" spends the wealth he has earned and is constantly devoted to service...