...possessing a mind devoted to his teacher, a heart attached to performing good deeds, and a disposition defined by compassion. 54 This verse concludes the description of the year Dundubhi, though the numbering in this manuscript (marked 54) varies slightly from other standard lists.

In the Jatakabharana composed by Dhundhiraja, [thus end] the Results of the Birth Years.

Now, the Results of the Solstices

Ayana: The two six-month periods of the sun's journey, divided by the solstices.

A man born during the Northern Solstice Saumya-ayana: Also called Uttarayana; the period when the sun travels north of the equator, considered spiritually auspicious has eyes that are perpetually cheerful and a radiant beauty like the seasons. He is filled with contentment, lives a very long life, is devoted to righteous conduct, and is a wise and steadfast person. 1

One who has entered the world during the Southern Solstice Yamya-ayana: Also called Dakshinayana; the period when the sun travels south, associated with ancestors and worldly duties possesses no small amount of pride and is a worker of the land. He is rich in cattle, has a very stern or hard heart, and can be deceitful or prone to untruthfulness. 2

Now, the Results of the Seasons

Ritu: The traditional Indian calendar identifies six seasons, each lasting two months.

A man born in Spring Vasanta: approximately mid-March to mid-May possesses the beauty of the god of love, is intelligent, and powerful. He is an expert in the science of music and mathematics; his mind is as pure as fine garments, and he delights in the "flowers" original: "shastra-prasuna"; a metaphor for the wisdom found in sacred texts of the scriptures. 1

Endowed with sovereignty, knowledge, wealth, and grain, one born in Summer Grishma: approximately mid-May to mid-July is an eloquent speaker with long, beautiful hair. He is an enjoyer of life who is fond of wandering and recreation, yet he possesses the disciplined nature of a seeker original: "yogi". 2

A person born in the Monsoon Season Varsha: approximately mid-July to mid-September is brave in battle, intelligent, and majestic. He has a great love for horses, is handsome, and possesses a temperament influenced by water and air original: "kapha-anila-atma"; referring to the Ayurvedic humors or doshas. He delights in the company of women and is full of joy. 3

One born in Autumn Sharad: approximately mid-September to mid-November has a fiery anger, is proud, wealthy, and possesses a taste for righteousness. He is pure in nature, fond of the battlefield, and owns many vehicles or mounts. 4

A man born in Late Autumn Hemanta: approximately mid-November to mid-January may become a minister to kings; he is clever and generous. He is a person endowed with beautiful qualities, his mind is fixed on good deeds and duty, and he is always humble. 5

One born in Winter Shishira: approximately mid-January to mid-March is fond of sweet foods and drinks. He is humble and compassionate...