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...by the division of vowels and the alphabetical order of names;
among these, by the classification of zodiac signs, and the Svarottama literally "the best vowel," a technique for determining power based on the first vowel of a person's name and the Shalaka a grid or "spike" diagram used to calculate astrological obstructions charts.
Through these various diagrams, including the Daka-chakra a specific divinatory grid, one gains the knowledge of life.
Through the Kalachakra the "Wheel of Time," a major diagnostic tool in Tantric astrology and the various divisions of birth horoscopes,
one finds certainty in cases of doubt. Tell me of the Pathachakra the "Road Chart," used for predicting the success of journeys, and likewise the
Ayuchakra the "Life-span Chart", O Lord of Gods, and the Chhalachakra the "Deception Chart," used to identify hidden enemies or tricks.
Also, explain those known as the Chhatra Parasol and Simhasana Throne diagrams,
as well as the Chapa-chakra the "Bow Chart", the Khadga-chakra the "Sword Chart", and the Kalasha the "Water-pot" chart.
Furthermore, speak of the Tarachakra the "Star Chart," based on the 27 Nakshatras, the Kotachakra the "Fortress Chart," used specifically to predict the outcome of sieges and battles, and the Rahuchakra the chart of the shadow planet Rahu in its many forms.
And again, the Garudachakra and the Vishtichakra a chart used to avoid inauspicious "Vishti" or Karana periods, O Lord of Gods. According to the alphabetical order
of names, speak of the Bhadyujaya-chakra the "Victory over Planets" chart, O my Lord, and the understanding of the Horas the astrological hours or half-signs.
In the purification of the Ashoka-hand
Tell me of the state of the moon and its specific results, and the rising of names, O God of gods, if you please.
When thus addressed by Parvati, the God of gods, Maheshvara The Great Lord Shiva, spoke.
Pleased by her words, he said: "Listen, O Parvati, to this certain truth."
The Illustrious Lord said:
"In proper order, I shall tell you everything clearly.
O my beloved, I shall speak of the vowels, the letters, the planets, and the stars—
the characteristics of all these mystical diagrams, which provide immediate conviction original: pratyaya-karakam, meaning "producing proof" or "generating confidence".
The 'rising of the name' has been declared, combined with ten million lineages. 5
It brings victory in the hair-raising battles between the Gods and the Demons."