Vivah Ratna (Khemankar) (1800) - Page 7

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### Shree Raghunath Sanskrit Research Institute Library, ### Jammu

No. 855 - Gha

Title A Brief Compendium on the Jewel of Marriage original: "Vivāha Ratna Saṃkṣepaḥ"

Author Kshemankara

Extent 3 folios Age 1882 likely the year 1882 in the Vikrama Samvat calendar, corresponding to approximately 1825–1826 CE

Subject Astrology—Complete original: "Jyotiṣam Sampūrṇam"

Six (6), the Fourth (4), the Serpents (8), the Flavors (6), the Directions (10), the Vasu-deities (8), the Kings (16), the Crows (20), the Eyes (2), the Sun (12), the Ages (4), and the Arms (2)—these lunar days are known as the "Burned" days. In Vedic astrology, "Burned" (Dagdha) days are specific dates in the lunar month considered scorched or ruined, making them inauspicious for starting new ventures like marriage. (7) Thus concludes the section on the Burned Days. (8)

Regarding the rising signs at mid-day or at night, some authorities say one thing, others another. 7, 8 Mars is particularly inauspicious when positioned near the evening twilight. The order of the zodiac signs—Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo, Sagittarius, Aries, Gemini, and so on—should be understood in their proper sequence. (19)

Thus, for the rising signs at twilight and during the night, if the Moon is in the 3rd, 6th, 9th, or 12th astrological houses, it is called the "Cow-dust" time. original: "godhūli." This refers to the twilight hour when returning cattle kick up dust; it is considered a secondary auspicious time when a perfect planetary alignment cannot be found elsewhere. The Kulika period, the moments of equal declination, and when Mars or other planets are in the eighth or fourth houses... (9). Thus concludes the section on the Cow-dust time.

If Saturn is in the seventh house from the rising sign, or if the Moon is in the eighth or sixth, it is unfavorable. Similarly, if Mercury or Jupiter are in the eighth, or Venus is in the first, sixth, or eighth house—specifically in the eighth... (20).

Mars in the first, ninth, or eighth houses are planetary placements that bring "death" to a marriage. So too is the Moon when it is trapped between two "cruel" malefic planets Malefic planets, or "krura-grahas," include Mars and Saturn, which are thought to exert a harsh or challenging influence on the person's life.. (21) Thus concludes the section on planets that cause ruin.

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