Shambhu Hora Prakash

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...If there is a defect in the house of the Ascendant Lagna, it is described as being on the left side. According to the teachings of the masters original: "munidaih", this is divided into three parts. 55 From the wisdom of the sages, the head of the child is known through the position of the planet Shipi-vishta A title for Vishnu, here likely referring to a specific planetary solar influence. Through the calculation of the Ascendant and the lunar days Tithi, the internal state is understood. 50

The Symbolic Lamp of Birth

The lamp in the birthing room follows the direction of the Sun. The amount of oil original: "sneha," which also means affection or fat in that lamp is to be determined from the strength of the Ascendant; this has been stated by the ancients. Peace and the ripening of karma are achieved through these proportions; therefore, for the pleasure of the gods, one should observe the lamp carefully. 51 In the hour Hora of the birth, wherever the lamp is placed, it illuminates the fate. If the planet is in a fixed sign, the lamp remains steady; if it is in a movable sign, the light flickers or is moved. 52

When the oil is full, the lamp burns brightly. The wick is understood through the Moon. One should determine the length of the wick from the degree of the Moon in the zodiac sign. Wise men should apply their intellect to understand the state of the wick and the flame. 53

The Position of the Infant

In this way, the "head-yoga" is calculated through the cycle of the Lion referring to the Leo-based calculation or the Simhasya Chakra. If the rising sign is a Head-Rising sign Shirshodaya, the birth is head-first. 54 If the sign rises by the feet Prishthodaya, or if malefic planets occupy the signs, there is no doubt that the birth will be reversed or difficult. By the influence of these cruel planets, the mother’s suffering is to be known. 55

Remedial Actions and Influences

If malefic planets are dominant during the chosen moment Muhurta, one should carefully consider the positions of Saturn and Mars. Through the wisdom of the peaceful mind, one should perform the necessary pacification rituals original: "shanti". 59

When Saturn original: "Ravija," son of the Sun or Mars original: "Kuja," son of the Earth are in the eighth or second house, the purification rituals Samskara for the newborn must be performed quickly. If the Moon is in a diverse or shifting position, the house of the birth is said to be unstable. 60

If the Sun is aspected by Mars, or if there is an influence of the wind likely referring to the Vata humor or a specific planetary alignment, the child will be gifted in the science of light Jyotisha as they grow. 61 If the planet is in its highest exaltation, or if it is a day of great spiritual significance, the child will be a protector of the land and build many temples. When the planets are strong and situated in the "bow" Sagittarius or a specific arched formation, the child born among men will be exceptionally wise and possess a great hall of mirrors or deep internal insights. 65

All these results regarding the cloth worn, the fruits of the birth, and the prosperity of the lineage are to be declared by the strength of the Sun and other planets when the Sun is in the seventh or tenth house.