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A long life is to be predicted, though there may be doubts regarding honor; in other cases, death may be spoken of. 5
Under the influence of Mars Bhauma, sorrow and destruction arise repeatedly. Toward the end of this sub-period, there is a decline. When this period is active, and the planet is moving slowly The text uses "nimandago," suggesting a slow or debilitated transit, there is fear from fire, thieves, and the authorities original: "nṛpa," meaning kings or government.
A person may face destruction and fear. There is the suffering caused by a great fever mahajvara while situated in this sub-period of Mars Bhauma. 7 Fear of lightning taḍit, as well as fear of weapons and fire, causes much distress to living beings when Ketu Ketu enters the sub-period of the Son of the Earth Bhūminandana: an epithet for Mars.
There is fear of injury from weapons, disease, loss of wealth vittakshaya, and general harassment. Venus Sita: literally "the white one," a name for Venus, arriving in the period of Mars Kuja, causes one to travel to foreign lands deshāntara. 9
This time is characterized by singular acts of courage and fierce battles with kings. One's strength and heart may not feel joy while situated in this sub-period of Mars Bhauma. 10
Mars Bhauma now brings various kinds of faith and devotion. Associated with the luster of pearls and gems muktāmaṇi, the person thrives. The individual becomes Mars-like in temperament and receives various gifts or charitable offerings dāna.