Gauri Jatakam

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Great suffering, fear, and even death may occur during the sub-period Antardaśā: a secondary cycle within a major planetary period of Mars Bhauma: "son of the Earth," referring to Mars when it occurs within the major cycle of Saturn Shanaishchara: the slow-moving one. original: "shara 8" — possibly a reference to a specific verse number or numerical code
One's very nature and physical form may suffer from imbalances original: "svarūpatāgabhedasyāj," suggesting a breaking or change in one's constitution, and there is great distress from fevers and dysentery Atīsāra: a traditional term for digestive ailments or diarrhea. While there is the destruction or "breaking" of enemies, this period also brings its own losses.

The Sun in the Period of Saturn

When the Sun Dinerāja: "the King of the Day" enters the major period of Saturn, one finds themselves inclined toward the worship of the gods and the learned Dvija: "twice-born," referring to priests or scholars. This time is endowed with happiness, many servants, and the cultivation of good qualities. The planet ensures the attainment of a high position or a new residence original: "sthānaprāpti," literally "obtaining a place" during the days of the Sun's sub-cycle.

Thus ends the results of the sub-periods within the major period of Saturn.

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The Major Period of Mercury

Now follow the results for the major period Mahādaśā: the primary planetary cycle of Mercury Budha: the planet of intellect and communication.

Equipped with various branches of knowledge and hundreds of ways to acquire wealth, the person becomes joined with divine-like playfulness and pleasure. Desiring prosperity and achieving success in all aims original: "sarvārthasidhaiḥ," the fulfillment of all goals, the individual becomes highly respected by many during the major period of Mercury.

Mercury within the Period of Mercury

Now, for the sake of understanding the sub-periods within Mercury: there is the union and coming together of friends and kinsmen. One acquires knowledge and personal wealth. However, there are also obstacles and ailments arising from the three humors: wind, bile, and phlegm Vāta-Pitta-Kapha: the three "doshas" or constitutional forces in Ayurvedic medicine.

In the sub-period of Mercury-Ketu original: "Bu-Ke," an abbreviation for Budha-Ketu, there is constant suffering, grief, and physical distress. The body remains in a state of exhaustion and pain. Rama 8