Lamp of the Giver of Life

...stated by the wise, these are the two types of sixfold planetary arrangements for the easy understanding of lifespan. 34

Thus ends the calculation of the **Middling Lifespan**.

Now, the Rectification

In the case of a single year, one should calculate the lifespan by taking the indicator term: "Dalila" — derived from the Arabic/Persian dalīl, meaning an 'evidence' or 'indicator' planet. In this context, it refers to the specific planet used to determine the length of life. and adding its own fourth part (1/4) to it. If it is joined with Ketu term: "Ketu" — the South Node of the Moon, considered a "shadow planet" that usually diminishes the strength of the planet it occupies., one should subtract from it. When it is joined with the Sun, [additional calculations follow]... 35

If a planet aspects term: "Drishti" — the 'glance' or influence a planet casts on other houses. In Tajika astrology, aspects are calculated differently than in standard Parashari astrology. the indicator planet from the following houses:

• The Body term: "Tanu" — the 1st House or Ascendant. (1st)
• The Zenith term: "Kha" — the 10th House. (10th)
• The Seventh (7th)
• The Waters term: "Ambu" — the 4th House. (4th)
• The Son term: "Suta" — the 5th House. (5th)
• Gains term: "Aya" — the 11th House. (11th)

The strength term: "Nabhabala" — literally 'sky-strength,' referring to the power a planet gains from its angular position. of that planet is categorized as superior, middling, or weak. 36

If the planet is in the 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 6th, or 12th houses These are generally considered the "weak" or "difficult" houses in a birth chart., half of the value is lost. If a benefic planet term: "Shubha" — an auspicious planet such as Jupiter, Venus, or a waxing Moon. provides an aspect, that value should be added to the lifespan. However, if a malefic planet term: "Papa-khaga" — literally 'sinful sky-traveller,' referring to naturally inauspicious planets like Mars or Saturn. aspects, it must be subtracted. If the situation is reversed, the opposite applies. This constitutes the calculation of the corrected merit indicator original: "punya dalīla," a specific indicator for longevity based on auspicious points....