Chamatkar Chintamani Bhavadhyaya

Section 4

If Mercury is in the Fourth House original: "karya" used here for the fourth house of action/domesticity, one becomes a writer original: "lekhako", or perhaps is written of by others. Through ancestral sciences original: "paitrike... shastrai", he gains knowledge. In the company of friends, it is said that progeny may not remain stable in the womb original: "putragarbha na tishthe"; suggesting potential difficulties with childbirth or miscarriages, yet he remains a provider of righteousness.

The wise say that in the Fifth House original: "panchamo", the native is one who is sickly. To what extent is this seen? It may be due to the influence of Ketu or through the effects of malevolent sorcery original: "sabhichara"; referring to the use of spells or black magic.

There is a distinction in gemstones, the suppression of enemies original: "ripunam", the awakening of ascetics, and the restraint of the breath. In the Sixth House the house of enemies; original: "shatrubhave", there is a frequent occurrence of attaining wealth and treasures.

When the Moon original: "Shitaga"; literally "the cold-rayed one" [and Mercury] are in the Seventh House, it grants a life of renown original: "kirtayam". However, one does not find satisfaction in physical enjoyment, nor is the body's beauty great, yet the person is a creator of wealth and honor.

Those who have this planet in the Eighth House original: "randhra-go" live for a hundred years. They become kings or like kings, and are famous in foreign lands original: "deshantare". They find hidden treasures original: "nidhanam" and are fond of playing and sporting with young women.

The wise say that in the Ninth House the house of religion/fortune; original: "dharmage", one is righteous-minded and highly intelligent. Such a person is a regular bather in the holy river original: "sudhuni"; usually referring to the Ganges. He is the light of his lineage original: "kulodyotaka", knowledgeable, and possesses more majesty than even a protector of the earth a king, being a lord among lords.

From the favor of the gods, he receives measured knowledge and... The text breaks off here