Commentary on the Essence of Battle

The Essence of Sound original: "Svarasā"; likely a shorthand for Svarasāstra or Svarodaya, the science of divination based on breath and phonetics.

Those names situated within these specific constellations and signs are as follows:

These are not considered auspicious for those who rest original: "shayati"; possibly implying that inactivity during these periods prevents the manifestation of good fortune..

The weekdays are Tuesday and Friday. Now, the Kulagana Literally "Family Group"; refers to the set of astrological factors that are inherently favorable or "allied" to the subject. brings victory.

Success is attained through the performance of the sacrifice for victory. The other group consists of those remaining lunar days and the groups of days known as the Akulagana Literally "Non-family Group"; the opposing or "alien" set of astrological factors.. These are: 1, 3,

And these are the Lunar Days (Tithis).

These are the 2 Likely referring to groups of weekdays associated with the malefic or "Akula" side weekdays.

This concludes the group of Lunar Days and Constellations for the Akulagana. If a "sinful" person original: "pāpī"; in this context, it may refer to the aggressor, the underdog, or a malefic influence sets out for battle within this group, they will certainly attain victory. This is a proven fact. // 7 //

The movement of the breath through the channels original: "sancāro"; referring to the flow of Prana is like the Ganges flowing through the body. One who knows this system of the Nanda A category of auspicious lunar days (1st, 6th, 11th) and other days, and moves like the elephant, shall enjoy the fruits of their efforts and vast lands.