Stha 2

On Malefic Alignments and Regional Prohibitions

...In the Shula original: "shule" — one of the 27 yogas, literally meaning "spear" or "pain." yoga, prosperity is hindered. Through the Influence of Magha, the halo of the Sun, and likewise Vaidhriti and Vyatipata These are specific astronomical configurations considered highly inauspicious for starting new ventures., the body is said to be afflicted. In the Pushya constellation, the Vajra original: "vajre" — literally "thunderbolt," another malefic yoga. yoga is remembered similarly. 25

The "root" of Ganda original: "gandemulam" — a dangerous transitional point between certain constellations. occurs in the Ashwini constellation, and the first part of Maitra The Nakshatra Anuradha. in Atiganda. So too the Sarpya The Nakshatra Ashlesha. in Vyatipata and Ekargala A specific astronomical obstruction....

In the first hour of a Marriage, during the Parting of the Hair ceremony original: "simantai" — the Simantonnayana ritual for pregnant women., and in the First Feeding of a child original: "annaprashanai" — the first time an infant eats solid food., one must avoid these prohibited times. 27

Under the influence of Vaidhriti and Vyatipata, and when malefic planets are in the seventh house from the bride, the results are: becoming barren, unchaste, miserable, childless, or falling into poverty. 28

The "kick" original: "latta" — a planetary influence that "kicks" a constellation., the "fall" original: "pata" — an astronomical intersection., the "piercing" original: "vaidha" — planetary obstruction., and the seventh house being occupied by a cruel planet: the wise man must avoid these as they are known as the "Five Obstacles." 29

The fault of the Ascendant original: "lagnam" applies in the country of Magadha Ancient kingdom in eastern India.; the "Fall" in the land of Kaushala; and Ekargala in Kashmir. These specific faults should not be avoided everywhere, but only in their respective regions. 30

Kulika and Kalavela are time-segments to be known. 31

In the middle half-watch A "prahar" is a 3-hour period; a half-watch is 90 minutes. of death, the Yamaghantaka literally "The Bell of Death," a specific malefic time-segment. resides. In Kulika, there is total destruction; because of that, there is great wailing. 32

In the first half-watch, and in the middle of Yamaghantaka, and throughout Kulika, one should avoid actions; in the remaining parts, one may perform auspicious deeds. 33

In Matsya, Kashmir, and Lanka, Kulika is like a thorn. The half-watch should be abandoned there, but never in other countries. 34

In Matsya, Anga, and Magadha, Yamaghanta is the cause of fault. In Kashmir, Kulika is wicked. But the "Great Watch" original: "mahayama" is harmful everywhere. 35

If the Lord of the Day is endowed with strength and situated in a quadrant The 1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th houses. or a trine The 5th or 9th houses., it is desired. Under those conditions, and with the Moon's influence, the faults of Kulika and the Half-Watches are diminished. 36

Now, one should examine the Wheel of Directions... the conjunction of the second planet in Leo...