Exposition on Auspicious Moments

Six Even if there is a 6/8 or 2/12 relationship original: shashtashtaka and dvirdvadasha; these are typically considered unfavorable distances between the zodiac signs of the bride and groom, it is auspicious if the constellations original: tara; lunar mansions are pure. In such a case, the marriage may proceed even in a gathering of kings and social leaders. 44

Six The 6/8 relationship between Leo and Capricorn, Aries and Virgo, Pisces and Libra, or Aquarius and Cancer, and the 2/12 relationship between Sagittarius and Taurus, or Scorpio and Gemini, brings death. 45 The text lists specific sign combinations that are particularly dangerous despite general rules. Scorpio and Aries, Aquarius and Scorpio, Pisces and Capricorn, Gemini and Capricorn, Cancer and Sagittarius, or Leo and Libra—if these are in a 1/7 relationship original: vridda; likely referring to opposition, it results in the loss of children and wealth. 47

If Sagittarius and Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces, Aries and Taurus, or Gemini and Cancer are paired, or if a maiden is a Leo and the man a Scorpio or Libra, then in a 2/12 relationship, death and loss of wealth and children occur. 48

Scorpio and Sagittarius, Aquarius and Capricorn, Taurus and Aries, or Leo and Cancer, as well as Libra with Aries, Taurus, or Gemini—these 2/12 relationships should be avoided by those seeking to marry. 49

Through the influence of the Lord of the sign of Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, or Pisces, and if a Virgo and Capricorn are joined by a Gemini: if these are friends of the house of the King, the woman will be endowed with sons even if the house of death is otherwise occupied. 50

With Pisces and Scorpio, or with a "Crawl-space" original: Kite; likely referring to Scorpio joined with Aquarius and Gemini, or Capricorn joined with Virgo—one should not perform the marriage in the 9/5 relationship original: navapanchaka; signs at a distance of five or nine signs from each other. 51

In the 6/8 relationship, Gemini is like a bed; however, in the 9/5 relationship, it is like a 2/12 relationship... This verse describes the physical and material outcomes—gold, copper, and clothes—based on the "Nadi" or pulse calculations. ...for those born from the Adi First and other pulses. The union of the same Nadi Nadi; one of the eight major criteria for marriage compatibility, representing the physiological or energetic temperament is not common; it would be as if touching a "bad pulse." 53

If it is the first pulse, there is auspiciousness and wealth; if the last, there is no disease. If the middle pulse original: Madhya-rekha is the same for both, it causes the loss of children and separation. Varaha Varahamihira, the famous 6th-century astronomer and astrologer says that if both have the middle pulse, it speaks of death. 54

Regarding those born under the same constellation: if the birth names are the same, the wise say it is pleasing. If the names are identical, it is said to be a union of the same form. 55 If the birth stars original: nakshatra of both are the same, or if the names of both are the same, it is common; but the union of the birth name and the ordinary name should never be done by the lord of the constellation. 56

In the four-fold measurement of the Nadi, marriage should not be performed when it is designated as a "birth-star" time. Nor should it be done when Venus original: Bhargava or Jupiter original: Jiva has set is combust or invisible due to proximity to the Sun, or when the Sun is in the same constellation. 57

In the birth month, on the birth constellation, and in the birth ascendant Lagna; the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at birth, the marriage of maidens brings great status and prestige. 58 However, it is also said that the birth month and birth star may cause the loss of wealth or children; these are flaws original: dosha regarding the husband, offspring, and vehicles. 59 On the birth star, in the birth month, or on the birth lunar day original: tithi, one should not perform a marriage; Rama likely referring to the author or a traditional authority like Parashurama says all must be done according to me the prescribed rules. 60

The marriage of the eldest son with the eldest daughter should not be done in the month of Jyeshtha May-June; also the name of a constellation, as it causes suffering. If only one of them is the eldest, or if it is a slow period, it is not forbidden. 61 Two eldest...