Dice Divination (Unknown) - Page 3

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Now, the Determination of Vari Vārī: Likely referring here to a specific "turn" or "sequence" in the divination process, or potentially related to environmental factors like rainfall.

Now, regarding the determination of the Vari: On a Monday or when the Moon is dominant, having first worshipped a Brahmin, [one follows] the method of the "First Line Circle" original: "rekhādya-cakra". It is said by the Keralans Refers to the Keralī school of astrology/divination mentioned on the previous page. that when a benefic planet original: "saumya" is present, gain is proclaimed. This is the opinion of many across the four Vedas. When mixed with five [parts], the arrival of disease is indicated. In other matters, there is both gain and loss. Between two [options], one may grant life; the benefic image is certainly for the ruler.

Regarding the Barren Hour Vandhyāhorā: An inauspicious astrological period during which efforts are believed to be "sterile" or fruit-less., one should exercise restraint with the life-force. There is doubt; one should not speak of death. Neither the pulse nor the fist-query Muṣṭī: A divinatory technique where the practitioner determines what object a seeker is hiding in their clenched hand. should be performed during a cold time... [the text here is obscured] ... the opinion on death.

Now, the Vision of Thoughts This section provides a system for "mind-reading"—determining what a client is thinking about before they even ask their question.

When Jupiter, the Moon, or Venus are dominant, one should indicate thoughts regarding living beings Jīva: This category includes humans, animals, and the soul..

When Saturn, Mercury, or the Sun are dominant, the wise one should speak of thoughts regarding minerals or matter Dhātu: This includes metals, minerals, and inanimate objects..

When Ketu, Rahu, or Mars are dominant, one should indicate thoughts regarding root-matter Mala: Usually a variant of 'Mūla,' referring to plants, seeds, and botanical subjects. Likely referring to Mula-chinta (botanical/root queries), standard in the Jiva-Dhatu-Mula classification system..

The wise should speak of the seeker's thoughts only after considering these various factors in this manner.

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Now, the Vision of Body Parts

From Mercury, the Moon, and Venus, [and] the Sun, Jupiter, and the son of the Earth original: "mahisute," an epithet for Mars.: diseases arising from bile Pittaja: One of the three humors (doshas) in traditional medicine, associated with fire and digestion., wasting of the body, and fever Jvara: A general term for febrile conditions..