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Remedies and Auspicious Selections

In this way, [if the flaws are not neutralized] by even a small remedy, the death of the husband occurs in the home. 30॥

Regarding the stars Shravana original: "Vishnu," the presiding deity of Shravana., Svati, Dhanishta original: "Vasava," the deities of Dhanishta., Ardra, Anuradha original: "Maitra," the deity of Anuradha., and Rohini: if there is an affliction from the Sun Arka-pida: A specific astrological obstruction caused by the Sun's position relative to the birth star. or a disturbance of the mind, one should satisfy [the deities] with gifts of clothing, jewelry, fruits, and flowers. Then the selection of the bride original: "Kanya-varanam." may indeed proceed. 31॥

For a girl whose birth star is Bharani original: "Dharani-devatya," referring to the Earth-deity associated with Bharani., on an auspicious day accompanied by songs and instrumental music, the groom and the priest—adorned with new clothes and the Sacred Thread Yajnopavita: The consecrated thread worn by the upper castes, signifying spiritual initiation.—should perform the rituals [to ensure] the stability of the union. 32॥

One must carefully consider the Planetary Kick Latta: A technical term in Vedic astrology where a planet "kicks" or afflicts a star at a specific distance., the fall of light, and the "Five Obstacles" original: "Panchaka." caused by secondary planets Upagraha: Shadow planets or mathematical points like Gulika or Rahu that influence the chart. by calculating their symmetry within the astrological wheel. 33॥

The wise man should abandon these flaws—such as the "bellowing" of the stars or various obstacles—and should instead purify the Ascendant original: "Lagna," the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the time of the wedding.. 34॥

Mrigashira, Anuradha original: "Maitra,", and Rohini are the stars born of the Sun’s path The text here lists specific favorable stars for the ceremony.; these are excellent for the Holding of the Hand Kara-graha: A synonym for the marriage ceremony, literally "taking the hand." for women. 35॥

Numerical Values for Planetary Strengths

These factors are used to calculate the quality of the sacrificial qualities original: "Yajna-guna."... [the text becomes a list of technical numerical sequences: 9, 12, etc.]