Compendium of Astrology

Having performed the Agnihotra: A sacred Vedic fire ritual involving daily offerings of milk or ghee. performed with grass and the duties prescribed by the lords of the Vedas... ॥ 218 ॥

One born under the influence of the Sun original: "Ravau" becomes a servant of the king; under Mars original: "Kuje", one follows the profession of arms; under Jupiter original: "Gurau", one becomes a learned scholar, a performer of music, and is wise. ॥ Under Mercury original: "Budhe", one becomes a pervasive merchant Vaishya: The third social class in traditional Indian society, typically associated with trade, agriculture, and commerce. and an intellectual; under Venus original: "Bhrigau", one gains wealth and knowledge; under Saturn original: "Shanau", one becomes a servant to those outside the fold original: "mlecchasevi"; traditionally referring to foreigners or those not following Vedic customs. ॥ 219 ॥

In the portion of the Sun, according to the wise, one becomes a performer of cruel deeds. Even if intelligent, such a person may be a sinner... born of a Shudra: The fourth social class, traditionally associated with service and labor. mother... but under Venus, one becomes an agent who is twice-born Dvijanma: "Twice-born," referring to the top three social classes who have undergone the sacred thread ceremony.. ॥ 230 ॥ The verse numbering in the manuscript jumps from 219 to 230.

In the four months beginning with Pausha roughly December–January, there is a period born of demonic time original: "asurakalaja"... Rituals involving vessels and the breaking of vows should be avoided there; such avoidance removes faults through self-control. ॥ 231 ॥

When Jupiter, Venus, or the Moon are present, one may be cruel; but under the influence of the Essence likely referring to Mars, one is devoid of good qualities. Under Mercury, the body is [afflicted?]; even if one is without merit, they are lazy. ॥ 232 ॥

If Venus is in the Ascendant Lagna: The zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at a specific moment, crucial for calculating a horoscope., there is discipline in the vow... in the house of children, there are wicked people. ॥ 233 ॥

Now, Concerning Travel

॥ Travel is auspicious under the Sun Sunday, or when the moon is in the stars of the Deer Mrigashira or Pushya...