The Description of the Clear Shadow

Om! Salutations to the venerable Lord Ganesha. original: "Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah," a traditional invocation used at the beginning of Sanskrit texts to seek the removal of obstacles.

Now, the clear description of the shadow original: "chhaya," referring here to the "reflections" or physiognomical characteristics that manifest based on one's astrological signs is written:

One born under the sign of Aries original: "Mesha" is dark-complexioned and has a face resembling a goat. They possess smooth or oily skin and glassy, pale eyes original: "kachara-lochana," which can refer to eyes with a cat-like or greenish-yellow tint.

They are talkative, harsh in temperament, and short in stature. Their physical constitution is characterized by wind and phlegm original: "vata-shleshma-prakriti," referring to the Doshas or biological humors in Ayurvedic medicine. They prefer to keep their head facing the east.

They reside in an old house. There are five or seven women likely referring to family members or wives associated with them. They tend to wear soiled or dirty clothing. There is a distinctive mark or sign original: "lakshanam," usually a birthmark or mole on the right shoulder and the left knee.