Chapter on Childbirth

...enveloped referring to being wrapped in the umbilical cord mentioned on the previous page. The individual has a beautiful complexion original: "manjuvarna" and bright, white eyes original: "shvetavarna netrah". There is a specific mark on the nape of the neck original: "kakatikah". The birth occurred in the middle of the house towards the west, identified by a lead-colored mark original: "sisa lakshanam," likely a greyish birthmark or mole.

The birth original: "prasutih" is characterized by a well-formed, beautiful nose original: "shobhana nasikah". In the birth-chamber original: "sutika"... two... many stages of life, and so forth.

The person is as firm and sturdy as a wood-apple tree original: "kapittasthirah"; the wood-apple is known for its hard, resilient shell, symbolizing a strong constitution. At the time of birth, the head was positioned toward the south, and the house has an eastern door.

The individual is one who speaks very little original: "svalpabhashi" and is prone to headaches original: "shirorogi". On the right side original: "dakshina"...

...though they may be physically impaired or maimed original: "vikalah", they are radiant and brilliant original: "tejasvi" and will be a writer or scribe original: "lekhakah".

In the fourteenth year, there is a danger from water original: "jalabhayam," usually indicating a risk of drowning. In the twenty-seventh year, there is a danger of poison or great difficulty original: "visham". In the eighty-fifth year, there is a danger of epilepsy or seizures original: "apasmarabhayam", if [the life continues]...