Chapter on Childbirth

If he is gazed upon by a benefic planet, then he lives for seventy years. original: "shubhagrahan-nirikshyate"; in Vedic astrology, the "aspect" or gaze of a positive planet like Jupiter or Venus can extend the life span. On the tenth day of the bright half of the month of Pausha, on a Wednesday, under the Mrigashira The "Deer's Head" star cluster lunar mansion, there is affliction and death at the age of three. original: "mrityu 3"; this refers to a 'maraka' or death-inflicting period occurring in early childhood. This concludes the Gemini Ascendant Lagna: the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth, which defines the individual's physical appearance and temperament..

For the Cancer Ascendant: there is a film over the eyes, or eyes like sparks; the eyes may be clouded. original: "netrapata... visphulinga-netra... kachera"; these terms describe various eye conditions, ranging from cataracts to a distinctive "sparkling" or reddish appearance. The hands and feet are lean. The person is wise, practical in business affairs, and possesses an airy constitution. original: "vata prakriti"; in Ayurvedic medicine, this indicates a temperament ruled by the 'Vata' (wind) humor, often characterized by being thin, talkative, and energetic. He is one who is fond of white clothing and suffers from severe pain. original: "vajra pida"; literally "lightning-bolt pain," referring to sudden, intense, or chronic physical suffering.