The Five Sounds

Pt. Sva. 8 9

...is described. [3]

The Rule of the Houses for Obstruction

The rule for the house-positions of obstruction vedha original: vedha; literally "piercing" or "affliction." In this context, it refers to an astrological calculation where planets in certain positions "pierce" or cancel out the benefits of other positions, often used to predict health crises. is as follows:

In Cancer, Sagittarius, and Pisces; and in Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius;

In Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, and Libra; and in Libra, Pisces, Virgo, and Leo. [4]

In Scorpio, Aquarius, and Leo; and in Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Cancer.

In Capricorn, Sagittarius, and Virgo; and in Aquarius, Leo, and Scorpio. [4] The numbering in the original manuscript repeats "4" for this stanza.

In Pisces, Cancer, and Libra; and in Aries, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Taurus.

In Taurus, Leo, and Scorpio; and in Aquarius, Capricorn, and Cancer. [6]

The Flag Obstruction

This is known as the collective Flag Obstruction patako-vedha original: patākā-vedha; a diagnostic chart shaped like a flag (patākā) used specifically to determine the timing of infant mortality or illness. in its proper sequence.

Whether situated in the Ascendant lagna, or to the right, or to the left, or directly in front—wherever the planet is positioned—one must determine the time-unit danda original: daṇḍa; literally "a staff" or "punishment," here referring to the specific duration of the affliction's effect. of the child’s destined health or misfortune across days, months, and years. [7]

Now, regarding the Lords of the Watches: during the day, they proceed in one order; however, during the night, they proceed through a sequence of six.

Regarding the Lords of the Half-Watches ardhayama original: ardhayāma; a 'yama' is a three-hour period (a watch). An 'ardhayama' is a 90-minute segment of the day or night, each ruled by a specific planet used to fine-tune the timing of astrological events....