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Now hereafter, I shall fully describe what is called the Shalaka Diagram Shalaka ChakraA divinatory grid used in Muhurta (electional astrology) to identify "Vedha" or planetary obstructions that could harm a marriage.. Within this circle known as the Seven-Line Diagram Sapta ShalakaLiterally "Seven Spikes," referring to the seven horizontal and seven vertical lines that form the grid., one can specifically know the good and bad results.
Seven lines should be drawn from East to West, and likewise, seven lines should be drawn from North to South. Upon these, one should place the lunar mansions NakshatrasThe 27 (or 28, including the intercalary Abhijit) sectors of the sky the Moon passes through. in their proper order. Starting from the East, through the sequence of the twenty-seven stars, one should recognize where the "piercing" VedhaA negative astrological influence where a planet "pierces" or aligns with a star on the grid, creating an affliction. of a cruel planet occurs at the front or the side. The results regarding the increase or decrease of prosperity must always be understood correctly.
O Goddess, let me describe the results of this alignment. When the solar orb moves through these positions, O beautiful one, if a benefic planet original: Saumya-graha; usually referring to Jupiter, Venus, or Mercury is attained, there is satisfaction. However, in the context of marriage, the effects are described here as follows:
When the Moon touches the tip of a line and is joined by both benefic and malic planets, two specific yogas are proclaimed: the Time of Great Death KalamahamrityuA highly inauspicious astrological combination suggesting extreme misfortune or death.. In stable works, in marriage, in entering a new home, or in setting out on a journey, there will be doubt and danger. For a bride who is being married, one should therefore avoid all of these afflictions.
The seven planets starting with Mars are the lords of the stars, seven by seven. If the lords of the houses are situated in these stars, they create these faults. In all works such as those concerning wealth, all prosperity is achieved when the lord of the house is favorable, O Great God, for the benefit of all living beings. Here it is said: a favorable position is best for a man, while in the end, it provides protection from fear and enemies. Otherwise, it gives disease, grief, and fear of demons to embodied beings.