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⚠The manuscript shows significant water damage, foxing, and staining, particularly on the right half of the folio. The ink has bled slightly in some areas, though the text remains mostly legible.
...[resides in the East]. This continues the rule from the previous page: on the 1st and 9th lunar days, the Yogini is in the East.
On the thirteenth and the fifth [lunar days], the Yogini resides in the North. original: "udīcyāṃ". In many standard astrological systems, these days are associated with the South; however, this manuscript specifically identifies them with the North.
On the twelfth and the fourth [lunar days], she travels to the Southwest corner. original: "nairṛte koṇa". In Hindu compass systems, Nairṛti is the guardian of the Southwest.
On the sixth and the fourteenth [lunar days], she is situated in the West.
On the seventh and the Full Moon the 15th day of the bright fortnight, Parvati A name for the Goddess, used here as a synonym for the Yogini resides in the Northwest corner. original: "vāyukoṇe". Vayu, the wind god, is the guardian of the Northwest.
On the second and the tenth [lunar days], the Beloved of Shiva original: "śivapriyā", another title for the Goddess/Yogini is in the North.
In the Northeast corner original: "īśānakoṇe" on the eighth and on the New Moon original: "darśai", referring to Amavasya, the Yogini resides.
The Yogini gives happiness when she is to one’s left, and she grants all desires when she is behind. This is a crucial rule for travel: one should never face the Yogini or have her on the right side. Keeping her behind you or to your left ensures success and protection.
रतिलोचन
original: "ratilocana" (literally "Desire-eyed"). This is a catchword indicating the first word of the next page.
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