ASTROLOGY REMEDIES

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Lal Kitab is a mystery in itself. It is written in ancient Urdu

without the element of punctuation and sounds Greek to a layman.

Poetical verses interpolated with philosophy and hidden nuances of

destiny form the core 'farmaans' of the book. The authorship is

unknown. It is said that the solutions & remedies given by Lal Kitab

are infallible. Some of them may look pretty weird especially in

these modern times, but that is the way our religion is,

inexplicable, occult yet overawing just by sheer magnitude of its

diversity. That it has rightly been termed as" The Wonder Book" of

Astrology. The science of palmistry too has been explained in such an

exquisite manner that each of the 42 divisions of the human brain

have been related to the different houses of a man's birth chart in

such a scientific manner that the sketch of the human brain reflects

accurately on the lines of the palm. On the basis of these lines of

the palm one can draw the actual horoscope of an individual and can

do the placement of planets in various houses of the birth chart. The

date of birth and the birth ascendant can be found out by reading the

lines and mounts of the palm, which means that an individual's

accurate birth chart can be drawn by seeing the lines of his palm.

Similarly, by studying the different aspects of a man's residential

house his birth chart can be accurately prepared on the basis of the

sutras explained in the

Lal Kitab.

 

In addition to the above, Lal Kitab has announced unique remedial

measures to solve chronic and critical human problems in day-to-day

life. These measures do not require the practice of ordeals, yagnas,

havans and other complicated and expensive rituals, which prove more

troublesome for persons who are already in trouble because of the

evil effects of certain planets. These measures are again different

from Yantras, Mantras and Tantras, which give various adverse effects

if not followed rigorously in all their minute details. The measures

suggested in Lal Kitab are electrically effective in solving all

kinds of human troubles and tensions, without inflicting harm on

anybody i.e. these remedies are completely self defensive against the

evils created by the planets without causing injury in anyway to

anyone concerned

 

Remedies in Vedic Astrology

Most people, when they think of jyotish, the Indian system of

astrology, invariably (and in my opinion mistakenly) think of

temples, gongs, incense, pot-bellied priests, amulets, poojas and

gemstones - all against the background of indecipherably mysterious

but soothing chants. It seems that despite all the 'airing' that has

gone on over last many years and despite the increasing openness in

recent years - some individuals still consider jyotish as being some

kind of a cloistered and sacred closet that has a mystical aura

without which it cannot exist (therein lies the myth!). Some of these

myths originate from ignorance or perhaps from partial knowledge

while others are really rationalizations put forth by tropical

astrologers who feel the need to reconcile with the differences

caused by different frameworks but somewhat rules and symbolism. Like

any other form of astrology, jyotish has its share of psychics that

knowingly or inadvertently use the horoscope and astro-symbolism as

launching pads for their psychic flights. The advice they give is

valuable and accurate, perhaps more so than that given by many

astrologers, but their experiences should not be converted into

astrological rules as they pose a problem for those who truly utilize

astrological rules as a logical structure. Perhaps there is no purely

logical astrologer as all of us are psychic and intuitive to some

extent, but we are talking about relative degrees of logic vs gut

feeling here.

While denigrated and brushed aside as a fatalistic activity by nay

Sayers, jyotish and its associated 'Hindu' theory of karma

(though "Do unto others as you would be done by", the famous and

familiar saying is hardly of Hindu origin or in Sanskrit, for that

matter!) do not promote fatalism (doom and gloom!) or in any

incontrovertible fate or predestiny as being cast in the granite of

time. Quite the opposite is true, actually! This is indicated by the

very significant role of muhurta or elective astrology (choose the

right moment and you can change your basic fate) and remedial

astrology (karma can be changed) are powerful messages against

such 'modern' myths that try to chain jyotish in the fetters created

by their ignorance of what is the true big picture. If fate is sealed

and we are merely sinning and hopelessly spiritual failures of

puppets in the hands of some patriarchal God as some religious

thoughts of more modern vintage would like us to believe, then what

purpose does astrology serve? Other than confirming the morose

existence and dire fate that we are destined to bear through our

lifetimes and beyond (some even do not think there is a beyond!) -

how would knowing a fate that cannot be changed serve us or our

spiritual progress? Remedies on the other hand provide a ray of hope,

but the concept while great can suffer the same fate as the opposite

concept of predestined fate does. There are remedies and there are

remedies. The commonest favorite being expensive gemstones and the

recent trend of a large number of priests in some distant part of the

globe chanting your sins away, for a donation. Astrologers are a

resourceful bunch - always falling over one another in their

eagerness to help! If gemstones are too expensive, they offer

secondary and even tertiary gemstones; even a metal plate with mystic

numbers engraved would do in a clinch! The list is endless and the

sources for these are not any less in number. But can it all be that

simple? Paying for your past sins is not a new concept and is

prevalent in all religions other than some very modern bubbly ones,

of course. But the concept of a rich person being able to clean up

his karmic plate by frequent visits to the jeweler or to the internet-

based priest is a bit difficult to absorb! I am not saying that this

may be necessarily impossible, but difficult to accept lock stock and

barrel, all the same.

Modern practitioners and students of astrology generally toy an

uneasy relationship with remedial astrology. Although many

individuals think of astrology as being a science, none of us are

really oblivious to the empirical nature of the craft of astrology.

Most of us worldly beings must, of necessity, live in a reality that

is deeply grounded in the physical/material where cause is followed

by effect and where symbols of rational thinking and scientific

progress surround us and form much of our perceived daily reality. It

is, therefore, difficult not to feel uneasy when we move away 'afar'

from a very earthy and rational way of looking at things that are a

part of our 'human experience'. When the links between the cause and

effect regarding anything or any phenomenon seem tenuous and weak, we

understandably become dubious and anxious. This has nothing to do

with what is indeed true in the universe or what works, but just the

different natures of the 'perceived' reality that we live in and the

other much larger one which is home to the astrological phenomena and

spiritual reality.

Astrology -- if we take a step away from the usual beaten path, falls

into a domain that many skeptics would consider as being one infused

with superstitious 'magical' thinking. Most of these people are

grossly misinformed, if not totally ignorant, and convincing them by

using their rules of understanding becomes even more difficult

because truth be told, we astrologers ourselves do not fully know the

detailed modus operandi of astrology. We take for granted many

primary assumptions or axioms. Some examples would be: why does

Jupiter signify as a karaka for children? Why is Aries ruled by

mars?? How do different orientations of the zodiac work -

simultaneously??? How do planets affect us or how do they indicate

certain effects?? When does fate reign supreme and when does free-

will take the reins? Despite the lack of concrete and rational

explanations, we continue to practice and believe in astrology

because we and those who came before us have empirically observed

that it works! This, in itself is not something that we should feel

tiny about! Many of the modern pharmaceutical preparations that we

use, started out as folk remedies, were used for centuries because

someone serendipitously happened to try those out, and the blessed

weeds worked! The path from 'superstition' to science may to the open

mind, would seem to extend from the willow bark to the wonder drug

aspirin! Such may also be true for astrology, in an analogous manner.

I consider open-minded astrologers as a daring breed of pioneers

willingly exploring uncharted waters! But, many of us modern

astrologers draw the line when it comes to the use of astro-remedies.

Remedies such as gemstones, which are believed to resonate with or

against certain planetary vibrations or qualities, one must admit,

assume a lot and do require a strong modicum of belief. One asks:

What are these planetary vibrations? Why can we not measure these

with our marvelous scopes and gauges? Are these energies akin to

light, magnetism, sound, or do they represent a subtle form of energy

that lies tantalizingly just beyond our boundaries of physical

perception? On somewhat similar principles rests the basis for using

natural essences (flower essences), herbs, which are utilized in

rectifying ill effects caused by or relating to planetary

afflictions. The long line-up extends at least upto the horizons of

our perception and conceptualization.

Vedic astrology, despite its very strong ties with the Karmic

hypothesis and its implied 'fatalistic' misconception, has a very

well developed and detailed remedial system. Ironically, this also

underscores the fact that Vedic astrology supports the view that

destiny can be changed by our willful actions and certain procedures,

and hence really advocates the supremacy of individual choice and

free-will! The remedial medicine bag of the Jyotishi (Vedic

astrologer) includes tools such as penance, fasting, special

spiritually-endowed sound vibrations (mantras), glyphs and devices

(yantras) and religious ceremonies (pooja) with charity (the concept

of tithe may sound more familiar to some readers of this article!).

Some of these measures undoubtedly sound fantastic, perhaps even

voodooishly magical to the 'modern' mind, and even to some who have

otherwise an unshakable faith in the veracity of astrology! In

matters of 'belief' such as these, there is always a degree of

personal decision involved. We alone can ultimately decide how far we

would be willing to let our circle of acceptance stretch, regardless

of the perceived or actual truth in the phenomenon under scrutiny! It

must be noted that even within science, many scientific phenomena may

sound magical and fantastic -- despite detailed and satisfactory

explanations -- to those who are not specialists in the specific

area. Medicine is probably privileged to have a lion's share of these

over the years that it has ruled the roost of healing crafts.

In Vedic astrology, a given planet is described as having two kinds

of attributes. It is either strong/weak (a quantitative attribute) or

benefic/malefic (a qualitative attribute). One need not block ones

mind by getting hung up on the terms. Many astrologers refer to these

two attributes interchangeably, sometimes out of carelessness. On the

other hand there also exist in traditional texts references to

planets which are cruel, kruras -- the sun for instance -- but which

are not necessarily malefic; somewhat akin to having a strict father

or teacher! It is important to understand that gemstones are only

capable of strengthening weak planets. They must not be used when the

planet is a malefic. As a ready-reckoner, when a planet is in

exaltation, in its own sign, in its special sign (moolatrikona), in

the sign of a friend, in an angle or trine or in its angle or kendra

of power (e.g., Jupiter, mercury in 1st, Venus, moon in 4th, Saturn

in 7th and mars, sun in 10th), then it is strong. A similar brief

consideration for determining a malefic planet would be: if it rules

the 6th, 8th or 12th houses or if it rules the obstructive or badhaka

house (11th, 7th or 9th signs from the ascendant if the latter is in

a cardinal, mutable or fixed sign, respectively), etc. Evidently

there is more to these attribute determinations than this. This has

practical implications. For example, if the lord of the 6th house is

weak (moon for an Aquarius horoscope), we must not recommend that the

person wear pearls! On the other hand, if the sun is in Libra in the

same horoscope, wearing a ruby (sun's gemstone) would improve matters

pertaining to the 7th house!

While weak benefics can be strengthened by gemstones, malefics can be

propitiated by other forms of remedials, including fasting,

performing good deeds or giving charity, immersing oneself into

specific mantras and other devotional acts. A malefic planet

indicates a karmic factor that may be amenable to correction or

pacification (Shanti), hence the importance of penance or voluntary

suffering! It must also be noted that though mantras can be utilized

for strengthening weak planets as well; however, they are generally

very specialized and require appropriate rituals in order to be

effective. Merely chanting them after reading them off a text or a

web page might not do the trick! It is safe to say that listening to

properly recorded chants does induce some benefits, though.

I prefer to view a birth chart as a map of the earthly manifestation

and allocation of the cosmic energy, the breath of life primarily for

the current lifetime. The horoscopic houses are the 12 corridors of

human experience that are illuminated by the 7 planetary candles, all

of which are manifestations of the Prime Energy Source from which the

more you take, the same remains behind. Each planet finds certain

corridors that are harmoniously and brightly lit by its light. These

represent the strong positions for the given planet. There are also

those corridors that would not be well lit by the same planet's

presence there (the planetary energy is not fully expressed). In such

a case, one may resort to boosting the light, by using the lenses or

reflectors in the form of gemstones or herbs. Of the 7 candles, some

candles have a clean flame (benefic), while others also produce smoke

(malefic)! A candle might produce an intensely bright and blinding

light with plumes of smoke (a strong malefic) or it might produce a

smokeless dim light (weak benefic). Think of it this way, if

gemstones are reflectors or condenser lenses, then penance and mantra

are like HEPA filter air purifiers in this analogy!

A gemstone may be worn to fortify a benefic planet that is weak in

the natal chart at any time, or it may be worn when its planetary

period, such as vimshottari dasha or sub-dasha (a method of lunar

progression) is operational. In the case of slower moving planets, if

they are weak in transit while one is experiencing their dashas at an

important phase in life, gemstones often help. Since, in these

situations, the planet is the source of the effect or the motivation

factor, we would like it to be as strong as is possible. If the

planet is weak and malefic, then we would leave it untouched! Doesn't

this make a weak malefic sound like a karmic windfall?

Selecting a gemstone is a complex, tricky and time-consuming process.

Even many practicing astrologers get discouraged, start cutting

corners and eventually lose faith in the efficacy of using gems as

remedies. Some also start adopting less effective alternative

approaches such as using secondary and tertiary stones, all of which

exercises eventually lead to disillusionment and crushed

expectations. Not only must the gemstone conform to the physical and

chemical specifications (purity, specific gravity etc.), it must be

of the right size as well. And, it must be worn and tested by the

individual for a few days before accepting it. This requires a very

cooperative, understanding and conscientious jeweler.

Mantras are very effective means of propitiating planets, regardless

of whether they are weak or strong, malefic or benefic. More than

just prayers or cleverly strung together sound vibrations that have a

primordial resonance with the energies of the Creation, mantras can

serve as effective barriers, as well as dynamic expressions of the

soul-being. When we chant a mantra for a given planet, we are not

merely paying our respect to it, or our surrender, but we are in

essence becoming one with the energies represented by the planetary

essence. Unless the mantra permeates our very being, whether we

understand the meaning of the words or not, unless it perfuses

through each and every cell of our physical and other bodies, it

would not become effective. There is much truth in the vital

importance of the process of initiation and attunement to a certain

mantra, preferably through the blessings of a guru, as these

requisites are thought to make the mantra come alive.

Probably the most important and practical remedial procedure that I

have found extremely effective in my experience involves penance,

fasting and charity. It must be realized that not all karma can be

dissolved away with upaayes or remedies. Not all karma needs to be

dissolved. Karma is what generates our lessons and if we are not here

in this earthly plane to learn, then why are we here?

Astro-remedies must not become a hermit crab's borrowed shell! It is

true that they can often very effectively shield one from pain and

loss while increasing insight and wisdom, but the seeds of karma

often remain unaltered unless they are faced head on and understood,

the pain felt and released so that true healing may begin. Fasting,

volunteering ones services and charity are basically statements of

ones intent to voluntarily experience pain, deprivation, hardship, so

that one can resolve issues. Unlike the eye for an eye misconception,

karma is no mindless executioner. Any remedial must not be indulged

into as a 'trade' or barter with God. It must be carried out as a

recognition of personal responsibility, at some level of ones

existence, for what is happening and as a means of atoning for it.

One must always remember that today's karma was yesterday's act of

free-will!

I shall now describe a very simple method that one can follow or

prescribe to others without fear of setting up some sort of a karmic

cascade. The first step in this is to determine planets that are

likely to represent significant karmic areas. Some of the nativities

would be very aware of their selves, they would have done the basic

homework and this can be quite effective and helpful to the jyotishi.

Something as important and as ancient a companion such as our karma,

the body of our actions, cannot be expected to leave its signature

only in our charts! It would leave its traces in our palm prints, our

thoughts and actions, our experiences in life and in cyclic and

repetitive actions or circumstances that are strategically placed

along our path to attract our attention from other distractions in

life!

Whether one enters into the study of a horoscope after knowing about

the background of experiences that the client has had, particularly

when the client is spiritually mature and has no need to play

guessing games or the need for proof that astrology works, an

expensive exercise, by the way, since he or she is the one who is

paying for it, OR one discerns certain accumulations of energies and

strains in a chart, things such as polar opposite planets, such as

Venus and mars, or mars and Saturn, or Saturn or sun when present in

the same sign or nakshatra, or when benefics, particularly

luminaries, sun and moon are in close proximity to the lunar nodes,

or when a planet is combust because of its closeness to the sun when

it is malefic in a horoscope, such as for someone with Pisces, Virgo

or Capricorn rising -- in such situations, one needs to look further

into the areas represented by the afflicted planets. Planetary

energies often manifest in many different ways and the beginner, or

for that matter advanced jyotishi, must not be shy to ask questions

to confirm and to aid in ones diagnosis, especially when a costly

remedy is being formulated. A reading is not a wrestling match or a

game of minds, and it certainly has no room for showmanship. It is a

serious opportunity where much spiritual sharing can take place with

lessons learned by both the client and the astrologer on many planes.

The best attitude that both the astrologer and client can be in is

one of complete openness and surrender, not to each other, but to the

Supreme Intelligence that is overseeing the beautiful sharing that a

jyotish reading is!

>From a karmic perspective the trines (trikonas) are the most benefic

houses and so are their lords functionally benefic planets. The

planet that rules a trine and angle, also known as yoga karaka is

also an important benefic. The planets that rule the trik-bhavas,

the 'tricky' ones, the sixth, eighth and the twelfth are the

malefics. Obviously, these houses are functionally malefic areas in a

given chart! Write down these planets, in two lists, the benefics and

malefics under the horoscope that you are studying. Many consider the

death-signifying planets, the marakas, and the kharesha or the lord

of the 22nd drekkana falling in the 8th house or the one ruling the

64th navamsha from the moon, or the sign lord ruling the mandi or

gulika sign, etc. Let us leave these aside for now. The death-dealing

planets in particular, I have reservations against calling these as

malefics! Death is a transition, not a finality. Although it is a

certainty, despite our myopic view of reality, it need not be treated

as some malefic milestone along the path of the soul's journey!

Now look for flaws in the list of benefics that you have prepared.

Are any of these also ruling the trika or 6th 8th 12th houses? Out

they go from the list of benefics! Is one of these also a natural

benefic and ruling the kendra houses, it loses some points as a

benefic. The planets that remain after these comparisons and

considerations then need to be looked at. How strong are these, based

on standard scales of strength, shadbal, vimshopak or through the

simplified system that I published in The Astrological Magazine

(1980) and NCGR memberletter (1992). Does a planet stand out in being

unusually weak? This is the one that might need some help! Then we

look at the malefics in the same way. Is one planet more malefic than

the others? Is it also strong in bala? This is the one that might

need to be focused on. The weak malefic is a blessing in disguise,

the strong benefic is a blessing that is already manifest! The weak

benefic and the strong malefic planets are the ones that require

remedial assistance! I am deliberately refraining from getting into

the more detailed and useful analysis of varga charts other than

mentioning that often the remedial hint shows up strongly in a

specific varga chart (marriage - navamsha, trouble with vehicles -

shodashamsha, with progeny - saptamamsha, etc.). However, the basic

principles remain the same.

Wearing the color represented by the strong benefic is helpful.

Fasting on the days represented by the strong malefic is helpful. The

best help one can give a weak benefic is to wear its gemstone, but

the earlier described conditions apply. Helping charities signified

by the weak benefic planet is something one can easily do, or working

as a volunteer to support the causes represented by the weak benefic

is another thing that can be done. How to find the causes? This is

where our lists of significators and karakattwa of planets come in

handy. A good compendium is provided in Uttarakalamrita, and other

texts. Effort is what it is all about! It is the karma of most

jyotishis to work hard in sifting the large body of information that

is available through the horoscopes in order to synthesize meaningful

patterns out of those!

Remedy is the basic need of any person. Many persons came to us and

say that they don't believe in how the treatment is going on but they

believe in remedial output and that's why my dear sisters and

brothers we are proud in our traditional treatment so that they get

benefited by our efforts. But I want to mention here that not only

typical astrology can give you the remedy but many more astrological

allied branches can help you and us to provide remedial support. Few

are:

1. Remedy through Mantra

2. Remedy through Tantra

3. Remedy through Yantra

4. Remedy through Anusthans

5. Remedy through Traditional and typical pooja

6. Remedy through Horoscope

7. Remedy through Numerology

8. Remedy through Gemology

9. Remedy through Vastu

sometimes one can be helpful for you but sometimes many more

simultaneously help you for remedy.

We and our experts are specialized in all above types of remedy.

just contact us for your need and problems.....................

 

 

Ch. 83. Effects of Curses in the Previous Birth

1-3. Maitreya said. O Venerable Sage! You have acquainted me with

effects, experienced by men and women in a number of ways. According

to Shastras, the soul of a person does not rest in peace after his

death, if he is not blessed with a son. What sin does a person commit

to remain without a son? And what are the remedial measures to be

adopted by him to get a son? Kindly enlighten me about this.

4. Mahârúi Parasara replied. I will now tell you, whatever Lord

Shiva told Goddess Parvati in this respect.

5. Goddess Parvati said to Lord Shiva. O my Lord! What is the

sin, which causes destruction of children amongst men. Please tell

me, what are the Yogas for such an effect and what are the remedial

measures to protect the children?

6. Lord Shiva replied: O Devi! You have asked a very relevant

question. Now I will tell you the Yogas for loss of children and the

requisite remedial measures.

7. A person will be without a son, if Jupiter, the Lord of Lagna

and the Lord of the 5th are all devoid of strength.

8. The same will happen, if Sun, Mars, Rahu and Saturn, endowed

with strength, be in the 5th and the significator for children,

namely Jupiter and Lord of the 5th etc. be bereft of strength.

9-16. There will be no male issue, due to the curse of a serpent, if

at birth Rahu is in the 5th, aspected by Mars; the Lord of 5th is

associated with Rahu and Moon is in the 5th and is aspected by

Saturn; the significator for children (Jupiter) is associated with

Rahu, the Lord of the 5th is devoid of strength and the Lord of Lagna

is with Mars; the significator for children is associated with Mars,

Lagna is occupied by Rahu and the Lord of the 5th is in 6th, 8th, or

12th; Mercury, as Lord of the 5th, being in the Navamsa of Mars, is

associated with Mars and Lagna is occupied by Rahu and Gulikaa; the

5th is Aries, or Scorpio and the Lord of the 5th is associated with

Rahu, or Mercury; the 5th is occupied by Sun, Saturn, Mars, Rahu,

Mercury and Jupiter and the Lords of the 5th and Lagna are devoid of

strength; the Lord of Lagna, or Jupiter is associated with Rahu and

the Lord of the 5th is in conjunction with Mars.

17-19. Remedial measures should be adopted to obtain protection from

the evil effects of the above Yogas. These are getting an idol of

Naga (serpent) Raja, made in gold and, after worshipping it in

accordance with prescribed procedure, giving in charity a cow, some

land, sesame seeds and gold etc. By adopting these measures the Lord

of Serpents will be gratified and by his beneficence the person

concerned will be blessed with a son and the lineage of his family

will be prolonged.

20-30. There will be no male issue, as a result of the curse of the

father in the previous birth, if at birth of the native Sun in his

debilitation Râúi and in the Navamsa of Saturn is hemmed in between

malefics in the 5th House; Sun, as Lord of the 5th, posited in a

Trikona with a malefic, is hemmed in between malefics and is also

aspected by a malefic; Jupiter occupies the Râúi of Sun, the Lord of

the 5th is with Sun and Lagna and the 5th are occupied by malefics;

Lord of Lagna, devoid of strength, is in the 5th and the Lord of the

5th is combust and Lagna and the 5th are occupied by malefics; there

is exchange of Houses between Lords of the 5th and the 10th and Lagna

and the 5th are occupied by malefics; Mars, as the Lord of the 10th,

is associated with the Lord of the 5th and Lagna, the 5th and the

10th are occupied by malefics; Lord of the 10th is in the 6th, 8th,

or 12th, Jupiter is in a malefic Râúi and the Lord of Lagna and the

5th are associated with malefics; Sun, Mars and Saturn are in Lagna

and the 5th and Rahu and Jupiter are in the 8th and the 12th; Sun is

in the 8th, Saturn in the 5th, the Lord of the 5th is associated with

Rahu and Lagna is occupied by a malefic; Lord of 12th is in Lagna,

Lord of 8th in 5th and Lord of 10th in 8th; Lord of 6th is in 5th,

Lord of 10th in 6th and Jupiter is associated with Rahu.

31-33. To get deliverance form the curse of the father the remedial

measures are performance of Shraddha at Gaya; to feed ten thousand,

one thousand, or 100 Brahmins, as one can afford; Virgodana (to

perform the marriage of a girl); giving a cow in charity. By

observing these remedial measures, the person concerned becomes free

from the curse and the family lineage is prolonged by the birth of

sons, grandsons etc.

Note. In this chapter, where the words childlessness and issue-

lessness are used, they should be interpreted to mean want of male

issue, because it is the male issue, who by performing the last rites

of his father and mother ensures eternal peace to their souls.

34-50. A person will be without a male issue, as a result of curse of

the mother, if at birth Moon, as Lord of the 5th is in her

debilitation Râúi, or is hemmed in between malefics and 4th and 5th

are occupied by malefics; Saturn is in 11th, 4th is occupied by

malefics and Moon is posited in the 5th in her debilitation Râúi;

Lord of 5th is in 6th, 8th, or 12th, Lord of Lagna in his

debilitation Râúi and Moon is associated with malefics; Lord of 5th

is in 8th, 6th, or 12th, Moon in a malefic Navamsa and there are

malefics in Lagna and in 5th; Lord of 5th and Moon, associated with

Saturn, Rahu and Mars, are in 5th, or 9th; Mars, as Lord of 4th is

associated with Saturn and Rahu and 5th and Lagna are occupied by Sun

and Moon, respectively; Lords of Lagna and 5th are in 6th, Lord of

4th in 8th and Lagna is occupied by Lord of 8th and 10th; Lagna is

occupied by the Lords of 6th and 8th, Lord of 4th is in 12th and Moon

and Jupiter, associated with malefics, are in the 5th; Lagna is

hemmed in between malefics, waning Moon is in 7th and 4th and 5th are

occupied by Rahu and Saturn, respectively; there is exchange of

Houses between Lords of 5th and 8th and the Lord of 4th and Moon are

in 6th, 8th, or 12th; Cancer Lagna is occupied by Mars and Rahu and

Moon and Saturn are in 5th; Mars, Rahu, Sun and Saturn are in Lagna,

5th, 8th and 12th, respectively, and the Lords of Lagna and 4th are

in 6th, 8th, or 12th; Mars, Rahu and Jupiter are in 8th and Saturn

and Moon are in 5th. For release from this curse and to beget a male

issue the person concerned should take bath in the sea with bridge of

rocks between India and Sri Lanka, recite one Lakh Gayatri Mantras,

give in charity things, connected with evil Planets, feed Brahmins

and go round a Pipal tree 1008 times. By performing these remedial

measures, he will not only beget a son, the lineage of family will

also be prolonged.

51-61. A person will be without a male issue, as result of the curse

of the brother, if at birth Lord of 3rd with Rahu and Mars is in 5th

and Lords of Lagna and 5th are in 8th; Lagna and 5th are occupied by

Mars and Saturn, respectively, the Lord of 3rd is in 9th and Mars,

the significator for brothers, is in 8th; Jupiter in his debilitation

Râúi is in 3rd, Saturn in 5th and Moon and Marsare in 8th; Lord of

Lagna is in 12th, Mars in 5th and Lord of 5th, associated with a

malefic, in 8th; Lagna and the 5th are hemmed in between malefics and

the Lord of Lagna and 5th are in 6th, 8th, or 12th; the 3rd is

occupied by the Lord of 10th along with a malefic and a benefic is

with Mars in 5th; the 5th in a Râúi of Mercury is occupied by Saturn

and Rahu and Mercury and Marsare in 12th; the 3rd is occupied by the

Lord of Lagna, the Lord of 3rd occupies the 5th and Lagna, 3rd and

5th are with malefics; Lord of 3rd is in 8th and Jupiter is

associated with Saturn in 5th; Lord of 8th is in 5th along with the

Lord of 3rd and Mars and Saturn are in 8th.

62-64. The person concerned will, without doubt, get release from the

curse, will be blessed with a son and the prolongation of his family

lineage will be ensured, if the following remedial measures are

adopted. He should observe the Moonyana fast after listening to

H6thbansa Puran. He should plant a sapling of Pipal in front of

Saligram on the banks of the Caveri river, or on the Ganga, or

Mahanadi and offer prayers to it. He should give 10 cows in charity

through his wife. He should give in charity land with mango trees,

planted on it.

65-68. A person will be without a male issue, as a result of the

curse of the maternal uncle, if at birth the 5th is occupied by

Mercury, Jupiter, Mars and Rahu and Saturn is in Lagna; the 5th is

occupied by the Lords of Lagna and of 5th along with Saturn, Mars and

Mercury; Lagna is occupied by a combust Lord of 6th, Saturn is in 7th

and Lord of Lagna is associated with Mercury; Lords of Lagna and 4th

are in Lagna and Moon, Mercury and Marsare in 5th.

69-70. To get release from the curse and for being blessed with a son

and for ensuring the prolongation of the lineage of the family the

following remedial measures are to be adopted. Installation of an

idol of Lord Vishnu. Construction of a deep, or ordinary well, dam,

or reservoir, or all of them.

71-78. If a person, mad with power and wealth, insults a Brahmin, he

remains without a male issue in the next birth. A person will be

without a male issue, as a result of the curse of a Brahmin, if at

birth Rahu is in Jupiter's Râúi and Jupiter in 5th; Lord of 9th is in

5th and Lord of 5th in 8th along with Jupiter, Mars and Rahu; Lord of

9th is in his debilitation Râúi and Lord of 12th, associated with

Rahu, is in 5th; Jupiter is in his debilitation Râúi, Rahu in Lagna,

or 5th and Lord of 5th in 6th, 8th, or 12th; Lord of 5th and Jupiter,

associated with malefics, are in 8th, or the Lord of 5th, associated

with Sun and Moon, is in 8th; Jupiter, being in the Navamsa of

Saturn, is associated with Saturn and Mars and the Lord of 5th is in

12th; Jupiter is associated with Saturn in Lagna and Rahu is in 9th,

or Rahu is with Jupiter in 12th. These are Yogas, which reveal the

curse of Brahmin in the previous birth.

79-81. To obtain relief from the evil effects of the above Yogas the

remedial measures are to observe Moonayana fast and to do penance

three times and to give in charity a cow and five gems with gold,

after feeding Brahmins, according to ones means and giving them

presents in cash. Then the person will be released from the curse and

will be endowed with happiness.

82-92. A person does not beget a male issue, as a result of the curse

of the wife, if at birth Lord of Lagna is in 5th, Saturn in the

Navamsa of Lord of 7th and Lord of 5th in 8th; Lord of 7th is in 8th,

Lord of 12th in 5th and Jupiter is associated with a malefic; Venus

is in 5th, Lord of 7th in 8th and 5th is occupied by a malefic; the

2nd and 5th are occupied by a malefic and Lord of 7th is in 8th;

Venus is in 9th, Lord of 7th in 8th and Lagna and 5th are occupied by

malefics; Venus is Lord of 9th, Lord of 5th is in an inimical Râúi

and Lord of Lagna and 7th and Jupiter are in 6th, 8th, or 12th; the

5th is Taurus, or Libra, occupied by Sun and Moon and 12th, Lagna and

2nd are occupied by malefics; Saturn and Venus are in 7th, Lord of

8th is in 5th and Lagna is occupied by Sun and Rahu; Marsoccupies

2nd, Jupiter is in 12th and Venus and Rahu are in 5th; Lords of 2nd

and 7th are in 8th, Mars and Saturn occupy 5th and Lagna,

respectively, and Jupiter is associated with a malefic; Rahu is in

Lagna, Saturn in 5th, Mars in 9th and Lords of 5th and 7th are in

8th.

93-94. The person concerned gets release from the curse and is

blessed with a son, if he performs the marriage of an unmarried girl,

or, if such a girl is not available, a gold idol of the

Lakshminarayana, fertile cow, a bed, ornaments and garments to a

Brahmin couple.

Notes. According to our view, Virgodana does not mean giving a girl

in charity, but helping in the performance of the marriage of an

unmarried girl, not his own daughter.

95-105. If the person, whose duty is to do so, does not perform

Shraddha of his father, or mother in his previous birth, the departed

soul is formed into an evil spirit and he is deprived of a male issue

in the next birth. This is revealed by the following Yogas at birth.

Saturn and Sun in 5th, waning Moon in 7th and Rahu and Jupiter in

12th; Saturn, as Lord of 5th in 8th, Mars in Lagna and Jupiter in

8th; Malefics are in Lagna, Sun in 12th, Mars, Saturn and Mercury are

in 5th and the Lord of 5th is in 8th; Rahu is in Lagna, Saturn in 5th

and Jupiter in 8th; Venus, Jupiter and Rahu are in Lagna, associated

with Moon and Saturn and the Lord of Lagna are in 8th; Lord of 5th

and Jupiter are in their debilitation Râúis, aspected by debilitated

Planets; Saturn is in Lagna, Rahu in 5th, Sun in 8th and Mars in

12th; Lord of 7th is in 6th, 8th, or 12th, Moon is in 5th, Saturn and

Gulikaa are in Lagna; Lord of 8th along with Saturn and Venus is in

5th and Jupiter is in his debilitation Râúi.

106-108. The person concerned gets release from the curse and is

blessed with a son, if he undertakes the following remedial measures.

Performance of a Pinda Dana, Rudra Abhisheka, giving in charity a

gold idol of Brahma, a cow, a vessel, made of silver and a Neelamani,

feeding Brahmins and giving them presents in cash.

109-111. If a person is deprived of a male issue, as a result of

malevolence of Planets at birth, he will be blessed with a son, if he

undertakes the following remedial measures. Worshipping Lord Shiva,

if the harm is, as a result of the malevolence of Mercury and Venus;

reciting of Santan Gopal Mantra, we6thng and worshipping appropriate

Yantra and taking suitable medicines, if the childlessness is a

result of the malevolence of Jupiter and Moon; Virgo Dana, if the

childlessness is due to malevolence of Rahu; worshipping of Lord

Vishnu, if it is due to malevolence of Sun; Rudriya Japa, if it is

due to the malevolence of Mars and Saturn. Listening with devotion to

H6thbansh Puran removes all kinds of blemishes and blesses the person

concerned with a son.

Ch. 84. Remedial Measures from the Malevolence of Planets

1. Maitreya said. O Venerable Sage! Please describe for the good

of mankind the remedial measures for appeasement of the malevolent

Planets.

2. The Sage replied. I have already described the names and

characteristic features and qualities of the Planets. Joys and

sorrows of all the creatures in the world are dependent on these

Planets. Therefore persons desirous of peace, wealth and prosperity,

rainfall, good health and longevity should worship the Planets (by

prayers, recitation of Mantras, charity etc.).

3-5. For the purpose of worshipping them the idols of Sun, Moon,

Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu should be made

of copper, Sphatika (rock crystal), red sandal wood, gold (both

Mercury and Jupiter), silver, iron, glass and bell metal,

respectively. Alternatively the sketches of all the above Planets

should be drawn in the colours, belonging to them, on a piece of

cloth by sandal etc. and they should be placed in their own

directions.

6. Contemplate of Sun well adorned with two arms, seated on a

lotus, with a lotus flower in one hand, red-coloured, like lotus and

aboard a ch6thot of seven horses.

7. Contemplate of Moon white-coloured, dressed in white robes,

with two arms, carrying a mace in one hand and a Vara in the other,

adorned with white-coloured ornaments and aboard a ch6thot of ten

horses.

8. Contemplate of Mars with a red necklace, dressed in red-

coloured robes, with four arms, carrying Shakti, Shoola, Gada (mace)

and Vara and mounted on a lamb.

9. Contemplate of Mercury with a yellow-coloured garland,

dressed in yellow robes, with four arms, carrying a sword, a shield,

a mace and Vara, mounted on a lion.

10. Contemplate of Jupiter, as yellow complexion and Venus of

fair complexion, both with four arms, carrying a Danda, Akshasutra,

Kamandal and Vara.

11. O Maitreya! Contemplate of Saturn with the lustre, like that

of Indraneela, with four arms, carrying Shoola, bow, arrow and Vara,

mounted on a donkey.

12. Contemplate of Rahu with a hideous face, with four arms,

carrying a sword, a shield, a Shoola and a Vara, blue-coloured and

mounted on a lion.

13. There are many Ketus. All of them are of smoky colour, with

two arms, carrying a mace and a Vara, with a hideous face and mounted

on a donkey.

14. All the idols should be so made, that they are 108 fingers

tall by ones own fingers.

Notes. Such a measurement is taken from the middle finger.

15-16. Dedicate with devotion to the Planet concerned the flowers and

garments of the colour, belonging to him, sandal, Deep, Guggul etc.,

his metal and the grains, dear to him and distribute all these things

to Brahmins to appease the Planet.

17-20. The Mantras of all the Planets and the prescribed number of

their recitation are given below. The recitation of Mantras should be

done after worshipping the Planets, as indicated in verses 15-16.

Planet Mantra prescribed number: Sun 7000, Moon 11000, Mars11000,

Mercury 9000, Jupiter 19000, Venus 16000, Saturn 23000, Rahu 18000,

Ketu 17000.

21-22. Havan should be performed with Aak, Palash, Khair, Chirchiri,

Pipal, Goolar, Shami wood pieces, Doob and Kush, for Sun, Moon, Mars,

Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu, respectively, mixed

with honey, Ghî, curd, or milk. The number of offerings to the sacred

fire is 108, or 28.

23-24. To appease Sun and the other eight Planets Brahmins should be

fed with (cream) of rice cooked with jaggery, rice cooked in milk,

Havishya, paddy cooked in milk, curd and rice, rice with Ghî, rice

cooked with powder of sesame seeds, rice cooked with meat, rice

cooked with cereals, respectively.

25. To appease Sun and other Planets the things to be given in

charity are cow with calf, conch, bullock, gold, robes, horse, black

cow, weapons made of iron and goat, respectively.

26-27. The Planet, who is the cause of adverse effects to a person at

any time, should be handled by worship and appeasing (of the

benevolent ones), because Brahma has blessed the Planets with the

boon Do to the persons, who worship you. And the development and

progress and downfall of the people and the creation and destruction

of the universe are all under the administration and authority of the

Planets. Therefore they are most venerable.

Ch. 85. Inauspicious Births

1-4. The Venerable Sage said. O Maitreya! Now I will describe to you

the circumstances, in which the births are inauspicious in spite of

Lagna and the Planets being well disposed. Although Lagna may be well

disposed, births will be inauspicious, if they take place on Amavasya

(last day of the Krishna Paksha), on Chaturdasi (14th Tithi), in

Krishna Paksha (dark half of the month), in Bhadra Karan, in the

Nakshatra of the brother, in the Nakshatras of father and mother, at

the time of entry of Sun in a Râúi, the time of Pata, at the time of

solar and lunar eclipses, at the time of Vyati Pata, in Gandantas of

all the three kinds, in Yamaghant, Tithikshaya, in Dagdha Yoga etc.

The birth of a son after three daughters and birth of a daughter

after three sons and the birth of a freak are inauspicious. But there

are remedial measures for obtaining relief from the evil effects of

such births, which are being described in the following chapters.

Ch. 86. Remedies for Amavasya Birth

1-9. The Sage Parasara said. O Maitreya! The person, born on

Amavasya, is always poverty stricken. It is therefore essential to

adopt remedial measures to obtain relief from the evil effects of

such births, which are, as follows. Take a Kalash (water vessel) and

then put in it fresh leaves of Goolar (wild fig), Vata (banyan),

Pipal, mango and Neema (mango) trees and cover it with two pieces of

cloth. Then install the Kalash in the South-West direction after

reciting … etc. and … etc. Mantras. Then worship the idols of Sun and

Moon, ruling deities of Amavasya, made of gold and silver, mixed with

copper, respectively, by recitation of … etc. Mantras for Sun and …

etc. Mantras for Moon 16, or 5 times. Thereafter perform Havan with

108, or 28 oblations of the mixture of prescribed fuels (…) and

cooked food (Charu) with recitation of Mantras of Sun and Moon. Later

sprinkle the water on the child, that is born and his parents and

offer in charity gold, silver and a black cow together with feeding

the Brahmins, according to ones means. By performing these remedial

rites the child born gains freedom and protection from the evil

effects of the birth on Amavasya.

Ch. 87. Remedies from Birth on Krishna Chaturdashi

1-3. The Sage said. Divide the span of Chaturdashi in 6 parts. The

birth in the first part is auspicious. Second part causes

destruction, or death of father. Third part causes death of the

mother. Fourth part takes away the maternal uncle. Fifth part

destroys the entire family (Khula - generation). Sixth part causes

loss of wealth, or destruction (death) of the native. Therefore it is

essential to take immediate remedial measures to escape these evil

effects.

4-5. Have an idol of Lord Shiva, made of one Karsha (equal in weight

to the former silver Rupee) of gold, or of weight one can afford. The

idol should have a New Moon on the forehead, have a white garland

round the neck, have three eyes (one being on the forehead), be

dressed in white robes, be seated on a bull, be two-armed and carry

Vara and Abhaya.

6-13. Then after invocation with Varun Mantra worship should be

performed by chanting … etc. Mantras. Thereafter a Kalash should be

placed in the North-East direction with chanting of Imah Mai Varun,

Tan Tva Yami, Tvan Nai Agni Mantras, followed by Japa of … etc. and

Bhadra Agni … Suktas and the chanting of … Mantra. Then, after

sprinkling water over the idol of Lord Shiva (Abhisheka), the nine

Planets should be worshipped. This should be followed by Havan, by

using Ghî, powder of sesame seeds, Urda, Sarson and wood pieces of

Pipal, Pakar, Palas and Khadir trees. 108, or 28 oblations should be

made separately for the nine Planets. Thereafter, along with chanting

of … etc. Mantras, Havan should be performed with sesame seeds for

the nine Planets. Lastly the water of the Kalash should be sprinkled

on the native and his parents and the Brahmins should be fed,

according to means.

Ch. 88. Remedies from Birth in Bhadra and Inauspicious Yogas

1-2. The Sage said. O Brahmin! Now I am going to describe the

remedial measures for relief from the evil effects of birth in

Bhadra, Tithi Kshaya, Vyatipata, P6thdha, Vajra etc. inauspicious

Yogas and Yamaghants etc. The remedial rites should be performed on

the day, when the same inauspicious Yoga operates again.

3-5. The remedial rites are to be performed in the following order by

the parents of the child in the above inauspicious Yogas. Puja of

Lord Vishnu and other deities on an auspicious day and auspicious

Lagna on the advice of a proficient astrologer, burning of Deep with

Ghî in a Shiva temple, Abhisheka of Lord Shiva, going round a Pipal

tree 108 times prolongs longevity and perform Havan with 108

oblations along with the recital of Vaisneh Raratmachityadhi Mantra

of Lord Vishnu and feeding Brahmins to the best of ones means. The

observance of these remedial measures will give deliverance to the

native from all the evil effects of his inauspicious birth and he

will enjoy happiness.

Ch. 89. Remedies from Nakshatra Birth

1-7. The Sage Parasara said. O Maitreya! If the birth takes place in

the Nakshatras of the brother and the parents, death takes place,

without doubt, of the brother and the father, or mother, or they have

to undergo death-like suffering. Therefore I am going to describe the

remedial measures to be adopted to escape from these evil effects.

The remedial rites should be performed in a Muhurta, when Moon and

stars are favourable on a day, on which there is no Rikta-Bhadra

Dosha. The remedial rites should be performed in the following order.

Instal an idol of the Janm Nakshatra on a Kalash in the North-East

direction from the fire. Cover it with a red piece of cloth and then

warp two pieces of cloth round it. Worship the idol by chanting the

Mantras of the Janm Nakshatra. According to ones Gotra, perform Havan

108 times with the recitation of the same Mantra, facing the fire,

with Ghî and other Havan material. Then the priest, performing the

Puja, should sprinkle water on the parents and brother (whoever is

concerned). Give presents in cash (Dakshena) to the priest and his

colleagues, associated with the ceremony, to the best of ones means

and then feed the Brahmins to the best of ones means.

Ch. 90. Remedies from Sankranti Birth

1-2. The Sage said. O Brahmin! The names of the Sankranti on the

seven days of the week, beginning from Sunday, are Ghora, Dhavankshi,

Mahod6th, Manda, Mandakini, Mishra and Rakshasi. The person, born at

the Sankranti (entry of Sun in a new Râúi), is poor and unhappy, but

he becomes well-to-do and happy, if remedial measures are undertaken.

I am now going to describe the remedial measures to nullify these

evil effects.

3-6. The Yagya of the nine Planets should be performed to obtain

relief from the evil effects of the birth at Sankranti. A clean spot

in the eastern part of the house should be purified by besme6thng

with cow dung. Then prepare three separate heaps of the following: 5

Dronas (80 Seers) of paddy (Sadhi), 2 Dronas (40 Seers) of rice, 1

Dronas (20 Seers) of sesame seeds (Til). On these heaps of grains

make a figure of lotus with eight leaves (Ashtamdhal) and then

decorate them with flowers. After doing this, select and invite a

priest, who is well versed in the performance of religious rites and

recitation of Mantras.

7-18. The religious rites are then to be performed in the following

order. Install Kalashas without any holes on all the three heaps and

put in each of them water from holy places, Saptamrattika,

Shataushadhi, Panchapallava and Panchagavya. Then wrap the Kalashas

with pieces of cloth. Place small earthen pots, wrapped with thin

cloth, on the Kalashas. Then install the idol of Sankranti along with

the idol of Adhideva and Pratyadhideva. (Here Sun is Adhideva and

Moon Pratyadhideva). Their idols should be placed on either side of

the main idols of Sankranti. Two robes may be given, as offering to

each of the idols. Perform worship of all the three idols, according

to the prescribed procedure. The main idol should be worshipped with

the chanting of Trayambakam, Yajam Hai etc., the idol of Sun with

Mantra Ut Sun and the idol of Moon with Mantra Apayayashava etc. The

worship should be performed with Shodshopchar, or Panchopchar, as may

be possible. After touching the main idol, Mrityunjaya Japa should be

recited 1008, 108, or 28 times, as may be possible. Make a small

platform in the West of the installed Kalashas, kindle fire on it and

perform the prescribed rites. Then perform Havan 1008, 108, or 28

times with Samidha, Ghrit (Ghî) and Charu (powder of Til) within ones

means along with chanting of Trayambakam etc. Mantra. 8) Again

perform Havan, first with the fuel of sesame seeds along with

recitation of Mrityunjaya Mantra. After performing another Svistkrita

Havan, sprinkle the holy water on the child born and his parents.

Lastly feed as many Brahmins, as one can afford. By performing the

remedial rites, described above, the evil effects are nullified and

the native and his parents enjoy happiness.

Ch. 91. Remedies for Birth in Eclipses

1-14. The Sage said. O Brahmin! A person, whose birth takes place at

the time of solar, or lunar eclipse, suffers from ailments, distress

and poverty and faces danger of death. Therefore I am going to

describe for the benefit of the mankind the remedial measures,

required to be undertaken to nullify the above evil effects. The

remedial rites are to be performed in the following order. The

following idols should be got prepared, according to ones means: in

gold an idol of the deity of the Nakshatra, in which the eclipse

takes place (regarding deities of Nakshatras, see notes of verse 18,

Ch. 3, Vol. I); in gold an idol of Sun, if the birth takes place

during solar eclipse; in silver an idol of Moon, if the birth takes

place during lunar eclipse; in lead an idol of Rahu. Besmear a clean

spot on the ground (in the house) with cow dung, cover it with a new

(unused) beautiful piece of cloth and install the three idols on it.

Make offerings of the following to the idols: in case of birth during

solar eclipse all things dear to Sun and red-coloured Akshat

(Akshata - rice), red sandal, a garland of red-coloured flowers, red

clothes etc.; in case of birth during a lunar eclipse all things dear

to Moon and white sandal, white flowers, white clothes etc.; for Rahu

blackish clothes, blackish flowers etc.; white flowers for the deity

of the Nakshatra, in which the eclipse takes place. The worship

should be performed, as follows: of Sun with the chanting of

Akrishnim etc. Mantra; of Moon with the chanting of Imadeva etc.

Mantra; of Rahu with Durva (a kind of grass) and with the chanting of

Kayanshicatra etc. Mantra. Thereafter Havan should be performed, as

follows: with the fuel of Aak wood pieces for Sun; with the fuel of

Palas tree wood pieces for Moon; with Durva for Rahu; with Pipal tree

wood pieces for the deity of the Nakshatra. Sprinkle the holy water

of the Kalash on the child born (and his parents). Offer worshipful

regards to the priest, performing the remedial rites and lastly feed

as many Brahmins, as possible within ones means. By performance of

the remedial rites in the manner described above, evil effects of the

inauspicious birth are wiped and the native enjoys happiness and is

blessed with good fortune.

Ch. 92. Remedies from Gandanta Birth

1. The Sage said. O Brahmin! Gandanta is of three kinds, namely

of Tithi, Nakshatra and Lagna. Birth, travelling and performance of

auspicious functions, like marriage etc., during Gandanta are likely

to cause death of the person concerned.

2. O Maitreya! The last 2 Ghatikas of Purna Tithi (5th, 10th,

15th) and the first 2 Ghatikas of Nanda Tithi (1st, 6th, 11th) are

known, as Tithi Gandanta.

3. Similarly the last two Ghatikas of Revati and first two

Ghatikas of Ashvini, the last two Ghatikas of Aslesha and first two

Ghatikas of Magha and the last two Ghatikas of Jyeshtha and first two

Ghatikas of Mula are known, as Nakshatra Gandanta.

4. The last half Ghatika of Pisces and first half Ghatika of

Aries, the last half Ghatika of Cancer and first half Ghatika of Leo,

the last half Ghatika of Scorpio and first half Ghatika of

Sagittarius are known, as Lagna Gandanta.

5. Amongst these Gandantas the last 6 Ghatikas of Jyeshtha and

first 8 Ghatikas of Mula are known, as Abhukta Mula.

6-8. Now I will tell you the remedial measures to be adopted to

release the child, born during Gandanta, from its evil effects. The

father should see the child born only on the morning next to the end

of the days of Sutaka, or on any auspicious day after the performance

of the remedial measures. The remedial measures are giving a bullock

in charity in the case of Tithi Gandanta, giving a cow with calf in

charity in the case of Nakshatra Gandanta, giving gold in charity in

the case of Lagna Gandanta, performing Abhisheka of the child along

with father, if the birth is in the first part of Gandanta and along

with mother, if the birth is in the second part of Gandanta.

9-11. Performance of Puja on the holy Kalash of the idol of the

deities of Tithi (in case of Tithi Gandanta), Nakshatra (in case of

Nakshatra Gandanta) and Lagna (in case of Lagna Gandanta), made of 16

Masas, 8 Masas, or 4 Masas of gold, as may be possible, followed by

Havan and Abhisheka, according to procedure already described

earlier. At the end as many Brahmins, as may be possible within ones

means, should be fed. These remedial measures will ensure long life,

good health and prosperity for the child.

Notes. Unless one is himself fully conversant with the performance of

religious rites, the remedies, recommended in this chapter, earlier

and later chapters, should be got performed by and under the

directions of a learned priest, because the full effects will be

derived, if the rites are performed correctly and according to the

procedure, prescribed in the religious scriptures on this subject.

Ch. 93. Remedies for Abhukta Mula Birth

1-2. The Sage Parasara said. The ruling deity of Jyeshtha is Indra

and the ruling deity of Mula is Rakshasa. As both the deities are

inimical to each other, this Gandanta is considered, as the most

evil. A boy, or girl, born during the period of Abhukta Mula, should

either be abandoned, or the father should not see the face of the

child for 8 years. Now I shall describe the remedial measures to

obtain deliverence from the evil effects of birth during this

extremely inauspicious period.

3-4. In view of the extremely inauspicious effects of birth during

Abhukta I shall first describe the remedial measures to obtain relief

from Mula. The religious remedial rites should be performed after the

12th day after the birth, the next Janm Nakshatra day, or on an

auspicious day, when Moon and the stars are favourable.

5-8. Erect a canopy (Mandap) with four arched gateways, embellished

with festoons, on a sacred spot, besmeared with cow dung paste, to

the East, or North of the house. Prepare there a pit (Kund), or place

there a square vessel of clay, or metal for performing Havan. Then,

according to ones means, prepare, or get prepared an idol of Rakshasa

of 16, 8, or 4 Masas of gold, as may be possible within ones means.

The idol should be with a horrible-looking face, black in colour,

with two heads, two arms, carrying a sword and a shield and seated on

a dead body.

9. In the absence of an idol a piece of gold of the weight,

mentioned above, should be used for worship, as gold is dear to all

the deities.

10-20. Thereafter the remedial rites should be performed in the

following order. Select a learned priest to perform the religious

rites, according to the prescribed procedure. Install a Kalash and

put in it Panchagavya (five articles, yielded by a cow, namely milk,

curd, Ghî, dung and urine), Shataushadhi and water of the holy river

(Ganga etc.). Then install the idol of the Rakshasa of Mula, facing

West, on an earthen pot (Dhata) with one hundred tiny holes. After

placing bamboo leaves on it, perform the worship of the idol by

offering it white flowers, sandal and clothes etc. Also perform

worship of its Adhideva Indra and Pratyadhideva Jal. Then perform

Havan to appease the deities. According to ones means, 1008, or 108

oblations should be offered in the Havan. After this to obtain

deliverence from death Mrityunjaya Mantra etc. should be recited and

prayers offered to all the deities for the purpose of Abhisheka. The

father, mother and the child should thereafter take bath from the

water of the two Kalashas. Then the parents, dressed in white clothes

and with white sandal paste, besmeared on their foreheads, should

give a cow with calf, as a Dakshina to the chief priest and feed the

other priests and Brahmins, according to ones means. Lastly, after

reciting the Yatapapan etc. (see verse 19) Mantra, the father, mother

and the child should see the reflection of their faces in the

(melted) Ghî. By the performance of the remedial rites in the manner

described all evil effects of the birth during Abhukta Mula are

completely wiped out

Ch. 94. Remedies from Jyeshtha Gandanta Birth

1-5. The Sage said. O Maitreya! Now I will describe to you the

remedial measures to be adopted to ensure relief from the evil

effects of Jyeshtha Gandanta. The erection of a canopy (Mandhup),

installation of Kalash, selection of a priest etc. will be done in

the same manner, as has been recommended for the Abhukta Mula in the

previous chapter. In this ceremony Indra will be the deity-in-chief,

Adhideva will be Agni and the Pratyadhideva will be Rakshasa.

6. Then the remedial rites should be performed in the following

order. Install on a Kalash, full of paddy rice, an idol of gold with

Indra, seated on Airavat with Vajra Ankusha in his hands. Perform

worship of the chief deity Indra along with that of the Adhideva and

the Pratyadhideva with the recitation of their appropriate Mantras.

Perform Havan, Abhisheka and then feed the Brahmins in accordance

with ones means. In addition to the above, after doing Indrasukta and

Mrityunjaya Japas, prayers may be offered to Indra. These measures

will wipe out the evil effects of the Gandanta.

7. In case the performance of remedial rites, described above,

is beyond the means of any person, he should give a cow in charity.

This will also appease the deities and promote relief from the evil

effects of the Gandanta. Because the giving of a cow in charity has

been considered a superior remedial measure than giving in charity

all the lands, belonging to a person.

8-9. According to prescribed remedial measures, 3 cows are to be

given in charity in the case of Jyeshtha-Mula and Aslesha-Magha

Gandantas, 2 cows in Revati-Ashvini Gandantas and 1 cow in other

Gandantas, or in any inauspicious Yoga. If cow, or cows are not

available, their actual value should be given in cash to a Brahmin.

10. A girl, born in Jyeshtha Nakshatra, destroys (is the cause of

death of) the elder brother of her husband and a girl, born in fourth

quarter of Vishaka Nakshatra, destroys her husbands younger brother.

Therefore a cow should be given in charity at the time of the

marriage of such girls to wipe out the above-mentioned evil effects.

11-13. A boy, or girl, born in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th quarter of

Aslesha Nakshatra, destroys his/her mother-in-law and a boy, or a

girl, born in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd quarter of Mula Nakshatra, becomes the

destroyer of his/her father-in-law. Therefore suitable measures, as

may be possible within ones means, should be taken at the time of the

marriage of such boys and girls. There will be no evil effect, if the

husband has no elder brothers.

Ch. 95. Remedies from Birth of a Daughter after Three Sons

1-2. The Sage said. O Brahmin! I will now tell you about other kinds

of inauspicious births. The birth of a daughter after the birth of

three sons, or the birth of a son after the birth of three daughters

is ominous for both the maternal and paternal families of such

children. Therefore remedial measures, described below, may be taken

to get deliverance from these evil effects.

3-9. The rites should be performed on the morning next to the last

day of Sutak, or on any other auspicious day in the following order.

After selecting a priest and some Brahmins to perform the remedial

religious rites, the priest, after paying obeisance to the nine

Planets, should install four Kalashas on a heap of paddy, place the

idols of Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesha and Indra, made of gold, on them and

perform their worship in the prescribed manner. A Brahmin (an

assistant of the priest), after taking bath etc., should recite four

Rudra Suktas and the whole of Shanti Sukta. The priest should perform

Havan with Samidha, Ghî and sesame seeds 1008, 108, or 28 times with

the recitation of the prescribed Mantras of Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesha

and Indra. Svistkrata and Purnahuti and Abhisheka of the child with

his family should be done and presents in cash should be given to the

priest and his assistants, according to ones means. The Brahmins

should be fed. The father and the mother of the child should see

their reflections in the Ghî, kept in a bronze vessel. Lastly grains

and clothes should be distributed to the poor and the needy. By the

performance of the above remedial rites the evil effects are wiped

out and the child and his parents etc. enjoy happiness.

Ch. 96. Remedies from Unusual Delivery

1-3. The Sage said. O Brahmin! I will now tell you about inauspicious

and unusual deliveries by women, which are ominous for the village,

town and the country. These may be of the following kinds. Delivery

of a child 2, 3, or 4 months earlier, or later from the approximate

due date. Delivery of a child without hands, feet, or any other

limbs, without head, or with two heads. Delivery of an animal-shaped

being by a woman, or a human-shaped being by an animal.

4-5. Deliveries of these kinds by women, or cows etc. in a house are

ominous for all the members of the family, living there. Therefore

remedial measures are essential for obtaining relief from their evil

effects. The best remedial measure will be to abandon (turn out from

the House) such women and animals (cows, mares etc.).

6-9. It is considered inauspicious for a girl to become pregnant, or

to deliver a child in her 15th, or 16th year from birth. If a cow

delivers, when Sun is in Leo, or a female buffalo delivers, when Sun

is in Capricorn, they are disasterous to their owner and the person,

who looks after them. Therefore either such cow, or buffalo should be

given away to a Brahmin, or suitable remedial measures should be

taken to escape from the above-mentioned evil effects. The remedial

measures to be adopted are the same, as given in verses 3-9 in Ch.

95.

10. Thus, whenever there is any kind of 6thstha, adoption of

appropriate remedial measures will ensure long life, happiness and

prosperity for the person concerned.

Ch. 97. Conclusion

1-4. Mahârúi Parasara said. O Brahmin! I have described to you the

Jyotishya Shastra, as narrated by Lord Brahma to the Sage Narada and

by Narada to Shaunaka and other Sages, from whom I received the

knowledge of this Shastra. I have narrated the same Jyotishya

Shastra, which I learnt from them. Do not impart the knowledge of

this Shastra to one, who is insignificative, slanders, or calumniates

others, nor to one, who is not intelligent, is wicked and unknown to

you. Teach this supreme Vedanga Jyotishya Shastra only to one, who is

gentle and amiable, devoted, truthful, brilliant and well known to

you.

5-6. Only that person, who possesses adequate knowledge of time and

the positions of Planets and Nakshatras, can understand this Hora

Shastra. Only that person, who has complete knowledge of the Hora

Sastra and who is truthful, can make correct favourable, or

unfavorable predictions.

7. One, who reads, or listens with attention and devotion to

this most excellent Hora Shastra, becomes long-lived and is blessed

with increase in his strength, wealth and good reputation.

8-9. Thus was narrated by Mahârúi Parâúara to Maitreya this novel

Horâúâstra, containing invaluable and uncommon material from ancient

scriptures on Jyotishya, for the benefit of the world at large.

Afterwards it came into usage on the earth and received reverence

from all.

10-25. In these verses have been described the subject matters of all

the chapters, contained in this book and their importance. This

information has been given in detail in the Table of Contents of this

book.