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, Mahodari, Manda, Mandakini, Mishra and
Rakshasi. The person, born at the Sankranti (entry of Surya in a new Rasi), 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 Grahas 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
besmearing with cow dung. Then prepare three separate heaps of the following: 5 Dronas (80
Seers) of paddy (Sadhi), 2V2 Dronas (40 Seers) of rice, VA 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 Surya
is Adhideva and Candr 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 Surya with
Mantra 'Ut Surya' and the idol of Candr 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 (Ghl) and
Charu (powder of Til) within one's 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.
Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra
Ch. 91. Remedies for Birth in Eclipses
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 one's means: in
gold an idol of the deity of the Nakshatr, in which the eclipse takes place (regarding deities of
Nakshatras, see 'notes' of verse 18, Ch. 3, Vol. I); in gold an idol of Surya, if the birth takes
place during solar eclipse; in silver an idol of Candr, 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 Surya 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 Candr and
white sandal, white flowers, white clothes etc.; for Rahu blackish clothes, blackish flowers
etc.; white flowers for the deity of the Nakshatr, in which the eclipse takes place. The worship
should be performed, as follows: of Surya with the chanting of ' Akrishnim' etc. Mantra; of
Candr 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 Surya; with the fuel of Palas tree wood pieces
for Candr; with Durva for Rahu; with Pipal tree wood pieces for the deity of the Nakshatr.
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 one's 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.
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 one's means: in
gold an idol of the deity of the Nakshatr, in which the eclipse takes place (regarding deities of
Nakshatras, see 'notes' of verse 18, Ch. 3, Vol. I); in gold an idol of Surya, if the birth takes
place during solar eclipse; in silver an idol of Candr, 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 Surya 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 Candr and
white sandal, white flowers, white clothes etc.; for Rahu blackish clothes, blackish flowers
etc.; white flowers for the deity of the Nakshatr, in which the eclipse takes place. The worship
should be performed, as follows: of Surya with the chanting of ' Akrishnim' etc. Mantra; of
Candr 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 Surya; with the fuel of Palas tree wood pieces
for Candr; with Durva for Rahu; with Pipal tree wood pieces for the deity of the Nakshatr.
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 one's 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
Ch. 92. Remedies from Gandanta Birth
1. The Sage said. O Brahmin! Gandanta is of three kinds, namely of Tithi, Nakshatr and Lagn.
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 (5 th , 10 th , 15 th ) and the first 2 Ghatikas of
Nanda Tithi (1 st , 6 th , 1 1 th ) 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 Nakshatr Gandanta.
4. The last half Ghatika of Meen and first half Ghatika of Mesh, the last half Ghatika of Kark
and first half Ghatika of Simh, the last half Ghatika of Vrischik and first half Ghatika of
Dhanu are known, as Lagn 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 charily in the case of Tithi
Gandanta, giving a cow with calf in charity in the case of Nakshatr Gandanta, giving gold in
charity in the case of Lagn 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), Nakshatr (in case of Nakshatr Gandanta) and Lagn (in case of Lagn
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 one's 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.
1. The Sage said. O Brahmin! Gandanta is of three kinds, namely of Tithi, Nakshatr and Lagn.
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 (5 th , 10 th , 15 th ) and the first 2 Ghatikas of
Nanda Tithi (1 st , 6 th , 1 1 th ) 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 Nakshatr Gandanta.
4. The last half Ghatika of Meen and first half Ghatika of Mesh, the last half Ghatika of Kark
and first half Ghatika of Simh, the last half Ghatika of Vrischik and first half Ghatika of
Dhanu are known, as Lagn 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 charily in the case of Tithi
Gandanta, giving a cow with calf in charity in the case of Nakshatr Gandanta, giving gold in
charity in the case of Lagn 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), Nakshatr (in case of Nakshatr Gandanta) and Lagn (in case of Lagn
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 one's 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
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 12 th day after the birth, the next Janm Nakshatr day, or on an auspicious
day, when Candr 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 one's means, prepare, or get prepared an idol of Rakshasa of 16, 8, or 4 Masas of
gold, as may be possible within one's 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, Ghl,
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 one's 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 one's 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) Ghl. By the performance of the remedial rites in the
manner described all evil effects of the birth during Abhukta Mula are completely wiped out.
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 12 th day after the birth, the next Janm Nakshatr day, or on an auspicious
day, when Candr 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 one's means, prepare, or get prepared an idol of Rakshasa of 16, 8, or 4 Masas of
gold, as may be possible within one's 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, Ghl,
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 one's 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 one's 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) Ghl. 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
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 one's 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 charily. This will also appease the deities and promote relief
from the evil effects of the Gandanta. Because the giving of a cow in charily 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 Yog. If cow, or cows are not available, their
actual value should be given in cash to a Brahmin.
10. A girl, born in Jyeshtha Nakshatr, destroys (is the cause of death of) the elder brother of
her husband and a girl, born in fourth quarter of Vishaka Nakshatr, destroys her husband's
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. Aboy, or girl, born in the 2 nd , 3 rd , or 4 th quarter of Aslesha Nakshatr, destroys his/her
mother-in-law and a boy, or a girl, born in 1 st , 2 nd , or 3 rd quarter of Mula Nakshatr, becomes
the destroyer of his/her father-in-law. Therefore suitable measures, as may be possible within
one's 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.
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 one's 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 charily. This will also appease the deities and promote relief
from the evil effects of the Gandanta. Because the giving of a cow in charily 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 Yog. If cow, or cows are not available, their
actual value should be given in cash to a Brahmin.
10. A girl, born in Jyeshtha Nakshatr, destroys (is the cause of death of) the elder brother of
her husband and a girl, born in fourth quarter of Vishaka Nakshatr, destroys her husband's
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. Aboy, or girl, born in the 2 nd , 3 rd , or 4 th quarter of Aslesha Nakshatr, destroys his/her
mother-in-law and a boy, or a girl, born in 1 st , 2 nd , or 3 rd quarter of Mula Nakshatr, becomes
the destroyer of his/her father-in-law. Therefore suitable measures, as may be possible within
one's 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
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 Grahas,
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, Ghl 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 one's means. The Brahmins should be fed. The father and the mother of the child should
see their reflections in the Ghl, 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.
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 Grahas,
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, Ghl 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 one's means. The Brahmins should be fed. The father and the mother of the child should
see their reflections in the Ghl, 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
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
Bhava) 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
15 th , or 16 th year from birth. If a cow delivers, when Surya is in Simh, or a female buffalo
delivers, when Surya is in Makar, 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 Aristha, adoption of appropriate remedial measures
will ensure long life, happiness and prosperity for the person concerned.
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
Bhava) 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
15 th , or 16 th year from birth. If a cow delivers, when Surya is in Simh, or a female buffalo
delivers, when Surya is in Makar, 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 Aristha, adoption of appropriate remedial measures
will ensure long life, happiness and prosperity for the person concerned.
Ch. 97. Conclusion
Ch. 97. Conclusion
1-4. Maharishi Parasara said. O Brahmin! I have described to you the Jyotish 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 Jyotish 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 Jyotish 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 Grahas
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
unfavourable 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 Maharishi Parasara to Maitreya this novel Horasastra, containing
invaluable and uncommon material from ancient scriptures on Jyotish, 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 in Volumes I and II of this book.
1-4. Maharishi Parasara said. O Brahmin! I have described to you the Jyotish 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 Jyotish 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 Jyotish 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 Grahas
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
unfavourable 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 Maharishi Parasara to Maitreya this novel Horasastra, containing
invaluable and uncommon material from ancient scriptures on Jyotish, 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 in Volumes I and II of this book.