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Agni Purana (Jyotisha Selections) · by Vyasa
Chapter 5 · Omens
शकुनानि
स्कन्धावारापसव्यस्थाः श्वानो विप्रविनाशकाः ।इन्द्रस्थाने नरेन्द्रस्य पुरेशस्य तु गोपुरे ॥ १४ ॥
In the full Agni Purana this is chapter 232, verse 14.
Dogs standing on the right of the camp destroy the brahmins. A dog barking at Indra's place brings death to the king. At the city gate, to the lord of the city.
Simple meaning: Dogs on the right of a camp harm brahmins. A dog barking at a shrine or gate can mean a ruler's death.
अन्तर्गृहे गृहेशस्य मरणाय भवेद्भषन् ।
A dog barking inside the house means death for the owner. Sniffing someone's left side brings his aim.
भयाय दक्षिणं चाङ्गं तथा भुजमदक्षिणम् ।
A dog sniffing the right side or left arm brings fear. One facing the traveler spoils his trip.
मार्गावरोधको मार्गे चौरान्वदति भार्गव ।
A dog blocking the road tells of thieves. A bone, rope or rag in its mouth is bad.