Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 12 · Results of Planet States
ग्रहाणामवस्थाविचाराध्यायः
क्षुधातुरो भवेदङ्गे खञ्जो गुञ्जानिभेक्षणः ।जन्मभे लम्पटो धूर्त्तो मनुजः शयने बुधे ॥ १ ॥
When Mercury is in the shayana (lying down) state in the 1st house, the person may suffer from hunger. He may be lame, and his eyes may be red like gunja seeds. If Mercury is in the birth sign, he may chase pleasures and be crafty.
Simple meaning: Mercury lying down in the 1st house may bring hunger, a lame leg and red eyes.
Classical view, not medical advice.
शशाङ्कपुत्रे जनुरङ्गगेहे यदोपवेशे गुणराशिपूर्णः ।
Mercury sitting in the 1st house gives good qualities. Bad planets with it may bring poverty.
विद्याविवेकरहितो हिततोषहीनो
Mercury with hand over the eyes may bring little learning. In the 10th house it makes a person noble.
दाता दयालुः खलु पुण्यकर्त्ता विकाशने चन्द्रसुते मनुष्यः ।
Mercury in the shining state gives a kind, giving nature, deep learning and good sense.